NBA

[Cork Evertonian]

How did you get into the Sonics?

Seattle would be my favourite city in the states.So that would be the main reason.A lot of Sonic fans, started supporting the Boston Celtics, due to Ray Allen going there.Some have now hopped on the Golden State warriors bandwagon.I just hope Seattle will have an NBA team to support again, a hell of a lot sooner than later.

 

[Deleted member 48881]

Bucks lost the series at game 3, the loss after two ET, if it was 3-0, no way they would have lost the East Finals. Congrats Toronto though.

Not an expert on NBA, is there any chance Toronto getting more than 2 games out of GSW in the NBA finals?

 

[Connor]

Dubs in 5.

 

[Tipp blue]

Raptors deserved it, Bucks need another star to make the next step.

 

[Rook]

Wait, WOT M8?

Rockets are #2 team in the Lig

The Rockets were a 4 seed. Last year they were no worse than the 2nd best in the league. This year, they weren't the same. Toronto would have done the same to Harden as they did to Giannis. I even think the Sixers are better than Houston. Portland is fine, but w/ their talent isn't usually the quality of team you see in a semi. The Bucks are way better than Portland.

The Clips took GS to 6, so they aren't unbeatable. I think GS wins probably in 6 b/c while they can slow Curry + Klay and play even/better than GS bench. They have no answer for Draymond, who is playing out of his mind right now.

 

[SerenityNigh]

The Rockets were a 4 seed. Last year they were no worse than the 2nd best in the league. This year, they weren't the same. Toronto would have done the same to Harden as they did to Giannis. I even think the Sixers are better than Houston. Portland is fine, but w/ their talent isn't usually the quality of team you see in a semi. The Bucks are way better than Portland.

The Clips took GS to 6, so they aren't unbeatable. I think GS wins probably in 6 b/c while they can slow Curry + Klay and play even/better than GS bench. They have no answer for Draymond, who is playing out of his mind right now.

Seeding doesn’t determine which teams are best, it only reflects regular season performance

That Rockets team started terribly and had injuries to deal with, but were never worse than the #2 in the league when healthy

I agree on Draymond though, I’ve been calling him out as an elite player for some time. But I also love the way he plays.

 

[Rook]

Seeding doesn’t determine which teams are best, it only reflects regular season performance

That Rockets team started terribly and had injuries to deal with, but were never worse than the #2 in the league when healthy

I agree on Draymond though, I’ve been calling him out as an elite player for some time. But I also love the way he plays.

There was something about the Rockets that I didn't like this year. They amped up the iso ball, which any good team can learn to slow during a 7 game series. CP was a year older and is a point guard who plays PG uh occasionally. That doesn't mean they are horrible. The starting 5 is good but still there was something missing this year. I think Portland or Denver could have knocked them off, and think the Sixers or Toronto would have done the same.

 

[SerenityNigh]

There was something about the Rockets that I didn't like this year. They amped up the iso ball, which any good team can learn to slow during a 7 game series. CP was a year older and is a point guard who plays PG uh occasionally. That doesn't mean they are horrible. The starting 5 is good but still there was something missing this year. I think Portland or Denver could have knocked them off, and think the Sixers or Toronto would have done the same.

Raptors proved to be as good as advertised. Sixers are a mess, hope they can figure out the process. I expected Denver to be a force, but they wilted like a kid on prom night.

 

[Cork Evertonian]

It's shocking that the Knicks have only won two championships.The most recent in the early 70's.For a side from a city like New York, that is one hell of a poor record.

 

[d34noj]

Seeding doesn’t determine which teams are best, it only reflects regular season performance

That Rockets team started terribly and had injuries to deal with, but were never worse than the #2 in the league when healthy

I agree on Draymond though, I’ve been calling him out as an elite player for some time. But I also love the way he plays.

Plays angry. Love him. Hes also the big mouth in the team, constantly on at everyone bigging them up.

Is it just me who doesnt like Klay and Curry? They're both just unlikeable. They'd deffo be Kopites.

 

[Rook]

It's shocking that the Knicks have only won two championships.The most recent in the early 70's.For a side from a city like New York, that is one hell of a poor record.

Knicks have all the money but the salary cap keeps them from buying too many good players. They've traditionally vastly overpaid for players who were borderline all-stars.

 

[Rook]

Raptors proved to be as good as advertised. Sixers are a mess, hope they can figure out the process. I expected Denver to be a force, but they wilted like a kid on prom night.

Sixers need to let Harris go. Keep Butler, but only if he agrees for about 30M. Try to keep Reddick on a reduced contract. They also need another shooter. The Wizards have to clean house and would probably be open to a Simmons for Beal trade.

 

[SerenityNigh]

It's shocking that the Knicks have only won two championships.The most recent in the early 70's.For a side from a city like New York, that is one hell of a poor record.

In addition to the salary cap, which someone else said, they were good in the 90s with Ewing but never better than top 3/4. But recently they’ve been hamstrung by a bad owner and dumb GM choices.

 

[Rook]

In addition to the salary cap, which someone else said, they were good in the 90s with Ewing but never better than top 3/4. But recently they’ve been hamstrung by a bad owner and dumb GM choices.

Those 90s Knicks teams were really good. Probably 2nd best for a couple years. They just happened to be good in an era with an all time great team.

 

[SerenityNigh]

Those 90s Knicks teams were really good. Probably 2nd best for a couple years. They just happened to be good in an era with an all time great team.

Obviously the Bulls were top. The Pistons were great in the early 90s. The Jazz were great. The Rockets were obviously very good mid-90s. The Blazers were very good. The Spurs were great to end the decade. A few other teams had flashes. (Should we include Reggie Miller's Pacers... ?). The Knicks were very good but I don't remember them as a team anyone expected to win. Maybe my memory is bad.