Game 40 76ers (12-25) @ Bobcats (16-23)

[Jakob]

Only non playoff teams are in the lottery, so if they make the playoffs the pick would belong to Chicago no matter what. 

is the 15th pick in the lotto?

[carolina-chuck]

Wait are you telling me you want the team to win?

 

Yea buddy.

 

I want the damn team to win. But win when it's worth winning. Not when teams are giving you the damn worthless wins.

 

I work and earn things. I dont take anything for free.

 

 

You really think that we can be a playoffs team next season with the same roster? Yea, thats what I thought.

[carolina-chuck]

is the 15th pick in the lotto?

 

no.

 

But why would you even want to be a no8 seed and get swept 4 straight games by Miami or Indiana and expect to be happy with the no15th pick that will belong to Chicago?

[Jakob]

no

 

[Jakob]

no.

 

But why would you even want to be a no8 seed and get swept 4 straight games by Miami or Indiana and expect to be happy with the no15th pick that will belong to Chicago?

I just want a win. Winning is what matters to me.

[Jakob]

Yea buddy.

 

I want the damn team to win. But win when it's worth winning. Not when teams are giving you the damn worthless wins.

 

I work and earn things. I dont take anything for free.

 

 

You really think that we can be a playoffs team next season with the same roster? Yea, thats what I thought.

Yes, we have the cap to sign a star and we will have two draft picks to pick up talent.

[carolina-chuck]

 

So, what you're saying is you know exactly that this team is bad. That we will go in as the 8th seed and get sweep 4 straight games by Miami or Indiana?

 

then turn and give that pick to Chicago?

 

Let's everyone drink and be happy about it.

[carolina-chuck]

Yes, we have the cap to sign a star and we will have two draft picks to pick up talent.

 

Right. Who exactly in FA are you referring to?

 

Teams just find gems late in the draft all the time too right?

 

You're obviously not a car salesman. Im not biting it. 

[carolina-chuck]

I just want a win. Winning is what matters to me.

 

 

 

When your at the bottom, the only way is up. Dont take two steps forward and 3 steps back.

[Rise of The Hive]

Until 5 minutes ago we held a playoff spot. We are 4 wins from owning the 4th seed.

Get real dude. Do we suck? Yeah. Could we still get a 4-5 seed? Easily.

 

We are also only 2 games back from having the third worst record in the East. With Cleveland hitting their stride and Rondo returning to Boston in their next game we are pretty much toast.

[Jakob]

When your at the bottom, the only way is up. Dont take two steps forward and 3 steps back.

Chuck, you don't understand where I'm coming from. I respect your views. Let's just hope Hornets have a bright future.

[Rise of The Hive]

Yes, we have the cap to sign a star and we will have two draft picks to pick up talent.

 

Stars are not exactly lined up and knocking on Time Warner Cable Arena's door. Teams in small markets have to rebuild through the draft.

[carolina-chuck]

Chuck, you don't understand where I'm coming from. I respect your views. Let's just hope Hornets have a bright future.

 

I understand your views. You dont understand mine.

 

I get that you want to win. It'd help going into the Hornets era coming off a Playoffs berth. But, you are clearly investing your future (2-3 years) by making the Playoffs this year. The talents to be a contender is not on the team right now. I dont see this team being a playoffs team next year with the same group of core guys.

 

I rather make the playoffs in the Hornets era than not making it. Think about it. 

 

The chance to build your team next season with three 1st rounders (1 high lottery) in this upcoming draft will be a bigger "win" than winning 30 some games and get sweep by the Heat or Pacers.

[carpanfan96]

is the 15th pick in the lotto?

No, but the pick would belong to Chicago since it's not in the top ten.