2013 NBA Random Thoughts Thread

[Argath]

i'm thinking about getting tickets to the wizards vs heat game on the 15th.

Looks like I'll have to pony up $100 a ticket to sit on the lower level or $50 for the upper level. I remember the good ol days when I could get wizards vs lakers/bulls/celtics tickets for $5 a few years ago.

[NAHSTE]

[JimLeavy59]

Warriors are really in the zone right now.

[Bomberooski]

And so begins the fall to earth for the Portland Trail Blazers. Can someone hold me?

[Influence]

Bulls released Andrew Bynum

[JimLeavy59]

I think lots of people missing the point about this season. Believe what you want but the truth is, Jim Buss & Mitch ordered MDA to tank the season without making it too obvious.


For the first time in years, Lakers owned a 1st round pick and the fact that 2014 draft is stacked with future franchise players, Jim will do whatever it takes to secure one of the talents.


I believe that if MDA really committed to go into playoff, this current rosters are capable to do it - probably no. 6, 7 or 8 spot in the WC. I'm saying this by looking at the evidence that the Laker already beaten Clippers and Rockets and many times where Lakers doing really well during 1st half and then suddenly "collapsed" during 2nd half especially in the 3rd quarter.


But realistically, at most the Lakers can go into 2nd round of the playoff before eliminated. They are not capable to win the title.


I think Jim Buss & Mitch knows that and he's thinking about the future especially after Kobe.


I don't know about other fans but I kinda like the strategy. Lakers need time to rebuild and they are being smart by targetting former lottery picks like Henry and Marshall who are young and can be developed into role players (or even starter if Marshall develop his shot and other areas of his game).


They already experimenting by restock the rosters with big names like D12 and Nash but it failed. I think they know that the Lakers need total rebuilding starting with the draft pick just like they did with Kobe.


I know it's hard to see the Lakers get beaten night after night but let's be patient and let the FO do their job. At the same time, just enjoy watching these young players developing

Lakers fans.

[JimLeavy59]

Who would have thunk the Pistons would be so bad?

[Influence]

I wanna see roy hibbert in the 3 point contest this year

[JimLeavy59]

[JimLeavy59]

7-30.


It's just so...beautiful.

[JimLeavy59]

Dwyane Wade is really going to ask for a max contract after this season?

[Primetime]

Dwyane Wade is really going to ask for a max contract after this season?

Why wouldn't he? Just because he's being overshadowed by Lebron doesn't mean he hasn't had his two most efficient seasons the last two years. When max contracts are being handed out these days, Wade is certainly a contender for one.

[JimLeavy59]

Why wouldn't he? Just because he's being overshadowed by Lebron doesn't mean he hasn't had his two most efficient seasons the last two years. When max contracts are being handed out these days, Wade is certainly a contender for one.

I'm just sick of his sitting bullshit and not playing back to backs.

[Primetime]

I'm just sick of his sitting bullshit and not playing back to backs.

I really don't like Wade, but he'll get the money. I'd be surprised if that Miami trio gets split up.

[JimLeavy59]

How Kevin Love hasn't demanded a trade yet is beyond me.