GA Russell Posted November 18, 2014 Report Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) I don't follow pro basketball, but I see that this week's power rankings are out, and I am very surprised by two things... 1) The Warriors are ranked as the best team in the league. 2) The Lakers are ranked next to last. Does this seem right to those of you who follow the NBA? http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/nba-power-rankings-warriors-continue-to-lead-the-pack/ar-BBeiHRA?ocid=ansSBNation11 Edited November 18, 2014 by GA Russell Quote
Noj Posted November 18, 2014 Report Posted November 18, 2014 Lifelong Lakers fan. This is their worst team in 40 years. They have an old, overpaid Kobe Bryant and nobody. The Warriors are about as exciting a basketball team as there is in the NBA. Quote
Jim R Posted November 18, 2014 Report Posted November 18, 2014 Lifelong Warriors fan. The Dubs are starting to reach their potential, it seems, and largely without David Lee, who was a 20-and-10 machine for us last year. When he recovers from his hammie, we could be that much more dangerous (assuming they can integrate him into the system that's currently humming along). We beat the Rockets in Houston, so I can see why we're ranked above them despite their better overall record. We don't play Memphis for another month, so we'll see how both teams do until that meeting. It's a long season, and remaining healthy is increasingly crucial in the NBA. Oh, and all roads still lead through San Antonio, who already beat us in our house. Quote
uli Posted December 2, 2014 Report Posted December 2, 2014 Somehow missed this thread when it was created. watching NBA games is what I do most evenings. For a couple of years now I have rooted for 4 teams in each conference, teams I liked best to watch at the time. As things change I stuck to it. But I have thought to replace the Celtics after the big three broke up and Rivers left.They still have Rondo a favorite of mine but don't seem to be moving in any direction to make them more interesting. Maybe I will soon jump on the Milwaukee bandwagon West: Memphis, Warriers, Portland and OKC. They are all in the mix for contenders maybe with the exception of OKC who now have to embark on catching up for their bad start. East: Miami, Bulls, Knicks and Boston. Knicks presently suck but I am no fairweather fan. Looking forward to watch ng Toronto in Sacramento tonite. oh and Kobe still kicks ass. Quote
Milestones Posted December 5, 2014 Report Posted December 5, 2014 The Knicks somehow manage to play the Cavs very well. I thought they would win their second against the Cavs last night (and only fifth overall). The Cavaliers did manage to squeak by and win in the end. Cavs won't win many games when they score 90, but I doubt they will have many more games where they score only 90. Quote
GA Russell Posted December 7, 2014 Author Report Posted December 7, 2014 The Post Office yesterday issued the Wilt Chamberlain stamp. It's taller than most stamps. http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11985307/philadelphia-76ers-dedicate-wilt-chamberlain-postage-stamp http://uspsstamps.com/stamps/wilt-chamberlain Quote
Patrick Posted December 10, 2014 Report Posted December 10, 2014 I picked up a sheet of the Wilt postage. Next after I finish off my sheet of Jimi. Excited about Cavaliers starting to play well together, though defense will likely always be an issue for that squad (...looking primarily at you Kevin Love). Quote
uli Posted December 19, 2014 Report Posted December 19, 2014 Have now dropped Boston from the teams I am rooting for. Looking forward tonite for Grizzlies vs Bulls. GoKnicks!GoBulls!GoHeat!GoBucks! GoGrizzlies!GoThunder!GoWarriers!GoBlazers! Quote
jlhoots Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 Bucks - not great, but overachieving so far. Too bad Parker tore his ACL. Quote
Brad Posted January 8, 2015 Report Posted January 8, 2015 The Knicks (yes, believe it or not, there is a basketball team by that name) have checked out for the season. They are 5-37 or something absurd. What's amazing to consider is that they started out 3-2. They have lost 35 out of 37. That's amazing; even a squirrel will find an acorn once in awhile Quote
GA Russell Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Posted January 13, 2015 Everybody called them the Knickerbockers in my day. Quote
GA Russell Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) I recently picked up a book about the '57 Celtics, the team's first championship. Rise of a Dynasty hardback - $1.26 + $3.99 softback - $0.01 + $3.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/045123135X/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Edited January 13, 2015 by GA Russell Quote
uli Posted January 15, 2015 Report Posted January 15, 2015 Everybody called them the Knickerbockers in my day. it's sometimes hard to believe that the old days are over Quote
uli Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) I am about to drop the Knicks from the list of teams I am rooting for. I like to watch games and pick my favorties on how the team or individuals play and have little interest in organisational stuff. But if it turns out that Dolan indeed wrote the a-holic email that has become public he joins Gilbert as owner of teams I can no longer root for. sorry carmelo, you deserve better. Edited February 9, 2015 by uli Quote
paul secor Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 Dolan has acted like an idiot for years. Quote
uli Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 Yes I know but for me this is the proverbal straw Quote
Brad Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 He's an idiot. This is all par for the course. Quote
Soulstation1 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 The Knicks winning % should be taken off Phil Jackson's coaching record tab Quote
GA Russell Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Posted February 12, 2015 George Karl, who has won a lot of games without ever winning a championship, will become Sacramento's head coach after the All-Star break. http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/ap-source-george-karl-to-coach-kings-after-all-star-break/ar-AA9gVQq?ocid=ansspap11 Quote
jlhoots Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 Bucks now 7 games above .500. First time in many years. Quote
uli Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) Bucks now 7 games above .500. First time in many years. they are impressive especially considering the early out of Jabari Parker.who had played well. they haven't shown them much on National tv but seem to have quite some young talents with brandon knight giannis antetokoumnpo in addition to parker, Nice one game nba thursday with Cavs@bulls. Edited February 12, 2015 by uli Quote
Soulstation1 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 RIP Jerome Kersey at 52YO. Quote
uli Posted February 23, 2015 Report Posted February 23, 2015 The Knicks winning % should be taken off Phil Jackson's coaching record tab He is still the Zenmaster Phil Jackson @PhilJackson11 · 18h 18 hours ago Today's game vs Cavs gave bb gods heartburn and those that know what "it" takes/means a smh. 0 replies 1,474 retweets 1,126 favorites Reply Retweet1.5K Favorite1.1K Phil Jackson @PhilJackson11 · 18h 18 hours ago Each NBA game is an opportunity for players to show their "best" nature and please the basketball gods...and those who know what "It"takes. Quote
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