Author Topic: 2009-2010 NBA Thread (Read 19848 times)

Flannel Boy · « **on:** October 27, 2009, 09:57:00 PM »

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Bocsius · « **Reply #1 on:** October 27, 2009, 09:57:33 PM »

RIP Blake Griffin

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #2 on:** October 27, 2009, 09:58:58 PM »

The Clippers: where players go to die.

BlackMage · « **Reply #3 on:** October 27, 2009, 10:09:15 PM »

fuck yall haters. we still have depth without blakey (aka Basketball GOD!)

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #4 on:** October 27, 2009, 10:15:56 PM »

Mandark and Willco's crappy Bullets are sticking around.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #5 on:** October 27, 2009, 10:18:30 PM »

Quote from: BlackMage on October 27, 2009, 10:09:15 PM

fuck yall haters. we still have depth without blakey (aka Basketball GOD!)

Different avatar, same nonsense.

BlackMage · « **Reply #6 on:** October 27, 2009, 10:19:44 PM »

what nonsense?! thats mean!!!! :'(

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #7 on:** October 27, 2009, 10:27:45 PM »

I have high expectation for the Oklahoma City Thunder this year!

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24 wins or bust!!

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BlackMage · « **Reply #8 on:** October 27, 2009, 10:29:11 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on October 27, 2009, 10:27:45 PM

I have high expectation for the Oklahoma City Thunder this year!

[youtube=560,345]24 wins or bust!![/youtube]

now THAT's nonsense!

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #9 on:** October 27, 2009, 10:31:43 PM »

Quote from: BlackMage on October 27, 2009, 10:29:11 PM

Quote from: Great Rumbler on October 27, 2009, 10:27:45 PM
I have high expectation for the Oklahoma City Thunder this year!

[youtube=560,345]24 wins or bust!![/youtube]

now THAT's nonsense!

Kevin Durant will silence all haters!

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #10 on:** October 27, 2009, 10:36:54 PM »

I recall PD projecting Durant to be a bust.

god damn it dirk: HIT A SHOT!

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #11 on:** October 27, 2009, 10:40:14 PM »

Mandark, tell Miller to cut his fucking hair.

BlackMage · « **Reply #12 on:** October 27, 2009, 10:40:22 PM »

man they were saying on ESPN earlier that the Cavs would be the team to beat this year. Celtics go the memo

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #13 on:** October 27, 2009, 10:43:36 PM »

Quote from: BlackMage on October 27, 2009, 10:40:22 PM

man they were saying on ESPN earlier that the Cavs would be the team to beat this year. Celtics go the memo

Team to beat: Mavs . . . $:-\$

Lakers.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #14 on:** October 27, 2009, 10:44:20 PM »

refs bailing out dirk.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #15 on:** October 27, 2009, 11:51:49 PM »

ffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

Dirk is the only Mavs' starter in double figures.

Arenas has looked great, hitting shots, driving to the lane, and finding teammates.

Bacchus7 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 27, 2009, 11:53:48 PM »

Outlaw beasting this Blazers-Rockets game so far...

Bocsius · « **Reply #17 on:** October 28, 2009, 12:39:15 AM »

What type of cruel scheduling office has the Clippers start out "at" the Lakers on ring and banner night?

"See what you'll never have and why you'll always be second class citizens in this town."

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #18 on:** October 28, 2009, 02:56:54 AM »

Les Bullets!

Mandark · « **Reply #19 on:** October 28, 2009, 03:12:08 AM »

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Wizards need to trade Nick Young to Phoenix for the Suns' medical staff.

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #20 on:** October 28, 2009, 04:07:48 AM »

Quote from: BlackMage on October 27, 2009, 10:09:15 PM

fuck yall haters. we still have depth without blakey (aka Basketball GOD!)

I didn't even know the Clippers had fans.

edit: I also didn't know the NBA season started last night. Now this thread makes sense

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #21 on:** October 28, 2009, 11:23:13 AM »

Wow, it's amazing how much basketball has completely fallen off my radar...I didn't even know the Sonics moved to OKC. I guess they didn't make to many highlight reels I'd catch in passing. This is coming from a guy that it used to be my favorite sport and the Sonics were my favorite team.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #22 on:** October 28, 2009, 11:24:42 AM »

Quote from: Mamacint on October 28, 2009, 11:23:13 AM

Wow, it's amazing how much basketball has completely fallen off my radar...I didn't even know the Sonics moved to OKC. I guess they didn't make to many highlight reels I'd catch in passing. This is coming from a guy that it used to be my favorite sport and the Sonics were my favorite team.

