NBA N/V: Light Years Ahead

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Dejan Bimble: Mar 24, 2008; we're all black friends; Plaster Town Cop

Basketball is back. We've been ready to see Trey Burke start in an all star game, watch Blake Griffin drink similac and infamil from a shake cup, stand mesmerized as Jakarr Sampson accidentally drops his keys while in a defensive stance, and so much more.

http://www.nba.com/gameline/20151027/

Your schedule

http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3690267
Your Fashion Thread
http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3748251
Your Team Meeting Thread, fill it out if you have the guts

Let's get ready to basketball

Dejan Bimble fucked around with this message at 16:12 on Oct 27, 2015

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:04

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# ? Apr 25, 2024 15:21

dokmo: Aug 27, 2006; man

NBA Fashion thread: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3690267
Meet the 2015-16 teams: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3748251
only two entries, lets get that going

dokmo fucked around with this message at 16:11 on Oct 27, 2015

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:06

straight up brolic: Jan 31, 2007; After all, I was nice in ball,
Came to practice weed scented
Report card like the speed limit

Nationally Televised Games For The Poors

let's build this OP on the fly

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:07

Lockback: Sep 3, 2006; All days are nights to see till I see thee; and nights bright days when dreams do show me thee.

Why on earth is that MN/LAL game on national TV this early in the season?

Oh, the 1 and 2 picks playing against each other? That's dumb. I guess you weed out the casual fans early.

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:15

euphronius: Feb 18, 2009

Fearless playoff predictions.

West

Houston
GSW
Okc
Lac
SAS
Memphis
Utah
Nola

East

Miami of Ohio
Bulls
Washington
Miami of Florida
Atl
Toronto
Mil
Detroit

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:15

Intruder: Mar 5, 2003

euphronius posted:

Fearless playoff predictions.

West

Houston
GSW
Okc
Lac
SAS
Memphis
Utah
Nola

I like this and you

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:17

boxcarhobo: Jun 23, 2005

oh glorious day, the long basketball drought is over

Now to hope my hornets can get uhhh... 30 wins. :smith:

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:18

Lockback: Sep 3, 2006; All days are nights to see till I see thee; and nights bright days when dreams do show me thee.

It's going to be weird when Boston wins 59 games and misses the playoffs.

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:19

morestuff: Aug 2, 2008; You can't stop what's coming

boxcarhobo posted:

oh glorious day, the long basketball drought is over

Now to hope my hornets can get uhhh... 30 wins.

Hornets' starting wings going from Henderson-MKG to Batum-Hairston is going to be uh, different

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:27

Athanatos: Jun 7, 2006; Est. 1967

I'm so glad its back. I hope for good streams for all and Kobe to drop 90 points in a game...oh and the Pacers not to embarrass themselves but that last one is a stretch.

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:35

Dejan Bimble: Mar 24, 2008; we're all black friends; Plaster Town Cop

Athanatos posted:

I'm so glad its back. I hope for good streams for all and Kobe to drop 90 points in a game...oh and the Pacers not to embarrass themselves but that last one is a stretch.

Hahaha, good streams for all is such a kind and charitable wish, you're a good man. For what it's worth, I think the pacers will score a lot and probably be as good as the bucks and pistons

http://nyloncalculus.com/2015/10/26/sportvu-driving-school/
Some interesting stuff about driving and passing from Seth Partnow, and the chart that reveals the majesty and unique spirit of James Johnson

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:38

Hand Knit: Oct 24, 2005; Beer Loses more than a game Sunday ...
We lost our Captain, our Teammate, our Friend Kelly Calabro...
Rest in Peace my friend you will be greatly missed..

Should I expect anything other than the Raptors kinda ambling their way to a low seed and then losing in the first round of the playoffs?

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:39

Metapod: Mar 18, 2012

euphronius posted:

Fearless playoff predictions.

West

Houston
GSW
Okc
Lac
SAS
Memphis
Utah
Nola

I'd be so mad if okc got Memphis first round

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:41

boxcarhobo: Jun 23, 2005

morestuff posted:

Hornets' starting wings going from Henderson-MKG to Batum-Hairston is going to be uh, different

PJ is starting!?

:stonk:

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:42

Punkin Spunkin: Jan 1, 2010

Hand Knit posted:

Should I expect anything other than the Raptors kinda ambling their way to a low seed and then losing in the first round of the playoffs?

