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Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 03, 2005, 12:42:17 AM
NBA SMACK OFF!!

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Are you watching a game right now? Want to piss and moan over last night's loss? Got some beef with your favorite team's head coach?

Etc. Etc. Then fuckin spew the shit here!! All smack and obscenties are welcome!!

Key links:

http://nba.com
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 03, 2005, 07:37:49 AM
Dammit Lakers lose again - twice to the Celtics in one week. Fuck Kobe eating up the clock then taking that DEEP 3!!  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: BakHamNoi on March 03, 2005, 01:29:31 PM
I like the french player Parker in San Antonio Spurs  8)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 04, 2005, 08:32:35 AM
Quote from: ~Tettekete~
I like the french player Parker in San Antonio Spurs  8)


GRRR...parker burned the hell out Gary Payton last year in the playoffs. Until Shaq and Malone built the wall and put him on his ass. XD

Shaq returns tonite. But Flash was on fire...LMFAO at how he got nailed in the groin by Jason Kidd's shoulder.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuno_thunder on March 05, 2005, 07:36:34 AM
Hey, anyone else see Jalen Rose taking off then then throwing his jersey against Memphis?  I can't help but laught at the unfortunate situation the Raps are in right now.  Coach Mitchell just seems to be a huge cocksucker that makes enemies out of his own team.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 06, 2005, 07:17:10 AM
I saw the Jalen Rose striptease but was he mad at Mitchell?? shit. Can't the Raps even get a coach that will have players listen? Must be all that "I hate playing in Canada" bullshit. Fools don't even wanna work hard.

Trade Raefer Alston to the Lakers!!!!!  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuno_thunder on March 06, 2005, 09:18:51 AM
I think he was just mad at the apparent lack of effort by the whole team, especially when it seemed like they could have taken the game.  Like, Mo P says how he doesn't get enough floor time in the 1st half, and then they still lose when he was put in the starting lineup.

As for Alston, who would you like to see the Raps get back for him?  Cuz he's good when he's not all pissed off at the world.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 07, 2005, 04:36:10 AM
I dunno about Alston - problem is the Raptors kinda overpaid him so it'd be hard to get some contracts together. I'd send Chucky Atkins or Tierre Brown, a similarily erratic point guard.

Least the Raptors blew out the Hornets as everyone should. Also the Pacers who don't have a chance now with J. O'Neal out. LAKERS BEAT THEM BITCHES!!  :evil:

and...HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHAQ! Heat just crush the hapless Cavs. No more LBJ for MVP chants now, eh?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on March 08, 2005, 09:05:12 PM
Finally Jameer Nelson gets a chance to play and show what's he's got!

I was absolutely amazed when he fell so far back in the draft and so many unexperienced point guards picked before him (though I reckon Livington is a legend in the making). And after backing up the tireless Francis for much of season, finally gets a chance to start and putting really impressive numbers in the last few games.

Hope to he'll keep this up (and play some defence)!

And the Cavs....
Man, I hope they pick themselves up soon, Le Bron is too good to not be in the post season.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 09, 2005, 09:53:35 AM
What the hell was up with the Cavs losing 6 straight? Jeff McInnis was hurt?

Fuckin Lakers are really  :x  ... how the hell can they lose to the Clippers again? Kobe had his dazzling moves - esp. that double, triple pump on Magette for the three and those array of spinning moves. BUT SHIT "The Goods" got ejected for tossing the ball and again. NO DEFENSE. Not even Phil Jax can save this mess. The Nuggets or T-Wolves are coming on strong.  :evil: Man...do I wish the Lakers made a deal with Clippers for Elton Brand.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on March 09, 2005, 12:08:58 PM
I reckon Elton Brand is extremely under-rated  (well, as under-rated as a No. 1 Pick that averages close to 20-10 can get anyway)....

If I was lakers, I would propose in a deal with Brian Grant, Devon George and a deepish bench player like Walton or Brain Cook for Elton Brand....
Hey, you never know what the Clippers will do, knowing their unstability...
You might even end up with Bobby Simmons!!

As for the Cavs...During the six game skid, Le Bron and Z were averaging about 60-70% of the points for the entire team, everyone (especially McInnis) was shooting poorly. Got a taste of the poor shot selection of Jiri Welsh and was so desperate to get some points from the second unit that they benched Gooden and started the tractor....bad decision.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 10, 2005, 07:42:38 AM
From the other nite, just for you tama-chan: Mike Bibby scoring the last second 3 pointer to sink the Grizzilies

http://rapidshare.de/files/810669/GrizzliesKings3_8_05_Mixmakers.net.WMV.html

Then he does his dumb munchkin dance!!  :x

Man, I really like Deveon George even though he was "despondent" (as Phil Jackson called him in his book) .... his defense is WAY better than what the Lakers have now. He at least puts his entire body on the opposition. And Brian Grant is just too undersized in the West. His fuckin contract will be impossible to move.

Here's a clip from ages ago...Kobe v 3 Pacers and the AND1

http://rapidshare.de/files/790395/Kobe_Crazy_And_1_3-6-05.avi.html

Expect the same against the MAVS!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 11, 2005, 07:47:47 AM
YEAH!!! Fuck you Thimas!! Lakers win beeyatch!!

KOBE BREAKS GAIL GOODRICH RECORD!! @ 7:41 pm PST

and then streak ends @ 43 8:39 PM PST but rebound went straight to Lamar!!  :bounce:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 11, 2005, 08:53:22 AM
:evil:


 :bounce: wait till Dampier gets back....without him the Mavs play like the past.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 11, 2005, 11:17:18 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
:evil:


 :bounce: wait till Dampier gets back....without him the Mavs play like the past.


hahaha. I sooooooo wanted Lamar to send Dirk back to the IR.

Amazing as fuck the Lakers played some defense!!! Chris Mihm actually stayed out of foul trouble.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 12, 2005, 07:46:37 AM
SOB!!! Mike Bibby hits another last second game winner, this time vs The Clippers :scratch He should get a double tech for just doing his munchkin dance!!!  :x
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on March 12, 2005, 08:31:50 AM
Woohoo!!!!  Another Rox win!!!!  Pheonix is not invincible at all..... first Spurs 2nd team made them struggle, then Rox blew out.  Run and gun won't work in playoff ever!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on March 12, 2005, 11:55:35 AM
Quote from: ytl
Woohoo!!!!  Another Rox win!!!!  Pheonix is not invincible at all..... first Spurs 2nd team made them struggle, then Rox blew out.  Run and gun won't work in playoff ever!!!


I hope it does...don't fancy seeing a Pacers Vs Detroit type of game all through the play-offs....
And Yao finally find a wau to dominate the boards....9 OFFENSIVE BOARDS!

Man, Chicago won again? Wow.
It looks like they are REALLY heading back to the playoffs.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on March 12, 2005, 06:09:05 PM
Quote from: en
Quote from: ytl
Woohoo!!!!  Another Rox win!!!!  Pheonix is not invincible at all..... first Spurs 2nd team made them struggle, then Rox blew out.  Run and gun won't work in playoff ever!!!


I hope it does...don't fancy seeing a Pacers Vs Detroit type of game all through the play-offs....
And Yao finally find a wau to dominate the boards....9 OFFENSIVE BOARDS!

Man, Chicago won again? Wow.
It looks like they are REALLY heading back to the playoffs.


Honestly it always makes me wonder why ppl expect him to play like Shaq or sth like that...........  everyone who follows bb know that 6-4 to 7ft guys have the best athletism.  Rodman and Barkley are the short guys who always dominate on rebounds.  And Yao Ming is famous for his shooting range, selfless passing skills and "the dream" like moves.  People should compare him to Olajuwan instead of Oneal.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 13, 2005, 03:47:51 AM
Yao gets tired so easily. Its painful to see how much hype he gets. But man, you see him in the Olympics? Guy was super aggressive!!

W :w00t:  OOOTTT!! Kobe gets the clutch basket to beat the Bobcats!! PHEW!! Back-to-back wins, shocker.  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 13, 2005, 07:39:12 AM
Quote from: daigong
hahaha. I sooooooo wanted Lamar to send Dirk back to the IR.


 :x   I hope Lakers trade Atkins for Dan Dikau!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on March 13, 2005, 08:22:16 AM
Shaq is special...
The size, the quickness around the post, the soft hands...
It just isn't fair.
Basically the only thing that can stop him is injuries (or more hack-a-shaq).

Yao...He can be quite frustrating to the rockets fan at times....
But he's been bashed way too much I reckon.
I mean,. just have a quick peak at the other big men draft in the top five in the last few years...
Dwlight and Okafor are doing okay...
In 2003 we have Milicic at No.2.
In 2002 we have Yao and Tskitishvili at No. 5.
In 2001 we have Kwame Brown, Chandler and Curry.
In 2000 Swift is the only guy that qualifies.
In 1999, Bender is at No.5
And of course we have the Kandy Man and Lafrentz in 1998...

So I think Yao is doing pretty okay compare to all these other "talented tall dudes"....

P.S. Kobe's bloody insane in the last 5 games!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 13, 2005, 10:09:10 PM
MAvs beat the T Wolves  :bounce:  :bounce:  :bounce:

I feel sry for KG. oh well...

I bet ten bucks on Houston.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on March 14, 2005, 09:07:31 AM
You got to feel sorry for C.Webb...
Nice city, high expectations, losing streak, plays on one leg.
Then this 6-9 dude called Donyell Marshall comes off the bench and makes 12 threes...12 FREAKIN' THREES!!???
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on March 14, 2005, 10:49:11 AM
Quote from: en
You got to feel sorry for C.Webb...
Nice city, high expectations, losing streak, plays on one leg.
Then this 6-9 dude called Donyell Marshall comes off the bench and makes 12 threes...12 FREAKIN' THREES!!???


Donyell Marshall is one of the most underrated player in NBA, he played well when he was in Jazz and Bulls too.  He used to be shooting mid-range, duno when he starts shooting threes all the time.  I remembered him as a very good rebounder rather than a sharp shooter.  Guess he really polished up his skills these years.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 15, 2005, 08:01:57 AM
F***, Houston won  :evil: I hate the other Texas teams especially those Spurs...so dam boring. Heck, I hate everyone else in the Southwest Division. Portland better beat Houston.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on March 15, 2005, 08:32:36 AM
Hahaha, and Houston is still a sleeper.  They are just like Spurs, the players don't give a shit about jacking up stats as long as the team wins.

Portland just lost Randolph for seaon, unless Daman and Shareef got exceptionally hot.  Upset won't happen.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 15, 2005, 09:52:23 AM
Yaw. Thanks for the Mavs beating up the T-Wolves. Just about any team is my favorite team when they play the Wolves and Nuggets!!  :lol:

The shittiest stat of the week (and its only monday) Detroit went without a field goal vs Utah Sunday and still fuckin won!!!! They made 6 FTs to ice the 64-62 win. UGLY.

Quote from: en
makes 12 threes...12 FREAKIN' THREES!!???


PHEW!! He "only" tied Kobe's NBA record. Yeah Donyell is also a good big rebounder, had to something to come off the bench  :lol:

I agree en, pretty much it is unfair to compare Yao to Shaq. Yao also has to adjust to the NBA game and his endurance is not up to par. He was saying during Sunday's halftime that he wants to get quicker.

The interesting thing I notice about Shaq in Miami is that his trademark moves - the gorilla shuffle after a big dunk, the Superman theme, the staring at his left hand (which was an inside joke with Kobe) - are all gone in Miami. He's got some diesel noise and shit.

And for those who say Kobe did not contribute to the 3-peat know nothing about basketball. Sure Shaq won all the MVPs but who can forget Kobe taking over after Shaq foouled out in game 4 of the NBA Finals during OT?

And hey, have you guys answered the Q & A above. We want to know who your favorite teams and players are!! :)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: BakHamNoi on March 15, 2005, 09:59:31 PM
I don't know a lot about basketball except some good player but i have one question:

Yao Ming ? GOOD or BAD player ?  :P
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 15, 2005, 10:57:33 PM
Yao Ming is GOOD but not the level that everyone is saying he is one of the greatest ever. Still have long way to go.

DAMN!! Listening to Jim Rome and Big Game James Worthy that the Lakers are not going to make the playoffs. Just like Magic said on TNT. So Kobe replies:

Bryant said he hadn't heard Magic Johnson's recent prediction on TNT that it would be almost impossible for the Lakers to make the playoffs. "Oh, really?" Bryant said. "I just take it as him trying to motivate us."

DAMMNNNNNNNN!! At least the Lakers game is on TV tonite. Hope Kobe schools AI. I predict 40+ points from both against those crappy defenses.

and Shaq loves his team - they can clinch a playoff spot tonite vs the Knicks:

"I enjoy the fact that I'm playing with a bunch of guys that play the game the way it's supposed to be played," O'Neal told reporters. "This is like the first time … where I could say I've been on a good team where everybody was on the same page."

LA Times article (http://www.latimes.com/sports/printedition/la-sp-lakerep15mar15,1,507405.story?coll=la-headlines-pe-sports)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 16, 2005, 08:07:52 AM
What the fizzle!!!! Fucking Mavs!!! Lost to the TWolves....
I'm tired of this inconsistency!
I liked how KG shoved Dirk, then Dirk shoved him back. Using my lip reading skills, I think he said don't touch me like that...or something like it. KG wants to fight the big german. Damn...who would win? Dirk vs. KG...dam what am i talking about.  :lol:
 :JD:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 16, 2005, 08:15:42 AM
SHIT!! Can't your MAvs do anything?? Must've because they had The Alien Cassell back.  :x

Cuz fuck the Lakers got  :haihao: by Iverson! Now Shaq is just gonna cruise on Thursday because it's
 SHAQ V KOBE II

(http://img148.exs.cx/img148/7932/shaqvkobe139og.jpg)

The Knicks-Heat game was probably the best finish all year...Dwayne Wade just calmly walking it up and nailing the last second winner. Fuck Starbury!! Heat now have the best record in the NBA! Go figure.

Man, who's MVP now?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 16, 2005, 08:27:08 AM
Quote from: daigong
SHIT!! Can't your MAvs do anything?? Must've because they had The Alien Cassell back.  :x

Man, who's MVP now?


Dam..I thought I was the only one who thought Cassell looked weird. 2 more weeks...Dampier is coming back...fucking 2weeks.

Nash? I don't know, havent really watched any Suns basketball. My vote goes to Shaq.

At least my mavs are gonna make the playoffs
 :P
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 16, 2005, 09:51:58 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
Dam..I thought I was the only one who thought Cassell looked weird


Just ask tama-chan. He's her Favorite E.T.

I'm spend the next weeks scouting potential lottery picks  :evil: Bring in Deveon George dammit!! At least he knows the triangle.

My pick goes to Shaq. Changed a 500 team into the best team in the NBA. Nash a close second, they fuckin don't know how to move the ball without him. The dude was even more Magic-like than when he was in Dallas.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on March 16, 2005, 11:28:26 AM
I'll give my vote to Shaq as well.
I know that any team that Shaq on just automatically be a contender...
but I don't think a lot of people thought they'll be THIS good.

ANd Wade is a freak. They guy has so much confidence in taking and making thiese last shots.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on March 19, 2005, 07:58:26 AM
How about those Warriors in the recent games hahah~
Beating the top teams in the Western Conf in straight 2 nights, first the Kings in Arco, then the high flying Suns~
I think for the G.S. Warriors, the future does look bright for them.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bottymon on March 19, 2005, 08:45:55 PM
Quote from: daigong
Quote from: Thimas X
Dam..I thought I was the only one who thought Cassell looked weird


Just ask tama-chan. He's her Favorite E.T.


Haha, I remember seeing a picture of Cassell beside a picture of Golem (I think thats how you spell it) from LOTR
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 19, 2005, 09:17:30 PM
Don Nelson Resign!  :( ........ :bounce:

It won't be the same without him. I'll miss seeing him stroll into the court and give us a easy technical. It won't be too different from Avery Johnson.

Nelly says the team responds better to Avery, and you can see that when the Mavs beat the T-wolves under Avery, then on the following day lost to the same team under Nelly.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on March 19, 2005, 09:38:57 PM
Quote from: Thimas X
Don Nelson Resign!  :( ........ :bounce:

It won't be the same without him. I'll miss seeing him stroll into the court and give us a easy technical. It won't be too different from Avery Johnson.

Nelly says the team responds better to Avery, and you can see that when the Mavs beat the T-wolves under Avery, then on the following day lost to the same team under Nelly.


Wow, now that was something I didn't expect...(so close to the playoffs).
While I never really liked Don...I still held him reponsible for the mess that Warriors went through in the 90s, I really think he has done a great job at the Mavs and re-introduce the concept of "they pour 100 points on us? we pour 120 on them!" And it's kinda funny see him get techs all the time.

Nevertheless, I thought Avery was a really smart player, and if the likes of Bryon Scoot...and Herb Williams can cut it at coaching the level, I think he can do the same, good luck to AJ!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bottymon on March 19, 2005, 11:34:12 PM
Oh wow, I didn't see it coming

Anyways I didn't notice the guy post the link so... here

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2016984

*regarding Don Nelson resigning*
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: street bastard on March 20, 2005, 12:45:09 AM
Bah. The Cavs keep losing!

They better not lose when I see em in Houston.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on March 20, 2005, 08:11:02 AM
Quote from: street bastard
Bah. The Cavs keep losing!

They better not lose when I see em in Houston.

LOL
But the Rockets right now are red hot :P
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 20, 2005, 08:18:31 AM
Don Nelson was a dumbfuck anyways, inventing Hack A Shaq! GOOD RIDDANCE to that pile of poop!


Watching those Knick-Heat highlights just makes you shake yo head. How the fuck can Dwayne Wade just school people over and over. Fuckin Shaq bettter win the title and MVP this year.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on March 20, 2005, 10:11:41 AM
Quote from: daigong
Don Nelson was a dumbfuck anyways, inventing Hack A Shaq! GOOD RIDDANCE to that pile of poop!


Watching those Knick-Heat highlights just makes you shake yo head. How the fuck can Dwayne Wade just school people over and over. Fuckin Shaq bettter win the title and MVP this year.


Haha, well, at least Hack-A-Shaq was kind of necessary at times...but the one tactic that Don Nelson used that I'll never forget was Hack-a-Bowen..

That's right, HACK-A-BOWEN!

I remember it was two years ago, I think. It was Spurs at Dallas and in the second quarter with around 10 minutes and he brought on Walt Williams, who's job was to foul Bruce Bowen as much as possible (Bowen was shooting better from behind the arc than behind the line that season), and ridiculous to the point where Bowen was in bounding the ball and Walt would wait right next to him (out of the court).

Once the ball goes into the court, he'll bear-hug Bowen straight away...I think Walt Williams was fouled out in arounf 5 minutes.

Hack a Shaq I can undnerstand (but not accept).
But hack a Bowen???
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on March 21, 2005, 12:09:38 AM
Argh!!!!!!!!!!!
Le Bron scored 56 and the cavs still lost!!!!!!!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 21, 2005, 01:53:30 AM
haha..that blows
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 21, 2005, 04:07:18 AM
Quote from: en
Argh!!!!!!!!!!!
Le Bron scored 56 and the cavs still lost!!!!!!!!!


The Raptors won!?? Bosh came back?? Damn slept through that. BUT Duncan got hurt against the Pisstons? They'd probably hang to 1-2 seed but can Timmy hang on?

Dammit. I can't watch The Wolves-Rockets game.  :evil:

 
C'mon LAKERS!! Finally they're back home...just hope the Sonics don't drop bombs. 1st Q OK so far.  :shock:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 21, 2005, 05:16:52 AM
OH SHITT!!!! Mychal Thompson made Chick HEarn and me laugh. "Kobe operating the crease like George Jefferson"

Fuck. Down by whatever. And without Ray Allen and Danny Forston.  :x
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: hiroayu on March 21, 2005, 07:43:58 PM
Quote from: bottymon
Quote from: daigong
Quote from: Thimas X
Dam..I thought I was the only one who thought Cassell looked weird


Just ask tama-chan. He's her Favorite E.T.


Haha, I remember seeing a picture of Cassell beside a picture of Golem (I think thats how you spell it) from LOTR


and we beat Sacto yesterday without J rich :lol:
hopefully next year we will have everybody back and healthy .....that Andris Biedrins really can play ....its about time they figured that out!

i like Zarko too ....gotta like a big guy who can score inside and can shoot 3's pretty good

next year we will have BD for the whole year and hopefully healthy ....watch out Pacific Division

p.s if u didnt know im a die hard Warrior fan from the Bay Area
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 21, 2005, 09:08:25 PM
DAMMIT!! I wanted the Lakers to grab Baron so at least SOMEONE can run the point. It pains me to see Fish in another jersey.

And 56 points wasn't enough? Paul Silas is out!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2018311
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: hiroayu on March 21, 2005, 09:14:37 PM
Quote from: daigong
DAMMIT!! I wanted the Lakers to grab Baron so at least SOMEONE can run the point. It pains me to see Fish in another jersey.

And 56 points wasn't enough? Paul Silas is out!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2018311


Fish is playing great ball ...i didnt know he was this good   :o


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Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: hiroayu on March 21, 2005, 09:17:21 PM
Quote from: daigong

And 56 points wasn't enough? Paul Silas is out!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2018311

what a weird time to fire him  ...i guess Lebron had no input on this



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Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 21, 2005, 09:26:37 PM
Quote from: hiroayu
what a weird time to fire him  ...i guess Lebron had no input on this


LOL. Yeah. It's not like the Bulls and Pacers were a huge threat. And funny. Kobe is the GM of the Lakers and LBJ is clean   :lol:

He shoulda been fired for the "Am I speaking Chinese?" sound bite :lmao:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on March 21, 2005, 09:39:56 PM
Quote from: daigong
DAMMIT!! I wanted the Lakers to grab Baron so at least SOMEONE can run the point. It pains me to see Fish in another jersey.

And 56 points wasn't enough? Paul Silas is out!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2018311


Yeah, apparently the new owener...what's his name...argh, doesn't matter anyway...

Doesn't like Silas and/or Paxton, so Silas wouldn't have survived till next season anyway...Fuckin' dickhead, I liked Silas...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 22, 2005, 04:38:22 AM
Usher...temper temper.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 22, 2005, 01:20:13 PM
^  :? what you mean Steve Francis only getting 3 for Friday's cameraman incident? Whatta joke. Rodman got like 20 or something. When Francis swore on TV, he got like a fine while Shaq got suspended. Who's dick is he sucking????

LOL are the Spurs really in need of Duncan? Fuckin lost big time to the Knicks:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=250321018

Hope AI gets suspended too!! WEEEE!! Fuckin Stern  :x

Quote
Iverson, upset about calls, challenged referee Marc Davis after the 94-88 loss on Saturday, and said Davis responded by saying he would "whup my ass."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2018604
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bottymon on March 22, 2005, 02:14:12 PM
Quote from: daigong
LOL are the Spurs really in need of Duncan? Fuckin lost big time to the Knick


Yeah I think so

Everytime Duncan misses games, Parker doesn't perform well on my fantasy team, can't get anything but points :(

Well you have to admit, TD is a pretty big presence offensively and defensively, Nesterovic obviously isnt effective without him :)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 22, 2005, 11:56:51 PM
Quote from: daigong
^  :? what you mean Steve Francis only getting 3 for Friday's cameraman incident? Whatta joke. Rodman got like 20 or something. When Francis swore on TV, he got like a fine while Shaq got suspended. Who's dick is he sucking????


I know he wasnt sucking Van Gundy's. Steve Francis is probably mad that his team kinda sucks.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on March 23, 2005, 01:00:59 AM
Quote from: daigong
^  :? what you mean Steve Francis only getting 3 for Friday's cameraman incident? Whatta joke. Rodman got like 20 or something. When Francis swore on TV, he got like a fine while Shaq got suspended. Who's dick is he sucking????


Yeah, that was quite ridiculous, Rodman got 11 games I think...
That was worh way more than 3 games...
So much for the NBA maintaining tough discipline...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 23, 2005, 02:35:11 AM
Well. They said fuck you to Ron Artest and his reinstatement too.

I'm just JACKED UP! for Shaq vs Yao (lost count on how many times they met :lmao:) tonite!!

and maybe the Lakers can beat the Jazz as well.  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 23, 2005, 07:02:53 AM
Man. That was a good game. Too bad D-Wade decided to SUCK at the FT line (much like Kobe did tonite too)

(http://img27.exs.cx/img27/9765/r11902880761cd.jpg)

Two fuckin 4 pt plays, Yao fouls out, and still the Heat lose. Whoa, did ya see DJ hit that last 3pter with the AND1. SICK. So ends the 12 game winning streak. Zo just got owned by Mutumbo. That was painful to watch and Mr. Wang never got a lick off the bench  :lol:


A little help/request. Can you download this file?

Shaq top 10 quotes: http://uploadhut.com/view.php/49405.wmv

If so. Can you reupload to YSI or RapidShare please?  :halo:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on March 23, 2005, 08:55:03 AM
Yeah, I was watching that game.. It would have been better to see it in person though, ehh. Sonics beat the Bucks though  :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 23, 2005, 10:03:39 AM
Yao is being more agressive.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: street bastard on March 23, 2005, 06:25:31 PM
Well I guess SOMEBODY had to pay the price for the Cavs playing like crap and it was Paul Silas. It's weird cause not many people here are mad or sad or happy that he's gone. Sure, we kinda wonder why it was done this time of year and why in the blue hell Jim Paxson didn't get canned along with him but oh well. Silas seemed lost out there... he's not used to losing this time of year. His rotations sucked, he didn't play J Mac at all against Toronto, he fucked up by pulling out Sasha and Varejao in the 4th quarted against the 76ers when they where the ones that got us back into the game, and his X's and O's suck. All that said it isn't all his fault. Paxson has been bringing average at best free-agents and his draft pics aside from LeBron, who ANYONE could've pick, have been busts. We got fat on fodder teams like Atlanta and Charlotte and now we have to play tough teams and we're taking L's.

Anyway thank freakin' goodness we beat Detroit. The bench came on strong and LeBron was killer. Next up, at Houston and then Dallas. I'll be at that Houston game and the Cavs are winless everytime I'm in attendance.  :shock:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 24, 2005, 04:11:57 AM
Lebron can't handle Big Dirk!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on March 24, 2005, 05:43:49 AM
Quote from: street bastard
Well I guess SOMEBODY had to pay the price for the Cavs playing like crap and it was Paul Silas.


Mate, you're lucky to be a local so you have a chance to catch the cavs games, that's something that probably can't happen for me for a while yet.

To be honest, the Cavs have over-achieved all year, after losing Boozer for nothing, have luke Jackson out for the year before the season really started and not having any depth in the bench, most people have really pinned the Cavs in the 9th or 10th spot in the east...(though most probably didn't expect the continual upward spiral of the Lebron)

I just think Silas was fired at the wrong time (the Cavs are horrible on the road anyway), let him finish the season (look at the Wolves and when Denver promoted Cooper...there's no second George Karl)..

And don't worry, think Usher will paxson out sooner or later.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 25, 2005, 11:24:49 AM
:evil:  OK. I'm gonna just concentrate on NCAA and scout potential lottery picks. :evil:

The only positive from the 7th straight Lakers loss was that Deveon George finally got activated!!
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=lakersgeorge&prov=st&type=lgns

(http://img120.exs.cx/img120/1165/itsgump014jj.jpg)

At least Kobe won't be cussing his team out over guys not knowing the triangle!!! Now will some fuckin doc just tell Kobe to stop making his plantar fasciitis case worse!!

*sigh* It seems like it's just fate. Like the Big Fella downstairs is telling me to spend my April to June ritual on Rika's graduation instead of the usual playoff madness.
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Post by: Thimas X on March 25, 2005, 02:01:45 PM
:x ........Finley needs to step it up! Hes only averaging 14 points or something. He usually scores 20+ a night! If he scored 20 points we would have won. We would've swept those Queens. :evil:

 :bounce: Dam...7 straight. That sucks.
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Post by: ytl on March 26, 2005, 09:46:45 AM
OMFG, T-Mac hurt!!!!  The playoff is going to suck........  all the good players got hurt, TD, T-Mac, Lewis, Brad Miller, etc etc.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 26, 2005, 12:05:51 PM
^ shit! day-to-day...hope he can get back in time for the playoffs!!

And how about Fish getting the game winner vs the Bucks in OT!?

(http://img230.exs.cx/img230/2051/caps109032601lower2me.jpg)

Man do I miss him!!

And couldn't the Lakers traded Shaq for Dwayne Wade?

(http://img230.exs.cx/img230/5763/fsm103032523lower0ew.jpg)

Check out this sick block and cross court buzzer beater (http://rapidshare.de/files/1009058/Dwayne.Wade_s.Block.On.Amare.And.Makes.Halfcourt.Shot.03.25.05.mpg.html)!!

If that ain't fuckin Jordan-esque then I dunno, maybe it's more like Magic-Jordan hybrid. :lol:
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Post by: Thimas X on March 26, 2005, 01:37:52 PM
Crazy.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on March 26, 2005, 09:57:19 PM
Yeah, Wade was just crazy in the phoenix game...
Man, that third quarter...
what can't that guy do??
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Post by: hiroayu on March 27, 2005, 01:30:14 AM
Quote from: daigong

And how about Fish getting the game winner vs the Bucks in OT!?



right when i saw the shot go up ...i knew it was going in :)

talking about jordanesque moves ...Michael Pietrus had like 3 jordan like dunks in this game .....this guy has loads of talent




-
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on March 27, 2005, 03:28:40 AM
Dang, did anyone catch the Sonics-Knicks game last night, it was sweet... Ray Allen is too good, I hope we sign him...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on March 28, 2005, 07:20:08 AM
Ouch, Rox got blew out by Spurs.  Guess Yao really can't handle the ball well against smaller faster ppl.  To make thing worse, Wesley, Jon Barry, and Mike James lost their shooting touch.  Oh well, better have a funk now then in the playoff I guess.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 28, 2005, 08:14:22 AM
DAMN I hate those spurs! I hate Timmy the Duncan!!!! DAM you Timmy The Duncan!!! I hate Pop! Popovich!!!! Parker?!! TOny Parker!!! I hate him too!!! Ginobli...Ginobly? I hate him too!

Horry is cool though.

But those colors!!! Those silver and black jerseys!!! They make me wanna puke!! Puke all over Timmy!!!!


 :wink:
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Post by: ahcheungape on March 28, 2005, 10:19:35 AM
WHAT up ppl???
 i just found out this section today!!what a dumbass i am.

anywayz  i watched the houston game today, they were playing pretty good D all the way until the 4th where their inconsistant play AGAIN hurt them. Houston this season has yet to play consistant game which surprises me that they have are tie for 5th. they seriously need to play more consistant inorder to go far inot he playoffs.
 Thats my rant on my fav team!!!!hehe
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 28, 2005, 10:22:56 AM
I was watching that Rockets-Spurs and man do I miss Robert Horry and his D...Spurs are overrated! I was amazed at how T-Mac came back so fast but too bad they couldn't hold off fuckin Manu Ginobili. I loved that game vs the Heat where Shaq just forearmed him. NO LAYUPS!!

YAY! 8th Straight loss. Andre Iguodala was just sick. Seriously man. The Lakers defense can make any player into a superstar.

I just hope the Lakers can sign a Ray Allen or Baron Davis!! hahaha! Get rid of fuckin Brian Grant his mammoth contract!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on March 28, 2005, 10:23:48 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
DAMN I hate those spurs! I hate Timmy the Duncan!!!! DAM you Timmy The Duncan!!! I hate Pop! Popovich!!!! Parker?!! TOny Parker!!! I hate him too!!! Ginobli...Ginobly? I hate him too!

Horry is cool though.

But those colors!!! Those silver and black jerseys!!! They make me wanna puke!! Puke all over Timmy!!!!


 :wink:


u gotta admit though that parker and ginobli are two crazyass guards in the NBA that can blow by anyone they want in any day. i personally dun like the spurs cuz of their boring style bball. but i do love to watch parker and ginobli play. if they were in a team that plays fast pace ball like SUNS, they would be owning.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on March 28, 2005, 11:19:13 AM
well, unlike you guys, although Houston is my fav team now, Spurs was always high on my fav list too.  I loved the David Robinson era.  I love how Manu and his crazy shots, and the lightning speed of Parker.  But they got 2 rings already......... I want to see my fav team rox getting it.  

Tim Duncan has already changed alot, he sometimes explodes to the hoop and dunk it.  So Spurs ball is not that boring anymore, compare to JVG's NYK ugly ball.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on March 28, 2005, 06:45:26 PM
Quote from: daigong
I was watching that Rockets-Spurs and man do I miss Robert Horry and his D...Spurs are overrated! I was amazed at how T-Mac came back so fast but too bad they couldn't hold off fuckin Manu Ginobili. I loved that game vs the Heat where Shaq just forearmed him. NO LAYUPS!!

YAY! 8th Straight loss. Andre Iguodala was just sick. Seriously man. The Lakers defense can make any player into a superstar.

I just hope the Lakers can sign a Ray Allen or Baron Davis!! hahaha! Get rid of fuckin Brian Grant his mammoth contract!


HAHA LAKERS NOT MAKING THE PLAYOFFS!!!!!!!wahahahaha
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 28, 2005, 08:48:53 PM
Quote from: ahcheungape

HAHA LAKERS NOT MAKING THE PLAYOFFS!!!!!!!wahahahaha


You 基佬 !!  Win or lose. I don't give up on my team. Unlike all those other guys who jumped off the bandwagon when Shaq left town - I stay loyal no matter how bad they are, I listen or watch every game. Kobe is playing on half a leg yet jacks up 30 plus. Insert Frank Hamblem and the tirangle and you got guys confused. All pre-season they'd talk about it was a return to Showtime. BULLLSHIT!! Have some guys on the team that can at least hustle and pressure like Michael Cooper. They just need the right mix of players.

And fuck. It ain't Chucky Atkins. Atkins was asked what he would have done differently if he were the Lakers' general manager (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2023629).
 
"I ain't no GM," Atkins said. "Ask Kobe. He's the GM. It's his team. Go ask him."

Not enough ass patting Chucky??  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on March 29, 2005, 02:40:28 AM
Quote from: daigong
Quote from: ahcheungape

HAHA LAKERS NOT MAKING THE PLAYOFFS!!!!!!!wahahahaha


You 基佬 !!  Win or lose. I don't give up on my team. Unlike all those other guys who jumped off the bandwagon when Shaq left town - I stay loyal no matter how bad they are, I listen or watch every game. Kobe is playing on half a leg yet jacks up 30 plus. Insert Frank Hamblem and the tirangle and you got guys confused. All pre-season they'd talk about it was a return to Showtime. BULLLSHIT!! Have some guys on the team that can at least hustle and pressure like Michael Cooper. They just need the right mix of players.

And fuck. It ain't Chucky Atkins. Atkins was asked what he would have done differently if he were the Lakers' general manager (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2023629).
 
"I ain't no GM," Atkins said. "Ask Kobe. He's the GM. It's his team. Go ask him."

Not enough ass patting Chucky??  :evil:


I am so glad to see Kobe failed to make playoff too.  He needs to learn a dear lesson.  I don't have anything against Lakers, but I dislike almost everything about Kobe, his full of himself attitude, his copied MJ moves and fadeaway (and he denied it.  Come on, even the tongue sticking out shit is from MJ, you idiotic MJ copier), denial of his own faults, etc etc.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on March 29, 2005, 03:34:08 AM
Quote from: ytl
Quote from: daigong
Quote from: ahcheungape

HAHA LAKERS NOT MAKING THE PLAYOFFS!!!!!!!wahahahaha


You 基佬 !!  Win or lose. I don't give up on my team. Unlike all those other guys who jumped off the bandwagon when Shaq left town - I stay loyal no matter how bad they are, I listen or watch every game. Kobe is playing on half a leg yet jacks up 30 plus. Insert Frank Hamblem and the tirangle and you got guys confused. All pre-season they'd talk about it was a return to Showtime. BULLLSHIT!! Have some guys on the team that can at least hustle and pressure like Michael Cooper. They just need the right mix of players.

And fuck. It ain't Chucky Atkins. Atkins was asked what he would have done differently if he were the Lakers' general manager (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2023629).
 
"I ain't no GM," Atkins said. "Ask Kobe. He's the GM. It's his team. Go ask him."

Not enough ass patting Chucky??  :evil:


I am so glad to see Kobe failed to make playoff too.  He needs to learn a dear lesson.  I don't have anything against Lakers, but I dislike almost everything about Kobe, his full of himself attitude, his copied MJ moves and fadeaway (and he denied it.  Come on, even the tongue sticking out shit is from MJ, you idiotic MJ copier), denial of his own faults, etc etc.


haha the world is hating KOBE!!!woot!!!

Lakers last yr started to suck anyway. they dun have any good quality back up. when Malone and Shaq were injured frequently last yr, payton couldnt get along wit the triangle offence, u know the team was in trouble. in the end the manager and kobe ran Shaq Malone and Payton away.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on March 29, 2005, 04:25:08 AM
Quote from: ytl

I am so glad to see Kobe failed to make playoff too.  He needs to learn a dear lesson.  I don't have anything against Lakers, but I dislike almost everything about Kobe, his full of himself attitude, his copied MJ moves and fadeaway (and he denied it.  Come on, even the tongue sticking out shit is from MJ, you idiotic MJ copier), denial of his own faults, etc etc.


Mate, think you're a bit harsh on Kobe. While his attitude can be questionable, dun really agree on that MJ copy stuff (well, apart from the tongue thing anyway). When you're of similar size, similar atheltic ability, and ability to shoot the ball, OF COURSE you're gonna have similar moves. I mean, if anyone has a fadeway close to MJs, of course they'll bloody use it.

And fuck, Cavs are down by 11 against fuckin' hornets(of all teams) at the half.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: street bastard on March 29, 2005, 07:26:58 AM
BAH BAH BAH!!!! First I'm in Houston, watching the Cavs get thumped by the fucking Rockets. I hate Bob Sura. And then the abortion that was the Dallas game. THANK GOODNESS we beat New Orleans even though it took an insane 4th run that wiped out a 17 point defecit and an and 1 put back from Drew Gooden in OT.

We gotta make the playoffs at least... come on you bastards!
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Post by: ahcheungape on March 29, 2005, 10:07:45 AM
Quote from: street bastard
BAH BAH BAH!!!! First I'm in Houston, watching the Cavs get thumped by the fucking Rockets. I hate Bob Sura. And then the abortion that was the Dallas game. THANK GOODNESS we beat New Orleans even though it took an insane 4th run that wiped out a 17 point defecit and an and 1 put back from Drew Gooden in OT.

We gotta make the playoffs at least... come on you bastards!


ROCKETS ARE COOL

Caves will make it for sure. i dun feel NETS and Magic will make it.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on March 29, 2005, 10:31:35 AM
Every team with SF won't succeed.  He screwed up Vancouver first, then Houston, now Orlando.   The list probably will go on and on and on.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on March 29, 2005, 06:39:46 PM
Quote from: ytl
Every team with SF won't succeed.  He screwed up Vancouver first, then Houston, now Orlando.   The list probably will go on and on and on.


well francis didnt even play in Vancouver. i remember when he refused to play for my home team, i was pissed off along wit the whole city. the first game he came to play vs us, fans were throwing tomatoes at him !!!!hahahahahahhaa. Onslaught of stuff were thrown at him.

i duno what had happen to Magic, all of a sudden they just fall like the lakers. feel so bad for Hill.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on March 29, 2005, 08:07:24 PM
Quote from: ahcheungape
Quote from: ytl
Every team with SF won't succeed.  He screwed up Vancouver first, then Houston, now Orlando.   The list probably will go on and on and on.


well francis didnt even play in Vancouver. i remember when he refused to play for my home team, i was pissed off along wit the whole city. the first game he came to play vs us, fans were throwing tomatoes at him !!!!hahahahahahhaa. Onslaught of stuff were thrown at him.

i duno what had happen to Magic, all of a sudden they just fall like the lakers. feel so bad for Hill.


Yeah, I still think he made ppl don't wanna go to the Grizzlies games...... and finally we lost the franchise coz of that.  But those management sucks anyways, draft the worst ppl of all time.  Trade piece of shit here........until Bibby and Shareef............but then when they started to make progress, the owner moved it to Menphis.  What a bunch of rip off in my basketball fan's point of view.  First establish a crappy team which is worse than the Clippers, then blame the whole shit on audience to move to another place.   Now Bibby has developed sharp shooting and Shareef has limited his TO.  Imagine if they stayed in Vancouver longer..............
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on March 30, 2005, 01:06:36 AM
Interesting game today, Cavs VS Clippers...

While I'm not a particular fan of the clippers, I do like some of their players, namely Brand, Simmons and Livington. In particular Simmons, who is very old skool with the ability to do everything and play very good D. It'll be intersting to see him tagging Lebron...

And I need them both to do well, my lead in the fantasy basketball thing is getting too close for my comfort...
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Post by: Pure Racer on March 30, 2005, 03:35:14 AM
Quote from: en
Interesting game today, Cavs VS Clippers...

While I'm not a particular fan of the clippers, I do like some of their players, namely Brand, Simmons and Livington. In particular Simmons, who is very old skool with the ability to do everything and play very good D. It'll be intersting to see him tagging Lebron...

And I need them both to do well, my lead in the fantasy basketball thing is getting too close for my comfort...


Seriosuly, me too! I like Jaric, too bad about his hip injury... He was a great pick up if you need a PG in Fantasy prior to his injuries...
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Post by: ahcheungape on March 30, 2005, 05:03:39 AM
Quote from: ytl
Quote from: ahcheungape
Quote from: ytl
Every team with SF won't succeed.  He screwed up Vancouver first, then Houston, now Orlando.   The list probably will go on and on and on.


well francis didnt even play in Vancouver. i remember when he refused to play for my home team, i was pissed off along wit the whole city. the first game he came to play vs us, fans were throwing tomatoes at him !!!!hahahahahahhaa. Onslaught of stuff were thrown at him.

i duno what had happen to Magic, all of a sudden they just fall like the lakers. feel so bad for Hill.


Yeah, I still think he made ppl don't wanna go to the Grizzlies games...... and finally we lost the franchise coz of that.  But those management sucks anyways, draft the worst ppl of all time.  Trade piece of shit here........until Bibby and Shareef............but then when they started to make progress, the owner moved it to Menphis.  What a bunch of rip off in my basketball fan's point of view.  First establish a crappy team which is worse than the Clippers, then blame the whole shit on audience to move to another place.   Now Bibby has developed sharp shooting and Shareef has limited his TO.  Imagine if they stayed in Vancouver longer..............


well imo bibby was a better pg than now. bibby nowadays doesnt have the assists he had in Vancouver. although his pts average is up, but i still liked the way he played in Vancouver. i always thought BIG COUNTRY was a good player before he got his career ending injury.
 Management before Jerry west came in was realy shit. we could've had Lamar Odom, and other all-star than drafting Antonio Daniels.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on March 30, 2005, 07:12:41 AM
Quote from: ahcheungape
Quote from: ytl
Quote from: ahcheungape
Quote from: ytl
Every team with SF won't succeed.  He screwed up Vancouver first, then Houston, now Orlando.   The list probably will go on and on and on.


well francis didnt even play in Vancouver. i remember when he refused to play for my home team, i was pissed off along wit the whole city. the first game he came to play vs us, fans were throwing tomatoes at him !!!!hahahahahahhaa. Onslaught of stuff were thrown at him.

i duno what had happen to Magic, all of a sudden they just fall like the lakers. feel so bad for Hill.


Yeah, I still think he made ppl don't wanna go to the Grizzlies games...... and finally we lost the franchise coz of that.  But those management sucks anyways, draft the worst ppl of all time.  Trade piece of shit here........until Bibby and Shareef............but then when they started to make progress, the owner moved it to Menphis.  What a bunch of rip off in my basketball fan's point of view.  First establish a crappy team which is worse than the Clippers, then blame the whole shit on audience to move to another place.   Now Bibby has developed sharp shooting and Shareef has limited his TO.  Imagine if they stayed in Vancouver longer..............


well imo bibby was a better pg than now. bibby nowadays doesnt have the assists he had in Vancouver. although his pts average is up, but i still liked the way he played in Vancouver. i always thought BIG COUNTRY was a good player before he got his career ending injury.
 Management before Jerry west came in was realy shit. we could've had Lamar Odom, and other all-star than drafting Antonio Daniels.


Yeah,  you reminded me of that one of the biggest bust in recent years, Antonio Daniels........  He supposed to be able to assist and shoot 3 pts, end up he was so bad that I didn't even bother to go see Grizzlies eventhough I got free tickets.  That's another example of how the management was totally fucked up.  I am sure the Vancouver Grizzlies in those years probably is the worst team in NBA history ever.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on March 30, 2005, 07:25:59 AM
Yeah, I liked the way that Bibby played in Van (I love pure points), I think he's shooting too much nowadays...As for Antonio Daniels, I guess they stuffed up big time, I think generally everyone was screwed that year, it's the year that Pierce ened up as a 10th pick right? (can't remember...)

I had a horror run at point...I put Lebron there for half the season, then tried Boykins, Chucky Aktins, Dickau and Nelson...I had Jaric for two weeks, but he was injured after the first game..
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Post by: ahcheungape on March 30, 2005, 07:29:43 AM
they wasted stromile too on the fucking bench. stupid sidney lowe thinks staying him on the fucking bench will develope him a better player, i mean what kinda theory is that. no wonder he sucked like a piece of shit during his yrs as a coach. there is no reason why u wouldnt play a number one pick in a team that is the worst in the NBA. i felt so bad for him cuz i know he has the potential to be a great player.
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Post by: daigong on March 30, 2005, 09:56:27 AM
FINALLY The Lakers win!! (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=250329013)  :evil: Why couldn't Deveon George come earlier. A guy that at least moves his feet, deflecting passes. Piss-ass Chucky Atkins couldn't even contain MArbury  :x

The Clippers have a good team on paper...I like Corey Maggette's game - real explosive and Kobe-like.

:thumbsup to the Heat over the Raptors...I loved the scrap between Mo Pete and Wade. And Mitchell gets ejected too!! DAMN Eddie Jones slipped on a drink or whatever. Hope he's OK.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on March 30, 2005, 10:53:51 AM
Quote from: daigong
FINALLY The Lakers win!! (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=250329013)  :evil: Why couldn't Deveon George come earlier. A guy that at least moves his feet, deflecting passes. Piss-ass Chucky Atkins couldn't even contain MArbury  :x

The Clippers have a good team on paper...I like Corey Maggette's game - real explosive and Kobe-like.

:thumbsup to the Heat over the Raptors...I loved the scrap between Mo Pete and Wade. And Mitchell gets ejected too!! DAMN Eddie Jones slipped on a drink or whatever. Hope he's OK.


atkins is no match for Marbury man!!!!u cant expect too much!!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: street bastard on March 30, 2005, 05:54:10 PM
Nice win for the Cavs over the Clippers. We led for nearly the entire game. The bench played nicely. The defense stepped up. And LeBron burried a couple 3 point daggers in em when they tried to come back.

We gotta stay in the 4th, 5th, or 6th playoff position. If we play the Wizards I think we've a chance. We've blown them bitches out before. And against the Celtics would be cool since both teams hate each other.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on March 31, 2005, 01:19:31 AM
BULLS is gonna claim the home courst man!!!!!!!!!!wahahaha
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 31, 2005, 02:23:37 AM
Daigong should root for the Clippers instead of the Lakers. lol

Those Bulls are pretty impressive.

Mavs play....holy shit they play right now! why so early......
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on March 31, 2005, 07:56:38 AM
Saw the Suns game today...
That offence is bloody scary (and no Amare today)...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on March 31, 2005, 09:30:38 AM
Amare imo never is the key to Pheonix's success.  Look at Pheonix a year ago....... they couldn't even make the playoff with almost the same players.  It is Steve Nash that make pheonix a contender.  It is Marion who has the ability to do so many different things to spread out the floor for others.  Amare is just Nash's bitch.  Look at how bad he played when Nash was out.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on March 31, 2005, 11:34:58 AM
holy fuck did anyone watch the rockets game???damn yao pulled a behind the back dribble at mid-court passing shareef who attempted to steal, and went on to have a wide open dunk!!!that was perhaps the most impressive move i've ever seen a 7 foot player done!!!haha


and what about AIR GORDON!!! 22pts in 4th!!!the 4th quarter man!!!woot
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on March 31, 2005, 12:14:29 PM
Yeah, saw Yao in the highlights, that was cool :lol:
And Gordon is just crazy....
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 01, 2005, 01:32:18 AM
anyone manage to get a clip of hilite of yao's behind the back move?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 01, 2005, 02:54:08 AM
I was staying up until 3 am watched the fucking sportsnet central 3 times already, still they never show any highlight from that Rox game or mention it.  Fuck.......  I hate those fucking medias............

Who fucking cares the pity Orlando magic man, if not Grant Hill..........

I'll go download that whole game just to see that move myself when it comes out.
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Post by: daigong on April 01, 2005, 03:25:47 AM
Quote from: ahcheungape
anyone manage to get a clip of hilite of yao's behind the back move?


You bet your ass!!! The sickest move of the DECADE!!   :lol:

(http://img164.exs.cx/img164/6148/yaomingbitches021ws.jpg)

http://rapidshare.de/files/1072364/yaobehindtheback.mpg.html

I had to watch The Score talk about hockey and baseball first before the highlights of Yao.  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 01, 2005, 05:42:32 AM
SWEET!!!! THX dude!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on April 01, 2005, 06:58:16 AM
Anyone catch that three by King James, too bad they lost it in OT...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 01, 2005, 11:54:07 AM
Quote from: daigong
Quote from: ahcheungape
anyone manage to get a clip of hilite of yao's behind the back move?


You bet your ass!!! The sickest move of the DECADE!!   :lol:

(http://img164.exs.cx/img164/6148/yaomingbitches021ws.jpg)

http://rapidshare.de/files/1072364/yaobehindtheback.mpg.html

I had to watch The Score talk about hockey and baseball first before the highlights of Yao.  :evil:


u the man MR.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 01, 2005, 12:26:44 PM
The funniest thing about Yao's Play of The Century, he has to bend down to dribble to control the ball before slamming it. Imagine if he walked!! I was afraid he'd collapse from all that running haha!

Quote from: Pure Racer
Anyone catch that three by King James, too bad they lost it in OT...


http://rapidshare.de/files/1086011/050401_LeBron_forces_OT.avi.html

Purely Kobe-esque :P

For real. The Baby Bulls finally are coming together. Ben Gordon is playing like a madman.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 01, 2005, 06:36:48 PM
i am glad BULLS pulled it out. watched the game last night, pretty good overall. Ben Gordon didnt really play his 4th quarter game like i would expect to see outa him. but that last play before regulation reminds me of Jordan making a pass instead taking the last shot to a wide open man.

btw daigong, THE SCORE is best sports hilite station. at least they will put some NBA games in the beginning of the hr before hockey talks. U should just get Raptors TV.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 05, 2005, 06:50:49 AM
NCAA Finals means no. NBA today.  :evil: Kobe is injured (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2029753)!! Wee. Hope the Lakers can draft Dee Brown or whoever is coming out for the draft.

and The Rain Man himself Sean Kemp gets arrested. What will all his children think?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2029635

Quote from: ahcheungape
Ben Gordon didnt really play his 4th quarter game like i would expect to see outa him


It sure as hell looks like Ben Gordon is gonna win Rookie of The Year!! Emeka Okafor is on the crappy team.

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THE SCORE is best sports hilite station.


That's the shit. My fuckin cable provider doesn't have Raptors TV and just offers up all those Sportsnet channels.  :evil: Raptors TV seems to put all the TNT games of the week on.

Yeah, I watch The Score more than fuckin TSN and Sportsnet. Court Surfing is a good show hehe. Showing billiards and shit...whoops, now The Score has fuckin Poker too. At least there's Cabbie on The Street. Fuck. I should really make that Sports Personality thread.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 05, 2005, 05:36:56 PM
TSN is the worst , when nhl season was on, they show no bball at all. it will be just plain nhl hilites.

sportsnet, well they are kinda lame too, they dun show stats. just the score alone.

i actually love the score more than raptors tv. nba tv's hilite are short while the score has longer hilites.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 06, 2005, 05:22:23 AM
YEAHHHHHHHHHH!!! Nuggets win. Suns up by double digits vs The Lakers. Time to concentrate on the Lottery and Rika's Grad!!  :w00t:  :w00t:

At least Vlade Divac showed his fat ass today. :twisted:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 06, 2005, 05:50:14 AM
hahahhaa kobe will miss the playoffs while shaq contends for another title!!!woot!!!

dang, houston is so fucking inconsistant.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 06, 2005, 08:01:33 AM
Man, just disappointed at the Rox.  T-Mac was on fire and YM is better than avg and they still lost.  Those scrub players (veterans) better stop thinking they are MJ and start pass the ball more.  Look at the assist stat, most of the time they are lower than the opponent's.  Pathetic for a team with a very good centre.

And boy, at this rate, Rox probably will get kicked out of the playoffs........  :(
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 06, 2005, 11:21:37 AM
Quote from: ytl
Man, just disappointed at the Rox.  T-Mac was on fire and YM is better than avg and they still lost.  Those scrub players (veterans) better stop thinking they are MJ and start pass the ball more.  Look at the assist stat, most of the time they are lower than the opponent's.  Pathetic for a team with a very good centre.

And boy, at this rate, Rox probably will get kicked out of the playoffs........  :(


well they will make it for sure, but its consistancy that will be the key factor for them to have success in the playoffs. besides tonight, warriors was just on fire, cant really do antything about it. or maybe rockets didnt play good defence.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on April 06, 2005, 11:52:03 AM
Go the nuggets!!! Argh, the Cavs drop any game...oh well.
SO much for getting rid of Silas....
McInnis gets another DNP-CD (or is he really injured?)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 07, 2005, 07:57:12 AM
:evil: Clippers are like a game and half up. Warriors are next to overtake em. Will it be a conspiracy if the Lakers get 1st pick overall??  :twisted:  

Yeah. My money is on Shaq now. And we got Mr. Wang to be proud of!! hahahahaha  :lol:

Cavs are going down the fucking drain. GM Jim Paxson is gonna or got wacked. What a joke those Cavs fans are chanting MVP for LBJ!!

Shaq gets the MVP. Slight edge over Steve Nash. Both guys did great but Shaq is just too damn dominant.

HOOOO...how about that Magic v Bulls game?? So many sloppy turnovers and it goes to OT!!!! Too bad about Grant Hill - he hurt his shin which leads to his surgically repaired ankle

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2031596
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on April 07, 2005, 07:59:14 AM
Yea, I like LBJ but it just has to go to Shaq.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on April 07, 2005, 11:48:00 AM
Guess Hill's out for the season...(though there's not much to play for anymore anyway)...

Haha, guess Wang mihgt chuck a bateer and win a ring without doing anything...much(I wish they'll give him more minutes...)

Urgh...the cavs.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on April 07, 2005, 05:49:12 PM
Hill out is bad, but good for me because the person who has him is playing be in play-offs right now in Fantasy  :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 07, 2005, 08:33:06 PM
fuck no!!!!!!!!!!rockets will miss howard the rest of the season!!!shit this is bad man!!!

andi hope NETS get in and CAVS out!!!!lol
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 08, 2005, 03:42:03 AM
Quote from: ahcheungape
fuck no!!!!!!!!!!rockets will miss howard the rest of the season!!!shit this is bad man!!!

andi hope NETS get in and CAVS out!!!!lol


Yea, he had some chest pain, but it wasnt a heart attack.

MAVs are beating Spurs....too bad Duncan isnt playing.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on April 08, 2005, 05:35:25 AM
Spurs got embarrased today...  :bounce:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: street bastard on April 08, 2005, 06:50:28 AM
Quote from: ahcheungape
andi hope NETS get in and CAVS out!!!!lol


(http://www.freewebs.com/streetbastard/bat.JPG)

...only I can speak negatively about the Cavs...

Those stupid fucking bastards. They're gonna miss the playoffs if they keep playing like shit. LeBron's gonna leave, the team's gonna move to Vegas, it's the end of the world!!!!  :x

...oh well... it could be worse... I mean, we could be the Lakers!  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 08, 2005, 08:30:46 AM
Finally a win.  Man, now with JH officially gone for the rest of season, I would say the Rox won't go far unless YM suddenly play like Olajuwan at his prime getting 27ppg, 11rpg, and 3blk.  

On second thought...........but I don't mind watching Pistons or Miami vs Spurs or Mavs or Suns.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 08, 2005, 07:33:45 PM
Quote from: street bastard
Quote from: ahcheungape
andi hope NETS get in and CAVS out!!!!lol


(http://www.freewebs.com/streetbastard/bat.JPG)

...only I can speak negatively about the Cavs...

Those stupid fucking bastards. They're gonna miss the playoffs if they keep playing like shit. LeBron's gonna leave, the team's gonna move to Vegas, it's the end of the world!!!!  :x

...oh well... it could be worse... I mean, we could be the Lakers!  :lol:


they are turning into LAKERS!!!muahahahahahaha!!

however i think NETS started to play well way too late.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 09, 2005, 06:04:48 PM
Quote from: ahcheungape
they are turning into LAKERS!!!muahahahahahaha!!


YOU FUCKIN BITCHES!! The Lakes won wooohoooo!!!!!!!!!! DESTROYED Seattle with Kobe's fuckin 21 in the 4th Quarter!! And that sick last minute bank shot! Too fuckin late assholes!!  :evil:  :x  :evil:  :twisted:  :lmao: Where was Vlade Divac's sick passing all year!?!?!! Hernia shmernia! Get on the fuckin court and play you fuckin chain smoking Serb!!  :evil:

And ahchuengape, did you even answer the Q&A stickied above??

http://www.miumu.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=55&mforum=jpmx

You still like The Grizzlies!! No fuckin way Jerry West would ever go to Vancouver. Lakers fuckin miss his services so bad!!!

Well let us enjoy Kobe's monster dunk vs The Rockets:
http://rapidshare.de/files/1178793/Kobe_DOF.avi.html
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: hiroayu on April 09, 2005, 07:43:22 PM
its so sad that one of the best teams in the NBA now is not going to the playoffs :(

they may be the best team ever not to make the playoffs

oh well....looking forward to next season :)




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Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on April 09, 2005, 08:18:30 PM
Quote from: hiroayu
its so sad that one of the best teams in the NBA now is not going to the playoffs :(

they may be the best team ever not to make the playoffs

oh well....looking forward to next season :)
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What are you talking about? Seattle is already in... We only lost to the Lakers since half our team is injured...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 09, 2005, 08:27:10 PM
Quote from: hiroayu
its so sad that one of the best teams in the NBA now is not going to the playoffs :(

they may be the best team ever not to make the playoffs

oh well....looking forward to next season :)




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unfortunately, the BULLS are!!!haha way back in 99.

i wonder if jerry west would've came earlier to the grizzlies organization, would the team left Vancouver??!!!! fucking heisley!!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: hiroayu on April 09, 2005, 09:09:22 PM
Quote from: Pure Racer


What are you talking about? Seattle is already in... We only lost to the Lakers since half our team is injured...




a team who has beat the Sonics in there last 2 matchups
(hint: in there last 14 games  - 12 wins ---  2 losses - most of them against playoff bound teams)  

the first one with Rashard Lewis playing ...
hmmmm ....last night only Lewis and Antonio Daniels were out

p.s even if a key player(s) is hurt or missing or having an off game ...
there is no excuses ..all good teams make up for there
lack of resources
 


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Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 09, 2005, 09:52:58 PM
Word. The Lakers are too proud of a franchise to let one stinker of a season go. They just needed some defense. Everytime Kobe passed the ball, fools would like lose the ball or something. It was such a mess. Watch them destory Sac-town tmr too. FUUUCKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!! Only nationaly televised games on TV and it comes at the end of the season.  :evil:

And no. Not even Steve Francis wanted to play in Vancouver let alone former Laker Legend and GM Jerry "The Logo" West. Playing and working in Canada is like a big fuckin STD!! Even I wanna get the fuck out!! :lmao: Watch Chris Bosh and Jalen Rose leave if they could.

Did you hear/watch David Stern's interview on ESPN? When asked how he felt about the major markets of the Lakers and Knicks not being in the playoffss he goes spin doctor and says "Well, we got the new bloods blah blah" ... he was hoping for a Lakers-Heat Finals but it ain't gonna happen  :lol:

I am praying Derek Fisher might get released or something haha so the Lakers can pick him up.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on April 09, 2005, 10:09:45 PM
WTF are you talking about? Spurs are a good team, but without Duncan they are getting creamed... A lot of teams do crappy without their key starters...

Anyways, Lakers have only beaten the Sonics once, they are 1-3 against us.

Dec. 14th Sonics 108 Lakers 93 (I was at this game...)
Jan. 25th Sonics 104 Lakers 93
Mar. 20th Sonics 102 Lakers 100
And then our first loss was yesterday.

Let's face it, Lakers suck this year but they will improve... They are nothing without Shaq, Sonics are in the playoff's because they are a good team and deserve it, they aren't 50-25 for nothing so there isn't really nothing to argue about... There's something called Team Chemistry and a COACH to keep that chemistry together.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: hiroayu on April 09, 2005, 10:12:28 PM
im not talking about the LAKERS .........


the team i was talking about is the

 GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS !




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Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on April 09, 2005, 10:47:36 PM
The warriors are hot, lthey beat the suns at their own game....
And NO will regret that trade, it's amazing that GS got Baron for almost nothing (in comparison).

Caught the Nuggets VS Wolves game...
Great game to watch (though one of my fav players, boykins did shit), and K-mart made some great plays....
I think the Nuggets are definitely a darkhouse, their team chemistry right now is just amazing 8)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 09, 2005, 11:55:53 PM
No doubt. I was saying "Lakers shoulda picked up Baron Davis!!!" but fucker Kupchack/Buss sat on their hands. Props to Mullin for at least making some right moves. :thumbsup

So. Playoffs are about two weeks away! Any predictions for the final playoff spots? (we gotta get signed up for the NBA pick'em game @ NBA.com soon)

As of this second...The West looks like this:

 
Quote
5. Sactamento 11.0
 6.  Houston 12.5  
 7.  Denver 13.0  
 8.  Memphis 14.0  
 9.  Minnesota 17.5  


Houston will probably lock down 6  or maybe go up to 5 depending on how Sac-town does. Denver is so fuckin hot!!! ARRGGHHH!!! Poor Michael Cooper. so I say:

5. Denver
6. Houston
7. Sacramento
8. Memphis

DAMNN!! KG's MVP last year looks suspect don't it??

and in The East:
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 3.  * Boston 15.0  
 4.  Chicago 12.5  
 5.  Indiana 14.5  
 6.  Washington 14.5  
 7.  Philadelphia 17.5  
 8.  Cleveland 17.5  
 9.  New Jersey 18.5  
 10.  Orlando 21.0  


I'm thinking Indiana can probably move up to #4 and New Jersey squeaks in as Cleveland goes for a slide. so I say:

3. Boston
4. Indiana
5. Chicago
6. Washington
7. New Jersey
8. Philly

ha!  :halo:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 10, 2005, 07:21:52 AM
AHHH The spurs and clippers game is going to overtime! Clippers need to win so the mavs can be 2.5 games back from winning the division!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 10, 2005, 12:47:28 PM
Man, Rox never let things come easy......  win by 1 pt..... and that miss dunk at the end.....

wtf are they thinking?  
sometimes I just want to know them so I can slap them in their face to make them play harder and better.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on April 10, 2005, 09:07:11 PM
Quote from: ytl
Man, Rox never let things come easy......  win by 1 pt..... and that miss dunk at the end.....

wtf are they thinking?  
sometimes I just want to know them so I can slap them in their face to make them play harder and better.


Quote from: Jeff Van Gundy
``We didn't stop them,'' Houston coach Jeff Van Gundy said. ``They played last night. We're humble enough, at least I am, to understand every time you win you don't have to beat your chest like you're a resident genius. We were fortunate to win.''


Quote from: Tracy McGrady
``We've got to play better, man, we've got to play better,'' said Tracy McGrady, who scored 34 points. ``Once they put that pressure on us, we kind of folded a little bit, and thank God we had a cushion.''


They got really really lucky last night.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 10, 2005, 10:22:39 PM
Quote from: Thimas X
AHHH The spurs and clippers game is going to overtime! Clippers need to win so the mavs can be 2.5 games back from winning the division!


Yea...Spurs won....by one fucking point  :evil: Dam LA teams; they all suck.

Denver is pretty hot right now. Spurs would have to play them in the playoff right now. I think Denver would win.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 11, 2005, 07:30:34 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
Quote from: Thimas X
AHHH The spurs and clippers game is going to overtime! Clippers need to win so the mavs can be 2.5 games back from winning the division!


Yea...Spurs won....by one fucking point  :evil: Dam LA teams; they all suck.


GodDAMMIT!
Spurs and Warriors go to overtime....and Spurs win by 2 points!!!
AHHHHH AHHHHH  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 11, 2005, 10:03:39 AM
HOUSTON!!!WOOT

GINOBOLI IS FUCKING INCREDIABLE MAN!!!in the clippers game

and PARKER in the GS game!!!!oh man!!who needs DUNCAN!!hehe
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: street bastard on April 11, 2005, 06:10:43 PM
Quote from: daigong
I'm thinking Indiana can probably move up to #4 and New Jersey squeaks in as Cleveland goes for a slide. so I say:

3. Boston
4. Indiana
5. Chicago
6. Washington
7. New Jersey
8. Philly

ha!  :halo:


If the Cavs don't make the playoffs I'm personally going to yours and ahcheungape's houses and beat the crap out of both of you, and then set fire to all of your Rika merchandise.  :)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 11, 2005, 11:09:18 PM
Watching yesterday's games...Shaq is most def MVP. He made no-namers like Damon Jones into a 3 point threat and Udonis Haslem this high FG% 4. Steve Nash had respectable stars in Marian, Stoudamire and Q.

No question it'll be close, Nash has them running and gunning for so long, but will it work against dirty, scrappy, elbow-in-groin defenses like San Antonio and Detroit? It's that whole Mavs-Kings philosophy - score em to death.

and check out Yao getting a facial:

http://rapidshare.de/files/1216382/Amare_Stoudemire_On_Yao_4.9.05_hoopsinconline.com.wmv.html

must see MAUNUTE BOL MIX!!

http://rapidshare.de/files/1141124/Manute.Bol.Mix.by.Moochie.wmv.html

Quote from: street bastard
set fire to all of your Rika merchandise.  :)


OH NOOOOOOOO!! Don't throw a chair at me!! Or post your pix of Miki and a bat. :P

Face it. Rome is right. LBJ is not gonna stick around in this mess that Cleveland's new owners are conjuring up. At least the Lakers have a track record of winning titles.

Quote from: NBA Insider @ CBS Sportsline

Let me be one of the first to inform you that LeBron James might be leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers via free agency after the 2006-07 season -- if not sooner.
James is not happy with new Cavs owner Dan Gilbert, who didn't even think to ask James for his input before Gilbert fired coach Paul Silas last month. When it comes to key personnel decisions, Gilbert has apparently treated James as if he's no better than the 12th man on his team.

With rumors swirling about the possible firing of Cavs GM Jim Paxson, James finally voiced his frustrations Wednesday after the Cavs lost to Indiana 98-77. And King James was not a happy camper.

"We lost our coach; we get new players; we get new ownership, and now Pax might be getting fired," James said. "It's been difficult."

Besides the Cavs losing 16 of their past 23 games, James was really ticked off when starting point guard Jeff McInnis recently was benched -- with no explanation. McInnis was averaging 15 points and five assists, and the offense was free of warts when he was in the lineup.

"We stopped playing our No. 1 point guard for no reason, and that messed up some chemistry," James said. "He sat for five or six games and, as a team, we didn't know why.

"We're losing games, and there's not a reason. There was never a reason why Jeff wasn't playing. We were concerned because he is one of our brothers, one of our teammates, and we never got an explanation."

To make matters worse, the Cavs once had a firm grip on the Eastern Conference's No. 4 playoff seed. Now they're in danger of missing the playoffs -- just like last year, when they lost 11 of their final 15 games in James' rookie season.

When NBA types talk about James, he's always linked with Denver's Carmelo Anthony and Miami's Dwyane Wade. James was the top pick of the 2003 draft, Anthony third and Wade fifth.

While James has collected all of the individual accolades and has been the NBA's top drawing card, Anthony and Wade will be in the playoffs later this month for the second consecutive season. This, too, bothers James.

For all of James' glory, the Cavs have become laughable since Gilbert took over. In fact, during the late stages of Wednesday's loss to the Pacers, James and several teammates were spotted laughing on the bench.

That's not a good sign if you're a Cavs fan. But it's a good sign if you're a general manager from one of the other 29 NBA teams.

James won three consecutive high school state championships before coming to the NBA. Winning is in his blood. So, too, is stability.

Gilbert would be wise to stabilize his franchise quickly before James demands a trade.

He is under contract with the Cavs for another two seasons. But after that, you can bet Dallas, New York, Sacramento and the LAKERS, among others, will be vying for James' services.

Gilbert should be applauded for wanting to bring in his own people to run his show. By the same token, he must learn that he has to include a player of James' caliber on critical personnel moves.

Gilbert turned Quicken Loans into one of the top mortgage companies in the United States. He then purchased the Cavs for $375 million. But if James leaves, Gilbert will have mortgaged the future of a franchise that, without James, wouldn't be worth two cents
.


SOURCE: http://www.sportsline.com/nba/story/8372805
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 11, 2005, 11:31:33 PM
Man, Amare was there faster than Yao, no fair.


Stackhouse left the Utah rookie in a bloody mess!
http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,600125238,00.html
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 12, 2005, 07:54:42 AM
Someone posted MJ house on the map google and here is the link... I think most BB fans want to know this:

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/michael_jordans_house.html
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2700+POINT+LN,HIGHLAND+PARK,+IL+60035&spn=0.006469,0.009291&t=k&hl=en

Also Kobe's house too.

http://www.kooldave.com/pages/hoop/kobekribindex.htm

and some other info..........

Owner: JORDAN, MICHAEL & JUANITA

Property Address: 2700 POINT LN, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035


***************************** TAX INFORMATION *****************************

Tax Rate Code: 17015

Tax Amount: $ 157,562.30

Exemption: HOMESTEAD; MISCELLANEOUS

TAPE PRODUCED BY COUNTY: 6/2004





Buyer: BRYANT, KOBE BEAN; BRYANT, VANESSA (Husband and Wife), Joint Tenancy

Buyer Mailing Address: 4 WINDEMERE CT, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92657

Seller: DEGRAZIER II, ANTHONY R (Trustee/Conservator); THE DEGRAZIER REVOCABLE TRUST (Revocable Trust)

Property Address: 4 WINDEMERE CT, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92657

**************************** SALES INFORMATION *****************************

Sale Date: 7/19/2003

Recorded Date: 8/15/2003

Sale Price: $ 2,650,000 (Full Amount Computed From Transfer Tax)

County Transfer Tax: $ 2,915.00

Document Number: 2003000985972

Deed Type: GRANT DEED

Assessor's Parcel Number: 477-081-12

Legal Description: LOT: 20; CITY: NEWPORT BEACH; TRACT NUMBER: 14038; RECORDER'S MAP REFERENCE: MB670 PG37-44

*************************** MORTGAGE INFORMATION ***************************

Title Company: MULTIPLE

*************************** PROPERTY DESCRIPTION ***************************

Land Use: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 12, 2005, 09:07:49 AM
^ I was wondering if this was ethical but BAH!!! : $ 2.65 DOLLARS!! WOW :evil:

Well...cool to see the 1985 Lakers Championship Team reunite (http://staging.hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_LAKERS_1985_REUNION?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2005-04-12-00-05-41):

(http://img232.echo.cx/img232/9093/captlas10404120425sunslakersla.jpg)

Jerry West got a huge ovation and Mitch Kupchak got some boos haha. Now Riles and McAdoo can go get another championship.  :w00t:

Speaking of unethical  :lol:

and for you Chinese reading folks...here's a torrent with 6 Gigs of NBA DVDs: http://sr1.mytempdir.com/8897

from this Chinese forum: http://nba.cpgl.net/viewthread.php?tid=43061&fpage=1

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Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 12, 2005, 10:31:05 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
Man, Amare was there faster than Yao, no fair.


Stackhouse left the Utah rookie in a bloody mess!
http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,600125238,00.html


Just let them, or those Amare fans got nothing to show.

When Nash retire at Amare's prime, ppl will know what an overrated PF he is.  Just a freaking dunking machine, no more; just like how Nash almost help Amare to win the slam dunk contest with his soccer skills.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on April 12, 2005, 01:20:13 PM
The Cavs fiinally strung two wins together!!!!!
And the Miller, Boykins combo is just kicking arse...
Another 26 assists being dished out..
Man, Karl's really a genius..
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 14, 2005, 08:58:36 AM
Quote from: Jim Rome
Credit to Indiana big man Jermaine O'Neal for saying what a lot of people in the league are thinking but wouldn’t dare say. That racism might have something to do with David Stern’s proposed age limit. There could be something to that. Why does the league need an age limit?

The last two rookies of the year have were drafted straight out of high school. No one cares when players leave high school and go directly to the pros in baseball, golf and tennis, why should the NBA be any different. What, a guy is ready to put his life on the line and defend his country at 18, but he’s not ready to shoot three pointers until he’s 20. That makes no sense at all. O’Neal is right.


What do you guys think of this issue that J. O'Neal brought up? It all goes to the GM's and owners who allow for this to happen. Trying to prevent each other from getting the next Kobe or KG. I agree though, that when you take a look at all the HS kids drafted, they're black. And most are from poor situations who need the NBA contract to help their families. Baseball, hockey is different - they can be career minor leaguers because the rosters are larger. NBA it's 12 man, sometimes 8 man rotations any given night. And the onus all lies on David Stern now to make a statement or we'll keep wondering. :?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on April 14, 2005, 09:21:57 AM
Got back from an awesome Sonics vs. Dallas game... Even though we lost, it was still really exciting to watch... :w00t:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 14, 2005, 09:39:09 AM
Quote from: daigong
Quote from: Jim Rome
Credit to Indiana big man Jermaine O'Neal for saying what a lot of people in the league are thinking but wouldn’t dare say. That racism might have something to do with David Stern’s proposed age limit. There could be something to that. Why does the league need an age limit?

The last two rookies of the year have were drafted straight out of high school. No one cares when players leave high school and go directly to the pros in baseball, golf and tennis, why should the NBA be any different. What, a guy is ready to put his life on the line and defend his country at 18, but he’s not ready to shoot three pointers until he’s 20. That makes no sense at all. O’Neal is right.


What do you guys think of this issue that J. O'Neal brought up? It all goes to the GM's and owners who allow for this to happen. Trying to prevent each other from getting the next Kobe or KG. I agree though, that when you take a look at all the HS kids drafted, they're black. And most are from poor situations who need the NBA contract to help their families. Baseball, hockey is different - they can be career minor leaguers because the rosters are larger. NBA it's 12 man, sometimes 8 man rotations any given night. And the onus all lies on David Stern now to make a statement or we'll keep wondering. :?


i think its 50/50. if HS kids go to collage, they can be more developed and more ready to go to pro.  there wont be alot of amare and lebron that can come straight out from HS and make a deep impact in the NBA. J.O'NEAL, T-MAC took awhile before entering their prime. imagine if they had been in a collage, they might had an impact to NBA right away.
 
i certainly think nowadays, nba doesnt even come close to the level during the 90s.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 14, 2005, 11:31:44 PM
Quote from: Pure Racer
Got back from an awesome Sonics vs. Dallas game... Even though we lost, it was still really exciting to watch... :w00t:


thats right :D Yall lost!


 :w00t:  :w00t:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 15, 2005, 06:21:10 AM
Quote from: ahcheungape
i certainly think nowadays, nba doesnt even come close to the level during the 90s.


word. shit you look at college players who can't even fuckin make a free throw. enough said!! how many can dominate like Moses Malone? some high school rookies are just thrown into a starting role like the fuckin Orlandos and Clevelands and other loser franchises.

ah well...fuckin East 7-8 seeds are tighter than fuckin Takahashi's pussy!!

Miami loses to Philly (D-Wade with 48  :shock: ) and Cleveland loses to the Knicks. And you know Vince is gonna dominate tmr against the Raptors. :thumbsup

but all that doesn't beat Kobe's quote of the day..when asked yesterday if he had a problem finishing behind the Clippers. Kobe responded by asking the questioner, “What do you want, a cookie?”

(http://img193.echo.cx/img193/3039/kobecookie5mn.jpg)

even when he tries to be funny like Shaq he is seen as an asshole  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 15, 2005, 08:09:22 AM
Quote from: daigong
ah well...fuckin East 7-8 seeds are tighter than fuckin Takahashi's pussy!!

 :yep:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 15, 2005, 08:33:33 PM
NETS are gonna go in bitches!!!!

i never really like the new players nowadays. they just dont interest me the way the 90s players do. Reggie for example. he is owning at the right time!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TheQuickening on April 16, 2005, 12:44:28 AM
Speaking of the NETS, it's Vince Carter's first time back in T.O. since being traded.  And with all the shit he put the city's fans through...I'm gonna watch the game just to hear all the boos and shit!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: street bastard on April 16, 2005, 06:15:01 AM
Even if the Nets make it they still suck dick. obivious that I'm getting pissed huh? :lol:

Anyway, all this shit about LeBron leaving Cleveland is funny. He's a restricted free agent. So don't worry about him going anywhere for at least the next three years.

The game against the Knicks was ass. The Cavs next season BETTER get either Phil Jackson, Flip Saunders, or Pat Riley as a coach. Cause they need ALOT of coaching and some sucka from college or an assitant won't cut it. The gotta get rid of Jim Paxson cause he blows. I don't care who he's replaced with honestly. As for players keep LeBron, Z, Drew, Varejao, Tractor, Sasha, Luke Jackson, and Eric Snow... since we prolly won't be able to get rid of him, and get rid of the rest. We need some WINNERS on this team and some shooters. Shit... we need alot actually...

Calling this season frustrating is an understatement.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TheQuickening on April 16, 2005, 07:09:16 AM
T.O. fans got their boos/geers in...and yet the Nets still won.  Oh well, c'est la vie.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 16, 2005, 01:00:06 PM
u know what the cousins will own T.O every time they go back. its useless to boo them!!! Fans got tire of booing at T-mac since he himself loves it!! Fans today booed carter and he dropped 39!!!!woot

one game man!!!!!!!!lets go NETS. i dun care if they suck dick or not, making the playoffs is a bonus!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on April 16, 2005, 03:20:02 PM
Yeah...
the cavs need Phil Jackson...
and they need Michael Redd.
Badly.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 17, 2005, 05:01:11 AM
I thought Rox would struggle after J.HO done for season.  Guess not.  As soon as T-Mac get hot, Rox probably wins no matter facing what team.  They still need to have the backup doing their job though.  Motumbo should be the 6th man this year.  Crazy....... he still have a lot left in tank, could still be some team's first team.

Now if Rox can lure Olajuwan back to teach Yao Ming, after few years, Yao probably can even tops Oneal like how Olajuwan topped David Robinson at his prime.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on April 17, 2005, 09:18:18 AM
We finally got a win... w00t Seattle! Clinched NW division!  :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 17, 2005, 09:16:43 PM
^ amazing!! good luck vs Houston/Denver/Sacto!?!

MAVS are going down today!!! Kobe - forget Vanessa and drop 50 on them fuckers!  :twisted:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 17, 2005, 11:30:51 PM
OK. fuck. Lakers losing big time. and Shaq gets hurt. WONDERFUL  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 18, 2005, 01:25:18 AM
YESS!! T-Wolves lose and are eliminated!! Cavs lose and are toast!! and Jersey is destroying the Sixers right now!!  :twisted:

Shaq injured but Heat still win! Good to see Eddie Jones light it up.

Fuck. The season can't end soon enough...Kobe was brilliant, nailing DEEP three bombs, making a sick reverse lay up, but fuck. With a minute to go, down by 8 or 10 - they just fuck around. And it was so CLOSE at the end. Luke Walton throws the ball away for every decent play. Why doesn't Kobe get the "his teammates let him down" take from the media?? Bunch of assholes.  :x
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 18, 2005, 01:48:47 AM
:banana:  :pepper: Lakers can suck it  :D  I didnt watch the 2nd half, but they almost blew the lead. They better not do that in the playoffs!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on April 18, 2005, 04:09:31 AM
Quote from: daigong
^ amazing!! good luck vs Houston/Denver/Sacto!?!

MAVS are going down today!!! Kobe - forget Vanessa and drop 50 on them fuckers!  :twisted:


I hope it's not Denver...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 19, 2005, 02:07:07 AM
OHHH...fuck you Shawn Bradley!! Vlade Divac gets suspended for 2 games!

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=lakersdivac&prov=st&type=lgns

And I'm loving how LeBron is "doing everything" and "his team isn't helping" ... GO VINSANITY!!! Shit I respect Carter more now that he's outta Toronto.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 19, 2005, 04:22:00 AM
Quote from: daigong
OHHH...fuck you Shawn Bradley!! Vlade Divac gets suspended for 2 games!

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=lakersdivac&prov=st&type=lgns

And I'm loving how LeBron is "doing everything" and "his team isn't helping" ... GO VINSANITY!!! Shit I respect Carter more now that he's outta Toronto.


 :lol: Bradley sucks, he deserves to get elbowed. I'm rooting for Carter and Kidd.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 19, 2005, 08:25:44 AM
:w00t: playoff positions are locked down. Rox v Mavs!!! And who'd thunk Mavs be playing D?

Word. Tight #8 will be.

Cavs home to Celts and on the road to Raps.

NJ home to Wiz and on the road v Celts. Plus Nets have the tie breaker.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 19, 2005, 12:48:00 PM
I'm kinda scared about the Rox. I'd rather see them play the Kings. Denver, Dallas and Houston are all hot right now.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 20, 2005, 02:39:40 AM
Haha, good luck Mavs fans.  You are going to have either headache or heart attack.  One thing for sure it won't be blow off or sweep in 5 unless shit happens.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: street bastard on April 20, 2005, 04:01:50 AM
Cavs win in the last home game of the season. Beating the Celtics' scrubs. Jersey blew the Wiz apart. So it all comes down to Wednesday night's games. We are beyond fucked. I am beyond pissed.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 20, 2005, 04:12:38 AM
Haha, go to the espn Mavs and Rox brd.  Looks like the game 1 started, and Rox won.  But I am not talking about basketball game.  I am talking about how their fans washed the other team's msg brd for 10's pages.  Crazy.

LOL.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: street bastard on April 20, 2005, 11:53:00 PM
I am making a sacrifice to the basketball Gods in exchange for a birth in the playoffs tonight for the Cavaliers.

If the Cavs go to the playoffs I VOW to pimp Sayumi of Morning Musume any way possible. I will wave her banner proudly and convert people to her ways.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 21, 2005, 12:29:28 AM
Quote from: street bastard
I am making a sacrifice to the basketball Gods in exchange for a birth in the playoffs tonight for the Cavaliers.

If the Cavs go to the playoffs I VOW to pimp Sayumi of Morning Musume any way possible. I will wave her banner proudly and convert people to her ways.


k , I'm quoting you.  :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: street bastard on April 21, 2005, 01:11:22 AM
Oh I mean it!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: street bastard on April 21, 2005, 03:35:24 AM
Hmm.... what happens when you lose to the shitty ass Knicks at home? You miss the playoffs thats what.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on April 21, 2005, 06:20:09 AM
Seattle vs. Sac at Seattle, sweet!!! We're 3-1 against them too!  :w00t:

It would be awesome if the Sonics win all the way then both our Basketball teams will reign as #!, get it? Reign, rain? ehh...  :roll:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 21, 2005, 07:16:23 AM
Quote from: street bastard
If the Cavs go to the playoffs I VOW to pimp Sayumi of Morning Musume any way possible. I will wave her banner proudly and convert people to her ways.


ahahaha I'm taking a screenshot of that and putting in The Triple B HALL OF FAME!!  :lol:

Damn!! Those Nets came awfully close to fucking it up too...I caught the last 5 minutes and The Dynamic Duo was on the bench.

AIGHT Bitches. Who's up for a little FUN!!

(http://img247.echo.cx/img247/566/pickmyass029yc.jpg) (http://www.miumu.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=698&mforum=jpmx)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on April 21, 2005, 10:08:29 AM
Dammit...
Dammit...
Dammit...
Oh well, let wait and see what happens to the Cavs during the summer....
God, phil Japckson is in such high demand that it's not funny...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: street bastard on April 21, 2005, 04:03:10 PM
You can point to at LEAST 10 winnable games the Cavaliers had that we blew. I mean, it's really fucking funny how with like 3 games left in the season they realize that it'd probably be a good idea to start playing hard! The Cavs need a coach that will teach them the fundamentals of basketball and put a foot in their ass when need be. As much as I wanted them to go to the playoffs they didn't deserve to go. This team has WAAAAAY too many holes.

And I tell ya... I don't trust Dan Gilbert worth a damn. I mean this guy could be another Ted Stepian, where he sticks his damn nose in the decision making way too often instead of letting basketball people make them. Or this could be part of his master plan to piss LeBron off, make him leave, piss the fans off, and then move the team to Las Vegas. It really blows ass cause I'm almost feeling like us winning the lottery and getting LeBron will end up being the WORST thing to happen us...

J Mac is gone. Point blank. So we need another point. Reports are saying Z wants a long term deal for around 14 million a season instead of the 3 year at 10 million a season the Cavs are offering. If he wants that much forget it. Without a first round pick we have to fix the team via free agency. Man I wonder how many people will be willing to come to a non-playoff team.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 23, 2005, 04:58:39 AM
NICE!!nets have gone into the playoffs!!!what a fucking turnaround since vince join the team. now jefferson might return to the team. this is gonna be a more interesting nets team once jefferson comes back.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 23, 2005, 03:36:02 PM
Quote from: ahcheungape
NICE!!nets have gone into the playoffs!!!what a fucking turnaround since vince join the team. now jefferson might return to the team. this is gonna be a more interesting nets team once jefferson comes back.


today is the day. MAvericks!!!! Tony Kornheiser on PTI picked Dallas to come out of the western conference.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 23, 2005, 06:11:59 PM
Quote from: Thimas X
Tony Kornheiser on PTI picked Dallas to come out of the western conference.


he's on crack!! Yao is gonna destroy em!! (at least according to how my predictions will go...)

god. I want McInnis running the point for the Lake!!

YEAH!! the Nets may have Richard Jefferson...but hope Shaq can get back quick!!  :twisted: I'm betting the house on the HEAT!!

shit, hiroayu - how'd this happen both 34-48:

Quote
The Lakers lost a tiebreaker with Golden State on Friday, meaning the Warriors will pick ninth and the Lakers 10th in the draft on June 28 unless either beats the odds and picks first, second or third -- an unlikely scenario.


jeez..ya had to beat seattle? fuck. doubt phil jackson would come back to the lakers either! doubt they can pick up Sean May, Raymond Felton or Marvin Williams.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 23, 2005, 10:26:31 PM
BAHH!!! damn Sixers can't hold on to that massive lead  :evil: Just beat them Pisstons!

At least Shaq is gonna play. He's OLD SCHOOL! :thumbsup I like his T-shirt.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 24, 2005, 01:32:08 AM
But too bad, Yao got owned by refs again.  Rox never got the love from refs, most of the time they simply get out-FTed 70% if not doubled.  

Well, at least he still got 4 off reb. and contribute in other way than points.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 24, 2005, 02:26:34 AM
Quote from: ytl
But too bad, Yao got owned by refs again.  Rox never got the love from refs, most of the time they simply get out-FTed 70% if not doubled.  

Well, at least he still got 4 off reb. and contribute in other way than points.


Fuck YAO!!!! fUCK TMAC!
FUCK THE REFS!!!!!! FUCK HOUSTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Houston Defense my ASS!!!!!!

AHHHHH!!!!! I'm so fucking pissed! TMAC will not have another 30 pt game! No more of that shit! And COACH Johnson needs to play Marquis Daniels dammit! Everyone here knows he can play so put him in!
----
Everything went well except we didn't make our shots. If we were making them, that game would have been ours. Defense was good, and we played hella hard the whole game.

AVery was yelling and cussing at that ref when the game ended, it was funny.

The next four games will go well. :bounce:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 24, 2005, 03:00:59 AM
OHHHHHH!! Too bad Thimas! What happened? Defense? Yao's big ass? ... fuck, I gotta check out the highlights now!  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 24, 2005, 03:37:50 AM
LOL, yeah right.  Getting out scored in the paint too!!  Now tell me those Dallas Bitches weren't bribing the refs for making fouls.  Oh I forgot, AJ even commented on the after game conf. saying the refs did a good job.  

I gotta admit that we had fun taking you to school though, hope you can learn a thing or two.  I bet you should be at least learned how to spell "OWNED" now.  Don't disappoint us Rox fans, we know it should be a long fun series.  Don't just quit now and cry like a pussy.  

Rox w/ subpar Yao Perf > Mavs in full healrhy form + 3 refs.  

BBQROFLMFAOBUHAHAHAHA!!!!!!
 :w00t:  :w00t:  :w00t:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 24, 2005, 04:38:47 AM
PFFT T-Mac is the only reason you won. Without him, those other idiots would never get their own shots up. Just get ready for another first round lost Rox fans.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 24, 2005, 05:33:25 AM
FT is the only offence you have now.  W/o the refs' stupid calls, you had a blow out loss.  Need I say more?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: street bastard on April 24, 2005, 05:12:27 PM
Quote from: daigong
god. I want McInnis running the point for the Lake!!


No you don't!  :shock: His defense is putrid, his shooting is inconsistent, and he doesn't pass enough. Not to mention he'll prolly bitch at your coach like he did here. He's had issues everywhere he's gone and it ain't gonna change.

You should hope Chris Paul out of Wake Forest falls in your lap at the draft. He's a damn good player that'll get Kobe the rock and score points too.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 24, 2005, 08:07:24 PM
Well fuck! anyone to run the point besides Chucky "Fuckin Run and Gun By Jacking up 3 Bombs" Atkins. Shit, I was looking at how Gary Payton was just smothering ... who the fuck was he guarding Stephen Jackson?? But man, those sick quick passes got the Celts the win last nite. Indy's prolly gonna come back tho.


lets hope the Heat can do some damage.  :twisted: Putting aside RIGP duties for now.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 25, 2005, 12:45:47 AM
:w00t: damn that NJ v Heat was a good show. Kidd and Carter was shut down, RJ looked OK. Zo was flexing again, besides Grant Hill, seeing him back dominating the paint is good to see. And D-Wade was sick kicking it way out, landing flat on his face and still going.

:thumbsup to the ABC crew, Hubie Brown throwing a "dude" and other slang. haha.

LMFAO did you guys see Kristic flop and then bust his own ass!!! IDIOT! That's whatcha get when you face The DIESEL!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 25, 2005, 01:01:32 AM
Quote from: daigong
:w00t: damn that NJ v Heat was a good show. Kidd and Carter was shut down, RJ looked OK. Zo was flexing again, besides Grant Hill, seeing him back dominating the paint is good to see. And D-Wade was sick kicking it way out, landing flat on his face and still going.

:thumbsup to the ABC crew, Hubie Brown throwing a "dude" and other slang. haha.

LMFAO did you guys see Kristic flop and then bust his own ass!!! IDIOT! That's whatcha get when you face The DIESEL!


ABC and Hubie Brown is great. The ESPN crews are a bunch of nobodys.

I saw Zo flex, then I saw Miami dominate, then I turned the tv off and watched Osaka Koi no Uta. :w00t:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on April 25, 2005, 05:14:07 AM
SONICS SONICS SONICS!!! Oh man that game was close yesterday... But Jerome James putting up Marcus Camby #'s, ridiculous, mixed with Bibby's horrible play got us the win... Man, we blew that 21 point lead...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 25, 2005, 05:51:48 AM
i wasnt so surprised at the win for houston since they were hot ending the season.

its only one game outa possible 7!!!! although now i am MUCH more optimistic of the chances that houston of taking the series. i wanted a sonic-rockets matchup more than this.

u know houston DOES have DEFENCE. that is what they are best at. and no rockets isnt solely based on t-mac. yao pissed me off wit his stupid fouls. but so what, mutombo rescued  wit his rebounds and defense. sometimes i even feel that he does a better job than yao.

i think this series can go 7 games. but who will win it???i honestly dont know. though i would want HOUSTON take it.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 25, 2005, 09:10:50 AM
Yeah, Sonics and Kings could go 7...FUCK KILL THEM QUEENS!!

How about the Nuggets-Spurs game  :w00t:  :w00t: I like it. I FUCKIN LIKE IT!! I want the Spurs to go down too, Camby and Miller were CRAZY. The fuckin 3 point play by Camby then Miller's last second 3. The momentum changed right there before halftime.

AND LMFAO! @ TNT's "technical difficulties" ... (damn, I should continue this thought in the TV/Radio thread (http://www.miumu.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=643&mforum=jpmx).)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on April 25, 2005, 11:08:12 AM
Yeah, think Denver has a half decent chance of creating an 'upset'
(though they been so hot, and spurs had gone so cold that you start to wonder who's the favourite and who's the underdog.)

Go Miller! Love that guy's game.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 25, 2005, 12:55:01 PM
I want Kings to win....even though I hated them all those years. GO DENVER! :w00t:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 26, 2005, 05:21:19 AM
rockets and mavs are playing a very good game. roeckts isnt playing good enough to beat the mavs as off now. unless van gundy can solve the problem of mavs playing small vs yao, or else mavs can tie the series when the game is done.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 26, 2005, 06:38:49 AM
Ouch!!!!!

Can everyone say "YAO"??

How about Dallas start worrying how to play Yao with those small lineup.  XD
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 26, 2005, 06:40:06 AM
what a GAME!!!!!!!!!! rox up 2-0 now!!!! The leader come through for rox!!!
it would've been such a big disappointment if they've lost the game since YAO N T-MAC played an all-star perf. YAO owned the first half and came up wit couple of clutch baskets. T-MAC took ova in the 2nd!!

ex-factor for rox, i would say Sura, James, Bowen and the obvious one BARRY!!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 26, 2005, 06:51:54 AM
:x  :x  :x  :x  :x  :x  :x  :x  :x  :x  :x  :x  :x  :x  :x  :x  :x  :x  :x  :x  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:

You IDIOT Avery!!!!!!!! VAN HORN VS YAO?! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 26, 2005, 06:57:27 AM
u know avery did a good move because avery all game long did put a small guy vs yao and it worked through out the game. but van horn like what Doug collin said, was too tentative. he might wanna feed the ball to dirk too much that he didnt wanna shot at all.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 26, 2005, 07:00:57 AM
Marquis!!!! play him more!

WHat the hell is wrong with Michael Finley this season?! Hes just standing around the 3 point line and passing. He isn't attacking the basket or anything!!!!! I havent seen him shoot a free throw in ages!!!!


ahhhhhhhhhhhh
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 26, 2005, 07:32:27 AM
The way I see it is the Rox stopped going to YM after he got scored on consecutively by that small player. (Josh Howard?)  If not, YM should be able to do more damage.  But since our backups are playing excellent ball, everything turns out good for the Rox.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 26, 2005, 08:23:59 AM
well in game one van horn went at yao and was successful. face it, avery will do that throughout the whole series. this is a strategy that got dallas back into the game. it was great to see rox play through the crazy trap that troubled them most of the 2nd half.

T-MAC again came through wit his sig crazy jumpers.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 26, 2005, 10:12:41 AM
Come on, 13/14 is no fluke man.  No one can guard Yao except Shaq, and not always.  The only thing that beat Yao was his own fouls and the refs.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 26, 2005, 10:23:22 PM
As much as I try to support Yao, he is VERY inconsistent. That's why you see Dikembe on the floor most of the time. And his defense is lacking at times. T-Mac is lifting the team, and when they get back to Houston. They need to rethink how they got this far - Van Gundy defensive fundamentals.

Haven't been watching too much of the games but who can't enjoy the dunk over and over?

GIT THE CLIP: Credit LK47 @ MixMakers.net

http://rapidshare.de/files/1436882/2005_Playoffs_-_Tracy_Mcgrady_Posterizes_Shawn_Bradley.MixMakers.net.wmv.html

Sorry, Thimas, maybe next year!! But T-Mac better keep his piehole shut about any "driver's seat" ... recall Detroit??  :lol:

Indy and Boston series is probably one of the better series. Reggie "Hate him or love him" is still getting it done old man, as is GP. :thumbsup
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on April 27, 2005, 12:18:38 AM
Go the Yao!!!!!
(being inconsistent is not a bad thing, just a trait :P )
I like watching Dallas, but I have a grudge against Van Horn...
(being a 6-11 guy that stays on the preimeter is bad enough...but those socks man, THOSE SOCKS!)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 27, 2005, 03:33:01 AM
Quote from: daigong
Sorry, Thimas, maybe next year!!


NO!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 27, 2005, 03:45:40 AM
ppl think yao having such a game last night was a fluke, thats total BS. i mean if u play small vs houston, ur gonna let yao ming have a high % game. this is what happened last night. dampier was in foul trouble and that was when yao totally dominated in the painted area in terms of offence.

during the course of the season houston has been very inconsistant. i am worried that it will carry into the playoffs as well. but i am more optimistic so far for them.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on April 27, 2005, 05:12:32 AM
My Mavs are getting spanked :(
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 27, 2005, 07:16:27 AM
I think Houston looks good from T-Mac drawing crowds and him being aggressive, this change made Houston on fire because the offense ran thru T-Mac first. Yao really has that conditioning problem too. Dude so fuckin tall yet guys just send floaters over him. No one's afraid of him after everyone has posterized him. Yao needs to be that same pissed off guy who got China 8th place in the Olympics!!!  :twisted: Then Houston will kick some ass!!

I got Houston v Miami so don't let me down!!

I only watched the Miami v NJ and D Jones can do no wrong. Zo is completely refreshed!! Shaq can coast this series, maybe wait until the Confernce Finals.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on April 27, 2005, 07:19:11 AM
HELL YEAH!!! GO SONICS!!! We're not 3-1 against Sac for nothing 105-92, 2-0!!! ... BRING IT ON MIAMI!!!  :w00t:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 27, 2005, 11:02:38 AM
if yao and t-mac keep doing pick and roll, they are gonna be deadly. t-mac turned up his intensity in the playoffs which is what houston needs to boost them forward into the playoffs.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 28, 2005, 01:58:25 AM
Man, this summer somebody gotta lure Elton Brand to Houston, give him Gomattou!!!!!  Make sure he'll come and we'll have long dynasty like the Celtics in the past.  We got a defence forward, now we need a consistent scoring forward too.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 28, 2005, 06:00:29 AM
Quote from: ytl
Man, this summer somebody gotta lure Elton Brand to Houston, give him Gomattou!!!!!  Make sure he'll come and we'll have long dynasty like the Celtics in the past.  We got a defence forward, now we need a consistent scoring forward too.


brand a free agent this summer???

if he isnt, i dont know who we can trade him for.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on April 28, 2005, 06:41:16 AM
We'll give you Jerome James for Brand  :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 28, 2005, 07:00:28 AM
LOL, yeah, he is not FA, that's the problem......

That's why I say give him Gomattou.......... I don't think Houston can really pull off this trade...... but I definitely want that to happen.

Maybe after this year or next year all the veterans will retire then we will have tons of cap space to sign him.  I can only hope though.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 28, 2005, 07:55:53 AM
LOL @ Shaq. Now Zo is "The Hulk"  :lol:

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/sfl-shaqqa0405,0,1707234.htmlstory?coll=sfla-sports-utility

WOW. Kinda expected Denver would get shell shocked but I like how Memphis came to play.  :twisted:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 28, 2005, 08:01:26 AM
Too bad they still lost though, the Grizz.

Man, I so miss the Grizz.......... someone pls go out and kill Stu Jackson that fuker.  He singlehandedly killed the Van Grizz at its fetus stage.  Grizz could have survived longer if it weren't those really bad drafts........ and bad coaching, absofukinglutely none of those draft picks worked, and that fuking crackhead Aaron Fucking Stupid Winter.  The only ok one is Bibby, and arguably Rahim.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 29, 2005, 04:36:35 AM
Marquis Daniels: X Factor! :lol:

KEITH!!!!! NOOOOO!!!!! WEE NEEED YOU!!!!
 :evil:  :evil:

Whats up with these bs calls....delvin harris gets elbowed and they call a charge!?!!!!?!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 29, 2005, 05:45:28 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
Whats up with these bs calls....delvin harris gets elbowed and they call a charge!?!!!!?!!!


Its the playoffs!! Inconsistent refereeing at its finest~!!! Good luck!! Mavs gonna make it a series! (Triple B Jinx :P)

How about the fuckin Heat Nets game????????  :w00t: if carter didn't score on himself they coulda won!  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on April 29, 2005, 06:06:21 AM
I'm only rooting for Miami because I have them going all the way to play the sonics in the Finals in my playoff tree... Nonetheless, that game today was awesome! :w00t:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 29, 2005, 06:42:39 AM
man what a stupid lose for the rox. although i dun think they would have chance to sweep the mavs, this lost was just not acceptable at all. they were playing pretty well when they were up 11. but then their inconsistancy during the season has haunt them again!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 29, 2005, 06:45:38 AM
Quote from: daigong
Quote from: Thimas X
Whats up with these bs calls....delvin harris gets elbowed and they call a charge!?!!!!?!!!


Its the playoffs!! Inconsistent refereeing at its finest~!!! Good luck!! Mavs gonna make it a series! (Triple B Jinx :P)

How about the fuckin Heat Nets game????????  :w00t: if carter didn't score on himself they coulda won!  :lol:



YESSS!!!!!! This IS the Mavs year Daigong!!!! Those threes aren't always going to fall for houston.

 :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)

That Heat/Nets game should've been won by the Nets. Why did they keep shooting threes when Shaq had 5 fouls in the 4th quarter and the two overtimes. If Shaq fouled out, Nets would've won for sure. I like how Carter shoots, nice rotation and arch.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 29, 2005, 07:31:14 AM
Fuck my project partner that left every fucking thing for me and my other 3 partners to do........... now I fucking missed the Rox game and the Rox fucking lost.  Someone gives me a gun to blast those mother fucking balls off!!!!  God damn mother fuckers..............

I heard Dallas got 17-0 run to win.......  Fuck the stupid guards......  I don't need to watch the game to know it must be those god damn fucking stupid guards and the refs.  How many FT they got out shoot again?  Somebody tells me.

===============================================
After checking box score and some articles, just as fucking expected.........  that mother fucker Sura, how the fuck can he shoot 19 times a game, it is ok if it fucking goes in, took 19 shots to get 21 pts????  ......... he think he is MJ?  Fuck this shit, refs again let the Rox out FT by 12......... why not just fucking say it out they fucking hate that chink and anything related to it.  It is so fucking obvious to the point that why not admitting it?  NBA just not much better than WWE now imo....... fuck!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 29, 2005, 11:39:41 AM
calm down man!!!just one fucking game!!!!haha
we still up one. ill start to panic if we lose game 4. cant blame sura and the guards. everyone played bad in the 4th including t-mac and yao.

yao again got into stupid foul trouble. ewing has to get his ass on yao about those blocking fouls he is committing during games. its rediculous that he goes nuts thinking it wasnt a blking at all when its obvious he was in the fucking semi circle. like what doug collin said, yao should've challange those layups. instead he is too tentative in the paint.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 30, 2005, 12:14:11 AM
Man, we end up not even mentioning that guy's name in the final project report........... now I fee a little better.........

I'll download this match to see myself.  YM really needs to stay away from those touchy fouls.........  if he is not representing the China, he probably would have punched and elbowed some bitches already.  I like to see how he started to complain about the refs on the 2nd game conference.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on April 30, 2005, 07:07:30 AM
Mavs can do it!  Yeah, I grew up in San Antonio, but now I live 6 hrs away in Dallas!  All the Texas teams are in the play offs!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 30, 2005, 07:09:24 PM
At least Philly and Sac-town got back into their series.

Toine gets suspended is pure evidence of how some guys can get away with anything. Reggie Miller still gets the benefit of pushing off. Sure the playoffs are more physical as people get hacked, but shit. Just throwing yourself into bodies as you drive the lane counts as a foul. then go back the other way and it doesn't get called. Manu? Parker? Just hope Denver can defend their homecourt.  :twisted:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 01, 2005, 01:55:32 AM
Quote from: daigong
At least Sac-town got back into their series.


Why is that a good thing  :x
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 01, 2005, 06:05:52 AM
Fuck! Spurs will never go away. Hopefully Denver will do better in the 3rd. Maybe Nene can run his forearm into Ginobili's grill.

Now its REAL interesting. Mavs and Rockets tied up. Missed the game cuz it wasn't on TV.

Quote from: Pure Racer
Why is that a good thing  :x


LOL! At least there's something to watch! Shit. How fuckin ironic is this: Rick Adelman complaining about Danny Forston and Seattle's flopping and dirty play!!!!  (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylc=X3oDMTBpZmFlcXBpBF9TAzk1ODYxOTQ4BHNlYwN0aA--?slug=ap-kings-adelmanscomplaint&prov=ap&type=lgns):lmao:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on May 01, 2005, 11:10:17 AM
Carmelo got ejected :lol:
Oh man, I was laughing so hard when he wacked Ginobili in the face. I hope he doesn't get suspended.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 01, 2005, 03:35:36 PM
series tied 2-2!!!!!!!!!! We just have to win at home.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on May 01, 2005, 11:18:13 PM
Yeah, hope  Camelo doesn't get suspended....
But shit, Ginobili was scary...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 02, 2005, 12:26:17 AM
I love THE HEAT SWEEEPing THE NETS!! OK. One pick on the money.  :halo:

Good game. Carter was whining a little too much and Eddie Jones really poked his eyeballs out!! I loved VC's missed dunk too. :lol: Fuck D-Wade was too much, jamming through traffic...need to find a chump who made clips!!

And well. Old news. but speaking of Clips: Bobby Simmons wins Most Improved Player...

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylc=X3oDMTBpZmFlcXBpBF9TAzk1ODYxOTQ4BHNlYwN0aA--?slug=ap-nbamostimprovedplayer&prov=ap&type=lgns

Who cares? Dude complained about the team starting the season
in Japan, he was asked why he felt that way. His answer: "I don't like Chinese food."  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on May 02, 2005, 03:26:59 AM
Haha, did he really say that?
Guess not too many brain cells behind those dopey eyes.
(Nevertheless, he had grown from a nobody to a decent player that plays good D..)

But one question beckons...
HOW CAN ANYONE NOT LIKE CHINESE FOOD?? :P  :P
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on May 02, 2005, 05:27:59 AM
Quote from: daigong
Good game. Carter was whining a little too much and Eddie Jones really poked his eyeballs out!! I loved VC's missed dunk too. :lol: Fuck D-Wade was too much, jamming through traffic...need to find a chump who made clips!!


Oh man, I loved it when Wade inbounded the ball off Carter's back :lol:
I want Heat to go all the way, but I feel bad for the Nets.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 02, 2005, 06:00:44 AM
GO SONICS!!!  :w00t:  Break Bibby's leg Fortson!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 02, 2005, 07:43:32 AM
$@#^%#$&^$&$%@@@@@@!!!!!!!

RAY ALLEN, all the announcer could say is that he is tooooo good!!!  45 points baby!!! MVP!!!

WE WERE FREAKIN DOWN BY 19 AND CAME BACK TO WIN IT BY 13!!!

HELL YEAH!!! BRING IT ON DENVER OR SA!!!!  :w00t:  :w00t:  :w00t:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on May 02, 2005, 08:18:06 AM
I hear Phoenix swept Memphis.  :(
Don't really like Phoenix... :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 02, 2005, 08:24:55 AM
Miami also swept Nw Jersey, Sonics should have swept Sac, ehh...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 02, 2005, 01:48:23 PM
Seems like not only me gone nuts about the unfair referees treatment on the Rox especially on YM.  Van Gundy never complains officiating in his career before.  Read the article:

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/3163505

If you prefer the New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/02/sports/basketball/02vangundy.html


Mark Cuban = worst owner in NBA and the very evil no class peasant.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 02, 2005, 07:34:34 PM
lol. Jeff Van Gundy complained about officiating last year when Rockets were playing the Lakers!! The guy learned from the best: Pat Riley, master of media manipulation.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 02, 2005, 08:55:48 PM
I think Ray Allen deserves his own thread...  :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 03, 2005, 05:05:04 AM
The Mavs WIN! :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 03, 2005, 05:08:40 AM
Gundy got fined $100k. talk about being own2d... :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 03, 2005, 06:53:27 AM
100k means nothing to coach and players in nba. the refs were rediculus today. the finley play was fucked up as hell. he clearly came from out of bounds to strip the ball away from barry. nothing was called and whined up two more ft for Mavs.

yao and tmac missing ft down the stretch hurt the team badly. yao had a very good 2nd half due to the fact he wasnt into foul trouble. seriously though if houston is gonna win this series, t-mac and yao gotta keep running the pick and roll plus yao gotta stay out of foul trouble.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on May 03, 2005, 07:15:10 AM
Quote from: ahcheungape
yao and tmac missing ft down the stretch hurt the team badly. yao had a very good 2nd half due to the fact he wasnt into foul trouble. seriously though if houston is gonna win this series, t-mac and yao gotta keep running the pick and roll plus yao gotta stay out of foul trouble.


Yao did pretty good in the second half. T-Mac was really low-percentage that game though. That was seriously fucked up with that "miss call" in the 4th. That call cost them the game IMO.
It's true that Yao missed 5 FTs, but even with that, if they had gotten the ball on that play and scored, I think they would've won.
I also didn't like that call that the ref assumed was an "intentional foul" when he didn't even foul him.
I didn't like that game... :(
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 03, 2005, 10:16:07 PM
ROFL!! Props to Jeff Van Gundy though. I finally heard everyone's comments in full. Fuck yeah the NBA is biased. Some guys always get the benefit. Look at fuckin Detroit v Lakers last year. They just flinch and they get called for fouls. Are teams really that dumb, that some just throw themselves into mass of bodies in the lane and they get whistled? BULLSHIT!!  :evil:

And David Stern is CHI LUN SIN CRAZY to be checking out the "sources" what's he gonna do? rough up the refs that squealed to Balki?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 04, 2005, 08:18:21 AM
Sonics... TOO BOKU!!! HECK YEAH!!! tis a great day for Pure Racer  :w00t:  BRING IT SAN ANTONIO OR DENVER!!!  :x
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 05, 2005, 01:06:25 AM
bulls better take home court advantage!!!best of 3 now. they gotta get this game today.

talking about JVG, its getting serious how stern will take this matter. mentioning a possible life time ban on JVG. thats bullshit to me!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 05, 2005, 04:18:02 AM
Daaaaammnnn...so the Queens are out. I think I picked an upset against the Sonics :P

Nope. Wiz done do it. BUTT what a comeback the Bulls did. Tyson Changler was on fire!! hahaha Ben Gordon shoulda been rookie of the year!!! Whatta joke. The guy was fuckin clutch all year. I guess 6th Man is to say "Sorry pal."

And fuck. Looks like the Sterns ERRR Spurs are going in. Don't even have to watch.

Quote from: ahcheungape
talking about JVG, its getting serious how stern will take this matter. mentioning a possible life time ban on JVG. thats bullshit to me!


WORD. I agree its a fuckin conspiracy theory. you don't hear none of those ESPN fags talking about it because they have to suck David Stern's dick, but shit. Some players get the benefit of the doubt. Some teams play "aggressive" and get the calls says Steve "Bitch Ass" Kerr then he goes and corrects himself. The truth is, some teams get to play "aggressive" and go to the foul line 30 plus times. Some teams play "aggressive" and end up in foul trouble. The conspiracy is that some teams like San Antonio and Detroit get away with so much pushing and shoving that they get labeled with "blue collar, hard nose, old school play" while other teams "get dumb fouls" ... that's the inconsistent refereeing bullshit Stern has been pushing forever.  WAR Balki getting banned for life!!! :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 05, 2005, 04:18:28 AM
damn parco almost pulled a T-MAC. too bad arenas have to end the game like that!!! bulls dug themselves way to deep to catch up.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 05, 2005, 04:25:13 AM
NBA.COM now should changed the playoff prediction fantasy game into Stern vs JVG series........  game 1 Stern got the upperhand, JVG got himself in big trouble and how long can he survive?  Or will he be able to pull a super upset by bringing this to the court with national attention?  This is what I follow now......  who gives a rat ass about those fixed playoff games?

Man, Queens just proved that run and gun never works in playoffs.  If Queens cannot win Seatle as expected, Suns can't win Spurs and Celtics can't win Pacers too.  Suns and Celtics will soon follow.  Yeah, baby.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 05, 2005, 04:29:53 AM
up until now i still think suns wont have a chance of winning the title. playoffs is really about defence first.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 05, 2005, 04:32:17 AM
ROFL! Now you know how I felt when the Pisstons beat the Lakers last year. IT WAS A FUCKIN JOKE!!! If Fish didn't get that 0.4 shot, we wouldn't be talking about that either!!!



And shit. Phil Jackson might come back to the Lakers. WTF?  :shock:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 05, 2005, 05:16:31 AM
Anyone hear about that rumor that Lebron wants to play for Nate...  Man, a Seattle starting lineup with Ray, Rashard, and Lebron, OMG unstoppable...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 05, 2005, 06:36:42 AM
Quote from: Pure Racer
Anyone hear about that rumor that Lebron wants to play for Nate...  Man, a Seattle starting lineup with Ray, Rashard, and Lebron, OMG unstoppable...


You sure can dream.  If Seatle is going to get LBJ, it must release Ray Allen to do so.  We got caps you know, and ray is just a streaky shooter who full of himself.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 05, 2005, 07:25:03 AM
Quote from: ytl
a streaky shooter who full of himself.


Are you serious!? He's averaged 30+ points in the series vs Sac... Ray is the man... Take it back  :x  :shakes fists:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 05, 2005, 08:40:04 AM
Quote from: Pure Racer
Quote from: ytl
a streaky shooter who full of himself.


Are you serious!? He's averaged 30+ points in the series vs Sac... Ray is the man... Take it back  :x  :shakes fists:


Come on, even T-Mac is considered streaky shooter.......
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on May 05, 2005, 11:50:31 PM
Anyone that shoots below .500 is a streaky shooter, I reckon.

Dammit, Spurs went through....
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on May 06, 2005, 06:21:28 AM
Rockets Win! Yao's gotta step up in game 7.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 06, 2005, 06:31:00 AM
:punchballs: Mavs were so dam dry in the 4th quarter. Dangit, this is a good series. Game 7.....ahhh!!!!!! Mavericks better come out and get like a 40 pt lead :w00t:  :w00t:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 06, 2005, 06:46:08 AM
Quote from: en
Anyone that shoots below .500 is a streaky shooter, I reckon.

Dammit, Spurs went through....


Uhm, no... You can't compare like a Center's .500+ FG% to let's say a Guard's .400 FG% because he bombs a whole bunch of three's rather than scoring in the paint...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 06, 2005, 08:23:33 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
:punchballs: Mavs were so dam dry in the 4th quarter.


Yeah. WTH happened? I kept my eyeball on the scoreboard and T-Mac was just lighting it up along with Mike James. Complete small lineup owned em!!

And Boston-Indiana series was TOO GOOD. I like that. Remember Antoine Walker? ROFL. Guys like whining and crashing and shit. GP's almost about to crack but he still humps and bumps.

Finally some good series to watch.

And it just occurred to me, Jeff van Balki is getting the same ref treatment as Pat Riley. He might even get suspended! FUCK STERN!

Remember when Riles said the refs were all against him? Why do you think Pat Riley ain't coaching again? He said too much. Refs are human, and will be biased. Steve Javie, Joe Crawford, are among the ones to watch out for and expect one team to get raped on phantom calls.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on May 06, 2005, 09:53:29 AM
Quote from: Pure Racer
Quote from: en
Anyone that shoots below .500 is a streaky shooter, I reckon.

Dammit, Spurs went through....


Uhm, no... You can't compare like a Center's .500+ FG% to let's say a Guard's .400 FG% because he bombs a whole bunch of three's rather than scoring in the paint...


Yeah, I mean guards that shoot over .500...
the centers that shoots less then .500 shouldn't be shooting at all...
 :P

And damn tight series in Texas...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 06, 2005, 10:39:13 AM
OMG!!!MUTOMBO owned the Mavs on D!!!3 blks in 4th!!!haha his finger wager is such a classic!!!!game 7 will be a good one.

talking about owned, dirk is totally owned by t-mac in this game.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 07, 2005, 06:38:22 AM
OK. Bulls out. I'm surprised how Washington manned up on defense, shit good for them. First series win in like who knows how many years.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 07, 2005, 06:52:42 AM
23 years I think. Wizards are going to get owned by the Heat. Next year, those bulls will be even better.  :bounce:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 07, 2005, 08:38:24 AM
Speaking of Heat. Shaq got owned by Steve Nash :canada:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2005/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&id=2054677

BUT FUCK!! Shaq shoulda won it. I read some article before ESPN broke it and said Nash got a slight edge in 1st place votes. Bullshit. Shaq made Haslem and Damon Jones seem like All-stars. Kinda like when Jordan never won even though the Bulls won every year.  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on May 07, 2005, 08:48:48 AM
Quote from: daigong
Speaking of Heat. Shaq got owned by Steve Nash :canada:


Yea :(  I wanted Shaq to win, but people are telling me he didn't deserve it.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 07, 2005, 09:48:12 AM
Haha, Washington in 6.  Right on!!!  Come on Pacer, win the series for Reggie the Mr. Cluthtime Miller for one last time.

Now if Rox win game 7.......... although I think Mavs has better chance now.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 07, 2005, 05:21:19 PM
Anything can happen today. Whoever comes out of todays series is going to win the whole thing :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 07, 2005, 05:44:01 PM
Yo. I was checking last nites hilights...WTH Ben Gordon only took one shot!?!?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 07, 2005, 05:51:18 PM
Wow. If he scored 4 pts they wouldve won.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on May 08, 2005, 12:09:34 AM
Quote from: daigong
Yo. I was checking last nites hilights...WTH Ben Gordon only took one shot!?!?


I saw that game...have no idea what happened to Gordon. Duhon had a really bad back, so they started Gordon...but Gordon hardly played and took his first shot, alas a very bad one in the 4th quarter (or late third quarter), then he was benched and never seen again. And Duhon ended playing a lot of the last quarter.

He must be really sick or something, there was no way that Pargo should have taken so many shots...

And Chandler would get a decent contract in the summer, I reckon. He was a  good presence on the boards and great at giving weakside help. If Dampier gets a fat contract, then he'll at the very at least, get a similar one (though not necessarily from Chicago).
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 08, 2005, 02:04:40 AM
BULLS choked big time down the stretch.

i hope rox goes through to face SUNs. yao really needs to have a A+ game. he cant let mutombo have a much better game than he does. yao+t-mac needs to dominate.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 08, 2005, 02:15:45 AM
Michael Finley and Dirk need to have good games...


and holy dam! Giacomo Wins the Kentucky Derby :w00t:  :w00t: He was 50-1 :lol:

The boss loses again! :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 08, 2005, 02:39:12 AM
OMFG, they don't broadcast game 7 here...............NO!!!!!!!!


So far the 3 games I've watched, the rox won............ and the 3 that wasn't broadcast here.......  Rox lost.

NOOOOOOOO~~~~~~!!!!!!!!!

 :x  :x  :x  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 08, 2005, 03:13:45 AM
Don't you live in Houston? You don't have TNT?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 08, 2005, 03:31:05 AM
Canadian here......... and I don't like hockey........

 :cry:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 08, 2005, 03:35:26 AM
Quote from: ytl
Canadian here......... and I don't like hockey........

 :cry:


Dam man....I would be so pissed...game is starting right now. Live Channel is the closest thing you got to live tv.


Boston got destroyed!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 08, 2005, 03:52:17 AM
Quote from: Thimas X



Boston got destroyed!



WORD. Miller = non factor but how dangerous is Indiana? Jeff F oster is the bitch, just pulling out Boston's backcourt with extreme picks!! ROFL.

Gonna skip the Dallas-Houston game for...Hello! Ongaku Radio Listening AFTERPARTY!! (http://www.miumu.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=826&mforum=jpmx)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 08, 2005, 05:03:59 AM
Halftime- Mavs up 15 pts. over Houston
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 08, 2005, 06:19:20 AM
Mavs win by 40+ pts.  Next game at Phx. Monday
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 08, 2005, 06:50:17 AM
I blame fucking sportsnet and ABC for this loss.

 :x  :fuckyou:  :rocket:   :(  :cry:  :evil:  :thumbsdown
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 08, 2005, 07:12:16 AM
Quote from: ytl
I blame fucking sportsnet and ABC for this loss.

