Mac the Knife Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 The NBA front office has sent out a ballot to team owners with the following divisional alignment (starting in 2004-05), which most reports say will easily be approved:EASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic DivisionBoston CelticsNew Jersey NetsNew York KnickerbockersPhiladelphia 76ersToronto RaptorsCentral DivisionChicago BullsCleveland CavaliersDetroit PistonsIndiana PacersMilwaukee BucksSoutheast DivisionAtlanta HawksCharlotte BobcatsMiami HeatOrlando MagicWashington WizardsWESTERN CONFERENCENorthwest DivisionDenver NuggetsMinnesota TimberwolvesPortland Trail BlazersSeattle SuperSonicsUtah JazzSouthwest DivisionDallas MavericksHouston RocketsMemphis GrizzliesNew Orleans HornetsSan Antonio SpursPacific DivisionGolden State WarriorsLos Angeles ClippersLos Angeles LakersPhoenix SunsSacramento Kings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 In a word... perfect.Brian in Boston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notch Novelty Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 It would be nice if they called the division's legend's names but otherwise I couldn't see any changes. I guess they didn't borrow the NFL's map but instead real map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 I think that alignment could work.I would try to have the Wiz in the Northeast but they probally do fit better in the South. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanB06 Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Anybody else see the proposed Pacific Division as The Division From Hell? Four Cali teams against the poor Suns... Â Â Sodboy13 said: As you watch more basketball, you will learn to appreciate the difference between "defense" and "couldn't find the rim with a pair of bloodhounds and a Garmin." meet the new page, not the same as the old page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Well they ll never finish in last with the CLippers there www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Every now and then I get one right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJR Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 They've got an interesting interpretation of "Southwest". Â Memphis and New Orleans? Â I don't have a problem with the division itself, just the name. Â Of course, that's kind of like Phoenix being in the Pacific Division, or NHL Dallas in the Pacific Division. FantasyHockeySim.com || DetroitHockey.Net || DetroitHockey.Net FHL || cjr.dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 They've got an interesting interpretation of "Southwest". Memphis and New Orleans? I don't have a problem with the division itself, just the name. Of course, that's kind of like Phoenix being in the Pacific Division, or NHL Dallas in the Pacific Division.Memphis and New Orleans are both located southwest of the NBA's main offices, so I guess in one context it's logical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Oh boy, the knicks, nets, celtics, and 76ers in our division...  --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net  "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted November 13, 2003 Author Share Posted November 13, 2003 They've got an interesting interpretation of "Southwest". Memphis and New Orleans? I don't have a problem with the division itself, just the name.Maybe its a corporate tie-in. Â After all, Southwest Airlines flies to both cities, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJR Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 They've got an interesting interpretation of "Southwest". Memphis and New Orleans? I don't have a problem with the division itself, just the name.Maybe its a corporate tie-in. After all, Southwest Airlines flies to both cities, right? And Northwest Airlines has a hub in Minneapolis, doesn't it?  I think you might have figured it out  FantasyHockeySim.com || DetroitHockey.Net || DetroitHockey.Net FHL || cjr.dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted November 14, 2003 Author Share Posted November 14, 2003 Yeah, but that'd make the NBA rather hypocritical after prohibiting the Grizz from renaming themselves the Memphis Express... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfan Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 Oh boy, the knicks, nets, celtics, and 76ers in our division... Maybe the NBA are trying to kill Basketball in Canada with this one!Do I assume that it would still be the best 8 teams in each conference into the playoffs, regardless of division or would that change? 2011/12 WFL Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted November 16, 2003 Share Posted November 16, 2003 I dont see how taht will kile basketball in Canada. Sports is cylical and the Raptors one day could dominate taht division. Right now they be in teh middle of the pack not as good as NJ and Philly but better the Boston and NY. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfan Posted November 16, 2003 Share Posted November 16, 2003 I dont see how taht will kile basketball in Canada. Sports is cylical and the Raptors one day could dominate taht division. Right now they be in teh middle of the pack not as good as NJ and Philly but better the Boston and NY.That just isn't true, some teams with history and passion will always do well, some teams will always struggle, even if they do have up moments in there history (Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints, LA Clippers, etc etc), I actually reckon the Celtics won't be all that bad this year and may yet scrape a play off spot. 2011/12 WFL Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted November 16, 2003 Author Share Posted November 16, 2003 16 NBA titles and nowadays they're scrapping to get one of 16 playoff spots... pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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