Author Topic: The NBA thread (Read 1520700 times)

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #14760 on:** February 09, 2015, 11:42:16 AM »

Quote from: Beezy on February 09, 2015, 11:39:55 AM

Quote from: Am_I_Anonymous on February 09, 2015, 11:18:17 AM
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Piss off Pec? Not a good idea, rook.
Huh? What did Wiggins do?

He kept sitting on the wing and not cutting during the game. Pek was trying to tell him to move his ass.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #14761 on:** February 09, 2015, 07:58:01 PM »

Holy shit say hello to an espy nominee for sure

http://streamable.com/05a

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #14762 on:** February 10, 2015, 02:34:16 PM »

Hear comes that trade deadline

Mo Williams to charlotte for Gary Neal, garbage J Jr, and a 2nd

Adreian Payne to Minnesota for a future first.

I think Payne might have a chance to shine for the wolves....he's an andre drummond type player with more speed. Could be an interesting pick up in my opinion.

ESPN says 6'10 245 but I'm going go ahead and say the old Spartan is more like 6'8 260

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #14763 on:** February 10, 2015, 03:02:06 PM »

I hope Payne works out for the Wolves.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1947345-the-adreian-payne-story-how-michigan-state-star-became-the-ultimate-role-model

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14764 on:** February 10, 2015, 04:11:01 PM »

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14765 on:** February 10, 2015, 10:50:09 PM »

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14766 on:** February 10, 2015, 11:01:25 PM »

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/12307956/magic-johnson-rips-jim-buss-says-kobe-bryant-put-foot-down

You know I love Magic and everything but this blaming Jim Buss for everything that is going wrong with the Lakers is a bit much. You have a team that has an old over the hill superstar who you over-paid to keep to please the fanbase and people like Magic.

You brought in Byron Scott to please the fanbase and Magic who I would argue isn't the greatest coach in the nba.

So of course nobody wants to play with him free agent wise. Then your first round pick breaks his leg. I mean what have people expected out of these last few seasons. It's not like the Lakers are under-performing relative to the talent on their roster.

They took a shot a few years ago with Chris Paul. It was over-ruled. They took a shot with Dwight and Nash. It didn't work out. They've done about everything they could once you factor kobe on the team with a massive contract and until he and that contract are gone you can't do anything and you might as well be as terrible as possible.

Also I love the idea that Kobe should theaten to retire unless they do something. Fucking hilarious.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #14767 on:** February 10, 2015, 11:06:32 PM »

It's totally correct. If Buss didn't felate Kobe's useless ass on the regular they'd be 3/4's of the way through a rebuild by now.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14768 on:** February 10, 2015, 11:11:03 PM »

Fellating Kobe is what the fanbase wants (and presumably Magic) since all discussion about the future of the Lakers ended for the foreseeable future when they signed Kobe to that contract. The problem is the grip Kobe has on the franchise period. And Magic's advice is listen to Kobe more. It makes no sense.

It's fine to criticize the owner. But their criticisms are completely unrelated to the situation at hand once you factor in Kobe. The original sin is resigning Kobe for that contract. Everything after that is just dominoes falling.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14769 on:** February 10, 2015, 11:42:04 PM »

Speaking of hindsight it look like the Thunder are forever going to be famous for giving up the potential MVP of this season.

Harden
Points: 40
Reb: 12
Ast: 9
Stl: 3
Blk: 1

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #14770 on:** February 11, 2015, 12:03:25 AM »

Started him in my dranftkings game.

Everyone's money
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Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #14771 on:** February 11, 2015, 08:07:53 AM »

http://fat.gfycat.com/FearlessPlushGopher.webm

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #14772 on:** February 11, 2015, 12:55:45 PM »

Harden is my MVP this season. Unreal.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #14773 on:** February 11, 2015, 12:59:19 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on February 11, 2015, 12:55:45 PM

Harden is my MVP this season. Unreal.

He's definitely up there.

It's definitely Harden, James, and Curry with James tailing at the break.

However the MVP of the last month is either Whiteside or Gordon's white ass. Both are balling over their heads.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #14774 on:** February 11, 2015, 02:53:43 PM »

http://www.clickhole.com/article/lebron-james-vs-michael-jordan-definitive-head-hea-1339

Your Stalker · « **Reply #14775 on:** February 11, 2015, 07:42:20 PM »

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/11/karl-malone-kobe-bryant-knuckle-up_n_6662044.html

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14776 on:** February 11, 2015, 08:17:33 PM »

Haven't live blogged a game in a while so I think I'll do it with this Heat Cavs game.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14777 on:** February 11, 2015, 08:21:32 PM »

I don't know if its the talent making him look good or he was always this pretty decent player (I never watched Denver) but god damn Mozgov impresses me every time I watch them. I originally thought those two round first picks they gave up for him were ridiculous but it just goes to show how much I know.

edit: Oh Lord Chris Broussard is the sideline reporter.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14778 on:** February 11, 2015, 08:25:51 PM »

Love looking good early.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14779 on:** February 11, 2015, 08:34:26 PM »

38-18 in the first quarter for the Cavs.

Well this looks like a blowout already.

