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I agree, but if he could stay healthy, and they could somehow find a dependable big man, they'd be pretty good. They are stocked at SG's/SF's
Are we playing Guess the Team?5) Barring injuries this is one tough physical team that can run. I may not like them but I have to respect them. They believe in their coach and they believe they can win.
(I guess Denver)
I agree, but if he could stay healthy, and they could somehow find a dependable big man, they'd be pretty good. They are stocked at SG's/SF's
1. (San Antonio) This has nothing to do with being a homer but if they can stay healthy this is the best Spurs team that Pop has ever put together. Not only do they have the range and clutch shooters in Horry, Van Exel, Finley, Barry and Manu but they added THREE guys who will compete their asses off. Finley was a huge addition who always scared the out of me in close games. Mark my words if Pop can figure out a way to get him on the floor with Manu and Brent he will help Barry to become what he was with the Sonics. Finley will compliment Manu and Brent very well and he will get better looks in the silver and black. Oberto will make up for alot by just playing hard every night. He brings a very high b-ball IQ and alot of experience in big games.
2. (Houston) Watch out because I think they are better suited to compete with SA in a seven game series than any other team in the league. They are dangerous!
3. (Phoenix) They added high character tough guys who will help. The loss of Johnson will hurt but not as much as people might think. Q-Rich hurt them in the series against SA in my opinion because he did not play "smart" and he can be replaced.
4. (Utah) I know go ahead and start bashing me now. Trust me they will be much improved and I'm very happy for Devin that he went to a team that plays the right way. He will have a BIG year with the Jazz.
5. (Sacto) They will be tough as always and play hard.
6. (Minny) They could move up but as of right now they don't have alot of toughness.
7. (Dallas) They will play team ball and work hard.
8. (Portland) Yeah, I know but Nate is an underrated coach who will make them much better.
9. (Lakers) Kobe is a stud and Phil is well Phil!
10. (Seattle) I'm not a huge fan of the new coach. I think they might fall off in a big way.
Sleeper: Watch out for the Clippers. Sam and Mobley can ball and Elton and Kaman can bang on any given night. Mags will play tough and they have a nice coach who knows his !
Speaking of which, have you seen how much the Sonics players have bashed Nate's coaching style in recent days? I never realized that there was a problem there.8. (Portland) Yeah, I know but Nate is an underrated coach who will make them much better.
Your a dumbass!! HAHA you crack me up
Wats wrong with some of u??????????
U can bet ur house on the fact that wolves will be anywhere from 6th to 2nd in the west this year, its as simple as that.
I mean I understand Garnetts is in direct compe ion with Duncan for top PF , but anybody that has Minny missin the playoffs on their list is delusional. This board needs to relax with the subtle shots at Garnett and the wolves
Dumbass.
1. San Antonio
2. Phoenix
3. Houston
4. Sacramento
5. Denver
6. Utah
7. Dallas
8. Golden State
WTF I looked over his list again. When the did Yao Ming become a Top 10 player?
Actually I think you are wrong. If they totally reshuffled the deck and let GM's choose new rosters from active players they are all gonna take a big man as their first pick. A 7'-6" big guy with soft hands that is young and just getting the culture/NBA figured out as he is starting to hit his prime would probably go in the top 10.WTF I looked over his list again. When the did Yao Ming become a Top 10 player?
Oh my god another ing Minnesota fan dressed as a spurs fan, dude Minny is crap they have no bench, they have what KG and Wally, big ing whoop
WTF , this guy just say im a wolves fan dressed as a spurs fan?loooooooooool
First off, u gonna deny most people on here dont do it, put down the wolves merely cuz Garnetts on it? Anyways im not tryin to get into that argument again.
My point is they've been a 50win team for a while now, and suddenly after one season(which wont happen again) of not makin the playoffs, and suddenly their branded as losers.
Wat makes me sad though, is that less then a couple months ago i wouldnt have figured i'd ever be backin Garnett and the wolves. Almost feel like im betrayin Duncan, but u dumb idiots on this board are forcin me to it.
Most fans here are always bashing the lakers and their fans, but ive been checking out their site and just readin things, and this site has waaaaaaay more homerism and dumb nut huggin goin on then over there.
Ya'll need to see urself as others see u, u'd actually be quite shocked wat u saw
Wow Houston is getting overrated. They have one of the worse back-courts in the league to go with a great front court.
I forgot Denver in my list sorry! I think they better than Portland but Karl has a history of screwing things up. He has some head cases on that squad so they are pretty unstable IMO.
