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    @TeWaio said in NBA Season 2016/17:

    @ACT-Crusader said in NBA Season 2016/17:

    @TeWaio said in NBA Season 2016/17:

    @canefan If LeBron stays healthy, they win the East, almost regardless of what else happens.

    Problem is, 14 of the best 15 players in the league are now in the West. This is as lopsided as its been for decades. So whoever comes out of the West (probably, ugh, the Warriors) and into the Finals will be super battle-hardened and it'll be very tough for Cleveland to compete.

    Kyrie not in your top 15?

    I deem flat-earthers to be ineligible

    Wondered what you meant so googled ...

    ... surely he was taking the piss

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    Lowe: Inside the Brooklyn Nets' attempt to rise from the ashes

    Lowe: Inside the Brooklyn Nets' attempt to rise from the ashes

    The Nets are changing the culture, but what about the team's outlook? Zach Lowe looks at reasons for hope and reasons for doubt.

    Interesting story on Sean Marks' rebuild project in Brooklyn. As the first ever NZer to be GM of an NBA club I hope he gets the chance to see it through

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    Love them or hate them the Big Baller Brand is making waves in the massive lucrative sneaker market

    How the Big Baller Brand is trying to disrupt the entire sneaker industry

    How the Big Baller Brand is trying to disrupt the entire sneaker industry

    From introducing a $495 signature sneaker to changing his shoes - and brand - every game at summer league, Lonzo Ball's entry into the signature sneaker market is like nothing we've ever seen. What does it all mean for the multi-billion dollar industry?

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    Breaking news on ESPN, Kyrie Irving traded to Boston for Isiah Thomas and Jae Crowder it would appear. Wow, BOS going for broke now

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    Cavs deal Kyrie to Celtics for Isaiah, Nets pick

    Cavs deal Kyrie to Celtics for Isaiah, Nets pick

    The Celtics have acquired Kyrie Irving from the Cavaliers for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and Brooklyn's 2018 unprotected first-round pick.

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    This is good for both teams although the Cavs got the extra's and the Celtics just get Kyrie.

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    @canefan said in NBA Season 2016/17:

    Love them or hate them the Big Baller Brand is making waves in the massive lucrative sneaker market

    How the Big Baller Brand is trying to disrupt the entire sneaker industry

    How the Big Baller Brand is trying to disrupt the entire sneaker industry

    From introducing a $495 signature sneaker to changing his shoes - and brand - every game at summer league, Lonzo Ball's entry into the signature sneaker market is like nothing we've ever seen. What does it all mean for the multi-billion dollar industry?

    The shoes are rubbish though. As proved my Lonzo himself. He wore what, one time competitively?

    The design is rubbish and derivative. These look like Kobes, Kyries and Hardens in a massive ugly mash up.

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    @raznomore said in NBA Season 2016/17:

    @canefan said in NBA Season 2016/17:

    Love them or hate them the Big Baller Brand is making waves in the massive lucrative sneaker market

    How the Big Baller Brand is trying to disrupt the entire sneaker industry

    How the Big Baller Brand is trying to disrupt the entire sneaker industry

    From introducing a $495 signature sneaker to changing his shoes - and brand - every game at summer league, Lonzo Ball's entry into the signature sneaker market is like nothing we've ever seen. What does it all mean for the multi-billion dollar industry?

    The shoes are rubbish though. As proved my Lonzo himself. He wore what, one time competitively?

    The design is rubbish and derivative. These look like Kobes, Kyries and Hardens in a massive ugly mash up.

    Ugly and rubbish didn't seem to hinder Adidas selling thousands of D Rose shoes....

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    @ACT-Crusader said in NBA Season 2016/17:

    @raznomore said in NBA Season 2016/17:

    @canefan said in NBA Season 2016/17:

    Love them or hate them the Big Baller Brand is making waves in the massive lucrative sneaker market

    How the Big Baller Brand is trying to disrupt the entire sneaker industry

    How the Big Baller Brand is trying to disrupt the entire sneaker industry

    From introducing a $495 signature sneaker to changing his shoes - and brand - every game at summer league, Lonzo Ball's entry into the signature sneaker market is like nothing we've ever seen. What does it all mean for the multi-billion dollar industry?

    The shoes are rubbish though. As proved my Lonzo himself. He wore what, one time competitively?

    The design is rubbish and derivative. These look like Kobes, Kyries and Hardens in a massive ugly mash up.

    Ugly and rubbish didn't seem to hinder Adidas selling thousands of D Rose shoes....

    ha i have a pair of D Rose 2's...

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    Finally the 'melo era is over in New York. Sam Presti makes another strong move in OKC getting Anthony to join Westbrook and Paul George. Their projected starting line-up

    Westbrook
    George
    Roberson?
    Melo
    Adams

    Strong. Melo can't defend shit but Roberson George and Adams are excellent defenders while Westbrook has the potential. Plenty of scoring there with the Russ George and Melo carrying the load

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    @canefan Great to see OKC are going for it in the west. Can the big three work together will be the big question in the first half of the season.

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    Great move for Melo, who has been working hard in the offseason and looks in good shape.

    No matter how many superstars you have on a team, it often comes down to what your supporting cast is and finding that right combination to close out a game.

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    @canefan

    Melo should offer better outside shooting than what OKC had this season.

    The key will be learning to share the ball, something GSW does so well.

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    @bovidae said in NBA Season 2016/17:

    @canefan

    Melo should offer better outside shooting than what OKC had this season.

    The key will be learning to share the ball, something GSW does so well.

    Apparently Melo played more catch and shoot with Team USA. If Russ can share (he's shown glimpses and this team will be more talented than ever before) and Melo is happy to spot up they will be dangerous

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    The other thing is 3 point shooting. Russ is streaky, Melo is an imporoved shooter from distance and George is goodish. They need at least one more if not 2.

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    Well done that man! I like the James Worthy look too to protect the eyes.

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/97219277/exbreaker-akil-mitchell-bounces-back-from-eye-ordeal-to-crack-nba

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    @bovidae funny, I never thought he was that good for the breakers

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    @canefan said in NBA Season 2016/17:

    @bovidae funny, I never thought he was that good for the breakers

    I don't think we used him that well though despite having a good back to the basket game and a decent mid range shot. He was essentially used as an alley oop option.

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    I liked what I saw from Mitchell. He was an active body who played well once he adjusted to the refs. I remember he was often in early foul trouble at the start of the season.

    If these stats are current Mitchell's performance in the G-League was similar to what he did for the Breakers (9.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game).

    NBA G League Stats

    NBA G League Stats

    Home of NBA G League Advanced Stats - Official NBA G League Statistics and Advanced Analytics.

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    Dwyane Wade looks to be reuniting with LeBron and signing with the Cavs.

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