OKC lovers

[Nikolokolus]

Um, your post in the game thread alleviated those concerns. Thanks for backing Nik the Thunder Fan, though. I'm sure he appreciates it, considering his posts in the game thread!

 

[BGrantFan]

I like this Nik guy. We just took out our frustrations on different targets. Perhaps I didn't effuse praise on OKC because I could take out my own frustrations on your post?

 

[BGrantFan]

I remember when a young Memphis team had a bright future. Why, they even won 50 games once, and 49 games another year!

I don't see OKC winning a game against the Lakers.

 

[KingSpeed]

I remember when a young Memphis team had a bright future. Why, they even won 50 games once, and 49 games another year!

I don't see OKC winning a game against the Lakers.

They'll get at least one at home.

 

[BGrantFan]

They'll get at least one at home.

I don't see it happening. Artest is going to drive Durant crazy, and the rest of that team is overrated.

 

[TP3]

What if Durant takes down the Lakers by himself and becomes the next "legend" overnight?

 

[Minstrel]

I dunno about OKC lovers...I like OKC, they're a young, exciting team.

I think Portland is better and with a better future if Oden has some healthy seasons upcoming. If not, it'll depend on who can fill in around their young building blocks better in the coming seasons. Without Oden, the teams are of similar caliber.

 

[GoBlazersGo]

And, "what if" my aunt had balls?

 

[Ed O]

I think that the Thunder fans would be justified in being excited about their team's performance this year and confident about their teams' chances to improve in the coming years.

But there are obviously no guarantees.

The Thunder were REMARKABLY healthy this season, and while it's possible that they will be able to use only three starting lineups again next year, the odds are against it.

The Blazers are where they are this year--in a good way--as much because of Andre Miller and, now, Marcus Camby as they are because of the great young talent on the team... but just as I doubt the Thunder can stay as healthy as they were this year, it seems quite unlikely that Portland will continue to be as injury-ridden as this year.

I like the Blazers' chances in the long run over the Thunder assuming Oden isn't perpetually injured, but the Thunder have a good young team that will be interesting to watch in the next few years. Maybe everyone was just kissing their asses a bit too early, though.

Ed O.

 

[Darkwebs]

I think that the Thunder fans would be justified in being excited about their team's performance this year and confident about their teams' chances to improve in the coming years.

But there are obviously no guarantees.

The Thunder were REMARKABLY healthy this season, and while it's possible that they will be able to use only three starting lineups again next year, the odds are against it.

The Blazers are where they are this year--in a good way--as much because of Andre Miller and, now, Marcus Camby as they are because of the great young talent on the team... but just as I doubt the Thunder can stay as healthy as they were this year, it seems quite unlikely that Portland will continue to be as injury-ridden as this year.

I like the Blazers' chances in the long run over the Thunder assuming Oden isn't perpetually injured, but the Thunder have a good young team that will be interesting to watch in the next few years. Maybe everyone was just kissing their asses a bit too early, though.

Ed O.

Bingo. I concur completely.

 

[mgb]

I agree with EdO and Minstrel, if Oden stays healthy we have a brighter future, otherwise probably a lot closer to the same. That is a big if though at this time. I mean I hope he stays healthy, but it wouldn't surprise me if he went down again.

 

[KingSpeed]

I don't see it happening. Artest is going to drive Durant crazy, and the rest of that team is overrated.

They blew out the Lakers in their last meeting. At one point, they led 80-47. The Thunder have confidence against the Lakers and the Lakers are playing horribly right now. If a gun was put to my head, I would pick the Lakers in 6.

 

[oldmangrouch]

And, "what if" my aunt had balls?

She does....and I had to buy "her" 3 drinks before I found that out!