[Megatron]

I figured it's time we start posting in this thread and not the preseason one.
The season starts tonight,what are a few things you guys are looking forward to?I'm anxious to see what my forever rebuilding Bulls are going to do this year.

[dark knight]

I didn't realize it started tonite - gives me something to do while waiting for news. Yao Ming and Tracey vs. Pistons and Nuggets vs. Kobe.

It'll be interesting to see if the Lakers get whooped up on by an exciting Nuggets team.

[NonStop4]

Results
Houston at Detroit 79-87

Sacramento at Dallas 98-107

Denver at LA Lakers 78-89

Interesting Rumor

"Word within the NBA is that the Timberwolves haven't given up on trying to trade for Jason Kidd, even though the New Jersey Nets point guard's injured knee isn't expected to heal until late next month. The Wolves' contract controversies with Latrell Sprewell and Sam Cassell could hasten a deal."

http://www.twincities.com/mld/twinci...l/10074201.htm

Healthy Kidd would be awesome with Garnett

[therealronaldo7]

A couple observations from last night:

- Besides McGrady and Yao, the Rockets have little to no firepower offensively.
- The Lakers, as I thought, are better than people think.
- The Nuggets are overrated.
- The Kings, as I predicted to some friends over the weekend are not gonna be that great. They will be lucky to win 50 games.

[Megatron]

Originally Posted by therealronaldo7

A couple observations from last night:

- Besides McGrady and Yao, the Rockets have little to no firepower offensively.
- The Lakers, as I thought, are better than people think.
- The Nuggets are overrated.
- The Kings, as I predicted to some friends over the weekend are not gonna be that great. They will be lucky to win 50 games.

Charles Barkley actually brought up a good point yesterday about the Nuggets,he mentioned that they have 3 players(Nene,Camby,K-Mart) who are all good but play the same position.I agree I just don't see what all the hype about the Nuggets is all about,but I'll guess we'll wait and see.

[Ted Cikowski]

Detroit Pistons.

same old Pistons. Playing exactly like last year.


So will it be San Antonio who faces Detroit's wrath in the finals this year?

[therealronaldo7]

Originally Posted by Ted Cikowski

Detroit Pistons.

same old Pistons. Playing exactly like last year.


So will it be San Antonio who faces Detroit's wrath in the finals this year?

That is what I am predicting. I wonder if Darko is ever gonna be good?

[therealronaldo7]

Why is it that every expert just assumes that Yao is gonna be the next great superstar? I am just specifically referring to last night, but thids guy is inconsistent and lacks the killer instinct you see in guys like Shaq, Tim Duncan and even Ben Wallace. I am not saying he is not a good player, but I am not convinced this guy is gonna be the best thing since sliced bread.

[dark knight]

Originally Posted by therealronaldo7

Why is it that every expert just assumes that Yao is gonna be the next great superstar? I am just specifically referring to last night, but thids guy is inconsistent and lacks the killer instinct you see in guys like Shaq, Tim Duncan and even Ben Wallace. I am not saying he is not a good player, but I am not convinced this guy is gonna be the best thing since sliced bread.

I agree that there are questions about whether he can take the next step to superstar status, but if you've seen him play Shaq straight up, you know that he already is a very very good player at a young age. His passing, court vision, shooting and touch are all superb -- and you can't teach that much height.

[therealronaldo7]

Originally Posted by dark knight

I agree that there are questions about whether he can take the next step to superstar status, but if you've seen him play Shaq straight up, you know that he already is a very very good player at a young age. His passing, court vision, shooting and touch are all superb -- and you can't teach that much height.

He is a very, very good player and is one of the best centers in the league, but I am not completely convinced that this guy is gonna ever average more than 18 or 20 a game and dominate the way people think he will. He does play well against Shaq and perhaps as he gets older he will play more consistently. I want him to do well. I think the Rockets are gonna struggle some this year. I don't think they have much beyond Yao and T-Mac. Jimmy Jackson, Mo Taylor and Charlie Ward are decent players, but not players on championship caliber teams. The Rockets will get like 7 or 8 seed in the West. 1 game in and I am already jumping to conclusions. I am an idiot. No, wait the American people are idiots!