NBA GOD: Rewriting NBA history Part 1

KingofOldSchool · January 10, 2016

So, what's up with the Thunder & Kings? They were in the top 5 at the beginning of the season.

Kings have underachieved this season for some reason. They still have all of their top players and they haven't really regressed. With the season almost over, they are tied with Dallas for the final two playoffs spots in the West.

The Thunder had a bit of an injury bug with both Gilbert Arenas and Dwyane Wade missing over a month each simultaneously, which caused them to slide. However, once they came back, they got on a role. They are tied with the Warriors for the 4th seed in the West.

KingofOldSchool · January 14, 2016

The playoffs are set!

http://i.imgur.com/wzAetle.jpg

KingofOldSchool · January 14, 2016

Holy upsets, Batman!

http://i.imgur.com/raEzAu4.jpg

Some notes:

First time during the Rockets 11 straight year playoff run that they were eliminated in the 1st round.

Also, the first time during that run that they did not make it to at least the Conference Finals.

First time in NBA history that both #1 seeds were eliminated in the first round. You'd have to go back to 1964 to find both #1 seeds eliminated in their first playoff series and that was when they automatically went to the Conference Finals.

KingofOldSchool · January 15, 2016

For the first time since 1972, the New York Knicks are NBA Champions.

http://i.imgur.com/kLVo2vy.jpg

They easily swept the Thunder, however a big factor in that is Dwyane Wade didn't play in the series due to a broken cheekbone he suffered in the WCF.

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2009-2010 NBA Regular Season Awards:

NBA MVP: Kevin Garnett (Rockets) (6th time)

NBA Defensive Player of the Year: Kevin Garnett (Rockets) (9th time)

NBA Rookie of the Year: Stephen Curry (Wizards)

NBA Most Improved Player: Kevin Love (Clippers)

NBA 6th Man: Chris Webber (Bobcats)

IMO, I think Chris Paul really got screwed in the MVP voting. Him and Garnett had about the same amount of PPG and about the same FG%. Naturally, Garnett averaged double digits in rebounding and Paul in assists. Paul averaged close to 3 steals a game and also helped carry a less talented Pacer team to the #1 overall seed in the East. Plus, Paul won more Player of the Month awards this season.

KingofOldSchool · January 15, 2016

2009 Hall of Fame inductee:

Sam Cassell (Rockets)

In other news, Steve Nash was a pretty big bust in this game. He retired at the end of this season playing in the D-League. Only 5 All Star appearances and one appearance each on the All NBA First Team and Third Team.

smwilliams · January 15, 2016

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="KingofOldSchool" data-cite="KingofOldSchool" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36523" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>2009 Hall of Fame inductee: Sam Cassell (Rockets) In other news, Steve Nash was a pretty big bust in this game. He retired at the end of this season playing in the D-League. Only 5 All Star appearances and one appearance each on the All NBA First Team and Third Team.</div></blockquote> Not sure if /s or not? 5 All-Star appearances and two All-NBA teams is better than 99% of NBA players. Sad my Bulls lost in the ECF. Have they won the title yet? Don't remember them doing so.

michgcs · January 15, 2016

IMO Nash isn't a bust in the game, more like he went NUTS in real life. Maybe there were 1 or 2 less ASG nods than expected, but I think this was pretty much the career arc most expected. Except the playing in the D-League part.

Chris Webber as 6th man? WOW! Now that's a guy who's defying career expectations LOL

Also, I wanted to argue that CP3 got eliminated by the 8th seed... but so did KG. So yeah... CP3 should've won MVP.

KingofOldSchool · January 15, 2016

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="michgcs" data-cite="michgcs" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36523" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>IMO Nash isn't a bust in the game, more like he went NUTS in real life. Maybe there were 1 or 2 less ASG nods than expected, but I think this was pretty much the career arc most expected. Except the playing in the D-League part. Chris Webber as 6th man? WOW! Now that's a guy who's defying career expectations LOL Also, I wanted to argue that CP3 got eliminated by the 8th seed... but so did KG. So yeah... CP3 should've won MVP.</div></blockquote> Well, C-Web is winding down his career and he's backing up Aldridge. Not a terrible gig as it beats starting for a crappy team like the Timberwolves. Speaking of crappy teams...

