Zimbra Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 The Bucks' home opener is against the 76ers. Yeah, that seems about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I'm surprised they're making the Lakers travel on Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomAct Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 So which playoff teams get shafted this year so we can watch shitty Laker and Knicks games all season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimbra Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 So which playoff teams get shafted this year so we can watch shitty Laker and Knicks games all season? The Hornets and Hawks with 2 appearances each and the Grizzlies with 1. The Raps only have 4. Full breakdown here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilwaldo Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 How many teams from the West that miss the playoffs will end the season with a better record than playoff worthy East team? I say 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 How is Kobe even a draw? He's been out for forever now, and even before then, he seemed like a shell of himself. With so many more exciting players in the league, I just wonder why that line of thinking still occurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 How is Kobe even a draw? He's been out for forever now, and even before then, he seemed like a shell of himself. With so many more exciting players in the league, I just wonder why that line of thinking still occurs. Go read the baseball threads from this season and insert in "Kobe Bryant" wherever you see "Derek Jeter". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilwaldo Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 The league marketing budget is built around LeBron, Kobe, Durant, and whoever wins the Championship. Other than that they could care less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimbra Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Even more informative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Miner Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I am just thankful for less Nets. I can't really complain over bad teams being shown on TV when I voluntarily watch all the Sixers games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 LeBron, Durant, and Kobe are parts of the pop culture landscape. They generate news and more importantly, money. Even if you're not a sports fan, you'll recognize their names and faces. They are the league's superstars, and it's that simple. Griffin and Paul aren't too far from that status based on all the commercials they have, but don't have the championship/MVP pedigree to push them over the top. Rose has the MVP hardware, but not the personality. It's no different from when Bird, Magic, and Jordan were the league's Big 3. Barkley came on strong, and Shaq/Penny not long after. But Bird/Magic/Jordan carried the league in terms of marketability for several years. Same as LeBron/Durant/Kobe are doing now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfredoE Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 LMFAO at the Lakers STILL having more national TV games than everyone else. YAY!!! More Swaggy P on National TV! This is great news and now I won't have to worry about switching to DirecTV. How is Kobe even a draw? He's been out for forever now, and even before then, he seemed like a shell of himself. With so many more exciting players in the league, I just wonder why that line of thinking still occurs. WTF? He's been out less than Derrick Rose...c'mon now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaedmc Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 GREG ODEN HAS MISSED A LOT OF GAMES TOO YOU ASSHOLES. WE COULD TALK ABOUT HIM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimbra Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Ugh, apparently Boogie Cousins was injured at a team USA practice and had to be helped off the court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 GREG ODEN HAS MISSED A LOT OF GAMES TOO YOU ASSHOLES. WE COULD TALK ABOUT HIM. Ok, I'll go first. Innocent until proven guilty and all that but it's not looking good. I will wait to say "fuck that guy" but I'm getting close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaedmc Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 *googles Greg Oden* Oh, never mind, I'll think of someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 The words you're looking for are "Russell" and "Westbrook" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomAct Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 LeBron, Durant, and Kobe are parts of the pop culture landscape. They generate news and more importantly, money. Even if you're not a sports fan, you'll recognize their names and faces. They are the league's superstars, and it's that simple. Griffin and Paul aren't too far from that status based on all the commercials they have, but don't have the championship/MVP pedigree to push them over the top. Rose has the MVP hardware, but not the personality. It's no different from when Bird, Magic, and Jordan were the league's Big 3. Barkley came on strong, and Shaq/Penny not long after. But Bird/Magic/Jordan carried the league in terms of marketability for several years. Same as LeBron/Durant/Kobe are doing now. Bird, Magic and MJ were never on non-playoff teams either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimbra Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Sim Bhullar signed by the Kings! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie M. Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 You know, speaking to some sports fans who aren't basketball fans .. the only current NBA players they know are LeBron, Kobe and Blake Griffin. I specifically brought up Kevin Durant and they weren't sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I can see that. Durant almost falls into Rose territory with a muted personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie M. Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 He hasn't really had a great ad campaign yet, IMO. Blake shows up in commercials when you're watching pretty much anything on TV. He's kinda the new Shaq in that way. Durant mainly in generic sports commercials, I think. He also hasn't really had any drama that's dominated sports talk like LeBron or Kobe back during his peak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaedmc Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I like that that Kevin Durant Cleaning the Gutters for the Asian lady commercial better than any Blake commercial. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodhelmet Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 You know, speaking to some sports fans who aren't basketball fans .. the only current NBA players they know are LeBron, Kobe and Blake Griffin. I specifically brought up Kevin Durant and they weren't sure. My wife could recognize Chris Paul because of the insurance commercials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodhelmet Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I like that that Kevin Durant Cleaning the Gutters for the Asian lady commercial better than any Blake commercial. That's how she recognizes Durant... that commercial or the one where he turns into a rocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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