The Official 08-09 NBA Thread (Lakers 08-09 NBA Champs!!)

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  1. funkatron101

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    I don't know if that helps Detroit win more games now. Helps them salary wise I think. For Denver it seems like a good trade.
     
  2. Predaking

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    As long Lakers keep improving their D and not get complacent they should be tough to beat. :thumb 
     
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    Yeah, I think it helps them sell more tickets if anything. And next year they can dump the salary and go after any big free agent.
     
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    It was all a money move for Detroit. Nuggets are looking a bit scary now that they have a true PG.
     
  5. Tim Formas

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    They're positioning themselves for Lebron, as likely some others team will be doing as well.
     
  6. atlianz

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    2010 has a big ole list of unrestricted free agents!

    Just to name a few:

    Joe Johnson
    Ray Allen
    Josh Howard
    Dirk Nowitzki
    Stephen Jackson
    Tracy Mcgrady
    Yao
    Marcus Camby
    Dwayne Wade
    Michael Redd
    Peja Stojakovic
    Tyson Chandler
    Steve Nash
    Amare Stoudemire
    Manu Ginobili
    Chris Bosh
     
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    I know it's still hella early but damn! The Hawks are having their best start in like 7 years! 3-0!!
     
  8. funkatron101

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    The Wolves lost a hell of a game. Parker was insane.
     
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    It appears Directv and comcast are offering a free trial of NBA League Pass right now. Ooooo.
     
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    Sixers loss to the Heat, they had 28 turnovers. 2-3 to start the season.
     
  11. Predaking

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    I like Lakers chances this season. They can step it up with D when they need to and they have too many weapons on offense to be accounted for. Bynum was a beast with 17 rebounds against the Clips and he's only 21!
     
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    I reccommend before every game Kobe, Bynum and Odom elbow the hell out of Gasol (without injuring him for the game of course) just to fire him up on the court.

    Dayum what a difference the angry Spaniard makes out there...talk about a beast!

    Am I the only one who feels like Farmar is almost a guaranteed starter for next season if he continues playing like he is? If he can just improve his defense to be able to adjust to guys like D. Williams and CP3, then I'd say D. Fish will be coming off the bench, and that's still a force to be reckoned with.

    Good to have a healthy Trevor Ariza back!
     
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    ATL 5-0... what?
     
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    I predict other teams following the Hawks model. Draft nothing but forwards every year. Eventually it will work.
     
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    Josh Smith out for 2-4 weeks and Boston on Wednesday...that's what;) 

    But I'll admit...The Hawks haven't been this fun to watch (IMO) since Dominique Wilkins.

    I can't wait for the Lakers to play them, should be a good game.
     
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    Man my rockets have been slipping. Seems the West isn't as powerful as it used to, especially in Texas.
     
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    Horford is a stud! Hawks keep it going!
     
  18. FreshDebesh

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    Lakers pull one out in the Big D. Let's see if they can get back at it tomorrow against CP3's Hornets.
     
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    Great win at the Big D today. Love to see Cuban pissed off at his team. :) 


    Gonna be a equally competitive game tomorrow. I wouldn't be surprised if Lakers lose but I know they will not make it easy for Hornets. Given NO's smaller lineup I think Phil should go with big lineup so they can grab tons of rebounds and play stifling D. Make it hard for CP3 to attack the rim.
     
  20. FreshDebesh

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    I think they have to shut everyone else down besides CP3. Make him do the scoring instead of grabbing all those assists.
     
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