KingofOldSchool · January 15, 2016

2010 NBA Draft Lottery Projected Order:

1. Nuggets - represented by the Nuggets all time leading scorer, HOFer Adrian Dantley

2. Bucks - represented by a former 1st round pick of the Bucks and the 2nd all time leading scorer in Bucks history, Phil Smith.

3. Wolves - represented by last year's 1st round pick, Tyreke Evans.

4. 76ers - represented by former Finals MVP and all time leading scorer in 76ers history, and HOFer, Moses Malone.

5. Grizzlies - represented by owner Tristan Cameron.

6. Heat - represented by former Heat star and 1st round pick, Nick Anderson.

7. Bulls (via Lakers) - represented by former Rookie of the Year, Andre Iguodala.

8. Nets - represented by All Star Center, Eddy Curry.

9. Jazz - represented by All Time Jazz great, Maurice Lucas.

10. Hawks - represented by last year's 1st round pick, Jrue Holiday.

11. Cavs - represented by NBA Hall of Famer and Cavs great, Ron Harper.

12. Wizards - represented by last year's #1 overall pick and Rookie of the Year, Stephen Curry.

13. Spurs - represented by the Spurs all time leader in Points, Rebounds, and Blocks, Artis Gilmore.

14. Suns - represented by NBA Hall of Famer and Sun great, Spencer Haywood.

Notes:

The Nuggets, Bucks, and Timberwolves all finished tied with 20 wins for the worst record in the NBA, but the Nuggets "won" the tiebreaker.

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2010 NBA Draft Order:

14. Phoenix Suns

13. San Antonio Spurs

12. Washington Wizards

11. Atlanta Hawks

10. Cleveland Cavaliers

9. Utah Jazz

8. Chicago Bulls

7. Miami Heat

6. Memphis Grizzlies

5. Minnesota Timberwolves

4. Denver Nuggets

3. New Jersey Nets

2. Milwaukee Bucks

and that means the 1st pick of the 2010 NBA Draft goes to...

http://content.sportslogos.net/logos/6/218/full/qlpk0etqwelv8artgc7tvqefu.gif

THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS

michgcs · January 15, 2016

Damn, hard fall for the Nuggets and the Wolves.

Sixers get Blake Griffin? <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Anyway my Webber comment was 'cause I thought he'd be retired by then <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Wolfman84 · January 16, 2016

Philadelphia 76ers finally got that #1 overall pick.

KingofOldSchool · January 16, 2016

2010 NBA Draft Results:

1. Blake Griffin - 76ers

2. John Wall - Bucks

*****TRADE ALERT*****

The New Jersey Nets have traded the 3rd overall pick and Vince Carter to the Chicago Bulls for Richard Jefferson, the 8th overall pick (via Lakers), the 19th overall pick, and Chicago's 2012 1st round pick.

3. Paul George - Bulls

4. DeMarcus Cousins - Nuggets

5. Jordan Crawford - Wolves

6. Greg Monroe - Grizzlies

7. Gordon Hayward - Heat

8. Tiago Splitter - Nets

9. Greivis Vasquez - Jazz

10. Jeremy Lin - Cavs

11. Wesley Johnson - Hawks

12. Derrick Favors - Wizards

13. Gary Neal - Spurs

14. Ed Davis - Suns

15. Al-Farouq Aminu - Pistons

16. Timofey Mozgov - Celtics

17. Omer Asik - Pacers

18. Evan Turner - Mavs

19. Eric Bledsoe - Nets

20. Gary Forbes - Blazers

21. Trevor Booker - Knicks

22. Larry Sanders - Magic

23. Hassan Whiteside - Raptors

24. Solomon Alabi - Bobcats

25. Avery Bradley - Thunder

26. Luke Babbitt - Clippers

27. Xavier Henry - Warriors

28. Patrick Patterson - Hornets

29. Lance Stephenson - Pacers

*****TRADE ALERT*****

The Houston Rockets trade the 30th pick and PF Hakim Warrick to the Cleveland Cavaliers for PG Goran Dragic.

The Cavaliers then trade the 30th pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 32nd pick and the Timberwolves 2011 2nd round pick.

