The 2013-14 NBA season

dcfaithful

norm wrote:

especially since the league (stern) doesn't want them to be successful...why i have no idea

I think that has a lot to do with plenty of fans tired of seeing the Lakers claim titles. It's probably just not good for business. Especially when you take into consideration how hated the Lakers tend to be, along side how loved they are by their fan base.

I think a team dominating the league for years would just be bad for business in the NBA's current model.

polaris_x

gasol is definitely gone ... kobe was pretty pissed with pau that last game ... i can see a dwight for bynum trade and then gasol moved for some depth ...

norm

dcfaithful wrote:

norm wrote:

especially since the league (stern) doesn't want them to be successful...why i have no idea

I think that has a lot to do with plenty of fans tired of seeing the Lakers claim titles. It's probably just not good for business. Especially when you take into consideration how hated the Lakers tend to be, along side how loved they are by their fan base.

I think a team dominating the league for years would just be bad for business in the NBA's current model.

i know you hate la but exactly have they done wrong? except for shaq, every one of their big stars came via draft or trades...contrary to popular belief, they are not the yankees buying players...sorry that most people live in nyc, la, chi etc so they have more $$$...i think everyone needs to suck it up and stop this fucking whining...i'm looking at you dan gilbert...you're in cleveland...deal with it :P

norm

polaris_x wrote:

gasol is definitely gone ... kobe was pretty pissed with pau that last game ... i can see a dwight for bynum trade and then gasol moved for some depth ...

after the last 2 playoff performances and this years reg season, why would anyone want gasol...enough to give the lakers someone of value

dcfaithful

norm wrote:

dcfaithful wrote:

norm wrote:

especially since the league (stern) doesn't want them to be successful...why i have no idea

I think that has a lot to do with plenty of fans tired of seeing the Lakers claim titles. It's probably just not good for business. Especially when you take into consideration how hated the Lakers tend to be, along side how loved they are by their fan base.

I think a team dominating the league for years would just be bad for business in the NBA's current model.

i know you hate la but exactly have they done wrong? except for shaq, every one of their big stars came via draft or trades...contrary to popular belief, they are not the yankees buying players...sorry that most people live in nyc, la, chi etc so they have more $$$...i think everyone needs to suck it up and stop this fucking whining...i'm looking at you dan gilbert...you're in cleveland...deal with it :P

I don't think they've done anything wrong. In fact, they've done a lot of things right as evidenced by their championships. They have the advantage of being in LA to help them lure bigger names through free agency. They've got some good management there, that can't be denied.

But in reference to you saying you don't understand why it seems that Stern doesn't want them to succeed, I think it's a business thing. Just consider it, how many fans would want to watch one team win championships over and over and over and over again? It's like when Jordan retired in 1998 and the Buls blew it up. It had to have been somewhat of a relief for many people who were not Bulls fans knowing that a change was coming. Not saying that it's a guarantee that they will, and I do think that Stern's move with the CP3 trade was fucked, but I believe that is his logic behind it.

The Juggler

the only reason i hate the lakers is because of kobe bryant.

g under p

The Juggler wrote:

the only reason i hate the lakers is because of kobe bryant.

Yeah cause he can be a beast and he's simply dedicated to becoming the best in his sport. I have to give him props even though I can't stand the Lakers.

Peace

The Juggler

g under p wrote:

The Juggler wrote:

the only reason i hate the lakers is because of kobe bryant.

Yeah cause he can be a beast and he's simply dedicated to becoming the best in his sport. I have to give him props even though I can't stand the Lakers.

Peace

definitely have to give him props for that. but i go back to middle school with him. he was an arrogant prick back then. seems like one now too. he does have a rapist's wit though. that much i'll give him.

zing.

FenwayFaithful

TNT knows how to do it. Shaq, Kenny the Jet and Chuck are too funny.

Chuck on Shane Battier: "Let me tell you something. Shane Battier has been around a long time. I remember him playing for Duke back in the 70s."

Newch91

FenwayFaithful wrote:

TNT knows how to do it. Shaq, Kenny the Jet and Chuck are too funny.

Chuck on Shane Battier: "Let me tell you something. Shane Battier has been around a long time. I remember him playing for Duke back in the 70s."

FenwayFaithful

This game's over

pureoc

The Juggler wrote:

the only reason i hate the lakers is because of kobe bryant.

Well said. Kobe is a disgrace! Should be rotting in a jail cell right now.

Jason P

Pacers need to get their swagger back. The passing was atrociouslast night.

81

Jason P wrote:

Pacers need to get their swagger back. The passing was atrociouslast night.

they are toast

dougfloyd

Jason P wrote:

Pacers need to get their swagger back. The passing was atrociouslast night.

Hibbert has to be able to score more points if they are going to win, they should be dominating inside. I think the Pacers could have taken the series if Wade was still struggling with the injury or whatever his problem was but it looks like he's back in form the last 2 games.

81

dougfloyd wrote:

Jason P wrote:

Pacers need to get their swagger back. The passing was atrociouslast night.

Hibbert has to be able to score more points if they are going to win, they should be dominating inside. I think the Pacers could have taken the series if Wade was still struggling with the injury or whatever his problem was but it looks like he's back in form the last 2 games.

he had a knee drained after game 3.

agree, gotta go inside to Hibbert, but at the same time, you can't botch a 3-1 break, or a 4-1 break or drive the lane and miss a uncontested layup.

dougfloyd

81 wrote:

he had a knee drained after game 3.

agree, gotta go inside to Hibbert, but at the same time, you can't botch a 3-1 break, or a 4-1 break or drive the lane and miss a uncontested layup.

I know, that was some brutal basketball last night. Whatever momentum the Pacers took from game 3 is gone. How do you think the Heat are going to do against the Celtics? Curious to see if Bosh plays. I think if Garnett is on top of his game the Heat will really struggle to make it past them. Still picking the Heat though at this point.

tcaporale

I feel like the Celtics will play Miami hard, but can't see them beating the Heat four times.

dcfaithful

tcaporale wrote:

I feel like the Celtics will play Miami hard, but can't see them beating the Heat four times.

They might have a chance if they adapt Wade's strategy of shoving people on the fast break.

81

and your defensive player of the year....is on the second team all nba defense. :fp:

you think that's bad....


Boozer recieved one vote for the 2nd team.