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Old thread here: https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=52575.0

Let's do this.

Westbrook to the Rockets!! That team will be a fun train wreck to watch.
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Re: NBA thread 2019-2020
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2019, 11:00:12 AM »
Westbrook to the Rockets!! That team will be a fun train wreck to watch.

Oh yes. I know they are friends and all of that, but I can't think of any other player that is as much of a ball hog as those 2 are. The NBA should be a lot of fun this season
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« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2019, 02:33:47 PM »
Free agency was interesting and full of surprises. Next season should be lots of fun since we have so many teams trying to figure things out. It might be the first time in NBA history the finals Team are not favorite to make the finals again? I don’t know!
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« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2019, 07:18:43 PM »
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/coach-k-on-why-the-pelicans-shouldn-t-have-played-zion-williamson-in-the-summer-league/ar-AAEf3YE?li=BBnbfcL

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"No, I thought really he never should've played just because he's been on this circuit of awards, the ESPYs, everything. I don't think he's in the playing shape or the mental shape to play."


Are you fucking kidding me? He's the goddamn #1 pick. Time for basketball, douche. Fuck Zion!



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Re: NBA thread 2019-2020
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2019, 07:57:44 PM »
Free agency was interesting and full of surprises. Next season should be lots of fun since we have so many teams trying to figure things out. It might be the first time in NBA history the finals Team are not favorite to make the finals again? I don’t know!

I'm guessing 1998-1999 is the last time the defending champs (the Bulls) were not a favorite win the title that year (because Jordan had retired the second of three times).

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« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2019, 08:43:16 PM »
Lebron's Cavs were favorites to win at the beginning of the '17 Season?

I think this could be the first time I remember that neither finalists are favorites to return to the Finals.  Dubs might have a chance to get there - certainly a better chance than the Raps as things stand now.
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« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2019, 07:28:26 PM »
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« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2019, 02:01:27 PM »
I'm surprised this hasn't been discussed, but I am intrigued as to how involved Duncan will be with the Spurs as an Assistant coach. I know Popovich will make most of the calls, but will Duncan take the throne once Popovich retires?
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« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2019, 02:10:16 PM »
I was surprised that he decided to become an assistant coach. My thinking is that Duncan will balance Pops intensity with his keep it cool approach. I don't know if the throne will be his though, my bet has been on Becky Hammond for a while.

While we are at it, who's gonna play for team USA in China? Seems like everyone is jumping off the boat, even DeRozan. That one surprised me the most considering Pop is leading the team now.
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« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2019, 10:00:57 PM »
The Rockets are officially the white trash trailer park slut who's hellbent on fuckin every kyle in town.
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Re: NBA thread 2019-2020
« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2019, 03:53:57 PM »
Free agency was interesting and full of surprises. Next season should be lots of fun since we have so many teams trying to figure things out. It might be the first time in NBA history the finals Team are not favorite to make the finals again? I don’t know!
I'm guessing 1998-1999 is the last time the defending champs (the Bulls) were not a favorite win the title that year (because Jordan had retired the second of three times).

2012 Dallas Mavericks had no shot of making the Finals, mainly due to letting Tyson Chandler just completely walk for nothing, but also just being a very veteran team aging out of being able to really compete with the likes of the young Thunder.

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« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2019, 07:12:40 PM »
2012 Dallas Mavericks had no shot of making the Finals, mainly due to letting Tyson Chandler just completely walk for nothing, but also just being a very veteran team aging out of being able to really compete with the likes of the young Thunder.

And I guess it is very safe to say the Toronto Raptors won't be back in the Finals in 2020. :hat

Serious question. I wonder how most Raptors fans feel about what had happened this summer. They won a title, but it doesn't look too good for them in the near future. My guess is they'd rather win a title and suck for years to come, then never winning one.
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« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2019, 08:39:00 PM »
They still have a playoff caliber team this year. And with Lowry/Gasol/Ibaka coming off contract next year, there's $90M to spend in Free agency. I don't know anyone in Toronto/Canada who is upset with last years result + future outlook.
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« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2019, 02:07:59 PM »
FINALLY the NBA realized the Knicks should not play on Christmas. I know they didn't play in 2015 but that feels forever ago.

With that said, Lakers - Clippers and Mil - 76ers should be good games.
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« Reply #15 on: August 02, 2019, 07:15:31 PM »
Raps-Celtics too. First time Toronto has played Xmas since '01  :omg:
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« Reply #16 on: August 15, 2019, 08:21:39 AM »
The the full schedule for 19-20 was released.

WHEN DID NBA TICKETS GET SO EXPENSIVE? I know I haven't been to games in a few years but even last season while I was thinking of going you could easily find good NETS/Knicks tickets for under $100, guess ill hope to get lucky through StubHub.

Anyways, some of the first week games look interesting. I know it's just opening night, and PG13 (Is he wearing #13 again?) might not even play but LAL-LAC should be an interesting game.
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Re: NBA thread 2019-2020
« Reply #17 on: August 15, 2019, 08:52:41 AM »
2012 Dallas Mavericks had no shot of making the Finals, mainly due to letting Tyson Chandler just completely walk for nothing, but also just being a very veteran team aging out of being able to really compete with the likes of the young Thunder.

