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Mandark · « **Reply #3420 on:** December 28, 2011, 12:05:08 AM »

Nah, they'd get ripped mercilessly, especially LeBron, and everyone would speculate on how long Spoelstra and Bosh were going to stay with the team.

The Bulls and the Thunder, even though they're looking to win now, feature young enough players (who didn't predict a slew of championships while switching teams) to still have a grace period. That's long gone for the Heat.

T-Short · « **Reply #3421 on:** December 28, 2011, 05:04:36 AM »

Just watched the Miami - Boston game, Norris Cole

lol @ Chalmers, starting out the second half with 4 TO:s in 4 possessions, and Cole just beasting it in the 4:th. Cool kid

DJ_Tet · « **Reply #3422 on:** December 28, 2011, 04:34:09 PM »

Excited to see this Cole kid tonight in Charlotte. This is the only Miami Heat game we get unfortunately

Last game was as fun as any last year though so I'm excited.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #3423 on:** December 28, 2011, 04:46:42 PM »

If I had to pick, I'd say the finals are gonna be OKC vs. Miami and I don't really know which team will win. OKC is young and their team stayed pretty much intact from last year, while the Heat are just pissed although still susceptible to a zone. I like Kevin Durant better than anyone on the Heat but that's just a matter of personal preference.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3424 on:** December 28, 2011, 06:54:09 PM »

Durant is pretty boss, plus he's had an impressive porn career thus far

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Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3425 on:** December 28, 2011, 06:55:50 PM »

Everyone is picking that Finals match-up, pretty much. It'd be a fun series to watch - transition baskets galore - but I think the Heat would win that one handily, really. Who is going to guard LeBron? Durant would get killed and the coach would have to hide him elsewhere. Ibaka would get fouled out. On the other hand, LeBron can keep Durant outside the 3pt line for the whole series if he so chooses. Durant can still score plenty but the efficiency would go right down. Westbrook has the physical tools to guard Wade but makes too many mistakes to really be a good defender. Over a series, Wade would eat his lunch and they'd have to put Harden on him.

Now the Grizzlies are a team that could actually guard the Heat. Unleash Tony Allen on either Wade and LeBron and you have a fighting chance. Z-Bo and Gasol would destroy the Heat's front line in the paint, I'm betting.

Of course, as we saw last night, the zone can be wildly effective against the Heat but if they get Mike Miller back, they can just go small and load up on shooting with James Jones and Miller and hit 3s until the zone gets called off. They definitely need to work on their anti-zone offense more though.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3426 on:** December 28, 2011, 08:54:07 PM »

Heat looking exhausted today, after the Celtics taking them to the wire last night. There are going to be a lot of lousy games this season

In general so far, turnovers seem way up, and the shooting has been horrible.

Himu · « **Reply #3427 on:** December 28, 2011, 09:25:54 PM »

oh my fucking god, my rockets

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #3428 on:** December 28, 2011, 09:33:04 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on December 28, 2011, 08:54:07 PM

Heat looking exhausted today, after the Celtics taking them to the wire last night. There are going to be a lot of lousy games this season In general so far, turnovers seem way up, and the shooting has been horrible.

True but I think the older teams are going to struggle the most. I'm know the Celtics are missing Pierce but there is a decent chance they will start the season 0-3. It won't matter because the east is full of so many weak teams but still.

Dallas also has a pretty good chance of starting 0-3 as they play the Thunder tomorrow and unfortunately for them the west is not nearly as easy.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3429 on:** December 28, 2011, 09:38:42 PM »

I've given up on Dallas competing this year. Haven't seen the slightest shred of effort from them yet, which they'll really need to offset their personnel losses. I think Carlisle can work wonders with a smallball line-up eventually, but they have to fucking wake up first.

Celtics are a lost cause without Pierce. KG still plays hard but he just can't seem to take a goddamn shot anymore. Which leaves Rondo and Ray, and Rondo still can't shoot. After that it's basically Brandon Bass carrying the load, which is not a great place to be.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3430 on:** December 29, 2011, 12:49:46 AM »

Brandon Knight looked pretty good tonight but god...the Pistons are horrible. This has to be one of the worst rosters in the NBA. Hopefully Dumars gets fired after this season

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #3431 on:** December 29, 2011, 01:16:59 AM »

Heat Grizzlies finals.

