[ibzrg1570]

Just out of curiosity, what are you there for, work? You make it sound like it wasn't your choice.

[Azyiu]

You see, I am originally from Hong "Commies Infested" Kong, but was in the US for college and work for a total of 12 plus years. Long story short, something happened in my family, and I needed to be here a few years ago. It is ok, I don't regret coming back, you know? My bro is still in LA, and I will return to the US soon enough.

[GH0STrider]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

^ well written, Mr. Blackcock! And thanks for your insight too. I know Ben is NOT a bad player, but I cannot tell just how good he is, given I don't get to watch the Bulls all that much. But yet, Deng is definitely a keeper and it sounds like the Bulls should also pay to keep Ben as well. What about Kirk? Is he going to be another hard nose, no non-sense guy like Nash down the road? I always liked him even when he was still at Kansas.

Off topic, dude, I didn't know you are that tall, that's cool. I am just a tiny little 5'10" Chinese guy, you know?

Yeah 6'3". If I had the passion for the game that I do today back when I was a kid I would definatly have dedicated life to the game. But my love for the sport came much later at a point where it was to late to develop into a pro. Music always had my attention, and I can't say I regret that.

I do watch a lot of bulls games. Last year I watched all 82 regular season,10 playoff games, 6 preseason games, and 5 summer league games.. So 103 bulls games last season alone, not including all the tnt,espn, abc, and nbc double headers featuring other teams.

Ben has become much more consistent. In fact he really only has that rap because of is sophmore season as a bull. He was pretty up and down. He got up and down this season but finished very strong.

Kirk is already signed for the long term. He got a 6 year extention before last season if I remember right. I don't know if he will ever be a steve nash. For one he is a much better defender than nash. But nash is a better playmaker. Then again- nash has better weapons at his disposle than kirk does. Kirk has averaged around 6 assits a game for his career in the nba. Solid for a pg but nothing amazing. His shooting has gotten better, but in order for him to become an all star he needs to bring that assist number up. His offense and defense are there, I'd like to see him get that assist number up to 8 a game. With ty thomas coming around he should have some easy lobs coming his way.

[ibzrg1570]

Heat tried to acquire Bibby - Rumors - NBA - Yahoo! Sports

This pisses me off. Not the part about Bibby not being traded (he's my favorite player still on the Kings), but the part that the Kings didn't want to trade Artest. When will those clowns realize that he's an asshole and a lame excuse for a professional?

[GH0STrider]

I think the heat are giving up to much. Williams for sure could be let go, but haslem anchors their defense. Who is gonna hold down the sf position? Antoine walker??? hah. What's he gonna do? chuck up 20 3's a game and make 2 of them? the heat should have offered williams and haslem for artest. He may be problems off the court- but the man is an all-star. He can score, rebound, defend, pass, steal, everything.

[zimbloth]

The Heat are due to win 38-42 games this year. I think Washington will cruise to a division title. Charlotte and Atlanta should be improved too.

[GH0STrider]

Originally Posted by zimbloth

The Heat are due to win 38-42 games this year. I think Washington will cruise to a division title. Charlotte and Atlanta should be improved too.

I think the heat will still win the division. A healthy dwayne wade and shaq is enough to take it. Washington is an offensive powerhouse but they are defensivly horrible. All you have to do to beat them is contain them somewhat and score along with them. Atlanta is to crowded at positions to really see there full potential. There will be a lot of talent left on the bench. I don't see them winning more than 30. Charlotte is a tough one. If okafor can stay healthy to anchor the d I think this team will rival the heat and wizards. They have all the talent to do so.

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by zimbloth

I think Washington will cruise to a division title. Charlotte and Atlanta should be improved too.

Not so fast, Nick, I think the Wiz is still an up and down team. Especially with Arenas returning from a knee injury, I don't know if they can really start the season ahead of everyone else in their division. If they need to play catch up, they will NOT win their division, period! On paper, I think the Magic is a better team overall in terms of bigs, scoring and coaching, we will see.

The Bobcats should win close to 40 games, I think. Okafor's health is a main concern though, and you wonder why the Bobcats didn't offer him an extension already.

As for Atlanta, well, until their ownership situation is settled, I really don't see the morale of that team to improve. They are going to win less than 35 games again.

[GH0STrider]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

Not so fast, Nick, I think the Wiz is still an up and down team. Especially with Arenas returning from a knee injury, I don't know if they can really start the season ahead of everyone else in their division. If they need to play catch up, they will NOT win their division, period! On paper, I think the Magic is a better team overall in terms of bigs, scoring and coaching, we will see.

The Bobcats should win close to 40 games, I think. Okafor's health is a main concern though, and you wonder why the Bobcats didn't offer him an extension already.

As for Atlanta, well, until their ownership situation is settled, I really don't see the morale of that team to improve. They are going to win less than 35 games again.

Shit I totally forgot about Orlando. Good call Azyiu! I think it will be between Miami and Orlando. Orlando has the bigs to bang with any team in the nba. They have an outstanding coach for the first time ever imo. That team is on the rise. Dwight Howard needs to improve his offensive game more. Rashard Lewis is going the be an allstar again but this time in the east.

[zimbloth]

I forgot about Orlando too. I think they will win. The Wiz are flawed, but I just think the Heat is toast. Walker is worthless. Posey is gone. Williams is toast. They have no young talent outside of Wade. Shaq is a dinosaur. They're just toast. They've done nothing to improve. They just reek of "40-42".