Author Topic: The NBA thread (Read 1519491 times)

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #8040 on:** February 02, 2013, 12:12:13 AM »

omfg

Robo · « **Reply #8041 on:** February 02, 2013, 07:42:57 PM »

amazing

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #8042 on:** February 02, 2013, 07:46:24 PM »

Classy.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #8043 on:** February 02, 2013, 11:22:03 PM »

The end of the cavs/okc game was fantastic. Kyrie was killing it.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #8044 on:** February 03, 2013, 12:03:41 AM »

Quote from: ToxicAdam on February 02, 2013, 11:22:03 PM

The end of the cavs/okc game was fantastic. Kyrie was killing it.

Yeah I just watched the 4th quarter on league pass. He was amazing.

etiolate · « **Reply #8045 on:** February 03, 2013, 12:51:53 AM »

It's good to hear that Bill Cosby is getting work doing Cavs games.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #8046 on:** February 03, 2013, 02:12:42 AM »

So I'm guessing Victor Oladipo will be the #1 draft pick.

T-Short · « **Reply #8047 on:** February 03, 2013, 02:02:44 PM »

lolol MWP

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #8048 on:** February 03, 2013, 02:42:35 PM »

Artest is a bully

you never see him pull his dumb shit with someone that would whoop his ass

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #8049 on:** February 03, 2013, 03:31:46 PM »

Drummond looks like he could be a dominant force for years to come. If Drummond's mindset is right, he and Anthony Davis would be Dwight/Okafor all over again.

naff · « **Reply #8050 on:** February 03, 2013, 05:26:45 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 02, 2013, 12:12:13 AM

omfg

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #8051 on:** February 03, 2013, 06:22:18 PM »

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Sources tell Sporting News that the #Clippers have contacted the #Celtics about Kevin Garnett. Offer would include Caron Butler and Beldsoe.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #8052 on:** February 03, 2013, 08:18:40 PM »

i love Bledsoe but jeez, that's a kick in the balls for Rondo if they take it, innit

KG has a no-trade clause but I guess he would maybe waive that to go to the Clips this year....I'm sure he wants to play with Chris Paul as much as everyone else

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #8053 on:** February 03, 2013, 08:22:20 PM »

Bledsoe has been inconsistent during this bad stretch for the Clippers but I still think that he can be traded for more than KG

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #8054 on:** February 03, 2013, 08:27:20 PM »

The Clippers don't really have a need though, other than insurance for Paul maybe leaving in the offseason. Bledsoe is about as good as you can reasonably expect for that, given that trading the farm away for someone who could genuinely fill Paul's shoes would piss Paul off and induce him to leave...

But this could well be just a feeler to try to establish Bledsoe's market value

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #8055 on:** February 03, 2013, 08:33:30 PM »

just hypothetically though, Bledsoe and Bradley would be a crazily disruptive backcourt. They're undersized but it doesn't seem to stop them.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #8056 on:** February 03, 2013, 10:14:53 PM »

edit: accidental post

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #8057 on:** February 04, 2013, 01:06:26 AM »

I wouldn't call Bledsoe undersized. He's much beefier than most PG. While he's a little short, his wingspan is huge and of course there's the incredible reflexes and leaping ability.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #8058 on:** February 04, 2013, 01:37:24 AM »

Paired with Bradley though...I think they're 6'1'' and 6'2'' respectively. The likes of Derrick Rose or John Wall are going to be seeing over them, and one of them would have to take the 2...they're both pitbulls though, i'd take them as a package for sure

(would mention Ricky Rubio but sadly he is sucking too badly to be in any kind of good PG conversation

)

pilonv1 · « **Reply #8059 on:** February 04, 2013, 06:34:34 AM »

You can only get so far with two small guards

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #8060 on:** February 04, 2013, 06:39:20 AM »

Isiah Thomas & Joe Dumars did ok

pilonv1 · « **Reply #8061 on:** February 04, 2013, 06:45:25 AM »

Well Joe was at least 6'3"-6'4". And one of the best defenders ever. And Isiah was Isiah. You knew what I meant!

They'd be like the opposite of Curry & Ellis. They would be awesome fun to watch though for completely different reasons.

Mandark · « **Reply #8062 on:** February 04, 2013, 06:50:23 AM »

In John Wall's case, giving him a clear jumper isn't necessarily a bad thing.

