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  • canefanC Online
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    University of Michigan coach John Beilein has agreed to a five-year contract to become the Cleveland Cavaliers' coach. Interesting hire, apparently he will be given time to implement his value system. Not a lot of pressure coaching a high lottery team

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    A raptor fan sent me this...

    Good photo as well:

    ![alt text](5922a8e2-e975-486e-bcd1-e2e3d8ba1d0d-image.jpeg

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    Here’s the Aussie reaction

    “Ref missed a foul on Siakam screen”

    😀

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    NBA draft lottery today, into Game 1 of Warriors vs Blazers.

    Lottery is very important this year, with Zion being the prize for whoever comes up first. But more than that, there is only 4-5 top tier players in the pool (according to most pundits) so it will be crucial to get a high pick.

    Cleveland, Phoenix and the Knicks all have a 14% chance of the top pick, with the Bulls on 12%, Atlanta at 10% and Washington at 9%. Anything outside of that would surprise (Pelicans, Memphis and Dallas at 6%, Minnesota 3%, Lakers 2%).

    The Cavs seem to have been kissed on the dick by the Lottery gods, so I'm tipping they get the top pick.

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    As for the Warriors/Blazers, this has all the hallmarks of a Warriors sweep IMO.

    Portland are ravaged by injury, and I think the Denver series was their grand final. Lillard needs to produce something special, but he's looked very tired in the last few games he's played.

    They might pinch a game or two, but I can't see this going the distance.

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    Bulls with the 7th pick

    Suns 6th

    Cavs 5th.

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    Knicks, Lakers (!!), Pelicans and Grizzlies remain.

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    Pelicans get the #1

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    Lakers 4th
    Knicks 3rd
    Grizzlies 2nd
    Pelicans 1st

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    Haha, that's great. The disappointed groans from fans and media when the Grizzlies and Pelicans jumped the Lakers and Knicks is awesome.

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    Man imagine if the lakers got it. Would have been crazy.

    So funny the knicks didn't get it. I feel for the fans its kind of like supporting the NZ Warriors. You think you finally get some pieces together (melo/Porzingas, Johnson/Foran/RTS/Luke) then nope.

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    I like Zion on the Pelicans, and now the AD decision becomes even more fascinating.

    I also like what the new draft odds delivered. Is this the death of tanking? What's the point of throwing a season away if you're only going to end up with the 6th pick?

    Three of the top four teams in this draft were actively trying to make the play-offs for the vast bulk of the season.

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    @barbarian said in NBA season 2018/19:

    I like Zion on the Pelicans, and now the AD decision becomes even more fascinating.

    I also like what the new draft odds delivered. Is this the death of tanking? What's the point of throwing a season away if you're only going to end up with the 6th pick?

    Three of the top four teams in this draft were actively trying to make the play-offs for the vast bulk of the season.

    David Griffin has a big carrot to dangle in front of AD now. Or they can use him to make a major improvement to the squad if he still wants to go. One thing is certain, my Lakers will find a way to fark up their pick

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    Knicks - ahahaha suck it!
    Lakers slightly less - ahahaha suck it!

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    Curry goes out and reminds everyone that he's a stone-cold killer and he had a ring before KD was a snake.

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    @raznomore said in NBA season 2018/19:

    Knicks - ahahaha suck it!
    Lakers slightly less - ahahaha suck it!

    Lakers have actually improved their position. The Knicks were tanking and got what they deserved. If rumours are right they are going to get KD and KI next season anyway

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    @canefan I reckon KI goes to Lakers.

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    Knicks probably miss out on KD & KI and overpay for Jimmy Butler and Kemba Walker instead.

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    @raznomore said in NBA season 2018/19:

    @canefan I reckon KI goes to Lakers.

    I heard that rumour. He probably realizes how good he had it playing with LBJ

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    @Sneakdefreak said in NBA season 2018/19:

    Knicks probably miss out on KD & KI and overpay for Jimmy Butler and Kemba Walker instead.

    I think KD is too sensitive to survive the NY media spotlight. He should stay right where he is and rack up the trophies along with all that money

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