ESPN NBA Power Rankings 2014-2015

[CSquare43]

Because Doc Rivers makes great Kool-Aid.

FTFY...

 

[Tony D'Amato]

Ballmer needs to do something about the Clips website. Their media day coverage was pathetic.

 

[HiphopRelated]

And Deng is becoming the most overrated dude on here. Jimmy is a better defender and just as good a shooter, when he has another scorer on the floor with him. He only took a step back last year cause he was called on to create his own shot which is not his game. Deng can't dribble, can't create his own shot, has no post game, doesn't get to the line like Jimmy can, and has no athleticism like Jimmy has. I won't flat out say Jimmy is for sure better, but it def ain't no down grade. Ask the cavs.

You're seriously overrating that lil ugly nikka..

What did the Cavs show? A vet doesn't like being traded to a shyt team? Knock me over with a feather

 

[Dayco23]

The run down on our team you posted is so wrong on so many levels, but you are forgiven most people don't know what we have outside of us die hard bulls fans. You will soon see.

Noah now is better than 11 noah for 2 reasons, 1 he should be more healthy as in 2011 he was injured for most the season and 2 his role as a distributor and defender has expanded under thibs. He is much better now, I don't see how anybody can dispute that.

Boozer not seeing pau on any level on anything. That was just a sad reach breh. Pau was just literally the best big man playing over seas. Boozer could never accomplish that.

And the bench comparison is so laughable I almost don't want to respond. Watson, brewer, bogans, asik, and Korver were so minimally skilled it's ridiculous. The skill level of snell McDermott and mirotic flat out kills anything any of those guys do. The fact snell, brooks, dougie fresh and mirotic can all create they own offense while none of our guys off the bench in 11 could do so is the biggest upgrade. Korver was our only lethal outside shooter, snell, mdj, mirotic and dougie are all killers from outside. I can't believe you even attempted to say they were equal. This bench better and it's not even close

And Deng is becoming the most overrated dude on here. Jimmy is a better defender and just as good a shooter, when he has another scorer on the floor with him. He only took a step back last year cause he was called on to create his own shot which is not his game. Deng can't dribble, can't create his own shot, has no post game, doesn't get to the line like Jimmy can, and has no athleticism like Jimmy has. I won't flat out say Jimmy is for sure better, but it def ain't no down grade. Ask the cavs.

Idk breh, 2011 Deng was pretty damn good, especially on the defensive end. He still had some lift back then. He wasnt just a 3 and D guy in 2011 because he could legit drive to the hoop and draw fouls. He also had a decent mid-ranger. He was definitely better then than Butler is now.

With the Cavs he seemed hobbled and could barely jump. I know he had an foot issue that he just played through. We might see a refreshed Deng with the Heat, which is why I think they could actually be as good as the 2 seed in the East.

I know you guys will be a top 4 seed but you should really be concerned about Rose. He looked terrible during the tournament and Idk why people just brush those facts to the side. They played so many games. You would think he would have had at least 1 game where he looked like his old self. Unfortunately, he did not, which I would consider worrisome.

Rose also looked awful during those first 10 games he came back last year. Dude is shook and needs to get his confidence in his legs back. It seems like every time he jumps he is preparing for his landing over where to put the ball for points in mid-flight and its causing him to miss a lot of bunnies.

 

[The G.O.D II]

You're seriously overrating that lil ugly nikka..

What did the Cavs show? A vet doesn't like being traded to a shyt team? Knock me over with a feather

I think playing on a garbage team in a contract year would be incentive to ball out to show teams hes still an all star. Dang has declined greatly. You will see when hes shooting below 30% from three by Jan

 

[HiphopRelated]

I think playing on a garbage team in a contract year would be incentive to ball out to show teams hes still an all star. Dang has declined greatly. You will see when hes shooting below 30% from three by Jan

When you have 2 guards beefing over who should chuck more, while losing a lot of games, nobody has incentive to do anything

 

[Miggs]

I wouldnt be surprised at all if the Bulls a 4-5 seed this year,i really think they being overrated...

Rose aint 100,Gasol is 35,backup PG/C and starting SF

I think the depth of this roster is very overstated...

 

[cornercommission2k12]

Idk breh, 2011 Deng was pretty damn good, especially on the defensive end. He still had some lift back then. He wasnt just a 3 and D guy in 2011 because he could legit drive to the hoop and draw fouls. He also had a decent mid-ranger. He was definitely better then than Butler is now.

With the Cavs he seemed hobbled and could barely jump. I know he had an foot issue that he just played through. We might see a refreshed Deng with the Heat, which is why I think they could actually be as good as the 2 seed in the East.

I know you guys will be a top 4 seed but you should really be concerned about Rose. He looked terrible during the tournament and Idk why people just brush those facts to the side. They played so many games. You would think he would have had at least 1 game where he looked like his old self. Unfortunately, he did not, which I would consider worrisome.