 :x  :fuckyou:  :rocket:   :(  :cry:  :evil:  :thumbsdown


sry you didn't get to see it.
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MAVERICKS!!!!
I didn't expect a 40pt win. Big props to Avery...his adjustments were awesome. Pheonix is going down.
If I were to go to China right now and said I was from Dallas....I'd probably get jumped. lol
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Big props to T-Mac; I like his attitude in the post game conference. He says hes not giving up and he doesnt give a rats ass about the negative comments and he WILL be back next year.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on May 08, 2005, 07:16:03 AM
Game 7s today sucked :lol:
Not even close. Oh well, I wanted Pacers to win and they won. I wanted Rockets to win and they didn't. I missed all the post-game stuff.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 08, 2005, 08:11:02 AM
Quote from: Thimas X

If I were to go to China right now and said I was from Dallas....I'd probably get jumped. lol


That is just some assumption from the mainstream opinion....... actually if you know the Chinese more......... you'll know that we are the most un-united bunch of race out there (CHN vs HK vs TW, even southern Chinese vs Northern Chinese) ......... and we tend to dislike or disrespect our own althetes until they actually did something good for us....... like win not only one championship but several...........

I know you were just kidding, but I have seen so many of those stereotyping on other boards already.  Just hope you guys can see now how the ASG voting conspiracy was totally a laugh to me.

Althetes = Useless Dream catchers in most Chinese's mind until they actually succeed in something.... so people see YM is more like a bribed puppet from NBA to earn the Chinese hard-earned money more than their hero as portrayed to the western world.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 08, 2005, 09:20:04 PM
Quote from: ytl
I blame fucking sportsnet and ABC for this loss.

 :x  :fuckyou:  :rocket:   :(  :cry:  :evil:  :thumbsdown


i cant believe u dont have TSN, although i hate this channel the most outa all my sports channels. it was aired on TSN.

i feel so damn bad for T-MAC. u can really look at his dejection look on his face. being kick in the first round for the 3rd or 4th time. this series was kinda like the Magic vs DET 2 yrs back where Magic was up 3-1 and ended up losing the series.

T-MAC deserves no blame at all from this series. he definitely play his heart out in every game. the fucking role players just choked big time.

btw nothing related to bball, referring to ytl's take on china's sport, i remember when china made it to world cup in 2002, china expected them to do well ( which didnt happen at all). so then they ended up being shut out in every game they played in the first round. i remember the new reported the fans back in china were like throwing chairs and shit at the TV. they were just mad at the chinese team doing so poorly.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on May 08, 2005, 11:35:31 PM
It was Game 7.
T-Mac and Yao combined for 60 points, 18 rounds and eight freakin block shots. And Houston still lost by 40...man, where are the rest of the players??

Yeah and with the soccer thing.  A few days before the world cup, fellow honkies came up to me and said that "China have a good chance of getting through the first round and maybe even winning the whole thing.?"

Which I replied, "Which planet are you from? I'll be happy if they don't lose 5-0 every game."

Apparently, the media in China had realy built them up to world-class level. And the chinese is so easily manipulated by the media nowadays...Even as a ching myself, I got to say that the Chinese Soccer team really sucked...and still do.

So same for the Yao thing. The chinese population will react to whatever the media/gov't tell them Yao is.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 09, 2005, 12:03:54 AM
There's still hope for China! Wang Zhizhi might get his ass outta street clothes and play 5 seconds!! LMFAO

Still. Heat just dominated, too bad Jamison got fucked up cuz it looked the Wiz were gonna make a run with Shaq in foul trouble.


WAR Shaq giving :canada: a shout out!!  :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 09, 2005, 01:28:43 AM
Congrats ytl! Nash is the MVP!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 09, 2005, 03:19:00 AM
Quote from: en
It was Game 7.
T-Mac and Yao combined for 60 points, 18 rounds and eight freakin block shots. And Houston still lost by 40...man, where are the rest of the players??

Yeah and with the soccer thing.  A few days before the world cup, fellow honkies came up to me and said that "China have a good chance of getting through the first round and maybe even winning the whole thing.?"

Which I replied, "Which planet are you from? I'll be happy if they don't lose 5-0 every game."

Apparently, the media in China had realy built them up to world-class level. And the chinese is so easily manipulated by the media nowadays...Even as a ching myself, I got to say that the Chinese Soccer team really sucked...and still do.

So same for the Yao thing. The chinese population will react to whatever the media/gov't tell them Yao is.


Haha, for the world cup thing, I don't know where those ppl coming from man........  what I heard or read from newspaper is that team China tried to win just one game, later even lowered to just tried to score one goal (which also failed).  That was their aim that time............  well, given the popularity, I guess the chances of meeting delusional fans are pretty high too..........  oh yeah, in China, they talk sports but doesn't mean they know sports........  how suck is that?

So maybe thsoe opinions are from fans that just never watch soccer before except their own crappy fixed league.........

I am living alone so I don't want to waste too much money on TV coz I stay online more........  I am already paying $28 for basic cable already and I only watch the NBA games (not even every broadcasted game).....I just don't want to pay more on TV.  I actualy don't even have a TV, I watch TV on my computer screen thru my video card.

Yeah, Nash got the MVP, I am proud of him.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on May 09, 2005, 04:37:56 AM
I predict Heat will sweep Wiz if no one gets injured. :)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 09, 2005, 05:40:24 AM
Congratulate Steve Nash, first Canadian/non-American to get the NBA MVP.  Mark Cuban must feel like an idiot for not giving him the contract.  He was too busy pushing his lame Benefactor show, then putting the money where it belongs, THE MAVERICKS.  I look forward for them to beating Phx and the Spurs (if Seattle loses/which will probably happen).
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 09, 2005, 06:13:13 AM
Quote from: THUNDERDUCK
Mark Cuban must feel like an idiot for not giving him the contract.  He was too busy pushing his lame Benefactor show, then putting the money where it belongs, THE MAVERICKS.


?
Cuban said he wouldn't change his decision about Nash, and I wouldn't either. Nash is gonna break down in the playoffs....watch. I will pick Jason Terry over Steve Nash anyday! Even if NAsh is the mvp. I like Jason's style more I guess, and the fact that hes more athletic. Cuban could push his lame Benfactor show and put his money where it belongs at the same time. Hes a billionare dude.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 09, 2005, 06:50:53 AM
Freakin-A... Allen and Vlad out with a sprained ankle... We got own3d today... Hopefully it'll fire them up to win on Tuesday...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on May 10, 2005, 06:36:59 AM
Avery Johnson Ejected. :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 10, 2005, 08:39:07 AM
Finally Van Gundy bows down and the league backs off.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2056599

Ban him for alleging a conspiracy theory?? Retarded. I agree, dude gets no respect. He plays the whole PAt Riley-Phil Jackson mindgames thing and  he gets scrutinized.

Quote from: Pure Racer
Freakin-A... Allen and Vlad out with a sprained ankle... We got own3d today... Hopefully it'll fire them up to win on Tuesday...


SUCKS huh?! And I fuckin agree with Ray, BRUCE BOWEN IS A BITCH!!

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylc=X3oDMTBpZmFlcXBpBF9TAzk1ODYxOTQ4BHNlYwN0aA--?slug=ap-supersonics-spurs&prov=ap&type=lgns

I seen the guy blatantly trip guys and shit!

Quote from: Ping
Avery Johnson Ejected. :lol:


ROFL!! what an idiot!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 10, 2005, 01:03:34 PM
Its all good, we got this.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on May 11, 2005, 01:17:57 AM
I hear D-Wade will be on the cover of NBA Live 2006.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 11, 2005, 08:08:16 AM
Quote from: Ping
I hear D-Wade will be on the cover of NBA Live 2006.


uh-OH! The EA Jinx!?!

Fuckin great games...this 2nd round is looking to be BLOW OUT unless the underdog holds serve at home. Spurs just dominated Seattle.

D-Wade and Eddie Jones were on FIRE!! Shit, and loving Brendan HAywood getting ejected and Michael Ruffin got owned by Shaq. :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on May 11, 2005, 08:09:46 AM
Quote from: daigong
D-Wade and Eddie Jones were on FIRE!! Shit, and loving Brendan HAywood getting ejected and Michael Ruffin got owned by Shaq. :lol:


I fell asleep right before half-time :(
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 11, 2005, 05:58:02 PM
Quote from: Thimas X
Quote from: THUNDERDUCK
Mark Cuban must feel like an idiot for not giving him the contract.  He was too busy pushing his lame Benefactor show, then putting the money where it belongs, THE MAVERICKS.


?
Cuban said he wouldn't change his decision about Nash, and I wouldn't either. Nash is gonna break down in the playoffs....watch. I will pick Jason Terry over Steve Nash anyday! Even if NAsh is the mvp. I like Jason's style more I guess, and the fact that hes more athletic. Cuban could push his lame Benfactor show and put his money where it belongs at the same time. Hes a billionare dude.


well nash is more of a true point guard than terry. so if i needed a pg i would definitely pick nash. terry is more like a 2 guard.

so my two favorite teams are out, and the playoffs just gets boring when every team rout their opponents.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 12, 2005, 01:17:23 AM
Whoa. I'm loving Dirk's blast on Damp?? Completely crushed him by Stoudamire!! Too bad Thimas, looks like Phoenix in 4. :P
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 12, 2005, 01:28:02 AM
Quote from: daigong
Whoa. I'm loving Dirk's blast on Damp?? Completely crushed him by Stoudamire!! Too bad Thimas, looks like Phoenix in 4. :P

What blast?


Last time you said Mavs were losing they proved your ass wrong. I'm sticking with them all the way.

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NVM I just watched it. That was pretty harsh and Dirk hasn't played too well either. I can't wait to see what happens today.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on May 12, 2005, 04:28:45 AM
Pistons got embarrased at home.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 12, 2005, 08:56:21 AM
HAHA!!! WHAT BITCHES!!!! DAMMit i can't believe i fell asleep....I keep sleeping early as hell.

Michael Finley scored 31 pts!!!! Dirk hit buzzer beater!!!! :D  :D  :D  :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 12, 2005, 09:31:40 AM
Well shit. I was watching part of the 1st half, and I thought the Pisstons were gonna roll over the PAcers!! NOW IT GETS INTERESTING.

And hmmph. Phil Jackson is announced as head coach of the Lakers? It's official??
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 12, 2005, 11:11:43 AM
wtf???phil back to lakers??then why he left in the first place??thats just stupid considering kobe is still in lakers.

anyway dang i thought SUNS will force OT or sth, instead DIRK answers Nash's jumper to win the game.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 12, 2005, 02:17:08 PM
The Zen master can't hate Kobe that long.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on May 12, 2005, 06:26:07 PM
I predict he will retire after next season.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 13, 2005, 12:48:50 AM
Sonics need to win today... :x
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 13, 2005, 06:08:00 AM
Mavs-Suns Game 3 in Dallas, 8:30 CST!  Go Mavs!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on May 13, 2005, 07:52:59 AM
Sonics win, Heat win without Shaq. How about that. :)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 13, 2005, 11:35:11 PM
Yep yep, that game was way too close... I hate Bowen, Fortson needs to close-line him or something... Go Potenpanko or however you spell it, awesome defense!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 14, 2005, 12:14:18 AM
The Sonics-Spurs series is like a fuckin FLOPFEST!! ROFL. Forston getting chopped. Ginboilli like grabbing his ass like it's been shot off!! VERY FUCKING ENTERTAINING!! (not being sarcastic at all!!)

At least Shaq's got it wrapped up. Take a rest Big Fella, Flash and The Hulk can take over!!  :D

I'm secretly rooting for Eddie Jones, #10 pick the last time the Lakers were in the lottery. Dude is sick on the baseline and making clutch buckets!!

Fuckin Phil Jackson is just playing with Dr. Buss now, wanting more money and the title of President....all the while fucking Buss' daughter! WHATTA PLAYAH! :twisted:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 14, 2005, 02:13:11 AM
LOL, Zen master know how to live a life.............  fuking Buss's daughter while earning big money and choosing the contender-ready team to coach.  Talk about manipulation..........  he is the true playa.

I wonder how many bj he received if he coaches the now pathetic Fakers again.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 14, 2005, 03:01:28 AM
Yeah, that game was really physical, I wanted to see Ray take a swipe at Bowen soo bad...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 14, 2005, 05:41:38 AM
Cable's out!  What's Happening with my Mavs?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 14, 2005, 06:21:46 AM
Quote from: ytl
I wonder how many bj he received if he coaches the now pathetic Fakers again.


Probably more than you could ever have times 10 million. At least he knows which franchise amongst his suitors can at least provide a decent shot at a title.

Quote from: THUNDERDUCK
Cable's out!  What's Happening with my Mavs?


Destroyed. Pussywhipped. By like double figures last time I checked in the 4th.

I'M JUST FUCKIN JACKED UP over Reggie Miller providing clutch buckets to beat the damn Pisstons.  :twisted:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 14, 2005, 06:28:05 AM
They lost....but....the basketball god just wants this to go to game 7 where the mavs will win. Make it suspenseful and that good stuff.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 14, 2005, 10:14:47 PM
Haha, I hate both Phx and Mavs so I am now rooting for Spurs.  Used to like Charles Barkley but now hate him.  Woo........ Pacers are so amazing they keep getting over the hump with all kind of odds against them.  Although I didn't pick Pacers to win it all, if it happens........ that's really sth.  Reggie definitely a HOF and deserved to win at least one ring anyways.  Miami is just that good.......... w/ Shaq or not.  Pistons must force Sheed to score more or they will be in trouble.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 15, 2005, 05:15:22 AM
FUCKERRS!! Zo gets into so much foul trouble that Doleac had to play lotsa minutes!! Too bad Wang Zhizhi couldn't suit up.

but YEESSSHH!! Heat win. Another prediction nailed. That was too easy. everyone got that one, but Eddie Jones was CLUTCH!! 8)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 15, 2005, 05:33:25 AM
They quit selling the "Dirk is my Homeboy" t-shirt in Dallas stores, because of royalties.  F- that, get through the internet than.

Growing up in San Antonio, I used to like the Spurs.  I started to dislike them when I got older, because they extorted the City of SA to build them not 1, but 2 stadiums.  On the taxpayer dime.  Stadium 1 (Alamo Dome), 2 (SBC Arena), the original stadium was Freeman Coliseum.  And South SA still DIRTY
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 15, 2005, 09:54:57 PM
Quote from: daigong
FUCKERRS!! Zo gets into so much foul trouble that Doleac had to play lotsa minutes!! Too bad Wang Zhizhi couldn't suit up.

but YEESSSHH!! Heat win. Another prediction nailed. That was too easy. everyone got that one, but Eddie Jones was CLUTCH!! 8)


NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I thought Washington could have won 1 game..........

NO!!!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 16, 2005, 12:45:52 AM
Rasheed's guarantee actually happened....that means he has ESP!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 16, 2005, 03:39:33 AM
w00t, no Lewis and had a 20 point lead, lost it near the end but still won 101-89, double w00t!!! We're are so taking this!!!  :w00t: And undefeated at home!!! GO SONICS!!!  :twisted:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 16, 2005, 04:34:47 AM
Go sonics.
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I knew Mavs would win!!! Avery has all the answers!! Just give him 3 games to figure it all out. Howard and Stackhouse stepped up also.  :bounce:  :bounce:  :bounce:  :bounce:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 16, 2005, 06:49:13 AM
Yay, Mavs!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 16, 2005, 09:02:39 AM
PHEW. all the series are tied up. I think my picks are in tact. I love Nash's line for tonite:

20-28,  48 Pts ... 5 Rebs, 5 Assists

MVP! MVP!!  :D

Quote from: Thimas X
Rasheed's guarantee actually happened....that means he has ESP!


Sheed always makes guarantees, dat dumbass! he never gets T'd up for throwing his headband  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 16, 2005, 02:09:21 PM
Quote from: daigong
PHEW. all the series are tied up. I think my picks are in tact. I love Nash's line for tonite:

20-28,  48 Pts ... 5 Rebs, 5 Assists

MVP! MVP!!  :D

Quote from: Thimas X
Rasheed's guarantee actually happened....that means he has ESP!


Sheed always makes guarantees, dat dumbass! he never gets T'd up for throwing his headband  :lol:


Stupid Nash...everything was going in for him.
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Headbands don't hurt!  :P
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 18, 2005, 07:47:44 AM
shit! the pacers couldn't even get their offense going tonite. Detroit looked TOO good. Hope it goes 7 (I'm actually leading in the Picks Game haha)

praying Seattle holds serve @ home. don't want to Spurs to move on.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 18, 2005, 09:34:03 AM
Yeah, I was at the Yankee's game yesterday... Pavano pitched a CG, SHO against my M's, it was by far the worst game I've ever been too... And what's worse is the Sonics losing, argg...  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 18, 2005, 01:35:06 PM
Pistons are gonna win. Spurs are gonna win.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on May 18, 2005, 03:11:07 PM
Saw the spurs game on ESPN...
Shit, Ginobili is just crazy...the behind the back dribbles are just amazing...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 18, 2005, 06:17:56 PM
Quote from: Thimas X
Pistons are gonna win. Spurs are gonna win.


(http://www.newcelica.org/forums/images/smilies/banhim.gif)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 19, 2005, 06:07:41 AM
We lost...oh well. We're gonna win two in a row.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 19, 2005, 09:30:11 PM
M's came back to beat the Yankee's yesterday, I have a good feeling about the Sonics today!!!  :w00t:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 20, 2005, 05:27:32 AM
Reggie Miller, we salute you.  Congrats on a good career.  Pistons move on!

Mavs- 2 in a row!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 20, 2005, 07:34:47 AM
So close... soooo close...  :(
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 20, 2005, 07:47:58 AM
3rd quarter though was fuckin entertaining!! Considering their limited roster, Seattle and Indiana managed to push the Spurs and Pissstons a bit.

Props to Reggie Miller, and his lethal 3's. :thumbsup
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on May 20, 2005, 08:45:47 AM
While I never really liked the pacers, there's no doubt that Reggie Miller is one of the all time greats.

*Joins in the salute*
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 20, 2005, 09:43:58 PM
@#%@#%@$ I'm still not over yesterday  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 21, 2005, 02:24:38 AM
Mavs going down tonite!!!  :lol:

I heard Playoff ratings are down 35%...trying to find a source for that number but man, hope David Stern is begging the Lakers make it next year!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 21, 2005, 03:47:09 AM
Quote from: daigong
Mavs going down tonite!!!  :lol:

I heard Playoff ratings are down 35%...trying to find a source for that number but man, hope David Stern is begging the Lakers make it next year!


That's cause the Sonics are out now...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 21, 2005, 05:44:44 AM
Nash just made a 3 ptr. to go overtime.  Go Mavs! :shock:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 21, 2005, 06:10:40 AM
How gay...and I didn't even get to watch it! Ahhh...oh well.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 21, 2005, 06:14:04 AM
Wakey Wakey!!! Nash torched you muthafuckaz!!! Good effort but shit, that 3 all the mo  :x
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 21, 2005, 06:18:58 AM
Go spurs  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil: Better spurs right now.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 21, 2005, 08:53:28 AM
Finally nail one series in 2nd round.  Haha, Mavs gone!!!    YAY!!!!  Let see who will be playing in the finals this year.  I got all four teams like everyone I guess.  So I think the next round probably will decide the final ranking of that playoff fantasy game.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 21, 2005, 10:05:03 AM
GO PHOENIX!!!!  :w00t:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 21, 2005, 06:41:29 PM
KID Canada almost another triple!!!wow he is proving the mvp at the rite time. Did anyone see how Dirk went off at Jason Terry at the end of regulation when terry led nash had that open 3 to send the game to OT?? dirk went nuts at terry!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 21, 2005, 06:46:53 PM
We're eliminated. :(
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 23, 2005, 07:17:48 AM
Dumass Terry just stood there.  :evil:
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/Thimas2/1116801120.jpg)

Thats just evil.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 24, 2005, 05:09:33 AM
FUCK!! ThE Pissstons!!! ARRGHH!! :x

Nice "defense" ... if ESPN and TNT weren't so much on their dick, I could stomach it. "Team Play" "This is how to play defense"  :puke:  But nice clothesline by Billups on Wade!! Couldn't they replay that 10 million times? Thought they adjusted by the end of the 1st half !! But what the fuck happened in the 3rd?? It was close but they can't rely on Eddie Jones to carry em!  :evil:

Good that Shaq and Zo got some play in the 2nd half together!! Shaq is pissed! Flash has to step it up, the Pisstons will continue to get away with clutching and grabbing. And Shit Prince on Wade? Wade on Prince?? Ron Jeremy has to readjust. Heat will grab game 2.

Yes. Sheed. LAST YEAR WAS A FLUKE!! :fuckyou:

Quote from: Thimas X
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/Thimas2/1116801120.jpg)

Thats just evil.

Yeah! I agree with Chris Rock, Kid Kanada is no MVP!

WAR Big SHOT ROB!!  :D


WAR Lakers grabbing top pick in the LOTTERY!!  :w00t:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 24, 2005, 05:37:48 AM
Damn, pisston again?  BOOO!!!!!!

But Kid Canada is the real MVP with skills, NOT NATURAL BORN SIZE!!!!!!

Shaq can be WWE MVP, I don't care.......  but this is bb.  If he doesn't come with that size, who gives a fuck?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on May 24, 2005, 07:41:22 AM
Fuck! The heat better get back on track on game 2...
The last team I want to see in the finals are the pistons.
 :x
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 24, 2005, 08:50:59 AM
Hey. Shaq doesn't do monster dunks all the time, if you watch closely he is can pass, make running hook shots, and alter a complete team's way of defending. He warrants triple quadruple teaming. And to have Shaq's former team do worse and Nash's former team do better? There was some sympathy votes for Nash no question. Not that I hate Nash, I support him cuz he's from Canada but Shaq should always be the MVP. (http://img45.echo.cx/img45/4935/icontrophy2lj.gif)

That saying, Wade really needs to step it up...that one circus shot before the half was what he needs. He has to get used to Prince slapping him and shit. Kobe couldn't handle it. Zo is right, The Pisstons ain't Da Bulls. They can be beat.  :twisted:

So which 1st game is the most suprising? That San Antonio exploded with offense (or Phoenix's lack of D) or that Detroit locked down Wade?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 24, 2005, 01:11:58 PM
Shit, I like listening to the local people talk about my team. Damn espn and tnt think they know everything. They didn't watch all the games like my local peeps did.


Waht happened to the HEAT!  :lol:  :lol: Shaq needs to stop playing like Dampier!

Spurs are so going to win.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 24, 2005, 05:39:37 PM
:fuckyou: Shaq will get 40-20 next game!!

Full highlights, thx to tatlus @ MixMakers.net

http://rapidshare.de/files/1946934/050523_Wade_to_Mourning.avi.html
http://rapidshare.de/files/1946946/050523_Prince_dunk.avi.html
http://rapidshare.de/files/1946956/050523_EJones_drive.avi.html
http://rapidshare.de/files/1946958/050523_RWallace_block.avi.html
http://rapidshare.de/files/1946971/050523_McDyess_block.avi.html

http://rapidshare.de/files/1946950/050523_Shaq_dunk.avi.html
http://rapidshare.de/files/1947092/050523_Shaq_dunk2.avi.html
http://rapidshare.de/files/1947104/050523_Mourning_dunk.avi.html
http://rapidshare.de/files/1947114/050523_EJones_dunk.avi.html
http://rapidshare.de/files/1947122/050523_Shaq_dunk3.avi.html
http://rapidshare.de/files/1947124/050523_Wade_reverse.avi.html
http://rapidshare.de/files/1947135/050523_Wade_to_Shaq.avi.html


http://rapidshare.de/files/1947119/050523_Mourning_block.avi.html
http://rapidshare.de/files/1947134/050523_RWallace_block2.avi.html
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 25, 2005, 01:41:55 AM
Quote from: daigong
Hey. Shaq doesn't do monster dunks all the time, if you watch closely he is can pass, make running hook shots, and alter a complete team's way of defending. He warrants triple quadruple teaming. And to have Shaq's former team do worse and Nash's former team do better? There was some sympathy votes for Nash no question. Not that I hate Nash, I support him cuz he's from Canada but Shaq should always be the MVP. (http://img45.echo.cx/img45/4935/icontrophy2lj.gif)

That saying, Wade really needs to step it up...that one circus shot before the half was what he needs. He has to get used to Prince slapping him and shit. Kobe couldn't handle it. Zo is right, The Pisstons ain't Da Bulls. They can be beat.  :twisted:

So which 1st game is the most suprising? That San Antonio exploded with offense (or Phoenix's lack of D) or that Detroit locked down Wade?


Both are not surprising for me, you got Parker and Ginobili those explosive guys to score crazy, and Prince's top notch defence has been proven from last year.

Given that size and his type of game, sure he is attracting double team or even triple team or Q-team, but you also have to see he is useless out of the paint area...... he lack of real "skills".  The passing part is just more brainwork than a skill.......
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 25, 2005, 05:21:14 AM
Milwaukee wins NBA Lottery and right to draft No. 1 in June



This game is really close
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 25, 2005, 05:50:00 AM
And the Lakers got 10th  :w00t:

WHOA!! Suns actually looked like they were gonna win tonite! Spurs gonna wrap it up fo sho.

Quote from: ytl
Given that size and his type of game, sure he is attracting double team or even triple team or Q-team, but you also have to see he is useless out of the paint area...... he lack of real "skills".  The passing part is just more brainwork than a skill.......


You never seen him make a hook shot? A sweeping layup? You think he fuckin dunks all the time?? He is a beast on Defense and Offense. Insert his fuckin big ass and bitches like John Stockton or Tony Parker think twice entering the lane. And this year, Ron Jeremy challenged him to step out and challenge the pick and roll and he has fuckin done it. Steve Nash is one dimensional. Just observe him getting PWNED by Parker.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 25, 2005, 06:16:01 AM
WTF, Phoenix lost again at home... At least the Sonics won there first two against the Spurs, I hate the @%@% Spurs, Parker needs to die...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 25, 2005, 10:07:35 AM
Quote from: daigong
And the Lakers got 10th  :w00t:

WHOA!! Suns actually looked like they were gonna win tonite! Spurs gonna wrap it up fo sho.

Quote from: ytl
Given that size and his type of game, sure he is attracting double team or even triple team or Q-team, but you also have to see he is useless out of the paint area...... he lack of real "skills".  The passing part is just more brainwork than a skill.......


You never seen him make a hook shot? A sweeping layup? You think he fuckin dunks all the time?? He is a beast on Defense and Offense. Insert his fuckin big ass and bitches like John Stockton or Tony Parker think twice entering the lane. And this year, Ron Jeremy challenged him to step out and challenge the pick and roll and he has fuckin done it. Steve Nash is one dimensional. Just observe him getting PWNED by Parker.


Haha, yeah, everything he does HAS TO BE in the paint.  Hook shot, layup whatever shit you see.  You call those skills?  Come on, I still haven't seen him even finger roll once!!  Even Steve Nash can do those hook shots, and over Dirk Norwitsky, how about that?  Nash can score or dish, even rebound at times.  Just looked at the Dallas series, Dallas basically got pwned by Nash.  Although I don't think anyone can stay hot forever, but guess what?  He is still shooting very well even against the SA's defence!!!

Enuf said.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 26, 2005, 07:54:09 AM
^^ He's a fuckin centre. You are now comparing penises to vaginas. We are talking about who is more important to their team, who alters opponent's game plan. We are talking about making other players around you better. That is the definition of an MVP.  :evil:

That saying...the more minutes Shaq played, the better. He gets hot early, and softens up the defense so D-Wade can fuckin slide in DROP FUCKIN 40 on them Pissstons!!!

Solid Win. Flash had to step it up. And he did but shit look at those ESPN and TNT bitches who are suudenly so reluctant to compare Flash to Jordan. Even reluctant to say he should be named as a franchise player!

Miami played more intense defense and good to see the FLOPPING being ignored. Fuckin Ben Wallace managed to get Shaq and Zo in foul trouble but I was LAUGHING when Billups was called for charging, and Lindsey Hunter whistled for illegal defense. :fuckyou:

Yes!! Pisston fans...believe the rumors about Larry Brown talking to the Cavs  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 27, 2005, 02:42:22 AM
Whats Heat's record vs Spurs in the regular season?
I'm wondering who would make the series better. Spurs vs Heat? or Spurs vs Pistons.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 27, 2005, 06:24:31 AM
They split the season series. Each winning on their home court.

"MVP is voted by earthlings. Earthlings make mistakes" - Shaq
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 27, 2005, 10:24:05 AM
Quote from: daigong
^^ He's a fuckin centre. You are now comparing penises to vaginas. We are talking about who is more important to their team, who alters opponent's game plan. We are talking about making other players around you better. That is the definition of an MVP.  :evil:

That saying...the more minutes Shaq played, the better. He gets hot early, and softens up the defense so D-Wade can fuckin slide in DROP FUCKIN 40 on them Pissstons!!!

Solid Win. Flash had to step it up. And he did but shit look at those ESPN and TNT bitches who are suudenly so reluctant to compare Flash to Jordan. Even reluctant to say he should be named as a franchise player!

Miami played more intense defense and good to see the FLOPPING being ignored. Fuckin Ben Wallace managed to get Shaq and Zo in foul trouble but I was LAUGHING when Billups was called for charging, and Lindsey Hunter whistled for illegal defense. :fuckyou:

Yes!! Pisston fans...believe the rumors about Larry Brown talking to the Cavs  :lol:


If you think Lakers' fall is totally because of Shaq's leaving, you are so wrong my friend.  Have you notice Malone is gone too?  Payton?  And look at who they traded for...........  3 solid but not really stars.  Not even Derek Fisher and Robert Horry those solid backups with rings already  want to stay in Lakers.  Lakers right now is just totally fucked.  No one wants to play there period.  More importantly, have you ever think that maybe it's Kobe's problem for the Lakers fall this year too?  Remember Atkins even said in public that he doesn't know if he will be there next year, go ask Kobe the manager.  If that didn't tell you sth wrong with the Kobe being too powerful in the organization which leads to Lakers' fall ....... you are just delusional.

Ok, now let see the Dallas side, this year they got Dampier (the top hard banger), Jerry Stackhouse (the previous all star), Jason Terry (one of the best scoring pg), and the youngster Josh Howard and Marquis Daniels are very althetic and improving.  Just look at the roster, no one would think Dallas do bad this year.  

Then just look at Pheonix, they weren't even close to playoff last year, but with just one addition of Nash, they are now #1 in regular season.  Don't tell me it's coincident.  If you claim Shaq changed the game, so does Nash.  Shaq made ppl realize a physical dominant banger center is the best way to build a team, that's why Dampier and Fortson those kind of skills-less center can survive in NBA and earning almost max salary.  In the meanwhile, Nash brought back the pretty fast break offence in NBA after those defensive team winning all the time.  (ie. San Antonio, Lakers, Pistons, etc)  Just look at Pheonix, no one can deny the fact that Nash just one person made the team much much better.  Remember Nash was injured in the middle of regular season?  Pheonix lost 4 or 5 straight in that span.  

I think I can rest my case here.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on May 28, 2005, 05:30:56 AM
ah....I think too much attention is given to the MVP alway...
In my view, the biggest prize is the finals MVP, because that comes with a ring. 8)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 29, 2005, 08:10:13 AM
Quote from: ytl
If you think Lakers' fall is totally because of Shaq's leaving, you are so wrong my friend.


Where the fuck did I say Shaq leaving = Lakers downfall?? Get your fuckin anti Lakers-bias outta here!! And quit eating the media's shit too. Each word you say is exactly what the media says. What's next? Kobe and Phil can't coexist cuz of what Phil wrote in his book!?!? Face the facts: The Lakers are the centre of the NBA universe. Just check the ratings. This is exactly like the Classic Rika vs MM argument. You either hate her or love her. Nothing in between. And when you hate her, you will come up with the most ridiculous bullshit explanation.  :evil:

Thassit. Let's just talk about the fuckin game...

SUNS ARE TOAST!! And I thought Brent Barry scoring on his own team woulda brought SOME karma. Joe Johnson looked good but shit, they couldn't nail enough 3's ...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 29, 2005, 09:23:25 AM
Yarg, Phoenix lost again... I hate the Spurs... I wonder how well the Sonics would have done against Phoenix...  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 29, 2005, 03:26:13 PM
:lol: Suns lose again! Spurs are just so good.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 31, 2005, 04:29:19 AM
:banana: Fuck yes. Miami takes back home court and Shaq had his best game of the playoffs (statistically tho)

Here's the highlights: using this new service (kinda like Rapidshare but with better limits)

http://www.qfile.de/dl/10535/050529_pistons_heat_3.avi.html

Some say the officiating was bad yesterday...I think it was justification for the ticky tack fouls that the Pistons always manage to draw. Like Billups throwing himself into a crowd and expecting a foul every time or Hunter getting away with two hands on his man. I was just laughing my ass off as Sheed finally got T'd up. Miami too was getting into foul trouble (esp. the last game) but Eddie Jones stepped it up!!

Pistons might take the next game but Miami has the momentum for sure.

Quote from: Thimas X
:lol: Suns lose again! Spurs are just so good.


and Suns will lose again tonite!! Big Shot Rob is on FIRE! but GEEZ. they look good in the 3rd so who knows. You'd think Phoenix would put up some sorta fight. Seattle and Phoenx at least coulda had a 3 point contest.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 31, 2005, 05:44:58 AM
Then again, Phoenix Won?!  If they can only win the next 3 in a row.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on May 31, 2005, 08:58:14 AM
Stoud = MVP!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 31, 2005, 09:17:47 AM
Whoa. Phoenix plays D for once.  :D

And how true is this news?? I'm hearing on ESPN over and over that Larry Brown is gonna take the President of Ops job in Cleveland. WTF. can't this guy stay in one place?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 01, 2005, 03:10:15 AM
I wanted a sweep....


Detroit is working it tonight! Miami could come back...but I doubt it. This series is going to 7 games.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on June 01, 2005, 07:15:19 AM
Amare stuffing Duncan at the end was crazy. his wrist couldve been snapped if its shaq who was dunking!!!hahaha

i just love the way Manu and horry flopping like a bitch on the court!!its priceless.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 01, 2005, 08:10:20 AM
No doubt. How about Wallace(s), Prince and Hunter flopping like bitches!? Got Shaq and Zo in foul trouble and Wade was defenseless...f-f-f-uckin Doleac got the most minutes!! BAH!! Get Mr. Wang in there!  :evil:

I knew shit was gonna go down when BOTH Joey Crawford and Jack Nies (sp?) were there. :x

The sweetest play was when Zo blocked, and Wade threw the ball behind DJ and then DJ threw it back to Wade who tossed it to Eddie Jones for the baseline JAM!!

Miami can take 2 outta 3 with the homecourt. But shit looks like its gonna go 7!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 02, 2005, 05:47:33 AM
:bounce: Suns are losing! Thats right.  :bounce:  :bounce:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 02, 2005, 06:43:56 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
:bounce: Suns are losing! Thats right.  :bounce:  :bounce:


OHH...and its over! Spurrs advance. What the fuck happened? I only caught a bit of the 1st half when Horry grabbed the ball outta bounds and then slammed it.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 02, 2005, 06:53:56 AM
who knows...i didn't catch any of it  :lol:  Just saw the results on the net.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on June 02, 2005, 10:31:45 PM
yeah, why no station broadcast the game!!!  What are we paying for then?  Just those crap baseball and golf and those minor league hockey?  WTF.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on June 02, 2005, 11:33:34 PM
I caught the game on ESPN...

Basically it was really tight throughout, Nash and Amare was unstoppable in the first half, scored something like 37 of the 49 points in the first hallf..and Tony Parker was ineffective (Joe Johnson stood back around 2 metres from him, so forcing him to take open jump shots whihc he missed more than he hit)...

Then Parker start hitting jumpers and three pointers in the start of the second half, bring out the lead to nine points....then it's pretty much exchange blows between the two, no one can stop Amare and No one can stop the Ginobili/Duncan pick and roll.

Now for Miami to go through!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TheQuickening on June 03, 2005, 12:33:52 AM
I only saw the last few minutes of the 4th quarter.  Too bad for the Suns, and especially for Nash.  Chances are this was the best opportunity he's had (so far) to get to the NBA finals.

Oh well, at least he's still got the MVP honours for this season.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on June 03, 2005, 02:56:42 AM
Damn the Spurs... :x
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 03, 2005, 04:11:34 AM
Change my mind. I want Mourning and Christian Laettner to win so I'm rooting for Heat now.

1992 Draft:
Shaq 1st pick
Mourning 2nd pick
Laettner 3rd pick

its not often that happens
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 03, 2005, 08:39:27 AM
Well, the only Spur I like is Robert Horry, here's why - HUSTLE!!

http://rapidshare.de/files/2124406/050601_1_4_Horry_putback.avi.html

dude saved the ball then crammed  the missed shot!! FUCKIN A!

Quote from: Thimas X
Change my mind. I want Mourning and Christian Laettner to win so I'm rooting for Heat now.

1992 Draft:
Shaq 1st pick
Mourning 2nd pick
Laettner 3rd pick

its not often that happens


Don't forget that Fu Schnickens song "Can We Rock (What's up doc?)"

Great win as the series is 3-2. Total Domination by the Heat!!! Shaq just kept sending those hook shots in...I wouldn't worry about Wade getting hurt. Everyone was contributing and playing TEAM basketball. Yes. Someone other than Detroit can do that!

I love it that Stern wants to take this to 7 gamesAnd then the NBA Finals will go to 7 games. Fuckin genius.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on June 03, 2005, 10:18:28 AM
Go Heat!!!  Finish Piston next game and fulfill my prediction!!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 04, 2005, 08:02:21 AM
You know what's funny: RASHEED WALLACE: "It's all too blatant out there!!" ====> SWEET JUSTICE!! How you like dem apples??!  :twisted:

and he made a prediction that they're gonna win game 6! i thought he said only one/year!! What an idiot!! So enjoyable to see him roll on the floor. Send in Doleac to flop some more!!

Tonight, fined $20,000 for alleging a conspiracy theory like Jeff Van Gundy!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 05, 2005, 04:15:30 AM
:evil: down by 26. OK. so I was listening to H!O Radio but D-Wade better be ready for game 7.

Flash will be back!! Stern rigged the game so good!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 05, 2005, 06:33:35 AM
miami lost...they better win game 7
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 05, 2005, 09:56:12 PM
Quote from: Thimas X
miami lost...they better win game 7


else the NBA Finals will be gayer than a Sexy Chatin Bachelor Party.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on June 06, 2005, 04:58:36 AM
I don't want to see Detroit win again, nor do I want to See Shaq win and I hate Bowen... I've lost all interest in this years Finals...  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on June 07, 2005, 05:10:01 AM
#%&)(#&%@)&$_*@)_#_@/...............  Pisston won......................WTF!!!!

Spurs is going to school Pisston.  5 games series.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 07, 2005, 06:00:39 AM
I might game four of the finals....like alot of you I too have lost interest.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on June 07, 2005, 06:27:58 AM
I predict Spurs will sweep Pistons.
If Pistons almost lose to a team who's whole starting lineup is injured, especially to D-Wade and Shaq, they will get killed by Spurs who's almost all healthy.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 07, 2005, 08:51:33 AM
ARRGH! Fuck the Pisstons! Larry Brown's going to the Lakers so tama-chan can become a Lakers fan  :lol:

Probably one of the best 7 game series in a while. Just too bad Miami wasn't healthy, even DJ reaggravated his foot.  and damn, Wade tried to do too much and it cost em. Yeah, dude was hot in the 3rd but fuck man, give it up to Eddie. I'm proud of Shaq coming strong but shit man. Larry Brown outcoached Ron Jeremy on this one, having two post guys (Shaq and Zo) take on two fuckin outside bitches in McDyess and Sheed. I had my hopes up when Eddie Jones hit that buzzer beater cross court 3 (http://rapidshare.de/files/2228003/050606_2_4_EJones_buzzer.avi.html).

WHOA. ytl prolly cleaned up in the NBA Pick Em game  :D

Yeah, the Finals are gay because we got two teams that flop like crazy. Whine to the officials almost all the time (see Duncan and Sheed). Clutch and grab and call it great defense. And I'm sick and tired of the broadcasters/media saying that this is "team" basketball, and this is how it's supposed to be done. blah blah blah. AND SI picked Detroit over Spurs.  :evil:

FINALLY. I can get some rest with Viyuden on hold until July. and NFL not starting till August.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: hiroayu on June 07, 2005, 10:32:19 PM
Pistons in 5

hey i predicted it  :)

http://www.miumu.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=337&mforum=jpmx




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Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on June 08, 2005, 06:36:09 AM
Sonics next year...  :bounce:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 10, 2005, 12:59:06 AM
Quote from: hiroayu
Pistons in 5

hey i predicted it  :)

http://www.miumu.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=337&mforum=jpmx


HA!! Too bad you didn't sign up for the NBA Pick em game...smells like Houston v New York all over again. It was good 7 gamer and it should be the same, except Spurs in 7, Robert Horry MVP  :lol:

AND

Phil Jackson interview on ABC tonite. Brian Shaw rumored to be head coach. Source NY Post so fuck that.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on June 10, 2005, 05:59:52 AM
Quote from: hiroayu
Pistons in 5

hey i predicted it  :)

http://www.miumu.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=337&mforum=jpmx

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Yeah, too bad you didn't sign up, I think we all want to see how you predict the other series.

Don't miss the fun next year.   :P


AND!!!!!   SPURS!!!!!!!!!!!   GINOBILI IS INCREDIBLE!!!!  What kind of layups were those??????
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 10, 2005, 02:54:07 PM
That score seemed...pretty boring.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TheQuickening on June 10, 2005, 04:21:21 PM
What about that fake-out by Billups (I think) when he pretended to do a behind the back pass only to bring it back and do the dunk!!! That was sweet!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuno_thunder on June 10, 2005, 06:05:47 PM
Quote from: TheQuickening
What about that fake-out by Billups (I think) when he pretended to do a behind the back pass only to bring it back and do the dunk!!! That was sweet!!!


Fuck yeah, Horry got pwn3d!!!!!11
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on June 10, 2005, 08:56:07 PM
Quote from: Kuno_Thunder
Quote from: TheQuickening
What about that fake-out by Billups (I think) when he pretended to do a behind the back pass only to bring it back and do the dunk!!! That was sweet!!!


Fuck yeah, Horry got pwn3d!!!!!11


Come on, Avery Johnson did those almost every game back in the days when he was still a SPURS.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TheQuickening on June 10, 2005, 09:20:15 PM
Quote from: ytl
Quote from: Kuno_Thunder
Quote from: TheQuickening
What about that fake-out by Billups (I think) when he pretended to do a behind the back pass only to bring it back and do the dunk!!! That was sweet!!!


Fuck yeah, Horry got pwn3d!!!!!11


Come on, Avery Johnson did those almost every game back in the days when he was still a SPURS.


Excuse me, who?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on June 10, 2005, 10:14:50 PM
Quote from: TheQuickening
Quote from: ytl
Quote from: Kuno_Thunder
Quote from: TheQuickening
What about that fake-out by Billups (I think) when he pretended to do a behind the back pass only to bring it back and do the dunk!!! That was sweet!!!


Fuck yeah, Horry got pwn3d!!!!!11


Come on, Avery Johnson did those almost every game back in the days when he was still a SPURS.


Excuse me, who?


The Dallas Mavericks NEW coach............
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TheQuickening on June 10, 2005, 11:05:37 PM
Quote from: ytl

The Dallas Mavericks NEW coach............


Ah, I see.  Don't really follow Dallas anymore since Nash left.   :canada: :canada: :canada:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on June 11, 2005, 01:04:19 AM
And obviously you weren't a Spurs fan in David Robinson's Day either.

 :P
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 11, 2005, 04:35:56 AM
Quote from: TheQuickening
Quote from: ytl

The Dallas Mavericks NEW coach............


Ah, I see.  Don't really follow Dallas anymore since Nash left.   :canada: :canada: :canada:

you bastard....

lol j/k


yea Horry was lucking he didnt tear his ACL or whatever they were talking about on espn.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on June 13, 2005, 05:42:25 AM
Quote from: hiroayu
Pistons in 5

hey i predicted it  :)

http://www.miumu.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=337&mforum=jpmx

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Looks like it will be a sweep now........  2 - 0 Spurs.  Although I will stick to my prediction Spurs in 5.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 14, 2005, 07:24:10 PM
LAKERS RE-HIRE PHIL JACKSON!!!!! :bounce:


Now Shaq, comeback!! hahahaha  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 14, 2005, 09:33:36 PM
Quote from: daigong
LAKERS RE-HIRE PHIL JACKSON!!!!! :bounce:


Now Shaq, comeback!! hahahaha  :lol:


I can't believe it.....why Phil?! WHY?!

Shaq's new show "Shaquille" sucks!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 17, 2005, 05:52:46 AM
Pistons 102, spurs 71- Game 5 at Detroit
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 17, 2005, 06:35:21 AM
This series feels alittle Sterny?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 17, 2005, 07:27:34 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
This series feels alittle Sterny?


Like a Manu Flop? Suddenly the Pisstons look so good  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 20, 2005, 06:29:26 AM
Big Shot Rob delivers again! Dude is pure clutch! Fuckin 3's dunks. blocks. WTF?? Fuck you Stern!

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Shaq's new show "Shaquille" sucks!


shit man. know anyplace to download it? I don't get ESPN. :cry:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on June 20, 2005, 06:30:38 AM
OMFG, Horry for HOF NOW!!!!!  NOW!!!!!  I say.  Damn it!

Pop almost failed as coach when he designed that poor play for Manu's super hard layup........ and that super choker TD's putback.....

I am glad he learned his lesson and go to Horry at the end.

Horry will retire as the most cluth player 3v3r.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 20, 2005, 06:46:35 AM
Quote from: daigong
Big Shot Rob delivers again! Dude is pure clutch! Fuckin 3's dunks. blocks. WTF?? Fuck you Stern!

Quote from: Thimas X

Shaq's new show "Shaquille" sucks!


shit man. know anyplace to download it? I don't get ESPN. :cry:

No clue...but the show sucks in my opinion. The camera is just following him around as he narrates with his boooring voice.

and Horry for MVP! It might just happen! XD
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on June 20, 2005, 08:50:45 AM
Are the finals over yet?  :?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 20, 2005, 09:59:11 PM
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him around as he narrates with his boooring voice.


ROFL. I finally delurked at MixMaker.net and begged a dude to send me the first ep.

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Horry for MVP! It might just happen! XD


yeah, playoffs still on. First time I tuned in for more than 2 minutes: and SHIT!! :bow: to Big Shot Rob!!

(http://img3.picsplace.to/img3/42/r1839249744.jpg)

Robert Horry's S I C K left-hand dunk on Hamilton in overtime!!!
http://rapidshare.de/files/2497313/050619_OT_Horry_dunk.avi.html

That clip ALONE shows how pathetic and overrated the Pissston defense is. Slapping. FLOPPING!! That was Rip's defense against the monster jam, flopping! Ben Wallace woulda did the same!!

(http://img3.picsplace.to/img3/42/capt.dtp12806200440.nba_finals_dtp128.jpg)

Robert Horry's game-winner!!!
http://rapidshare.de/files/2497306/050619_OT_Horry_winner.avi.html

and a complete tribute to Robert Horry:

http://rapidshare.de/files/2497844/050619_Horry_highlights.avi.html
http://rapidshare.de/files/2497911/050619_Horry_Interview.avi.html

http://rapidshare.de/files/2497430/050619_Interviews_Horry.avi.html
http://rapidshare.de/files/2497467/Horry_greatest_shots.avi.html

 :bounce:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 20, 2005, 11:56:08 PM
That three point pose is beautiful  8)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on June 21, 2005, 03:05:40 AM
Thx Daigong for the clips and WooHoo!!!  RapidShare HAPPY HOURS!!!!!  

Yay, no more waiting, no stupid size download limit.

This might be my lucky day.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on June 21, 2005, 03:36:43 AM
yeah, WHAT A DUNK!
I never even imagined that Horry could jump that high.....
And it seems as though hisd left arm was about to snap off afterwards
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 22, 2005, 05:51:44 AM
Pistons pull it out!
Game 7, Thursday night!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 22, 2005, 11:04:29 AM
You know it. But RS happy hours gets "busy" sometimes :evil:

Whoa, I was stunned how the Spurs turned the ball over so much. Stern was happy twice tonite. They avoided the lockout unlike the fuckin NHL. Doesn't make a difference that the age limit is for 19 year olds...I do like that they increased the salary cap. So hard to sign players if you have 1 or 2 big contracts on the team.

Damn. Horry was cold at times. 7 games for real. Who would have thought??
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 22, 2005, 04:53:27 PM
K i'm going to watch this last game!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TheQuickening on June 22, 2005, 08:17:39 PM
I was kinda surprised when Detroit won game 6.  Actually, I had totally forgotten that the game happened at all.  I just found out about it when my clock radio went off this morning.  At any rate, good for them.  It's been a while since the finals have had to go to a 7th game.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 24, 2005, 02:12:59 AM
Well yep. down to one game tonite. Will Duncan choke? Will the Pisstons play the "right way"  :lol:

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That three point pose is beautiful  8)


something to think about:

(http://img28.echo.cx/img28/127/horrygrab8wt.jpg)

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/basketball/nba/spurs/stories/MYSA062205.3S.BKNspurs.notebook.328533b7.html

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Pictures taken of Robert Horry after he made the winning 3-pointer in Game 5 appear to show him grabbing his crotch with his left hand.The Detroit Free Press asked readers if Horry was making a vulgar insult to the fans at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

Horry said he wasn't.

"It looks like it, but that's not what I did," Horry said. "There's a lot of things that happen when pictures are taken at different angles. I would never do that."
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on June 24, 2005, 06:20:37 AM
SPURS WIN AND ARE THE 2005 NBA CHAMPIONS!

DUNCAN GOT HIS FREETHROWS!  DUNCAN IS MVP (i hate duncan =P)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kenji on June 24, 2005, 08:39:45 AM
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooo!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 24, 2005, 09:30:48 AM
:w00t: Spurs win! I'm happy...but Duncan is MVP? WTF!? Its should have been Horry. Tim never does crotch poses...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 24, 2005, 09:31:44 AM
Yeah!! Robert Horry shoulda been the MVP (WTF was that piece of crap trophy) Dude made a key flop and Bruce Bowen's 3 sealed the deal...at least we can say FUCK DEEEETROIT BASKETBALL!!  :twisted:

Hooray for the lowest rated NBA Finals since the last time the Spurs won! And no, it ain't a fuckin dynasty. Different teams plus 1999 came with an asterisk.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 24, 2005, 11:08:49 PM
HAHA! Horry in Lakers uni. and Webber's face censored. lol.

Lakers were a dynasty....
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 25, 2005, 04:39:07 AM
Jordan's Bulls= Dynasty

Duncan is just a great actor.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 25, 2005, 10:48:50 AM
How about Tony Parker dropping the N-BOMB!...something like "Viva La France N*****!" ... I'm trying the up the clip..

Hey! No one talked about Shawn Bradley retiring??
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on June 25, 2005, 09:18:35 PM
Who gives a flying fuck for Bradley?  I was Grizz fan for a short time and I didn't give a fuck to Big Country retiring too.  Coz they just don't deserve my attention.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 25, 2005, 09:29:24 PM
Its good to see Bradley retire. He should go home and chill with his family and stuff.

 :lol: I didn't know about the retirement until Daigong said something. :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 25, 2005, 10:13:36 PM
Quote from: Thimas X
:lol: I didn't know about the retirement until Daigong said something. :lol:


I thought you'd be jumping up and down on the couch over it. Mavs finally cleared up some cap space! :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on June 28, 2005, 05:20:11 AM
OMG, it's finally here, it's DRAFT DAY!!!!!

I hope Rox can pull out some good trades again.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 28, 2005, 08:19:58 AM
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:lol: I didn't know about the retirement until Daigong said something. :lol:


I thought you'd be jumping up and down on the couch over it. Mavs finally cleared up some cap space! :lol:


Yea cap space....we better get something good. Dallas needs to draft a center.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 28, 2005, 11:48:28 AM
One last look at the Sterns ERRRR Spurs:

Tony Parker rapping! (http://dl4.rapidshare.de/files/2603758/18793619/tonysfrenchrap.WMV)

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Yea cap space....we better get something good. Dallas needs to draft a center.


^ so are you killing yourself that Finley was let go?

I am crazy. But I'm gonna be tuned  into the entire draft tmr.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 28, 2005, 05:25:51 PM
Quote from: daigong
One last look at the Sterns ERRRR Spurs:

Tony Parker rapping! (http://dl4.rapidshare.de/files/2603758/18793619/tonysfrenchrap.WMV)

Quote from: Thimas X
Yea cap space....we better get something good. Dallas needs to draft a center.


^ so are you killing yourself that Finley was let go?

I am crazy. But I'm gonna be tuned  into the entire draft tmr.

oh yea...Tony Parker has major rapping skills, but i never knew Barry spoke so gangster.  :lol:

Finley got let go? Where?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 29, 2005, 11:18:01 AM
How about the draft?? Bogut #1 was expected but I feel he's gonna flop, what really pissed me off was Utah trading up and grabbing Deron Williams!! damn..if AK-47 and Boozer are actually healthy, they'll kill!

Lakers pick was like WTF! Drafting some big man that could take 2-3 years? NO MORE HIGH SCHOOL IDIOTS! We can't wait. Ah well.

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Finley got let go? Where?


http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/11995986.htm !!

All based on the new CBA

After the collective bargaining agreement is finalized, teams will be given a month to decide whether to exercise the so-called "amnesty provision."

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The clause probably will lead to the end of Allan Houston's nine-year career with the New York Knicks and Michael Finley's nine-year tenure with the Dallas Mavericks. Other high-salaried players who could be released are Philadelphia 76er forward Chris Webber, Toronto Raptor guard-forward Jalen Rose, Miami Heat guard Eddie Jones and Orlando guard-forward Doug Christie. Players waived under the provision could sign with any team except the one that released them.


SOURCE: LA Times (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-waive29jun29,1,248674.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on June 30, 2005, 12:56:48 AM
Rox got HEAD!  What could anyone ask for more?  SIMIEN?  
Damn Van Gundy brothers, they sure know what they want.


 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
 :jerk:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on July 02, 2005, 04:24:33 AM
http://www.nba.com/mavericks/news/2005_nba_draft.html

 :evil: No drafts...no trades...nothing

---

http://www.nba.com/mavericks/sponsorship/shawn_bradley_to_meet_cast_of_rebound.html

Bradley has fans!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Naxo on July 02, 2005, 04:36:54 AM
Great! Fran Vázquez, another spanish who goes to NBA
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on July 03, 2005, 06:24:53 AM
As a fan of the Raptors, I'm really happy about the draft overall.  I literally screamed out loud when we picked Villanueva but looking at our 2nd and 3rd picks of Graham and Ukic (amazing pick up in my opinion), I've become EXTREMELY excited about the upcoming season.

I was also surprised not many draft day trades were pulled.  If I remember correctly, it's about the same as last year's draft.  Seems like teams are afraid to pull the trigger on trades in fear of the repercussions from fans.  I know I'd call for Babcock's (the Raptors GM) head if he made the 7th+16th trade for the 3rd.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on July 03, 2005, 12:50:47 PM
I can't believe some parts of the media is bashing Bogut for distancing himself from the likes of Luc Longley. Especially the SI dude that keeps saying people who trade their careers to one that is like Longley's...

Big Luc was a slow-arse 7-2 block of meat that can't even block shots or rebound too well. It's only because of the rest of the bulls that made him look even half-decent....
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on July 03, 2005, 10:16:32 PM
You're right.  Many casuals fans only look at individual stats to judge whether or not a player is good.  I think what really matters is if that player is a winner.

Look at Kobe...look at what happened after Shaq left.  I'm not saying Kobe isn't a good player, it's just that his production (in terms of winning) has dropped significantly after Shaq left.  Who's going to draw the defence away for him now??

As for Bogut, there's no question the guy is a versatile and agile player.  Just looking at highlights for the guy, you can tell he's going to be at least a solid center if not a star.

Bogut >>>> Longley
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on July 08, 2005, 08:20:57 AM
Redd resigns with the Bucks and Nate signs with the TrailBlazers. I think Nate made the right choice by not staying with Seattle, but Portland....who?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Pure Racer on July 08, 2005, 08:30:33 AM
WTF, we don't have a coach... But we have Ray Ray so I guess I should be content...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 08, 2005, 10:05:06 AM
It's all about the money...man Redd just fucked with the Bucks so they could give him the max.

There's not really any good free agents out there, it's gonna be a real boring offseason !!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on July 08, 2005, 10:38:46 AM
Hughes in Cleveland will be interesting for sure.  There really wasn't ever a real reason to explain the Cavs sudden fall off late last season.  Hopefully Hughes won't be trying to steal the spotlight from Lebron.

The Blazers are seriously building a scary team (of the future)....Telfair and Outlaw are already in good position to be impact players within 1-2 seasons.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on July 09, 2005, 12:03:21 AM
I need to pimp Michael Finley of the Dallas Mavericks, the heart and soul of the Dallas Mavericks.

http://s43.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0E4VUGDYZCH2038FUKRHWVHUEP
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 14, 2005, 07:16:33 AM
Dude?? Doesn't look like Finley is even gonna come back!! I heard shit that he might go to Phoenix.

Interesting off-season rumors: Antonio Daniels might go to the Lakers, plus they're gonna ship Caron Butler & chump(s) to Washington for Kwame Brown:

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/3756120

And who knows where the hell Larry Brown will end up??
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on July 14, 2005, 07:56:41 AM
Aw fuck, hes going back to his first team? Why does everyone do that...

and I don't give a damn about Larry Brown. I don't even think he should coach because of his health conditions.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on July 14, 2005, 05:08:43 PM
Heh, the Lakers are really trying to stock up on young talent (well, Kwame and Daniels are considered relatively young).  I still think Kwame has the potential to become a decent player...it's just that he's only shown flashes of skill so he hasn't really lived up to his potential yet.

Did anybody read about the verbal feud between the Lakers' new young center Bynum and Shaq?  Hahahah, Shaq said he won't listen to wahtever he says cause Bynum doesn't have a college degree and that he (Bynum) should refer to Shaq as "Dr. Shaq" cause he (Shaq) is working on his Phd.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 19, 2005, 04:42:44 AM
^ LMAO. I didn't hear about that. I never get tired of Shaq cracking back on the Lakers. *sigh* Lakers need help at the point FOREVER. Size man! I like  this from ESPN Insider  :lol:

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It looks like free agent point guard Antonio Daniels has narrowed his choices down to the Lakers and Blazers. It would appear that the Lakers would be a no-brainer. Phil Jackson loves big guards and the Lakers, now that they've agreed to trade Chucky Atkins, could offer him a starting position. However, two things are holding him back. One, the Lakers want Daniels to sign a two-year deal. This has been the Lakers mantra all summer as they try to protect potential max cap space during the summer of 2007 so that they can make a run at Yao Ming in free agency. Daniels, who turned 30 in March, wants more job security, and feels he can get it from his other suitors.

Two, new Blazers head coach Nate McMillan loved Daniels in Seattle and has been pushing to get him to come aboard as a tutor for Sebastian Telfair. The Jazz, Heat, Magic and Cavs have also shown interest in Daniels.


Sonics are losing a bunch of guys! Even Jerome James and his huge playoffs left.

BREAKING NEWS ON FREE AGENT SIGNINGS:

Stromile Swift to Rockets
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/bk/bkn/3271334

Shareef Abudl-Rahim to Nets
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8621220/
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on July 19, 2005, 07:06:31 AM
Is Shaq really goin for PhD? That's great! :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 20, 2005, 07:32:44 AM
LOL. How about Cleveland getting "serious" and making use of their cap room: Donny Marshall and Larry Hughes should be good - BUTT they're gonna be pretty soft on defense.

...NOO!! Antonio Daniels is now in a verbal agreement with the Wizards:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2111968
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on July 20, 2005, 07:59:33 AM
Antonio Daniels too! East are getting more players but the West will still kill them.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on July 21, 2005, 03:34:23 AM
Looks like it'll be a bit longer before everything is officially settled.  The NBA has pushed back the official date of signings back from Friday because of the ongoing CBA talks.

Bleh, I want to see if the Raps end up signing Ukic and Calderon.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on July 21, 2005, 11:44:25 AM
Man, I thought cavs were going to be rid of Z.....
Oh well.

Houston's front court is damn scary...Yao and Swift in the middle is going to be pretty intimidating
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on July 21, 2005, 04:43:50 PM
Houston improves...Mavs just sit there.

How about T. J. Ford? Remember him?
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?id=2111922
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on July 22, 2005, 05:30:16 AM
Hmmm, I'm not too sure about the Houston front court.  Swift isn't exactly known for his lockdown defense and Yao seems to average a low amount of rebounds per game (relative to his size).  I would have expected him to avg at least 10 per game.

Man, I can't wait for the official signing period to begin....training camp is too far away!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 31, 2005, 07:17:01 AM
Ah yeah. so the CBA delays free agent signings till.......Monday or Tuesday.

whaddya think of these deals:

Joe Johnson goes to Altanta?
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&id=2120105

Jeff McInnis to the Nets!
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2119509

Damon Stoudamire to Memphis
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2120765

Toine to Miami? Damn. He must be getting a HUGE pay cut.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2119786

The Amnesty Clause: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2120414 moved UP to Aug 15 so guys like Brian Grant, Allan Houston and Michael Finley will be released.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on July 31, 2005, 07:56:21 AM
:( Its going to be hard to watch Finley play on a different team.  :(  :(  :(

"The Mavericks are trying to trade Finley to keep him out of the Western Conference and to avoid losing him without compensation. If they end up waiving him, a string of playoff contenders, including the Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat, are expected to pursue Finley."

......................... :(
the man still has skills
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on August 03, 2005, 04:39:02 PM
Wow...Miami pulled off a  great trade I reckon...
If they can get walker and williams to be consistent (and shaq to stay healthy), their offensive power will be hard to stop...

although their bench is getting thinner...(especially if  Damon Jones don't come abck)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on August 03, 2005, 07:23:23 PM
Hmmm, about the 5-team deal, i'm not sure if Antoine Walker is the best idea for Miami.  He's way past his prime and is pretty much just a chucker.  They better petition to play with 2 balls just so Walker has something to hold on to while the game is on.

On the other hand, James Posey is an excellent talent.  Maybe not a stat stuffer like other players in their contract year but he definitely brings a tough high flying game.


Side note:  YES! TORONTO! CALDERON!! Yeah...our team is that bad that a signing like this excites me.  PAPE SOW!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on August 03, 2005, 11:22:09 PM
That was the biggest trade in NBA history!  :w00t:

Antoine isn't a good fit for anyone nowadays.  :lol: I hated him so much when he was in Dallas.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 04, 2005, 10:15:03 PM
HOLY FUCK!! How come I haven't heard this yet?? here's more details:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2122976

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The new faces from the 13-player, five-team deal that also included draft picks and cash: Antoine Walker, Jason Williams, James Posey and Andre Emmett. Gone are Jones, Rasual Butler and Qyntel Woods.

The Heat believe they made a steal of a deal, and they may be right.

``I thought it was a day that we moved toward that goal of achieving what it is we want, `` Riley said Wednesday. ``It's a day that we moved toward putting together a core that's going to be together for a while.''

Williams and Posey arrived from Memphis, and were in South Florida on Wednesday to become acquainted with their new club. Emmett also comes from the Grizzlies, who received Jones in the deal that also included the Boston Celtics, New Orleans Hornets and Utah Jazz.




on top of Shaq taking a FREAKING PAY CUT 5 FOR 100?
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2122716

Just hope the Lakers can nab a PG, Derek Anderson any good??
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: TheQuickening on August 04, 2005, 10:36:40 PM
Shaq taking a pay cut?!?!???  :shock:   :shock:  :shock:  NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVER thought that would happen.  

I'm always impressed with these multi-player, multi-team trades.  It shows a type of civility and professionalism that all these teams can all work together and all get (more or less) what they want out of it.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on August 05, 2005, 09:30:10 AM
Damn Shaq is smart.....  if he play like he did in the last playoff.....  he basically just earn another 100 mil for nothing.

If I am miami GM, I would rather seeing him pay 30mil a year and force him to be really productive and dominante.

At this rate, Miami won't be the champion they wish they will be.  They are about 3 years too late to sign Shaq.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 10, 2005, 07:44:24 AM
How about SAR trade being off the books. WTF?

Too bad Shaq wasn't here still, Lakers hired Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as a coach.  :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 14, 2005, 10:15:13 AM
Don't expect the Clippers to become contenders, Sam "ET" Cassell got shipped there today:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-timberwolves-clipperstrade&prov=ap&type=lgns

Kings get SAR
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-kings-abdur-rahim&prov=ap&type=lgns
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on August 14, 2005, 09:11:27 PM
I'm not sure about the whole situation with SAR but I suspect he may have pulled a K-mart.  Basically he agreed to a deal with the Nets before the signing period and some other team offered him a better deal.  Purposely fail the physical and he was cleared from the contract to the Nets.

NBA players nowadays are all such punks; there are only a handful of genuine guys in the NBA.  I would consider Tim Duncan, Ray Allen, and Michael Redd to be a few of them.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on August 15, 2005, 04:04:48 AM
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nba&id=2132827

hmmm Christie......
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on August 16, 2005, 06:31:40 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-amnestyday&prov=ap&type=lgns

Michael Finley....gone....NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 :cry:  :cry:
My fave player on the mavs...gone.  :fuckyou: Nelson and Cuban
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 18, 2005, 09:56:36 AM
^ Tis official. I hear the LAkers are trying to get him hahahaha!! Will you be a LAker fan then??


at least ZO IS BACK!! woo HHOOO
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-heat-mourning&prov=ap&type=lgns
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on August 18, 2005, 03:40:41 PM
Quote from: daigong
^ Tis official. I hear the LAkers are trying to get him hahahaha!! Will you be a LAker fan then??


at least ZO IS BACK!! woo HHOOO
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-heat-mourning&prov=ap&type=lgns


Maybe....but I think he is going to Miami because he wants to win. :)

Finley, D Wade and big Shaq..... :evil:  :evil: I want Finley back
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 23, 2005, 08:38:31 AM
Yeah.. Mavs got Christie. Whaddya think of dat T?? Now his reality show can be filmed in your backyard!!

How the Mavs keep picking up FA's...whats this shit I heard Yao wasn't gonna sign a long term deal...wants to test the market?

At least the Lakers got their big guard...McKie is good enuff. what about a stopper vs speedy guards??!?!?
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2140219


Finley Watch: talking to Pat Riley in Chicago. Suns want him too.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2140564
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on September 01, 2005, 05:23:25 AM
man fuck Christie I don't want him


Quote
Finley decides to sign with defending NBA champs


THIS HURTS!!!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 01, 2005, 09:47:07 AM
Quote from: Thimas X

Quote
Finley decides to sign with defending NBA champs


THIS HURTS!!!!!


Fuck that shit! Fuck that shit! Now he's gonna come off the bench and light it up!  :evil:

Denver might look to acquire Brent Barry...

AND DAMN!! Yao signed a fat ass contract so no free agent sweepstakes.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?id=2147660

I wanted to see #11 in purple and gold!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on September 02, 2005, 10:32:48 PM
nah dont worry... spurs wont be able to win 2 in a row XD... and finley leaves again
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on September 04, 2005, 01:22:41 AM
I can't understand finley at all...
If money isn't an issue, why doesn't he choose the suns instead?
You get to start, play a lot of minutes AND have a chance to win.
Deep in the playoffs, I just can't seeing Popovic benching bowen, manu or tony parker (maybe tony parker, but van exel is there)...

So what so good how earning a ring sitting on the bench?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on September 04, 2005, 03:24:34 AM
hes coming back to mavs next year....if the contract is for 1 year....and they are gonna win a championship
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on September 05, 2005, 04:34:24 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
hes coming back to mavs next year....if the contract is for 1 year....and they are gonna win a championship


weeeee.. thimas is dreaming again haha.. (cavs will win championship before mavs ever will :D cuz we have LeBron James and mavs don't :D)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 07, 2005, 10:06:20 AM
The Lakers new starting center!!!

(http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/9610/r5669358518lt.jpg)

CAPTAIN OH CAPTAIN!! (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers7sep07,1,1484697.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers&ctrack=1&cset=true) :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on September 08, 2005, 11:14:09 PM
ho ho ho.... Damon Jones goes to Cavs  :w00t:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on September 09, 2005, 02:31:55 AM
:lol:  :lol: hes crazy...shouldve stayed with the heat....i know he was good friends with D WADE
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 10, 2005, 09:59:09 PM
Quote from: Thimas X
:lol:  :lol: hes crazy...shouldve stayed with the heat....i know he was good friends with D WADE


and Shaq! He was all over his "Shaquille" show.

And good to hear Red Auerbach is recovering. Dude is quite the storyteller, if you haven't picked up his book Let Me Tell You a Story : A Lifetime in the Game (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0316738239/) then go read it man!!

I love the story of him v Chamberlain...the guy is pure Celtic. Right down to the logo (drawn by  his brother or something)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 13, 2005, 09:48:27 AM
Anyone watch the Charity Game for Katrina on TNT?? here's hilites I ripped off cuz I need the links and they on fuckin RS and I need to reference em every hour till I get em all. (I'm drunk yes)

http://rapidshare.de/files/5004575/KatrinaCharity.wmv.html

http://rapidshare.de/files/5003060/oop_Tmac.wmv.html
http://rapidshare.de/files/5003207/selfoop_Tmac.wmv.html


LMFAO!! Cavs now play in Quicken Loans Arena - what's the nickname??

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-cavaliers-arenaname&prov=ap&type=lgns
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on September 14, 2005, 11:12:01 AM
thats a stupid name

Big Shaq gets in on some action!

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-heat-shaq-policeassist&prov=ap&type=lgns
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on September 19, 2005, 09:34:51 PM
The whole Katrina Charity game on TNT.

The funniest comment I heard is Elton Brand called Kenny Smith after browsing the news on the internet.  And the CB and other commentators were like ..... what the hell he is doing in China??  More amazingly, doesn't it suppose there is the famous firewall which blocks out all US news sites to China??  And I assume Elton doesn't know Chinese.....  I really duno where the hell he get the info. from......  This just amazed me.

The torrent is here...  http://bt.davka.info/torrents/ebi/05.09.15.Hurricane.Relief.Game-trophico.torrent

Enjoy.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 20, 2005, 09:25:36 AM
^ Cool thx for that! the seeds still good?? hmm...the whole slamma jamma pose down has me itching to grab it...haha Barkley and the TNT commentators are pretty stupid too. I guess Brand is doing Nike work?

Quote from: Thimas X
Big Shaq gets in on some action!


hahaha, dumb asses didn't even notice a big black escalade tailing em??
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 05, 2005, 09:59:15 AM
YO!! Ping can''t be the only NBA fan out there :lmao:

Yahoo Fantasy Basketball

Go here: http://basketball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/nba

League ID: 7902
Password: rika

< will need more teams for the league else we'll be forced to get Sekushii, Rei-chan, suki-chan, shirenu, and other random chicks. for our league >

SIGN UP! and we'll have a live draft like a week before the season starts..speaking of which. Training camps opened up  :w00t:

NBA last minute off-season moves:

Eddy Curry in NY!! Damn...hope Antonio Davis either is reunited with JYD or maybe gets put on waivers!

and Yuta Tabuse is in Clipperland:
(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/5179/558462175mw.jpg)
http://www.nba.com/clippers/news/tabuse_signed_050915.html

Raefer Alston goes to Houston for Mike James. :?
Mike James >>>> Skip To My Loo

...my fave players Shaq and Kobe came into camp in contrasting sizes.

Shaq added like tons of muscle.

Kobe lost weight, considerably thinner!

As always...I predict: Lakers vs Heat in the NBA finals!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on October 06, 2005, 01:21:13 AM
I just joined, but I never play any fantasy shit before.... so can someone help explaining the rules and how to win at this?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 07, 2005, 09:58:00 AM
It's like you make a Fantasy Team. pick the players from game to game, and collect points based on stats (steals, points, assists, blocks, etc.). The more points the better. And you have to keep in mind of who is hot, who is cold. Injuries. and like "dark horse" players. guys who have breakout years.

I am still stunned Scottie Pippen is in Lakers gear. Just to teach Odom how to be a point forward.

(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/4039/captxhu10210061917lakerscampxh.jpg)

Like fuckin Lakers got a 50 Greatest Player to coach each player :lmao:

No wonder Vlade Divac's offer of scouting, consulting was met with a WAIVE. :wave:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 15, 2005, 08:35:31 PM
(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3439/captny15110151528hawkscollierd.jpg)

Any ATL Fans?? Jason Collier died in his sleep. RIP man.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=ApSd7RVdhH3EtDFgU01cDOa8vLYF?slug=hawkscollierobit&prov=st&type=lgns


And hey if anyone joined the Fantasy game, fuck the live draft. Never worked for the NHL one. So make ur pre-draft rankings now and that'll autopick same time. October 24!!!

Lakers 1-1 BABY!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on October 16, 2005, 04:52:31 AM
thats really weird...especially from a basketball player

RIP
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 23, 2005, 07:28:34 AM
Peep the NBA Dress code shit:

http://sports.espn.go.com/chat/sportsnation/story?page=NBADressDuncanParker

No more Shaq in wild suits. And check out this:

Quote from: Jim Rome
My favorite reaction was from Tim Duncan who has never had a single take, on anything, his entire career. Seriously, has anyone ever heard this guy talk? I always thought he was a mute. He makes Tiger Woods look like Chris Rock. Apparently Duncan is going crazy on the dress code, calling it a, “load of crap” and he also said, “I think it’s basically retarded.”


WHOOAA Tim Duncan is acting all AI/Ron Artest :lmao:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuno_thunder on October 23, 2005, 07:42:28 AM
Man, can't wait til Monday night, Raptors and Trail Blazers preseason at the MTS Centre!!!  Pics will be a comin', don't y'all worry.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 23, 2005, 07:47:29 AM
Quote from: Kuno_Thunder
Man, can't wait til Monday night, Raptors and Trail Blazers preseason at the MTS Centre!!!  Pics will be a comin', don't y'all worry.


SWEET deal. How much were tix? I have never been to an NBA game before! Not even when I was in Toronto.  :o Check out KOBE and Steve Nash with ALI G in these TNT Commercials:

(http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/8083/kobealig2nx.jpg)
mms://demand.stream.aol.com/turner/gl/tnt/home/wmx/alig_kobe.wmv
mms://demand.stream.aol.com/turner/gl/tnt/home/wmx/alig_nash.wmv

Fuckin hilarious!  :lol:

Btw. With the NBA Fantasy shit, just fuck the live draft. lol. It'll auto pick anyways just set ur pre-draft rankings.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on October 23, 2005, 01:21:43 PM
Man, do you guys have trouble for those java script for fantazy shit?  I tried both IE and firefox and the windows just automatically close everytime I tried to "test" the java stuff they linked in my email......

I guess I can't participate with you guys......too bad.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuno_thunder on October 25, 2005, 09:28:36 PM
Man, I hate Ali G.  That guy's a phag.  Anyways, here's the very few pics that I took - didn't take as many because we were so high up, and everything looks hella puny on my tiny ass digicam screen.  That's what you get for buying a camera for the price instead of the features and benefits.  Oh well.

I'm hoping my partner in crime Tom Green will be ULing his pics soon too.

Raptor Girls, shakin' they bootays...
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/Kuno_Thunder/101_0387.jpg)
Full court warm up
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/Kuno_Thunder/101_0385.jpg)
Stacy Nattress singing the anthems
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/Kuno_Thunder/101_0384.jpg)
Raptors warming up
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/Kuno_Thunder/101_0383.jpg)
Scoreboard of the MTS Centre!
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/Kuno_Thunder/101_0381.jpg)
The "good enough" bball court of Winnipeg
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/Kuno_Thunder/101_0380.jpg)
My ticket!
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/Kuno_Thunder/101_0395.jpg)

And here's the only good video I had, the Raptor mascot doing a somersault off a trampoline to slam dunk the ball!  Mad respect for the guy in the costume to be able to do that shit!
http://s53.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=37O6U1Z82GL1K2HC9YBUTOU3O3
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tom Green on October 26, 2005, 07:09:33 AM
Here is some more pics from the NBA game

(http://img485.imageshack.us/img485/1149/nba0261no.jpg)

(http://img461.imageshack.us/img461/2364/nba0097hp.jpg)

(http://img482.imageshack.us/img482/6400/nba0466ch.jpg)

(http://img482.imageshack.us/img482/9190/nba0368pd.jpg)

(http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/5818/nba0331sn.jpg)

(http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/7811/nba0277do.jpg)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuno_thunder on October 27, 2005, 12:13:14 AM
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuno_thunder on October 27, 2005, 12:40:35 AM
Wow Tom Green, at least those 9 posts have been substantial, huh? :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on October 27, 2005, 02:28:59 AM
It turns out I didn't need that java script stuff to pick.

But I couldn't get McGrady when no other ppl picked him?

Didn't follow the news so picked boozer who is injured....... bumper.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 27, 2005, 10:20:54 AM
Tom Green is deep...and so is his impacet. everyone's disturbed by is avvy XDXD

MTS looks VERRRY CLEAN ROFL!! The Raptors girls SUCK! and yo. dem were tix cheap!!??

and yo ytl. don't worry about it. We gonna just have autodraft. :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 29, 2005, 10:08:36 PM
(http://img483.imageshack.us/img483/1359/captnvjh10310290419lakerskings.jpg)

WOOT! Pre-season is over...GAME ON! May the Kings continue on in their shit colored unis...what's ur picks for the NBA Finals?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Tom Green on October 30, 2005, 09:55:32 AM
Here is some more Pics of the Raptors at the MTS Centre

(http://www.truenorthproject.mb.ca/events/2005/051024/image3.jpg)

(http://www.truenorthproject.mb.ca/events/2005/051024/vertical/image14.jpg)

(http://www.truenorthproject.mb.ca/events/2005/051024/vertical/image15.jpg)

(http://www.truenorthproject.mb.ca/events/2005/051024/horizontal/image01.jpg)

(http://www.truenorthproject.mb.ca/events/2005/051024/horizontal/image02.jpg)

(http://www.truenorthproject.mb.ca/events/2005/051024/horizontal/image03.jpg)

(http://www.truenorthproject.mb.ca/events/2005/051024/horizontal/image04.jpg)

(http://www.truenorthproject.mb.ca/events/2005/051024/horizontal/image05.jpg)

(http://www.truenorthproject.mb.ca/events/2005/051024/horizontal/image06.jpg)

(http://www.truenorthproject.mb.ca/events/2005/051024/horizontal/image07.jpg)

(http://www.truenorthproject.mb.ca/events/2005/051024/vertical/image05.jpg)

(http://www.truenorthproject.mb.ca/events/2005/051024/vertical/image04.jpg)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on October 30, 2005, 11:12:32 PM
Quote from: daigong
(http://img483.imageshack.us/img483/1359/captnvjh10310290419lakerskings.jpg)

WOOT! Pre-season is over...GAME ON! May the Kings continue on in their shit colored unis...what's ur picks for the NBA Finals?


gross...BUT not as gross as the silver colored mavs jersey. freaking UGLY.


Finals: *sigh*
Spurs/Mavs vs. Heat

ahhh i don't know about the west
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 02, 2005, 12:51:51 AM
NBA STARTS TONIGHT!!!!

BUCKS VS. ALLEN IVERSON rofl

MAVS  VS. PHEONIX

NEW ORLEANS VS. KINGS

SAN ANTONIO VS. DENVER



dang i'm excited to see michael finley in that spurs uniform!!!

....these sport analysis are saying the mavs are gonna suck this year...F YOU!


--------

Daigong has kobe and shaq on his fantasy team!!! rofl!!

I have Mike Finley, Dirk, Josh Howard, Marquis Daniels, D Wade, Tim Duncan!!!  YEA!

YTL has Jason Terry! I want him!!!!!!!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 02, 2005, 05:53:46 AM
Quote
San Antonio trailed most of the second half until Finley hit a 19-footer to put the Spurs up 79-78 with about nine minutes remaining in the game.

Finley, who finished with 16 points, then hit another jumper followed by a 3-pointer.

The Spurs went 13-for-16 from the field in the fourth quarter.


 He could be doing that in Dallas. . . . . .

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=251101024

He scored more than the shooting gaurd Ginobili! He came off the bench.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 02, 2005, 10:18:37 AM
Quote from: Tom Green

(http://www.truenorthproject.mb.ca/events/2005/051024/horizontal/image02.jpg)


WHOA!! And I thought ur seats sucked! These are great pix!

Quote from: Thimas X
NBA STARTS TONIGHT!!!!


*yawn* where's the Heat and Lakers!! XD XD

I'm gonna be even busier than ever ... DAMN I LOVE SPORTS!

Quote
Daigong has kobe and shaq on his fantasy team!!! rofl!!


HAHAHA!! YES!!  Cuz I pre-ranked them 1 and 2.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 03, 2005, 02:45:12 AM
Damn it felt good to watch basketball again!




MAVERICKS WON IN DOUBLE OT!!!!! What a way to start the season!



Everyone is following the dress code XD
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on November 03, 2005, 07:16:19 AM
I don't get it, I thought I picked ok players and they did perform well tonight, but I end up last on the ranking........ can someone explain how that ranking works?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 03, 2005, 07:48:15 AM
KOBE GETS THE WINNING BUCKET IN OT!! LAKERS BEAT NUGGETS!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on November 03, 2005, 11:39:05 PM
Man, I got Michael Redd and they didn't count his stat coz it's in the bench....31+ and 40+ pts in 2 nights!!!!  Damnit.  I really screwed up, i didn't even have util last night, that's why I was ranked last.........  man, I wonder if there is more things I should know.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 04, 2005, 09:54:27 AM
AAAWW Lakers got raped. Kobe is gonna win the scoring title but we got no fuckin defense. :evil:  :evil:

Quote from: ytl
Man, I got Michael Redd and they didn't count his stat coz it's in the bench....31+ and 40+ pts in 2 nights!!!!  Damnit.  I really screwed up, i didn't even have util last night, that's why I was ranked last.........  man, I wonder if there is more things I should know.


hahaha YEAH. u have to keep up every day. and make sure they are not injured. and that they are on a hot streak.

Time for me to put Shaq on the bench :(

(http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/2436/captsgecgf32041105080328photo0.jpg)
(http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/7469/r14873852765ho.jpg)

Heat look good but Shaq with his pulled groin ain't effective enough.

and btw. I liked the Pacers striped jerseys better.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 05, 2005, 03:10:24 AM
:( that sucks for the Heat...

both kobe and shaq are pimping the long black socks :D

I like the striped jerseys more too dai.



I can't wait for Finley to come tommorrow and play the Mavs in Dallas!!! The crowd is gonna give a warm ovation to Van Exel and a standing ovation to Finley! ...well they better...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 06, 2005, 02:40:35 AM
Word. Everyone is fuckin getting injured...just saw on the wire McGrady is out for 3 weeks with a bad back.  :o

long black socks?? really. I didn't notice :lmao:

Why? is it some sorta therapeutic magnetic shit??

Quote from: Thimas X
can't wait for Finley to come tommorrow and play the Mavs in Dallas!!! The crowd is gonna give a warm ovation to Van Exel and a standing ovation to Finley! ...well they better...


Proper. Classy. But Mavs keep shafting their vets. Wake up Cuban!! No loyalty there. :P
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on November 06, 2005, 06:23:58 AM
It seems like someone is a super Dallas homer..... adding another Dallas scrub to the team, I hope that guy is not trying to add every single Dallas player to his fantasy team.  Admit defeat already?

How do we count GP in fantasy?  So we can only play up to 82 games?  It's like 4th day of the season and we played about 19-20 games already..... our fantasy league will come to an end just after 3 weeks?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 06, 2005, 11:10:38 AM
Quote from: ytl
How do we count GP in fantasy?  So we can only play up to 82 games?  It's like 4th day of the season and we played about 19-20 games already..... our fantasy league will come to an end just after 3 weeks?


Only depends on ur player. So if you get a guy that is the most healthy will get u the most points. That's why ya gotta update the lineups everyday. :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on November 06, 2005, 01:48:07 PM
I guess it's my luck afterall that I couldn't get McGrady.  But still...... can Rox go to playoff without T-Mac?  Swift still looks lost, bench is crap, right now game 1 win looks like a fluke with Barry's hot shooting.  Yao Ming can't get it done with only himself playing ball like last year's Kobe.  No stars can get it done alone in NBA, even da kid.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ctz on November 06, 2005, 09:40:39 PM
Dennis Rodman played a match in finnish basketball league today... It was kinda weird, they lost , but coach and all the players were so happy because they could play with Rodman :)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 07, 2005, 06:35:14 AM
Yeah. early in the seasons there's gotta be lotta surprises. Spurs got raped by Dallas and Rox got dropped by New Orleans/Oklahoma City!! If only the Lakers play the Nuggets all the time, complete 112-92 domination tonite

(http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/4371/captlas10211070403nuggetslaker.jpg)

Phil Jackson is 2-1 but WHOA. Larry Brown is 0-3 now. And all his supporters thought he'd turn em around...Eddy Curry? I still see Marbury  going 1 on 5 !! He is not a franchise player.

Quote from: ctz
Dennis Rodman played a match in finnish basketball league today... It was kinda weird, they lost , but coach and all the players were so happy because they could play with Rodman :)


What a chump! No one wants him. Honka? I like that team already. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/basketball/more/11/06/rodman.finnish.league.ap/index.html) :lmao:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 08, 2005, 04:07:42 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
The crowd is gonna give a warm ovation to Van Exel and a standing ovation to Finley! ...well they better...

i was right!



i'm not adding all the dallas players to my team! i booted dampier...he just isn't getting the job done. the dallas players on my team can actually help me.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 08, 2005, 07:00:16 AM
check out these wild rumors:

KG Getting Traded?; Sprewell a Good Teammate?    
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/cs-051107smith,1,2574592.column?coll=cs-bulls-utility

Excerpts:

I can't believe I'm mentioning this -- and I may even write myself one of those raging reader letters accusing myself of being nuts -- but what about Latrell Sprewell for the Bulls?

Big guard, plays defense, can score. Yes, the Bulls need that guy after being burned in consecutive games for 28 apiece from the shooting guards. OK, one was Vince Carter in the loss Saturday to the Nets. But the Bobcats' Gerald Wallace? Plus, how about that 23-4 rebounding deficit in the starting backcourt against the Nets?

No one is the face of evil in the NBA more than Sprewell, whether it's from the P.J. Carlisimo choking incident or the infamous comment that he needed to feed his family when the Timberwolves offered him a $7 million annual contract down from $14 million. He's still unemployed and in need of late-career resurrection, so presumably he'd come cheaply. But would he destroy the team? Hey, we once thought Dennis Rodman could. So how bad is Sprewell? I asked the NBA's Mr. Nice Guy, former teammate Fred Hoiberg, now a Timberwolves assistant.

"Spree was a great teammate," insisted Hoiberg. "People, unfortunately, see the bad part, and maybe it's his fault because he gives the impression he doesn't care [what people think]. But he's a guy who had lunch catered for the team every day. He's the kind of guy who'll do anything for a teammate. He's very personable. His main objective is winning. He feeds off people yelling at him. Playoff time, he takes his game to another level. The true judge of a person is what Mark Madsen thinks of you, and Mark said he's one of the best teammates he's ever had. He'll make a great teammate for whoever picks him up."

Let's make a deal

I'm still working on my Kevin Garnett-for-Dirk Nowitzki deal. Garnett might be working on one too. Garnett is stuck with a mix of rookies and role-playing veterans on what looks like a non-playoff Timberwolves team again. He skipped the famed preseason lunch for local business and civic leaders, the same one that Sprewell and Sam Cassell skipped last year, leading to a season of discontent for both. Garnett, not a media favorite in Minneapolis, was testy when asked about his absence, saying: "Miscommunication. I wasn't there." Asked if it was a statement, he said: "What kind of statement? I'm not those guys. I don't create statements like that. Statements come from the mouth, not from actions." The word around the NBA is some teams are holding up on possible trades to see whether the Garnett situation deteriorates and he asks to be traded. They don't want to move assets they might need to acquire a player like Garnett.

FUCK!! Dallas if that happens XD XD
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on November 08, 2005, 08:53:38 AM
So you don't care if Dallas lose Nowitzki?  What will Dallas get in return if that happens?  It's not like in the past when there were only 1 or 2 teams standing out of the rest of the league.  I don't see that trade would make Dallas immediate Championship.  So far the addition of Finley and NVE actually hurt Spurs more than help it.  

Haha, so that was Timas X's team.  I am still hope that those 2nd-tiers and last year rookies I drafted can give me some good return.  So far half of them are quite inconsistent.... tempting me to waive them.  I still really pissed about how I didn't cash on Redd's 70pts in 2 games perf in the fantasy.  I am still mad at myself.

Man, who would have thought J. Rich would become such all around player?  Not me........
And I guess I am kinda lucky that the players I picked so far is still healthy.  Touch wood.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 08, 2005, 12:33:33 PM
man...cuban would never trade Dirk...especially for KG! He wouldn't trade dirk for shaq!  :lol:

Dirk > KG imo
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 09, 2005, 10:24:14 AM
Dirk is SOFT man. He needs to  work on his D.

ZO POSTERIZED BY RJ AND VC!!!

(http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/1756/vincemourning5re.jpg)
http://rapidshare.de/files/7349039/_07-11__Zo_Posterized_4_Times.wmv.html

holy fuck. you think Kobe loves the Triangle. HE WILLl win the scoring title!

(http://img426.imageshack.us/img426/6440/kobe4000511085ow.jpg)

so scary when he hurt his wrist...but shit that DUNK!!!

 I think those black socks are like protective socks Thim. like those flack jackets they wore. protect their ankles but didn't help Shaq lol
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 09, 2005, 12:04:48 PM
lol i don't get how it protects the ankles when they don't reach down to his ankles...


shit the forwards on my fantasy team kick ass... Duncan, Dirk, Melo, Webber, Gasol. and they all have a slot to play in!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on November 09, 2005, 06:08:16 PM
What on earth to cause all the star players that I picked SUCKED badly last night?

NO!!!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 09, 2005, 11:41:47 PM
Quote from: ytl
What on earth to cause all the star players that I picked SUCKED badly last night?

NO!!!!!


YES  :P

So many teams playing tonight!!! Exciting!!!! My big men better step up and score and block and do all that good stuff.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on November 12, 2005, 08:24:51 AM
OMFG, B. Wallace only got 5 reb??? WTF.  Ray Allen suck shit again, and Jason Terry now officially sucks.  How can this happen to me???

I should have trade with you when you asked for Terry.......... still wanna trade?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 12, 2005, 01:34:07 PM
Quote from: ytl
OMFG, B. Wallace only got 5 reb??? WTF.  Ray Allen suck shit again, and Jason Terry now officially sucks.  How can this happen to me???

I should have trade with you when you asked for Terry.......... still wanna trade?


didn't you drop him? I'm picking him up...lol. I'm risking Terry, he really is good he just needs to wake up. I'm gonna drop Ben Gordon....dude isn't giving me much.


DAIGONG! Why did you bench Kobe last night? He had 17 pts 9 Rebs and 7 Ast
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 13, 2005, 06:01:32 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
DAIGONG! Why did you bench Kobe last night? He had 17 pts 9 Rebs and 7 Ast


LMFAO...I could smell 1 for 20 shooting. And he had 1 point in the 1st quarter against Minnie. I had  to send a message. :lmao:

Lakers 3-3 without a consistent 2nd option  :evil:  :evil:

T-Mac RETURNS!

(http://img344.imageshack.us/img344/6194/captera11011130351rocketsnetse.jpg)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 13, 2005, 03:57:57 PM
Quote from: daigong
ZO POSTERIZED BY RJ AND VC!!!

(http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/1756/vincemourning5re.jpg)
http://rapidshare.de/files/7349039/_07-11__Zo_Posterized_4_Times.wmv.html

OH SHIT!!! DAmn i love watching this over and over. The other Heat players just stood there and watched ZO...rofl. I get goosebumps everytime. Around the back....2 dribbles.....ahhhh DUNK!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAHAHAHAHA
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on November 14, 2005, 04:06:42 AM
NO!!!!!  What the hell happening to me???  My fantasy team is having a meltdown!  GOD, NO!!!!!!

On the ohter hand, my another fantasy league will start drafting tonight..... jebus, another auto-draft....  better give me some good this time coz it's a 12 team league......  no good 2nd tier will be available to save my butt after the original drafting settle down...... no room for error or bad luck.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 15, 2005, 10:47:16 AM
^ lol. go trade with someone...just don't choose any Knicks. Defensive minded bastards XD

(http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/3802/larrybrown4000511136vn.jpg)

Larry Brown got his first win the other day! FINALLY...and Flip Saunders keeps on rolling rolling rolling.

... :o and Lakers keep stumbling. They just can't rely on Kobe to score 37 a night. What the fuck did they bring Aaron McKie for??

Peep J-Rich and his dunks, I got him on my Fantasy team XD

(http://img483.imageshack.us/img483/9606/captoas10511150603bullswarrior.jpg)
http://rapidshare.de/files/7658597/051114_Warriors_Bulls.avi.html
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 18, 2005, 03:42:38 PM
WHOA! All-Star game is in Houston. Voting starts:
http://www.nba.com/allstar2006/asb/eng/ballot.html

and T-Mac almost pulls it off again vs Da Spurs. FUCKIN draining 3's but check out Manu and his lettuce:
(http://img480.imageshack.us/img480/842/ginobili4000511178kt.jpg)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 19, 2005, 02:49:47 PM
damn. Pistons beat Houston  :lol:


Mavs play Pistons tonight. Big test for both of them. I got Mavs!!


Ping is last now  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: hiroayu on November 19, 2005, 02:54:53 PM
Quote from: daigong


Peep J-Rich and his dunks, I got him on my Fantasy team XD



good pick up ..he's going to be solid all year...didnt think he was going to be a good outside shooter...iam wrong

his rebounding is a bonus

the clippers are for real?!
i doubt it.....they will come back down to earth arter the Warriors beat them up :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: hiroayu on November 19, 2005, 07:10:13 PM
heres a 3 minute clip of the Plays of the week
...the best being Vince Carters slam over Mourning


(right click to save)
NBA playsoftheweek (http://www.hiroayu.com/blah/NBA%20playsoftheweek%20early%20Nov%202005.rm)


-
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 20, 2005, 07:27:23 AM
yeaahh thanks hiroayu. Zo has never been the same since! and son..join our Fantasy League! We're all getting our asses kicked by a girl. XD XD

 :evil:  :evil: Clippers can take one in the Battle of Los Angeles. I'm just shocked at what they can do. ET is really changed the look of the team!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: hiroayu on November 20, 2005, 07:58:48 AM
Quote from: daigong
.join our Fantasy League! We're all getting our asses kicked by a girl. XD XD

 !


i cant join  :? ...it says
 The league is not in pre-draft mode.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 20, 2005, 09:49:39 AM
Whoa. Thimas actually predicted something XD

Quote from: hiroayu
i cant join  :? ...it says
 The league is not in pre-draft mode.


D'oh! guess u can't join after... :P
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 20, 2005, 02:16:23 PM
:D I was right. 119-87 UH!

Thx hiroayu.


Hey is there a limit to the games played in the fantasy game?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on November 20, 2005, 10:19:45 PM
woot! Raptors just pwned the Heat  XD 107-94
+1 Win!
Record 1-9
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 21, 2005, 01:21:00 PM
lol they should've kept Skip to My Lou.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on November 22, 2005, 12:55:54 AM
Why? Mike James is so much better
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 22, 2005, 03:18:56 AM
Quote from: Sponge Bob
Why? Mike James is so much better


not in an And 1 game.  :P
j/k

I think they both suck and Toronto should've gotten better players when they traded Vince Carter.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 23, 2005, 09:04:21 AM
ROFL butt why?? Vinsanity hurt his back again the other nite.

Aw with RAPS WIN - taping a loonie to the backboard worked? Copying Team Canada.!! Gotta see who is the first chump to fall to the Hawks. XD

and aiyo, no limit to how many games you play in the Fantasy Game, so always good to keep your team fresh and make sure guys ain't on the bench when they're playing.

Yeaah Thimmy no wonder Damp got reason to grab his nuts..
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/1708/dampier4000511191ju.jpg)
Pissstons finally lose!

Nash looking like a troll.
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/80/nash6000511198rm.jpg)
West is shaping out wack...Clipps keep winning. Lakers keep fucking up. Another last minute loss, this time to da Bulls. Kobe dropping 43 (see SICK behind the back and lay in) but what the fuck. If he goes down (he had some side ab injury but shook it off) Lakers are screwed. Forget Kwame, Bynum is looked good with a couple good blocks.


I like this. Lebron going to the Nets when they move outta New Jersey and go to Brooklyn XD

Quote

Kanye West, P. Diddy and even bitter rival Nas joined Jay-Z at last month's star-studded Powerhouse rap concert at the Meadhowlands. But the rappers also shared the stage with a special Jay-Z guest: LeBron James.
The Nets' part-owner and Cleveland Cavaliers' superstar have been close friends for years. That's why Cleveland papers have speculated that James could join Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and the Nets once he becomes a free agent after the 2007-2008 season.

"He is a family member," says Carter, who co-founded the Roc-A-Fella record label. "He has a Roc-A-Gella chain on his neck. If we don't have the money or we are not committed to winning, I don't want him to come here. You know what I'm saying?

"Who wouldn't want to have LeBron?" Carter continues. "That is like every owner's dream as far as ticket sales, excitement and winning. But I would never use my friendship to get it at a bargain price or to do anything underhanded. If my money is right and the team is in order and he believes he has a chance to win the championship in the future, then why wouldn't he listen?"

When James cut ties with agent Aaron Goodwin earlier this year, several media outlets reported that James might join Carter's Def Jam Recordings, something Carter denies.

"I heard that when LeBron's whole thing was going crazy," says Carter, Def Jam's president and CEO. "I don't know where that came from."

Carter is close to several players including James, Knick guard Jamal Crawford and Blaizers point guard Sebastian Telfair - all three of them played on Carter's Rucker League team.

As for James, a Nets source says he fully expects the player to remain in Cleveland. The Nets would have to clear loads of cap space or execute a blockbuster sign-and-trade involving Vince Carter or Richard Jefferson to get James.

"I cant predict the future and I don't know what might happen between now and when I sign my next contract," James told the Cleveland Plain Dealer last month. "Something might come up and something might not. My focus right now is being a Cavalier."

Commissioner David Stern says he has no problem with an owner interacting with opposing players as long as it does not include tampering.

"We have relationships all around the league," Stern says. "I don't think that Jay-Z and LeBron are any different."
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on November 23, 2005, 08:40:01 PM
I can't wait till tonight's game, my Bobcats would be in full health for the first time this season, they ll be playing Larry Brown's Knicks. Gerald Wallace is back from injury!! I think he will provide solid defense & great energy for the Bobcats in this game!!

GO BOBCATS!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 24, 2005, 01:52:54 AM
You're like the only Bobcat fan I know. You rock.



This picture kicks so much ass.
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/1708/dampier4000511191ju.jpg)



If Lebron goes to Nets....shit.....3 dunkers in Carter, Lebron, and Richardson....ZO would be so damn scared  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on November 24, 2005, 04:25:58 AM
Celtics got PWNED by the hawks...by 3 points
In ur face Paul Pierce  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on November 24, 2005, 05:27:26 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
You're like the only Bobcat fan I know. You rock.





No kidding :lol:

Anyway, just like I expected, it was a good win for the Bobcats, killed the knicks, withe great performances by Gerald Wallace, my main man, and streaky shooter Kareem Rush.

I can't wait to see their first playoffs game this yr :satan:

Quote from: Sponge Bob
Celtics got PWNED by the hawks...by 3 points
In ur face Paul Pierce  :lol:

This is just embarrass for any team who handed a "W" to the only winless team in the NBA :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on November 24, 2005, 06:19:57 AM
Geralds back? Crap, gotta activate him on my fantasy!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 24, 2005, 09:26:36 AM
Bobcats got Kareem Freakin Rush! Big ups to Ching1670 and Sponge Bob for getting in on the NBA SMACK!!

Man Thim, NBA is the most popular sport in forums - I've noticed. ROFL

Yeah man...Hawks finally win! Paul Pierce and I voted for him too.  Gonna change my vote tmr.

(http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/2866/nbapicks021jo.jpg)

and did u see Andrew Bogut get his grill caved in by AI?? Damn, I can't find  the pic but he just went insane after that and beat the Sixers.  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on November 24, 2005, 12:16:46 PM
OK, that's enuf.  You guys gotta hear this from a Rox fan first.  THIS ROCKETS TEAM FUCKING SUCKS.

Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 24, 2005, 03:00:36 PM
I haven't had a chance to see the Rockets play yet...didn't watch the mavs game the other night...but their record...=/ whats going on



NBA just has nonstop action and its always on tv.



Paul Pierce and KG need to get traded. Its not working out.


These pictures of the players make it seem like they're on crack. XDD
(http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/4082/untitled16wb.png)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on November 25, 2005, 02:31:37 AM
Without T-MAC, they were really sux0r against the Suns even without amare.  They couldnt get the ball to Yao, so Nash and Marion totally raped them  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 25, 2005, 08:38:05 AM
We barely get any NBA games here. some on the Sportsnet channels but its mostly Craptors.

those NBA.com player pics are old! At least Yahoo updated Shaq's. ESPN for a while had Shaq and his afro.

I'm hearing wack rumors KG is coming to Lakers for a while. Or that he's got friends  who suggests he come. but then: "I am staying in Minnesota"
http://www.startribune.com/stories/511/5744967.html

and hey. Doug Christie days as a Mav is over (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AqRzirUwN8jEyzKmRQ.0are8vLYF?slug=ap-mavericks-christie&prov=ap&type=lgns). So much for the reality show  :cry:

I think PHX is sucking cuz Nash cut his hair...fuckin stop licking the ball man. that was gross but Yao needs to bulk up more...he got his ribs banged in.

Least the Lakers delivered a win on THXgiving. TIGHT D for once.

(http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/9181/captv112506a8ch.jpg)

and Cavs lose!! FINALLY! They ready to give Nail Biting Bron Bron the MVP and NBA Title.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on November 26, 2005, 05:08:37 AM
Oh man, that is such a painful game for the Bobcats and their fan (me)
Pierce buzzer beater killed us.
If we could take care of the ball little better, and make our FTs, we ll def have a greater chance of winning~T_T
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 26, 2005, 06:36:16 AM
Quote from: daigong
and hey. Doug Christie days as a Mav is over (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AqRzirUwN8jEyzKmRQ.0are8vLYF?slug=ap-mavericks-christie&prov=ap&type=lgns). So much for the reality show  :cry:

I think PHX is sucking cuz Nash cut his hair...fuckin stop licking the ball man. that was gross but Yao needs to bulk up more...he got his ribs banged in.

Least the Lakers delivered a win on THXgiving. TIGHT D for once.


and Cavs lose!! FINALLY! They ready to give Nail Biting Bron Bron the MVP and NBA Title.

Flip Saunders said KG is gonna retire as a Timberwolve.


WTF Christie is gone? hmmmmm Our team feels small...we need a replacement. Christie could sure damn pass the ball.

ummm thats a shooting foul on the lakers in that pic...


weee Go Pierce...he needs to step up and score like 30 pts every game.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 26, 2005, 10:35:07 AM
Pistons lose again!! Good job Wiz!

Shaq needs to get back quick  though...Dallas ThimasXes STUNNED the Heat.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 26, 2005, 03:48:35 PM
Quote from: daigong
Pistons lose again!! Good job Wiz!

Shaq needs to get back quick  though...Dallas ThimasXes STUNNED the Heat.


"The Miami Heat have been among the NBA's best teams at home over the last couple of seasons.

That is, except when the Dallas Mavericks make their once-a-year trip to South Florida."

 :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 26, 2005, 04:35:42 PM
Western Conference
 Team    GB
 1.     Dallas    --
 2.     LA Clippers    0.5
 3.     Denver    2.5
 4.     San Antonio    --
 5.     Memphis    2.0
 6.     Phoenix    2.5
 7.     Golden State    2.5
 8.     Minnesota    3.0
 9.     Sacramento    4.0
 10.     New Orl/OKC    4.0
 11.     LA Lakers    4.0
 12.     Utah    4.5
 13.     Seattle    4.5
 14.     Portland    5.0
 15.     Houston

what a difference a year makes.....dallas on top and houston on the bottom
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on November 27, 2005, 02:58:59 AM
Give it some time when T-Mac is back, rockets will be up there.

However in the east im still rootin for the raptors  :D  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 27, 2005, 05:19:09 AM
:lol: good luck
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 29, 2005, 09:31:24 AM
Damn...Jason Terry was clutch, Raps almost sent it to OT. That's their luck for ya.

Who has Melo in their Fantasy team? Better bench him for a while...dude hurt his ankle. looked bad,  but he limped off.

Ron Artest...first he changed his number to 91. Now this:

(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/1690/captlas10811280015pacersclippe.jpg)

At least the Pacers are back winning...and whaddya think of the new jerseys (http://store.nba.com/gp/node/n/14129791/ref=nba_aid_nbacom_universal_nav/104-0446268-6176767). The Celts are wack:

(http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/7567/captmack10111260101bobcatscelt.jpg)

never mess with the team colors. Lakers changed their uniform but kept purple and gold.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on November 30, 2005, 03:37:21 AM
I love Artest.   :lol:  He never fails to amaze me.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 30, 2005, 05:57:54 AM
:lol: artest...whack



i'm not really worried that the mavs lost to the bucks...wtf they play 4 out of 5 days...




NEVER MESS WITH THE COLORS....YOU CAN CHANGE THE DESIGNS AND CRAP BUT NEVER MESS WITH THE COLORS.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on November 30, 2005, 07:09:19 AM
If the Lakers change their colour to green  :roll:

T-MAC is back, told u the rockets would pwn with him back, u cant lose with a blk man and a chinese guy, perfect combination

T-MAC 5's comin' out soon!!! 12-16-05
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on December 03, 2005, 08:14:56 AM
Man...third staright lost for the Bobcats...T_T
It is killing my mood~T_T

I thought the Lakers would grab a "W" after 3 qtrs..I guess not, the T-Wolves bounce back, and Kobe had no answer.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on December 04, 2005, 04:38:59 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
:lol: good luck


What? Raptors PWNED the Nets? ok thx  3 wins now, 2 back to back road wins

LOL at Carter's fouls

I feel my luck coming back :pepper:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Eiji Sawakita on December 05, 2005, 04:57:29 PM
Quote from: Sponge Bob

T-MAC 5's comin' out soon!!! 12-16-05
really? wha't's the new feature??
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 06, 2005, 05:47:35 AM
Big daddy shaq is coming back soon!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 07, 2005, 10:03:16 AM
Damn. Lakers actually won a game. :lol:

And Q.Rich's bro got shot and killed (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AhRDeYSV4QxXfjQ1XeXGKna8vLYF?slug=ap-knicks-richardson&prov=ap&type=lgns). :o

Quote from: Sponge Bob
If the Lakers change their colour to green  :roll:


Celts adding black numbers is wack. Look at Pistons and that teal shit they had :lmao:

Quote from: Thimas X
Big daddy shaq is coming back soon!


He was at the Lakers game for a few seconds. Practicing Tuesday eh?
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/1154/208098700vs.jpg)
Resting on company time? He'll be there for the Christmas game!  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 08, 2005, 02:45:58 AM
damn these criminals!

where does shaq buy his clothes..
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 09, 2005, 09:32:28 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
damn these criminals!

where does shaq buy his clothes..


You know what I noticed. When last got his fro, he was hurt for most of the 2002-03 season. This season he got a lite fro:

and BAM!! injured. now he's back to Shaq Diesel.

(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/520/captmh20112082316officershaqmh.jpg)
Check it out. Shaq is officially Officer Shaq XD

And FINALLY...new Ali G TNT commercial with Flash and Superman
(http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/9615/tnt2og.jpg)
mms://demand.stream.aol.com/turner/gl/tnt/home/wmx/alig_shaqwade.wmv

FUCKIN HILARIOUS! hanger on.  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 10, 2005, 06:05:21 AM
:lol:  :lol: Wade looks kinda big sitting next to Shaq..
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 10, 2005, 06:37:29 AM
Wade's his +1 XDXD

(http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/1871/capttnjw10212100227mavericksgr.jpg)
Darrell Armstrong kneeing Keith Van Horn...what the hell are the Pros? Shouldn't they be wearing those nasty Vancouver unis?

Pippen got honored tonite...WHOA Lakers won 4 in a row. And above 500. and Kobe is killing me with his "spread the ball" tactics. He's slipping in the scoring race. AI got another 43 points  :evil:

Best game of  the nite was VC dominating the Cavs...then DJ and Donny Marshall went crazy with the 3's and made it tight.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on December 10, 2005, 07:00:25 AM
I am happy that Kobe the selfish raper has started to share the rock more.

I have Odom + Smush + Mihm in my team in another league.  I hope they can have more chance when Kobe is not selfish anymore.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 10, 2005, 06:24:53 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AgtuQK22nZ9F6gCV7isf3QY5nYcB?slug=ap-bulls-pippen&prov=ap&type=lgns

Scottie Pippen! got me kinda emmotional reading this


dammit YTL!!! I want to be first!!!  :P
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on December 11, 2005, 09:59:47 PM
Quote from: Thimas X
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AgtuQK22nZ9F6gCV7isf3QY5nYcB?slug=ap-bulls-pippen&prov=ap&type=lgns

Scottie Pippen! got me kinda emmotional reading this


dammit YTL!!! I want to be first!!!  :P


LOL, actually you got your chances back then..... we are all random draft and I made quite a few changes after that.......  

I am doing quite badly (5th spot right now out of 12) in another league coz somehow my damn computer can't deal with java script which i had to take random draft again..... but this time I can't make it up with later changes.....
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 12, 2005, 12:22:25 AM
I got that Pippen speech and the whole ceremony. Checkout Mixmaker.net...:cry: check out his takes on:

Whom he would pay to watch: Kobe [Bryant]. San Antonio as a team. They play team basketball and beat you with consistency. Cuttino Mobley. A hard worker who wants to win. Dwyane Wade. He brings a lot to the game. I like guys who play hard and not just on one end. [Tracy] McGrady just scores; same with Ray Allen and Steve Francis. I can watch [Allen] Iverson. I'm not as big a fan. You get tired of seeing one guy shoot the ball all the time. I'd rather watch Steve Nash, even though sometimes he dribbles too much. [Dirk] Nowitzki, I don't like his game. If I could still play, I'd guard him every time. He plays one end of the court. You have to hide him on defense. When McGrady guarded him, he was done. I like [Ron] Artest, though I'm not sure he can keep it up, very exciting, fundamentally sound. He just doesn't bring it from a mental standpoint. Carmelo Anthony? The NBA kills some of these guys. Here's a guy who wants a maximum contract. What have the Denver Nuggets ever done? Have they won a division? Where are they this year?"

Michael Jordan: "He made basketball fun, even more than anyone can imagine it being. We were two guys competing against one another every day. You knew every day you went to practice it wasn't going to be boring."


Being the sidekick: "You always have to understand the pecking order. I knew I wasn't going to be bigger than Michael. I had to find my niche and I accepted that."

Shaquille O'Neal: "I can respect Shaq. Everyone gets old in the game. He's on the downside. I went through that. I still like watching him play. He's an X-factor whenever he's on the court."

Charles Barkley: "Probably one my greatest competitors. He's one guy who really helped me take my game to another level, understanding how to rebound the ball and power it out into a fast break. He'd hit you a cheap shot here and there, but at the end of the day you had a lot of respect for him."

Who's like him
: "From an individual standpoint, Tayshaun Prince."

His career highlight, the Dream Team: "As a kid growing up, it was always a dream to be a part of the Olympics. And then to play with Magic [Johnson], it was the biggest highlight. I wasn't the type of guy to pull out a camera and take pictures, but I wanted to."

Kevin Garnett: "He really set the tone for self-destruction. He's very productive but unproductive. He gets you all the stats you want, but at the end of the day his points don't have an impact on [winning] the game. He plays with a lot of energy and a lot of enthusiasm, but in the last five minutes of the game he ain't the same player as in the first five."

Houston: "In all fairness, I don't even want to be remembered for playing there. It was a bad situation for me. I didn't realize what I was stepping into. I thought Dream [Hakeem Olajuwon] was better than he was. I didn't realize he was dead. I'd just come off my second back surgery. My game was limited, but no one knew it. I had a dead foot. It's still dead today. When I went to camp we were thinking the nerve would regenerate. Playing in Houston was such a step back from what I was accustomed to, the way things were run, how disorganized practice was, guys late all the time. It's the little things that destroy a team. Things were too casual for me. I needed to get to L.A. and Phil [Jackson]."

Portland: "It was cool, but [GM Bob] Whitsitt destroyed the team. We got to the [conference] finals and he brings in Shawn Kemp. He trades Jermaine O'Neal. The sad part is we weren't even together a year and he destroys the team. Then he got all the crazier players, athletes but dumb players. I'd have Rasheed [Wallace] on my team anytime. He's a smart player."

Today's players: "Look at the travel. They have all these CDs. They're gone one day and they have a library of music. They're not thinking about basketball. We'd get on the plane and Phil would pop in a tape and we'd watch the game. See a shot or a move. Then we'd get up the next day and have a film session."

Favorite moment: "Guarding Magic in the '91 [Finals]. That was huge for me. I always wanted to guard Magic. I always felt I could defend him. Even though I idolized him, it came to a point where I wanted to put myself ahead of someone like that. I asked to guard him from the beginning. After Michael got in foul trouble, I got him."

(http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/2407/captsgemxg24101205170650photo0.jpg)
ROFL!! He's SO old school.

Quote from: ytl
I am happy that Kobe the selfish raper has started to share the rock more.


ROFL he just loves to rape the defence.

Yahoo Fantasy Basketball: JP HiP B-Ball Boyz

hey guys!! new league. Points version. Offline draft. Ghetto points. :lol:

(http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/4836/clipboard020mr.jpg)

hurry up. All drafts for this season must be completed by Friday, Dec 16

Go here: http://basketball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/nba

League ID: 248382
Password: rika

Using offline draft. Choose 25 players so we can "Begin Season"

and man...these The Lebrons  commercials SUCK, he can't act. :puke:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on December 12, 2005, 05:23:34 AM
Wow nice league! If i get artest, s. jackson, big ben and jermaine i automatically win  :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 12, 2005, 08:42:03 AM
Quote from: Sponge Bob
Wow nice league! If i get artest, s. jackson, big ben and jermaine i automatically win  :D


The league is SO GHETTO!! :lmao:

And look who's back...SHAQ luckily I left him on my roster just in case.
(http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/5168/shaqreturns200541716168611bx.jpg)
and he gets the double-double in those funky shit ABA uniforms. Heat win it in OT.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on December 12, 2005, 04:03:43 PM
Oh man, Riley finally made his move and forced out Stan Van Gundy, what a classless guy.  He escaped the coach job when the team hit bottom and now everyone is healthy and battle proven, he comes right back and back stab his own chosen succession.  What a heartless backstabing opportunist for the so called overrated piece of medicore at best coach.

He hasn't done any shit for 20 fucking years mind you.  He won't be the next Heat homer ogasm coming.  Book it.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on December 12, 2005, 06:57:26 PM
hahaha, nice league!
But when is that going to be officially started?

Anyway, big news in the Miami Heat today, SVG resigning...because of "family matter" :lol:
But why pick this time thu?
When Shaq is healthy again and play, then resign!??
That makes no sence

And for Riley, Im sure he ll look good as the head coach of the Heat for now, with the return of the dominate big man, Wade playing best ball of his season so far

But I wanted to see Riley lost after losts, because "Riley replacing SVG" is wrong! It's like MJ coming back and play for the Wiz
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 13, 2005, 09:56:04 AM
We gonna get the draft started before Dec. 16 for sure. but I wanna get more players.

Shit YTL are you crack?? Riles only lead his team to 3 NBA titles, several division titles, sum NBA finals appearances during that 20 years. FOOOL!!

It was a long time coming though...Ron Jeremy doesn't have that killer instinct and fuckin Riles drafted and built this team. It could be the owner putting heat on Riles to produce a winner with that Walker, White Chocolate trades. Or blame Shaq. He was the one who said he wanted to play for Riles.

Whatever. I wouldn't get caught up in all that media gossip. Pat Riley is one of the best coaches ever cuz it takes a good coach to coach the best players. Imagine the defense he can get outta Shaq now!!

(http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/8697/patriley6000512125bv.jpg)
Yeah. I'm a Pat Riley fan :P

all I can say....KOBE SINKS MAVS!! hahaha!! 43 and a trey at the end!

(http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/4235/captsgennt00131205074923photo0.jpg)
DJ MBENGA block on Kobe. WHOA.

My favorite play of the nite was when Lamar Odom bitchslapped Dirk to save the game. so good to have Kwame Brown back...dude was SICK with his clutch layups, easily his best game of the year.
(http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/9649/brown6000512120rk.jpg)

...Ah. Breaking news. Donnie Walsh WILL grant Ron Artest that trade. Knicks he says?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on December 13, 2005, 12:58:38 PM
Im telling you man, the 21st century Riley is going to hard to pull off all his tricks out and help the Heat win, most of his greatness is from the 80s and the 90s
I remebered he was coaching in the 2001 and 2002 season, and he ist doing a really good job on the team, I think the Heat would be about the same wheather it was SVG or Riley coaching.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 13, 2005, 01:46:03 PM
KWAME BROWN IS A SISSY!

and the foul at the end....WTF ODOM


and that 3 by Kobe....WTF!

and Riley coming back....awesome
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on December 13, 2005, 03:48:07 PM
Why don't you hire Chuck Daly and other coach then?  They won championships before too.....  Riley won the championships with the 80s Lakers......which is the dream team of dream team like the Bulls...... after that, he sucked in NY and in Miami.  Remember how he chickened out when Miami was lottery team?  And after SVG has put a lot of effort to make it a deep playoff game again, he just kick SVG's butt and come back to coach.  This is just not right, but it's his team so no one can really do anything anyways.  However that still doesn't justify his selfish action.

Shaq is done and won't win a championship again.  He shouldn't win a championship from the start imo.  He ruined the NBA and made it a WWE version of basketball.  I will be very glad to see the heat breaks down and burn.

 :x  :x  :x
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on December 14, 2005, 04:48:25 AM
Wtf why is every1 bitching at shaq all of a sudden, just because every1 runs into him and gets knocked down like a brick wall hit them doesnt make him like Rikishi.  Besides he lost a few pounds  :D  Let some steam off the chocolate geezer.

And Pat Riley, after a few years watching, hes bound to have some crazy plays up his sleeve again and bring miami to the playoffs (the heat might even be able to beat the Raptors again :roll: , but not by a lot)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on December 14, 2005, 08:33:35 AM
rockets will make their run starting tomorrow! woohoo. As long as TMAC plays in shape throughout the season, rockets will be a threat again.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 14, 2005, 09:39:53 AM
LOL me and YTL talk smack since day 1. He hates the Lakers and I love em. Shaq is GOD to me. Gimme a second, and I'll show u guys my sports card
collection. Shaq = 3 Rings. Riley = 4 Rings. Miami and NYK dominated the Atlantic. Just check the stats man. Chuck Daly has sucked period since he left for Orlando. It takes a good coach to turn star players into champions. Like Phil Jackson. Not a flash in the pan guy. Rudy T. Pop.

Shaq be nimble. Shaq be quick. Pat Riley gets Win #1 with Shaq and Flash!
(http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/8817/r26122281764yw.jpg)

''It was a shock to me,'' center Shaquille O'Neal said. ``I found out when [the media] found out. I didn't know what was going on. Stan came in and talked to us and told us his reason for stepping down, and we have to accept that.''
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on December 14, 2005, 06:24:41 PM
Damn man!
When will out Bobcats get out of this nasty slump!!?? :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on December 15, 2005, 04:12:23 AM
Quote from: Ching1670
Damn man!
When will out Bobcats get out of this nasty slump!!?? :evil:

Fianlly My wish is fulfilled!
Bobcats snapped an 8 game losing streak by beating the Nets in NJ!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on December 15, 2005, 05:42:08 AM
Blame VC for the bobcats win XD
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on December 15, 2005, 04:38:15 PM
Quote from: Sponge Bob
Blame VC for the bobcats win XD

I think we are just that good XD

Riley's real challenege ll be at Friday's game playing the 76ers in Philly
Cant wait!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 16, 2005, 09:54:28 AM
^ Go Kareem Rush and Jumaine Jones!

Sorry guys...been sidetracked with admin shit and forgot about submitting the draft results. Let's do NBA.com or ESPN.com? I got an account at ESPN.com still lol

Likewise, all offline draft leagues must complete and enter their information, and hit the Begin Season button by 11:59 pm PT on December 15.

