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  1. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    How is CLE a mess? Of their 9 top players (in terms of minutes played) from last season, 8 are returning. The only one they lost was Kyrie, and he was the one that wanted out and the source of the drama in CLE. To those 8 returning rotation players, they have added Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Derrick Rose, Jeff Green and Jose Calderon.

    BOS has had MUCH more turnover. They have lost 4 starters and 5 of their top 7 players in terms of minutes played. They currently have 7 rookies on their roster (although that will likely drop to 6, or possibly 5, by opening night) and will be relying on some of those rookies for significant minutes.

    As mentioned, they lost two of their best defenders, don' have anyone who can guard LeBron, are incredibly weak on the boards and have no rim protection. As mentioned above, I think Ainge views this season as a development season fro their young guys. He wasn't getting past CLE anyway. So, might was well look to the future.

    BOS had added talent in Kyrie and Gordon Hayward. Tatum looks like he'll be good eventually and Jaylen Brown will continue to develop, but they have given up a LOT (and weren't good enough to beat CLE anyway). They'll do fine during the regular season playing is a weak division within a weak conference, but they don't have the players to hang with CLE in a playoff series. ,n As long as CLE has LeBron, nobody in the East does.

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    Boob-No-More, Sep 8, 2017
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    You need to get an eye exam.
     
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    What's Damian doing with Draymond?:smiley-195517897341:smiley-195517897341 What the fuck!

     
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    Supporting kids and families in Dame's hometown.
     
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    "Can't stand him on the court" that's what I like to read
     
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    I absolutely hate Draymond on the court - but from the interviews and what not, he seems like a really good dude.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Apparently "taking pics and signing autographs". Learn to read, before you post.
     
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    Tony Allen is signing with the Pelicans. Phooey.

     
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    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Any idea how much $?

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    Can we offer JaMychal Green an offer sheet already?
     
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    The Nets just signed ex-Celtic Tyler "brother of Cody" Zeller.
     
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    Damn...come on Neil
     
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    I hate local sports media. None of it is good. Always stirring up shit. Quick changed but he's pretty much useless, has no scoops on anything. It's way different than when I look at other teams local media
     
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