Calling it now.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3432 on:** December 29, 2011, 01:45:26 AM »

Sounds good, lord knows we all need a best of 7 series of announcers telling us how "smart" and "intelligent" Kevin Love is

Mandark · « **Reply #3433 on:** December 29, 2011, 01:52:28 AM »

Don't beat around the bush, PD. Who are you calling racist, Breen or Van Gundy?

PS Did the Grizzlies trade for Kevin Love or what?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3434 on:** December 29, 2011, 01:57:44 AM »

No one specific, it's more of a symptom of most sports commentating, especially basketball; with football those comments tend to be aimed at QBs exclusively, whereas any white guy who has post moves or ball handling skill is a a Rhodes Scholar.

edit: rant, but yea that annoys me

T-Short · « **Reply #3435 on:** December 29, 2011, 04:07:35 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on December 29, 2011, 12:49:46 AM

Brandon Knight looked pretty good tonight but god...the Pistons are horrible. This has to be one of the worst rosters in the NBA. Hopefully Dumars gets fired after this season

Yeah, what happened to Austin Daye in the offseason? He has been 0 for 8 over two games now, throwing up brick after brick when he's not turning the ball over. huahua

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Take away Brandon Knight’s 10 of 13 and the rest of the Pistons shot 26 of 68.

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etiolate · « **Reply #3436 on:** December 29, 2011, 05:44:41 AM »

I think most pro athletes are actually totally clueless about the ins and outs of their own sport.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #3437 on:** December 29, 2011, 08:09:21 AM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on December 27, 2011, 02:27:05 AM

ALL HAIL BASED KWAME

lol knicks

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #3438 on:** December 29, 2011, 01:20:03 PM »

Quote from: etiolate on December 29, 2011, 05:44:41 AM

I think most pro athletes are actually totally clueless about the ins and outs of their own sport.

This is because most athletes, god bless 'em, are fucking idiots.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3439 on:** December 29, 2011, 01:28:08 PM »

Quote from: etiolate on December 29, 2011, 05:44:41 AM

I think most pro athletes are actually totally clueless about the ins and outs of their own sport.

There's no other explanation why the Kings didn't take the league to the Supreme Court

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3440 on:** December 29, 2011, 10:50:43 PM »

1st time Dallas has looked like they gave a shit this season. Fun game, classic Trick or Treat Westbrook performance.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #3441 on:** December 29, 2011, 10:51:19 PM »

Wow. Big Shot.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #3442 on:** December 29, 2011, 10:53:47 PM »

Holy Fucking Shit.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3443 on:** December 29, 2011, 10:56:07 PM »

yeah

totally down for another whole series of these guys shootin' it out.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #3444 on:** December 30, 2011, 12:45:32 AM »

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3445 on:** December 30, 2011, 01:16:16 AM »

oh shit

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #3446 on:** December 30, 2011, 07:31:50 AM »

Kevin Love does seem bright for an athlete.

Remarkable Dallas stats (I'm bored):

Greg Stiemsma in 20 minutes of playing time for the Celtics has two more blocks than the entire Dallas Mavericks' roster in three games.

Ten players on the team have a FG% of .423 or worse.

Lamar Odom has a FG% of .148. His PER is -3.8. MINUS!

The two centers are averaging a combined 3.3 defense rebounds per game.

benjipwns · « **Reply #3447 on:** December 30, 2011, 08:50:40 AM »

Quote from: Hyoushi on December 29, 2011, 04:07:35 AM

Yeah, what happened to Austin Daye in the offseason? He has been 0 for 8 over two games now, throwing up brick after brick when he's not turning the ball over. huahua

It's that horrific facial hair. He went from looking like he was a tall 13 year old to a child molester.

Only explanation.

Brandon Knight against the Cavs was just...then again it was the Cavs.

Why did Joe D give Stuckey $25 million again?