30. Nikola Pekovic - Wolves

KingofOldSchool · January 17, 2016

2010 Top 10 Free Agents (Previous Team):

1. Yao Ming (Warriors)

2. Pau Gasol (Magic)

3. Shareef Abdur-Rahim (Kings)

4. Jason Richardson (Raptors)

5. Jermaine O'Neal (Lakers)

6. Mike Miller (Pistons)

7. Gerald Wallace (Blazers)

8. Troy Murphy (Jazz)

9. Joel Pryzbilla (Blazers)

10. Jamaal Tinsley (Suns)

KingofOldSchool · January 17, 2016

BREAKING NEWS:

Gasol Heads West

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab250/Zac_Sweeney/NBA%20Photoshops/Jersey%20Switches/PauGasolMedium.png

After the disappointment of their playoff exit this past season, the Golden State Warriors are series about a push to compete with the aging Rockets and Thunder in the Western Conference. While some may say that Yao Ming re-signing with the Warriors was big news, the bigger news may be that All Star PF Pau Gasol has agreed to a 5 yr, 66 million dollar contract with the Golden State Warriors.

Gasol is a 7 time All Star and is a definite upgrade over last year's starting PF, Amir Johnson, who is a free agent and will not likely return after Gasol's signing. They showed how serious they were last offseason when they lured Jose Calderon into the fold and he responded by having a career year.

The Warriors won the Pacific Division last season, however lost in the 1st round, partly due to starting SF Danilo Gallinari rupturing his Achilles during their 1st round series, which will keep him out of action until early 2011.

Signing Gasol is what the Warriors think they need to compete against the Rockets and reigning League MVP, Kevin Garnett.

Now, the Magic have a question mark at PF. They can go after an aging Shareef Abdur-Rahim or a slight downgrade in Troy Murphy or take a chance at a younger guy like LaMarcus Aldridge, Tyrus Thomas, or Paul Millsap.

michgcs · January 18, 2016

Crazy that Jordan Crawford went ahead of Derrick Favors LOL

KingofOldSchool · January 18, 2016

Crazy that Jordan Crawford went ahead of Derrick Favors LOL

Derrick Favors wasn't highly rated and only the Wizards had him having a solid upside.

In fact, outside of the top four picked (and Omer Asik, oddly enough), the rest of the draftees were kinda ho-hum ratings wise.

A lot of them only had yellow/green as their rating (Greg Monroe fluctuated between salmon/green and yellow/green). Only the Cavs had Jeremy Lin with great potential.

I was more shocked that Eric Bledose wasn't higher rated than anything. I'd take him over Vasquez and Lin any day. Yet, he wasn't rated as high the guys drafted before him outside of Ed Davis.

KingofOldSchool · January 18, 2016

2010 Top 10 Free Agents Signings (Previous Team) ----> (New Team):

1. Yao Ming (Warriors) ----> (Warriors)

2. Pau Gasol (Magic) ----> (Warriors)

3. Shareef Abdur-Rahim (Kings) ----> (Kings)

4. Jason Richardson (Raptors) ----> (Raptors)

5. Jermaine O'Neal (Lakers) ----> (Heat)

6. Mike Miller (Pistons) ----> (Pistons)

7. Gerald Wallace (Blazers) ----> (Wizards)

8. Troy Murphy (Jazz) ----> (Suns)

9. Joel Pryzbilla (Blazers) ----> (Raptors)

10. Jamaal Tinsley (Suns) ----> (Bulls)

michgcs · January 18, 2016

WHAT! Yao-Pau-Gallinari frontline? If you turn injuries off, then they're the favorites, for sure

Yeah, noticed Bledsoe, Whiteside, and maybe Avery Bradley going a bit lower than they should've...

KingofOldSchool · January 18, 2016

WHAT! Yao-Pau-Gallinari frontline? If you turn injuries off, then they're the favorites, for sure

Yeah, noticed Bledsoe, Whiteside, and maybe Avery Bradley going a bit lower than they should've...

Injuries are definitely on and Yao has stayed relatively healthy during his career. He's played in all 82 games all but two years of his career. One season he missed 10 games, the other season he missed 23 games.

michgcs · January 18, 2016

Injuries are definitely on and Yao has stayed relatively healthy during his career. He's played in all 82 games all but two years of his career. One season he missed 10 games, the other season he missed 23 games.

I worded that weirdly; I knew you had injuries turned on. Surprised to see Yao being healthy, though. Definitely rooting for the Warriors this season

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