THE 2015 NBA PRE SEASON THREAD: BEST WISHES TO LAMAR ODOM

[jinkazama]

Dwill lookin' like a 49 year old Vince Carter

and WTF Raptors? Y'all had some of the best uni's in the L

 

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Raptors

 Derozan on Lowry weight loss. "He's a lot more aerodynamic."

Knicks
Carmelo says he's not setting expectations for season. Also says new guys have bought in already.

Carmelo: "It's hard for me to think about last year... It's a blur."

Carmelo on his championship window: "My window is open. I don't think it's closing. We can write whatever story we want."

Carmelo on Porzingis: "I kind of feel bad for him because there's so much pressure on him." Says he wants to take a big brother role w/him.

Carmelo Anthony says he's tested running, jumping, cutting and taking contact and says he's not limited at all coming into the season.

Carmelo Anthony says he's pretty sure he will play some power forward this season.

Carmelo Anthony says he'll lead in his own way this season. "To yell and scream, that's just not my personality."

Carmelo Anthony on his role with Porzingis: "I'm there to be that sounding board and (talk to him) about what's to come."

Carmelo on Phil: "I don't want to let him down. I know what we are about to start and I'm excited about that"

Carmelo Anthony: "You guys might not write about it but I think Phil (Jackson) still believes in me."

New Knick Arron Afflalo says "the triangle is a beautiful thing." He's excited about being reunited with Carmelo

Calderon wants to forget about the injuries last year. Says Porzingis looks good in workouts. "We really need him"

Kevin Seraphin said some #Knicks fans may not know what they have in rookie Kristaps Porzingis: "He's 7-3 and he shoots like a guard."

Nets
Hollins: "When I looked at us statistically ... oh, I forgot I don't believe in stats."

Lionel was asked about his confidence in Jarrett Jack as a starter: "Who said Jarrett Jack was starting?" Hollins responds.

Joe Johnson says he's most disappointed about the Kidd-Pierce-Garnett season. Says that was one true the chance the Nets had to win a title.

Joe on Deron being bought out: "I didn't see that coming."

Joe on if this is his last season: "Nah."

Joe Johnson says he hasn't spoken to Deron Williams since the buyout.

Joe said he didn't think things were bad enough here for Deron that would lead to him getting wanting a buyout. He also hasn't spoken to him

Jack cites versatility of Brooklyn's roster as its biggest strength going into the season.

Jarrett Jack said he spoke to Deron yesterday. Said Deron did what he feels was best for him.

Pacers
Vogel: “Our whole team is going through a shift of offensive identity. … We do plan to play (Paul) some at the four."

Vogel says when it comes to Paul George numerical position of playing “the 4” really isn’t a big deal. More so position-less basketball

Vogel, on his change of the offense: "I know that playing with space is very difficult to guard.”

Vogel on rookies Myles Turner, Joe Young: “I intend to use them right away."

Vogel really excited about Chase Budinger. “He’s really going to help our running game.” Says he looks “fantastic” & has shot well from 3.

Vogel on PG at PF: "This is worth exploring. This is something to be really excited about and something we believe he’s going to like."

Vogel said that Paul George has expressed his concerns about playing 4 w/ him and Larry Bird but feels it’s something “worth trying."

Paul George on Roy Hibbert’s absence at the rim effects his defense: "Roy was special. He will be missed but the show must go."

No D West, no Roy but Paul George says he has “big shoulders” and can handle the added leadership role.

Paul George: “I think we have a real shot of being top 3 in the East.”

The reason why Paul George has such a high ceiling for #Pacers - he’s encouraged by the leap made by the ’14-15 Hawks

Paul George taking on leadership role re: Myles Turner: “It’s my job — if he doesn’t pan out to be great, it’s my fault."

Paul George said Myles Turner's game is similar to LaMarcus Aldridge (at some point in the future).

Paul George wants to come into ’15-16 w/ confident mindset: “I want to be the MVP this year."

Media Day Mic Count
Vogel: 22 mins | PG: 17 mins | G Hill: almost 9 mins
And contrary to popular belief, Monta Ellis did not have it all: 8 mins

 
Heat

Spoelstra said Whiteside's body fat at career low, now can run up and down court and not get tired "like a guard."

Spoelstra says no injury concerns going into camp, but will be careful about exerting veterans ("anybody over 30").

Spoelstra, on camp, "Anybody that's a veteran player over 30, I'll be keeping an eye on."

Pelicans
Dell Demps: "We just ready to see how good we are."

Demps: We want to get back to the playoffs and win a series and compete for a championship. #Pelicans

Demps: ''Key for us to be a good defensive team.''

Demps on Kendrick Perkins: ''He brings championship experience, he is smart.''

Demps said Perkins top job is help in the locker room. #Pelicans

Demps: ''We think one of our strengths is our depth.''

Demps said they intentionally didn't want AD putting on too much weight, too soon. Has gotten bigger gradually.

Demps said it's important to "see if this group is good enough" to compete at highest levels in a tough conference.

Demps says they have a group of teammates that like each other and respect each other.

Demps likes the versatility of roster and says they can play big or small.

Wizards
What would be a successful season? Garrett Temple: “Eastern Conference champions.”