In an offline draft, your league conducts its own draft without the aid of the Yahoo! Sports computers (via telephone, in a meeting, via email, etc.) The format of an offline draft is up to the league commissioner and managers.

When the draft is done, the league commissioner must submit the results to us via the Submit Draft Results option available on his/her Commissioner Tools page.

Also, please note that no teams will be able to join a league once any portion of the draft results have been entered.


:evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:


NBA All Star 1st round of  results are in:
http://www.nba.com/news/allstar2006_051117.html
Yao leads all players with 729,178 votes. The Houston Rockets’ Tracy McGrady leads all Western Conference forwards with 600,507 votes, followed by Minnesota Timberwolves’ Kevin Garnett (469,497). Bryant (664,744) and the Phoenix Suns’ Steve Nash (562,846), the 2004-05 NBA Most Valuable Player, lead all Western Conference guards.

LB James leads all Eastern Conference players with 665,849 votes, followed by Shaq O’Neal (646,085). The Indiana Pacers’ Jermaine O’Neal (387,893) is second to James among Eastern Conference forwards. The MVP of the 2005 NBA All-Star Game, Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers, leads all Eastern Conference guards (638,999), followed by the Heat’s Dwyane Wade (479,774).


And pleease. Artest for Mihm, and other chumps. Brown? George? but LMFAO he got fined for requesting a trade.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 17, 2005, 04:09:28 AM
kobe playing with artest could be like....MJ and Pippen...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on December 17, 2005, 05:43:28 AM
Man, the Heat beat the 76ers...
IF the sixers could make their FTs.... :evil:  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 17, 2005, 10:42:06 AM
I loved VC mocking K-mart's Kick out move XD XD I need to get that clip

Quote from: Ching1670
Man, the Heat beat the 76ers...
IF the sixers could make their FTs.... :evil:  :evil:


ROFL and Mychal Thompson says Heat will go 10-0 under Riles. Once White Chocolate gets back they'll smooke Detroit and the East ..

Kobe dropping 41!! Fuckin Lakers are on a tear
(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/7122/kobebryant3000512162gi.jpg)
during this roll...the 2nd unit has been consistent. making shots and Lamar and Kobe have had plenty of rest!!! And damn LA fans are like bored as hell. XD

Thimmy go check out that Jason Terry pic on NBA.com photos section.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 18, 2005, 03:23:12 AM
http://www.nba.com/media/jasonterry_400_051216.jpg

 :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on December 18, 2005, 05:23:42 PM
the new comer LB beating the old school Riley :lol:

And yes
The current J-Will is way better than  the "Glove"
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 18, 2005, 07:28:53 PM
Quote from: Ching1670
the new comer LB beating the old school Riley :lol:

And yes
The current J-Will is way better than  the "Glove"


shaq only had 10 pts....c'mon BIG DADDY!


the glove has so many holes in it... :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on December 19, 2005, 03:41:37 AM
Not only holes, the "Glove" also had been used so many yrs!
It's getting old :lol:

Big match up tonight between Kobe and T Mac!
With Yao sitting out with injury~
Look for T Mac to carry the team single handed :thumbsup
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on December 19, 2005, 07:02:39 AM
T-Mac, yea rite, hes ball hog #2 next to Kobe  :D

OMFG im losing faith in the Raptors, they couldnt even pwn the sixers and iverson only had 18 points, damn Iguodala and kyle korver  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 19, 2005, 09:41:06 AM
What! Shaq ran into foul trouble again  :evil: Riles better keep his piehole shut and not complain too much to the refs.

Lakers just can't win at home....but MAAAN T-Mac with that last second shot. How can you give him that much room down the lane then left Smush Parker take 0.3 shot. ARRGH.

And so Artest wants to remain in Indiana. Then WTF?  :?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on December 19, 2005, 09:49:34 AM
Anyone still have faith in the Raptors?  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on December 19, 2005, 04:46:11 PM
Mavericks' Darrell Armstrong fined for cheering Redskins

It's going to cost him $1,000.

Dallas coach Avery Johnson announced the fine during his postgame news conference and team owner Mark Cuban later verified it was legit, much to the chagrin of a disbelieving Armstrong. The money will all go to charity, with Johnson saying the Cowboys would decide the recipient.

The Redskins wrapped up a 35-7 victory over the Cowboys shortly before the Mavericks left the locker room to play the Timberwolves.

As part of the pregame ceremonies, guard Devin Harris wished the crowd a happy holiday. Then Armstrong, who wasn't scheduled to speak, asked for the microphone. He added his holiday wishes, then made his fine-inducing proclamation, a twist on a famous line by former Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson.

A mixture of laughter and boos followed, even from German import Dirk Nowitzki. Cuban laughed, too, and joked with Armstrong about it when he returned to the bench.


NOW that's fucked up.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on December 20, 2005, 04:12:18 AM
Man, the Raptors beat the Magic=.="
And YES!!!
My Bobcats are about to beat the Kings in OT!!
Gerald Wallace is all over the court so far!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on December 20, 2005, 11:53:04 AM
Antawn Jamison has been on crack lately and Yao Ming is injured..... This is the shittiest week for my team in fantasy league.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 21, 2005, 02:50:17 AM
Quote from: ytl
Antawn Jamison has been on crack lately and Yao Ming is injured..... This is the shittiest week for my team in fantasy league.


and yet.....YOU'RE STILL WINNING!  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 21, 2005, 08:20:11 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
Quote from: ytl
Antawn Jamison has been on crack lately and Yao Ming is injured..... This is the shittiest week for my team in fantasy league.


and yet.....YOU'RE STILL WINNING!  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:


Let's hope Kobe's 62 points in a complete raping of the Mavs. (It's those nasty-as-fuck Puffy-designed green unis!) (http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/4512/captainkobe1fb.jpg)
I love his line: 62 Pts, 8 Reb, 0 Ast  :lol:  ---all on Rick Fox nite too as he came back to get a framed jersey. Sorry you ain't good enough to get it retired but we love you even though we cut your ass.

SHAQ is getting into his groove. with 28 pts-10 rebs
(http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/184/shaqhawksheatbasketballaaa1052.jpg)

:hump: finally something positive for MY fantasy team. :hump:

I was bummed  Riles and Phil took em out in the 4th...GO FOR IT ALL MAN! Kobe easily coulda got 70 tonite.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on December 22, 2005, 03:00:40 AM
Quote from: daigong
Let's hope Kobe's 62 points in a complete raping of the Mavs.  MAN! Kobe easily coulda got 70 tonite.


Further shows what a ball hog can do, not just any, but the one and only  :D

"Pass me the ball, Kobe sucks" -Shaq
From Mad TV some time ago
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 22, 2005, 03:09:16 AM
i was so mad....

damn you puffy!!!




I'm gonna look at the long run here. Mavs are gonna win the championship and Lakers are gonna lose in the first round.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on December 22, 2005, 05:41:38 AM
My faith has been restored in the Raptors, whenever they are on the road at least - McGrady got shut down

December- Road- They won all games except on an overtime loss
Season- @Home- 1-12  8)

O Crap! they're facing the Spurs next
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on December 22, 2005, 07:25:29 AM
I wonder....how come Swift is playing little minutes with no Mutombo and Yao Ming....

And once again prove that Rockets need Yao and T Mac in the same game
Hope Derek Anderson could come back sooner andget some preasure off T Mac
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 23, 2005, 08:44:00 AM
Lakers are just inches from 1st place :D So good when Avery got ejected too. I'm grabbing the Mavs game right now and will air Kobe's interivew o HiP Radio's sports show. Who wants to join and do a PTI type show? My theory on why Kobe stopped at 62. He beat Shaq's  career high of 61.
http://www.nba.com/history/60_040311.html

BUT shit guys. I'm still going HO! Fuckin dunk of the year. Vince double pump alley-oop dunk from Kidd:

(http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/5899/vince029lf.jpg)

The pass in itself was like a 2 handed over head bullet!! Check out these fuckin VC hilites: http://rapidshare.de/files/9652581/Nets-Magic_VC_plays.wmv.html

And more Ali G commercial (http://alt.tnt.tv/nba/popup.htm)...this one is average with RJ

(http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/7742/nbav4popup5hv.jpg)
mms://demand.stream.aol.com/turner/gl/tnt/home/wmx/alig_jeffersonthomas.wmv

I still love the Nash underpants and  Shaq-Wade "Hangers on" ones XDXD
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 23, 2005, 05:45:10 PM
Thomas Jefferson's son....WTF...lmao
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 24, 2005, 10:14:10 AM
Yeaaahh...Lakers just keep on winning man. Kobe is just fucking with the media. This time he gets 9 assists and all the starters get in 2B digits.

Wow. I missed the other NBA games thanks to hockey - but AI goes 53 but loses. Nets are looking really good lately...

Predictions for X-Mas games?

LAKERS over Heat.
Detroit over Spurs.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 24, 2005, 04:58:54 PM
Heat over Lakers
Spurs over Pistons
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on December 24, 2005, 11:53:02 PM
Lakers over Heat
Pistons over Spurs
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on December 25, 2005, 04:48:03 AM
Lakers over Heat
Spurs over Pistons
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on December 25, 2005, 04:51:27 PM
Lakers over Heat
Pistons over Spurs

Kobe... drop 60+ on Shaq's ass!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on December 25, 2005, 09:03:29 PM
I just have to say :

LOL AT THE SPURS, they loss by 15 points to the Pistons  :lol:  70-85

Ben Wallace 21 rebounds  8)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 25, 2005, 10:44:56 PM
...dammit...i guessed wrong...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on December 25, 2005, 10:57:45 PM
Damn, the Spurs suck, or the Pistons r just too good@.@
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on December 26, 2005, 12:02:06 AM
nahh.. Pistons are just too good. :)

damn.. wish Kobe made that last 3 to send it to OT like last yr...oh well.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on December 26, 2005, 02:07:11 AM
Fact: Ball hogs don't win  
        Big seven foot one black guys who run over everyone win
        :)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on December 26, 2005, 03:22:37 AM
Quote from: Sponge Bob
Fact: Ball hogs don't win  
        Big seven foot one black guys who run over everyone win
        :)

Lakers: 15W - 12L
Heat:     16W - 12L :wink:

But i agree Heat is a better team... I just like the Lakers more. :)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 26, 2005, 07:29:40 AM
Shaq didn't greet Kobe as usual...but he at least made some eye contact the previous meetings...

man can he hold a grudge
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on December 27, 2005, 04:30:28 AM
Guess Shaq really wants to say: OMFG I LEAVE THE LAKERS AND THE CLIPPERS ARE BETTER THAN THEM NOW
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 27, 2005, 07:45:30 AM
Quote from: Sponge Bob
Guess Shaq really wants to say: OMFG I LEAVE THE LAKERS AND THE CLIPPERS ARE BETTER THAN THEM NOW


your sig is creepy  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on December 28, 2005, 12:18:01 AM
I thought the sudden snap of the neck was hot :bounce:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 28, 2005, 03:33:06 AM
Quote from: Sponge Bob
I thought the sudden snap of the neck was hot :bounce:


XD

*watches episode 11*
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on December 28, 2005, 04:54:38 AM
Artest is a numbnut...any predictions who might want him? I say Toronto cuz they are trying to trade Jalen Rose for Penny Hardaway
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 28, 2005, 05:03:34 AM
Quote from: KingKoopa
Artest is a numbnut...any predictions who might want him? I say Toronto cuz they are trying to trade Jalen Rose for Penny Hardaway


pfft if i were a GM i wouldn't want him....the guy has issues.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on December 29, 2005, 06:49:46 AM
Anything could help Toronto rite now

You know Toronto could make an amazing trade for any star:

Three Williams for ____________
Toronto's got like 3/5 of all the Williams in the NBA and they dont play  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on December 29, 2005, 07:01:08 AM
Wohoo~~~
The Bobcats won again!
They won 4 of their last game! SO great!
And they won all these without Rush, Okafor, May
And now Knight is out also, the whole team has just been toture by injury sadly! :cry:

Only T Mac and Swift showed up in tnight's game for the Rockets, another devistating lost for them
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 31, 2005, 12:03:12 PM
:evil:  :evil: The Christmas Day Game had me fuckin depressed. Kobe and Lamar have isssues. Dudes had a spat. Kobe threw a TV (allegedly). Kobe's bodyguards had to split them up.


THEN THIS. KOBE SUSPENDED!

(http://img446.imageshack.us/img446/927/kobe8513416fi.jpg)

I saw that game too (for once lol) and Mike Miller really got it good. But this is the fuckin NBA. Kobe drove to the basket hard and got smacked by Miller. The Czar plays that kinda basketball. The Bigs of the Lakers gotta step it up and smack the Grizzlie's guards. BUT FUCK NO. Kobe got to go in there and do it himself. Back in the day, Karl Malone or Shaq just whooped people's asses if their guards got fucked like that. That's the code of sports.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on December 31, 2005, 01:55:25 PM
Quote from: daigong
:evil:  :evil: The Christmas Day Game had me fuckin depressed. Kobe and Lamar have isssues. Dudes had a spat. Kobe threw a TV (allegedly). Kobe's bodyguards had to split them up.


THEN THIS. KOBE SUSPENDED!

(http://img446.imageshack.us/img446/927/kobe8513416fi.jpg)

I saw that game too (for once lol) and Mike Miller really got it good. But this is the fuckin NBA. Kobe drove to the basket hard and got smacked by Miller. The Czar plays that kinda basketball. The Bigs of the Lakers gotta step it up and smack the Grizzlie's guards. BUT FUCK NO. Kobe got to go in there and do it himself. Back in the day, Karl Malone or Shaq just whooped people's asses if their guards got fucked like that. That's the code of sports.


Laker boy, did you watch the game?  It's Mike Miller driving and Kobe try to foul him, grabbed his arm and end up hitting hiw own face by Miller's arm and have a bleed eye.  Then he retaliated when Miller drive again, but this time Miller passed the ball out and Kobe just raise his elbow and kinda move forward to hit his throat.

He should be suspend for more games.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 02, 2006, 02:17:13 AM
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"Very surprised. Shocked, actually. Very, very surprised," Bryant said after practice Friday. "Angry and frustrated. I've been hit with a couple of flagrant fouls already this year. I've been hit with a clothesline and no suspensions come of that. And I get two games for this?"
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on January 02, 2006, 04:10:55 AM
Ball Hog Anger Management

Btw about Artest, he wanted to be traded, now he stays in the club and wants to play but the Pacers are trading him anyways   :shock:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 02, 2006, 06:10:43 AM
Quote from: Sponge Bob
Ball Hog Anger Management

Btw about Artest, he wanted to be traded, now he stays in the club and wants to play but the Pacers are trading him anyways   :shock:


Jermaine refuses to play with Artest. I guess they think Jermaine is more valuable to the team.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on January 03, 2006, 05:45:24 AM
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Bryant did express remorse for his flagrant foul … sort of.

"I wish I could go back in time and take that foul back knowing what I know now, getting two games for it," he said. "No way in my mind did I think it was going to be a suspension or something like that. No way."

Take it back how?

"I'd just hit him a little softer," Bryant said.


 :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 03, 2006, 06:17:48 AM
i cringe whenever someone gets hit in the throat.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 03, 2006, 06:26:01 AM
check out dirk
http://www.nikepro.com/
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 03, 2006, 09:51:48 AM
Quote from: ytl
Quote from: daigong
:evil:  :evil: The Christmas Day Game had me fuckin depressed. Kobe and Lamar have isssues. Dudes had a spat. Kobe threw a TV (allegedly). Kobe's bodyguards had to split them up.


THEN THIS. KOBE SUSPENDED!

(http://img446.imageshack.us/img446/927/kobe8513416fi.jpg)

I saw that game too (for once lol) and Mike Miller really got it good. But this is the fuckin NBA. Kobe drove to the basket hard and got smacked by Miller. The Czar plays that kinda basketball. The Bigs of the Lakers gotta step it up and smack the Grizzlie's guards. BUT FUCK NO. Kobe got to go in there and do it himself. Back in the day, Karl Malone or Shaq just whooped people's asses if their guards got fucked like that. That's the code of sports.


Laker boy, did you watch the game?  It's Mike Miller driving and Kobe try to foul him, grabbed his arm and end up hitting hiw own face by Miller's arm and have a bleed eye.  Then he retaliated when Miller drive again, but this time Miller passed the ball out and Kobe just raise his elbow and kinda move forward to hit his throat.

He should be suspend for more games.


I did Rockets boy. Miller drove the lane, Kobe tried to block, and Miller arm went down and slapped Kobe. I am watching that clip over and over. Slow motion. This happens in the NBA all the time. Hard fouls is part of the game. Easy layups, dunks are not allowed. Everyone should get suspended all the time. You enjoy the Euro game then go back to the 50's where they wear John Stockton shorts and swap spit. Welcome to The Man's game. Today's NBA. Yeah, it seems WWE to you but that's The Code.

I remember last year Manu tried to drive the lane and Shaq forearm shivered him. No flagrant. No ejection. No suspension. It's bias because of Kobe's legal case.

And just keep getting jealous ytl. What's this? Kobe earns player of the week honors again? Where is T-Mac??  :D

Bryant earned the Western Conference award after averaging 33.8 points with 5.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists per contest last week, helping the Lakers to a 3-1 record.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/scorecard/nbanews.asp?articleID=149310
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on January 03, 2006, 10:53:21 AM
Oh, I guess you didn't notice the rules of NBA get changed often.  If those touchy fouls are now being called, it is impossible to not call Kobe's foul a flagrant.  Moreover, Stern has already stated from now on he will be more strict on players' behaviour both on and off the court and that's why we have dress code this year.

Quit whinning, follow the rules and ask your boy don't break them if he doesn't want suspension.  Not even Phil can stand for him this time.  The foul you were talking about is in the past and now the rule has changed, also the league is getting stricter.  I guess if Kobe didn't rape in the first place, the NBA won't need to change the rule and try to improve its reputation.

How's the Karma tastes?  

Wait till Artest coming to play for you.  I so want to see another great year of Lakers soap drama.  I love how laker fans bash Kobe now coz his shooting has plummeted, I guess that 62 pts perf can only happens a few times a year.  He still is a ball hog and Lakers basically will put themselves out of the playoff soon.  Didn't you hear about Odom getting tired of pretending like playing with Kobe already?  How's Smush playing lately?  He was all woo and ah in the begining of the season, now he doesn't even get to shoot many...... I guess it's not Kobe's fault again?

Regard to Rockets, bleh..... I don't really care.  I liked them but they are really not up for it this season.  Stromile and Alston are busts, others first team players are all injured except T-Mac now, and even T-Mac is a disappointment too compare to his Orlando days.  Worst of all, they get to stick with that stubborn Jeff Van Gundy aka no offence for another couple years.  

I am glad I wasn't such a fanboy to pick T-Mac in the fantasy league.    :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 04, 2006, 05:03:28 AM
i love this thread
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on January 04, 2006, 07:38:11 AM
Man, looking at the Rockets today!
Alston seems to understand the JVG offensive system, playing really well tonight against the Wiz, Swift played well also, can't wait to see Yao comes back along with all the pieces once again lol

And talk about greatness, how about AK47 tonight!
14 pt, 8 reb, 9 assists, 6 st, 7 blk, 1 TO!!!
Insane!

Lastly, it was nice to see CWebb beating his old team in Sacro :)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on January 05, 2006, 02:09:13 AM
OMG Raptors going for their 4th straight win! Can u believe it? They're better than the Knicks  :bounce:  

The Magic are going down without Grant Hill  :wink:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on January 05, 2006, 05:19:03 AM
Quote from: Sponge Bob
The Magic are going down without Grant Hill  :wink:


Going down indeed.  Final score 121-97.  Nice to see my hometown team on a win streak for a change.  Gonna go see the Rockets on Friday... too bad Yao's injured... but theres still T-Mac!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on January 07, 2006, 03:35:11 AM
End up Mike James take teh whole Rox team to school, especially "skip to my pubes" Alston.

Ouch.   :evil:  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on January 07, 2006, 03:57:45 AM
WTF they won again  :D   Too bad they didnt shut down T-Mac or it would have been even more funnier

Conclusion: Mike James > Rafer Alston
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 07, 2006, 05:04:54 AM
Kobe 12 pts in the 1st quarter vs AI2

And he's not wearing his black stockings  :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 07, 2006, 08:02:07 AM
Jealous of Kobe? Youngest player to reach 15,000 points. :P

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Kobe Bryant returned from a two-game suspension to hit all seven of his 3-point shots and score 48 points Friday night, and the Los Angeles Lakers ended a five-game losing streak with a 119-93 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Second in the league in scoring behind Philadelphia's Allen Iverson going into the game, Bryant moved a fraction in front after Iverson scored 31 points. Bryant raised his average to 33.166 a game to Iverson's 33.090.


I'm liking New Jersey rolling on all cylinders. wonder if Jason Kidd is anyone's fantasy team. OUCH .... Heat got rolled up by the Suns. Last I checked they led 72-50 at the half.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on January 07, 2006, 09:49:18 PM
DAMN the roxs lost! i was hoping to see them get a long winning streak going witout Yao in the lineup. gotta give props for raptors shotting lights out like that. roxs played a good game but raptors played a much better game.

i've been following raptors all year long and last night's game was best for them this season. i do hope they make the playoffs since they are the only Canadian team left in the NBA. i did get pretty pissed of at Mike james for being a fucking jackass vs howard.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on January 08, 2006, 03:07:46 AM
Quote from: ahcheungape
i did get pretty pissed of at Mike james for being a fucking jackass vs howard.

I'd get pissed off too if someone threw the ball at my face for no apparent reason.

All in all, it was a pretty exciting game to watch... not enough dunks... but still a high scoring game.  The crowd were going crazy when the raps caught fire shooting the lights out of the rockets.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 08, 2006, 07:31:45 AM
I got jason kidd in my lineup
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: halcali on January 08, 2006, 02:35:16 PM
i wish i had better players on my fantasy team. i'm stuck with marbury and #*&^(!& peja :'(
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 09, 2006, 04:20:04 AM
Steve Javie proves yet again he's a fuckin idiot!! LMFAO!

(http://img499.imageshack.us/img499/1544/vincemo38388ex.jpg)

Mo Pete gets ejected for playfully slapping Vince Carter after Vince slapped him first? They was joking around!  :lol:

Rockets are done. T-Mac is injured again.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on January 09, 2006, 04:52:58 AM
Ok that ejection was just fcked :evil:  Raps coulda owned the Nets with Mo Pete on.

And holy shit Mo Pete threw his jersey just 30-40ish rows from my seat  :bounce:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on January 09, 2006, 06:15:46 AM
I thought Mopete looked pissed when he slapped Vince back. and when the ref rejected him, he pointed at Vince and was like saying, HE DID IT FIRST!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 10, 2006, 04:31:19 AM
damn i feel bad for T-mac..

Kobe should get suspended more often the way hes scoring lately
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 10, 2006, 09:29:31 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
damn i feel bad for T-mac..

Kobe should get suspended more often the way hes scoring lately


And I'm still at the bottom of the Fantasy League. Suki's beating me!  :evil:

(http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/7060/pacerslakersbasketballlas1073v.jpg)

No matter.

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Kobe Bryant scored 45 points, making him the first player to score at least that many in four consecutive games in more than 41 years, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 96-90 Monday night for their third straight victory.

The last player to score at least 45 or more points in four consecutive games was Wilt Chamberlain in November 1964, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on January 11, 2006, 04:44:09 AM
WOW~
What a win from my team Bobcats, defeating the Rockets in 2 OT!

The sad thing is that we lost Okafor once again during the game~T_T
Looked like a sprained ankleT_T
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on January 12, 2006, 07:47:01 AM
dang rockets are tired today. i mean, they had some good stretches. but then stupid turnovers really screw them up. i was hoping a fine game vs the bobcats would carry over to tonight. I  still ahve hope for this team.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Specz on January 12, 2006, 10:09:37 PM
5 in a row for the Knicks against quality teams too! :w00t: Larry Brown finally knocked some sense into them and hopefully they can keep this up. Im calling a undefeated season from here on out.  :P
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on January 13, 2006, 02:51:02 AM
PISTONS - SPURS    TODAY  
This i gotta watch

EDIT:  (http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060113/capt.txbo10201130209.pistons_spurs_basketball_txbo102.jpg)

PISTONS RERAPED THE SPURS  83-68  XD


And talk about Stevie Francis, that guy has problems
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 15, 2006, 05:12:32 AM
The Franchise....dude is still mad that he got traded from Houston i bet


After that triple overtime win against Boston last night, Iverson looked so happy. I hope he wins a title before he retires.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on January 15, 2006, 09:40:48 AM
rockets are officially done for the season!!fuck it
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kaede on January 15, 2006, 01:27:13 PM
Quote from: ahcheungape
rockets are officially done for the season!!fuck it


without T.Mac, Yao and Anderson...this is expected
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on January 15, 2006, 06:23:17 PM
Quote from: ahcheungape
rockets are officially done for the season!!fuck it


well the thing is, it's kinda rockets fault for hanging onto Juwan Howard... he is the master of bad luck... whoever has him will not go to playoff
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on January 16, 2006, 04:57:54 AM
Don't we all love the Raptors, Jalen Rose gave Larry Brown a spankin with a huge win over the Knicks  :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on January 16, 2006, 09:52:52 PM
Canadian TV sucks... don't have TNT and no other channels broadcasting the Heat-Lakers game.  :(

And *props* to Raps.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on January 17, 2006, 04:34:49 AM
u can subscribe to all 4 sportsnet channels, raptors tv, tsn and the score, mebe its on one of those channels if not,

Satellite is ur friend  :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 17, 2006, 08:34:59 AM
Quote from: Sponge Bob
u can subscribe to all 4 sportsnet channels, raptors tv, tsn and the score, mebe its on one of those channels if not,

Satellite is ur friend  :D


or the sports bar. ROFL!  nothing like those Elephant & Castle honeys in they mini kilts bringing you fish n chips while THE LAKERS BEAT THE HEAT!!  :D

Before the game, Shaq said "IF they boo me, I'm not gonna go home and drink rat urine" CLASSIC...
(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/8791/heatlakersbasketballlas1010wv.jpg)
detente? Rumor has it Riles told em to fuckin knock it off

Devean George had a strong game off the bench. :o

(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/1548/captlas10301170502heatlakersba.jpg)
Dwayne Wade hurt BRUTAL roll up on his ankle, but gutsy and stayed in the game. Chipped away at the 19 point lead while Shaq was in foul trouble. Put Shaq back in and the offense stalled. Who knew Alonzo "Posterized by Vinsanity" Mourning would be so effective?

KOBE = MVP because he is just lifting this team on his shoulders, making crappy nobodies into somebodies. Smush Parker? Chris Mihm? Brian "FREAKING EJECTED FOR SWEARING" Cook? (2 Technicals)

(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/6461/heatlakersbasketballlas1048bn.jpg)
Andrew Bynum looking really good vs Shaq. If only he had more minutes, that he got some fire to challenge after being dunked on Shaq. Shaq gave him a punch and got T'd. Sorry Marv, no ejection  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kaede on January 17, 2006, 11:55:30 AM
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KOBE = MVP because he is just lifting this team on his shoulders, making crappy nobodies into somebodies.


what about L. Odom who has 19 pts, 10 Rebs, 9 Ast?!  Kobe is not a superman
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on January 17, 2006, 05:36:52 PM
Quote from: kaede
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KOBE = MVP because he is just lifting this team on his shoulders, making crappy nobodies into somebodies.


what about L. Odom who has 19 pts, 10 Rebs, 9 Ast?!  Kobe is not a superman


agreed, if u r saying making crappy nobodies into somebodies, thats more like Lamar Odom's job since he is making most of the plays and kobe just jack up a 3s (kobe right now is more like iverson before he learned to pass) kobe is getting too much credit on the lakers because he scores a lot?! that doesn't make him a good player
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on January 18, 2006, 02:23:22 AM
Couldn't agree more.  Kobe is just a immature ball hog now just like AI years ago.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 18, 2006, 09:59:40 AM
If you call Kobe a ball hog, why not T-Mac as well? :P

There you go. The fact Lamar is among the tops in assists among forwards is the reason why Kobe the facilitator, the go-to-guy makes Lamar into a star. The triangle has been tough on him but the glass has opened up a lot. Kobe gets double, triple teamed every game yet calmly pulls wins out of his ass or as in a recent Pacer game, opened up the floor for others to make the easy basket.

and btw...

Yo scrock7 + kaede feel free to tell us your Favorite SPORTS? Teams? Players? (http://www.miumu.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=55&mforum=jpmx) Always good to see some red blooded sports fans in here as this is the horniest forum alive.  We like smack talk down here (as ytl, Tette, and Thimas can atest) so let's hear ur smack. And it seems there are more Kobe/Laker haters so it's gonna be fuckin fun. :D

Enjoy JPH!P
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kaede on January 18, 2006, 11:20:05 AM
Quote from: daigong
If you call Kobe a ball hog, why not T-Mac as well? :P

There you go. The fact Lamar is among the tops in assists among forwards is the reason why Kobe the facilitator, the go-to-guy makes Lamar into a star. The triangle has been tough on him but the glass has opened up a lot. Kobe gets double, triple teamed every game yet calmly pulls wins out of his ass or as in a recent Pacer game, opened up the floor for others to make the easy basket.

and btw...

Yo scrock7 + kaede feel free to tell us your Favorite SPORTS? Teams? Players? (http://www.miumu.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=55&mforum=jpmx) Always good to see some red blooded sports fans in here as this is the horniest forum alive.  We like smack talk down here (as ytl, Tette, and Thimas can atest) so let's hear ur smack. And it seems there are more Kobe/Laker haters so it's gonna be fuckin fun. :D

Enjoy JPH!P


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Favorite SPORTS? Teams? Players?

I love SPORTS...basketball, soccer, tennis, Ice-Hockey....etc.  I think the only sport that I'm not interested at all is curling.  I would say basketball is my favorite sport because of MJ.  MJ is my all-time favorite sport player.  Pistons is my favorite team for the last few years since R. Wallace joined the team.  Among the active players, i like V. Carter, T.Mac, Wade, Yao...damn there are so many...btw...i'm not a Kobe hater...i do think he is an amazing player...but i don't think he is a good team player and i don't think he deserves to be the MVP yet...he takes way too many shots a game and it doesn't make any good for his teammates...that just my opinion...no offense :)

OFF TOPIC:  I'm a big time Rika's fan and i really miss your previous avatar...don't get me wrong...i like your new avatar but i just like the previous one better. :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on January 18, 2006, 08:20:51 PM
Quote from: daigong
If you call Kobe a ball hog, why not T-Mac as well? :P

There you go. The fact Lamar is among the tops in assists among forwards is the reason why Kobe the facilitator, the go-to-guy makes Lamar into a star. The triangle has been tough on him but the glass has opened up a lot. Kobe gets double, triple teamed every game yet calmly pulls wins out of his ass or as in a recent Pacer game, opened up the floor for others to make the easy basket.

and btw...

Yo scrock7 + kaede feel free to tell us your Favorite SPORTS? Teams? Players?


T-Mac right now... HAHAHA.. i don't even consider him as an all-star anymore, few years ago when he knew the meaning of penetration, he was an all-star to me, right now.. he just brings the ball down... take a three.. no one rebounds... back on D.... to tell you the truth, i think T-mac/few other players on rockets have been an obstacle in the growth of Yao Ming (who was supposed to have a bust out last yr? and also supposely this yr), I mean i remember the Phoenix game... Mr. Boris 6'8 Diaw was on Yao Ming down in the post... ummm wait... Wesley/Head?! took the ball down, Yao Ming posting up against Boris 6'8 Diaw... O WAIT! GENIUS TEAMMATES thought taking a 3-pt is better than passing the ball to Yao Ming for him to dunk on Boris Diaw!!!... and Yao Ming wasn't even double teamed CUZ THEY DON'T HAVE TO!!! CUZ THEY DON'T PASS HIM THE BALL!!!!!! anyways... Houston is so messed up at the moment...

Well u can probably tell i am crazy about basketball ha.. also watch a lot of "American" Football not the sissy soccer, and sometimes baseball. Favorite player? umm, can't think of one but i can tell you many active player whom i hate in many sports... example Vince "overratedcantplaydefensewatsoever" Carter, Tom Brady and of course all the Michigan Wolverines players...

btw... if jackson really want to run the triangle offense, i would tell him to consider trading odom cuz he doesn't really fit in there (even though he is a good player) kobe-odom-walton, i would prob go for that trio but... again odom doesn't really fit in there, and not really a Kobe hater, i just like shaq more if i have to choose between them... a team needs shaq more than kobe, thats all
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on January 19, 2006, 01:40:52 AM
Quote from: scrock7
but i can tell you many active player whom i hate in many sports... example Vince "overratedcantplaydefensewatsoever" Carter,

btw... if jackson really want to run the triangle offense, i would tell him to consider trading odom

Hahaha... its so funny cuz I feel the exact same way! :lol:  :lol:

About Carter... I might be biased here cuz I live in Toronto, but anyone who follows Raptors basketball last year knows just how big of a pussy he is and the shit he brings on the court.

When he was still playin with the Raps, he NEVER gave it his 100%, he would NEVER give a fuck if his team win or loses just as long as he gets his fuckin cheque, and he would NEVER drive to the hole cuz if someone lays even a finger on him, he would've been out for 4-6weeks due to a fracture ankle or some other bullshit. All part of the reason why the homecourt fans boo'd him in Toronto before the trade.

The sport analysis from TSN, The Score, Sportsnet, and other sport broadcasting channels all agreed that he needed to step up and fulfill the leader position of the team.  But what does he do? Hides behind his mom from the media... literally.

======================
BTW... my fav. player: Kobe. :)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on January 19, 2006, 03:01:44 AM
I TELL YA, IT'S IN THE GENES!!!!!

Look at T-Mac now  :P
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on January 19, 2006, 03:02:40 AM
Quote from: Secret Squirrel

he would've been out for 4-6weeks due to a fracture ankle or some other bullshit.
======================
BTW... my fav. player: Kobe. :)


u r going waaaay too much credit...
Carter: "I can't shoot, i have a paper cut on my shooting hand"

and yeah, i "kinda" just ending kobe's season in my NBA live franchise... i was playing an exhibition game... and he kinda tore his torso or ACL? and my LeBron dunked on him...  :halo: (well don't worry, its not real life... "yet..." kekeke....)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 19, 2006, 03:42:57 AM
tearing ACL in basketball sounds brutal  :twisted:



Is Shaq still hurt? He isn't playing like his old self.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on January 19, 2006, 03:50:16 AM
No hes just old  :D  

He'll be back to his old self once he gets over the loss to Kobe
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on January 19, 2006, 04:32:49 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
tearing ACL in basketball sounds brutal  :twisted:

Is Shaq still hurt? He isn't playing like his old self.


well the thng with heat is that

Shaq is still playing somewat decent well, just that everyone is taking more shots in game.. so shaq daddy doesn't score that much anymore

Shaq - about 12 FG attempt in a game (dropped from 15 last yr)
Walker - jacks up about 15 3-pter in a game (makes only 1.. just about)
Haslem - takes about 5-10 shots per game
Posey - takes about 5-10 shots, mostly 3-pointers
J Williams - average 11 attempts per game
Wade - about 20 attempts per game
Payton - about 5-8 attemps per game
Mourning - 3-5 attempts
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shaq doesn't have that many chances to shoot in a game anymore so his #s goes down a little, but he is just da shaq daddy who dunks on everyone

and also... he still cant make his free throws :P
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 19, 2006, 08:19:41 AM
LOL...shouldn't of made the fancy hidden link, scrock7 + kaede, Secret Squirrel and other Noobs. just add ur answer to the database so we can look back and crack back on each other :P

http://www.miumu.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=55&mforum=jpmx

Word. Bout damn time there's passionate sports fans. Different opinions are good...Kobe drives me crazy too but its good to have him on your team 8)

(the new Rika avatar is to match my upcoming sig..just gotta get it back from the shop, plus I thought this had more volume. :P)

I just managed to install NBA Live 2004 and gotta get used to the camera angles lol.

Shaq is being "saved" for the playoffs. He ain't the same but given 40 + minutes he'll deliver. He just paces himself during the season. And he's on my NBA Fantasy Team  :evil:


OH MAN!! Finley with the clutch free throws. Spurs pull another one outta the ass against Bogut's Bucks.

and Antonio Davis almost pulled a Ron Artest, he jumped into the crowd but no fight.

(http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/9771/captcxa10501190441knicksbullsb.jpg)

protecting his family from Chicago hecklers...oh boy, former Rap is gonna get it good.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on January 19, 2006, 03:34:48 PM
^AD looks like a giant in that pic!!  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on January 19, 2006, 09:08:40 PM
Quote from: daigong

I just managed to install NBA Live 2004 and gotta get used to the camera angles lol.


jeeez 2004?!... i didn't like that yr too much since its like the first year they started with the "more" realistic NBA game from the Live 2003 "Arcade"... there was a lot of flaws especially the unstoppable jump stop they got..

well right not i am playing 2006, still not happy about a lot of the game features but i am still a NBA Live Fan regardlessly

in my franchise, i have played past the all-star games... and my fantasy drafted Cleveland Cavaliers is about to play Detriot Pistons back-to-back end of february
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on January 20, 2006, 06:12:41 AM
Jesus, the knicks really got a beating from the pistons 105-79

No marbury, no a.d. = loss = lol
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 20, 2006, 07:35:33 AM
GODDAMNED Mini Me and The Kings nailed a shitload of 3's towards ... the end. fuck. Lamar fouled out. Kobe's 50+ no good. Lakers lose 118-109. :evil:  :evil:  :evil:

The dude in the stands with Antonio Davis' wife actually says SHE was the aggressor  (http://cbs2chicago.com/local/local_story_019231607.html)LOL. Saw the guy on Sportscentre and he sounded like a figure skater. Yeah, AD got 5 games. A formality for the Players Union Prez. hahaha.

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jeeez 2004?!... i didn't like that yr too much since its like the first year they started with the "more" realistic NBA game from the Live 2003 "Arcade"... there was a lot of flaws especially the unstoppable jump stop they got..


Yeah 2004 :P I have an old computer. 2004 isn't so much different to 2003 that's for sure. I like the arcade slamming mode but don't have the joystick for their freestyle mode.
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Post by: Thimas X on January 21, 2006, 03:54:50 AM
player's family should sit in a more secured section
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Post by: scrock7 on January 21, 2006, 06:45:42 AM
Quote from: daigong

Yeah 2004 :P I have an old computer. 2004 isn't so much different to 2003 that's for sure. I like the arcade slamming mode but don't have the joystick for their freestyle mode.


I was playing with one of my buddy on PS2 (NBA Live 2003)... it was an epical game.... Washington vs. Knicks (MJ, Hughes, Hamilton) I was down by 20 with the wizards and my friend was dunking the crap outta me with Othella Harrington.... 104-104, 3 seconds left in the 4th quarter, tie game, MJ passes it in to Christian Lattener.... HITS the 18 foot jump shot!!! 106-104, Wizards win!! (MJ, Hughes, Hamilton all had over 20 points)

I got so pissed a Jahidi White in that game that i benched him for 3 quarters... he gets beat on every play.. then Kwame Brown saved my ass with his athleticism....  :lol:
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Post by: ytl on January 23, 2006, 03:16:03 AM
oh man, why couldn't the Rox play like this more often back then?  They almost got Pistons!!!!
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Post by: jChu* on January 23, 2006, 05:28:19 AM
Here he goes again...
Kobe, 53 pts in three quarters.

*Goes back to the game*

EDIT: OMFG...    81!!
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Post by: Ching1670 on January 23, 2006, 06:11:59 AM
Kobe...insnae=.=
81 pt......
Why dont the Raptors triple team him or whatever :evil:
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Post by: scrock7 on January 23, 2006, 06:39:16 AM
wow... bryant has just became the biggest ball hog in my book  :D
i mean its amazing he took 46 shots out of 88 team FG attempt
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Post by: ampedechoz on January 23, 2006, 06:42:39 AM
damn, that was insane!!!! 81 points!!!! he outscored the whole raptors roster.
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Post by: daigong on January 23, 2006, 06:51:55 AM
Quote from: scrock7
wow... bryant has just became the biggest ball hog in my book  :D
i mean its amazing he took 46 shots out of 88 team FG attempt


 :roll:

That's pure leadership. He just lit a fire under his teammates in the 2nd half with tight defense, and the Raptors zone just melted.

I'm still speechless. Rewatching the game, good thing I decided to tape it.

Pure history in the making. :w00t:
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Post by: jChu* on January 23, 2006, 06:57:10 AM
Quote from: scrock7
wow... bryant has just became the biggest ball hog in my book  :D
i mean its amazing he took 46 shots out of 88 team FG attempt

As much of a ball hog that he is, he was the reason the Lakers won that game.   The Raps were up by as much as 17 and Kobe TOOK OVER. There is no way in hell his team would've won if Kobe wasn't firing shots the way he did.

Historial night indeed.
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Post by: ytl on January 23, 2006, 07:03:58 AM
I am sure he will try to break Wilt's record next time.  Raptors should fire Sam Mitchell on the scene to save their club from further humiliation.......they were leading 18pts at the begining of the 2nd half.

81pts is phenominal sure, but I bet MJ could have done it too if he has that hand check rule back in the days.

We just see how the scoring in NBA skyrocketed after the rule changed, same to NHL too.  So it's more like the result of right timing plus hot shooting night.  I want to see if someone can get another quadriple double more than just one dimensional scoring.
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Post by: Thimas X on January 23, 2006, 07:31:30 AM
Its mind boggling!!!!!

40.5.....TWICE!!!!!!


 :evil: and I didn't watch the game!!!!
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Post by: scrock7 on January 23, 2006, 08:33:40 AM
Quote from: Secret Squirrel

As much of a ball hog that he is, he was the reason the Lakers won that game.


and he is also the reason why the Lakers lost most of the other games  :w00t:
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Post by: kaede on January 23, 2006, 03:17:17 PM
Quote from: scrock7
Quote from: Secret Squirrel

As much of a ball hog that he is, he was the reason the Lakers won that game.


and he is also the reason why the Lakers lost most of the other games  :w00t:


Totally agree...Kobe takes so many shots per game...of course he is the reason of Lakers wins or loses...look at the Lakers' record now and ppl should notice this is not a good sign for Lakers
Raptors should be ashamed by their 2nd half performance  :x
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Post by: TheQuickening on January 23, 2006, 03:49:27 PM
Quote from: kaede
Quote from: scrock7
Quote from: Secret Squirrel

As much of a ball hog that he is, he was the reason the Lakers won that game.


and he is also the reason why the Lakers lost most of the other games  :w00t:


Totally agree...Kobe takes so many shots per game...of course he is the reason of Lakers wins or loses...look at the Lakers' record now and ppl should notice this is not a good sign for Lakers

Definitely. The rest of the Lakers' players need to step up their games so that the brunt of the load isn't on Kobe's shoulders.  Sure he's their go-to guy and all, but still, if for any reason he's out of commission, they're going to be totally screwed if the other players can't take their game to the next level.
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Post by: ytl on January 23, 2006, 05:22:49 PM
Kobe has taken all the shots even back in Shaq's days....

I don't see the step up of other teammate will matter at all...... I remembered he got one triple double right after a game ppl complained he shoots too much...... so it's still depends on Kobe's decision.  He wants to share the rock or not.  Not even PJ's decision will matter in this case.
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Post by: scrock7 on January 23, 2006, 10:14:14 PM
Quote from: ytl
Kobe has taken all the shots even back in Shaq's days....

I don't see the step up of other teammate will matter at all...... I remembered he got one triple double right after a game ppl complained he shoots too much...... so it's still depends on Kobe's decision.  He wants to share the rock or not.  Not even PJ's decision will matter in this case.


thats the thing about kobe, i don't really care how many points he is able to score in one game, he will never be the best all-time player in my book, right now (if i am able to build a NBA team) i can list at least over 20 people that i will want on the team before i even consider kobe

on the sports center the other day, forgot who said it... "kobe is definitely MVP this year" why?.. just becz he can score a lot?! i don't see how that make him a great player, just mediocre

btw, Wade is definitely a lot better player than Kobe
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Post by: Sponge Bob on January 24, 2006, 03:06:52 AM
I don't get how no one could stop him -_- lol
Sam Mitchell coulda double teamed or even triple teamed kobe, but no, put one guy on him -_-, you dont put matt bonner or mo pete on him -_-

At least i owned kobe in NBA 2K6 with arenas  :D

Imagine if kobe got 81pts vs the heat, Shaq would definitely go beserk  :lol:

1 more point: Kobe sucks -_-
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Post by: Jsmurf on January 24, 2006, 03:08:25 AM
why mvp?? Take away kobe from the lakers and what do you have....nothing, odom? meh.  you take away wade from the team and you still have shaq, gp, mourning, williams. Now this does'nt mean that he should be mvp but he does make a big impact on the team.  and as far as better player goes, its hard to tell unless they go one on one.  If you're on a good team, the skill level of yer teammates make you a better player.  Its harder to play well when you're on a bad team, would wade have been able to score 81 pts if he were in koby's shoes with the (lol)Lakers in any given scenario? seriously doubt that
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Post by: scrock7 on January 24, 2006, 03:35:35 AM
Quote from: Sponge Bob
I don't get how no one could stop him -_- lol


cuz toronto doesn't emphasize defense... look @ the team
and becz Lakers hasn't played the Pistons yet and San Antonio limited kobe to 25 points... look @ the teams kobe scored 40-50 points on... are the teams doesn't play defense... when the Lakers play the Pistons, the Pistons will be all over kobe cuz they will NOT allow him to do that. The Cavs limited him to 27 points the other night

and of course, kobe will never score 81 points on shaq, but if he does? thats the night shaq will break Wilt Chamberlain's single game scoring record

Nowaday NBA has changed from the old days, to some player, defense doesn't exist (coughvincecartercough) and the mavs of course

Quote from: Jsmurf
why mvp?? Take away kobe from the lakers and what do you have....nothing, odom?


oh, i am pretty sure that if you put Dwayne Wade on the Lakers, he can bring the best out of Lakers just like he brought the best out of HEAT last year. Sure Kobe is a decent player, he can score he cant shoot but he cant play with a team thats why Odom isn't playing to his full potential... look at Odom when he was back with HEAT, man he was all-star material, doing almost everything that he can for the team but I don't blame the HEAT for trading Odom for Shaq cuz every team can use a Shaq.

I even consider Chris Paul a better player than Kobe Bryant, sure Chris Paul is 1st yr player, they aren't gonna win a lot of games but he has brought the team together with his game.... the team is young with David West but the Hornets are gonna be scary in a few years.

Steve Nash was named MVP last year cuz he was able to bring the Suns together, he brought out Amare Stoudemire to his full potential, also the best out of Joe Johnson and Quentin Richardson. this is one thing that Kobe will never able to do in his career with the way he is playing. Wade was also able to bring out the BEST out of Shaq, Damon Jones last yr but that team was still not the best, but improving. The Lakers will not even get close on winning the title if kobe keep playing like this (sure they probably might make the playoff 7th or 8th seed) and get knocked off the 1st round 4-0 or 4-1
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Post by: Jsmurf on January 24, 2006, 04:41:23 AM
Nobody can help the current laker team, not even wade. if he were an addition yes but otherwise.... .  As far as wade bringing out the best in shaq, last year it was more of the rivalry/anamosity between him and kobe that brought the best out of shaq.  Fortunatly for the heat, its things like this that motivates a player to do his best.  
In shaq's last year with the lakers, he was fat, out of shape and lazy.  It was'nt because of kobe's inability to make him a better player, shaq was skipping practices on purpose and comeing in late all the time.  why do you think jerry buss told the media that if he would have known that shaq would have gotten back in shape and lost all that weight, he never would have traded him.
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Post by: jChu* on January 24, 2006, 05:33:13 AM
Quote from: scrock7
oh, i am pretty sure that if you put Dwayne Wade on the Lakers, he can bring the best out of Lakers just like he brought the best out of HEAT last year.

I even consider Chris Paul a better player than Kobe Bryant, sure Chris Paul is 1st yr player, they aren't gonna win a lot of games but he has brought the team together with his game.... the team is young with David West but the Hornets are gonna be scary in a few years.


I agree that if Wade was on the Lakers, he can bring the best out of his teammates better than Kobe can cuz Kobe isn't exactly a playmaker. But I can assure you if Kobe was on the Heat in their current roster right now, the HEAT will easily DOMINATE the entire league.

Kobe is a ball-hog, but can you blame him? Look at the Lakers line-up. The second go-to guy is Odom and he's playin like shit right now.  Yeah, he was pretty good playing with the Heat and the Clippers, but now he's just overrated. Whenever I see him with the ball... scratch that... whenever I see him on the COURT, he can somehow, in some way, does something so retarded that results in a Lakers turnover.

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Example #1: Lakers vs. Kings (Jan 19) - With less than 30 seconds to go and up by 2(?), Odom has the ball. The smart thing to do at this point is to play out the clock and try to get a good looking shot. Instead, he tried to be the hero and drives to the hole to get the basket. He was called for a charge, turns the ball over, King ties the game forcing overtime and won the game in the end.

Example #2: Lakers vs. Raptors (Jan 22) - This is more of a subtle thing but... Odom has the ball, decides to drive to the hole, does a little spin move to shake off his defender... but spun right INTO Mihm, his own fuckin teammate. The ball was loose, he fell to the ground, turnover. I was on the ground as well, laughing my ass off.
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These were just some of the things on the top of my head.

I don't mind people saying Kobe sucks or Kobe don't do shit for his teammates cuz everyone is entitled to their own opinions and I respect that. But imagine this. If Kobe develops the sense of sharing the rock and making his teammates better, mixed in with the way his is playing now, I'd say that is the closest anyone in the league in being a resemblance to Jordan.
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Post by: pacman on January 24, 2006, 05:49:54 AM
Look what I found.

http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/nba/nbacom/nbatv/bryant_k_81_060122.asx

Its even got a Kobe counter.
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Post by: scrock7 on January 24, 2006, 06:07:20 AM
Quote from: Jsmurf

In shaq's last year with the lakers, he was fat, out of shape and lazy. It was'nt because of kobe's inability to make him a better player, shaq was skipping practices on purpose and comeing in late all the time. why do you think jerry buss told the media that if he would have known that shaq would have gotten back in shape and lost all that weight, he never would have traded him.


u just made my point, Kobe is unable to play with people cuz he is a ball-hog... no matter how good his teammate is, he just can't play with them. I mean Shaq was the best teammate that everyone wants on the team and kobe refuses to pass the ball when shaq can get good shots in result shaq became fat n lazy and wanted to get away from kobe

shaq would NOT have gotten back in shape for kobe becz he is not a good teammate and he did the right thing and found Dwayne Wade


Quote from: Secret Squirrel

if Kobe was on the Heat in their current roster right now, the HEAT will easily DOMINATE the entire league.

Kobe is a ball-hog, but can you blame him?

These were just some of the things on the top of my head.

If Kobe develops the sense of sharing the rock and making his teammates better, mixed in with the way his is playing now, I'd say that is the closest anyone in the league in being a resemblance to Jordan.


if u replace dwayne wade with kobe on HEAT, that team is gonna fall apart.... COMPLETELY
1. shaq is gonna fight with kobe, shaq gets fat again
2. no one else would be able to shoot beside kobe
3. HEAT is focus more on teamwork and kobe got none

yes i can blame him, kobe makes himself look better by making his teammate worse, thats exactly wat he is right now... Put Lamar Odom on another team (well drugless team), he would perform better.

responding to the last sentence, "IF" he can learn to play as a team, then yes he might become like jordan but he is unable to do that as his current state
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Post by: jChu* on January 24, 2006, 06:54:16 AM
Quote from: scrock7
if u replace dwayne wade with kobe on HEAT, that team is gonna fall apart.... COMPLETELY

I honestly don't see how they will fall apart... aside from the feud between Kobe and Shaq which seems to have ended.  

Quote from: scrock7
1. shaq is gonna fight with kobe, shaq gets fat again
2. no one else would be able to shoot beside kobe
3. HEAT is focus more on teamwork and kobe got none

1. Again, the feud has ended.  Will there be another battle? Most likely... but we will never know.
2. Shaq, Payton, Walker, and Williams all know how to score and are capable of scoring when Kobe is on the bench... unlike some players from the Lakers.
3. You honestly don't think Kobe has teamwork?? If you answered yes, then I guess that means he was the sole reason the Lakers was able to win 3 NBA titles with Shaq.  Like I said in my last post, Kobe "ball-hogs" cuz he has no one to depend on, not ONLY because he wants to, but because he HAS to as well, which brings me to my next point.

Quote from: scrock7
yes i can blame him, kobe makes himself look better by making his teammate worse, thats exactly wat he is right now... Put Lamar Odom on another team (well drugless team), he would perform better.

It's hard enough for a leader to make his teammates better, and it's even harder to make shit players into all-stars, and this is what you're asking Kobe to do. His teammates are the ones making themselves look like idiots by not producing and not contributing. If Phil Jackson believes his players are capable to win games without the points Kobe is putting up for the team, you think he'll let Kobe jack up all those shots? You think if there is a problem with Kobe being a ball-hog all the time, Phil is just gonna sit on his ass and not take any action? The sad truth is, Phil knows the only way the Lakers are going to win any games this season is to let Kobe take over. If there is anyone you should blame, is Phil Jackson.
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Post by: Jsmurf on January 24, 2006, 07:33:24 AM
I'm gonna show up late for work tomorrow and tell my boss its because my co-workers wouldnt pass me the ball

what a lame excuse, so superstars can't be lazy just for the sake of being lazy and did kobe force shaq go to mcdonalds and eat all those bigmacs  :D

So if shaq is the bestest player that everbody wants to be with, why did he leave orlando, and who was he trying to get away from???

like SS said if kobe can win back to back to back championships by being a ball hog then he should be ball hog more often.  Shaq for the most part put up some big numbers while he was in L.A., how was he able to do this if he never got the ball?
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Post by: ytl on January 24, 2006, 08:02:46 AM
You guys forgot Karl Malone and Payton, they all hated Kobe......

Kobe said Malone harassed his wife, Payton now go with Shaq rather than stay with Kobe.  Malone gave up on Kobe and call it quits.

If Kobe isn't the biggest selfish chemistry destroying loser, I don't know what else I can call him for.

Odom is just sadly the next victims after all those HOFs who disillusioned that they could have won a ring with the not so bad Kobe before..... they all learned their lessons after that.

Now IF Kobe goes to Miami, first Shaq will demand trade, Payton follows....... Jay Will will be back to his old self jacking up 3s all game long, and Antoine Walker will dribble the ball till someone stole it away or shoot all those crazy 3s.  Mourning probably will retire like Malone.  I don't see Miami will be better off to have Kobe than Wade.
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Post by: kaede on January 24, 2006, 10:51:57 AM
It's sick to play with a ball-hog...i think everyone must agree that playing with a ball-hog takes away your energy, passion to the game.  It's just simply a mentally torture.  Imagine the Lakers' players have to deal with it night in and night out for the whole damn season.  I really feel pity for Kobe's teammates.
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Post by: scrock7 on January 24, 2006, 01:22:06 PM
Quote from: Jsmurf
if kobe can win back to back to back championships by being a ball hog then he should be ball hog more often.


wow, u might have made the stupidest comment i have ever heard... I will say i am wrong if kobe can win even "1" championship with this team when he is the biggest ball hog

the Lakers were able to win back to back to back championship becz kobe wasn't the one who brought the ball down the court (Derek Fisher) and also they were actually RUNNING the triangle offense instead of just having kobe shoot everytime he touches the ball

which brought to another point, High School students going for at least 1 yr of college is good cuz they will be disciplined with teamwork unlike mr. kobe over there who is still acting like a kid

well shaq left Orlando becz he felt like it... wat r u gonna do about it

Quote from: ytl

If Kobe isn't the biggest selfish chemistry destroying loser, I don't know what else I can call him for.

I don't see Miami will be better off to have Kobe than Wade.

Quote from: kaede
It's sick to play with a ball-hog...i think everyone must agree that playing with a ball-hog takes away your energy, passion to the game.  It's just simply a mentally torture.  Imagine the Lakers' players have to deal with it night in and night out for the whole damn season.  I really feel pity for Kobe's teammates.


finally, someone elses is talking some sense
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Post by: Jsmurf on January 24, 2006, 08:16:18 PM
Quote from: scrock7
wow, u might have made the stupidest comment i have ever heard... I will say i am wrong if kobe can win even "1" championship with this team when he is the biggest ball hog

If you would have understood my previous post, you would have known it was a sarcastic statement genious.
no shit genious, kobe can't win a championship with the current team whether he ball hogs or not.
Quote from: scrock7
the Lakers were able to win back to back to back championship becz kobe wasn't the one who brought the ball down the court (Derek Fisher) and also they were actually RUNNING the triangle offense instead of just having kobe shoot everytime he touches the ball

So soley because of the triangle and fisher were the lakers able to win the 3 championships? How about the fact that he was on a team with a great starting 5 and a good bench, where he did'nt feel the need to hog the ball because there were COMPETENT players on his team at that TIME.  Doesnt matter who brought the ball down the court, the ball would eventually come into kobe's hands, and kobe being such a big part of the triangle they never would have been able to win those championships if he were to ballhog

In kobe's early years with the Lakers, the media was all over kobe for being a ball hog, since then he's learned to distribute the ball.  The only reason he ball hogs now is because his CURRENT team is crap, even the media has stated this.  I'm mean for crying out loud he scored 81 pts, don't you think the media would be talking shit about kobe if he was unfairly hogging the ball without reason, which the media hasnt

Lol, who gives a crap about malone and payton, they were in it for the quick championship.  I'm glad they did'nt get it, malone should have just played out his career with the jazz.  and maybe kobe will start passing the ball to odom more if he stopped handing it over to the other team  :lol:
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Post by: jChu* on January 24, 2006, 09:54:01 PM
Quote from: Jsmurf
So soley because of the triangle and fisher were the lakers able to win the 3 championships? How about the fact that he was on a team with a great starting 5 and a good bench, where he did'nt feel the need to hog the ball because there were COMPETENT players on his team at that TIME.  Doesnt matter who brought the ball down the court, the ball would eventually come into kobe's hands, and kobe being such a big part of the triangle they never would have been able to win those championships if he were to ballhog

Exactly. :thumbsup

You guys are acting as if Kobe has all the authority in his ball club and can do whatever the fuck he wants, when he wants... but guess what... he doesn't, the head coach does.

So my question is, if Kobe's ball-hogging and lack of teamwork is such a problem, why hasn't Phil Jackson stepped in and take control of the matter?

Answer me that before anyone else say some shit like, "Kobe needs to stop acting like a kid" or "Kobe is a ball-hog and costing his team games".
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Post by: ytl on January 24, 2006, 11:50:38 PM
Quote from: Secret Squirrel
Quote from: Jsmurf
So soley because of the triangle and fisher were the lakers able to win the 3 championships? How about the fact that he was on a team with a great starting 5 and a good bench, where he did'nt feel the need to hog the ball because there were COMPETENT players on his team at that TIME.  Doesnt matter who brought the ball down the court, the ball would eventually come into kobe's hands, and kobe being such a big part of the triangle they never would have been able to win those championships if he were to ballhog

Exactly. :thumbsup

You guys are acting as if Kobe has all the authority in his ball club and can do whatever the fuck he wants, when he wants... but guess what... he doesn't, the head coach does.

So my question is, if Kobe's ball-hogging and lack of teamwork is such a problem, why hasn't Phil Jackson stepped in and take control of the matter?

Answer me that before anyone else say some shit like, "Kobe needs to stop acting like a kid" or "Kobe is a ball-hog and costing his team games".


You ppl really need to take out the kobe's X from your mouth...... PJ actually doesn't like that way of playing ball.  Remember he and Kobe doesn't see each other back in the Dynasty days?  I guess you must be very forgetful...... PJ comes back more because Jerry Buss asked him to and more importantly, Jerry Buss's daughter is PJ's girlfriend.  And everyone thought Kobe would have learned his lesson for one year of no playoff.  But nop, Kobe is one determined guy, determined to go his own way.......

Quote from cnnsi.

"To be honest with you, that's not exactly the way you want to have a team win a game," said Jackson, who actually cringes every time Bryant turns a game into a one-man show. "But when you have to win a game, it's great to be able to have that weapon to do it with."

PJ makes game plan, but it's Kobe to execute the plan or not.  And he chose not to most of the time......

Oh, did I forget to mention that Kobe do have the authority in the Lakers organization because they thought they are going to build the team around Kobe?  That's why they traded Shaq away coz they think he is going to get too old and want him out before he doesn't worth shit.  Shaq and Kobe can't get along anyways, and Kobe even said he is not going to re-sign if Shaq stays.
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Post by: Jsmurf on January 25, 2006, 01:04:12 AM
Quote from: ytl
Quote from: Secret Squirrel
Quote from: Jsmurf
So soley because of the triangle and fisher were the lakers able to win the 3 championships? How about the fact that he was on a team with a great starting 5 and a good bench, where he did'nt feel the need to hog the ball because there were COMPETENT players on his team at that TIME.  Doesnt matter who brought the ball down the court, the ball would eventually come into kobe's hands, and kobe being such a big part of the triangle they never would have been able to win those championships if he were to ballhog

Exactly. :thumbsup

You guys are acting as if Kobe has all the authority in his ball club and can do whatever the fuck he wants, when he wants... but guess what... he doesn't, the head coach does.

So my question is, if Kobe's ball-hogging and lack of teamwork is such a problem, why hasn't Phil Jackson stepped in and take control of the matter?

Answer me that before anyone else say some shit like, "Kobe needs to stop acting like a kid" or "Kobe is a ball-hog and costing his team games".


You ppl really need to take out the kobe's X from your mouth...... PJ actually doesn't like that way of playing ball.  Remember he and Kobe doesn't see each other back in the Dynasty days?  I guess you must be very forgetful...... PJ comes back more because Jerry Buss asked him to and more importantly, Jerry Buss's daughter is PJ's girlfriend.  And everyone thought Kobe would have learned his lesson for one year of no playoff.  But nop, Kobe is one determined guy, determined to go his own way.......

Quote from cnnsi.

"To be honest with you, that's not exactly the way you want to have a team win a game," said Jackson, who actually cringes every time Bryant turns a game into a one-man show. "But when you have to win a game, it's great to be able to have that weapon to do it with."

PJ makes game plan, but it's Kobe to execute the plan or not.  And he chose not to most of the time......

Oh, did I forget to mention that Kobe do have the authority in the Lakers organization because they thought they are going to build the team around Kobe?  That's why they traded Shaq away coz they think he is going to get too old and want him out before he doesn't worth shit.  Shaq and Kobe can't get along anyways, and Kobe even said he is not going to re-sign if Shaq stays.


I could give a fuck about what kobe does and your gay oral fantasies.  I never said that he is the best player in the world, i just acknowledge his talent and give credit where credit is due.
Oh and Phil doesnt like this way of playing ball? lmao. Remember phil's dynasty days? You are correct, and anybody that tries to compare Phil's dynasty days with his current shit team called that lakers must be smoking crack. please get some help

about the quote from cnnsi, ofcourse thats not how you want to win a basketball game, thats the most basic fundamental of basketball.  Kobe knows that, Phil knows that, but when you're on a shit team and your 18 pts down in the 1st qtr, phil has no choice but to unleash kobe.  Tell me where phil says that kobe disobeys his orders by taking over the game

kobe currently does have authority within the lakers, like duh, thats because he IS the lakers, nobody there cept kobe.  Do you seriously think that phil would put up with kobe's crap during the championship days, hell no, thats because he wasnt the main show.  there were many times back then when phil pulled kobe out of the game when he wasnt listening.  its not until when shaq started getting lazy that they put more focus on kobe.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on January 25, 2006, 03:51:22 AM
Quote from: Jsmurf
Quote from: scrock7
wow, u might have made the stupidest comment i have ever heard... I will say i am wrong if kobe can win even "1" championship with this team when he is the biggest ball hog

If you would have understood my previous post, you would have known it was a sarcastic statement genious.


uh no? cuz since i am the genious (which u stated corretly) and that makes you the moron, and the moron makes the stupidest comment that i have ever heard, so no, i dont think u were sarcastic at all cuz u r capable of making that comment

Quote from: Secret Squirrel


So my question is, if Kobe's ball-hogging and lack of teamwork is such a problem, why hasn't Phil Jackson stepped in and take control of the matter?


cuz kobe sells tickets? i mean the owner would be mad if Phil bench kobe or take him out... then fans won't come, owner makes no $$ = Phil Jackson fired = no $$ for Phil
$$ is pretty much everything that matters in teh current NBA

and also u cant just tell a ball-hog to STOP BEING A BALL-HOG and expect him to change overnight... i mean it has been for years, the kid never learns and which he will never be the greatest  :lol:

Quote from: Jsmurf

I could give a fuck about what kobe does and your gay oral fantasies.  I never said that he is the best player in the world, i just acknowledge his talent and give credit where credit is due.


you know, when someone is incapable of continuing to argue becz they know they are wrong, they tends to swear in order to make himself look like a tough guy... of course kobe is not the best player in the world, he is NOT even close, sure he has talent of putting the ball into the rim but has no talent in the definition of basketball, he is just a mediocre player. Kobe "tries" to be the leader but is not the leader, in fact the Lakers doesn't have a leader

its kinda funny, this discussion would never have happened if kobe was locked up for raping that girl  :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on January 25, 2006, 04:18:57 AM
Is it just me or did Kobe just start a riot, 2 pages of it too !!!!  :o  :o  :o  :o

That asswipe had to make history lol  :lol:

Im sure kobe was innocent, but michael jackson surely wasnt
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kaede on January 25, 2006, 04:50:06 AM
Check out the article from Blog Squad of NBA.com...Scottie Pippen has commented on comparing Kobe to MJ.
Quote from the article, "I am sure Phil doesn't want to coach that type of game. It's not his style. I don't expect it to happen again. Phil will probably do everything in his power to make sure it doesn't. I don't think Phil is going to try to promote what Kobe has done more than anything because he has damaged his whole team. You just scored 81 points. Do you need your teammates? Are they going to step up when you need them or are you going to continue to pound them like you've been doing and be selfish just to get some individual accolades?"
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on January 25, 2006, 05:17:49 AM
Quote from: scrock7

Quote from: Secret Squirrel


So my question is, if Kobe's ball-hogging and lack of teamwork is such a problem, why hasn't Phil Jackson stepped in and take control of the matter?

cuz kobe sells tickets? i mean the owner would be mad if Phil bench kobe or take him out... then fans won't come, owner makes no $$ = Phil Jackson fired = no $$ for Phil
$$ is pretty much everything that matters in teh current NBA


I agree that Kobe is the main attraction in terms of $$ making within the Lakers, but I don't think thats the ONLY reason why people pay to see their home team.  You make it sound like it doesn't matter if the team loses, as long as Kobe continues to put up big numbers, Jackson isn't going to do shit about the "problem".

But you pretty much proved my point though. You honestly think the fans would continue to pay money to watch Kobe play even if the Laker loses every single game from here on out? Again, you make it sound like they will, but I'd say they won't.

Quote from: scrock7
and also u cant just tell a ball-hog to STOP BEING A BALL-HOG and expect him to change overnight... i mean it has been for years, the kid never learns and which he will never be the greatest  :lol:

Haha... it's funny how you say he's been a ball-hog FOR YEARS and he never learns. I guess you just have to hog the ball to win championships when you're playing with Shaq. :roll:

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In other news... Pacers trade Artest for Peja Stojakovic.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on January 25, 2006, 05:43:17 AM
Quote from: Sponge Bob

Im sure kobe was innocent, but michael jackson surely wasnt


i wonder how much kobe had to give to buy his innocense  :halo:

Quote from: Secret Squirrel


I agree that Kobe is the main attraction in terms of $$ making within the Lakers, but I don't think thats the ONLY reason why people pay to see their home team.  You make it sound like it doesn't matter if the team loses, as long as Kobe continues to put up big numbers, Jackson isn't going to do shit about the "problem".

But you pretty much proved my point though. You honestly think the fans would continue to pay money to watch Kobe play even if the Laker loses every single game from here on out? Again, you make it sound like they will, but I'd say they won't.

Haha... it's funny how you say he's been a ball-hog FOR YEARS and he never learns. I guess you just have to hog the ball to win championships when you're playing with Shaq. :roll:

============
In other news... Pacers trade Artest for Peja Stojakovic.


Nope, ur point was not proven, fans will still see their favorite player playing regardless how bad the team is. People still pay tickets to see LeBron James even though the team is not the greatest, improving but yet disappointing

Well sure it doesn't really matter if they win or lose, as long as the games are sold out, owners are happy they are making $$... As long as kobe will attract fans with his ball-hog skills, i mean sure the owner will keep him as long as he can (then eventually fans will realize how stupid they were, and its time for kobe to find the next team to destroy)

and oh yeah, if you think numbers mean everything in the game of basketball, wow.... no wonder u don't understand the game

ya its funny he is a ball hog, and he won't be the greatest ever... Championship doesn't define the greatness of a single player, it defines the team, the TEAM won the championship, NOT kobe alone, which means 3 Lakers Championship doesn't mean Kobe's ball-hogness made it happen... most of the time its ROBERT HORRY, Derek Fisher making crucial plays, hitting those last second 3s to win the game. Umm wait, I don't see Kobe coming through for his teammates
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In the other news... Secret Squirrel's news is not a news anymore...  Pacers called off the trade ALRDY!!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on January 25, 2006, 06:31:39 AM
Quote from: scrock7
uh no? cuz since i am the genious (which u stated corretly) and that makes you the moron, and the moron makes the stupidest comment that i have ever heard, so no, i dont think u were sarcastic at all cuz u r capable of making that comment

I said, if kobe can win back to back to back rings by being a ball hog then he should ball hog more often. you quoted this line
Then in the next sentance i said,"Shaq for the most part put up some big numbers while he was in L.A., how was he able to do this if he never got the ball?" If you had any brains you would have known i was being sarcastic about the first sentance.
and yes i really think you're a genious, because once again you failed to detect obvious sarcasm.  you know how people call a big person tiny and vice versa, when they say that they mean the exact opposite.  Do you really think i'll really call you a genious and mean it after our little discussion LMFAO!!! Since you're kinda slow in the head, i was calling you an idiot.  so who's the moron now genious.

edited out, ill try and behave

Quote from: scrock7
ya its funny he is a ball hog, and he won't be the greatest ever... Championship doesn't define the greatness of a single player, it defines the team, the TEAM won the championship, NOT kobe alone, which means 3 Lakers Championship doesn't mean Kobe's ball-hogness made it happen... most of the time its ROBERT HORRY, Derek Fisher making crucial plays, hitting those last second 3s to win the game. Umm wait, I don't see Kobe coming through for his teammates

GENIOUS, this is good stuff!!! first you say championship doesnt define the greatness of a single player, it defines the TEAM, the TEAM. and then you say it was just horry and fisher.  Well who were the ones scoring all the points to keep the game close so that horry would have a chance to make a last second 3, since were on this subject you must be talking about the lakers kings playoff game where horry didnt score a single point before he made that three. In that game lakers were down by as much as 24 pts in the first half, it was a team effort by the lakers to make the game close and win.  If you really think that just fisher and horry won those close games for the lakers, you really are a dumbass and dont know anything about basketball
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on January 25, 2006, 06:47:18 AM
Quote from: scrock7

Nope, ur point was not proven, fans will still see their favorite player playing regardless how bad the team is. People still pay tickets to see LeBron James even though the team is not the greatest, improving but yet disappointing

Well sure it doesn't really matter if they win or lose, as long as the games are sold out, owners are happy they are making $$... As long as kobe will attract fans with his ball-hog skills, i mean sure the owner will keep him as long as he can (then eventually fans will realize how stupid they were, and its time for kobe to find the next team to destroy)

and oh yeah, if you think numbers mean everything in the game of basketball, wow.... no wonder u don't understand the game

ya its funny he is a ball hog, and he won't be the greatest ever... Championship doesn't define the greatness of a single player, it defines the team, the TEAM won the championship, NOT kobe alone, which means 3 Lakers Championship doesn't mean Kobe's ball-hogness made it happen... most of the time its ROBERT HORRY, Derek Fisher making crucial plays, hitting those last second 3s to win the game. Umm wait, I don't see Kobe coming through for his teammates

First of all, when the FUCK did I say numbers mean everything???


Second, yes my point was proven. Let's review:

-Your answer to my question regarding why Phil doesn't take action in Kobe's "ball-hogging" problem was becuz Kobe generates $$.

-I then added fans would not continue to come to games to watch their team lose in which you responded that fans will still see their favorite player playing regardless how bad the team is.

-You also said if Phil bench kobe for the game... then fans won't come, owner makes no $$ = Phil Jackson fired = no $$ for Phil.

Well guess what... if the team is playing like crap and becomes one of the worst teams in the NBA, the owners will blame all the negative feedbacks from the media and fans towards the responsibility of the head coach = Phil Jackson fired = no $$ for Phil. So in the end it all comes back to my initial question, "Why isn't Phil doing anything to solve the problem?"


Lastly, do you know what  :roll: means? I'm sure you do, but in case you don't, it means that I was being sarcastic. I know it wasn't Kobe ALONE that won the 3 championships. But I'm glad you posted that last bit tho, cuz you once again proved another one of both mine and Jsmurf points, as quoted below.

Quote from: Jsmurf
How about the fact that he was on a team with a great starting 5 and a good bench, where he did'nt feel the need to hog the ball because there were COMPETENT players on his team at that TIME.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on January 25, 2006, 07:24:42 AM
Quote from: Jsmurf
Quote from: ytl
Quote from: Secret Squirrel
Quote from: Jsmurf
So soley because of the triangle and fisher were the lakers able to win the 3 championships? How about the fact that he was on a team with a great starting 5 and a good bench, where he did'nt feel the need to hog the ball because there were COMPETENT players on his team at that TIME.  Doesnt matter who brought the ball down the court, the ball would eventually come into kobe's hands, and kobe being such a big part of the triangle they never would have been able to win those championships if he were to ballhog

Exactly. :thumbsup

You guys are acting as if Kobe has all the authority in his ball club and can do whatever the fuck he wants, when he wants... but guess what... he doesn't, the head coach does.

So my question is, if Kobe's ball-hogging and lack of teamwork is such a problem, why hasn't Phil Jackson stepped in and take control of the matter?

Answer me that before anyone else say some shit like, "Kobe needs to stop acting like a kid" or "Kobe is a ball-hog and costing his team games".


You ppl really need to take out the kobe's X from your mouth...... PJ actually doesn't like that way of playing ball.  Remember he and Kobe doesn't see each other back in the Dynasty days?  I guess you must be very forgetful...... PJ comes back more because Jerry Buss asked him to and more importantly, Jerry Buss's daughter is PJ's girlfriend.  And everyone thought Kobe would have learned his lesson for one year of no playoff.  But nop, Kobe is one determined guy, determined to go his own way.......

Quote from cnnsi.

"To be honest with you, that's not exactly the way you want to have a team win a game," said Jackson, who actually cringes every time Bryant turns a game into a one-man show. "But when you have to win a game, it's great to be able to have that weapon to do it with."

PJ makes game plan, but it's Kobe to execute the plan or not.  And he chose not to most of the time......

Oh, did I forget to mention that Kobe do have the authority in the Lakers organization because they thought they are going to build the team around Kobe?  That's why they traded Shaq away coz they think he is going to get too old and want him out before he doesn't worth shit.  Shaq and Kobe can't get along anyways, and Kobe even said he is not going to re-sign if Shaq stays.


I could give a fuck about what kobe does and your gay oral fantasies.  I never said that he is the best player in the world, i just acknowledge his talent and give credit where credit is due.
Oh and Phil doesnt like this way of playing ball? lmao. Remember phil's dynasty days? You are correct, and anybody that tries to compare Phil's dynasty days with his current shit team called that lakers must be smoking crack. please get some help

about the quote from cnnsi, ofcourse thats not how you want to win a basketball game, thats the most basic fundamental of basketball.  Kobe knows that, Phil knows that, but when you're on a shit team and your 18 pts down in the 1st qtr, phil has no choice but to unleash kobe.  Tell me where phil says that kobe disobeys his orders by taking over the game

kobe currently does have authority within the lakers, like duh, thats because he IS the lakers, nobody there cept kobe.  Do you seriously think that phil would put up with kobe's crap during the championship days, hell no, thats because he wasnt the main show.  there were many times back then when phil pulled kobe out of the game when he wasnt listening.  its not until when shaq started getting lazy that they put more focus on kobe.


Woo Wooo Woo.........  

First let me ask...... Who the FUCK are you???  Was I talking to you?  I was answering Secret Squirrel's claim about PJ didn't try to interfere and Kobe don't have the authority in the Lakers organization.  Did I accuse you for saying Kobe is the best?  NO.  

Those are straight from PJ's mouth, not mine...... let me emphasize again, I am not the one who say that.   It's Phil Jackson himself.  So stfu about that point and move on.  Case closed.  

The current Lakers team can sure archieve more if Kobe let them...... basketball players don't always get hot from the start, for example:  Chauncy Billup tonight shoot 0-6 before he starts hitting shots.  Did other Piston players stopped letting him shoot coz of that?  NO.  Is Chuancy the only players capable of getting points?  NO.

Did you check the other players' game log or stat?  Kobe is still having worse FG% after recent monster games with FG% over 50%.  Did that tell you something?  This point alone prove Kobe is not the only good player in the team.  Odom is having his WORST SEASON of his entire career except the 2 injured seasons.  This just prove how much you know about basketball.

And thanks for supporting my point to prove Secret Squirrel wrong on Kobe has all the authority in the Lakers organization.  kthxbye.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on January 25, 2006, 08:19:26 AM
Quote from: ytl
Quote from: ytl
Those are straight from PJ's mouth, not mine...... let me emphasize again, I am not the one who say that. It's Phil Jackson himself. So stfu about that point and move on. Case closed.

PJ makes game plan, but it's Kobe to execute the plan or not. And he chose not to most of the time......

^It was this statement that you posted that got me started on the whole authority argument, not the quote from Phil. Let me clear something up in case I might have given you the wrong idea. Kobe does have a large amount of authority over his team and teammates, he is the co-captain afterall, but not ALL... and that's where I was trying to get at. Ultimately it's Phil's decision whether or not to limit Kobe's game offensively. I just don't think Kobe has ENOUGH authority to disobey Phil's game plan and get away with it. I could go on, but like you said, case closed... let's move on.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on January 25, 2006, 09:22:02 AM
Quote from: ytl
Woo Wooo Woo.........

First let me ask...... Who the FUCK are you??? Was I talking to you? I was answering Secret Squirrel's claim about PJ didn't try to interfere and Kobe don't have the authority in the Lakers organization. Did I accuse you for saying Kobe is the best? NO.

Those are straight from PJ's mouth, not mine...... let me emphasize again, I am not the one who say that. It's Phil Jackson himself. So stfu about that point and move on. Case closed.

The current Lakers team can sure archieve more if Kobe let them...... basketball players don't always get hot from the start, for example: Chauncy Billup tonight shoot 0-6 before he starts hitting shots. Did other Piston players stopped letting him shoot coz of that? NO. Is Chuancy the only players capable of getting points? NO.

Did you check the other players' game log or stat? Kobe is still having worse FG% after recent monster games with FG% over 50%. Did that tell you something? This point alone prove Kobe is not the only good player in the team. Odom is having his WORST SEASON of his entire career except the 2 injured seasons. This just prove how much you know about basketball.

And thanks for supporting my point to prove Secret Squirrel wrong on Kobe has all the authority in the Lakers organization. kthxbye.


its obvious the only people here giving kobe any kind of credit in the last page is ss and me.  so when you start your rant with a "you ppl" of course im gonna think you're talking to me.  tell me, if i posted "you people need to get koby's X out of your mouth" and you thought i was talking to you, how would you react?  watch what u fucken type then

about phil's quote, true thats what he said but in no way did it mean "PJ makes game plan, but it's Kobe to execute the plan or not. And he chose not to most of the time...... ", you have no proof that he is not following phil's orders because you are not on the basketball floor, thats all im trying to say

And i have never stated that this is how a basketball player should play, only saying that sometimes its necessary.  If kobe decided not to take over that "game", being down by 18 pts early on, they would have lost by 40 or something
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on January 26, 2006, 01:39:24 AM
http://www.nba.com/blog/blog30.html

Scottie Pippen's comment on Kobe's performance. I have to agree with Pippen though.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on January 26, 2006, 03:03:06 AM
It has be long long long time since Artest played a NBA game
And it is a done deal, Peja for Artest
Looking forward to see what will happen it both teams :lol:
Should be very interesting.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: type0- on January 26, 2006, 04:43:21 AM
i want to see rahim back at full strength and wells coming back. how do you spread the ball around then to make artest happy. for the pacers, they can only hope stojakovic can keep it together especially if oneal misses a chunk of time with the groin injury.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kaede on January 26, 2006, 08:10:42 AM
a good deal for both teams!!!  looking forward to see if Artest can fit in to the team or not...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on January 27, 2006, 05:20:37 AM
:bounce:  Rob Babcock got fired as GM for the Raptors.... finally
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: type0- on January 27, 2006, 05:29:22 AM
other news

Davis, Mark Blount, Marcus Banks, Justin Reed and two conditional second-round draft picks are coming to Minnesota, and in exchange the Celtics are getting Szczerbiak, Michael Olowokandi and Dwayne Jones and a future first-round draft pick, the teams announced.

i dont know what to think of it. i guess davis is a upgrade over szczerbiak
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 27, 2006, 05:40:14 AM
Alright you guys need to calm down. Its upsetting me to see you NBA fanatics go at it like this. But thats what you guys are right?...NBA fanatics, so keep discussing but lets try to get along.

Man this thread is so popular.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 27, 2006, 05:41:27 AM
omg no page exist....lame



Avery Johnson is going to Coach the Western Conference team at the All Star game!!!!! I'm so proud~!!!!!  :bounce:  :bounce:  :bounce:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on January 27, 2006, 08:24:29 AM
IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GET A LATE RUN ROXS!!

about kobe's 81 pts perf, it a sick in a way that he was unstoppable. however it also proves how bad of a defensive team Raps was. once kobe decided to go for 60-70-81, raptors basically stood in the paint allowing kobe to move around and lay the ball in. the only players that really defend him were jalen and peterson.

as much as i hate kobe, that was once in a life time to watch.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on January 27, 2006, 09:01:21 PM
Quote from: Thimas X
Alright you guys need to calm down. Its upsetting me to see you NBA fanatics go at it like this. But thats what you guys are right?...NBA fanatics, so keep discussing but lets try to get along.

I dont think it is NBA fanatics, I think it's just the Kobe haters and the Kobe lovers lol
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Post by: daigong on January 28, 2006, 02:40:06 AM
Quote from: Ching1670
Quote from: Thimas X
Alright you guys need to calm down. Its upsetting me to see you NBA fanatics go at it like this. But thats what you guys are right?...NBA fanatics, so keep discussing but lets try to get along.

I dont think it is NBA fanatics, I think it's just the Kobe haters and the Kobe lovers lol


LOL. OK. So I step away for a few and Kobe haters argue with each other. It's a beautiful thang.  Don't take shit personally and we can crack on each other. Good job, Thimas for stepping in! 8)

Remember: your Big Bad Admin is a Kobe Lover so be prepared for propaganda (later) LMFAO! Get avatars and sigs already guys - else I'd think ur leeching cuz surely u ain't here for the Sports forum. :P

In random acts of news. Lebron got laserpointered while shooting free throws. Which one of you did it? I know. It was the guy who named the subtitle of this forum ROFL! Wally for Ricky Davis trade: WHO CARES!! Those teams are going nowhere. I like Ron Artest in Sactown. Then he can go fuck them up and make Mini Me melt down. Ron Artest = Good Quality Fun for the NBA. Dude's so talented yet so fucked in the head.

Kobe gets 101 tonite.  :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 28, 2006, 04:09:26 AM
haha

(http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/315/untitled15ah.png)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on January 28, 2006, 06:18:51 AM
Lol just shows again how no one cared
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Post by: JFC on January 28, 2006, 05:51:19 PM
Something that Raptor fans will no doubt enjoy:

http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Basketball/NBA/2006/01/25/1411606-cp.html

I didn't even know he'd stopped playing.
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Post by: Specz on January 29, 2006, 07:14:41 AM
I know I'm late but Kobe's performance was amazing. I know it was the Raptors and all but you just don't score 81 points.

Finally Artest got traded. I think it'll be a good fit for him at Sacramento. I actually met Artest and got his picture and autograph back when he was playing for St. Johns. It was the end of the basketball season in this league I was playing in and he was the special guest for the season awards ceremony. I can't believe the Knicks drafted Frederick fucking Weis over him!  :x If he was on the Knicks now, I can only imagine what the Knicks would be today.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on January 30, 2006, 12:38:13 AM
Did u piss him off?

You coulda got a lifelong autograph in the form of a bruise or scar  :)
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Post by: Ching1670 on January 31, 2006, 01:49:07 AM
LOL
Artest is wtill winless in Sacto
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Post by: daigong on February 01, 2006, 07:39:09 AM
Artest finally wins... :lol:

YESS!! PISSTONS 11 game winning streak is snapped. Damn, that was so close. J-Kidd was lethal with the 3 bombs.

Peja looked real bad in his Pacer debut, hope he sucks tmr
(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1125/pacerswizardsbasketballmci1037.jpg)

cuz Lakers play em tmr. Lamar getting the Art of War from Phil's Book of the Month Club got him fighitng aggressive tonite...hey tama-chan, KOBES LAKERS RAPE (allegedly) LARRY BROWNS KNICKS 130-97

(http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/8353/larrybrownsucks4ha.jpg)
and he got ejected too hahaha  :lol:


tidbit I heard: #1 Selling Jersey in China: T-Mac, AI, THEN Yao Ming. Guess everyone has one already :lol:
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Post by: KLSADAKO on February 03, 2006, 06:05:51 AM
We say it's against the raptors, but remember that kobe's lowest point total this season so far is 11 against the raptors :P
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Post by: JFC on February 04, 2006, 04:50:42 AM
The Toronto Raptors finally traded Jalen Rose on Friday, sending him to the New York Knicks for forward Antonio Davis.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/basketball/nba/02/03/bc.bkn.knicks.raptorstr.ap/index.html
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Post by: type0- on February 04, 2006, 06:26:00 AM
they're so deep with medicore talent at the 2 and 3 and they just added another one. and the couple picks going into next season they have will do nothing for them since it aint a terribly deep draft class
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Post by: kaede on February 04, 2006, 01:29:55 PM
i'm gonna miss the Jalen Rose in Toronto Raptors  :cry:  however, i think it's good for him because he didn't get the minutes he deserved in Toronto
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 04, 2006, 06:38:01 PM
Page does exist!

KOBE BRYANT. PAGE TOPPING PIMPAGE

cuz I can. :P

Player of the Month: KOBE!

http://www.nba.com/news/pom_060201.html

ALL-STAR TEAM SELECTION (http://www.nba.com/allstar2006/): KOBE! starts again. 2nd most votes only to Yao Ming.

And other guys. Shaq gets his 13th consecutive.


(and Chauncey Billups:P)

(http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/7070/lakersstore1882358316ru.jpg)
81' shirt for sale
The NBA Store will feature a special edition Kobe Bryant T-shirt and jersey to celebrate his recent 81-point performance, the second-highest in league history.
A white Los Angeles Lakers jersey with '81' on the front and ''Kobe'' on the back will be available today at the NBA Store in New York and online.
A special edition gold T-shirt with '81' on the back will be available this week.

http://store.yahoo.com/lakersstore/a1130-bryant-81.html


Comments From Around the League:
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060124/SPORTS0403/601240475

Celtics Great Larry Bird:
"That's wild. That is really wild. That's a lot of points, I'm telling you. There's no question how good he is, but when you start throwing numbers around like that, it's unbelievable. It would be hard to believe if you didn't know it was true."

Miami Heat Coach Pat Riley:
"Anybody who's got the kind of energy to try to hoist up (nearly) 70 shots is going to score a lot of point. It's remarkable, the execution and the efficiency, but we've got a lot of guys in this league, if they took 70 shots, they'd score a lot of points."

Miami Heat G, Dwyane Wade:
"Everybody was calling. Everybody called every player in the league."

Miami Heat F, Antoine Walker:
"I think with the 81 now, no other team or other players will let that happen. Now guys will foul out trying to stop him from doing that. If someone gets 81 on me, I'm going to clothesline him." On Shaq: "He told us to get him 50 shots."

Tex Winter, Ex-Assistant:
"It was quite an exhibition. It's what the fans love. I don't think you can win a championship playing that way and so, consequently, I would be concerned about that. But it was a great victory and I don't want to take anything away from Kobe because it was one of the greatest I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot of exhibitions."

Lakers Great, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar:
"Kobe's range is unreal, and he does it his way. It was a real treat. His ability to shoot from long range and also attack the hoop, split the defense and get in close for opportunities near the basket is unique. He's made a niche for himself, and he deserves it."

New Jersey Nets PG, Jason Kidd:
"How many minutes did he play, 42? If he had an overtime game, maybe (100 would be possible)"

New Jersey Nets F, Vince Carter:
"It is great for the league, for him, just because of the buzz it has created. The only bad thing about it is younger kids, whose minds are easily warped, are going to think, 'Ohhh! I am going to go out there and do it' instead of the team concept first. That is what is missing, guys understanding how to play as a team. They [the NBA] want scoring, they want ratings, you are going to get that. You are definitely going to get them now with the amount of 50-60-point games . . . I just hope kids and young guys understand that yeah, special guys can do that. But . . ."

Detroit PG, Chauncey Billups:
"If you have it going, you're supposed to keep it going. ... Unbelievable."

Indiana Pacers Coach, Rick Carlisle:
"I don't feel so bad about the 45 he got on us now."

Golden State Warriors Coach, Mike Montgomery:
"I wish we had King Kong (to guard him). Anything we can do, we'll do."

Bulls Great Scottie Pippen:
"It's superb, definitely. Something that is new to me, that is shocking. I got the news last night about 3 in the morning, and I don't think I even went back to bed."

Ex-Bull and now-Analyst Steve Kerr:
"I'm always one to credit the guys who win. I don't know if I would have given Kobe the M.V.P. last week. But what he did in the game last night, he's so clearly the best player out there."

Hubie Brown, Analyst:
"For Kobe Bryant to do this as a guard, it is a testimony to his athletic ability, incredible endurance."

Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations, Joe Dumars:
"I think it is an awesome feat what Kobe did the other night, and I tip my hat to him. The one word that comes to mind when I think about what he accomplished is SPECIAL."

Utah Jazz Coach, Jerry Sloan:
"Kobe brought his team back from a big deficit to win the game, so you like to see that. That means quite a bit more than getting points with no competition."

Cavs Guard, Eric Snow:
"Hats off, he's the best. It's hard to get 50 in a game. He did it in a half. It takes a tough player who works really hard. I think he's one of the best ever."

Celtics Ricky Davis:
"That was a great game. It surprises you, but the guy was hitting shot after shot."

Celtics Forward, Paul Pierce:
"It's impressive,. He's probably playing the best basketball of anyone in the NBA right now. When you’re taking jump shots, you’re going to get more tired. Wilt got all layups. With the athletes that are in the game today, no, it wouldn’t happen. You would have to put more minutes on the clock. Well, maybe Kobe could do it. If he shot every time down the floor.” "

Celtics Coach, Doc Rivers:
“What was lost in all of that was that he got it going when they were down by 18 points. The other amazing part was that he didn’t get tired at the end.”

George Gervin:
"To compare it to anybody would be useless. He set himself apart from everyone else. Everyone looks for another Michael Jordan, and there probably won't be one. What Kobe did was establish himself as one of the greatest scorers of all time at an early age. He's a phenom. I'm a believer, man. Now we've got to sit back and wait and see if anyone scores 82."

76ers Guard, Andre Iguodala:
"How does the other team let him get that many points? Once a guy gets 50 points, you double him every time down the court. They weren't doing a good job of trying to keep the ball out of his hands so I was actually rooting for him.

Chicago Bulls G, Ben Gordon:" That should put all the questions to rest who's the most talented and who's the, you know, best offensive player in the league. You know if he would've had a decent first half, he might've got 100 points last night. I mean if anybody can go out there and score 25 points a quarter I would definetly say it's Kobe."

Chicago Bulls G, Chris Duhon: "I'm just amazed he got up 46 shots. That's like, uh, five games worth for me. After eight shots I'm already having to ice my elbow. You know, 46, that's just amazing on it's own."

Chicago Bulls F/C, Tyson Chandler: "We're witnessing greatness right now. We need to understand that. (asked: "Is he the best of the best?") Yeah, definetly."

Detroit Pistons Coach, Flip Saunders: "I think the most amazing thing about Kobe scoring 81 is about how easy he made it look. It's not like he made a lot of difficult shots. A lot of the shots he took were like open shots."

Phoenix Suns F, Shawn Marion: "Is that for real? You know. That's what people will probably go around saying today. Did he really have 81 points? Is that possible?"

Miami Heat Center Shaquille O'Neal:
Declined to comment..

Elgin Baylor:
"Scoring 81 points is a truly amazing accomplishment. Of course, the most important thing is that his effort contributed to a victory for his team."

Mavs GM, Mark Cuban:
"It's amazing. Beyond amazing. He's on another level from any other player at this point. It's like he is toying with teams. If you push up on him, he just takes two steps back and shoots from further out. I hope the NBA adjusts its TV schedule so we all can see him play more. It would be fun to watch and fun to debate how far a one-man show can drag four other players in a team sport."

Mavs Guard, Darrell Armstrong:
"Imagine if our game had been close. "

Mavs Guard, Jerry Stackhouse:
"How many times did he get to the line? You'd think the Super Bowl would lead 'SportsCenter' tonight. But you know it won't. It can't. Kobe will. He has to."

Mavs Forward, Dirk Nowitzki (on if he could get 81):
"I don't think that would be good from a team standpoint."

Mavs Forward, Keith Van Horn:
"How many assists?. He didn't have any against us."

Mavs Guard, Devin Harris:
"He took 47 shots?"

Ex-Lakers Guard, Ty Lue:
Listen to Lue interview

Atlanta Hawks Captain, Joe Johnson:
"With Kobe, he takes shots that look bad, but they're not bad shots for him. He was on fire. On fire."

Atlanta Hawks Coach, Mike Woodson:
"It was just a special, special night. And I'm sure Kobe felt that way. Because 81 points is, well, 81 points, and I don't care how you cut it up. It's amazing."

Atlanta Hawks Radio Analyst, Dennis Scott:
"The most points I ever scored was 65 in the Urban Coalition summer league in D.C.. I had something like 16 3-pointers, and I'm telling you, I was dead tired when it was over. I saw the highlights of Kobe, and he looked like he could have played another game."

Orlando Magic Guard, Keyon Dooling:
"It's not just a buzz about Kobe, it's a holler. That guy is incredible. That's why he's the best player in the league."

Orlando Magic Assistant GM, Otis Smith:
"Whether you like him or dislike him, Kobe is a special player. He has the killer instinct in him that a lot of the talented players don't have. When he smells blood, he goes for the jugular. That's a (Michael) Jordan-like quality."

Orlando Guard/Forward, Grant Hill:
"I guess they say records are made to be broken. You wouldn't think it could be done, but if anybody could I guess it would be Kobe. It's just incredible. There's not much really you can say. Wow."

Orlando Coach, Brian Hill:
"Forget about 81 points. To be able to get up that many shots and still play defense at the other end of the floor, that's a pretty incredible physical accomplishment."

Hornets Guard Kirk Snyder:
"I heard about it after I had finished hanging out with David West, and he called me and said that Kobe had scored 81. My first thought was is that I'm in the NBA with probably one of the best players ever to play in the NBA."

Hornets Coach Byron Scott:
"I think Wilt's record is pretty safe unless a player like Kobe goes into four or five overtimes. I think this is the closest you'll see anybody get to it."

Hornets Guard J.R. Smith:
"The first thing that came to my mind when I heard about what Kobe did was the amount of shots he go. If anybody's going to score, it's Kobe. He can take as many shots as he wants, and nobody says nothing. Of course when you take 46 shots you are going to score, but he's good enough to make more than half of them. He's good enough to take good shots, and he just had one of those nights."

Jerry West:
"I don't know if anyone could have stopped him last night. It's so senseless to me to say he shouldn't take over like that. You give the same amount of shots to everybody else and they're not making that many, I know it. Players are jealous of greatness. Kobe is a unique talent and a unique person. His belief that he can jump to the moon is never going to change. But I admire him, what he's been able to overcome. You would think he would be a fair-haired man of the NBA with what's he's already done. But he's taken a fairly good battering."

Richie Guerin, played in 100 pt game:
"I thought the game in the second half was set up to try to have Wilt score as many points as he could. And I told Wilt this personally. Kobe's, I think is a little more special because of his size and he played in a game that was significant and meaningful. Taking nothing away from Wilt. . . . If you play a game a normal way, I think it's just about impossible to score that many points.''

Miami Heat Coach, Pat Riley:
"He might get 100. If you can get 81 . . . absolutely. He has the mentality to do that and conditioning. He's one of the best conditioned athletes in the world.''

Miami Heat Guard, Dwyane Wade:
"Not at all." - If he thought 80 points was possible

"Give him overtime and he might have got there. Now, it's possible." - On the all-time record

"Maybe if I go home and play my video game I'll hit 80." - If he can make a run at Kobe

New Jersey Nets F, Richard Jefferson:
"He's the first person to ever get to 80 (since Chamberlain's 100). Is 100 doable? You'd probably have a better chance of winning the lottery but there's always a chance.''

"I talked to Mike ( James) after the game," McGrady said. "He said they didn't double team him — not one time. You would think after he hit 40, send two or three guys at him. When he hit 50? When he got 70? What are you doing: playing him one-on-one?"

More on No. 8
Bucks players were also talking about Kobe Bryant.

"I just couldn't believe the Toronto team let him get 81," said Bobby Simmons, usually assigned to defend Bryant. "He would not get 81 on me, no way. And I wouldn't let my teammates get away with that. For one guy to score that many points, I think the coach should have made a change. You have to get the ball out of his hands."

Allen Iverson:
Quote:
"It was an amazing night for Kobe. Just unreal. Like watching a video game. He's the best player in the game.". Asked if he will try to top the performance #3 wasnt so humble "We play Toronto in March. I'm going to go for 100."


TMac:
Quote:
"I don't think I could score that many in a video game."


Wally Sczerbiak:
Quote:
"He's just one of those guys I have a lot of respect for. He's strong-willed and he believes in himself to the core."


Ric Bucher:
Quote:
I've never thought of him as selfish, so it's hard for me to know how what I considered a flawed view might change. I saw someone who was emotionally conflicted and immature at times. Someone who was supremely confident in himself but not always in his teammates. That's not selfish, by my definition or Webster's. A selfish player is someone who pursues his own glory at the expense of everything else, including winning. I've never known Kobe to do that. Ever.

Nuggets Forward, Carmelo Anthony:
"I don't think (Bryant) saw himself doing it. That's crazy."

Mavs Forward, Dirk Nowitzki (on if he could get 81):
"I don't think that would be good from a team standpoint."

Mavs Forward, Keith Van Horn:
"How many assists?. He didn't have any against us."

Mavs Guard, Devin Harris:
"He took 47 shots?"

==

Bryant was asked to donate the shoes he wore in Sunday's game to the basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.

"That's really, really cool, something I never would have thought of," Bryant said. "It's fun to be a part of that."

Last time T-Mac said "Been there, done that" when Kobe dropped 62.

Both had career highs of 62...

Kobe 12/20/05
33 Min.
18-31 FG (58%)
4-10 3P (40%)
22-25 FT (88%)
8 Reb.
0 Ast.
3 St.
2 T.O.
62 POINTS  

T-Mac 3/10/04
46 Min.
20-37 FG (54%)
5-14 3P (36%)
17-26 FT (65%)
10 Reb.
5 Ast.
1 St.
6 T.O.
62 POINTS




I'd post the links for the game but gotta keep the forum in semi "good boy" mode till we can move the forum. You can find Filefront links at mixmakers.net
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 04, 2006, 07:01:25 PM
(http://img452.imageshack.us/img452/6049/rushluke5tk.jpg)

Awww...shit. Lakers let Chingy's Bobcats snap their 13 game losing streak!!  Ex-Lakers went apeshit. Jumaine Jones with 31? Maaan. Fuck Kobe has to score 100 a nite now with Odom, now maybe Mihm out. :evil:

Quote from: JFC
The Toronto Raptors finally traded Jalen Rose on Friday, sending him to the New York Knicks for forward Antonio Davis.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/basketball/nba/02/03/bc.bkn.knicks.raptorstr.ap/index.html


What up wit dat? Antonio "I don't wanna be in TO" Davis is back? Buy out or what. Isiah Thomas is mad.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: KLSADAKO on February 05, 2006, 05:52:06 AM
I wonder what Jordan made of the 81 :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on February 09, 2006, 04:32:42 AM
You go that right, daigong 8)
It all started when my Cats beat your Lakers 8)
This ended the 13-game losing streak, so lets start another streak for us...how about a 3 game winning streak! :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on February 09, 2006, 04:51:46 AM
Quote from: KLSADAKO
I wonder what Jordan made of the 81 :D


Quote
"If I had to pick the best player in the game, he certainly is up there right now in the way that he approaches the game. . . . Anybody can go out and take a lot of shots and end up with 81 points, but if you lose, who cares? He was in a great rhythm and went out and played well. So you have to commend him for that. [But] if I were on the other side, there would be no way I would have been able to be in that game without six fouls."

-- A certain Michael Jordan, reacting publicly to Kobe Bryant's 81-point game for the first time at a New York press conference for his Jordan All-American Classic for high schoolers.



Cuban owns Phil Jackson  :lol:  :lol:

Mavs on a 12 game winning streak and holding their opponents under 100.



YTL's team is just too good.....i give up. I tried and I thought I secured the block category but YTL just took the lead now.  :thumbsup
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 10, 2006, 09:34:02 AM
Well fuck them Mavs! winners of 13 in a row. Miami couldn't handle em. WTF?

Least the Lakers snapped their 4 game losing streak vs the Rox!! With Kobe's season tying high 9 assists (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=260208010).

The funniest shit that came outta Mavs ass-raping the Lakers, Phil Jackson complained about the refs and dat bitch Mark Cuban said "I Own Phil Jackson." calling him his "Bucket Boy"   (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep9feb09,1,3243807.story?coll=la-headlines-sports):lol:

Um, still bitter over the time Kobe first broke his career high of 62? Or the time the Lakers overcame that massive 4th quarter deficit?

Quote from: Thimas X
YTL's team is just too good.....i give up. I tried and I thought I secured the block category but YTL just took the lead now.  :thumbsup


We should just ban him  :lol:  :lol: then I'd still lose.


whoa...reading this off ESPN.com. Vince Young wants to go the NBA? WTF?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on February 10, 2006, 05:05:52 PM
Quote from: Thimas X



YTL's team is just too good.....i give up. I tried and I thought I secured the block category but YTL just took the lead now.  :thumbsup


Hehe, I made my share of mistakes too, but was lucky to cover it.  It's fun.  Let's do it again next year!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on February 11, 2006, 02:14:10 AM
Young wants to go to the NBA? 0_o

Quote from: ytl
Hehe, I made my share of mistakes too, but was lucky to cover it.  It's fun.  Let's do it again next year!


I've been thinking about trading with Befuddled Budgies  :P



Mavs going for 14 tonight!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on February 11, 2006, 02:42:45 AM
u guys watch Insider the Nba on TNT after the games? Kenny will shootout wit Reggie! its gonna be interesting if Kenny will continue to own.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 11, 2006, 07:04:53 PM
Maan, Kenny Smith is a lil bitch! Fuck him, he talks shit and is so jealous of other people's careers.

Quote from: Thimas X
Young wants to go to the NBA? 0_o

Quote from: ytl
Hehe, I made my share of mistakes too, but was lucky to cover it.  It's fun.  Let's do it again next year!


I've been thinking about trading with Befuddled Budgies  :P



Mavs going for 14 tonight!



AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN!! :banana: IT''S PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!

(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/4536/mavericksnuggetsbasketballdxa1.jpg)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on February 11, 2006, 07:56:32 PM
Quote from: daigong
Maan, Kenny Smith is a lil bitch! Fuck him, he talks shit and is so jealous of other people's careers.


Kenny does talk alot of crap...Barkley does too


So many turnovers in the 1st quarter in the Mavs vs. Nuggets game. If we had the 2nd string PG Delvin Harris healthy I think we would've won. He brings alot of energy off the bench and he doesn't turn the ball over as much as Armstrong.


Boo Spurs need to lose.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on February 12, 2006, 12:01:38 AM
Quote
Nets guard decides to pass on '08 Games in Beijing

New Jersey Nets point guard Jason Kidd wasn't selected on the NBA All-Star roster, and says he will not participate in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

I'm not going to participate. I'm going to skip it," Kidd told the New York Post in Saturday's editions. "I didn't want to do it. Did it before. I've helped the team qualify twice. So I think I'll pass on the third time.

"And it's long: August and September. I wouldn't have that much of a break before the season to get ready, so I thought I would let the younger guys go and do it."

All-Star weekend will held Feb. 17-19 in Houston.


 :( I think the two best point guards today are J Kidd and Nash. It sucks that hes not going. I guess it'll be Marbury.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on February 12, 2006, 07:38:23 AM
TNT crew are the best bball commentators since NBC. watching those photoshopped pics of barkley is always priceless. i just wish they would do more than 2 games a week.

HOUSTON WON AGAIN!! only 10 games below .500 now. still time to make a run for the 8th.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on February 12, 2006, 01:22:05 PM
Quote from: ahcheungape
TNT crew are the best bball commentators since NBC. watching those photoshopped pics of barkley is always priceless. i just wish they would do more than 2 games a week.

HOUSTON WON AGAIN!! only 10 games below .500 now. still time to make a run for the 8th.


i bet they will make the playoffs
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kaede on February 12, 2006, 02:07:20 PM
Quote from: Thimas X
Quote from: ahcheungape
TNT crew are the best bball commentators since NBC. watching those photoshopped pics of barkley is always priceless. i just wish they would do more than 2 games a week.

HOUSTON WON AGAIN!! only 10 games below .500 now. still time to make a run for the 8th.


i bet they will make the playoffs


i really hope they can...but i doubt it
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on February 13, 2006, 08:45:26 AM
after the win tonight vs the knicks, they are only 4 games outa the 8th spot. so them making the playoffs is still very possible. but of course u have 5 other teams going for it. as long as yao and tmac is healthy the rest of the season, them making the playoffs is pretty high.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kaede on February 13, 2006, 09:46:30 AM
Don't count Seattle out...actually every team in the West except Portland has chance to make the playoffs.
Houston needs D. Anderson and Jon Barry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Derek Anderson and Jon Barry have been injured for so long...are they out for the season?  i just know that Bob Sura would probably out for the season :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on February 13, 2006, 10:27:25 AM
they both still have a chance to come back this season. the way i see it is that if this current roster stays healthy all the way to the end of season, they can crack the 8th spot. they are better than any of the 5 teams above them when healthy.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on February 15, 2006, 06:58:29 AM
With this BIG win over the Clipps tonight, i am very optimistic that they can squeeze into a 8th spot. This is the team that was suppose to play great this season!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: en on February 15, 2006, 02:42:07 PM
Why does Van gundy insists of giving so many minutes to old dinosaurs like Howard and Wesley? Swift and Head deserve to get more minutes I think.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on February 17, 2006, 01:50:34 AM
I LOVE IT WHEN THE SPURS LOSE!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on February 17, 2006, 02:50:05 AM
So the Pistons finally released Darko man
I dont think this is a very smart move by Joe Dumars, the Pistons are playing so well in this season, there is no pt to make any changes
And what happen if Billups got injured .... 8)
No backup PG? 8)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kaede on February 17, 2006, 04:47:21 AM
They still have Lindsey Hunter and I think Joe Dumars will get another backup PG before the trade deadline.  I don't think the trade will affect the Pistons' chemistry and i think they do need a backup BIG man in the paint
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on February 18, 2006, 03:16:41 AM
Quote from: en
Why does Van gundy insists of giving so many minutes to old dinosaurs like Howard and Wesley? Swift and Head deserve to get more minutes I think.


well wesley is doing well rite now. Head at times just dont know what he is doing out there. plus, wesley plays pretty defence. Howard rite now is playin better than swift. Swift is too inconsistent this season. However though, Van Gundy does play him most of time down the stretch.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on February 18, 2006, 03:28:30 AM
ALL STAR BREAK, TIME TO CELEBRATE  :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on February 19, 2006, 04:52:00 AM
HOLY KFLSJDLKALKDAHKA!!! Igoudala's dunk from Iverson was nuts!!! Robinson over Webb was NUTS!!!! HAHAHAH JOSH SMITH SCREWED HIMSELF OVER!!! COCKY BASTARD!

3 pts shootout was boring
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 19, 2006, 05:26:16 AM
WORD!! NATE ROBINSON FUCKIN WINS THE DUNK CONTEST!   :w00t: c

and Wade out skills Nash. Should be a dunk filled show tmr.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on February 19, 2006, 05:37:29 AM
the audience was booing him though when they announced Andre's score. I thought Andre deserved it though.

and yes! tomorrow's all star game is gonna be awesome.

oh I noticed something during the rookie vs sophomore game, NO ONE PASSES TO CHARLES VILLANUEVA  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on February 19, 2006, 07:47:48 AM
Quote from: KingKoopa
the audience was booing him though when they announced Andre's score. I thought Andre deserved it though.

and yes! tomorrow's all star game is gonna be awesome.

oh I noticed something during the rookie vs sophomore game, NO ONE PASSES TO CHARLES VILLANUEVA  :lol:


LOL, i guess Luther Head is not a human being then.  CV got 2 alley-ops from him alone.

Nate won the dunk contest fair and squre.  All Kobe stupid "WTF" comment just shows he didn't know shit about basketball........ hello!!  Spubb Webb could have won your pathetic dunk competition if he joined and complete the dunks he did in 80s so pls Kobe .....STFU.

IG's AI backboard dunk is the best for the night though.  I totally agree they should let go the multiple tries for letting the players complete a dunk successfully.  It's the creative dunk we are all for.  If anyone do easy dunk which can be done in one try the whole contest would be over in 15 mins anyways.

LOL@Josh Smith screwing himself up and be angry at everyone.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on February 19, 2006, 08:12:01 AM
I was watching the 3rd and 4th quarter, CV was just running back and forth from the court while getting schooled by Iguadala.

and LOL @ ur josh smith comment.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on February 19, 2006, 09:19:44 AM
to me, nate deserved it all the way even though he had too many tries on two of his dunks. but it still looked good once he did it. the fact he won because of his ability to elevate himself, especially the dunk over webb.

meanwhile, i thought AI's dunks were kinda repetitive at the end. 3 between legs. i always think guys his height dont tend to have nice form of dunks. this is why when a guy like nate dunks, it looks so much better than a 6-9 guy.

of course the judging was kinda biased towards the end.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: KLSADAKO on February 19, 2006, 05:05:20 PM
anyway i could see some of the dunks :)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on February 19, 2006, 10:45:53 PM
I think AI used up all his "creativities" at the begginning of the dunk contest, which lefts him nothing to show for at the final round against Nate.
Nate Robinson deserves it :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 19, 2006, 11:40:37 PM
I dun like how Nate brought out Spud Webb for the nostalgia factor!! PSSH!! What is up with this fake shit the NBA pulls off.
(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/9954/photodefault304x3802ko.jpg)

But yeah Nate's dunks were hot!! esp. the off the backboard thing.
(http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/6493/342657480artr05mb.jpg)
(pic unrelated but I upped it 2 weeks ago)

All in all skills of the NBA player nowadays suck!! :lol:

Tonite!! Gonna be sizzzling~! Kobe (who'll score 100) + VC gonna electrify Toyota Center, WEST WINS!
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Post by: Sponge Bob on February 19, 2006, 11:45:31 PM
Yea, rite, east man  8)

If Kobe scores 100+, Shaq's gonna go beserk and run him over  :D
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Post by: ytl on February 20, 2006, 12:11:42 AM
Kobe should be booed again if he go nut and hogging the ball all the time again like he did in Philly.  It's an all-star game, ppl should having fun...... not your personal show that you think they are your lakers players.
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Post by: Sponge Bob on February 20, 2006, 02:44:57 AM
The Houston Symphony  :shock:  LOL

Jann Arden  :shock:   :lol:

Marines were there  8)

Destiny's Child  8)

Shaq's Plays + Free Throws = PWNAGE  8)
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Post by: daigong on February 20, 2006, 05:13:35 AM
Whoa WEST  was leading for a while...now it's EAST closing da Gap.

Fuck, they trying to give T-Mac the MVP, bad strategy. time for Kobe to take over  :lol:

LOVED Shaq's self lob at the freethrow line!! And Destiny's Child's Star Spangled Banner was the best EVER!

And Shaq + Kobe going brokeback!
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Post by: daigong on February 20, 2006, 05:31:47 AM
WHOA...East by 2. 122-120 Fuckin Sponge Bob with the call :P

T-Mac the BALL HOG misses the game potential winner. Kobe's 8 assists weren't enough.
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Post by: Mugen on February 20, 2006, 05:42:00 AM
I was expecting Yao Ming and Shaq shooting 3s..

God, Lebron is a ballhog. That fagget.

and also LOL @ Jann Arden
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Post by: Sponge Bob on February 20, 2006, 05:44:20 AM
Anyone gonna cry cuz Kobe didnt make it past 8pts?  :lol:
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Post by: daigong on February 20, 2006, 05:49:25 AM
Did they have the 7 foot lineup that AJ promised? Duncan, Gasol, Garnett, Yao, and Dirk?
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Post by: Ching1670 on February 20, 2006, 06:07:28 AM
Quote from: daigong
Did they have the 7 foot lineup that AJ promised? Duncan, Gasol, Garnett, Yao, and Dirk?

Nope :lol:

I guess AJ thought it was a bad idea overall after he saw his lead getting demolished by the Pistons in the 3rd qtr :lol:

And it was good to see smiles around in the ALl Star game, include Shaq and Kobe :)

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Post by: ahcheungape on February 20, 2006, 06:21:14 AM
Quote from: daigong
WHOA...East by 2. 122-120 Fuckin Sponge Bob with the call :P

T-Mac the BALL HOG misses the game potential winner. Kobe's 8 assists weren't enough.


considering the fact that the whole team wanted t-mac to win the mvp, thats why t-mac had that many looks. plus he was hitting them as well. the last shot was a foul on lebron. it was stupid to see lebron take the mvp. talk about ball hog, james was an example tonight.
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Post by: Ping on February 20, 2006, 06:40:55 AM
East! Woo!
Definitely wanted T-Mac to win MVP though. I liked D-Wade + King plays :lol:
Really wanted to see Arenas do better though. Fun stuff overall!
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Post by: daigong on February 20, 2006, 06:56:03 AM
Quote from: Ping
East! Woo!
Definitely wanted T-Mac to win MVP though. I liked D-Wade + King plays :lol:
Really wanted to see Arenas do better though. Fun stuff overall!


I wanted Yao to win, he has more ties to Houston! What did he say before the game "Make some noise" or whatever :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on February 20, 2006, 07:48:06 AM
i like this years players entrance. its so funny/cool at the same time  :lol:
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Post by: Thimas X on February 20, 2006, 01:48:35 PM
AI SHOULD'VE WON THE DUNK CONTEST

I bet we all cheered for Nate at one time, but you know who deserved to win. If Nate didn't take 14 tries to make his last dunk, the trophy would have been rightfully his.





 :( I blame Avery for the West's fault....Avery and Kobe....ahhhh


Best All Star entrance EVER! Yao has some moves!
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Post by: Ping on February 20, 2006, 02:39:14 PM
Hey, there's nothing against the rules. :lol:
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Post by: KLSADAKO on February 20, 2006, 03:56:18 PM
how can a guy 5.9 dunk between his legs :shock:
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Post by: ahcheungape on February 20, 2006, 11:18:09 PM
Kobe wasnt the problem. it was the whole team's effortin the 2nd half. East was playing rather controlled bball while the west was WTF out there. i didnt mind how they setup shots for T-MAC because he was hitting most of the shots. plus he was the home boy.
on the other hand, i really wish the nba should ban YAO from playing in the all-star game. as much as i like him, he doesnt do shit out there. all he really did was run around the court. he wasnt willing to ask for ball. its sad that he's a starter for west.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on February 21, 2006, 03:09:08 AM
no one passes to him when he wants it anyway.

and he got schooled by shaq again. between the leg pass
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Post by: ahcheungape on February 21, 2006, 04:51:05 AM
yao doesnt even care if he plays or not. althought most big men wit the exception of shaq dont get any ball, but at least they try hard to play in the all-star game. but yao just walks around doing nothing. u will notice it in the 4th when it was crunch time, everyone was competitive except for him.
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Post by: daigong on February 21, 2006, 07:20:46 AM
Now that all that NBA Promo shit is over! Trade Deadline is coming up Thursday.

Make a deal: http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/trademachine
(POC site! Tell me if it works. RealGM is better)

The best one I've heard is Ben Gordon for Paul Pierce (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/cs-060220mitchell,1,1146593.column?coll=cs-home-utility)!! Man, I'd do that. trade.  :lol:
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Post by: ahcheungape on February 21, 2006, 10:17:52 AM
bulls will be shitting themselves for that trade.
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Post by: Thimas X on February 21, 2006, 12:22:52 PM
that trade would suck for Boston...


I agree about Yao...he looked so lackadaisical out there. I wonder if his fans back home will keep voting for him next year.
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Post by: scrock7 on February 22, 2006, 12:15:47 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
that trade would suck for Boston...


I agree about Yao...he looked so lackadaisical out there. I wonder if his fans back home will keep voting for him next year.


of course they will.... i mean there like wat.... billions of chinese fans voting for Yao even though he is not quite an all-star yet (from the west i think Brad Miller/Pau Gasol (with amare out) might be the best at playing Center on their team... even though Miller/Gasol isn't really a center? same with amare) and prob marcus camby too before he got hurt

it is just kinda like the vince carter fans voting for vince carter regardless he sucks? well Yao is definitely better than vince carter
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Post by: ytl on February 22, 2006, 04:41:16 AM
you guys still blames all the chinese voting for Yao Ming??  WOW!!!

Go do some research, he received more voting from the US than from China.  All those votes from areanas, not online.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on February 22, 2006, 01:51:27 PM
T-Mac and I think AI got more votes from China then Yao.
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Post by: Ching1670 on February 22, 2006, 08:40:46 PM
Can all 3 Francis, Hardaway, and Ariza play for their new team tonight :lol:

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/22/sports/basketball/22cnd-knicks.html
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 22, 2006, 09:45:26 PM
Quote from: Ching1670
Can all 3 Francis, Hardaway, and Ariza play for their new team tonight :lol:

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/22/sports/basketball/22cnd-knicks.html


So now it's Penny + Starbury? Somethings gotta go.

I am hoping KG gets traded ... Minnie is going no where. now's the time to rebuild.
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Post by: Thimas X on February 22, 2006, 11:17:26 PM
Minnie went to the western conference finals two years ago.


It's gonna be Francis and Marbury in the backcourt for them Knicks!!!  :bounce: I'm excited to see how this is gonna turn out.

Penny is BACK in Orlando  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on February 22, 2006, 11:23:31 PM
Quote from: ytl
you guys still blames all the chinese voting for Yao Ming??  WOW!!!

Go do some research, he received more voting from the US than from China.  All those votes from areanas, not online.


............... that doesn't mean anything since asianz are invading US day by day..... FOB all over the place which means, chinese fans from the US are still voting for Yao since he is from China... duh

anyways, All-star game is pretty much for publicity... getting in All-star game doesn't really mean anything... except how much you are loved by the people not becz how good you are
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on the other note....

New York Knicks is officially worse than the Yankees in wasting $$ on big names....

now they have too many freaking guard that likes to shoot.... especially this trio...

[stephon (half-PG), crawford (SG), francis (SG)]

although starting jalen and having richardson on SF might not be too bad
[jalen (GF), richardson (GF)]

i cant really see stephon + francis playing on the court... i mean they are pretty much exactly the same kind of player... unless they can get rid of stephon somehow before the deadline

its a good move on Orlando's part... building on the young players, Howard + Nelson and hopefully Darko stepping up and getting some minutes
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Post by: daigong on February 24, 2006, 07:32:46 AM
Isiah Thomas either is saving for something huge or he's just WTF. "Let's just see how they work together, who knows?" Zeke is on Crack. poor Knicks fans. :lol:

Quote from: scrock7
Quote from: ytl
you guys still blames all the chinese voting for Yao Ming??  WOW!!!

