Jordan4life_2007 0 Posted January 20, 2018 QUOTE (iWin4Ron @ Jan 20, 2018 -> 01:22 PM) wow great article, I might actually watch Warriors vs. Rockets tonight because of it (haven't watched a single game this year) Indeed. And after reading it I'm even more convinced the next three titles are spoken for unless KD or Steph get hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Allen 5,372 Posted January 20, 2018 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jan 20, 2018 -> 02:08 PM) Indeed. And after reading it I'm even more convinced the next three titles are spoken for unless KD or Steph get hurt. Which is a problem with the NBA. Bulls fans had it the other way back in the day when basically every team was in NBA hell until they got old and/or hurt. Lebron can go to the Lakers next year, and it will make them much better, but they won't have a chance unless GS has injuries. Basically, teams have to plan for when they get vulnerable. And 3 or 4 years seems about right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake 318 Posted January 21, 2018 NBA has to get more aggressive in reducing the incentives for losing, in particular reducing the incentive to be the worst or bottom 3. Not good for the league to punish a team like the Bulls to finish the year with a .400 W-L just because they didn't intentionally avoid having any talent. And of course anyone who likes to watch games hates that so many teams aren't even trying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balta1701 5,040 Posted January 21, 2018 QUOTE (Jake @ Jan 20, 2018 -> 07:04 PM) NBA has to get more aggressive in reducing the incentives for losing, in particular reducing the incentive to be the worst or bottom 3. Not good for the league to punish a team like the Bulls to finish the year with a .400 W-L just because they didn't intentionally avoid having any talent. And of course anyone who likes to watch games hates that so many teams aren't even trying. Here's the problem. Convince me that a #7 seed can even get to the 2nd round, let alone win the title. This is the same problem baseball is starting to see. If a #7 seed has absolutely no shot, then they are stuck in NBA Hell - not good enough to be a finals team, but too good to get a draft pick likely to turn into a star. Unless as a #8 seed you can sign a Lebron James, you have a choice - either be happy filling your stadium as a first round exiting playoff team, or lose. As long as the Warriors and a handful of other teams are superteams, this will remain an unsolvable problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caulfield12 3,729 Posted January 21, 2018 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 20, 2018 -> 06:32 PM) Here's the problem. Convince me that a #7 seed can even get to the 2nd round, let alone win the title. This is the same problem baseball is starting to see. If a #7 seed has absolutely no shot, then they are stuck in NBA Hell - not good enough to be a finals team, but too good to get a draft pick likely to turn into a star. Unless as a #8 seed you can sign a Lebron James, you have a choice - either be happy filling your stadium as a first round exiting playoff team, or lose. As long as the Warriors and a handful of other teams are superteams, this will remain an unsolvable problem. In baseball, the WC and then the first round of games...the probability of upsets is higher. When you have seven game series (especially with home court advantage in basketball to the best teams), it’s that much harder. Imagine the general feeling about the NBA if Draymond Green wasn’t suspended two years ago and the Warriors had won 3 in a row instead of 2/3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chicago White Sox 8,594 Posted January 21, 2018 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 20, 2018 -> 06:32 PM) Here's the problem. Convince me that a #7 seed can even get to the 2nd round, let alone win the title. This is the same problem baseball is starting to see. If a #7 seed has absolutely no shot, then they are stuck in NBA Hell - not good enough to be a finals team, but too good to get a draft pick likely to turn into a star. Unless as a #8 seed you can sign a Lebron James, you have a choice - either be happy filling your stadium as a first round exiting playoff team, or lose. As long as the Warriors and a handful of other teams are superteams, this will remain an unsolvable problem. I honestly think if you simply raise the max salary this all sorts itself out. Personally I’d love that and it would bring the NBA to what it once was, but it seems like quite a few people prefer a league with a couple superteams and a bunch of fodder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan4life_2007 0 Posted January 21, 2018 Cavs sorry as hell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve9347 243 Posted January 22, 2018 Apparently Kawhi and the Spurs are "growing apart" due to discontent over his prolonged rehab. Dunn, Niko, non 2018 1st for Kawhi. Make the offer and give them something to think about. And before anyone in here gripes about Kris freaking Dunn, point guards are a dime a dozen in this NBA, and if you believe in Hoi-ball, the next man up could take care of business. PG open tryouts SG Zach LaVine SF Kawhi Leonard PF Lauri Markkanen C open tryouts Those three right there are a building block to a title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve9347 243 Posted January 22, 2018 Who wants a 17/18 Bulls calendar!