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jpx7
Very Flirtatious, but Doubts What Love Is.
I was about to type the same thing: so far, so not-very-good for the man who wanted the ball in his hands. Like Dragic—of whom I was a pretty big fan before he forced his way out of Phoenix—I won't be sad if both don't play very well for their new teams.
[Contrast guys like that with Taj Gibson, who was visibly upset in interviews last night that journalists had been speculating that his not starting for the Bulls was negatively affecting his play (or, in other words, implying he was pouting).]
Hes been awful
jpx7
Very Flirtatious, but Doubts What Love Is.
Atlanta just plays with such confidence. The Hawks hand't really played very well—Korver was struggling with his shot, their ball movement wasn't as crisp as I've seen, and they largely jumped out to a decent lead because Milwaukee was extremely careless with the ball (something they've usually been decent at mitigating)—while the Bucks roar back into it with a great third quarter that makes you think Atlanta is on its heels.
Then Korver hits three consecutive threes on the same damn play, and suddenly the Hawks are offensive juggernauts and all the pieces are popping into place.
Then Korver hits three consecutive threes on the same damn play, and suddenly the Hawks are offensive juggernauts and all the pieces are popping into place.
jpx7
Very Flirtatious, but Doubts What Love Is.
Pistons looking a lot more legitimate recently—even before Jackson's début.
Meanwhile, I don't entirely mind seeing the Wizards in free-fall—though I was hoping the East's early-season top-four could manage to keep LeBron and the LeBronnettes out of the home-field set.
Meanwhile, I don't entirely mind seeing the Wizards in free-fall—though I was hoping the East's early-season top-four could manage to keep LeBron and the LeBronnettes out of the home-field set.
Jackson will fit well with that team. He can run PnR all day and throw lobs to Drummond. Its going to work out well for them. They will be a pesky 7 seed and then next year if Monroe stays they will be ready to be in the top 4.
jpx7
Very Flirtatious, but Doubts What Love Is.
A big "if", but if they sneak into the playoffs, and he buys into what SVG is selling, it's possible. The Central could be a very strong division really soon: Chicago and Cleveland (as long as LeBron doesn't bolt) at the top; youthful, talented teams on-the-rise in Detroit and Milwaukee (particularly once Parker returns next season); and an aging but well-coached Indiana team that could return to legitimacy with a healthy Paul George.
Yeah, I could easily see that being the best division in basketball. The East is oging to be much better next year. Lots of teams on the rise.
Bc a max player to go with Beal and Wall is at worst a top 3 team in the East and probably in a fight with Clevaeland. They essentially have all dead weight waiting for 2016 when they can sign a max and re configure whole team.
Plus you know Durant wants to play there. But with his whining and injuries, Im wondering if there might be a better fit for the Wiz.
Yeah good by the Easts standards. Though Im skeptical of the Pistons with Jackson at the point. Too selfish and bad defense. I do like Pope though.
The Bucks should make a big run next year. Though MCW was probably a dumb move.
Cool. I'll take him.
Detroits size will give any team fits as long as they can keep Monroe. Josh Smith killed that teams growth.
They have Caron Butler starting and no bench. They wouldn't be .500 in the West. Not sure what they have to improve over the offseason but they do have to sign Monroe. (Who would be good fit for Wash)