Going Commando Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Alright I've got some scorching hot takes for you guys: 1 - Joel Embiid is going to miss a lot of time and have a disappointing season and the Sixers will back into the playoffs as the 8th seed. 2 - Kyrie Irving will miss a lot of time and have a disappointing season but it won't matter, the Celtics will still be the two seed because... Tatum and Brown are already their two best players and the on-offs will suggest that they are better when Terry Rozier is on the floor. Tatum will make his first all star appearance this year. Brown will get snubbed even though it's clear he's better than Hayward, who will make it. 3 - Toronto will unsexily get the one seed again. 4 - Your Washington Wizards will get the three seed. 5 - Anthony Davis will miss a lot of time and have a disappointing season and the Pelicans will miss the playoffs. 6 - The Golden State Warriors will lose to--actually nevermind. Even that is too spicy a take for me. They're going to ****ing cruise to another ring. 7 - Some time in February, LeBron will whine about not getting enough attention and not having good enough teammates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 (edited) The Dubs weakness has always been defensive rebounding. Boogie solves that when he gets healthy. They'll miss David West's leadership but this team is at a whole other level from the other 29 teams. Edited October 17, 2018 by The Evil Genius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 48 minutes ago, stevemcqueen1 said: Alright I've got some scorching hot takes for you guys: 1 - Joel Embiid is going to miss a lot of time and have a disappointing season and the Sixers will back into the playoffs as the 8th seed. 2 - Kyrie Irving will miss a lot of time and have a disappointing season but it won't matter, the Celtics will still be the two seed because... Tatum and Brown are already their two best players and the on-offs will suggest that they are better when Terry Rozier is on the floor. Tatum will make his first all star appearance this year. Brown will get snubbed even though it's clear he's better than Hayward, who will make it. 3 - Toronto will unsexily get the one seed again. 4 - Your Washington Wizards will get the three seed. 5 - Anthony Davis will miss a lot of time and have a disappointing season and the Pelicans will miss the playoffs. 6 - The Golden State Warriors will lose to--actually nevermind. Even that is too spicy a take for me. They're going to ****ing cruise to another ring. 7 - Some time in February, LeBron will whine about not getting enough attention and not having good enough teammates. this is you right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 You guys fawning over one game are missing the big picture. The Celtics screwed up the 2017 draft and are going to be mediocre forever because Markelle Fultz is a superstar and Tatum is just a guy. Seriously....don't you watch basketball? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 (edited) These are dope. Edited October 17, 2018 by The Evil Genius 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Man those are so damn cool. **** the Warriors. Broke down ass league. Playing on rookie with the sliders turned all of the way up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 What was Westbrook eating on the bench? https://streamable.com/iheuv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Do Itch Big Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Chuck is savage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, stevemcqueen1 said: 2 - Kyrie Irving will miss a lot of time and have a disappointing season but it won't matter, the Celtics will still be the two seed because... Tatum and Brown are already their two best players and the on-offs will suggest that they are better when Terry Rozier is on the floor. Tatum will make his first all star appearance this year. Brown will get snubbed even though it's clear he's better than Hayward, who will make it. Omg, Steve, c'mon man. Edited October 17, 2018 by Renegade7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Renegade7 said: Omg, Steve, c'mon man. I missed the NBA. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Renegade7 said: Omg, Steve, c'mon man. Let 'em be, son... Let 'em be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llevron Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 In all fairness saying Kyrie is gonna miss alot of time is gonna be right every other season. That's like saying Derrick Rose will have atleast one overnight stay at a hospital before week 1 is over. Maybe a long shot. Maybe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 31 minutes ago, Mr. Sinister said: Let 'em be, son... Let 'em be It's only a matter of time, fam... