2013-2014 NBA Thread - IND @ WAS and OKC @ LAC on ESPN

[shoeking2101]

GSW got better for sure

 

[Peep Game]

Toney Douglas to the Heat...and Joel Anthony to the Celtics in that deal FlyDelta?? wow

 

[bhzmafia14]

at Heat being involved and getting Toney Douglas for Joel Anthony

 

[sea manup]

Kevin Love, Carmelo Anthony have gigantic holes in their game, so no I don't think Kevin Durant will ever get the same level of criticsm, he's the second best player in the league,

may not be the same level but if would be the same kind of criticsm, "if love is the best PF in the game why does his team only have ____ wins?" "if kd is the second best player in the league why does his team only have ____ wins?" 

the melo criticism is the same but also blown out of proportion because he is in NY and playing in the east. IMO its still too early to criticize KD and if he was able to lead a westbrookless team to the playoffs in the west thats already an accomplishment.

now if we fast forward to KD's 10th year in the league and he still hasnt won anything then yes he deserves all the criticism and would be considered "not a winner"

 

[flyerthandelta]

BOS got a 1st rd pick Wizards got a injured Barbosa and Jason Collins

 

[coldcity]

Marshon brooks gonna flourish man

Im still trying to find out woj just put the tweet out

Who did the Warriors give up?

toney da gawd

Jordan Crawford gonna be the Jarrett Jack of GS

just shows how GSW aren't fully all in on Klay…wonder what GSW gave up? picks I bet

GSW got better for sure

Toney Douglas to the Heat...and Joel Anthony to the Celtics in that deal FlyDelta?? wow

wow

so its a three way

 

[flyerthandelta]

Toney Douglas and Mario Chalmers are kinda like the exact same player, so its def insurance

 

[bhzmafia14]

may not be the same level but if would be the same kind of criticsm, "if love is the best PF in the game why does his team only have ____ wins?" "if kd is the second best player in the league why does his team only have ____ wins?" 

the melo criticism is the same but also blown out of proportion because he is in NY and playing in the east. IMO its still too early to criticize KD and if he was able to lead a westbrookless team to the playoffs in the west thats already an accomplishment.

now if we fast forward to KD's 10th year in the league and he still hasnt won anything then yes he deserves all the criticism and would be considered "not a winner"

Pretty much what I was getting at.

Take away the WCF's, NBA Finals apperances and he's looking at what Carmelo has almost. All-Star apperances, a few scoring titles, and making the All-NBA team. I'm not saying Durant isn't great or not the 2nd best player in the league. But, its amazing how different someone's legacy can be based on a transaction or two.

 

[osh kosh bosh]

Well when you look at what Lebron did with his Cleveland squads, he had those teams 1st, 2nd, 3rd just about every season. If Durant was going to be looked at in a similar light as the 2nd best player in the league and his team was barely making the playoffs and losing the 1st round every year, you don't think opinions of him would change? I do. People already give Chris Paul a hard time about being the best PG in the league. I actually think Durant would not be considered the 2nd best player in the league if they were to happen and Paul would be.

maybe

those people are dumb tho

 

[djkaos23]

GSW got better with this deal imo.

 

[dman14]

Toney Douglas and Mario Chalmers are kinda like the exact same player, so its def insurance

norris cole is the insurance

 

[SORIANOTRON]

I dont know if theres enough basketball to share w/ the new GSW additions....

jordan crawford is ball dominant, marshon like to handle.....

you throw...iggy + klay + steph + barnes in the mix

I dont know man, think GSW already had a good thing going.

Well all see.

 

[grandtheftbike]

looking forward to seeing tdoug scream at chalmers

 

[datznasty]

may not be the same level but if would be the same kind of criticsm, "if love is the best PF in the game why does his team only have ____ wins?" "if kd is the second best player in the league why does his team only have ____ wins?" 

the melo criticism is the same but also blown out of proportion because he is in NY and playing in the east. IMO its still too early to criticize KD and if he was able to lead a westbrookless team to the playoffs in the west thats already an accomplishment.

now if we fast forward to KD's 10th year in the league and he still hasnt won anything then yes he deserves all the criticism and would be considered "not a winner"

Pretty much what I was getting at.

Take away the WCF's, NBA Finals apperances and he's looking at what Carmelo has almost. All-Star apperances, a few scoring titles, and making the All-NBA team. I'm not saying Durant isn't great or not the 2nd best player in the league. But, its amazing how different someone's legacy can be based on a transaction or two.

take away a women's vagina, fallopian tubes, uterus, the extra X chromosome, and they're basically a dude.

 

[flyerthandelta]

But wait if the Heat got rid of Joel Anthony does that mean Oden in the Lab and ready to go ?

 

[ill steelo]

MIA must not have any plans to retain Chalmers' after this year if they're trading for Douglas.


Nevermind, they save a bunch of money on luxury tax payments with this trade.

Not sure why Boston traded their 3rd leading scorer for a few 2nd round picks. They'll already have one of the league's worst records, no need to strengthen the tank.

But wait if the Heat got rid of Joel Anthony does that mean Oden in the Lab and ready to go ?

Doubt it. Oden wasn't there last year & he still barely played outside of 1 game.

 

[kal-el-8]

But wait if the Heat got rid of Joel Anthony does that mean Oden in the Lab and ready to go ?

or...

 

[flyerthandelta]

But wait if the Heat got rid of Joel Anthony does that mean Oden in the Lab and ready to go ?

or...



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[bhzmafia14]

take away a women's vagina, fallopian tubes, uterus, the extra X chromosome, and they're basically a dude.

I don't expect Golden State to play everyone night in and night out.

I think Brooks may get spot minutes with Crawford getting the majority of the backup PG/SG minutes. I don't think they will have a problem with there being so many ball handlers/scorers.

 

[Maximus Meridius]

Seem like the Knicks are pretty much done with JR. It's funny and sad at the same time cuz JR's career would be so much better if he used his brain. I remember watching dude in high school thinking he could be a great SG with all the talent. Another waste.

 

[jjs07]

Javaris Crittendon has to be the dumbest guy to ever play pro sports. And that's saying a lot.

 

[lynchpin33]

trading Joel Anthony reminds me of a few years ago when the Lakers went to the White House and they traded someone the day before they played the Wizards as well. Can't remember who it was though. Was it Sasha??

-Must be a weird feeling, celebrate last year and then get traded to a non-contender the next day...

 

[wrightone86]

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[rook]

just shows how GSW aren't fully all in on Klay…wonder what GSW gave up? picks I bet

Klay is to inconsistant

 

[trynafeelmink]

All I Know is that with these additions The warriors just became the GOAT NBA2k team hands down lol.

But in reality i think they may be trying to get one more deal done.... someone will take Crawford and Marshawn in a deal.... or maybe even try shopping a mix of players for another big man or perimeter defender