Bacchus7 · « **Reply #14780 on:** February 11, 2015, 08:50:39 PM »

Mozgov has always had the chops.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #14781 on:** February 11, 2015, 09:12:39 PM »

lots of pretty passing from the Cavs

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14782 on:** February 11, 2015, 09:42:35 PM »

Still a Miami Fan so its a bit sad watching them so out-gunned.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14783 on:** February 11, 2015, 10:31:56 PM »

Easy win.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #14784 on:** February 11, 2015, 10:45:48 PM »

Seems like 'the book' on Whiteside is going to be to apply early offensive pressure on him and get him in foul trouble. Dude hasn't learned how to defend smart. He wants all the blocks.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #14785 on:** February 11, 2015, 10:58:23 PM »

The only thing Hassan Olajaside met at the rim tonight was realization that he can't keep his hands to himself.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #14786 on:** February 12, 2015, 11:02:35 AM »

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #14787 on:** February 12, 2015, 11:13:49 AM »

Wade dressing like a stylish, regular man instead of this fruity "fashion" shit.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #14788 on:** February 12, 2015, 11:52:34 AM »

Wade didn't play? Just like old times.

El Babua · « **Reply #14789 on:** February 12, 2015, 01:31:39 PM »

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #14790 on:** February 12, 2015, 02:36:05 PM »

Quote from: Am_I_Anonymous on February 11, 2015, 02:53:43 PM

http://www.clickhole.com/article/lebron-james-vs-michael-jordan-definitive-head-hea-1339

Not sure what the problem is, seems like a very comprehensive matchup.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #14791 on:** February 12, 2015, 03:41:15 PM »

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12314808/michael-jordan-mike-reairing-all-star-weekend-celebrate-gatorade-50th-anniversary

Fucking LOVE it.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14792 on:** February 12, 2015, 06:52:38 PM »

Final game before All-Star break. Cavs vs Bulls in Chicago tonight on tnt.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #14793 on:** February 12, 2015, 08:41:48 PM »

Cavs on a back to back without Love, not looking too hot right now

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14794 on:** February 12, 2015, 08:46:15 PM »

Yeah I was gonna post the same. They don't look good tonight but it is a back to back and its going into the all star break.

Lebron is having one of those nights where he looks low energy and is being careless with the ball.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #14795 on:** February 12, 2015, 08:46:42 PM »

Particularly Lebron. He has looked terrible tonight. Chucking outside bricks, careless turnovers. Without Love as an outside threat, the Bulls are able to swarm Lebron when he comes into the paint and swat at the ball, or back off him on the perimeter and hope he bricks. Both are happening right now.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14796 on:** February 12, 2015, 09:09:40 PM »

I thought it was just a new team and new situation but it really kind of feels like the first real signs of Lebron declining. He just can't bring it the same every night. I mean he can if he's rested or highly motivated but on nights like this sometimes it just isn't there. And the passes get a little lazy. The defense slacks, and he settles for a lot of jumpers. I thought it was just effort earlier in the season but I think its a larger issue of age.

Which is not to over-dramatize. He is still potentially the best player in the world if not top 2 or 3 depending on how on Davis or Durant are.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #14797 on:** February 12, 2015, 09:18:13 PM »

Watch him go out and score 25 in the second half

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #14798 on:** February 13, 2015, 12:39:19 AM »

First off: Rip a squad who's more focused on what beach they are going to this week brehs...we got this.

Second: Walrus you know sports about 1/25th as well as you know e-stalking gaffers...neither is much to brag about.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #14799 on:** February 13, 2015, 09:51:24 AM »

stop being so goddamned easy to anger, lord

Brehvolution · « **Reply #14800 on:** February 13, 2015, 01:39:30 PM »

Beezy · « **Reply #14801 on:** February 13, 2015, 04:21:36 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on February 13, 2015, 09:51:24 AM

stop being so goddamned easy to anger, lord

Pot meet...

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #14802 on:** February 13, 2015, 04:47:55 PM »

Quote from: The Walrus on February 13, 2015, 04:34:43 PM

Quote from: Am_I_Anonymous on February 13, 2015, 12:39:19 AM
First off: Rip a squad who's more focused on what beach they are going to this week brehs...we got this.

Second: Walrus you know sports about 1/25th as well as you know e-stalking gaffers...neither is much to brag about.

Come on, I'm probably the 3rd most knowledgeable on the board, 4th if Cormac returns.

Irrational hate /= knowledge

Your Stalker · « **Reply #14803 on:** February 13, 2015, 07:36:30 PM »

Mo'ne Davis put Kevin Hart in the spin cycle.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #14804 on:** February 13, 2015, 08:25:42 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on February 13, 2015, 04:21:36 PM

Quote from: BrandNew on February 13, 2015, 09:51:24 AM
stop being so goddamned easy to anger, lord
Pot meet...

I hardly ever get pissy in this thread

Beezy · « **Reply #14805 on:** February 13, 2015, 09:22:05 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on February 13, 2015, 08:25:42 PM

Quote from: Beezy on February 13, 2015, 04:21:36 PM
Quote from: BrandNew on February 13, 2015, 09:51:24 AM
stop being so goddamned easy to anger, lord
Pot meet...