If a team was going to try to build around a small backcourt, this is probably the right time for it. How many 2-guards are backing down defenders to score when they've got a strength advantage? Would be fun to see them try it out.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #8063 on:** February 04, 2013, 08:38:48 PM »

The problem is, they can't build around Bledsoe if Rondo is coming back. And they can't really trade Rondo while he's hurt, unless it's to a real no-hoper who wants to tank the next two seasons.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #8064 on:** February 04, 2013, 09:47:51 PM »

...close game alert, miami versus charlotte

jesus $:-\$

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #8065 on:** February 04, 2013, 09:49:20 PM »

i suddenly can't be assed watching ANY games

i like a bunch of teams but i don't really care if any particular one of them wins or loses now. After the Kings blew up I was like this for like 2-3 years before i glommed onto the Celtics

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #8066 on:** February 04, 2013, 09:52:20 PM »

the answer is clear

root for the lakers downfall

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #8067 on:** February 04, 2013, 10:31:40 PM »

i have been consistent there for 12 years

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #8068 on:** February 04, 2013, 10:32:09 PM »

i need to love as well as hate though, not quite feeling the love for anywhere else the same way

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #8069 on:** February 04, 2013, 10:33:39 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on February 04, 2013, 09:49:20 PM

i suddenly can't be assed watching ANY games

i like a bunch of teams but i don't really care if any particular one of them wins or loses now. After the Kings blew up I was like this for like 2-3 years before i glommed onto the Celtics

It happens.

Especially for fans who didn't grow up in a town with an NBA team. I've always been a free roamer when it comes to franchises. I've had a few different favorite teams/players over the years where I've had to struggle to find a new one once my attraction was over.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #8070 on:** February 04, 2013, 10:38:45 PM »

I didn't catch it so I'll watch it tonight on league pass but jeez Lebron was 13 of 14 tonight from the field. Toss in 8 rebounds and 8 assists. He is just unworldly sometimes.

Beezy · « **Reply #8071 on:** February 04, 2013, 11:55:05 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on February 04, 2013, 09:49:20 PM

i suddenly can't be assed watching ANY games

i like a bunch of teams but i don't really care if any particular one of them wins or loses now. After the Kings blew up I was like this for like 2-3 years before i glommed onto the Celtics

No better time to join the Knicks bandwagon.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #8072 on:** February 05, 2013, 01:05:42 AM »

Watched that Heat game. Man Chris Anderson was a nice little pick up on the cheap.

Himu · « **Reply #8073 on:** February 05, 2013, 11:38:09 AM »

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-simers-pau-gasol-20130205,0,3248032.column

is dwight that bad

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #8074 on:** February 05, 2013, 12:35:02 PM »

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #8075 on:** February 05, 2013, 03:30:55 PM »

Yea, I watched that interview last night. I was shocked at how good Steven A. did.

Also, I don't think it was too smart for Dwight Howard to admit his back hurts when he sits down. Not exactly what a sports team wants to hear if they are thinking about throwing max money at you in the off-season.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #8076 on:** February 05, 2013, 04:43:52 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on February 04, 2013, 09:49:20 PM

i suddenly can't be assed watching ANY games

i like a bunch of teams but i don't really care if any particular one of them wins or loses now. After the Kings blew up I was like this for like 2-3 years before i glommed onto the Celtics

There's space on the Warriors bandwagon for you.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #8077 on:** February 05, 2013, 06:48:35 PM »

I am feeling the Warriors, yes. They are likable and fun, and are on the rise but not yet to the point where it feels like BLATANT bandwagoning, like OKC or the Clippers. They offer a tightwire act thanks to injuries, and their defense and rebounding improvements are a total mystery to the entire league which obviously is a reason to actually watch with your own eyes rather than read box scores...yes...the Warriors...

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #8078 on:** February 05, 2013, 09:42:22 PM »

Rockets going insane - 77pts in the first half (i'm watching on LP on delay, it's probably over by now...)

Mandark · « **Reply #8079 on:** February 05, 2013, 10:23:34 PM »

There's always room on the Wizards' wagon. The wheels are crooked, the axle's busted, and people keep dying of dysentery, but there's room!

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #8080 on:** February 05, 2013, 10:25:02 PM »

Talking Heads 'Road to Nowhere' just popped into my head for some reason

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #8081 on:** February 05, 2013, 10:27:25 PM »

J-Lin is unrecognizable vs the start of the season, great to see. He's in full-on Linsanity mode tonight

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #8082 on:** February 05, 2013, 11:07:15 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on February 05, 2013, 09:42:22 PM

Rockets going insane - 77pts in the first half (i'm watching on LP on delay, it's probably over by now...)

wtf!

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #8083 on:** February 05, 2013, 11:07:59 PM »

140 points. holy shit

pilonv1 · « **Reply #8084 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:29:01 AM »

Not concerned with the Warriors loss tonight. Won't ever see a team shoot that well from three again.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #8085 on:** February 06, 2013, 01:49:30 PM »

Has nothing to do with anything but man the Spurs are a well run franchise. Best record in the League as usual with a 38-11 record.

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As of July 2009, the Spurs rank third among active franchises for the highest winning percentage in NBA history; they have only missed the playoffs four times as an NBA franchise.
In their 36 NBA seasons since 1976–1977, the Spurs have captured 18 division titles. They have made the playoffs in 21 of the last 22 seasons, and have not missed the playoffs in the 15 seasons since Tim Duncan was drafted by the Spurs in 1997. With their 50th win in the 2011-2012 season, the Spurs currently hold the record for most consecutive 50+ win seasons at 13.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #8086 on:** February 06, 2013, 03:05:38 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on February 06, 2013, 01:49:30 PM

Has nothing to do with anything but man the Spurs are a well run franchise. Best record in the League as usual with a 38-11 record.

