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NBA 2013/2014 season discussion thread.

Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by Borla, Jul 1, 2013.

  1. Borla

    Borla Moderator Staff Member

    Since today is the start of free agency, I guess it is appropriate to start a new season's thread.


    First major announcement was as expected, CP3 has re-signed with the Clippers for a max deal. 5 yrs/$107M.

    I'm guessing Dwight Howard ends up with the Rockets.
     
    Borla, Jul 1, 2013
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  2. GeneticShift

    GeneticShift Show me your everything is okay face.

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    I stopped caring about the Pistons years ago when they started trading away the 2004 wonderteam. Now that Tayshaun is gone as of January, I could give even fewer shits. But we'll see what happens. New coach, new year.
     
    GeneticShift, Jul 1, 2013
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  3. Speed_Gibson

    Speed_Gibson Hacking the Gibson

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    I would be happy enough just to see the Blazers make the playoffs this year. They went something like 23 years straight without missing them with serious shots at a second title in there, but have been fair to poor recently.
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    I liked watching them when they had Ben Wallace especially. I remember one of the TV announcers saying something like "You had better watch out, or he will drop a 20 board, 5 block, 2 point game on you." Rasheed Wallace was one of my favourite players in Portland as well, and having an opportunity to see him play was good.
     
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    Speed_Gibson, Jul 1, 2013
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  4. Speed_Gibson

    Speed_Gibson Hacking the Gibson

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    Looked up information on the 39th pick Portland chose - Jeff Withey - and it was encouraging. Found this draft scouting report.

    Only watched the first 6 minutes out of the 15 total, but he looks like a solid choice for that spot in the 2nd round. Drafting a player for their strong defensive skills sounds like a winner to me.
     
    Speed_Gibson, Jul 1, 2013
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  5. Borla

    Borla Moderator Staff Member

    As I predicted, Dwight Howard ended up in Houston with the Rockets.


    Probably the best fit for him. I don't think he'll ever be the force people predicted he would be. But he is a beast on D when healthy, and with Harden being the center of the offense maybe Dwight will excel down low. We'll see.
     
    Borla, Jul 8, 2013
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