2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • Sparhawk
    Member
    • Nov 2009
    • 6290

    Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

    Originally posted by pacers74
    I know it has only been 2 games but check out Damian Lillard's stats: 22ppg, 9apg, 1spg, and only 4to per game. Could he be rookie of the year?
    I think he has a very good chance. He was certainly my 2nd favorite in the draft after the Brow.
    First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.

    Comment

    • CableKC
      Member
      • Mar 2005
      • 36687

      Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

      Man....I wish that the Pacers somehow got Carl Landry.....he's the perfect backup PF...he has a good midrange game, decent rebounder for a undersized PF, great Free Throw shooter and a great finisher. What's worse is that the Warriors got him for $4mil a year with a Player Option for next year. If there were ever a Player that Hansbrough could model his game after....it's Landry.
      Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.

      Comment

      • CableKC
        Member
        • Mar 2005
        • 36687

        Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

        Originally posted by Since86
        Lakers will correct the ship, they'll just choke in the playoffs. Brown will get fired in the offseason and be replaced by D'Antoni.
        Fixed.
        Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.

        Comment

        • graphic-er
          I'm on a MAC!
          • Jan 2010
          • 12375

          Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

          Damn DC is looking really good in Dallas. Just handling business, and really proving the doubters wrong. Quite happy for him.
          You can't get champagne from a garden hose.

          Comment

          • Hypnotiq
            Star Platinum
            • Dec 2011
            • 1993

            Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

            Originally posted by pacers74
            I know it has only been 2 games but check out Damian Lillard's stats: 22ppg, 9apg, 1spg, and only 4to per game. Could he be rookie of the year?
            He has been my pick for ROY of the year all along.

            gonna be a star
            Counting down the days untill DJ Augustin's contract expires.

            Comment

            • Wage
              Member
              • May 2008
              • 2583

              Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

              Originally posted by Trader Joe
              The Harden trade is the classic case of team who gets the best player wins the trade. Especialy true with superstars. I think this will end up being a huge deal in OKC especially if they don't win a title or make it to the finals in the next two years. I think you will see Durant or Westbrook leave and I think you'll be able to trace it back to this. That was kind of a point I tried to make in the original thread. This could have a really far reaching impact in the OKC franchise not just what happens on the court.
              Houston "won" the trade, but it was never about that for OKC. It was about the CBA. They were either trading him, or letting him walk for nothing. You do have to give Presti some credit for getting more out of Harden than Orlando could get for Howard. Now if you want to argue they should have kept Harden instead of Ibaka, you won't hear any arguments out of me.

              Comment

              • hackashaq
                Member
                • Sep 2012
                • 1020

                Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

                Originally posted by Wage
                Houston "won" the trade, but it was never about that for OKC. It was about the CBA. They were either trading him, or letting him walk for nothing. You do have to give Presti some credit for getting more out of Harden than Orlando could get for Howard. Now if you want to argue they should have kept Harden instead of Ibaka, you won't hear any arguments out of me.
                should have kept Harden instead of Perkins.

                Comment

                • Wage
                  Member
                  • May 2008
                  • 2583

                  Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

                  Originally posted by hackashaq
                  should have kept Harden instead of Perkins.
                  That wasn't an option. Even without Perk they would have had $60 million plus per year tied up in 4 players. Then they need to pick up a new center, and starting cailber centers do not come cheap. Replacing Perk with "random journeyman center" saves them $5 mil a year max, and still has them pressed into the luxury tax.

                  Comment

                  • hackashaq
                    Member
                    • Sep 2012
                    • 1020

                    Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

                    Originally posted by Wage
                    That wasn't an option. Even without Perk they would have had $60 million plus per year tied up in 4 players. Then they need to pick up a new center, and starting cailber centers do not come cheap. Replacing Perk with "random journeyman center" saves them $5 mil a year max, and still has them pressed into the luxury tax.
                    start Ibaka/Collison, which was their best option anyway vs. most teams. Add a couple of cheap Jason Collins types.
                    In the end, it's a question of keeping Harden or more flexibility, and to me that would've been Harden.

                    Comment

                    • LG33
                      Member
                      • Jul 2006
                      • 21070

                      Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

                      Just got power back for the first time since Monday night; what did I miss?

                      Comment

                      • Sandman21
                        SABONIS! :(
                        • Jul 2007
                        • 8556

                        Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

                        Originally posted by LoneGranger33
                        Just got power back for the first time since Monday night; what did I miss?
                        The Lakers got embarassed by Dallas on opening night.
                        Kevin Garnett tried to kill Ray Allen with just a glare of death
                        Rajon Rondo tried to kill D-Wade by grabbing him by the neck
                        Apparently there was a Cleveland - Washington game going on the first night too. Most have considered this to be an urban legend.
                        The Lakers got embarassed by Portland in Portland on Halloween.
                        David West beastmoded opening night in Toronto and George Hill hit the gamewinner.
                        Kobe Bryant told fans to shut up.
                        Dallas signed Troy Murphy
                        James Harden was possessed by Chuck Norris after being traded to Houston
                        OKC **** the bed against San Antonio
                        Pacer fans everywhere DIED laughing when Jim O'Brien sung the praises of Troy Murphy spreading the floor for Dallas
                        Tony Parker made Westbrook look SILLY.
                        The Pacers forgot how to shoot free throws.
                        Boston lost to Milwaukee.
                        The Bobcats were on top of the Eastern Conference standings.
                        The Heat got blown out by twenty point by the Knicks.
                        The Lakers tried to get their first win of the year.
                        The Lakers are STILL looking for their first win of the year.
                        Sam Young apparently tried to turn heel against the Pacers last night. Fortunately the Kings couldnt quite take advantage.

                        I thinks thats everything.
                        "Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel

                        "And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "

                        Comment

                        • vnzla81
                          Member
                          • Jul 2008
                          • 68174

                          Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

                          Originally posted by LoneGranger33
                          Just got power back for the first time since Monday night; what did I miss?
                          DC had his first triple double of the season.
                          @WhatTheFFacts: Studies show that sarcasm enhances the ability of the human mind to solve complex problems!

                          Comment

                          • Magic P
                            PD Magician
                            • Jun 2010
                            • 2368

                            Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

                            Originally posted by Ace E.Anderson
                            He didn't do anything the first two games.

                            Also he benefits GREATLY from George Karl's up tempo system.
                            Keep telling yourself that

                            Comment

                            • hackashaq
                              Member
                              • Sep 2012
                              • 1020

                              Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

                              As good as Harden has been, Kyle Lowry has been just as good so far this season. Amazing to watch. And he's solid on D, too.

                              Comment

                              • rexnom
                                Headband and Rec Specs
                                • Dec 2005
                                • 8726

                                Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

                                Originally posted by Wage
                                That wasn't an option. Even without Perk they would have had $60 million plus per year tied up in 4 players. Then they need to pick up a new center, and starting cailber centers do not come cheap. Replacing Perk with "random journeyman center" saves them $5 mil a year max, and still has them pressed into the luxury tax.
                                True. BUT, they offered Harden a $13mil/year extension but refused the $15mil/year he wanted. The Perkins amnesty could have saved them that extra money. Why would they even offer him that extension and not entertain the max extension/amnesty Perk option? Puzzling.

                                Comment

                                Working...