2014-2015 NBA regular season thread.

[Al Bundy]

I will update this when the schedule is announced in a couple of weeks, but I will open with the new uniforms for the Charlotte Hornets below.

Introducing the brand new Charlotte #HornetsUnis! http://t.co/MgHy2DcOTX pic.twitter.com/w59MlUvRgd

— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) June 19, 2014

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

It's well known that Pat Riley didn't give a shit about LeBron's entourage. He never kissed their ass either.

So he just might have lost his meal ticket due to his pride? Not sure that's a good thing.

A team led by Bosh/Wade obviously won't be going much of anywhere, although I admit I am interested to see if Bosh is still capable of what he used to do 5 years ago.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Bosh is an idiot. What a complete moron.

5 years/118M? Bosh would have been crazy not to take that money.

[DaKCMan AP]

Pat Riley Statement

While I am disappointed by LeBron's decision to leave Miami, no one can fault another person for wanting to return home. The last four years have been an incredible run for South Florida, HEAT fans, our organization and for all of the players who were a part of it. LeBron is a fantastic leader, athlete, teammate and person, and we are all sorry to see him go.

Over the last 19yrs, since Micky and I teamed together, The Miami HEAT has always been a championship organization; we’ve won multiple championships and competed for many others. Micky, Erik and I remain committed to doing whatever it takes to win and compete for championships for many years to come. We’ve proven that we can do it and we’ll do it again.

http://www.nba.com/heat/news/pat-riley-statement

[Pasta Little Brioni]

His decision is....awesome. But seriously **** Rusty for me wanting him to resign in Miami to spite that homer douche blowmo wannabe.

[chiefzilla1501]

http://grantland.com/features/god-loves-cleveland/
Once I get over the fact that Bill Simmons is such a ridiculous fan boy of Boston (at least he admits it...), I realize what a brilliant writer he is. This is about the best summation of Lebron I've seen. Says almost everything I've always wanted to say but much better about his place in history, while acknowledging his greatness, and throwing in some real smart commentary about why he made the decisions he made.

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

His decision is....awesome. But seriously **** Rusty for me wanting him to resign in Miami to spite that homer douche blowmo wannabe.

Agreed.
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[Skyy God]

If you're Cleveland, isn't Gasol + Wiggins better than Love?

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Don't be stupid. At just 29 years old, LeBron already has the 4th most win shares in NBA history. His playoff WS/48 rate is only bettered by MJ and Mikan. Playoff choker, indeed.

Didnt Gasol have more win shares than Kobe during their titles runs?

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

His decision is....awesome. But seriously **** Rusty for me wanting him to resign in Miami to spite that homer douche blowmo wannabe.

This. Although you know that Cavs fans like him would have never wanted to take him back if it wasn't for what he could do for them (i.e., championships for Cleveland).

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Cave Johnson

If you're Cleveland, isn't Gasol + Wiggins better than Love?

I would think absolutely. Wiggins' potential is more than worth it.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Didnt Gasol have more win shares than Kobe during their titles runs?

Not sure, but it wouldn't surprise me. Gasol was a fantastic player during those seasons, one of the best in the NBA.

[SAUTO]

I hope they keep wiggins, they say he will play for the cavs in summer league tonight.
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[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by Cave Johnson

If you're Cleveland, isn't Gasol + Wiggins better than Love?

Absolutely. But only because Love is going to cost you some serious trade bait and a shitload of cash, whereas Gasol + Wiggins cost you no players or picks and can play on the cheap. I also think they fill in gaps the Cavs badly need. Wiggins brings defense, Gasol brings a more stable post presence. Gasol + Wiggins + Lebron + Allen and/or James Jones makes this team really dangerous.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

I hope they keep wiggins, they say he will play for the cavs in summer league tonight.
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If Wiggins does play tonight they have to sign him first and then he can't be traded for 30 days. They also risk an injury ruining any trade. I would think if Wiggins plays then he won't be involved in any trade talks.

I've always thought Wiggins had Durant-ish like potential.


What team wouldn't want a Durant/LeBron combo on their team.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

Good enough not to be picking in the top 10 bad enough Cleveland gets their pick next year.

Why do people seem to think Dwayne Wade sucks? He's had productive as shit years the last two years. He's banged up, not what he used to be, but he's easily a Top 20 player.