Oh wait, he's paying Charlie V and Ben Gordon $20 million a year to miss long twos.

T-Short · « **Reply #3448 on:** December 30, 2011, 10:47:19 AM »

Hehe, yeah, I don't think Daye looks any older with the goatee. Wonder if a guy like Steph Curry will ever age though? They called him "Middle School" during his rookie year, best NBA nickname ever

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3449 on:** December 30, 2011, 10:22:12 PM »

RICKY RUBIO IS PLAYING BASKETBALL. EVERYONE SHOULD BE WATCHING

Seriously, there is no competition for ROTY. And this doesn't get said enough, David Kahn is a genius

The kid just completely suckered the Heat defense by calmly pointing Kevin Love to his spot for the high pick and roll, then lobbed it to a completely free Anthony Randolph at the rim

Everything he does is just wildly entertaining. The bandwagon still has plenty of room

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3450 on:** December 30, 2011, 10:29:53 PM »

High quality product Joe Dumars has on the floor, I'm telling you

pilonv1 · « **Reply #3451 on:** December 30, 2011, 10:43:28 PM »

Wolves got cheated out of a win, disgraceful call & continuation

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #3452 on:** December 30, 2011, 11:39:52 PM »

Mavs finally got a win tonight, too bad it was against the Raptors.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3453 on:** December 31, 2011, 01:57:03 AM »

https://twitter.com/BScalabrine24/status/153000558893076480

Himu · « **Reply #3454 on:** December 31, 2011, 01:59:16 AM »

Rockets are 0-2

our defense and offense are horrific

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3455 on:** December 31, 2011, 02:47:18 AM »

Wolves needn't be too mad tonight though - they gave the Heat all they can handle all night long. They know not only who their best point guard is now - hell, they know who their best PLAYER is. Ridnour is back on the bench where he belongs. Finally, they can draw a fucking line under that PG spot

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #3456 on:** January 01, 2012, 08:26:16 PM »

The Heat are 5-0.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #3457 on:** January 01, 2012, 09:13:50 PM »

Dallas sucks. And this is their fifth game?! The season just started last Sunday.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #3458 on:** January 01, 2012, 09:28:22 PM »

This team can't shoot, this team can't play defense, and this team can't rebound. A team of Vince Carter, Jason Terry, Jason Kidd, Lamar Odom, Shawn Marion, and Dirk Nowitzki would dominate in 2004. In 2012, they are getting dominated by the Timberwolves.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3459 on:** January 01, 2012, 09:34:23 PM »

just lie back and think of the cap room next year, dude

Mandark · « **Reply #3460 on:** January 01, 2012, 09:43:11 PM »

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #3461 on:** January 01, 2012, 10:06:24 PM »

Quote from: Flannel Boy on January 01, 2012, 09:13:50 PM

Dallas sucks. And this is their fifth game?! The season just started last Sunday.

They're more likely to be really shaky early and get better towards the end of the season, considering that the lost two three major pieces from last years team. If they're 10-23 at the half-way point I'll be freaking out but not after their fifth game.

etiolate · « **Reply #3462 on:** January 01, 2012, 10:26:56 PM »

Quote from: Mandark on January 01, 2012, 09:43:11 PM

Hm.

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Kings coach Paul Westphal says Cousins demanded to be traded: "When a player continually, aggressively, lets it be known that he is...

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Westphal: "...unwilling/unable to embrace traveling in the same direction as his team, it cannot be ignored indefinitely."

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Cousins' agent, John Greig, tells SI.com: "DeMarcus never demanded a trade. I'm surprised the Kings, if they believe the player wanted..."

Greig: "...a trade, wouldn't have made a phone call to his representative. Maybe Westphal is just feeling the heat early this season."

Cousins told Westphal twice to trade him, as the Kings coach told media, but Kings big man's camp contends it wasn't a legitimate demand.

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They contend it was responsive, as in "If you don't like me, then trade me now." Westphal-Cousins relationship obviously in dire straits.

