Comments on: Who Will Win the West?

By: jon abbey

jon abbey — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:40:31 +0000

that article says virtually nothing, and Philly’s record and chemistry the last few months speaks volumes. if King had managed to hold out a few more months, they might have signed him to an extension by now.

By: W.C.

W.C. — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:31:48 +0000

Bill King

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/postedsports/archive/2007/12/04/nba-billy-king-s-greatest-misses.aspx

By: jon abbey

jon abbey — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:20:19 +0000

Billy King actually did an OK job in retrospect, he put together most of the team that’s coming on strong now.

By: W.C.

W.C. — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:15:15 +0000

I think Isiah staying on is not the worst thing in the world. He’s still owned a ton of money. Why not keep him around in some capacity. He has absolutely no power at all. That’s the key.

By: tastycakes

tastycakes — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:02:09 +0000

“Isiah will be reporting to me. There will be nobody reporting to Isiah.” — Donnie Walsh

In other words, it’s a token job at best. Or to put it bluntly, he’s now Donnie Basketball’s bitch. I guess he’ll be getting coffee or scouting D-league games?

Whatever, it’s a step in the right direction. Let’s hope that Billy King isn’t part of our future front office, and let’s hope that Donnie’s coaching search turns up the right guy.

By: daaarn

daaarn — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:45:14 +0000

finally! but why is he still technically w/ the team? they should just make a clean break w/ him at this point

By: tastycakes

tastycakes — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:27:47 +0000

ITS OVER!
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3353483

By: PeteRoc

PeteRoc — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:41:17 +0000

Mike – agreed with your assessment about Tyson Chandler in the opener…although I actually feel Curry and Chandler were (and would be) great compliments to each other (I’m the only person I know who felt and still feels the Bulls should have kept both of them). Chandler plays D, blocks shots, and rebounds, but still hasn’t developed his own offensive game. Curry is weak where Chandler is strong, but can score in ways Chandler hasn’t developed yet.

If I were N.O., I’d see if I could steal Curry for nothing given his trade value is down after this year (didn’t check N.O.’s roster for salaries, so not sure if they could come up with throw away pieces to make a deal). I’m sure Curry can catch as many ‘oops from Paul and give them needed depth in the front court.

As for the playtoffs, I predict the loser of the Spurs/Suns series will begin to decline a slow decline as a conference power. If “winning is a cure” then losing is a virus. Given the responsibility an aging Nash has with PHX, a lack of a “good” backup point guard, and salary cap restraints, they’ll be good enough over the next couple of years not to end up in the lottery (or in the back of the lottery with a slim chance at a good pick).

As for SA, I think Parker will continue to get better, but Ginobili’s heading for the dreaded “2guard over 30 decline” while Duncan’s ability to dominate against the other western powers (at his age) will continue to diminish.

Remember, the only reason SA got Duncan in the first place is because David Robinson happened to miss 70+ games the year Duncan was coming out, so they ended up in the loterry. While its possible, I don’t think they’ll literally win the lottery like that again.

By: Mike K. (KnickerBlogger)

Mike K. (KnickerBlogger) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:39:32 +0000

caleb – I think if I were any of those teams I’d pull the trigger on one of those Yao deals. I think the Knicks used to have a better record without Patrick Ewing – but it would be a bit much to trade him for that reason. I think most of those deals would be good for the Knicks (to get the young players) but I’m not sure how many of them would be good for the Rockets – considering they’re trying to compete now with a cranky T-Mac (who has openly mentioned retiring early due to his bad back).

That said I think you’re greatly underestimating the deal they could get for Yao. Remember the Bulls got 2 first rounders for Eddy Curry. The Heat got Marion for a broken Diesel. I think Yao commands a lot more – especially considering the home draw he would be.

And I think you can take the Nets deal off the table. Vince and T-Mac together again?

By: Brian Cronin

Brian Cronin — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:56:56 +0000

Stu Jackson is a handsome man.