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Clippers now favorites to win it all

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by RocketOrg, Jul 6, 2019.

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  1. RocketOrg

    RocketOrg Member

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    So basically they gave up numerous draft picks, picks they acquired (unlike Houston) to trade for an all-star player. All they gave up was one rookie with promise and Gallinari. They also had enough cap space to land Kawhi Leonard as a free agent. Now they have George, Leonard, Bev with several other quality players
     
    #1 RocketOrg, Jul 6, 2019
  2. baller4life315

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    Legendary post
     
    #2 baller4life315, Jul 6, 2019
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    Tell me more :eek:
     
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  4. shlhl

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    Look good on paper and Hope they suck. Sick of hearing that whoever got Kawahi will win champion. Toronto win not by himself. Gasol,Ibeka,Lowry are all good player.
     
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  5. BeardNation13

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    Nice analysis

    Subscribed.
     
    #5 BeardNation13, Jul 6, 2019
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  6. J.R.

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    No, we are the favorites to win it all. The West runs through Houston. That's what the story should be.
    @BeardNation13 @Rasheed
     
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    Lakers have zero chance.

    GS have better chance to defeat clippers bc of hidden trade value.
     
    #7 BigBum, Jul 6, 2019
  8. vince

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    Toronto held its own very well in the 1/4 of the season Kwai sat out. They are still a playoff team, just not a favorite to win it all.

    I bet DeRozan is laughing about now.
     
    #8 vince, Jul 6, 2019
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    Hey yeah now that you mention it, the clippers DO look pretty good, with the new players!
     
    #9 likestohypeguy, Jul 6, 2019
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    Hidden trade value
     
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    Both L.A teams are very athletic and will have great defense. Our starting SF is Shumpert for crying out loud. 2nd round exit for us again
     
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    The Clippers will be one of the favorites.
     
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    Never mind other teams are upgrading their starting unit while Morey gonna spin that as a negative.
     
    #13 BeardNation13, Jul 6, 2019
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    I’m not scared..
     
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    Laughing that he has no chance of advancing far, if making it at all in the playoffs, when Toronto has a championship and Leonard now gets to play with the very real possibility to win several more?
     
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    A gentle reminder that Toronto started with 40/1 last summer.
     
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    You my friend are a ****ing genius
     
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    Seems excessive to me.
     
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  19. sammy

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    My body is ready.

    Houston wins the championship. It’s time.

    The worst was avoided by Kawhi not choosing the Lakers.
     
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