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[quote=Chico23231;1009735]before the lottery, that was a pretty prevalent theory...people tanking to get the best player. Basketball adds 1, maybe 2 true impact players a year. Why did they start the lottery, too shake it up?[/quote]

I was talking specifically about the Spurs

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[quote=SmootSmack;1009736]I was talking specifically about the Spurs[/quote]

gotcha, and I told you Seattle was getting the Kings...ohhhhh nevermind

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[quote=SmootSmack;1009698]How'd you come up with that theory?[/quote]

This is why I stopped listening to the junkies. I remember them saying "the lottery is stupid, it was made because the spurs tanked their season to get Tim Duncan" so I just believed it and never checked it.

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[quote=SmootSmack;1009698]How'd you come up with that theory?[/quote]

Wasn't David Robinson out for that year they went so bad to get that draft pick for Tim.

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[quote=mredskins;1009739]Wasn't David Robinson out for that year they went so bad to get that draft pick for Tim.[/quote]

That is correct. I think others were out as well as him. It was a case of bad/good luck.

I think the current lottery system in place is more because of the rockets than anything
They got Sampson,and from what I remember without googling it they tanked that season and got Hakeem
I think it was Hakeem but it could have been Sampson they won the pick on a coin flip

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[quote=Chico23231;1009704]I hope its either him or Oladipo.[/quote]

Oladipo's upside is terrific... but he's 6'4" and that's 2-guard territory (where Beal is). If the workouts play out a certain way, Oladipo may start rising and we may be able to trade down one or two spots and still nab Porter. Bennett is another name to watch out for.

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[quote=itvnetop;1009804]Oladipo's upside is terrific... but he's 6'4" and that's 2-guard territory (where Beal is). If the workouts play out a certain way, Oladipo may start rising and we may be able to trade down one or two spots and still nab Porter. Bennett is another name to watch out for.[/quote]

We aren't getting Oladipo, since we have Beal. Its between Porter and Bennett. If Nerlens falls we must take him, but I don't see that happening. I think we should draft Bennett, I was impressed with him. I wasn't impressed with Porter, he was awful in both the Big East and NCAA Tournaments.

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[quote=CultBrennan59;1009806]We aren't getting Oladipo, since we have Beal. Its between Porter and Bennett. If Nerlens falls we must take him, but I don't see that happening. I think we should draft Bennett, I was impressed with him. I wasn't impressed with Porter, he was awful in both the Big East and NCAA Tournaments.[/quote]

The entire Hoyas squad was awful in the sole NCAA game against FGCU. It was a weird matchup they hadn't seen in the Big East before and Dunk City threw everyone off their game. Porter was the Big East player of the year and Jim Boeheim calls him the most [URL="http://www.csnwashington.com/ncaa/boeheim-porter-big-easts-all-around-best-ever"]complete player[/URL] to come out of the conference... ever. I'm deathly afraid of the Cavs taking him first overall.

I like Bennett's post game offensively, but he has no concept of defensive fundamentals.

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[quote=itvnetop;1009813]The entire Hoyas squad was awful in the sole NCAA game against FGCU. It was a weird matchup they hadn't seen in the Big East before and Dunk City threw everyone off their game. Porter was the Big East player of the year and Jim Boeheim calls him the most [URL="http://www.csnwashington.com/ncaa/boeheim-porter-big-easts-all-around-best-ever"]complete player[/URL] to come out of the conference... ever. I'm deathly afraid of the Cavs taking him first overall.

I like Bennett's post game offensively, [B]but he has no concept of defensive fundamentals.[/B][/quote]

Nor does the NBA

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I hope the wizards get the number one pick next year because similar to this years NFL draft, this nba draft doesn't really have a great player at the top of the draft. But next years nba draft should have Andrew wiggins who is supposed to be the best high school player since lebron James by pretty much every scout, and a couple of Kentucky freshmen that will be good as well. Just like next years NFL draft with clowney being the next great number one pick. But it will probably be the lakers since the draft is probably fixed.

