Poll on the upcoming season

On 1 Nov 2006 13:13:05 -0800, "Matt" <AcesWired.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote:

>Have you ever been less excited about a Timberwolves season?
>
>I'll kick it off: No.

Actually, yes.

The worst in my memory was the anticipation of the 1992/1993 season.

After the Wolves finished the 91/92 season with a league worst record of
15-67, they made the draft pick of Christian Laettner (high on my list of all-time
least favorite T-Wolves players...and not just because I hate Duke) after
failing to get the #1 overall pick (despite the NBA worst record). Who was
the #1 pick in that draft? Shaq. F**k!

I went into that season KNOWING it was going to be another lottery-bound
season. They finished 19-63 that season.

Remember that the Wolves have the infamous record of being the ONLY
team in history to lose 60 or more games in 4 straight seasons from 91-95.

So, in comparison, these Wolves look MUCH better than the Wolves of those
early years. At least this roster has a CHANCE of making the playoffs again...
and that's enough to keep this fan interested.




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On Nov 1, 3:13 pm, "Matt" <AcesWi... DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote:
> Have you ever been less excited about a Timberwolves season?
>
> I'll kick it off: No.


I`m really excited, can`t wait.

Go Wolves, we are going to shock the world :-))


Casey = Genius
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On 1 Nov 2006 14:21:27 -0800, "ikrushlots@aol.com" <ikrushlots RemoveThis @aol.com> wrote:

>Matt wrote:
>>
>> Have you ever been less excited about a Timberwolves season?
>>
>> I'll kick it off: No.
>>
>> Matt
>
>I know it won't surprise many of you, but I am looking forward to this
>season, bigtime. I am excited about James and want to see if he can be
>the point guard and clutch scorer the Wolves need. I am excited about
>Foye and watching him develop. The recent articles on Blount, Eddie
>and Davis make me think there is hope for these three players. Also,
>KG seems to have a really good attitude about he upcoming season.
>
>It *could* be a fun season of Wolves basketball . . .

I'm probably not as optimistic as you, Krush (who is around here?),
but I am going into this season with a little guarded optimism as it
starts.

It's a new lineup that should be interesting, if nothing else, to watch
as they try to gel and come together as a team. That could prove for
some fun nights of basketball (and probably a few duds along the way
as well).

But the bottom line is that I'm ready to start watching some hoops again
and hoping for the best.




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Scott Smith wrote:
> On 1 Nov 2006 14:21:27 -0800, "ikrushlots@aol.com" <ikrushlots RemoveThis @aol.com> wrote:
>
> >Matt wrote:
> >>
> >> Have you ever been less excited about a Timberwolves season?
> >>
> >> I'll kick it off: No.
> >>
> >> Matt
> >
> >I know it won't surprise many of you, but I am looking forward to this
> >season, bigtime. I am excited about James and want to see if he can be
> >the point guard and clutch scorer the Wolves need. I am excited about
> >Foye and watching him develop. The recent articles on Blount, Eddie
> >and Davis make me think there is hope for these three players. Also,
> >KG seems to have a really good attitude about he upcoming season.
> >
> >It *could* be a fun season of Wolves basketball . . .
>
> I'm probably not as optimistic as you, Krush (who is around here?),

Ummm, Punkinaro? <grin>

> but I am going into this season with a little guarded optimism as it
> starts.
>
> It's a new lineup that should be interesting, if nothing else, to watch
> as they try to gel and come together as a team. That could prove for
> some fun nights of basketball (and probably a few duds along the way
> as well).
>
> But the bottom line is that I'm ready to start watching some hoops again
> and hoping for the best.
>

Ditto.

The team is just a huge bunch of question marks.
Almost every player has a least one big question that needs
to be answered in the affirmative for the Wolves to make
it to the playoffs, and maybe advance a round or two.

1) KG - will he remain healthy?
2) Blount - will he become an effective rebounder?
3) Davis - will he apply himself to defense?
4) Hassell - will his offense continue to improve?
5) James - will he be an effective, team oriented PG?

6) Hudson - will he stay healthy?
7) Griffin - will he avoid Demon Rum?
8) Foye - will he be effective at PG?
9) Smith - will the refs let him play?
10) Jarics - will he keep the faith?

11) Reed - can he step his game up another notch?
12) Vin Baker - will he contribute *on the court*?
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I see the Wolves as 10% better. Therefore, they will win 4-5 more games than
last year.

Hopefully, none of the other teams in the entire NBA improved themselves in
the offseason.
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