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Which NBA teams will benefit from a shortened season?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by McGradyPwns, Oct 17, 2011.

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  1. McGradyPwns

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    Recent photos show that some players seem to be working out less than other players. Guys like Dwane Wade, Lebron James, and Carmelo Anthony are visibly more 'fatter' in the face since the lockout.

    In contrast, some of the Kings/Grizzles guys look better in shape in some of the Fall basketball games.

    My prediction is that if there is a shortened NBA season we will see a significant reshuffling of pecking order for NBA teams with the younger, more 'hungrier' teams such as the Chicago Bulls surpassing a team like the Miami Heat.
     
    #1 McGradyPwns, Oct 17, 2011
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    1 Lakers

    2 Lakers

    3 Lakers

    4 Mavericks
     
    #2 A_3PO, Oct 17, 2011
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    I disagree. Older teams will be better rested for the playoffs... they also have the experience to take advantage right out of the gate.

    Lakers, Mavericks, Spurs ect...
     
    #3 Spooner, Oct 17, 2011
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    Yup these teams already have experience playing together and have faced adversity in the playoffs, they dont have to face the long grind of the regular season.
     
    #4 GreatOne1978, Oct 17, 2011
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    I think the Spurs could make one last push. Ginobli could stay healthy with only 50 regular season games.
     
    #5 rockergordon, Oct 17, 2011
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    It's funny because the Spurs have had about 5 final push seasons in the past 5 years now.

    They just never go away.
     
    #6 flamingdts, Oct 17, 2011
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    Duncan's game has fallen off signifcantly, with him as a No.3 option they wont go past 2nd round
     
    #7 GreatOne1978, Oct 17, 2011
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    both valid points younger = more hungry to pump weight and shoot jumpers , and older equals more rested but, i think fitness wins out :S
     
    #8 jcole787, Oct 25, 2011
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