Go do some research, he received more voting from the US than from China.  All those votes from areanas, not online.


............... that doesn't mean anything since asianz are invading US day by day..... FOB all over the place which means, chinese fans from the US are still voting for Yao since he is from China... duh

anyways, All-star game is pretty much for publicity... getting in All-star game doesn't really mean anything... except how much you are loved by the people not becz how good you are


:thumbsup WERD. And don't believe everything you read in the media. They say it's like that but almost all Asians here in North America are Rockets fans. and hey Vince Carter didn't crack the starting All Star lineup since exiting the Raptors. Most fans going to NBA games are just casual fans, corporate people. And are influenced by commercials. Which is testament to Kobe. :halo:

...anyways.

The NBA Trade deadline was ho hum. Bunch of role players changed spots:

Earl Watson returned to the Seattle SuperSonics and forward Ruben Patterson was dealt from Portland to Denver on Thursday as part of a four-team, nine-player trade.

Seattle sent forward Reggie Evans to Denver and center Vitaly Potapenko to Portland and received Watson, forward Byron Russell and a second-round pick from the Nuggets. Portland sent Patterson and Charles Smith to the Nuggets and acquired Voshon Lenard from Denver and forward Brian Skinner from Sacramento.

Portland then sent Potapenko to the Kings along with Sergei Monia.  (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AlY1J62ayvc.0JWHjFfFl0q8vLYF?slug=ap-four-teamtrade&prov=ap&type=lgns)

Meh. Damn CBA XD

right now. Ron Artest's of preventing Kobe to get his average. Kobe gets 36. Lakers 106-85 over Sactown. :lol:
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Post by: Thimas X on February 24, 2006, 12:06:31 PM
Go Earl! He is the biggest name in the trade...lol


Artest can do better than that.


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Model Heidi Klum, left, kisses an unidentified woman while the "kiss cam" is on them as Klum's husband, singer Seal, laughs during a Sacramento Kings-Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball game Thursday night, Feb. 23, 2006, in Los Angeles.




Mavs with their 13th straight at home! Dirk threw up 31 pts.
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Post by: Ping on February 24, 2006, 09:20:39 PM
Orlando better be SICK in 2 years. They basically traded Penny for Penny and some younger guys. :lol:
It's all about Dwight Howard and the guards that play around him in the next few years.
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Post by: Thimas X on February 24, 2006, 11:36:38 PM
I feel bad for Orlando fans....they had Shaq and Penny and they almost won..

...but now they trade for Penny...and they waive him...lol




YEAAAAA GO LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS!!!
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Post by: scrock7 on February 25, 2006, 03:26:00 AM
trade might not be quite over yet...

rumor is...

cleveland cavaliers might be asking for trade extension cuz they might trade gooden, jones, and someone else to the lakers for Lamar Odom and Smuch Parker
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Post by: Thimas X on February 25, 2006, 05:02:59 AM
Damon Jones!!! He gets to play with Wade, Kobe, and Lebron.



Marbury thinks hes the best PG in the NBA.... WHAT? Kidd is .....................................................that much better.
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Post by: ahcheungape on February 25, 2006, 10:05:02 AM
YAO YAO! 20/20 game for him tonight was amazing. hope he can really kick start himself through the 2nd half of the season. they are now only 4 games behind 8th!!

tmac get well soon! the team needs to u!
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Post by: ytl on February 26, 2006, 01:43:37 AM
Quote from: scrock7
Quote from: ytl
you guys still blames all the chinese voting for Yao Ming??  WOW!!!

Go do some research, he received more voting from the US than from China.  All those votes from areanas, not online.


............... that doesn't mean anything since asianz are invading US day by day..... FOB all over the place which means, chinese fans from the US are still voting for Yao since he is from China... duh

anyways, All-star game is pretty much for publicity... getting in All-star game doesn't really mean anything... except how much you are loved by the people not becz how good you are
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Are you trying to become the most ignorant on this thread?  First saying all Chinese fans are Yao's fan, now saying all the fobs help get Yao voted?  How many % are Chinese in N.A???  How many of them really care about basketball???  You better show me the real stat or shut up.

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Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on February 26, 2006, 03:21:47 AM
I just saw an interview with Yao Ming entirely in english...and I understood him!!! He improved so much  :shock:
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Post by: kaede on February 26, 2006, 02:34:11 PM
there is no doubt that Yao is an All Star player!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on February 26, 2006, 11:37:58 PM
Quote from: ytl


Are you trying to become the most ignorant on this thread?  First saying all Chinese fans are Yao's fan, now saying all the fobs help get Yao voted?  How many % are Chinese in N.A???  How many of them really care about basketball???  You better show me the real stat or shut up.



woah woah and woah, some unnecessary anger there... i just re-read "ALL" of my previous replies and I have never stated "ALL CHINESE FANS ARE YAO'S FAN"

"BILLIONS OF CHINESE VOTING FOR YAO" which is just an EXPRESSION of saying there are A LOT OF CHINESE FANS VOTING FOR YAO... umm... never stated All chinese fans are Yao's fan...

u were saying that Yao Ming gets most of his votes from North America, yeah that might be true, but ya there are still a lot of Asianz in North America, and they still vote for Yao Ming... in replying to you

"How many % are non-Asian in North America??? How many of them really care about basketball???" so yeah, if you may, show me all the wonderfull stats (published) on what percent of Yao Ming's Vote came from non-Chinese or non-Asian and what percent of Yao Ming's Vote came from Chinese fans in North America, so yeah if you can show me that... that would be great then i will shut up
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well I mean it's not my fault that you are illiterate and not able to read and understand what the other people are saying so you can sound angry and make a fool out of yourself
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Post by: ytl on February 27, 2006, 01:31:32 AM
Quote from: scrock7
Quote from: ytl


Are you trying to become the most ignorant on this thread?  First saying all Chinese fans are Yao's fan, now saying all the fobs help get Yao voted?  How many % are Chinese in N.A???  How many of them really care about basketball???  You better show me the real stat or shut up.



woah woah and woah, some unnecessary anger there... i just re-read "ALL" of my previous replies and I have never stated "ALL CHINESE FANS ARE YAO'S FAN"

"BILLIONS OF CHINESE VOTING FOR YAO" which is just an EXPRESSION of saying there are A LOT OF CHINESE FANS VOTING FOR YAO... umm... never stated All chinese fans are Yao's fan...

u were saying that Yao Ming gets most of his votes from North America, yeah that might be true, but ya there are still a lot of Asianz in North America, and they still vote for Yao Ming... in replying to you

"How many % are non-Asian in North America??? How many of them really care about basketball???" so yeah, if you may, show me all the wonderfull stats (published) on what percent of Yao Ming's Vote came from non-Chinese or non-Asian and what percent of Yao Ming's Vote came from Chinese fans in North America, so yeah if you can show me that... that would be great then i will shut up
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well I mean it's not my fault that you are illiterate and not able to read and understand what the other people are saying so you can sound angry and make a fool out of yourself


1. China has only 1.3 billions ppl, and you already said billions of chinese.... oh, you must forget 1 of those ppl.  Maybe it's me!!!!  I didn't vote for AS game this year!!!!

2. Fob is not the term you are qualified to use for describing Chinese with your tone and meaning.  

3. Elaborate "A lot of Chinese", do you have proof to show us that those "a lot of Chinese" who voted in N.A. contributed to the fact that he has like bajillion times more vote than the 2nd place in Center position?  

4. And now you even put out Asian the term....obviously you notice that Chinese alone doesn't have the population to pull this off.... so now you try to bring in Asian, the largest continent with the most population in the world.  What makes you think Asians must be a Yao Ming fan?  
Your logics is flawed and you can't even explain or have proof to back it up.  


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I just noticed that you uses the term Asianz Invasion, care to explain?  Can we know what kind of race are you?  Why you are interested in asian musics or girls?  From what I know it's the whites who invaded North America, not asian.  Even if you are native Indian, pls get the fact straight.  All the immigrants earned their right to live in N.A. fair and square and legally.  I feel sorry to your race because you obviously are an ignorant who neither can get your fact straight nor speak logically.

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Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on February 27, 2006, 03:48:33 AM
Yao scored 29. He is on fiireee.

Quote
Zydrunas Ilgauskas needed five stitches for a head wound after colliding with Rasheed Wallace.


=/ he got busted open



KG gets ejected for tossing the ball into the stands....


Wild night..
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on February 27, 2006, 04:38:56 AM
sigh, why couldn't regular tests short response questions be as fun as this?

1. awww sorry, i didn't include you?... here... have a cookie and go cry in the corner...

2. actually... i am allowed to use the word FOB... since i am probably qualified as one myself... same analogy as a black guy would use the n word

3. do u need a definition for "a lot of"? many, much, a great deal of, numerous... yes i do have proof, me as one who voted for him probably for a few times cuz he had a good game on the day i voted... my classmates voted for him... my friend in taiwan, hong kong voted for him... HEEY! even 1 of my friend in china voted for him... o wait... mayb the many chinese who were @ the Rockets game holding up the signs "YAO MING written in chinese" voted for him... possibly my chinese friend in New York voted for him... my brother voted for him... the guy in florida voted for him.... about at least 5 guys i know of in California voted for him... you know i could probably put up a poll somewhere on internet and have all the chinese who voted for Yao Ming to say "YES I VOTED FOR YAO MING TODAY WHOOOOOO"

and u say "show us"... who is "us".... as far as i am concerned, you are the only one who is asking for proof... so is it you and your imaginary friend?

4. you love to assume dont ya.... since when did i say " OMG ALL THE ASIANS HAVE TO BE A YAO MING FAN"... er.. never? i mean comon now... hey? (SNL reference) could you at least put a little more effect in making an argument?... you are making youuuurself a bigger foooool..

Asians are allowed to be Yao Ming fan right?... and who would appear to be my logic? and how is it flawed? and do u want to explain that? or provide a proof my random logic that i don't even know of is flawed?..
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yes i would LOVE TO explain the term Asianz Invasion whooo

1st of all, why are you taking everything into context that deeply?... i mean Asianz Invasion doesn't mean the Asianz are invading other country... (well china could be invading taiwan sometime in the future)... yet its another expression of saying "the population of asianz in the united states is increasing tremendously. and yes i am an asian (aka FOB just like i would call my italian friend a "daigo" or however you would spell that)... and i am interested in asian musics and asian girls becz i am an asian?.... umm.. thats such a hard question to answer...

yes of course almost everyone who studies American History knows the europeans came to america and pretty much kicked out the native americans...

so lets see... the house u r living in now was built (i am guessing u r in the US? or Canada) on the land used to be the land of the native americans... so the land is urs now becz u bought it but it was orignally native americans... does that mean everyone is allowed to live on ur land becz it was originally the native americans?

and i don't believe that all immigrants came to the US legally... and ya i know that you feel sorry for your own race.... so sorry

wait.... ignorant.... adjective..... not a noun, and fact professor ytl could possibly be very ignorant by calling other people "an ignorant"
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on February 27, 2006, 06:12:13 AM
Quote from: scrock7
sigh, why couldn't regular tests short response questions be as fun as this?

1. awww sorry, i didn't include you?... here... have a cookie and go cry in the corner...

2. actually... i am allowed to use the word FOB... since i am probably qualified as one myself... same analogy as a black guy would use the n word

3. do u need a definition for "a lot of"? many, much, a great deal of, numerous... yes i do have proof, me as one who voted for him probably for a few times cuz he had a good game on the day i voted... my classmates voted for him... my friend in taiwan, hong kong voted for him... HEEY! even 1 of my friend in china voted for him... o wait... mayb the many chinese who were @ the Rockets game holding up the signs "YAO MING written in chinese" voted for him... possibly my chinese friend in New York voted for him... my brother voted for him... the guy in florida voted for him.... about at least 5 guys i know of in California voted for him... you know i could probably put up a poll somewhere on internet and have all the chinese who voted for Yao Ming to say "YES I VOTED FOR YAO MING TODAY WHOOOOOO"

and u say "show us"... who is "us".... as far as i am concerned, you are the only one who is asking for proof... so is it you and your imaginary friend?

4. you love to assume dont ya.... since when did i say " OMG ALL THE ASIANS HAVE TO BE A YAO MING FAN"... er.. never? i mean comon now... hey? (SNL reference) could you at least put a little more effect in making an argument?... you are making youuuurself a bigger foooool..

Asians are allowed to be Yao Ming fan right?... and who would appear to be my logic? and how is it flawed? and do u want to explain that? or provide a proof my random logic that i don't even know of is flawed?..
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yes i would LOVE TO explain the term Asianz Invasion whooo

1st of all, why are you taking everything into context that deeply?... i mean Asianz Invasion doesn't mean the Asianz are invading other country... (well china could be invading taiwan sometime in the future)... yet its another expression of saying "the population of asianz in the united states is increasing tremendously. and yes i am an asian (aka FOB just like i would call my italian friend a "daigo" or however you would spell that)... and i am interested in asian musics and asian girls becz i am an asian?.... umm.. thats such a hard question to answer...

yes of course almost everyone who studies American History knows the europeans came to america and pretty much kicked out the native americans...

so lets see... the house u r living in now was built (i am guessing u r in the US? or Canada) on the land used to be the land of the native americans... so the land is urs now becz u bought it but it was orignally native americans... does that mean everyone is allowed to live on ur land becz it was originally the native americans?

and i don't believe that all immigrants came to the US legally... and ya i know that you feel sorry for your own race.... so sorry

wait.... ignorant.... adjective..... not a noun, and fact professor ytl could possibly be very ignorant by calling other people "an ignorant"


You are even more pathetic than I anticipated.   It's someone like you who put the rest of Asians in the N.A. to shame.  Even the fact your friends voted Yao doesn't mean tthat they voted Yao because he is Chinese.  Also just your friends and you included voted Yao doesn't mean the other asians voted for Yao.  You still haven't had any thing solid to back up your point.  

We are posting on this thread which can be viewed by not only us.  Get it?  I never claim I am professor.  If you wanna do personal attack, or trolling, go to espn.  You'll meet many more of your kind there.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 27, 2006, 09:08:55 AM
Whoa whoa...easy guys. Smack is fine but let's not get carried away and start attacking each other personally. scrock7 + ytl. let's just drop this shit and just get to the grit of the game. NBA is in it's stretch drive. Laugh at each others teams and let's cool the fuck down.

No rights or wrongs. Let's just drop this matter. Y'all can take it up outside of here.  :)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on February 28, 2006, 02:46:01 AM
Yao Ming is the Player of the week :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on February 28, 2006, 04:41:45 AM
yahoo! sports is so messsed up  :w00t:

Fantasy: Hot/Not  
 
Hot (Centers)  
   
Wallace Det  4.5 Blk, 4.0 Stl, 1.3 TO
Ming Hou  26.7 Pts, 15.7 Rb, 55.3 FG%
Camby Den  10.5 Rb, 4.0 Blk, 2.0 TO
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Not (Centers)

Battie Orl  5.8 Rb, 31.0 FG%, 0.0 Blk
Camby Den  10.5 Rb, 33.3 FG%, 1.0 Stl
Brown NOK  5.3 Pts, 6.3 Rb, 33.3 FG%
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bottom line is.... is Camby Hot or Not?!..... :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on February 28, 2006, 05:02:04 AM
he's not...I have him on the bench  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on February 28, 2006, 05:08:22 AM
Yao Ming will be starting for the West for the next few years unless there is a much better centre than him in the west. i would agree that most of yao ming's votes would come from chinese. but if u really look at the nba nowadays, which big men is there to vote into the all-star game? u can make a case for camby. but i think most ppl would see Yao in the game more than camby. NBA nowadays are lacking good quality centres.

by the way, yao had another superb game. but t-mac was no where to be found in their lost vs the suns. fuck it, t-mac better get his ass together wit 20+ left to go.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on February 28, 2006, 05:16:09 AM
T-Mac has had alot of issues outside the court. I hope he can overcome it and play like he the old T-Mac.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 28, 2006, 08:40:23 AM
Hey. you know what was the funniest thing in the NBA this weekend? KG getting ejected for tossing a ball into the stands. Seems ..eh, OK fine. But the guy who got "hit" acted up ... leaving the court IN A STRETCHER!! dude was just nicked and he's acting like he wants to sue KG. Dumbass!  :lol:

http://www.nba.com/garnett_fined_060227.html
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on February 28, 2006, 05:52:48 PM
Quote from: daigong
Hey. you know what was the funniest thing in the NBA this weekend? KG getting ejected for tossing a ball into the stands. Seems ..eh, OK fine. But the guy who got "hit" acted up ... leaving the court IN A STRETCHER!! dude was just nicked and he's acting like he wants to sue KG. Dumbass!  :lol:

http://www.nba.com/garnett_fined_060227.html

Yes, I saw that too, ESPN was showing that clip almost in every hr  :lol:

Now the whole world knew he is a true pussy :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on March 01, 2006, 05:39:48 AM
Colangelo signed with Raptors. Best move the organization had made since trading carter away
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on March 01, 2006, 06:45:39 AM
Quote from: KingKoopa
Colangelo signed with Raptors. Best move the organization had made since trading carter away


ABOUT TIME  :x  :wink:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on March 01, 2006, 09:57:21 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
T-Mac has had alot of issues outside the court. I hope he can overcome it and play like he the old T-Mac.


well he can put all his pressure all on the court. thats what i do. i play ball once a week because i just wanna use all my energy and play my hardest just to get rid of all the pressure i've been having that week. same could apply to t-mac.

As good as yao is rite now, t-mac needs to show up to win. they will only make the playoffs if t-mac shows up. he really needs to get his act together and help the team in the remaining 20+ gms.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on March 01, 2006, 11:33:16 AM
I think the first thing Colangelo needs to do is to find a coach to replace Sam Mitchell.  Then tries to re-sign Mike James and Bosh.  Get rid of the bust Arujo (sp).

He have tons to do imo.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 02, 2006, 02:45:41 AM
Quote from: ahcheungape
Quote from: Thimas X
T-Mac has had alot of issues outside the court. I hope he can overcome it and play like he the old T-Mac.


well he can put all his pressure all on the court. thats what i do. i play ball once a week because i just wanna use all my energy and play my hardest just to get rid of all the pressure i've been having that week. same could apply to t-mac.

As good as yao is rite now, t-mac needs to show up to win. they will only make the playoffs if t-mac shows up. he really needs to get his act together and help the team in the remaining 20+ gms.


Barkley went up to him during the all star break and told him to go to the game to find his relief. I'd give him a couple more games to get back..
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on March 02, 2006, 06:24:08 AM
well he had a better game, so did yao. but still lost which is disappointing considering we could beat this team for sure.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on March 02, 2006, 10:20:44 PM
It was a tough game. Nothing was goin down from behind the arc (except for T-Mac). Good game though. Hopefully they win the next one. I wanna see whole Southwest division get into the playoffs. :o
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 03, 2006, 01:08:30 AM
TONIGHT! There will be a game that is getting my blood running  :P

MAVERICKS vs. spurs.... -_-;;;;;;


GO MAVS!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 03, 2006, 07:41:01 AM
:evil:  :evil:  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 03, 2006, 11:59:50 AM
Dammit Finley.... :( .... :cry:



Isn't it gay how the Spurs and the Mavs have the same record but the Spurs are ranked 1st and the Mavs are ranked 4th. I would've liked it if David Stern fixed that problem before the season started instead of waiting till next year.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 04, 2006, 07:22:21 AM
Right on Big Shot Rob!! chewing on Jerry Steak-house!! Dallas gotta win these games man.

Tim Thomas was put on waivers, fuck Lakers should pick him up!! :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kaede on March 04, 2006, 07:26:56 AM
Rockets should pick Tim Thomas up!!!  :evil:  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 04, 2006, 09:02:16 AM
Kobe becomes youngest NBA player to score 16,000 points!!  :w00t:

Quote
Bryant was 27 years and 192 days old -- four days younger than Wilt Chamberlain when the Hall of Famer scored his 16,000th career point on March 5, 1964. Michael Jordan was the third-youngest, reaching the mark at 28 years and 31 days.


Congrats Sir!! He's back wearing the pantyhose again.  :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 04, 2006, 02:13:09 PM
lol the panty hose doesn't do anything man....it is all mental
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on March 05, 2006, 07:57:11 PM
Does the rox still have any chance for playoff?  They will be playing all playoff teams for pretty much the rest of season...... ouch.

Eventhough I dislike Kobe, if Odom and other players step up like the Piston game, maybe they can secure the last playoff spot.  Kings is turning the season around too.  Go Kings.  Mini Me FTW!!!

 :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on March 06, 2006, 06:21:38 AM
ANother injury to T Mac!?
That is why you dont trade away Derek Anderson...

And I have to say by watching the highlights and the Rockets game, Yao Ming had became superior after the ALL STAR GAME
His numbers just keep piling up! INSANE!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kaede on March 06, 2006, 08:16:58 AM
they traded Anderson for Fitch, waived Barry, claim Rick Brunson...WTF are they thinking?!  :x  :x  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on March 06, 2006, 11:01:14 PM
I am all for the younger recruitment.  Bogan wasn't that bad.  All others new players still haven't gotten any chance to play yet so we'll have to wait and see.

DA didn't do jack shit for us anyways this year, same for JB.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on March 08, 2006, 06:08:20 AM
yao finally had reached expectations. i am so glad he can play wit consistancy. too bad t-mac is still not 100%, or else our chances of making the playoffs will be higher. Yao will really need to average around 28/11 rebounds to have chance to beat other team wit out t-mac.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on March 08, 2006, 07:22:23 AM
Quote from: ytl
I am all for the younger recruitment.  Bogan wasn't that bad.  All others new players still haven't gotten any chance to play yet so we'll have to wait and see.

DA didn't do jack shit for us anyways this year, same for JB.

But Bogans is a SG...he is a under-size SF, they really need a backup SF~

ps. Yao Ming single handedly brought the Rockets back from a 1X pt deficit, and defeated the T-Wolves 8)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on March 10, 2006, 11:15:32 AM
yao has finally became what ppl expected him to be!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 11, 2006, 08:27:39 AM
let's hope!! C'mon Yao! A nation of Billions is counting on you!  :D

Lakers BACK TO BACK destruction of TOP TEAMS. YES! This time 100-92 over Spurs.
(http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/3017/lakersspursbasketballsad1052qe.jpg)

Very balanced game by everyone. Even Luke  Walton... Lakers move into 7th spot hahaha!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on March 11, 2006, 11:19:42 AM
damn spurs lost to those lakers, and roxs are gonna lose to the spurs! fuck t-mac wit his maybe season ending surgery on his back. Unless yao can really get his team into playoffs, we wont see t-mac playing till next season. sucks for roxs this season.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on March 12, 2006, 09:02:16 AM
I think it's tough for the Rockets to make the playoffs run, but who knows, they could get hot with Yao playing like that

Pistons lost again tonight~~!!
What is wrong with the mighty first half Pistons!?
I guess the mental part is starting to break down for themT_T

ps. Bobcats broke the Knicks' winning streak :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 12, 2006, 04:01:54 PM
Lakers beating Spurs makes me very happy.

Yao is playing like a mad man...I wish he was on my fantasy team...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on March 14, 2006, 12:20:02 AM
It is possible that Vancouver will have a franchise in the future!

http://sports.sympatico.msn.cbc.ca/TopStories/ContentPosting.aspx?contentid=79b6b783981049de821656e56317dd15&show=True&number=6&showbyline=True&subtitle=&detect=&abc=abc

if that ever happens, ill be so glad to once again watch NBA games live. Fucking management fucked up the grizzlies.we definitely have the fans here to support a Nba franchise.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 15, 2006, 05:38:28 PM
^ Yeaahhh...makes it easier for me to go see an NBA game.

Poor Shaq got benched.  :lol:

Lakers keep stumbling ... fuck!! Utah is chasing.  :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on March 16, 2006, 09:17:39 AM
Yao is officially turning into a elite player in the league. i really wanna see him play shaq after tonight's performance!

fucking vangundy benched yao for some reason, or else yao would've reached 40 or possibly 50.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 16, 2006, 05:36:11 PM
Mavs win vs. Yao   :lol:


Yao would definitely win the battle vs Shaq right now.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ew0923 on March 17, 2006, 10:32:27 AM
Yao is going absolutely crazy lately, it still pisses me off that people still don't rate him, for goodness sake, he's having a 20-10 season and somehow people still think he's under-performing...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on March 19, 2006, 09:03:06 AM
^^well Yao Ming was overly hyped in his rookie season. They all expected him to have this kinda numbers during his rookie year. but it will take him 3 years to finally be a monster that they predict him to be.

i am certainly glad that Yao is finally playing like a monster. i guess that Suns game really made him a better player overall. Its sad the team just sucked shit overall this season. We really need better role players for next season.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 19, 2006, 05:40:29 PM
^ I'd say you guys had better role players last year. Mike James is pretty good.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on March 20, 2006, 07:09:17 AM
What is this?
the NBA topic had became a Houston Rockets topic :lol:

Did anyone watch the gm LAL vs CAVs?
Kobe got fouled so many times in the 4th qtr and the officials didnt blow a single whitsle!
I thought they had the game secure for the LAL~~!

BTW, I am a Kobe hater :twisted:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on March 21, 2006, 03:27:19 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
^ I'd say you guys had better role players last year. Mike James is pretty good.


thats if he wouldnt shoot that much. mike james is a good player. but he hogs too much. last year he basically jacked up all the shots down the stretch during the playoffs. Yao nor T-mac didnt have any opportunities.
even now, he is doing the same thing.

rockets last year was a way better team because everyone was healthy. if this year, everyone was in good shape, anderson, barry, altson, tmac and yao were playing 90% of the games till now, we wont be concern about missing the playoffs.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 23, 2006, 06:59:49 AM
*posts exist!!*

Quote from: Ching1670
What is this?
the NBA topic had became a Houston Rockets topic :lol:

BTW, I am a Kobe hater :twisted:


WRONG ANSWER :P

Time to take shit back!! Lakers beat the Kings 87-80! Sole Possession of 7th now :lmao:

(http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/7110/kingslakersbasketballlas1033us.jpg)

Kwame brown actually had a decent game, no Mihm. No Problem!

Hmmm...time to make that long awaited Kobe Bryant Praise Thread!


and the other guy needing a Praise Thread. Shaq played despite sore thumb!!! FUCKIN Pisstons beat the Heat...who lost Alonzo Mourning!

5-8 seeds out East are gonna be tight, while the last 7-9 spots in the West are gonna go down to the wire!! What's ur picks?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on March 23, 2006, 08:33:58 PM
Quote from: daigong
*posts exist!!*


and the other guy needing a Praise Thread. Shaq played despite sore thumb!!! FUCKIN Pisstons beat the Heat...who lost Alonzo Mourning!

5-8 seeds out East are gonna be tight, while the last 7-9 spots in the West are gonna go down to the wire!! What's ur picks?

And fucking LBJ hit a winner against my Bobcats :evil:

It is so hard to decide which teams would be in and which one would be out, no prediction from me :P
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on March 25, 2006, 02:18:27 AM
i still hate kobe till this day!

its nice to see rockets winning a game witout t-mac. its really frustrating to watch them play. Yao is doing everything but gets no fucking help. i only wonder if the current Yao play last year in the playoffs vs the Mavs, rockets couldve went deeper into the playoffs wit everyone healthy last year.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on March 27, 2006, 01:29:08 AM
The Day UConn loses in Elite 8...

UConn graduate Charlie Villanueva scores 48 on the Bucks...

he played for 46 minustes, 20-32 shooting, 6-11 in 3-pointer, 9 rebounds (4 offensive) and 3 assists + 3 turnover
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 27, 2006, 09:42:52 AM
Plain and simple Kobe haters are jealous :P Kobe Praise Thread coming!! Rika Rules Apply  :twisted:  :twisted: j/k

LMAO. The media now call LBJ king of clutch. BULLSHIT. he finally has the guts to take the last shot now, that's all. let's see him do it when it counts.

Kwame Brown is actually making me go WTF. Stepping in fine for Mihm. Lakers win another. move up the standings to 7th! XD

(http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/1240/lakersbrown1kq.jpg)

4 up on Hornets! 2 up on Kings! KOBE MVP!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on March 28, 2006, 12:18:17 AM
Quote from: daigong

move up the standings to 7th! XD


then lakers is gonna choke and kings, hornets make playoff  :w00t:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on March 28, 2006, 01:26:57 AM
Lakers on a 4-game win streak makes me :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ew0923 on March 28, 2006, 10:47:28 PM
As much as I like LBJ, Kobe's the Clutch king, no contest there.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on March 29, 2006, 05:55:43 AM
Gerald Wallace marked the Bobcats franchise high and career high with 41 pt :twisted:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 29, 2006, 09:52:25 AM
Quote from: scrock7
then lakers is gonna choke and kings, hornets make playoff  :w00t:


Hornets lost to the Jazz!! :P Lakers moving 4 games up! Sacto will end up fighting for 8th with those guys.

Suns are worse off now that Stoudamire came back and left. :o what a beating by New Jersey. They are looking good. It's gonna be a 3 team battle in the East.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kaede on March 29, 2006, 11:58:21 AM
Quote from: daigong
Quote from: scrock7
then lakers is gonna choke and kings, hornets make playoff  :w00t:


Hornets lost to the Jazz!! :P Lakers moving 4 games up! Sacto will end up fighting for 8th with those guys.

Suns are worse off now that Stoudamire came back and left. :o what a beating by New Jersey. They are looking good. It's gonna be a 3 team battle in the East.


I think it's gonna be a 4 team battle in the East.  Don't count Cleveland out!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 02, 2006, 06:51:52 AM
Nets are hot.

Mavs suck but don't count them out because key parts are still injured but they are returning for the playoffs. Key parts: Delvin Harris and Josh Howard.

I think Nash is gonna win the MVP again -_-...


-----
The whole tights thing is funny. Sometimes I couldn't even tell if players were wearing them...like Stackhouse who puts wrists bands over them. I don't mind if they ban them...they looked pretty tacky anyways.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ew0923 on April 02, 2006, 11:42:53 PM
Yeah, the tights are way tacky, but it's just wierd how it seems the entire year, the NBA is focusing on dress codes and things like that which are really trivial....

Don't they have better things to do like thinking of better ways of marketing the league or something like that?

And absolutely crazy duel between LBJ and Wade...
absolute craze.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pacman on April 03, 2006, 04:28:55 AM
*waiting for Kobe praise thread to spam YouTube vids*

Laker fans and Kobe lovers probably seen these already but this one is at the top of my list. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAslWCctfSM&search=lord%20of%20destruction

This other one is kinda funny but still doesn't fail to showcase Kobe's awesomeness.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu9FxxFfqD4&search=kobe%20bryant%20episode%20x
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 03, 2006, 08:11:51 AM
fucking rox guards stopped throwing the ball to yao in the beginning of the 3rd that led to a big run from kobe and the lakers. yao had a great offensive game tonight, but his D was horrible. he seemed lost most of the time wit the rotations.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 06, 2006, 12:37:55 AM
I wish Rox got Wilcox instead of Swift.....

SF is now crying in his corner somewhere in NYC.

Bye bye Amare, should have learned more skills other than dunking my friend..... now you blew both of your knees and you are now a useless piece of crap..... a rich one at least you can say.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 06, 2006, 07:59:16 AM
depressin seeing how the rockets fucked up the end. stupid turnovers and not being able to put the ball into yao killed them in the end.

if t-mac doesnt get heathy by next season, i think rockets should find a way to trade him away. as good as yao is during the 2nd half of the season, he needs a side kick to elevate his game to another level.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on April 06, 2006, 10:59:47 PM
^
I think the Rockets need a better PG personally
Alston is turning the ball over too many times, and his consistency... :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 07, 2006, 09:03:28 AM
Rockets shoulda signed Wang Zhizhi, at least he can hit an outside shot :lol:

DAMN!! Melo > Lebron. Cold as Ice. Fuck, I thought Kobe coulda pulled off the win in OT with the 4 point play to tie but Lamar brainfarted again. But good for Melo - Nuggets had the Northwest wrapped  up long ago.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 08, 2006, 05:03:39 AM
How do you spell MVP?
N-O-W-I-T-Z-K-I

I haven't given the man props all season but now I think it is time. Man...that game tonight between Spurs and Mavs was so gooood. Every possession was a bunch of meat grinding!!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ew0923 on April 08, 2006, 05:47:17 AM
Watching the Lakers/Suns game...
Kobe scores 30 in the first half and Lakers down by 12. Man, Kobe needs help...badly. There was no one playing defence or grabbing rebounds at all.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 08, 2006, 11:55:48 PM
Quote from: Ching1670
^
I think the Rockets need a better PG personally
Alston is turning the ball over too many times, and his consistency... :evil:


ill give alston one more yr and see how he does wit a healthy squad. i personally thinks he did a decent job at the pt this year. At least he pushes the ball down the court. Most importantly, he involves other players.

Mike James on the other hand tries to be the hero when game is on the line. Houston still win out on this trade.

i just hope wit a healthy squad next season, the current lineup will definitely make the playoffs for sure. but van gundy may have to go!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 11, 2006, 09:37:28 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
How do you spell MVP?


K-O-B-E!!
(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/5571/kobed023vn.jpg)

Quote
I haven't given the man props all season but now I think it is time. Man...that game tonight between Spurs and Mavs was so gooood. Every possession was a bunch of meat grinding!!!!


DUDE that sounds so fuckin wrong!! Get in the manlove and make that NBA Manlove thread! :P

Quote from: ew0923
There was no one playing defence or grabbing rebounds at all.


WERD. Aggressive Lamar shows up like every other game. You can't expect Luke Walton or Brian Cook to give u double digits per night.

FINALLY Lakers beat the Clippers good. Kobe got a bad knee but he's been carrying em all season. Shutting down E.T. Sam Cassell!! And Kobe slapped him on the ass.

(http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/2056/clipperslakersbasketball2wb.jpg)

The 7-8 position seems abour wrapped up. I doubt the Hornets (who lost) or Jazz (who beat the Rox) can make any serious push. Suns? Mavs? Spurs? Bring it on bitches.

This is old news but since guys like Carter, Wade, James have been wearing em...the NBA's gonna crack down  :lol:

(http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/6509/kobe20tights26fi.jpg)

a ban on tights: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2390599

then what about those chest protection they wear? almost like bullet proof vests?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bpeters6 on April 11, 2006, 08:52:22 PM
Although I am not a fan, Kobe has been having a monstorous season with all the points he has been scoring.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 12, 2006, 08:58:08 AM
He is. He sacrificed some of his defense this year to do so, the options ain't there consistently. Down the stretch, I wouldn't doubt they'd cause trouble for the 1-2 seeds. Lamar gets da TRIPLE DOUBLE!! Finally man. Lakers win over GS moves em into sole place of 7th. Sacto lost!

Who do you think is gonna come out in the bottom part of the East?? I think Milwaukee is gonna slip out and Philly and Chicago take 8 and 7th seeds.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 12, 2006, 09:33:04 AM
lebron deserves it more than kobe at this point. and i am not a fan of both of them!!kakaka

i hope nash repeats it. but that aint gonna happen.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 13, 2006, 09:21:31 AM
Lebron PSSH. in a weak East. Of course Cleveland is 4th Seed.

Kobe has to carry the team vs a much more competitive West...that saying

WHO WILL BE IN THE NBA Finaks?....2006 Baby...everyone register and see how we do this time...

NBA.com Pick N Roll
http://www.nba.com/playoffs2006/picknroll/login.jsp

pick the teams next week when the seedings are finalized!!

I'm saying....Heat v Lakers

AGAIN  :twisted:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kaede on April 13, 2006, 01:10:35 PM
I would like to pick Pistons VS Spurs...but this is too obvious...so...i say Pistons VS Nuggets
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on April 14, 2006, 04:06:07 AM
FOr the MVP...I would have to say Billups
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 14, 2006, 07:23:58 AM
^^ u better be jokin.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on April 14, 2006, 08:02:31 AM
^
I really do think he deserves it :twisted:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 14, 2006, 08:04:38 AM
in what way he does over kobe, lebron, dirk and nash?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kaede on April 14, 2006, 08:54:09 AM
I think Nash should be the MVP...but I am not surprised at all if Billups gets it.  Billups is the leader of the Detroit Pistons...he controls the tempo of the game and he makes big shots.  Most importantly Pistons leads the NBA in winning games.  It's either Nash or Billups...there's no way Kobe or Lebron can win the MVP this season...not a chance!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 14, 2006, 09:36:34 AM
It's true. Chauncey has been fuckin clutch if you've seen a Pistons game. He just seems to will everyone to hit shots.

I'm satisfied though. Lakers will wrap up a 7 or 8 seed...but must give props to Byron Scott for molding Chris Paul (easily Rookie of the Year) into the fine guard and Hornets exceeding expectations. Fucking Katrina wiped em out, and they traded Maglore. If it weren't for some candidates like Flip Saunders, Doogie Howser, I'd say Byron Scott should get some votes for Coach of The Year too.

and Larry Brown DAMN. Hospitalized

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2408168

how indicative of how the Knicks season went. Hope he's okay though.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on April 15, 2006, 04:54:29 AM
Bring out the salami and cheese, Pistons got RAPED  :D

I'm sorry SHEED, missed ur left handed threes? :lol:

Carlos Delfino's a joke  8)

Raps + Mike James  :hump:

(http://www.opimage.co.uk/u/hikki905/Picture0009.jpg)

(http://www.opimage.co.uk/u/hikki905/Picture0008.jpg)

Sorry, pix were from my phone, so yea the quality suks
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 15, 2006, 07:34:27 AM
COOL!! PHONE!! Awesome you smelled Flip Saunders' sweat! I've never been to an NBA game. :(

LAKERS ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS!!!

(http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/6192/lakersbasketballlas1055iu.jpg)

KOBE MVP! LAMAR BACK TO BACK TRIPLE DOUBLES!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 15, 2006, 08:15:10 AM
well billups aint in the mvp talk for a loooonnnnggg time now since the start of the season. but the thing wit billups is that he plays wit a bunch of good talents on his team. it will be hard for him to get votes whereas nash led the team to their current record without amare in the lineup. most people predict SUNS will suck this year witout him.

as for kobe and lebron, they both are leading their team to a playoff berth with a bunch of medicore role players. so i am not surprise one of them will win.

all in all, i hope nash repeats it. it will be great for canadian bball.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 15, 2006, 05:51:22 PM
Nash or Lebron for MVP imo.  Kobe will never win regular season MVP until he archive 50pts per game with his selfish style of playing ball or Lakers win 70+ games in a season and be top of the league.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on April 15, 2006, 10:20:22 PM
Quote from: daigong

LAKERS ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS!!!


celebrating there a little early eh?
according to NBA.com, Lakers didn't even clinch a playoff spot yet...  :w00t:
-------
well as for the mvp issue, this is just my personal opinion

Kobe, HA, the only reason why he is even listed as a MVP candidate by some becz of that 82 pt game he had before, the situation would completely flip around if the Lakers lost to the Raptors on that very day, funny how things work in the real world.. i don't consider someone with such a big ego and self-cented player deserves to be MVP of NBA, even himself said "I'd vote for myself," the Lakers star said with a smile.

Quote from: ahcheungape
nash led the team to their current record without amare in the lineup. most people predict SUNS will suck this year witout him.


well cuz people didn't know about Boris Diaw, Diaw really fit perfectly on the team who just lost 3 of 5 starters from last yr. Nash is still good but wouldn't have this success without the support of teammate, especailly Diaw

btw, any nba fans should go watch scary movie 4 (well the first 5 minutes)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on April 16, 2006, 03:38:57 AM
Congratulation to Dwight Howard who reached the century mark in rebounds this year!!!!  :w00t:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 16, 2006, 05:13:23 AM
26 rebounds whoa.

Quote from: scrock7
celebrating there a little early eh?
according to NBA.com, Lakers didn't even clinch a playoff spot yet...


Yeah I know. I thought Oklahoma won that one last time I checked :P I knew no one would correct me except you XDXD

Sonics talking of moving out of Seattle :/
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on April 16, 2006, 10:27:38 AM
Congratulation to Gerald Wallace to became the third player to average 2 blk and 2 stl per game in a sngle season!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on April 16, 2006, 06:29:52 PM
(http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/2949/yahoo6mk.png)

i love how yahoo operates  :D  go portland
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on April 17, 2006, 12:05:35 AM
Congratulation to East Conference Central Division who kicked every other Division's ass by clinching all FIVE teams in the Playoff   :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 17, 2006, 11:39:18 AM
at least there will be two teams ill cheer for since rox are outa the playoffs. Bulls end their season on a high note. i hope they can go at least 5th seed so that they can play the cavs. NETS better go far this year.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 18, 2006, 03:37:12 AM
I like NETS! MAVS! HEAT!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on April 18, 2006, 06:42:59 AM
I think I have a soft spot for the Suns.  I think this is their year to go deeper into the playoffs.  I'm not sure what's going on with Amare and whether or not he'll be back in time but the core of Nash, Marion and even Diaw is a pretty nasty combo.  On top of that, Nash just makes everyone around him better which helps the team as a whole look good.

The Suns would be my pick to come out of the West.  As for the East....hmmm, maybe the Heat??  Even though I don't like the fact that all those guys (Payton + Walker) just signed on cause of Shaq.

The Nets are my least favourite team in this year's playoffs.  Simply because of the fact that Vince Carter is on the team.  Pansy ass...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 18, 2006, 07:24:02 AM
haha i loved carter ever since he left toronto! maybe its the fact i never liked toronto raps when grizzlies were in vancouver.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ew0923 on April 19, 2006, 01:06:37 PM
I'm going for the Cavs and the Heat in the east and probably the suns and Lakers in the west...
Any chance of Kobe carrying his team past the first round?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 19, 2006, 01:10:44 PM
Grizzlies win and get 5th seed BUT they play Dallas now. rofl.....actually I'm kinda scared of the Grizzlies
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 20, 2006, 09:06:59 AM
KOBE MVP!! Oh, THE DOMINATION. He finally gets hi scoring title. (http://www.nba.com/features/scoring_race_0506.html)

" Bryant averaged 43.4 ppg in January, the eighth best scoring average for a month in NBA history (Chamberlain owns the top seven marks). Elgin Baylor is the only other player to average 40-plus ppg in a month; Bryant is the only player other than Chamberlain to have multiple 40-plus ppg months (Bryant averaged 40.6 ppg in February 2003)."

MJ never averaged 40 for a month!

http://www.probasketballnews.com/friedman_0314.html

(http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/7065/hornetslakersbasketballlas1057.jpg)
Lakers lock up 7th seed and face Phoenix. Man tonite's game was tankjobs all over the place lol

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Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 22, 2006, 08:11:12 AM
MY NBA Picks 2006:

ROUND 1

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1) San Antonio vs (8) Sacramento
==> San Antonio in 4

(2) Phoenix vs (7) LA Lakers
==> LA Lakers in 7

(3) Denver vs (6) LA Clippers
==> LA Clippers in 6

(4) Dallas vs (5) Memphis
==> Dallas in 5

EASTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Detroit vs (8) Milwaukee
==> Detroit in 4

(2) Miami vs (7) Chicago
==> Miami in 5

(3) New Jersey vs (6) Indiana
==> New Jersey in 6

(4) Cleveland vs (5) Washington
==> Cleveland in 7

ROUND 2[/i]

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1) San Antonio vs (4) Dallas
==> San Antonio in 6

(6) LA Clippers vs (7) LA Lakers
==> LA Lakers in 5

EASTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Detroit vs (4) Cleveland
==> Detroit in 4

(2) Miami vs (3) New Jersey
==> Miami in 6

ROUND 3 [/i]

WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS

(1) San Antonio vs (7) LA Lakers
==> LA Lakers in 6

EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS

(1) Detroit vs (2) Miami
==> Miami in 7

NBA FINALS

Lakers vs Heat

LAKERS IN 7!!! MVP KOBE!!

...

on a serious note. Much condolences to Pat Riley's mother who passed away.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2006/news/story?id=2416856

Good Luck Riles.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 22, 2006, 09:24:20 PM
WTF Daigong you have my MAVS losing to the Spurs!? oh....you also have the Lakers winning....nvm XD
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 23, 2006, 07:32:58 AM
spurs will take the finals! i see lakers can beat the suns, but they wont go further.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kaede on April 23, 2006, 08:04:13 AM
I don't think Lakers can beat the Suns...In fact, I don't think Lakers can beat the other 7 Western Conference playoff teams!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: tamatron on April 23, 2006, 04:58:08 PM
Ah.... Looks like I'm too late for the game! I didn't know it's already started Sorry :p
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Rnd on April 23, 2006, 06:22:48 PM
u guys... underestimate d lakers...

ahaha...

but i couldnt belive it 2...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 24, 2006, 03:34:20 AM
Lakers will beat Suns!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 24, 2006, 05:00:22 AM
More like you guys............. overestimate Kobe.

Phx played a crappy game and still won.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 24, 2006, 06:51:29 AM
damn ppl whine about kobe not getting the foul call towards the end of the game when he traveled before he got hacked on the head. i am glad lakers lost!

on the other hand, i am really looking forward to game 2 between the bulls and heat. bulls had their chances to win but they fucked it up wit silly mistakes. i dont know what Noc was doing wit that shot in the end when they had 17 sec left. Ben should've taken the last shot.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 24, 2006, 09:54:02 AM
Suns can't contain Kobe forever. 8)

(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9697/kobewtf07843dc.jpg)

I'm proud the Lakers came back from like 15 - 18 down. to draw so close. Luke Walton, Brian Cook, Smush Parker. All contributed. Lakers will even it up and  then take a 3-1 lead in Staples. If they actually contained Tim Thomas and his fuckin 3's in the 1st. Lakers woulda won it.

The same can be said about Udonis Haslem and his foul complaints. Hope he doesn't get suspended. Joey Crawford is a lil bitch but yaw. can't throw shit at a ref haha.

and how about EDDIE! EDDIE! EDDIE!!

(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/8857/eddiejones0508309ng.jpg)

Pretty solid game against the Mavs, tying it up early with the 3's.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on April 25, 2006, 10:31:06 PM
Congard to Avery Johnson, winning the coach of the year award!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on April 26, 2006, 12:28:38 AM
Speaking of getting hacked in the head

THE MAN IS AT IT AGAIN and suspended for it

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AseTIXHq_WBgUkID1hflgU.8vLYF?slug=ap-kings-artestsuspended&prov=ap&type=lgns
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 26, 2006, 01:01:20 AM
^ Artest being Artest. Or Manu being Flopzilla?? Let's see how bad the Queens get raped tonite.

...Yeah. It's hard getting used to Bald Wade:

(http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/7351/dieselwade360vm.jpg)

Quote from: Ching1670
Congard to Avery Johnson, winning the coach of the year award!


Congrats to AJ!! He put the "D" back in Dallas ROFL. Still, Phil Jackson shoulda got more votes for taking a Laker team everyone counted out! and more...NBA Award Rumors:

http://www.insidehoops.com/nba_rumors.shtml

Quote
"Avery Johnson will be honored with one of the NBA's two biggest individual awards today when he is named the league's coach of the year, numerous sources said Monday." Dallas Morning News

"However, the league's other major piece of hardware – the MVP trophy – will elude Dirk Nowitzki, a source said. While it was unknown who will win the MVP, it will not be Nowitzki, who was lumped with Phoenix's Steve Nash, Cleveland's LeBron James, Detroit's Chauncey Billups and the Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant as legitimate candidates." Dallas Morning News


"In addition to Nowitzki, Jerry Stackhouse was a prime contender for the league's sixth-man award, but he, too, came up short." Dallas Morning News

The Dallas Mavericks have called a press conference for today at 1:45 p.m., presumably to announce that Avery Johnson has won the NBA's Coach of the Year award." InsideHoops.com


....You DON'T wanna piss off Kobe. Be prepared to get shitted on Tim Thomas.

Quote
Tim Thomas admits he got away with whacking Kobe Bryant in the head at a critical point in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers.
...
He also acknowledged responsibility for the knot on Bryant's head.

"I definitely fouled him," Thomas said Monday. "I got away with one, but I didn't do it intentionally. It wasn't like I threw a jab at him."

http://www.kfmb.com/sports/story.php?id=47792
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 26, 2006, 04:01:33 AM
Hell YEA! Avery!!!!!! You deserved it buddy!!!

Hopefully Kobe gets MVP...I don't want Nash to take it again.


WIZ and NETS are both winning their games right now!!!! :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 26, 2006, 06:46:42 AM
WTF Mini Me was thinking for fouling that Ginobili's 3???

FUcking RetArded!!!

Now game fuCking OVER.  Mini Me sucks.  BOO!~~~

=======================================================
Now you just turned it fucking over with that stupid ant size brain.

Happy Now?  Freaking unbefuckinglivable you sone of a bitch mini fucking me.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 26, 2006, 09:48:43 AM
artest deserves no sympathy at all. he deserves every bit of hate from anyone. he just about jinxed his team wit his stupid comments about winning the champion.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 26, 2006, 05:50:56 PM
Breaking News. Too bad they may not make the formal announcement for two weeks. It would have been nice to see Nash get that MVP Trophy in front of Kobe. Kobe would be pissed!! How many MVPs have Jordan shoulda won? Hell Kobe still might go crazy based on the reports. Can't wait for tonight!!! GO LAKERS!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2422255
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 27, 2006, 07:26:52 AM
well i dont know if nash deserves it or not, i am happy for him. even if nash didnt win it, kobe wont be the one wit it.

how about tonight's game, although i only watched the last 8 minutes of the game, the refs didnt everything possible to even things out for the lakers. two non-calls in the end was incredible.

one thing why SUNS wont be going far into the playoffs is their lack of defence. they were fucking cold tonight except for nash and bell maybe. when their only reliable threat is gone, they are totally exposed.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 27, 2006, 10:04:00 AM
Lakers beat the Suns 99-93!! Same fuckin game plan. This time better executed cuz Kwame made some shots and Sasha (Future #8) made some sick THREES and held Nash in check - who acted a bitch when Sasha hit him and Kobe, the consumate leader came in to defend his teammate.

(http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/779/lakerssunsbasketballpnu1056gz.jpg)

Whole new fuckin ballgame now!!

I still can't believe the MVP votes. Nash won by a landslide. Lebron was liek second with 11 1st place votes. I don't think Kobe got a sniff. The way everyone is on LBJ's cock is like whoa. He decided to pass instead of shoot. WHATTA TEAMMATE! :puke: Hey, one more rebound and he could got a triple double to add to the 26 points and 10 TURNOVERS. The Media Hatred is pathetic. Listening to Dan Patrick (who WTF gets a vote too) go on and on "what does valuable mean" ... add more fuel to the fire to Employee #24 8)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 27, 2006, 01:38:53 PM
Nash got dunked on Shawn Bradley style!!! wooo
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 27, 2006, 06:15:07 PM
Quote from: Thimas X
Nash got dunked on Shawn Bradley style!!! wooo


WERD!!! I couldn't find a pic last nite. Here's ALL you need to see...

MVPWNED - Kobe posterizes Nash
(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/1276/pnu114kn9ve.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWJtqiEwBus
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 27, 2006, 06:46:54 PM
Nash was outside of the circle though..... take that.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on April 27, 2006, 06:58:47 PM
haha, great win for the Wiz and the LAL to steal the homecourt advantage
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on April 27, 2006, 09:55:42 PM
Damn, that was a close call on the Kobe dunk.  My opinion is it was a charge but whatever...no point arguing over the call now.

Here's a gif of it if you want to save the dunk vid.

(http://www.filelodge.com/files/hdd2/11452/kobe%20nash.gif)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on April 27, 2006, 10:41:55 PM
^It was definiately a charge...no doubt about it. Nash's feet were set and outside the circle, but hell, it was one sick ass dunk!! Everyone was all over the place so it was hard for the ref to get a clean look... everyone was goin for the loose ball, Odom dished to Kobe with his ass on the floor, and Kobe posterizes Nash.

1-1 and LA got home court. LAKERS BABY!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on April 28, 2006, 10:32:20 AM
well the only way to argue that call was the fact nash slide under kobe which is sth that u cant do. i guess the refs saw it that way.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 28, 2006, 01:18:15 PM
Nasty dunk. I loved it. It gave me googlebumps.


Damn Pacers win...Jermaine had one heck of a game last night. C'mon JKIDD! C'mon VC!


Did you see MJ at the Bulls game? He was so excited. I saw him banging on the walls when the Bulls made a great play. It was pretty cool to see him cheering for a team. Come out of retirement MJ!!!! :P
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 29, 2006, 01:47:37 AM
Dunno why y'all can't just enjoy a nasty ass dunk. It's a block according to the rulebook. Nash is a known flopper. And it WASN'T a charge. According to NBA Rules: http://www.nba.com/analysis/rules_c.html?nav=ArticleList

Quote
..A defensive player is not permitted to move into the path of an offensive player once he has started his shooting motion.

A defensive player must allow a moving player the distance to stop or change direction when the offensive player receives a pass outside the lower defensive box.

A defensive player must allow an alighted player the distance to land and then stop or change direction when the offensive player is outside the lower defensive box.

A defensive player is permitted to establish a legal guarding position in the path of an offensive player who receives a pass inside the lower defensive box regardless of his speed and distance...


So, by rule you are NOT allowed to UNDERCUT a person in flight.

Quote from: Kobasew
Here's a gif of it if you want to save the dunk vid.


NICE!! That'll be my sig! :D

AND MORE VIDEO (Credit: Lakers Ground)

Kobe Makes Nashty Eat It:
Kobe Gets Groped:
Kobe Post Game Interview:
Lakers Highlight:
Peanut Butter Barkley Time:

All Video
http://storeandserve.com/download/216920/All_The_Vids.zip.html

high quality VOB (http://storeandserve.com/download/218212/%28mb%29_kobe_posterizes_nash_vs_suns_ws_%28f9dd4b5e%29.vob.html) (credit Moises for the file)

Most Violently Posterized

(http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/1740/104fq.jpg)(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/7528/113xh1.jpg)

Nash, before you recieve your award of MVP, here's your reward of Kobe's nuts in mouth ... so shirenu is not the only one who likes to grope:

(http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/6517/231417872fm.jpg)(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/8159/lakerssunsbasketballpnu1167jg.jpg)

and finally...love this cartoon from ESPN Page 2 (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/quickie). PERFECT!!!

(http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/8933/pg2quickie3855ka.jpg)

Phil Jackson has the Lakers cooking up an "upset" ... never piss Kobe off. :pimp:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 29, 2006, 01:51:47 AM
Quote from: Thimas X
Did you see MJ at the Bulls game? He was so excited. I saw him banging on the walls when the Bulls made a great play. It was pretty cool to see him cheering for a team. Come out of retirement MJ!!!! :P


So he's not gonna be in the Wiz pressbox tonite? :p but wow. Chicago has been giving the Heat lotsa problems with Ben Gordon and Kirk Hinrich's outside shooting.

and hey, check out MJ's dunk and compare it to Kobe:
http://rapidshare.de/files/19067245/Jordan_Dunk.MP4.html
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on April 29, 2006, 04:16:17 PM
That was a BS win for the Cavs, Lebron clearly tarveled in the paint!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on April 30, 2006, 12:05:04 AM
nice pics daigong, if you look at thier feet and not the collision point, its clear that kobe already left the floor while nash was still setting up.  Lol poor nash, close call tho
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on April 30, 2006, 02:54:49 AM
Lakers win yet another!! HAHA! It was a very intense game last night... I was kinda hoping for someone to get knocked out from an elbow or something. :P
What do you guys think of a potential playoffs match between Lakers vs. Clippers? It'd be weird considering every game will be a home game.

And big props to Kevin Martin who made the game-winning layup over the Spurs.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 30, 2006, 04:59:15 AM
yea I think Lebron traveled too...oh well....best team always wins in a best of 7 series

Dirk with the CLUTCH SHOT

NETS win.

Bucks win!? DAMNN
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on April 30, 2006, 05:02:55 AM
Quote from: daigong
and hey, check out MJ's dunk and compare it to Kobe:
http://rapidshare.de/files/19067245/Jordan_Dunk.MP4.html


It almost looked like the same dunk. Except Kobe's dunk was better, but MJ was alot older during that dunk.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on April 30, 2006, 08:40:28 AM
A Lakers / Clippers series would be INSANE.  I'm a huge Clippers fan (they are 2nd to my hometown Raps) so I'll be rooting for the Clips over the Lakers...
Man, thinking back on what could have been...Brand, Odom, Miles (he had potential) and I think Andre Miller was there too...

Anyways, this potential "hallway series" will surely be the most interesting series of the 2nd round.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 30, 2006, 09:06:39 AM
It'll happen. Lakers vs Clippers. :D

Everyone's playing great. Playing the Triangle Half Court offense. LOVING IT. Lakers up 2-1 now. 99-92 win, keep Suns in the 90 point range and they'll win the series.

NASH misses technical free throw!! That's what MVPs are made of. They have rings.

Frenchie Diaw got KNOCKED THE FUCKOUT by Kwame and Raja flopping. So sweet. Lamar and Kwame buying into the system.

I am loving the young bucks. Hustle Hustle. Derek Fisher and Rick Fox in the stands!

LOVING the upper bowl LA fans chanting "MVP"

Tonite's games were pretty good. managed to catch some Bucks v Pistons and Pacers v Nets. Oh, Parity in the NBA.

...tmr's ABC games are gonna be SWEET.:)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 01, 2006, 12:25:37 AM
HOLY SHIT OVERTIME!!! KOBE WITH THE STEAL!!!

93-92 right now Suns...ahhh


Lakers vs. Clippers would be hella insaneeee!!!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 01, 2006, 12:39:13 AM
ahhhhhhhhhhhhh fuck!!!! LAkers win!!! YAY!!!! MVP!? NASH?! ?!?!?!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on May 01, 2006, 12:41:03 AM
WHAT A FUCKIN FINISH!!! LAKERS WIN!!! FUUUUUUU!!!!~~~~
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on May 01, 2006, 01:14:39 AM
Yeah, it was great game  between LAL and PHX
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 01, 2006, 01:21:30 AM
I just watched the post game Kobe Bryant press conference. Kobe sounds so white! He was using like alot while he was saying how fun playing this type of basketball is and how the team finally understands the triangle offense.

Some guy asked him, "Is this more fun than winning championships?" ROFL Kobe's face was like 0_o "WHAT?"
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on May 01, 2006, 02:22:51 AM
(http://www.filepulse.org/files/88/oly_full.57156086ab020_suns_lakers.jpg)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on May 01, 2006, 02:40:24 AM
Fuck that. That's a fucking foul on Nash. Fucking ref.

I swear to god Nicholson was rooting for Suns. He was chillun with Nash.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on May 01, 2006, 04:38:37 AM
What about Luke Walton grabbing on to James Jones at the end...
This "favouring" the refs have for the star players/teams is really getting to me...i.e. Lebron
Conspiracy theory...Stern wants to give what the fans want to see...create as much drama and "feel good" stories as possible.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 01, 2006, 05:43:27 AM
What about Smush Parker's three pointer at the end? What if he missed? What if Kobe missed his two lay ups at the end? The refs didn't have anything to do with those shots.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on May 01, 2006, 07:12:25 AM
If they had called the foul when Nash "turned the ball over" then Kobe wouldn't even have had an opportunity for that layup at the end of regulation.  I'm just saying the NBA refs aren't really legit in terms of what they should be doing.  Example: We all know about how Iverson is a warrior and what not and how he gets to the line by being aggressive; well a lot of the times he just gets the benefit of the doubt on contact.  If he drove in against a rookie or someone with less of a reputation, it's quite likely that he'll (AI) get the call.  My point is they should just call the damn game and forget about reputations and respect.

And anyone who thinks this "reputation" thing is just a theory has obviously not watched much NBA basketball.  I'm not saying it happens all the time but it's plays like those that may ultimately determine the fate of a team's playoff run.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 01, 2006, 09:57:44 AM
I'M STILL STUNNED at the win. all hope was lost. I haven't been so thrilled for a Laker win since Fisher sank the shot at 0.4

The whole Pistons title was pretty bad. "Team Basketball" is preached so much in the NBA it makes me puke. Superstars are complimented by role players. Not a bunch of swingmen working together. "Lebron passes first" "Kobe is selfish" Fuck. That. Shit. Stern controls a lot of aspects with the refs. Star players get the benefit of the doubt. Jordan Rules.

This whole Suns-Lakers series proves Kobe is MVP. Kobe is LEGEND.

Let's relive, Kobe Game Winner (credit Lake Show)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGWEYPAo0BA
http://rapidshare.de/files/19313787/game4_end_sequence_LS09.mpg.html

and Wiz/Cavs Sacto/San Antonio are tied up. NICE!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 01, 2006, 01:13:34 PM
omg I guess the Mavs will be the only team with the easy series...ahhh don't jinx it!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on May 01, 2006, 08:25:52 PM
Quick and watch the vid off of Youtube in case it gets taken off...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2428627

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Kaman: Evans pulled testicles, prompting outburst

LOS ANGELES -- Chris Kaman received a flagrant foul. Reggie Evans may have instigated it.

The alleged circumstances, however, make it one of the more odd altercations during the NBA playoffs.

What exactly happened is what the NBA is trying to determine after Kaman's claim that Evans grabbed his testicles and "pulled hard" during Saturday's NBA playoff game in Denver, according to a report in Monday's Los Angeles Times. Kaman responded by shoving Evans and was assessed the flagrant foul.

Kaman reported his version of what happened to the officials and repeated it during an interview Sunday with NBA security, according to the Times. TV replays showed Evans putting his hand under Kaman's shorts during a battle under the boards.

"I told [the NBA] in complete detail what happened," Kaman said, according to the Times. "The three refs also knew what happened."

Kaman said he showed restraint in not punching Evans.

"With what we're trying to do, I didn't want to get thrown out," he said, according to the Times. "I thought about it, but I knew what would happen. "One of the refs said he would have knocked [him] out. It was crazy."

"When I saw it on TV, it was like, 'Wow,' " Clippers guard Sam Cassell said. "I asked the referees about it at halftime, and Jess Kersey, who has been in the league for [29] years, said he's never seen anything like it.

You know what, Reggie is a good guy. I think he just lost it for a minute."



Clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFcinlrgojk
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Post by: Thimas X on May 02, 2006, 12:45:35 AM
THAT IS SO FUCKED UP. SICK
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Post by: Ching1670 on May 02, 2006, 01:02:00 AM
Reggie Evans is so gay!
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Post by: Jsmurf on May 02, 2006, 02:21:57 AM
yeah, that was pretty fruity, surprised Kamen did'nt slug the guy
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Post by: Thimas X on May 02, 2006, 02:40:35 AM
Pao Gasol looks satanic. His english has gotten alot better too 0_o.
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Post by: daigong on May 04, 2006, 02:28:45 AM
I love that Kaveman getting his nuts grabbed by Evans story. When watching that video, if you don't flinch when Reggie reaches in - turn in your man card into Sexy Beam NOW! :lol:

AND WHAT? Evans didn't get suspended or at least charged for sexual assault? Like whoever said, that's helluva expensive date!!

One surprise of the playoffs, how Sacto is recharged with Ron Artest in the lineup. They came pretty close to taking a 3-2 lead :o

and Dwayne Wade, still gets no props amongst the Kobe, Nash, LBJ, Dirk, Pisstons. Dude landed on his ribs yet comes back into the game all injected up. :bow:

(http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/5853/r40317373264cx.jpg)

Last nite's game was purely filled with Phoenix playing dirty. Flopping. Just cuz you're branded as a finesse run and gun team, don't mean you go and flop. Playing physical is part of playoff basketball. Kobe got a knot on his head and no call. So does flopping and pulling wrestling moves justify the means?

Plain and simple. Don't Fuck With Kobe. Raja Bell does NOT wanna wake him up. He's not gonna ignite for 40 or 50. Everyone's gonna play disciplined basketball on the floor of Staples.

Kwame Kwame Kwame. Accused of stomping a woman before tip off. Or the girlfriend/sister of Boris Diaw. I'm sure it's another bitch looking for money like with Kobe, but man, that couldn't be good. He was totally off his game too, picking up all those early fouls and opened up the fuckin lane for Nash and that damn Frenchie Diaw.

I loved the post game comments. "It doesn't disturb me. It excites me." Kobe just wants to murder you. BRING ON THE OCTAGON!  Fuckin suspension. Suns going to the Vlade Divac School of FLOP! DON'T PISS OFF KOBE!!!! Phil Jackson: "We want him on the floor."

But really. Too much inconsistent calls, flops are getting called waaaaaay too much. See Tyson Chandler getting Shaq in foul trouble. See Steve Nash and the entire Suns crew. It just disrupts the flow of the game. You watch the old games of the 80s, you'd see guys knocking over each other but none of the whining.

Nash, I never considered him a pride of Canada. Yeah, he pimps cheap ass Canadian computers. But he didn't want to play for the Olympic team. If he's so patriotic he woulda played for less money for the Raptors. And now with his bitch ass comments about Kobe. Big thumbs down.

The only consistent way to defend The World's Greatest Player Kobe Bryant is to hit him and trip him. Ask Bruce Bowen. Raja Bell got his just due. He's a punk bitch and lacks the class. Good - give him one game. Cuz that's all the games the Suns have left in their season anyways.

Said Raja: "I have no respect for him, I think he's a pompous, arrogant individual." Earlier on Dan Patrick. He said he was "in the heat of the moment" ...  but asked if he had remorse. He said he'd do it again. Punk bitch!

Said Kobe: "Who is this kid? Does he know me? I don't think he was hugged enough as a kid."

I'm gonna enjoy Gilbert Arenas, Caron Butler, and The Wiz beating The Chosen One and his double digit turnovers tonite.
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Post by: Thimas X on May 04, 2006, 06:36:39 AM
I feel for Raja though, he did get elbowed in the face a couple times before he knocked Kobe down. That would've pissed alot of ppl off too.

Sacramento needs to win game 6!!!! Make them Spurs tired before they play the MAvs.

Evans got lucky!!! You can't grab a guy like that and not get suspended -_-.
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Post by: Kobasew on May 04, 2006, 07:07:08 AM
Remember Kwame elbowing Diaw?  I feel his punishment wasn't severe enough.  If you watch the replays, it was a pretty nasty elbow.

Inconsistencies with suspensions...if Evans doesn't get suspended, something is definitely wrong at the NBA offices.  I assume they're still reviewing the play.  Maybe they are unsure how to report this to the media..."Evans has been suspended 1 game for homosexual misconduct???"
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Post by: jChu* on May 04, 2006, 05:47:30 PM
Evans should get arrested for sexual harassment if you ask me.:P
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Post by: Thimas X on May 05, 2006, 02:15:23 AM
lol


I like how Raja called Kobe "pompous." It's a word that is rarely used by NBA players. He used it correctly too.

Then Kobe responds by calling Raja a "kid" when Raja is older than him. lol
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Post by: Ching1670 on May 05, 2006, 04:00:59 AM
So here it is, the NBA All Rookie Team....
 
NBA ALL-ROOKIE FIRST TEAM
Chris Paul New Orleans
Charlie Villanueva Toronto
Andrew Bogut Milwaukee
Deron Williams Utah
Channing Frye New York
 
 
NBA ALL-ROOKIE SECOND TEAM
Danny Granger Indiana
Raymond Felton Charlotte
Luther Head Houston
Marvin Williams Atlanta
Ryan Gomes Boston
 
What disturbed me the most was Felton is not in the All-Rookie First team:x
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Post by: Kobasew on May 05, 2006, 06:55:50 AM
Damn the NETS!!
Well the Suns and Lakers are going into the 4th quarter now...pretty close game.  I'm hoping the Suns can make an amazing comeback and take the series in 7.  I mean...nobody really likes the Lakers....except for pretty much everyone else on this board...hahaha.
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Post by: Kobasew on May 05, 2006, 07:47:22 AM
126-118 OT WIN for the Suns!!!! YES!
See you guys in game 7.
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Post by: ahcheungape on May 05, 2006, 07:57:10 AM
wahahaha!!!! tim thomas is fucking clutch! i thought SUNS will choke away down the stretch, but tim thomas saved the day. As much as i dont like kobe, he is the best player in the league nowadays. Although the SUNS' defence were horrible, kobe made some sickass shots.

i think this is the only series that is more offence oriented than the other series. both teams just play awful defence.
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Post by: Aioros on May 05, 2006, 08:16:05 AM
I really didn't expect the LAL-PHX series to go the distance. I hope that game 7 won't be plagued by bad officiating and tempers flaring as they claimed were present in the previous games. If it weren't for these, the series would surely be a classic. Well, I think Bell's comments on Kobe just made it a classic already. :D
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Post by: scrock7 on May 05, 2006, 04:25:17 PM
Quote from: Ching1670

What disturbed me the most was Felton is not in the All-Rookie First team:x


i know <_<, Deron Williams doesn't deserve to be on first team since he had mediocre performance all year round, Felton averged more than Williams, avg assists more than Williams, had 13 double-double, while Williams only have five and Williams, Felton also had more impact on the Bobcats than Williams had on Jazz.... so i don't see how Williams is better than Felton in any shape or form... also Felton kicked Williams' ass in UCAA Championship

the only way I can think of Williams over Felton is "Williams was picked before Felton in the draft...." which was a mistake <_<
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Post by: daigong on May 06, 2006, 02:01:13 AM
PROPS!! Shaq finally didn't get in foul trouble and got his 30-20. Heat played a solid  game with the Bulls.

DAMN!! Brain Fart on Kobe's shot with 6 seconds left TOO :evil:

Lakers are gonna come back, Game 7 I'll be tuned in. Good job, NBA Ratings thru da roof. Sorry Hello! Ongaku Radio @ JPHiP Radio. Unless dillpops does a striptease, Kobe & Cru will be on my mind. :P

LOVE Kobe's quote. (He's becoming a regular Phil Jackson Prodigy/Shaq Junior)

when told that Lamar Odom was really down on himself for not securing the rebound Tim Thomas eventually converted into a trey (which led to OT and the loss), Kobe was asked how he keeps guys from dwelling on mistakes.

"You just put it behind you. There's nothing you can do about it. You know what I mean? After you go to the bathroom, you don't stand there and look at what you just dropped in there. At some point, you gotta flush it, man."

LMAO! :lmao:

Can't wait for Kobe to brush the Suns off his shoulder!
(http://img277.imageshack.us/img277/9013/brush026ix.jpg)
http://kobebrushoffyoshouldaz.ytmnd.com/

And watch Raja FLOP FLOP PLOP PLOP!
(http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/6921/rajaflop028vx.jpg)
http://www.filelodge.com/files/room14/358676/Raja-flops.gif
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Post by: ahcheungape on May 06, 2006, 02:59:45 AM
daigong, u didnt post the pic of marion dunking over kobe.
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Post by: Kobasew on May 06, 2006, 05:22:35 AM
OH NO! Arenas misses both free throws at the end...Damon Jones for the WIN!
As much as I know how good Lebron is, I sure do dislike watching him succeed.  I don't know why, I just find him boring to watch.
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Post by: Thimas X on May 06, 2006, 05:30:38 AM
GOD DAMMIT!!!! WHAT A GAME!!!!!

T______T Wizards...my heart goes out to you guys...Arenas played his heart out and missed the 2 free throws in the end. MAN!!! They had this game!!! Cavs would not go away!

Damon Jones didn't play 1 whole minute of the game and he scored the winning shot!
(http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/8788/lebronsex5oe.th.png) (http://img80.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lebronsex5oe.png)

I don't like watching Lebron excel either only because hes so good and people are comparing him to MJ already. He threatens the title of MJ as "the best basketball player ever."
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Post by: Aioros on May 06, 2006, 06:42:16 AM
Gil choked on the last 2 freen throws! :(  Anyway, the CLE-WAS series was one of the best series this in the 1st round, the games were decided by only a few points. Its too bad only one of them can advance to the next round.
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Post by: scrock7 on May 07, 2006, 05:11:51 AM
3 words,

Lakers got owned
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Post by: Sponge Bob on May 07, 2006, 05:22:14 AM
1 Word
 
D'OH!
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Post by: Kobasew on May 07, 2006, 05:41:23 AM
YES!@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'd say Barbosa stepped up in this game with an efficient shooting percentage.  MAN, I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!  It's rare for a team to come back from 3 down.

Suns Vs. Clips...taking predictions now.
Since I like the Clips so much, I'm going to go out on a limb and say Clips in 6.
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Post by: daigong on May 07, 2006, 05:57:58 AM
FUCCCCCCCCCCK!!!!:evil: :evil: :evil:

(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3231/kobemvp775ur.jpg)

Mitch, bring in the veteran help. What was the point of McKie & Jim Jackson?

Well positive thing. My picks went 7 for 8.
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Post by: ytl on May 07, 2006, 06:48:22 AM
Yay, perfect 1 st round for me!!!

Oh OH oh oH Oh OH oh oH Oh OH oh oH Oh OH oh oH OHHHHH!!!!
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Post by: Thimas X on May 07, 2006, 07:50:58 AM
DAMN what happened!!!!??? What a blow out!!! JEEZ I wanted to see L.A. vs. L.A.!
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Post by: daigong on May 07, 2006, 08:50:50 AM
Fuckin the players that Kobe made better finally realized how crappy they really are. Smush Parker? Kwame Brown? HELLO?? Where are you?

Muthafuckin, I was ready to kill someone. Lakers losing by 31, it hurts the pride indeed. Good flopping by Bell. I was hoping Nash's ankle woulda been shredded. Mitch, bring in the veteran help. What was the point of McKie & Jim Jackson? JO and KG for next year okay???????

How classy was Phoenix, dropping bombs to the last minute.

At least watching this cheers me up: http://download.yousendit.com/AAAB6C89796F5F3F
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Post by: tamatron on May 07, 2006, 10:59:40 AM
So Suns won?

WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Post by: Thimas X on May 07, 2006, 03:55:35 PM
Yep! Suns won and are going to face the clippers now. I guess the best team always win in a 7 game series. LA VS LA!!! :(

That Barkley clip is gross lol

Spurs vs Mavs today! FUCK It's at 1:00 PM eastern time. SO DAMN EARLY!
Best series yet so tune in!
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Post by: ahcheungape on May 08, 2006, 03:32:05 AM
well kobe faded away in the 2nd half. some blame needs to go towards the leader. as a team leader, he has to do more than just 3 shots. i am happy the lakers lost!!wahahaha
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Post by: Aioros on May 08, 2006, 05:43:01 AM
Congrats to Steve Nash for winning the MVP award again. :)

Geez, Dallas lost by 2.  I'm hoping that it wouldn't be a SAS-DET finals again this year. It's too early to tell though.
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Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 08, 2006, 11:39:01 AM
Come on Mavs!
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Post by: Thimas X on May 09, 2006, 02:40:46 AM
YEA COME ON MAVS!!!

That long period off made them rusty. MAVS WILL WIN!


NETS are kicking the Heat's ASS right now.
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Post by: Ching1670 on May 09, 2006, 03:15:28 AM
I do think so too, The Mavericks are just little rusty =.="
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Post by: Aioros on May 09, 2006, 05:34:14 AM
Big Ben wins the Most Defensive Player Award again.:D

Hope the Mavs can bounce back from that Game 1 loss. I think this year is their time to reach the Finals.
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Post by: Sponge Bob on May 09, 2006, 05:50:23 AM
Ouch Heat got RAPED
 
VC, Kidd, Richard Jefferson >D.Wade, Shaq, Udonis
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Post by: daigong on May 09, 2006, 09:27:48 AM
Quote from: tama-chan
So Suns won?

WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO


BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

I can't believe Barkley is now calling out Kobe for not shooting in the 2nd half of Game 7. *sigh* Kobe can't win. I love this quote:

"Tonight, Boris and Leandro were our best players," Nash said. "The two guys that people said were disappointing in the beginning of the series, I think they are accustomed to the series now and they lost their virginity, so to speak, in the seventh game."
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Post by: Ching1670 on May 10, 2006, 02:43:07 AM
The Kings fired Adelman....
This is truely a sad story for teh Kings after the trade of Vlade and C Webb....
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Post by: Thimas X on May 10, 2006, 06:43:34 AM
"lost their virginity" Nash is nuts

I guess only Bibby is left from the old days when the Kings were good.




MAVERICKS!!! WIN!!!! TAKE THAT HOES!
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Post by: Kobasew on May 10, 2006, 04:22:39 PM
Good thing the Clips are still in the playoffs otherwise I would completely lose interest in the playoffs.  I'm more of a team-liker than a league/sport-liker...heh, hope that made sense.

The Raptor fan in me is looking forward to the draft lottery.  Stern will make the miracle happen and the Raps will move up to #1....in my dreams.
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Post by: ahcheungape on May 10, 2006, 04:59:23 PM
Quote from: daigong
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

I can't believe Barkley is now calling out Kobe for not shooting in the 2nd half of Game 7. *sigh* Kobe can't win. I love this quote:

"Tonight, Boris and Leandro were our best players," Nash said. "The two guys that people said were disappointing in the beginning of the series, I think they are accustomed to the series now and they lost their virginity, so to speak, in the seventh game."



well u cant blame ppl saying that kobe only took 3 shots. when ur whole team is sucking dick out there, him as a leader should try and take over. but instead, he chose to continue to play passive bball. kobe can definitely kill the Suns' defence even if reja was gaurding him.

however i never understand why ppl rape kobe for game 6. he was invisible that game. i mean he took many shots, but he made almost 50% of them. His team just doesnt have enough experience.
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Post by: Ching1670 on May 10, 2006, 05:49:03 PM
Quote from: Kobasew

The Raptor fan in me is looking forward to the draft lottery. Stern will make the miracle happen and the Raps will move up to #1....in my dreams.
Don't forget our Bobcats still have your number one draft pick:-P
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Post by: daigong on May 12, 2006, 09:32:07 AM
Well, the Clippers and Heat make it more interesting. Difference between Lakers + Clippers, they can pound into Elton Fuckin Brand. And please no San Antonio - Detroit Final :evil:  I'm actually rooting for Mavs now

How about this "Witness" T-Shirt that Lebron & Nike have stirred up? Religious groups are up in arms LMAO. It's genius marketing! Buy em here:
http://www.cavaliersteamshop.com/shop_details.asp?facid=3&loc=prod&catID=16171&prodID=576864

'Witness' Tees Big Hit Among LeBron Fans

(http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/7388/twitness5jg.jpg)

CLEVELAND -- The T-shirt that proclaims a Cleveland Cavaliers fan as a witness to LeBron James' accomplishments is becoming a big hit.

The team marked the start of the playoffs by giving fans who attended a black T-shirt reading simply "Witness" with a Nike swoosh logo to honor James.

Now the team shop has been bombarded with requests for the item, which is fetching more than $100 on eBay. The team shop got an order of the T-shirts and is selling them for $20.50.

The Cavs host Detroit in game three of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Saturday. Detroit leads the best-of-seven series two games to none.


Too bad we're gonna be a witness to A SWEEP!!

And how about Juwan Howard caught shoplifting sunglasses!!!! (http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&ct=us/0-1&fp=4464e6814c79a097&ei=RjlkRIPANIfyoQLHj7GBCg&url=http%3A//www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/3855677.html&cid=1106439077) LMAO!
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Post by: Kobasew on May 13, 2006, 11:06:51 AM
Boy was today's Suns-Clips game great.  Not too happy that the Clips lost since they had a bit of a lead in the 4th (i think it was only a few points though).  I'm not sure if this series can top the excitement of the Lakers-Suns series but still fun to watch.  I was talking to some friends and they all laughed at my "imagine if the Clippers made it to the finals" statement.  I guess it does sound quite stupid but you never know right...
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Post by: ahcheungape on May 13, 2006, 11:37:18 AM
if suns can actually win a game scoring below 100, sth is wrong wit the clippers!

probs to NASH for the dagger!
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Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 14, 2006, 08:29:41 AM
Thimas lets celebrate another Mavs Win!
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Post by: Thimas X on May 14, 2006, 01:46:00 PM
Delvin Harris has great layups! rofl

MY HEART ALMOST STOPPED WHEN DIRK FELL ON HIS ANKLE!!! Good thing Dirk is such a beast!!!

CELEBRATION!!!

75% of the teams that win game 3 win the series ;)
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Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 15, 2006, 12:16:40 AM
MFFL- Word!
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Post by: Kobasew on May 15, 2006, 06:14:20 AM
Big win by the Clips tonight to make the series competitive.  Nobody wants to see a series end in 4-5 games...there's still hope for my original prediction of Clipperss in 6.  Could this be the year of the Clip?  Hahahha
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Post by: Thimas X on May 15, 2006, 08:47:38 AM
clippers vs mavericks in western finals!

I called it!
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Post by: Thimas X on May 16, 2006, 02:00:58 AM
i like this article!!! Artest at it again. lol

Quote
Monday, May 15, 2006
Watching Duncan is beautiful, not boring
By Pat Forde
ESPN.com

Things that bore me: Reality television, "wacky" morning radio shows, the very sight of Charlie Sheen.

You'll notice that Tim Duncan does not make the list.

   Tim Duncan
Tim Duncan's game is substance over style, but he can soar when he needs to.

In fact, I could list a million things that bore me -- ironing, Stone Phillips, Austria -- without mentioning Duncan.

I could list a million boring sports things -- cricket, free agency, throws to first to hold the runner -- and No. 21 for the San Antonio Spurs still would be nowhere near making an appearance.

I don't just respect Tim Duncan -- everyone does that. I'm entertained watching him play basketball.

I love the bank shots, the drop steps, the efficient post moves, the intelligent passes out of double-teams, the two-hand rebounds, the refusal to force anything. I've enjoyed watching him hang 31 points and 11 rebounds a game on the Dallas Mavericks in a ding-dong series so far, and I can't wait to see him play Monday night against the Mavs in what verges on a must-win playoff game.

This apparently makes me un-American enough that the NSA soon will be listening to my phone calls.

Enjoying Duncan runs counter to a state university-sized school of thought that says the most accomplished player in the NBA is test-pattern dull. Skip and Woody actually agreed on something last week on "Cold Pizza" -- that the Spurs (i.e., Duncan) are boring. And Madison Avenue clearly sees it that way, given its shunning of Duncan as a national pitchman.

Dwyane Wade will put you in a swell pair of shoes. Shaq will tell you how to care for your aching muscles. Even onetime pariah pitchman Kobe Bryant has made a commercial comeback, trading on his anti-hero status.

Just recently I've seen Kevin Garnett portray a platoon leader, a superhero and a standup comic. Funny, though, I've never seen him portray a pro basketball player in June.

Vince Carter is selling a wireless service during the playoffs. That's nice. When the Heat are finished with Carter and the Nets, he should have enough free minutes to call Duncan and ask him what winning a championship or three feels like.

I hear we're all witnesses to LeBron James' ascendance. While I won't dispute that, I'm wondering how commercial America failed to witness the Duncan phenomenon that preceded it.

The two-time league MVP and three-time NBA Finals MVP, the first player ever to be named first-team All-NBA in each of his first eight seasons as a pro, the guy who pushed himself through 80 regular-season games with plantar fasciitis, the perfect teammate, the caring community presence, the ideal face of a franchise? Guess he's too stoic and too solid to sell.

I look around the league and simply don't get it. I see repetitive stories about the anti-Duncans and yawn.

Thin man Allen Iverson and tin man Chris Webber blowing off Fan Appreciation Night in Philly? Shocker.

Overexposed and underprepared point guard Sebastian Telfair playing just 24 minutes a game for a 60-loss team? Hardly the stuff of books and documentaries, is it?

Larry Brown and Stephon Marbury hissing at each other through the tabloids during a train-wreck season? Utter boredom.

Amid this fool's parade, isn't there some love to be found for the Big Fundamental?

Yes. Turns out you can find it from predictable and unpredictable sources.

"I think he's very refreshing," said South Carolina's Dave Odom, who had Duncan for four years at Wake Forest. "What's different is refreshing, and he's different. It's gone 180 degrees now.

"He's fundamentally sound, a fearless, determined champion, someone who didn't feel like he already knew everything, who puts the team first -- those were throwback virtues and attributes. Those were things that made the old Celtic teams great, but today that's not true. Today's game is style over substance. He's the opposite. He's substance over style.

"Today's game is style over substance. He's the opposite. He's substance over style. I think he's appreciated. I don't think he's adored."
Dave Odom, Duncan's college coach

"I think he's appreciated. I don't think he's adored."

Unpredictable? How about Ron Artest, the NBA's Jesse James to Duncan's Wyatt Earp. The combustible Sacramento King told Dime Magazine this season that he likes the way Duncan plays.

Artest explained: "I remember one time Kevin Garnett was mushing him, and shoving him in the face; and Tim Duncan didn't do anything, he didn't react. He just kicked Kevin Garnett's a--, and won the damn championship. You know what I'm sayin'? That's gangsta. Everybody can show emotion, dunk on somebody, scream and be real cocky; but Tim Duncan is a ... he's a pimp."

Only the creative cloudy thinking of Ron Artest could put "Tim Duncan" and "pimp" in the same sentence -- but that's part of the big guy's marketability deficit. In terms of swagger, he's more plumber than pimp. He's as edgy as a sphere.


The closest he's come to being controversial is complaining about David Stern's new dress code (Duncan isn't comfortable without his shirttail hanging out, and he's not a suit-and-tie guy). He doesn't need big-city bling, being perfectly comfortable in the relative obscurity of San Antonio. And he's a lousy self-promoter.

"He doesn't let us into his life," said San Antonio Express-News columnist Buck Harvey. "Probably my first interview with him was as good as my last one. But in this business you can kind of respect that. He isn't trying to get in good with the media.

"My impression, if you were to know him as a teammate and a friend, he wouldn't be boring at all. He's very smart and has a great sense of humor. He just doesn't want to put that out there."

The Duncan we don't see is the guy who came over to Odom's house for dinner last October, the night before an exhibition game in Columbia, S.C. -- and fretted because he didn't have anything nicer to wear than his sweat suit. The Duncan we don't see sat in Odom's living room talking to the coach and his wife for hours after dinner, then dropped by South Carolina's practice the next day to work with the post men on a few drills.

Odom reports that the Gamecock players were not bored by Duncan's presence.

Turns out they're not alone. There might be a peasant revolution underway when it comes to Duncan and his Q Rating.

The latest issue of ESPN Magazine ran the results of a SportsNation poll identifying athletes with the most "cred." It's about as easily defined as porn -- we know it when we see it, to borrow from a former Supreme Court justice -- but it would seem to rank among the highest compliments you can pay a player.

My jaded assumption was that Duncan would rate depressingly low on the "cred" scale. Instead, he leads the league and ranks behind only Tiger Woods and Tom Brady among "SportsNation's most cred-carrying athletes."

I nearly wept. Boring, at last, is beautiful.
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Post by: daigong on May 16, 2006, 02:23:42 AM
Hope Sheed's prediction holds true!!! C'mon WEED!! Light up some 3's!!

Man, if Phoenix, Clipps, or Dallas make it to the NBA Finals, we could bring our JPH!P Road Trip around to the scene 8)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 16, 2006, 05:18:37 AM
TALK IS CHEAP RASHEED!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on May 16, 2006, 05:18:37 AM
4 words: :pepper: w00t [SIZE=12]KING JAMES[/SIZE]w00t :pepper:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 16, 2006, 06:13:09 AM
haha. I loved the guy behind Sheed.

Spurs-Mavs now...tighter than a Takahashi pussy!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 16, 2006, 06:46:00 AM
Fuckin 111-111 OT!! :evil:

C'mon Dirk!! Stack!! Step it up!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 16, 2006, 07:15:33 AM
HOLY FUCK WHAT A GAME! FUCKING MAVS ARE CLUTCH!


Did you see Finley hit them 3's? Get that dunk? Draw them fouls? DAMN he looked like the Finley of old.

I love this Mavs team right now. Every player on our roster can play. In the past we had crap players like Shawn Bradley, Najara, and Danny Fortson. This current team is soooo deeeeeep.
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Post by: Aioros on May 16, 2006, 07:16:09 AM
Yay! Mavs win! Finish it in 5 guys! :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 16, 2006, 09:19:30 AM
spurs will be the 2nd team in this yr's playoffs to come from 3-1 deflicit to win the series!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on May 17, 2006, 05:06:13 AM
O yea, the HEAT ARE IN!
 
Shaq/D-Wade > VC
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on May 17, 2006, 07:28:19 AM
OH MY! Clips/Suns into OT...
Tim Thomas dropped the ball on this one.
This game is so exciting...Elton Brand is a beast!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on May 17, 2006, 07:40:38 AM
CLUTCH CASSEL!!! Sorry for spamming.
Man, Nash and his 2 turnovers in OT really messed them up...he's gotta stop running around the court like a frightened rat.  It puts him in tough positions where he's gotta make a desperation pass.


EDIT: Apparently Raja Bell is even more clutch.
EDIT#2: 2nd OT...my emotions are going up and down...
EDIT#3: Marion is down...rolled his ankle!!!  My last edit will be after the game.  Go Clips!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on May 17, 2006, 07:53:45 AM
2OT! Another tight PHX game! LAC is really a solid playoff contender. Both teams deserve to win but unfotunately its impossible. 3 mins left....
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on May 17, 2006, 08:14:11 AM
New post instead...
That was a BS "out of bounds" turnover by Livingston.  It didn't even look like he stepped out.  Although I like both teams, it still is a major disappointment to see the Suns come out on top of this one.

Stupid Raja Bell...
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Post by: ahcheungape on May 17, 2006, 08:29:04 AM
damn raja bell bailed out nash big time wit those two stupid TO. i am glad the SUNS won tonight. i was hoping the game goes to 3 ots!lol
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on May 18, 2006, 04:08:50 AM
Detroit lost!!!! :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on May 18, 2006, 04:46:03 AM
The Guaran-Sheed really turned the series around.  I'm not a fan of making these kinds of statements cause all it does is belittle the opponent and motivates them.  Either way though, the Pistons/Cavs series is probably of least interest to me of the four series.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 18, 2006, 12:00:44 PM
I HATE THE SPURS!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 18, 2006, 02:24:57 PM
I hope the Cavs win...man what an upset that would be!

Mavs lost! :(
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 18, 2006, 10:22:31 PM
WITNESS the Mavs WIN!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on May 19, 2006, 06:47:24 AM
Clippers Win! Another 7 game series for the Suns.

Also, Jason Terry's suspended for Game 6 for 'punching' Finley during a looseball situation.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on May 19, 2006, 07:47:51 AM
YES YES AND YES!
Even if the Clips don't win game 7, I consider it a moral victory to be able to take it to 7 against the Suns (heh, although the Lakers were able to do that too).  Regardless, I'll definitely be watching this one...Monday right?  Good thing it's a holiday, maybe I'll watch it with friends at Jack Astors or something.
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Post by: Ching1670 on May 19, 2006, 08:29:02 AM
The Clippers are just too talented in the paint area with Kamen and Brand..I dont think Suns could win Game 7...UNLESS they are on fire with their offense.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 19, 2006, 09:07:39 AM
damn man, if SUNS were to win this series, Nash better step up his game. The Mvp is totally exposed now.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 19, 2006, 03:44:15 PM
Mavs' Terry suspended one game without pay
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2006/news/story?id=2450020


dammittt!!!!

I would be pissed too if people were on me like that. Mavs should sign Finley back...lol
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on May 19, 2006, 05:45:38 PM
I wasn't able to see the "punch" from the video over on the espn page.  This vid on youtube shows the punch...hahah, another "crotch" hit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4veKEhpjb1c&search=terry%20finley
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on May 20, 2006, 04:45:12 AM
Tight, Pistons/Cavs goin to Game 7
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on May 20, 2006, 05:25:50 AM
the cavs had a chance to win the series and they throw it away and going to lose in Game 7.... God hates Cleveland

a quote from a friend's dad "I have never seen any Cleveland Sports team win the Championship in my 54 years of life"
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on May 20, 2006, 07:08:08 AM
3 series in the 2nd round are going to game 7. The playoffs this year are a lot more exciting than in the previous ones where the top tier team would sweep their counterparts.

Terry's 'controversial' suspension really screwed the Mavs in game 6. Hope that he can make up for it in game 7. On to the Finals Mavs!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 20, 2006, 10:53:52 AM
well terry did sth very stupid. i was wondering what was Finley so mad about after jump ball was called. terry did attempt a punch at finley's dick.

i think that spurs and pistons will take the series. cavs had their chances at home, but they blew it. spurs and mavs will be a tough one. but ill say spurs anyway because they have home court and plus they got the defence.
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Post by: daigong on May 21, 2006, 09:32:02 AM
Yeah, This is gonna set up to be an interesting weekend. LBJ still ain't clutch enough.

Man, the home teams prolly gonna win....but damn, I hope it's gonna be Dallas v Clippers, Pistons v Heat.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on May 22, 2006, 02:47:51 AM
I witnessed how Detroit won. Maybe it's not yet LBJ's time for a Finals appearance. Good effort by their team though. :)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on May 22, 2006, 03:05:24 AM
^
Good effort by the team..? It was more like good effort by Lebron James lol
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Post by: ytl on May 22, 2006, 05:19:38 AM
The ref was on Cavs' side most of the game, the offence goaltending by Larry Hugh, couple blocking call etc.

The Piston won coz of their defence and Cavs just didn't bring their game to the court except Lebron...... in the first half that is.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: scrock7 on May 22, 2006, 06:13:55 AM
Maybe they would realize now, its time to trade Z... haha, he is one piece of the puzzle that a team doesn't need to win a championship game

about the ref-ing, i think its awful overall, they missed a lot of calls on both side and made some bad calls such as Rasheed pulled on Anderson's Jersey and fell over while trying to box out Anderson, or fouling Marshall shooting a 3

or larry hughes jumping over tayshaun prince when he already got rebound...

anyways, the Cavs did better than i thought they would do
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 22, 2006, 06:42:49 AM
it would have been amazing if the Cavs pulled it off....1 playoff series win is enough for Lebron i guess
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 22, 2006, 10:16:24 AM
Heat can really pull it through the pistons this time unless shaq or wade get injured. Heat are a better team this year. If posey and walker can play as good as they did vs the nets, pistons will have tough time shutting down the whole team.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on May 22, 2006, 10:37:06 AM
So are you guys ready for the two game 7s later today??  I am so pumped for tonight...I'd like to see the Mavs and Clips win cause I think the Clips match up better against the Mavs than the Spurs.

It's actually going to be 2 good days of basketball...today and tomorrow since it's the Draft Lottery.  I'm just hoping the Raps stay at the 5th pick although there's a greater chance of dropping at least one spot.  Maybe we'll get lucky and win a top 3 pick.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 22, 2006, 10:50:00 AM
Mavs! Tomorrow!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 22, 2006, 10:50:06 AM
Mavs! Tomorrow!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 22, 2006, 08:19:34 PM
Spurs have big chance to take this series. home court advantage really affacts this game. spurs being champion know what it take to win. it will be another close game. but i think spurs will take it.

Suns on the other hand need to shoot as well as they normally do or else they'll get their ass handled by brand and cassel. if kurt thomas is playing tonight, thats a good thing since no one can handle brand down low. but how healthy is kurt? all in all, clippers might edge out suns tonight because they've got defence that suns dont have.

WTF, my thread about payton, nash and stockton was closed down. i was gonna say sth about scock7's theory about being able to win a championship to be consider the best. JFC, i support ur arguement.
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Post by: Aioros on May 23, 2006, 05:12:27 AM
Yay! Mavs won! :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 23, 2006, 05:44:13 AM
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FINALLY!!!!!! DALLAS FINALLY BEATS SAN ANTONIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: alg7 on May 23, 2006, 06:42:13 AM
yay for dallas!!:D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 23, 2006, 06:57:46 AM
fuck...i thought that 3 by manu wouldve seal the deal for an amazing comeback. its one of the best games i've watched in a while. it would be nice to see suns vs mavs again.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on May 23, 2006, 07:04:34 AM
93-110 for the Suns right now.  I will cry myself to sleep tonight.
The Clips can't even make it competitive...I'm so disappointed.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on May 23, 2006, 07:08:12 AM
aww clippers, lost big time, goddamnit man :evil: :evil: :(
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 23, 2006, 07:51:06 AM
WERD reanimation. What happened to the game plan Clipps? Just attack the middle with Brand + Kaveman, Steve Nash finally showed up I guess. Took the fuckin game over LOL

Man. Good for the Mavs. Spurs pushing it to OT ... Timmy even had a monster two hander but man, Dallas actually played D!! Dammit, Thimas/Thunderduck get us tickets for the finals! :D :D or at least let's go to the tailgate party.

Pistons finally decided to show up and play D :yawn: Sheed had the classic quote: “It is what it is, it did what it do.”

I really want a Heat - Mavs final WOO HOO
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 23, 2006, 09:01:09 AM
actually its the mavs that push the game to ot!!haha spurs screw themselves up in the first half allowing mavs to score 60. timmy ran outa gas in ot with all his hook were short.

suns are very impressive. nash and marion were having a layup drill in the fourth quarter. the mvp redeems himself at the right game. its also funny how suns blew both LA team out in the second half.

i cant wait to watch nash vs dirk!!wahaha
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on May 24, 2006, 03:16:27 AM
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/40630/20060523/toronto_wins_lottery/

Raps with 1st overall pick.  Lamarcus Aldridge please!

OH MY GOD!
The RAPS did get lucky!!! I can't believe this...
This may be the best season of NBA basketball (including the offseason) for me ever.  The Raps and Clips get lucky (in their own different ways).  All that crying last night is met with tears of joy tonight!  Hopefully you can tell that I'm happy.

Just like the N64 kid:  YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on May 24, 2006, 06:26:10 AM
^haha I think they are gonna pick that Morrison guy and trade either Bosh or Villanueva for a PG or SF
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 24, 2006, 08:25:42 AM
Quote from: Mugen
^haha I think they are gonna pick that Morrison guy and trade either Bosh or Villanueva for a PG or SF


trading either or them would be the worst mistake ever. those two are gonna be the franchise players for the team. raptors are really gonna be a playoff team next yr if they can get a pg and a good draft pick. they screw up at the beginning of the season. they played pretty after the all-star break.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on May 24, 2006, 08:47:55 AM
with the clips eliminated,mavs will be my bet to beat the pistons in the finals
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on May 24, 2006, 09:19:13 AM
Quote from: Mugen
^haha I think they are gonna pick that Morrison guy and trade either Bosh or Villanueva for a PG or SF


No way man, you just listed all the things the Raps are guaranteed not to do.
The only possible scenario would be trading Villanueva but there's a low chance of that happening since he's got pretty good chemistry with Bosh.  As of right now, the Raps look like they'll be drafting Aldridge.  But before the lottery, there were reports that we made a promise to draft Bargnani.

That leads me to believe the Raps might be trading the pick down to grab Gay or Bargnani at pick 2 or 3.  I personally would love Aldridge but it really screws any supposed promises made to Bargnani which would definitely sour any future relations.

In a perfect world, the Raps would have got the 1st pick in next year's draft....to grab the beast...Oden.
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Post by: Ching1670 on May 24, 2006, 09:54:11 AM
First Congrad the Raptors getting the first overall pick
 
I really wonder who will they pick for the first overall..Because theere isnt a sure #1 pick for this draft
 
As it was predicted, my Bobcats landed on the #3 spot
 
And sucks to be a Portland fan, had the best chance to get the number 1 overall pick, yet, slipped to the 4th spot
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: zoolander on May 24, 2006, 05:09:51 PM
The Raptors will probably take LaMarcus Aldridge, but the best player in the draft is Brandon Roy IMO.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 24, 2006, 10:22:30 PM
Tonight, Mavs-Suns.  I used to drive past the AAC on my way to work, now I don't.  The Spurs were the biggest hurdle.  Now just sweep the Suns and get it over with!
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Post by: Mugen on May 25, 2006, 01:48:24 AM
what about that guy from LSU? they might take him or Morrison since he can play at SF spot too. I think Mike James is solid enough as a PG
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on May 25, 2006, 05:43:09 AM
Whew, game one of PHX-DAL was tight! Too bad Howard got injured. Harris waxed hot but Diaw was hotter. Hope that all their games would be as exciting as this.

My predictions: Dallas in 6, Detroit in 7 :D
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Post by: Thimas X on May 25, 2006, 06:10:43 AM
ah whatever...Dallas will win in 6

The transition from playing a team like the Spurs to playing a team like the Suns is pretty hard. Avery will figure it out.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 25, 2006, 07:14:06 AM
i cant wait to watch this game on reply at raptors tv! nash showed why he's the mvp!!wahaha
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on May 25, 2006, 08:04:06 AM
Avery Johnson lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLV3a4CgYLE&feature=Views&page=1&t=t&f=b (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLV3a4CgYLE&feature=Views&page=1&t=t&f=b)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 25, 2006, 09:18:42 AM
AJ RULES!! Mavs v Suns will go to 7 fo sho. And Raptors lucky!! Weak draft year LMAO

(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/1417/shaq80042jm.jpg)

:yep: Glove baby. Thank you Cavs, the game plan on how to beat the flopping ERRR defense-minded Pistons is known. I wish J-Will would knock down a impromptu 3. Loving how both Diesel and Flash were in foul trouble and they still got it done with Walker, Payton, and Zo. Impressive.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 25, 2006, 12:55:26 PM
LOL

Players are getting touched in the crotch area alot this season.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kaede on May 26, 2006, 02:21:22 AM
Quote from: Ching1670
Avery Johnson lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLV3a4CgYLE&feature=Views&page=1&t=t&f=b (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLV3a4CgYLE&feature=Views&page=1&t=t&f=b)


OMG...I laughed my ass off after watching it...damn funny
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on May 26, 2006, 05:26:35 AM
East finals tied at 1 all. I thought it was going to be a blowout but the heat caught up. The benches weren't much of a factor for both teams though. Can't wait for the next game.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 26, 2006, 12:19:50 PM
PISTONS!  stick it to 'em
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 27, 2006, 05:30:31 AM
HELL YES! Avery is such a great coach.

I love my Mavericks!!! Josh stepped up today and covered Terry's bad shooting night. David Hasselhoff was there...lmao. Dirk missed alot of freethrows...maybe he was thinking about David...xD

I AM A NOWIT-NESS
:D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on May 27, 2006, 06:38:39 AM
Talk about an exciting series.  The west has produced a lot of great matchups for this season's playoffs.  Good for the Mavs tonight.  Nowitzki looked like a stud (in terms of sports performance) as usual.

I'm now rooting for Nash though since he's Canadian.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 27, 2006, 09:44:17 AM
nash wasnt finding his shot in the whole 2nd half. he could've shot alot of open jumpers out of a pick, but he kept dribbling into the paint.

but the mavs really adjusted their defence. suns couldnt run like they did in the first game.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 27, 2006, 09:58:58 AM
Hi fives to Thimas
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 27, 2006, 05:25:21 PM
NICE! Dallas gotta step up their D even more if they plan to go into Phoenix and steal home court back. Fuckin Bell is out so attack the hole! Devin Harris is looking really good too.

MORE HEAT!! SHAQ BABY!

(http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/7230/20060526t045924shaq1gf.jpg)

17 points in 1 min and a half. NICE!
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Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 28, 2006, 08:07:00 AM
Mav's need to get to Phoenix and spank the Suns.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on May 29, 2006, 05:34:16 AM
Whee! Dallas won! :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 29, 2006, 05:35:23 AM
Yay!  Tuesday Game 4
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on May 29, 2006, 05:40:33 AM
man...those calls in the 4th quarter were bad, I'll admit to it. That ball definitely didn't hit the rim and the refs missed the traveling call on Van Horn.

overall...that game was pretty boring...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Samuel L. Jackson on May 29, 2006, 06:46:04 AM
It's getting a little TOO CLOSE

(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/9119/nashdirkgay0dw.jpg)

Good on the Heat for really turning up the offense vs Pisstons. Once you have Shaq in a rhythm, he can't be stopped. Don't give me those cheap fouls, let Shaq play and don't flop like a bitch would. Heat in 5.:drool:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 30, 2006, 05:31:27 AM
Man, this just makes me despise Shaq more...... he can't shoot shit to save his life and how many championships he got?  B-ball isn't about skills anymore.......Then I look around to see all those ppl worship him like braindead whores always brag about sucking a big long cock last night in the pub loudly.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on May 31, 2006, 05:55:25 AM
Nice to see the Suns tie up the series tonight.  Although my friends have been saying this is a pretty exciting series, I haven't watched a full game of it yet...

I guess I'll get back to playoff basketball once the finals come around.

The good news is the World Cup is about a week or so away.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 31, 2006, 11:05:39 AM
Dammit Mavs!  We got spanked.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Samuel L. Jackson on June 01, 2006, 02:01:46 AM
Quote from: ytl
Man, this just makes me despise Shaq more...... he can't shoot shit to save his life and how many championships he got?  B-ball isn't about skills anymore.......Then I look around to see all those ppl worship him like braindead whores always brag about sucking a big long cock last night in the pub loudly.


JEALOUS :P

Brutal D all around....fuckin Raja Bell got back. At least Mavs got homecourt again. Now a Best of 3...I been watching a bit and Devin Harris has really impressed me, driving and slicing the Suns D.

Tonight. Right now. Pisstons are over with ... brings me great joy to see them self destructing. Whining about Flip and his coaching too much offense. That the NBA doesn't want to see their style of "team ball" LMAO. JUSTICE!! I'm cheering my boy Shaquille O'Neal all the way to the FINALS!!

(http://img425.imageshack.us/img425/1552/pistonsheat0jn.jpg)

Two words. Dwayne Wade. He is simply amazing and finally peoples are noticing.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 01, 2006, 04:57:26 AM
that game was crap...mavs will be better in the next game


pistons won game 5 -_-
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Samuel L. Jackson on June 01, 2006, 05:32:02 AM
Ridiculous. OH, today the refs aren't gonna call the fouls. Lame. Shaq played with the same vigor and got into foul trouble. You knew Pistons were gonna try to get away with shit when the flagrant fouled Flash in Game 4.

The good thing, the role players need to get the shooting up. Zo and Haslem played solid for the third straight game so I ain't worried. Heat wrap this up Friday.
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Post by: Aioros on June 02, 2006, 05:46:06 AM
Mavs won! End it in six guys! :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 02, 2006, 05:52:18 AM
NOWITNESS!!!!!

50 PTS!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on June 02, 2006, 07:46:42 AM
wow wtf happened in the 4th for the SUNS. they were in good shape when i was checking the espn boxscore at school. i guess dirk went nuts. suns, i think will lose this series. i just dont see how they can win a game 7 on the road. this was a must win game for them and they blew it in the 4th.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Samuel L. Jackson on June 02, 2006, 09:29:28 AM
Cuz refs ain't calling it consitently enough. Really frustrating to watch.

Let's hope Mavs finish this shit off!! Good job Disco Dirk listening to his David Hasselhoff.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on June 03, 2006, 05:19:58 AM
its gonna be a finals involving two teams that have never made it to the finals before. if it goes that way, i am going for heat!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Samuel L. Jackson on June 03, 2006, 08:38:50 AM
FINALLY!! Shaq beats the PISSTONS. 28 points, 16 rebounds, 5 blocks, 5 turnovers, 5 personal fouls. I'm glad he played a big part to get rid of all this "they play team basketball"  "they play it the right way" "they play it when they back against the wall" BLAH BLAH BLAH. Miami played team basketball, Flash shared the rock even though he could barely move. Detroit's weaknesses are finally exposed and the refs their FINALLY didn't buy their "aggressive defense" reputation. It brought me great joy to see Rip whining about a call or Ben Wallace flopping on any given chance. Or 'Sheed playing lazy defense. GREAT!! FUCK YOU PISSSTONS!! 2004 was a FLUKE!

(http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/8931/pistonsheatbasketballaaa1114bi.jpg)

GOD IT FEELS SO GOOD!! AND my picks are half decent. :lol:

(http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/8295/shaq6000606027vw.jpg)

"The job," Shaq said, "is not done."

And don't blame Flip Saunders, Pistons just ain't deep enough. Riley's acquistions paid off. White Chocolate going off for like 10 straight. Antoine Walker doing the shimmy!! And can't say enough about...

(http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/1172/wadeness8tl.jpg)

nailing consecutive buckets to end the 3rd!!! Not quite like Jordan but better than that other 23.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on June 03, 2006, 11:04:36 AM
Quote from: Samuel L. Jackson
FINALLY!! Shaq beats the PISSTONS. 28 points, 16 rebounds, 5 blocks, 5 turnovers, 5 personal fouls. I'm glad he played a big part to get rid of all this "they play team basketball"  "they play it the right way" "they play it when they back against the wall" BLAH BLAH BLAH. Miami played team basketball, Flash shared the rock even though he could barely move. Detroit's weaknesses are finally exposed and the refs their FINALLY didn't buy their "aggressive defense" reputation. It brought me great joy to see Rip whining about a call or Ben Wallace flopping on any given chance. Or 'Sheed playing lazy defense. GREAT!! FUCK YOU PISSSTONS!! 2004 was a FLUKE!

(http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/8931/pistonsheatbasketballaaa1114bi.jpg)

GOD IT FEELS SO GOOD!! AND my picks are half decent. :lol:

(http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/8295/shaq6000606027vw.jpg)

"The job," Shaq said, "is not done."

And don't blame Flip Saunders, Pistons just ain't deep enough. Riley's acquistions paid off. White Chocolate going off for like 10 straight. Antoine Walker doing the shimmy!! And can't say enough about...

(http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/1172/wadeness8tl.jpg)

nailing consecutive buckets to end the 3rd!!! Not quite like Jordan but better than that other 23.




i never seen ben wallace so sad!!!

im so happy
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Post by: Sponge Bob on June 04, 2006, 05:34:15 AM
MAVS + HEAT

BRING IT :twisted:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on June 04, 2006, 06:08:01 AM
Seems like the best matchup for the finals in a few years...the last couple of NBA finals series have been stinkers in my opinion.  You know the fans like to see uptempo basketball...this will definitely be one to watch.  It could have gone either way, Mavs vs. Heat or Suns vs. Heat and I'd still be watching every game.  Good luck Mavs.
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Post by: Thimas X on June 04, 2006, 06:12:26 AM
YAY!!!!

Mavericks finally won something! =] This is so awesome!!!!!!!!!

NOWITNESS!!!
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Post by: Samuel L. Jackson on June 04, 2006, 06:29:20 AM
I LOVE IT!! Great matchups overall. Mavs in 6. Mark Cuban and Avery Johnson have lead a good team ...

(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/4094/brokebackmaverickssunsbasketba.jpg)

BUT SHAQ IS GONNA GO MAD ON YO MAVS!! Loook out Damp! Diop! DJ Mbenga!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 04, 2006, 08:24:23 AM
Mavs will Spank the heat!  RECOGNIZE!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on June 04, 2006, 09:01:08 AM
its gonna be a close matchup. i predict heat in 7!!!wahahaha
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on June 04, 2006, 10:39:51 AM
That 14 point 1st quarter smelled like another game 7 was on the way. Good thing the Mavs pulled through. Terry's early fouls were blessings in disguise since it kept him fresh during the 2nd half.

Mavs in 6 for me.
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Post by: scrock7 on June 05, 2006, 12:27:43 AM
even though mavs had one hell of a yr... i am still gonna go with Heat in 6

just some Random Prediction...

Game 1 + 2 @DAL.... split (1-1)
Game 3 + 4 @ Miami.... Miami wins both (Miami leads 3-1)
Game 5 @ DAL..... Dallas wins (Miami leads 3-2)
Game 6 @ Miami (Miami wins the series 4-2)
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Post by: Hennagaijin on June 05, 2006, 08:54:13 AM
This sure has been one of the more entertaining playoff I remember, the series with Dallas and San Antoine was fantastic not to mention everyone the Suns played..

Hopefully the Finals would live up to the hype, after what the first three rounds have been, it would be a major disaster if this turn into a one sided series...

Personally I hope Dallas wins....
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 08, 2006, 09:44:22 AM
The games begin tonight!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on June 08, 2006, 01:22:22 PM
ill bet mavs wont even last four games on mighy shaq!:rolleyes:
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Post by: Reanimation on June 08, 2006, 10:45:24 PM
yes, im hoping the Mavs will win..my guess is probably in 6. woot
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on June 09, 2006, 05:59:10 AM
Whee Mavs won!!! The long wait was worth it! Terry dropped 32!!! :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 09, 2006, 08:04:17 AM
Quote from: kiikoi
ill bet mavs wont even last four games on mighy shaq!:rolleyes:


yep

this game was pretty boring, but most game 1s usually are. Heat's defense was pretty tight on everyone cept The Jet. Dirk couldn't even post up, he needs to be more agressive. I love it when Dampier scores on Shaq.
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Post by: ahcheungape on June 09, 2006, 08:17:18 AM
mavs couldnt score 100 and still won the game. wth is goin on wit the heat? i thought wade would have a very good game overall when he was unstoppable in the first half. i hope heat bounce back to take away home court from mavs.
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Post by: daigong on June 09, 2006, 08:58:23 AM
Fuck Damp!! Miami goes where the bench goes "3 through 8" ...what happened to J-Will and Walker at the end? Wade looked pretty solid though, Heat gotta work off the rust and not lose steam like that. C'MON SHAQ!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 09, 2006, 09:35:51 AM
Nowitzsky scores like 16 total and still beats the heat!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on June 10, 2006, 03:04:29 AM
whats wrong  with the heat??? they have great players like payton,walker,j.will,o neal, theyve got to beat the mavs....oh well they are old anyway, theyll die soon
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Post by: boykun on June 11, 2006, 06:24:37 AM
DAMP IS FUCKING SKILLED!!! AND DIOP!


man..i'm racking up these posts for boykun
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on June 11, 2006, 07:13:44 AM
Shaq vs. Stupid Question.

Check out this clip of a pre or post-game interview session when a reporter asks Shaq a pretty stupid question.  Shaq's expression at the end is priceless.

http://www.dailysixer.com/shaqreporter.shtml
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on June 11, 2006, 07:33:23 AM
since the world cup started, i've pretty much lost interest in this finals. or maybe if suns are still in this, i would still be pretty hyped.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 12, 2006, 05:29:15 AM
Mavs on a ROLL!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on June 12, 2006, 09:40:51 AM
shaq can no longer dominate. he said before the game start that he will demand the ball more. but it just seems like its even worst this game.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 13, 2006, 07:14:39 AM
Before game 2 started Mourning said the mavs were going to have their hands full for game 2...but that didn't happen. Mavs in 5!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 13, 2006, 10:08:02 AM
Sweep, Mavs in 4.  Ready to riot!
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Post by: scrock7 on June 14, 2006, 06:12:45 AM
Quote from: THUNDERDUCK
Sweep, Mavs in 4.  Ready to riot!


not happening apparently, Dirk choked @ last minute... missing that free throw :D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 14, 2006, 06:17:28 AM
Finally a good game!

Josh scored 21 pts and Mavs lose. Scoop Jackson wrote this article about Josh and the Mavs a couple days ago. Stats...
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=jackson/060612

I knew the Mavs were gonna alley hoop it when I saw Dirk throw the ball in. Too bad Wade was in Josh's way. That would've been a tight play.
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Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 14, 2006, 09:58:15 PM
Retract.  Mavs in 5, then.  13 pt. lead down the toilet.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 15, 2006, 06:07:24 AM
Wade's knee is hurting from Shaq falling on it. XD IT'S THAT BIG ASS!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on June 16, 2006, 06:11:25 AM
haha mavs choked away game 3 and now this game. the tide has definitely turned. if dirk's ankle gets worst, mavs are u deep trouble
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Post by: scrock7 on June 16, 2006, 06:47:00 AM
Mavericks Center Lasagna Flop finally playing like he should b playing when he was in Cleveland... SUCKED!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on June 16, 2006, 07:19:13 AM
How large is the probablility that Stack will get suspended for that flagrant on Shaq?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 16, 2006, 04:02:13 PM
That was just a hard foul with no intention of hurting shaq. Avery Johnson would have been outraged at Stack if he didn't attempt to foul Shaq. I don't think he should get suspended at all.

Avery Johnson is the master at making adjustments. Mavs win game 5 and I guess they are actually going to win at home! :)
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Post by: Thimas X on June 17, 2006, 02:26:20 AM
:(

we're gonna need our other bench players to score now
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on June 17, 2006, 06:32:25 AM
Van Horn better step up. Daniels was good during his rookie year but he seems to be getting less minutes and he doesn't score like the way he used to. Also, what's wrong with Harris? He was spectacular in the SA series but his production fell during the PHX series. Is he injured or something? If the bench won't be able to contribute next game, this series will go to game 7, with the Mavs getting the title.
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Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 17, 2006, 09:01:08 AM
MAVS must find some drive.  2 wins all I'm asking for.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 19, 2006, 06:34:19 AM
Heat win, 101-100
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on June 19, 2006, 06:37:27 AM
Dammit. This time it was Howard's time to choke. Game 7 it is.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on June 19, 2006, 06:46:43 AM
haha first the refs called a non foul, and then josh just over shadows the bad call by calling the last time out. what a way to lose the game like that. cuban acts like josh didnt wanted to call that timeout, what a clown.
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Post by: Thimas X on June 19, 2006, 06:58:44 AM
ahhhh COME ON WHAT THE FUCK!!!!!!!

ALSDKFJAOW;EIFJAWEOIFJADFIAOJDFOIAJSDF
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on June 19, 2006, 08:35:53 AM
I thought it was funnier when he grilled the reporter at the post game interview LOL
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on June 19, 2006, 08:38:04 AM
if heat does lose this series, ill be really disappointed in them. wade is really becoming more clutch every game nowadays. hope he wins the mvp if heat does get the rings.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 20, 2006, 04:28:49 AM
i can't stand looking at pictures from the game


check out these clips from youtube, they are hilarious!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqQja_stJHo
this is a parody of Broke Back Mountain featuring Nash and Nowitzki

and check out the videos from this guy
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=dallasmavs2006
i think they use these videos during the mavericks game to hype up the fans
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Post by: Ching1670 on June 20, 2006, 08:32:48 AM
Wow, this is a really tight series
I was hoping the Mavs could win this series easily, I guess not~.~"
 
Now hoping they could pull a comeback:D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on June 21, 2006, 06:02:33 AM
Mavs lost. Dammit. :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on June 21, 2006, 06:24:07 AM
i'm taking a break -_-
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 21, 2006, 07:05:01 AM
Funny clips Thimas.  Now I'm watching Dale Hansen after the game.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 21, 2006, 08:29:08 AM
WHOA!! I feel ur pain guys...Dallas started out really crazy. Stack missing the dunk then Dirk two handing it. The 2nd unit of Miami was total D. Zo and Gary Payton were on a mission. I liked it when Harris flopped on the ground like a baby...but Cuban has a point, the NBA is fixed.

Though I'm happy for Shaq and Pat Riley, D.Wade was a beast ... :o Just so clutch, even when he missed the last free throws he was like all over on the D. And whoa. Miami is the first the recent expansion teams to win an NBA title .
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Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 21, 2006, 09:59:06 AM
You're just crazy about Shaq's championship ass!  I felt the pain win I learned the Oilers, didn't win.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on June 22, 2006, 12:05:16 AM
finally shaq aint the mvp of the finals he won a championship. wade fully deserved it. congrats to Heat on the win.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 23, 2006, 02:37:46 AM
Shaq's ass just makes everyone around him better! It opens up the lanes for Flash to make those silky smooth jump shots!!

AND poor tama-chan. Larry Brown got fired. and fuckin Isiah Thomas took over. The Knicks are a joke :lmao:

The NBA Draft shall be interesting. Raptors won't fuck up #1...or will they
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Post by: Ching1670 on June 28, 2006, 06:11:55 PM
I ve been waiting for this day for so long!
 
THE NBA DRAFT!!!
 
Lets just hope my Bobcats will choose Rudy Gay!
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Post by: Kobasew on June 28, 2006, 07:16:11 PM
^ Amen.
I'm thinking Charlotte will pick Adam Morrison though.  We'll see what happens.
I'm hoping a ton of trades go down, I love seeing draft day trades.
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Post by: Thimas X on June 29, 2006, 12:55:35 AM
some 7 footer from Italy could go #1
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on June 29, 2006, 01:59:47 AM
You are so right, Kobaew, now just hope Morrison can be a great player in the NBA:D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on June 29, 2006, 05:04:23 AM
Well the announcers did all mention he can provide instant offence so "Ammo" will definitely help the Bobcats next year as well as dramatically raise attendance.  Charlotte is a team of the future no doubt since they're solid at almost all positions...1-2 veteran free agents may help speed up the rise.


Edit: Did anyone actually watch the draft?  I watched the whole 1st round on the Score in Canada.  Hahahha, gotta love the Knicks fans.
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Post by: Thimas X on June 29, 2006, 06:47:01 AM
ESPN had an interview with MJ. Hes finally starting to show his age with some wrinkles working themselves in.

Smith and Greg Anthony were bashing Portland so bad for their picks and trades. hahaha
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on June 30, 2006, 10:29:34 PM
No reactions on the draft?
I'd say Portland came away relative winners.  They managed to pick up 2 guys who could have well gone 1 & 2 in Aldridge and Roy.  Although i question why they felt they had to pull off so many trades...some of which seemed pointless.

