I want so badly for Simmons to just be a weird athletic draymond type center, even if it's just bench minutes. Before all *that* happened, his defense and passing were such joys to watch.
Agreed. Looking forward to seeing what he does with the Clippers. Feels like a good risk/reward option for them. Also would've been fun to see what he could've done as the backup point center for the Nuggets too, but that wasn't on the cards.
I think you're right to include Denver. I would love a Cleveland-OKC Finals but regarding both teams, I tend to be a "Believe it when I see it" kind of guy, which is why I still think Boston comes out of the East. I do think the stars are aligning for OKC but I wouldn't bet against Denver either.
Agree with every tier and your reasoning. But I still can't wait for the Playoff Jimmy Warriors, if they make it in. It's not where I'd put my money but it is where I'd put my attention and intrigue... and that's gotta count for something.
playoff thibs and playoff knicks are going to be very tough for boston, who has shown cracks. Repeating is hard. Cleveland.....yeah i dont know......tough but....but....will they beat the knicks or celtics? I sorta doubt it. In the west i agree denver is being slept on a bit. Playing Joker.... but even its best incarnation may not be enough for the Thunder. CLippers are a nice story but no way do they go deep post season. First off they are unlikely to be healthy. Its OKC 's to lose.
I don't know what the Venn diagram is for NBA fans / SNL fans, but given the lackluster nature of recent ASGs, and the SNL50 special on Sunday night, the ASG could get absolutely killed in the ratings. And then we have to go through a whole new cycle of NBA ratings angst...
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I want so badly for Simmons to just be a weird athletic draymond type center, even if it's just bench minutes. Before all *that* happened, his defense and passing were such joys to watch.
Agreed. Looking forward to seeing what he does with the Clippers. Feels like a good risk/reward option for them. Also would've been fun to see what he could've done as the backup point center for the Nuggets too, but that wasn't on the cards.
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I think you're right to include Denver. I would love a Cleveland-OKC Finals but regarding both teams, I tend to be a "Believe it when I see it" kind of guy, which is why I still think Boston comes out of the East. I do think the stars are aligning for OKC but I wouldn't bet against Denver either.
Agree with every tier and your reasoning. But I still can't wait for the Playoff Jimmy Warriors, if they make it in. It's not where I'd put my money but it is where I'd put my attention and intrigue... and that's gotta count for something.
playoff thibs and playoff knicks are going to be very tough for boston, who has shown cracks. Repeating is hard. Cleveland.....yeah i dont know......tough but....but....will they beat the knicks or celtics? I sorta doubt it. In the west i agree denver is being slept on a bit. Playing Joker.... but even its best incarnation may not be enough for the Thunder. CLippers are a nice story but no way do they go deep post season. First off they are unlikely to be healthy. Its OKC 's to lose.
I don't know what the Venn diagram is for NBA fans / SNL fans, but given the lackluster nature of recent ASGs, and the SNL50 special on Sunday night, the ASG could get absolutely killed in the ratings. And then we have to go through a whole new cycle of NBA ratings angst...