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[kibaxx7]

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Man, what a great story you've got going here. That formatting is next level, very impressive, and I like the moves you made at the start of the season (Troy Hudson is gonna be money for you in the playoffs). I'm hoping you can get Shawn Kemp that ring, Reign Man deserves to a 'chip.

I second what trekfan is saying here... Very very nice presentation!

You have a seriously deep frontcourt which will hopefully count for you this playoffs. Sabonis' injury can be covered by O'Neal and Kemp.

And damn you'll need it when facing up against KG in his prime!!

Thanks a lot, guys! I would love to get Kemp that ring and one more for Scottie before he calls it quits. They are both playing great at their age. Might be difficult against a prime KG, but my mind is on the second round against the Lakers...

Geez, Minnesota has really given you some problems this year. Sounds like a really tough matchup, especially for a 7-seed. I think your depth will be too much for them though in the end, but it will be interesting for sure.

All matchups are interesting, if you ask me. But they don't have any bench. It might go to five games if KG explodes...

Been loving this Rose you gave us, I never got to see this Blazers team in real life as I was only two at the time but I love the frontcourt depth. Sheed vs KG should be an interesting and fun matchup

Thanks, Role! Means a lot to me. I feel that, in 2001 I was eleven years old, getting my first basketball from MJ's Bulls. Manu appeared when I was thirteen, and the rest is history.

[glenzariczny]

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Good luck in the playoffs! Rooting for Kemp!

[kibaxx7]

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[kibaxx7]

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Good luck in the playoffs! Rooting for Kemp!

Thanks glen! We all are...

[studbucket]

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Miami - New York and Philly - Boston in round 1? Those are some great rivalries out East.

[RMJH4]

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Damn that is one tough path to the finals!!

[kibaxx7]

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[kibaxx7]

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Miami - New York and Philly - Boston in round 1? Those are some great rivalries out East.

The Bulls completely deflated and Boston got the 8th spot. They don't have an opportunity against Philly, though. Heat-Knicks will be fun.

Damn that is one tough path to the finals!!

I'm already thinking Lakers and Spurs!

[dfsJunkie]

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I love these draft prospect updates! I'd like to see you end up with Parker or RJ, or even lower someone like Jamaal Tinsley. This was a good draft class IRL.

...On the other hand, you could potentially try to trade some assets for future picks (let's say the 2003 draft class...)

[trekfan]

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Whew, the West is STACKED with good teams. Anyone 1-6 could conceivably win it if things break their way.

[kibaxx7]

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[kibaxx7]

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I love these draft prospect updates! I'd like to see you end up with Parker or RJ, or even lower someone like Jamaal Tinsley. This was a good draft class IRL.

...On the other hand, you could potentially try to trade some assets for future picks (let's say the 2003 draft class...)

Tony and Jefferson are impossible, they are locks for the lottery. Tinsley might be a little more realistic, but with Hudson around, I'm not sure. And yes, that's the plan -- get picks for 2003 or 2004 (I've always wanted to draft Iguodala to replace Scottie).

Whew, the West is STACKED with good teams. Anyone 1-6 could conceivably win it if things break their way.

I'd say it's 1-4 -- Suns are missing Marion, and the Jazz don't have Stockton. In the East, it's Philly, for sure.

(Oh, played game 2 via random generator. Thanks trek for the idea. Simming games 3-5 too.)

[RMJH4]

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Thats a great start Spider... Could we see a sweep?Your depth is so important.

[trekfan]

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That is a great start for Portland, looks like KG and crew are handled -- Game 3 will be key to see if Minnie can salvage a win, but if they fall there, consider it a done deal for Portland.

[kibaxx7]

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