Kd going fown long term is huge Still think dubs are favourite out west but it makes the matchups more interesting
That sounds a whole lot better than what I was thinking it was. These dudes always return faster than the timeline - unless your name is Rose. If he can get back by the playoffs, they'll probably be okay.
The timeline is surprisingly short. I thought it was a torn ACL for sure. Looked just as bad as Beasley's the other day. Not like it would've matter IMO. You still have Iggy there, who is a Finals MVP. I'd still pick them as favourites out West and probably against Cleveland as well. Barnes going to them stings quite a bit. I've always liked his ''on-the-line'' character. Not a great player talent wise, but a hard worker. I was silently sure Doc was bringing him back. Not sure anything is happening on the Casspi front. It's another advanatage GS has over the Clippers (like there wasn't enough). Seeing Barnes bully Blake won't be easy.
Without KD, I wouldn't say they are the title favorite. Still not sure that team has had enough time to gel even with KD.
I think we saw with Curry last year (Level 1 sprain) that he was rushed back and outside of that crazy game against Portland, he wasn't the same (not sure he still is). I assume Warriors won't rush him back and the longer he stays out, the longer it will take to integrate him back in the line-up. It's about momentum and Warriors lost it.
I fear the same for Embiid, I hope injuries do not ruin his career.Because the potential is that of an all time great.
It was a tough one for me. You're right about Grant Hill he was the complete package. Score, facilitate, rebound, defend at a very high level. But I'm so biased for Penny. He was ahead of his time. Maybe it's through flair he played with. I don't think he's as good a 1 v 1 defender as Hill but he was as good on offense if not a little better. Then Roy and Tmac. Don't think I have to say much about Tmac but I felt like Roy was getting to be unstoppable force. Really sad for him.
Roy was a beast They alk were or were going to be I worry about embiid but alot if young bigs can struggle Look at currys injuries early in his career
Last time a family was feuding in courts over ownership of LA franchise (McCourts w. Dodgers) Magic and partners came in, bought team and put things right. Could this happen again? Lakers sibling owners in court May 15. We'll see then. This has officially become a farce. No wonder Pelinka has not officially been named GM.