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Boxdoctor · 04-16-2011, 07:12 AM

You guys know I am an NBA nut and had season tix to all 6 Bulls championships in the 90s. I was forced to give up my seat 4 years ago due to the recession but I still consider myself an avid fan. I watch a LOT of games on NBA league pass and was going to games as early as 1973 when the Bulls had some HORRIBLE teams.
I watch a lot of NBA TV on the dish and enjoy the commentary of Gregg Anthony , Dennis Scott and Rick Kamla. I also get a kick out of Barkley , Kenny Smith and Kevin McHale on TNT.
These " pundits " have the Bulls emerging from the East and a few say it's a conference finals with Miami and some say with Boston.
They also like a few upsets in the West. A few like OKC and most have the Lakers trying to make it a 3peat and 6 for Phil Jackson. I think OKC and Denver is going to be VERY interesting as well as Portland- Dallas.
A few prognosticators like a Bulls-Lakers final and one likes OKC.
They all agree on Derrick Rose as MVP And Thibodeau as coach of the year with Westbrook getting " most improved ".
I know a lot of you think it's all a sham and believe the college game is more pure. Whatever one thinks Its hard not to root for my Bulls. I initially thought Rose was going to be another Iverson with entourage but the kid from the streets of Chicago has proven to be a MUCH different animal ! He wants and needs to win and has put the team on his back MANY times when Noah or Boozer was out and wants the ball down the stretch. His overall character is WAY different than what I had first guessed and the Bulls would probably be a much lower seed without him with ZERO chance if going deep into the playoffs.
Personally I want a Bulls - Heat East final with the Bulls SHUTTING UP the 3 musketeers and going to the finals.
Any way you slice it this years playoffs should be pretty exciting and I Am pumped to see how far my homies can go. I don't see them beating LA but stranger things have happened. By 3pm today the Bulls should be 1-0 and on their way. Like it or nit it's going to be interesting !!

SmoKerch · 04-16-2011, 07:50 AM

As long as the lakers or knicks don't win, I'm good.

Or the heat.

TommyBB · 04-16-2011, 09:32 PM

Jerry Sloan, Stormin' Norman Van Lier.....

Go Hornets!

Boxdoctor · 04-17-2011, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyBB

Jerry Sloan, Stormin' Norman Van Lier.....

Go Hornets!

Chet Walker , Bob Love , Artis Gilmore , Johnny Red Kerr
I'm afraid your Hornets MAY win 1 game and no more vs the Lakers

zebo65 · 04-19-2011, 10:41 AM

Will be interesting to see who gets to the title series. I have no idea. Do not like best of 7 1st round series. Rose will win MVP, but it should be LeBron. I think he proved how good he is by looking at Cavs record without him.

I took a flier on OKC at 16-1 to win it all.

b0rderman · 04-19-2011, 01:20 PM

I've been enjoying the heck out this season. I think, IMNSHO, that the NBA has more talent in it right now than it ever has. These playoffs have been excellent so far (well, besides last night's Heat-6ers game), even though I went into them only excited about a few of the first-round series.

I don't know why, but it's a just a good feeling to have a strong Bulls team back in the league. Rose works his ass off in style, and he won my full fanboy support with his play for the MNT at FIBA this last year...same with Durant, which leaves me slightly conflicted here for my Nugs' series. I don't have much confidence we can win there without any true leadership on the court, but I am thrilled for those guys and look forward to a good series. The Nuggets are playing the kind of basketball I love to watch, if Nene can turn it on and keep it on we will have a shot.

Also, I was also looking forward to seeing Rudy Gay turn it on for the playoffs, but I guess that will wait until next year.

Not liking that there's two games on at 5pm MST today, and one of them is on NBA TV which I don't have. Oh well...I guess it's better than F1.

Go Nuggets!

04-16-2011, 07:12 AM	#1
Boxdoctor Herf Meister Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: MRN,s book...stuck between pag Posts: 6,742	NBA PLAYOFFS You guys know I am an NBA nut and had season tix to all 6 Bulls championships in the 90s. I was forced to give up my seat 4 years ago due to the recession but I still consider myself an avid fan. I watch a LOT of games on NBA league pass and was going to games as early as 1973 when the Bulls had some HORRIBLE teams. I watch a lot of NBA TV on the dish and enjoy the commentary of Gregg Anthony , Dennis Scott and Rick Kamla. I also get a kick out of Barkley , Kenny Smith and Kevin McHale on TNT. These " pundits " have the Bulls emerging from the East and a few say it's a conference finals with Miami and some say with Boston. They also like a few upsets in the West. A few like OKC and most have the Lakers trying to make it a 3peat and 6 for Phil Jackson. I think OKC and Denver is going to be VERY interesting as well as Portland- Dallas. A few prognosticators like a Bulls-Lakers final and one likes OKC. They all agree on Derrick Rose as MVP And Thibodeau as coach of the year with Westbrook getting " most improved ". I know a lot of you think it's all a sham and believe the college game is more pure. Whatever one thinks Its hard not to root for my Bulls. I initially thought Rose was going to be another Iverson with entourage but the kid from the streets of Chicago has proven to be a MUCH different animal ! He wants and needs to win and has put the team on his back MANY times when Noah or Boozer was out and wants the ball down the stretch. His overall character is WAY different than what I had first guessed and the Bulls would probably be a much lower seed without him with ZERO chance if going deep into the playoffs. Personally I want a Bulls - Heat East final with the Bulls SHUTTING UP the 3 musketeers and going to the finals. Any way you slice it this years playoffs should be pretty exciting and I Am pumped to see how far my homies can go. I don't see them beating LA but stranger things have happened. By 3pm today the Bulls should be 1-0 and on their way. Like it or nit it's going to be interesting !! __________________ Rafael Gonzalez: Earl of Lonsdale and cousin to Juan Lopez Last edited by Boxdoctor; 04-16-2011 at 07:15 AM.

04-16-2011, 07:50 AM	#2
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04-19-2011, 01:20 PM	#6
b0rderman Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,293	I've been enjoying the heck out this season. I think, IMNSHO, that the NBA has more talent in it right now than it ever has. These playoffs have been excellent so far (well, besides last night's Heat-6ers game), even though I went into them only excited about a few of the first-round series. I don't know why, but it's a just a good feeling to have a strong Bulls team back in the league. Rose works his ass off in style, and he won my full fanboy support with his play for the MNT at FIBA this last year...same with Durant, which leaves me slightly conflicted here for my Nugs' series. I don't have much confidence we can win there without any true leadership on the court, but I am thrilled for those guys and look forward to a good series. The Nuggets are playing the kind of basketball I love to watch, if Nene can turn it on and keep it on we will have a shot. Also, I was also looking forward to seeing Rudy Gay turn it on for the playoffs, but I guess that will wait until next year. Not liking that there's two games on at 5pm MST today, and one of them is on NBA TV which I don't have. Oh well...I guess it's better than F1. Go Nuggets! __________________ Stefan I'm just a yoot "Cigar smoking is a treasure for its pleasure of the senses" - T2B

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04-19-2011, 10:41 AM	#5
zebo65 Herf Meister Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 6,086	Will be interesting to see who gets to the title series. I have no idea. Do not like best of 7 1st round series. Rose will win MVP, but it should be LeBron. I think he proved how good he is by looking at Cavs record without him. I took a flier on OKC at 16-1 to win it all.