As for the surprise of the night, in my opinion, is Rudy Gay falling to 8th and then getting traded to Memphis for Shane Battier.  Memphis sure raped Houston in that deal.  Not only that but the Grizz get a decent big man in Stromile.

About my favourite team, the Raps, we came out pretty decent with Bargnani and PJ Tucker.  Many fans are calling Tucker the steal of the 2nd round since he brings toughness and rebounding with the only main concern being his size (not tall enough to be a forward).  Oh well, I hope Bargnani can develop into the next Dirk although I'm sure that's at least 1-2 years away...the good news is he's got the international experience and is not as raw as some other European players who came into the league (i.e. Tskitishvili).
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Post by: Kobasew on July 01, 2006, 07:20:57 AM
Villanueva traded for Ford + cash
http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/pressrelease_070106.html

I am ready to kick someone's ass for this.  What the hell is BC thinking?!?  Ok yeah, Ford fills a need and it's probably he will have a larger impact (possibly stats-wise as well) than Charlie but you don't trade a guy with so much more potential (i.e. CV) just cause we're thin at the PG spot.  Ask any NBA fan and he/she will tell you that the Raps got the short end of the stick in this trade.

In the long term, the trade may turn out pretty even but as of right now, the amount of talent swapped is unequal.  Damn, I'm so pissed.

edit: and also, Colangelo has been acquiring a little bit of extra cash in the deals he's been pulling off.  It seems to me he's going to look to the free agent market for a significant signing OR maybe the cash is going to be used to sign Ford longterm.  AHHHHHHHHHH, I hate this trade.

edit2: oh, and I'm thinking a trade is in the works too.  Perhaps something between Toronto and Seattle...getting Ray Allen now makes a bit of sense if BC is going for a "win now" approach.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 03, 2006, 10:39:35 AM
Draft was alright. Lakers got UCLA's Farmur and might be interesting to see how Phil does. So many trades draft nite too.

 Nothing too surprising or exciting with Free Agency coming up this week. Lakers got Radmanovic reportedly agree to five-year contract...psssh, he was interesting in Seattle.

(http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/3445/joca021sa.jpg)
GUESS WHO!!
http://www.joga.com/VideoView.aspx?videoId=-478114578453166552
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on July 04, 2006, 12:47:17 AM
I can't believe Tim Thomas signed with the Clippers instead of the Suns. Thomas owes the Suns for signing him when noone else did. I'll bet Thomas is going to suck it up next year.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on July 04, 2006, 06:39:35 AM
SHIT! BEN WALLACE SIGNED WIT THE BULLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bulls is now a possible eastern conference finalist. this team can definitely stay wit the heat.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on July 04, 2006, 08:48:25 AM
Yeah man, Tim Thomas is such a loser.  The guy is probably going to tank it until he's near or in a contract year.  That's why I wasn't surprised he stepped up his play after getting waived by the Knicks.  Everybody thinks he wasn't getting the playing time or was just stuck in a crappy system but the reality is he put it in cruise control after that huge contract.  That's just my opinion on him.

There's too many players who tank it right after signing big deals.  I.e. Jamal Crawford

I also think Mike James will probably take a step back (although probably not as dramatic as others) in terms of production after he gets "the money he deserves" in the offseason.  I hope the Raps can somehow S&T him somewhere and at least get something in return for him.  There's a bit of talk that we'll be involved in a trade with the Rockets...but I've gotta say no to Stro unless he's packaged with Gay (the player, not the emotion).
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on July 06, 2006, 07:32:46 AM
"Somebody had to pay for Dallas' collapse in the NBA Finals. The Mavericks started with someone they owed a lot of money. NBA front-office sources told ESPN's Marc Stein Wednesday night that the Mavs have agreed to trade forward Marquis Daniels to the Indiana Pacers for veteran forward Austin Croshere. The Dallas Morning News also reported that the deal was confirmed by Mavericks officials."

-_- I'm still not used to this trading stuff when it involves Dallas. Daniels was pretty productive a year ago, but with the addition of Stackhouse and Vanhorn he has slipped down. Man...I know some things about Daniels...I wonder if he wants to leave Dallas for Indiana.

This sucks because I don't think we're getting the fair end of the deal. To be honest, I thougt Croshere was retired or something. lol
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 06, 2006, 09:55:57 AM
WTF Croshere sucks. That trade makes no sense.

Ben Wallace is too slow for Chicago's system. He doesn't fit that run and gun style. At least he'll be there to clean up when they jack it up!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on July 08, 2006, 09:53:10 AM
http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/5766288?FSO1&ATT=HMA

u guys should read it. its fucking stupid. a guy from portland is suing jordan and nike because he is tired of being mistaken as jordan everyday. he is always mistaken because ppl find him very similar to jordan.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on July 08, 2006, 10:57:27 AM
poor guy, fucking stupid guy,who he thinks he is anyway.......he is not jordan...he should get a slap in the face:rolleyes:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on July 08, 2006, 08:49:14 PM
i guess the guy is poor and wants a crack at it. fucking 800+ millions. that guy must be on crack.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on July 09, 2006, 03:39:31 AM
i guess that he cant even play basketball wtf!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 12, 2006, 07:37:25 AM
I guess Bill Gates from Richmond, BC should sue to. Dumbasses.

Lebron reups for 5 years? 3 years with an opt out thing, but ....gimme a break. dude is just holding Cleveland hostage, how the fuck u expect them to have a contender? Nike is waving 100 million at him.

At least, Kwame Brown is clear of all charges!! Time to get that fat ass to summer camp!

MLE for Mike James! Man the TWolves got a steal! haha. now where is Al Harrington going??
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on July 14, 2006, 04:54:56 AM
the fuck is T dot doing? Who the fuck is John Salmons and Anthony Parker?? But Parker looks decent since he's MVP in Israel. But who the fuck is Salmons????!!! They are now expecting to sign another international player from Spain again. They are blowing their money away -.-
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Gaijin22 on July 15, 2006, 11:56:48 AM
hihi funny
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on July 15, 2006, 08:51:11 PM
I think the Raps are only making the moves that are available to them.  I mean...it's probable that Toronto is still not an attractive destination for NBA players.  This is why Colangelo has to look over to Europe for guys wanting to make it into the league.

Either way, I think the Raps will be competitive this year.  TJ Ford will be interesting to watch and to see how well he clicks with Bosh.  I still think we got ripped off in the Villanueva-Ford trade but in terms of impact, Ford will probably help us out more.  It was just an issue with talent...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on July 24, 2006, 06:45:06 AM
"The Indiana Pacers will send point guard Anthony Johnson to the Dallas Mavericks for veteran floor leader Darrell Armstrong and two young players, Armstrong's agent said Sunday.

Armstrong, forward Josh Powell and swingman Rawle Marshall are headed to the Pacers in a sign-and-trade deal that can't be completed until the NBA office opens Monday."

wtf!!! I thought the mavs were gonna keep Armstrong for his leadership skills...and his crazy flopping abilities.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 06, 2006, 10:04:02 AM
DEVEAN GEORGE IS A MAVERICK!! :cry: :evil:

(http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/5379/whygumpwhyae7.jpg)

Fuck...been so busy with anything else. What's happened in the offseason?? How you guys feel? Winners or Losers babble!

LMAO David Stern in HK...wHOOPs better make that FIBA thread...
(http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/3446/stern600060805fk0.th.jpg) (http://img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image=stern600060805fk0.jpg)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on August 07, 2006, 06:54:01 AM
ew Devean George...he doesn't seem that great....I hope he doesn't ruin the Maverick Chemistry.

Not too many big trades...when is A.I. getting traded!


USA basketball rocks! Dream Team #2
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: smoothee on August 10, 2006, 01:19:27 AM
whats a good NBA team..? i dont really follow anyone..
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on August 10, 2006, 07:57:40 AM
^ Why not just follow your hometown team? Or at least the closest one?

Well anyways, a good team would be the Chicago Bulls...nice mix of old and young talent.  They are up and coming for sure.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on August 11, 2006, 06:05:59 PM
LBJ clubbing in HK:jerk:
 
http://hk.news.yahoo.com/060810/10/1r5yt.html (http://hk.news.yahoo.com/060810/10/1r5yt.html)
 
(http://hk.yimg.com/hk/providers/od/20060811/0811enew01b1.jpg)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on August 17, 2006, 02:29:04 PM
isn't he married? LBJ scoring on the HK chicks!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 12, 2006, 10:45:40 PM
Watch out LBJ! Don't get tempted else you end up like Kobe XD

Tony Kukoc retires!! Whatta career :wave:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 20, 2006, 10:03:39 AM
Yahoo Fantasy Basketball: JPHiPBA

Go here: http://basketball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/nba

League ID: 2923
Password: rika

Using online live draft.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 24, 2006, 09:22:15 AM
Kobe ready for another run as season nears
By JOHN NADEL, AP Sports Writer
September 21, 2006

(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/5017/bryantbasketballny151xi5.jpg)
Bryant is in Hong Kong as part of his Asian tour.

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kobe Bryant took care of a number of things this summer: He traveled around Asia -- where some of his basketball comments got lost in translation -- underwent knee surgery and hit the weights.

One thing he didn't do was play for the United States at the world championships. He wanted to be on the team, but his right knee didn't cooperate. He had arthroscopic surgery instead, a decision he's altogether happy with as he gets ready for his 11th season.

"The knee's getting healthier and stronger day by day," the Los Angeles Lakers' star told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. "I haven't been able to run yet; I should be cleared to run in a while. I've been doing a lot of weight training, things of that nature."

Bryant hopes to hit the court running before the end of the month -- just in time for the start of training camp Oct. 3.

"We just have to play it by ear," he said. "The most important thing is to get all the strength in my leg back. You don't want to rush it."

Bryant expects to be 100 percent healthy by the time the Lakers open the season Oct. 31 against the Phoenix Suns.

"I hope so," he said with a laugh.

It was common knowledge that Bryant's knee bothered him last season, but apparently more than he let on.

"It took me 45 minutes to warm up for practice and games. It was crazy," he recalled. "It was very sore, you just played around it. I couldn't attack, put pressure on the defense the way I wanted to."

Maybe not, but he still managed to win his first scoring championship, averaging 35.4 points -- the highest since Michael Jordan's 37.1 in the 1986-87 season and the eighth highest in NBA history.

Bryant led the Lakers to a 45-37 record and the playoffs after they went 34-48 a year earlier, when they failed to qualify for the first time in 11 years. Los Angeles extended Phoenix to seven games in the first round before losing.

Bryant, who turned 28 last month, figured rest was all his knee needed. But that didn't do it.

"I got back into my training, a couple days into it, it got sore," he said. "Then, it started getting worse."

He had surgery July 13, thinking he would make a full recovery in eight to 12 weeks. He seems right on schedule.

Bryant hopes the signing of Vladimir Radmanovic, Maurice Evans and Shammond Williams will strengthen the Lakers.

"We made some key additions with those guys," Bryant said. "We turned some heads the way we performed last season. We were a very young team. We're still a young team. I think it will be exciting."

Bryant helped put on three clinics this summer -- in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Philadelphia -- and will be part of a three-sport clinic Tuesday in conjunction with the New Orleans Recreation Department and the Fox Sports Network's "Best Damn Sports Show Period."

"It's an uphill battle," Bryant said, referring to the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Katrina. "With any uphill battle, the important thing is to take it one day at a time. They're not alone in this."

Member of the New Orleans Saints are expected to participate along with the New Orleans Hornets and the New Orleans Zephyrs, a Triple-A baseball team.

During the summer, Bryant toured Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan. While in Taipei, he was quoted as saying the U.S. basketball team will have to work on its chemistry to perform well at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Didn't happen, he says now.

"Those words never came out of my mouth," he said. "I think something must have gotten lost in translation. Obviously, they misunderstood everything I was saying."

Bryant plans on playing in the Olympics, joining the likes of LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade. He credits other national teams for improved play, pointing to the world championships as a good example. The U.S. lost to Greece in the semifinals and finished with the bronze medal.

"I think they played extremely well," he said, referring to the American team. "Greece played better on that day. What can you say? It's on us to have that challenge to step up to that level."
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on September 25, 2006, 04:10:35 AM
You know Kobe really DID say that!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 29, 2006, 09:18:52 AM
How about Dirk getting locked up till like 2010-11??

Training camp is just around the corner baby!! I'm still bummed, Lakers did nothing to solve the point :/
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on September 30, 2006, 07:28:49 AM
I like Dirk. He is good.

I wanna see Kobe play for another city.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: skyfire on September 30, 2006, 03:40:21 PM
haha lebron is mackin with the ladies....is he really the #1 fantasy pick for this season?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 03, 2006, 08:54:57 AM
CAMP OPENS!! :D

NEW NBA Ball ... Shaq speaks out:
(http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/3136/capt763e87bcb6dd4b0c933f08ddd3c0c5ebheatmediadayflad1ai4.jpg)

"I think the new ball is terrible," O'Neal said Monday. "It's the worst decision some expert, whoever did it, made. ... The NBA's been around how long? A hundred years? Fifty years? So to change it now, whoever that person is needs his college degree revoked. It's a terrible decision."

"Feels like one of those cheap balls that you buy at the toy store, indoor-outdoor balls," O'Neal said. "I look for shooting percentages to be way down and turnovers to be way up, because when the ball gets wet you can't really control it. Whoever did that needs to be fired. It was terrible, a terrible decision. Awful. I might get fined for saying that, but so what?"

Nash got a hair cut FINALLY
(http://s2.supload.com/thumbs/default/full.getty-71921905adb003_suns_media_d_2_50_59_am.jpg) (http://s2.supload.com/free/full.getty-71921905adb003_suns_media_d_2_50_59_am.jpg/view/)

George just looks so outta place :lol:
(http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9448/fullgetty72035471gj013mavericks84041pmkm9.jpg)


Start fitting the RINGS!!
(http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/1699/fullgetty72035471ng001lakersmedia121134ampj4.jpg)

Gonna be a real new look season, teams are wiser faster younger.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on October 04, 2006, 11:13:34 AM
Man, I can't wait for the pre-season to start!
 
Monday was the media day, with all the hot shots of the team, so many pictures looked great!
 
BTW, GO BOBCATS!! lol
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: leonheartx on October 05, 2006, 08:12:12 AM
even though they havnt been doing well, im still rooting for my Toronto Raptors ;)

wonder how our first pick will do in his first season. and raps got new look jersey
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on October 07, 2006, 06:05:38 AM
Kobe's guns look bigger 0_o

Omg Nash looks like he lost 20 lbs from that hair cut. He will be so much faster with all that hair gone.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on October 25, 2006, 01:52:49 AM
David Stern is dumb. Players can't strip their warmups off near the court anymore? Where do you want them to do it? Stripping warmups off doesn't do anything the NBA's image? !?!?!?!

That new ball looks gay too.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 26, 2006, 08:36:54 AM
And leave the guns at home too. Man, Stern is FUCKED UP! It's turning in to the NFL.

I guess everyones FANTASY teams are to be picked on Friday? Any objections? Hurry and join, it's not too late. 8 TEAMS not bad!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 01, 2006, 01:13:40 AM
NBA Tip-off tonight, just realized that.

2 games back to back on TNT.

Bulls vs Heat, who're gonna get their rings tonight, and Suns vs Lakers.


Edit:

The Heat are getting their asses handed to them by the Bulls, down by 31 after 3 quarters.


Edit 2:

The Heat lost their season opener on their ring night.


Edit 3:

Lakers and Suns now on, but Kobe's not playing.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 01, 2006, 05:02:17 AM
LOL! It's okay L. you can quadruple post, the sports forum is WILD AND CRAZY!!

Good to have more NBA fans in this thread besides me and Thimas.

Awww...DAMN! The defense of the Lakers still look awkward without Kobe. They're trading shots atm.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 01, 2006, 05:21:52 AM
^Thanks for that heads up, dai, I'm just used to trying not to multiple post in a row, but I'll keep it in mind.

Yea, the Lakers have a horrible D going without Kobe.

Amare got up for one his trademark powerdunks, hope to see more of that as the season goes on.

Suns leading 41 - 26.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 01, 2006, 05:44:31 AM
Coolness, my Spurs season opener is tomorrow against the Mavs.

Thats gonna be a helluva game, with the rivalry and all.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 01, 2006, 06:32:22 AM
Lakers are surging, taken the lead, leading by 9 points.

3rd quarter almost over, one more to go.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 01, 2006, 06:46:56 AM
FARMAR!! INDEED!! Odom with 10 rebounds :o
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 01, 2006, 07:14:50 AM
Lakers dood it, won their season opener without Kobe.

Suns were living and dieing with the 3, which is their usual M.O.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 01, 2006, 07:20:13 AM
^ Yeah L....gotta work this blueprint cuz there are SHITLOADS of Phoenix clones now...*cough*Mavs*

OK!!! Break is over!1 Basketball game is finished!

LAKERS WIN!! 114-106 over Suns. ODOM COMES OUT HUGEE!!! Bynum and Farmar grew by leaps and bounds in 48 minutes!!
(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6651/sunslakersbasketballlasdw2.jpg)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kaede on November 01, 2006, 01:22:34 PM
LAKERS is a better team without Kobe!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 01, 2006, 08:13:14 PM
Yo, NBA Shootaround starts at 6pm for me CST, check the time for where you live.

Then back to back games once again, season openers rolling on.

Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers is first game up....get to see King James do it to it.

LA Clippers at Phoenix Suns is game 2 for the night.....Clippers might pick up where they left it last season, makes them a team to watch for during the season.

Shootaround and both games are on ESPN tonight.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on November 01, 2006, 08:39:00 PM
I guess it's time for the next generation...
I think the Heat wouldn't be doing as well as last season..just by looking at the opener vs. the Bulls.... They are just too old...Payton, Mourning, ONeal, Walker.... they wouldn't have the energy to trace the young guns around the league...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 02, 2006, 04:32:35 AM
Tommorrow L-san, your Spurs versus MY MAVERICKS!

Whats up with the lighting in the arenas? It seems like all of them are dimming it like the Knick's house.

LOL....Lakers are a better team without Kobe...number 24...mister I want to appreciate things now lol


OMG the fantasy league is crazy this year! There are so many Utility spots! I'm just happy I got Dirk.

I don't like the Heat anymore lol
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 02, 2006, 04:38:44 AM
^Oh yea, Thimas, its gonna be a helluva game, pick up that rivalry again.

I'm seeing the Spurs and Mavs as the 2 top teams in the west, and the road to the finals in the west is gonna up end going thru either the Spurs or Mavs, either way it goes thru Texas.

I'll be ready for it tomorrow, looking forward to a great game.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 02, 2006, 04:45:31 AM
MAVERICKS

SPURS

ROCKETS

Bring it Phoenix.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 02, 2006, 07:38:12 AM
LAKERS WON AGAIN!! :yay:

(http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/4098/fullgetty71797321rw018wgc0.jpg)
(I'm loving the big ass pix on Yahoo now)

this time without Kobe or Phil! haha, this time with Frenchie Ronny Turiaf going nuts! haha, too bad Nellie!!

Check out the new OFFICIAL Kobe Forum!!
http://forums.kb24.com/viewforum.php?id=7

Quote from: kaede;226350
LAKERS is a better team without Kobe!

*hits with chair* see him coaching em on the sidelines? Giving em advice on the phone. dude's a leader.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 02, 2006, 10:07:13 PM
Yea, baby, Gametime tonight.

My Spurs opening up on the road against their rivals the Mavs, starting time at 7pm CST.

Its also another back to back, with the 2nd game featuring the Denver Nuggets at the LA Clippers, who hung around til the end against the Suns last night, but the Suns pulled it out, and Amare played more minutes.

I'm so damn ready for TipOff tonight, come on, lets get it there already. :P
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 03, 2006, 02:09:11 AM
IT'S GAMETIME, LETS DO THIS!!!!!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 03, 2006, 04:53:42 AM
YESSSSSS, SPURS WIN, BABY!!!!!!

This was a tight game like I knew it would be, and my Spurs pulled it out, but the Mavs ain't no punk, its gonna a helluva season between these two teams, the rivalry is heating up.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 03, 2006, 09:40:08 AM
It WAS TIGHT!! :o and I had my Mavs T on and everything lol - suddenly Timmy Duncan was just chipping and chipping against Croshere (nice pickup btw) but damn Bruce Bowen, I hate that bitch :P he gets under everyones skin, even made Josh Howard shove him haha.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 03, 2006, 11:34:17 PM
GameTime tonight, back to back again on ESPN, NBA Opening week rolls on.

My Spurs hit it up again, their home opener tonight, against the Cleveland Cavs, starting at 7pm CST.

Game 2 has the Seattle Supersonics at the LA Lakers.
I think the Lakers will handle the Sonics without too much trouble.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 04, 2006, 05:07:08 AM
Well, my Spurs went and dropped their home opener, making them 1-1.

Just switched to the Lakers game, and they're tearing the poor Sonics a new one.
Ray Allen is wasting away on a bottom of the barrel team.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 04, 2006, 08:37:48 AM
And with Kobe in, Lakers STILL win 118-112 :D
(http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/8035/supersonicslakersbasketballlas101xj9.jpg)

WHOA...but they almost blew the lead when Seattle tied it up but the utility players like Turiaf and Luke Walton made up for it :sweatdrop: can't wait for Mihm and Kwame Brown to get back.

What do you guys think of the new way's the refs can T em up? :lol: The Mark Cuban Rule and The Sheed Rule ahahaha!! Whiny bitches can't argue with the refs anymore. Some guy for T'd up for yelling after a dunk XD XD I wonder if Shaq can do his fast walk anymore? geeez Stern :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 05, 2006, 05:47:01 PM
Man, had to check the TV guide, and saw that my Spurs are playing today, on the road at the Toronto Raptors, gametime 12pm CST.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 05, 2006, 07:59:44 PM
Just found out that the Mavs are 0-2 to start, and that they got hammered by the Rockets pretty bad.

I know its still very early in the season, but that surprises me.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 05, 2006, 09:27:38 PM
Yes, Spurs dood it, got the win against the Raptors.

Spurs now 2-1.

They now go to NY to take on the Knicks tomorrow, the woeful Knicks.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 05, 2006, 10:23:37 PM
Mavs need to fix themselves. I dunno about Croshere and Anthony Johnson....
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 06, 2006, 10:30:31 PM
Gametime tonight, my Spurs at the Knicks 6:30pm CST.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: alextsg on November 07, 2006, 02:12:08 AM
nah dude it's all about the warriors.  warriors vs mavs tonight!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 07, 2006, 04:21:51 AM
Yes, Spurs win, 105 - 93.

They're now 3-1, having played 4 games in 5 nights to just start this new season.

Spurs next game is at home Wed., against Steve Nash and the Suns.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 08, 2006, 09:29:49 PM
Gametime tonight, double-header on ESPN.

First game is my Spurs second homegame, which they need to take, against the Suns.

Second game is the Detroit Pistons at the Sacramento Kings.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 09, 2006, 04:52:52 AM
WooHoo!!!!

Spurs win in OT, 111-106.

They're now 4-1......Amare did start, and did damage, but he ended up fouling out.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 11, 2006, 06:02:24 PM
man the west owns
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 11, 2006, 09:16:11 PM
My Spurs got game later, 7pm CST, hosting the Knicks.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 12, 2006, 04:35:53 AM
Oh yea, Spurs win, 100-92, sweeping the season series 2-0 against the Knicks.

Spurs are now 5-1.

Next game Tues. Nov. 14th, at the Rockets.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: dnangel on November 12, 2006, 05:25:11 AM
Michael Redd, 57pts and they lost to the jazz by 2. too bad... man, i'd be pissed if i was him
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on November 12, 2006, 09:46:25 PM
does anyone who lives in canada knows if the game between rox and heat are broadcasted today? this is one of the games i really wanna watch.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 12, 2006, 10:09:50 PM
The Rockets/Heat game is being shown on ESPN tonight.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on November 13, 2006, 01:44:35 AM
ye ai know, but then my local tv stations didnt take that game!!! i am so disappointed now. and i dont think we have espn station up here in canada. however i have heard that there is this site where it shows live bball games online. but i dont know the link.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 14, 2006, 07:37:56 PM
My Spurs are at Houston tonight to take on the Rockets, 7:30pm CST.

Rockets have been rolling with Yao Ming tearing it up, and can never forget about T-Mac.

This should be a good game tonight.

Also, the voting for the 2007 NBA AllStar Game in Las Vegas will be starting, but I haven't seen anything on the NBA or ESPN sites yet, so just gotta check back on that.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 15, 2006, 04:46:31 AM
Oh Yea, Spurs win over the Rockets 92-84.

Spurs came back from being down 19 and take the win.

Next game tomorrow at home against the Bobcats, the third set of back to backs for the Spurs.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: alextsg on November 15, 2006, 08:44:19 AM
man the spurs got lucky.  i don't know what happened...9 points in the 4th??!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on November 15, 2006, 08:46:14 AM
why the hell did nash cut his hair. its like back at the canadian basketball team all over again XD
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 15, 2006, 11:41:21 PM
^I guess Nash needed a change.

My Spurs are on tonight, hosting the Charlotte Bobcats.

There's a game on ESPN tonight, Memphis Grizzlies at Sacramento Kings.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 16, 2006, 10:42:46 AM
Hes faster without all that hair! It was prolly good luck for him thought....he might not win mvp again.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: alextsg on November 17, 2006, 07:42:31 PM
haha as much as I like nash there is no way he's getting mvp 3 years in a row
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 20, 2006, 01:50:32 AM
YAO MING FOR MVP...rofl. He is playing pretty well this year.

Mavericks won 5 games in a row and are now 5-4!!!

I'm really curious whether Utah can stay on top like this. Gahhh the West is so strong.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: 77777777 on November 20, 2006, 03:06:30 AM
i know its a bit early, but who do you think is the faveorite team to win the 06-07 season?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 20, 2006, 03:14:52 AM
^Far too early to ask that.
There's the teams that are considered the elite teams, just means they'll be there battling it out in the playoffs

I think there'll be some surprise teams this season, also.
Long season, though, teams gotta got these wins and position themselves for the playoffs, homecourt advantage does help some.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 20, 2006, 10:36:38 PM
I missed a Spurs game yesterday and had no idea that there was one on.
They got the win, though, thats what counts.

Spurs play again tonight at the Portland Trailblazers.

I know there are other games tonight, just not sure if any of them are nationally televised.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: love999 on November 22, 2006, 12:01:51 PM
Lakers won Cripples. At least Kobe is playing well now. Not to score but to lead the team to championship. But what's behind that. Nobody knows.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 23, 2006, 06:47:19 AM
Spurs beatup on the defending champs, routing them with a score of 106-86.

Spurs are now 10-2 after this win, their next game is Friday at home against the Mavs, who since dropping their first 4 games, have run up a winning streak of 7 games straight.

This is the second meeting of the season between the rivals, and this will no doubt a very tight and hotly contested game.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 24, 2006, 06:51:39 AM
Heat look horrible without shaq
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 24, 2006, 11:00:58 PM
Back to back games on ESPN tonight.

First game is Spurs/Mavs, look for this one one to be tight.

Second game is Nets/Suns.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 27, 2006, 05:22:27 AM
Just to let those who are interested know, you can go to the NBA site and start voting for your favorite players for the AllStar game in Las Vegas next year.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on November 29, 2006, 06:51:30 AM
OH MAN I HOPE ERICK DAMPIER MAKES IT!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 01, 2006, 10:10:04 AM
Cool, All-Star game is gonna have tons of new faces this year...hope Shaq gets back soon. Heat have been really inconsistent. Still have playoff overdose. Another loss tonite, this time to Detroit.

Damn, I can't believe the Lakers are like still tearing up 1st place in the Pacific. This time Kobe had to lay 52 - enough of this spread the ball lol - to whip Utah!

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3868/jazzlakersbasketballlaseu1.jpg)

and congrats to Tony Parker!!! Fuckin engaged to EVA LONGORIA FOR REALS!!! Lucky bastard!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on December 01, 2006, 10:13:29 PM
30 pts in the 3rd qtr :shock:.  guess his knee is feeling better
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 02, 2006, 07:08:48 AM
Kobe needs to go crazy this season and overshadow Lebron. I honestly think I like Kobe more.

EVA LONGORIA!!!! tony..parker.....he doesn't realize how lucky he is
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 04, 2006, 09:19:56 AM
Yeah, I smell Kobe going on a roll.

Magic finally lose!! to the Clippers who played last nite even. I'm just happy Bobcats beat the Pistons ahahahaha

Big surprises this year is how Dwight Howard and The Magic, Atlanta, Utah kicking ass.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 05, 2006, 11:49:41 AM
Mavs 12 game winning streak was snapped by Caron Butler and the Wiz!!

Lakers win again!! Holy fuck, Bynum and Kwame totally owning Jermaine!

(http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/8537/l2254632bo0.jpg)

DANG!! Just when Kobe was like fuckin all over the place, he sprains his ankle. :evil:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 05, 2006, 12:54:07 PM
LOL Mavs lose to Wizards. Well I knew it was bound to happen one day. Oh well.

NOO Kobe!!! Hopefully it's not a severe sprain. Kobe doesn't get injured too often does he? I can't recall a time where hes been injured.

Orlando is such a surprise. I hope Grant Hill and Dwight "The BEAST" Howard can take them to the playoffs.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 07, 2006, 10:49:47 PM
:doh: Kobe came back but WTF!! too much reliance on the outside shot, missed shots = turnovers, Lakers lose to Hornets WTF :evil:

Positive thing is Jordan Farmar is really emerging as a solid point!! WOOT!!


whoa! so much for Bobby Simmons improvedness, he's out for the rest of the year! :o
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 08, 2006, 01:48:47 AM
Spurs tore up the Bobcats last night.
Now they have an all L.A. dance for their next 3 games in 4 days.

Clippers come into the AT&T Center Friday, then the Spurs head to L.A. for their next 2 games back to back.

Lakers on Sunday and the Clippers on Monday.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 09, 2006, 12:15:21 AM
Who saw the game last night between Suns and Nets??? Suns won 161 - 157. Man I felt bad for Jason Kidd, he looked so tired. Kidd=triple double king
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 09, 2006, 05:36:06 AM
Iverson's on the way out from Philly.
He's demanded to be traded, even he had hoped to retire as a 76er.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on December 09, 2006, 06:20:13 AM
^ Yep, wonder where he ends up????
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on December 09, 2006, 10:29:23 AM
Most analysts are saying he'll end up in Minnesota.  I wouldn't mind that since he'll be leaving the East.

There was a crazy rumour earlier in the day of talks of a Raps-76ers swap for Iverson.  It was something like AI <=> Mo Pete, Fred Jones, 1st rounder + scrubs.  I'm very happy that didn't go down but then it didn't make much sense either.  AI would kill my Raps and completely destroy the "rebuilding" that has been done so far.  I've said it before and I'll say it again, Iverson is way overrated.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on December 09, 2006, 10:30:38 PM
no hes not. he might have an ego problem but he skills are still the best in the league. This time its not really his fault since the management is treating him like crap.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 10, 2006, 04:42:46 PM
Spurs/Lakers game tonight.

Lakers have been doing it and lead their division.
Spurs have a back to back in L.A., tonight the Lakers, tomorrow night the Clippers, who the Spurs just finished blowing out on Friday night.

Sould be a real good game tonight.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 11, 2006, 08:28:24 AM
I'm pretty sure Iverson is gonna get traded. Can you imagine Iverson and Garnett playing side by side. Iverson would want the ball too much and Garnett would jump on his ass.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 11, 2006, 11:16:25 AM
AI's contract is huge...Apparently John Thompson is saying it's between the Clippers and the Celtics for Iverson's services.

Quote from: L-san;255291
Spurs/Lakers game tonight.


OOOHHHH who knew Kobe was gonna be back L? XD
(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/7839/spurslakersbasketballlanx6.jpg)

34 points hah! :hump: :hump: Lakers were just too young and fast for the old Spurs.

LMAO @ Phil Jackson

Quote
Q: The next four games are against Texas teams. I'm going to ask you straight up, what's the best thing you like about the state of Texas?

Jackson: Mexican food.

Q: And what's the worst thing about the state of Texas?

Jackson: Texas.

(Laughter from both the rest of the way.)

Q: Just in general?

Jackson: Yes. The mentality of Texas.


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 12, 2006, 01:28:18 AM
The NBA's gonna put the new ball on the shelf and bring back the old ball, starting Jan. 1st.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on December 13, 2006, 03:58:06 AM
Quote from: L-san;256429
The NBA's gonna put the new ball on the shelf and bring back the old ball, starting Jan. 1st.
Glad to hear that, I am always a big fan of leather ball, never like the grippy feel of the basketball
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 15, 2006, 02:31:37 AM
FINALLY HUH? The NBA pisses me off sometimes with their dumb rules and policies. Mark Cuban needs to stop the peace and raise hell again!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on December 15, 2006, 03:51:06 AM
damn whats going to happen to iverson. would love to see him going to the mavericks. HAHAHAHAHAHHA OWNING THE WEST UP!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 16, 2006, 07:36:41 AM
OHSHIT!! Lakers beat ROCKETS In 2OT! KWAME! Kobe with 53 points.
(http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/3845/rocketslaker14732amfl8.jpg)
phhhewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.

enough Texas teams for this week, almost came back against the Mavs but fuck - how do u guard Dirk???
(http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4981/lakersmavs13738amjo2.jpg)

fuck, Lamar odom is out of the month...from the game at Houston, nearly shit my pants when the bench was outscored 29-1 ...CMON MAN! :evil:

Count Miami interested in AI too, dump Antoine Walker!

And I voted Shaq :lol:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 17, 2006, 05:26:41 AM
The Nuggets and Knicks had a throw down near the end of their game tonight.
All ten players who were on the court got involved and were all ejected.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=261216018

Click the link to read about it and see how it went down.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 17, 2006, 05:21:12 PM
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Pretty scary when they rolled into the stands, but other than that it was good. It was like the Knicks vs the Heat back in the day with Van Gundy dragging on Alonzo's leg. Melo's sucker punch was hilarious. He punched the guy then he ran away..haha
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 18, 2006, 08:59:18 AM
OH MAN!! I missed this! Melo you fool!! I love fights!
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wow, Lakers sure are playing with fire without any D. LAMAR!! How the fuck u let Gilbert Arenas drop 60 on you? Washington 147, LA Lakers 141,  in OT :evil: LMAO Kobe dissed Arenas, something like "those were garbage shots" XD

His trash talking over competitive nature really took over, no defense at all man just one on one again.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 18, 2006, 06:28:46 PM
It should be announced today what the punishment will be for the players involved in the Knicks/Nuggets brawl.
The suspensions from this will come down hard on those involved, and it could be Melo getting hit hardest, since he threw a punch that landed.

Melo's been lighting it up, leading the league in scoring, but this will end up hurting the Nuggets big, depending on what his suspension will turn out to be.

On another note, I still gotta wonder where A.I. might end up going to.
AFAIK, the Nuggets seemed the frontrunner for possibly getting Iverson, but after the brawl on Saturday, that might have hurt their chances for getting him.

Gilbert Arenas going off and getting 60 against the Lakers, helping his team to win in OT.
Wizards got their 4 game road trip off to a good start....they play the Nuggets next.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 18, 2006, 07:21:28 PM
The punishments have been announced.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2701228


7 players suspended for a total of 47 games for the Nuggets/Knicks brawl.

Melo got 15, J.R. Smith and Nate Robinson each got 10, Mardy Collins got 6, Jared Jeffries got 4, and Nene and Jerome James got 1 game apiece for leaving their respectives benches when the fight happened.

Both clubs were fined $500,000 each.

I thought the suspensions were gonna be stiffer, since David Stern has a "Zero Tolerance" policy in place.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on December 18, 2006, 10:51:05 PM
lol, no doubt Isaiah had a hand in this

anyways, damn melo, u fuking pussy XD
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Post by: Rakko on December 19, 2006, 01:01:28 AM
I havnt been following the NBA for 4 seasons now and I see somethings never change. You'd have thought the previous similar incidents would have served as  lessons for the rest of the league...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on December 19, 2006, 01:48:11 AM
Awesome!  Now that's entertainment
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on December 19, 2006, 02:43:36 AM
LOL denver again
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on December 19, 2006, 04:42:42 AM
I think it is a preatty fair job done by the Commissioner...showing the people that he would not tolerant any similar incidents
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Rakko on December 19, 2006, 04:51:07 AM
Is AI still using his wicked crossover much these days? Or has he gone or started going old school like John Stockton? I have not watched a single game since MJ's final season with the wizards so I wouldnt know.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 19, 2006, 07:36:25 AM
15 seems reasonable. Nate Robinson would kick Melo's ass.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 19, 2006, 07:56:54 PM
After the suspensions and fines were announced on Monday, the Nuggets and Knicks each had games to play that night.

Both teams did pull out wins, though, and the Knicks did it with only 8 players suited up.

The Mavs kept rolling with their winning ways, downing the Kings.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on December 19, 2006, 11:22:31 PM
It's official, the Nuggets acquired AI, giving up Andre Miller, Joe Smith and 2 first rounders
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 20, 2006, 12:15:25 AM
^I'll be very interested as to how this'll workout for Iverson and the Nuggets.
A.I. is a scorer, and when Melo's back after his 15 game suspension, will it workout when they're both on the floor.

Melo's leading the league in scoring, and Iverson has had to always carry the scoring load when he was in Philly.
Will Iverson be able to defer, will Melo?

Really won't know until Melo is back.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on December 20, 2006, 01:51:44 AM
i think they have to work with each other well. Camelo prolly respect AI as a player. Cant wait to see what they bring to the court.

Sixers gonna be a good team in a few years.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 20, 2006, 04:38:42 AM
For some reason I don't think Melo/Iverson is a good thing. Hardly anyone likes to play with Iverson. Someone is going to have to step down to the #2 option.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on December 20, 2006, 05:33:06 AM
Current NBA leading and 2nd leading scorer on the same team. Wonder how that will work out once Melo is back from his suspension.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 20, 2006, 07:16:27 AM
This pic is cool.
(http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/1496/untitled1fp8.gif)

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Does anyone remember A.I. saying something about the altitude in Denver, and how it was affecting his performance during the All Star Game when it was in Denver.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 20, 2006, 08:01:21 PM
Now that Iverson's in the West, I've heard that this will cause a shift in the AllStar voting, what with all the votes that A.I. got while he was still with the 76er's have now come with him to the Nuggets.

That puts him in the top 3 voting for West guards, with Kobe and T-Mac.

Here's a question: Who will be the West coach in the AllStar game?

From I hear, it might the Spurs Coach Pop again, as long as the Spurs keep winning and stay on top the West with the best record.

Another thing, the Suns have run off a franchise best 15 game winning streak.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 21, 2006, 07:44:53 PM
Iverson's first game as a Denver Nugget is Friday, against the Kings.

Nowitzki went down during the Mavs/Sonic's game last night, rolling his ankle, after the Sonic's Wilcox lost his balance coming down after a rebound attempt, and ended up kicking Nowitzki's ankle, causing it to roll.

Nowitzki was helped off the court, and his ankle x-rayed, the results coming back negative.
He'll be re-examined in Dallas.

The Nuggets/Sun's game was postponed due to the snowstorm that's hit Denver hard, and hasn't been rescheduled yet.

Spurs won their game last night to keep a game and a half ahead in the mid-West division, and maintain the best record in the NBA.
It was a game the Spurs should won going away, without a problem against the last place Grizzlies, but in the second half, the Grizzlies gave back and made a run, but with timely baskets by Micheal Finley, the Spurs held on to get the win.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 24, 2006, 06:57:30 AM
Iverson is actually practicing. lol

YAO MING IS DOWN!!!! He suffered a knee injury and could be out 6 WEEKS! That sucks!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on December 24, 2006, 07:56:31 AM
SEASON's OVER!!!!  Merry Motherfucking Christmas and Happy ASSPLODING New Year.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 26, 2006, 10:08:02 AM
^ Quitter!! Lamar is out for a month, Kobe has the flu!! :evil:  Fuck Mark Jackson and his "Jordan played with the flu" shit...totally went away from the gameplan. GJ Wade tho!! totally took advantage of things.

(http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/4831/losangelesl45937pmeq4.jpg)

Sasha Vujaic has gotta stop playing, relying on the 3 :evil:

and rofl @ Shaq and Phil going at it. Lazy. Benedict Arnold. Oh man, hope he comes back for the game in LA.

How bout that NBA segment!! :jerk:
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Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on December 27, 2006, 02:00:50 AM
Man I was rooting for them Lakers. Shaq looks alot thinner from the last time I saw him. Is this gonna be a new tradition...Heat vs. Lakers on Christmas.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on December 27, 2006, 05:19:44 AM
My Grizzlies suck. As in SUCK with a capital S as in S***
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 29, 2006, 11:13:34 AM
THANK YOU MAVS for finally beating the HEAT :evil: Lakers couldn't even lose a game or two without falling games behind.

Still can't get over AI playing for the Nuggets, congrats to George Karl on his 800th win
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v23/daigong/nuggets_basketball_dxa113.jpg)

LMAO...I also discovered I have RaptorsTV (they play NBA TV stuff along with a dose of Raptors crap)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 01, 2007, 05:23:21 PM
Mavs are on a rollll with a win in Denver last night.
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I saw a Ron Artest music video..."Fever"...it was bad XD
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 02, 2007, 02:08:17 PM
^ Is it on Youtube? it is XD
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Its better than Chad Johnson hahahaahah HEY! HE stole Shaq's "You cant stop the Reign" line...Chris Paul is gonna kick his ass!

(http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/8915/photo00photodefault512xat7.jpg)

T-Mac's back...and looks like the old ball might swing wins-losses too. KG likes it.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 02, 2007, 09:48:58 PM
Let's see how things go now that the old ball is back.

Another thing, the AllStar Break is gonna be coming up pretty quick, get your votes in if you haven't yet for the AllStar game.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 03, 2007, 04:35:23 AM
i'm so lazy to vote -_-

Ron Artest trying to act like a rapper is hilarious hahahahha

THE NEW BALL IS BACK YAYYY Tayshun Prince doesn't like it though
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AI and the Nuggets lost to the Sixers!!!!!!! ANDDD AI got ejected lol damn!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 04, 2007, 09:54:39 PM
Right now, IMHO, the Mavs are holding it down as the best team in the NBA.
Not just record-wise, but all around team-wise.
A.J. has the Mavs hitting on all cylinders.

Unfortunately, my Spurs are back-sliding, they just seem to not be in sync defensely, and tend to be losing focus in their recent games.
I hope they get it together, and quickly, because they have a game Friday against the Mavs.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 05, 2007, 04:04:53 AM
MAVS ARE CRAZY!!!!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 06, 2007, 04:44:40 AM
Mavs beat Spurs! 90-85!! Jeez everytime these two teams play it's freakin intense! Mavs trailed the whole time but I knew they would win because they were outrebounding the Spurs, and Dallas is undefeated when they outrebound their opponents!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wildstarr on January 06, 2007, 05:26:15 AM
Man I was afraid the Mavs might be tired from playing last night and then going up against the Spurs the very next day.  I'm sorry Mavs I will never doubt you guys again!!!

Mavs fan for life!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 06, 2007, 10:32:54 AM
YEAH!! WTF man?? Mavs might be playing so hard, they'll run away with the title!! DAMN SON!! Dirk for MVP WTF!! And I thought the Suns were running on fumes! And it ain't bullshit teams like Golden State or Sacramento! The fuckin Spurs! WOW!

Kobe really confuzzles me. Is 1 assist from a triple double last nite vs The Queens, but Lakers blew a huge lead. Now just "faciliates" and gets 10 assists and is accused of an "off nite" ... Fuck!! TEAM WORK MAN! 11 games over 500 aint too bad son.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 07, 2007, 02:02:22 AM
Phil Jackson has the Lakers playing really well. The West owns.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 07, 2007, 09:44:00 AM
WERD...all that and there's no dominant center. Chris Mihm...WHERE :?

Here's my all star picks:
(http://xs411.xs.to/xs411/07010/allstar02.jpg)

Gilbert Arenas could be fuckin MVP :o Good thing the Bulls took it to the Pissstons, they disrespected Ben Wallace.

And hey tama-chan! ur hero Larry Brown is back as exec VP of the Sixers. How soon will he coach lol
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 08, 2007, 01:37:02 AM
Mavs are all I have left to cheer for T_T
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on January 08, 2007, 04:29:55 PM
What happened to the Mavs yesterday?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 09, 2007, 04:08:06 AM
I think they were tired from playing the Spurs
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 10, 2007, 01:45:51 AM
(http://xs411.xs.to/xs411/07023/mavericks_lak_4_04_58_am.jpg)

DAMN!! I forgot about this game after the wildcard weekend!! Phil JAckson gets his 900th win (3rd fastest) LAKERS snap Mavs 13 games winning streak?? SHIT!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Since1983 on January 10, 2007, 05:44:20 AM
Went to the Bulls and Rockets game yesterday. Was pretty close to the court (106 row 6) but too bad the Bulls lost.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on January 11, 2007, 08:30:13 AM
MUTOMBO is the man! at age 40+, he can still grab 10+ rebounds in less than 30 mins is amazing. i watched the game today and he fucking send bryum to school wit his block shots.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on January 11, 2007, 09:05:20 AM
did he do the stupid fingle wiggle thing again? XD
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 12, 2007, 04:52:11 AM
Mutumbo is freakin 40?
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Whats up with Kidd saying his wife is abuses and stuff...rofl. C'mon Kidd!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 12, 2007, 06:50:49 AM
Quote from: Thimas X;280858
Whats up with Kidd saying his wife is abuses and stuff...rofl. C'mon Kidd!

:lol: Yea, I didn't get that, Kidd saying saying that when his wife is tiny compared to him.
If she abuses him, then he must be a wimp at home. XD
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on January 12, 2007, 08:06:48 AM
Quote from: Mugen;280126
did he do the stupid fingle wiggle thing again? XD



well of course. its his signature pose after every block. i just hope when yao comes back, he can at least have 15 mins of play time. he still contains the paint so well on defence. i just wish mutombo would really teach yao in that area.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 12, 2007, 07:59:30 PM
^How long is Yao supposed to out?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 13, 2007, 04:24:43 PM
Quote from: L-san;281279
^How long is Yao supposed to out?


Rockets fan hope the whole year lol the way they're playing now :P

As for Mutombo!! Captain has something to say to you:
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a special assistant coach for the Lakers and the NBA's career scoring leader, reacted philosophically when asked about Houston's Dikembe Mutombo passing him for second place on the all-time blocks list this week. "My first four years in the league they didn't count blocks," Abdul-Jabbar said. "So I probably feel like Bill Russell -- that Russell's No. 1."


D'OH!! Lakers can beat the best teams, but lose to the worst WTF!!  Dwight Howard was such a beast last nite.

Looks like Chris Webber is going to the Pistons.



Jason Kidd is pussywhipped!! I would be too if my wife was that hot XD
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 15, 2007, 10:20:59 PM
Yep, C-Webb went to the Pistons.

AllStar break almost here.....in Vegas. :pimp:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on January 16, 2007, 05:28:26 AM
gilbert arenas goin crazy again :shock:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 16, 2007, 09:47:41 PM
Gotta say MLK games were great. Vinsanity going NUTS!! How bout that THREE and pose! Spurs got spanked by the Bulls!

Heat-Lakers was close :sweatdrop: Blowing a 7 point lead with 1 minute left haha
(http://xs411.xs.to/xs411/07032/kobejai.jpg)

KOBE~~ Groin a pulled..but sliced and diced when needed. Cookie was dropping BOMBS WTF. Lakers gotta stop falling in love with the 3, take it to the fuckin hole. Talk about the foul discrepancy, back in the day (2 or 3 years ago) Kobe would get all the calls. Now D-Wade gets to the line everytime he breathes. Talk about a what have u done for me lately world we live in.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: dnlasers on January 17, 2007, 05:31:35 AM
I love the Spurs but they fuckin suck..........
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 17, 2007, 06:08:37 AM
^You're a damn idiot.
So the Spurs suck......suck bad enough to be 3 times NBA Champions.
Suck bad enough, that it must be a joke for them to be considered one of the elite teams in the Western Conference, would that be correct by your low brow standards?

Nuff said by me, just had to answer such an idiotic post, which is usually beneath me, but that is your little opinion, and you're entitled to it.

If you you choose to rebuff what I posted, then by all means, go right ahead, it'll be a little post I won't see.
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Post by: dnlasers on January 17, 2007, 07:49:17 AM
^^ Idiot. You think the Spurs are still an elite team. The only elite teams this year is Dallas and Phoenix. Yes they won 3 championship. With the team they had for years they should of won ant least five. Spurs cant rebound, block shots, cant defend the post, and there freakin old. The only hope for me to believe is that when Elson comes back hell give the spurs the low post present to defend.

Go Spurs Go
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 17, 2007, 10:21:03 PM
Hey, hey. easy guys...just bring the smack but don't go below the belt :pimp:

Pacers, Warriors swing 8-player trade

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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The Indiana Pacers traded Al Harrington and Stephen Jackson to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday for forwards Troy Murphy and Mike Dunleavy as part of an eight-player deal designed to shake up two struggling teams.

The Pacers also sent guard Sarunas Jasikevicius and forward Josh Powell to the Warriors, who gave up forward Ike Diogu and guard Keith McLeod.


SOURCE: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AsawU3pcSBbSoJySUxGAGji8vLYF?slug=ap-pacers-warriorstrade&prov=ap&type=lgns


Pacers got some good chips with Troy Murphy but FINALLY Stephen Jackson is gone XD
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 18, 2007, 04:22:10 AM
Lakers hanging in there vs The SPurs!!! Down 53-49....Kobe smells like another 50 point nite. Just get Smush outta there, dude is COLD AS ICE!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on January 18, 2007, 08:20:19 AM
Quote from: dnlasers;284905
^^ Idiot. You think the Spurs are still an elite team. The only elite teams this year is Dallas and Phoenix. Yes they won 3 championship. With the team they had for years they should of won ant least five. Spurs cant rebound, block shots, cant defend the post, and there freakin old. The only hope for me to believe is that when Elson comes back hell give the spurs the low post present to defend.

Go Spurs Go



way to love the spurs......

Spurs not elite team? what kinda statment is that. sure, they've been struggling for the past few games. but u know they will get back on track. Suns has yet to prove anything in the playoffs for the last two yrs. until they can prove to the world they can win with offense first style bball, spurs will take them in the playoffs. Dallas is the only team right now that looks like they can win championship this season.

rockets can be an elite team when yao and tmac is healthy.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 18, 2007, 08:54:12 AM
^ which is never :lol:

Oh yeah, I love that Yao Ming denying he's having an affair with Nia Long. "Isn't it too ridiculous?" he said. "I saw the news on Internet. The writer is so good at hoaxes. What's that? She's only 1.57m. I'm 2.26m. Does it sound reasonable?"

The report said Yao had first seen Long in the 1990s television series "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air", in which she played the love interest of Will Smith's lead character. :lol:


Lakers ROLLED up the Spurs! Well, not. Up by 10...d'oh came to a few key baskets by Kobe down the stretch. 100-96 was too close...too many turnovers.

(http://xs311.xs.to/xs311/07034/laker_spur_10_33_57_pm.jpg)

gotta say tho, Andrew Bynum really held his own against Tim Duncan, made him miss a few shots...but he's slow back on defense!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mac456 on January 19, 2007, 07:48:21 PM
i cant tell whos better shaq or yao
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: dnlasers on January 21, 2007, 02:25:49 AM
Quote from: mac456;287024
i cant tell whos better shaq or yao



None there both injured...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 22, 2007, 09:24:50 PM
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY...THE WORLD'S GREATEST BASKETBALL PLAYER
(http://xs311.xs.to/xs311/07041/Kobe-Bryant-81-Points-Posters.jpg)
DROPPED 81 POINTS
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WHERE WERE YOU?? Tex Winter was on Jim Rome Show today, calling Kobe play is that he pre-determines and doesn't let the game come to him, but he's "very coachable" ...Shaq "not coachable, deterimined the way he want to play"
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 23, 2007, 01:39:16 AM
Crossovers, y'all, breakin' dem ankles!!

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Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on January 23, 2007, 02:46:43 PM
I don't remember where I was but I only got to see Kobe's highlights.

Melo and Iverson won their first game together. Check out this manlove.
(http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/1261/captdxa11601230520grizz7zc.jpg)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ober0n98 on January 24, 2007, 10:54:59 AM
i wonder what the consensus will be on denver's season...

i'm betting most people here think that the nuggets will definitely make the postseason (a view i also share), but we all probably differ on the seed #.

Right now, they're #7 with 22 wins.

@ #6 :Houston with 25 wins
@#5: Lakers with 27 wins
@ #4: utah (their division leader) with 28 wins.

any predictions on how the nuggets will wind up?

i've actually pencilled the lakers at #5 (mav->suns->san antone) with a better record than the #4 seed (i'm putting denver here....i think they'll make a good run) and #6 for utah, #7 houston, #8 clippers (they're only 1/2 game away from #8!)

what do you think??
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 25, 2007, 11:39:48 AM
Hard to tell...The Lakers might slip a bit, they got a pretty favorable schedule early on but the harder the games come, the better they play it seems. I'm aiming for them to be #4. No way they're catching Phoenix now, WHO GOT THEIR 2nd 15 game win streak WTF!! :evil:

I think Houston might slip a bit, they always seem to choke down the stretch, Never count out the Wolves too, they will get their act together and fight for #8.

LMAO Thim. AI looks like Melo Junior.

How bout Eddie Jones getting a game winner!! Old guy still has it!!
(http://xs411.xs.to/xs411/07044/grizzlies_jazz_basketball_slcc107.jpg)
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ober0n98 on January 25, 2007, 11:55:38 PM
Quote from: daigong;292828
Hard to tell...The Lakers might slip a bit, they got a pretty favorable schedule early on but the harder the games come, the better they play it seems. I'm aiming for them to be #4. No way they're catching Phoenix now, WHO GOT THEIR 2nd 15 game win streak WTF!! :evil:

I think Houston might slip a bit, they always seem to choke down the stretch, Never count out the Wolves too, they will get their act together and fight for #8.

LMAO Thim. AI looks like Melo Junior.

How bout Eddie Jones getting a game winner!! Old guy still has it!!


well, you know the new seed system for the playoffs, right? division winners + 4th best record in conference = 1-4 in the seeds, based on who has the best record between those three.

only way the lakers get 4th seed is if they beat out san antonio for 4th best record (considering mavericks will get 1st in that division vs san antonio, phoenix will get 1st in laker's division, and either utah or denver gets 1st in their division).  then the next 1-4 spot goes to the next best record, which is most likely san antonio.

hopefully we get 4th, but i wouldn't bet on it.

did u hear? dwayne casey, coach for minnesota got canned for going 20-20. i'm betting minnesota might not make that 8th seed, now.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 26, 2007, 12:06:30 AM
Quote from: ober0n98;293310
did u hear? dwayne casey, coach for minnesota got canned for going 20-20. i'm betting minnesota might not make that 8th seed, now.
I wonder if KG will still be with the T-Wolves after the AllStar break, seeing as there's still the possible trade rumors still circulating that the T-Wolves are looking to trade KG, which might do him good, send him to a team thats a contender, depending if any trade might happen, and with whom.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ober0n98 on January 26, 2007, 02:12:20 AM
Quote from: L-san;293316
I wonder if KG will still be with the T-Wolves after the AllStar break, seeing as there's still the possible trade rumors still circulating that the T-Wolves are looking to trade KG, which might do him good, send him to a team thats a contender, depending if any trade might happen, and with whom.


trade rumors are to be expected, right now...HOWEVER, i don't think there's much truth to it.  here's why:
1) they're still in the playoff hunt
2) they got 1.5 yrs left on that contract...they could always trade him in the offseason and still get approximate value
3) he's called the BIG TICKET for a reason
4) what sort of value would they get halfway into the season?? maybe a desperate contender like miami (ps, they SUCK this year...shaq's been done)

the only scenarios i can see is chicago. chicago's got everything that minnesota wants, picks+potential star+star.  if KG does go to chicago, WATCH OUT!
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Post by: Thimas X on January 26, 2007, 08:43:54 AM
I feel bad for KG. His team blows. It would be weird watching KG play in a Bulls uniform.

Mavs lost today to the...can we still call them the "Baby Bulls?"
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Post by: ober0n98 on January 26, 2007, 12:39:15 PM
KG's team does suck balls, but i don't think it'd be any weirder than AI playing for denver...

and baby bulls? i think that refers to their collective experience and ages, however if they can get to the EC finals, then i think that tag gets dropped.

on a side note, the lakers are like the 5th youngest team in the league...

Also, how the hell was shaq picked to the all star game?? he started like FOUR games this whole year.  freaking stupid fan voting....
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Post by: Thimas X on January 27, 2007, 04:04:14 AM
^ I think it was 5 games.

Nash and Dirk aren't gonna be starting and they're the two best players in the league right now. At least Gilbert Arenas is starting over Vince CArter.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 27, 2007, 08:21:42 AM
Yeah...funny how the fans vote people in. Shaq hasn't played shit all year and he's starting - i ain't complaining tho. :lol:

:evil: LAKERS cannot beat sub-500 teams...Kobe's last second 3 wasn't enuff. WTF.
(http://xs411.xs.to/xs411/07046/kobedoes90.jpg)

And welcome back Lamar, Phil Jackson was really testing ur stamina huh XD

Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 32 points, becoming at 28 years and 156 days the youngest player in NBA history to reach 18,000 points. Wilt Chamberlain did so at 28 years and 166 days, followed by Michael Jordan at 28 years and 359 days.

"It's always special," Bryant said. "Things like that really don't sink in until the end of your career."
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: dnlasers on January 27, 2007, 10:47:28 AM
Quote from: daigong;294418
Yeah...funny how the fans vote people in. Shaq hasn't played shit all year and he's starting - i ain't complaining tho. :lol:

:evil: LAKERS cannot beat sub-500 teams...Kobe's last second 3 wasn't enuff. WTF.
(http://xs411.xs.to/xs411/07046/kobedoes90.jpg)

And welcome back Lamar, Phil Jackson was really testing ur stamina huh XD



And San Antonio can beat over . 500 teams
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 27, 2007, 06:26:11 PM
Quote from: dnlasers;294484
And San Antonio can beat over . 500 teams


Whoa! Check out the Big Brain on Brett!? Stop it with the shit takes already. TBC
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 29, 2007, 12:40:33 AM
HOLY SHIT!!!!!

Damn, I had no idea the Spurs played today, was channel surfing and found them on ABC with 2 minutes left in the 4th.

That OT was crazy as hell, yo, had the 'ol ticker just thumping like an 808.
5 lead changes in the final minute, Kobe just stroking his shot, hitting them.

Duncan hitting his shots, keeping it going, then Finley nailing that trey to put the Spurs up by 2 with 1.7 seconds left on the clock.

Thats what I'm talking bout, man, games like that are mad crazy to watch, but I love that stuff better than blowouts, keeps ya on the edge of your seat, going ape shit with every possession. XD

WOOOOOOOO!!!!!

What a game in OT, even though I missed the majority of the game, but I was watching my girls concert. ;)
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Post by: ober0n98 on January 29, 2007, 07:03:27 PM
i really don't think nash + dirk are the two best players in the league. i think dirk+kobe, but not nash.

no one has ever said "yeah, i'm afraid of guarding nash. he's unguardable".
also, not that hard to extend your win streak when amare is playing ridiculous.  remember, suns have 3 all stars. that'd be like kobe, shaq, and another all star! crazy...

also, lakers (i've said it many times already) are still a young team and need to learn how to put players away.  Bynum, still 19!, has about 2 years before he becomes a more complete player.   his power moves are still weak and slow...

lakers were up by 10 with 4 minutes or so left, remember...
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Post by: djnvee on January 29, 2007, 08:07:03 PM
^ dunno about kobe being the best. Scorer in terms like gilbert arenas. Hes better now since he became less selfish w/ the rock. Nash makes his team better period. Sure he can be guarded but when you avg that many assists a game how many players around him score. Adding amare to the mix makes the Suns more powerful in the west. Dirk + Nash 2 player race for the MVP.
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Post by: Thimas X on January 30, 2007, 07:26:42 AM
I like the way the lights are dimmed at the Staples Arena. The way they filmed the game on sunday (Spurs vs Lakers) was really different. It felt like I was there...

TIMBERWOLVES BEAT THE SUNS!!! WOO HOO!! KG scores 44! Take that!
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Post by: Jsmurf on January 31, 2007, 12:19:37 AM
kobe suspended one game for unintentional contact

WTF :confused:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 31, 2007, 03:09:44 AM
^Well, Manu and Coach Pop had already said after that game that they knew it was an accident, since Kobe isn't that sort to do something like that intentionally.

It would seem, though, that the League took it another way and decided to suspend Kobe for one game without pay.
IMO, none of that was necessary, because Kobe is a stand up guy, but what can you do, the NBA is walking on eggshells after that fight between the Knicks/Nuggets, trying to maintain a good image with the fans.
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Post by: trueinnuendo on January 31, 2007, 05:46:10 PM
It's fun to watch the Suns' streak only to falter again during playoffs. I hope this would be the year to get Nash his deserved ring.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 09, 2007, 11:33:16 PM
Slam Dunk Contest 2006

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Vince Carter - 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
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Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ober0n98 on February 10, 2007, 02:23:58 AM
Quote from: trueinnuendo;298096
It's fun to watch the Suns' streak only to falter again during playoffs. I hope this would be the year to get Nash his deserved ring.


only when he gets his after dirk's and then kobe's.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thenik on February 10, 2007, 10:01:54 AM
Who is not excited about the slam dunk contest this year? It just doesn't seem to have the same calibur of guys compared to a few years past. Anywho, I think Gerald Green will take it even though Nate Rob is from my neck of the woods. It was embarassing seeing him take 10+ attempts to pull one off.
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Post by: koharu_fan023 on February 11, 2007, 04:40:45 PM
i think nate rob will pull something up on his sleeve again that will make us gape

XD

but im not giving up on Chi-town's Tyrus Thomas!

u dunno if he will

:kickass:

and any1 has any predictions for 3 point shoot-out?

definitely i'll go with DIRK NOWITZKI!!!!

he's like on fire!!!!
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Post by: frutillo on February 12, 2007, 05:11:24 AM
I like Ben Gordon and Elton Brand.

I predict Arenas will win three point contest.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on February 12, 2007, 07:54:46 AM
DIrk is gonna win the 3 pt contest again. Whats up with all these ppl bashing the slam dunk contest? I still think it is hella entertaining.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 13, 2007, 03:07:17 AM
I think it's cuz the big names don't compete...the skills competition if they have to like break a sweat they won't do it. I mean shit, Drew Brees dislocated his elbow? There's so much floating and "let's no get hurt" attitude, I'm surprised there's even a score of 150-149 in regulation.

Thank Rika the Grammys are over, Kobe dropped a ton on Lebron but no one else showed up :evil:
(http://xs412.xs.to/xs412/07071/kobeB_400_070211.jpg)

man! haven't been following NBA in a bit (except the few Laker games that were actually on TV!)...who knew Eddie Jones was back with the HEAT! Who knew he was on waivers! Looking good man!
(http://xs412.xs.to/xs412/07071/goeddiego7.jpg)
Parker and Manu are such floppers, I wouldn't doubit if Manu put his face into Kobe's elbow to draw a foul. Non call on the floor, a fine woulda been good enuff. Fuckin Stern.

Looks like Pat Riley is back just as Shaq returns to form XD
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Post by: Thimas X on February 13, 2007, 01:48:28 PM
Man Spurs are sucking...I kinda want them to be good again.

That Lakers v. Cavs game was whack! I thought the Lakers were gonna win and noone really did show up except for Kobe. Lebron on Kobe and Kobe on Lebron is really entertaining though.

NASH IS OUT OF ALL STAR GAME!! I wonder who is gonna replace him...Rafer Alston? rofl
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on February 16, 2007, 07:01:42 AM
Tim Hardaway lashed out on the radio and ranted that he hated gays, and he was homophobic.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 18, 2007, 03:12:19 AM
^ LMAO...that whole...Amenichi?? Who was that guy...I heard there was a Top 10 "Suspect Gays" and Hardway was #7 XD



Anyone watching the All-Star skills shit?? VOTE who's gonna win @ NBA.com!! Fuck, LBJ and his gold Lebrons ... I want Kobe and D.Wade to go head to head.
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Post by: daigong on February 18, 2007, 04:18:08 AM
Awww, too bad Thimmy. Dirk done fucked up at the start of the 3 Point Contest. Stepped on the line too. Kapono is SICK!! :shocked: all 5 moneyballs!

ETA:

Slam Dunk Contest was so-so...I hate that 2 minute rule. Gerald Green was aight.

(http://img485.imageshack.us/img485/5663/5legendspk8.jpg)

But seeing \the judges of Jordan-Dr. J-Nique-Vince-Kobe was FUCK YEAH! Jordan the Russian Judge lmao
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Post by: zodiac12 on February 18, 2007, 02:21:37 PM
I'm Jame's fan,so I hope east to win the game!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 19, 2007, 02:10:08 AM
AllStar game getting set to hit it in about 20 minutes.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: madambaster on February 19, 2007, 05:03:11 AM
Anyone see the Rookie Challenge? Chris Paul should have won MVP. He almost got a triple double and pretty much set up Lee every time.

Looks like the West will come out on top.
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Post by: Mugen on February 19, 2007, 05:42:24 AM
what the hell none of my channels are showing the all star game!!!!

whoa, slam dunk competition totally STUNK!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 19, 2007, 06:57:35 AM
^ you don't have The Score?? D'oh then u missed this:

Kobe dropping buckets all over, getting the MVP!! 31 points 6 assists 6 steals 5 rebounds:
(http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/1517/kobejam300070218km7.jpg)

Vince Carter with the SICKEST windmill of the night
(http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/3940/vcar400070218hr4.jpg)

Lebron missing on a off the backboard dunk XD

and Shaq, missing a dunk, getting the ball back and dunking it - then kissing Stoudamire or someone XD



Typical All-Star game, Damn so that's where Toni Braxton went. I was impressed by Dwight Howard man. Good for Caron Butler too, making his 1st allstar game.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on February 19, 2007, 07:01:39 AM
damn, oh well, was watching the cauncks avs game. WE ROCK!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 19, 2007, 07:22:26 AM
Shaq was having all kinds of fun at the game.
When he brought it up himself, then started with the between the legs dribble and the attempted fadeaway shot, that was funny.
Mello fell out his seat at that one laughing.

The West tore it up, Kobe getting the MVP nod.
Now its back to the business of b-ball and winning games, teams fighting for playoff spots.
2nd half of the season coming up, teams gotta knuckle down and keep it together, keep players healthy and give themselves momentum going into the playoffs.

The playoffs are a completely different beast from the regular season.
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Post by: ober0n98 on February 21, 2007, 10:49:47 PM
the only thing good about allstar weekend was the match between bavetta and barkley...

close match! i hear they might do it again next year...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on February 22, 2007, 07:01:06 AM
all-star weekend was pretty boring. only the race was good to watch and its not really allstar related. i was hoping to watch a good all-star game, but the east gave up in the 2nd quarter already.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ober0n98 on February 22, 2007, 10:10:48 AM
Quote from: ahcheungape;314107
all-star weekend was pretty boring. only the race was good to watch and its not really allstar related. i was hoping to watch a good all-star game, but the east gave up in the 2nd quarter already.


when has the allstar game been exciting?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 23, 2007, 12:08:13 AM
RIP, DJ aka Dennis Johnson

(http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/5246/johnsonbasketballny159fp9.jpg)


Boston Celtics' Dennis Johnson, right, drives the lane against the Los Angeles Lakers' Earvin "Magic" Johnson in this Dec. 12, 1986 file photo in Boston. Johnson, the star NBA guard who was part of three championship teams, died Thursday after collapsing at the end of practice in Austin, Texas. He was 52. Johnson, coach of the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League, died at a hospital, D-League spokesman Kent Partridge said.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 23, 2007, 12:11:05 AM
Aw, man..........R.I.P. DJ

Thats some truly sad news, he'll be greatly missed.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on February 23, 2007, 01:17:37 AM
:o  R.I.P....

in other news, Lakers are sucking pretty badly :evil:
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Post by: JZA on February 23, 2007, 03:03:04 AM
Yes, they are in dire need of an impact trade.  Smush Parker, Maurice Evans, and Chris Mihm for Jason Kidd anyone?  It'll never happen but one can dream can't he?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 23, 2007, 11:28:00 AM
Yeah....I'm sad the Lakers didn't pull the trigger on the Kidd deal, but fuck. Bynum is all they have now! 6 losses in a row and they need some more muscle inside....LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKEEE!!

(http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/1530/wadeinjuredbasketballhthi8.jpg)

OUCH!! I bet Riles is saying "Fuck, I didn't come back to this." Looks like Wade is out till mid April?
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Post by: mjc_789 on February 23, 2007, 07:30:10 PM
Now what "wade" Houston Beating Your ass off..who do u say miami is going to the Final This year..Those sucks From TNT..Maybe ..Cuz they Bunch of idiot ..and never won a championship even kenny smith feels like he nver get one cuz he just waterboy of rockets...you better get one just off..cuz my man yao never came back or should  i say he going to kick some ass again..Right SHAQ?..hahaha


Rockets Ruless: Go HOuston...
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Post by: zedevass on February 24, 2007, 05:46:57 AM
LA all the way!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Larken on February 24, 2007, 07:49:17 AM
Very sad to see DJ pass away. :(  It's a damn shame he was never voted into the Hall of Fame while he was alive.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on February 24, 2007, 02:59:49 PM
RIP DJ why aren't you in the HOF yet? I don't get it.

The trade deadline was HORRIBLE! Nothing happened!!!! Kidd stayed. Carter stayed. Bibby stayed. Juan Dixon went to Toronto. lolol

Pippen is funny. He thinks he made a better impact than Jordan.
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Post by: Kobasew on February 25, 2007, 07:29:57 AM
Three cheers for the Raps!

RIP DJ.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 26, 2007, 01:31:07 AM
Quote from: zedevass;315845
LA all the way!


If u mean Lakers, Good answer :thumbsup

Phhewww...thank god for playing crappy teams BEAT THOSE WARRIORS!!..Kobe going nuts in the 1st half is what the Lakers need with a weak front court.
(http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/8591/celticslakersbasketballvh8.jpg)

rumor has it Scottie Pippen might sign with the Lakers, that'll be funny. I loved the Boston game. Showing all those DJ recaps....Kobe said nowei

Heat keeps playing team ball, they'll make the playoffs ... T-Mac is the real MVP of Houston. Too bad he can't speak chinese.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on February 26, 2007, 04:31:53 PM
Why does he need to speak chinese? Yao translates for him.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 27, 2007, 08:47:25 AM
^ cuz seems most Houston fans are just Yao fans.

WHOA. Dallas better win the NBA Title, fuckin going for 70?? 20th win in a row WTF! And pretty much the same squad as last year.

Kobe is probably gonna overtake the scoring lead in the next few weeks. "Ailing" Kobe whatever...he had sore throat. Good beatdown of The Jazz
(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/6596/lakersjazz125041amrj9.jpg)


And Wade should rehab like his name was Britney!! Get back and help The Heat!
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Post by: Jsmurf on February 27, 2007, 09:50:10 PM
that knee dislocation footage of shaun livingston was pretty nasty :o
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 28, 2007, 01:28:23 AM
^I just saw the video of that........egads. O_O

Damn, that was nasty, what happened to Livingston.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on February 28, 2007, 08:05:33 AM
Shaun Livingston fucked up his KNEE BADLY!!! (and sportsnet said hes coming back next week....)

GRAPHIC!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDrA0bWPlhU
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on February 28, 2007, 02:53:37 PM
Wade should rehab that shoulder. He doesn't want it to keep popping out in the future.

Dallas is only playing this well because of the new role players. Devean George is playing so well for them.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 01, 2007, 02:41:04 PM
I guess I should've said Dallas is only playing better because of the new role players like George.

(http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/8586/fulljgetty71797624hh001xr6.jpg)

AHHHH dislocated patella, torn pcl, acl...ahhh
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on March 02, 2007, 05:51:28 AM
^ Damn that pic...looks so damn painful. :(
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: mikewallace on March 02, 2007, 09:18:17 PM
Oh wow, looks like the clippers are out of it. :P

I have no idea how dallas lost to miami last year, hopefully they won't flop again in the playoffs.:confused:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 05, 2007, 06:54:02 AM
Man that Lakers vs. Suns game today -_- Lakers had it but couldn't capitalize on the Sun's misses.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on March 06, 2007, 02:06:39 AM
lol wth, odom injured again :doh:

not a big fan of pippen, but lakers should try and pick him up :shrugs:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 06, 2007, 09:17:02 AM
Quote from: Thimas X;322413
Man that Lakers vs. Suns game today -_- Lakers had it but couldn't capitalize on the Sun's misses.


I was surprised they managed to chip away at it!! :evil: DAMN Odom should sit and watch Pippen run the Triangle. I think  Bynum tweaked his ankle too :evil:

(http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/5827/kingsartestarrestedcarpxc0.jpg)

Just when u thought he turned a new leaf ... Artest was arrested Monday, March 5, 2007, after a woman called 911 from his home in Sacramento saying she had been assaulted. Deputies arrested Artest on suspicion of domestic violence and using force or violence to prevent the woman from reporting a crime, sheriff's spokeswoman Dena Erwin said.

The HAIR CUT was the first sign!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 07, 2007, 06:38:11 AM
WTF is wrong with him? He can't stay out of trouble for a year. Pacers played the Kings today too and lost, but I bet they're saying HAHAH YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH HIS BS NOW.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on March 08, 2007, 01:27:06 AM
kobe suspended for one game again, for flinging the arm at twolves marko yaric (same thing kobe did last time he got suspended). miss the bucks game tonight.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 08, 2007, 10:27:22 AM
AHAHAHA!! Kobe is just OLD SCHOOL!! They can't handle it. Now you lay a finger and the fuckin guys drop like flies. Check out this video I upped and decide for yourself!!!

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LUUUUUUUUUUUKE better come back soon. Lose again to the BUCKS! FUCK!
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Post by: eynjel18 on March 09, 2007, 08:44:38 AM
I hate Kobe. Such a dirty player. NASH MVP. Suns 2006-2007 Champs/
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chroe on March 11, 2007, 02:07:21 AM
Didn't expect a NBA board here.
Anyway, Nash for MVP. If he doesn't get it this year there was no point for him getting the trophy before.The Suns play crappy right now, but they still win. That's what champions do.

I'm actually on of the few loyal Pacers fans remaining, but there's not much to talk about right now, except that Tinsley got suspended for 1 game:evil:
Just hope that we somehow reach the Playoffs like we always do, but it's not looking good:cry:
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Post by: inokade on March 12, 2007, 05:43:02 PM
Same, but yeah there should be one hm? ^^


Yeah, the Raptors are on a roll now, I think they have like 35 wins and 28 losses?

My sis loves em =o
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Post by: chroe on March 12, 2007, 11:40:43 PM
I give up! 9th loss in a row for my Pacers:doh: , but luckily the Lakers' embarassing home loss gets more attention right now:P .

I think I'll just support the Suns for the rest of the season cause they're the only exciting team capable of going deep in the Playoffs. GO SUNS !!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thimas X on March 13, 2007, 07:08:37 AM
Dallas rolled Lakers yesterday and got rolled by their former coach Don Nelson today and his Golden State Warriors. I guess only their old coach knows how to beat them.
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Post by: Thimas X on March 15, 2007, 05:19:16 AM
OMFG!!! WHAT A GAME! Mavericks vs. Suns

T_T It was so exhausting to watch. Double overtime...and Mavs lose...T_T two in a row...nooooooooooo!!! Dirk got his jersey pulled on that last shot!!!!! I can't believe he missed that free throw in the fourth quarter though, that would have sealed it.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on March 15, 2007, 05:47:33 AM
^Wasn't the game past your bed time? HAHAHA, Damn good, I agree.
What the hell was with the Chicago Green Jerseys?
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chroe on March 18, 2007, 01:38:55 AM
Kobe with 65!!! Let's face it,when he's on fire he's the most complete offensive    player ever.  But Scott Pollard clearly stole the show. That guy is a genius:D
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 19, 2007, 01:19:44 AM
Quote from: chroe;331801
Kobe with 65!!! Let's face it,when he's on fire he's the most complete offensive    player ever.  


BLACK MAMBA is taking over!!! I'm glad Luke and Lamar are back but shit, they were playing with 9 men at one point.
(http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/8351/kobeblazerslaker32636amai3.jpg)

It's true. The NBA is out to get Kobe. Slap Korver and get T'd up. SHIT, Kobe is just old school. Hard nosed, grind it out. He used to get the most calls in the NBA --- led the league practically in free throws. Now -- NOTHING.

Here's what Kobe's been "writing" in his blog:
http://news.kb24.com/index.php?id=196

Quote from: Kobe

This is as frustrated as I've been in a long time.

Injuries to our team don't seem to stop.

Now we have to deal with my suspension and another loss to the Bucks.

But life isn't about feeling sorry for yourself or the position you find yourself in.

Its about accepting it and going from there with a determination that we will endure at all cost, no matter what!

So now its off to Philly. Let's see if we can't get the engines revved up again.

Strength and Honor.

- Two4


Watch the players in the 60s to the 80s and they are practically demolishing each other. THAT'S HARDCORE!! And Kobe has that mentality every fuckin night. Other guys --- AI, Wade too.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 19, 2007, 06:55:33 AM
ANOTHER 50 POINTS VS THE TWOLVES!!

(http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/55/fulljgetty71796601ab011az7.jpg)
Shammond Williams must be laffing at his cousin TONITE!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chroe on March 19, 2007, 04:07:12 PM
I'm not a Lakers Fan, but right now you just can't hate on Kobe.
I got the weird feeling that the Black Mamba can still play better than in the last two games. Maybe he'll drop 90 one day.

And Philly....:doh:  that was embarrassing.
I just hope the Pacers won't get pwned like that in Houston tomorrow.
They can't afford any more losses if they want to get in the Playoffs.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on March 19, 2007, 05:32:08 PM
Houston over Philly....50 pt win.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: eynjel18 on March 19, 2007, 10:05:59 PM
Man, that shot from Kobe at the 3 point baseline is just sick.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on March 23, 2007, 04:00:19 AM
w00t, another 60 from kobe :bow:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: zoolander on March 23, 2007, 04:18:20 AM
Tonight?

Again?

Holy hell! :shocked:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 23, 2007, 07:00:38 AM
HELLZ YEAH. Good-bye Grizzlies.

(http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/7757/lakersgrizz101833pmbx8.jpg)

I love this quote from Jim Rome - so fuckin true. There's that drive that Lebron can NEVER have.

Quote
Kobe Bryant wasn’t about to just sit back and watch his season go down the drain. And that rap that he was a dirty player was just what that guy needed to get him going again, as he dropped 65 on Portland and then 50 on Minnesota last night.

You just know his coach, Big Chief Hippie, went to him and said, ‘Hey Kobe, you know all that stuff I told you about feeling the game out, letting it come to you and getting your teammates involved, screw it. Jack it up every time you get it. Forget the Triangle; it’s a big waste of time anyway. Just put the ball in the hole.

Never mind, the other four guys in yellow gear, do what you do, just get us to the finish line. Bryant says the biggest reason he was able to get off is because of the return of Lamar Odom and Luke Walton, that in his words, they’re good at recognizing situations on the floor.

Translation: They’re better at getting me the ball and staying the hell out of my way, than the other guys I run with. That’s what makes 24, 24. He has that chip on his shoulder, he can find another gear and this is why you don’t want any part of the Lakers in the postseason. No, he can’t win an NBA title by himself, but you definitely don’t want to run into these guys in the playoffs. Assuming Bryant doesn’t die before he gets there.

Next up, Hornets tmr. He tied Michael Jordan for most 60 point games and is only the 4th player in NBA history to do it in 3 straight games. The others being Elgin Baylor and Wilt Chamberlain.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: eynjel18 on March 23, 2007, 09:38:33 AM
And it will not end there. I bet he'd put a 70+ in the next game. But Jordan is still > Kobe.
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chroe on March 23, 2007, 01:58:47 PM
I'm speechless again just looking at the boxscore of a Lakers game these days. The guy makes the entire NBA just so much better and more entertaining, whether you like him or not.

But when you look at the stats, Wilt makes everyone else look like amateurs. He had 32 60-point games in his career.:o What a freak...
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chroe on March 24, 2007, 03:23:18 AM
KOBE JUST REACHED THE 50 POINT MARK AGAIN!!!

Now I can finally go to sleep(it's 3.30 am over here).
Good night!!!
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: zoolander on March 24, 2007, 03:53:10 AM
WTF! 50!! XD

Kobe, now thats one baaaaaaad man :ONsmoke:
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on March 24, 2007, 06:49:06 AM
they did a good job double teaming him in the 4th, or kobe woulda had more than 50pts.  think teams are gonna start doubling him early on in the game
Title: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 24, 2007, 06:48:25 PM
^ We'll see what Nellie and the Warriors can do tmr! :D :D


MVP! MVP! MVP! MVP! MVP!

FUCKIN AMAZING!! Dude is possessed. Phil Jackson said it's cuz people been calling him a dirty player and all those suspensions. Take Kobe out, and you got a lottery team. A bunch of non-allstars. Kobe makes his teammates better
 
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v23/daigong/lakers_hornets_basketball_laab105.jpg)

Guess what, Melo got 10 points. The scoring title is Kobe's FO SHO!

Dirk better look out, here's an elbow vs Lebron:
[yt]1q9OYzh4w1s[/yt]
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on April 02, 2007, 11:55:05 PM
Damn it Nash!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jlk on April 03, 2007, 07:22:52 AM
i can't seem to vote. ???

don't really care who wins the mvp, as long as wade comes back and plays again. ;D

as for kobe, he can score all he wants, but they'll definitely have trouble beating the best of the west.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: freakz on April 03, 2007, 04:16:17 PM
hmm... go kobe....
i like your style.....  O0
actually kobe always do his great job eachtime playing basketball....
MVP!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on April 03, 2007, 05:35:32 PM
I want Kobe to win MVP... hes been putting up crazy numbers and pretty much carried the team into a potential playoff birth. (again)  But realistically, I think Dirk will get it.  Hope they'll reach the 70 wins plateau.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ew0923 on April 03, 2007, 11:40:58 PM
I think Diek deserves it. AS good as Kobe had been, in my view, the MVP should be given to a guy whose team is dominating the league. Though we'll still have to see how they go in the post season, the way that the Mavs have played in the regular season, they were like the 1996-97 bulls and Dirk is the cornerstone of that great team, so give it to him.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: eynjel18 on April 05, 2007, 07:00:38 PM
I think NASH still deserve the award for MVP but I think they'll give it to Dirk this season. It's OK as long as the Suns wins the Championship.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 08, 2007, 08:46:10 PM
^ Doesn't matter, Jordan got jobbed for MVP even tho he was winning championships and scoring titles 8)

OH MAN! 1 shot for Kobe in the 2nd quarter? No wonder Phoenix took over. Let's hope Black Mamba shows up and gives us a good show. 10 turnovers is fucked up!! Denver got the edge for 6th spot. GO LAKERS!

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 09, 2007, 03:43:36 AM
Shameless Kobe picwhore -- whatta jam in the 1st half :O
(http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/2991/sunslakers73551pmnq7.jpg)

Dammit, now the Lakers really gotta step it up vs the Nuggets tmr. In 7th spot, ain't gonna be pretty vs Phoenix again :doh:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 09, 2007, 08:32:16 AM
I am back! 

Man, who have though the Rox survived this time without T-Mac or Yao for several months.....but I don't think the Rox can beat the Jazz although I will be rooting for them.  T-Mac and McGrady are just still not mature enough to play their heart out every game or to close out games.  As JVG said, "They just still don't get it, like the rest of the east."  Jazz will have a tough schedule right before the playoff begins, this might help them mentally prepared for the playoff.

San Antonio has shifted up a gear again, but I don't think they can take Dallas down anymore.....  Dallas is just too good to beat everyone.  The only weakness of Dallas might be themselves.  Do they still have all the energy and fire after winning so many games in the regular season?  Will their body failing them during playoff time after the excellent effort nights in and nights out during the regular season? 

I predict Dallas to win this year.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 10, 2007, 05:47:22 AM
^ who are you?  ;D The only good  thing the Rockets are good for are the cheerleaders (see Cheerleaders thread)

JESUS! Can the Lakers play any defense? Fuck that no calls were going the Lakers way (MELO SHOVING KOBE into Luke Walton) Kobe shot like shit. They couldn't make a stop!! :evil:
(http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/8971/fulljgetty71797242dp011kw8.jpg)
Suddenly they go 2-3 zone and tie it after being down 15. Too little too late. NOW the Clipps are breathing down the Lakers neck!

(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/9434/fulljgetty71797242dp012qf5.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 11, 2007, 09:25:11 PM
It looks like the Warriors just might get in the playoffs as the 8th seed.
3 teams vying for that final spot: Warriors, Hornets, Clippers.

Playoffs just around the corner.
Win Or Go Home.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 12, 2007, 07:04:53 PM
^ Let's get that JPHiP Playoff Pool going :D

DAMN, didn't even notice the Hornets coming on like that. The way the Clipps waxed the Lakers on their "home" floor, I feel they'll get 8th. COME ON LAKERS!! NOW'S NOT THE TIME TO TANK TONITE~!

WHEN is KG gonna get traded already.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on April 13, 2007, 12:14:32 AM
^ yeah lol, why is it so hard for him to leave minnesota
c'mon KG, the lakers need you  :P
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: eynjel18 on April 13, 2007, 02:22:35 AM
The Suns and Lakers series will be exciting to watch. And I hope the Rockets get homecourt advantage against the Jazz. And I want Golden State to upset the Mavs. Peace v(^_^)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 14, 2007, 09:53:01 PM
Will the Lakers make the playoffs, or end up with an early vacation?

I think they'll still make it, since their remaining games are against bottom of the barrel teams.
Clips, Warriors, and Hornets gonna come to the wire as to who gets that 8th and final spot.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: leonheartx on April 16, 2007, 01:22:40 AM
=D toronto clinched home court advantage tonite. i hope they make it deep into the playoffs, im pretty sure we can take the injured wizard  >:D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sponge Bob on April 16, 2007, 03:14:36 AM
raps might play the nets if they overtake the wizards

kidd, vc, rj  triple double on a roll  :eek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 16, 2007, 05:36:46 AM
(http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/2569/sonicslakers110726pmcx1.jpg)

Kobe done do it again. 50 Points. Tight game over the Sonics. Shooting waaaaaaaaaaaaay better than on Friday. That 8th spot didn't look no sweeter....cuz Kobe can PWN DA MAVS!!  O0
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on April 17, 2007, 02:03:17 AM
want lakers to finish in 7th place so they can play phoenix again.... and this time knock them out of the playoffs  >:D :p
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 17, 2007, 06:32:20 AM
^ HELLZ YEAH!! Smack Nash arounda bit too. Whaddya think of the Bynum for KG rumors? If there was a way to send a package of deadweights (Kwame, Mihm, Cook) I'd do it but Bynum's the future!!

what was that thing with Joey Crawford? He wanted to fight Tim Duncan? and was ejected for laughing XD Timmy is just a big whiner when it comes to calls anyways.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on April 17, 2007, 07:20:56 PM
^ HELLZ YEAH!! Smack Nash arounda bit too. Whaddya think of the Bynum for KG rumors? If there was a way to send a package of deadweights (Kwame, Mihm, Cook) I'd do it but Bynum's the future!!

what was that thing with Joey Crawford? He wanted to fight Tim Duncan? and was ejected for laughing XD Timmy is just a big whiner when it comes to calls anyways.

Yep looks like they suspended Joey for the remainder of the season including playoffs.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2840587 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2840587)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on April 17, 2007, 10:17:51 PM
Whaddya think of the Bynum for KG rumors?
Yah, he's the future and 7 footer, long arms, 19 yrs old, 275lbs, Bynum's a keeper.  with a bit more experience and 20-30lbs more muscle mass, he'll be a force.  it'd be nice if KG could play for the Lakers but Bynum over KG would be the right choice imo.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 18, 2007, 05:16:10 AM
Clips, Warriors.......Clips, Warriors.......which one will grab that final playoff spot?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on April 18, 2007, 06:22:53 PM
^i'd say the Warriors are gonna take the 8th seed cause the chances of the Clips winning AND the Warriors losing isnt very high.

^ HELLZ YEAH!! Smack Nash arounda bit too. Whaddya think of the Bynum for KG rumors? If there was a way to send a package of deadweights (Kwame, Mihm, Cook) I'd do it but Bynum's the future!!

Wow if KG went to the Lakers... dream come true for me.  He'll definitely have a major impact both on offensively and defensively for the team.  ;D

Which playoff matchups are you guys most looking forward to?  For me its the Raps vs. Nets. I'm from Toronto but thats not the main reason why, but because I wanna see the Raps fuckin destroy Carter and his Nets.

Then of course the Suns vs. Lakers... and hopefully Lakers will take it this time.  :p
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on April 18, 2007, 07:47:21 PM
It be nice if KG went to the lakers, I think they'd finally have a chance at getting back to the finals, I honestly doubt they'll get past the suns in the first round seeing how they just lost 2 recent games to them. Bynum may be the future be he still has some time to go to get into that position, the nets wanted to do the J Kidd to the lakers trade but the lakers wouldn't give up bynum so I dunno if they'd let him go for KG but I would do it if I were Mitch Kupchack.

As far as playoff matchups, I would love to see my Rockets get past the first round, looks like it'll be them and utah with their game tonight being a preview of what's to come, I expect it to be a very playoff atmosphere type of game, I think ESPN needs to air that game instead of damn Hornets vs Clippers, I think the Warriors have a lock for the 8th spot. I also would like the Heat to stay matched up with the Cavs in the first round, the Bulls seem to be a troublesome team for them so we'll see how things go!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: trueinnuendo on April 19, 2007, 01:18:02 AM
Joey Crawford is really way out of line. He's always so personal.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 19, 2007, 04:06:39 AM
Third quarter for the Clips and Warriors right now.
Clips are hanging tough against the Hornets, but the Warriors are tearing it up against the Blazers.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on April 19, 2007, 04:48:12 AM
clippers will win
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 19, 2007, 04:50:22 AM
The Eastern Conference playoff tree is all set. and now so is the West.
After 15 years, the Warriors are a playoff team, and the Clips are out.

Warriors/Mavs 1st round matchup should be a real good one.
Nellie knows the Mavs well, and the Warriors swept the season series against the Mavs.

Playoffs starting in a few days.........its gonna be interesting with some of these matchups.

WIN OR GO HOME, LET THE TRUTH BE TOLD.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: eynjel18 on April 19, 2007, 07:29:44 AM
Alright GSW will beat Dallas for sure. GO SUNS!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on April 19, 2007, 02:25:41 PM
The Eastern Conference playoff tree is all set. and now so is the West.
After 15 years, the Warriors are a playoff team, and the Clips are out.

Warriors/Mavs 1st round matchup should be a real good one.
Nellie knows the Mavs well, and the Warriors swept the season series against the Mavs.

Playoffs starting in a few days.........its gonna be interesting with some of these matchups.

WIN OR GO HOME, LET THE TRUTH BE TOLD.

Wow I didn't even realize the warriors swept the mavs in the regular season! Damn that's gonna be a good matchup! I hope the Warriors can keep it up 4sho! I wanted the Bulls to get the 2nd seed last night but they just didn't have it going, cuz I'd rather see the heat play the cavs in the first round cuz they match up better against them then the bulls, but the way the bulls played last night, the heat may not have much of a problem with them.

Let's go playoffs!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jlk on April 19, 2007, 02:47:37 PM
Wow I didn't even realize the warriors swept the mavs in the regular season! Damn that's gonna be a good matchup! I hope the Warriors can keep it up 4sho! I wanted the Bulls to get the 2nd seed last night but they just didn't have it going, cuz I'd rather see the heat play the cavs in the first round cuz they match up better against them then the bulls, but the way the bulls played last night, the heat may not have much of a problem with them.

Let's go playoffs!!


the warriors only won 2 of those since in the last one, dallas didn't play their stars there.  the playoffs aren't gonna be easy though since the warriors haven't been there since the 90s, but i'd be very proud if they beat dallas.  Go WarriorS!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 19, 2007, 10:48:08 PM
Start times for Round 1, Game 1:

Raptors/Nets Sat. 12:30pm ET  ESPN

Cavs/Wizards Sat. 12:30pm ET  TNT

Heat/Bulls Sat. 3:00pm ET  ABC/Regional

Pistons/Magic Sat. 7:00pm ET  ESPN

Jazz/Rockets Sat. 9:30pm ET  ESPN

Suns/Lakers Sun. 3:00pm ET  ABC

Spurs/Nuggets Sun. 7:00pm ET  TNT

Mavs/Warriors Sun. 9:30pm ET  TNT
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on April 19, 2007, 11:19:57 PM
i guess nellies warriors are in the playoffs. just what dallas wanted  :-\
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ching1670 on April 19, 2007, 11:28:12 PM
I am seeing the sameting, GSW beating the Mavs in 5 games lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jpfn on April 20, 2007, 06:15:30 AM
hope the bulls can beat miami
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 20, 2007, 03:47:27 PM
WOO HOO!! KOBE BACK TO BACK SCORING TITLES xD

NBA Playoffs this weekend :D

(http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/8274/fulljgetty71797277sf011ud3.jpg)

Congrats to hiroayu's Golden State Warriors!! WHOA Nellie for SHUTTING OUT THE CLIPPS. They were always on the cusp but the Pacers trade really paid off. J.Rich, Baron & THE WARRIORS come out to PLAY-AAAAAYYY - look the fuck out Mavs!

(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/369/pnrtoppk2.jpg)

JOIN!!! SET UR BRACKETS BITCHES!!

Go to:
http://www.nba.com/playoffs2007/picknroll/game.jsp
http://www.nba.com/playoffs2007/picknroll/PickALeague.jsp

Then enter League name: JPHiP
password: rika

I'm working on mine now, similar prediction year after year!

(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/6601/thelogo47yi6.jpg)
Here's a random tidbit off the top of my head -- Jerry "The Logo" West is gonna step down from that joke of a franchise known as the Grizzlies. Here's hoping he'll come back to the Lakers as a consultant or something. If I have to endure another offseason of Mitch doing shit...........

And funny Joey Crawford got suspended indefintiely. I remember Shaq swearing on TV that the refs are taking over the game...Crawford always had something for him and Karl Malone.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on April 21, 2007, 06:17:50 AM
^Joined  ;D

2 so far... gonna need more bracket teams to make it interesting..
gogogo
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: alextsg on April 21, 2007, 07:19:13 AM
do you guys think the mavs have a chance against the warriors??
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 21, 2007, 08:39:11 PM
Nets took game 1, lead 1-0 against the Raptors.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 21, 2007, 09:51:01 PM
Bulls beat the Heat in game 1, lead 1-0.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 22, 2007, 01:49:46 AM
Pistons take game 1, lead 1-0 over the Magic.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on April 22, 2007, 07:44:17 PM
D@MN!  Raps lose to the Nets in the first game.  I'm pretty scared of the big 3 simply because Jefferson is regaining his form since the injury.  I still hope the Raps can take the series in 6 or 7.  I was so depressed yesterday after the loss.

At the same time, the Bulls looks pretty decent.  How about that Tyrus Thomas...
I'm not too interested in the western matchups until the 2nd round.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 22, 2007, 08:10:28 PM
Cavs lead 1-0 against the Wizards.

Lakers leading the Suns, 48-39 at the half.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on April 22, 2007, 08:15:03 PM
^^I know what you mean. Raps were playing great basketball yesterday but the Nets have those playoff experience players thats been in these situations and know what they have to do to win, and it showed.  i still have high hopes for the Raps tho.... id say the raps will take it in 6.

It's halftime for Lakers vs. Suns game right now... and all i have to say is KOBE IS ON FIRE!!!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 22, 2007, 10:02:26 PM
Lakers dropped the ball in game 1, now Suns lead 1-0.

In the first half, the Lakers were doing it, playing good, but in the second half, it looked like they got away from their gameplan, and weren't doing what they did in the first half.

I was actually hoping for the Lakers to take game 1.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: spimmy on April 22, 2007, 10:22:10 PM
I'll be surprised if the Lakers make it out of round one. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: eynjel18 on April 23, 2007, 02:59:28 AM
Suns Defense won it against the Lakers. They stopped Kobe on the 2nd half. Suns will sweep the Lakers like trash.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on April 23, 2007, 04:49:32 AM
I was so excited to see the Lakers were leading the majority of the game... but they played like shit during the second half.  they looked sloppy and the suns took advantage of it.

Props to the Warriors for beating the Mavs by.... TWELVE!   ;D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 23, 2007, 04:59:31 AM
^Yea, the Warriors won, but its only one game, they might not get another.........maybe.
Although, I hope they keep winning.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jlk on April 23, 2007, 05:13:13 AM
I knew the Warriors were for real, going 6-1 against dallas in their last 7 meetings is one, the other is that Golden State finished the season 9-1 (same as Denver, who also won).  Those two stand for something and i believe Golden state will give dallas a run for their money. Go Warriors! :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ew0923 on April 23, 2007, 11:27:20 AM
A few upsets today. It would be funny if both Dallas and San Antonio is knocked out in the first round. GS has a very good record against Dallas, so you never know, they might be able to pull that off.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on April 23, 2007, 08:56:18 PM
lakers had this game but as in the regular season, they can't seem to close the freaking deal in the 4th qtr. and wtf smush, how bout a little more effort

also, baron davis went off on dallas. put up some serious numbers   :eek:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: alg7 on April 23, 2007, 09:41:29 PM
come on Warriors! one game down, plenty to go. Hopefully they can get past Dallas. I sure hope so.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on April 24, 2007, 09:34:15 AM
Haha, what a Chaos in the past few days in playoff.  SA and DAL were both lost.  I guess I kinda overestimated Jazz..... what happened to them?  Is this the same team that started with a bang in the begining of the season?  I wanted Rox to win but still I can't bear watching Jazz with such great talent got eliminated like that.

Go GS!!!  Pull a major upset to shut Mark Cuban up!!  You guys can do it!
AI and Melo finally started to gel, with Camby and many young athletic players (Nene), they really can surprise everyone in the league.  I guess Spurs players are just officially too old to play in such competitive level now.



Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on April 24, 2007, 06:46:30 PM
Congratulations to Sam Mitchell for winning Coach of the Year!!  :)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on April 24, 2007, 09:16:00 PM
WOO HOO!! KOBE BACK TO BACK SCORING TITLES xD

NBA Playoffs this weekend :D

(http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/8274/fulljgetty71797277sf011ud3.jpg)

Congrats to hiroayu's Golden State Warriors!! WHOA Nellie for SHUTTING OUT THE CLIPPS. They were always on the cusp but the Pacers trade really paid off. J.Rich, Baron & THE WARRIORS come out to PLAY-AAAAAYYY - look the fuck out Mavs!

(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/369/pnrtoppk2.jpg)

JOIN!!! SET UR BRACKETS BITCHES!!

Go to:
http://www.nba.com/playoffs2007/picknroll/game.jsp
http://www.nba.com/playoffs2007/picknroll/PickALeague.jsp

Then enter League name: JPHiP
password: rika

I'm working on mine now, similar prediction year after year!

(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/6601/thelogo47yi6.jpg)
Here's a random tidbit off the top of my head -- Jerry "The Logo" West is gonna step down from that joke of a franchise known as the Grizzlies. Here's hoping he'll come back to the Lakers as a consultant or something. If I have to endure another offseason of Mitch doing shit...........

And funny Joey Crawford got suspended indefintiely. I remember Shaq swearing on TV that the refs are taking over the game...Crawford always had something for him and Karl Malone.

Hott damnit I missed this!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on April 25, 2007, 02:13:48 AM
RAPS WIN!!  ;D ;D ;D

What a game! Everyone played great... Bosh picking up the usual double double, Raps D shutting down VC once again, and Anthony Parker was on fire!!  :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: eynjel18 on April 25, 2007, 02:42:18 AM
Alright HEAT lost again. Chicago will win it no matter what. HEAT should pack-up and go home ehehehe.
Phoenix will tramp the Laker tonight. Nash MV3!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on April 25, 2007, 05:40:45 AM
Glad about the Chicago win :D Woot woot. Disappointed with the lakers loss though haha. Its sad to know that they probably aren't gonna beat the suns.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on April 25, 2007, 02:36:44 PM
Man I'm thinking the bulls lost that last game of the regular season just so they could drop to 5th seed and face miami, they matchup and play better against them then just about any other team, I still think they gave the heat more of a run last playoffs than any other team in the east.

Yeah, I have a feeling there will be a couple teams getting swept, ie Lakers, Magic, Jazz, now possibly heat.

C'mon D-Wade, step it up!

And damn Kapono and Posey missing all their damn 3's knock em down1!!!!  >:(

Oh ya, and go Yao and Tmac, get that first round advance!!!!

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: hiroayu on April 25, 2007, 07:55:29 PM


Congrats to hiroayu's Golden State Warriors!!
thanks daigong :)

yeah its been a very long long long long wait
..me being a warriors fan for 20 years+
,its been very depressing year after year watching the playoffs
and your favorite team not being there

as u can imagine.its crazy back here in the bay area
especially after that first game whipping of the mavs,
if we win tonight you can kiss the mavs goodbye as it will most likely be a sweep,
not a chance to win at our place...it will be tougher to win against
the nuggets or spurs though as they match up better

maybe after this series win we will get a little respect..what the fucks up with TNT?!?!

Barkley calling us midgets and having no chance against them...saying the mavs will win 4-0 or 4-1
..no one is saying anything good about us except Magic is giving us some props,
also i noticed in there studio there supposed to have 16 banners for all the playoff teams....
and theres only 15 ..guess which one is missing...yup the dubs ..i think barkley ate it

daigong since the lakers are on there way out...root on the warriors for us :)

p.s ..nice seeing alot of people rooting for the warriors
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on April 26, 2007, 03:41:13 PM
thanks daigong :)

yeah its been a very long long long long wait
..me being a warriors fan for 20 years+
,its been very depressing year after year watching the playoffs
and your favorite team not being there

as u can imagine.its crazy back here in the bay area
especially after that first game whipping of the mavs,
if we win tonight you can kiss the mavs goodbye as it will most likely be a sweep,
not a chance to win at our place...it will be tougher to win against
the nuggets or spurs though as they match up better

maybe after this series win we will get a little respect..what the fucks up with TNT?!?!

Barkley calling us midgets and having no chance against them...saying the mavs will win 4-0 or 4-1
..no one is saying anything good about us except Magic is giving us some props,
also i noticed in there studio there supposed to have 16 banners for all the playoff teams....
and theres only 15 ..guess which one is missing...yup the dubs ..i think barkley ate it

daigong since the lakers are on there way out...root on the warriors for us :)

p.s ..nice seeing alot of people rooting for the warriors

Haha, damn I didn't hear bout the TNT crew cracking on ya warriors. Yeah man they aint fair as good as game one last night, tempers flared, I think it was BS they gave Baron that second technical for clapping, I stopped watching with like 6 mins left in the 4th and didn't catch Stephen Jackson getting the boot also. It's a tought loss but ya'll did what you were supposed to though, steal homecourt by taking one game, so hopefully ya'll can do what u did in game one when u head back to the bay.

Tonight though, I'm hoping my Rockets continue what they been doing, I'm tryna see them get out that first round!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on April 26, 2007, 11:12:27 PM
Mavs are BACK!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on April 27, 2007, 05:31:32 AM
Lakers WON!!! :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on April 27, 2007, 06:31:48 AM
WHOOOO LAKERS WON!!  :D :D :D

Hoping they'll do the same this Sunday!  ;D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on April 27, 2007, 07:42:19 PM
kobe's teammates showed up last night, and they actually played defense   :o
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: koharu_fan on April 27, 2007, 11:58:03 PM
LOL

Lakers is a one man team

there's no chance theyre gonna win against the SUNS

im a lakers fan too but.....yeah

KOBE needs a good teamate not those crappy ones

anyways BULLS R DESTROYING THE HEAT!!!!!XDXDXD

all the way baby,ALL THE WAY!!!!

LOL
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 28, 2007, 02:51:30 AM
The baby Bulls have done it, go up 3-0, putting the Heat in a deep hole.

Pulling for the Warriors tonight to beat the Mavs.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on April 28, 2007, 04:23:33 AM
F-ing Raps played like crap tonight.  I get rather emotional after every loss...especially if it's a blowout loss.  Hmmm...come to think of it, it doesn't matter if it's a blowout or not.  I'm sad either way.

Well, I hope they can bounce back from the embarassment tonight and come out big on Sunday.  Raps in 7!!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on April 28, 2007, 04:47:43 AM
^I know what you mean.... i stopped watching midway through the 3rd.  They played sloppy defense with little to no help and they couldn't get any shots in.   >:( >:(

Looks like its gonna be a sweep for the Heat... props to the Bulls

And wow the Warriors are destroying the Mavs right now. Crazy.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 28, 2007, 05:20:14 AM
The Warriors ate up the Mavs, tore 'em a new one tonight, and taking a 2-1 lead in the series.
GO, WARRIORS, YES!!!!!

I was pulling for the Warriors tonight, and they took the Mavs completely out of their game.
Here's hoping the Warriors can carry this over into game 4.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: trueinnuendo on April 28, 2007, 12:40:50 PM
(http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2007/basketball/nba/specials/playoffs/2007/04/28/mavs.warriors.ap/T1_0427_baron.jpg)

Yeah, the underdogs! They're halfway the job done against the NBA-leading Dallas
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on April 28, 2007, 06:45:05 PM
^I know what you mean.... i stopped watching midway through the 3rd.  They played sloppy defense with little to no help and they couldn't get any shots in.   >:( >:(

Looks like its gonna be a sweep for the Heat... props to the Bulls

And wow the Warriors are destroying the Mavs right now. Crazy.

Yeah man, I had to turn it off at halftime and just listen to the rest of the game on the radio.  Didn't want to watch them play anymore...Joey Graham was pissing me off too much.

Just wondering, where do you watch the games?? I went to Jack Astors and Boston Pizza for games 1 and 2 cause it's pretty close to my place.  Boston Pizza breaded wings are good.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 28, 2007, 09:51:38 PM
The Pistons won, swept the Magic 4-0.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 29, 2007, 03:34:52 AM
Cavs beat the Wizards and lead the series 3-0.
If the Cavs can close it out in game 4 and sweep the Wizards, I say they'll meet the Nets in the 2nd round.

From the way things look, the Pistons will be playing the Bulls in the 2nd round, provided that the Bulls can complete the sweep of the Heat in game 4, but you can't count out the defending champs until the final buzzer.

The East 1st round has one team already swept, with 2 others looking to be swept as well.


Over in the West, the Spurs have taken a 2-1 lead in their series with the Nuggets.........YES~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Warriors lead their series, 2-1, with the Mavs........I hope they can do it again in game 4 and really put the Mavs up against the wall.

The Suns lead 2-1 in their series against the Lakers.
If the Lakers can keep it together, and play like they did in game 3, or better, they can even up this series.
The Jazz lead 2-1 over the Rockets, with game 4 going on right now.
Rockets gotta keep playing tough, or they'll be heading back to Houston with a tied series.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on April 29, 2007, 07:12:44 AM
I'm pulling for the Warriors mostly cuz I'm rooting for the underdog. It would be quite something if they could pull off the upset.

Go Bulls!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: alg7 on April 29, 2007, 02:41:28 PM
The warriors need to play with the same level of intensity in order follow through with the series. The other cats on the team need to step it up though, they can't rely on Baron Davis to carry the team all the time, his knees will fall off!  Let's hope they can get it done in game 4.  GO GO WARRIORS!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on April 29, 2007, 03:04:46 PM
I'm supporting the Warriors too.  Although they knocked out the Clips (my 2nd favourite team) for the last playoff seed, it's good that they're actually making use of 8th whereas the Clips probably would have just gotten swept.

The Rockets/Jazz series is looking to be an exciting series.  The Jazz weren't playing too well going into the playoffs and were down 2-0.  Who would have thought they'd pull even now.  Go Kirilenko! 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 29, 2007, 07:35:50 PM
Its done, finished, the Bulls have swept the Heat 4-0.
There'll be a new champion this year.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 29, 2007, 09:56:25 PM
It looks like the Lakers are going to be knocked out in 5 games, they can't keep up with the Suns.
The Suns will have a 3-1 lead after game 4 is done.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 30, 2007, 01:59:43 AM
The Nets tore up the Raptors, sustaining a 30 point lead and blew them out.
Nets will have a 3-1 lead and can close it out in game 5 in Toronto.

Next game coming up on TNT is game 4 of the Warriors/Mavs series, with the Warriors leading 2-1.
Pulling for the Warriors to hopefully do it again, and take game 4.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on April 30, 2007, 02:10:17 AM
Hott damnit, you gotta give it to the bulls, swept the defending champs, and that a bit...

And ya I dunno if it's cuz they were on the Road but the Rockets need to rebound from them losses when they head back to houston.

Mavs vs Warriors on right now, let's go Warriors!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on April 30, 2007, 03:32:40 AM
Raps lose big.  F#CK!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on April 30, 2007, 03:42:31 AM
Bulls all the way!!

Whats up with the rockets? They lost horribly on both road games >.<. Hope they do well back at home :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 30, 2007, 05:01:22 AM
OH HELL YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Warriors did it, took the game and a 3-1 lead in the series.
They put the Mavs in a deep hole now.

Go Warriors!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: alg7 on April 30, 2007, 05:06:00 AM
WARRIORS ALL THE WAY!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: trueinnuendo on April 30, 2007, 05:41:14 AM
(http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2007/basketball/nba/specials/playoffs/2007/04/30/mavs.warriors.ap/tx_042907_warriors_mcdonoug.jpg)

Wow!

Defending Champion Heat swept!
And number 1 Mavs one loss away from being eliminated.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Koolmon93 on April 30, 2007, 05:43:02 AM
We Believe! The City's been waiting almost my entire life span for the Warriors to go back to the playoffs, and we're kicking ass! Bay Area!!!!!!!! I love living in this place!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on April 30, 2007, 09:09:22 AM
Go Warriors!

Let's hope they continue this and finish the Job!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: trueinnuendo on April 30, 2007, 04:24:26 PM
I wonder what's the reaction of Mark Cuban?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ew0923 on April 30, 2007, 06:38:48 PM
Can Warriors really pull it off? Especially when Dallas looked quite unbeatable through out the regular season? Baron Davis is simply killing them.

On the other hand, I'm not too surprised by the bulls result, Miami had been limping all year, Shaq and Zo are on their last legs, Walker had fallen from an all-star to a bit player. Jason Williams is...Jason Williams. Expecting the Cavs to sweep Washington as well.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on April 30, 2007, 07:26:18 PM
Wow... the Warriors are tearing it up in their series, the Heat being swept by the Bulls, this is one hell of a playoffs.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: hiroayu on April 30, 2007, 08:57:31 PM
(http://www.nba.com/media/alba_700_070429.jpg)

Alba believes!

dont count out the Mavs yet.....but hopefully we can finish this one off tomorrow

we need monta to get going again..and anything from Harrington would be nice....Nelson said it may be a 6 man rotation and
that may drain out everyone for the next round....MP came up huge last night and got the game ball from Nelson.

anyways GO DUBS!!!!

btw if anyone wants to DL on BT game 4 ...im seeding it now here
http://www.torrentbox.com/torrent_details?id=104229

-
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on April 30, 2007, 11:48:27 PM
Damn IT, THimas!  What in the hell happened to the Mavs?!  Why should they have tried to a good record to choke in the play-offs to the lowest seed?!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on May 01, 2007, 03:41:58 AM
its sad that everyone other than the mavs fans, want the warriors win. however i am one of them that wants mavs get their ass kicked out in the first round. i just cant find a reason to like this team. although i am not a warriors fan, but i am liking what they are doing to the mavs. the team and their fans showed way  more heart than mavs so far.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 01, 2007, 05:24:10 AM
HELL YEA~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SPURS WIN, TAKE A 3-1 LEAD AND CAN CLOSE IT OUT ON WEDNESDAY
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: trueinnuendo on May 01, 2007, 05:35:56 AM
If Mavs lose, I say goodbye to MVP for Dirk
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ShadowoftheDarkgod on May 01, 2007, 05:06:32 PM
Heat = Fluke Champions
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on May 01, 2007, 07:52:07 PM

I wonder what's the reaction of Mark Cuban?

Suprised I ain't seen too much of him since game 1 where he look pissed as hell! He prolly gon talk about selling the team just like when he lost to miami, then not sell it and try again next year.



(http://www.nba.com/media/alba_700_070429.jpg)

Alba believes!

dont count out the Mavs yet.....but hopefully we can finish this one off tomorrow

we need monta to get going again..and anything from Harrington would be nice....Nelson said it may be a 6 man rotation and
that may drain out everyone for the next round....MP came up huge last night and got the game ball from Nelson.

anyways GO DUBS!!!!

btw if anyone waht to DL on BT game 4 ...im seeding it now here
http://www.torrentbox.com/torrent_details?id=104229

-

Alba ftmfw! I mean damn how can you not try your best when she's watching??



If Mavs lose, I say goodbye to MVP for Dirk

Yeah one of the espn columnists were talking about him being the first MVP to have to fly back from vacation to get his award, I wonder if this would happen, if they get beat tonight aint it possible? Cuz aren't all the votes already in?



Tonight's the Night, Let's Go WARRIORS!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on May 01, 2007, 09:32:03 PM
nice 3-pointer by robert horry, now where have i seen that before

i'm pretty sure dirk will get the mvp award, its based on what you do in the regular season.  thats why they have a seperate mvp award for the playoffs right? and yeah, it will be a little weird to see him accept the trophy while him and his team is out of the playoffs
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 01, 2007, 11:10:50 PM
Let's go, Warriors, hopefully they'll pull it out tonight and close out the series against the Mavs.
Pulling for the Warriors to pull that 8th seed upsets 1st seed in a 7 games series, first time ever.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: trueinnuendo on May 02, 2007, 12:38:21 AM
MVP is supposed to be for statistics of regular season. But  I think the votes of sportswriters are not in yet until later the playoffs
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: alextsg on May 02, 2007, 01:08:16 AM
MVP gets awarded in the second round of the playoffs so there's a chance the first round performances of the players may influence it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: hiroayu on May 02, 2007, 01:21:57 AM
MVP gets awarded in the second round of the playoffs so there's a chance the first round performances of the players may influence it.

anything that happens in the playoffs does not affect the MVP for the season as
the votes are all in before the playoff starts.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 02, 2007, 03:17:11 AM
I'm from San Antonio but will never like the Spurs, since most are bandwagon fans after the Tim Duncan acquisition.  That and I did work for the Spurs in their legal counsel.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on May 02, 2007, 04:40:28 AM
aww the warriors lost >.<. Close game though
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: trueinnuendo on May 02, 2007, 10:19:29 AM
(http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2007/basketball/nba/specials/playoffs/2007/05/02/warriors.mavericks.ap/Dirk_T1.jpg)

still alive!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: trueinnuendo on May 02, 2007, 10:20:11 AM
(http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2007/basketball/nba/specials/playoffs/2007/05/01/nets.raptors.ap/Calderon.jpg)

and also the raptors
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on May 02, 2007, 02:57:15 PM
raptors>nets simple logic
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 03, 2007, 02:32:17 AM
OH HELL YEAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!

Spurs have done it, win their 1st round series 4-1, deja vu against the Nuggets from 2 years ago.
Now they wait and see who their 2nd round opponent will be.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: trueinnuendo on May 03, 2007, 03:03:31 AM
OH HELL YEAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!

Spurs have done it, win their 1st round series 4-1, deja vu against the Nuggets from 2 years ago.
Now they wait and see who their 2nd round opponent will be.

Playoff gets heated up!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: trueinnuendo on May 03, 2007, 03:04:56 AM
Dirk was quite magical last time around. 9 points down and he made back to back 3's
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on May 03, 2007, 12:21:11 PM
If the warriors had kept their composure and hadn't put up so many 3's near the end of the game, they would've won. I don't see the series returning to Dallas. Warriors in 6.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on May 03, 2007, 02:19:16 PM
If the warriors had kept their composure and hadn't put up so many 3's near the end of the game, they would've won. I don't see the series returning to Dallas. Warriors in 6.

Yeah 0-8 with 5 3pt attempts, yeah that was a lil too much 3pt attempts. Kinda pissed they actually got shutout like that after such a great game, I'm hoping they can take it back at home but what Nowitzki did eerily reminded me of what Wade did last year in game 3 of the finals. The heat were down just like the mavs and then their all-star brings em back to win and that swung all the momentum back to the team that was down, I hope that doesn't happen here.

Close it out Baron!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 03, 2007, 09:42:55 PM
Warriors gotta play smart and close it out tonight.
They can do it, and if the Warriors have a good lead in the last 3 minutes, they should not start jacking up shots, but instead use better time management, run the clock down and not give the Mavs any help with ill advised 3's that lead to long rebounds and potential fast-breaks for the Mavs.

Come on, Warriors, close it out and complete the upset tonight.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on May 04, 2007, 05:03:03 AM
Warriors gotta play smart and close it out tonight.
They can do it, and if the Warriors have a good lead in the last 3 minutes, they should not start jacking up shots, but instead use better time management, run the clock down and not give the Mavs any help with ill advised 3's that lead to long rebounds and potential fast-breaks for the Mavs.

Come on, Warriors, close it out and complete the upset tonight.

Exactly, they need to manage their time which they are just about to do. As of this writing it's 5 minutes left, Jason Richardson just scored 5 points within damn 15 seconds to push the lead to 24, sorry but there's no way Mavs are coming back...........

Congratulations Warriors on advancing to the second round!!!!

They were just the perfect matchup against the Mavs just like the Bulls were for the Heat. Let's hope my Rockets take it when they get back to Houston.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on May 04, 2007, 06:28:30 AM
In case you don't know who won.

(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/767/gfmgmfpi7.th.jpg) (http://img407.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gfmgmfpi7.jpg)

Edit: Stupid imageshack bandwidth lol. Didn't save it...  :(
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: trueinnuendo on May 04, 2007, 06:33:27 AM
Alone, in the middle of the warriors.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: trueinnuendo on May 04, 2007, 10:40:51 AM
(http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2007/basketball/nba/specials/playoffs/2007/05/04/mavs.warriors.ap/t1.baron.si.jpg)

wow! (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/2007-05-04-warriors-mavs-game-6_N.htm)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on May 04, 2007, 12:44:50 PM
Great game by the warriors. They played like the desperate team on the brink of elimination that had to win. What happened to the Mavs after halftime? It's like they never left the locker room. The Grizzlies could've put up more of a fight than that. :p
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on May 04, 2007, 02:18:32 PM
Wow what an upset by the warriors, they dominated the 2nd half. They outscored the mavs like 35 to 15  :o in the 3rd
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: trueinnuendo on May 04, 2007, 03:11:43 PM
I think this is the first time #8 knocks off #1
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on May 04, 2007, 03:15:32 PM
^They were showing which #8 seed knocked out #1 in NBA history on my local sports channel and this was the third time it has happened.  However the other 2 times it was a best of 5 series where this one was a best of 7.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: alg7 on May 04, 2007, 05:19:34 PM
Woo Hoo! Congratulations Warriors for beating up on the Mav's!! Round 2 BABY!  
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on May 04, 2007, 07:15:09 PM
props to Golden State, wonder how far they can take this.
also, to think baron asked the lakers to pick him up before he was traded to GS   :-\

anyways, lakers management better do something in the offseason.  don't care who they get rid of anymore...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 04, 2007, 07:21:10 PM
Big time congratz to the Warriors for winning last night and closing out the series.
Wanted to post about it when the game was over, but the forum had gone screwy again.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ew0923 on May 04, 2007, 09:33:09 PM
Congras to the Warrior for completing the upset. At 67 wins, everyone sees Dallas going to the finals again, but the Warriors just kicked their arse, and the much ridiculed Jackson just destroyed Dirk in the series. I'm going to jump on the bandwagon and hopeful they win the second series too!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on May 04, 2007, 11:01:12 PM
props to Golden State, wonder how far they can take this.
also, to think baron asked the lakers to pick him up before he was traded to GS   :-\

anyways, lakers management better do something in the offseason.  don't care who they get rid of anymore...
Yep, Kobe's calling for it and apparently everyone, including the once 'untouchable' Andrew Bynum is up for trades. I hope they get something/someone good to help Kobe out, it be nice to see him back in the Finals before he starts to decline. Kobe and Phil Jackson aren't the reason they didn't trade Andre Bynum earlier, it was dumb son of the owner Jim Buss that orchestrated him getting drafted in 2005 and his 'potential' as being the future of the franchise is what made him untouchable, but F that, the mofo ain't showing no sign he'll be in franchise form anytime soon, they need help for Kobe NOW. Here's a piece from an article on ESPN which showed just how Phil Jackson felt about Bynum:

"Bryant and Jackson don't appear to be huge Bynum fans. Neither seems terribly excited about waiting for Bynum to develop.

