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NBA Crown?

by glavilla
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At this point, We are all waiting for the opening of the 2012-2013 NBA season, teams make their controversial trade with their key players and also we have a new batch of rookies who are competitive and very talented players. Now, who would be your bet to win the 2012-2013 NBA Champion?
  • Profile picture of the author zimo
    Miami Heat

    The Lakers and Thunder are the only teams I believe are capable of beating them, but I think Dwight Howard's late start will derail the Lakers and I just saw the Heat manhandle the Thunder.
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    • Profile picture of the author TimPhelan
      The Kings just easily beat the Lakers. DeMarcus Cousins outplayed Howard 20 pts 13 rbs to 9 pts 8 rbs. The Lakers are old and are not deep. Plus I put a curse on them last year. No more Championships for 20 years at least.
      Originally Posted by glavilla View Post

      That's a good team but I'll go for Lakers they have a great line up and all of them are great and experienced players. I'll go for the experienced players than the Miami Heat.
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      • Profile picture of the author glavilla
        Remember that it's just Preseason and they the real game is not yet started and also, they just warming up.

        Originally Posted by TimPhelan View Post

        The Kings just easily beat the Lakers. DeMarcus Cousins outplayed Howard 20 pts 13 rbs to 9 pts 8 rbs. The Lakers are old and are not deep. Plus I put a curse on them last year. No more Championships for 20 years at least.
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  • Profile picture of the author glavilla
    That's a good team but I'll go for Lakers they have a great line up and all of them are great and experienced players. I'll go for the experienced players than the Miami Heat.
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  • Profile picture of the author eightmotives
    The Lakers have one of the best teams by far and I feel they will be contenders. Don't underestimate the Clippers. Check out their roster it is unbelievable to see the type of talent that they now have on their team.
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  • Profile picture of the author glavilla
    The clippers have a great roster but they are so young and need more experience while Lakers they have talent, skills and experience.
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    • Profile picture of the author TimPhelan
      Put your money on the Golden State Warriors! OK, that would be a bad bet but I do believe they will be a lot better this year.
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  • Profile picture of the author glavilla
    Golden State Warriors? Oh come-on! They are good in the regular season but when they will enter in the playoffs they are just in the first round.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ernie Lo
    I hope Michale Jordan or Charles Barley wins.
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    • Profile picture of the author glavilla
      Copy and paste Miss Sofia2x?
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    Originally Posted by Ken_Caudill View Post


    There's a reason Boston didn't re-sign Allen.
    Yeah because they couldn't!!!!! Hence: Jason Terry and Rondo :rolleyes:

    Heat will repeat this year precisely because of the addition of Ray Allen.
    Easy peasy...wake me up when the playoffs start. They'll lose some games due to boredom, but, when it is time to show up expect a repeat. Guarnnteed.
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  • Profile picture of the author glavilla
    So, Do you think that the Heat can win again the crown?
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  • Profile picture of the author glavilla
    I think OKC is not a contender for the crown any more because James Harden is not in the team and he will play in the Houston Rockets.
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    • Profile picture of the author TimPhelan
      Harden lost the series against the Heat last year. He played terrible. Kevin Martin is a heck of a scorer. He'll light it up for the Thunder. The Thunder are still contenders.

      Originally Posted by glavilla View Post

      I think OKC is not a contender for the crown any more because James Harden is not in the team and he will play in the Houston Rockets.
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      • Profile picture of the author glavilla
        Originally Posted by TimPhelan View Post

        Harden lost the series against the Heat last year. He played terrible. Kevin Martin is a heck of a scorer. He'll light it up for the Thunder. The Thunder are still contenders.
        Kevin Martin is a great scorer but a terrible defender.
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        • Profile picture of the author TimPhelan
          Yes, and Hardin is a better defender. However, Sefolosha plays real good defense and Martin will be coming off the bench like Hardin was and will give the team an additional scorer when starters are resting. He'll play a different role than Hardin. Plus, the Thunder Got Jeremy Lamb who was the 12th pick in the draft and could turn out to be an excellent player.
          Originally Posted by glavilla View Post

          Kevin Martin is a great scorer but a terrible defender.
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          • Profile picture of the author glavilla
            Originally Posted by TimPhelan View Post

            Yes, and Hardin is a better defender. However, Sefolosha plays real good defense and Martin will be coming off the bench like Hardin was and will give the team an additional scorer when starters are resting. He'll play a different role than Hardin. Plus, the Thunder Got Jeremy Lamb who was the 12th pick in the draft and could turn out to be an excellent player.
            I think OKC don't need anymore a better scorer they KD and Westbrook but in the team there should always a 6th man. I will go for Harden than Martin, they need to improve their post offense so that the defense will focus on it and the shooters have a chance to shoot.
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            • Profile picture of the author TimPhelan
              Sure. So would I. However, they couldn't sign him because he wanted too much. So, they traded him. I'm just saying they can be a title contender without him.
              Originally Posted by glavilla View Post

              I will go for Harden than Martin...
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              • Profile picture of the author glavilla
                I agree with you TimPhelan.. They are one of the contenders for the crown.
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    • Profile picture of the author zimo
      Originally Posted by glavilla View Post

      I think OKC is not a contender for the crown any more because James Harden is not in the team and he will play in the Houston Rockets.
      How far do they drop? I think they are still solidly the 2nd best team in the west.
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  • Profile picture of the author MilkerFocus
    I actually support SUNS. Dragic looks great.
    Lakers has many super-star this year, it will be fun.
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  • Profile picture of the author glavilla
    Bobcats? Are you insane? I think they need to have a great player.
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    • Profile picture of the author zimo
      Originally Posted by glavilla View Post

      Bobcats? Are you insane? I think they need to have a great player.
      3 words: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
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  • Profile picture of the author HostWind
    I think the Thunder are even more of a dream team this year, even without Harden.
    They played a mediocre, but still good game against the spurs, and we saw that their new support is twice as good as it was last year.
    And yes, Harden was a key asset to the team, if not for his ability then for his beard.
    However, he seemed to be just a slightly less coordinated clone of Durant in terms of ability, and when he was playing in the finals he did good, but drove up our fouls almost as bad ass the Heat refs. I'm expecting them to go all the way this year, but I'm excited to see what else could happen and I'm sure it's going to be exciting
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