Official 2009/2010 NBA Season Thread (Lakers Vs. Celtics Finals)

[Layd Dly]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

MCT is absolutely correct here. Try being in Hong "Commies Infested" Kong like I do now. There won't be a single game to see live, how's that?

Just go work for the team. That angle has worked for me so far.

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by Layd Dly

Just go work for the team. That angle has worked for me so far.

There is no NBA team based in Hong "Commies Infested" Kong, my friend.

[Layd Dly]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

There is no NBA team based in Hong "Commies Infested" Kong, my friend.

not HK but NBA China will be around eventually.

[Bizdady]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

There is no NBA team based in Hong "Commies Infested" Kong, my friend.

Ouch just ouch

[Azyiu]

Artest said blame him if the Lakers fail to win a title in 2010.


http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4493238


Fair is fair, I won't blame it solely on him if we fail in 2010. It has to be a team "efforts", IMO. Either way, good luck and play hard, Ron.

[cajmoyper]

I hate your sig, Azyiu... J/k. I hope there's more competition in the NBA this year, something that Artest hadn't factored in his statement. The Lakers could be better than they were last year, but other teams can get better too.

[MCT]

Bynum has to put up or shut up this year for LA. After signing that huge contract, he really hasn't proven anything, other than the fact that he can foul anyone, anywhere, at any time. Maybe Ron-Ron will light a fire under his ass and help him unlock his potential.

really, there's no reason to play the Western Conference playoffs. There isnt a single team out West than can seriously challenge the Lakers this year. Everyone makes a big fuss about the Spurs getting Jefferson....athletic wings weren't what really what killed them last year. Age and injuries to two of their three best players and a crappy, decrepit bench is the reason. I can't see Duncan and Ginobili magically getting healthy again and playing like their former selves. The only teams I can see challenging LA are Portland, Houston, and Denver. That's it. And even with those teams, it will take a miracle to beat LA four times in seven games.

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by MCT

Bynum has to put up or shut up this year for LA. After signing that huge contract, he really hasn't proven anything, other than the fact that he can foul anyone, anywhere, at any time. Maybe Ron-Ron will light a fire under his ass and help him unlock his potential.

really, there's no reason to play the Western Conference playoffs. There isnt a single team out West than can seriously challenge the Lakers this year. Everyone makes a big fuss about the Spurs getting Jefferson....athletic wings weren't what really what killed them last year. Age and injuries to two of their three best players and a crappy, decrepit bench is the reason. I can't see Duncan and Ginobili magically getting healthy again and playing like their former selves. The only teams I can see challenging LA are Portland, Houston, and Denver. That's it. And even with those teams, it will take a miracle to beat LA four times in seven games.

I agreed with you on Bynum's performance this year, then again he was playing pretty well before he hurt his knee last year. So I do feel pretty good about him this year. I just hope we stay relatively lucky and stay off the injury bug.

Oh, cajmoyper, I hate my sig too... there should've two or three more years then the C's, right, Don1969? Seriously, training camps start next week for almost all teams, are you guys pumped?

[MCT]

hell yeah I'm pumped, I can't wait for another 30-35 win season for the Knicks with no draft pick next year as a consolation prize, either. At least we get a few nationally televised games this year, so we're starting to get some respect.

[Uxi]

Look forward to LBJ because I would not favor Cleveland to win the East and that means he's as good as gone.

[Bizdady]

Originally Posted by cajmoyper

I hate your sig, Azyiu... J/k. I hope there's more competition in the NBA this year, something that Artest hadn't factored in his statement. The Lakers could be better than they were last year, but other teams can get better too.

I love it!! let me sharpie in 2010 !!!

[Bizdady]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

Seriously, training camps start next week for almost all teams, are you guys pumped?

Ya!! Wish I could go see them play at the forum but i spent all my monies on video games!! lol cant wait for my nba2k10 locker so I can put a champion logo on it

[MCT]

Originally Posted by Uxi

Look forward to LBJ because I would not favor Cleveland to win the East and that means he's as good as gone.

I hope you're right. NYC is starving for a legitimate hoops superstar. It will take the biggest, balls-to-the-wall campaigning blitz (and a shitload of dough) to get LBJ to leave his beloved city, though. We also have to hope and pray that Jordan Hill and Gallinari turn out to be nice players. Gallo has shown he can definitely ball; we were a .500 ballclub when he played (14-14), and he has a super-sweet stroke. Jordan doesnt have to be a 25 and 12 guy (would be nice), but if he can at least become a serviceable, solid PF/C, around 18 and 9, that would be fantastic. If all of those factors come together, then you add in a megastar like Lebron and a players coach like D'antoni, and you have a recipe for success.

[fatediesel]

Originally Posted by MCT

I hope you're right. NYC is starving for a legitimate hoops superstar. It will take the biggest, balls-to-the-wall campaigning blitz (and a shitload of dough) to get LBJ to leave his beloved city, though.

Cleveland can offer the most money, so it won't come down to salary. I read a rumor about a week ago that the Knicks (or more specifically Cablevision) was going to give Lebron his own channel, although it didn't specify what would be on it. I would be surprised if Lebron went to New York. He wants to win a title and New York doesn't have the players to make that happen. The salary cap is going to drop significantly so they won't be able to afford 2 max players, and they don't have a first round pick. I would guess Lebron stays in Cleveland, D Wade stays in Miami or goes to Chicago, and the Knicks end up with Amare and Chris Bosh.

[MCT]

well we cant sign two max players in 2010, but Curry and Jefferies come off the books the following season in 2011, when we'll have even more cap room to sign another top tier player to compliment Lebron. Look, we won 32 games with no star power whatsoever, in a season of transition and learning, topped off with a major injury to our youngest, most promising prospect. This year I'm hoping for 40 wins and a playoff spot. You add in Lebron, and this team wins 55+ off the bat.

and if its really about winning a title, would he fare THAT much better in Cleveland beyond this season? Danny Ferry has screwed their cap to the point where if Lebron signs back for the max, thats it. They wont be able to afford a max free agent. He'll have to win with that band of bums. At least in NYC, he'll be growing with a franchise that has cap flexibility (gasp!) and a young nucleus that will only continue to improve. Cleveland, as constructed, is as good as they're going to get.

[Hi-Def Steve]

Lamar Odom got married to Khloe Kardashian over the weekend apparently. Didn't even know they were dating. Ok.

[Azyiu]

Hey Biz, or whoever knows about this, do you know if Kobe have got his fingers fixed yet?

[cajmoyper]

You know it's bad when the nba.com poll is asking, "How many games do you think Manu Ginobili will play this year?" Ouch.

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by cajmoyper

You know it's bad when the nba.com poll is asking, "How many games do you think Manu Ginobili will play this year?" Ouch.

Ha! Then again, don't bother with NBA.com, dude, I hardly ever go there, to be honest. They run all sort of stupid polls, as far as I can remember.

[cajmoyper]

I just went to check if we really did get Keith Bogans, and we did. Still, I'm not all that excited about it but whatever.