It's a mood Jackson summed up rather neatly when he was asked about an hour before Game 1 if he was "interested" to see what kind of interior affect Bynum could have against the size-challenged Suns.

"Not really," Jackson quipped."


Hope Buss doesn't get in the way of a good trade this offseason.


Congras to the Warrior for completing the upset. At 67 wins, everyone sees Dallas going to the finals again, but the Warriors just kicked their arse, and the much ridiculed Jackson just destroyed Dirk in the series. I'm going to jump on the bandwagon and hopeful they win the second series too!
I'm all for the Warriors going all the way if possible being I love seeing underdogs prove anything is possible, however if they are to meet with my Rockets in the next round, I'm sorry but I'll have to cheer against them. If they face Utah though, then go Warriors! :P
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: hiroayu on May 05, 2007, 04:37:32 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/byucygnus/caveman.gif)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: alextsg on May 05, 2007, 07:00:33 AM
^ i don't get it
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jlk on May 06, 2007, 02:22:13 PM
Go Warriors!  i knew they could do it!  I love the upset, not only for the bragging rights, BD is playing like how he's supposed to be playing if he was only motivated and healthy.  now they have a chance to go deep into the playoffs, i hope they do!  Utah/Houston are both beatable teams, so i hope, we continue on with the great support of the Oracle Arena crowd! :)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 06, 2007, 10:32:12 PM
YES, SPURS WIN~!!!!!!!

Take a 1-0 lead against the Suns.
I still see this as a long series, probably go to 7.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Since1983 on May 07, 2007, 03:06:27 AM
I voted Steve Nash..
I would have thought about Dirk but after watching the Mavs' get beatdown by the Warriors, I think Dirk can't win in big pressure situations...so no MVP
Arenas.. this guy is so full of himself... He is so in love with himself and is not a team player. Anyone watched the interview where he was so excited he would be on the cover of NBA live 08 when his team just got beat in the playoffs?
Kobe.. He's great and all but doesnt help his teammates like Nash does. IMO, too one-dimensional. Sure he can score but look at where his team is now.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on May 07, 2007, 03:50:59 AM
>.< Bulls lost ToT haha. Kinda expected since they're going against the pistons.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on May 08, 2007, 12:01:59 PM
Bulls got spanked again. They need to step up their game or they're going to get swept.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on May 08, 2007, 07:08:50 PM
Yea bulls sure needa step up. Hopefully their home game will give them some motivation and confidence and win some games!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on May 08, 2007, 08:52:57 PM
too bad warriors lost, still pulling for them

(http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/264/07nash1901te4.jpg)

ugh, nasty cut on nash's nose
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ew0923 on May 09, 2007, 07:29:49 AM
It's just two games, but I think Suns VS Spurs can easily go 6 or 7 games. In my view, there's really not much between (as in, neither wil fully dominate the other) the two teams, unlikely the Piston which looks as though they are going to roll over Chicago.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on May 09, 2007, 02:55:02 PM
jazz > warriors boozer too good for baron and co.
chicago needs to step up their game,what's the purpose if they cant beat the pistons,they beat up the heat on a sweep
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jpfn on May 10, 2007, 01:47:37 AM
im hoping for the bulls to pick it up at home so that they have a chance at beating the pistons.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on May 10, 2007, 07:05:47 AM
bulls dont stand a chance with teh pistons defense ya know
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on May 10, 2007, 01:08:20 PM
If the Bulls play like they're capable of they can defend their home turf but they're not going to win the series.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 10, 2007, 10:23:00 PM
Nice job guys (no sarcasm, truly grateful) for keeping the Sports forum active, the one soft spot I have in a land full of ass. Just inserted my thoughts that I had written but never had a chance to post...believe me, I have been watching EVERYTHING.

First things first. Much respects to

FISH :bow:
(http://xs315.xs.to/xs315/07194/FISH_JPHIP.jpg)

God speed in the speedy recovery of his daughter. Cancer is a bitch. He was one of my favorite Lakers, clutch & hustle was his specialty. The way he locked up T-Mac in the last series, the way he is closing the deal against the Warriors reminded me that when the Lakers let him walk to GS, they lost their soul.

Quote from: daigong from last few weeks
(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3290/sunslakersg54943pmom7.jpg)

Bad defense?? Lakers held the Suns under 100 points 3 times in the playoffs last year, held em under 100 again. The #1 offense was kept in check, keeping em shooting below 400 in the 1st.

Kobe & friends just gotta execute. He delievered his 1st assist well into the 2nd half. Lamar didn't even take advantage of the mis-matches. Fuck Smush and play Shammond Williams aka KG's coz.

This is interesting...

Quote from: laker4life @ LG
After I read this article, I really hope that we beat them.   Suns are too overconfident considering they haven't won a championship. 

Book reveals opinions of Lakers
Bryant is called 'arrogant' and Brown is described as 'awful' in book about last year's Suns.

In addition to scouring video for any added advantage against the Phoenix Suns, the Lakers might also want to sit back and read a good book. . . .

An all-access look at one of the league's top teams, ":07 Seconds or Less" devotes more than 100 pages to last year's playoff series between the Suns and Lakers. . .

"As the Suns see it, the Lakers trek along the low road," McCallum wrote. "Bryant is arrogant.

[Kwame] Brown is just a big body with nothing behind it. Smush Parker was a Sun for a couple of weeks [in 2004-05] and no one rued his departure. Lamar Odom is just too damn big and long. Luke Walton seems like a nice guy ... but he laid out [Tim] Thomas in Game 3 and triggered a miserable chain of events [for the Suns]. Sasha Vujacic is an all-universe whiner with an unpronounceable surname.

Plus, Phil Jackson sits on a throne."

Some of the things they have likely noted:

The Suns, while watching video of their Game 1 victory, poked fun at the Lakers' defense.

"This is when we're at our best, when we're changing ends on the fly," Coach Mike D'Antoni said. "They have no answer for it. Kwame is awful. Odom's a very average defender. Vujacic can't guard anybody. And Bryant in the open floor takes chances that aren't good."

Suns owner Robert Sarver had issues with some millionaire court-side fans at Staples Center. He thought Norm Pattiz was getting into the face of Thomas during Game 3 and told the Westwood One Radio Network founder before Game 4, "You ever touch one of my players again, you'll have me to deal with."

"This L.A. [expletive] has got to stop," Sarver said afterward. "This is war. I hate those guys."

While Suns coaches watched video of Game 3, Jackson wandered into the frame with his painful side-to-side walk.

"Look!" one of the coaches blurted out. "It's the Penguin!"

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakerep20apr20,0,3697571.story?coll=la-home-sports
There's more stuff in this article.

here's something more disheartening:

Quote
An unidentified member of the Lakers left a scouting report of the Suns at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel after Game 5 in Phoenix. It quickly ended up in the hands of Suns coaches, much to the Lakers' dismay.

A part that wasn't in the book: Jackson called a hotel official and wondered how the document ended up in the Suns' possession. He was informed that
all trash from hotel rooms is typically shredded. The hotel official said he would get back to Jackson after investigating the matter further. To this
day, Jackson still hasn't heard back from the official, a team source said.

and my thoughts on my other favorite basketball player??

(http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/4914/bullsheat121856amnt1.jpg)

"They play hard, they play fast -- a lot of flopping and a lot of messing around," said The Big Aristotle, who fouled out after only 27 minutes
Saturday. "It's the same team. It's just unfortunate (the referees) fall for that. I'm used to just outplaying somebody and playing hard, but I guess
that's what you got to do to stop Shaq."

Fully agreed Shaq. When you got a 4 time defensive player of the year and known flopper flipping switches to stop ya - look out. You could tell Shaq
was so frustrated with Eddie Rush that he tried to take a charge or two. WHEN THE FUCK DOES SHAQ EVER FLOP LIKE HIS NAME WAS VLADE DIVAC?? That was too good of a game, and even with Deng going off like that, the Heat pulled close. Expect the Heat to regroup and takeover.

Great games on teh weekend...Fish doing his FLOP against Yao lmao! Deron Williams is filthy, MAN!
(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/7581/rocketsjazzbasketballsldt6.jpg)

:shock: Warriors are just piling on the Mavs...Nellie has em all figured out.

BIGGER :shock:

(http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/6343/miami3fullbx8.jpg)
Miami got swept...poor Shaq. He came to play (and Zo) but where was everyone else? Payton? Walker? White Chocolate? BIG offseason this year for Pat Riley. Chicago was just free to jack up open jumpers all over the place, fuck Ben Wallace and his free throw shooting...there was no perimeter defense at all.

(http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/5821/shaqhusslebullsheat4354qh9.jpg)

SO SAD. MY picks are down the drain XD
(http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/297/daigongpixbh6.jpg)

Shameless Kobe pic of the week:
(http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/8576/sunslakers24814amxl8.jpg)

Thursday's game was crazy, calls actually went the Lakers way. KWAME and LAMAR finally showed up. Raja u punk bitch!
(http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/5332/sunslakersbasketballlasxu5.jpg)

uggghh...Sunday was messy. 7 turnovers in the 4th! :evil: 20 overall. Phoenix was almost as sloppy. 113-100 coulda been worse. Tuesday is gonna be psycho.

How about Nash -- as soon as they mentioned it on ABC as the ol'Karl Malone kick -- they only showed the back angle.
(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/1046/nashkickskobeuz2.jpg)
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8351581920066298190

Though game recognize game, Nash played lights out. 23 assists!! SHIT. Thank god he didn't break Magic's record, least ABC coulda did was ask him how the Lakers were gonna bounce back. We all know Nash is awesome thanks to Jon Barry's cocksucking. And sit the fuck down D'Antoni, his face almost turned purple from his whining on the sidelines.

(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/1038/nbaapkobe412ht1.jpg)

The Lakers need talent period. Did anyone even notice Kobe scored 3000 career playoff points? He moves to like within 3 points of #16 all time.

Name PTS (incl. Sunday's Games ...*active)
1. Michael Jordan 5987
2. Kareem Abdul-jabbar 5762
3. Shaquille O'neal 5045 *
4. Karl Malone 4761
5. Jerry West 4457
6. Larry Bird 3897
7. John Havlicek 3776
8. Hakeem Olajuwon 3755
9. Magic Johnson 3701
10. Scottie Pippen 3642
11. Elgin Baylor 3623
12. Wilt Chamberlain 3607
13. Kevin Mchale 3182
14. Dennis Johnson 3116
15. Julius Erving 3088
16. James Worthy 3022
17. Kobe Bryant 3019 *

Too funny how Dallas is having so much trouble with Golden State!! TIED now going in the 4th! ARE YOU A...
(http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/2166/imgadgl9.jpg)

...

Big Shot Rob does it again...up by 1 and Nuggets pressing, he delivers the shot when it matters the most.
(http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/6237/bigshotbobnuggsspurs121ur2.jpg)
COLD AS ICE!! (not exact pic, he had another big game the other nite but gotta give him props)

Jordan likes white women, something to get his mind off the fuckin alimony he has to pay L.M.A.O.
(http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/8580/mj1ry5.jpg)

SO CLOSE
(http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/7872/warriorsmavs122130ammh3.jpg)

...yet so far away. WHATTA SHOCKER!! That indiana trade keeps looking better and better. Speechless, Baron Davis blue balls no more. He just unloaded on the Mavs "defense" wtf. CONGRATS hiroayu! Liver still intact - keep pushing towards the ultimate goal!

And how about Kobe sounding off against management after the Suns ousted em. THING OF BEAUTY! FINALLY!! Been waiting for some drama and shit like "Brian Cook throws towel at Phil" or "Smush gets whiney" was like zzzzz. Bring back Jerry West and get the trades going, ship off all the dead weights Mitch brougt in and give us fuckin KG!!

SHITE. Nash better stop running his face into peoples bodyparts looking for a cheap flopping foul, he might get FUCKED UP!!

(http://xs315.xs.to/xs315/07194/NASH_CLOWN.jpg)

This reminds me of how he ran into Karl Malone's elbow YAY
[youtube=425,350]f0nIHCR--Bg[/youtube]

AND Jazz stepped it up, T-Mac got shut down by D-Fish WAY TO GO!!! Yao needs help bad, he played a good series but they gotta play non-Van Gundy ball, good job by Balki to step down.


Congrats to the All-NBA Teamers!!! <insert link here> Kobe leads the way once again...shocking Lebron didn't make the 1st team being Stern's posterboy and all lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 11, 2007, 03:30:12 AM
The Bulls are now in a hole that they won't be able to get out of, having lost game 3 now.
Pistons now lead 3-0 and haven't lost in the post-season, yet.

If the Bulls aren't careful, they'll gonna get swept.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on May 11, 2007, 03:41:34 AM
Wow just wow...Bulls had the lead in the 1st half and they just lost it in the second >.<. It's practically over for the bulls unless they can pull off some miracle. Well it was kind of over since the beginning of the 2nd round, but i had some hope.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on May 11, 2007, 03:44:35 AM
WOW are you serious??? Last time I checked the score the Bulls were up by like 15+ pts....  :o :o
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Since1983 on May 11, 2007, 04:14:26 AM
This is coming from a Bulls fan but what a bunch of choke artists the Bulls are. It's all over now  :'( Now, I look forward to the draft and hopefully getting Greg Oden with our 1.8% chance in the lottery. Not looking good.. :-[
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 11, 2007, 05:32:07 PM
Dirk's been named as the MVP.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: trueinnuendo on May 12, 2007, 12:37:21 AM
yeah, he is the MVP after all (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/basketball/nba/05/11/nowitzki.mvp.ap/index.html?eref=si_topstories)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kwanleekwan on May 12, 2007, 02:09:49 AM
I will vote for Nash
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 12, 2007, 03:49:21 AM
The Warriors played a helluva game, taking game 3 in decisive fashion.
Baron Davis posterized Kirilenko, putting the hammer down hard with that dunk.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on May 12, 2007, 04:40:37 PM
The Warriors played a helluva game, taking game 3 in decisive fashion.
Baron Davis posterized Kirilenko, putting the hammer down hard with that dunk.

Indeed, that was one of the sickest dunks I've seen!

(http://www.thahighlife.com/jp/nba_a_davis3_268.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on May 12, 2007, 05:19:16 PM
what a game by baron... think the warriors can take this series  :P
all they need to do is win one at jazz home.  pretty sure GS can win their home games

and dirk the mvp.. not surprising
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: alg7 on May 12, 2007, 06:17:42 PM
Badass win by the W's. that was  a pretty sick dunk by Bdiddy all over AK47 and the belly for the tech was funny. Utah will come prepared for sunday though, it wont be a blowout like yesterday. Warriors need to steal a win a Utah.

GO WARRIORS!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 13, 2007, 03:01:56 AM
OH YEA, SPURS WIN~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spurs lead series 2-1, YES!!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 13, 2007, 10:14:53 PM
The Bulls didn't get swept, but they're still in a 3-1 hole going back to Detroit for game 5.
Its gonna be extremely tough for them in game 5, they gotta play tough or thats it for them.

Warriors/Jazz game 4 tonight on TNT.
Come on, Warriors, do it again and even up the series, send it back to Utah all tied up at 2 apiece.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 13, 2007, 10:16:35 PM
:shocked: HOLY FUCK!!! Baron :bow: I say they tie up the series

I love it how Amare is whining about them being dirty. Yeah, Spurs are filthy mcnasty -- whine a lot when they don't get a call but that's fact. Chin up and keep playing. Nash getting double and triple teamed makes me happy, can you be MVP when you are wrapped up like a condom? Uhh, Kobe can!

I will vote for Nash

I will vote for Kobe.


Yeah, nice job by Da Bulls finally finished a game from 0 to 48 minutes! Congrats!! Live to see another game. Pisstons CAN be beat! 102-87 win!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on May 14, 2007, 05:07:15 AM
WOot good job bulls!! Keep on winning

DAMN Goldenstate warriors lost >.< at home too. Hope they do well on the road games. Same goes for the bulls!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 14, 2007, 05:22:11 AM
Yeah, where did Boozer get so dominant like that?? Baron gotta quit complaining and get back on defense --- these ain't Jerry Sloan's pick-n-roll JAzz of the 90s. Fuckin up-tempo bang dem cocks style. C'mon!! Make it interesting NELLIE!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on May 15, 2007, 06:01:30 AM
Congratz to the suns for tying up the series! Pretty close game once again XD.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Since1983 on May 15, 2007, 08:40:06 AM
lol. just watched the sun spurs game, anyone see how will smith knocked steve nash down.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 15, 2007, 07:08:20 PM
I LIKE IT!!! WAY TO GO BIG SHOT ROB!!
[youtube=425,350]-0qe7PGCQvI[/youtube]

Thanks for doing us Laker fans a favor!!! PLUS get Amare and Raja suspended too!! BRAVO!!! ONCE A LAKER ALWAYS A LAKER!! :D

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on May 15, 2007, 09:20:04 PM
^like kobe's elbow, that was just a natural basketball movement  ;D
after the game 3 blowout, thought GS could take care of things at home. chit...  :tama-mad:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on May 15, 2007, 09:58:03 PM
^haha it WAS natural basketball movement wasn't it ;D? Nash is just a tiny guy, his fault for running into horry XD.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on May 15, 2007, 11:49:56 PM
Apparently, Horry had been watching one of those NFL's biggest hits videos before the game and wanted to start a campaign for the NBA version.

Coach: Horry, what was that about?
Horry: Just knocking the guy out of bounds before he reached the end zone.. I mean.. basket coach.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 16, 2007, 02:12:06 AM
^NBA.com is better for checking the scores, stays updated faster.
Bulls/Pistons in 4th quarter right now, about 8 minutes left.
Bulls leading 95-77.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 16, 2007, 02:35:28 AM
Bulls managed to not not get eliminated tonight.
Won big, taking game 5, but still down in the series 3-2 to the Pistons.
They gotta win game 6 to push it to a final, deciding game 7 in Detroit.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on May 16, 2007, 02:52:45 AM
nicee job bulls!! keep the momentum going and try to win the series.

EDIT:
So the journey ends for the Warriors. From the scores I've seen, it was pretty close. They just lost it at the end once again.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on May 16, 2007, 08:26:01 PM
The Warriors and Jazz games were competitive but the Jazz were the better team in the end.

Go Bulls!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on May 17, 2007, 06:01:09 AM
fcuk bulls! pistons will be champions again
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Since1983 on May 17, 2007, 09:01:15 AM
Ah the Suns blew it. They had this game too
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ShadowoftheDarkgod on May 17, 2007, 05:56:51 PM
It was really frustrating to watch Suns lose. Having the lead almost the whole game and then blowing it at the last minute.  :frustrated: :frustrated:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Saburo on May 17, 2007, 07:14:02 PM
From someone who doesn't follow the NBA...  David Stern is all over the place and he's one stubborn SOB!  He said HE made the decision to hand out the "mandatory" suspensions and that it's the correct one.

Is THIS what fans of the NBA want?  Is this right?  I've yet to come across a single blogger (OK who isn't a Spurs fan) who didn't think this ruling was fucked up.  The only columnist I know who supported Stern was Jay Marriotti, which I suppose speaks for itself.

Is this right?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on May 17, 2007, 08:16:31 PM
well the rulebook says, mandatory suspension if a player leaves bench during an altercation.  not saying i like the rule, or stern for that matter but rules are rules

as for the foul itself... pffft, nash is one of the biggest floppers in the nba.  that was part hip-check by horry and part flop by nash.  it only seemed a whole lot worse cause nash threw himself into the plastic board which made a loud noise  :jerk:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 18, 2007, 02:54:14 AM
The Bulls gave it their all tonight, but the Pistons pulled it out and won the series 4-2.
Back to the East Conf. Finals once again.

Props to the Bulls for going this far in the playoffs.
They're still young, but they definitely learned plenty in this years post-season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on May 18, 2007, 03:14:03 AM
Yea Bulls did a good job, only wished they could get to the finals. I'm sure most of us knew they wouldn't make it that far, but there was hope hehe. Well, i hope the Cavs take out the Pistons (that is if they make it to the finals)!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jlk on May 18, 2007, 11:43:51 AM
I hope it's not another Detroit San Antonion final, that would be boring cause it would be defense oriented, although Detroit did get more offensive minded with flip saunders at the helm, but still, i  don't want a dejavu of that boring series.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Since1983 on May 19, 2007, 04:23:56 AM
Damnit after the Bulls lost, I want the Suns to win it all but now it looks like it wont happen.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 19, 2007, 04:30:01 AM
HELL YEA, HELL YEA~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Spurs Win, YES~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On to the Conf. Finals against the Jazz
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Since1983 on May 19, 2007, 05:47:48 AM
Well, the playoffs are now going to be boring. The Suns are so much fun to watch. It's going to be the Spurs vs Pistons in the Finals. I really don't want the Pistons to win but I think they just might.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: dissonance on May 19, 2007, 07:14:46 AM
Yeah I think it's gonna be boring too. I'm still mad over that whole suspension thing. What would've been great is if the Suns & the Warriors met in the WC Finals :D but that was wishful thinking.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kobasew on May 19, 2007, 03:15:49 PM
Man, even though it's bad that Suns got knocked out...I'm thinking this Spurs/Jazz series is going to be exciting.  I'm rooting for the Jazz cause I like AK but Boozer has gotta step up for them to have a chance.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: zoolander on May 19, 2007, 10:33:14 PM
Boring!? Psh...

I wish Phoenix could have slipped through to the finals. Only because the Pistons match up better with them and the Jazz and Spurs scare me. :P Cleveland doesn't worry me unless the refs fall in love with Lebron like last year.

Go Pistons!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: dissonance on May 19, 2007, 11:29:43 PM
Boring!? Psh...

I wish Phoenix could have slipped through to the finals. Only because the Pistons match up better with them and the Jazz and Spurs scare me. :P Cleveland doesn't worry me unless the refs fall in love with Lebron like last year.

Go Pistons!

Yeah, Pistons do match up well against Phoenix... then again so did the Spurs and Jazz. I think it was a long shot for Phoenix to make it to the finals or even win it. And just as you say, doesn't help when the refs (or even the commissioner FFS) fall in love with the opposing team.  ::) lol I'm just bitter...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Since1983 on May 20, 2007, 09:55:24 PM
Looks like Spurs gonna get its first win against the Jazz.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on May 21, 2007, 10:06:12 PM
think i'll start watching again when the finals start(spurs vs pistons)  :P
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 22, 2007, 06:12:38 AM
Thank god the Suns and their whining are out.

Pistons-Spurs?? That'll be a snooozer. Or a slugfest. Lebron again fails to show up, STOP CHEWING UR NAILS!

Meanwhile, when he's not crying at press conferences, T-Mac tosses sheep in Scotland :sheeplove:
[youtube=425,350]5H3tco5ZErs[/youtube]
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: dissonance on May 22, 2007, 03:19:25 PM
Thank god the Suns and their whining are out.

Blah! They were a bit whiny, but damn it... just let the bastards play, damn rules. It's the friggin' playoffs! Once a year! Besides, that was really the only exciting series (save for the funny Maverick/Warrior upset) and PROBABLY the Spurs only real threat. I'd say the Pistons might give em some trouble but without Ben Wallace there to punk Duncan, it'll most likely be a snoozer.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 22, 2007, 06:17:00 PM
Draft Lottery tonight.
Lets see who gets that #1 pick for June.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on May 22, 2007, 06:25:34 PM
which team really needs Greg Oden?

the new chinese guy Yi Jian Lian is comparisons to Dirk. He admires A.I and Tracy.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 22, 2007, 06:41:46 PM
^Thats a very good question.............which team really does need Greg Oden?
Probably a team thats really in need of a good post player.

Here's another question: Is Kevin Garnett doing himself a great disservice by not demanding a trade?

Jermaine O'Neal and Pau Gasol have demanded to be traded.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on May 23, 2007, 12:11:26 AM
i hope atlanta lands in the top three
don't want the hated suns to get a first round draft pick(possibly #4 pick)  >:D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 23, 2007, 12:56:45 AM
The Trailblazers got the #1 pick in the draft.
Seattle is #2, and Atlanta is #3.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on May 23, 2007, 01:23:16 AM
damn, i thought it was gonna be Boston. seriously, Paul Pierce is suffocating.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 23, 2007, 03:40:41 AM
Yes, Spurs win, lead 2-0 in the conf. finals.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on May 23, 2007, 05:38:00 AM
Boo Spurs XD. Come on Jazz win at home!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: xtree on May 23, 2007, 08:36:02 PM
yea, screw spurs, lets go jazz.  Spurs play dirty
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on May 23, 2007, 08:52:53 PM
lol, memphis and boston out of the top 3...
they need to get rid of this stupid lottery.  crappiest team should get the #1 pick
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: dissonance on May 24, 2007, 10:18:59 AM
lol, memphis and boston out of the top 3...
they need to get rid of this stupid lottery.  crappiest team should get the #1 pick

lol Then bad teams would be fighting to get the crappiest record.

Boston definately needed to be in the top 3, though, I think. Atlanta got extremely lucky and more bad news for my Suns  :depressed:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Since1983 on May 25, 2007, 06:36:29 AM
which team really needs Greg Oden?

the new chinese guy Yi Jian Lian is comparisons to Dirk. He admires A.I and Tracy.

They always say any hyped up international player is gonna resemble Dirk. Check out Darko and that Bargnani guy
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 25, 2007, 08:11:49 PM
Tough break for the Cavs last night, not being to win yet again in Detroit, and losing the game by the same identical score as in game 1.
It seems like LeBron isn't capable of taking over a game to get the win for his team.....at least not at this still early point in his career.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Since1983 on May 26, 2007, 09:29:53 AM
Yea its like Deja Vu for the Cavs again. Same Score Same Possession.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jlk on May 27, 2007, 07:34:44 AM
thank God the Jazz won, now all they have to do is win 3 more times so that it wouldn't be another boring final.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on May 28, 2007, 12:30:58 AM
Kobe says if Jerry West doesnt come back to the Lakers, he demands to be traded..

only source quoted this: l.a times.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 28, 2007, 12:41:14 AM
^That would be so crazy if that ever did happen.
Would have to wonder where would he end up at, and which team could actually afford to try and get Kobe.
That would pretty much ensure that the Lakers would end up at the very bottom of the West, if Kobe ever got traded.

Not too sure if Jerry West can come back to Lakers next season, since afaik, he's going to finish up the last year in his contract at Memphis.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Since1983 on May 28, 2007, 03:49:35 AM
Kobe says if Jerry West doesnt come back to the Lakers, he demands to be traded..

only source quoted this: l.a times.

The analyst said the best place for kobe might be chicago. Imagine a lineup of Kobe, Deng, Wallace, Hinrich.  :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 29, 2007, 07:30:45 AM
That was bullshit. Here's the word from Kobe himself on his website, http://truth.kb24.com/

Quote from: Kobe Bryant
The Truth: I haven't asked for a trade
Was up you all.

Haven't checked in in a while,

I'm sure you guys have been hearing all this and that and are not sure what to think or believe.

The Truth section was created for times such as these.

So here's tha deal:

I have NOT asked to be traded, I don't want to be traded and I have given no ultimatums or demands of being traded.

I love it here in LA, my family loves it here.

I've been a laker fan my whole life. A REAL Laker fan! I'm talkin Silk Wilks days, and know the history of the Lakers going back to George Mikan era. I WANT to retire a Laker and contend for titles.

It is my opinion that Mr Clutch, one of the greatest GMs the game has ever seen would b able to get us to back to that level sooner rather than later.

If he is available, then it makes sense to give him the reigns and let him do what he does BEST. I KNOW I can trust him to build us an elite team.

I'm tired of losing and I'm sure you guys are tired of it as well.

Now is the time to step up and make some things happen. We have all have waited patiently for three years...Let's GO!

- Strength and Honor

and another interview today (http://blogs.ocregister.com/lakers/archives/2007/05/optimistic_kobe.html#more):

Quote
Bryant said repeatedly he isn't looking to waive his no-trade clause and leave the Lakers. He's just frustrated with losing and is searching for answers -- but trying to focus on his upcoming USA Basketball opportunity so he can keep a more positive mindset.

When asked what his message is that he wants people to know above all, he said: "I don't want them to misunderstand what I'm saying. I'm not making any ultimatums or demands. My job is to play basketball. That's it. And that's what I'm going to continue trying to do to the best of my ability. But what I want to do is win."

Ain't no doubt The Logo is coming back  :pimp:

Even when the Lakers aren't in the playoffs, they're top news  :rofl:

How bout dem NBA Playoffs?? Fuckin Derron Williams going off like a tuna in the big blue sea! Flu or no flu, Spurs sure dominated. Woke dem the fuck up after Game 3. Too bad Fish :(
(http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/7688/spursjazz13323amlx2.jpg)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on May 29, 2007, 03:17:36 PM
Kobe wouldn't have that no-trade clause in his contract if he didn't want to be a laker for life :yep:  8)
if anything this was a wake-up call for laker management
getting Jerry West back would be a good idea but as long as Jim Buss is in control of this team, i don't see it happening

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on May 29, 2007, 10:28:13 PM
Where there's smoke there's usually fire. Many baseball players have no trade clauses in their contracts and are willing to waive it under the right circumstances. Many have done so. I don't see why it would be any different for a basketball player. I'm not saying Kobe is lying and asked to be traded but I do think he would waive his no trade clause if it was to a team that could win a championship next year.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Since1983 on May 30, 2007, 12:18:12 AM
You know Kobe should really stay in his place as a player. He's such a crybaby. Wasn't he the one that blew up the team when he didn't get along with Shaq and wanted him traded.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on May 30, 2007, 01:33:39 AM
lol, but this is coming from a laker fan  :yep:.  of course anything can happen but right now, it doesn't look like he's going anywhere does it  8)
Shaq was too jealous of Kobe, it wouldn't have lasted anyways.  He was also getting fat and lazy at the time, glad they traded him

anyways, are lakers gonna make a move on ron artest or not? i don't think they can get any of the big names...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Since1983 on May 30, 2007, 02:41:36 AM
Yea but guess who won the championship since the split.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on May 30, 2007, 02:58:35 AM
whats that gotta do with what were talking about.  kobe could have won a championship by going to another team as well.  didn't you just say that kobe blew up the team.  how can can you win with a blown up team
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 30, 2007, 03:13:34 AM
Cavs have tied it up 2-2 with the Pistons.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: dissonance on May 30, 2007, 04:51:44 AM
I'd really like to see the Cavs pull this one out their arse... starting to look more and more like last year. At least the Finals would be a bit more entertaining... *remembers when Duncan got posterized by LeBron* ...even if the Cavs get swept.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kaede on May 30, 2007, 08:24:57 AM
lol, but this is coming from a laker fan  :yep:.  of course anything can happen but right now, it doesn't look like he's going anywhere does it  8)
Shaq was too jealous of Kobe, it wouldn't have lasted anyways.  He was also getting fat and lazy at the time, glad they traded him

anyways, are lakers gonna make a move on ron artest or not? i don't think they can get any of the big names...

yeah right..Shaq, Malone, Payton, Phil Jackson..they were all too jealous of Kobe...it was all their problems!!!  Lakers sucks because of Kobe's teammates...it's all their faults...everybody around Kobe is crap.  Oh man..give me a break
When will the lakers' fans realize that Kobe is a poison!!!  I hope Kobe would stay in lakers forever...i don't wanna see him ruin another team!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Since1983 on May 30, 2007, 09:16:01 AM
Yea Kobe is soo full of himself but I guess he can be since he's amazing.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 30, 2007, 05:13:22 PM
Kobe wants to win - plain and simple. Heart of a champion and the front office don't wanna win. Just save money. Kobe will not pass up the ball to Donyell Marshall for the game winner.

Whatever Kobe wants, Kobe gets. Dr. Buss thinks with his wallet, and to keep the NBA's marquee player in Hollywood - you best believe Jerry West, even if he comes on officially as a "consultant" he's gonna be whipping Mitch into shape.

KG? Artest? JO? The Western Conference just looked a lot more better. Esp. with Seattle and Portland ready to return to form.

Shaq: "Kobe is 100% Right."

Now with Dr. Buss getting a DUI. Shit is spiraling, holy shit. I dunno what to believe, fuckin Stephen A. Smith too. Now trade talk? Please God no...get Jerry West back NOW.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on May 30, 2007, 05:35:25 PM
It's Official Kobe Bryant Wants To Be Traded!

With all the stuff that's happened within the past couple days Kobe has finally reached his boiling point and has said there's absolutely nothing that the Laker's can do to keep him a Laker, not even Jerry West coming back can change his stance. When asked where he'd want to play he replied that as of now he'll play on pluto! Listened to the live radio show with Steven A. Smith, it was crazy to hear but man I hope they do the right thing like he's asking them to do. Checkout the article on espn, and I believe they have the radio show still available for playback:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2886927

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on May 30, 2007, 05:57:43 PM
so, shaq leaving l.a. wasn't kobe's fault after all...
and laker insider??? if they're trying to stab kobe in the back, i don't blame him for being pissed

^^^^ who said they sucked back then?  and i really dont give a crap about malone or payton, they were in it for the quick championship.  currently kobe's teammates do suck, maybe except for odom but he's injured all the time. that coupled with the fact that lakers mgnt has made a bunch of dumbass moves for the past couple years, kobe has a right to be upset
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 30, 2007, 06:01:07 PM
^Thats some seriously big news, since Kobe just recently said he wasn't looking to be traded.
Gonna be interesting now to follow how this will go, and where Kobe could possibly wind up at.
Since Kobe now wants out, the Lakers might end up hitting rock bottom in the tough West.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 30, 2007, 06:16:18 PM
I don't think it will happen. Bring Jerry West back, Jerry Buss talk to your "son" immediately.

And get rid of this so-called "LAker insider" that has pissed Kobe off so much. And again. :fuckyou: Stephen A. Smith

Yeah, Buss was too cheap to pay Shaq - all this "Kobe is selfish, it's either me or him" talk was bullshit. And Shaq agrees. As a Laker diehard, I hope this just blows over. Cooler heads prevail and make the right deals, i.e. get some chips to help Kobe win a title ... in a Laker uniform.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 30, 2007, 07:49:40 PM
Just listened to Kobe on Dan Patrick. I actually feel better. He sounded and seems very frustrated. Bringing Back Jerry West Will Definatly Help Out The Situation. That he was talking to Phil a lot too.

I'll post a MP3 version when I get home.  That's it Kobe, CHILL THE FUCK OUT.

Then we got this from dwunky Dr. Buss:
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EL SEGUNDO – In response to inquiries regarding Kobe Bryant's comments in the media today requesting a trade, Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss has issued the following statement:

"We are aware of the media reports. However, Kobe has not told us directly that he wants to be traded. We have made it very clear that we are building our team around Kobe and that we intend for him to be a Laker his entire career. We will speak directly to Kobe and until we do that, we will not comment publicly about this."

We have set up a dedicated email address so that you can voice your concerns to Lakers Management, please email them at LakersManagement@la-lakers.com. They will be responding to the messages, but please keep in mind that they are working right now at resolving the situation, so replies may not come immediately. Please include your season ticket holder account number in response.


I'm firing up my email right now  :banghead:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on May 30, 2007, 10:06:32 PM
It's Official Kobe Bryant Wants To Be Traded!
thought so.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on May 30, 2007, 10:12:55 PM
It's official Kobe would like to stay a Laker!

LoL! Damn Sports Opera!

Just listened to Kobe on Dan Patrick. I actually feel better. He sounded and seems very frustrated. Bringing Back Jerry West Will Definatly Help Out The Situation. That he was talking to Phil a lot too.

I'll post a MP3 version when I get home.  That's it Kobe, CHILL THE FUCK OUT.

Then we got this from dwunky Dr. Buss:
Quote
EL SEGUNDO – In response to inquiries regarding Kobe Bryant's comments in the media today requesting a trade, Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss has issued the following statement:

"We are aware of the media reports. However, Kobe has not told us directly that he wants to be traded. We have made it very clear that we are building our team around Kobe and that we intend for him to be a Laker his entire career. We will speak directly to Kobe and until we do that, we will not comment publicly about this."

We have set up a dedicated email address so that you can voice your concerns to Lakers Management, please email them at LakersManagement@la-lakers.com. They will be responding to the messages, but please keep in mind that they are working right now at resolving the situation, so replies may not come immediately. Please include your season ticket holder account number in response.


I'm firing up my email right now  :banghead:


Yeah just saw the update on espn. The way he spoke earlier in the day how Steven A. Smith reiterated "my last question to you, I'm going to ask you one last time, is there anything the Los Angeles Lakers can do to get you to remain with the organization?" to which Kobe replied "No, bro.", I thought for sure he meant it unless he was speaking directly from anger, which now seems to be the case. We'll see how this plays out in the coming days.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 30, 2007, 10:38:16 PM
GJ AKOANI!! STAYING ON TOP OF THANGS!!

PHEW. Magic Johnson even stepped up and sent Kobe a message. Here's the "aftermath" after Phil Jackson spoke to Kobe ... I listened to SAS interview and he fuckin egged Kobe on. "Would u entertain a trade?" after he got Kobe worked up.

http://rapidshare.com/files/34318666/Kobe_Interviews.rar.html

Filename: (mb)_kobe_on_dan_patrick_show_may_30_2007_(bd302bea)
Length: 13:59 secs
Filename: (mb)_kobe_on_loose_cannons_show_may_30_2007_(a64cb641)
Length: 32:40 secs
Size: 20.8mb
Codec: MP3

Credit Moises @ LakersGround.net forum (which was down all day lol. Last time traffic was so high was Kobe's 81, Shaq traded)

I am a HARDCORE Laker fan, supported em from Showtime to Del Harris/Van Exel/Eddie Jones to Shaq/Kobe/PHil eras. But u can't help but be attached to the players, and I support Kobe and his drive for excellence. In every argument, there is blame on both sides. It just depends on who has the BALLS to own it and move forward, get the problem fuckin solved.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 31, 2007, 03:38:03 AM
SPURS ARE WESTERN CONF. CHAMPS~!!!!!!!

Really wasn't any doubt that the Spurs wouldn't win and close it out tonight.
Now they'll get a week to rest, and keep an eye on the East to see who they'll end up playing.

The Finals start next week Thursday.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on May 31, 2007, 04:23:24 AM
SPURS ARE WESTERN CONF. CHAMPS~!!!!!!!

Really wasn't any doubt that the Spurs wouldn't win and close it out tonight.
Now they'll get a week to rest, and keep an eye on the East to see who they'll end up playing.

The Finals start next week Thursday.

Yeah, figured that would be the outcome when it came to them having to play the Jazz, the only real good thing we got outta that series was the further emergence of Deron Williams as a star. On the eastern conference side, although I would love to see the Cavs get to the finals I honestly feel the Pistons have a better matchup against the Spurs so hopefully if the Pistons do win they do it in convincing fashion and are brimming with confidence going into the finals although I do believe the ECF will go 7 games down to the wire. So long as the Spurs don't win it all I'm happy.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on May 31, 2007, 04:58:42 AM
spurs and pistons in the finals again?  :angry:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Since1983 on May 31, 2007, 09:03:53 AM
If Kobe comes to Chicago without gutting the team: Deng, Hinrich, Wallace, Kobe = Championship.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on May 31, 2007, 04:21:32 PM
Update from Kobe himself: (as posted on his KB24.com site)

May 30 :: 2007

The Truth: A new road ahead
Wassup y'all ...

Man, today is one of those surreal days for me and my family. When you love something as much as I love the Lakers its hard to even imagine thinking about being elsewhere. But, the ONE THING I will never sacrifice when it comes to basketball is WINNING. That is plain and simply what it's all about. It's in my DNA. It's what pushes me to work as hard as I do. It's my daily passion and pursuit.

The more I thought about the future, the more I became convinced that the Lakers and me just have two different visions for the future. The Lakers are pursuing a longer-term plan that is different from what Dr. Buss shared with me at the time I re-signed as a free agent. I have seen that plan unfold for the last three years and watched great trade opportunities come and go, and have seen free agents passed on. That has led to the Lakers not winning a playoff series. All of that was frustrating in itself, but then, this week to have someone "inside" the Laker organization try to blame me in the media for us not being a contender right now -- that is what brought me to my current position today.

I want it to be clear that I still love, with all my heart, the Laker Legacy. From Mikan to West to Goodrich to Wilt to Kareem to Magic. That will never change. And the support my family and I have gotten from Lakers fans is undeniably the best. I will also always believe that.

But, now there is a new road ahead. I am gonna keep grindin and keep workin to get back to competing for Championships. Sometimes the trek up the mountain is tough. But, I know we'll get there.

Strength and Honor,
Kobe


An audio roundup of his interviews from the past couple of days:
(as posted on his KB24.com site)

5/30: Loose Cannons, AM 570 KLAC (MP3 9.97MB) (http://www.thahighlife.com/jp/05_30_07%20Loose%20Cannons%20AM%20570%20KLAC.mp3)
5/30: Dan Patrick, AM 710 ESPN (MP3 5.93MB) (http://www.thahighlife.com/jp/05_30_07%20Dan%20Patrick%20AM%20710%20ESPN.mp3)
5/30: Stephen A. Smith, AM 1050 ESPN (MP3 2.66 MB) (http://www.thahighlife.com/jp/05_30_07%20Stephen%20A%20Smith%20AM%201050%20ESPN.mp3)
5/29: Money and Petros, AM 570 KLAC (MP3 11.4MB) (http://www.thahighlife.com/jp/05_29_07_Money%20and%20Petros%20AM%20570%20KLAC.mp3)


Now we wait.................. In the meantime enjoy tonight's matchup back at the Palace! Cavs vs Pistons, should be good! 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chroe on May 31, 2007, 08:13:16 PM
JO in LA would be the end for the Pacers franchise :cry:

Hopefully tonight the Pistons will regain their confidence. If they lose the series, I'll have to buy my buddy a new basketball.   

I might just be the first Pacers fan in history rooting for the Pistons. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 01, 2007, 04:05:24 AM
Dayum, double OT and LeBron put it all on his shoulders and got the win, giving the Cavs a 3-2 edge in the series against the Pistons.
LeBron had to do all the scoring thru most of the 4th quarter and both OT's.
Nobody else for the Cavs could even hit a shot.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Iamabowl on June 01, 2007, 04:29:38 AM
My god that was an awesome game... I haven't watched the rest of this series, but it seems as if the others were just as close... I'll probably catch the next one
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on June 01, 2007, 04:54:49 AM
Yeaaa Cavs!!! Next game is in Cleveland right? Hopefully they get the win...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on June 01, 2007, 05:01:13 AM
DAMN that was a helluva game! It looks like Lebron is coming into his own seriously! With that type of performance I think they got a chance against the Spurs, performance was amazing, just refused to lose.

Yeaaa Cavs!!! Next game is in Cleveland right? Hopefully they get the win...

Yep saturday at Cleveland, let's see if they can take care of business or if we get a repeat of last year with a game 7 down to the wire.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jlk on June 01, 2007, 11:05:45 AM
Go LeBron!  only you can stop the destined boring finals this year!  Go beat Detroit and San Antonio to make the NBA playoffs somewhat memorable!  Do it for your best buddy Dwyane Wade!!!  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: dissonance on June 01, 2007, 05:23:39 PM
Go LeBron!  only you can stop the destined boring finals this year!  Go beat Detroit and San Antonio to make the NBA playoffs somewhat memorable!

Please let this happen :lol: I'm a WITNESS!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Iamabowl on June 02, 2007, 01:21:14 AM
I felt kind of bad cheering for the Cavs yesterday, since I know whoever wins the series will be killed by San Antonio anyway :/
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on June 02, 2007, 03:24:37 AM
WHOOOO GO CAVS!! That was a crazy ass game... LeBron was amazing
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on June 02, 2007, 11:03:06 PM
Less than 2hrs away from Pistons-Cavs tipoff

LETS GO CAVS!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Since1983 on June 03, 2007, 07:09:44 AM
Nice...Lebron and company leads the Cavs to the NBA Finals for the first time.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on June 03, 2007, 02:52:47 PM
YESSSS!!! They did it!!  Not only that they won, but they dominated them in the 4th qtr.

CONGRATULATIONS CAVS!! WITNESS!   :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Iamabowl on June 03, 2007, 05:02:35 PM
Yeah, I was really surprised in the 4th. I thought it would come down to the last basket yet again, but the Pistons kinda gave up *edit*and Gibson rocked out*edit*. Go Cavs! I'll root for the underdog even though I still think the Spurs will dominate
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on June 04, 2007, 01:34:55 AM
Congrats to the Cavs. It's their first time going to the finals. Too bad they're going to get owned by the Spurs.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on June 08, 2007, 04:05:34 PM
We are all witnesses......... to a poor game 1 showing. Let's get it going Sunday night though Lebron!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: xtree on June 08, 2007, 07:35:34 PM
i hope they step it up in game 2.  I hate how i always hear that they're is no talent in the east
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 09, 2007, 03:42:41 PM
I want to WITNESS!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on June 10, 2007, 09:02:17 PM
gilbert arenas getting cocky again. :barf:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=txwizardsarenas&prov=st&type=lgns
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on June 11, 2007, 03:41:29 PM
gilbert arenas getting cocky again. :barf:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=txwizardsarenas&prov=st&type=lgns

You can't blame him or say he doesn't deserve a bigger contract, he signed the contract he has now before he became a 'star' player, you got people who haven't even really proven themselves signing bigger contracts than Gilbert (ie Joe Johnson), so hopefully the man gets what he deserves. You can't deny the hibachi clutchness of his game!



And hott DAMN why the hell do the Cavs wait til 6 minutes left in the 4th quarter to show up?!??!? Bring that sh*t for 48 minutes!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 11, 2007, 10:20:17 PM
These finals are just anti-climactic.  Spurs sweep Cavs.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on June 12, 2007, 09:54:16 AM
And hott DAMN why the hell do the Cavs wait til 6 minutes left in the 4th quarter to show up?!??!? Bring that sh*t for 48 minutes!!
By that point, the Spurs stopped caring and let them back in the game.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on June 13, 2007, 02:20:42 AM
^Yep...i think the same way of what the Spurs did. I would like to assume that the Spurs would let one game go so they could win the championships at home xD.

EDIT: Although i know the spurs are probably gonna win, but DAMN the cavs lost again >.<.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on June 13, 2007, 04:46:43 AM
I was excited to see the Cavs topped the east over the Pistons cuz it would bring something different to the finals... instead of a Piston-Spurs matchup again.  However,  down 3-0... its pretty much a wrap. :fainted:

Oh... and just a note. I heard they changed which games would be played where for the final 3 games in this series. Before it would be SA-SA-Cleveland-Cleveland-SA-Cleveland-SA...
now they changed it to SA-SA-Cleveland-Cleveland-Cleveland-SA-SA
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 13, 2007, 04:52:00 AM
^The 2-3-2 format has been used for the Finals for some years now, so its not actually new.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on June 13, 2007, 06:35:47 AM
The game went as I expected. The Cavs came out playing with energy but the Spurs took control as both teams settled in. Seeing the road team struggling to make baskets is normal but the home team as well? At times it felt more like a college game than the NBA finals.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: dissonance on June 13, 2007, 02:05:43 PM
I was completely wrong... I figured the Cavs would at least put up a fight and this would be entertaining, even if they were swept. *sigh* guess Suns vs Spurs WAS the finals... too bad it was tainted by Draconian Law :P
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on June 13, 2007, 07:17:38 PM
I was completely wrong... I figured the Cavs would at least put up a fight and this would be entertaining, even if they were swept. *sigh* guess Suns vs Spurs WAS the finals... too bad it was tainted by Draconian Law :P

Yeah that was probably one of the better series, saw an article on ESPN talking about switching up the format of the playoffs that way it isn't necessarily EAST vs WEST at the end but the actual two best teams competing for the championship. I honestly thought Lebron and the Cavs would have been better than this, yes I think we'll be seeing a sweep coming up.......
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on June 14, 2007, 11:56:01 PM
saw an article on ESPN talking about switching up the format of the playoffs that way it isn't necessarily EAST vs WEST at the end but the actual two best teams competing for the championship.

that would be a good idea, it'll improve ratings.  don't think the east coast fans would like the idea at this point in time   :grin:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 15, 2007, 03:50:20 AM
SPURS ARE THE CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Title #4 for the Spurs, puts them in very select company.
Cavs gave what they had, but they're still a young and inexperienced team, who can at least draw some good experience from their season and playoff run.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on June 15, 2007, 04:02:18 AM
congratulations.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on June 15, 2007, 04:24:49 AM
Although they got swept in the finals... the Cavs should be extremely proud of their accomplishments and how far they've gotten in this season.

Grats to the Spurs who won their 4th NBA title in 9 years... fuckin DYNASTY!!

And Robert Horry.... 7 rings.... wow.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sh15uya on June 15, 2007, 11:07:11 AM
congrats to Parker; 1st european NBA Finals MVP
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on June 15, 2007, 11:17:01 AM
Congrats to the Spurs on winning the NBA championship. Parker the Finals MVP. Well deserved. He played great.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on June 15, 2007, 04:26:56 PM
Grats to the Spurs on the championship and kudos to the Lebron and the Cavs for being classy and not making excuses but admitting defeat to a much better team. His time should come hopefully, they definitely need to get him some help to get to that next level though.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: num2son on June 16, 2007, 02:02:23 AM
The Spurs a dynasty? Now thats redunkulous
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 16, 2007, 03:04:30 AM
Most boring series EVER!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on June 17, 2007, 06:45:34 AM
Gratz to the Spurs...

I liked the idea of changing the playoffs. Right now it seems all the competition is happening in the west.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 17, 2007, 07:10:22 AM
Anyone else heard about that meeting Kobe had with Jerry Buss in Barcelona?
It was reported that Kobe has once again told Jerry Buss that he wants to be traded.
Gonna have to wait and see if anything happens from this, although IF it does, nothing can be done until July, when teams can start talking with free agents and setting up trades.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 17, 2007, 07:14:06 AM
Kobe to the Spurs! :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on June 17, 2007, 05:02:55 PM
Kobe to the Spurs! :lol:

LMAO! Then it definitely be a dynasty!  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: anson on June 18, 2007, 07:04:25 PM
congrats to Parker; 1st european NBA Finals MVP
Parker definitely deserves this award. He is amazing over the play off games
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on June 25, 2007, 10:02:40 PM
KG a laker?  :grin:

lotta rumors flying around right now
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 25, 2007, 10:09:15 PM
^I was just reading that at ESPN.com.
Would have to be a 4 team deal to make it work.

KG to the Lakers, Odom and Bynum to the Pacers, J. O'Neal to the Celtics, the T'Wolves getting young palyers and a lottery pick.

Definitely interesting.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on June 26, 2007, 03:13:13 PM
^I was just reading that at ESPN.com.
Would have to be a 4 team deal to make it work.

KG to the Lakers, Odom and Bynum to the Pacers, J. O'Neal to the Celtics, the T'Wolves getting young palyers and a lottery pick.

Definitely interesting.

Yeah looks like that possible deal fell through with Boston not liking their end of the deal. It was reported that the Lakers and Wolves tried getting just a deal worked out between the two of them most likely with the Lakers trading Lamar Odom, Andrew Bynum, and their first round pick but Kevin Mchale won't feeling it. Let's hope they work something out, I'd love to see KG get a championship and with the two of them together in LA still in their prime, shiiiat can we say a real dynasty in the making??
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 26, 2007, 09:09:51 PM
Draft coming up on Thursday.
Who's gonna be watching?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 28, 2007, 02:23:46 AM
Draft tomorrow night.
Top 2 picks are pretty much decided.
Gonna be a lot of wheeling and dealing going on, also, with trades happening.
Then after draft day, teams will still still be looking to make deals thru free agents.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 28, 2007, 04:34:49 PM
FO SHO!! Greg Oden #1 ... wonder if the Lakers will use their #19 too.

A lil late but Congrats to the Spurs! Ain't no dynasty but the Big Fundamental and Big Shot Rob keep adding to the trophy case ... Tony Parker is the luckiest SOB alive.

And with all those Garnett rumors --- I been checking up on GetGarnett.com and just hoping wishing...HIGHLY doubt the Suns would give up the future to get them over the hump. With a guy who been to the Conference Finals once. KB shut the fuck up and let Mitch do his thang. Please.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sh15uya on June 29, 2007, 06:42:24 AM
wow Bulls draft Joakim Noah
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on July 01, 2007, 10:38:31 AM
I think Durant is going to be good but Blazers couldn't afford to pass up Oden. I wanted the Bulls to trade up for Horford but I'm OK with them taking Noah.

Derrick Byars was drafted by Portland in the 2nd round and then traded to Philadelphia. He might be a steal.

5 of the first 9 picks were from Ohio ST. and/or Florida.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 02, 2007, 07:40:02 AM
PHEW. Who is Sun Yue? The KG/JO Sweepstakes continue. DO IT MITCH!! Or Billups!!

Shocked Ray Allen was up for grabs. DAY 1 of free agency and wut. Vince stays. Luke Walton signs for six-year, $30-million.

Wonder where Grant Hill or Gerald Wallace will go.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on July 03, 2007, 03:52:54 AM
apparently d-fish has been released from his contract and is now a free agent.  something to do with his daughter's medical condition...
lakers need to sign d-fish now  :banghead:

and now that the suns said they aren't dealing amare, its just a matter of time before KG comes to L.A.... maybe  :banghead:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 03, 2007, 04:14:26 AM
Aww man, I'd LOVE to have Fish back. DONT WASTE THAT MLE!!!! :banghead:

AHAHAHAHA. Suns just wanted to fuck with the Lakers. KG and Kobe are so tight. DO IT MITCH! Do you read LG.net Jsmurf? That place is EPIC.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on July 03, 2007, 04:44:20 AM
yeah, fish would definitely play for the mle.  he'll also be able to calm kobe down  :grin:

right now i usually frequent ProSportsDaily.  i like to visits the other teams sub-forums over there to keep the kobe haters in check.. j/k  :P
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 05, 2007, 03:16:36 AM
Plenty of player movement happening already, even though contracts can't be signed til the 11th.
Knicks gonna have a very volatile mix if they get Artest, but on the flip-side they'll have a helluva frontline with Curry, Artest, and Randolph, which could get them into the playoffs in a weak Eastern conference.

Wonder whats been going on with the KG sweepstakes?
Seems like the Lakers and Suns have pulled out of trying to get KG, so that means he'll end up staying with the T'Wolves and another season of disappointment for a marquee player.

Its very likely Billups will resign with the Pistons.
I'm surprised that the Warriors gave up J. Rich, who went to the Bobcats.
Will Yi JianLian ever show up in Milwaukee?

Hmmm........
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on July 05, 2007, 01:37:23 PM
Will Yi JianLian ever show up in Milwaukee?
I doubt it. It seems like he'd rather play somewhere with a larger Asian community. If there's little interest, I'm thinking he might play a season with the Bucks to showcase himself to other teams and then demand a trade after next season.

I don't see the Lakers trading for KG. They don't have much to offer the T'Wolves. I'm thinking they (along with other teams) will wait for KG to become a free agent and try to get him then.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on July 05, 2007, 10:48:47 PM
Grant Hill got traded to the suns. :angry:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 05, 2007, 10:59:05 PM
^Yep, I heard bout that.
Suns usually run a 7-8 man rotation...wonder how much playing time he'll get, plus having to keep pace with the Suns run-n-gun style of play.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: dissonance on July 06, 2007, 09:13:52 PM
^^ On top of that, how much more prone will he be to injury in the Suns' style?? He'll probably get some good playing time, I read they might start him instead of Diaw if he does well (it was part of their pitch to get him).
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on July 06, 2007, 09:32:38 PM
^Playtime, Championship Contention, the Suns light practices, and probably some pitching from Suns assistant coach Alvin Gentry whom was an assistant with the Pistons during the Hill days, and also D'Antoni working with Mike K. for Team USA and probably getting him to say some things to the former Duke player is what more than likely won him instead of going to the Pistons or Spurs. I wish him the best and hopefully the suns get him a ring in the next two years.

And yes if the Knicks land Artest or if Boston makes a couple more moves as both teams still say they're very active in the market even after the moves they've made, I would assume to see at least one if not both teams back in the playoffs next year with how weak the east is.

And Danny Ferry needs to confirm some of these rumors about Larry Hughes and trade him for some better role players, the Cavs also look to be losing Varejo if they don't match what other teams are going to offer him. Larry Hughes has got to be the most overpaid/overrated player in the league, why'd he have to be the best free agent available a couple years back so the cavs signed him to a big contract only for him to perform like Michael Jordan performs in his marriage?? It don't work!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ahcheungape on July 07, 2007, 08:09:40 AM
Will Yi JianLian ever show up in Milwaukee?
I doubt it. It seems like he'd rather play somewhere with a larger Asian community. If there's little interest, I'm thinking he might play a season with the Bucks to showcase himself to other teams and then demand a trade after next season.

I don't see the Lakers trading for KG. They don't have much to offer the T'Wolves. I'm thinking they (along with other teams) will wait for KG to become a free agent and try to get him then.

i think Yi dosesnt mind playing for the bucks. although he prefers a city where there are lots of asians, he never suggested a trade. all this time is his agent that requested a trade. i personally think this is pathetic. the agent cant dictate which team he plays for. it ruins the point of the draft. but the bucks should also be fault for choosing him when Yi stated beforehand that he wouldnt wanna play in milwaukee.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 14, 2007, 03:39:39 AM
D.Fish is coming back to the Lakers.
He's signed a 3 year deal, but more importantly L.A. has the kind of hospital that can handle the treatment of the rare eye cancer that his young daughter has, so he doesn't have to take leave from the team and fly to whichever city is closest that has the necessary hospital for his daughter.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 20, 2007, 05:31:24 PM
NEW YORK -- The FBI is investigating allegations that a veteran NBA referee bet on basketball games over the past two seasons, including ones in which he officiated. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2943095)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Saburo on July 20, 2007, 11:37:53 PM
I hear all sorts of trash news about pro sports: thugs rushing the fans, steroids up the wazoo, making whoopie with groupies...  But all that is a pittance compared to the integrity and legitimacy of your product.  This kind of manipulation would/could equate the NBA with "pro" wrestling.

The NBA thinks it has problems with players coming off the benches in fights, reseeding issues in the playoffs and ever-decreasing television ratings.  Well that all seems trivial in comparison.  This is THE ultimate nightmare and they better use all the resources they have, material or otherwise, to make sure this cancer doesn't spread.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Shin Asuka on July 20, 2007, 11:48:42 PM
If this turns out to be true (I hope its not) then I have no respect for the NBA anymore.

Its already hanging by a thread for me with all these stars going to popular/playoff teams while the rest compete for the 8th spot or whatever.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on July 24, 2007, 12:23:26 AM
shit will really hit the fan when the guy names other refs and possibly nba players. theres so much money involved, i wouldn't be surprised if organized crime have their hand in other sports as well.

also, the team USA scrim was pretty entertaining. Team-Kobe FTW  :pimp:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on July 24, 2007, 11:31:29 PM
I agree. If it's an isolated incident that's one thing but if other refs and plays are involved, all hell is going to break loose.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on July 30, 2007, 04:10:49 PM
As far as the betting scandal goes, I hope all it involved was Tim DonaLAME and no other NBA players, officials, or employees as that would hurt the league to a point I don't want to imagine.

In good news though.............. TALKS HAVE HEATED UP BETWEEN CELTS AND WOLVES, LOOKS LIKE KG MIGHT BE IN BOSTON PRETTY SOON!!!! (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2954127)

Although just rumors, they seem to be stronger than any of the ones generated not too long ago involving Garnett being traded so we'll see how it plays out. If it does happen, Pierce, Allen, Garnett are automatically gonna put Boston back into contention for a shot at the Larry O'Brien Trophy, personally I'd love to see it get done!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Shin Asuka on July 30, 2007, 09:16:41 PM
Seems like KG is going to Boston after all, but will it have an impact?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 31, 2007, 07:17:59 PM
Yea, its official now, KG is heading to beantown.

Sources: Celtics, Wolves agree to Garnett megadeal (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2954127)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 04, 2007, 06:09:28 PM
NBA schedule is now out.

Schedule highlights: Duncan, Spurs open against Oden (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=ScheduleHighlights&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab3pos1)

The Lakers' continued inaction fuels Kobe's frustration (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=bucher_ric&page=bucheronkobestatus&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab3pos2)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 06, 2007, 08:23:42 AM
Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Celtics still screwing the Lakers into the management era. Fuckin McHale, I knew he'd never deal KG to LA.

Get Artest. Get JO. Get SOMEONE.  :banghead: :banghead:

Fuck Lebron, rookies wanna go mano a mano with Kobe:
(http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/434/rookies1mv1.jpg)
http://getgarnett.com/blog/?p=711

Also, 5 years ago. RIP Chick Hearn. And I just watched him on The Simpsons.
[youtube=425,350]a6nmKmDip_k[/youtube]
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 07, 2007, 01:18:55 AM
O'Neal still wants to team with Kobe in Los Angeles (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2963592&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab5pos1)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Shin Asuka on August 07, 2007, 01:25:07 AM
O'Neal still wants to team with Kobe in Los Angeles (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2963592&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab5pos1)

Oh I thought you meant the other O'Neal. :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on August 08, 2007, 05:24:06 PM
Yeah O'Neal is now backtracking which sux, I think he woulda helped out nicely with the Lakers.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 08, 2007, 10:56:08 PM
Reggie Miller says he is contemplating a return to the NBA, this time with the Boston Celtics. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2966170)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Shin Asuka on August 08, 2007, 11:12:13 PM
Coming back just for a ring? This sounds familiar, its either me or the NBA is becoming more like baseball where all the stars end up in playoff/popluar teams now <_<
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 10, 2007, 05:47:52 PM
Reggie Miller is urged to un-retire by the Boston Celtics. Allan Houston follows up with an announcement that he's definitely un-retiring. Penny Hardaway then trumps them both by signing with the Miami Heat ... meaning that he's reuniting with (gasp) Shaquille O'Neal. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&id=2967624&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab5pos1)

Penny coming back, with the Heat, no less.
Lets see if he can go the whole season without getting injured.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on August 10, 2007, 06:06:41 PM
its like the lakers all star team with no team chemistry all over again for Boston. :banghead:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 13, 2007, 08:21:13 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY -- An Oklahoma City energy tycoon says the group that purchased the Seattle SuperSonics hopes to move the NBA franchise to Oklahoma City, but he acknowledges the team could make more money in the Pacific Northwest. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2972255)


Jerry's Kids -- aka Team USA -- are due back in Vegas early this week, and there will be more of them than ever before. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=sheridan_chris&id=2972229)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 15, 2007, 08:40:16 PM
MIAMI -- Pat Riley vowed months ago to demand a bigger commitment from the Miami Heat this coming season.

And he didn't just mean from the players, either. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2972830)


Riles gonna still coach til the end of his contract.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on August 15, 2007, 08:54:38 PM
^ Yeah it looks like he'll finish it same time as the Big Guy, wonder if Wade will opt out when the both leave or sign an extension before that season begins?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on August 15, 2007, 08:58:49 PM
Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Celtics still screwing the Lakers into the management era. Fuckin McHale, I knew he'd never deal KG to LA.

Get Artest. Get JO. Get SOMEONE.  :banghead: :banghead:

didn't D.Ainge jack up the first multi-team deal that had KG coming to L.A.
and now in order to get JO, L.A. have to deal with L.Bird... wtf, lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 21, 2007, 08:58:48 PM
LAS VEGAS -- It was a simple yes or no question, and Kobe Bryant could have ended much of the speculation over his future simply by answering it.

"Do you still want the Lakers to trade you?" (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=sheridan_chris&id=2983465&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab7pos2)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on August 22, 2007, 10:48:22 AM
Eddie Griffin Killed in Car Crash (http://www.nba.com/nba_news/eddie_griffin_crash.html)

R.I.P.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 22, 2007, 08:39:28 PM
R.I.P. Eddie Griffin.


On another note, Stephon Marbury opens mouth and inserts foot.
He came out and said that whats happenning wiht Micheal Vick is wrong, and that from he had heard that dogfighting is a sport.........behind closed doors.  O_O

Hey, Marbury, if its happenning behind closed doors, then its considered illegal.

I don't think this will be looked upon favorably for Marbury, and its not like the Knicks need any more grief or drama coming their way.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 23, 2007, 11:49:08 PM
NEW YORK -- It didn't take long for New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury to go from defending Michael Vick to distancing himself from the soon-to-be-imprisoned Atlanta Falcons quarterback. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2988480)

He still put his foot in his mouth when he initially said what he said.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 25, 2007, 03:06:04 AM
Reggie Miller's comeback has ended before it began. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2989392)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 27, 2007, 10:10:02 PM
LAS VEGAS -- The tone of the Kobe Bryant-Leandro Barbosa matchup was set just a few moments into the first quarter, but you had to look 80 feet away from the action to see it unfold. (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/columns/story?columnist=sheridan_chris&page=USA-Brazil)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 28, 2007, 03:48:22 AM
Team USA vs Team Mexico on ESPN2 right now.

Games in the 2nd quarter, U.S. leading big time.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on August 29, 2007, 02:30:52 AM
mexico didn't do too bad, maybe argentina will give team-usa better competition....
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 29, 2007, 03:44:44 AM
Puerto Rico getting tore up, Team U.S.A. leading by 31 and first half gonna be done in 90 seconds.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on August 29, 2007, 04:13:30 PM
Bucks Sign Yi Jianlian To Multi-Year Contract (http://www.nba.com/bucks/news/Yi_Signed_070829.html)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 29, 2007, 04:42:52 PM
^
So Yi finally signed, thats good to hear.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 30, 2007, 04:36:42 AM
Another team, another blowout.

Team USA buried Uruguay.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on August 30, 2007, 11:00:09 AM
Mark Cuban will be on Dancing with the Stars!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 31, 2007, 02:53:18 AM
^
Cuban's just an egomaniac who always wants the spotlight for himself.

On a better note, both undefeated teams, USA and Argentina, go at it tonight on ESPN2 at 12a.m. ET.
This should be a good game, the US team hasn't had a real test in this tourny as of yet.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 31, 2007, 08:26:03 PM
LAS VEGAS -- Kobe Bryant's strong start quickly took the drama out of the most-anticipated game of the FIBA Americas tournament. (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=2998795)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on August 31, 2007, 09:53:26 PM
a little sloppy imo but nice win

don't know how kobe scored 27pts... it didn't even seem like he played that much
and nice monster dunk by melo
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 01, 2007, 09:14:04 PM
LAS VEGAS -- One game should be a barnburner. The other should be a blowout. (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/columns/story?columnist=sheridan_chris&page=TOA-FinalFour)

Final Four in the FIBA Americas Tournament today: Brazil vs. Argentina and USA vs. Puerto Rico.

Brazil/Argentina is going on right now on ESPN 360, and USA/Puerto Rico tonight at 7pm E.T. on ESPN Classic.

Only 2 can go to the Beijing Olympic's.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 02, 2007, 04:57:41 AM
LAS VEGAS -- The Americans are headed to Beijing, looking good enough to be golden again.

Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points, Michael Redd had 23, and the United States earned a spot in the 2008 Olympics by crushing Puerto Rico 135-91 on Saturday in the semifinals of the FIBA Americas tournament. (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=3001170)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 02, 2007, 11:52:47 PM
Charles Barkley Calls 80s Celtics ‘Ugliest Team in NBA History’ (http://larrybrownsports.com/2007/08/30/charles-barkley-calls-80s-celtics-ugliest-team-in-nba-history/)

:lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 07, 2007, 04:14:25 AM
With his arthritic left knee feeling pain free for the first time in years, Allan Houston is now "90 to 95 percent" sure he will return to the NBA this season, his agent, Bill Strickland told 1050 ESPN Radio in New York.

Strickland said Houston will hold a private workout with "several" NBA clubs next Tuesday before finalizing his plans. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3006730)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 08, 2007, 12:46:25 AM
Phil Jackson enters the Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend, and to understand how he coached his way there, it might help to familiarize yourself with the concept of "antimatter" -- that is, to realize that the opposite of something is still something, not nothing. That way, it makes sense that some of his best coaching moves come from not coaching, that the best way for players to appreciate him is to not play for him. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=adande_ja&page=PhilJackson)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on September 09, 2007, 04:34:36 PM
07-08 season predictions:
portland will trade oden due to overflowing centers in their rosters
hawks will still having trouble winning games
mavs will lose again in teh 1st round
i still believe in the grizzlies XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 11, 2007, 09:24:59 PM
The teams that combined on December's Allen Iverson blockbuster trade hooked up for another deal Monday.

Philadelphia and Denver agreed to a deal that sends reserve center Steven Hunter and second-year forward Bobby Jones to Iverson's Nuggets for forward Reggie Evans and the draft rights to Puerto Rican forward Ricky Sanchez. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3012940)


NEW YORK -- The former Knicks executive who filed a $10 million sexual harassment lawsuit against Isiah Thomas was a rising star forced to fend off the NBA great's clumsy advances, her lawyer told a jury Tuesday.

But defense attorney Kathleen Bogas described Anucha Browne Sanders as a liar who made up charges against Thomas to mask her incompetence. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3014421)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 12, 2007, 05:27:05 PM
MADRID, Spain -- Tony Parker scored 23 points and France defeated Germany 78-66 Saturday, moving closer to a place in the quarterfinals of the European basketball championship.

Florent Pietrus and Tariq Kirksay both added 12 points for France, while Dirk Nowitzki led Germany with 28 points. (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=3010105)

Yeah, thats what I'm talking about, Tony Parker leading the way in a win over Dirk and the Germany team.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 13, 2007, 06:40:04 PM
Celebrated Trail Blazers rookie center Greg Oden, the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, will likely miss the 2007-2008 season after undergoing knee surgery Thursday, the team said. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3017538)

Sucks for Oden and the Blazers, what with all the anticipation and expectations for the new NBA season having the #1 draft pick.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on September 14, 2007, 12:57:01 AM
^
Man that really sucks. Not only that they used up their #1 pick, but they had to pass up some big talents like Durant to get Oden. I feel bad for Blazers fans and hopefully Oden will recover in time to play at least a few games this season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 14, 2007, 10:09:23 PM
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Don Nelson has reached an agreement with the Golden State Warriors and will return to coach the team for at least one more season, the San Jose Mercury News reported. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3019137)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 15, 2007, 07:12:58 PM
HOUSTON -- Dikembe Mutombo will play one more year for the Houston Rockets, and then retire after 17 seasons in the NBA, he told KRIV-TV in Houston. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3021060)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 16, 2007, 04:12:44 AM
Kevin Durant will most certainly not be the next Michael Jordan, but now we have to wonder if Greg Oden will be another Sam Bowie. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=adande_ja&page=OdenSurgery)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 17, 2007, 10:52:49 PM
NEW YORK -- NBA referee Joey Crawford, suspended following an incident with Tim Duncan last April, has been reinstated, the league announced Monday. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3024316)

The short-tempered hothead has been re-instated.
Lets see if he can maintain some professionalism in the coming season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 19, 2007, 02:00:52 AM
Brand has cast removed, to begin rehab on Achilles tendon (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3026239)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on September 20, 2007, 09:10:31 PM
these injuries are unfortunate, but they will help out my lakers in the western conf.
now i'm just hoping for a nash or amare injury.... j/k  :P
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 20, 2007, 09:16:34 PM
Roughly three months removed from their longest playoff run in a decade, the Utah Jazz could have a starting lineup with less firepower next season.

In a blog post made Tuesday on the Russian Web site Sport Today, Andrei Kirilenko said he seeks a trade from the Jazz and voices his concern with playing next season for coach Jerry Sloan. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3027689)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 22, 2007, 01:35:35 AM
 SEATTLE -- Seattle and the SuperSonics have been partners for four decades. Now comes the inevitable ugliness of a divorce.

The Sonics have asked for an arbitration panel to rule that they do not have to play the final two seasons of their lease at KeyArena, saying the contract's terms allow the team to negotiate a buyout. That would allow the Sonics to relocate after this coming season unless the team secures a new arena in the Seattle area by Oct. 31. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3030622)


Who made the best moves in the East this summer? Let's rank 'em (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=EastOffseason07)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on September 22, 2007, 06:40:48 AM
i see the grizzlies being the most improved team this coming season
@jsmurf- yes...a nash amare injury is heaven to other teams hehe
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on September 22, 2007, 06:51:08 AM
the sonics can just move up to vancouver or something.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on September 22, 2007, 07:17:17 AM
vancouver supersonics? nah the name doesnt fit well with vancouver =D but i heard rumors about them going to oklahoma city..........
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 22, 2007, 05:50:53 PM
Training camp is coming up real fast, and before you know it the new season is ready to kick off.
With so much negative news surrounding the NBA lately, hopefully it won't affect the new season in anyway.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 23, 2007, 12:13:19 AM
Harris signs five-year, $42 million contract extension

DALLAS -- The Dallas Mavericks on Saturday signed Devin Harris to the five-year agreement they reached earlier this month.

The extension worth about $42 million locks up the speedy point guard through the 2012-13 season.

Harris averaged career-highs across the board last season, including 10.2 points and 3.7 assists, as the Mavericks won an NBA-best 67 games.

The Mavericks obtained Harris on draft day 2004 in a trade with the Washington Wizards. He would have been entering the final year of his rookie contract.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 23, 2007, 11:25:52 PM
Andrei Kirilenko says the money -- some $63 million worth of money -- isn't the issue here, when of course money is always an issue. The thing is, money isn't the issue. Kirilenko wishes this were just a matter of money. Money is negotiable. Jerry Sloan is not. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=adande_ja&page=Kirilenko)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 24, 2007, 11:37:44 PM
The natural follow-up to our review of Eastern Conference summer business is assessing who's done the best shopping and tweaking in the Western Conference.

The problem?

West teams weren't nearly as active, as the migration of those five 20-point scorers to the East would suggest. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=WestOffseason07)

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SEATTLE -- Seattle officials filed a lawsuit Monday to keep the SuperSonics from leaving town, saying the team's profitability in much-maligned KeyArena "has less to do with KeyArena than perhaps the Sonics' ability to defend the high pick-and-roll." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3034400)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 27, 2007, 11:26:32 AM
Shawn Marion was bringing the good news. If you're a Lakers fan.

"I'm definitely interested in the Lakers," the Phoenix Suns forward said.

More than that, he said he talked to Kobe Bryant, and Bryant "embraced it."

Shawn Marion

Andrew D. Bernstein/Getty Images

Marion is the latest NBA star to voice his desire to be traded.

Said Marion: "He wants to make it happen." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=adande_ja&page=Marion)


The Matrix wants out, and is looking at L.A.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 27, 2007, 08:29:44 PM
SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer could miss training camp next week while his son recovers from a bone-marrow transplant in Miami.

Camp starts Tuesday and runs through Oct. 6 in Boise, Idaho.

As soon as my son is home from the hospital and stable, I will join my teammates," Boozer said in a statement released by the team Thursday. "Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated by me and my family during this time."

Boozer averaged 23 points and 12 rebounds during the playoffs last season.

"Carlos has been working out all summer in Miami. ... We are confident that when he rejoins the team he will be ready to compete," general manager Kevin O'Connor said. "Carlos needs to be with his family right now and we fully support his decision."

The Jazz did not release any other information on the child. Boozer has three sons, including twins born over the summer.

Utah released guard Derek Fisher so he could find another city to get treatment for a daughter who has cancer in an eye. He signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 28, 2007, 05:07:37 AM
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Top NBA draft pick Greg Oden doesn't remember much from immediately after knee surgery. He was with his mother at home when he found out how serious it was. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3039819)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 30, 2007, 05:09:42 PM
Unlike the Olympic qualifying tournament Team USA just won, in which the starry hosts saw few familiar faces and even less competition, Eurobasket 2007 is teeming with tough teams and famous names. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=Nowitzki)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 30, 2007, 10:05:41 PM
MINNEAPOLIS -- Juwan Howard couldn't have been happier when the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired him in a trade with Houston earlier this summer.

The veteran forward was finally going to get the chance to play with Kevin Garnett, about four years after Howard said he made a mistake by not signing with the Timberwolves as a free agent. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3041426)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 02, 2007, 04:10:06 AM
The NBA and its public have never endured a more depressing summer. Never, ever. Tim Donaghy, Eddie Griffin, Greg Oden, Seattle and its Sonics, Isiah Thomas and the Knicks in court ... it's too often been horribly bad or sad news.

Yet it's time to move on -- or at least try -- and this is the best first step we've got. The return, after an absence of 167 days, of your beloved NBA Power Rankings. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/powerranking?season=2008&week=-1)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 02, 2007, 05:27:57 PM
PHOENIX -- Suns forward Amare Stoudemire will undergo minor arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday but is expected to be sidelined only two to three weeks. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3045516)

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NEW YORK -- A jury decided Tuesday that New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas sexually harassed a former top team executive, subjecting her to unwanted advances and a barrage of verbal insults, but also said he does not have to pay punitive damages. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3046010)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 04, 2007, 02:14:18 AM
HONOLULU -- Los Angeles Lakers center Kwame Brown, charged with disorderly conduct and interfering with a police officer after his cousin was charged with drunken driving last weekend, claimed Wednesday it was simply a misunderstanding.

"The truth will come out like it always does," Brown said after the Lakers' second day of practice at their training camp. "I can't go into any case that's open." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3047535)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jlk on October 04, 2007, 05:26:13 PM
The NBA and its public have never endured a more depressing summer. Never, ever. Tim Donaghy, Eddie Griffin, Greg Oden, Seattle and its Sonics, Isiah Thomas and the Knicks in court ... it's too often been horribly bad or sad news.

Yet it's time to move on -- or at least try -- and this is the best first step we've got. The return, after an absence of 167 days, of your beloved NBA Power Rankings. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/powerranking?season=2008&week=-1)

you forgot to mention Kobe acting like a spoiled brat which set off a chain of spoiled brat performances by andrei kirilenko, and shawn marion.  These players get paid millions of cash and yet they complain like they're playing for free.

and don't forget, elton brand's injury takes him out for over half the season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 04, 2007, 07:42:42 PM
HONOLULU -- Maybe it's the general tropical nuttiness that is Waikiki, where the Lakers are staying. Or maybe it's holding the first two days of training camp at a high school, conjuring up the time in everyone's life when anything seemed possible. (Heightened by the fact that the school, Iolani, considers anything less than four state championships in a year as a major disappointment, based on the wall banners.) Or maybe the Lakers have just decided to take a page out of Stuart Smalley's book and eliminate their many shortcomings with blammer rays of positive thinking. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/trainingcamp07/columns/story?columnist=bucher_ric&page=lakershawaii)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 07, 2007, 01:37:39 AM
MIAMI -- As was the case a year ago, the Miami Heat are more focused on their recent past than they are on their future.

Last October, they were fat and happy, and it carried over into a season of complacency.

This October, for a change, they're slimmer and grumpier, hoping their mutual sense of self-disgust can fuel a resurgence back into the NBA's elite. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/trainingcamp07/columns/story?columnist=sheridan_chris&page=Heat-071006)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 07, 2007, 09:56:23 PM
ROME -- The Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett era began 4,000 miles from home Saturday, in a fashionable green, white and red-emblazoned uni and an unfamiliar introduction from a Roman announcer.

"Numero cinque, Kevin Garnett." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/trainingcamp07/news/story?id=3051778)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 08, 2007, 10:39:07 PM
LAIE, Hawaii -- Skepticism that the Golden State Warriors can sustain the crazy ride they took us all on last spring is natural. Can a single human being, much less an entire team, survive that many emotional jags over seven months? It would defy conventional NBA thinking, which is that high emotions are the shoals upon which seasons are dashed. After all, they barely survived three weeks of it, considering the broken bodies and ejection-earning outbursts produced in mad-dogging Dallas before fitfully succumbing to Utah's pounding. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/trainingcamp07/columns/story?columnist=bucher_ric&page=warriorscamp)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 11, 2007, 01:06:37 AM
LONDON (AP) -- Somebody forgot to tell Ray Allen that the Celtics are Kevin Garnett's team.

Allen scored 28 points Wednesday night to lead the Celtics to a 92-81 preseason win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Garnett's first game against his former team. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=271010016)


Pre-season underway and the regular season just around the corner.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 11, 2007, 09:11:44 PM
Months after Kobe Bryant demanded a trade, Lakers owner Jerry Buss openly talked about the possibility of dealing his star player this past offseason or even before February's trade deadline. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3058329)

A trade might now be a possibility for Kobe.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 12, 2007, 07:48:30 PM
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- It's late afternoon in the Cavaliers' cavernous new practice facility in suburban Cleveland. A training camp workout has been over for an hour and just one player is left on the courts, the swishes of his makes and the occasional loud curse when he misses several in a row echoing off the walls. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/trainingcamp07/news/story?page=cavscamp)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 13, 2007, 07:38:36 PM
CLEVELAND (AP) -- P.J. Carlesimo earned his first win as SuperSonics' coach, 96-90 over the Cleveland Cavaliers in an exhibition game Friday night.

Cavs All-Star forward LeBron James was forced out of action in the third quarter because of a right shoulder contusion. The injury doesn't appear to be serious. He had 14 points for the Cavs. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=271012005)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 16, 2007, 12:57:34 AM
Last week brought us a new chapter in the Kobe Bryant saga, with Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss saying he's open to trading his superstar.

To assess where things stand now, we brought five of ESPN's top NBA reporters together: (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?page=Roundtable-Kobe)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 16, 2007, 04:43:13 PM
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Kobe Bryant sat out practice for the second straight day Monday because of a sore knee, and said he didn't know if he'd play in the Los Angeles Lakers' next exhibition game.

The Lakers face the Seattle SuperSonics on Thursday night in Bakersfield -- the first of six exhibition games in nine days. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3065296)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 17, 2007, 04:43:35 PM
After the latest wild spin on the Kobe Coaster, another 24-hour scramble of disorienting turns and steep drops with No. 24, things were actually pretty clear at the end of the ride.

So clear that the end of the Kobe Bryant era in Lakerland has never seemed closer. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=KobeTradestein)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 18, 2007, 06:37:15 PM
What up. Long time no check in the NBA Thread :wave: (ROFL L-San you're banned for ten-tuple posting, keep up the good work ;))

Don't forget guys...

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PRIZES TO BE WON!! Like "Shaq's Big Challenge" DVD Box Set!

Those Euro games went well, eh? Look at dem Raptors tear shit up!! No doubt. KG-Ray Allen-Paul Pierce look good, I think?

...and well Kobe as a Laker. Good times *sniff* But that saying - Kobe and Shaq are my fave players EVAR (along with Magic Johnson) ... but at the end of the day, I wear the Laker logo on my chest. Jerry Buss pulled a FASSSSSSSST one on Phil and Kobe, that's for sure. They didn't see THAT coming. but it all seems like another episode of "As the Lakers Turn"

LAKERS TILL I DIE!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 18, 2007, 06:45:00 PM
The Texas Triangle just might be tougher this coming season.

It's not what Manu Ginobili was going for, because giving new nicknames to teammates to entertain the media is not exactly standard practice for the San Antonio Spurs, but Ginobili unintentionally tagged Tim Duncan with a pretty good one during the 2007 playoffs:

The Big Sense of Tranquility. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/trainingcamp07/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=Spurs-071018)

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Let's make the safe assumption here. Let's operate under the conservative premise suggesting that the Dallas Mavericks, despite Kobe Bryant's increasing desire to join them, are not going to be able to make the ultimate change and swing a trade for the game's most fearsome individual talent.

So what happens if they can't come close to getting Kobe? (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/trainingcamp07/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=Mavs-071018)

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It seems rather premature, some three weeks into the preseason, to be talking about any sort of Rick Adelman Effect in Houston.

Or does it?

The Rockets would debate you hard on that one, given their vivid recollections of how last season started. That was when Tracy McGrady made the very early -- and very unsettling -- disclosure that he was thinking about retiring when his current contract expires to try a sport that doesn't tax the body like basketball does. Baseball, namely. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/trainingcamp07/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=Rockets-071018)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 19, 2007, 11:03:47 PM
Mark Cuban has been known as a risk-taker during his tenure as the owner of the Dallas Mavericks. But Cuban won't risk trading reigning MVP Dirk Nowitzki in an effort to acquire disgruntled Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant.

According to The Dallas Morning News, Cuban said he will not trade Nowitzki, even if it meant he could get Bryant in return. Cuban spoke about the Bryant situation at a North Dallas dance studio, where he was taking a break from rehersals with Kym Johnson, his Dancing With the Stars partner. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3070937)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 20, 2007, 04:25:28 AM
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- The latest Kobe Bryant rumor had him arriving at Bakersfield's Rabobank Arena for the Lakers' preseason game against Seattle Thursday night, only to return to the bus and stay there, like a cat refusing to come down from a tree.

Let the record show that Bryant was in uniform when the Lakers took the court. But such is the uneasy state of the Lakers that something as mundane as his participation in an exhibition game qualifies as news these days. Maybe it's because of the mounting feeling that each time he wears a Lakers uniform it could be the last. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=adande_ja&page=kobebakersfield)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 21, 2007, 05:03:28 AM
MACAU, China -- David Stern has a message for China, and it's similar to the one he's been delivering in Europe: Build it and we will come.

The NBA has marketed itself heavily in both Asia and Europe, and those efforts have begun to bear some serious fruit on both continents -- particularly here in China, where the game is rapidly pushing to establish itself as the country's No. 2 team sport behind soccer. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/trainingcamp07/columns/story?columnist=hollinger_john&id=3071519)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 22, 2007, 04:31:43 PM
After a year's worth of news crammed into the past four months -- none of it welcome unless you're a fan of the Boston Celtics or the agent for Rashard Lewis -- here are the 10 story lines that are most intriguing to me as we head into the 2007-08 season. You'll notice there's nothing about my pick for 2008 NBA champion, the San Antonio Spurs.

That's because they're so consistent. Consistent is the opposite of compelling, and/or controversial. I'm pretty sure we'll see the Spurs in June. These other outcomes are far less certain, which makes them much more interesting… (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/trainingcamp07/columns/story?columnist=adande_ja&page=tenstorylines071021)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 23, 2007, 05:44:59 PM
NEW YORK (ESPN.com news services) -- Knicks coach Isiah Thomas received some boos from the home crowd in a chippy game against the Boston Celtics on Monday night.

Zach Randolph scored 23 points, Nate Robinson added 20 and the Knicks shut out Boston's three stars in the final quarter of a 94-87 victory Monday night. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=271022018)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 24, 2007, 03:16:24 AM
MIAMI (AP) -- When the Miami Heat return to the practice floor sometime Thursday, they'll have two simple tasks.

Forget about October.

Get ready for November.

Manu Ginobili scored 22 points on 6-for-7 shooting, and the San Antonio Spurs sealed a dismal exhibition season for the Heat with a 104-87 victory Tuesday night.

Miami finished the preseason winless (0-7) for the first time in the team's 20-year history. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=271023014)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 24, 2007, 05:50:48 PM
PHOENIX -- Amare Stoudemire announced his return to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night with a few thunderous dunks to the delight of several thousand fans at a public scrimmage.

"It went great. I felt good out there," he said afterward. "I felt healthy. I felt strong. I've just got to get in a little better shape and I'll be OK."

Stoudemire had not practiced since undergoing minor arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Oct. 2. It was his left knee that was the subject of microfracture surgery, and he missed all but three games in the 2005-06 season. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3076639)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 25, 2007, 04:35:26 AM
The Miami Heat, reeling from the continued injury absence of Dwyane Wade and an 0-7 record in the preseason, have responded with a promising double boost for their aging roster.

Finding an unexpected taker for out-of-favor forward Antoine Walker, Miami on Wednesday completed a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves to acquire swingman Ricky Davis and center Mark Blount. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3077037)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 25, 2007, 04:53:28 PM
The difficulties Kobe Bryant has had prior to the upcoming NBA season have been mostly limited to the issues surrounding trade talk swirling around the Lakers' star.

Now, with a wrist injured suffered during Tuesday night's preseason game against the Utah Jazz, Bryant joins a long list of Lakers who are suffering from different ailments. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3078419)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 26, 2007, 04:24:37 AM
NEW YORK -- Technically, it turns out every single current NBA referee has gambled in some form, after all -- although none of them are going to be punished for it.

And, strange as it may seem, those very same referees will now be permitted to gamble in a multitude of ways. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3079309)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 26, 2007, 09:53:33 PM
Regular season starts next week, ready to GIT R DONE!!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 28, 2007, 12:53:29 AM
The Kobe Bryant-to-Chicago trade talks are very real, and they've been real for a while.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls have been having daily discussions about Bryant trade possibilities for at least the past week, with Bryant's no-trade clause throwing a unique wrench into the situation, according to sources.

The Lakers are asking for a package built around Luol Deng, Ben Gordon, Tyrus Thomas and Joakim Noah, which is more than Chicago is willing to surrender. Also, Bryant would not want to play in Chicago if the Bulls surrendered all four of those players, believing there would not be enough talent left to compete for a championship, and he would veto that trade even if the Bulls and Lakers were both in favor of it. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3082513)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 28, 2007, 06:00:01 PM
Amidst the daily trade discussions swirling around Kobe Bryant and the Lakers this preseason, coach Phil Jackson is upset at his star player's level of commitment.

"Obviously he hasn't thrown his heart and soul into performing on the floor," Jackson told reporters after practice Saturday. "That hurts me a little bit. … He was going to work at this thing and [would] put his full being into this. Right now, he's having a hard time doing that." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3083800)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 28, 2007, 06:54:28 PM
Hey. It's 12:50 PM PST. October 28, 2007. Kobe is still a Laker. POSITIVE V! V!

About 2 more hours till the online draft starts, Fantasy Players get your dicks ready. :pimp:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 29, 2007, 12:15:25 AM
Kevin Garnett has always been the crazy one, the one who looks as if he's hopped into the shower in full gear and sneakers. His workout sessions are legendary, causing trainers to marvel and onlookers to gawk. Rookies in Minnesota have been awed. Vets working out in Vegas this summer were humbled. The force of his focused glare has made arena attendants afraid of saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. You know, stuff like "You okay?" or "Want some Gatorade?"

It's the kind of crazy that helped make the 31-year-old Garnett the biggest thing to hit the Celtics since Larry Legend himself. Which is why, when KG first stepped into the Celtics' training facility in Waltham, Mass., he came brandishing what was sure to be a fresh ethos: Prepare as intensely as you play. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?page=mag-celtics)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on October 29, 2007, 07:49:10 PM
even though lakes haven't improved much... can't wait for the season to start
been getting tired of all this laker drama  :bleed eyes:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 29, 2007, 11:55:17 PM
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Timberwolves did some wheeling and dealing on Monday, reaching a buyout with veteran Juwan Howard and making a trade with San Antonio to get to the 15-man roster limit before the deadline.

The Timberwolves sent a protected 2008 second-round pick to the Spurs for cash considerations and guard Beno Udrih, whom the Wolves immediately waived.

The deal helped both teams.

San Antonio was able to avoid taking a luxury tax hit, while the Wolves were able to get some cash to help them buy out the final two years of Howard's deal. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3086024)


Season starts tomorrow!! :w00t:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 30, 2007, 03:02:32 PM
Game Time tonight~!!!

Regular season gets started up, and ready to go.
My Spurs get their rings, raise their banner, and then its back to the business of winning games and defending their crown.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 30, 2007, 06:31:51 PM
ARRRGGHH :P Bynum and Farmar got extended!! WOOOHOOO! :cry:

WELL. Congrats to Miami's Joel Anthony...the 4th active Canadian player to make it to the NBA :canada: Can't wait for tip off. See y'all in the Chat Room for some play by play action!

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 30, 2007, 07:16:42 PM
Double header on TNT to GIT R DONE tonite.

Blazers @ Spurs, followed by Rockets @ Lakers.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 30, 2007, 11:34:55 PM
WOOT, GAME ON, BABY, YEA~!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 31, 2007, 02:04:33 AM
Spurs get their first win of the season, oh yea.

Long season to go, though.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 31, 2007, 06:03:44 AM
(http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/7994/rocketslakersbasketballfy5.jpg)

BRUTAL.... :bleed eyes: nice run towards the end but shit man. Kobe was shooting like shit. Good one Rox.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on October 31, 2007, 03:56:15 PM
yeah, so much for opening night.  almost had it at the end  :-\

also, why they sign Coby Karl?  :?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 31, 2007, 06:22:29 PM
Man, my Spurs got a back to back right off the bat.
They play @ Memphis tonite.

Also on tap for tonite is Cavs @ Mavs on ESPN.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 01, 2007, 02:42:17 AM
Spurs got the win over the Grizz.

The Mavs just destroyed the Cavs tonite 92-74.
Thats a beatdown right thurr.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on November 01, 2007, 02:48:40 AM
Lebron got foul trouble early, and no pts in the first half.  :bleed eyes:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on November 01, 2007, 01:31:06 PM
YESSS Raps WIN!!

Props to Philly tho for coming back in the 4th from a 22 pt deficit to make it a close game.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 01, 2007, 02:42:12 PM
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng was a conflicted man on Wednesday night. He had turned down a reported $50 million earlier in the day, and now he sat inside the dank visiting locker room at the Meadowlands, preparing for a game and wanting some answers.

Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas was looking for answers, too, leaning in to listen to the latest on the Kobe Bryant-centered universe. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=sheridan_chris&page=Deng_Bryant)



Double header on TNT tonite.
Pistons @ Heat followed by Suns @ Sonics.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on November 01, 2007, 09:59:57 PM
fight at todays laker pratice(not involving kobe)

prolly fighting over who deserves the title of worst defensive baller  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 02, 2007, 08:49:09 PM
SEATTLE -- The Seattle SuperSonics' new owner told the NBA on Friday that he plans to move the team to Oklahoma City.

Clay Bennett had set a Wednesday deadline for having a plan to replace KeyArena, which he says is outdated. He and the city are in a dispute about the arena lease.

He has until March 1 to file for relocation with the NBA if he wants the team to play the 2008-09 season anywhere besides Seattle. The Sonics are the city's oldest major professional sports franchise.

Bennett briefly backed off his deadline, not wanting to distract from the start of the season. He watched Thursday night's home opener against Phoenix from his suite, spending most of the second half chatting with Hall of Famer Bill Russell while fans chanted "Save our Sonics!" during the game. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3091416)

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Double header on ESPN tonite.
Wizards @ Celtics followed by Lakers @ Suns.

The Kings coming in to take on my Spurs tonite, which I'll get to see locally.

There's also 10 other games that'll be going on tonite.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on November 03, 2007, 05:00:59 AM
WOOO!!! Lakers spank the hated Suns  :shakeit:

on another note, they said that Bulls fans were chanting Kobe's name during the Bulls-Sixers game
Sounds like they really want Kobe
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 03, 2007, 02:31:06 PM
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Manu Ginobili got the signal from San Antonio Spurs teammate Tim Duncan and took off running.

By the time the Sacramento Kings had regrouped, Duncan was in the midst of hurling a court-length pass to Ginobili for an easy layup at the other end.

Welcome to Friday night football, Spurs style. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=271102024)

My Spurs beat the Kings in resounding fashion last nite.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson taught the young Minnesota Timberwolves a couple of lessons about life in the NBA in their first game without Kevin Garnett.

The first? Reputation goes a long way in this league.

The second? The fourth quarter is the only one that matters. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=271102016)
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade has been cleared to play after recovering from the left knee and left shoulder surgeries he had in May.

Dwyane Wade

Wade

Miami coach Pat Riley didn't put a timetable on Wade's return to the lineup. In the announcement before Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers, Riley said Wade has been practicing, but without making any contact.

Riley plans to be careful in bringing back his All-Star. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3092357)
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Two games, two down-to-the-wire wins for the Indiana Pacers and new coach Jim O'Brien.

Danny Granger was 10-for-13 from the field and had 25 points and nine rebounds to help the Pacers beat the Miami Heat 87-85 on Friday night.

The Pacers overcame a seven-point deficit with four minutes left. On Wednesday, they beat Washington in overtime. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=271102011)
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PHOENIX (AP) -- The Phoenix Suns got home at 4 a.m., then sleepwalked through their home opener. The result was a 119-98 rout at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers.

More games like this and Kobe Bryant might not want to leave Los Angeles. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=271102021)

This is what I'm talking about, Lakers gave the Suns a beatdown.
No "D" playing Suns got tore up, yea mang.
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BOSTON (AP) -- Kevin Garnett walked off the court raising his right index finger to the cheering crowd. By his side, Paul Pierce did the same -- a rare gesture of triumph for the long-suffering Celtics star.

There was 2:30 left in the game and Boston had been in control since the middle of the second quarter. The Celtics beat the Washington Wizards 103-83 on Friday night, opening their most promising season in Pierce's 10 years with the club.

"I'm at a place right now in my career, I couldn't ask for anything better," said Pierce, who led Boston with 28 points. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=271102002)

Garnett, Pierce and Ray Allen, the Celtics new big 3, tore up the Wizards soundly.
So much for Gilbert Arenas' so-called "guarantee" that the Wizards would beat the Celtics in Bostons home opener.
He opened mouth and inserted foot, rightly so.
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There's only one game on that's on tv, NBATV that is, Blazers @ Rockets.
That one plus 6 other games going on tonite.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 04, 2007, 04:06:41 PM
Let's rewind for a moment to the first weekend of last season. What would you have said then if someone had written that Allen Iverson, Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant were all about to be traded in a span of 12 months?

If Bryant gets moved by Dec. 19, that fantasy trifecta becomes a reality. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dime-071103-04)
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Cavs @ Suns tonite on NBATV, plus 7 other games going on tonite.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 05, 2007, 05:01:12 PM
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kobe Bryant has had so many buzzer-beaters and 50-point games, he's lost count. When he blocks a dunk attempt -- now that's memorable.

The Los Angeles Lakers were leading by seven points midway through the fourth quarter when Bryant made the ultimate defensive stop on Utah's Andrei Kirilenko. The two-time NBA scoring champ then got six of his 33 points in the final 4½ minutes to secure a 119-109 victory over the Jazz on Sunday night. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=271104013)
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Seems to be only one game on tonite, Rockets @ Mavs.
Its on NBATV, which sux since I'd definitely want to see this one.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: eynjel18 on November 07, 2007, 08:30:12 AM
Go Suns. No to Kobe trade to Suns, that would be disastrous.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 07, 2007, 09:47:04 PM
Double header on ESPN tonite.

Heat @ Spurs followed by Cavs @ Jazz.

Spurs gotta rebound tonite after that lost to the Rockets last nite.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 08, 2007, 05:45:35 PM
SAN ANTONIO -- Shaquille O'Neal knows what people are saying. He hears what folks aren't necessarily whispering.

He could hear it on this night in his own locker room, because he sneaked up behind a certain ESPN.com reporter who was asking a longtime Shaq observer named Penny Hardaway for a scouting report.

"You talkin' about me?" Shaq asked.

You suspect Shaq knew the answer before he joined the conversation. It's the unavoidable subject around the Miami Heat these days, with Dwyane Wade still in street clothes. The job of carrying this team is all O'Neal's until Wade gets back, although he doesn't really want that responsibility at nearly 36, and Miami is 0-4 after Shaq was powerless to prevent Wednesday night's 88-78 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dime-071108)
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Double header on TNT tonite.
Pistons @ Bulls followed by Mavs @ Warriors.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 09, 2007, 04:11:40 PM
PHOENIX -- NBA commissioner David Stern warned Thursday that if the SuperSonics leave Seattle he sees no way the league would ever return to the city.

"I'd love to find a way to keep the team there," he said, "because if the team moves, there's not going to be another team there, not in any conceivable future plan that I could envision, and that would be too bad."

At a news conference following his announcement that the 2009 All-Star Game would be held in Phoenix, Stern criticized the city of Seattle and the Washington legislature for its handling of the issue of funding a replacement for Key Arena.

Stern repeated earlier criticism of the mayor and city council for promoting a measure, overwhelmingly passed by voters, that requires any funds to help build an arena earn money at the same rate as a treasury bill. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3100691)
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Back to back games on ESPN tonite.
 Nuggets @ Wizards followed by Cavs @ Kings.

My Spurs take on the Hornets @ N.O. tonite, which I get to see on locally.

10 other games also going on tonite.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on November 10, 2007, 04:33:44 AM
Clippers lost to the Piston  :S  Boston is the only team left undefeated.
http://www.nba.com/standings/team_record_comparison/conferenceNew_Std_Div.html

Yao beat Yi.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: eynjel18 on November 11, 2007, 08:18:38 AM
Suns wins and Amare is back. Nash is literally carrying the team in assist and in points. Marion is a monster rebounder and he's not even a PF.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 11, 2007, 06:22:16 PM
Miami coach Pat Riley has apparently seen enough. The Houston Rockets have already convinced him, not even two weeks into the season.

"You just think about the three teams here," Riley said this week of the vaunted Texas Triangle. "It could be the three best teams in the league."

It doesn't seem to matter that the Rockets, at this early stage of the Rick Adelman era, frequently need offensive direction barked out from the bench, whereas Chris Webber and Mike Bibby and Vlade Divac could run Sacramento's read-and-react attack out of the high post without a word spoken.

It doesn't seem to matter that referees -- at least according to Adelman -- allow more physicality at the elbow now than they do down low, which Adelman believes is a change since the Kings' heyday that complicates Houston's transition to this new system. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dime-071110-11)
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Pistons @ Sonics tonite on NBATV.

Bucks coming in to take on the champs, my Spurs tonite.

5 other games going on tonite.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 13, 2007, 12:14:08 AM
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Vince Carter of the New Jersey Nets will be sidelined indefinitely with a sprained right ankle.

 An MRI on Monday revealed Carter sustained a Grade 1 sprain on Saturday night against the Boston Celtics, Nets president Rod Thorn said Monday. There is no timetable for Carter's return.

The Nets play the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.

The eight-time All-Star was hurt in the third quarter of a 112-101 loss to Boston. He landed on the foot of Celtics forward Paul Pierce after a dunk.

Carter averaged 17.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists through the first six games. He signed a four-year contract valued at about $65 million in the offseason.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 13, 2007, 08:46:37 PM
The NBA needs to stop trying to do what feels good and should focus instead on what makes sense. If franchises are going to start playing musical chairs, the logical move would be to let the vagabond New Orleans Hornets go to Oklahoma City instead of uprooting the Seattle SuperSonics from the only place they've ever called home.

Everyone feels sorry for New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. No one wants to look like the bad guy, to be seen walking over a fallen man instead of helping him up. So we're supposed to think that keeping a dozen pro basketball players around will lead the way to recovery and that if they left it would be the final cruel blow to a battered city.  (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=adande_ja&page=Movingfranchises-071112)
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Lakers @ Spurs tonite on NBATV and local channels for me. :)

7 other games going on tonite as well.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 14, 2007, 07:36:17 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Minutes after watching the Miami Heat miss shot after shot in another uninspiring performance that ended in a 91-76 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats, coach Pat Riley was asked what he could do to generate some offense.

"Me? Play. I guarantee you I should suit up. I'd play better than some of them right now," Riley said Tuesday night. "I guarantee it. I swear to God. With an old hip and 62 years old and I can't see, I'll play better than some of my guys tonight. Come on, they were pretty bad." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=271113030)
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The Champs beat Kobe and the Lakers last nite, but now the Spurs have a very tough back to back coming up.
Thursday its @ Mavs, then back home Friday against the Rockets.


Speaking of which, its the Lakers @ Rockets tonite on ESPN.
12 other games also going on tonite.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 15, 2007, 04:47:56 PM
Right now, the Lakers are like a couple with a newborn baby, grateful for a few moments of peace and quiet, wary that the slightest noise could set off another round of crying and screaming.

The Lakers' 3-2 start, public declarations from Chicago and Dallas that they weren't Kobe Bryant-shopping (at least for now), and Bryant's realization and acceptance that his trade wishes won't be fulfilled easily have created this blissful nap time. That could change this week with a challenging schedule that includes back-to-back games in San Antonio and Dallas, followed by a home game against Detroit. It will be an early referendum on how the Lakers match up with the contending class.  (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=adande_ja&page=FourQuarters-071113)
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Double header on TNT tonite.

Spurs @ Mavs followed by Bulls @ Suns.

The Spurs/Mavs game is gonna be a good one, between the in-state rivals.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 16, 2007, 08:06:45 PM
How is it possible that one of the loudest mouths to ever step onto an NBA court could walk away in silence?

Maybe it's because, for all of the talking Gary Payton did in his career, he never was talked about as much as a man who ranks 21st all time in points, sixth in assists, third in steals and eighth in games played should have been. Although he hasn't quite sailed off into the sunset yet, he's at the dock with the ropes untied, easing into retirement and sounding unlikely to change his mind.

"It's kind of definite," Payton said of his plan to retire. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=adande_ja&page=GaryPayton-071116)
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Double header on ESPN tonite.

Rockets @ Spurs followed by Pistons @ Lakers.

10 other games going on tonite also.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on November 16, 2007, 08:36:17 PM
shaq should follow gp into retirement...

miami still has to pay shaq $60 million over the next three years.  doh!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 17, 2007, 07:36:48 PM
Shaquille O'Neal didn't have a problem with teammate Dwyane Wade calling him out in the media earlier this week. In fact, he welcomed it.

O'Neal and the Miami Heat are still struggling at 1-8 after their loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday night. But Shaq was fine with Wade saying he needed to motivate himself to turn things around -- for his team and himself. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3115232)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 18, 2007, 11:11:12 PM
Shaq just needs a fire up his ass!!! HE CAN DO IT!!

Good to see the Lakers spread the ball around, Odom stepping it up against the Pisstons.

(http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/5125/lakersbasketballlas101od9.jpg)

Kobe had a weak game last nite. I betcha he gonna DEMOLISH the Bulls tonite. He's gonna retire in the purple and gold.  :pimp:

Funniest moment of the week was Philip's brokeback comment about San Antonio's penetration defense. Exactly, Bruce Bowen plays like he wants to hump your leg night in, night out. He plays defense like Prince and the Blouses.
(http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/47/princechappelleij6.jpg)

Here is the comment he made.
[youtube=425,350]nwE8s8D2J_4[/youtube]

PHIL JACKSON’S APOLOGY. Sorry to all horses  :rofl:
[youtube=425,350]JG5c_WFc6ac[/youtube]

That's just ESPN making a big deal out of nothing. I dun think it woulda mattered if Shaq or someone said it. Just cuz he's an "authority" figure. Who cares?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on November 19, 2007, 05:49:53 AM
^ lol, Phil's a genious. slam dunk on ESPN  :grin:

anyways, that Farmar is impressing me with every game.  and it looks like Jimmy Buss was right about Bynum  :shocked:

edit: Finally someone beat the Celtics.  nice job Orlando
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 19, 2007, 06:50:15 AM
^ I'm shock-a-locked that they 9-2, DAMN Dwight Howard turning heads averaging 20-15! I gotta make sure he's on my team lol

WOOT Yeah. nice win by the Lakers. NICE Work bench!! Ha I knew playing against the Clippers would make em run outta gas. I do like the inside play, outrebounding, serving up blocks!
(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4657/koberulesbullslakersqw1.jpg)

What do y'all think of Durant's play so far?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on November 19, 2007, 07:29:50 AM
^ yeah, Dwight Howard's a frickin beast.  you see those shoulders on him.... and he's only 22

-Durant's gonna be a superstar no doubt.  i guess Seattle was lucky they got the #2 pick... too bad for Portland.  also remember when they were laughing at Durant when he couldn't bench press 1rep of 185lbs at the NBA combine... I guess bench presses don't make you a better basketball player  :grin:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 19, 2007, 06:57:20 PM
LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Lakers center Kwame Brown was helped off the court Sunday night after injuring his left leg in the first quarter of a 106-78 win over the Chicago Bulls.

Lakers spokesman John Black said Brown sustained moderate sprains of his left ankle and knee when Bulls center Ben Wallace fell into him under the Los Angeles basket with 8:18 left in the opening period.

Black said X-rays were negative, adding the Lakers would probably have a better idea Monday about the severity of the injuries.

Kobe Bryant charged into Wallace while driving toward the basket and passing underneath to Brown, who went down in a heap clutching his left leg after the contact, which came as he was going up for a shot.

Brown was averaging 4.7 points and 5.5 rebounds in his first six games.

Meanwhile, Luol Deng, the Bulls' second-leading scorer, sat out because of lower back pain.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 20, 2007, 07:02:09 PM
GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Stephon Marbury was set to rejoin the New York Knicks' starting lineup Tuesday night, a week after he responded to a demotion by leaving the team for one game.

Stephon Marbury

Marbury

Marbury said he was told by coach Isiah Thomas at the beginning of the morning shootaround that he would start against the Golden State Warriors. Marbury was a reserve for three games, and the Knicks lost all of them to extend their losing streak to six.

"I'm excited about playing always, and to be able to come back home and start and get back into the flow of things is always a good thing," Marbury said. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3120376)
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Got my Spurs, da Champs, on tonite @ Hawks.
I can watch on a local channel, and its on NBATV also.

7 other games going on tonite also.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 21, 2007, 01:49:31 AM
Orlando, FL – The Orlando Magic have acquired forward Brian Cook and guard Maurice Evans from the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for forward Trevor Ariza, General Manager Otis Smith announced today. In addition, the Magic have waived forward Bo Outlaw. (http://www.nba.com/magic/news/Magic_Acquire_Brian_Cook_and_M-244872-66.html)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on November 21, 2007, 03:35:03 AM
^ i don't know much about Ariza but looking at some youtube videos... this guy seems to be a hi-fly act who likes to serve up monster dunks

best part about the deal is, we get rid of Cook  :w00t:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 21, 2007, 08:31:19 PM
NEW YORK -- We'd go ahead and call it the Mother of All Knicks Debacles, except for one thing.

Nearly a decade of bearing personal witness to the downfall of the New York Knickerbockers has taught us to never label anything "the worst it has ever or could ever be," because recent history has shown us time after head-shaking time that things actually will get worse at Madison Square Garden, that this week's or this month's or this season's new low will not remain a new low for long.

Still, it really was a new low at MSG Tuesday night as the fans chanted "Fire Isiah" more than a half-dozen times during a lifeless 26-point loss to the Golden State Warriors that extended New York's losing streak to seven games. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dime-071121)
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Mavs @ Rockets tonite on ESPN.

Dwight Howard, the Man-Child, and the Magic coming in to take on the Champs, The Spurs, tonite.
This should be a good game.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 21, 2007, 10:06:16 PM
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Gilbert Arenas had surgery Wednesday to repai or torn meniscus and says he'll be out for three months, according to report on the Washington Post's Web site.

Arenas originally hurt his knee last April. He hurt it again last Friday at Minnesota. He underwent an MRI in Washington on Wednesday, which found the tear.

"It's a downer because I really thought I was getting back," Arenas said. "It's a big setback but I guess I'll start all over again."

The Post said Arenas won't be able to handle any basketball-related activity for at least three weeks and could be cleared to practice in three months.

"Everything just started hurting after the game," Arenas said. "The pain came out of nowhere."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 23, 2007, 08:07:27 PM
So … what's up with Kevin Durant?

The Sonics rookie made a splash in Atlanta last week when his game-winning 3-point shot knocked off the Hawks in double overtime. It was an incredible shot, as you probably saw -- he leaned away to his left to get away from the length of Al Horford while calmly drilling a 25-footer at the buzzer.

The hope was that he could build on that and deliver better results overall. Unfortunately, he's gone in the opposite direction. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=hollinger_john&page=Durant-071121)
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Double header on ESPN tonite.

Rockets @ Heat followed by Nets @ Sonics.

Grizzlies coming in to take on the Spurs tonite.

Lakers up in Beantown to take on the Celtics.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 29, 2007, 05:07:34 PM
Double header on TNT tonite.

Knicks @ Celtics followed by Nuggets @ Lakers.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 30, 2007, 05:48:46 AM
“Kobe’s reputation is such that most everybody’s staying down on his pump-fakes, not getting up in the air,” Jackson said. “He just has to get his shot back in order so that he’s taking a shot, not worrying about getting guys up off the floor, trying to create a [free-throw] situation for himself.” WERD!

Congrats on Phillip for reupping for 2 more years!!

WHAT a comeback tonite! Holy shit, how 'bout that Sasha coming up BIG. He had a good game in that choke-loss vs the Nets. Bench doing aight!

(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/954/nuggetslakersa6.jpg)

Now if they could just take a game on the road. -_-
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 30, 2007, 05:15:52 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James has a sprained left index finger and is day to day, the team said Thursday.

James underwent an MRI at the Cleveland Clinic in Toronto, which confirmed the sprain. The team said he will be a game-time decision for Friday night's game in Toronto against the Raptors.

James hurt his finger in the second quarter of Wednesday's 109-74 loss to Detroit. He did not respond to a few questions as he walked to the team bus after the game carrying a pizza. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3133853)

Is LeBron wussing out?
Its a sprained finger on his non-shooting hand, and he's goes all prima donna over it, now being listed day to day because it.
If he doesn't play, then the Cavs sink, since he is all the Cavs have.
Thats what happens when you're just a one trick pony, which is what the Cavs are.
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Double header on ESPN tonite.

Celtics @ Heat followed by Lakers @ Jazz.

My Spurs travel up to take on the woeful T'Wolves tonite.

8 other games going on tonite, as well.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on December 01, 2007, 01:01:21 AM
lol, why don't Vujacic play like that all the time.
anybody watch the Knicks/Celtics game.... damn that was ugly, Isiah's prolly a goner

/offtopic,  Evel Knievel passed away today....  R.I.P
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 01, 2007, 08:21:57 AM
^ Yeah Jsmurf -- peep the entertainement forum (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=13820.0) ... I heard it on ESPN Radio this aft and was like :o

Lebron just doesnt have heart. Calling him a T-Mac or AI is an insult. At least those guys play hurt, give back to the community. Yeah, I don't want to be like you.

BRUTAL Lakers losing big time. Let's just remember how Kobe blocked AK-47 the last time they met :lol:
(http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/7862/fulljgetty76076024sd026dw1.jpg)

F YO Triple Double! Only Kobe showed up tonite :/

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 03, 2007, 07:22:31 AM
Shit!! Ron Jeremy is really making Magic down in Orlando. (http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/8140/rimshotio1.gif) (is that the proper use, L?)

Tough loss, choking that one away in the fourth.
(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3350/magiclakersbasketballlalm1.jpg)

Kobe?? Looking for Kobe?

And DAMN. Tim Duncan got hurt. Wonder how the xray results will come out.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 05, 2007, 04:49:06 PM
GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The New York Knicks still won't rule out Stephon Marbury for Wednesday night's game against the New Jersey Nets, and now the status of Eddy Curry is in question after he sprained his ankle.

Marbury wasn't at the day's shootaround, three days after his father died during the Knicks' home loss to Phoenix. Coach Isiah Thomas said he wouldn't know his starting point guard's plans until later in the day.

"That would be his choice," Thomas said. "If he felt that he was able to play emotionally, then we would let him play."

Curry sprained his left ankle while running during the morning shootaround. The Knicks probably won't know if their starting center will be available until shortly before the game.

If Marbury does travel to New Jersey, Thomas would let him decide if he wanted to play. Don Marbury's funeral is Thursday morning in Brooklyn.

"Different people handle things differently and dealing with death, it's just a very emotional time," Thomas said. "Everybody handles it a little differently and you just have to give people enough time to go through their grieving process, however short or long that may be."
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Lakers@ Nuggets tonite on ESPN.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 06, 2007, 06:41:35 AM
Kobe plays with the flu. Kobe gets his shoulder bruised. Kobe comes back and WINS IT 111-107 over the Nuggets. Even AI got more cajones than Lebron. 51 for him. "We absorbed a lot of points from Iverson," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. "He got our whole team in foul trouble."

(http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/8405/017losangelesloh3.jpg)

Oooh what's this shit about Jason Kidd wanting out of NJ? Jigga's gonna get the migraine.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on December 06, 2007, 04:40:55 PM
I saw the Lakers-Nuggets game last night too.  Iverson went classic AI and caught fire during the first 3 quarters dropping 49... it was fun to watch.  Then the Lakers D stepped up only allowing him 2pts in the 4th and LA went home with the win.  :)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 06, 2007, 09:44:13 PM
Double header on TNT tonite.

Nuggets @ Mavs followed by Heat @ Blazers.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 07, 2007, 08:41:03 PM
OAKLAND -- Think about what life would be like if the world operated under the same principles as the Golden State Warriors. Hot fudge sundaes would be nutritious and help you lose weight. Whale-sized sport-utility vehicles would get 50 miles per gallon. "I Love New York" would be up for an Emmy.

The thing about the Warriors is they make no sense. Basketball at the professional level isn't supposed to work this way. In the mixed-up Warrior World, one-on-four pull-up jump shots are encouraged, not punished; a player who has been suspended six times is a source of inspiration and stability; and guys called Mully and Nellie are considered the masterminds of the operation. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=adande_ja&page=Warriors-071207)
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Double header on ESPN tonite.

Bulls @ Pistons followed by Jazz @ Spurs.

9 other games also going on tonite.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on December 08, 2007, 01:34:48 AM
that was an awesome game by Iverson... unstoppable for most of the game.
thought he was gonna score at least 65+ points.  it was over for him though when Kobe came back in the game and shut him down  :yep:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 09, 2007, 07:14:23 PM
The season began with trade speculation swirling around Kobe Bryant, Jermaine O'Neal, Shawn Marion and Andrei Kirilenko.

The list now stretches to include a fifth major name, with Jason Kidd's future making us wonder.

Our first five questions (and answers) about what's next for No. 5: (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dime-071208-09)
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:rofl: Suns got beat by another bottom of the barrel team, T'Wolves.
They had already got beat by the Hawks early in the season. XD
Now thats fucking embarrassing for them. :lol:

Warriors @ Lakers tonite on NBATV.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on December 09, 2007, 07:35:55 PM
clippers vs. heat starting now. 12:30 pm game
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 10, 2007, 07:25:06 AM
HEAT SMACKED THEY ASS!!!

Bring on the RETRO unis! These are the jerseys worth retro-ing over. Bynum finally looks like the promising fucker they said he was. Kobe hustling - did ya see him dive into the Laker bench? Lakers whip the Warriors 123-113

(http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/4811/gswlakerscd3.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 12, 2007, 05:57:18 PM
ATLANTA (ESPN.com news services) -- T.J. Ford's teammates said the Toronto Raptors guard was moving before he was taken off the court on a stretcher following a scary fall late in Tuesday night's 100-88 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

Ford, who missed the 2004-05 season with Milwaukee following neck surgery, stole the ball and was headed toward a breakaway basket when Atlanta rookie Al Horford hit his face with his hand. Ford landed hard on his back, his head bouncing off the floor. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=271211001)
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Double header on ESPN tonite.

Pistons @ Rockets followed by Jazz @ Suns.

9 other games going on tonite also.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 13, 2007, 04:07:38 PM
 EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson signed a two-year contract extension Wednesday believed to be worth about $24 million, keeping him on the bench through the 2009-10 season.

The Hall of Fame coach had previously announced the extension Nov. 30.

"Nobody has been more successful from the sideline in the history of this game than Phil and his record obviously speaks for itself," general manager Mitch Kupchak said. "We're excited to have a coach of his experience, stature and ability leading this team for the foreseeable future."

The 62-year-old Jackson signed a five-year, $30 million contract with the Lakers in June 1999, and coached them to three championships before they lost to San Antonio in the Western Conference semifinals in 2003 and were beaten by Detroit in the NBA finals in 2004.

Jackson and the team parted ways in June 2004, and he took a year off before signing a three-year, $30 million contract -- the richest deal for an NBA coach -- in June 2005.

"I enjoy working with the players and staff of this team, as well as the management and ownership," Jackson said Wednesday in a statement.

He and late Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach each have earned a record nine championship rings as a head coach. Jackson guided the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls to six titles in the 1990s before taking a year off from coaching and then joining the Lakers before the 1999-2000 season.
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TNT double header tonite.

Wizards @ Heat followed by Spurs @ Lakers.


The Heat waived Penny. XD
So much for his comeback.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on December 14, 2007, 06:36:06 AM
lakers beat spurs.

Kobe now says hes happy he wasnt traded. :rofl:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 14, 2007, 06:38:34 AM
Shit, they sure coulda used him - Wiz cracked they ass. Riles what the hell is the game plan when Shaq goes for 6 shots? Flash only 11?

HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! In yer face L!  O0

(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/7402/sanantonioslm0.jpg)

Bynum got ejected LMAO - I love it when Bruce Bowen has to step his offense up, he forgets to play D. KOBE KILLS. Lakeshow pullaway 102-97
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 17, 2007, 04:05:24 AM
First Laker-Clipper series. WOO HOO!! Lakers roll up Clipps 113-92. FUCK MAGGETTE 50 foooter buzzer beater X_X at the end of the 3rd.

