alfdogg 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 Most of us were pretty sure this was going to happen, but it's now official that they're going to do it. It will be done geographically, which will be a HUGE clusterfuck in the East, with the NE and Florida teams probably being scattered all around two divisions. NO will move to the West, but you knew that already. I still don't see the point of moving the Hornets out of Charlotte if they were just going to put another team there...give the expansion team to someone like Vegas or St. Louis. I'll do some research and have a prediction on the divisions later. The playoffs will still have eight teams per conference, the three division winners and the next five best records. No names were discussed for the divisions. Discuss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gert T 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 East Boston New York New Jersey Philadelphia Toronto Cleveland Chicago Detroit Indiana Milwaukee Atlanta Charlotte Miami Orlando Washington West Golden State LA Clippers LA Lakers Phoenix Sacramento Denver Minnesota Portland Seattle Utah Dallas Hoston Memphis New Orleans San Antonio I think that'll probably be the east, the West could get changed, depends if they want all 4 Cali teams in the same division and all three Texas teams in one too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 With my awesome, inventive geographical device (an atlas and a ruler) I came up with this East 1 Boston Miami New York New Jersey Philadelphia East 2 Charlotte Cleveland Orlando Toronto Washington East 3 Atlanta Chicago Detroit Indiana Milwaukee West 1 Dallas Houston Memphis Minnesota New Orleans West 2 Denver Phoenix San Antonio Seattle Utah West 3 Golden State LA Clippers LA Lakers Portland Sacramento Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 I like Gert's divisions better. Man, would Orlando be a powerhouse in their division -- ugh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 Well glad you both put Golden State and Sacramento in the same division because there has been a rumor they might be split up even though they are only about two hours apart. I think going to six divisions is unnecessary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 It'd be funny if GS and Sac. stay together but the LA teams get split up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandman9000 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 Most of us were pretty sure this was going to happen, but it's now official that they're going to do it. It will be done geographically, which will be a HUGE clusterfuck in the East, with the NE and Florida teams probably being scattered all around two divisions. NO will move to the West, but you knew that already. I still don't see the point of moving the Hornets out of Charlotte if they were just going to put another team there...give the expansion team to someone like Vegas or St. Louis. I'll do some research and have a prediction on the divisions later. The playoffs will still have eight teams per conference, the three division winners and the next five best records. No names were discussed for the divisions. Discuss. Charlotte was still a basketball hotbed, but they were so pissed off at George Shinn for his "holier then thou" attitude, his sexual assault case, and generally being a complete ignorant fuck that they stayed away in protest. Now that Shinn is out of town, Charlotte should support the Panthers. In theory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 Sandman, I'm not too aware of the whole "Hornets" turn-off regarding Charlotte -- didn't he also want a new arena for his team, too, despite having one built not too long ago?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 Division name idears: Pacific Division: LAL, LAC, GS, SAC, PHX Mountain Division: SEA, POR, MIN, DEN, UTAH Southwest Division: DAL, HOU, NO, MEM, SA Central Division: CHI, MIL, CLE, DET, IND Southleast Division: ORL, WSH, MIA, CHR, ATL Atlantic Division: TOR, PHI, NY, NJ, BOS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 What's the point of even having divisions? Why not just have two leagues, and take the eight best teams. The only thing this realignment does is give a mediocre team a backdoor into the postseason, by winning a weak division. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 What's the point of even having divisions? Why not just have two leagues, and take the eight best teams. The only thing this realignment does is give a mediocre team a backdoor into the postseason, by winning a weak division. As has been shown in the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 What's the point of even having divisions? Why not just have two leagues, and take the eight best teams. The only thing this realignment does is give a mediocre team a backdoor into the postseason, by winning a weak division. As has been shown in the NHL. ::cough-cough::Tampa and Washington::cough:: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaMarka 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 What's the point of even having divisions? Why not just have two leagues, and take the eight best teams. The only thing this realignment does is give a mediocre team a backdoor into the postseason, by winning a weak division. As has been shown in the NHL. Exactly what I was going to say. The only thing it does is emphasize regional rivalries by having teams play those in the their division more often that others. But it's pointless, because some divisions are bound to be weak. Can't wait to see some useless NBA team get that coveted third seed. *sigh* You already broke hockey, leave the NBA alone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 What's the point of even having divisions? Why not just have two leagues, and take the eight best teams. The only thing this realignment does is give a mediocre team a backdoor into the postseason, by winning a weak division. As has been shown in the NHL. Exactly what I was going to say. The only thing it does is emphasize regional rivalries by having teams play those in the their division more often that others. But it's pointless, because some divisions are bound to be weak. Can't wait to see some useless NBA team get that coveted third seed. *sigh* You already broke hockey, leave the NBA alone! Also in baseball too although not quite the extreme of hockey just yet. The hidden blessing of the '94 strike was that avoided the embarassment of the A.L. West "Champ" having a losing record. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 That's why they added the unbalanced schedule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2003 Southwest Division: DAL, HOU, NO, MEM, SA Sweet easy division. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2003 Umm Dallas finished like a game behind the Spurs last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogbert 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2003 Since when are the Lightning mediocre? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2003 Umm Dallas finished like a game behind the Spurs last year. Actually they were tied. Indiana's division will officially include Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee and Cleveland, according to the Indianapolis Star. Minnesota and Memphis apparently wanted to move to the East, but were denied. Apparently, this isn't *quite* a done deal yet. It says that the Board of Governors recommended the move, and there is still a formal vote to take place. But I'm still betting it's going to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2003 Why can't Memphis get in the East? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2003 I think that's weird too. I think if Milwaukee can be in the East Memphis can too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2003 Umm Dallas finished like a game behind the Spurs last year. One contender, one team on the way up, and 2 expansion teams that got run out of town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2003 Not to mention one that got run out of their conference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2003 Well it does not matter if the Nuggets and Jazz get replaced by the Grizzles and Hornets because they all are just mere jobbers. There is no more history with the Jazz now that Malone and Stockon are no longer with the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2003 Well it does not matter if the Nuggets and Jazz get replaced by the Grizzles and Hornets because they all are just mere jobbers. There is no more history with the Jazz now that Malone and Stockon are no longer with the team. B-b-but the Nuggets, they have 'Melo! 'MELO, BAH GAWD! I like six divisions for 30 teams. That's the best way to go if you insist on having that many teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2003 Since when are the Lightning mediocre? They've been above mediocre only since last year. Their division, though, blew goats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2003 The Grizz will be in the playoffs by 2006 at the LATEST. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 All the teams close to Minnesota are in the East. That's really the conference they belong in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 I think Memphis could make the playoffs easily in the East sooner than 2006, but stuck in the west thats probably not realistic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2003 All the teams close to Minnesota are in the East. That's really the conference they belong in. Agreed--Timberwolves should be with the Bulls, Bucks, Pistons, and Pacers. I don't know what we'd do with Cleveland--stupid NBA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
