Author Topic: NBA 2009-2010 (Read 27697 times)

hinode · « **Reply #75 on:** February 18, 2010, 12:34:01 AM »

IIRC, all three members of that trade are on expiring contracts. So it was a trade with no ramifications beyond this season, when Camby clearly fills a bigger need than Blake and Outlaw for the Blazers - if they really want either back next year, they can just sign them as free agents. The Clippers presumably just did it for the cash, since it's not like their season is going anywhere this year.

Anthony Edward Stark · « **Reply #76 on:** February 18, 2010, 12:43:37 AM »

Like you said, Camby's overrated. And I'm a fairly big Outlaw proponent, even though he's kind of streaky.

BaconForTheSoul · « **Reply #77 on:** February 18, 2010, 12:05:57 PM »

*Slaps Rob* This trade was awesome in so many ways.

1. We have a serious problem with minutes and guards. "Luckily" this hasn't been a huge issue due to injuries. But if Blake/Rudy/Roy/Bayless/Miller were all healthy for more than 2 games... there would be problems. I'm not a big Bayless fan by any means, but Blake was definitely the better option to ship out.

2. We have Batum/Webster at SF.
Things Outlaw does better- Create his own low percentage shot, hit baseline 3s
Things Webster/Batum do better- EVERYTHING ELSE.
Don't get me wrong... I don't dislike Outlaw, but he's stuck on a team that has far better 3s. Also in Los Angeles Outlaw will get to shoot at will.

3. We don't want to miss the playoffs this year. Without a Center that could happen. With Camby we should keep that 7-8 spot and at least not go backwards from last year. Also if everyone sans Przybilla is healthy at the years end... this is a serious upset team in round 1.

Long story short. Camby isn't great, but he's leaps and bounds ahead of Howard and we gave up absolutely nothing for him. Plus this will give LaMarcus another 6 minutes off a game and Howard another 20 off, both which will add up by the years end.

Now... getting healthy.

BaconForTheSoul · « **Reply #78 on:** February 18, 2010, 12:06:56 PM »

Oh also. Camby is gonna be 36 and will have to sign a new deal. If he likes it here, we'll take him for vet min please. He'd be a solid backup for next year as well since Przybilla is going to miss at least 1/3 of that season as well. (I'm assuming that he's gonna be one of those old guys who hang around on a potential title team to go for a ring.)

Scar · « **Reply #79 on:** February 18, 2010, 06:46:11 PM »

The Heat do nothing as far as trades go...

I hope Wade doesn't dip out after this year.

...

Or if he does...at least let him go to Orlando!

PLEASE!!!!!!!

BaconForTheSoul · « **Reply #80 on:** February 19, 2010, 01:18:59 AM »

Lebron needs to fail to get a title this year, get pissed at Cleveland, and go to Miami with Wade. That would be the most fun team to watch ever!

Anthony Edward Stark · « **Reply #81 on:** February 23, 2010, 03:23:18 AM »

On behalf of the entire city of Portland:

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK

All the air in the Rose Garden left at once. I was there, I would know.

Shale · « **Reply #82 on:** February 23, 2010, 04:11:48 AM »

How bad is it that I just assumed that was referring to a catastrophic knee injury?

Anthony Edward Stark · « **Reply #83 on:** February 23, 2010, 05:45:51 AM »

It's about as bad as blowing a 25-point lead at the half.

Anthony Edward Stark · « **Reply #84 on:** February 24, 2010, 10:26:52 AM »

Okay, this time it's an injury related

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK

BaconForTheSoul · « **Reply #85 on:** February 25, 2010, 04:02:40 AM »

25 point lead halfway through the third fucking Q. Was also there. Even when Utah was creeping back in it I never really felt like it could happen. Damn.

On a random side note. Blazers are now 0-4 when I bring a date to the game. Maybe it's time I stick with bringing friends instead of dates.

Ahh well, good win today.

NotMiki · « **Reply #86 on:** February 28, 2010, 05:24:12 PM »

What the fuck, Boston?

Anthony Edward Stark · « **Reply #87 on:** February 28, 2010, 07:38:06 PM »

Quote from: NotMiki on February 28, 2010, 05:24:12 PM

What the fuck, Boston?

That's what you get when your entire team is a bunch of come-lately mercenaries.

BaconForTheSoul · « **Reply #88 on:** March 02, 2010, 04:01:36 PM »

Reminds me of when the Lakers decided to buy the old versions of Malone and Payton and just expected things to magically work. What I wanna know is why old teams think adding over the hill role playerish talent will make them better. I would also like to know why just about all of the experts seem to think this plan will work every time.

