Mak's 2014-2015 NBA Eastern Conference Preview

Nice job thanks for your help

Can't really argue with much there...I think you are over-rating the Southeast a bit though

Collegeball - - - Thanks.

Danmaster - - - Thank you.

Mikebreez - - - Get used to it bub.

Appleton - - - Thanks for the post appleton, never knew you were a Laker fan for over three decades, must be real hard to see your team now.  That organization tried to do right by the mamba but the Nash, Howard experiment went terribly wrong because Dwight can't handle pressure and Nash was a huge bust.  I really do not blame the Lakers, I thought those 4 guys would have done well together but they just had no chemistry.  Glad you are doing well this season, keep it up and BOL to you.

PGA - - - Thanks for the post, GL to you as well.

TFIN - - - Good to be back my dude, appreciate the post and good to see you again, BOL this season as well.

SKS - - - Am so glad someone actually reads my novels, appreciate your post.  I love it when rare posters make an appearance on my thread, it's a privilege.  Thanks man, have a great season.

Ivan - - - Most welcome, my pleasure, GL to you as well bud.

Syracuse - - - You are a very impatient man my young friend.  I do all my business in China, been there 7 times in the last 2 years.  I love China, if you could see a thought bubble over everyone's heads all you would see is money on their mind and mind on their money, I am learning Cantonese, hard fuckin language dude.  Anyways, the card today is horrific, really bad opportunities.  I lean slightly towards Denver as Sac is on a 3 day in 4 night situation, but early in the season I don't hold much weight to that situational stat.  The only play I am on today is a Prop with Ryan Anderson scoring over 12.5 points at +105.  GL to you my Chinese friend.

Begginerboy - - - I really appreciate that man, thanks a lot.  BOL to you this season.

Papashango - - - Always a pleasure buddy.  GL.

3ball - - - Your kind words are much much appreciate 3ball, let's stack it big this year.  BOL to you my friend.

Tomslippers - - - Most welcome my dude, it is my pleasure.  GL this season.

Jailbait - - - Thanks for the post JB.

CMJohnson - - - I am glad someone reads what I write CM, I expected nothin less from you bud.  Of course the southeast is garbage compared to every division in the West, but as far as the East is concerned I think it has 4 playoff team, don't you?  I am guessing you don't like the Hawks as much as I do?  Obviously the Heat and Wiz are as solid as it gets in the East, but is it the Hornets and Hawks we disagree on?  Interested to know your thoughts.  BOL buddy. 

Thanks bud. Appreciate the info

No problem, Joe.  Don't worry, the next two days has 20 games combined, if I can't find a single game I like I might as well quit, I am sure I will have more than a few picks over the next two days to start off the season.  GL to you.

mak, regarding charlotte.  last year, they were a decent 12-15 vs the west, including a win against the clips, a drubbing of the blazers, and TWO victories against the dubs (my favorite team ).

I agree totally about stephenson as a player (if he doesn't go over the edge).  also, I think zeller may get more playing time if he can improve his poor 43% shooting.

look forward to more of your insight.

A rook that actually read my previews! Wow, very impressed buddy.  Also, some great insight as well.  I had no idea the Hornets/Cats were that decent against +500 teams last year.  Yjis year it all depends on MKG in my opinion, we know what Lance can do, but MKG has improved beyond belief since last year, he tore it up in the preseason and his game looks very fluent.  A lot of work has gone in over the summer and it is clearly apparent in just a few showings so far.

I agree with you, I would love to see Zeller get more time, especially for Marvin but it won't happen because Biyombo just seems to be a bust in the franchise's eyes and Zeller is the only rotational big man to help out big Al.  If the Hornets can add a legit power forward and at least 1 additional piece to add to their bench at the deadline, they could be very good, they have a couple of pieces they can trade (Biyombo being one).

I really did like your insight, you seem to know your stuff and would appreciated consistent posts to my thread during the season, especially with those great stats and analysis, have a great season and thanks for the post bud.

Enjoy your insights. Have you considerered opening an account on the social media, with the blue bird as the logo? Or if you already have, what's your nick? If you won't have it out here, feel free to send a PM.

nice work

.....i like gambling...but i loooove basketball even more..this is exceptional...cheers!!!!

looking forward to seeing your picks, good luck this season. 

damn....too much to read but where are d picks?...lol

Great write up very insightful give you a wide prospective  on the team taking the court this year..well done 

Hey bud, I spend so much time on social media for my 2 businesses that I just hate it with a passion now.  Don't get me wrong, it is awesome for business marketing, but for fun or ballin I don't have any personal account.  Why?  Is it good for basketball analysis?  Never tried it, may open one later but for now I just want a break from all that social media crap, don't get me wrong I love rappin about the NBA but covers is good enough for me right now, once I have more time away from business, will def look into it.  You can PM me anytime by the way, peace and GL this season.

Thanks Louis, really appreciate the appreciation from a legend.  Gotta say though, Halloween is over dude, that fuckin avatar is as scary as anything I have seen, gonna have nightmares about that face man, please change it, I pissed myself a little.

Where are your picks?

When will you start making picks?

I could not agree with you more!!, really appreciate the kind words.  Cheers to you as well mate.

Fat Stacks, appreciate you bumping the thread!! I thought it would be lost forever :(  GL to you this season bud.

I used to love that show tales from the crypt.  Your comment makes me feel used and cheap like your girl last night (I kid I kid), but seriously, you should honestly cap your own games, tiss better to have capped and lost then to have tailed and blamed.  Reading is fun, didn't your mom teach you that?  GL this season, I suspect you will need it my friend, though I do appreciate your post and eagerness to tail, picks start as of today.

It will be my first time following your pick good luck to you sir.

everyone asking for picks and they missed the Ryan Anderson prop because it required effort and reading to find.  Great play Mak

 

Great write up and preview of the teams