Kevin Garnett coming after the team halfway through the season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rox2PGn-UbY
Look at those eyes

Look at those eyes
Laser-like

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:43

euphronius: Feb 18, 2009

Metapod posted:

I'd be so mad if okc got Memphis first round

The top six in the west is just a jumble really. They could all end up tied.

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:43

Dejan Bimble: Mar 24, 2008; we're all black friends; Plaster Town Cop

Hand Knit posted:

Should I expect anything other than the Raptors kinda ambling their way to a low seed and then losing in the first round of the playoffs?

Their defense might be quite a bit worse without Amir Johnson. Playing Patches Peterson and JV together could mean efficient offense and bad defense

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:46

Paul Zuvella: Dec 7, 2011

Basketballs back and its better than ever

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:47

Rick: Feb 23, 2004; When I was 17, my father was so stupid, I didn't want to be seen with him in public. When I was 24, I was amazed at how much the old man had learned in just 7 years.

Lockback posted:

Why on earth is that MN/LAL game on national TV this early in the season?

Oh, the 1 and 2 picks playing against each other? That's dumb. I guess you weed out the casual fans early.

The NBA is trying to create a rivalry between the Timberwolves and Lakers because Towns and Russell. This is a nightmare.

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:49

Tae: Oct 24, 2010; Hello? Can you hear me? ...Perhaps if I shout? AAAAAAAAAH!

Dejan Bimble posted:

Their defense might be quite a bit worse without Amir Johnson. Playing Patches Peterson and JV together could mean efficient offense and bad defense

They replaced half-healthy Amir Johnson with Demarre Carrol

he is literally better than Danny Green in every way, I heard

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:50

morestuff: Aug 2, 2008; You can't stop what's coming

May as well schedule the rookie showcases/Lakers games early in the year before the teams' records get too terrible

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:50

euphronius: Feb 18, 2009

Can't wait for a Sixers national game!

Oh.

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:52

Libertine: Jun 21, 2004; When I die, I hope they say I made the eSports industry a better place than I made millions of dollars.

Here's a sportsbook ranking from a few days ago:

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:52

Intruder: Mar 5, 2003

Oof didn't expect the Blazers to take quite that big a hit

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:55

euphronius: Feb 18, 2009

Oh my god take the under on the Knicks it's free money.

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:55

net work error: Feb 26, 2011

We made it friends. I look forward to all your insights now that there's actual basketball.

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:56

Rick: Feb 23, 2004; When I was 17, my father was so stupid, I didn't want to be seen with him in public. When I was 24, I was amazed at how much the old man had learned in just 7 years.

euphronius posted:

Oh my god take the under on the Knicks it's free money.

You can be pretty bad and win 30 games still in the East.

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:58

MourningView: Sep 2, 2006; Is this Heaven?

Now the Lakers under, on the other hand.

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:59

Cool Buff Man: Jul 30, 2006; bitch

Mol G Bindhu's articles are the best http://www.movienewsguide.com/nba-trade-rumors-chicago-bulls-trading-derrick-rose-los-angeles-lakers-now/111630

# ? Oct 27, 2015 16:59

Rick: Feb 23, 2004; When I was 17, my father was so stupid, I didn't want to be seen with him in public. When I was 24, I was amazed at how much the old man had learned in just 7 years.

MourningView posted:

Now the Lakers under, on the other hand.

Yeah it's actually pretty safe money, although I imagine if you had money on it, it would be pretty stressful because they're likely to get 50-60% of their wins in the first 1/4 of the season and it might seem like you got a loser on your hands.

# ? Oct 27, 2015 17:03

morestuff: Aug 2, 2008; You can't stop what's coming

NBA N/V: Knightman - he will keep u safe

# ? Oct 27, 2015 17:04

Rick: Feb 23, 2004; When I was 17, my father was so stupid, I didn't want to be seen with him in public. When I was 24, I was amazed at how much the old man had learned in just 7 years.

Cool Buff Man posted:

Mol G Bindhu's articles are the best http://www.movienewsguide.com/nba-trade-rumors-chicago-bulls-trading-derrick-rose-los-angeles-lakers-now/111630

For whatever reason, this has been the Hot Trade in foreign papers the past couple of weeks, and it's spreading from country to country like an epidemic.