Wall session roundup: Thinks he and Beal are best backcourt in NBA; wants to improve post-up game, floaters, shot selection.

Wall said he made 1000 3-pointers a day this summer.

Grizzlies

Year 15 is underway. Z-Bo says fans should still expect the best. "We're trying to win a championship and we have the pieces to do it."

 

[vc3fan]

 
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Dallas is sure they did not sign Jerryd Bayless????? Black Ice has one less client now..........

 

[moneylicious]

Wizards
What would be a successful season? Garrett Temple: “Eastern Conference champions.”

Wall session roundup: Thinks he and Beal are best backcourt in NBA; wants to improve post-up game, floaters, shot selection.

Wall said he made 1000 3-pointers a day this summer.

Wall still thinks theyre the best back court in the L?

 

[coldcity]

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Rachel Brady [emoji]10004[/emoji] @RBradyGlobe

Raptors media day. Many marveling at Kyle Lowry ' s weight loss
10:28 - 28 september 2015

lowry slimmed down woah!

 
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no more blk ice for dwill

 

[nick.]

Lowry's in excellent shape

 

[comptonprince]

DeROZAN IS 1 OF THE UGLIEST N'S I HAVE EVER SEEN IN LIFE 

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Speaking of Mugsy.....

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#23 was ruthless

 

[awwsome]

Lowry not tryna get washed in the 1st round again.

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Is it time for a new thread? Season technically started yesterday. Also guys please make use of the rookie thread for updates on all first year players. Pls

Just to play devil's advocate on muggsy, if you are that close to the ground you better not ever get picked especially against nba height. And he had an advantage to get steals because dudes are dribbling the ball right in his face. Still amazing for him to even make the league.

Jeff Green has to be one of the biggest enigmas in the league.

He'll explode for 40 out of nowhere and then disappear for the next 5 games.

Dude is good for a dunk of the year nomination every season

You'll be saying this about the west pretty soon. The amount of games it's taken to get into the playoffs in the west keeps going down. While the top 5, or 6 teams in the west are obviously elite, everything else isn't.

That being said, someone from the west is going to make the playoffs this year w/a .500 or below .500 record.

Care to wager?

agreed. the west being really strong is so overhyped.... the playoffs were really wack last year for the most part. not as competitive as people state it is. 

I remember saying this damn near all last season but nobody was hearing me . Soon enough yall are gonna realize that I'm always right.

D-Will gave up the ramen?


Dallas might get 9th in the west.

Care to wager?

 

[awwsome]

Speaking of Mugsy.....

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#23 was ruthless

Scumbag MJ.

 

[tbreeze]

Lmao y'all are giving me some great info, I'll rep you all once I get home

 

[charlie parker]

Ros with the poetic justice braids
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[lawdog1]

Soon enough yall are gonna realize that I'm always right.

@JD617 I know you must have material saved up to disprove that statement . . .

 

[Lovetohate3000]

 
lebron saying hes the best player in the world in every interview these days

"guys pls pay attention, im still relevant!" 

insecure dude. when you have to tell yourself something and constantly remind people of something it shows the insecurity.

. people should be telling you how great you are , not you telling them. 

those toronto jerseys are trash. 

 

[PatRiley]

insecure dude. when you have to tell yourself something and constantly remind people of something it shows the insecurity.

. people should be telling you how great you are , not you telling them. 

those toronto jerseys are trash. 

Maybe he'll stop believing himself when he never brings a championship to Cleveland.

Probably not.

 

[abematic]

 
insecure dude. when you have to tell yourself something and constantly remind people of something it shows the insecurity.

. people should be telling you how great you are , not you telling them. 

This. 

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Ros with the poetic justice braids
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#neverforget
For anyone that doesn't know, those are grade a butt cheeks.

@JD617 I know you must have material saved up to disprove that statement . . .

If he posts all the times I've been right nt servers will crash

 

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Vincent Goodwill [emoji]10004[/emoji] @vgoodwill

Rose: “You see the way all this money will be passed around in this league. My day (free agency) is coming."

2:40 PM - 28 Sep 2015

Vincent Goodwill [emoji]10004[/emoji] @vgoodwill

Rose on the lawsuit: "I hope it got everybody’s attention.The person that’s in your life gotta be in it for the right reasons not just one."

2:41 PM - 28 Sep 2015

Vincent Goodwill [emoji]10004[/emoji] @vgoodwill

Rose: "You all saw what’s been put out. I will be found innocent. It isn’t true."

2:37 PM - 28 Sep 2015

Chicago Bulls [emoji]10004[/emoji] @chicagobulls

“I know I’m great. I can’t get mad at how people criticize my game.” - @drose

2:49 PM - 28 Sep 2015

 

[coldcity]

who the hell is that?(the cheeks)

Rose cappin like its 2010... we will see brodie

 

[AEA18]

Kevin Love that is not what LeBron meant when he told you to find a way to fit in.

 

[tbreeze]

I'd still take Rose honestly

 

[earldagoat]

Kevin Love that is not what LeBron meant when he told you to find a way to fit in.

 

[coldcity]

I'd still take Rose honestly

anybody who says they wouldn't is a goddamn liar

 

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