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As of July 2009, the Spurs rank third among active franchises for the highest winning percentage in NBA history; they have only missed the playoffs four times as an NBA franchise.
In their 36 NBA seasons since 1976–1977, the Spurs have captured 18 division titles. They have made the playoffs in 21 of the last 22 seasons, and have not missed the playoffs in the 15 seasons since Tim Duncan was drafted by the Spurs in 1997. With their 50th win in the 2011-2012 season, the Spurs currently hold the record for most consecutive 50+ win seasons at 13.

holy shit

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #8087 on:** February 06, 2013, 08:03:23 PM »

Pau out for the duration it seems....this is like the Year of Karma for the Lakers.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #8088 on:** February 06, 2013, 08:12:07 PM »

no pity

Lakers fans can't stop whining and bitching about Heat stacking their team but forgot all about their principles as soon as this season began

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #8089 on:** February 06, 2013, 09:37:58 PM »

Cormacaroni should be watching more basketball not less.

The Celtics are 5-0 since Rondo went down.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #8090 on:** February 06, 2013, 09:52:19 PM »

oh, that's just the dead cat bounce

Rondo being out removes the puncher's chance they had in the playoffs, which wasn't that great to begin with of course. They'd have needed more injuries a la Bosh and Rose to have any hope. But you never know - LeBron could finally get hurt and everything could change. That was enough for me to stick around for the regular season....

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #8091 on:** February 06, 2013, 10:26:04 PM »

Eric Bledsoe had 6 steals and 3 blocks tonight

Kinda nuts regardless of the competition

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #8092 on:** February 07, 2013, 01:20:23 AM »

how dare that selfish child Dwight not put Kobe's legacy ahead of his own future,

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/8924249/kobe-bryant-challenges-dwight-howard-return-shoulder-injury-play-pain

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #8093 on:** February 07, 2013, 01:23:52 AM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on February 07, 2013, 01:20:23 AM

how dare that selfish child Dwight not put Kobe's legacy ahead of his own future,

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/8924249/kobe-bryant-challenges-dwight-howard-return-shoulder-injury-play-pain

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(Howard) has never been in a position where someone is driving him as hard as I am, as hard as this organization is," Bryant told MacMullan. "It's win a championship or everything is a complete failure. That's just how (the Lakers) do it. And that's foreign to him.

"When you think about it, there aren't many organizations that look at it that way. There are only two that can really honestly say that's what they live by -- Los Angeles and Boston."

Kobe is one of the few players who manages to say something that annoys me in every single interview.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #8094 on:** February 07, 2013, 01:39:19 AM »

Dwight took the Magic to the Finals essentially by himself, I think he knows about pressure. Kobe is in 'don't blame ME' mode again I see. God forbid anyone would compare him unfavorably to MJ or anything. That would be so unfair because MJ had awesome centers like Luc Longley and Bill Wennington his whole career, not cripples and tin men like Dwight and Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #8095 on:** February 07, 2013, 01:47:46 AM »

I told y'all that grand speech about taking all the blame on himself was bull

it's almost crazy how much I dislike Kobe

I actually was a Lakers fan growing up, even when they sucked with Nick Van Exel and Eddie Jones as the main guys

Kobe is the only reason why I hate the Lakers now

I hate him so much that I will make life miserable for anyone matched up against me who is wearing Kobe shoes

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #8096 on:** February 07, 2013, 01:48:20 AM »

Kobe is fucking AIDS

also, happy one year anniversary to Linsansity! This day (well, yesterday) last year, Jeremy Lin made his first start as a Knick and had 28 points against the Nets. Yay Jeremy Lin!

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #8097 on:** February 07, 2013, 01:53:06 AM »

Linsanity is alive and well, though they lost today. Harden hanging with LeBron was impressive...absolutely dusted him on that step-back J just inside the 2 minute mark. The more I watch him though, the more I realize how he exploits the rules and the refs better than pretty much anybody. His handle lets him keep the ball alive while offering it up on a platter for defenders to swipe at, even at high speed headed straight towards the rim. They usually end up getting his arms instead, and he gets the and 1. He does get whistled for the occasional offensive charge but overall, he gets a crazy amount of calls for someone not desperately tall or athletic.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #8098 on:** February 07, 2013, 01:55:00 AM »

But how long can Harden play like that? Look at the toll on TMac and Vince. They put up even better numbers when they were carrying their teams like Harden.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #8099 on:** February 07, 2013, 01:59:23 AM »

Quote from: AWESOM-O on February 07, 2013, 01:56:53 AM

You Kobe haters are highly illogical.

He's just an annoying dude. Everything he does is just so contrived. And he's too smart to not be self aware of it so that makes it extra annoying. Great player. I'm just don't like the stuff I perceive as phoniness and brazen and obvious manipulation.

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