The amazing thing is that the Kings FO acted as though the roster and coach were a winning formula.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3463 on:** January 01, 2012, 10:44:34 PM »

Demarcus Cousins was a headcase before he got to Kentucky. Dude is super talented and perhaps could be really good, but jeez...

T234 · « **Reply #3464 on:** January 01, 2012, 10:48:56 PM »

Yeah, he was definitely a headcase before he got here.

etiolate · « **Reply #3465 on:** January 01, 2012, 10:54:41 PM »

Cousins calling out Westphal doesn't make him much of a headcase in my view. If this team had a vet, the vet would be doing it.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #3466 on:** January 01, 2012, 11:46:35 PM »

Quote from: AWESOM-O on January 01, 2012, 10:42:44 PM

Kobe just had the worst game of his career.

6-28? Jesus.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #3467 on:** January 02, 2012, 12:10:24 AM »

Was tanking against Denver part of the settlement agreement with the hotel employee?

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #3468 on:** January 02, 2012, 12:14:33 AM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on January 01, 2012, 10:06:24 PM

Quote from: Flannel Boy on January 01, 2012, 09:13:50 PM
Dallas sucks. And this is their fifth game?! The season just started last Sunday.

They're more likely to be really shaky early and get better towards the end of the season, considering that the lost two three major pieces from last years team. If they're 10-23 at the half-way point I'll be freaking out but not after their fifth game.

They will make the playoffs and they probably will even end up with a decent record but they are screwed for this season unless they land Dwight Howard or something. They have no defense and a lack of intangible pieces and none of the pieces really fit and they are a year older. Having Vince Carter on your team is symbolic of under-achieving.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #3469 on:** January 02, 2012, 12:37:06 AM »

A playoff spot isn't a given. This team cannot afford to lose winnable games early on in the season because they are going to get hit hard by the condensed schedule. And, as Stoney just pointed out, Vince Carter!

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #3470 on:** January 02, 2012, 12:38:12 AM »

Vince Carter actually been one of the team's best players this season.

etiolate · « **Reply #3471 on:** January 02, 2012, 05:51:00 AM »

Watching Rubio play is bittersweet. I love the way he plays, but all the time i watch him, I think how he would answer every problem the Kings have and the team passed on drafting him.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #3472 on:** January 02, 2012, 06:04:18 AM »

E-toilet, I think you (and pretty much everyone else, honestly) would be better off if they just contracted the Kings. Then you could spend your time concentrating on more potentially rewarding things, like watching paint dry or counting your pubes or something.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #3473 on:** January 02, 2012, 06:59:38 AM »

NBA isn't contracting anyone. Move them to Seattle.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #3474 on:** January 02, 2012, 07:08:07 AM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on January 02, 2012, 12:38:12 AM

Vince Carter actually been one of the team's best players this season.

If one of the team's best players is averaging 8/2/2 on 35% shooting, it's time to scout Andre Drummond.

He doesn't have a negative PER, so I guess that's something.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #3475 on:** January 02, 2012, 12:09:35 PM »

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3476 on:** January 02, 2012, 12:10:59 PM »

Most fun PG since White Chocolate baby

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #3477 on:** January 02, 2012, 12:11:56 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on January 02, 2012, 12:10:59 PM

Most fun PG since White Chocolate baby

Don't jinx him with that moniker.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3478 on:** January 02, 2012, 01:55:47 PM »

http://str8media.wordpress.com/2011/12/30/i-have-always-been-a-michael-jordan-fan-until-now/

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #3479 on:** January 02, 2012, 10:07:06 PM »

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One final note: San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich was asked about Ricky Rubio. Specifically, how difficult it would be for him to adjust to American culture. Popovich's response was classic: "These guys, they travel around the world," Popovich said of international players like Rubio and his own Manu Ginobili. "They're more cultured than we are. Everyone acts like Americans are the ones... we have sort of an arrogance about us. Like we're the cultured ones? Are you serious? Have you watched TV lately? Have you seen what Americans do? How many languages do you speak? And you wonder how they're going to adjust to our culture? I hope they avoid it and keep their own!"

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His answer isn't really relevant to the question. I just like Pop being Pop.

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