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PostPosted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 7:07 am    Post subject:

Wonder how IT feels now that they had to trade Bradley (his BFF) to get Hayward.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 11:25 am    Post subject:

Is Hayward > Bradley and Olynyk?

I thought it was a no brainer at first but losing Avery Bradley ... not a good move
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 11:30 am    Post subject:

The Lebrons wrote:
Wonder how IT feels now that they had to trade Bradley (his BFF) to get Hayward.


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PostPosted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 11:32 am    Post subject:

The Lebrons wrote:
Wonder how IT feels now that they had to trade Bradley (his BFF) to get Hayward.


I would've traded IT instead of Bradley
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 11:38 am    Post subject:

governator wrote:
The Lebrons wrote:
Wonder how IT feels now that they had to trade Bradley (his BFF) to get Hayward.


I would've traded IT instead of Bradley


Agreed.

The Celtics aren't much better with the Avery/Hayward swap.

I thought they would get Hayward outright and keep everyone else.

Guess not.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 1:43 pm    Post subject:

governator wrote:
Is Hayward > Bradley and Olynyk?

I thought it was a no brainer at first but losing Avery Bradley ... not a good move


Yes. But isnt it actuallly Hayward and Morris vs Bradley and Olynyk?

I still dont think the Celtics are done making moves. I think Ainge is trying to build something bigger.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 1:56 pm    Post subject:

LVLAKERFAN wrote:
governator wrote:
Is Hayward > Bradley and Olynyk?

I thought it was a no brainer at first but losing Avery Bradley ... not a good move


Yes. But isnt it actuallly Hayward and Morris vs Bradley and Olynyk?

I still dont think the Celtics are done making moves. I think Ainge is trying to build something bigger.

Lebron will push for a trade to Boston since they have all the assets.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 12:31 pm    Post subject:

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Tatum looks better than Ingram already. Superior frame, athleticism and mentality.


Wait until he goes up against Kawhi or Giannis instead of fringe NBA talent. Any summer league assessment can be filed in the nearest trash bin when the season starts. You'll be in for a shock, as none of those things you mentioned are true.

Uh, does the same apply when Lonzo goes up against Marcus Smart or Tony Allen?
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 10:08 am    Post subject:

Hey ! Looks like the Celtics will make a run at the east this season. They
just pulled in Monroe and are in talks with Lou Williams. That is without mentioning they will soon be receiving a big time FA upon the Hayward
return.

Right now this "race" looks very much one sided as the Celts have
the pieces to compete for years to come. We are not even close
to having the right pieces and when we do, they will take a season
or two to learn to play together.

This is just my observation at this point, there is a lot to do in lala
land but the "race" is not looking good from the LA's perspective.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 10:15 am    Post subject:

deal wrote:
Hey ! Looks like the Celtics will make a run at the east this season. They
just pulled in Monroe and are in talks with Lou Williams. That is without mentioning they will soon be receiving a big time FA upon the Hayward
return.

Right now this "race" looks very much one sided as the Celts have
the pieces to compete for years to come. We are not even close
to having the right pieces and when we do, they will take a season
or two to learn to play together.

This is just my observation at this point, there is a lot to do in lala
land but the "race" is not looking good from the LA's perspective.

If they get Ayton or Bamba its a wrap
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 10:23 am    Post subject:

Doesnt matter which team is better in the next 3-4 yrs. gsw will rule the nba. What matters is 5 yrs from now. Its a marathon.

Lonzo, kuz, bi in their prime vs ki, brown, tatum in their primes
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 10:27 am    Post subject:

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Doesnt matter which team is better in the next 3-4 yrs. gsw will rule the nba. What matters is 5 yrs from now. Its a marathon.


This is the honest truth. Nothing matters unless they get the ring. These two franchises play for rings. A team can be better for 20 years but without the ring it doesn’t mean anything. GS will rule for the next 3-4 years. Sad but true.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 10:56 am    Post subject: Boston's got their shot, on the rise at the right time

I think Boston's awfully well-positioned to contend for championships for several years, starting right now. NOW.