Rose also looked awful during those first 10 games he came back last year. Dude is shook and needs to get his confidence in his legs back. It seems like every time he jumps he is preparing for his landing over where to put the ball for points in mid-flight and its causing him to miss a lot of bunnies.

Deng shot 32% from the field in the playoffs and even worst from 3 in 2011. Dude stats are exaggerated because thibs played the dude 43 mpg. Defensively Jimmy butler holds melo Durant and lebron to worst shooting % than almost anybody else in the league and that's including deng. Jimmy not on Tony Allen level yet but he damn near there. Deng lost a step in that regard. I'm not saying deng is a scrub. But acting like going from him to Jimmy is some significant downgrade is just not true. With more offensive options around Jimmy, Jimmy will be just as effective as deng if not more on defense.

We don't worry about rose because all we wanted to see was him healthy. He is still quick, can still jump out the gym and can still not be guarded 1 on 1. Thinking he won't regain making lay ups and short jumpers is crazy to me. He 25/26. If it don't come this season it will come next but it's coming as long as he healthy. Rose is a streak/momentum player. He can't get that rhythm playing with other all stars who demand the ball. It's why he has never really shined in all star games or with team usa a few years ago. He a passive player and won't call his own number enough in those situations. Back on the bulls he can get back to doing that. 1 positive I saw this season is that defensively he was the best player on the floor. That is a major plus and improvement from him. Rose will be fine as long as he stays healthy.

 

[cornercommission2k12]

[QUOTE ="Miggs, post: 10275944, member: 4792"]I wouldnt be surprised at all if the Bulls a 4-5 seed this year,i really think they being overrated...

Rose aint 100,Gasol is 35,backup PG/C and starting SF

I think the depth of this roster is very overstated...[/QUOTE]
Every season somebody comes and declares this. Every year you get proven wrong.

My only concern is how we will look in the playoffs. Far as reg season, when the bulls are healthy they competing for best record in the league. Championship contenders ehh I don't know, but 1 thing I can bank on is these dudes being reg season warriors.

They will go through ups and downs to start the season, like always, but by time January comes these dudes will be off to the races once they have gelled. Barring injury we winning 60 games.

 

[Serious]

Watch OKC run the West out the gym this season. Westbrook/Jackson/Durant/Ibaka starting a whole season together is unfair. NBA favorites.

the blazers gave OKC that work every meetup...

 

[The G.O.D II]

When you have 2 guards beefing over who should chuck more, while losing a lot of games, nobody has incentive to do anything

True. But he was on a d ownslide the past few seasons. Some of that was due to injuries/Thibs grinding him, but dengue needs to play with a solid PG who can get him the ball and set him up. I dont see Chalmers/Cole doing that. And Wade at this stage cannot consistently do that night in. Outside of defense, I dont see what makes your team a top 3 seed. Where's the outside shooting coming from? The size? The athleticism?

 

[Kd35brah]

the blazers gave OKC that work every meetup...

RS series was 2-2.

 

[jaguar paw]

When you have 2 guards beefing over who should chuck more, while losing a lot of games, nobody has incentive to do anything

Did you even watch Deng in Cleveland? Or are you just throwing shyt at the wall to see what sticks?

Deng is a 1971 Chevy Chevette as far as basketball mileage.

 

[Ben.]

The run down on our team you posted is so wrong on so many levels, but you are forgiven most people don't know what we have outside of us die hard bulls fans. You will soon see.

Noah now is better than 11 noah for 2 reasons, 1 he should be more healthy as in 2011 he was injured for most the season and 2 his role as a distributor and defender has expanded under thibs. He is much better now, I don't see how anybody can dispute that.

Boozer not seeing pau on any level on anything. That was just a sad reach breh. Pau was just literally the best big man playing over seas. Boozer could never accomplish that.

And the bench comparison is so laughable I almost don't want to respond. Watson, brewer, bogans, asik, and Korver were so minimally skilled it's ridiculous. The skill level of snell McDermott and mirotic flat out kills anything any of those guys do. The fact snell, brooks, dougie fresh and mirotic can all create they own offense while none of our guys off the bench in 11 could do so is the biggest upgrade. Korver was our only lethal outside shooter, snell, mdj, mirotic and dougie are all killers from outside. I can't believe you even attempted to say they were equal. This bench better and it's not even close

And Deng is becoming the most overrated dude on here. Jimmy is a better defender and just as good a shooter, when he has another scorer on the floor with him. He only took a step back last year cause he was called on to create his own shot which is not his game. Deng can't dribble, can't create his own shot, has no post game, doesn't get to the line like Jimmy can, and has no athleticism like Jimmy has. I won't flat out say Jimmy is for sure better, but it def ain't no down grade. Ask the cavs.

I guess we'll have to wait and see

 

[DoubleJ13]

RS series was 2-2.

Going 2-2 against the Thunder is "giving them that work" by most teams standards