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[quote=CultBrennan59;1009695]It all came to be because the San Antonio Spurs tanked and lost games on purpose to get Tim Duncan. Stupid as it maybe, it kept teams from tanking their seasons. Luckily I don't like the NBA enough to care, but if the NFL ever went to this system I would be pissed.[/quote]

Didn't the Griz and Celts have the best chance to get Duncan that year?? The process is stupid but the lottery was in place well before the Duncan draft. Not to mention the Spurs lost David Robinson for most of the season that year.

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I really hope the Pacers beat the Heat in game 7. Especially with Lebron James running around like a child when he elbows some one in the face and gets called for it. But in the end I do think Miami will win. But people were definitely wrong calling this team one of the best teams of all time. And comparing this team to the Lakers with Shaq, or Jordan's bulls.

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Who's gonna win tonight?

Go Pacers.

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I have actually watch this series after saying the NBA was dead to me. God I hope the Pacers win. Probably wishfully thinking as we all know NBA is WWE spelled wrong. Probably all ready determined who has won the championship.

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I hate the Spurs. They are like the Steelers of the NBA of recent. Therefore I want the Heat, because I am very confident in the Heat beating the Spurs. I'm not confident in the Pacers beating the Spurs.


[COLOR="White"]Having said that the Pacers will win tonight.[/COLOR]

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Is it too late to draft Paul George over John Wall?

Pacers all the way tonight

Spurs win either way IMO, kinda sucks because If Russ didn't go down I believe we would have beat SA again but o well.

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[quote=CultBrennan59;1010696]I hate the Spurs. They are like the Steelers of the NBA of recent. Therefore I want the Heat, because I am very confident in the Heat beating the Spurs. I'm not confident in the Pacers beating the Spurs.


[COLOR="White"]Having said that the Pacers will win tonight.[/COLOR][/quote]

I find it very hard to hate the Spurs. They do things the right way from top to bottom. A model organization across all major sports

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[quote=SmootSmack;1010714]I find it very hard to hate the Spurs. They do things the right way from top to bottom. A model organization across all major sports[/quote]

Thank you SmootSmack! Spurs haters are just mad at SA's success year after year after year...

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[URL="http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1660169-floyd-mayweather-allegedly-placed-a-cool-59-million-on-miami-heat-in-game-7"]Money's got the Heat covering...[/URL]

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[quote=SmootSmack;1010714]I find it very hard to hate the Spurs. They do things the right way from top to bottom. A model organization across all major sports[/quote]

Sun's fan here...

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JKidd hanging it up after 19 years.

[url=http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/9337625/jason-kidd-new-york-knicks-retiring-19-nba-seasons]Jason Kidd of New York Knicks retiring after 19 NBA seasons - ESPN New York[/url]

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Watching the Spurs play is like watching 1950s basketball with the pale-sick white guys with high socks dribbling around in a circles and shooting underhand at the foul line. Superboring.

Its sad at the begining of the year in the NBA season every year I can successfully pick the final 2 teams who will makeup the nba finals.

[QUOTE=Chico23231;1010773]Watching the Spurs play is like watching 1950s basketball with the pale-sick white guys with high socks dribbling around in a circles and shooting underhand at the foul line. Superboring.

Its sad at the begining of the year in the NBA season every year I can successfully pick the final 2 teams who will makeup the nba finals.[/QUOTE]

Everyone knew it was SA, OKC and MIA. And it basically was. NBA really needs to work on changing some things because the league is becoming to obvious, im a thunder fan and I still think it would be a better league with more parody like the NFL

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The east is horrible. I mean maybe the least talented, poorest teams in the history the league, horrible. I personally think the league should at least contract 2 teams. There is alot of bad basketball being played by a ton of overpaid guys.

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[quote=SmootSmack;1010714]I find it very hard to hate the Spurs. They do things the right way from top to bottom. A model organization across all major sports[/quote]

I agree with this man.




Also, I thought this was pretty hilarious.

[url=http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2013/story/_/id/9341250/gregg-popovich-vs-sideline-reporters]2013 NBA playoffs: Gregg Popovich vs. sideline reporters - ESPN[/url]


I feel for those reporters having to cover him.....hahaha At least he has a good sense of humor about things (at times).