I don't see the next several years as some do, that is, a set up for continuous GSW domination. More likely to happen ? The effects of the cumulative diminution of the key guys. We've seen their best; now comes the slide downwards.

It's true the Warriors are dialed-in, sure, but time has had a way of diminishing every player and squad. They stand one bad Curry ankle twist from another early playoff exit one year, one bumped Durant knee from slipping down a whole click forever in another, one Draymond contract dispute away from losing the banana who fits in the middle of everything they do. Hell, I've seen so many teams just lose out forever once some unexpected aged but key player (Iggy, Livingston) finally shows the accumulated slippage of year to year diminution. It will finally cost them and not that far into the future either. Looney is damaged; West is ancient. Zaza is sloppy with a possible replacement of Bell behind him. Boucher is pretty raw. McCaw carries the future for them two or three seasons hence in place of Iggy and Livingston. This won't last as long as many folks predict.

Nothing lasts long.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 11:03 am    Post subject:

NBALakerLegends wrote:
socalsp3 wrote:
Doesnt matter which team is better in the next 3-4 yrs. gsw will rule the nba. What matters is 5 yrs from now. Its a marathon.


This is the honest truth. Nothing matters unless they get the ring. These two franchises play for rings. A team can be better for 20 years but without the ring it doesn’t mean anything. GS will rule for the next 3-4 years. Sad but true.


Don't forget Hayward. I think they can take Cleveland any moment now. The West is another story for sure. However, the Celts put up a good battle now,
while they are still learning to play. I think next season they could be very dangerous even to the GSW. Celts seem too be 1 player away but they keep digging.

So, I agree these teams play for the rings and clearly the Celts have a solid
base to go into that hunt. With the Lakers we have a lot if IF's. IF Lonzo
learns to shoot, IF BI, Kuzma, etc can become consistent, IF we can get
a couple of top FA's. Bottom line we further away "today".

It's good to keep tabs on this thread every now and then, just to
see how we're doing.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:59 am    Post subject:

As as long as the lakers suck the celtics will suck too. there is always a balance in the force
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 12:21 pm    Post subject:

gonna dig this up every March 12th?
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 1:45 pm    Post subject:

time to bump again
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 2:00 pm    Post subject:

Kyrie: Danny, how does my a$$ taste?
Kawhi: Pop, how does my A$$ taste?
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 2:02 pm    Post subject:

Fock Foston!
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:15 pm    Post subject:

It's on like donkey kong. LA's still a much more desired destination than Boston. First Lebron, now AD, the LA magic is back! Foston can suck a big one. They will lose Kyrie and go back to becoming a lottery team while the Lakers stack on more rings.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:37 am    Post subject:

They had everything fallen in place perfectly, but they didnt cash in when they had the chance. Their star acquisitions also turned out bad (Kyrie will walk, Hayward is too expensive to what he brings). They still have good young pieces but it will take time until they are serious contenders
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:40 am    Post subject:

There is no race at this point hahaha (bleep) boston
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 5:46 am    Post subject:

danzag wrote:
We are winning a title before the Celtics.


I said it back in 2015 (1st page of this thread). I'm saying it again.

Danny Boy had all the draft picks in the world... Look what happened
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 8:59 am    Post subject:

Oh how the tables have turned.

I’ve been waiting for a thread resurrection about all the stuff going down.

The Lakers get a key all star player. The dirty Cs about to lose two of theirs.

Bill Simmons and the other chowds going nuts with “assets.”

They went from ECF contenders to barely the playoffs and lottery potential. All because of a supposed advantage, their FO. Lol

Bye.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 9:12 am    Post subject:

"You got to know when to hold 'em & know when to fold 'em."

Old Danny-Boy "played" himself by holding on a little too long. "Burn baby, burn!"

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