Your 2012-2013 General NBA Thread - Page 2 - The Orange Mane

ZONA · 10-27-2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by maven

interesting trade by the Thunder. Nice pics and prospects back, but Harden gives u a chance to win now.

Because nothing says I'm bored quite like 5 separate replies in a row before the next person posts something else.

maven · 10-27-2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by oubronco

He turned down a 4 yr 52 million extension so they got what they could

So the thunder couldn't pony up an extra 8 million for 23year old James harden?

maven · 10-27-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KCStud

Really not a bad deal at all. Thunder get two 1st round picks and some decent talent for the bench.

Thunder may not be in prime position this year, but the future is set up beautifully. Presti has proven he's a BAMF in the draft. Two more 1st round picks will come in handy in time.

It's a big ****ing gamble

KCStud · 10-27-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by maven

It's a big ****ing gamble

Presti=best talent evaluator in the league.

2007=KD
2008=Westbrook and Ibaka
2009=Harden

Yeah I have no problem trusting him to draft players.

maven · 10-27-2012, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KCStud

Presti=best talent evaluator in the league.

2007=KD
2008=Westbrook and Ibaka
2009=Harden

Yeah I have no problem trusting him to draft players.

I would be mad if I was a thunder chicken fan. Kevin Martin sucks, Lamb could be a good player in a couple of years, and the picks can turn into cole aldrichs

Thunder chickens gave up. scared of the heat.

must feel good to be a laker fan right now

maven · 10-27-2012, 11:31 PM

I know Lin has been sucking the balls in preseason but I'd like see Lin/harden backcourt

wolf754life · 10-27-2012, 11:57 PM

long season, going to miss hardens D and energy off bench.

ZONA · 10-28-2012, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by KCStud

Presti=best talent evaluator in the league.

2007=KD
2008=Westbrook and Ibaka
2009=Harden

Yeah I have no problem trusting him to draft players.

I would have to agree - he's drafted awesome. Ibaka is a very underrated player IMO. Not only is he drafting skilled players but they're all athletic and skilled.

*WARHORSE* · 10-28-2012, 12:24 AM

Yeah, the Celtics got put out by Miami in seven............they wont be in the mix.

Too old.

They dont have much of a bench either.

Terry.

Sullinger.

Bradley.

Green.

Collins.

Not much there to be concerned.

Pierce cant score anymore.......

Garnett isnt a warrior anymore........

Rondo isnt the man..........

Yeah.

Celtics wont be there.

RhymesayersDU · 10-28-2012, 12:40 PM

Was shocked to see the news about Harden last night.

I think the Thunder got worse short term, BUT as has been stated, I would trust Presti about anything basketball related.

Drunken.Broncoholic · 10-28-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KCStud

Presti=best talent evaluator in the league.

2007=KD
2008=Westbrook and Ibaka
2009=Harden

Yeah I have no problem trusting him to draft players.

RC Buford is the best. Which is exactly who Presti got his FO skills from. Some of Presti's picks were high draft picks. Buford hasn't had a high pick in years.

Aftermath · 10-28-2012, 01:49 PM

I hate the trade. Hope one of the picks is top 5. OKC are cheapasses.

OrangeSe7en · 10-28-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

Go Bulls! I hope they re-sign Taj Gibson.

Yeah, I think if Rose hadn't been injured, they would have terminated Boozer's. I think Boozer will eventually be amnestied.

bombay · 10-28-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by maher_tyler

Lamb was a beast at UConn.

Yeah, Lamb is a very good young player. I think OKC did ok. Wouldn't be surprised if they move Martin.

L.A. BRONCOS FAN · 10-28-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RhymesayersDU

That brings us to these a-holes....

....and that's where your thread started to suck.

maven · 10-28-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Aftermath

I hate the trade. Hope one of the picks is top 5. OKC are cheapasses.

What about chemistry? playing together. The ups and downs. A very young core team that made the NBA Finals. won a game. And one of the huge cogs that helped get the thunder to the finals is gone.

amazing

KCStud · 10-29-2012, 12:17 AM

How is OKC cheap? They gave 2 max contracts to their 2 best players, KD and Westbrook.
They also gave a deal to Ibaka for $48 million dollars. And they couldn't offer Harden the max $60 million dollar limit, so they gave him a generous $55 million dollar offer and he refused.

You can't just hand out max contracts to everbody. That's why there is a salary cap.

Oh and fyi, Harden shot 38% and had 14 PPG as a starter. That's not max contract worthy..

LongDongJohnson · 10-29-2012, 12:37 AM

As a guy from Washington, i'm a diehard Wiz fan. I rooted hard for Miami the last two playoffs because I'm a LeBron fan (Best player in the NBA hands down).

I had high hopes back in early August. Then I hear that both John Wall and Nene are injured. My hopes are shattered. If we can hover around .500 by the time both those guys get back then maybe we might have a chance for the playoffs.

If not then hopefully we suck hard (like we usually do) and get another top 3 pick. We already have Wall and Bradley Beal has looked sharp. Having another young stud would be nice. Just need to hope that Wall doesnt leave town in the next few years.

I hope the Wizards GM realizes by now that you dont draft european stick men with top 6 draft picks. We picked Jan Vesely last summer and man, he sucks. I wish we had the Nuggets Kenneth Farried.

LongDongJohnson · 10-29-2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by maven

What about chemistry? playing together. The ups and downs. A very young core team that made the NBA Finals. won a game. And one of the huge cogs that helped get the thunder to the finals is gone.

amazing

I think Harden is overrated and will be a bust in Houston. He's not worth a max contract.

