Re: DEEE-TROIT BAASKETBAALLLL!!! 2017-2018 Thread

by **DWags** 2017-09-21, 00:05

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Yeah, shortening the series of games will never happen. Too much $ to be made. The reason for most decisions within pro leagues. All the teams making the playoffs in MLB and NBA.

They play a whole hockey season to find out who doesn't make the playoffs.

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2017-09-21, 00:10

DWags wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:

You comparing a one game scenario to a 7? Wut?

Of course I am. That's my point. Too much chalk in the NBA. But I have no beef with you guys watching it. Fucking amazing people in that league.

We could just put names in a hat and determine the champ that way. Then no chalk.

Look, what I was getting at in the one post is that the regular season SHOULD be able to accurately depict which teams are the best to some large degree. It shouldn't be random at that point. The favorites are known because they just spent 6 months kicking the shit out of each other. This is probably the soccer fan in me speaking, but the concept of playoffs where some random team wins cause "no chalk" means that your regular season, where 90% of the season was played, was essentially useless. In an NBA/NHL format id take 1 seed against 1 seed in the finals all day over 5 vs 7. That means you're seeing the best. There's no doubt at that point.

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2017-09-21, 00:13

DWags wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Yeah, shortening the series of games will never happen. Too much $ to be made. The reason for most decisions within pro leagues. All the teams making the playoffs in MLB and NBA.

They play a whole hockey season to find out who doesn't make the playoffs.

And they baaaaarely have to be competent to do so. Look at that red wings streak the area was so proud of. How many of those teams lost in the first round? Especially for the last decade or so. It only meant that they weren't terrible. Once you get to April, the whole NHL regular season that people paid money to watch never really meant a thing unless your team is treading water and sorta not really that good and had to fight at the end to make it.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-09-21, 00:36

For someone that doesn't follow hockey can you guys explain

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2017-09-21, 00:49

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:For someone that doesn't follow hockey can you guys explain

Hockey has basically the same set up as basketball. But for whatever reason, there's prolly lots, the playoffs are somewhat less predictable as to who might end up in the finals. Sometimes an 8 seed goes and wins it. Maybe it's the 3. Maybe it's the 1. Who knows going in? People like that. I find it an affront to our sporting God in its never ending quest to find out the best team in a given year.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-09-21, 00:54

Gotcha. Either way I'm cool with it. Whatever way I'm gambling that game - but in the end it's just a fucking game. Basketball is my favorite to play and watch. And no CTE & all the shit that comes with Americas's favorite sport.

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2017-09-21, 01:24

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Gotcha. Either way I'm cool with it. Whatever way I'm gambling that game - but in the end it's just a fucking game. Basketball is my favorite to play and watch. And no CTE & all the shit that comes with Americas's favorite sport.

Yeah, I mean the thing is it's all good. I'm just not a fan of when someone presents a "well I don't like this one because it isn't exactly like this one that I like better" argument. It's a silly way to present things. Enjoy both dipshit. Enjoy the other ones too. It's possible. They don't even happen at the same time so it's as convenient as possible for you to enjoy them both. Don't refuse that gift youve been given.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-09-21, 01:42

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Gotcha. Either way I'm cool with it. Whatever way I'm gambling that game - but in the end it's just a fucking game. Basketball is my favorite to play and watch. And no CTE & all the shit that comes with Americas's favorite sport.
Yeah, I mean the thing is it's all good. I'm just not a fan of when someone presents a "well I don't like this one because it isn't exactly like this one that I like better" argument. It's a silly way to present things. Enjoy both dipshit. Enjoy the other ones too. It's possible. They don't even happen at the same time so it's as convenient as possible for you to enjoy them both. Don't refuse that gift youve been given.

Maybe wags is just trying to start discussion. At the same time, id rather talk about the actual league. A lot of off-season moves this year. Melo may end up in Houston soon. Cp3, melo, and harden? Sounds like three guys who are going to fight over the ball, a lot. But if they can mesh together you never know. I'm personally most exited to see Paul George and Westbrook play together. Obviously the celtics can finally challenge for the east. Lebron in a 7 game series though, not vs the warriors? Good luck. As you mentioned earlier - twolves should be good but I don't trust that coach.

CF- I liked the leuer pick up initially but he started to shoot like shit late in the season and faded. How about the dude from
Marquette - Ellenson or some shit? He needs to contribute.

by Guest 2017-09-21, 03:37

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Goose you told me to start this thread because you had good quality pistons shit to share. If I wanted to read GRR's psycho ass I would have just went to the bin.

I'll dig up some more quality information today. Once I post some stuff can we share a spliff like Wags and Seger?

BTW - Pistons finish 3rd in the East and lose to the Cavs.

by **DWags** 2017-09-21, 06:10

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Gotcha. Either way I'm cool with it. Whatever way I'm gambling that game - but in the end it's just a fucking game. Basketball is my favorite to play and watch. And no CTE & all the shit that comes with Americas's favorite sport.
Yeah, I mean the thing is it's all good. I'm just not a fan of when someone presents a "well I don't like this one because it isn't exactly like this one that I like better" argument. It's a silly way to present things. Enjoy both dipshit. Enjoy the other ones too. It's possible. They don't even happen at the same time so it's as convenient as possible for you to enjoy them both. Don't refuse that gift youve been given.

I was trying to bring the discussion back. I love how we all feel like we have this ability to point out to people they should or shouldn't love something. From this discussion to music.

