The Seattle GrizzlySonics?

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by EL PRESIDENTE, Jun 11, 2012.

  1. The Professional Fan

    The Professional Fan Big League Scrub

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    Ask the players that.
     
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    That's not a real thing. A positional realignment would be a maximum of 4 games closer. I think it would make me as a fan feel better about being in a division with the California teams. But it largely wouldn't affect much.

    Also I don't think travel time in a private jet is that taxing.
     
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    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    It is.
     
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    Portland to Sacramento: 580 miles
    Portland to Golden State: 629 miles
    Portland to LAL: 963
    Portland to LAC: 963
    Total: 3,135 miles

    Phoenix to Sacramento: 753 miles
    Phoenix to Golden State: 739 miles
    Phoenix to LAL: 373
    Phoenix to LAC: 373
    Total: 2,238

    Phoenix in the NW Division is 4,222 miles.
    Portland in the Pacific Division is 3,135 miles
    Difference: 1,087 miles for Portland

    Portland in the NW Division is 5,664 miles
    Phoenix in the Pacific Division is 2,238 miles
    Difference: 3,426 for Phoenix

    Not fair.
     

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