THE 2015 NBA PRE SEASON THREAD: BEST WISHES TO LAMAR ODOM

[Vincent Van Goat]

Wolves went from cursed to blessed in 1 calendar year, amazing.

That's what I'm saying about the 76ers too. Things turn around fairly quickly with a few managerial/ownership tweaks here, a coaching change there... lottery could always put you back in the game

 

[wavycrocket]

I'm not high on towns. I see him being a Cliff Robinson like player. Borderline All Star.

Averages of about 15 & 8

 

[merlin]

From my understanding, Josh Smith is still getting paid from the Pistons. He must really want to play in the city of Los Angeles.

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Once reality sets in and the malfs are floating around 12th place in the west they're gonna pull the plug. Having a protected pick makes it easier for the fans to swallow. I literally just witnessed this with the Lakers last season

 

[wavycrocket]

Towns also reminds me of Sam Perkins....

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Yea, see I agree that the talent is a major upgrade. Just don't see how the parts fit. The bigs rotation, then Lance is best with the ball in his hand and you're going to play him with Rivers and Crawford? It's just a really weird way to construct the roster. I see the talent for sure, but questioning fit.

I could see Lance and Rivers attacking the paint with Crawford floating, Smith looming for lobs

Plus, Lance will play a ton with the starters and will be able to be the secondary creator that CP3 didn't have last season

 

[Peep Game]

Shut up Cuban

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

I'm not high on towns. I see him being a Cliff Robinson like player. Borderline All Star.

Averages of about 15 & 8

Towns defense will make him an All-Star some day soon. His offense should be around Al Horford possibly Marc Gasol level in 3-5 years or so

 

[junglejim]

Towns also reminds me of Sam Perkins....

His post game reminds me a lot of Andrew Bynum with better passing.  He is going to be really good in this league.

 

[nick.]

Cuban really wants over half the NBA in the playoffs

In all fairness to him over half of the NBA is already in the playoffs

damb you're right

i was thinking there was 32 teams in the league

 

[merlin]

I would hate to be a a Mavs fan. Mark Cuban is the worse.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

 
His post game reminds me a lot of Andrew Bynum with better passing.  He is going to be really good in this league.

I agree with you there. Very reminiscent of Yolo

 

[lawdog1]

For the past 2-3 seasons the clipse have been a bunch of players mashed together that don't really fit. I don't think that's changed but give doc credit for trying.
Don't do it to yourself OG. Best thing is to just pretend like he's not even on the team and when he does something positive it will be a pleasant surprise

My expectations are low, believe me. I'm just saying that, if I was him, that's all I'd work on becaue he's likely to get plenty of open looks with either the 1st or 2nd units.

 

[the collector]

damb you're right

i was thinking there was 32 teams in the league

It's almost Football season. I feel you bro. Ha ha ha

 

[junglejim]

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/16/report-nearly-10-nba-teams-losing-money/#comments

Don't know how much validity there is to this but its pretty interesting if true.

 

[wavycrocket]

Towns defense will make him an All-Star some day soon. His offense should be around Al Horford possibly Marc Gasol level in 3-5 years or so

I like the Horford Comparrison.

I think he'll be exactly at that level. 13-15ppg and 8-10rpg with good defense and solid mid range.

I think we will look back at the 15 draft and realize Mudiay and Jahlil were the best prospects all along. Towns will be good though. Just think he will be more of a complimentary star like Horford rather than a Franchise player.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

I like the Horford Comparrison.

I think he'll be exactly at that level. 13-15ppg and 8-10rpg with good defense and solid mid range.

I think we will look back at the 15 draft and realize Mudiay and Jahlil were the best prospects all along. Towns will be good though. Just think he will be more of a complimentary star like Horford rather than a Franchise player.

Won't knock your prediction

I personally feel Towns will be far and away the best player. He already look comfortable with the face up game, albeit summer league. His back to the bucket game doesn't look like a struggle at all, much more fluid than I could have imagined this early. Very Bynum like in the post

And it all goes back to his defense. He'll be elite IMO and the way he goes up for boards is ferocious 

 

[bhzmafia14]

I'm honestly more excited about Wiggins 3rd year and Towns 2nd year than next season . I feel like that's when **** will get real.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Jah, Towns, Russell, Stan, WCS, Mudiay, Lyles, Oubre, Winslow all growin that lettuce out 

 

Long hair don't care, class of 2015

 

[the collector]

Oubre looked ok the other night with 11. He's our new Otto. Sit and learn.

 

[nelson999]

 
Jah, Towns, Russell, Stan, WCS, Mudiay, Lyles, Oubre, Winslow all growin that lettuce out 

 

Long hair don't care, class of 2015

William chopped his Thankfully

 

[jpzx]

Summer League scoring leaders:

UCLA 2014 Rd. 1 pick Jordan Adams was in the top 5 in scoring in the Orlando league
UCLA 2014 Rd. 1 pick Kyle Anderson was in the top 5 scoring in the Utah league
UCLA 2014 Rd. 1 pick Zach LaVine [voluminous] top 5 scoring in the Vegas league

Who cares, it doesn't mean anything, but Steve Alford's reputation exceeds him

 

[CP1708]

I'm honestly more excited about Wiggins 3rd year and Towns 2nd year than next season . I feel like that's when **** will get real.

Yup. They gonna be a problem, real soon.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Norman Powell will be a factor

Come on WCS 

 

[the collector]

Yup. They gonna be a problem, real soon.

In 2/3 seasons they will be a power in the West. Spurs big three will be gone. CP3 will be 33 or 34. KD and Russ might also be split up. Jazz have potential also. They need scorers.