Yeah Kori I have read some stuff on Nate as well and I was pretty shocked too. I like him alot though and i think he will do well in Portland.
Sure, some of us do, and I agree with you, because winning does that to fans. The Spurs are a great team, but they are by no means invincible. It all depends on how well the new comers mesh, and how well Oberto compliments Duncan.
We all know Duncan needs a shooting big man to be at his best (Horry), and given that Horry is 35 (or somewhere around that range), there is no guarantee that he will be at his tiptop condition forever.
I love this team, I think management did the best they could to upgrade the team (I still want DeMarr Johnson, but that would be nitpicking), but the championship is still up for grabs. Detroit is still strong, Pacers could become a force if they mature, Miami ... nah ....
Also, the Spurs may not even win a lot in the regular season, because you KNOW pop is going to limit minutes to Duncan, Ginobili, Parker and Horry, the bench will see a LOT of time, and you all know how the Spurs ALWAYS start the season slow.
But then, of course, the Spurs is the best team in the league right now.
So I go.
1. Spurs
2. Phoenix
3. Denver (I know I know, but they can run, they can defend, all they need is a half court offense).
4. Houston (still need a PG that actually resembles a PG)
5. Utah (I am not crazy, Kirilenko = a lot of wins)
6. Dallas
7. Kings
8. Lakers, TWolves or maybe even GS, can't decide .... let's just say TWolves.
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Anyone who knows anything doesn't debate number one in the west. Number one overall is debateable depending on how the chemistry is in Miami but the west DOES need to be ranked 2-8. If you don't put the Spurs number one your automatically a homer for a different squad.
That being said, the wolves are underated this year. Instead of being stupid and acting like KG has been surrounded by awesome talent for years take a look at things.
In '03, you had KG and Wally of course. Remember, this isn't the same wally that the idiots like to say is an allstar after he blew his knee out. You have Troy, who for the first time since his injury two years ago is proclaiming HIMSELF healthy. Besides that, you have Rasho, who had a career year with the wolves but dropped into being turned down in a trade for TAW (Duncan makes players better and KG doesn't though, right?) Anthony Peeler STARTED at SG, who two years removed tore up the L with a 3.8 PPG average. Joe Smith and Marc Jackson were solid backup PF, too bad they were forced to play undersized at center quite frequently.
Too round it off you had:
Kendall Gill
Rod Strickland
Gary Trent
Reggie Slater
Loren Woods
Mike Wilks
Igor Rakocevic
Frightening i know, especially at that stage of these guys' career.
How many of these guys would/will be praying to God that there so lucky to hang on one more year in the league only two years removed?
51 games won, 4th seed overall, very compe eive 6 game series with the three time defending champs, including a nail biting loss that could have let it go to seven and also one of the most lopsided playoff game blowout kobe has ever played in.
So scoff all you want at the notion the wolves will end up being from 5-7 seed, i expect that. KG, Wally, and troy are all still around. The supporting cast is better IMO than that one. McCants, Jaric, and Hassell are all pieces the wolves have never had before. A young scoring two guard, a defensive, pass first starting pg, and a solid defender at the swing. Most importantly, they are YOUNG for once. Things are more likely to get better with a young struggling team than an old one as the season progress. And they have a coach who is trying to round the team into an athletic, driving/fastbreak and defensive minded team for once. Say what you want about fastbreak teams in the playoffs but the reg. season is where they shine.
I think a sleeper team can be gs this year if brron stays healthy
I agree. Im going to say the clippers make the playoffs. Short of maybe Phx they have the deadliest offense in the west.
PG: A pissed off sam Casell
SG: Mobley
SF: Maggette
PF: Brand
C: Kaman
Solid enough starting lineup. But when you factor in the main backups Livingston, Wilcox, and Ross? Ross was one of the best perimeter defenders in the leauge last year. It really raises my eyebrow when Kori doesn't put them into the top twelve.
Surprising as it is, alot of teams this year are quite good thanks to good offseason acquisitions. I really like Utah's chances of making the playoffs.
Based on Record
1. Spurs
2. Suns
3. Rockets
4. Mavericks
5. Nuggets
6. Kings
7. T'wolves
8-10 (Jazz/Lakers/Warriors) in that order.
Cassell is over the hill and Mobley is a chemistry killer. The defense of LAC is going to suck. I don't think they will make the playoffs.
You're talking about teams that lost or traded starters...
They haven't proven , yet the Spurs are the defending champs with the same deep team as last year except with Finley and Van Exel?
What the is in your head?
Anyways.. why do I even bother with this idiot.
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