Official NBA Thread L: Spurs vs. _______ Finals Edition

[andrew8798]

So Cavs got the first pick

[Toxik916]

Hoping the Kings can get rid of Chuck Hayes/Travis Outlaw/John Salmons while trading back to land Sergey Karasev.

[Jedi-El of Tomorrow]

May 21, 2013 14:24:32 GMT -5 Push R Truth said:

May 21, 2013 14:06:04 GMT -5 Sektor said:

I think I can hear Phil Jackson's music off in the distance. Which would be amazing just for the BRV hate-rant it would inspire.

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Jackson leading the Clippers is just so drama filled that I want... no... MUST see it happen. I know a couple people off-hand that would have rage fueled meltdowns.

I think I might cry if Phil became the coach of the Clippers. It would be one of the greatest things ever.

May 21, 2013 19:46:05 GMT -5 OGJB is Slender said:

I'll never understand why the NBA relies on a lottery to decide the future of the terrible teams.

Because the Rockets purposely tanked to get the 1st pick in the 1984 Draft. The NBA wanted to stop teams purposely losing.

[andrew8798]

Phil Said no to the LAC Job

[GreyScaleLJH]

My early Top 5 Mock Draft:

1. Nerlens Noel - Cleveland
2. Trey Burke - Orlando
3. Otto Porter - Washington
4. Ben McLemore - Charlotte
5. Victor Oladipo - Phoenix

[MGH]

Grizzlies are too good of a team to be this disorganized and this stupid in their game plans. I swear from watching the first six quarters of this series you'd think they hadn't watched a single second of Spurs game film in preparation. They think they're defending and attacking another team entirely.

[Unocal 76]

The Spurs are so annoyingly efficient.

Year after year after year, they're a seemingly indestructible car that keeps not breaking down.

[vm88]

May 21, 2013 20:22:18 GMT -5 andrew8798 said:

So Cavs got the first pick

It's going to be a very entertaining starting 5 next year for the Cavs, at least I hope so with these guys:

C - Nerlens Noel
PF - Tristan Thompson
SF - Alonzo Gee
SG - Dion Waiters
PG - Kyrie Irving

I know I'm leaving out Anderson Varejao, but his health has been in question over the last couple of seasons.

[andrew8798]

Also could be Another Former Cav

[Renslayer]

Excellent finish by Conley to tie the game

[RI Richmark]

May 21, 2013 19:46:05 GMT -5 OGJB is Slender said:

I'll never understand why the NBA relies on a lottery to decide the future of the terrible teams.

Because David Stern needed to find a way to get Patrick Ewing to the Kincks...uhh, I mean to stop teams from tanking (but they do anyway).

Seriously, I hate the Draft Lottery. Nothing like watching the Celtics slog their way through a 15 win season, pinning your hopes on Tim Duncan only to see him go to San Antonio.

What should have been:

[Unocal 76]

The battered but proud Spurs refuse to allow their creaky but sturdy empire to crumble. Basketball's GET OFF MY LAWN team

[Jedi-El of Tomorrow]

May 21, 2013 22:49:33 GMT -5 RI Richmark said:

May 21, 2013 19:46:05 GMT -5 OGJB is Slender said:

I'll never understand why the NBA relies on a lottery to decide the future of the terrible teams.

Because David Stern needed to find a way to get Patrick Ewing to the Kincks...uhh, I mean to stop teams from tanking (but they do anyway).

Seriously, I hate the Draft Lottery. Nothing like watching the Celtics slog their way through a 15 win season, pinning your hopes on Tim Duncan only to see him go to San Antonio.

What should have been:

But Duncan wouldn't have had David Robinson, Sean Elliott, Manu, Bruce Bowen, or Tony Parker. Boston also didn't have Greg Poppovich. So look at it this way, you don't know how it would have gone if the Celtics got the first pick. There's no guarantee they get Pierce the following Draft, and that could have left Duncan playing with Walker, and Ron Mercer. Boston did not have the brilliant front office of San Antonio.

