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Post by DERRENMATTS on Oct 7, 2016 15:13:22 GMT -5
All the world knows that the Boston Celtics are going to be the powerhouse in the East, once Lebron steps off his throne due to old age. Maybe in about 2 years, as our young guys become established veterans, and as the King shows that he is human and is susceptible to the effects of age, we unseat them and move atop the East.
I'm getting the feeling that we won't be alone up there. There's a nagging sense that the Pacers are going to be elbowing us for their space at the top too.
Larry Bird has assembled himself a roster that looks to be just as formidable as the one Ainge has put together.
Look at the established players they have:
Paul George
Al Jefferson
Monta Ellis
Jeff Teague
Rodney Stuckey
Thaddeus Young
Aaron Brooks
And then here are their young players, who they'll mix in:
Myles Turner
Glenn Robinson III
Joe Young
Georges Niang
It's going to be a battle.
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Post by eja117 on Oct 7, 2016 19:14:52 GMT -5
I wouldn't typically say this but I think our defense can beat a team like this.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Oct 7, 2016 19:17:00 GMT -5
Yeah, I think our defense this year might be legit #1 or 2 in the NBA.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Oct 7, 2016 19:20:43 GMT -5
I agree that the Celtics have better defensive players but, the Pacers do look like they are going to be very good.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Oct 7, 2016 19:54:18 GMT -5
The Pacers are primed to be a tough team, now and in the future.
Myles Turner could emerge as one of the better 2 way Centers in the NBA.
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Post by Roadrunner on Oct 9, 2016 7:11:52 GMT -5
No. Indiana is like PG & the gang. Believe it or not, I think PHI will be the future nemesis (if the process ever works out).
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Post by oldtimeball on Oct 10, 2016 2:39:10 GMT -5
That's a big if.. But I do agree that Philly has so much talent.. Not sure they have the coaching or general manager though.. No one has that much depth at the forward position.. I would use that.. Rotate them with fresh legs and wear teams down
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Post by Roadrunner on Oct 11, 2016 22:47:44 GMT -5
That's a big if.. But I do agree that Philly has so much talent.. Not sure they have the coaching or general manager though.. No one has that much depth at the forward position.. I would use that.. Rotate them with fresh legs and wear teams down Corangelo is an upgrade over Hinkie. Brown, can not say if he can coach or not. |
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Post by eddietours on Oct 12, 2016 7:13:30 GMT -5
can they Develop all that talent and keep them Noel is up for big cash .
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Post by oldtimeball on Oct 12, 2016 9:52:45 GMT -5
Ya. But they are set at the forward position.. Plus they have players stashed in Europe..
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Post by eddietours on Oct 12, 2016 13:20:19 GMT -5
we have a Beast in Europe  |
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Post by oldtimeball on Oct 12, 2016 18:05:17 GMT -5
we have a Beast in Europe [b ya? are you sure? |
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Oct 12, 2016 20:59:56 GMT -5
He sure is looking like one oldtimeball. He is just 19 and has bulked up and doesn't shy from contact and is not shy about attacking the basket. He is 6'11" with a 7'3" wing span. Here's what Dino Radja had to say about him
"He's a guy who never stops; he doesn't have a second of time out. He's always active; he's always on the ball. He might not grab every rebound, but he's always there. He's running very well, he can pass, he can play with his back to the basket and shoot from close range."
He sure looks like he's shaping up to be a beast.
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Post by oldtimeball on Oct 13, 2016 4:26:07 GMT -5
He sure is looking like one oldtimeball. He is just 19 and has bulked up and doesn't shy from contact and is not shy about attacking the basket. He is 6'11" with a 7'3" wing span. Here's what Dino Radja had to say about him "He's a guy who never stops; he doesn't have a second of time out. He's always active; he's always on the ball. He might not grab every rebound, but he's always there. He's running very well, he can pass, he can play with his back to the basket and shoot from close range." He sure looks like he's shaving brush up to be a beast. Shaving brush?))))) I understand. I read that also. Just was being cynical.. Seriously would have been nice to have him on this team.. I guess it's still possible due to wording in his contract.. |
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Oct 13, 2016 6:24:46 GMT -5
ROFL! Darn that auto correct!!!! Shaping up not shaving brush - and they say computers are so smart  |
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