Year Round Basketball Thread + NBA Fantasy League

[SirSamuel016]

Seems this post is pinned so here are the 2025/26 award predictions that I've received so far! If you haven't sent already then feel free to shoot me your list!

 

[yoniekai]

Re: NBA thread

hahaha finally the west has a team that clinched a playoff spot! and it's new orleans! craziest nba race i have ever seen. everyone's talking about a team that has 50 wins but will still miss the playoffs.

 

[miyi]

Re: NBA thread

only one team in the playoffs-bound west is below 50 wins (denver with 48 wins).....in stark contrast, only 3 teams in the East are above 50 wins.

Best of all about this season imo............Boston and Lakers are the two overall top teams in the East/West, respectively...........oh heck yeah! bring back the ancient rivalry!



and oh btw....the MVP is tightly between KB24 and CP3.

But the consensus view among ESPN experts says it is likely Kobe.

 

[Lohnt]

Re: NBA thread

Lebron for MVP, he's the best player in the league this season, and considering the past 2 years and the current season of Cleveland, I'd say he deserves it. I hope Sasha Pavlovic heals soon so that the Cavs can count on him during the finals, he's probably one of my favorite silent players during the playoffs. You don't really notice his contributions until the playoffs like last year.

Kobe and the Lakers have a really really good shot at the ring this year.
I'm hoping Suns make it to the Western finals AT LEAST.

And as for Boston.. right now, they're too good, remember Dallas last year? I doubt they'll be knocked out in the first round, but I just cannot see them winning it all this year, maybe next year but right now.. the Lakers are far more likely, or some other team. Boston is just too good at the moment, and that is probably their biggest problem, overconfidence.

 

[Windmillblade]

The Basketball Thread (2008) NBA Playoff's-who do you want to win?

Hey guys if you dont know now u know the play offs started last week. im going for the SUNS to take it all, how about you?

 

[Koen]

Re: NBA Playoff's-who do you want to win?

La Lakers, always been a lakers fan.

Though I fear for the spurs

 

[Lelo]

Re: NBA Playoff's-who do you want to win?

My team is the Chicago Bulls but since there not in it then Im rooting for the East coast, Boston Celtics

 

[Lelo]

Re: NBA thread

what happen to my Bulls

 

[Lohnt]

Re: NBA Playoff's-who do you want to win?

I wish the Rockets stood a chance,
I'd like for Suns and Dallas to get one,

..but the reality is, of the teams remaining, I hope Lakers take it all.

Celtics are too young to take it this year, I hope they take it next year.
It will be ridiculous for a one man Cleveland to take it this year, he needs to switch teams or get another star with him (no Ben Wallace does not count).
Spurs are the favorites, and have enough, therefore I cannot cheer for them
Jazz are antipathic, and New Orleans.. to be honest I wouldn't mind if they won it either.

But I mean come on.. Kobe and Gasol, that's like the new era of awesomeness, the only thing better would be Kobe and Lebron playing for the NY Knicks.... maybe someday.

 

[Houjou]

Re: NBA thread

Bulls didn't even make it into the play-offs lol.

Whatever, I think Bryant really deserved the MVP this year. And I don't dare to make any predictions for the ring winner; I mean, I like Lakers, Hornets, Boston and Detroit, I'll be happy whichever wins it, though it would be great for Kobe to win his first ring without O'neal.

 

[Lelo]

Re: NBA thread

Bulls didn't even make it into the play-offs lol.

Whatever, I think Bryant really deserved the MVP this year. And I don't dare to make any predictions for the ring winner; I mean, I like Lakers, Hornets, Boston and Detroit, I'll be happy whichever wins it, though it would be great for Kobe to win his first ring without O'neal.

I hate Kobe with a passion and also the Lakers, I dont want them to win a ring, I want San Antonio to beat them in the conference finals

 

[yoniekai]

Re: NBA thread

you what?? you love the spurs?? the one who deserves a ring right now is the big three of boston, KG, pierce, allen, veteran guys who have no rings yet. SA, LA and DET had their share of glory already. anyway from here on its a tight battle, anyone can win it

 

[miyi]

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with no disrespect to the Hawks nor the Cavs, they both deserve recognition for their great performance in the playoffs, but I think the fact that Boston struggled against them, considering the all-Star cast that Boston have, as well as their regular season record and being in the Eastern Conference, makes me a bit disappointed.