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmags 8,258 Posted January 22, 2018 I wouldn't cry at all about that but...are the bulls the org to make him healthier? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quin 4,030 Posted January 22, 2018 QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 22, 2018 -> 02:46 PM) I wouldn't cry at all about that but...are the bulls the org to make him healthier? Herm will work part time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyyle23 4,322 Posted January 22, 2018 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jan 22, 2018 -> 01:43 PM) Who wants a 17/18 Bulls calendar!? we had a secret santa exchange in 2016 and I got a White Sox calendar. Front cover pic is Frazier, Eaton, Lawrie, and Austin Jackson. Months are Lawrie, Frazier, Melky, Duke, Rodon, Eaton, Saladino, Robertson, Avi, Sale, Abreu, and Quintana. I never even opened it, when i got it i just laughed to myself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chisoxfn 1,495 Posted January 22, 2018 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jan 22, 2018 -> 11:14 AM) Apparently Kawhi and the Spurs are "growing apart" due to discontent over his prolonged rehab. Dunn, Niko, non 2018 1st for Kawhi. Make the offer and give them something to think about. And before anyone in here gripes about Kris freaking Dunn, point guards are a dime a dozen in this NBA, and if you believe in Hoi-ball, the next man up could take care of business. PG open tryouts SG Zach LaVine SF Kawhi Leonard PF Lauri Markkanen C open tryouts Those three right there are a building block to a title. I'd be all over that deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyyle23 4,322 Posted January 22, 2018 Kidd finally wore out his welcome in Milwaukee, they just fired him Had a feeling it was coming when he talked s*** about his team last week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmags 8,258 Posted January 22, 2018 I don't have any nice things to say about Jason Kidd and am glad he's no longer a coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmags 8,258 Posted January 23, 2018 This team is nuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmags 8,258 Posted January 23, 2018 Almost lost it all back. Team has a really bad reaction to the press. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmags 8,258 Posted January 23, 2018 Lol. They gave a 17 point lead away in under 4 minutes and now could win because the pelicans fouled Holliday on a 3 pointer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoxAce 3,094 Posted January 23, 2018 What a game. OT about to commence. Jerian Grant putting up 20 and 13. Who saw that coming? Boogie putting up NBA2K numbers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quin 4,030 Posted January 23, 2018 For the love of god. Give me a SF from the draft, Boogie and the rest of the cap to fill out the bench and the Bulls are Top 4 in the East next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoxAce 3,094 Posted January 23, 2018 Boogie putting up a legendary game. https://mobile.twitter.com/JeffGurt/status/...648977696907269 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoxAce 3,094 Posted January 23, 2018 ATL, CHA, LA, MEM, DAL all won tonight. Kings and Magic (two worst records right now) play tomorrow so that was a big tank loss right there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chisoxfn 1,495 Posted January 23, 2018 Jerian Grant put up numbers but even then he is a terrible point guard. That said whenever we lose, I think of our pick! Lavine looked explosive today. Boogie is good whenever I watch him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve9347 243 Posted January 23, 2018 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jan 22, 2018 -> 11:07 PM) ATL, CHA, LA, MEM, DAL all won tonight. Kings and Magic (two worst records right now) play tomorrow so that was a big tank loss right there. Delicious. Also, Boogie is a man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmags 8,258 Posted January 23, 2018 Man Lavine may have looked decent on offense but his defense is like watching wade last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