Were you a Sonics fan because of NBA Jam?

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #23 on:** October 28, 2009, 11:34:06 AM »

Perhaps...

Bocsius · « **Reply #24 on:** October 28, 2009, 11:40:31 AM »

Hornets moved to New Orleans, too, in case you were wondering.

Of course, Charlotte got in on the "Cleveland Browns Replacement Program."

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #25 on:** October 28, 2009, 11:43:49 AM »

I guess I shouldn't be surprised, I think I've replaced sports channels as my go-to background TV with the Food Channel.

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etiolate · « **Reply #26 on:** October 28, 2009, 03:22:55 PM »

The Kings road to John Wall starts tonight in OKC!

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #27 on:** October 28, 2009, 04:10:39 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on October 27, 2009, 10:27:45 PM

Oklahoma City Thunder

Fuck 'em.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #28 on:** October 28, 2009, 04:17:37 PM »

Totally forgot the Pistons got Ben Gordon. I haven't really payed attention to NBA news in some time.

Hopefully justin.tv has some games tonight so I can dip back in the cut

Brehvolution · « **Reply #29 on:** October 28, 2009, 04:41:07 PM »

I predict the Mavericks will have the best record in the NBA and lose in the first round. Mark Cuban found to have hung himself the next day.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #30 on:** October 28, 2009, 04:50:03 PM »

Quote from: Zero Hero EDGE™ on October 28, 2009, 04:41:07 PM

I predict the Mavericks will have the best record in the NBA

Not happening.

Quote from: Zero Hero EDGE™ on October 28, 2009, 04:41:07 PM

and lose in the first round.

Probably will happen

Quote from: Zero Hero EDGE™ on October 28, 2009, 04:41:07 PM

Mark Cuban found to have hung himself the next day.

Not happening. A Billionaire isn't going to kill himself because one of his many toys isn't performing well.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #31 on:** October 28, 2009, 04:56:35 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on October 28, 2009, 04:10:39 PM

Quote from: Great Rumbler on October 27, 2009, 10:27:45 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder

Fuck 'em.

u mad?

Brehvolution · « **Reply #32 on:** October 28, 2009, 05:12:19 PM »

Quote from: Malek on October 28, 2009, 04:50:03 PM

Quote from: Zero Hero EDGE™ on October 28, 2009, 04:41:07 PM
I predict the Mavericks will have the best record in the NBA
Not happening.

Quote from: Zero Hero EDGE™ on October 28, 2009, 04:41:07 PM
and lose in the first round.
Probably will happen

Quote from: Zero Hero EDGE™ on October 28, 2009, 04:41:07 PM
Mark Cuban found to have hung himself the next day.
Not happening. A Billionaire isn't going to kill himself because one of his many toys isn't performing well.

Ya, but when you get that close to the promise land that many times and fail, it drives people crazy. They are like the Bills of the 90's.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #33 on:** October 28, 2009, 05:13:04 PM »

Mavs might not make the playoffs

Mandark · « **Reply #34 on:** October 28, 2009, 05:16:30 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 28, 2009, 05:13:04 PM

Mavs might not make the playoffs

Maybe, but that would require two of the Suns/Thunder/Clippers/Rockets/Warriors finishing above them. Hard to see that happening if the Mavs are healthy.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #35 on:** October 28, 2009, 05:23:13 PM »

Quote from: Zero Hero EDGE™ on October 28, 2009, 05:12:19 PM

They are like the Bills of the 90's.

No. Losing four straight Super Bowls can't be matched.

Quote from: Mandark on October 28, 2009, 05:16:30 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 28, 2009, 05:13:04 PM
Mavs might not make the playoffs

Maybe, but that would require two of the Suns/Thunder/Clippers/Rockets/Warriors finishing above them. Hard to see that happening if the Mavs are healthy.

Nice condition. They're an old team and very likely to experience some injuries. And Josh Howard is never healthy.