It would have been a more exciting playoffs, in my opinion, if Boston crushed the Hawks and Cavs, respectively, and proved how dominant they are as they have been all along.

Assuming both Boston and Lakers advance (less likely though that Boston will advance), the fact that Boston has grossly underperformed sort of dampens the quality a bit. I want to see both Boston and Lakers perform to their highest and most dominant potential.

Nevertheless, having said all that, the playoffs in general have been very exciting, especially in the Western conference. I expected more competition in the West, which we are now seeing, but surprisingly the East has also turned out to be competitive. Some of you might argue that's preferable....but c'mon....Boston struggling? this isn't the same Boston team we've seen all year.

 

[Hollow Kurono]

Re: NBA Playoff's-who do you want to win?

La,LA!!!Kobe,Kobe,i told you hes gonna be MVP!!!Lakers in 6 games,maybe even sooner,this was a great season,now win a championship and will kill Boston!

 

[miyi]

Re: NBA Playoff's-who do you want to win?

La,LA!!!Kobe,Kobe,i told you hes gonna be MVP!!!Lakers in 6 games,maybe even sooner,this was a great season,now win a championship and will kill Boston!

This Lakers team will be unstoppable once they get Bynum and Ariza back, plus Vucacic will only get better and better. He's doing a great job against Manu.


Lakers all the way. They'll likely play Pistons in the Finals.

 

[Hollow Kurono]

Re: NBA Playoff's-who do you want to win?

Bynum aint gonna comeback till like training camp.Oh and game 3 tonight baby,if Lakers win its a wrap.

 

[TheChosenOne]

Re: NBA Playoff's-who do you want to win?

I had picked Cleveland before the start but that wish was ruined, so might as well pick the next best thing, LA.

 

[vintagemistakes]

Re: NBA Playoff's-who do you want to win?

wait a minute... the playoffs are still going on... how long do they bloody last?

a Boston v L.A. matchup would be nice... even though I am an NYer, I wouldn't mind seeing Boston win...

 

[predsfan]

Re: NBA Playoff's-who do you want to win?

Man, no love for Detroit!? They are by far my favorite team. I also have to go for the Spurs, mainly because I live in Memphis, and absolutely couldn't stand Gasol when he was here. Here's hoping the Pistons win it all.

 

[miyi]

Re: NBA Playoff's-who do you want to win?

Bynum aint gonna comeback till like training camp.Oh and game 3 tonight baby,if Lakers win its a wrap.

oh yeah, that's what I meant....when Bynum and Ariza comes back next season.....Bynum just had surgery, a few days ago, btw. So he's definitely not coming back soon.

wait a minute... the playoffs are still going on... how long do they bloody last?

somewhere around early June.

Man, no love for Detroit!? They are by far my favorite team. I also have to go for the Spurs, mainly because I live in Memphis, and absolutely couldn't stand Gasol when he was here. Here's hoping the Pistons win it all.

Both Detroit and the Spurs are dynasties, no doubt. I honestly think if Larry Brown stayed longer in Detroit, and of course, if they kept Ben Wallace, Detroit would have won at least another championship, in addition to their first one.

But this year, and I'm biased about this, obviously, since I live in Los Angeles....but the facts proves this...Lakers is by far the most superior team in this post-season. Both Boston and Spurs had struggled...Detroit, well....I didn't really keep up with their games this playoffs, so I don't know if they struggled or not.

Anyway, Lakers lost big time today, and it required the "big three" to play their A-game to do it.

If Lakers can split this back-to-back road games, it's virtually over for the Spurs. But if Spurs win again, they still have a shot....although the chances are still pretty slim, considering that Phil Jackson has won literally all playoff series whenever he wins games 1 and 2.

 

[Hollow Kurono]

Re: NBA Playoff's-who do you want to win?

Man this Detroit-Boston thing is just crazy,man i love it!Game 4 tonight,if they win,i mean the Lakers its a wrap,which will definantly be a win!

I had picked Cleveland before the start but that wish was ruined, so might as well pick the next best thing, LA.

never knew that you were interested in basktball.