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I actually agree with #7 fwiw. Expect that LeBron Singularity to make short work of several players and coaches by December. Should be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 As long as LeBron understands what he signed up for it shouldn't be too bad. People saying stuff like 4 or 3 seed this year, thats if everything goes right and he lets Luke coach the team. I already like Luke better then any coach he's ever had, but if he starts treating that franchise like the Cleveland Cavaliers he's gonna be in for a rude awakening. Put me down for "inevitable" as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 (edited) I can see a 5 seed. 3 or 4, LeBron would have to play at a runaway MVP level and Ball would have to put a stranglehold on PG at some point. They're not gonna ragtag their way to a top 3 seed in the West, just seems too difficult. If they do, I will drink hydrochloric acid I think LeBron takes it easy this year, and let's the youngins get their feet wet. Edited October 17, 2018 by Mr. Sinister 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I think the people predicting that the Lakers get a top four seed are underestimating what a battle it's going to be just for them to make the playoffs. Unless some stars get hurt, the top four seeds are pretty much a lock to be some order of Golden State, Houston, Utah, and OKC. Portland will probably make it. Then you've got a dog fight of Minnesota, San Antonio, New Orleans, Dallas, and the two LA teams fighting for the final three spots. The only three teams that won't be in a race for a playoff spot are Sacramento, Memphis, and Phoenix. And Phoenix is trying to win, for what it's worth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 (edited) Yup, I think Utah will be really good. I admit I am strangely curious to see if/when Melo realizes that his reasoning for riding the bench this year (going all in for a title) is all but a wisp of smoke once the playoffs come, what his reaction will be. Will he suddenly realize that he still hates D'Antoni, and make a beeline for him in the blowout gm 5 (I see no earthly way, with moderately healthy Boogie that they don't get their asses beat mercilessly in May) and literally try to beat the Pringles out of him??? Edited October 18, 2018 by Mr. Sinister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Good Lord this is a beat down. So umm... Houston's defense might have taken a big step back. And if Anthony Davis makes it through the season healthy, he's got to be the favorite to win MVP right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 1 hour ago, stevemcqueen1 said: I think the people predicting that the Lakers get a top four seed are underestimating what a battle it's going to be just for them to make the playoffs. Unless some stars get hurt, the top four seeds are pretty much a lock to be some order of Golden State, Houston, Utah, and OKC. Portland will probably make it. Then you've got a dog fight of Minnesota, San Antonio, New Orleans, Dallas, and the two LA teams fighting for the final three spots. The only three teams that won't be in a race for a playoff spot are Sacramento, Memphis, and Phoenix. And Phoenix is trying to win, for what it's worth. and you forget Denver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 If by nothing more than LeBron-KD-Russ fatigue, and Harden finally won so Harden Truthers will fade into the ether Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Kawhi Leonard definitely looks healthy. I can't believe he just got away with faking an injury and sandbagging the Spurs. That should be some kind of breach of contract violation. I bounce back and forth on this Raptors move between thinking Toronto got an incredible steal and Toronto got a radioactive snake who will destroy their locker room by the end of the spring. 2 minutes ago, skinfan2k said: and you forget Denver. Whups, I knew there was someone else. Yeah they look like a playoff team too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 9 minutes ago, stevemcqueen1 said: Kawhi Leonard definitely looks healthy. I can't believe he just got away with faking an injury and sandbagging the Spurs. That should be some kind of breach of contract violation. I bounce back and forth on this Raptors move between thinking Toronto got an incredible steal and Toronto got a radioactive snake who will destroy their locker room by the end of the spring. Whups, I knew there was someone else. Yeah they look like a playoff team too. If he's right, I'd say Kawhi sleepwalks into a top 3 finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Houston will be giving up 110+ every game without legit defense from Ariza or Mbah E Moute. They literally have 3 players who are trash on defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Mr. Sinister said: If he's right, I'd say Kawhi sleepwalks into a top 3 finish Yeah that sounds about right. Best player on a likely one or two seed. Not the same kind of group dynamic as in Boston. Curry and Durant split their votes. If the Rockets take a step back and Westbrook misses time, then that'd put Harden and Westbrook behind him. Mitchell and Gobert won't get it. The Lakers won't win enough for LeBron to get it. It kind of feels like a competition between Davis, Giannis, and Kawhi. Kawhi is on the best team of the three. Davis is the best player among the three though. If he puts up superhuman numbers, then he might win it over guys whose teams had better records. I also haven't ruled out Davis hauling a weak Pelicans team to a ridiculous record like KG did in 2004 and CP3 did in 2008. If he does that, he's a shoe-in to win it. And I also wouldn't rule out Curry or Durant winning another MVP. Even though they suppress each other's numbers, they're still significantly better players than Giannis and Kawhi and they will almost certainly be leading the NBA's top team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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