LEWJ Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I realize this could be added to the 2014-15 NBA season thread, but I wanted to start out with roster predictions. Hopefully others will share theirs.Apologies if there is already a similar thread.WESTERN CONFERENCE (Predictions)Starters:Steph Curry, GSKobe Bryant, LALBlake Griffin, LACAnthony Davis, NOMarc Gasol, MEMReserves:James Harden, HOUChris Paul, LACKevin Durant, OKCLaMarcus Aldridge, PORDamian Lillard, PORDeMarcus Cousins, SACRussell Westbrook, OKCSnubs:Klay Thompson, GSDwight Howard, HOUTim Duncan, SARudy Gay, SACEric Bledsoe, PHXTy Lawson, DENEASTERN CONFERENCE (Predictions)Starters:John Wall, WASDwyane Wade, MIALeBron James, CLECarmelo Anthony, NYKPau Gasol, CHIReserves:Kyle Lowry, TORChris Bosh, MIAJimmy Butler, CHIPaul Millsap, ATLAndre Drummond, DETNikola Vucevic, ORLKyrie Irving, CLESnubs:Brandon Knight, MILKyle Korver, ATLJeff Teague, ATLGreg Monroe, DETAl Jefferson, CHADeMar DeRozan, TORPredictions? | BROWNS | BUCKEYES | CAVALIERS | INDIANS | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordyhazy Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Kyle korver doesn't even deserve a snub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEWJ Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Kyle korver doesn't even deserve a snubAnd did you have anything valuable to add?No?Okay.How about your predictions?No need for snooty remarks.I disagree with you, though.EDIT:Worth mentioning..."Kyle Korver is on pace to have the first official 50-50-90 season (50% on FGs, 50% on 3s, 90% on FTs) in NBA history": http://t.co/ZObv5Of2Da | BROWNS | BUCKEYES | CAVALIERS | INDIANS | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__taylorc Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 The way Brandon Jennings have be playing lately he could possibly slide in as a reserves along with Drummond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappital92 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Vucci Mane's been really good for the Magic this season (those guys are gonna be really good soon), but I think Al Horford replaces him on the roster. Teague'll be the first guy in if anyone on the East bows out because of injury.Also, while he's going to be named a starter, I can't see Kobe playing in the game itself. I think he'll want that time to recharge. http://www.wizardsxtra.com Is it the shoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEWJ Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Also, while he's going to be named a starter, I can't see Kobe playing in the game itself. I think he'll want that time to recharge. That'd be interesting. I'd be all for it, just because I see the West as being veryyy deep, I'm sure others think so too. | BROWNS | BUCKEYES | CAVALIERS | INDIANS | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Germanshepherd Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 http://www.slamonline.com/nba/report-andrew-wiggins-participate-2015-nba-slam-dunk-contest/It's part of allstar weekend and it's one of my favorite sporting events. Really looking forward to see anything else about the Saturday events. i have unquantifiable corpses on my conscience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEWJ Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 http://www.slamonline.com/nba/report-andrew-wiggins-participate-2015-nba-slam-dunk-contest/It's part of allstar weekend and it's one of my favorite sporting events. Really looking forward to see anything else about the Saturday events. Thanks for posting. In his short time in Cleveland he made it very clear that he's a superb dunker. Can't wait to see how he does. He's my early favorite, we'll see who else competes.Anybody aware of any rule changes regarding any of the contests? I would love to see them do away with last year's dunk contest rules. Yawn. | BROWNS | BUCKEYES | CAVALIERS | INDIANS | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Germanshepherd Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/1/21/7868345/giannis-antetokounmpo-and-victor-oladipo-will-be-in-the-2015-nba-dunkseems like wiggins won't be in the dunk contest unless Zach LaVine (arguably the best dunker in the league youtube this guys stuff and you'll be impressed) turns it down. Giannis Antetokounmpo or the Greek Freak is in he's 6'11 but recent examples of Dwight Howard and Serge Ibaka show that isn't always a bad thing. Mason Plumlee is in as well. He's 6'11as well and I think it was him not miles who participated in the college dunk contest and didn't do so well. Victor Oladipo's got some bounce. He threw a 360 jam down in game a few days ago. As long as they don't mess with the format and keep it simple it Should be an intriguing slam dunk contest. i have unquantifiable corpses on my conscience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 LaVine, Oladipo, Plumlee, and Antetokounmpo. That's not intriguing.Silver and the NBA office should tell their actual superstars of the game to man-up and participate in their marquee man-vs.-man events. People aren't paying outrageous ticket prices so they can see LaVine, Oladipo, Plumlee, and Antetokounmpo. Fans don't give two poops about LaVine, Oladipo, Plumlee, and Antetokounmpo.Today's stars are too worried about their brand, their image, and being with their buddies. They don't know crap about competing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Germanshepherd Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 LaVine, Oladipo, Plumlee, and Antetokounmpo. That's not intriguing.Silver and the NBA office should tell their actual superstars of the game to man-up and participate in their marquee man-vs.-man events. People aren't paying outrageous ticket prices so they can see LaVine, Oladipo, Plumlee, and Antetokounmpo. Fans don't give two poops about LaVine, Oladipo, Plumlee, and Antetokounmpo.Today's stars are too worried about their brand, their image, and being with their buddies. They don't know crap about competing.Yeah, if I was commissioner I'd make it mandatory for at least one Allstar on each side to participate. These guys could be entertaining but even if LaVine puts on a Vince Carter-esque type performance people still ain't gonna care about him. Last year had some star power: John Wall Paul George and Damian Lilliard are names most fans recognize and think highly of. Greek Freak is the best player and in a free years could be Allstar worthy but the nba hasn't had a rising star win the thing since they rigged it for Blake Griffin. i have unquantifiable corpses on my conscience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Screw that.Durant, LeBron, Griffin, Carmelo. You're in. Anyone that skips gets placed on IR and fined seven figures.They want the NBA to bend over backwards for them 82 times a year...the least they could do is put on a show for the fans. Make the Dunk Contest meaningful again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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