[fuzzywarble, squat cobbler]

Goddammit, when will the Spurs get a good pick in the draft lottery?

[Toxik916]

fansided.com/2013/05/21/sacramento-kings-receiving-a-season-ticket-deposit-every-four-seconds/
Looks like we might be starting a new sellout streak in Sacramento next year.

In other Kings related news here is the press release for the rally tomorrow.

KINGS STARS PAST & PRESENT HEADLINE LONG LIVE THE KINGS RALLY

--Multi-time All-Stars Chris Webber and Mitch Richmond to join Kings stars Tyreke Evans and Isaiah Thomas at Thursday's celebration; "Glee" star Chord Overstreet and his father, Hall of Fame songwriter Paul, set to perform

SACRAMENTO – The Sacramento Kings today announced programming details for the LONG LIVE THE KINGS RALLY presented by Sleep Train Mattress Centers, which will take place on Thursday, May 23 from 5-9 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Park in Downtown Sacramento.Kings legends Chris Webber and Mitch Richmond are set to join Sacramento fan-favorites Scot Pollard and Bobby Jackson alongside dynamic backcourt duo Tyreke Evans and Isaiah Thomas as the rally's special guests.

The star-studded group joins an elite event lineup that also boasts Kings majority owner Vivek Ranadivé, Mayor Kevin Johnson and Kings general partners – including Dr. Paul Jacobs, Raj Bhathal, Mark Mastrov, Mark Friedman, Andrew Miller and Chris Kelly – as well as Kings broadcasters Grant Napear and Jerry Reynolds, Kings announcer Scott Moak, community organizer Carmichael Dave, Slamson and Kings Dancers.

Acclaimed father-son pair Chord and Paul Overstreet will headline the celebration's musical acts, as the star of the hit TV series "Glee" and the renowned country singer/songwriter perform a memorable music set, including the Grammy-winning single "Forever and Ever, Amen"."When my friends from the Kings called and told me about the Long Live The Kings Rally, I couldn't say no," said NSAI Hall of Famer Paul Overstreet. "I have a great history in Sacramento, and it's one of my favorite cities to perform. Great fans and, considering the theme of '1985-Forever', I can't wait to play 'Forever and Ever, Amen'. It's going to be an amazing night. Long live the Sacramento Kings!"

The evening will also feature local rapper Alex Johnson's anthem "NBA" and Tesla guitarist Frank Hannon performing "Love Song."

Nationally-recognized performance painter and the River City's own David Garibaldi will be accompanied by Kings Breakers in another epic fusion of music and art.

Fans who renew their Kings season tickets or place a deposit on new season tickets by visiting Kings.com or calling 888-91-KINGS by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22 will have the opportunity to win VIP access to hang out in the owners' VIP tent at the festivities.

Gates open at 5 p.m. for the FREE, public event.Those unable to attend are encouraged to watch the rally in its entirety on Kings.com.

Unfortunately cake had to cancel but tomorrow is gonna be so much fun! I'm probably going to call in sick to work since my boss is being a dick and won't let me off early.

[The Captain]

Really happy to see the Kings get a lot of support in terms of season ticket sales.

[andrew8798]

Phil Jackson said there is "zero" chance of him coaching again, but admitted he wants to be in a GM/team president role.

[fuzzywarble, squat cobbler]

Don't screw this up, Sac Town

[andrew8798]

Duke's Mike Krzyzewski will return as head coach of Team USA for the 2016 Rio Olympics, a source with direct knowledge of the situation tells SI's Pete Thamel.

The Mavs are looking to trade their first-round pick (13th overall) in hopes of creating cap room for Dwight Howard, multiple sources tell ESPN.com's Chad Ford.

Cavs general manager Chris Grant said he's open to trading the No. 1 pick in June's draft.

Rotoworld

[Jedi-El of Tomorrow]

May 22, 2013 14:02:11 GMT -5 andrew8798 said:

Phil Jackson said there is "zero" chance of him coaching again, but admitted he wants to be in a GM/team president role.

He says there is "zero chance" but his mustache says he wants to coach.