I hardly ever get pissy in this thread

Not this thread, but I remember you getting pissed off in the fitness thread a lot.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #14806 on:** February 13, 2015, 11:44:36 PM »

Only with the Business, but he's a cunt who beats people down for asking honest questions, so fuck him.

benjipwns · « **Reply #14807 on:** February 14, 2015, 03:30:35 AM »

Saw Barkley's comments on stats. Amusingly "advanced stats" LOVE Barkley. 7th All-Time in ORtg, 11th All-Time in PER, 9th All-Time in Win Shares Per 48 Minutes, 3rd All-Time in Box Score Plus/Minus, 7th All-Time in TS%. 10th All-Time in OWS and 12th in WS despite a comparatively short career.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #14808 on:** February 14, 2015, 02:36:49 PM »

Barkley has been horrible over the last 12 months. Between his asinine Michael Brown comments, the nonstop hating on DeMarcus Cousins and statistics...dude just sounds like a bitter old man.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14809 on:** February 14, 2015, 04:37:02 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 14, 2015, 02:36:49 PM

dude just sounds like an old man.

Fixed.

That's what happens when you get older. But honestly he's no different than he's always been. I've never watched inside the NBA because its a "serious" take on basketball. You watch it because its like going to the barbershop. You hear occasionally interesting stuff. An occasionally sharp insight. But mostly a lot of bullshit.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #14810 on:** February 14, 2015, 04:47:39 PM »

Then I should infer from your dismissal of Charles that you are more basketball savvy than he is?

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14811 on:** February 14, 2015, 04:50:07 PM »

You don't have to have played in the NBA to have an opinion on something. Not everything that drops from the mouth of a former player is a pearl of wisdom.

You could also flip that argument around around and say what does Charles know about team management or coaching since he's never done either.

(And isn't likely to be hired to do either anytime soon)

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #14812 on:** February 14, 2015, 04:54:28 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on February 14, 2015, 04:50:07 PM

You don't have to have played in the NBA to have an opinion on something. Not everything that drops from the mouth of a former player is a pearl of wisdom.

You could also flip that argument around around and say what does Charles know about team management or coaching since he's never done either.

(And isn't likely to be hired to do either anytime soon)

I'm going to guess a guy who spends his life as a carpenter knows more about building a house than you do despite not being involved in all facets of the trade. Do you disagree?

Same point...the man has seen more front offices than you have. Give him some respect.

I'll always give you your opinion...but casting aspersions on character because of what he says when you know his job is to wild up the crowd is silly.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #14813 on:** February 14, 2015, 04:58:48 PM »

In fair disclosure I should say that Chuck is a friend of mine and you can go ahead and shut up preemptively, Brand new.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14814 on:** February 14, 2015, 05:06:07 PM »

Quote from: Am_I_Anonymous on February 14, 2015, 04:54:28 PM

Quote from: Stoney Mason on February 14, 2015, 04:50:07 PM
You don't have to have played in the NBA to have an opinion on something. Not everything that drops from the mouth of a former player is a pearl of wisdom.

You could also flip that argument around around and say what does Charles know about team management or coaching since he's never done either.

(And isn't likely to be hired to do either anytime soon)

I'm going to guess a guy who spends his life as a carpenter knows more about building a house than you do despite not being involved in all facets of the trade. Do you disagree?

Same point...the man has seen more front offices than you have. Give him some respect.

I'll always give you your opinion...but casting aspersions on character because of what he says when you know his job is to wild up the crowd is silly.

There are plenty of former players who are gm's or coaches who use analytics as a tool along with other tools. The difference is that theIR opinion is balanced and not extreme like Charles plus they actually do the job that charles doesn't. Charles job is commentating on basketball and making it entertaining. He is often wrong. Wrong about which team is going to win the title. Wrong about his analysis on why a team is or isn't going to win. Wrong about certain player evaluations where he will say one thing and then 12 months down the road reverse course without ever admitting he was wrong in the first place. Which is fine. His job is being an entertainer when it comes to a basketball show. Not evaluating talent and running a team for which he would be held accountable.

I like Charles. He is probably an amazingly fun person to hang around. He also was a phenomenal player. And he is a great entertainer on Inside the NBA. But his blanket dismissal of analytics is dumb. And is proven wrong each and every day by the way the NBA does its business.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #14815 on:** February 14, 2015, 05:08:47 PM »

Good chat...I'm stoned with my dude in this cabin in the middle of a blizzard while the girls are out getting drinks for us. Ignore me my head ain't right

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #14816 on:** February 14, 2015, 05:10:52 PM »

http://m.espn.go.com/nba/story?storyId=12324862

Know how I know he really does care?

benjipwns · « **Reply #14817 on:** February 14, 2015, 07:03:08 PM »

Barkley has admitted he doesn't even really watch the games TNT is broadcasting.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14818 on:** February 15, 2015, 12:59:15 AM »

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #14819 on:** February 15, 2015, 01:12:48 AM »

Damn, those first two dunks were amazing. Haven't been awed by a dunk since Vince Carter was in his prime.

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