NFT: NBA: SI ranks each conference 1 to 15

when I first looked at it I thought I'd have some changes.
can't really argue with what they have.
Personally I think the Mavs sit this season out of the post season and give their spot to the Pelicans.
Hard to count out Denver and Phoenix, but, who do you kick out?
Maybe flip Knicks and Nets?

I dont get this maverick love either. I think espn had them similarly high. A 5 seed in the west is 54 to 56 wins if recent history is any indication, I just dont see it....

Fear the 'Brow.

Davis is going to be legitimate superstar for the next decade & a 1/2.

Very excited about the Knicks upcoming season. Fresh start with the elite star in place and some intriguing young talent, including the intriguing young coach. I'm pumped.

Any chance the Knicks can pry him away in a few years? I would guess he's happy down there. Seems like a really good kid too. Fucking beast.

In comment 11832970 djm said:

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Any chance the Knicks can pry him away in a few years? I would guess he's happy down there. Seems like a really good kid too. Fucking beast.

How are they going to be able to fit him under the cap when they have Durant and a Gasol brother?

;)

But I think the 1 seed is going to be important for the Bulls/Cavs this year. Obviously, pending on Rose staying healthy, but if Cleveland has to travel there for the ECF, they could be extra vulnerable.

Both teams with about a handful of nba players. Tony parker and joakim noah not playing for france in this tourney. They lead brazil 14-5 early though.

team usa plays 330 on espn

Is that fran with the line of the tournament.

Just about to start the 2nd half. Amazing defense in that 2nd quarter holding finland without a fg. Granted finland might be the worst team we face, this game is shaping up like the nigeria game in the 12 olympics that we won by like 84

Rose explosion is there, his skill level and timing are not. He kinda looks like he did last regular season. He is going to have to play himself back, its gonna take time. Highly doubtful even if he stays healthy that he puts up 2011 numbers in year 1 back. The bulls should also put him on a wade like program as much as it is against thibs nature to baby guys

In comment 11833800 MarshallOnMontana said:

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Just about to start the 2nd half. Amazing defense in that 2nd quarter holding finland without a fg. Granted finland might be the worst team we face, this game is shaping up like the nigeria game in the 12 olympics that we won by like 84 Rose explosion is there, his skill level and timing are not. He kinda looks like he did last regular season. He is going to have to play himself back, its gonna take time. Highly doubtful even if he stays healthy that he puts up 2011 numbers in year 1 back. The bulls should also put him on a wade like program as much as it is against thibs nature to baby guys

It wouldnt shock me if the Bulls ran their offense through Noah/Gasol this year or at least to start. If you have two bigs who can pass like they can, they can let Derrick move without the ball. It was nice to see him make a 3 though today. I see him as a 20/7 player. Which is just fine. Tomorrow is a big step for him.