# ? Oct 27, 2015 17:04

PantsFreeZone: May 31, 2013; by Nyc_Tattoo

Final Predictions:

East

1) Wizards
2) Bulls
3) Cavs
4) Heat
5) Atlanta
6) Raptors
7) Bucks
8) Knicks

West

1) Thunder
2) Warriors
3) Rockets
4) Clippers
5) Grizzlies
6) Spurs
7) Jazz
8) Pelicans

ECF

Heat v Cavs

WCF

Thunder v Warriors

Finals

Heat v Thunder

# ? Oct 27, 2015 17:06

WhyteRyce: Dec 30, 2001

morestuff posted:

NBA N/V: Knightman - he will keep u safe

quote:

It turns out this a robotic security guard made by a Silicon Valley startup called Knightscope (of course it is). Knightscope�s website doesn�t tell you much about what the robot does, but it does explain its services in the most terrifying manner possible.

Parking lot 2.0

# ? Oct 27, 2015 17:07

SamuraiFoochs: Jan 16, 2007; Grimey Drawer

I AM SO loving HYPE FOR SOME GODDAMN BASKETBALL

This is literally now my Christmas. Also Roundball Rock is the greatest sports theme ever.

# ? Oct 27, 2015 17:08

WhyteRyce: Dec 30, 2001

Vivek is putting a drat robotic camera on wheels in the parking lot. I'm going to gently caress with that thing so much.

That robot is going to get pissed on by so many people

# ? Oct 27, 2015 17:09

Henchman of Santa: Aug 21, 2010

I am projecting 35 wins for the Pistons and just enough competency to make league pass worth it if I skip the first month

# ? Oct 27, 2015 17:12

WhyteRyce: Dec 30, 2001

quote:

Q: Who is Knightscope?
A: Knightscope is made up of dedicated, community-minded entrepreneurs passionate about predicting and preventing crime. This talented and resourceful team developed an autonomous technology platform that fuses robotics, predictive analytics and collaborative social engagement to seek out unlawful activities within a geo-fenced area.

Q: What is the Knightscope K5?
A: The Knightscope K5 is an autonomous robot that provides a commanding but friendly physical security presence. The K5 gathers important real-time, on-site data through its numerous sensors, which is then processed through apredictive analytics engine. There it is combined with existing business, government and crowdsourced social data sets to determine if there is a concern or threat in the area. If so, an issue is created with an appropriate alert level and a notification is sent tothe community and authorities through the Knightscope Security Operations Center (KSOC), a browser based user interface.

Q: Are the machines safe to operate in large, crowded environments?
A: The Knightscope K5 is fully autonomous and can navigate through an environment with moving objects. The technology is similar to that being utilized by the autonomous cars that actively drive the streets of Silicon Valley today.

Q: How will you prevent people from defacing or damaging the K5?
A: We have identified several options such as proximity sensors, several alarm stages and vandal-proof coatings to protect the K5, but we can�t give away all of our secrets.

Q. Are there any thermal or environmental sensors available?
A: The automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) sensor already incorporates an infrared sensor. For the environmental conditions, we employ a sensor that detects temperature, humidity, CO2, and barometric pressure.

But if I "accidentally" knock it over can it get back up?!!

# ? Oct 27, 2015 17:20

Lockback: Sep 3, 2006; All days are nights to see till I see thee; and nights bright days when dreams do show me thee.

^^I am not at all surprised that the NBA is the first US sport with autonomous spy robots wandering their grounds.

I'd take the under for the Timberwolves at 28.5, but I'm not confident enough to cover the take.

Also, all these predictions, I'm pretty sure Boston is going to make the playoffs as the 5-8 seed. They won 40 games last year and will probably be better. Depending on how hurt/tire-firey Miami is they might even get a home series.

# ? Oct 27, 2015 17:20

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MOVIE MAJICK: Jan 4, 2012; by Pragmatica

I am optimistic for the Raptors to finish top 4. I foresee a big defensive improvement with Casey bringing in one of Chicago's ICE experts, especially with Jonas' defensive contribution. The dude is too big and slow to be chasing guards around the perimeter. Offense... will still be up to Lowry in a way, at least with Lou gone, and CoJo in, the second unit will have some movement, and they look to be rather defensively well off with Turd Vasquez gone and Bigsmack Byumbo in.

No matter what I expect a lot of PISS shots from Demar

# ? Oct 27, 2015 17:22

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