But they're making the playoffs. Nowitizki is still near his prime and he's surrounded by a reasonable amount of talent.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #36 on:** October 28, 2009, 05:31:45 PM »

I doubt they'll be healthy. We'll see, they're a deep team.

Anyone think San Antonio can take out the Lakers this year?

Bocsius · « **Reply #37 on:** October 28, 2009, 05:33:36 PM »

Bowen retired. Otherwise, yeah, I'm sure he could take them out. And wasn't it Horry who hip-checked Nash into the scorer's table? Bring him back, too.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #38 on:** October 28, 2009, 05:34:52 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on October 28, 2009, 04:56:35 PM

Quote from: distantmantra on October 28, 2009, 04:10:39 PM
Quote from: Great Rumbler on October 27, 2009, 10:27:45 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder

Fuck 'em.

u mad?

very mad

Himu · « **Reply #39 on:** October 28, 2009, 05:43:12 PM »

Saw the Cavs and Celtics game last night. Pretty lol to see Lebron James wah wah on the court.

Missed the Lakers game, didn't give a shit.

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #40 on:** October 28, 2009, 08:43:58 PM »

Quote from: Malek on October 27, 2009, 09:58:58 PM

The Clippers: where players go to die.

Yeah, Griffin didn't play a game before busting his kneecap. Ouch!

Hopefully, the Heat won't suck this year. I'd watch their home opener tonight, but the World Series takes priority tonite...

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #41 on:** October 28, 2009, 09:34:43 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on October 28, 2009, 05:43:12 PM

Saw the Cavs and Celtics game last night. Pretty lol to see Lebron James wah wah on the court.

Cavs look like they might go 0-2...against the Raptors

edit: And OKC is up on the Kings 39-22 at the end of the first goddamn quarter. I'm glad I decided not to watch that one.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #42 on:** October 28, 2009, 11:16:27 PM »

Well, Oklahoma is already off to a better start this season than last.

E-DuB · « **Reply #43 on:** October 29, 2009, 12:15:17 AM »

Quote from: OptimoPeach on October 28, 2009, 09:34:43 PM

Cavs look like they might go 0-2...against the Raptors

Correction Cavs go 0-2...to the Raps

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #44 on:** October 29, 2009, 12:17:17 AM »

Knicks to land LeBron afterall.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #45 on:** October 29, 2009, 12:28:15 AM »

How do the Cavs look? Offense/chemistry not working? I didn't expect them to start out so slow

Bocsius · « **Reply #46 on:** October 29, 2009, 12:39:34 AM »

Bobcats are in preseason form.

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #47 on:** October 29, 2009, 02:11:42 AM »

FUCK THE KNICKS.

FUCK THE KNICKS.

FUCK THE KNICKS.

Meier · « **Reply #48 on:** October 29, 2009, 12:13:56 PM »

Nice to see the Magic start off the championship run in easy fashion last night.

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #49 on:** October 29, 2009, 12:22:31 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 29, 2009, 12:28:15 AM

How do the Cavs look? Offense/chemistry not working? I didn't expect them to start out so slow

Shaq being old and washed up, LeBron bricking jumpshots and chucking up desperation 3s at the 2 minute mark, and Mike Brown sucking dick at coaching as usual (at one point he had Shaq and Ilgauskas on the court at the same fucking time

). I think Bosh out-rebounded the entire team, too.

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #50 on:** October 29, 2009, 10:35:24 PM »

Why does everyone on the internet refer to their team of choice as "we"? Is it just ex-high-school-jock-vicariously-living-out-his-childhood-dream syndrome, or what? I've noticed this on GAF and /sp/, and I'm not sure if I just never picked up on it in real life conversations or what, but ho-lee CHRIST is it annoying

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #51 on:** October 29, 2009, 10:42:38 PM »

Nothing wrong with it, if it's your team. The Lions are my team in the NFL ( :'(), but I've disliked the Pistons since Joe Dumars refused to give me an autograph, like when I was 12 or something

So I don't really have an NBA team. I'm more of a fan of different players - Shaq, Kobe, Wade mainly

etiolate · « **Reply #52 on:** October 30, 2009, 01:31:57 AM »

but Kobe refusing autographs too!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #53 on:** October 30, 2009, 01:38:15 AM »

Not to me personally!

