The Real 2014-15 NBA Regular Season Thread

[Hurricane Season]

I find the Bulls game on TV and they turn the ball over on three consecutive possessions.  
 
I can't fucking watch them play.  I'm not allowed.

 

[buzzy]

 I'm not allowed.

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_QEwzmsnHg

 

[travesy3]

Andrew Wiggins is basically like, I'm not you friend, buddy. 11 first quarter points
 
Meanwhile, Anthony Bennett seems to have put a Cavs jersey back on, as he's 0-3 from the field. 

 
Wiggins has a chance in this league.  Bennett was drafted over 10 picks too early - not even a matter of hindsight.  Such an indefensible pick.  I was on the McLemore bandwagon.  He's not even good either but at least he can shoot.  Did you ever hear any sort of rationale for the Bennett pick?  Such a weird pick.

 

[elcheato]

He was my favorite player in the draft, but I didn't think the Cavs would draft him because of fit :Kobe:

 

[Pugz]

how has bennett even played this year? not even going to lie, having a toddler and a dvr filled with shows has handicapped my ability to keep up as much as id like to. and the pistons suck dick. that may be the reason.

 

[elcheato]

He looks competent, which is an improvement from last year

 

[travesy3]

I just don't get why you draft a guy who doesn't have a position and can't shoot.  This could wind up worse than Kwame because Kwame at least wound up a solid defender.  I hope for the best with Bennett since he's Canadian but he literally sucks.  What is Bennett's best case?  I genuinely don't know.

 

[elcheato]

He shot 38% from 3 in college and has good enough mechanics. A weakness in the scouting report was not shooting

And his position is clearly PF.

 

[bosoxlover12]

 
Wiggins has a chance in this league.  Bennett was drafted over 10 picks too early - not even a matter of hindsight.  Such an indefensible pick.  I was on the McLemore bandwagon.  He's not even good either but at least he can shoot.  Did you ever hear any sort of rationale for the Bennett pick?  Such a weird pick.

I don't think Bennett should have been #1, but the Wizards were going to take him otherwise

Without hindsight, I think it should have gone as

CLE: Oladipo
ORL: Noel
WAS: Bennett
CHA: Len
PHO: McLemore
NO: Burke
SAC: Porter
DET: MCW

 

[Hurricane Season]

What a shitty fuckin draft that was, man.

 

[buzzy]

Has Len done anything relevant yet?

 

[Hurricane Season]

http://streamable.com/5bc

 

[travesy3]

Could the AV injury be a huge blessing in disguise for the Cavaliers?

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

AK still hasn't reported to the 76ers yet lol.

 

[travesy3]

Wtf.  Cavs have Grizz first rd pick and refuse to trade it?  Get LBJ a 3+D guy at the 2!!

 

[RipCity32]

Anthony Tolliver for Tony Mitchell

 

[travesy3]

I think Smith to Houston is scary if he buys in.  Wouldn't shock me if he comes off the bench.
 
I like them going for it.  You have to take the risk and hope that talent wins out.  They need more ammunition.

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

Anthony Tolliver for Tony Mitchell

 
SMH more useless big men lol. So much for focusing on the Younger talent.

 

[elcheato]

Could the AV injury be a huge blessing in disguise for the Cavaliers?

We need a back up now, obviously, but you're most likely right. He's hurting the team defensively big time, and LeBron runs too many pick and rolls with Varejao when he's in the game, and it slows the game down completely. 

 

[BwareDWare94]

I think Smith to Houston is scary if he buys in.  Wouldn't shock me if he comes off the bench.
 
I like them going for it.  You have to take the risk and hope that talent wins out.  They need more ammunition.

 
I think he has to come off the bench. They can't go away from DMo's developing game while Jones is gone.