I'll note that I'm not arguing that the Bulls are favorites or anything, I just don't see the reason for writing them off.
Nba 2010-2011
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Except for the ones that officiated the Finals when Miami won last time. They decided, they'd let Wade shoot FTs to win it...everytime he drove, and anyone came into his 'personal space' it was a foul.
Disgraceful series...I still haven't forgotten it.
From what I’ve watched so far this season, they’ve done well against other realistic contenders
I see Fergie and Mark Cuban are still not getting along. Both having a go at each other.
Yeah and if Lebron picked Bulls over Heat, Chicago would be in pole position for the title right now. They are still contenders but I still don't think they have what it takes to go all the way.
They are going to reach the semi-finals of the Eastern Conference easily and then it depends on who they play. I think they are capable of beating the Heat in a seven game series but I m not sure if they are capable of the Celtics.
What if LeBron had chosen the Knicks along with Amar'e? They could be sitting with a top record or thereabouts.
I think LeBron would have stalled Rose's rise this season.
I think LeBron would have stalled Rose's rise this season.
I think LeBron Melo and Amare would be an awesome combo, also Melo is great at taking the last shots I think he had 5 or 6 winning shots in Denver one season
I doubt Melo would be in NY had LeBron signed on along with Amar'e.
Either way Paul is the perfect fit for Amare and Carmelo since he'd be looking for them and not his own stats(Lebron).
But I doubt Paul will accept half what they are on since he's better than them, so doubt he'll go there. Howard to the Nets or Paul to the Magic, one of them likely to happen probably.
Also not sure if Lebron going to Chicago would of made them better than they are now, him not going there has left Rose as the man, Lebron hogging the ball in the ASG made me sad. Would of been nice to see how they'd work, but I certainly don't think they'd be a LOT better, maybe a little, Wade-Rose would of worked much better though. But still, Boozer was a smart move. Just need a scoring SG to rotate with Brewer and Korver and they'd be near perfect.....should bring AI for a year -_-
But I doubt Paul will accept half what they are on since he's better than them, so doubt he'll go there. Howard to the Nets or Paul to the Magic, one of them likely to happen probably.
Also not sure if Lebron going to Chicago would of made them better than they are now, him not going there has left Rose as the man, Lebron hogging the ball in the ASG made me sad. Would of been nice to see how they'd work, but I certainly don't think they'd be a LOT better, maybe a little, Wade-Rose would of worked much better though. But still, Boozer was a smart move. Just need a scoring SG to rotate with Brewer and Korver and they'd be near perfect.....should bring AI for a year -_-
I'd love Paul at the Lakers, but I doubt it would happen.
All these big players seem to be more interested moving East than West and if they do move West it seems that they're only interested in the Lakers and no-one else.
All these big players seem to be more interested moving East than West and if they do move West it seems that they're only interested in the Lakers and no-one else.
Howard to the Lakers is more likely. Since Magic could get a near like for like in Bynum back.
Lakers get their post-Kobe superstar, Magic continue to be a solid contender getting Bynum and whoever else in return. Still good enough for 5th/6th in my opinion behind Bulls/Celtics/Heat/Knicks obviously.
Lakers get their post-Kobe superstar, Magic continue to be a solid contender getting Bynum and whoever else in return. Still good enough for 5th/6th in my opinion behind Bulls/Celtics/Heat/Knicks obviously.
My wife told me she read somewhere that Derek Rose apparently said "he wouldn't play with Lebron" if thats true, I'm not so sure I'd want to trade Lebron for Rose, the latter has been outstanding, MVP contender! I have a feeling its a question of the chemistry and not the talent thats been stuttering at the Heat, on the other hand and in my limited opinion it almost seems like the Bulls have been over-performing. I'm not so sure James brings such a good attitude into the dressing room.
MeBron James
Not true that he said he didn't want to play with him. He just wasn't as "Hey let's suck up to Lebron" like Bosh and Wade were. While they were all too busy kissing each other, Rose improved his game in the offseason.