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[url=http://www.theonion.com/articles/indiana-pacers-feel-stupid-for-believing-in-themse,32683/]Indiana Pacers Feel Stupid For Believing In Themselves | The Onion - America's Finest News Source[/url]

:rofl:

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Oh, well. Congratulations to Miami. Yay.

This was the probably the last chance for Duncan, Ginobili, and Parker to win one together. If only Ray Allen had been injured in Game 6...

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James does it again, yet people still want to hate

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[quote=Mattyk;1012864]James does it again, yet people still want to hate[/quote]

Seriously. People should try to catch the second video on ESPN's front page right now. Michael Eric Dyson breaks it down... The hate makes little sense, especially when compared to the legendary MJ or Kobe.

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[quote=Mattyk;1012864]James does it again, yet people still want to hate[/quote]

Greatest player right now and will be one of the greatest players ever. If he can stay healthy I think he will take over Larry Bird's spot as the greatest small forward ever.

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[quote=Mattyk;1012864]James does it again, yet people still want to hate[/quote]

I hope you're not talking about me. I have nothing but respect and admiration for LeBron James. He's a phenomenal athlete, and one of the best in NBA history. I love Mike Miller and Shane Battier, too. But, as one bumper sticker said: San Antonio; built, not bought.

On an unrelated note: I've heard rumors on a Rockets forum that Dwight Howard is possibly coming to the Rockets next year. I'm not sure whether I should be happy or upset. He'd add a lot of talent, but I've never really liked the guy for some reason.

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[quote=SirLK26;1012888]I hope you're not talking about me. I have nothing but respect and admiration for LeBron James. He's a phenomenal athlete, and one of the best in NBA history. I love Mike Miller and Shane Battier, too. But, as one bumper sticker said: San Antonio; built, not bought.

On an unrelated note: I've heard rumors on a Rockets forum that Dwight Howard is possibly coming to the Rockets next year. I'm not sure whether I should be happy or upset. He'd add a lot of talent, but I've never really liked the guy for some reason.[/quote]

Nope just a general statement on my part.

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NBA = Most boring sport in the US currently

Wow the Heat won again hooray.

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[quote=mredskins;1012892]NBA = Most boring sport in the US currently

Wow the Heat won again hooray.[/quote]

Okay, so you wouldn't have survived in the '70s when the Celtics won 8 in a row. :)

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[quote=mredskins;1012892]NBA = Most boring sport in the US currently

Wow the Heat won again hooray.[/quote]

this is a sport where the college product is head and shoulders above the professional league. It doesnt get much better than College Basketball...March Madness is done right, imo just a notch behind the NFL/Superbowl playoffs.

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[quote=SirLK26;1012893]Okay, so you wouldn't have survived in the '70s when the Celtics won 8 in a row. :)[/quote]

I think you mean the late 50's to early 60's.

I am Celtics fan been all my life. The game today is so diffrent then even when Bird and Magic played. It just seems so forced like the media declaring game 6 of this years finals legendary. Really?

I loved the NBA during Jordan's runs because other teams were just as good he was the difference maker. IDK just not the same for me anymore. I feel like the whole league lacks parity.

The Pacers and Spurs are the only teams that remind of the old days.

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[quote=Chico23231;1012894]this is a sport where the college product is head and shoulders above the professional league. It doesnt get much better than College Basketball...March Madness is done right, imo just a notch behind the NFL/Superbowl playoffs.[/quote]

If college football had a real playoff, I could make a case that college football would take over professional football as the better product.

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[quote=mredskins;1012896]I think you mean the late 50's to early 60's.

I am Celtics fan been all my life. The game today is so diffrent then even when Bird and Magic played. It just seems so forced like the media declaring game 6 of this years finals legendary. Really?

I loved the NBA during Jordan's runs because other teams were just as good he was the difference maker. IDK just not the same for me anymore. I feel like the whole league lacks parity.

The Pacers and Spurs are the only teams that remind of the old days.[/quote]

David Stern made it this way by protecting his superstars, part of that is due to Jordan and how the Pistons would beat him up.