To my mom and liver back in the day. I can't tell you when the last time I watched a whole NBA game. It's not my thing. Neither is country music.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-09-21, 09:42

LooseGoose wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Goose you told me to start this thread because you had good quality pistons shit to share. If I wanted to read GRR's psycho ass I would have just went to the bin.
BTW - Pistons finish 3rd in the East and lose to the Cavs.

Does this count as a wake n bake or were you just up all night?

by Guest 2017-09-21, 09:46

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
LooseGoose wrote:
BTW - Pistons finish 3rd in the East and lose to the Cavs.

Does this count as a wake n bake or were you just up all night?

When you get to your late 50s you'll understand.

by Guest 2017-09-21, 19:13

Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson likely team's top trade asset

by Guest 2017-09-23, 13:23

The New York Knicks have agreed to trade Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder, league sources told ESPN on Saturday.

Oklahoma City will send Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott and a second-round 2018 draft pick to the Knicks, sources told ESPN.

by Guest 2017-09-27, 15:04

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#Bovada gives #Pistons 75-to-1 odds to win the East. That's 8th among the contenders.

by **DWags** 2017-09-27, 15:06

So, do we think that maybe Pitino or Sean Miller might be coaching the Pistons next year?

by Clarett's Folly 2017-09-27, 15:12

DWags wrote:So, do we think that maybe Pitino or Sean Miller might be coaching the Pistons next year?

Please god no.

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2017-09-27, 15:46

DWags wrote:So, do we think that maybe Pitino or Sean Miller might be coaching the Pistons next year?

That makes my nipples very excited

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by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2017-10-03, 21:59

First preseason game tomorrow y'all and I'm going cause tickets are cheap and I want to check out the new spot

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-10-03, 22:09

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:First preseason game tomorrow y'all and I'm going cause tickets are cheap and I want to check out the new spot

Report back after the game will ya? I'd like to live vicariously through you. No need to be on your phone at the event though

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2017-10-03, 22:14

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
Travis of the Cosmos wrote:First preseason game tomorrow y'all and I'm going cause tickets are cheap and I want to check out the new spot

Report back after the game will ya? I'd like to live vicariously through you. No need to be on your phone at the event though

I will definitely report back. I might even take a picture or two.

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2017-10-04, 18:17

Arena is pretty sweet Otpt.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-10-04, 18:18

Apparently it's streaming- I may watch ....

Post a fucking photo, bruh.

by **Death Roe** 2017-10-04, 18:24

Know a guy who went to one of the Paul McCartney concerts, said the arena is fucking amazing. Can't wait.

by **NigelUno** 2017-10-04, 18:37

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-10-04, 18:39

NigelUno wrote:

Those are turrible.

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2017-10-04, 18:56

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-10-04, 19:28

New logo looks nice at center court.

by **NigelUno** 2017-10-04, 19:42

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
NigelUno wrote:

Those are turrible.

Limited to 250. $250.

Many teams are sold out already.

Dwags might get a pair.

by **DWags** 2017-10-04, 22:06

NigelUno wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:

Those are turrible.

Limited to 250. $250.

Many teams are sold out already.

Dwags might get a pair.

Do they make them in a hat?

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2017-10-04, 22:07

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The scoreboard really is quite bonkers. It's a very impressive place Otpt. The displays are pretty cool too- including Sheed's championship belt with the trophy and Rips mask amongst other assorted neat things

by **Death Roe** 2017-10-04, 22:12

Whoa, WTF happened where you were watching the game sideways?

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-10-04, 22:13

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:The scoreboard really is quite bonkers. It's a very impressive place Otpt. The displays are pretty cool too- including Sheed's championship belt with the trophy and Rips mask amongst other assorted neat things

How were the sight lines for seats? I have some flight credit I need to use and I'm thinking I make a weekend trip to the D to go to Greek town and a game.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-10-04, 22:13

I like the blue ceiling. Neat.

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2017-10-04, 22:16

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
Travis of the Cosmos wrote:The scoreboard really is quite bonkers. It's a very impressive place Otpt. The displays are pretty cool too- including Sheed's championship belt with the trophy and Rips mask amongst other assorted neat things

How were the sight lines for seats? I have some flight credit I need to use and I'm thinking I make a weekend trip to the D to go to Greek town and a game.

I didn't check out the upper deck seats- though I think that's where I'm sitting for the second game of the year- but in the lower bowl everything seemed great. I'd definitely go if I were you. Tickets are still relatively cheap, not a ton over last year at the palace level. Even beyond the game there's a bunch of stuff to do and look at just wandering around.

The upper level suites look awesome. They're basically hanging off of the ceiling. Looking forward to getting up there and checking those out.

by **Death Roe** 2017-10-04, 22:19

Man that looks awesome. Gonna try and get there soon so I can stalk Travis.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-10-04, 22:44

And don't forget the best part... it's not in auburn fucking hills !

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2017-10-05, 13:49

You wanna know what occurred to me today Otpt? It'll be a really cool place for the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament. There are so many bars and restaurants accessible from the concourse that if the game in front of you is a shitty blowout you could head into one of those to watch the other games (I'm assuming they'd show them.) I'm sure they'll still make everyone leave then re enter between sessions, but at least you're right downtown instead of the middle of nowhere.

by **DWags** 2017-10-05, 14:00

So i'm going to the Red Wings there tonight Travis. How much was beer? Guy is offering me a ticket, I'm driving and obv, paying for beer. Will I be broke? Parking? I heard 40 bucks. True?

by **Death Roe** 2017-10-05, 14:02

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