So NOW do you understand what I'm talking about??? We are a better team this year.

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  1. riverman

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    enjoy the win! if ever there was a time to get excited, it's a homecourt season opening win against a team we're supposed to lose to...does it get any better?
     
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    A fun win, based on solid "D" and CJ being white hot. The former should be sustainable.
     
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    This young team we have is crushing 1st qtrs..just coming out and punching teams in the mouth right away...no more anemic 1st half scores...gotta love it
     
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    I did.

    I also have a right to hold my overall judgement of the team for a larger sample size. Just as KS has a right to say we're this good after 1 game.
     
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    We aren't world beaters, but I think we will surprise the shit out of many people this season. It resembles the 1999 team (not in terms of talent but expectations). Many believed that 1999 team would be a lower tier playoff team with no shot at winning anything. They didn't have "enough star power" to get things done. Well, that team came out the gate strong and showed the assembly of parts as one is greater than 2 stars.
     
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    I was going to start a bunch of "look at me threads" but it seems to have been done already. Oh well.
     
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    We all appreciate your enthusiasm and positivity KS, but this is way too early. :)
     
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    He's delusional.
     
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    You go KingSpeed!! I think you're overhyping this team but I love your enthusiasm. I hope you hang onto it because we're gonna need it if we hit some real rough patches and the rest of us are grumbling. And I guarantee you, if this team wins the championship this year, I will personally pay for your airfare so you can attend the victory parade. You deserve that for your faith alone. Having said that, how you get back to NYC is on you....... :bgrin:
     
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    That's not the adjective I'd use to describe his enthusiasm. I'd say excited.

    Now, after reading hundreds of your posts over the years.... :dunno:

    ;)
     
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    While I think KS is greatly exaggerating how good we are, I do think we're going to do a lot better than people expect.

    We have youth and length. All it really takes is to play good defense and not be sloppy with the ball on offense (stupid plays, turnovers, etc.) and you can keep the game close. We do have a couple of players, at least, who can get you a basket with the game on the line and the clock running out.

    Again, I think we look at lot like the .500 Bucks of last season.
     
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    Enthusiastic garbage men, and shooters with green lights. That's exciting ball, and maybe .500 ball, too.
     
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    They will never understand, Alberto. We'll have to run them off the forum just like we'll run teams off the floor.
     
    HomerLovesKoolAid, Oct 29, 2015
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    Man.... you be havin' (yes I typed that) some crazy ass sigs!
     
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    Why can't people enjoy the win AND be able to keep things in perspective? It doesn't have to be black or white, all-or-nothing, the best or the worst, after every single game. I finally watched the first half from last night, that was fun. CJ looked amazing, and I love what Ed Davis brings.
     
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    Had to change the Avi in honor of the future MIP.
     
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    This may turn out to be the most enjoyable season in a long time..no expectations, pretty much all new cast. I figure we're a 500+ ball club at this point but it's too early to over analyze the roster and we haven't seen Henderson or Alexander yet either..I think the defense and depth is an upgrade
     
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    As far as I'm concerned, we are playing with house money. It's so fun and enjoyable to watch. Been a while
     
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    THANK YOU. This is what I have been trying to say!
     
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    There are expectations, though. Some expect us to suck, some expect us to be second rounders. Those are expectations. I'm holding out on mine until we have 20-30 games under our belt as a team.
     
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