It's a good deal for the Thunder. Get a quality 20+ ppg scorer, a good young prospect, and loads of draft picks.

DBroncos4life · 10-30-2012, 04:51 PM

Lets go Cavs!

swaiy · 10-30-2012, 05:02 PM

Time for the Heat to begin on the road to a repeat!

DBroncos4life · 10-30-2012, 05:32 PM

Dion Waitors!! For a guy that most people think was a bust pick, he seems to make the Cavs better. Hopefully he keeps improving.

RedskinBronco · 10-30-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LongDongJohnson

As a guy from Washington, i'm a diehard Wiz fan. I rooted hard for Miami the last two playoffs because I'm a LeBron fan (Best player in the NBA hands down).

I had high hopes back in early August. Then I hear that both John Wall and Nene are injured. My hopes are shattered. If we can hover around .500 by the time both those guys get back then maybe we might have a chance for the playoffs.

If not then hopefully we suck hard (like we usually do) and get another top 3 pick. We already have Wall and Bradley Beal has looked sharp. Having another young stud would be nice. Just need to hope that Wall doesnt leave town in the next few years.

I hope the Wizards GM realizes by now that you dont draft european stick men with top 6 draft picks. We picked Jan Vesely last summer and man, he sucks. I wish we had the Nuggets Kenneth Farried.

Ouch, my condolences. As if all other washington teams don't fail enough, you got this embarrassment of a franchise.

I am not a wiz fan (the only team in DC that I really don't follow), but they fit the DC sports scene perfectly. Only a couple of more years until they make the playoffs and fail like the caps and nats.

maven · 10-30-2012, 07:49 PM

Heat going 82-0

maven · 10-30-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LongDongJohnson

I think Harden is overrated and will be a bust in Houston. He's not worth a max contract.

It's a good deal for the Thunder. Get a quality 20+ ppg scorer, a good young prospect, and loads of draft picks.

Want to add a little fear to Thunder fans. The trade could work greatly or suck ass.

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10-27-2012, 11:31 PM	#31
maven ★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆ Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,757	I know Lin has been sucking the balls in preseason but I'd like see Lin/harden backcourt

10-27-2012, 11:57 PM	#32
wolf754life Bleed Orange and Blue more scoring + more tackling = $$$ Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,776	long season, going to miss hardens D and energy off bench.

10-28-2012, 12:24 AM	#34
WARHORSE GNASHING OF TEETH Let the heads roll......... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kailua, Hawaii Posts: 517 Adopt-a-Bronco: Lombardi III	Yeah, the Celtics got put out by Miami in seven............they wont be in the mix. Too old. They dont have much of a bench either. Terry. Sullinger. Bradley. Green. Collins. Not much there to be concerned. Pierce cant score anymore....... Garnett isnt a warrior anymore........ Rondo isnt the man.......... Yeah. Celtics wont be there.

10-28-2012, 12:40 PM	#35
RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,813 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson	Was shocked to see the news about Harden last night. I think the Thunder got worse short term, BUT as has been stated, I would trust Presti about anything basketball related.

10-28-2012, 01:49 PM	#37
Aftermath Creep Broncos \| Flyers \| Tigers Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Dirty Glove Posts: 750 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eric Decker	I hate the trade. Hope one of the picks is top 5. OKC are cheapasses.

10-29-2012, 12:17 AM	#42
KCStud Ring of Famer AmeriStanzi! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,019 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	How is OKC cheap? They gave 2 max contracts to their 2 best players, KD and Westbrook. They also gave a deal to Ibaka for $48 million dollars. And they couldn't offer Harden the max $60 million dollar limit, so they gave him a generous $55 million dollar offer and he refused. You can't just hand out max contracts to everbody. That's why there is a salary cap. Oh and fyi, Harden shot 38% and had 14 PPG as a starter. That's not max contract worthy..

10-29-2012, 12:37 AM	#43
LongDongJohnson Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,626 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	As a guy from Washington, i'm a diehard Wiz fan. I rooted hard for Miami the last two playoffs because I'm a LeBron fan (Best player in the NBA hands down). I had high hopes back in early August. Then I hear that both John Wall and Nene are injured. My hopes are shattered. If we can hover around .500 by the time both those guys get back then maybe we might have a chance for the playoffs. If not then hopefully we suck hard (like we usually do) and get another top 3 pick. We already have Wall and Bradley Beal has looked sharp. Having another young stud would be nice. Just need to hope that Wall doesnt leave town in the next few years. I hope the Wizards GM realizes by now that you dont draft european stick men with top 6 draft picks. We picked Jan Vesely last summer and man, he sucks. I wish we had the Nuggets Kenneth Farried.

10-30-2012, 04:51 PM	#45
DBroncos4life Hey pic Mod!?!?! FU Why yes, that is Bacon Bacon. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The wrong side of right. Posts: 26,590	Lets go Cavs!

10-30-2012, 05:02 PM	#46
swaiy Ring of Famer Next time I'll be deadly serious Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,333 Adopt-a-Bronco: DT88	Time for the Heat to begin on the road to a repeat!

10-30-2012, 05:32 PM	#47
DBroncos4life Hey pic Mod!?!?! FU Why yes, that is Bacon Bacon. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The wrong side of right. Posts: 26,590	Dion Waitors!! For a guy that most people think was a bust pick, he seems to make the Cavs better. Hopefully he keeps improving.

10-30-2012, 07:49 PM	#49
maven ★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆ Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,757	Heat going 82-0