(http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/1305/clipslakersig7.jpg)

Phew Lakers finished it off 17-3 to start the fourth.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on December 18, 2007, 11:59:00 PM
Jordan working out with the Bobcats

(http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/4466/jordangq4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
http://www.nba.com/bobcats/jordan_works_out_071218.html

Jordan still got game  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 19, 2007, 07:54:24 AM
^ OSHIT. He's gonna make another comeback lol

Lakers 103-91  over the Bulls. Whatta effort by Lamar Odom, double double.

(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/6845/kobebullslosangeleslaj2.jpg)

Still playing thru a groin injury, Kobe delivers again. Lakers just gotta play better on the road. Next up "King" James.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on December 24, 2007, 12:10:59 AM
CONGRATS KOBE!!!
YOUNGEST PLAYER TO REACH 20,000 POINTS!!!!  :muffin:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 24, 2007, 09:23:44 AM
^ WERD. To be mentioned in the same breath as Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan, you want to be like Kobe.

(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/4084/andy2ga9.jpg)

Kobe's pointing to the hall of fame baby!!! Ring #4 :yep:
(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/1481/lakerssixershb9.jpg)

Can't wait for Tuesday's game vs the Suns!!! Clothesline Nash!!  :twisted:

Oh baby. That was close tho on Sunday, Knicks actually clawed back from being down by 25. But shit, Kobe calmly stroked it like he was wanking to Rika's ass. ONE. TWO. THREE.

(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/4070/lakersknicksvm6.jpg)

LMAO @ Lamar clotheslining Jamal Crawford. It's crazy how the Lakers are gelling - a good tirade helps bring teams together. Because you fight for the name on the front, not on the back.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on December 24, 2007, 07:09:10 PM
that pass from Kobe to Chris Mihm's dunk was sickkk!!!!!! O0
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 24, 2007, 10:35:33 PM
It's not quite a Christmas Eve tradition in Chicago, but Scott Skiles isn't the first Bulls coach to leave his post on Dec. 24.

Tim Floyd, remember, resigned as Bulls coach on Christmas Eve 2001.

There are two big differences, though.

No. 1: Floyd resigned and Skiles was axed.

No. 2: Floyd managed to generate at least a little sympathy when he trudged away after posting a 49-190 record in his never-had-a-chance attempt to follow Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan. That exit was a somber scene. This time? Don't expect much of that PC stuff you'd normally hear about how sad it is that this happened on a family holiday. There won't be any such outcry coming from the Bulls' locker room. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&id=3167996)

Skiles canned on x'mas eve.
Sucks to be him, and the woeful Bulls.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 25, 2007, 04:55:36 PM
Double header on ABC today.

Heat @ Cavs followed by Lakers @ Suns.

Also, later tonite is Sonics@ Blazers on ESPN.


 Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash. Four great players. What they all have in common are the clearly indispensable qualities they bring to their respective teams. Each makes his team much better.

In anticipation of the Christmas Day doubleheader in which all four are playing -- Miami-Cleveland (2:30 p.m. ET, ABC) and Los Angeles-Phoenix (5 p.m. ET, ABC) -- let's consider the most valuable gifts they give to their teams. Many times, these gifts are not their most obvious qualities. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dime-071225)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 27, 2007, 09:55:12 AM
No one watched the games?? No comments? Kobe says: "Shame on you!"
(http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/5139/sunslakersbasketballcagqt5.jpg)

Finally popped in the tape and watched it. WOO HOO!!  Solid win by the Lakers. Bynum dropping 28 to Kobe's 38! Odom had a tough first half but finished with a pretty decent double-double. Lakers now 18-10 :muffin:

WHATTA DUNK to finish the 1st half by Kobe!
(http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/8383/sunslakersfs4.jpg)

LMAO @ that bitch ass D'antoni crying like the fuckin bitch that he is. TRAVEL TRAVEL!! WAH WAH Fuckin Stoudamire taking a charge vs Derek Fisher? Phoenix's "revolutionize the NBA by bringing the game from Italy" means FLOP FLOP FLOP WHINE WHINE WHINE. Make Steve Nash play a lil defense and he crumbles.

"There just [aren't] any comparable situations," Jackson said. "It's like giving up a diamond for some garnets, whatever, I don't know."

Jackson also chuckled at Bryant's revelation Saturday to reporters that the Knicks were one of the teams on his destination list during the off-season. Jackson said Bryant was "just being kind.''

Kobe's gonna stay a Laker. After seeing the shit in New York, Chicago. LA seems waaaay better. Just insert a vet, role player like Arizia. Second best team in the West!

No Skiles. Same story. Bulls lose.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 30, 2007, 10:42:04 AM
AHHHH CASH RULES EVERYTHING AROUND ME CREAM! Solid win by the Lakers over the Jazz the other nite. Congrats to Phil Jackson as he ties Red Auerbach for 7th all-time with 938th coaching win.

(http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/8803/jazzlakersoh6.jpg)

*gulp* Celtics come to town. Thank god Portland ain't in the Pacific anymore. 12 in a row!! Greg Oden who?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 31, 2007, 10:35:58 PM
Lakers got smoked by Celtics old school style  :banghead:

(http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/7280/30celtslakerszw1.jpg)

SHIT!! Celtics are just loaded on all aspects. Even the bench was going off!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on January 01, 2008, 12:29:46 AM
^was watching that game last night.  The Lakers got smoked :(

On the plus side, the Lakers in short shorts, especially on Fisher and Bynum, were hilarious!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 07, 2008, 06:52:30 AM
Lamar was so pissed at wearing em, he clocked a chum or 2!

Total team work vs the Sixers. Fuckin blow out!
(http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/2553/06c3de469d9fc49d34c138bci3.jpg)

and....Lakers keep on rolling winning 6 of 7! Kwame back in the lineup, and stopping ex-Laker Kareem Rush in his tracks!
(http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/4163/pacerslakersbasketballlkn7.jpg)

Who the hell did the Wolves get for Garnett?? Whatta joke they didn't want Bynum and Farmar. ASSHOLES! Lakers vs Celtics in the finals! THERE I SAID IT!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on January 08, 2008, 06:44:13 PM
Who the hell did the Wolves get for Garnett?? Whatta joke they didn't want Bynum and Farmar. ASSHOLES! Lakers vs Celtics in the finals! THERE I SAID IT!
oh snap!

at one point i believe lakers offered bynum and odom for KG.  it was obviously the better deal but what do you expect from laker hater kevin mchale.  at 4-29, he's lookin like a fool.  now he's going to flop his way to the NBA lottery.  another former celtic, larry bird trying to overcharge for J.O.... i'm glad we didn't give up bynum for his ass.

without any major upgrades to the team, Lakers are looking pretty good right now
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 11, 2008, 09:47:31 AM
Spurs drop one. The WEST title is in sight!!

  (http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/8181/lakershornetsbasketballle0.jpg)

Lakers don't even need Kobe to score anymore .... Even Coby Karl was droping buckets :o
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 12, 2008, 10:21:52 AM
WHOA!!! Kobe all sick and he still pulls 16 of his 37 in the fourth. JORDANESQUE. Lakers edge Bucks 110-105
(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/6708/67539fbuckslakersbasketmh6.jpg)

(http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/3116/ng014buckslakersdd7.jpg)
Yi Jianlian visits Staples! Dude ain't bad at all, check him slamma jamma:
[youtube=425,350]XnyvwldZWOQ[/youtube]

OMGASS. This is incredible:

For the first time since 1982, the NBA is sending two teams back to the court for a do-over.

The Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat must replay the final 51.9 seconds of their game last month because the official scorer ruled incorrectly that Shaquille O'Neal fouled out, the league said Friday.

The Hawks won 117-111 at home in overtime Dec. 19, but strike that one from the books. For now, playoff-contending Atlanta has one less win, while the Heat have one less loss on their hapless record.

"We're human. We make mistakes," Hawks owner Michael Gearon Jr. said. "There certainly wasn't anything malicious about it. We have one of the most senior scoring staffs in the league. They're good. It happened. There's not much we can do about it."  (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=At9w3wLJOtbNFffXLt65rQe8vLYF?slug=ap-heat-hawksreplay&prov=ap&type=lgns)

I want a do-over of 2004's NBA Finals  :lol:

Byron Scott once wanted to coach the Lakers. Chris Paul changed those plans. Good on him the Hornets doing good.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on January 15, 2008, 06:57:01 AM
nice clutch performance from KoBe in overtime...  lakers number 1 in the west!  :yep:
don't know how long that'll last without Bynum though  :banghead:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 15, 2008, 07:01:48 AM
FUCK YEAH. Kobe with 48. whatta close win in OT. Just gotta get back to what gotcha there. TEAM BALL.

(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/8281/76076110tv014lakerssoniiq9.jpg)

I heard Bynum's gonna be out 8 weeks  :banghead: :banghead:

Celtics lost home-and-home's with the Wiz!!

And congrats to Zo for unretiring!! Heat sure need him, they need ANYONE.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on January 15, 2008, 07:06:49 AM
^ yeah, 8 weeks is long.... i just glad it wasn't more serious.
now we have to put up with Kwame for 8 weeks  :banghead:
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(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/3813/kobestertj8.gif)  :muffin:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on January 15, 2008, 11:44:22 PM
Yeah Lakers tied for first in the West!!!  :muffin: :muffin:
Kobe was clutch last game!
Bynum out for 8-weeks!?  Damn that sucks.  He was a major key to the Lakers success thus far... hope he fully recovers and hopefully Kwame will step up.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 16, 2008, 07:40:07 AM
WOOO 15 posts of Kobe-spam. PAge 98.

Yeah. I'm a enjoy this moment!
(http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/8329/standingsmw8.jpg)

GJ Clippers for beating the Suns!

My bad. Zo is retired or not?!?!?  :lol:

(http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/5715/zosaf1507ov0.jpg)

On Monday an interview of Alonzo Mourning appeared on the team's website in which the veteran NBA centre said: "Yes. I'm retired. This is it for me."
 
A few hours later, however, the team removed the interview. A spokesman told the Palm Beach Post: "A mistake was made and it's not an accurate story and it's been pulled, with our apologies."


The good thing about this 8 weeks. Kobe can go on his 40+ point scoring streak again and RIP the scoring title from Lebron :otomerika:

Looks like Lakers might dip into "free" agency (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers15jan15,1,6599902.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers&ctrack=1&cset=true) - Chris Webber? PJ Brown? :lol: GIMME JOHN SALLEY!

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 19, 2008, 07:27:22 AM
WHOA life with out Bynum is pretty crazy. Phoenix actually had a fuckin inside game.

(http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/5265/capta722c085124b4793920bq8.jpg)

Go Celts. Finally someone figured how to beat em!! KG is prolly gonna win MVP anyways.,
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on January 20, 2008, 03:18:37 AM
kwame....  :bleed eyes: :doh:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 25, 2008, 10:20:35 AM


DUDE!! How bad are the Lakers missing Bynum. They coulda used his big ass against Duncan and the traveling Suns. How about after he dropped a F-BOMB on national TV XD
[youtube=425,350]yY7xAF4XKS4[/youtube]


:O Shaq ain't starting in the all star game. And now he's out 2 weeks too. Here are your starters:

A.I., Kobe, Melo, Duncan and Yao will throw down for the West.
Kidd, D-Wade, LeBron, K.G. and Dwight Howard will represent the East.



Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 31, 2008, 11:19:39 PM
The growing feeling among league executives that the Dallas Mavericks are the most likely winners in the Jason Kidd trade sweepstakes is even stronger now.

Reason being: Within 24 hours of Kidd saying that it's time for him and the New Jersey Nets "all to move on" in separate directions, New Jersey and Dallas engaged in advanced trade discussions with Portland on a three-way deal that would land Kidd back with the team that drafted him in 1994.

Such a trade would involve at least a dozen players, cash sweeteners and future draft picks. In a breakdown of the most noteworthy principles, Portland would land Mavericks guard Devin Harris and possibly Mavs forward Brandon Bass, New Jersey would receive draft and financial considerations, Dallas' Jerry Stackhouse and a trio of young prospects from Portland (Travis Outlaw, Channing Frye and Jarrett Jack) while the Mavericks would score Kidd. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3223513)


Gotta wonder if this 3 way deal is gonna go thru.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on February 01, 2008, 03:34:32 AM
The All-Star reserves are up on NBA.com (http://www.nba.com/allstar2008/reserves_080131.html)

East:

Guards: Chauncey Billups, Richard Hamilton, Joe Johnson
Forwards: Caron Butler, Antawn Jamison, Paul Pierce
Center: Chris Bosh

West:

Guards: Steve Nash, Chris Paul, Brandon Roy
Forwards: Carlos Boozer, Dirk Nowitzki, David West
Center: Amaré Stoudemire
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on February 01, 2008, 11:56:46 PM
Lakers Acquire Gasol From Grizzlies (http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/080201gasol_trade.html)

So Lakers get Pau Gasol and second round draft in 2010 in exchange for Kwame Brown, Javaris Crittenton, guard Aaron McKie, draft rights to Marc Gasol and first round picks in 2008 and 2010.  Great trade for the Lakers!!! 

Bye bye Kwame!! :byebye:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on February 02, 2008, 12:02:31 AM
see ya kwame. cant afford any more boos from the fans, especially at staples.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 02, 2008, 12:18:08 AM
^
^
Now thats some surprising news.
Can Kobe co-exist with another star player on the team, since Gasol was the go-to guy at the Grizz.

Yea, Kwame was an albatross for the Lakers.
Gonna be interesting to see how it all adds up in the West now, especially if that other 3 way deal gets done with Mavs, Nets, and Blazers.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on February 02, 2008, 01:02:58 AM
grizzlies got raped, how did mitch pull this off
when bynum gets back, lakers are gonna be pretty scary

grizzlies also get draft rights for gasol's brother mark
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 04, 2008, 09:34:16 AM
Wow. I still can't believe Lakers got Gasol. Jerry West be doing his jedi mind gangsta tricks again!! WAY TO GO LOGO!
(http://hoopedia.nba.com/images/thumb/1/1b/JerryWestDriving.jpg/150px-JerryWestDriving.jpg)

There's ur answer Jsmurf. ONCE A LAKER, ALWAYS A LAKER! O0

But with all the injuries (Luke, Mihm, Bynum) and a hella lon road trip. Gasol will fit in nicely.
(http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/6058/68852034xq6.jpg)

Gotta love Phil Jackson.  “We expect Pau to lead us to a championship immediately,” Jackson said, straight-faced. “We’re going to win 25 in a row.” Lakers still rolled up the Wiz. Who's next? Nets!

When's the trading deadline? I ain't feeling the J-Kidd deal. Dallas is hurting, but they gonna give up too much of the future/depth to get em.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on February 04, 2008, 05:11:37 PM
There's ur answer Jsmurf. ONCE A LAKER, ALWAYS A LAKER! O0
so true.  Lakers FO couldn't have pulled this off without any help.  WEST!  :rockon:

i was surprised the Grizzlies didn't take Odom.  Mitch offered but they didn't want him
they practically just gave us Gasol.  Western conference GM's are pissed :lol:

I don't think we need Kidd.  Fish and Farmar should get the job done..
and we'll get to keep Odom, making us the biggest/tallest front court in the NBA (Twin Towers + Odom)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 04, 2008, 05:50:27 PM
The Memphis Side of the Story

February 1, 2008 8:27 PM

Memphis-based Chris Vernon is one hell of a radio host. Hilarious and crazy dude. He has a bright future.

He also just had Grizzlies' GM Chris Wallace on his show to tell the tale of the Pau Gasol trade.

Wallace has long been a refreshingly candidly interview. He says, for instance, that Marc Gasol "has emerged as a real force in European basketball ... that I believe would have been a first-round pick this year."

On his three-headed point-guard situation with Mike Conley, Jr., Kyle Lowry, and Javaris Crittenton: "We're gonna lock these three guys in a room and see which two emerge, and then we'll trade somebody at some point."

He also adds that the 2008 pick is top-three protected and the 2010 pick is top-six.

TrueHoop reader Sean first let me know about this interview, and points out that if you believe what Wallace says about Marc Gasol, then essentially the Grizzlies got four first-rounders, and a mountain of cap space, for Pau Gasol.


From ESPN.com
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 06, 2008, 06:02:27 PM
OAKLAND, Calif. -- He still looks terrific in a suit. Say that for Chris Webber. The man who took over the interview room at the Oracle Arena on Friday evening could have walked right out of a GQ ad. Instead, Webber walked, nicely coiffed, into a fair mass of uncertainty.

It was uncertain, for example, exactly what prompted the soon-to-be 35-year-old into a delayed reunion with Warriors coach Don Nelson. Webber doesn't need the money; he has plenty of other business and personal interests; and the Warriors, with or without Webber, do not constitute the deepest threat in the Western Conference in this NBA season. No ring in sight, now that we mention it.

Or, as Nelson himself said when asked about the Lakers' pickup of Pau Gasol earlier in the day, "That's a big-time move there, huh? I don't think we're gonna top that one." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3226844)


Webber a Warrior once again.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 08, 2008, 09:59:08 AM
Mannn C-Webb is back. Who'd thunk?

The trades going down. I don't think Kidd will go anywhere. who wants him? Not anyone in the west.

Shiiit Kobe's pinky is hurting. Dude will play thru it tho, unlike LBJ. STeve Nash and Kobe got his deal, where's my deal?? whines LEbron.

Kidd to Cleveland = title. LBJ says: "Yeah, it's that easy." What an idiot. Next Jordan? Next Magic? Whatever man, he doesn't have heart. Mister 4th quarter fuck that shit too. Try to make a fuckin free throw.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 08, 2008, 06:12:09 PM
Heat's new look in limbo as team awaits physicals for Marion, Banks

PHILADELPHIA -- The Miami Heat are stuck in the post-Shaq and pre-Shawn Marion era at least for a few more days.

Marion and Marcus Banks, acquired Wednesday in a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Shaquille O'Neal, were not in uniform for Miami's game against Philadelphia on Thursday night.

Heat coach Pat Riley said Marion and Banks were undergoing the first parts of their physicals. The test are expected to carry over into Friday. Riley said he hoped to meet with the pair in the afternoon and maybe introduce the two later in the day.

Marion will likely make his Heat debut on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3235925)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on February 14, 2008, 12:39:55 AM
so Kidd finally got his ass out of New Jersey  :grin:

*oh shizz, former Laker Deavon George may have blocked this trade  :lol:
  so its possible they might replace George with somebody else
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 15, 2008, 03:43:19 AM
Sources: Kidd's trade to Mavs could still happen, but may require Van Horn

The trade to return Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks remained in limbo Thursday, with no clear indication that Mavericks reserve forward Devean George is planning to rescind his right to block the deal.

Yet at least two sources close to the process remained optimistic that the deal will be completed -- either in its original or a substitute form -- before the NBA's annual trading deadline, which falls next Thursday at 3 p.m. ET. Sources say George's agent, Mark Bartelstein, and New Jersey Nets president Rod Thorn were in talks Thursday to clarify the Nets' plans for George, with Thorn hoping to convince Bartelstein and his 30-year-old client to abandon their resistance.

The injury-hit Mavericks were still planning to start George later Thursday against Phoenix in the league's final game before the All-Star break, despite George's refusal to be included in the seven-player blockbuster Dallas agreed to with New Jersey to reacquire Kidd, who shared NBA Rookie of the Year honors with Suns forward Grant Hill in 1995.

After informing the Mavericks that he wouldn't give his consent to be thrown into a Kidd deal
-- a right afforded George via an obscure league rule affecting certain players with one-year contracts -- George suggested late Wednesday in Dallas that he was open to changing his mind. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3246325)


Seems like this trade just might possibly still go through, but IMO, the Mavs are gutting themselves of good talent just to get Kidd, which won't exactly mean all too much in a stacked Western Conf.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 15, 2008, 07:19:08 PM
Sources: Stackhouse's hint at return to Big D raises eyebrows

Devean George's refusal to consent to being traded to the New Jersey Nets is not the only hindrance to the Jason Kidd-to-Dallas deal, according to several league sources.

Although there has been no public comment from the NBA on the matter, sources say that league officials are not pleased with Jerry Stackhouse's brazen announcement that he would soon return for a Mavericks playoff run if traded to New Jersey.

"I get 30 days to rest, then I'll be right back,'' Stackhouse told The Associated Press on Wednesday in response to the proposed trade. "I ain't going nowhere."

Stackhouse is referring to the widely reported assumption that New Jersey would immediately buy him out of his contract, which would allow him to re-sign with another team. Stackhouse's preference is to return to Dallas, but according to league rules he'd have to wait at least 30 days. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3247183)


Stackhouse is such a fucking idiot that he opens mouth and inserts foot, although its not the first time he's ever done that.
All he had to do was keep his big trap shut, and it might've gone the way he had wanted it to, so he could return to the Mavs if the Nets did waive him, after 30 days that is.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on February 17, 2008, 04:10:41 AM
celebrity allstar game, chris tucker omg. :bleed eyes:

Daniel Gibson won Rookie game mvp with 11 3's.

D-league game, so dumb  :doh:

Jason Kapono repeats 3 point shootout.


all of Dwight Howard's dunks were original and SICKKKK.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 17, 2008, 11:31:36 PM
King-size surprise: Hawks, not LeBron's Cavs, get Bibby

The Eastern Conference has finally given us a go-for-it team in this February trading frenzy.

But there's a much bigger news bulletin here.

The breaking and shocking news: It's the famously inert Atlanta Hawks who not only swung the first trade in which the biggest name is going East but, dare we say it, look pretty smart in the process.

It's the Hawks -- widely assumed to be paralyzed by their dysfunctional ownership situation when it comes to making major moves -- who wound up getting Mike Bibby after LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers chased Bibby for more than a year. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=BibbyTrade-080216)
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Obstacle snags Kidd deal, but Nets-Mavs still talking

Some renewed hope surfaced Saturday in the ongoing Jason Kidd trade drama, leading officials from both the New Jersey Nets and the Dallas Mavericks to believe that there is a chance their endangered deal can be saved.

Yet with no deal done, going on four days after the clubs reached an agreement in principal on a trade that would send Kidd back to his original team, it's getting harder to classify this as a mere drama.

"This has been more like a mini-series," said one source close to the process. "But I think it's still alive. There's talk."

Kidd himself told reporters at All-Star Weekend in New Orleans, referring to Nets president Rod Thorn: "I talked to Rod [on Friday night] and all I can say is that they're still talking." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3248711)
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Stern: Sonics to leave Seattle; Hornets could stay in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS -- Sorry Seattle, there is no saving your Sonics.

That's the feeling of NBA commissioner David Stern, who said Saturday he expects the Seattle SuperSonics to leave the city, either this year or when their lease expires in 2010.

"It's apparent to all who are watching that the Sonics are heading out of Seattle," Stern said during his annual All-Star Weekend news conference. "I accept that inevitability at this point. There is no miracle here."

Stern revealed he encouraged the SuperSonics to make an offer to the city to buy out the remaining two years of the lease to Key Arena. He said the offer, made two days ago, approached $30 million and was rejected. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/allstar2008/news/story?id=3249625)
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Superstar trades put emphasis back on the games

NEW ORLEANS -- Let's hear it for big, fat contracts. Money-money-money-monnn-ey -- MON-ayy. Dollar-dollar bills, y'all. Those salary-cap-killing, luxury-tax-inducing contracts -- envied by fans, cursed by owners with buyer's remorse -- are saving the NBA.

You can't wait for the playoffs to start. You have no idea who's going to win it all. And it's all thanks to economics.  (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/allstar2008/columns/story?id=3249543)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sev on February 19, 2008, 12:53:04 AM
Just watched the slam dunk contest and the All-star game (i had to wait for torrents, they're never gonna show the good stuff on TV here, dicks). Wtf Howard, how you do it man? How you fucking do it?!
 
Game was pretty darn good too. Thrilling all the way to the end. And my boy did well. I'm proud of him. Ya'll should watch it for sure if you haven't.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 19, 2008, 04:08:49 AM
Mavericks back on track with Nets to get Kidd

It looks as though Jason Kidd's start for the road team in the NBA All-Star Game was indeed his farewell to the Eastern Conference.

As long as the New Jersey Nets and Dallas Mavericks can clear one last trade hurdle.

The Nets and Mavericks are again on the brink of a deal that would send Kidd back to his original team, according to NBA front-office sources. The teams have reached an agreement in principle on the two major changes needed to save a blockbuster swap that appeared to be crumbling as recently as Friday. One source close to the process told ESPN.com that a conference call with the league to review the trade details is tentatively scheduled for Monday. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3250819)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 19, 2008, 07:33:11 PM
Kidd trade to Mavs will cost Dallas $11 million more than original deal

The trade limbo that has ensnared the New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavericks and Jason Kidd for almost a week is finally over.

"It's done," Mavericks owner Mark Cuban told ESPN.com via e-mail Tuesday afternoon. "J-Kidd is a Mav."

The trade of Kidd back to his original team is the second deal that the teams have hashed out since last Wednesday. Both teams had been operating under the assumption that they finally had a binding agreement since Monday night, when Kidd was excused from the Nets' first practice after the All-Star break and immediately made plans to travel to Texas on Tuesday.

Perhaps no NBA swap has ever tested the never-done-until-it's-done maxim more than this one, but sources close to the process say the teams received formal league approval in a conference call that ended at roughly 12:30 p.m. ET Tuesday, after Keith Van Horn appeared to have clinched the deal Monday night with his highly anticipated sign-off. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3253107)
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Report: Suns, Nuggets will play October game in open-air arena

Taking a page out of the NHL's playbook, the NBA is heading to the great outdoors when the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets square off in an October exhibition game, according to a published report.

The matchup will be held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, Calif., on Oct. 11, The Arizona Republic reports. The stadium seats 16,100 fans and annually hosts the Pacific Life Open tennis tournament.

According to the newspaper, the Suns visited the game site last summer and put down a basketball court on the tennis surface. The Suns are also expected to bring a scoreboard and video boards for the game.

An official announcement of the game is expected Tuesday.

Once before, according to the paper, an NBA game has been played outdoors. Phoenix was also part of that event when it faced Milwaukee in Puerto Rico in 1972.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on February 19, 2008, 11:10:36 PM
Report: Suns, Nuggets will play October game in open-air arena
That's a great idea. I hope the weather cooperates and it actually happens.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 21, 2008, 02:09:53 AM
Spurs reportedly send Barry, Elson to Sonics for Thomas

The San Antonio Spurs have added some frontline help, trading for Seattle Sonics forward/center Kurt Thomas, a league source told Yahoo.com on Wednesday.

According to the report, Seattle will receive guard Brent Barry, center Francisco Elson and a 2009 first-round draft pick.

Former Sixers GM Billy King told ESPN that the teams are in the process of finalizing the deal with the league.

"For everything he's done in the NBA and what he brings to a team and what he brought to this team, I learned a lot being around him," Sonics guard Earl Watson said, according to the Seattle Times. "Especially on the court and off the court. Rarely do you get a big man who knows the game like a guard. I expect to see his numbers improve because of the type of guys around him."

Thomas, 35, was in his first season with the Sonics after being acquired in July 2007 from the Phoenix Suns. Seattle also received two first-round picks in that deal, as Phoenix tried to shed salary. He is now in the final year of a contract that pays him $8.1 million this season.

Thomas has averaged 9.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game in a 13-year career. He is putting up 7.5 points and 8.8 rebounds per game this season. Barry, 36, is averaging 7.3 points and making 1.6 3-pointers per game, while Elson, 31, is averaging 3.5 points and 3.3 rebounds.


My Spurs, The Champs, just made a trade move.
Now Timmy will have low post help thats solid, and Kurt has a helluva mid-range jumper.
Double Timmy, or not to double....teams gotta pick their poison.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on February 21, 2008, 07:28:47 PM
(http://img01.picoodle.com/img/img01/4/2/21/f_bellm_dd238d7.jpg)

(http://img33.picoodle.com/img/img33/4/2/21/f_bell1m_af64cc6.jpg)

Bell got his bell rung.  nice elbow Shaq

daymn, some really good games yeshturday: Lakes vs Suns, GSW vs Celts, Duke vs Miami
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Asmodai on February 21, 2008, 07:31:49 PM
Ouch. I'm not surprised an elbow from Shaq would hurt though.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 22, 2008, 02:42:43 AM
Cavs get Wallace from Bulls, Szczerbiak from Sonics

CLEVELAND -- LeBron James finally got some help to win an NBA title.

In a complex, 11-player trade involving Cleveland, Chicago and Seattle, the Cavaliers acquired center Ben Wallace from the Bulls and forward Wally Szczerbiak from the SuperSonics, two players to possibly get James and the Cavs through the Eastern Conference and back to the Finals.

Cleveland general manager Danny Ferry, unable to finalize major deals in the past, pulled off a colossal one as the clock ticked down in the final hours before Thursday's 3 p.m. deadline.

The Cavaliers sent guard Larry Hughes, forwards Drew Gooden and Cedric Simmons, and guard Shannon Brown to Chicago for Wallace, one of the game's top inside enforcers, and forward Joe Smith.

Cleveland acquired the sharpshooting Szczerbiak and guard Delonte West from Seattle for forwards Ira Newble and Donyell Marshall.

The Cavaliers will also get Chicago's second-round pick in 2009. The SuperSonics will receive guard Adrian Griffin from the Bulls. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3257159)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on February 22, 2008, 12:50:08 PM
That trade might work out best for the Sonics. They've got a bunch of future draft picks and should have lots of cap space after this season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 24, 2008, 05:19:28 PM
Trade Grades: Who are the big winners and losers?

What a whirlwind February. Eleven trades went down in just three weeks; combined with the three deals consummated prior to that point, we've had an unusually high 14 trades since opening night. And most of them weren't two-scrubs-for-a-second-rounder swaps either -- nearly every trade involved at least one prominent player changing squads.

With the deadline past, it's time to hand out report cards. We'll do a quick recap of each trade this season and grade the outcome for the each team involved. Obviously, a lot of water can go under the bridge between now and season's end (and beyond) that will determine how history remembers these deals, but here's my instant analysis: (http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/insider/columns/story?columnist=hollinger_john&page=TradeGrades-080221&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnba%2finsider%2fcolumns%2fstory%3fcolumnist%3dhollinger_john%26page%3dTradeGrades-080221)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 26, 2008, 08:14:26 PM
Reports: Yao done for season with stress fracture in left foot

Yao Ming's season reportedly is over.

KRIV-TV in Houston and The Houston Chronicle are reporting that Yao has a stress fracture in his left foot and the Rockets are expected to announce he will have season-ending surgery later Tuesday.

The team has scheduled an afternoon news conference.

Houston, currently on a 12-game winning streak, is in fourth place in the Southwest Division. The streak followed a loss in the one game that Yao has missed all season.

The 7-foot-6 Yao is averaging 22.0 points and 10.8 rebounds in 55 games this season.



Talk about a serious blow to Rockets season, and they were on a 12 game winning streak.
Yao's season is done, and now the Rockets gotta buckle down for the remaining games in the regular season and try to make the playoffs without Yao.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 04, 2008, 03:45:01 AM
Mavs, Kidd Still Searching For Win Over Elite Team

 LOS ANGELES -- Jason Kidd was on the court this time. It still wasn't enough.

Apparently, Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson learned from his much-criticized decision to leave Kidd on the bench in the final 34.5 seconds at San Antonio on Thursday. But the Mavericks also left Staples Center with the same lesson that has been repeated since the All-Star break: not even Kidd's presence is enough to bring them a road victory against the West's top teams.

They have lost to the Hornets, the Spurs and now the Lakers. They have battled, they have held fourth-quarter leads … they have yet to prevail. And you have to wonder how this translates to the playoffs. The 108-104 overtime loss to the Lakers left the Mavs three games behind the Lakers and four behind the Spurs in the loss column, which makes it all the more likely they'd start playoff series against those teams on the road. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dime-080303)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on March 05, 2008, 12:34:59 AM
good game
52pts for Ko8e and nails an old lady in the head with a towel

[youtube=425,350]Ht6huUnvhN8[/youtube]
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 06, 2008, 12:58:39 AM
Nowitzki suspended one game for flagrant foul on Utah's Kirilenko

DALLAS -- Dirk Nowitzki was suspended without pay for one game by the NBA on Wednesday for his hard foul on Utah's Andrei Kirilenko.

Nowitzki will miss the Dallas Mavericks' next game, at home Thursday night against the divisional rival Houston Rockets, who recently passed them in the tight Western Conference standings.

Nowitzki received a flagrant-1 when he hit Kirilenko midway through the first quarter of a 116-110 loss to Utah on Monday. However, the league reviewed the play and decided to upgrade it to a flagrant-2. Had it been ruled a flagrant-2 at the time he would've been ejected.

Kirilenko injured his right hip in the fall and stayed down for several minutes before getting up gingerly. He made both foul shots before being helped to the locker room. He was taken for X-rays, which showed no break.

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About time on this, IMO.
It should've been ruled as a flagrant-2 from the beginning.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 07, 2008, 08:34:28 PM
Keeping it real: Why the Shaq trade isn't working out

"If it works, I'm a genius. If it doesn't, I'm a moron, I guess." -- Steve Kerr

Anyone who has dealt with Steve Kerr during his more than two decades as a player, writer, broadcaster and now general manager can attest that the man is no moron. In fact, he's one of the sharpest players of his generation.

However, that hasn't stopped his biggest move as Phoenix Suns general manager from looking foolish so far. Early returns on Kerr's trade of Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks for Shaquille O'Neal haven't been favorable, with the Suns going 3-5 with Shaq in the lineup and tumbling from first to sixth in the Western Conference by going 6-7 since the day of the trade.

To be fair, some of this can be explained by the schedule. Phoenix accumulated its 34-14 mark prior to the trade against an unusually soft slate, one that is far more difficult down the stretch. The Suns' average opponent in the first 48 games had a winning percentage of just .474; in the final 34 games, that increases to .550. (http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/insider/columns/story?columnist=hollinger_john&page=Suns-080307&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnba%2finsider%2fcolumns%2fstory%3fcolumnist%3dhollinger_john%26page%3dSuns-080307)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chroe on March 08, 2008, 12:41:45 PM
What is wrong with the Pacers? It's kind of embarassing to be a Pacers fan with all this ****. 

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/basketball/nba/spurs/stories/MYSA030708.01C.BKNspurs.pacers.gamer.e6d381.html

With 25.6 seconds to play, Indiana's David Harrison, apparently none too happy about taking an elbow to the face during one of Bonner's fourth-quarter drives, informed an official of his plan for dealing with the scrappy Spurs forward.

"I'm going to (expletive) kill him," Harrison said.

That earned Harrison a technical foul. Harrison continued to stare Bonner down from the sidelines before being escorted to the locker room, where he received medical attention for the blow to his head.

Afterward, Bonner was oblivious to all of this. Informed of Harrison's comments, Bonner asked, "You only get a technical for that?"

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 09, 2008, 07:50:05 PM
Suns' Problems Stem From Pre-Shaq Era

By Tim Legler
ESPN.com


Normally, eight games would never be enough time to draw any definitive conclusions on the long term prospects of an NBA team working to integrate a major new piece into the rotation. Cohesion takes time to perfect. Much like even the most ordinary of chemistry experiments, the data must be studied over time before a final analysis can be formulated.

Well, Shaquille O'Neal is hardly ordinary. The Phoenix Suns, likewise, have been anything but your typical NBA team over the past three and a half years. Three weeks ago, however, they were inextricably fused together in some sort of odd NBA laboratory experiment. The scientists involved, Steve Kerr and Mike D'Antoni, who wanted to determine if the most explosive scoring machine on the planet could be mixed with the most dominant force of his generation, to create an unstoppable hybrid of speed and power.

To say that something went terribly wrong in the lab would be an understatement.  (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dime-080309)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 17, 2008, 07:04:26 PM
SuperSonics, Oklahoma City reach preliminary lease agreement

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Seattle SuperSonics and Oklahoma City have reached a preliminary agreement on a lease at the Ford Center pending NBA approval of the team's relocation.

The 15-year deal calls for the SuperSonics to pay the city $1.6 million annually for use of the building and reimburse $409,000 per year to replace revenue from naming rights for the arena currently paid by local Ford car dealerships.

"I'm very pleased with the deal," City Manager Jim Couch said. "I believe that this is the right decision for the city to go forward with this deal. ... We think that this is a very solid deal for the city of Oklahoma City." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3293942)



OKC getting their team.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 23, 2008, 11:32:21 PM
Mavs Fall to Spurs, Lose Nowitzki to Leg Injury

DALLAS, March 23 (AP) -- Dirk Nowitzki started to grab the part of his left leg that hurt the most, then stopped. He might not have known what to rub first.

So the reigning league MVP dejectedly put a hand on his head. Then pounded the court.

Nowitzki was injured on an ugly looking fall in the third quarter of Dallas' 88-81 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, but left the arena without knowing how bad it is. The team termed it a "lower left leg injury'' and said more details would come Monday.

"I fell awkwardly and my left leg got caught underneath of me,'' Nowitzki said in a statement. "I am going to get re-evaluated in the morning and I hope to have more information then.'' (http://www.nba.com/games/20080323/SASDAL/recap.html)
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Man, that was ugly how Dirk went down.
Doesn't look too good for the Mavs if Dirk's injury keeps him out for the remainer of the regular season, and just might leave them on the outside come playoff time.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 24, 2008, 12:39:51 PM
Haslem to have season-ending surgery on left ankle

MIAMI -- Heat forward Udonis Haslem had season-ending surgery to remove a bone spur from his left ankle Friday, becoming the fourth Miami player to be officially shut down for the season because of an injury.

Haslem will be in a walking boot and on crutches before beginning rehabilitation, and the team expects he'll be able to resume basketball activity in about two months. Haslem, a Miami native and the Heat captain, averaged 12 points and nine rebounds in 49 games this season.

Miami had already lost All-Star guard Dwyane Wade, forward Dorell Wright and center Alonzo Mourning for the season, all with various knee injuries, and was reduced to playing with seven healthy players at Toronto on Wednesday -- when the Heat lost 96-54 in the worst offensive showing in franchise history.

To help alleviate the roster woes, the Heat signed forward Stephane Lasme and guard Blake Ahearn to a 10-day contracts Friday. Lasme averaged 10.6 points and 7.5 rebounds in 37 games with the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League. Ahearn averaged 19 points in the NBDL this season for the Dakota Wizards.
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Nuggets hope they're not first 50-win team to miss playoffs

The Denver Nuggets are closing in on their preseason team goal of 50 wins. But if things don't go their way, they could also make NBA history as the first 50-win team to miss the playoffs.

No NBA team has reached the 50-win mark and not advanced to the playoffs. But in the highly-competitive Western Conference, the Nuggets, or some other unlucky team, could become the first.

"I've never seen anything like it. I call it the Halley's Comet year of the NBA," Nuggets coach George Karl said. "Once every 99 years something like this happens. Why I have to be a part of it, I want to know why."

The Nuggets are 40-28 with 14 games left and 2½ games behind the Golden State Warriors (42-25) for the eighth and last spot in the Western Conference playoffs.

"We're on the outside looking in right now," Karl said Friday. "But if we win 10 or 11 of our last 14, which I think we're capable of doing, we've got to make the other people worry."

The top end of the conference race is also a dogfight, with three teams -- New Orleans, Houston and Phoenix -- within one game of the Los Angeles Lakers (47-21) for the top spot.

"History says that [50] will get us into the playoffs. I'm not sure it will get us to the playoffs," said Karl. "There are days I'm nervous it won't get us in, but to throw more than that out there, you're pushing the power of our positive thinking.

"We've got to do what we're capable of doing. I think 50 would be at the top end of that," added Karl, who in 20 seasons of NBA coaching has taken three different teams to division titles, including the Nuggets in 2005-06 with 44 wins.

"It would be a high level of success but it might not be a high level of success from a playoff standpoint. That's the sadness of what we're dealing with."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 25, 2008, 01:04:59 AM
Timetable for Nowitzki's return uncertain after diagnosis of ankle, knee injuries

Dirk Nowitzki insisted Monday that he doesn't know yet if he can make one of his trademark fast recoveries from the leg injuries he suffered in Sunday's crunching fall against San Antonio.

All he knows for sure, at this stage, is that he's extremely fortunate.

"It's a little disappointing now, but I think the good thing is [that] it could've been a lot worse," Nowitzki told reporters in Dallas after being diagnosed with a moderate high left ankle sprain and a mildly sprained left knee. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3309429)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 25, 2008, 05:25:09 PM
Report: Sonics willing to leave name, history behind

Fans of professional basketball in Seattle might not be able to convince the SuperSonics to stay. But if the franchise leaves for Oklahoma City as widely expected, the team name might stay behind.

During a breakfast meeting for team sponsors Friday in Santa Monica, Calif., team owner Clay Bennett said he wants to negotiate a settlement in which he will take the team's players and coaches, but leave the team's name, colors and 41-year history behind for another franchise to adopt, The Seattle Times reported.

Sonics spokesman Dan Mahoney confirmed Bennett's statement on Monday.

In its $26.5 million settlement offer to Seattle leaders, the team's ownership group said, "We understand the city's desire to reserve the Sonics name for a future franchise and will support the city's effort with the NBA on this issue," according to the report. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3310713)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 26, 2008, 05:07:44 PM
Webber, battling chronic knee problems, to call it a career

What Chris Webber and the Golden State Warriors hoped would be a storybook comeback will instead be remembered as a very short comeback story.

After playing just nine games back in the Bay Area, Webber is retiring.

New problems with the surgically repaired left knee that has plagued him for the past half-decade have prompted Webber to leave the game, not even two months after he returned to the team and city where the most famous face from Michigan's famed Fab Five began his NBA career.

The Warriors have called a press conference for Wednesday so that the 35-year-old, undeniably one of the game's most versatile big men at his peak, can formally announce his plans. He will exit as one of the sport's most polarizing personalities but also as one of just six players in history -- along with Hall of Famers Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, Larry Bird and Billy Cunningham and the still active Kevin Garnett -- to average at least 20 points, nine rebounds and four assists. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3311954)
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Rockets, NBA pay tribute to Mutombo tonight

They were going to hold a retirement party for Dikembe Mutombo tonight at Toyota Center.

Except he won't stop.

Last year when Yao Ming broke his leg, Mutombo picked his venerable body up off the bench and helped the Rockets hold their season together with a 20-12 record.

Last month, when Yao went down again with a stress fracture in his left foot, Mutombo, 41, stepped up once more, and the Rockets have remained in the hot playoff race with 12 wins in 15 games.

"He's done more for us than I would ever have expected," said coach Rick Adelman. "I can't think about next year. I'm sure he'll decide when it's time."

That time keeps getting pushed back over the horizon every time Mutumbo steps onto the court, blocks a shot, wags his finger, grabs a rebound and lopes down the floor with unbridled glee. (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/5648730.html)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 26, 2008, 10:25:45 PM
Webber's career path full of promise and pain

Why does Chris Webber's retirement matter so much to me when, in the end, the record will show he did so little?

His career can almost be defined by what he didn't accomplish: never won an NCAA championship, never played in the NBA Finals, never won a Most Valuable Player award, despite all of that talent. What will end up as the high point of his playing days -- two trips to the NCAA's championship game in two years of college -- isn't even recognized by Michigan because of a booster payout scandal. Gone. Not there. Stricken from the record.

But Webber wasn't just Seinfeld, creating plotlines around minimal moments in life. He was Sisyphus, a tragic Greek figure condemned to eternal failure. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=adande_ja&page=Webber-080326)
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Gasol (ankle) to miss at least next two games

The Los Angeles Lakers' injury woes continue.

Pau Gasol was not at the Lakers' training facility on Wednesday, and coach Phil Jackson said the center will not play Wednesday night against Charlotte and is doubtful for Friday's game against Memphis. Jackson said Gasol, who has missed six games with a moderate left ankle sprain, hasn't had a setback but also "didn't improve between Saturday and today."

"It's swelling," Jackson told the Los Angeles Times. "Swelling creates soreness. I'm sure he'd like to be back and play [against] Memphis, but I don't know if that's a possibility or not. That's a pretty short order."

Center Andrew Bynum was also not seen at the training facility, but he continues to run on an anti-gravity treadmill and the team hopes he will return before the regular season ends April 15. Center Chris Mihm took part in individual drills with assistant coach Jim Cleamons but still isn't practicing, and forward Trevor Ariza did some light shooting but isn't expected to return before the postseason begins.

Jackson gave Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom and Derek Fisher the day off, partly to heal and partly because they saw extensive time in the Lakers' 123-119 overtime win Monday at Golden State: Odom played all 53 minutes, Bryant played almost 52 minutes and Fisher played almost 37 minutes, about 10 more than his season average. Fisher suffered a bruised knee after taking a charge with four seconds remaining in OT, while Bryant sprained his right ankle in the Lakers' 115-111 overtime loss Sunday to the Warriors.

"We're back to just kind of being ourselves, having a loose day, healing up," Bryant, who complimented Jackson, told the Times. "He's always been really great about that, understanding his players and what they need and making sure that they're physically ready to go. Today was a day for us to kind of relax and get off our feet."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 27, 2008, 04:40:48 AM
Riley bothered by Shaq's criticism of Heat players, staff

NEW YORK -- Pat Riley can't understand why Shaquille O'Neal keeps talking about the Miami Heat.

Riley responded to O'Neal's criticisms Wednesday with some of his own, saying his former center was wrong to disparage some of his old teammates and trainers in a Boston Globe story.

"It's sad that he says those things. We shared so much here, together, for three years, good and bad, 3½ years," Riley said, referring specifically to the Heat's 2006 NBA title. "I just think it's sad that he's got to do that."

Riley dealt O'Neal to Phoenix before the trade deadline, allowing the 36-year-old center the chance to compete for another title instead of sticking around Miami for a last-place finish. O'Neal made it clear how much he prefers his new teammates. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3314347)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 28, 2008, 02:33:38 AM
Stern lays out vision for NBA expansion in Europe

LONDON -- More fans, more NBA-style arenas and, of course, more money.

Those are the keys to putting an expansion team in Europe, possibly within the next 10 years, according to NBA commissioner David Stern.

"That's something that can happen," Stern said in a conference call Thursday to discuss the NBA's preseason tour in October. "We need the buildings. We need the increase in affinity in terms of television. And we need an economic model that works."

The NBA is returning to Europe for the third straight year, with the Miami Heat, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets and Washington Wizards playing two games each to prepare for the 2008-09 season. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3315819)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 01, 2008, 03:30:25 PM
Robin, Brook to enter NBA draft after two seasons at Stanford

The Lopez twins are going pro together.

Stanford sophomore Robin Lopez is joining his 7-foot brother Brook in entering the NBA draft.

The brothers made their announcement to The Associated Press on Monday through mother, Deborah Ledford.

It was expected that Brook would declare himself eligible for the NBA, but Robin was not so certain. They were prep stars in Fresno, Calif., and came to Stanford together. Now they will depart as a tandem, too.

"This has been a very difficult decision for me because I really enjoyed my two years at Stanford," Robin Lopez said in a statement released to the AP. "I have always hoped I would have an opportunity to play in the NBA and I feel now is the right time to make that dream a reality." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/news/story?id=3322897)
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Complete list: Who's in, who's out of 2008 draft?

College players are beginning to declare their intentions for the NBA draft. For the most part, information received this time of year is fairly unreliable. Last year at this time, for example, Ohio State's Mike Conley said he'd definitely be returning to Ohio State. He's now finishing his rookie season with the Memphis Grizzlies.

The general rule is that if a player is projected as a lottery pick, his chances of declaring for the draft are very high. However, after Joakim Noah, Al Horford and Corey Brewer all decided to stay in school two seasons ago, nothing is a given.

Last year, 32 underclassmen and six international players declared for the draft. Who's in and who's out this year? Insider spoke with a number of NBA executives, scouts, NBA player agents and individuals close to the players making the decision to come up with this list, which we'll be constantly updating.

College underclassmen and international players who don't turn 22 this year have until April 27 to declare themselves eligible for the NBA draft. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?columnist=ford_chad&page=InOut)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 02, 2008, 05:27:35 PM
Who do NBA players fear most when they step on the court? That's right, Kobe gets voted the scariest. (http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-32-5/First-Cup--Wednesday.html)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on April 09, 2008, 09:26:12 PM
regular season needs to end already

playoffs should be pretty good this year... in the western conf. anyways

--*Bynum, comeback already  :banghead:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 13, 2008, 06:44:48 PM
The playoffs are just around the corner, with only a few games left in the regular season.
The playoff race in the West is still incredibly tight, and the top spot changed hands just last night, with the Hornets losing and the Lakers now taking the #1 spot, even though the Lakers and Hornets are actually tied in terms of records.

At the bottom half of the standings, there's another tight battle going on for the final 8th spot between the Warriors and Nuggets, and even then there isn't any solid footing in the West standings just yet, cause with any wins/losses from any of the teams 1 thru 9 in these last remaining games of the regular season, the standings will shuffle, and teams can rise or fall depending on how the outcomes of these last remaining regular season games pan out.

In the East, I see it as only a 2 team battle for the East crown between the Pistons and Celtics.
The West will be highly and hotly contested, from the 1st round up to the conference finals round, so its going to be a toss up for who comes out of the West, since realistically, any team can take it in the West, cause remembering the playoffs from last season, anything can happen, like an 8th seed upsetting a 1st seed in the 1st round, so even though there are the teams that are more heavily favored, truthfully, anything can happen.

IMHO, its a been one helluva season in the West, with fun and surprises all around.
Once the playoffs start, it should get even more wild in the West.
We all have all favorite teams, and we'll all definitely be rooting for them, but it'll come down to the wire with these games, with the moves and countermoves by each coach and team, and players trying to stay healthy and in one piece.

LET'S GET THESE PLAYOFFS STARTED, AND LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 16, 2008, 09:14:50 AM
AND YOUR TOP SEED IN THE WESTERN CONFERENCE .........

(http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/6550/kingslakerspe9.jpg)

THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS!!! O0

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 17, 2008, 08:27:33 PM
THE MATCHUPS ARE SET!! NBA PLAYOFFS 2008!

Love these split screen commercials, with Shaq and Kobe:
[youtube=425,350]xAhhw9a0kzE[/youtube]

JOIN!!! SET UR BRACKETS BITCHES!!

(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/369/pnrtoppk2.jpg)

Go to:
http://www.nba.com/playoffs2008/picknroll/login.jsp

Then enter League name: ..::JPHiP <3 NBA::..
password: rika

My picks duh:
(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3757/clipboard02vy5.jpg)

Games start April 19th.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Saburo on April 17, 2008, 11:17:19 PM
Go to:
http://www.nba.com/playoffs2008/picknroll/login.jsp

OK I'm a dunderhead.  I can't log in...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on April 18, 2008, 01:09:48 AM
^
^
I'm in  O0
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on April 18, 2008, 04:46:10 AM
i'll join in :shakeit:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 19, 2008, 12:35:21 AM
NBA owners approve Sonics' move, pending litigation

NEW YORK -- NBA owners approved the Seattle SuperSonics' move to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season Friday, provided the team can settle its lawsuit with the city.

The Sonics could begin playing in owner Clay Bennett's hometown as early as next season if they can get out of the remaining two years of their lease at KeyArena.

Owners voted 28-2 in favor of the move, with Dallas and Portland voting against. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has previously expressed concerns about the market size, and commissioner David Stern said the Trail Blazers, owned by Paul Allen, didn't say why they voted the way they did.

"The vote further confirms that Oklahoma is in the big leagues and can compete with anyone," Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry said in a statement.

The Sonics, who have been in Seattle since the start of the 1967-68 season, will be the first NBA team to change cities since the New Orleans Hornets moved from Charlotte for the 2002-03 season. Stern said although owners understand the move from a larger market to a much smaller one, they "focused on the likelihood of success in Oklahoma City." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3353270)
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Walsh fires Thomas, keeps him with the franchise for 'input'

NEW YORK -- At long last, Isiah Thomas is out as head coach of the New York Knicks.

But he's not totally gone.

In one of the most anticlimactic firings in NBA history, incoming Knicks president Donnie Walsh announced late Friday afternoon he was relieving Thomas of his coaching duties. But Thomas, still owed $18 million after receiving a long-term contract extension 13 months ago, will remain in the organization with no official title.

"I think Isiah remaining part of the franchise is good for the organization," Walsh said on a conference call with reporters. "I value Isiah's knowledge of the game and his opinions, so I will use him as a resource. Isiah will be reporting to me. There will be nobody reporting to Isiah." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3353483)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 20, 2008, 09:43:58 AM
^ That really sucks about the Sonics moving. They were a pretty formidable franchise back in the daze.

HOW BOUT DEM DAY 1 of the PLAYOFFS!!!

SHIT was shaq even defending Timmy on dat 3 to take it to 2OT.  :banghead:
(http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1063/sunsspursbasketballtxegxs1.jpg)

OMGASS Hornets pulled thru in 4th. Chris Paul is fucking amazing indeed...sorry no MVP this year tho.

ROX SUCK!! What the hell happened?

OK I'm a dunderhead.  I can't log in...

Ops...hmm. lol

Great quote by Allen Iverson: "This is what it’s all about. If you’re scared, get a dog." O0

Can't wait for Lakers - Nuggets to tip off!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on April 20, 2008, 11:13:17 AM
Great game 1 between the Spurs and Suns. A lot of "experts" are picking Dallas to beat the Hornet but go Hornets!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 21, 2008, 12:28:39 AM
WHOOOOOOOOOOOA  .... Lakers pulled that one off. BARELY XD

That Nuggets bench is lethal. Kleza! JR Smith was pretty slick after making a few dumb mistakes. Kobe finally lit it up as AI got tossed AHAHAHAHA 128-114 the FINAL!
(http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/8925/nugtslakersep9.jpg)

GASOL!!! DAMN!!! What a sequence with him and Odom during GARBAAAGE time. Mind blowing how the Triangle is just clicking.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on April 21, 2008, 06:39:59 PM
 :muffin:
D.U.I. D.U.I.  lol poor Melo  :lol:

if Nugs keep playing shitty D like this,  series should be over quick
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on April 21, 2008, 08:15:33 PM
The Lakers lit it up in the 3rdQ and never looked back.  Gasol was CRAZY!!  :cow:

Philly beat Detroit!!??! Shocku! :shocked:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 22, 2008, 02:23:23 AM
Ginobili Wins 2007-08 Sixth Man of the Year Award :rockon:

NEW YORK, April 21, 2008 – Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs is the winner of the NBA Sixth Man Award presented by Kia Motors as the league’s best player in a reserve role for the 2007-08 season, the NBA announced today.

Ginobili received 615 out of a possible 620 points, including 123 of a possible 124 first-place votes, from a panel of 124 sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada. Leandro Barbosa of the Phoenix Suns finished second with 283 points and Jason Terry of the Dallas Mavericks finished third with 44 points. (http://www.nba.com/news/sixthman_080421.html)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 23, 2008, 06:33:38 AM
FUCK YEA, Spurs win and lead 2-0 over the Suns. :rockon:
Thats what I'm talking 'bout~!!

I'm thinking that the Jazz are gonna sweep the Rockets.
Poor 'ol T-Mac, still unable to get past the first round in his whole career.

Hornets leading 2-0 over the Mavs, FUCK YEA~!!
Lakers gonna stomp the no playing "D" Nuggets. :lol:

Wizards can't hang with LeBron and the Cavs, and the 76er's snatching game 1 from the Pistons... who'd thunk it?
Celtics gonna destroy the the Hawks, no surprise there, and I figure the Magic won't have too much trouble with the Raptors.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 26, 2008, 04:55:01 AM
The 76er's are leading in their series now against the Pistons, 2-1... whoa, who'd thunk it?

Mavs won game 3, so its now 2-1, Hornets still leading.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 26, 2008, 07:33:29 AM
FUCK YEA~!!!!!!

Spurs beat down those Suns, and now have a commanding 3-0 lead in their 1st round series.
Tony Parker was tearing them up, going for 41 points. :rockon:
The Champs can close it out on Sunday.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 26, 2008, 06:58:28 PM
Came across this while reading thru some comments on ESPN.
Its funny, and hopefully won't get taken the wrong way by anyone.

[youtube=425,350]Ghl_6Hf8yuw[/youtube]
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 27, 2008, 05:33:33 AM
The Hawks beat the Celtics today. XD

I know its only one game, of course, but still, the Celts losing game 3 is just too funny. :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 29, 2008, 10:47:42 PM
While 'unlikely,' NBA to discuss possible changes to playoff format

After another season of great imbalance between teams in the West and East, NBA officials are pledging to consider changes to the playoff format -- ranging from small to radical -- that could be implemented in time for next season's playoffs.

But the most likely scenario, according to various league sources, is no change to the current format.

NBA commissioner David Stern echoed that view Friday night when speaking to reporters in Philadelphia before the 76ers played Detroit, saying: "Although I think it's unlikely anything will happen, I think we're going to explore it fully."

The current system sends the top eight teams in each conference to the postseason, which excluded Golden State in spite of the Warriors' 48-win season and has forced two 55-win title contenders -- San Antonio and Phoenix -- to meet in the first round out West. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3370773)
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Expect LB and MJ to clash sooner -- and later

Larry Brown is coaching again, at his ninth NBA stop and in his fourth decade. And history tells us he's bound to butt heads with Michael Jordan, the managing member for basketball operations of the Charlotte Bobcats.

We're going to get a reading fairly quickly on how well Jordan and Brown are going to be able to work together, since the long-term future of the Bobcats is about to be affected in a major way by the decision Jordan must make regarding Emeka Okafor -- one of two Charlotte players (the other is Nazr Mohammed) who previously played under Brown.

Okafor's experience with Brown was as part of Brown's 2004 U.S. Olympic team, which stumbled its way to the bronze medal in Athens with Okafor buried at the end of the bench -- he did not make a single field goal during those Games.  (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=sheridan_chris&page=Brown-080429)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on April 30, 2008, 09:20:15 AM
Hornet eliminated Mavs and Spurs knocked out Suns.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 30, 2008, 04:11:08 PM
YES!!

Spurs won last night, 4-1, and once again sent the suns packing for their summer vacation.
Also, the Mavs are done, oh yeah, getting beaten by the Hornets 4-1.

Now the 2nd round is set for Spurs/Hornets, which is going to be an especially tough series for my Spurs, since the Hornets present some very tough mismatches with West and Wells.
CP3 is going to be a terror, playing some seriously good ball in his first ever trip to the playoffs.
This will be a very interesting series from the get go, and the Spurs will need to hang tough every game, grind it out like they know how to do.

Time to raise the intensity level get it on.
Game 1 this Saturday.

With the suns loss, its looking like D'Antoni might be done in Phoenix.
There are other coaching jobs available, the Bulls and Knicks to name 2, so lets see how that goes in the off sesaon.

Also, gotta wonder how Avery's job security will be now that the Mavs got beat and are done for the season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 01, 2008, 12:50:48 AM
Mavs, Johnson part ways after team's playoff ouster

DALLAS -- The Dallas Mavericks fired coach Avery Johnson on Wednesday, the first of what's likely to be many offseason moves after the team with the league's highest payroll again flopped in the first round of the playoffs.

ESPN.com's Marc Stein first reported the news of Johnson's ouster.

NBA front-office sources told ESPN.com that both the Mavs and Johnson wanted to come to a resolution quickly so Dallas could begin interviewing other candidates and Johnson could pursue another job.

"More than anything, I'm very grateful and excited about the opportunity to coach the Mavericks for the last three-and-a-half years, including my assistant coach stint," Johnson told 103.3 FM ESPN in Dallas. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3375306)
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Kerr refutes report saying D'Antoni, Suns might part ways

Despite averaging 58 regular-season wins the past four seasons, Mike D'Antoni might be out as Phoenix Suns coach.

An SI.com report on Tuesday night said the coach will not return after his team was eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs in five games in their best-of-7 first-round playoff series. D'Antoni has two years and $8.5 million left on his contract.

Suns general manager Steve Kerr denied the report, Arizona Republic reporter Paul Coro said Wednesday morning on ESPN's "First Take." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3374706)
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Reports: Durant beats out Horford for rookie of the year

Seattle SuperSonics guard Kevin Durant will be named NBA rookie of the year, the Seattle Times and The Associated Press reported.

Durant, who led all first-year players in scoring, assists and free-throw percentage, reportedly beat out Atlanta Hawks forward Al Horford to become the first Rookie of the Year in Seattle franchise history. The NBA is expected to officially announce the award on Thursday. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3374806)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 03, 2008, 06:56:32 AM
KOBE MVP!!! (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-kobe3-2008may03,0,6268282.story)

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/8756/nuggetslakersbasketballfx1.jpg)

FINALLY!! He shoulda won 2 by now. KG WHAT? LBJ huh?! Maybe Chris Paul but Kobe proves time and time again he is the best player in the league. His leadership has finally shown results...Fucking Smush Parker couldn't handle it. Look the fuck out, Mamba gonna bring it!



Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 03, 2008, 10:52:33 AM
KOBE MVP!!! (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-kobe3-2008may03,0,6268282.story)

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/8756/nuggetslakersbasketballfx1.jpg)

FINALLY!! He shoulda won 2 by now. KG WHAT? LBJ huh?! Maybe Chris Paul but Kobe proves time and time again he is the best player in the league. His leadership has finally shown results...Fucking Smush Parker couldn't handle it. Look the fuck out, Mamba gonna bring it!


Sorry to spoil your celebration but every journalist voted Kobe just because he waited long enough.  Lebron James is both statistically and realistically better than Kobe.  Just look at the roster of Cavs all these years and Cavs' coach.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 03, 2008, 05:43:48 PM
Hawks/Celts going the full 7 in the first round... who'd thunk it?
I'm pulling for the Hawks... come on, make history and beat the Celts, another 8th seed beating a #1 seed in the span of 2 years.

GO FOR IT, YOU CAN DO IT, HAWKS~!!!!



meh



Also, congrats to Kobe for getting his first ever MVP.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on May 03, 2008, 09:39:30 PM
M-V-P M-V-P  :cow::shakeit:

Sorry to spoil your celebration but every journalist voted Kobe just because he waited long enough.  Lebron James is both statistically and realistically better than Kobe.  Just look at the roster of Cavs all these years and Cavs' coach.

you forgot LBJ plays in the weak East where the majority of teams are sub 500.  when you play against shitty teams most of the time, you gonna get better stats.  Kobe led an injury plagued team to the number 1 seed in the toughest conference ever

lol, go HAWKS!
looks like the Bibby trade has helped them
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 04, 2008, 08:15:06 AM
M-V-P M-V-P  :cow::shakeit:

Sorry to spoil your celebration but every journalist voted Kobe just because he waited long enough.  Lebron James is both statistically and realistically better than Kobe.  Just look at the roster of Cavs all these years and Cavs' coach.

you forgot LBJ plays in the weak East where the majority of teams are sub 500.  when you play against shitty teams most of the time, you gonna get better stats.  Kobe led an injury plagued team to the number 1 seed in the toughest conference ever

lol, go HAWKS!
looks like the Bibby trade has helped them

Injury plagued team?  LOL.  The Lakers cheated for Gasol fgs.... and Odom can exploded in any category of stats if he is allowed by Kobe.  Fisher's shooting skills also helps spread out the floor.  Not to mention you got Phil Jackson and the triangle offense in place already.  Hell even Farmer and Turiaf is not bad as role players......

Look at LBJ, major change in mid season, no system at all from coach....... everyone knows that if they can stop LBJ, they can stop Cavs.  LBJ constantly got double teamed if not triple teamed.  Lakers got so many weapons that it's hard not to let Kobe free to operate and wish he has a bad shooting night.

Even if Lakers win this year.  I won't give them props for cheating the whole league to get Gasol.  It's just David Stern wants you guys to win like every year.... I won't give props to Kobe until he can prove he can win in other teams with less stellar teammates.  I'd rather have Spurs/Celtics/Pistons/Hawks/Cavs/NO to win other than the Lakers.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on May 04, 2008, 07:28:50 PM
Injury plagued team?  LOL.  The Lakers cheated for Gasol fgs.... and Odom can exploded in any category of stats if he is allowed by Kobe.  Fisher's shooting skills also helps spread out the floor.  Not to mention you got Phil Jackson and the triangle offense in place already.  Hell even Farmer and Turiaf is not bad as role players......

Look at LBJ, major change in mid season, no system at all from coach....... everyone knows that if they can stop LBJ, they can stop Cavs.  LBJ constantly got double teamed if not triple teamed.  Lakers got so many weapons that it's hard not to let Kobe free to operate and wish he has a bad shooting night.

Even if Lakers win this year.  I won't give them props for cheating the whole league to get Gasol.  It's just David Stern wants you guys to win like every year.... I won't give props to Kobe until he can prove he can win in other teams with less stellar teammates.  I'd rather have Spurs/Celtics/Pistons/Hawks/Cavs/NO to win other than the Lakers.

LMAO!!! what proof do you have that Lakers cheated.  Grizzlies was looking to dump salaries + young talent for rebuilding.  Thats why they even took Kwame.. thats 10mill off the books and they got JCritt and Marc Gasol plus picks.  other teams didn't have the young talent they were looking for, plus they really wanted Pau's younger brother.

lakers are out 2 key starters that have missed most of this year and they're still not back.  Gasol's been injured this year and Kobe has a completely detached ligament in his finger(shooting hand) and still playing.
sure, Lakers are good this year.  but not before this year.  some lakers stepped up big this year but previous years they sucked.  Odom in years past was too inconsistent and injury prone....

you say LBJ gets double and tripled?  Kobe had it worse last year plus there were 5/6 players injured at one point in the season and he still managed to put on a show... 2nd consecutive scoring title, 4 consecutive 50pt games, 9 consecutive 40pt games etc.  the argument you make for LBJ is same for Kobe in previous years... stats + bad team, but its worse for LBJ because he plays in the weak East

and what superstar has won playing with less than stellar teammates??? could Shaq win rings without Kobe/Wade? could Duncan win it without Parker and Ginobli?  Jordan without Pippin?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on May 05, 2008, 08:49:31 PM
Sorry to spoil your celebration but every journalist voted Kobe just because he waited long enough.  Lebron James is both statistically and realistically better than Kobe.  Just look at the roster of Cavs all these years and Cavs' coach.
Once a Kobe-hater, always a Kobe-hater. :roll:

you forgot LBJ plays in the weak East where the majority of teams are sub 500.  when you play against shitty teams most of the time, you gonna get better stats.  Kobe led an injury plagued team to the number 1 seed in the toughest conference ever
Exactly.  LBJ is a great player and deserves to be in the MVP race, however I don't think having a mediocre team record can get you this award, even though this is technically an individual achievement.  I'm not saying having the best record = MVP, but if you put the Cavs in the West they'd be out of the playoffs picture this season... 10th seed.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on May 05, 2008, 09:05:16 PM
Some people define their enjoyment by how much they support something, others define it by how much they hate it.  That's just how it is.  "I hate the Kobe and the Lakers" becomes more of a defining trait to them than "I love LBJ".  I have no problem with that, because I'm secure in being a fan cheering for rather than against something.

It's good that ytl is  passionate about what he believes in.  After all, some people still hate Michael Jordan with a passion as well.  But it sounds like ytl has a bigger problem with the NBA and David Stern than the Lakers.  Remember, it takes (at least) two to trade.  It's not like the Grizzlies are exactly whining about their own decision to rebuild the team.  Why no hate for the Celtics, with their 3 superstars, or the fact that the West as a whole is just monstrous compared to the East?  Unfair advantage, or part of the game?  I personally think it'd be boring if all the teams were on the exact same talent level, but hey, that's just me.

As a 3rd generation Lakers fan, and someone who actually likes Kobe, I am not actually upset about the haters anymore.  The MVP award seems like it's more about how the player fits his team rather than the player's individual traits.  Kobe has definitely changed in his attitude toward his team, and that's why he's the assumptive MVP this year.  Yes, he's been annoying and a general asshole in the past, especially in his dealings with the media, but you can't deny that he works damn hard.  That effort, to me, matters more than scoring titles and triple-doubles, which is why I always thought that Derek Fisher was underrated.

Bottom line: I'd rather see an under-performing team grow and evolve through hard work, trades, and the draft than see teams get nerfed by unnecessary regulations.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 06, 2008, 12:06:26 AM
Suns will allow D'Antoni talk to other teams about head coaching positions

The signals suggesting that Mike D'Antoni and the Phoenix Suns will soon part company are only getting stronger.

Suns president Steve Kerr said Monday that he will allow D'Antoni to talk to other teams about potential head coaching opportunties.

"As we have continued to convey, we value Mike D'Antoni as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns and would like him to continue leading this basketball team. Because he has requested to speak to other teams about their head coaching vacancies, we have granted him permission," Kerr said in a statement.

D'Antoni, reached by telephone by The Associated Press on Monday, declined to comment.

"I really can't say anything," he said.

On Sunday night, KTAR Radio (620 AM) in Phoenix reported what Kerr confirmed Monday, that D'Antoni has suddenly been granted permission to speak with other teams, including Chicago and New York, about their coaching openings.  (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3381686)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 06, 2008, 05:00:17 AM
Injury plagued team?  LOL.  The Lakers cheated for Gasol fgs.... and Odom can exploded in any category of stats if he is allowed by Kobe.  Fisher's shooting skills also helps spread out the floor.  Not to mention you got Phil Jackson and the triangle offense in place already.  Hell even Farmer and Turiaf is not bad as role players......

Look at LBJ, major change in mid season, no system at all from coach....... everyone knows that if they can stop LBJ, they can stop Cavs.  LBJ constantly got double teamed if not triple teamed.  Lakers got so many weapons that it's hard not to let Kobe free to operate and wish he has a bad shooting night.

Even if Lakers win this year.  I won't give them props for cheating the whole league to get Gasol.  It's just David Stern wants you guys to win like every year.... I won't give props to Kobe until he can prove he can win in other teams with less stellar teammates.  I'd rather have Spurs/Celtics/Pistons/Hawks/Cavs/NO to win other than the Lakers.

LMAO!!! what proof do you have that Lakers cheated.  Grizzlies was looking to dump salaries + young talent for rebuilding.  Thats why they even took Kwame.. thats 10mill off the books and they got JCritt and Marc Gasol plus picks.  other teams didn't have the young talent they were looking for, plus they really wanted Pau's younger brother.

lakers are out 2 key starters that have missed most of this year and they're still not back.  Gasol's been injured this year and Kobe has a completely detached ligament in his finger(shooting hand) and still playing.
sure, Lakers are good this year.  but not before this year.  some lakers stepped up big this year but previous years they sucked.  Odom in years past was too inconsistent and injury prone....

you say LBJ gets double and tripled?  Kobe had it worse last year plus there were 5/6 players injured at one point in the season and he still managed to put on a show... 2nd consecutive scoring title, 4 consecutive 50pt games, 9 consecutive 40pt games etc.  the argument you make for LBJ is same for Kobe in previous years... stats + bad team, but its worse for LBJ because he plays in the weak East

and what superstar has won playing with less than stellar teammates??? could Shaq win rings without Kobe/Wade? could Duncan win it without Parker and Ginobli?  Jordan without Pippin?

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/post/Lakers-were-the-only-team-made-aware-of-Gasol-s-?urn=nba%2C65976
and many more angry articles from basketball professionals..... do a google search yourself.... oh wait.... you only want to know what Lakers fans think because the Lakers cheated and Stern let it happen just like how he always let those big city clubs cheat their way to the rings.

And it's a injury on SMALL FINGER.... BIG fucking DEAL....  have you played ball before?  The small finger very rarely touch the ball when shooting or even finger roll.  Maybe it gives you a second though when you try to slam it home.  Nice spin and exaggeration to make a point.

True, it's hard to win a title without stellar teammates, but we are not talking about stellar, we are talking about Lakers getting all the top tier franchise players by losing nothing.  Odom used to be the franchise for Clippers, Gasol was the same for Grizzlies... you see no one complained about how Lakers get Odom, but many around the league angered by the Gasol trade.  I wonder why   :fuckyou:

Remember Karl Malone and Gary Payton came to play for Lakers for almost free?  I know Lakers are expected to win it all this season with the deep team, but I truly hope karma will catch up with Lakers just like how Malone the dirtiest player ever retired without a ring, even with the super loaded Lakers team.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 06, 2008, 05:05:49 AM
Sorry to spoil your celebration but every journalist voted Kobe just because he waited long enough.  Lebron James is both statistically and realistically better than Kobe.  Just look at the roster of Cavs all these years and Cavs' coach.
Once a Kobe-hater, always a Kobe-hater. :roll:

you forgot LBJ plays in the weak East where the majority of teams are sub 500.  when you play against shitty teams most of the time, you gonna get better stats.  Kobe led an injury plagued team to the number 1 seed in the toughest conference ever
Exactly.  LBJ is a great player and deserves to be in the MVP race, however I don't think having a mediocre team record can get you this award, even though this is technically an individual achievement.  I'm not saying having the best record = MVP, but if you put the Cavs in the West they'd be out of the playoffs picture this season... 10th seed.

Believe it or not, I was a Kobe fan during his early years in Lakers..... before he became a whinning bitch rapist who drove out Shaq and get away with all the shit he had done.  I was even at a point a Lakers fan myself back then...... before Failblazers got robbed the ring by refs, then the Sac Queens........ then I guess I finally grew to realize how business run in the NBA.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 06, 2008, 06:20:26 AM
Some people define their enjoyment by how much they support something, others define it by how much they hate it.  That's just how it is.  "I hate the Kobe and the Lakers" becomes more of a defining trait to them than "I love LBJ".  I have no problem with that, because I'm secure in being a fan cheering for rather than against something.

It's good that ytl is  passionate about what he believes in.  After all, some people still hate Michael Jordan with a passion as well.  But it sounds like ytl has a bigger problem with the NBA and David Stern than the Lakers.  Remember, it takes (at least) two to trade.  It's not like the Grizzlies are exactly whining about their own decision to rebuild the team.  Why no hate for the Celtics, with their 3 superstars, or the fact that the West as a whole is just monstrous compared to the East?  Unfair advantage, or part of the game?  I personally think it'd be boring if all the teams were on the exact same talent level, but hey, that's just me.

As a 3rd generation Lakers fan, and someone who actually likes Kobe, I am not actually upset about the haters anymore.  The MVP award seems like it's more about how the player fits his team rather than the player's individual traits.  Kobe has definitely changed in his attitude toward his team, and that's why he's the assumptive MVP this year.  Yes, he's been annoying and a general asshole in the past, especially in his dealings with the media, but you can't deny that he works damn hard.  That effort, to me, matters more than scoring titles and triple-doubles, which is why I always thought that Derek Fisher was underrated.

Bottom line: I'd rather see an under-performing team grow and evolve through hard work, trades, and the draft than see teams get nerfed by unnecessary regulations.

I don't have any hatred towards Kobe, but I despise him and the Lakers organization after all these years of following NBA and seeing how other teams get screwed.

I am ok with Celtic because Ray Allen isn't the same Ray Ray back in Milwaukee or even Seattle.  KG is respectful as a human being too, he never whined although he got screwed over by Kevin McHale all these years.  Their bench sucks to the point that the only direction is up.... So I don't think Celtic's case is comparable to Lakers with 3 franchise players at their prime trying to cheat a ring.
 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on May 06, 2008, 09:32:05 AM
I guess your usage of the word "cheating" kind of threw me.  I'm still not quite sure I "get it", especially given all the other usages of the word in other major sports. (I'm looking at you, baseball!)  I mean, a trade, no matter how dubious the circumstances, is hardly on the same level as the cheating you'd see in other sports, right?

Maybe I missed all the controversy when the Gasol trade went through, but it seemed like a normal enough trade to me, as the Grizzlies got pretty much what they wanted too - young players and another draft pick, plus rights to sign Gasol's younger brother later on.  From the way I see it, the deal was essentially trading the present for the future.  On the Lakers' end, you got to see the consequences immediately, but on the Grizzlies' end, you're going to have to wait at least one or two more seasons.

Trading around players in the middle of the season isn't that odd an occurance, especially given the high-profile names that have been jumping ship to go to teams with better chances of winning in the playoffs. (Allen Iverson? Shaq?) With both teams satisfied with what they got out of the deal, and Gasol extremely happy, I guess I just don't get how it's "cheating".

How I understand the situation is this:  In terms of roster changes for the Lakers, the big additions I see from last year are Fisher and Gasol, while they cut quite a bit of essentailly dead weight.  When you have resources that are of no use to you, you find someone else who wants them.  Gasol wanted out of Memphis, and so the Grizzlies were looking to rebuild their team.  Two teams' problems solved with one solution.

I guess I just want to know what the "cheating" is that you're referring to.  Is it that David Stern has been accused of preferential treatment of the Lakers?  I've heard about that, but is that really cheating on the part of the Lakers' organization?  Yes, he has made some pretty fucked up decisions before (remember the new ball fiasco?), but did he do that's cheating in this case?

If there's some fact that you think I'm missing, please inform me so I don't look like a douche for defending something I wouldn't if I knew the whole story.  I'm actually enjoying this discussion because I like to engage differing opinions like this.  As someone who tries to see the good in everything first, I just get kind of curious about what drives this kind of negative emotion that people have toward certain issues.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 06, 2008, 10:42:56 AM
I guess your usage of the word "cheating" kind of threw me.  I'm still not quite sure I "get it", especially given all the other usages of the word in other major sports. (I'm looking at you, baseball!)  I mean, a trade, no matter how dubious the circumstances, is hardly on the same level as the cheating you'd see in other sports, right?

Maybe I missed all the controversy when the Gasol trade went through, but it seemed like a normal enough trade to me, as the Grizzlies got pretty much what they wanted too - young players and another draft pick, plus rights to sign Gasol's younger brother later on.  From the way I see it, the deal was essentially trading the present for the future.  On the Lakers' end, you got to see the consequences immediately, but on the Grizzlies' end, you're going to have to wait at least one or two more seasons.

Trading around players in the middle of the season isn't that odd an occurance, especially given the high-profile names that have been jumping ship to go to teams with better chances of winning in the playoffs. (Allen Iverson? Shaq?) With both teams satisfied with what they got out of the deal, and Gasol extremely happy, I guess I just don't get how it's "cheating".

How I understand the situation is this:  In terms of roster changes for the Lakers, the big additions I see from last year are Fisher and Gasol, while they cut quite a bit of essentailly dead weight.  When you have resources that are of no use to you, you find someone else who wants them.  Gasol wanted out of Memphis, and so the Grizzlies were looking to rebuild their team.  Two teams' problems solved with one solution.

I guess I just want to know what the "cheating" is that you're referring to.  Is it that David Stern has been accused of preferential treatment of the Lakers?  I've heard about that, but is that really cheating on the part of the Lakers' organization?  Yes, he has made some pretty fucked up decisions before (remember the new ball fiasco?), but did he do that's cheating in this case?

If there's some fact that you think I'm missing, please inform me so I don't look like a douche for defending something I wouldn't if I knew the whole story.  I'm actually enjoying this discussion because I like to engage differing opinions like this.  As someone who tries to see the good in everything first, I just get kind of curious about what drives this kind of negative emotion that people have toward certain issues.

I used "cheat" because I believe the deal is under the table.  For example, as I just qutoed in my frist reply posts to jsmurf, there is an article stating only Lakers know Gasol's availability on the block.  Can you tell me why?  Why would Memphis not letting other teams know they want to trade Gasol away?  That way they should be able to get more than just bunch of scrubs..... remember at that time, Shaq and Marion wanted out of their team?

Moreover, Gasol didn't want to be traded because he just asked Memphis to bring in his best friend PG Navarro from Spain this season.  I don't know where you get your info. from, but you certainly missed a lot of information out there regarding to the Gasol controversy.  If there is no one hooking up these two clubs in between, Gasol would stay in Memphis for sure.... hinting Grizzlies's most recent GM is the Lakers' HOF acquittance who worked in Lakers management for long long time.  Now Gasol is in a contender, Laker fans sure can use the end to justify the cause.  However, Gasol was not be the one asking for trade because Grizzlies just fulfilled his demand on bringing his buddy to Memphis.  You can argue it is appoved by NBA and it's legal blah blah blah.  However, you cannot defend this is a lopsided unfair trade.  Grizzlies was just in playoff several years ago with Gasol as their star, Grizzlies fans must be happy to know that they won't see a competitive team for the next 5 years at least thank for this trade.

Every non-retarded fan can totally see this is a lopsided trade, arguing Grizzlies was trading for future is totally non-sense and just an attempt to fooling self to try convincing non-Laker fans.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on May 06, 2008, 12:39:42 PM
That's fair enough.  Yes, the trade was pretty lopsided in hindsight.  Yes, the fact that no other teams seemed to know about Gasol's availability is a bit shady.  But cheating?  Admittedly, I was a little weak on the facts from Memphis's perspective, but having done a little bit of research just now, I learned the following facts:


Was everything all lovey-dovey between Memphis and Gasol immediately before the trade?  Doesn't sound like it.  To hear the Grizzlies' GM say it, it sounds like they gave up on Gasol and were definitely seeking to rebuild.  Does Memphis get significantly more (questionably needed) cap space?  Definitely.  If trading $49 million Gasol for <$10 million Brown doesn't get you more cap space, then nothing will.  Is Memphis being mismanaged? Distinctly possible.  Is Memphis in rebuilding mode? Yes, whether the fans like it or not.  Was Gasol happy to go to the Lakers?  Well, there's a bit more to the story...

I remember the Laker game immediately after the trade.  From memory, it went something like this: Gasol was intently watching from behind the bench.  He was going back to Memphis the next day because he flew out to LA to be with his new team with so much enthusiasm that he didn't even bother packing his stuff.  If nothing else, the look on his face certainly indicated some eagerness to join his new team on the floor.

Now, Gasol's comments immediately after the trade are pretty well documented:
Gasol ecstatic after getting chance to join Bryant at Lakers (http://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSL0221569620080202) (Reuters)
Quote from: Pau Gasol
"I'm up in the clouds, I still can't believe it," he said. "I'm still in a state of shock, but in personal and professional terms it is a huge boost for me and a huge opportunity.

"I'm going to fight to the death to achieve the team's objectives. In Los Angeles I will have a chance to win the title."

Gasol said the only downside to his move was that he would be leaving Spanish team mate and close friend Juan Carlos Navarro at Memphis.

"We knew it was a possibility that we had talked about over the course of the season and he said to me: 'I hope they transfer you to a decent team'.



So, the picture I've gotten from all of this is:


Yes, Memphis seems got the short end of the stick, but it sounds like they tried to get what they could.  Whether they tried as hard as they should have is another issue entirely, but I wasn't entirely off the mark with some of my previous statements.  It certainly sounds like they wouldn't have been a competitive team anyway.  After hearing from all the sides involved with the trade, it might not have been as grossly lopsided as you think, at least from a business standpoint.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on May 06, 2008, 06:52:29 PM
I don't know much about the controversies on the Gasol trade so ytl might be on to something, although it seem like both sides were satisfied with what they got. 

Going back to Kobe being MVP, I don't think people should say that Kobe doesn't deserve it because of Gasol.  Keep in mind that the Lakers were playing great basketball, first in the West, before Bynum got hurt and the Gasol trade.  During those times, everyone stepped up.  I too find Kobe to be an ass sometimes, calling out his teammates and requesting to be traded publicly, however he never let those things interfere with his game. He leaves it off the court and always play hard for the team. I find it funny how people criticized Kobe in the past for being a selfish player and yet, after the way he's playing now, can still find ways the criticize him.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on May 06, 2008, 10:43:12 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/post/Lakers-were-the-only-team-made-aware-of-Gasol-s-?urn=nba%2C65976
and many more angry articles from basketball professionals..... do a google search yourself.... oh wait.... you only want to know what Lakers fans think because the Lakers cheated and Stern let it happen just like how he always let those big city clubs cheat their way to the rings.

And it's a injury on SMALL FINGER.... BIG fucking DEAL....  have you played ball before?  The small finger very rarely touch the ball when shooting or even finger roll.  Maybe it gives you a second though when you try to slam it home.  Nice spin and exaggeration to make a point.

True, it's hard to win a title without stellar teammates, but we are not talking about stellar, we are talking about Lakers getting all the top tier franchise players by losing nothing.  Odom used to be the franchise for Clippers, Gasol was the same for Grizzlies... you see no one complained about how Lakers get Odom, but many around the league angered by the Gasol trade.  I wonder why   :fuckyou:

Remember Karl Malone and Gary Payton came to play for Lakers for almost free?  I know Lakers are expected to win it all this season with the deep team, but I truly hope karma will catch up with Lakers just like how Malone the dirtiest player ever retired without a ring, even with the super loaded Lakers team.

lol again and again, you still show no proof that the lakers cheated.  if anything, Grizzlies were stupid for making that deal... what else do you have? unless you show proof that Jerry Buss put a gun to Michael Heisley's head... you're just talking out of your ass.  and actually Gasol did want to be traded, it was big news during the off-season... because of that, Grizzlies did talk to several teams before the start of the season and learned of what deals those teams had to offer. now comes mid-season... and they want young players + dump salaries(for cap space) to rebuild. why else would they take Kwame Brown(joke of the nba)? thats 10mill coming off the books for next season + getting rid of Gasol's big salary. if you're so sure lakers cheated then what other team had a better combination of improving Grizzlies cap space + young talent?

a torn/detached ligament requiring surgery isn't a big deal?  the torn/detached ligament prevents Kobe from extending the pinky finger which means he's going to have some difficulty extending the finger next to it. this has been mentioned by Doctors, are you a Doctor yourself? if you knew anything about basketball,  you would know the slightest thing could throw off a jumpshot.  he's a shooting guard, not a 7foot center who dunks all the time. go back and read what most NBA analyst had to say about Kobe not opting for surgery... most of them were against it, saying that it would seriously affect his game.

the only outstanding deal the lakers got in the past couple years was Gasol.  and what the hell are you talking about? Lakers didn't get Odom for free. He was part of the fucking Shaq deal, people talk about it all the time.  Lakers came up the big losers on that deal... the media gave the lakers a hard time on that one.  how do you not know about that?

and one more thing about cap space, yeah that thing you don't seem to really care about. some free agents after this season:
----> MONTA ELLIS, BARBOSA, IGUODALA, BEN GORDON, JOSH SMITH, ANTAWN JAMISON, ALLEN IVERSON, SHAWN MARION, GILBERT ARENAS, BARON DAVIS, RON ARTEST, JERMAINE ONEAL, ELTON BRAND, COREY MAGGETTE
who knows if some of these nba stars will re-sign, but look at the huge possibilities for Grizzlies with all that cap space.  they can offer the highest salaries to these guys.  all of a sudden the Grizzlies trade doesn't look so stupid now does it? LMAO!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on May 07, 2008, 12:27:34 AM
Kobe Bryant Wins Most Valuable Player Award (http://www.nba.com//news/kobe_mvp_080506.html?rss=true)!!!

Kobe won with 1,105 points, including 82 first place votes out of 126.

Chris Paul - 889 points
Kevin Garnett - 670 points
LeBron James - 438 points
Dwight Howard - 60 points
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on May 07, 2008, 07:12:20 AM
Congrats to Kobe but I would have given it to Chris Paul.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 07, 2008, 10:06:29 AM
Oh, ytl has spoken. Tired of lurking? Finally after my Kobe whoring all season. You're so full of fucking hate man, you don't even have the balls to have a sig and avatar in the hippest site in all the land. You gotta lurk like a punk bitch.

Time to shove it in his face again :D

KOBE BRYANT 2007-2008 MVP!!

(http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/396/011a27dabca5f3e098da19azc6.jpg)

WERDS from the MVP :bow:
[youtube=425,350]VbFVnjjVcuY[/youtube]

Before you call anyone a fucking rapist, remember he wasn't even charged or tried cuz the accuser wasn't even credible  - unless Kobe raped you - then that's a different story.

If going by statistical comparison (like I heard on the TNT broadcast tonite) Kobe's 81 point season and getting a team of Smush Pakers and Chris Mihms into the playoffs woulda been an MVP season - but he barely even got a vote.

Kobe played with a dislocated finger and sore groin and ended up missing ZERO games. Lebron wouldn't even play with a sore knuckle on his non shooting hand! What happened tonite? 2 for 18 shooting vs the Celtics. WAY to step it up LBJ!! Fuckin double double tonite. 12 points, 10 TURNOVERS!! Cavs have tons of weapons, Ilgauskas was an All Star. Without the work of Daniel Gibson, they wouldn't have pulled off the upset last year.

Yer welcome to be passionate, me and Thimas used to lay down the smack in the sports forum but scoreboard bitch. Where's your ROX? How bout that Yao Ming taking his ancient Chinese medicine to get us the GOLD! Whatever. Kobe has three rings while T-Mac, Yao, LBJ HAVE ZERO. Chokers all of em. Have a take, don't suck. And your Laker bias takes will make you look like an idiot every time. Celts got their Big 3 and Cassell. Cavs got "tougher" with an aging Ben Wallace. The 2004 Lakers only failed cuz Karl Malone and Horace Grant couldn't help the front court as Detroit swarmed Shaq and Kobe.

That Gasol is a rumor....you are fed too much by the gossip mongering cheapness that is ESPN and sports media nowadays. Open up your fucking eyes and see the majesty that is pure skill and dedication. One Kobe Bryant. This skill doesn't come by too often.

GOOD STUFF GUYS!!! I like action in the NBA thread.

I'm a tear more assholes tmr!! I ain't finished BITCH!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 07, 2008, 09:27:03 PM
Bulls still the focus as Suns wait for D'Antoni decision

The Phoenix Suns expect to know by Friday whether coach Mike D'Antoni has found a new job, according to sources close to the process.

The expectation in NBA coaching circles remains that D'Antoni's most likely destination is Chicago, provided that the financial obstacles facing the Bulls can be dodged.

Although D'Antoni and agent Warren LeGarie continue to hold talks with the New York Knicks -- with the Knicks said to be genuinely interested and contemplating whether to make an offer -- it has been known for days that Chicago is the job D'Antoni wants. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3384874)
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Is D'Antoni the right coach for the Chicago Bulls?

At the start of the 2007-08 NBA season, the Chicago Bulls were considered a strong contender for the Eastern Conference crown.

However, the season turned out to be a disaster. Coach Scott Skiles lost his job in December; several of the young players regressed; and the Bulls ended up in the lottery. Now they stand at one of the most important crossroads in their franchise's history.

Chicago already has interviewed several coaching candidates, and signs are pointing to a possible marriage with Phoenix Suns coach Mike D'Antoni.

ESPN.com's Marc Stein has been reporting since last week that the Bulls would be the front-runner for D'Antoni's services should he leave the Suns. Late Sunday, Suns GM Steve Kerr confirmed reports that D'Antoni was free to interview with other teams, and in the past few days, D'Antoni has met with Bulls GM John Paxson and New York Knicks president Donnie Walsh. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/insider/columns/story?columnist=ford_chad&page=Bulls-080506)
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Carlisle says talks are 'moving along,' could be hired by Mavs Friday

Friday is the earliest that the Dallas Mavericks will complete the expected hiring of Rick Carlisle as their new coach, according to NBA coaching sources.

Sources told ESPN.com that Carlisle is scheduled to make his second trip to Dallas at week's end after two days' worth of interviews with the Mavericks last week that established him as the clear favorite to replace the fired Avery Johnson.

After Mavericks president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson turned down owner Mark Cuban's invitation to move to the bench, Carlisle was the first candidate to interview for the Mavericks' vacancy. Carlisle followed up last Thursday's sitdown in Indianapolis with Nelson by flying to Dallas for face-to-face meetings with Cuban and an introductory meeting with star forward Dirk Nowitzki. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3384674)
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Sonics trial to start as scheduled after owners' motion denied

SEATTLE -- A trial that likely will determine where the Seattle SuperSonics play next season will begin June 16 as scheduled.

U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman in Seattle on Tuesday denied a motion by the team's owners requesting she rule on how much money the city could be awarded in damages should the Sonics win their case and leave the city before the start of next season.

She said such a request could have been made earlier than six weeks before the start of the trial. Pechman has said she will decide the case after hearing six days of evidence.

The motion denial means that if the city loses its case, a second trial would be needed to determine how much the Sonics would owe Seattle to free themselves of the KeyArena lease and move to Oklahoma City.

The city could then appeal the result of that second trial, and pursue an injunction that would put the move on hold until the money issue was resolved, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

The team's Oklahoma City-based ownership group wants to pay off the final two years of its lease of Seattle's KeyArena and move the team to Oklahoma City for next season. The city of Seattle is suing to force the team to fulfill the lease.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 08, 2008, 12:21:06 AM
Oh, ytl has spoken. Tired of lurking? Finally after my Kobe whoring all season. You're so full of fucking hate man, you don't even have the balls to have a sig and avatar in the hippest site in all the land. You gotta lurk like a punk bitch.

Time to shove it in his face again :D

KOBE BRYANT 2007-2008 MVP!!

(http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/396/011a27dabca5f3e098da19azc6.jpg)

WERDS from the MVP :bow:
[youtube=425,350]VbFVnjjVcuY[/youtube]

Before you call anyone a fucking rapist, remember he wasn't even charged or tried cuz the accuser wasn't even credible  - unless Kobe raped you - then that's a different story.

If going by statistical comparison (like I heard on the TNT broadcast tonite) Kobe's 81 point season and getting a team of Smush Pakers and Chris Mihms into the playoffs woulda been an MVP season - but he barely even got a vote.

Kobe played with a dislocated finger and sore groin and ended up missing ZERO games. Lebron wouldn't even play with a sore knuckle on his non shooting hand! What happened tonite? 2 for 18 shooting vs the Celtics. WAY to step it up LBJ!! Fuckin double double tonite. 12 points, 10 TURNOVERS!! Cavs have tons of weapons, Ilgauskas was an All Star. Without the work of Daniel Gibson, they wouldn't have pulled off the upset last year.

Yer welcome to be passionate, me and Thimas used to lay down the smack in the sports forum but scoreboard bitch. Where's your ROX? How bout that Yao Ming taking his ancient Chinese medicine to get us the GOLD! Whatever. Kobe has three rings while T-Mac, Yao, LBJ HAVE ZERO. Chokers all of em. Have a take, don't suck. And your Laker bias takes will make you look like an idiot every time. Celts got their Big 3 and Cassell. Cavs got "tougher" with an aging Ben Wallace. The 2004 Lakers only failed cuz Karl Malone and Horace Grant couldn't help the front court as Detroit swarmed Shaq and Kobe.

That Gasol is a rumor....you are fed too much by the gossip mongering cheapness that is ESPN and sports media nowadays. Open up your fucking eyes and see the majesty that is pure skill and dedication. One Kobe Bryant. This skill doesn't come by too often.

GOOD STUFF GUYS!!! I like action in the NBA thread.

I'm a tear more assholes tmr!! I ain't finished BITCH!

LOL, all words...

Remember who won the fantasy league?  BIATCH.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 10, 2008, 03:51:34 AM
Sources: Knicks ante up, D'Antoni waits for Bulls' counter

The New York Knicks on Thursday outlined the lucrative parameters of a five-year deal they're prepared to give new No. 1 coaching target Mike D'Antoni, according to NBA coaching sources.

A rival proposal from the Chicago Bulls -- the team many still favor to land D'Antoni -- is expected by Sunday at the latest, sources said.

Although Knicks president Donnie Walsh, through a team spokesman, insisted Thursday night that the Knicks have not offered "anyone" a coaching contract, that might just be a technicality. Sources close to the process say D'Antoni, who celebrated his 57th birthday Thursday, has had advanced discussions with the Knicks about leaving the desert for Manhattan. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3387873)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 12, 2008, 02:56:33 AM
Well, Carlisle's the new Mavs coach, and D'Antoni's headed to the Knicks.... good luck with that, D'Antoni. XD

That only leaves the Bulls and sun's without coaches at the moment.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 14, 2008, 09:00:50 AM
The way the Eastern teams are playing so inconsistent away from home, they're surely right for the picking ...at least the games in the West are tighter. except...DAMN San Antonio keeps getting destroyed in New Orleans. 101-79.

I forgot to mention...

CONGRATULATIONS BYRON SCOTT ON COACH OF THE YEAR!!
(http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/7059/byronscott800x600tg9.jpg)

The Laker franchise just blows me away at how committed they are to winning, the whole Shaq leaving is cuz Buss was too fucking cheap. When Shaq and Kobe "reconciled" and during Kobe's trade demands, they even agreed Jerry Buss was too busy playing games, fucking whores, and crashing his car to really care and it almost blew up in his face. Props to Mitch Kupchak to actually working out the deals and drafting properly. This whole season, regardless of what happens is most satisfying cuz Kobe is back on top. He has been the best player in the NBA for the past 8 years. There's no one even close.

That saying. The MVP is gonna light it up and finish it off Utah on Friday. He tried to pull a Jordan with Flu and his teammates went away from their game --- Lamar and Gasol are working it. Fish has to stay out of foul trouble. Unlike the other series, The Lake Show actually had a chance to win both games in Utah.

LOL, all words...

Remember who won the fantasy league?  BIATCH.

What? Can't handle the TRUTH! And yeah cuz I didn't even manage my team fucker.

Kobe doesn't deserve the MVP? He just got ALL Defensive Team (http://hhttp://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/52478/20080512/kg_and_kobe_highlight_all_defensive_team/ttp://) Lebron's idea of defense is flopping like a punk. Want him to clutch up and shoot FTs? He clanks. Kobe just shuts up, keeps on playing bad back and all and guess what?

 “Kobe Bryant had 33 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in the Lakers’ overtime loss at Utah. Bryant has posted at least 30 points, six assists and six rebounds in each of his last five games, the longest such streak for any player in NBA postseason history. Michael Jordan (1993 to 1995) and Oscar Robertson (1963 to 1964) had four-game streaks which spanned playoff years.”

Good to see Trevor Ariza back, lord knows Jordan Farmar ain't bringing the fucking D.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on May 17, 2008, 07:28:36 AM
Lakers eliminate the Utah Jazz. Lakers back in the Western Conference Finals.

rofl during the game when the Utah fans calling the refs "YOU SUCK REFS" :rofl:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on May 18, 2008, 05:42:06 AM
WHOOOOOO LAKERS IN THE WEST FINALS!!!

(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn318/jChu-/lakers.gif)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 20, 2008, 05:34:29 AM
Aw shit, WCF gonna be a doozy, The Champs and the Lakeshow.
Game 1 on Wed, not really any rest time for the Spurs, but thats how it goes going a full 7 games in a series.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 20, 2008, 09:12:19 AM
^ YEAH SON!! Rematch of 2004 all over again.

This is what Parker will get when Turiaf/Gasol/Odom is in the lane SO he better watch out!!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1_WYSRxCXoE

Lebron came close but not enuff!! Ray Allen better get his shooting touch back. Paul Pierce can't score like that forever. Can't believe how low the Celts got....I stilll think they'll beat the Pissstons.

rofl during the game when the Utah fans calling the refs "YOU SUCK REFS" :rofl:

Yeah  I read how classy the Utah fans were, chanting "Cancer" when Derek Fisher was doing his FT's.

Kobe's back is FINE!!

(http://www.imgur.com/files/080519/KOBE_los_angeles_l.jpg)

LMAO jChu* - I saw that on the Lakers Nation.




Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 21, 2008, 02:50:20 AM
The Bulls won the #1 spot for the draft lottery.
The Heat got 2nd, and the T'Wolves got 3rd.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on May 21, 2008, 07:05:14 AM
The Bulls won the #1 spot for the draft lottery.
The Heat got 2nd, and the T'Wolves got 3rd.
With the #1 pick in the 2008 draft, the Chicago Bulls select Derrick Rose.  :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 22, 2008, 05:51:26 AM
WHAT A FUCKIN GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!1


BACK FROM 20 DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on May 22, 2008, 05:58:21 AM
FUCK YEAH!!!
this is how a true MVP takes over a game!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 22, 2008, 10:07:27 AM
It's a good game and too bad Spurs lost, but I still have faith in them and think they are going to win the series but then lose to probably Celtics in the final.  If Celtics lose, they should fire Doc Rivers ass..... how can you get that kind of roster but still struggle in the playoff?

Ray Allen is struggling but he should not struggle forever... Paul Pierce hasn't play up to his level too except that game 7.

Again the Lakers 2nd unit (Turiaf / Farmer / Vujacic) helped win the game, Kobe is Kobe and he can scores and sometimes he decides to stack up assists like tonight, but it's the 2nd unit that beat the Spurs in game 1.  I hope Ginobili won't struggle like Ray Allen or Spurs is pretty much done.  Spurs 2nd unit (Finley / Barry / Thomas) needs to play much better too....... but from what game 1 shows.... they are probably too old and pretty much done.  Although Udoka didn't have his best night, but I think he was the only guy that brought the game tonight.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on May 22, 2008, 10:19:00 PM
forget about the Conference Finals.  how bout that Candace Parker and the WNBA..... lol j/k

FUCK YEAH!!!
this is how a true MVP takes over a game!!
i think Pop said it best:
"Kobe, he was doing a trust-his-teammates thing in the first half," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. "That's why he had five assists, and he was checking it all out and see where his territory was going to be.  In the second half, he went to work."

gonna be a pretty good series.  hopefully no more plane(mechanical) problems for the Spurs
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 26, 2008, 06:42:46 AM
shit son. the WNBA is full of fuglies. Sheryl Swoopes is still in the game? Bringing it in Seattle LOL

DAMN!! Gotta give it up to the Spurs D.  :banghead:

Lakers looked confused. Fish and Odom just weren't sharp!!!! Too many easy shots missed  :bleed eyes:

(http://www.imgur.com/files/080525/TOUGHH_lakers_spur.jpg)

After that 30 point destruction on Friday I KNEW the Spurs would step it up at home. Whatever about Manu's fingernail/ankle. Dude is NUTS. 5 threes in the 2nd. Brent Barry and Finley and Oberto hitting their shots? DOH gameover.

Hey any of you know this kiikoi fool? Inserts anti-Laker shit in the IRC and then shuts up lol

STILL ... Lakers gonna make the adjustments, Tuesday is gonna be hella good! I like Farmar stepping it up in this series. Gotta be aggressive - Kobe only attempting 1 free throw? Fuck that.

Conference Finals is turning out real good. Like fucking Boston stepping it up and FINALLY won a road game. Pisstons are going down once Ray Allen figures the playoffs have started
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 27, 2008, 03:49:34 AM
Authorities in Gainesville charge Noah with possession of marijuana

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Authorities in Gainesville have charged Chicago Bulls forward and former Florida star Joakim Noah with possession of marijuana and having an open container of alcohol.

Gainesville police spokesman Sgt. Rick Roberts says Noah was arrested around 1:50 a.m. Sunday after an officer spotted him on a sidewalk holding a plastic cup containing an amber drink, a violation of city law. During a search at the station, officers found marijuana in his pocket.

Noah was released after signing a notice to appear before a judge -- standard procedure for such offenses. He could face up to 6 months in jail and a $500 fine for the marijuana charge.

Noah led the Gators to consecutive national championships before being selected ninth overall in last June's draft by the Bulls. He averaged 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds in 74 games as a rookie.

Bulls spokesman Tim Hallam said general manager John Paxson "did express to Joakim his disappointment in his actions this weekend" and added: "Until we gather further information on this situation, we won't be making any further comment."



After reading something like this, I can only shake my head.
This kid has to learn that he's in the NBA now, and incidents like this, which is flatout pure stupidity on his part, can only cause him harm IN THE EYE'S OF THE PUBLIC, and for the organization and team that he's playing for.

The answer to the expected and obvious question of "What was he thinking?", is that he wasn't thinking at all, period.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on May 28, 2008, 01:32:22 AM
definitely..bet he will be suspended or reprimanded.

hopefully, Celtics won't let me down and win the playoffs!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on May 28, 2008, 06:00:46 AM
lakers win. fuck yeah. that was really close. :angry: :doh:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on May 28, 2008, 06:01:00 AM
Wow what a game! And what a finish!!

And yeah... I thought it should've been a foul called on the floor on the last play.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 28, 2008, 07:42:02 AM
OMGASS THAT WAS CLOSE :sweatdrop:

Shit Lakers came on strong!! WHATTA GAME. Lamar + Gasol with the rebounds! Kobe with dunk after dunk.

(http://www.imgur.com/files/080528/kobe_los_angeles_l.jpg)

Fuck Brent Barry. Joey Crawford and crew had a real questionable nite. You just gotta get over that. Manu's feet on the line, Tim Duncan traveling. Kobe no FTs? Whatta mess - at least the Lakers pulled it out. In the end, ya gotta hit the shots. LOL @ ESPN whining about the refs.


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on May 30, 2008, 05:45:09 AM
looks like this series is ovah...  Western Conf. champs w00t   :muffin: :cow:  :otomerika:

bring on the Celtics(probably)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on May 30, 2008, 06:05:39 AM
damn, the lakers dont have homecourt whichever team they play. Pistons 59-23, Boston 66-16. :doh:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JTRIX on May 30, 2008, 06:09:43 AM
DAMN IT... I was hoping Spurs will win, but oh well...
Hopefully the Celtics will win because I don't really like Pistons
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jChu* on May 30, 2008, 06:31:28 AM
damn, the lakers dont have homecourt whichever team they play. Pistons 59-23, Boston 66-16. :doh:
I look at it as a positive... when the Lakers win the finals in Game 4 they'll be at LA celebrating with the home crowd!! :P :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 31, 2008, 06:43:37 AM
HOLYSHIT LAKERS VS CELTICS!!!

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on May 31, 2008, 08:41:16 AM
Go Celtics go!  Ray + KG + PP = ass kicking time.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on May 31, 2008, 12:49:57 PM
damn straight!! :lol: now it's the Celt's time to shine!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Poseidon on June 02, 2008, 10:06:55 AM
Lakers in 6.

Book it!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Saburo on June 02, 2008, 05:17:49 PM
My friend, a long-time Lakers fan and basketball ethusiast, chimed in with this prediction:

     Lakers in 7. Celtics don't have the material on the bench to stay with LA. Their reserves are too young and inexperienced (Big Baby) or too old and slow (Cassell). LA's reserves are young, but well tested the last three years, and in their prime.


So...  what team should I (non-fan) root for?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on June 03, 2008, 07:10:17 PM
Pistons out of the playoffs..now Flip's out as coach of the Pistons..

guess you can say they wanted to make it this year, eh? :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 05, 2008, 07:57:23 AM
My friend, a long-time Lakers fan and basketball ethusiast, chimed in with this prediction:

     Lakers in 7. Celtics don't have the material on the bench to stay with LA. Their reserves are too young and inexperienced (Big Baby) or too old and slow (Cassell). LA's reserves are young, but well tested the last three years, and in their prime.


So...  what team should I (non-fan) root for?

Lakers man. It's that whole redemption story that Hollywood dreams for. Kobe finally realizing his place in the all time greats. Taking on a tried and tired veteran crew that just doesn't have it in their tank. Boston has no answer for Kobe. Every player from 1 to 12 can execute the triangle Phil Jackson designs with ease.

Life is GOOD. Magic Johnson made me a NBA fan. I been all hyped up - Gotta admit I'm pretty nervous. Been watching all this Magic-Bird, Celtics-Lakers history segments. Kareem taking no shit. Good thing Viyuden last concert ain't during this time else we'd get nothing done. I been playing this game all my life:
(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/1962/forthimasqs7.jpg)

Check this trailer made by the all mighty LD2K:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkXb20DtP8A

LET'S GO!!

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on June 06, 2008, 05:55:21 AM
lakers lost, but im not worried. they will redeem themselves. did you see Paul Pierce get carried off like a big baby and then a wheelchair? ahahahahahahaha.  :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: bokunosonzai on June 06, 2008, 07:29:24 AM
Come on Boston!!! :w00t:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on June 06, 2008, 08:00:57 AM
Paul Pierce is a faker.

Paul Pierce "oh i was touched by an angel"
(http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/3940/dya8peterscreamingra4.gif)

Quote
wah my knee hurts
wah please lift me you sexy big boys
wah put me in a wheel chair
wah get me an exercise bike for my beautiful knee
wah fisher hit my beautiful eye mascara is running off
wah odom hit my breasts, wah it hurts
brought to you by crybaby "wah wah" pierce
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ferrar1 on June 11, 2008, 07:38:07 AM
Wooo lakers are back in the game after winning the 3rd game!

It's good they stopped the rot!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on June 11, 2008, 11:29:34 PM
S'all right people..Celts are still gonna win the Finals! :)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on June 13, 2008, 08:14:29 AM
WOw...what a comeback from the Celtics in game 4. I thought it was a sure win for the Lakers, but they just lost their composure or something.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sev on June 13, 2008, 08:18:53 AM
^ FUCK!!! I JUST GOT SPOILED T_T

Fucking internet is a bitch here. Doesn't make it easy to watch the final games but im fucking trying. Celts are looking fuckin sharp but i can't be a bitch and gotta go with the Lakers. Kobe and Gasol will take them all the way fo sho.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 14, 2008, 06:38:10 AM
FuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuCKKKKKKKKK!!!

This series has taken a toll on me mentally. So much booze and days without showering. The best shit yet. The highs and fucking lows. BUT HOLY SHIT ... that #24. Seriously man, I was ready to choke a bitch. Beat the fuck outta someone. Come here and ban a chump or two.

But I'm calm. Like Kobe and Phil are. Just take it a game a time. Take the positives in what they did in the first. This series ain't over yet. Chop the tree down one at a time.

(http://www.imgur.com/files/080614/woo_nba_finals_ga.jpg)

I BELIEVE!!! LAKERS IN FUCKING SEVEN!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on June 14, 2008, 06:50:16 PM
I know, I was really surprised that the Celts pulled it off in Game 4. I turned it off before halftime when they were down by 20.

Sorry Dai, but my boys are gonna win this Sunday! XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on June 15, 2008, 02:39:25 AM
It's a good game and too bad Spurs lost, but I still have faith in them and think they are going to win the series but then lose to probably Celtics in the final.  If Celtics lose, they should fire Doc Rivers ass..... how can you get that kind of roster but still struggle in the playoff?

Ray Allen is struggling but he should not struggle forever... Paul Pierce hasn't play up to his level too except that game 7.

Again the Lakers 2nd unit (Turiaf / Farmer / Vujacic) helped win the game, Kobe is Kobe and he can scores and sometimes he decides to stack up assists like tonight, but it's the 2nd unit that beat the Spurs in game 1.  I hope Ginobili won't struggle like Ray Allen or Spurs is pretty much done.  Spurs 2nd unit (Finley / Barry / Thomas) needs to play much better too....... but from what game 1 shows.... they are probably too old and pretty much done.  Although Udoka didn't have his best night, but I think he was the only guy that brought the game tonight.

Celtics FTW just as predicted.   :D

Nice chokejob, fakers.

Kobefags BAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWW

LOL.   :shakeit:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Rei-chan on June 15, 2008, 08:04:03 AM
The Lakers RULEEEEE!!!! Celtics boooooo!!!!!!    :otomerika:
 

*Smacks people around with Shaq's ass*:shakeit:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: champloofan on June 15, 2008, 08:31:16 AM
People magazine recently reported that Marko Jaric, a forward on the T-Wolves, and Victoria's Secret model Adriana Lima are engaged.

Adriana Lima
(http://galeri.milliyet.com.tr/2006/5/26Adriana_Lima/29.jpg)   

Marko Jaric  :lol:
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/9190/iwqkgmok3.jpg)

Adriana has said she wouldn't have sex before marriage, so it looks like Marko Jaric is going to be the first person to bang her. :O
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 16, 2008, 03:13:28 AM
Sonics' future in Seattle to be decided in court this week

SEATTLE -- One of the most anticipated trials in Seattle history is set to begin Monday, complete with bloggers and protesters.

The six-day, no-jury trial in federal court will settle the final two years of the SuperSonics' lease at KeyArena. Sonics owner Clay Bennett has gained the NBA's approval to move the team to his hometown of Oklahoma City, but Seattle argues its lease forces the franchise to play two more seasons before departing. The contentious showdown has turned personal between the principals.

The court will distribute 44 courtroom seats for each morning and afternoon session through a public lottery, to satisfy those curious to see firsthand if their city will lose its oldest professional sports team after 41 years. Bloggers will be filing word-by-word accounts from a ceremonial courtroom four floors above the trial room, in an overflow media center that will show proceedings on closed-circuit television. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3445034)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ferrar1 on June 16, 2008, 04:05:36 AM
Go lakers, make a run again in the 3rd quarter !!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: champloofan on June 16, 2008, 07:28:08 AM
So far the Lakers have not lost a Game 6 in this year's playoffs. 8)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on June 16, 2008, 12:22:43 PM
So far the Lakers have not lost a Game 6 in this year's playoffs.
Sorry but I don't see the Lakers beating the Celtics in Boston. Celtics in 6.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 17, 2008, 04:31:37 AM
City lawyer says Sonics' obligation rooted in KeyArena renovation

SEATTLE -- A deal is a deal, and the SuperSonics should stay.

That was the message from city of Seattle lawyers as a federal trial began Monday to determine whether the NBA franchise will be forced to stay at KeyArena until its lease expires in 2010. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3446394)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 17, 2008, 04:53:38 PM
Is Garnett a franchise player?

from FanNation.com

I know, how dare I mock Kevin Garnett? How many times have we seen the $20 million-plus wonder beat on his chest, pull on his jersey and scream obscenities after dunking on some schmuck during the regular season? Now here he is at the highest plateau short-arming freebies while stumbling around inside guarded by giraffe Pau Gasol either taking fade-away jumpers or looking to have the refs bail him out. "Where's the fire when K.G. is down 20?" Ron Artest declared in the first half of Game 4. "Watch how he goes back to huddle like a puppy. You're either a soldier all the time or you're not. You can't be a part-time soldier." Where was Garnett's cockiness in Sunday's potential closeout game? I want to know. Already minus your starting center due to Kendrick Perkins' shoulder injury, the Celtics needed K.G. to pull a Cedric Maxwell and carry his teammates on his back. Instead the Counterfeit Ticket spent 15 minutes on the bench on account of infantile reaching fouls. Articulate after me: "Fake Franchise Player."
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Nellie-Cuban dispute continues

from FanNation.com

Don Nelson's claim of foul against Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is going to arbitration. The two sides met unsuccessfully Monday in a mediation attempting to settle the disagreement over wages that Nelson and his attorney say were owed to the former Mavericks coach from previous ownership. Nelson, who resigned with 18 games left in the 2004-05 season, claims he deferred more than $6 million in salary from the Ross Perot Jr. ownership after he assumed coaching duties late in 1997. Cuban, who declined to comment Monday, purchased the team from Perot in 2000. The Cuban-Nelson rift began during his coaching tenure and dates to when the Mavericks lost point guard Steve Nash to Phoenix in free agency after the 2003-04 season.
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Doc vs. Phil: No mismatch after all

Going into the NBA Finals, the Lakers were assumed to have a decided edge in coaching. After all, we're talking about nine-time NBA champion Phil Jackson against relative neophyte Doc Rivers, who had never coached a team out of the first round in four previous trips to the playoffs.

Rivers, however, has shown that he certainly isn't overmatched. He has more than held his own and forced Jackson to react to his moves more than the other way around. So far, the Celtics have been smarter and more focused than the Lakers, in part because of Rivers' presence. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/david_dupree/06/16/rivers.jackson/index.html)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 17, 2008, 11:52:06 PM

That's right champloofan, the same Marko who got bitchslapped by Kobe a while back.

The Lakers RULEEEEE!!!! Celtics boooooo!!!!!!    :otomerika:
 

*Smacks people around with Shaq's ass*:shakeit:

You know it Rei-chan! Never underestimate the heart of a champion. The more haters talks out of their ass, the more fired up I get.

BOOOYAH!! Fucking Kobe tired of all the quadruple coverage, does his own Sam Cassell nipple twist. Paul Pierce can't fucking flop now! Whatta clutch dunk!

(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8061/kobeeatshitnbafinalsgaxn0.jpg)

Fuck each and everyone who called that a foul. Fuck Doc Rivers who said Phil complains about the officiating while we see him chew up the refs after every call against Boston. I never was old enough to appreciate Magic-Bird, Kareem-Parish, Worthy-McHale -- but I really can't stand the cockiness and cheap play of the East and Boston Celtics. RIVALRY is BORN. Bring on the turkey neck half screen ads!

The momentum is clearly on the Lakers side, Game 4 was just a blip in what the Lakers can really do. A wild greasy Gasol can take care of The Ticket Stub, the reason while Kobe has more rings than Boston's Big Three combined is cuz they do not have the heart of champion. KG chokes up, Paul Pierce's improved defense involves screaming like a little girl and getting wheeled off in a chair, and Ray Allen. Aight, dude is balls. Laker fan ain't gonna scream "CANCER" like Utah fan at Derek Fisher.  Other than that, Sam Cassell and PJ Brown can bring their trickery but ... Farmar and Sasha got no FEAR.

THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE!!!

Kobe likes the fear. Fear is KG settling for jumpers while missing 3 critical free throws and tip in late in the game. Fear is Paul Pierce flopping and whining like a ballerina, carted off in a wheelchair.

BRING IT!!! TONITE IS GONNA BE NUTS!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on June 17, 2008, 11:54:22 PM
sorry Dai, but I'm about to bring fear into you when we Celts fans win TONITE! :w00t:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 18, 2008, 05:36:02 AM
Talk about milking it, Doc Rivers. This ain't over bitch.

(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/6223/fcukyoubostonnbafinalsggq7.jpg)

come LA

go Lakers!!!

Believe!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 18, 2008, 05:47:23 AM
COME ON HUSTLE!!!! ODOM SHOW UP DRIVE THE FUCKING LANE!! CLOTHESLINE A CELTIC AGAIN!!

(http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/4899/getty80398146bc128g6finmh3.jpg)

Such a classless P.O.S. Still throwing up the 3's...


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 18, 2008, 05:56:23 AM
That was freaking painful.

(http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/1065/066nbafinalsgazs5.jpg)

Make fucking changes Mitch. Congrats Boston, rivalries never die.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on June 18, 2008, 06:01:26 AM
next year, Bynum will kick Boston's ass.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on June 18, 2008, 07:13:12 AM
Congrats to the Celtics. They put the game out of reach early and cruised to the finish.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on June 18, 2008, 07:18:37 AM
What a nice match, the Kobe hype got busted real bad, he ain't MJ..... not even close. 

Congratz KG, RA, and PP finally winning their first ring.  I definitely feel they should have more rings (maybe 2 more rings?) to come if they can maintain the current roster or even upgrade some positions.

What makes my day though is seeing Kobefags go BAAAAWWWWWWW, and I LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL   :rofl:

Nice fucking with yall, see yall next season.   :shakeit:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on June 18, 2008, 07:20:07 AM
what i laugh at is that Boston has no class. b :rofl: losers. Kobe for MVP next year bitches.  :yep:

Boston will end up like Miami next year ahahahaha.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on June 18, 2008, 07:57:56 AM
So far the Lakers have not lost a Game 6 in this year's playoffs. 8)
Until today. ;D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on June 18, 2008, 07:15:15 PM
wait a minute, Daigong callin me a bitch? :P

nah, just kiddin..I know he was jokin..besides Big 3 being MVP(who cares which one? they all deserve it!), I dig it the most! :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 18, 2008, 11:42:37 PM
U.S. basketball roster for Olympics to be released next week

DURHAM, N.C. -- Calling it "the toughest decision" facing USA Basketball since it began using professional players, U.S. Olympic team coach Mike Krzyzewski said the 12-man roster for this summer's Beijing Games will be released Monday.

Krzyzewski, Duke's Hall of Fame coach, said the roster will be announced during a news conference in Chicago.

"The pool of players that we have have all made commitments and have given time and effort," Krzyzewski said Tuesday during his annual summer news conference in Durham. "Really we have more people qualified for those 12 spots than we can take, so that's what makes it tough. There will be people we've coached, either last summer or the summer before, who will not be on this team." (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=3448635)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Jsmurf on June 19, 2008, 04:53:39 PM
this series was over after game 4.  you don't give up a game like that then expect to win it all in Boston

What a nice match, the Kobe hype got busted real bad, he ain't MJ..... not even close. 

Congratz KG, RA, and PP finally winning their first ring.  I definitely feel they should have more rings (maybe 2 more rings?) to come if they can maintain the current roster or even upgrade some positions.

What makes my day though is seeing Kobefags go BAAAAWWWWWWW, and I LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL   :rofl:

Nice fucking with yall, see yall next season.   :shakeit:

lol, Rockets fan jumping on Celtics nuttsack cause his shit team can't get out of the 1st round of the playoffs.  Where were you when T-Whack and Rockets(aka Comets) was choking yet again in the 1st round against Jazz
and well, compairing Kobe to Jordan is alot closer than comparing T-Whack to Kobe.  T-Whack and Mao Ying can't hold Kobe's jockstrap
yeah, see you next year when you jump on another teams nuttsack because you too embarrassed to root for your own team. LMAO at this poser  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 19, 2008, 05:01:59 PM
Sonics owner acknowledges making mistakes in Seattle

SEATTLE -- SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett testified Wednesday that he made mistakes in dealing with the city of Seattle after he bought the team in 2006.

