NBA 2011-12 Season Thread

[Cavemold]

Rondo isn't the Celtics' problem.

Unless CP3 is going to bring the Fountain Of Youth with him, I don't see how he'll help all that much.

He's only a slight upgrade over Rondo when healthy.

Repeat: that is WHEN HEALTHY.

I can only imagine the fan backlash if this were actually to happen.

Frist Perk, then Rondo?

I could really see Celtics fans buring thier season tickets.

a slight upgrade!??? You mean a 25 ppg upgrade . Chris Paul can play defense and beat the lakers in a playoff game practically.

[jesse_custer]

As someone said earlier, the schedule is gonna be tough for the veteran teams. I'm also thinking Bulls make it to the finals to face the Thunder, which would be an awesome series.

I think the Thunder could make it, but I'm not so sure about the Bulls.

With the Heat in their way, I'm thinking the Bulls might have to wait a bit for a championship shot.

[Super Samurai]

For Boston, IMO Chris Paul would give them a significant upgrade on the offense, enough so that it would more than compensate for the decrease in the defense lost. Now this applies only when he is healthy.

Anyways, being a New Yorker I hope this trade doesn't happen

Although I would much prefer Dwight Howard because I'm pretty sure he's not going to stay in Orlando.

[PiratesPensSteelers]

For Boston, IMO Chris Paul would give them a significant upgrade on the offense, enough so that it would more than compensate for the decrease in the defense lost. Now this applies only when he is healthy.

Anyways, being a New Yorker I hope this trade doesn't happen

Although I would much prefer Dwight Howard because I'm pretty sure he's not going to stay in Orlando.

The Nets are putting an offer together for Howard so you might get him in NY....just not as a Knick.

[Super Samurai]

I think the Thunder could make it, but I'm not so sure about the Bulls.

With the Heat in their way, I'm thinking the Bulls might have to wait a bit for a championship shot.

Oh I'm not discounting the Heat, I have it close between Chicago and Miami. I just think in a shortened season youth can give the bulls that slight edge, plus I'm wary of Dwayne Wade's health for Miami.

[Ari Gold]

With the Heat in their way, I'm thinking the Bulls might have to wait a bit for a championship shot.

Some sports-talk out of Miami questions if they can afford to keep Mike Miller, and if they let him go and he lands in Chicago how does that effect the series.

Because last year it seemed all Chicago was missing was someone who could hit open 3's . . .

[Super Samurai]

The Nets are putting an offer together for Howard so you might get him in NY....just not as a Knick.

Oh I've heard the trade talk. He'll probably end up either on the Knicks, Nets, or even the Lakers. Obviously I'd hope he ends up in the blue and orange.

[jesse_custer]

The Rondo-for-Paul trade likely ain't happening, so I guess the debate was moot from the beginning.

[jesse_custer]

Because last year it seemed all Chicago was missing was someone who could hit open 3's . . .

In general, you're right.

But I don't know if Rose is good enough to take advantage of the Heat's defense in a seven-game series.

[JDogindy]

Who's going to be the Shawn Kemp of this season?

I think it might be Paul Pierce.

Anyway, the Pacers are pretty much prime for a playoff spot as they look like the best team in the Central that isn't the Bulls. They still lack a quality power forward, but I believe things are looking more than promosing this year with Vogel getting his first full season.

[kalorama]

Paul might have been better for the current aging Celtics cast in the short-term, but given where they're at, building for the short-term is a terrible idea.

[PiratesPensSteelers]

Paul might have been better for the current aging Celtics cast in the short-term, but given where they're at, building for the short-term is a terrible idea.

He's 26 years old. Rondo is 25. Short or long term plans will work with either.

[Ari Gold]

Paul might have been better for the current aging Celtics cast in the short-term, but given where they're at, building for the short-term is a terrible idea.

Paul is only 1-year older than Rondo.

Do you think it's better to build a team from scratch around Rondo vs. Paul? Or do you think since they're going to need re-build anyway no point in investing in a big name like Paul?

EDIT: If anything I'd think the Celts would try to replicate their success by starting with Paul, and then figuring out in the next couple years how to bring on another Big 2.

[jesse_custer]

Given that Paul doesn't want to go to Boston, the debate is pointless, but I'll take championship experience and tenacious defense over flashy offense every time.

[Cavemold]

Dwight will be in la by next year with the lakers or clippers... Also Derrick rose has improved each year .Well see how much better he's gotten. They still need a 2 guard. On the back to back to back. I think the vet teams will be ok. They've had enough away time.Well see. On Boston , I think they will struggle this year.