And I guess it is very safe to say the Toronto Raptors won't be back in the Finals in 2020. :hat

Serious question. I wonder how most Raptors fans feel about what had happened this summer. They won a title, but it doesn't look too good for them in the near future. My guess is they'd rather win a title and suck for years to come, then never winning one.

Well, keep in mind that even with Demar, the team was only a fringe contender at best, and often losing in early playoff rounds. As currently constructed, they have the depth and defensive personnel to potentially make the playoffs and then flame out after a round or two, just like they were doing with Demar. I guess I just don't see much basis for the idea that acquiring and losing Kawhi has set them up to suck... Even if they held onto Demar, they'd probably be about where they are now anyway.

I have a group chat going with a half-dozen of my Canadian buddies at all times, and no one cares that Kawhi left. The gave the team a miracle season and otherwise they seem like the same ol' Raps.
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« Reply #18 on: August 15, 2019, 02:55:53 PM »
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« Reply #19 on: August 15, 2019, 05:13:17 PM »
Not that I don't care, but oh well... we (Lakers fans) have been suffering from too many injuries since 2012-13-ish, I don't think I feel too sad over Boogie. It certainly sucks for him though. I hope I am wrong, but it seems like this could be the beginning of the end of his career.
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« Reply #20 on: August 16, 2019, 05:48:11 AM »
He's had a significant amount of injuries in the past 3 years, 2 of them being a torn ACL. I don't think he'll ever be back to his Sacramento/NOLA level. That's a real pity because he was a great player, albeit some of his attitude issues. I hope this time around he does take his time to fully recover.
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« Reply #21 on: August 23, 2019, 07:34:26 PM »
The Lakers sign Howard on Kobe's birthday... talk about respect...  :\
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« Reply #22 on: August 23, 2019, 07:39:06 PM »
Lakers have a BIG starting lineup.
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« Reply #23 on: September 27, 2019, 10:43:17 PM »
The Brooklyn Nets have been slowly building a street brand, and they solidified it with the first grey court in NBA history.  I love it.



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« Reply #24 on: September 28, 2019, 05:43:39 AM »
Looks nice
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« Reply #25 on: October 04, 2019, 12:20:48 AM »
Nets' new graffiti jersey!   :o  Would have been better with a graffiti number, but still dope!



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« Reply #26 on: October 04, 2019, 12:24:55 AM »
Nets' new graffiti jersey!   :o  Would have been better with a graffiti number, but still dope!


I agreed, they should have gone a step further. Got to say their new court looks damn cool though.
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« Reply #27 on: October 04, 2019, 05:42:10 AM »
I think Jersey # and names have to followed standard guidelines (font style and size), I might be wrong though.

But the season starts soon, really excited.

Side note: I was at NY Comic Con yesterday and the NBA has a Booth, feels really out of place lol
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« Reply #28 on: October 08, 2019, 04:52:23 AM »
I truly feel bad for those true fans in China... it's too bad their government is such an intolerant beeyatch.

By the way, the NBA Japan game is going on at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama City, or nearly 2 FULL hours away from Tokyo... yet the announcers keep saying from "Tokyo" Japan, lol.
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« Reply #29 on: October 08, 2019, 05:55:23 AM »
Yeah, that thing with China was just a shit-show, though I'm glad Morey came out and said what he said.
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« Reply #30 on: October 09, 2019, 04:08:28 PM »
co-workers talked me into playing fantasy basketball.

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« Reply #31 on: October 10, 2019, 07:48:46 AM »
co-workers talked me into playing fantasy basketball.

I've never done it before, anyone have tips?

Is it for money or just for fun? And is it a season long thing or daily? If it is daily, just familiarize yourself with teams, who is performing at what level and how consistently. If it is for the season, Good luck. It's hard to know how things will play out with injuries and trades.

This China/NBA situation is getting a little intense. Events are getting cancelled, minor protests at games and I dont know the details, but the game between Lakers and Nets yesterday was played "with some restrictions" whatever that means.
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« Reply #32 on: October 10, 2019, 07:59:02 AM »
co-workers talked me into playing fantasy basketball.

I've never done it before, anyone have tips?

Is it for money or just for fun? And is it a season long thing or daily? If it is daily, just familiarize yourself with teams, who is performing at what level and how consistently. If it is for the season, Good luck. It's hard to know how things will play out with injuries and trades.

it's just for fun and for the season.  I'm guessing I'll get all set up and probably forget about it after a month.  :biggrin:
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« Reply #33 on: October 10, 2019, 08:12:24 AM »
I did one for the season before. I started out pretty good (I had 1st picked, which sucked because you get the 1st pick, but then you have to wait for 22 picks before your next selection) but with injuries and bad trades I ended up losing 10/13 last weeks.
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« Reply #34 on: October 15, 2019, 01:08:47 AM »

By the way, the NBA Japan game is going on at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama City, or nearly 2 FULL hours away from Tokyo... yet the announcers keep saying from "Tokyo" Japan, lol.

Sounds like the "Los Angeles" Angels.  ::)
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