Yes, I'm looking at you as well San Antonio and all the idiots who KNEW that they were the clear number 2 in the West this year.

Anthony Edward Stark · « **Reply #89 on:** March 08, 2010, 01:44:09 AM »

Okay, now our players who are already injured are getting double injured.

BaconForTheSoul · « **Reply #90 on:** March 08, 2010, 04:57:07 AM »

The next big right wing conspiracy will be that God is smiting the Blazers for being located in a liberal hippy city.

Anthony Edward Stark · « **Reply #91 on:** March 08, 2010, 05:23:37 AM »

Middle America is just jealous because Portland is more interesting on its own than all of it combined.

BaconForTheSoul · « **Reply #92 on:** March 09, 2010, 05:55:45 AM »

But but but... Dallas has that big stadium with that big TV screen!

Well, here's hoping to the Blazers pass the Spurs and get healthy enough to put up a fight against Denver/Dallas in round 1. I mean losing to Denver by 12 on the road isn't too awful considering a lack of Camby, a Roy who still isn't playing like himself, and an LMA who missed more opens jumpers than I thought possible!

Anthony Edward Stark · « **Reply #93 on:** March 09, 2010, 10:41:18 PM »

I'm less worried about the Lakers than I am about the Nuggets. They're more of a matchup problem, and LA can't win in the Rose Garden.

BaconForTheSoul · « **Reply #94 on:** March 09, 2010, 11:11:31 PM »

They can... as long as Kobe isn't playing. That team is so much scarier for us without him. They actually work the ball inside to their mismatches instead of letting Kobe go 11/32 against us.

Kobe didn't understand it when he was with Shaq and he still doesn't understand it. He is not the most efficient guy on the floor and against a team with no center he should not be doing the work.

Luther Lansfeld · « **Reply #95 on:** March 31, 2010, 06:35:30 PM »

*waves a Thunder flag* Go KD!! ^.^!

BaconForTheSoul · « **Reply #96 on:** March 31, 2010, 11:09:13 PM »

This is my playoff seeding dream.

Utah 2
Dallas 3
Portland 6
OKC 7

Portland has been bitch slapping the Mavericks around all season. The Mavericks are also a weak team in general IMO and have been lucky enough to avoid any long term injuries to anyone who matters.
Utah meanwhile scares the hell out of me. They're on a heater and the style of game they play annoys the hell out of Nate's offensive and defensive schemes. (Gee after 20 fucking years of Sloan doing this you'd think Nate would adapt to it better.) However, OKC is 3-0 this year against Utah and I would love for the Thunder to send Utah home.

A second round matchup of Portland vs Sea... OKC would be awesome, especially with Portland being at home!

Chances of this happening are... not great, but possible. Denver is losing like hell and should end up 4-5. If Phoenix would find a loss or two then they'd stay at 4-5. San Antonio is looking at the 8 spot, and OKC has a tougher remaining schedule than Portland. Utah is kicking ass and Dallas is not. Sooo... to be honest, these are the spots I would pick each team at, but since all 4 have to go right, even if I'm 75% sure on each of them finishing in the spot I have them... combined that's still not good. (So yeah in English, I think this is the most likely way for it to end, but because there are dozens of possibilities, most like = 20-25%.)

Scar · « **Reply #97 on:** April 03, 2010, 08:00:29 PM »

If the Heat keep this run going, they might jump up to the 5th seed! Which would mean playing Atl or Boston in the first round of the playoffs. Boston has not been looking so good as of late, and the Hawks knock the Heat out of the playoffs every freaking year!

Magic look good enough to go all the way again, barring any crazy injuries.

BaconForTheSoul · « **Reply #98 on:** April 05, 2010, 07:37:37 PM »

Quote from: Scar on April 03, 2010, 08:00:29 PM

If the Heat keep this run going, they might jump up to the 5th seed! Which would mean playing Atl or Boston in the first round of the playoffs. Boston has not been looking so good as of late, and the Hawks knock the Heat out of the playoffs every freaking year!

Magic look good enough to go all the way again, barring any crazy injuries.

Yup... another 2 team year in the East. I suppose the Cavs OR Magic could get upset, but there is no way both are.
The West would become interesting if the Blazers/Spurs can knock off the Lakers in round 1. Then it'd be anyone's race. Should be some damn good matchups in the West regardless.

Anthony Edward Stark · « **Reply #99 on:** April 13, 2010, 06:21:12 AM »

FUCK YOU RON ARTEST.

I hope Ron Artest dies by internal bleeding caused by anal lacerations by way of horse rape.

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Author Topic: NBA 2009-2010 (Read 27697 times)