Hollywood · « **Reply #54 on:** October 30, 2009, 01:40:39 AM »

Some stuff on Donnehy's book came out and wow, its no wonder the NBA is so complete ass nowadays:

The 2002 Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings presents a stunning example of game and series manipulation at its ugliest. As the teams prepared for Game 6 at the Staples Center, Sacramento had a 3–2 lead in the series. The referees assigned to work Game 6 were Dick Bavetta, Bob Delaney, and Ted Bernhardt. As soon as the referees for the game were chosen, the rest of us knew immediately that there would be a Game 7. A prolonged series was good for the league, good for the networks, and good for the game. Oh, and one more thing: it was great for the big-market, star-studded Los Angeles Lakers.

In the pregame meeting prior to Game 6, the league office sent down word that certain calls — calls that would have benefitted the Lakers — were being missed by the referees. This was the type of not-so-subtle information that I and other referees were left to interpret. After receiving the dispatch, Bavetta openly talked about the fact that the league wanted a Game 7.

"If we give the benefit of the calls to the team that's down in the series, nobody's going to complain. The series will be even at three apiece, and then the better team can win Game 7," Bavetta stated.

As history shows, Sacramento lost Game 6 in a wild come-from-behind thriller that saw the Lakers repeatedly sent to the foul line by the referees. For other NBA referees watching the game on television, it was a shameful performance by Bavetta's crew, one of the most poorly officiated games of all time.

We had another variation of this gag simply referred to as the "first foul of the game" bet. While still in the locker room before tip-off, we would make a wager on which of us would call the game's first foul. That referee would either have to pay the ball boy or pick up the dinner tab for the other two referees. Sometimes, the ante would be $50 a guy. Like the technical foul bet, it was hilarious — only this time we were testing each other's nerves to see who had the guts to hold out the longest before calling a personal foul. There were occasions when we would hold back for two or three minutes — an eternity in an NBA game — before blowing the whistle. It didn't matter if bodies were flying all over the place; no fouls were called because no one wanted to lose the bet.

We played this little game during the regular season and summer league. After a game, all three refs would gather around the VCR and watch a replay of the game. Early in the contest, the announcers would say, "Holy cow! They're really letting them play tonight!" If they only knew...

During one particular summer game, Duke Callahan, Mark Wunderlich, and I made it to the three-minute mark in the first quarter without calling a foul. We were running up and down the court, laughing our asses off as the players got hammered with no whistles. The players were exhausted from the nonstop running when Callahan finally called the first foul because Mikki Moore of the New Jersey Nets literally tackled an opposing player right in front of him. Too bad for Callahan — he lost the bet.

I became so good at this game that if an obvious foul was committed right in front of me, I would call a travel or a three-second violation instead. Those violations are not personal fouls, so I was still in the running to win the bet. The players would look at me with disbelief on their faces as if to say, "What the hell was that?"

A TON more here. Wow.

http://deadspin.com/5392067/excerpts-from-the-book-the-nba-doesnt-want-you-to-read?skyline=true&s=x

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #55 on:** October 30, 2009, 11:03:05 AM »

Tim Donaghy sounds like a wonderful human being.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #56 on:** October 30, 2009, 02:22:04 PM »

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #57 on:** October 30, 2009, 02:35:32 PM »

Quote from: Willco on October 30, 2009, 02:22:04 PM

Omg

"Everyone in attendance was saved from watching a full 48 minutes of excruciating Clippers basketball thanks to the metal and concrete roof that crushed them to death."

"That girder is the true hero tonight."

"Thank God no one made it out alive."

"Not one Clipper player was capable enough to find the emergency exit."

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #58 on:** October 30, 2009, 04:05:51 PM »

My favorite bits:

"Yeah, I just kept hoping that there would be some kind of fire, that the Clippers' team plane would crash or my husband would drown, so he wouldn't have see the Clippers humiliated by the Lakers again."

"I know Jay is in a better place now - a place with no Clippers."

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #59 on:** October 31, 2009, 12:04:22 AM »

OKC Thunder are shooting for an unbeaten season this year. They're already 2-0!

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Author Topic: 2009-2010 NBA Thread (Read 19848 times)