First time I saw Rose play this season I noticed he had a 'game-face' like Kobe, that is he would try to win at all costs and defeat was not an option. James and Wade don't have that focus and I don't think they show the same dedication that Kobe does, and as Rose has shown this season.
tbh, yes they do. Just this season is messed up because they seem to have fallen into their own egos and become what the public wanted them to become, the bad guys.
But Lebron, Wade, Kobe, they all have the same desire to win, the only difference is Kobe plays for the Lakers.....it's like comparing Scholes to Le Tissier or something. Lakers can and always will make teams, Wade and Lebron did better with less though, Kobe needs a wingman more than they do, but at the end of the day, winning a title without a wingman is next to impossible in the modern era, had Lebron stayed and took the Cavs to the title eventually, would of been an amazing achievement, not that what he did there anyway wasn't considering how horrendous they are without him before and after.
But Lebron, Wade, Kobe, they all have the same desire to win, the only difference is Kobe plays for the Lakers.....it's like comparing Scholes to Le Tissier or something. Lakers can and always will make teams, Wade and Lebron did better with less though, Kobe needs a wingman more than they do, but at the end of the day, winning a title without a wingman is next to impossible in the modern era, had Lebron stayed and took the Cavs to the title eventually, would of been an amazing achievement, not that what he did there anyway wasn't considering how horrendous they are without him before and after.
The Heat got revenge on the Spurs and it was a good win for the Lakers.
For the first time this season, the Grizzlies have managed what no other team has and that is keeping Blake Griffin to single digit scoring. Griffin only scored 8 points against them.
I know, and he screwed by fantasy team...it also happens to be the start of the playoffs
I'm getting knocked out
Fat guy must have won free cheeseburgers due to Nets home win.
Knew my Heat would bounce back. Hopefully keep up the form now until the playoffs where we could go all the way!
LETSGOHEAT!
LETSGOHEAT!
Alrite Patty.
Nuggs have been putti up some nice numbers since the Melo trade
Where were you all these days? All of a sudden you come in and say you are supporting them? Did you jump on their bandwagon this past summer?
He did used to go by a different username
We all know what a lovely man Donald Sterling is...but this kind of crap is beyond the pale.
I can't believe he refused to help an assistant coach...this wasn't the parking attendant for fecks sake.
Glad the players helped out.
I can't believe he refused to help an assistant coach...this wasn't the parking attendant for fecks sake.
Glad the players helped out.
Surely the coaches have some sort of backing in their contracts or with the league.
Bulls into top spot I see, would be nice to keep it that way, let Boston and Miami beat each other up in eastern semis
2ez.
It was only Washington they were playing, but without Boozer or Noah, they still won by 19.
Yeah don't be surprised to see the Here We Stay movement turn into the Here We Riot movement. There are not a lot of happy campers right now, especially after a loss to the Cavs.
Three teams in LA is ridiculous.
Another good win for the Lakers, clinching the Pacific division & have really kicked-on and shown championship form since the all-star break.
Bynum's suspension is a joke, it was a flagarent foul and deserves a suspension, but if they didn't suspended Garnett for punching Frye in the groin, how could they suspend Bynum for 2 games?
Bynum's suspension is a joke, it was a flagarent foul and deserves a suspension, but if they didn't suspended Garnett for punching Frye in the groin, how could they suspend Bynum for 2 games?
Can someone tell me, what is the deciding factor for top spot if 2 teams finish on the same win% at the end of regular season
What ha_rooney said. So, if Boston wins their game against the Bulls on April 7, they'd be 3-1 vs the Bulls and have the tiebreaker. If the Bulls win that game, tiebreaker is division record, which the Bulls currently have the edge on, and probably still will, given how bad the rest of the Central division is.
Bulls and Celtics both won the season series with Miami, and would have the tiebreaker there.
Cheers ha_rooney and Excal