"We bought this team with grand visions for success," he said. "Did we do everything right, and did we understand everything there was to understand? Certainly not."

Bennett began his second day on the witness stand in a federal trial over the Sonics' lease at KeyArena under friendly questioning from team attorney Brad Keller, and didn't specify his mistakes.

He finished shortly before noon and was replaced on the stand by Sonics president Danny Barth, who discussed the team's finances, charitable work and the difficulty of running the business when it's unclear where the Sonics will play next year. He said 23 of 125 employees have quit in the last six months. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3450827)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 20, 2008, 12:54:29 AM
Wade, Prince, Redd get spots on U.S. Olympic basketball team

Barring a last-moment change of plans,  Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince and Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd are heading to Beijing.

Olympic and NBA sources have confirmed the trio will be named to the 12-man Beijing Olympics roster Monday at a news conference in Chicago. (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=3452486)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 20, 2008, 09:50:22 PM
Draft Rater: Which big men will become the best pros?

The Finals just ended, so I guess the draft must be tomorrow.

OK, not quite, but it's just around the corner. And so it's time to bust out the calculator for the new and improved version of my Draft Rater.

Some of you might have read my draft preview a year ago, in which I took a look at players' college stats and projected what their pro performance might be.

That model worked reasonably well, which is to say that it appeared to be an improvement on the actual picks that were made in the draft. On the other hand, it still spat out several Picks That Will Get You Fired (Paul Davis, anyone?), and it seemed to have a particular problem with frontcourt players. (http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/insider/columns/story?columnist=hollinger_john&page=DraftRater-080620&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnba%2fdraft2008%2finsider%2fcolumns%2fstory%3fcolumnist%3dhollinger_john%26page%3dDraftRater-080620)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 21, 2008, 02:54:27 AM
Wolves in position to shape draft

Putting the Timberwolves in charge of their own pick in the first round of the NBA draft is challenging enough. Flipping them the keys for what happens through the rest of the lottery selections, the entire first round or 58 of the 60 picks overall could be an adventure.

Sitting at No. 3 -- after Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley, the consensus choices for Nos. 1-2, go in some order -- what the Wolves do at that juncture could affect all the teams lining up behind them, at least through any alleged second tier, the size of which changes according to the club or expert doing the projecting. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/steve_aschburner/06/20/third.pick/index.html)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 21, 2008, 05:56:16 PM
Iverson to stay with Nuggets for last year of contract

Allen Iverson won't opt out of his contract with the Denver Nuggets, his agent told The Rocky Mountain News.

"Things have gone well for him [in Denver]," agent Leon Rose was quoted as saying of Iverson, who is due to make $20.84 million next year. 'He's looking forward to taking the team [further]."

Iverson had a contract that would have left him the option of opting out of his deal after the season and becoming a free agent.

Instead, he will be with the Nuggets in their bid to qualify for the playoffs for the third time in his first three seasons.

Rose said Iverson was excited about the team's prospects and was looking forward to finishing his career in Denver.

Iverson, 33, was traded to Denver from the Philadelphia 76ers in 2006 in a nasty separation with the team that made him the No. 1 overall draft pick and a worldwide superstar.

Iverson ranked third in the league in scoring in 2007-08, with 26.4 points per game.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 23, 2008, 03:09:40 AM
Carmelo's agent assured forward will not be traded

The agent for Carmelo Anthony says the Denver Nuggets have told him they will not trade the two-time All-Star forward this summer.

"He's not going to be moved," Calvin Andrews said in a telephone interview Sunday. "It's not happening. We've been given assurances from the owner on down."

Three sources with knowledge of the situation said Saturday afternoon that Andrews, and possibly Anthony, had planned to meet with the Nuggets on Monday to discuss Anthony's future. Anthony, who does not want to be traded, is bothered by his name being mentioned in rumors and upset because the Nuggets have not come out publicly and denounced a possible trade, the sources said. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3456352)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on June 23, 2008, 06:39:45 PM
USA Basketball Announces 12-Member 2008 Men’s Senior National Team

Featuring Olympic gold medalist Jason Kidd (Dallas Mavericks) and four 2004 Olympians, USA Basketball Men’s Senior National Team managing director Jerry Colangelo today announced the 12-players who will represent the United States in the Aug. 8-24 Olympic Summer Games in Beijing, China. The player selections were approved by the USA Basketball Executive Committee, and will be nominated to the United States Olympic Committee to participate in the 2008 Olympic Games.
Named to the 2008 USA Basketball Senior National Team were: Carmelo Anthony (Denver Nuggets); Carlos Boozer (Utah Jazz); Chris Bosh (Toronto Raptors); Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers); Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic); LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers); Kidd; Chris Paul (New Orleans Hornets); Tayshaun Prince (Detroit Pistons); Michael Redd (Milwaukee Bucks); Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat); and Deron Williams (Utah Jazz).

Duke University Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski is head coach of the USA Senior Team program.Serving as assistant coaches are Syracuse University and Hall of Fame coach Jim Boeheim, New York Knicks head mentor Mike D’Antoni and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Nate McMillan.

http://www.usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=2008msntOlyAnnouncement
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on June 23, 2008, 07:21:51 PM
shit those bulls are lucky >< beasley in bulls jersey i see
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on June 23, 2008, 09:53:44 PM
this series was over after game 4.  you don't give up a game like that then expect to win it all in Boston

lol, Rockets fan jumping on Celtics nuttsack cause his shit team can't get out of the 1st round of the playoffs.  Where were you when T-Whack and Rockets(aka Comets) was choking yet again in the 1st round against Jazz
and well, compairing Kobe to Jordan is alot closer than comparing T-Whack to Kobe.  T-Whack and Mao Ying can't hold Kobe's jockstrap
yeah, see you next year when you jump on another teams nuttsack because you too embarrassed to root for your own team. LMAO at this poser  :lol:

BAAAAWWWWWWW

[youtube=425,350]8AhYfCXxXcg[/youtube]
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 24, 2008, 01:19:25 AM
Reports: Raptors in talks with Pacers to deal Ford for O'Neal

The Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors have held discussions about a possible trade involving Jermaine O'Neal and T.J. Ford, according to reports in the Indianapolis Star and the Toronto Star.

The Raptors -- eager to move an unhappy Ford and make Jose Calderon their starting point guard -- also would include center Rasho Nesterovic and possibly their first-round pick in Thursday's draft, both newspapers reported. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3457325)
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Shaq raps on New York stage, takes shots at Kobe

Four years, two teams and a championship later, Shaquille O'Neal is still ripping Kobe Bryant.

Video on TMZ.com shows the Phoenix Suns center doing a freestyle rap in a nightclub on Sunday night in which he puts down his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate.

"You know how I be," Shaq rapped. "Last week Kobe couldn't do without me." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3457917)



Thought Shaq had some class, but this just makes ya shake your head and sigh.
Just let sleeping dogs lie, no need for this, Shaq.  :?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on June 24, 2008, 06:49:40 AM
That was a funny as hell video. It's probably gonna get blown up more than it is, it was just a freestyle, I doubt he meant to diss Kobe anyway. They closed the hatchet a long time ago, so I bet nothing's gonna happen except repeated plays of it
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 24, 2008, 07:39:43 PM
Marion reportedly won't opt out of last year of contract

The second pick in the draft, a healthy superstar in Dwyane Wade and a four-time All-Star in Shawn Marion -- sounds like a solid nucleus. But it's not all smiles for the Miami Heat. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3458244)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 25, 2008, 01:38:29 AM
Sheriff cites language as reason for wanting Shaq's badges back

PHOENIX -- Shaquille O'Neal will lose his special deputy's badge in Maricopa County because of language he used in a rap video that mocks former teammate Kobe Bryant. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3459208)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 25, 2008, 05:08:35 AM
Suns ready to make a move?

Sources say the Phoenix Suns appear poised to make a draft day deal.

They are talking with Toronto about sending Boris Diaw to the Raptors for T.J. Ford and the 17th pick in Thursday's draft. Ford, who would back up Steve Nash, played for new Suns coach Terry Porter in Milwaukee from 2003 to 2005.

The Suns are also considering a trade with Portland in which they would send Leandro Barbosa to the Blazers for Martell Webster and the 13th pick of this year's draft.

Only one, if any, of those trades will happen.

Elsewhere, some say Atlanta doesn't want to go above $11 million per year to sign restricted free agent Josh Smith. If that's the case, look for Smith to end up in Philadelphia.

The Sixers would love to get Elton Brand, but word is that he doesn't want to take a pay cut from the $16 million-plus he's due next season -- except to go to Miami.

So with Brand pretty much out of the question, Philly will look at Smith and Antawn Jamison. The Sixers can start either one at $11 million with 8 percent annual increases.

Smith, by the way, would fit perfectly in Philly's up-tempo, run-and-jump system. But I think Atlanta must match whatever offer he gets. If they don't re-sign him, they'll lose all the momentum they gained by taking Boston to seven games, not to mention a great budding young talent.

Miami is trying desperately to find a way to get Brand, whose first choice is the Heat, but a sign-and-trade for Shawn Marion is probably the only way to get it done. Hard to see that happening.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on June 25, 2008, 11:19:08 AM
The Bulls should trade for Brand. They should have never traded him away anyway.

shit those bulls are lucky >< beasley in bulls jersey i see
Bulls are taking Rose.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 25, 2008, 10:38:36 PM
Sources say Heat looking to trade out of No. 2, take guard later

If the Miami Heat's recent activities are any indication, they are not going to select Kansas State forward Michael Beasley with the No. 2 pick in Thursday's NBA draft.

With the first selection, the Chicago Bulls are leaning strongly toward drafting Memphis point guard Derrick Rose. While the Bulls say they won't announce their decision until draft night, Bulls GM John Paxson admits that Chicago is "probably leaning a certain way." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/news/story?id=3459696)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on June 26, 2008, 05:53:04 AM
T.J Ford, Nesterkovic, 17th draft pick, AND a player to be announced later for Jermaine O'Neal went through.  Can't be finalized until July 1, but its a done deal.

The majority of Raptor fans hated on Ford A LOT.  There was a statistic where if Ford had less than 10 pts, the Raps would win.  They both produced the same numbers, so i don't really see what people were all the hating took place.

Hopefully O Neal will recover.  Thats pretty good now, O Neal and Bosh.  We finally have star power at the Center position (alas, Hakeem the Dream didn't deliver when he was here)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on June 26, 2008, 06:53:24 AM
The Bulls should trade for Brand. They should have never traded him away anyway.


no way, he is gonna stay with the clippers.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 26, 2008, 08:18:24 PM
Draft Watch: Trade talk dominating on draft day

The Wizards have been talking with several teams about trading down in the draft. Talks with the Pistons last night ended up going nowhere. The latest has them talking about a swap with the Rockets that would send No. 18 to Houston and No. 25 to Washington. (http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/insider/columns/story?columnist=ford_chad&page=DraftWatch-080626&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnba%2fdraft2008%2finsider%2fcolumns%2fstory%3fcolumnist%3dford_chad%26page%3dDraftWatch-080626)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 27, 2008, 04:39:12 AM
Top 3 picks in the draft went pretty much as expected.

Bulls: Derrick Rose

Heat: Micheal Beasley

T'Wolves: O.J. Mayo
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Nets send top scorer Jefferson to Bucks for Yi, Simmons

Hours before the NBA draft,the New Jersey Nets and Milwaukee Bucks completed a trade that may suit both team's long-term needs.

In a deal first reported by ESPN.com's Marc Stein, New Jersey sends forward Richard Jefferson to Milwaukee for forwards Yi Jianlian and Bobby Simmons. No draft picks are involved in the trade.

The swap creates an estimated $10-plus million in long-term savings for the Nets as they continue to re-shape their team after trading another mainstay -- point guard Jason Kidd -- to Dallas in February. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/news/story?id=3462210)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 28, 2008, 01:22:19 AM
Timberwolves make out on Mayo-Love swap

Wait ... did Kevin McHale just make a good trade?

I'm pretty sure he did, when he traded Antoine Walker, Marko Jaric, Greg Buckner and the rights to No. 3 pick O.J. Mayo to Memphis for Mike Miller, Brian Cardinal, Jason Collins and the rights to No. 5 pick Kevin Love.

When we break it down, it's hard to see how Minnesota loses: (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?columnist=hollinger_john&page=Love-Mayo-080627)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 30, 2008, 08:10:00 PM
Ranking the best available free agents

With the NBA draft now come and gone, fans who were disappointed by their team's picks (or lack thereof) can now look forward to Tuesday, July 1, for their team to try to add pieces to the puzzle.

Since we wrote our last free-agent update in February, the free-agent market has shifted considerably. A number of NBA veterans who had the option of opting out of their contracts chose not to, leaving a very weak crop of unrestricted free agents. Combine that with only a handful of teams with potential cap room and you have what could be a pretty lackluster summer. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=ford_chad&page=FreeAgents-080629)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 05, 2008, 06:04:46 PM
Clay Bennett Didn't Exactly Give Up that Sonic Legacy

It has been widely reported that the City of Seattle gets to keep all the Sonics name, history, banners, colors, and all that.

Not exactly.

The name, colors, and the uniforms, they're safe.

But the other stuff? That's trickier.

The evidence suggests the Oklahoma City TBDs are hanging onto a fair amount of Sonic history. (http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-33-18/Clay-Bennett-Didn-t-Exactly-Give-Up-that-Sonic-Legacy.html)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ytl on July 30, 2008, 02:10:52 PM
Ron Ron will be a rocket.

Celtics vs Rox 2009!

http://cbs13.com/sports/ron.artest.traded.2.783194.html

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 03, 2008, 07:55:14 PM
Kobe's 19 help ensure moderate rout of Russia in tuneup

SHANGHAI, China -- Kobe Bryant provided the offense in the U.S. Olympic basketball team's first defensive struggle.

Bryant scored 19 points, Carmelo Anthony added 17, and the Americans beat Russia 89-68 Sunday in what was by far their most competitive tuneup yet for the Beijing Games. (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/summer08/basketball/news/story?id=3517044)
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What to make of the change at the point?

SHANGHAI, China -- Jason Kidd sat and watched the final 20 minutes of Team USA's friendly competition against Russia from the bench Sunday, his warm-ups never coming off.

Coach Mike Krzyzewski, when asked why he benched Kidd, was in the middle of answering during his postgame interview when Kobe Bryant gave a two-word explanation: "He's old." (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/columns/story?columnist=sheridan_chris&page=USARussiaRecap-080802)
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Ex-Mavs coach Nelson wins $6.3M in arbitration against Cuban

Thursday was Mark Cuban's 50th birthday … and a day of hearty celebration for Don Nelson.

That's because Thursday was also the day that a Dallas-based arbitrator ruled that Nelson will indeed receive nearly $6.3 million in deferred payments from his time as coach of Cuban's Dallas Mavericks. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3514135)



Good to see that Nellie will be getting whats owed to him. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: champloofan on August 12, 2008, 09:38:54 AM
Are the Team USA games being televised? Why is it so hard to find out when, who, and on what channel they're playing... even on the official website? :-\
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 12, 2008, 03:03:55 PM
^
Game on now, USA network.
Started at 7am for me.
They're playing Angola, and the first game was shown on NBC Sunday.

Check this site for gametimes: http://www.usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=2008_Moly_draw2 (http://www.usabasketball.com/news.php?news_page=2008_Moly_draw2)
Title: Kobe vs. Shaq
Post by: Saburo on August 12, 2008, 11:18:16 PM
Interesting article (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/print?id=3508683&type=story) about the Kobe-Shaq feud.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 26, 2008, 11:37:27 PM
Trail Blazers Great, Kevin Duckworth Passes Away

Kevin Duckworth, 44, a two-time NBA All-Star who starred on Western Conference Championship teams in Portland in 1990 and 1992, passed away Monday evening in Gleneden Beach, Oregon.

A member of the Trail Blazers from 1986-93, the 7-footer - affectionately known to Trail Blazers fans simply as "Duck" - also played for San Antonio, Washington, Milwaukee and the Los Angeles Clippers during his 11-year NBA career. (http://www.nba.com/blazers/news/Blazers_Great_Kevin_Duckworth-280920-1218.html)

Rest in peace, Duck. :prayers:
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China's Sun next rising NBA star

The Olympics is always a great time for NBA scouts to assess the pool of new talent China has to offer. Menk Bateer (Atlanta 1996), Wang Zhizhi (Sydney 2000) and Yi Jianlian (Athens 2004), for example, all had their first exposure to NBA teams at Olympic competitions.

So which basketball star have NBA scouts had their eyes on in Beijing? His name is Sun Yue.

The 2.06m point guard played a key role in China's advance to the Olympic quarterfinals. He didn't score much, but his ability to run the team's offense has made him an important player for Team China, which has longed for a decent guard for a while. His performance has also driven up his stock as a future NBA player. (http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/olympics/2008-08/23/content_6963480.htm)
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NBA Players Grab Up Plenty of Medals in Beijing

NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2008 – The U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team defeated Spain in Sunday’s gold medal game in Beijing, bringing the total to 24 current or former NBA players who earned medals at the 2008 Olympic Games. Argentina defeated Lithuania for the bronze medal.

The NBA was well represented on the rosters for the men’s basketball competition at the 2008 Olympic Games. A total of 42 current and former NBA players were on the 12 Olympic rosters, the highest number since NBA players began participating in the Olympics in 1992. Ten Olympic teams had at least one current or former player on their roster. (http://www.nba.com/news/nba_medals_080825.html)
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NBA hopes to capitalize on basketball's popularity in China

BEIJING -- NBA commissioner David Stern is intrigued by the question buzzing around the Beijing Games: Who would win a match-up between the 1992 Dream Team and the 2008 Redeem Team? (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/summer08/basketball/news/story?id=3542013)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 28, 2008, 10:05:42 PM
Oklahoma City franchise to unveil team name, colors in Sept. 3 ceremony

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Oklahoma City's new NBA franchise has finally set a date to announce its name and team colors.

The team said Wednesday that it would unveil the name and colors simultaneously on its Web site and at a downtown event Sept. 3.

Clay Bennett's ownership group has applied for trademarks for six names: Thunder, Energy, Wind, Marshalls, Barons and Bison.

Oklahoma City television station KOCO has reported that the choice will be Thunder, but Bennett has refused to comment on what the name will be.

The former Seattle SuperSonics announced on July 2 that they would be moving to Oklahoma City.

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With Ellis out, what will the Warriors do now?

Ever since Baron Davis abandoned the reins to Golden State's offense, we've wondered if Monta Ellis could physically hold up in the role of full-time quarterback. It didn't even take a week of training camp to find out. Apparently a summertime pickup game was enough to knock Ellis out of commission for three months, following surgery Wednesday to repair a severe ankle sprain. The timetable puts his return at least one month into the season -- and it has to put doubt about his readiness to be The Man into the minds of Warriors fans. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=adande_ja&page=ellis-080828)
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Bucks, Warriors to play two exhibition games in China

BEIJING -- The Milwaukee Bucks and the Golden State Warriors will travel to China in October to play two exhibition games, the NBA and Chinese Basketball Association said on Wednesday.

The NBA China Games tips off with the Bucks and Warriors meeting on Oct. 15 in Guangzhou and Oct. 18 at the Beijing Olympic Basketball Arena.

The NBA will host events in the cities as part of its Sichuan Province earthquake relief efforts.

The games will be televised live in the United States.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 29, 2008, 10:31:53 PM
Rockets trade Ewing Jr. to Knicks for Weis' draft rights

NEW YORK -- The New York Knicks acquired Patrick Ewing Jr. in a trade with the Houston Rockets on Friday.

New York sent the draft rights for center Frederic Weis to Houston in exchange for the son of former superstar Patrick Ewing, who played for the Knicks from 1985-2000.

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Franchise's move to Oklahoma City under way as trucks arrive

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The NBA officially handed over the Seattle franchise to Oklahoma City about two months ago, and three trucks arrived downtown at headquarters on Friday.

The first thing to roll off the truck was a basketball with the NBA logo.

"It was a nice touch, wasn't it?" said Pete Winemiller, a team vice president for guest relations who helped oversee the move. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3559662)
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Ginobili to undergo surgery to fix injured ligament

SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili says he needs arthroscopic surgery to repair a ligament injury to his left ankle.

"They're going to operate on me," the 31-year-old told Argentina's La Nacion newspaper Friday. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3559440)

Manu needs the surgery, for sure, and he just might be all healed up and ready at the start of the season... hopefully.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: meowchi on August 30, 2008, 07:41:56 PM
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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 09, 2008, 05:18:02 PM
NBA halts plans for developing reworked composite ball

The NBA will use leather basketballs in its developmental league next season, temporarily ending its attempts to reintroduce a composite ball at the NBA level, a league official has confirmed.

"We are committed to leather for the foreseeable future," said league spokesman Tim Frank. "We just realized leather is what our guys wanted."

That means Spalding will remain one of two companies manufacturing a leather basketball. Molten also produces a ball for FIBA that is made of a different type of leather than the NBA ball. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3575912)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 13, 2008, 01:56:46 AM
Suns' O'Neal puts timetable on retirement

ORLANDO -- Not 732 or 733 or 734 days.

No, Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal knows his life will change in exactly 735 days. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3582605)
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Turmoil to Follow

Not too long ago, 25 ESPN writers, editors and contributors weighed in on a number of topics concerning the upcoming season.

One issue discussed was which team was most likely to descend into turmoil. (http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-34-63/Turmoil-to-Follow.html)
Title: Top 50 Charles Barkley Quotes
Post by: Saburo on September 16, 2008, 06:15:08 PM
Courtesy of Deadspin (http://deadspin.com/), the Top 50 Charles Barkley Quotes (http://charlesbarkleyquotes.blogspot.com/).


This guy is THE GREATEST.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 23, 2008, 04:38:41 PM
As Donaghy's prison term begins, resolution remains elusive

While NBA clubs gear up for the start of another training camp, disgraced referee Tim Donaghy is scheduled to begin serving a 15-month sentence Tuesday at a minimum-security federal prison camp in Pensacola, Fla.

Donaghy, a veteran of 13 NBA seasons, created a public-relations nightmare for the league when he pleaded guilty last year to felony gambling charges. Two other gamblers who attended a Philadelphia-area high school with Donaghy -- James "Baba" Battista and Thomas Martino -- also pleaded guilty in the tips-for-payoffs gambling scheme. Battista was sentenced to 15 months; Martino to a year. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3603039)
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Colangelo leaning toward run in London with USA Basketball

PHOENIX -- After building an Olympic gold medal-winning team, Jerry Colangelo might make a run at another championship with USA Basketball.

"I'm kind of leaning toward continuing, but we still have some things that we're talking through just in terms of organization," Colangelo said Monday at a luncheon benefiting the Special Olympics of Arizona. "I'm kind of inclined to continue because it is my connection" to basketball.

Colangelo, the former Phoenix Suns owner, took over as USA Basketball's managing director in 2005. He appointed Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski to lead the team and, in a change of policy, required players to make a three-year commitment.

The Americans swept the gold medal in Beijing, their first in a major international tournament since 2000.

"It's my call whether I want to continue and get ready for London in 2012," Colangelo said. "You know what's really great? The infrastructure is in place for USA Basketball going forward."

Colangelo said he's not sure if his duties would change. The U.S.' next major competition is the 2010 world championships in Turkey.

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Veteran Kings forward Abdur-Rahim retires after 12 seasons

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Sacramento Kings forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim retired Monday because of a persistent right knee injury.

The 31-year-old Abdur-Rahim played 12 NBA seasons for four teams, beginning his career in 1996 when the Vancouver Grizzlies made him the third overall draft pick. The 2002 All-Star averaged 18.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in his career, but the power forward reached the playoffs just once, with the Kings in 2006.

He appeared in just six games last season before getting season-ending surgery in December on his long-injured right knee. The former California star had two surgeries on his knee in six months last year to clean out the joint, but the pace of his recovery was frustratingly slow.

"I came to grips with the fact that, health-wise, I won't be able to get back to the condition and level that is needed to play in the NBA," Abdur-Rahim said. "My right knee has become arthritic over the years, and is to the point where it won't allow me do the things and play at the level at which I'm accustomed to playing. As tough as it is to come to grips with, it's the reality."

Abdur-Rahim also played for Atlanta and Portland before joining the Kings in 2005. He averaged at least 18.7 points in each of his first 7½ NBA seasons while becoming the sixth-youngest player in NBA history to score 10,000 points, but knee problems plagued his three years with the Kings.

"He has had an exemplary career as a player and citizen," said Geoff Petrie, the Kings' president of basketball operations. "It is unfortunate for any productive career to be felled by injury. However, no one can ever doubt Shareef's effort, commitment or desire to excel."

The Kings plan to hire Abdur-Rahim to fill a yet-to-be-determined job with the organization, Petrie said.

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Spanish guard Fernandez receives warm welcome upon arrival in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. -- More than 100 fans welcomed Spanish guard Rudy Fernandez to the Portland Trail Blazers upon his arrival to the city with chants of "Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!"

"It was a good surprise," Fernandez said. "When I arrived, I say, 'OK, let's go practice now. Let's go.'"

The 6-foot-6 Olympian arrived at Portland International Airport on Monday and was whisked to the Rose Garden, where the Blazers held a news conference to introduce him.

"He's a team player. He's a great kid," general manager Kevin Pritchard said. "I think he'll raise the level of competition for everyone."

Fernandez played for Spain in Beijing, scoring 22 points in the gold medal game against the United States. The U.S. team won, 118-107.

Portland coach Nate McMillan was an assistant coach for the U.S. team. He and some of the other coaches went to watch Spain during the competition, with Kobe Bryant tagging along.

McMillan recounted how Bryant said to him: "He's your kid, huh? He's pretty good."

Pritchard said the team would give Fernandez time to acclimate to Portland and find a place to live. The Blazers would work on getting him a tutor to help him with his English.

The Trail Blazers open training camp Sept. 30 at the team's practice facility in Tualatin, Ore. The team opens preseason play against Sacramento on Oct. 7 at the Rose Garden Arena.

McMillan said the team would also give Fernandez time to catch up on the NBA style of play.

"But once he does, he's going to be a special player," McMillan said.

Fernandez has played the past seven seasons for DKV Joventut Badalona of the Spanish ACB League. Last season he averaged 21.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.2 steals for the team, which won both the ULEB Cup and the Copa del Rey.

Portland acquired Fernandez in a trade with Phoenix during the 2007 NBA draft.

"My dream is to play against the best players in the world and Portland gave me that opportunity," he said.

Fernandez is good friends with Blazers guard Sergio Rodriguez, who is also from Spain.

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Report: Knicks prepare to waive Marbury by end of week

Stephon Marbury may be in shape physically to join the Knicks on the court, but the Knicks might finally be ready mentally to part ways with their chaotic point guard.

The Knicks are preparing to put Marbury on waivers by the end of the week, several sources with knowledge of the situation told Newsday. The team must await the go-ahead from Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan, however, because it would involve eating another large chunk of money in a buyout, Newsday reported.

 Marbury is entering the final year of his contract, worth $21.9 million.

Once Marbury clears waivers and a buyout is agreed upon, he would be free to sign with any team. Reports in Newsday and the South Florida media have mentioned the Miami Heat, which is in need of a point guard, as having interest.

According to Newsday, Marbury has recovered from January's left ankle surgery, which was needed to remove bone spurs, and has worked out all summer in Southern California, trimming his weight to 200 pounds.

He did not join the other Knicks veterans for scrimmages at the team's training center until Monday, even though the informal workouts had been going on since last week.

Marbury's best performance statistically in 4½ seasons with the Knicks was in 2004-05, when he averaged 21.7 points and 8.1 assists a game. Since then, his numbers have declined, even as his feuding with his bosses and his teammates increased.

Marbury had numerous conflicts with former Knicks coaches Larry Brown and Isiah Thomas. The low point may have been in November 2007, when Marbury left without permission and returned to New York while the team was in Phoenix for a game.

The Knicks signed guard Anthony Roberson in July, a further indication that they were ready to jettison Marbury. Roberson played 36 career NBA games with Memphis and Golden State, but spent last season in Turkey and Israel. The Knicks signed him to a deal after he averaged 14.8 points in five games for their summer league team.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 24, 2008, 05:10:45 PM
Knicks president says Marbury will be at camp; veteran Houston might, too

Pouring water on widespread speculation that the Knicks will waive Stephon Marbury, president Donnie Walsh said the controversial point guard will be with the team when it begins official workouts next week.

"He's coming to training camp," Walsh said of Marbury in a telephone interview Tuesday evening.

A newspaper report out of New York Tuesday morning said the Knicks are planning to waive Marbury by the end of the week. The move, which has been speculated about for months in the media, would eventually lead to a buyout of the $21.9 million Marbury is owed in the final year of his contract. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3605502)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 25, 2008, 06:13:22 PM
Report: Ellis was injured in moped accident, not playing hoop

Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis' ankle injury was the result of a moped accident and did not occur while he was playing pickup basketball, the San Francisco Chronicle reported, citing sources close to the team.

Ellis, 22, who signed a six-year, $66 million contract extension with the Warriors during the offseason, tore a ligament in his left ankle and sustained a high-ankle sprain in what one of the sources said was a "low-speed" moped accident, according to the report. He underwent surgery in late August and is expected to be sidelined for another two months.

The Warriors and Ellis' agent, Jeff Fried, declined to comment on the report, according to the newspaper.

Riding a moped is prohibited under the uniform player contract, which means the Warriors could tear up Ellis' contract. But according to sources, the team and Ellis are still working through the situation. A decision on discipline won't be made until next week, according to the report.

The circumstances surrounding Ellis' injury were not clear, even to team officials, in the days immediately following the incident. Ellis initially told team vice president Chris Mullin that he got hurt during a pickup basketball game in Jackson, Miss. But according to reports, team officials were skeptical about Ellis' explanation because of the severity of the injury.

Two years ago, Los Angeles Lakers forward Vladimir Radmanovic separated his shoulder in a snowboarding accident. Radmanovic, who at first said he had slipped and fell on a patch of ice, was fined $500,000 by the team.

Ellis averaged 20.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists last season, after winning NBA Most Improved Player honors after the 2006-07 season when he averaged 16.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 26, 2008, 06:18:09 PM
Owner: Speculation that LeBron will leave Cleveland 'insult to the city'

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- LeBron James may wear a New York Yankees hat everywhere from his hometown of Akron to Beijing, but Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert thinks rampant speculation that the superstar will leave Cleveland in two years is "an insult to the city."

Gilbert said James has given him no indication that he plans to leave for New York after his contract expires in 2010. He called the talk of his departure nothing more than conjecture from bored sports reporters.

"It's kind of an insult to the city of Cleveland in my opinion -- an insult to the Midwest," said Gilbert, who spoke to the media at the Cavaliers' suburban practice facility Thursday, a few days before the team opens training camp. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3609246)
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Mullin hopes Ellis will learn from injury sustained in mo-ped accident

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Chris Mullin hopes Monta Ellis learned something about maturity when a misadventure with a mo-ped left the Golden State guard with a severely sprained ankle.

The Warriors still haven't decided whether Ellis will feel that lesson in his wallet as well.

Mullin, the Warriors' top basketball executive, and coach Don Nelson tried Thursday to stay out of the debate about whether the Warriors will fine Ellis for participating in an offseason activity prohibited in the guard's new six-year, $66 million contract. Ellis will miss training camp and at least several weeks of the regular season after injuring his left ankle last month in his native Mississippi. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3609635)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 27, 2008, 05:33:35 PM
Jackson looking to bring out increased toughness from within

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- This was Phil Jackson talking about the Los Angeles Lakers, not your ordinary speaker or subject by any means, and yet even after 1,300 words it was hard to escape the bottom line that this team's season will be about the same old NBA themes of minutes and money. Oh, and one other "m" word of particular concern to the Lakers: mettle.

They were humbled by the Boston Celtics in the Finals, sent slinking off into the summer like scolded puppies, but any increased toughness will have to come from within. The only significant changes to the way this roster looked in the second half of the season will be the returns from injury of Andrew Bynum and Trevor Ariza. That will alter the starting lineup, with Bynum at center, Pau Gasol at power forward and Lamar Odom shifting to small forward -- and possibly sixth man. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?page=lakersphil-080926)
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Power Rankings: Best and worst over past six seasons

As we approach the seventh season that ESPN.com has entrusted me with its NBA Power Rankings, this seemed like the perfect appetizer.

Remember that "surprise" we vaguely mentioned in our final regular-season helping on April 14? As requested by a few loyal readers, we have tallied up how all 30 clubs have fared with the committee (of one) since the 2002-03 campaign.

We've clicked back through the archives to find the rankings highs, lows and average placement for every team in our weekly, thoroughly un-automated pulse take of the league. The annual batch of rankings that will take us into training camp for the start of the 2008-09 season is coming Monday. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=PowerRankings0208)
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Williams decides to retire two months after signing with Clippers

LOS ANGELES -- Jason Williams announced his retirement Friday, ending his 10-year NBA career less than two months after signing with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Williams, who helped the Miami Heat to the NBA title in 2006, averaged 11.4 points, 6.3 assists and shot 39.6 percent from the floor in 679 games.

The point guard was drafted seventh overall pick in 1998 out of Florida by the Sacramento Kings and averaged 12.8 points and six assists as a rookie.

Williams joined the Memphis Grizzlies three years later, and in 2001-02 averaged 14.8 points and eight assists. In four seasons with the Grizzlies, Williams became the club's career assists leader.

He played for the Heat from 2005-2008, and started all 23 playoff games in Miami's title run. He signed with the Clippers on Aug. 7.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 29, 2008, 04:01:08 PM
NBA hires Army general to improve league's perception of refs

When I heard that the NBA had hired a former Army general to oversee its referees in the wake of the Tim Donaghy scandal, I expected it to be some burr-cut hard-ass who was going to have the officials ironing razor-sharp creases in their game slacks, polishing their regulation black sneakers until they were sunspots in the darkened pregame intros, and dropping to give him 20 push-ups right in the middle of a game after a blown call.

The refs were half expecting the same. But the consensus among them seemed to be, "Ah, how much worse could it be? Besides, David did give us Bernie." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?page=Armyref-080926)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 29, 2008, 04:52:07 PM
Coaching change may not cure Dallas Mavericks' ills

 The players are sold. They find Rick Carlisle's approach refreshing and his excitement infectious.

Now comes the hard part.

Do you buy it? Are you sold that the Mavericks still have what it takes to compete for the championship?

My guess is your answer is no. (http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/stories/092908dnspomoorecol.112d674.html)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 01, 2008, 06:52:33 PM
Summer Olympians Bryant, Gasol might sit out preseason games to rest

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol might sit out some of the Los Angeles Lakers' preseason games after a hectic offseason.

Bryant helped lead the United States to a victory over Gasol and Spain in the gold medal game in the Summer Olympics. Bryant and Gasol each took only a few weeks off before reporting for the first day of training camp Tuesday.

Bryant and Gasol played a carefree game of one-on-one near the end of the first of the Lakers' two practices. Their teammates, meanwhile, ran a set of wind sprints at the conclusion of their morning workout.

"This week I'm just seeing how they feel, how's their energy level, and then we'll adjust," coach Phil Jackson said. "I was told not to say that I wasn't going to play Kobe in exhibition games.

"So I'm not going to say Kobe's not going to play in this exhibition game or that exhibition game. But there is a chance they may not play in an exhibition game."

Jackson said last week he was determined to monitor Bryant's playing time more closely this season. The reigning NBA MVP, who turned 30 on Aug. 23 and is entering his 13th season, averaged 28.3 points in 38.9 minutes in leading the Lakers to the NBA Finals last season.

"Phil does a good job of making sure we stay in good condition, but that he doesn't overexert us too much because of the long summer we had," Bryant said. "I feel great. I could run all day. I'm in shape, so I'm ready to go."

The Lakers play their first preseason game Oct. 7.

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Rockets planning to adjust Yao's activities to keep him fresh

HOUSTON -- Yao Ming's birthday wish: getting through an NBA season without getting hurt.

The 7-foot-6 center -- who turned 28 on Sept. 12 -- has missed more than 80 games across the last three seasons with four separate injuries. In 2005-06, he contracted an infection in his left big toe that required surgery, then broke his left foot later. In 2006-07, he broke his right leg. Last February, he broke his left foot in a different place, had surgery and sat out the playoffs.

Yao acknowledges that he has to change something, whether it's his workout routine or the number of minutes he logs in games. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3618626)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 03, 2008, 08:38:30 PM
With Bynum back, expectations are high for the Lakers

Andrew Bynum has gotten big, cinematically big, to the point that when he approaches, you can't help but do a slow pan from his toes to his head, like a dramatic movie shot. His chest and shoulders have filled out. He's a skinny teenager no more.

The question is: Is Bynum big enough to handle the extraordinary burden placed on him, to be the man to bring the Lakers from 2008 runners-up to 2009 champions?

Bynum doesn't sag under the expectations. He shrugs.

"I don't think it's putting a lot on my shoulders at all," Bynum said. "We have a team, a caliber of team, that's worthy and good enough to get back." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/trainingcamp08/columns/story?columnist=adande_ja&page=Lakers-081003)
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Stoudemire has torn iris, may don goggles upon return

Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire missed practice Thursday with a partially torn iris after being poked in the eye during practice Wednesday.

Suns center Boris Diaw inadvertently poked Stoudemire in the right eye during practice, and Stoudemire awoke Thursday with swelling and blurred vision.

An examination showed there was no damage to the retina or the cornea, according to the East Valley Tribune.

"He actually had some damage to his iris, which is not serious, fortunately," team GM Steve Kerr said, according to the Arizona Republic.

Stoudemire, who will miss the team's public scrimmage on Friday, will likely wear goggles when he returns to the court -- possibly Sunday -- and might wear them for the rest of his career.

"It's going to be important that he gets back and try to get up his conditioning," Suns coach Terry Porter said, according to the Republic. "As soon as you take a couple steps forward, you've got to take a couple steps backward for him, unfortunately."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 06, 2008, 06:46:30 AM
BYNUM DAMN!! Good thing he didn't comeback too early. Can't wait for Sun Yue and Chris Mihm to get back in it...Lakers are gonna be HUGE. Thanks to D'antoni smalling up the joint - Lakers just need more nastiness. I'm still shocked Odom didn't get shipped. 

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread - BELIEVE IN MAGIC
Post by: daigong on October 12, 2008, 07:16:04 AM
Fuckin ignant ass muthafuckaz...

Radio Hosts accuse Magic of Faking AIDS

(http://www.imgur.com/files/081011/magic-johnson-oly_full_56875188cc009_radio_shack_s.jpg)

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP)—Magic Johnson criticized a pair of talk show hosts Friday for accusing him of faking AIDS but said he didn’t want them to be fired.

Chris Baker and Langdon Perry of KTLK in Minneapolis made the remarks during Baker’s conservative radio show on Wednesday. After Johnson condemned the statements, the station said it regretted “some offhand remarks” by the pair.

“We can’t have people out here making false statements and putting out bad information, because this battle is too big when it comes to HIV and AIDS,” Johnson told The Associated Press in a telephone interview.

“I poured my life into it and a lot of other people have poured their life into it, into getting out the right information so people can protect themselves and know what HIV and AIDS is all about.”

Johnson called the remarks “so stupid,” and said he hadn’t heard from the station. He also wants the hosts to keep their jobs.

“I would rather they educate their audience,” he said.

According to a partial transcript and audio clip posted on a media watchdog site, mediamatters.org, the remarks came after a caller asserted that health care isn’t a basic right. Perry responded by asking about treatable diseases that a person can live with for a long time “if you just get some basic drugs.”

Baker responded, “Like Magic Johnson?”

Perry replied, “Like Magic with his faked AIDS. Magic faked AIDS.”

Baker said, “You think Magic faked AIDS for sympathy?”

Perry replied, “I’m convinced that Magic faked AIDS.”

“Me too,” Baker said.

Johnson was diagnosed with HIV in 1991 and then retired from the NBA at 32.

KTLK’s statement said it recognized the seriousness of AIDS and the “great work” Johnson has done to call attention to the disease.

“We regret that some offhand remarks by commentators on KTLK did not reflect that,” the statement said. “To better inform our listeners and employees, KTLK will be airing HIV/AIDS awareness public service announcements, and will be reaching out to Mr. Johnson to get his thoughts on education efforts.”

Program director Steve Versnick said the station wouldn’t comment beyond the statement.

Johnson, 49, said his health is “wonderful.” He also noted that he has HIV, not AIDS.

“You have incredible drugs now,” he said. “I’m working out every day.”


SOURCE: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-magicjohnson&prov=ap&type=lgns

BELIEVE IN MAGIC: http://www.magicjohnson.org/
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 14, 2008, 12:25:51 AM
With new coach, Suns searching for identity

Two weeks into the new world on what they like to call Planet Orange, where practices are devoted to defense and half-court execution, there are few, if any, reminders of the Phoenix Suns' old mantra.

Nor do the Suns, in their new world, appear to have a single hot suggestion for their next catchy slogan to sum up the team's philosophy.

In these early days?

These Suns -- formerly known as the team that barely practiced and desperately wanted to shoot the ball in seven seconds or less -- simply are asking for more time before you judge them. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/trainingcamp08/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=Suns-081013)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 14, 2008, 07:56:17 AM
Nice outdoor game they played the other day...IDIOTS! The Nuggets and Raptors should play an outdoor game when they come to Edmonton next week XD

Even better for Magic, he's joining the ESPN Crew. No more Herb Williams.

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Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson will be joining ESPN as a studio analyst for the network’s NBA coverage, according to a report in the Sports Business Daily, a sister publication of Los Angeles Business.

According to the report, Johnson will make his debut with the net on ABC’s “GMC NBA Countdown” before a Christmas Day tripleheader. Johnson had previously served as an analyst on TNT.

Kobe 24th in scoring. Fun fact from TheLakersnation.com

(http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/2628/kobem020sacramentokitp9.jpg)

21,619 points total.
25 per game career.
3rd in active scorers.
He should be 17th by the end of this season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 15, 2008, 02:46:38 AM
These Cavs have King James' seal of approval

As the lights came up and the credits rolled at the conclusion of the premiere of a documentary about him and his lifelong friends at the Toronto International Film Festival last month, LeBron James openly admitted he had to wipe away tears.

It was the first time, LeBron said, when he'd allowed himself to cry since he was in eighth grade and his AAU team lost in the national championship game when his game-winning shot attempt rattled out.

Hard to dispute him, but there was no doubt some water in his eyes as he slumped in front of his locker at the TD Banknorth Garden in May. Exhausted physically and mentally after a tight Game 7 loss to the Celtics, it was a difficult conclusion to what was truly the best individual season of his five-year career. It was an emotional time for James, who nearly had carried his team to a stunning playoff upset for a second season in a row. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/trainingcamp08/columns/story?page=Cavaliers-081014)
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Economy, uncertain financing delay plans for Brooklyn arena

NEW YORK -- Bruce Ratner's $4 billion dream for a new Brooklyn will have to wait, at least until next year.

The New Jersey Nets owner and developer has been plagued by a string of problems that have delayed his plans for a new NBA arena, office towers and thousands of apartments in Brooklyn.

Ratner said a recent court ruling would delay the project by up to six months, meaning the Nets won't move in until least 2011. Groundbreaking has been pushed back until at least next year for the arena, which will cost more than three times what Ratner paid for the entire franchise. And the financial crisis has made it tougher to raise money, potentially jeopardizing a lucrative naming rights deal with Barclays Capital. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3643309)
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Telfair suspended for first three games following guilty plea

MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Sebastian Telfair has been suspended three games for pleading guilty to criminal possession of a weapon.

Telfair was sentenced last month to three years' probation. He was arrested in April 2007 when police found him carrying a loaded gun in his car while he was a member of the Boston Celtics.

The Celtics traded him to Minnesota in the deal for Kevin Garnett, and Telfair had a solid and incident-free first season in Minnesota. He signed a three-year, $7.5 million deal this summer to remain with the Timberwolves. He is the top backup to starter Randy Foye.

Telfair will miss home games against Sacramento and Dallas and a road game at Oklahoma City. His first game back will be Nov. 5 against San Antonio.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 15, 2008, 04:31:51 PM
Kobe Bryant to Greece? Hold On ...

There are some stories out there, with the sketchiest of sources, suggesting the Greek club Olympiacos is preparing a massive offer to try to lure Kobe Bryant. I first learned of it from a TrueHoop reader, but it's on several websites.

There is talk of $60 million for three years. Mediterranean villa. Staff. Yacht. Private jets. New arena. The whole deal.

Feel the temperature rising in here?

I'll pour a little water on it. (http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-35-52/Kobe-Bryant-to-Greece--Hold-On----.html)
Title: Devin Harris gets schooled
Post by: Saburo on October 15, 2008, 05:58:40 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ysv3v7uXblw

This video is all over the blogosphere.  Good stuff.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on October 16, 2008, 01:37:51 AM
lol devin prolly didnt know who he was. but hes pretty famous in london
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 21, 2008, 09:02:46 PM
haha Devin Harris. Jay-Z needs to trade him...


This is a REAL inspirational story for all those who put off college - yeah Shaq got his MBA but Joe Dumars had a promise to keep.


Commencement finally addressed by Dumars
By Adrian Wojnarowski, Yahoo! Sports
Oct 15, 2:03 pm EDT

As soon as his attorney called with an invitation to deliver a college commencement address, a surreal sense of certainty washed over Joe Dumars. Yes, it was time. All these years, all the wisdom and accomplishment that inspired Central Michigan to honor the Detroit Pistons president, and finally those lingering 21 credits crashed into his consciousness.

“How could I accept a doctorate,” Dumars said, “and not have a degree?”

Dumars left college with a terrific education in 1985, but no diploma. He always planned to finish, but the world came fast and whisked him out of little Lake Charles, La. There were short summers with those Pistons’ playoff runs, a growing family, and eventually the move upstairs to run basketball operations at 36 years old. There was always something.


On his way to three NBA championships and an Olympic gold medal, a Naismith Hall of Fame induction and the league’s model front office, Dumars’ days of grace and accomplishment made him the most famous son of McNeese State University.

“But when we got the alumni newsletter in the mail,” Dumars’ wife, Debbie, said, “it would always be addressed to me.”

So Dumars picked up the phone some 18 months ago, called McNeese State University and enrolled in the online course needed to complete his bachelor’s of science in business management. He thought about his parents, Big Joe and Ophelia, a truck driver and a custodian, who had the intellect for college but never the opportunity. He thought about his wife, a teacher. He thought about his son and daughter. He thought about his front office, his players and everyone else with whom he felt obligated in life. He called McNeese and told them: It’s time.

Perhaps it’s no coincidence that this has been the year when Dumars had never held his franchise so publicly accountable, never sounded so unimpressed with a sixth straight trip to the Eastern Conference finals. He fired his coach, Flip Saunders, and walked into that news conference threatening to trade everyone on his roster.

“I thought we had become a complacent team, living on past successes,” Dumars said. “For the majority of teams in the league, six straight Eastern finals is great, but resting on that was nothing that was going to be acceptable.”

Despite low draft positions, Dumars kept replenishing the Pistons with talented, young players to go with the core of Richard Hamilton, Chauncey Billups and Rasheed Wallace, the cornerstones of the run that included an NBA championship and a seven-game Finals loss to the San Antonio Spurs. No one does a better job restoring veteran players and mining young ones. The Pistons have always had the best business model, controlling payroll without ever compromising championship contention.

As front-office structures go, Dumars is the envy of his profession. Dumars made it easier for the next generation of ex-players to run franchises. He cleared a wider path for African-Americans to get the chance, too. For great players becoming great executives, there’s just Jerry West, Joe Dumars and everyone else.

For a life of such relentless accomplishment, there was still one relentless regret. He wanted that degree.

It always gnawed at me,” Dumars said. “It just gnawed. I’m always talking to my players, and my organization about, ‘No excuses.’ You play 14 years, and become a president of a team and you just haven’t had the time – or rather, you didn’t make any time – to get it done. The academic theme surrounds my entire household. Anytime it would come up with my wife, with our kids, this would be in the back of my mind. …To me, that wasn’t just a piece of paper.”

Debbie Dumars had her bachelor’s and master’s in Education from McNeese, and it was always a jab when he dared suggest that she didn’t know something. “Not only do I have one degree,” she gently told him, “but I have two.” That would always stop him. She had him, and they both knew it. As a player, Debbie had always marveled the way with which he constantly prepared for his post-basketball career. After a corporate appearance, a motivational speech, he would always seek contacts and counsel. He had a natural curiosity about leadership, about running organizations.

“I teased him a little bit, only because he accomplished so much without his degree,” Debbie said. “But I think it bothered him even more than I knew.”

Their son, Jordan, is an all-state player at the prestigious Detroit Country Day School and on his way to the University of South Florida on a basketball scholarship. For all the family discussions of balancing academics and athletics, Debbie understood that nothing made more of a profound impact than her son coming home to find his father completing his course work in his study late at night.

“If you’re going to talk about falling through in life, you’ve got to show it,” she said. “That’s why it was important for Joe to get his degree, and say, ‘Hey, look what I did.’ It kept in line with everything he was preaching.”

In August, the McNeese State president arranged a private graduation ceremony at his house on campus. With the playoffs, Dumars had to miss the June commencement. So, Dumars invited some 15 family and friends in Lake Charles, and told his daughter, Aren, and Jordan that they had to come, too. Sometimes, the unspoken nature of Joe Dumars makes it hard for even his family to understand what matters most to him, but it wouldn’t take long that weekend.

The most famous alumnus in the history of McNeese State University wore his cap and gown and his wife wasn’t sure that she had ever seen anything – not the NBA titles, not the Hall of Fame, nothing – that left him seeming so … so … satisfied.

Finally, there was a quiet moment when Jordan walked up behind his father, and delivered a dig into his ear, “What took you so long, Dad?”

Even Joe Dumars had to laugh. His kids had him on that one, but never again. No more gnawing, no more excuses. No more regret. The final answer in the Dumars household is framed and hanging on a wall.

Adrian Wojnarowski is the NBA columnist for Yahoo! Sports.

Copyright © 2008 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved.  (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-dumarsdegree101508&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on October 22, 2008, 05:02:09 AM
^ Now that is commitment and dedication. Makes you realize that even if you succeed in life with your talent and skill, eventually those go away. Education says with ya
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on October 22, 2008, 05:11:27 AM
^
^
Now THAT, is what you call a classy guy. :yep:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 23, 2008, 07:25:53 AM
JPHiP Represent Report:

Raptors v. Nuggets at Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB 2008.10.21

Caught me my first NBA game. Raptors came and repped Canada well!! HA! Quite impressed, Jermaine O'Neal showed up but was hurt. LMAO Smush Parker fouled out but had a few choice buckets, incl. a dunk. Nuggets controlled all the way even tho Raptors' Euros started draining 3's - look its Juwan Howard still alive and kicking!

 (http://s2d1.turboimagehost.com/t/859905_DSC04291.JPG) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/859905/DSC04291.JPG.html) (http://s2d1.turboimagehost.com/t/859906_DSC04295.JPG) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/859906/DSC04295.JPG.html) (http://s2d1.turboimagehost.com/t/859907_DSC04296.JPG) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/859907/DSC04296.JPG.html) (http://s2d1.turboimagehost.com/t/859908_DSC04298.JPG) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/859908/DSC04298.JPG.html) (http://s2d1.turboimagehost.com/t/859909_DSC04304.JPG) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/859909/DSC04304.JPG.html) (http://s2d1.turboimagehost.com/t/859910_DSC04311.JPG) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/859910/DSC04311.JPG.html) (http://s2d1.turboimagehost.com/t/859911_DSC04312.JPG) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/859911/DSC04312.JPG.html) (http://s2d1.turboimagehost.com/t/859912_DSC04315.JPG) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/859912/DSC04315.JPG.html) (http://s2d1.turboimagehost.com/t/859913_DSC04316.JPG) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/859913/DSC04316.JPG.html) (http://s2d1.turboimagehost.com/t/859914_DSC04317.JPG) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/859914/DSC04317.JPG.html) (http://s2d1.turboimagehost.com/t/859915_DSC04319.JPG) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/859915/DSC04319.JPG.html) (http://s2d1.turboimagehost.com/t/859916_DSC04322.JPG) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/859916/DSC04322.JPG.html) (http://s2d1.turboimagehost.com/t/859917_DSC04324.JPG) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/859917/DSC04324.JPG.html) (http://s2d1.turboimagehost.com/t/859918_DSC04325.JPG) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/859918/DSC04325.JPG.html) (http://s2d1.turboimagehost.com/t/859919_DSC04326.JPG) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/859919/DSC04326.JPG.html) (http://s2d1.turboimagehost.com/t/859920_DSC04329.JPG) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/859920/DSC04329.JPG.html) (http://s2d1.turboimagehost.com/t/859921_DSC04332.JPG) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/859921/DSC04332.JPG.html)

Melo was SOLID. Initiated the breaks, got tons of calls towards the end. That inflatable Raptor mascot was hilarious, eating people. Nice U of A floor btw. The dream is going to Staples Center! or MSG!

Raptor dude addressing the crowd:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMogVKiRB_I

Player intros:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tsc4jxAPWNU

MMMMMMMM DELISH! Raptors dancers are tasty:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj9FzeNGuss

LOL at least I didn't geek up and wear my Shaq jersey - which is tight. Geek beside me rocked Larry Johnson faded and another one behind me had Raptors circa 1995 XD

and hey...Kobe hurt? Torn knee? Expect him to play in the season debut.  O0
(http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/9497/kkobehatraptorslakersbayj1.jpg)

Quote from: http://thelakersnation.com/blog
Loose Canons just reported that Kobe is day-to-day, and he hopes to play tomorrow.

At first Kobe felt a “pop” sensation but after further review, the knee is just suffering from a simple hyper extended knee. There is nothing wrong with his ACL or anything like that! Thank God!

DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR NBA FANTASY BBALL!!

Live Draft is this Sunday.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 25, 2008, 04:08:39 AM
Just under 4 days before the regular season tips off.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 26, 2008, 03:49:21 AM
TMR IS DRAFT DAY FOLKS!! BE THERE!!

Hilarious Guitar Hero Commercial by Kobe XD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCyfKWu4YQ0

Why Tom Cruise, Why?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 28, 2008, 08:32:16 PM
yo, yO, YO!!!!!

NBA action set to go tonight with 3 games.
Double header on TNT: Cavs @ Celts followed by Blazers @ Lakers.

Lakeshow tonight, dai, don't miss it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 28, 2008, 08:37:56 PM
^ Greg Oden and his 102 year old body is no match for ANDREW BYNUM NEW AND IMPROVED  :yep:

BRING ON THE FUCKIN NBA SEASON!!
2008-09

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rru5MmHRD9w

Your NBA Champs: Lakers
Your MVP: Kobe

THANKS FOR CUMMING!! :jerk:

Too bad goddamn Canadian TV decided to put the shit on the new TSN 2 channel = and I too poor to add more digi chan. FUCK! Thank Rika for KLAC.


Loving my Fantasy team. Kobe. Yao. and thanks Tofu for Shaq!! XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 28, 2008, 11:22:18 PM
NBA Tip Off on TNT in 25 minutes.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 31, 2008, 04:29:38 PM
Blazers' Oden sprains foot in first game, will miss 2-4 weeks

PORTLAND, Ore. -- After missing all of last season because of knee surgery, Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden injured his foot in his first regular-season NBA game and will be sidelined two to four weeks.

The team said Wednesday that MRI and computerized axial tomography scans confirmed Oden has a mid-lateral foot sprain.

Oden was injured in the first quarter of the Blazers' 96-76 season-opening loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3671791)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 02, 2008, 12:38:03 AM
Bynum agrees to four-year extension worth $58M

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Andrew Bynum to a contract extension Thursday, removing the possibility the 21-year-old center would become an restricted free agent next summer.

The deal is worth about $58 million over four years, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing sources familiar with the negotiations.

The deal would keep Bynum under contract with the Lakers through the 2012-13 season, according to the report. The first three years of the deal are reportedly worth nearly $42 million, with a team option fourth year for about $16 million. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3673083)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 03, 2008, 07:37:47 PM
**NEWS FLASH**

Sources: Nuggets to acquire Billups in agreed-to Iverson trade

The shakeup promised by Detroit Pistons president Joe Dumars after last season's Eastern Conference finals has materialized just two games into the new season.

The Pistons have reached an agreement in principle with the Denver Nuggets to acquire guard Allen Iverson in exchange for Detroit mainstays Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess, club sources told ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.

Young center Cheikh Samb, selected by the Los Angeles Lakers for the Pistons with the 51st overall pick in the 2006 draft, will also be going to Denver in the deal, reports ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3679931)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 04, 2008, 06:15:31 PM
Hunter says union might help Knicks, Marbury resolve dispute

If Stephon Marbury elects to seek the NBA Players Association's help to end his roster quagmire with the Knicks, the union's chief said he's ready.

"We may be engaging the team in trying to see if there's some kind of mutually beneficial position that the parties can arrive at," Billy Hunter, the executive director of the NBA Players Association, told Bloomberg News. "Maybe there's somebody willing to trade for him. Maybe you can do a buyout. It depends on the parties." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3681940)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 06, 2008, 06:10:35 PM
James describes Obama's election as 'uplifting,' 'unbelievable'

CLEVELAND -- His two young sons at his side and surrounded by family members overcome by emotion, LeBron James witnessed history on Tuesday night.

And when Barack Obama walked onto the stage in Chicago's Grant Park as the country's first African-American president, Cleveland's superstar tried to grasp the awe-inspiring moment.

"It was uplifting," he said Wednesday. "It was something that you can tell your kids, you really can become anything now. You don't have to become a basketball player. You can become President of the United States. It was definitely an unbelievable feeling. It was definitely one of those feelings that you say, 'Wow.'" (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3685154)
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Magic, wife cried with joy when Obama was elected

LOS ANGELES -- Former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson said he and his wife "cried all night" after Barack Obama beat John McCain to become the country's first African-American president.

"He can motivate people," Johnson said Wednesday night at halftime of the Clippers-Lakers game at Staples Center. "He crossed all racial lines. One of the smartest men I have ever seen as a political figure, common sense as well.

"It's the right time. We have some big problems in America." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3685398)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 07, 2008, 09:51:37 AM
^ WERD. I believe in Magic. I like how he said the current Lakers need that fire inside... "One thing that we always did is we always understood that it was a business year. . . . Like when the Celtics beat us in ‘84, we came back and made it a business year."

Check out that smooth lay up :lol:

(http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2008/0429/ncb_ap_unc_obama_300.jpg)

Props to KJ too! Now Mayor of Sac Town:

(http://www.imgur.com/files/081105/espn_a_johnson_600.jpg)

Quote
Ten days before the vote on his first campaign for public office, former NBA guard Kevin Johnson stopped by City Hall in Sacramento, Calif., and, during a quick private tour, decided to sit in the mayor's chair to see how it fit. When no one but his aides were listening, he predicted a double-digit victory against his two-time incumbent opponent, though polls showed his lead only in the 4- to 8-point range.

SOURCE: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?id=3683774

Really jacked at the Lakers performance...Kobe methodically taking em out. Aggressive defense. odom off the bench is steady, totally different cat. PLUS Bynum. 17 boards the other nite vs the Clipp!
(http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/6205/8300996ge024lakersnuggean1.jpg)

What's going on with ur Spurs, L? When's Manu coming back?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 07, 2008, 03:44:19 PM
Well, dai, the Spurs have always been slow at the start of a season, but this time slower than usual.... que cera cera.

As for Manu, he should be back in December, not sure when in December, though.
Even then, Pop will bring him off the bench and work Manu back into rotation at a good pace.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 07, 2008, 08:55:49 PM
Billups returns to hometown Nuggets as established player

Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups took his physical on Thursday morning, then met with his new team and practiced at the Pepsi Center in Denver.

Billups returned to the Nuggets after a Monday trade that sent Allen Iverson to Detroit. Billups will make his homecoming debut Friday night when Denver hosts Dallas (8:30 p.m., ESPN).

"I am extremely happy to be home. It's a dream," Billups said in a news conference. "It's a dream to me to be coming back home at a time of my career where I'm established."

Billups, 32, played at George Washington High in Denver before starring at Colorado. He was drafted third overall by the Boston Celtics and spent time with the Toronto Raptors, Minnesota Timberwolves and Nuggets before landing with the Detroit Pistons.

The 6-foot-3 guard won the 2004 NBA Finals MVP in leading the Pistons to a title. Billups averaged 16.9 points and 6.3 assists in Detroit.

"The time I was here before I was still trying to find myself and my career," Billups said. "It's a little different now. I've done that. I'm a different player now. Same person, different player."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 11, 2008, 10:14:51 PM
McDyess waived by Nuggets, set to become free agent

The first step in Antonio McDyess' expected return to the Detroit Pistons became official Monday afternoon when the Denver Nuggets announced that they have waived the veteran forward.

After being traded with Chauncey Billups and Cheikh Samb to Denver for Allen Iverson last Monday and then accepting a contract buyout from the Nuggets worth an estimated $6 million, McDyess must first clear waivers before becoming an unrestricted free agent.

There is one team in the league -- Memphis -- with the salary-cap space to claim McDyess in the 48-hour waiver window, which would require the Grizzlies to assume McDyess' original contract terms and thus render his Denver buyout unnecessary. But NBA front-office sources told ESPN.com on Monday night that the Grizzlies, having indeed given some consideration to snagging McDyess -- most likely to trade him elsewhere -- are unlikely to put in a waiver claim. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3694041)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 12, 2008, 07:20:29 AM
^ dang...and Tony Parker is out too. Think he's coming back by December.

 Lamar and Ariza stepping it up and  taking out the Mavs at the last minute ....gotta give MAD props to Trevor Ariza. I knew he was a defensive beast but shit. ...he's got that hustle the Lakers long been missing since Horry, Harper, Fox left. Appears outta nowhere to strip the ball. Check out the MAD hops!

(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7807/trevor2994078th012lakerql4.jpg)

Everyone finding ways to chip in, defensive...shit so aggressive it's great. Gasol tearing it up. Famar getting key steals. Kobe being Kobe. Hornets will be another story tho.

Wasn't as easy destroying the Rockets. McGrady what? Yao who? Billups may make Denver more defensive but -- it's still the Nuggets.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 12, 2008, 10:24:57 PM
Bobcats leading scorer Richardson out about a week following surgery

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charlotte Bobcats scoring leader Jason Richardson will be out about a week following arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

Richardson underwent an exploratory procedure Wednesday after complaining about inflammation. A team spokesman said no structural damage was found, but Richardson will miss Friday's game against Utah and is doubtful for Sunday's contest against Orlando.

It's another headache for coach Larry Brown, who has struggled to get the Bobcats to become consistent on offense. Charlotte is averaging 87.3 points per game, second worst in the NBA.

Richardson is averaging 17.6 points and shooting 39 percent from 3-point range. He led Charlotte with 23 points in an 88-80 loss to Denver on Tuesday that dropped the Bobcats to 2-5 in Brown's first season.

Richardson's absence will likely mean more playing time for Adam Morrison, who scored 16 points off the bench against the Nuggets and has played well in his return from knee surgery.

Still, Richardson's injury further depletes a thin roster. The Bobcats failed to make an offseason move to shore up the frontline despite putting small forward Gerald Wallace on the trading block.

Wallace could still be traded as Charlotte looks for a big man to open up the offense.

Richardson's absence leaves Charlotte without its most consistent outside scoring threat, too. Richardson led the NBA with 243 3-pointers last season, and has scored 20 or more points four times this season.

Richardson was acquired from Golden State in a draft night deal in 2007 that sent Brandan Wright, the No. 8 pick in the draft, to the Warriors.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 13, 2008, 12:08:57 AM
Oden says he's ready to play full game for Blazers

MIAMI -- Greg Oden says he's ready to play.

The Portland Trail Blazers center says he'll play Wednesday night against the Miami Heat (ESPN, 8 ET), even though the team is listing him officially as a game-time decision. Oden has missed the Blazers' last six games because of a sprained right foot suffered in Portland's season-opening loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3698271)

http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?categoryId=2459788&brand=null&videoId=3698464&n8pe6c=2
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 13, 2008, 06:27:00 AM
^ Bout time man...dude can't even play a full game!!

MAN! Lakers better wake up and stop being so cocky. 7-0 but shit...Hornets came back hard and strong until Kobe had to step up his MVP with a 3 in Posey's FACE!!! Blew a 23 pt lead!

(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/3240/2lakershornetsca1.jpg)

And how bout dem Atlanta Hawks?

Did y'all see this? New to me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Od4H9uIJ8

LMAO!! And Baron Davis is even spoofing Shaq's ass. ..more in a series...I gots to make a thread...



Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 13, 2008, 07:12:16 PM
McGrady erupts in second half and Rockets beat up Suns

PHOENIX -- Tracy McGrady shot out of a slump and Shaquille O'Neal shoved his way up the NBA career scoring list.

And there was a fracas in the waning seconds of the third quarter that resulted in two ejections and seven technical fouls. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=281112021)

http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?categoryId=2378529&brand=null&videoId=3699642&n8pe6c=2
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 13, 2008, 07:15:52 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?categoryId=2378529&brand=null&videoId=3699700&n8pe6c=2
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 14, 2008, 06:42:08 PM
Looking ahead: The free-agent class of 2009

This past summer, a few free agents cashed in big-time. Elton Brand walked away from the Clippers to the tune of the $80 million he's earning in Philly. Baron Davis made some big bucks in L.A. A number of restricted free agents, such as Andre Iguodala, Luol Deng, Emeka Okafor and Josh Smith, scored nice deals as well.

Also, during the summer and early fall, eight players from the 2005 NBA draft who were eligible for extensions -- Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Andrew Bogut, Andrew Bynum, Danny Granger, Francisco Garcia, Jason Maxiell and Martell Webster -- found some love from their teams.

The rest of the summer's free-agent class? (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=ford_chad&page=09FreeAgents-081113)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 15, 2008, 12:03:15 AM
NBA fight fallout: Nash, Alston, Barnes suspended

NEW YORK -- The NBA has suspended Steve Nash and Matt Barnes of Phoenix and Rafer Alston of Houston for their roles in a fight.

Alston and Barnes were suspended for two games without pay and Nash for one. The league also fined Shaquille O'Neal $35,000 and Tracy McGrady $25,000 on Friday for their actions during the Rockets' 94-82 win in Phoenix on Wednesday.

Barnes knocked back Alston with his shoulder late in the third quarter, and Alston charged him. Nash ran in and was pushed back by McGrady, who was shoved down by O'Neal.

"I felt maybe a one-game suspension but I can understand them making it 2," Alston told ESPN.com's J.A. Adande via text message. "Barnes should have got more of a fine for the cheap shot."

Nash was cited for "escalating the altercation." He and Barnes will miss Friday's game at Sacramento, and Barnes will sit Sunday against Detroit. Alston will miss games Friday against San Antonio and Saturday against New Orleans.

Nash and O'Neal, when reached Friday afternoon by ESPN.com, both declined comment.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 15, 2008, 10:33:19 AM
LMAO @ Shaq just shoving everyone to the ground. Steve Nash is a fuckin baby anyways. Flopping.

D'oh! Lakers lost their 1st game of the year. Pistons kept on knocking their shots wtf. Good for the Lakers tho, Kobe can work on playing a full 48 minutes - none of this 4th quarter heroics. Hustle too late.

(http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/5985/006detroitpistodh1.jpg)

Their schedule is pretty lax too. New Jersey, Dallas, Sactown, but shit ANYTHING can happen. Like Denver ripping Boston HA!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 17, 2008, 08:27:40 PM
SEC accuses Mavs owner Cuban of insider trading

WASHINGTON -- Federal regulators have accused billionaire Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban of insider trading for allegedly using confidential information on a stock sale to avoid more than $750,000 in losses.

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a civil lawsuit against Cuban on Monday in federal court in Dallas. The agency said that in June 2004, Cuban was invited to get in on the coming stock offering by Mamma.com Inc. after he agreed to keep the information private. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3708124)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 18, 2008, 06:41:42 PM
Celts' Garnett suspended; Bogut's foul upgraded

The Boston Celtics will take a hit for Kevin Garnett's hit.

The NBA announced on Monday that the All-Star forward will be suspended for one game for hitting Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut in the face on Saturday.

Bogut didn't get off, however, with the league also upgrading the foul he committed that started the altercation to a Flagrant 1.

The incident happened late in the fourth quarter of the Celtics' 102-97 overtime win in Milwaukee.

Garnett will sit out Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks in Boston.


http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?categoryId=2378529&brand=null&videoId=3709443&n8pe6c=2
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 18, 2008, 09:46:21 PM
Martin fined $20,000 for verbally abusing an official vs. Cleveland

NEW YORK -- Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin was fined $20,000 by the NBA on Saturday for his actions after being ejected from a game.

Martin was penalized for verbal abuse of an official and failure to leave the court in a timely manner following an ejection in a loss at Cleveland on Thursday.

Martin was thrown out following a flagrant foul for slamming his shoulder into Cleveland forward Anderson Varejao. Before leaving the floor, Martin, who was whistled for a technical moments earlier, screamed obscenities at referee Joey Crawford before he was grabbed by Nuggets coach George Karl and escorted off.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 19, 2008, 12:26:09 AM
Stackhouse wants more minutes, poses question of possible trade

 Jerry Stackhouse believes he still has a lot of minutes in him -- he's just not getting the chance to use them in Dallas, so he is broaching the idea that maybe it's time for him and the Mavericks to part ways.

Stackhouse has made no demands or ultimatums, and he made clear after practice Monday that there were no personal conflicts between him and new coach Rick Carlisle.

What Stackhouse wants is more playing time, a larger role on the team, but he also sees the direction the Mavericks are taking. So his agent, Jeff Schwartz, has started to take inventory of potential interest from around the league. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3710468)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 19, 2008, 02:57:07 AM
LeBron wants chance at title when free agency arrives

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- While his free agency is still two years away, LeBron James won't hesitate to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers if another franchise offers the superstar a better chance to win multiple NBA titles.

"I think you do what is best for you and you do what is best for your career," James said Tuesday night when asked about his sense of loyalty to the Cavaliers before they played the Nets in New Jersey.

"...I go out and I play hard and that's loyalty," James added. "It's hard because it's a business. [The] franchise is going to do what is best for the franchise, you know. When a player does what is best for the player, it always comes back on us. I am going to look bad. If a franchise decides to give up on a player, it's OK. So we have to do what is best for us." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3711565)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 19, 2008, 05:08:07 AM
LeBron replaces Kobe as youngest player to 11,000 points

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James replaced Kobe Bryant on Tuesday as the youngest player in NBA history to score 11,000 points.

James (23 years, 324 days) reached the plateau with a wide-open jump shot set up by a great crossover dribble late in the first quarter of the Cavaliers' game with the New Jersey Nets. He came into the game with 10,987 points.

Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers was 25 years, 99 days when he reached 11,000 points.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 19, 2008, 07:05:55 AM
LAKERS 8-1 BABY!!

(http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/6328/02chicagobullsge5.jpg)

Great defensive effort, Gasol WAY TO STEP IT UP. Derek Rose sure played tough, Bulls kept it close. Ariza and Sasha got into a scuffle lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 19, 2008, 07:01:22 PM
Cuban must protect reputation with allegations looming

DALLAS -- Since buying the Dallas Mavericks eight years ago, Mark Cuban has turned the team around and made himself one of the most visible owners in pro sports. Along the way, he's picked up his share of critics.

Some say he's a nuisance to the NBA, with more than $1 million in fines held up as evidence. Some Mavs fans say his constant baiting of officials merely leads to more calls against the team. Even his dancing skills have been panned, drawing an early round ousting from "Dancing With The Stars."

But now Cuban is facing a much more serious allegation: The government saying he's an inside trader. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3711665)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 21, 2008, 09:42:42 AM
^ Yea, to think he saved 750G's - chump change. Wonder how Thimas feels? Cuban's his boy.


Shaq vs Kobe Part 1 for this year.
(http://www.imgur.com/files/081121/1227247478.jpg)

GREAT GAME. Nice to see Shaq compete - too bad the rest of Phoenix didn't. Great Lakers win, balanced triangle offense with suffocating defense. DOPE to see Lamar Odom step it up offensively, and Fisher stroking it well  :jerk:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 22, 2008, 08:40:15 PM
Warriors, Knicks agree on Crawford-Harrington deal; Randolph also traded

On the day Donnie Walsh was finally able to complete his first major player transaction as president of the New York Knicks, one trade wasn't enough.

After striking a deal earlier Friday to ship guard Jamal Crawford to Golden State for forward Al Harrington, Walsh reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Clippers that will shed Zach Randolph's long contract from the Knicks' payroll.

The second deal of the day announced by the Knicks packages Randolph and Mardy Collins to the Clippers for veterans Tim Thomas and Cuttino Mobley. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3717209)

http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?categoryId=2378529&brand=null&videoId=3718274&n8pe6c=2
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 22, 2008, 09:56:05 PM
Fuckin NUTS. No one said Al Harrington was on the block, Lakers coulda used some help on the backcourt. I doubt Lebron will go the Knicks anyways.

And Fuck T-Mac going to the Lakers. Dude is looking like Hancock LOL

Lakers pull off another BLOW OUT. Man Kobe gonna average 30 minutes a game, who needs pinky surgery!

(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/6336/ty83010129ng005nugtslakvx6.jpg)

Can't complain too much of the defense. Free Tacos for ALL!! Kobe and Ariza and Bynum = All Defensive Team

BEST GAME OF THE NITE THO...VINCE CARTER FUCKING OVER THE RAPTORS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9SE8Pwbkjk

Pure clutch, dude was like man on a mission. alley oop buzzer beater for the win!? SICK!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 26, 2008, 09:41:26 PM
N.J. Supreme Court will determine what role racial slur played in Williams case

NEWARK, N.J. -- New Jersey's Supreme Court will determine what role a racial slur will play in the reckless manslaughter retrial of former NBA star Jayson Williams.

The court said Tuesday it would hear oral arguments from prosecutors and defense attorneys. No date was set.

The slur was uttered by an investigator who didn't testify in Williams' first trial in 2004 and later retired.

Williams' attorneys want access to documents about the slur and a subsequent investigation. Prosecutors have argued the incident should not be part of the retrial.

Williams was acquitted of aggravated manslaughter in 2004 but convicted on four counts of trying to cover up the 2002 shooting of a hired driver. The jury deadlocked on a reckless manslaughter count.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 30, 2008, 07:08:55 AM
^ man, that guy still around? He'll prolly be on some reality show someday. Fuckin Lebron needs to know his role. Never mess with Charles Barkley!

Kobe dropping the Mavs like a 35 point bad habit!! Great that Fish was dropping 3's
(http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/7002/kobeball7ab026mavslakerwe2.jpg)

NEXT VICTIM: THE RAPTORS :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 03, 2008, 08:59:41 PM
LAKERS GOT ROBBED!!!! :banghead:

(http://www.imgur.com/files/081203/357rh006_lakers_pacers.jpg)

Danny Granger is the real deal. Too much turnovers anyways, can't always turn it on and off, esp. in the East. Congrats to Kobe for getting 22,000!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 07, 2008, 06:57:46 AM
Lakers squeak it out, games like this - the might offense/defense aint outta the woods. Caron Butler sure had improved since his days in LA.
(http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/2045/46nd019lakerswizqx2.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 08, 2008, 09:26:37 PM
China captain punished for attack

BEIJING -- China captain Liu Wei has been fined and suspended by the country's national association for his part in a postgame confrontation with former NBA forward Gabe Muoneke.

Muoneke, who played for Houston, Charlotte and Utah, wasn't injured in the Nov. 28 incident following a game between his Yunnan Running Bulls and Liu's Shanghai Sharks, according to the Chinese Basketball Association's Web site.

Liu is best known for his partnership with Yao Ming, the Houston Rockets star and his former Sharks teammate. The pair were the core of the team that made it to the quarterfinals at the Beijing Olympics in August.

Cai Liang and Muoneke had clashed on court as they wrestled for the ball. Cai, Liu and other members of the Sharks confronted Muoneke as he was leaving the stadium with his wife, three children and mother-in-law, the association said.

Muoneke was hit by a water bottle, chased into a corner, and surrounded by Sharks players. The incident was captured on security cameras, and the footage was reviewed by the league.

"The incident was abominable and serious in nature, casting a terrible influence over society and seriously harming the CBA's brand and reputation," the CBA said in a statement.

Liu and teammate Cai each must pay a $7,300 fine and serve a 10-game suspension. Their team was fined $14,600, the association said.

The strong response appears to reflect efforts to reform the ailing league. In recent months, the CBA has partnered with the NBA on venue management and recently ordered teams to reveal their players' true ages to end the common practice of under-reporting ages to keep players eligible for youth tournaments.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 09, 2008, 09:10:56 AM
lol WOW wonder how bad you must be to end up in the China League XD

No doubt. I ain't worried about Lakers losing leads - as long as they stack up the wins. Good teams know how to pull one outta the ass.

(http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/3708/fish452ab016buckslakrsiv7.jpg)

Everyone gets their minutes! WE GOOD. December looks like an easy sked too bwahaha.

On another note, Poor Sam Mitchell. Hope that guy gets another gig. And I ain't talking about TSN.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: champloofan on December 10, 2008, 09:21:09 AM
The Kings loss was embarassing.  :(
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 13, 2008, 08:30:55 AM
COOL How hardcore Lakers fan are you champloofan? I usually end up drunk on the floor, maybe after fighting a Raptor fan or two.

It sure did hurt. Lakers getting lazy on the defense after being Tops. You can't fuckin ignore that fact they were aggressive in all facets. Now letting teams back in - prolly is in fact that tired old fact of bad transition defense which starts with bad execution on the offensive side. Vlad is fuckin inconsistent. Did Luke start tonite, I missed the game. Least they knocked off the Suns (without J-Rich and Shaq - nice trade btw) and the Queens:

(http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/8977/1getty83005990ab004kingsy1.jpg)

It's pretty hostile in this thread -- you got Laker haters popping outta nowhere!! Kuno_Thunder even bet on the Celtics, my own bro! That hurts lmao

I wish people would get off Lebron's dick already. MVP I don't think so. Dwayne Wade maybe. He has the least amount of help.
(http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/523/lebroncrytt6.jpg)

MVP in my mind still is Kobe unless someone proves otherwise.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 16, 2008, 08:15:45 AM
Man - these runs by these loser teams are getting outta hand. T-Wolves made it so close with 4 minutes left lol Someone said trade Vlad Rad and Sasha?? I think Knicks have been fleeced already. 

(http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/882/55timberwolveslakersbashk5.jpg)

Long season, 20-3 ain't bad anyways. The Real Season is where winning matters, just get home court.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on December 16, 2008, 06:56:18 PM
wolves are struggling...lakers defense shutting down...grizzlies 4-game winning streak

OH THE LOVE

(http://www.picamatic.com/show/2008/12/16/08/47/1555887_532x800.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 21, 2008, 01:55:23 PM
^ yoou wished you were in that manwich kiikoi? :lol:

FUCK LAKERS.  Dropping 2 straight in Florida. Kobe's picking his game up by the TEAM needs to respond with better discipline...least the games was close. :/

(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/5175/getty82992097db003losanpm0.jpg)

Magic Johnson be dropping smack. Can't wait for the Christmas Day GAME!! BRING IT CELTS
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 25, 2008, 07:10:18 AM
D'oh nice. Lakers finally put metal to da pedal vs Hornets + Grizzlies. Defense is picking it up!
(http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/74/kobeblam398x512ki0.jpg)

Farmar's out 8 weeks or something :/

BEAT BOSTON!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkV0B_GeUuo

(finally a new page lol)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on December 26, 2008, 06:46:08 AM
Lakers beat Boston, ahahaha.  :grin: 1,000 wins for Phil J. Boston's streak is ovah.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 26, 2008, 03:33:39 PM
YES!! Fuckjin great game. Boston whining at every turn, Garnett with his cockiness just pissed off Gasol and DUDE WENT ON FIYAAHH!! Whatta block on Ray Allen to seal the deal.

(http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/847/lb010bostoncelticef0.jpg)

Bynum gotta step his D up. That's why he ain't playing da 4th. Letting Garnett and Perkins dunk at will.

I'm just sick and tired of ESPN and their commentators. JVG can suck a big fat Yao dick. Anyone wanna stop talking about Timmy and his armpits? They ain't playing Celtic Basketball. Before it was Pisston Basketball :puke:

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on December 26, 2008, 06:56:19 PM
best christmas ever.

Lakers Highlights in HD
[youtube=425,350]STLfNZdiwlI&fmt=18[/youtube]
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 29, 2008, 10:15:22 AM
HA!! Boston lost two in a row, to Golden State...which the Lakers DESTROYED tonite 130-113, GASOL MAN ON A MISSION. I want his hairdo:

(http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/3943/tty83005979ng002gswlakrfa7.jpg)

Tonight's game had EVERYTHING. Even Sun Yue dropping a few dimes. Who needs Tyron Lue when you have the Chinese Magic Johnson?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 03, 2009, 09:38:16 PM
SICK!! Play by Gasol through his legs behind the back pass vs the Jazz last nite. Lakers cruise to the 113-100 win.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09qeRO6NkVM

Kobe dropping 40!! MVP! MVP! Lakers giving Sun Yue some minutes!!?
(http://www.imgur.com/files/090103/sunyue30e4af.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 04, 2009, 07:59:45 AM
LOL!! http://www.gyantscoop.com/2009/01/sir_charles_jus.html Thanks Masa for the link.

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090104/dcxr2bt_1584fgcdw2cn_b.jpg)

Quote
Charles Barkley is wasting no time in getting his name in the "Top 10 Stories of 2009".

Yesterday Gyantscoop.com, put you on to the news about Barkely's surprising DUI bust, Wednesday morning in Scottsdale, AZ. And now, new details is emerging about the ultra-embarassing incident. Apparently fidelity is simply a noble trait as it's been discovered that "Sir Charles was in the vehicle with an unidentified woman who is not his wife. And that ain't it....

According to various news sources, when asked about the woman Barkely gave the most realist comment in celebrity history. Check his comment:

Barley said: "You want the truth? I was gonna drive around the corner and get a blow job," the once aspiring politican replied when officers quizzed him about why he was driving drunk.

Charles says it was "the best one he had ever had in his life."

:bow: :bow: WHAT A FOOL XD


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 05, 2009, 09:30:11 AM
I LOVE IT. Celtics lose to the Knicks BWAHAHAHA. Wizards punk the Cavs.

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090105/-83006021nb014_blzrs_lakers.jpg)

Kobe drops another 26. Lakers best record in the NBA WUT WUT with their 15th straight at home with defense that makes Shaq taste his ass. Too bad Luke is out.

Says Black Mamba: "We have quite a few home games here, so we look forward to trying to stretch this out a little bit. We have plenty more gears to go to. Plenty more. I haven’t even played in third gear yet.” The Corvette just smashed through the Brick Wall 8)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on January 05, 2009, 10:45:09 PM
Yay, Knicks, but I still think they should flop this season.
And rofl on Barkley. Can't wait to see him on TNT this week.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on January 07, 2009, 04:43:44 PM


Kobe dropping 40!! MVP! MVP! Lakers giving Sun Yue some minutes!!?
(http://www.imgur.com/files/090103/sunyue30e4af.jpg)
FUCK YEAH Sun Yue give the guy some minutes Phil!!! wtf!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on January 10, 2009, 01:59:43 AM
Ah, Barkley's not gonna be on TV for awhile... Too bad for Inside the NBA.
Celts Cavs tonight. Preview of Eastern Conf. Finals?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Assman on January 10, 2009, 10:49:06 AM
LOL fuck that Ping. It's gonna be Heat vs Cavs - cuz CELTICS ARE OLD!! Man Lebron fingernail bited his way to 38 over em. TOO GOOD!! I miss Barkley- bet TNT/NBA forced him so he doesn't have to answer questions about getting a blowjob  :lol:

Lamar goes down! BOOM. Hyper extended - Kobe came back from that in days. But damn - Lakers keep on smoking. Hornets aside, finally avenging their first loss of the season tonite vs Pacers! Sun Yue and all them bench players finally gonna get they minutes. Even Mihm might get double figures haha.

(http://i43.tinypic.com/jb4spu.jpg)

Kobe is so gonna get MVP. Why he wasn't even mentioned even tho his team is the best is beyond me. Now with injuries he IS stepping it up. MANS GAME!! I predict him to overtake the scoring lead by All-Star break.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on January 10, 2009, 01:42:18 PM
I don't know man, D-Wade is carrying the team like Kobe did a few years ago. It's gonna be close.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: champloofan on January 11, 2009, 01:09:57 AM
The Lakers don't need Kobe to score 25+ points per game to win any more. That's why I don't think Kobe is going to win the scoring title this year.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on January 11, 2009, 05:39:51 AM
The Lakers don't need Kobe to score 25+ points per game to win any more. That's why I don't think Kobe is going to win the scoring title this year.

qft, exactly my reasoning.  :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 12, 2009, 08:39:18 PM
Nah...you'll see guys. When Kobe needs to takeover, he is gonna. Trusting his teammates gives him the all around game that makes him MVP. Like how they justified Steve Nash's MVPs. The bonus, when KOBE shoots badly. There's others to pick him up. Tonite by Bynum! Smoking the Heat.
 
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2vkzs47.jpg)

Clutch performance, I like Josh Powell's hustle too on the 2nd unit.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on January 13, 2009, 05:35:10 AM
Knicks center Eddy Curry was slapped with a shocking sex-harassment suit Monday by his former driver, who claims the 6-foot-11 hoopster tried to solicit gay sex from him.

The stunning court papers claim Curry, a married father of three, repeatedly approached chauffeur David Kuchinsky "in the nude," allegedly telling him, "Look at me, Dave, look" and "Come and touch it, Dave."

Curry also made Kuchinsky perform "humiliating tasks outside the scope of his employment, such as cleaning up and removing dirty towels [Curry had ejaculated into] so that his wife would not see them," the Manhattan federal court suit says.

Kuchinsky, who is straight and Jewish, also alleges racial discrimination, saying that Curry hurled slurs at him including "f---ing Jew," "cracker," "white slave," "white devil" and "grandmaster of the KKK."

The sex allegations hark back to the bad old days of Isiah Thomas running the team, when the team's VP of marketing, Anucha Browne Sanders, filed a 2006 sexual harassment suit claiming the general manager made advances toward her and even said he "loved" her. He also allegedly called her "ho" and "bitch."

She also complained the team was allowed to become a sleazy old-boys club, in which Stephon Marbury had sex with a female intern in an SUV. In the end, Sanders was awarded $11.6 million in punitive damages and the Knicks settled with her.

And in a disturbing episode reminiscent of some of the evidence in the manslaughter case against former Nets star Jayson Williams, Kuchinsky further claims in his suit that Curry pointed a "fully loaded" gun at him on at least two separate occasions to keep him from complaining about his treatment.

"Look, I have one in the chamber," Curry allegedly said.

Kuchinsky, who worked for Curry from October 2005 through October 2008, says he was initially hired as an around-the-clock chauffeur for Curry and his family at their Burr Ridge, Ill., mansion.

But shortly after starting work, he soon found his duties fell well outside his job description and "progressively became Curry's "house-boy,'" his suit says. He is seeking $98,000 plus compensatory damages from the injured Knick, whose contract pays him $9.4 million this year.

Kuchinsky says he is owed $68,000 in unpaid wages, as well as $25,000 in expenses for which Curry never repaid him.

"Instead of paying him, they discriminated against him, figuring that it would keep him there," said Kuchinsky's lawyer, Matthew Blit. "Imagine going into your boss's office ... and he stands up and drops his pants and he asks you take care of him. Those actions are unacceptable whether it's in a corporate office or a private home."

Curry, who has played just 2 minutes, 38 seconds this season because of knee injuries, declined to comment late Monday in New Orleans, where he was expected to sit out the Knicks' game against the Hornets.

His lawyer, Kelly Saindon, denied all of Kuchinsky's allegations, calling them "absolutely untrue," and saying he began making a series of claims for unpaid wages several months ago, upping the ante each time.

Saindon said Curry took a chance on hiring Kuchinsky despite a criminal record that includes a three-year prison sentence for a 1992 burglary in New Jersey. He also got three years' probation in a 2004 resisting-arrest case in the Garden State, records show.

"It's shocking that Eddy opened his home to a convicted felon out of prison, and gave him a job when he couldn't find a job, and this is what comes out of it," she said. "The entire thing is preposterous."

Kuchinsky's lawyer conceded his client's "troubled past," but said that was all behind him.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: champloofan on January 13, 2009, 07:40:58 AM
^ Wow is all I can say.  :doh:

I just found out that Jordan Farmar writes a blog for Playboy.com once a week.

You can find them all here http://www.playboy.com/blog/sports/
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 15, 2009, 05:42:27 AM
FUCK LAKERS GOT ROBBED!! :angry: :angry:

Horrible ... the Manu call, the "traveling" at the end. I can't wait to hear what Phil has to say.  :tama-mad:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on January 15, 2009, 06:17:14 AM
again, those bias referees. :thumbdown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: champloofan on January 15, 2009, 06:45:42 PM
Spurs  :thumbdown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on January 16, 2009, 04:37:28 AM
Lakers Kobe Bryant Sells Ankle Insurance....New Nike Viral Video  :rofl: :rofl:
[youtube=425,350]cPnRFkPWyDM[/youtube]

Kobe on a horse  :rofl:

http://www.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikebasketball/en_US/notmybrokenankles
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 17, 2009, 12:42:37 AM
^ OH Whoops. GJ Reanimation ... u beat me to it :D HILARIOUS! I love those dummies being blown up and it goes "Not a Dramatization" XD

Kobe also signed on with SINA.com to write a blog. Fans in North America may loathe him but in China, he's GOD: http://www.kb24.com/news/295

Quote
After receiving unimaginable buzz and enormous waves of support from Chinese fans during the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Kobe has found a way to pay those fans back for their overwhelming displays of love and affection.

In a press conference/webcast scheduled for 2:30pm today in Los Angeles, Kobe will launch his new official Chinese-language website and blog on SINA.com, one of China’s leading sports information websites.

"I'm really excited about this partnership with SINA, which will allow me to launch my official Chinese-language website and blog,"Kobe told us earlier today. "I'm so grateful for the support of fans in China, and I feel this is a perfect way for me to stay in close
touch with them and for them to stay in touch with me."

Fans can expect to find up-to-the-minute NBA information on the site, including live game streams, results, photos, videos, retrospectives, statistics, training tips and SINA’s exclusive interviews. They’ll also have access to highly collectible official Kobe
merchandise, including basketball shoes, jerseys and star cards personally autographed by the Black Mamba himself.

Additionally, SINA will host basketball games at colleges and universities across the country as a way to enhance communication and understanding among basketball fans in China. These games will also help fans further understand and appreciate a mysterious
phenomenon the Chinese call the “Kobe spirit.”

Kobe is the second NBA player to sign such a deal with SINA. The first was New Jersey Nets forward and China native Yi Jianlian.

Yeah - Spurs vs Lakers was frustrating. Are they contenders? Never count em out....but fuck Lakers had many chances to blow it open....but weak ass calls :/ It happens but c'mon ...traveling on Ariza? Manu getting fouled for 3 free throws? Suspect. Granted, Fish coulda defended Roger Mason better but man - Kobe's clutch game was wasted. No Repeat Rockets Game...and as Kobe stats get better, FINALLY he gets MVP nods.

(http://i44.tinypic.com/ej7luh.jpg)

I forever want Kobe doing the Sam Cassell giant balls move as an animated gif. He's pissed. I feel sorry for Orlando tonite.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on January 17, 2009, 07:49:25 AM
Sorry dai, Magic Win. Swept for the season, Kobe couldn't hit the open three to tie in the clutch. Great game tonight though, those Magic are showin they mean business. I don't get why people hate Kobe though, they prob just jealous  XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on January 17, 2009, 07:54:11 AM
Gotta give Magic credit, they are playing great basketball. But damn there are plenty of no/bad calls by the refs, the lakers would have won if the calls were done right

Edit: I should fucking get ankle insurance
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 17, 2009, 08:38:34 AM

LAMAR!!!

KOBE TRIPLE DOUBLE!

WTF!!! Howard elbowed Pau Gasol into the fuckin neck!

NELSON GET STUPID! Way too many late 3 pointers.

(http://i39.tinypic.com/2j2sqc9.jpg)

That was painful...Bynum + Gasol gotta think better. Get more nasty.

lol this is where Vlade Divac is now:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r81sGHsjDcI

I liking how the whole league is tightening up. Can't wait for Queen James to bring his fingerbiting on Monday.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 18, 2009, 04:21:44 PM
Don't worry champloofan, Lebron joined the BRowns XD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ3r0o9toL8
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on January 18, 2009, 09:13:54 PM
lol that cm is awesome
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 19, 2009, 05:36:45 AM
So NBA.com has this MVP race thing....depending on wins, losses, and lotsa stat shit:

(http://i43.tinypic.com/359db13.jpg)

Whaddya think!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on January 19, 2009, 06:16:30 AM
Of course stats are important and they let people analyze and measure players but the MVP should be for the player who is most important to their team. Stats are a part of that, but having a presence and clutch factor is also part of that

They all deserve MVP, but LeBron does seem like he is leading all MVPs, but I still go for Dwyane Wade for MVP!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: champloofan on January 20, 2009, 09:45:19 AM
Lakers defeated the Cavs.  :shakeit:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on January 20, 2009, 09:47:11 AM
that was a great game. but whats up with all the injuries happening during the game..geeezzzzee. the cavs are bad luck. WE WANT TACOS!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on January 21, 2009, 08:08:56 PM
Those MVP ratings look good, but what about Dwight Howard? The Magic are on top now aren't they? If Miami can get a good record this year, I wish it would be D-Wade, but if Lebron and the Cavs can pull off best record AND #1 defense, then it's no competition.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 22, 2009, 10:37:17 AM
KOBE IS A BEAST!!

Yeah how bout that. Triple Double AGAIN tonite. Bynum going 42 points vs the Clippers. They got big men. This is the formula, the jump off. Bynum needs to get nasty like this.

(http://i42.tinypic.com/29oopaq.jpg)

Dude plays through broken mangled fingers while Lebron be chewing dem fingernails! The only one that is even in the CONVERSATION in HARDNESS is Dwayne Wade. Just what transpired on Monday had me speechless!

Quote
Bryant, who had 12 assists, dislocated his right ring finger less than two minutes into the game while trying to poke the ball away from James.

Bryant grabbed his hand and the Lakers called a timeout. After going to the bench, the finger was popped back into place and Bryant returned to the court.

LMAO @ Kobe saying he could "Moss'in It" for the Eagles. or running down flybals better than Manny for the Dodgers. I smell Bo-like CM for Nike.

LOL Ping fucker! did u check Mr. Pringle and The Knicks beat Shaq and the Suns. WHATA SICK "Steve Nash"-esque pass he made  :rofl: :rofl: Gotta find that tube clip.

REANI! TACOS!! :taco:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on January 23, 2009, 08:53:27 PM
Nah, I haven't been watching Knicks man. Find me a tubeclip lol
Celtics beat Magic last night, wasn't a pretty game, but it was still okay.
Lakers positively destroyed the young Wiz, Sun Yue getting about 4-5 min! I wanted to see him get a good shot in, but missed like 3 of them lol, at least he got an assist.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: shadowstar on January 27, 2009, 03:57:22 PM
I like me some Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 27, 2009, 08:21:55 PM
sounds like lil arian was a Mavs fan :halo: Check out Kid Canada's moves:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Od4H9uIJ8

Loving the Lakers destroying San Antonio on Sunday. Everyone healthy. Bynum schooling Duncan over and over till he had to sit with 4 fouls. GJ on player of the Week honors. BAM!! Welcome back Farmar. Missed his timely steals.

(http://i41.tinypic.com/15rei6o.jpg)

Now get Sasha shooting like The Machine! again. If Gasol doesn't make the All-Star team, it'd be a shame. Shaq's in there fo sho.

Ping, you at least gotta know Starbury is TAMPERING with the Celts. I hope he joins em and ruins that team lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: champloofan on January 28, 2009, 09:01:14 AM
Losing to the Bobcats is embarrassing.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on January 29, 2009, 07:35:19 PM
lol, if holyberry goes to the celts, they can kiss that championship goodbye, hell, I don't think they would even make it to the conference finals  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 29, 2009, 08:59:29 PM
Blew my fucking mind how the Lakers keep losing to the Kats.

Larry Brown and your crank, bravo!! Fuck you knew shit was fucked when Trevor got knocked the fuck out and then Kobe gets fouled out. WOW.
(http://i41.tinypic.com/28kh479.jpg)

You  think Bynum should get suspended? Running into him gives u a collapsed lung, fuck if only he was playing last June....
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=0q2cBYKvYJw

“That kid waited at our bus, trying to get to Gerald, and he apologized to me,’’ Larry Brown said. “If he had a history of that (rough play), I might feel different, but I just think it was a hard foul.’’

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on January 31, 2009, 01:16:34 AM
Damn that's kinda heartbreaking. I don't think Bynum should get suspended, it was a hard foul but he was clearly not going for a destructive attack. Still, hope G. Wallace is ok.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 01, 2009, 03:36:38 AM

Nice rebound game vs the shitfuck Wolves. Bynum and Gasol repping it at the All-Star Game. Same with Shaq!
(http://i41.tinypic.com/256wsww.jpg)

BUTT
FUCK!! Kobe backed into Bynum's knees. X-rays negative so far.... :prays:  :banghead: :banghead:

69-69 Lakers-Grizz so far. Nice score.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: champloofan on February 01, 2009, 03:54:22 AM
Kobe  :banghead:

Bynum :(
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 01, 2009, 04:44:45 AM
WOO Lakers pull it out vs the Grizz. Big time. 115-98

Just listening to Kobe on KLAC now and he was all bummed....but it's gonna be Josh Powell time. Bynum being in a rhythm and the hard work he put in. Kobe was so pissed off, at himself!? slamming a towel.

(http://i39.tinypic.com/2qkknt2.jpg)

They just disappointed for Bynum, hope for the best - sprained right knee. MRI later in NY. Hoping it gonna be 2-4 weeks.

(http://i43.tinypic.com/jio0gl.jpg)

LAKERS NEED BYNUM!! :tama-mad:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on February 01, 2009, 04:54:17 AM
Andrew was injured on Jan 13th last year. reverse it to today 1/31. it was also the same grizzlies team where he got injured.

lakers were emotionally down. chris mihm gotta step it now.

edit: lakers post game show on kcal 9,, they talked with andrew in the locker room, he said it felt good, and he was slowly walking on his own with a cane. he was also smiling a bit. He said it wasn't as bad as last year. He can walk on it, but team doctors want him to be on crutches. Hope hes better! so that is good news

unlike last year, there was no pop in his knee this time
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 01, 2009, 09:19:21 AM
WERD Ream. Here's the video:
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=3vfg6ePdHpQ

Chris Mihm shall do for now XD - Just get that Top Seed! Rest for that push in May/June!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on February 02, 2009, 09:31:41 PM
Official word on Bynum's knee is that he has an MCL tear and will be out 8-12 weeks.

http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/090202_bynum_injury.html

Not great news, but at least it isn't a season-ender like last year.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: accnamex on February 04, 2009, 04:51:23 AM
Bynums hurt  :'(
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 04, 2009, 08:50:10 PM
And Kobe is gonna pick up the slack. 61 POINTS BABY!! MSG Record beating Jordan and Bernard King.  :twothumbs

(http://i41.tinypic.com/b9gefk.jpg)

Hate to be a Toronto Raptors fan right about...NOW. Kobe is pisssed.

Hmm...trade deadline coming up, Shaq to LA? http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/28998943/


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 04, 2009, 09:07:48 PM
^
/me stuffs dai down Bynum's pants
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 04, 2009, 09:11:46 PM
WHOA I thought I was dreaming when I saw L-San posts. WB HOMIE!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 04, 2009, 09:16:40 PM
Thanks, dai.  :xo: :JD:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on February 04, 2009, 09:17:33 PM
Hmm...trade deadline coming up, Shaq to LA? http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/28998943/

never. no. go away shaq. we wont trade gasol or lamar for you.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 04, 2009, 09:19:58 PM
Lakers don't need Shaq, he's on his last legs.
Let him stay in Phoenix, where they'll end up a 1st round exit, provided they make it to the playoffs.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 05, 2009, 08:28:51 PM
Even funnier, Shaq:
http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=3209.msg545091#msg545091

Good thing the All-Star game is bringing in H-O-R-S-E. Looks like Lebron wants to take on Kobe TOO BAD! 52 points + Triple Double don't give you MVP Chants from The Garden Faithful LOSER!

Even Raptor Fans were chanting MVP as Kobe calmly took over.
(http://i41.tinypic.com/25tax7a.jpg)

Props to J.O. for showing up, blocking Josh Powell got that TSN crew all jacked up haha
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 06, 2009, 10:36:02 AM
LMAO FUCKIN CELTICS!!

What a game. Overtime. Kobe delivering 3's. KG fouling OUT! Lamar and Gasol stepping it up. 110-109 if you need the score. Classics. Celtics and their "D" aka flopping and whining.

RONDO eat shit!
(http://i41.tinypic.com/rsa33l.jpg)

OH!!!! Looks like Pierce got shot in the nuts.
(http://i42.tinypic.com/rk54ll.jpg)

The best part was when Odom slapped KG in the ass XD
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2lk2y3q.jpg)

If had gone to another OT, Doc Rivers face woulda exploded from all that oil on his nose XD

Loving Karl Malone and Gary Payton on TNT broadcasts, holding a pen haha.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 06, 2009, 02:51:34 PM
^
Another funny bit was at the end of the game, when they were going to the locker room, I heard someone yelling out "YOU GUYS SUCK!!", and when Kobe was being interviewed at the end, people starting booing. XD

Talk about comedy from Beantown. :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: champloofan on February 07, 2009, 12:53:05 AM
I am so glad the Lakers beat them again. :twothumbs
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on February 09, 2009, 07:03:21 AM
Kobe vs. Lebron. Kobe won despite being sick  :twothumbs
(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/6690/lakers1wl1.jpg)

here's a funny sports moment. wheelchair pierce's facial expression is priceless, like he got shot in the nuts again.

paul : cmon, lemme see your man bewbs.
manu : ewww
bowen : im so lucky
ray allen : i'd hit that.
(http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/9995/80441925zf9.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 09, 2009, 09:39:09 AM
And I bet Manu got called for the foul too :lol:

Best shot of the day: IN YO FACE CAVS!
(http://i39.tinypic.com/wv66pi.jpg)

HQ:  (http://www.imgur.com/files/090209/Th.c35de6ca4f29719efba68a4a7ca42558-getty-83008025_dlk017_cavs_v_lake.jpg) (http://www.imgur.com/i.php?i=090209/c35de6ca4f29719efba68a4a7ca42558-getty-83008025_dlk017_cavs_v_lake.jpg)  :lol: Kobe had enough energy to do a few fade away jumpers on Lebron. I know who is gonna get MVP now!

The Streak STOPPER!! Love how Lamar stepped his GAME up, wtf did they have Mo Pete on him? and in the paint. All-Star selection whining DENIED!! And fuck, Derek Fisher had a few key drives. TEAM DEFENSE stopped em cold. Now take care of the Thunder!




Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on February 09, 2009, 11:59:05 PM
dai must be ecstatic about the lakers win over cavs.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 10, 2009, 08:27:13 PM
daigong even more ecstatic over the NBA shutting up Doc Rivers whiny ass:

Quote
Asked about Rivers’ fine before the game against Cleveland, Phil Jackson said, “Is that all?”

“It should have been more,” he said. “That’s Boston. That’s always been Boston. It just goes along with the product.”

Asked about the difference between having Kobe Bryant cover LeBron James and Allen, the Lakers coach also couldn’t resist taking another shot at the Celtics when he said, “Chasing Ray Allen off multiple picks - especially the ones that move as often as Boston’s do - it’s just not feasible to wear him out and get run into by (Kendrick) Perkins and (Kevin) Garnett.”

Course I meant Mo Williams.

And Vlad Rad for Adam Morrison and Shannon Brown? More sutis? No Space Cadet! Good riddance!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: accnamex on February 12, 2009, 06:58:22 PM
lakers lost yesterday  :cry: its ok though they were tired from a back to back and having played cleveland and boston, but honestly y give the ball to fisher two times to try and tie i thought they had somebody named uh iduno Kobe Bryant
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on February 12, 2009, 08:45:10 PM
Fisher has made plenty of big shots in the clutch for the Lakers in the past. Everyone's gonna assume it's gonna go to Kobe, so why not the Fish? As for the 2nd shot, time was running out and he was the one there ready to take the shot after Odom saved the ball from going outta bounds. It's too bad he missed both shots though.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 13, 2009, 12:56:46 AM
AllStar Weekend starts tomorrow.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 13, 2009, 10:13:49 AM
^ Indeed. Shaq and Kobe in a game of H-O-R-S-E  :twothumbs


Too funny- yea lakers were gassed but Kobe did Sam Cassell Big Balls dance when they came all the way back vs the Jazz
(http://www.imgur.com/files/090212/20060515t122137z_01_nootr_rtrjonp_2_chinat1877561pic0.jpg)

NUTS!

He did it before vs the Spurs then Roger Mason fucked em
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2xZcm-nRRA
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 13, 2009, 11:18:30 PM
The Heat traded Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks to the Raptors for J. O'Neal and Jamario Moon.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on February 15, 2009, 05:27:21 AM
Nate 'Kryptonite' Robinson defeated Dwight 'Superman' Howard in the slam dunk contest.

Shaq's free throw record attempt blindfolded ROFL. (check NBA.com)

Allen Iverson changes his hair without cornrows

Kevin Durant wins new HORSE game
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on February 15, 2009, 06:19:45 AM
I always say that the all star weekend isnt going to meet the hype, but it always does in recent years
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 15, 2009, 07:24:31 PM
this brought tears to my eyes:
(http://www.imgur.com/files/090215/a3898ad8f7caa4b35e882eacb24233bb-getty-84721188adb011_all_star_practice.jpg)

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sexQDBNUE5A
(funny, u can see The Score's Cabbie in the background) Big Chief Marketing LMAO
      

LMAO!! Man Nate deserved to win. Fuck Dwight Howard and his superman, but Shaq took the higher ground than me:

Quote from: Shaq
Shaq on Magic center Dwight Howard taking on the Superman persona:

"Doesn't bother me. I can't be impressed by something I invented in '92. I mean, you
 
Howard
look at what he is doing, I've been there and done that. Every street he is driving down in Orlando, I have been on that street. Every night club, every restaurant, I have been there and done that. Until he wins three, four championships, then we can talk about him. But right now, he is just like every other big guy. You can run and jump, but you haven't won yet."

more Shaq interview: http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=517246
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on February 16, 2009, 06:44:49 AM
SICK!!! Shaq between the legs of Howard and great catch from  cp3's pick XD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TzBQLquXfw
only at All-star

Shaq and Kobe All-Star MVP's lulz
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 17, 2009, 10:58:01 PM
DOPE GAME!! I like the intros. LMAO @ Shaq. DJ Sky Nellor HOT! AI, Dwight Howard, and KG acting like fucking douchebags - AI all cute silent "WTF am I here" Rudy Fernandez actually impressed me with his hops, never knew he could control the ball like that.

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090217/_nba_all_star_game_basketball_azkj139.jpg)(http://www.imgur.com/files/090217/5_nba_all_star_game_basketball_azkj115.jpg)

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090217/mw161_2009_nba_all_.jpg)
*sniff* so GOOD.

LMAO @ Lebron missing the dunk and then them letting him redo.   

BRING ON THE SECOND HALF!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 18, 2009, 08:12:03 AM
GARBAAAGE.

Even Adam Morrison came and scored 1 point LOL. Lakers roll up the Hawks

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090218/capt_4f27e3319f514062996e0c29ecd50c20_hawks_lakers_basketball_las107.jpg) (http://imgur.com)
      
Nice they fired Terry Porter - Nash getting to dish it like old. Shaq just schooled Thornton. HA!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 20, 2009, 01:17:40 AM
Trades, trades, and trades coming down to the wire.

The Chandler trade got nixed.
Lakers sent Mihm to the bottom of the barrel Grizzlies... that be no mans land right there.
Bulls get Salmons and Miller, send Nocioni and Gooden to Kings.
3way deal with Magic, Rox, and Grizzlies: Magic get Rafer Alston, Rox get Lowry and Cook from Grizz, and the Grizz get a future 1st rd pick from Magic.

One more thing... T-Mac's out for the season... again.
How many times thats been in his career so far, huh?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 20, 2009, 06:39:29 PM
Suns: Stoudemire could miss 8 weeks

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com

A day after deciding to let the trade deadline pass without making a major money-saving move, the inactivity seemingly has turned incredibly costly for the Phoenix Suns.

The beleaguered Suns announced Friday that Amare Stoudemire was forced to undergo eye surgery to repair a partially detached retina suffered in a Wednesday night rout of the Los Angeles Clippers. It is Stoudemire's second eye injury since October and the All-Star forward could miss the rest of the regular season.

Stoudemire's return to physical activity has been estimated at eight weeks by the Suns. He underwent surgery Friday morning, although the club said in a statement that "recovery varies on a case-by-case basis."

The Suns were just starting to feel a sense of optimism about salvaging something from this painful season after replacing coach Terry Porter with Alvin Gentry on Monday, ringing up 280 points in back-to-back victories over the Clippers and getting the go-ahead Thursday from owner Robert Sarver to keep hold of Stoudemire and Shaquille O'Neal after shopping both this month in an attempt to significantly reduce Sarver's payroll.

But the injury suffered by Stoudemire when he was poked in the eye during his 42-point game against the Clippers means the Suns will have to try to make the playoffs without him, which was not going to be easy even with a healthy Stoudemire. The Suns awoke Friday as the West's No. 9 team in an eight-team race with a record of 30-23, one game short of the eighth spot.

Stoudemire suffered a partially torn iris early in training camp in October after being inadvertently poked in the eye by then-teammate Boris Diaw. Stoudemire suffered no damage to the retina or cornea at that time, but said he would likely wear protective goggles for the rest of his career to keep his eyes safe. But Stoudemire didn't stay with the goggles long, saying they compromised his on-court comfort level.

"We are very glad to hear that Amare should have a 100 percent recovery relative to his vision and his long-term prognosis is excellent," Suns president Steve Kerr said in a statement after Stoudemire had surgery.

"Obviously, it is very disappointing to lose him at this time. We are all very excited about the progress the team is making, but Amare's health and the health of all our players is our No. 1 concern."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 23, 2009, 04:44:05 AM
Charges brought for two deaths

Associated Press

CHICAGO -- A 36-year-old attorney fatally shot the former girlfriend and infant daughter of New York Knicks player Eddy Curry during a domestic-related dispute, according to police and published reports.

Fredrick Goings of Chicago was charged Sunday with two counts of first-degree murder, Cook County State's Attorney spokeswoman Sally Daly said.

Police said Goings was arrested Friday evening as he was getting into his car outside a relative's place in Chicago. Goings has not made any statements to authorities and is not cooperating in the investigation, Lt. Denis Walsh said.

It was not immediately clear who was representing Goings. A message left at his Chicago law office Sunday was not returned. Goings was due in bond court on Monday.

The bodies of 24-year-old Nova Henry and her 9-month-old daughter, Ava, were found in their Chicago apartment on Jan. 24. Both died of multiple gunshot wounds.

Henry also was the mother of ex-Chicago Bulls player Curry's 3-year-old son, who was found unharmed at the scene.

Court records show that Goings was Henry's attorney in a paternity case with Curry involving Ava.

According to the Chicago Tribune, records show that DNA tests confirmed Ava was Curry's daughter. Curry, through Knicks spokesman Jonathan Supranowitz, declined comment. Messages left Sunday for his attorney were not immediately returned.

Police said Goings and Henry had "a relationship" and the motive for the shooting was "domestic related" but declined to elaborate.

According to police, Nova Henry let Goings into the apartment on Jan. 24 and the two quarreled.

"What happened inside that apartment will have to come out at a later date," Walsh told reporters Sunday. "There obviously was an argument."

Police said surveillance images and other evidence linked Goings to the case, but authorities declined to give details.

Goings has been practicing law since April 2005, according to state records.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 24, 2009, 07:27:57 PM
Divac to preside over Olympic effort

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia -- Former NBA star Vlade Divac was elected president of Serbia's Olympic Committee on Tuesday.

The former Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets and Sacramento Kings center won the post after current president Ivan Curkovic withdrew his candidacy.

Divac said he wants to help "create better conditions for our sportsmen."

"Basketball has taught me not only how to compete, but also to be a team leader," Divac said.

The 41-year-old Divac worked as an adviser on sports for the Serbian government. His candidacy for the Olympic committee was put forward by the Serbian Basketball Association.

After retiring from basketball, Divac moved to his native Serbia, where he has a business and runs a humanitarian organization.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on February 24, 2009, 11:03:36 PM
Honestly, I like Tmac and all, but I think Houston's gotta start thinking about trading him next year. Gotta get someone else to support Yao now.

Devin Harris miracle shot.
http://www.nba.com/video/games/nets/2009/02/23/nba_phi_njn_0020800836_recap.nba/
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 25, 2009, 12:19:12 AM
Barkley pleads guilty in DUI case

ESPN.com news services

Charles Barkley pleaded guilty to drunken-driving charges in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday and will serve time in jail, court records show.

The TNT basketball analyst and former All-Star faced two misdemeanor charges of DUI from a New Year's Eve arrest in Scottsdale. He also pleaded responsible to a third charge of running a red light, according to KTAR Radio.

Barkley will serve five days in jail, must enter an alcohol awareness program and was fined more than $2,000. Under Arizona law, he'll also be forced to install an ignition interlock device on his vehicles. He starts serving his sentence March 21.

Barkley, 45, had a blood-alcohol level of .149 percent, nearly twice the legal limit of .08 percent in Arizona when he was pulled over.

Barkley took a six-week leave of absence from his job with TNT but returned recently after apologizing for the incident.

"I think that a DUI is unacceptable," he added. "That can't happen and I've got to challenge other people, not just celebrities or jocks. You have to really think before getting behind the wheel after you've been drinking."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 25, 2009, 02:16:44 AM
Sources: Marbury may head to Boston

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com

The New York Knicks and Stephon Marbury reached a buyout agreement Tuesday afternoon that could clear the way for Marbury to sign with the Boston Celtics.

"A comprehensive agreement was made this afternoon between the New York Knicks and Stephon Marbury," the Knicks said in a statement. "Under its terms, the grievance has been resolved and the Knicks have requested waivers on Stephon. No additional terms will be disclosed." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3931801)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 25, 2009, 06:56:26 PM
Blazers' injury-prone Oden to miss two more games

HOUSTON (AP) -- Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden will miss at least two more games because of a bone chip in his left knee.

Oden was hurt in a collision during a game at Golden State before the All-Star break. The 7-foot Oden missed the Rookie Challenge and will miss sit out Tuesday's game in Houston and Wednesday's game in San Antonio.

Coach Nate McMillan said there was a "slight chance" Oden would participate in practice on Thursday. McMillan said he wanted to see Oden run before determining when Oden would play again.

"We thought, everybody thought, he would be able to be moving by now," McMillan said. "Things just keep getting bumped back."

McMillan said doctors have assured him that the injury won't turn into a long-term absence. But McMillan admitted he's starting to get worried.

"We are into the part of the season where we need our bigs," McMillan said.

Oden, the top pick in the 2007 draft, sat out last season after microfracture surgery on his right knee. He missed six games early this season with a foot injury.

The 7-foot Oden has averaged nine points and just over seven rebounds in 39 games this season. Joel Przybilla started for Oden on Tuesday.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 25, 2009, 11:07:35 PM
Marbury's NY divorce anticlimactic

ESPN.com news services

GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Stephon Marbury hasn't been around much over the last year, so the New York Knicks had little reaction now that he won't be back.

To them, he already was gone and forgotten.

"He hasn't really been seen in a little while," forward David Lee said Wednesday, after the Knicks' morning shootaround. "Almost somewhat of a dead issue for us because we knew at some point it would probably happen."

Marbury's exit may have taken longer than expected -- there was some surprise he was even with the team when training camp opened -- but the Knicks haven't been spending much time thinking about their former captain. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3934295)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on February 25, 2009, 11:11:35 PM
I look forward to Marbury getting signed by Boston and them having an epic facepalm. :twothumbs
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 26, 2009, 02:52:03 AM
Celtics sign Moore for rest of season

By Chris Broussard
ESPN.com

The Boston Celtics on Tuesday signed 7-foot forward Mikki Moore, a free agent who was recently waived by Sacramento, for the veteran's minimum of $1.1 million. Moore's salary will be pro-rated.

An 11-year veteran who has played for eight teams, Moore averaged 3.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 16.2 minutes a game for Sacramento. Still, several playoff-contending teams were interested in signing him, including Denver, Dallas and New Orleans.

"It was a tough decision for Mikki," his agent, Mark Bartelstein, said, "but he's known [Celtics coach] Doc Rivers for a long time and they have a good relationship. And at the end of the day, they're the defending champs and they have a heck of an opportunity to get back to the Finals."

Moore played three games for Boston during the 2002-03 season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 26, 2009, 06:41:01 PM
Pruitt arrested on suspicion of DUI

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES -- Police say Boston Celtics guard Gabe Pruitt has been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of drunken driving.

Officer April Harding says the 22-year-old Pruitt was pulled over in Hollywood shortly after 3 a.m. Thursday and later booked on suspicion of misdemeanor driving under the influence.

The Celtics had lost 93-91 to the Los Angeles Clippers a few hours earlier. Harding says records showed that Pruitt had not yet posted his $5,000 bail.

Pruitt is from the Los Angeles area and played college basketball for Southern California.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 26, 2009, 08:53:56 PM
Report: NBA plans to borrow money

Associated Press

NEW YORK -- SportsBusiness Journal reports the NBA plans to borrow $175 million to distribute to teams in need of additional cash.

The deal comes at a time when leagues are laying off staffs and cutting ticket prices. It will allow the NBA to distribute up to $11.66 million to 15 teams that responded to a league survey gauging interest in the money, SportsBusiness Journal said.

The report says the league plans to borrow the money Thursday.

The report also says JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America arranged the private-placement deal, in which non-banking lenders extend the cash at a fixed rate. In this case, the interest rate is 8.27 percent for $100 million; 7.45 percent for the remaining $75 million.

Teams can use the money for any purpose.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 27, 2009, 01:26:41 AM
Wallace spared automatic ban for now

Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace won't be suspended after all for the team's game against the Orlando Magic on Friday night.

It appeared that Wallace would face a one-game suspension because he picked up two technical fouls in Wednesday night's 90-87 loss to the New Orleans Hornets. NBA rules dictate that a player must be sidelined for a game when he reaches 16 technical fouls.

However, technicals Wallace received Dec. 23 and Feb. 7 were rescinded, NBA vice president of basketball communications Tim Frank said in an e-mail Thursday to The Associated Press. That leaves Wallace with 14 this season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 27, 2009, 06:00:46 AM
Cavs' Wallace out 4-6 weeks

Associated Press

HOUSTON -- Cleveland Cavaliers forward Ben Wallace will miss four to six weeks after breaking his right leg in Thursday's 93-74 loss to Houston.

Wallace said Yao Ming kicked him as the two were running down the court in the second quarter. The 6-foot-9 Wallace managed to play midway into the third quarter before leaving for good with 6:19 left.

"I thought it was like a calf bruise or something, that would probably let up eventually," Wallace said. "But it didn't. It was one of those freak accidents that happen in basketball."

Wallace saw the X-rays taken at the Toyota Center that showed the broken fibula.

"I know what that little white line means," he said.

Wallace, who guarded Yao for most of his 17 minutes, was playing his fourth game since missing Cleveland's Feb. 18 win over Toronto with a right arm laceration that required 14 stitches.

Wallace was averaging 6.6 rebounds and 3.0 points in 53 games this season. His loss could be devastating and continues a run of bad injury luck for Cavs, who have played without Zydrunas Ilgauskas (left ankle) and Delonte West (broken wrist) for extended periods.

"It's a tough blow for us," said Cleveland coach Mike Brown.

Wallace has been Cleveland's best interior defender and has played well in his second season with Cleveland, which acquired him in a trade from Chicago last February.

The Cavaliers passed up chances to acquire a big man before the trade deadline. Now, they'll have to rely on Ilgauskas, Anderson Varejao and maybe even 6-9 rookie J.J. Hickson to handle opposing centers inside.

"We just have to have somebody step up and play some quality minutes for us," Brown said.

Wallace had a protective boot and crutches next to his locker after the game. He was hoping to play again before the postseason.

"I haven't had a broken arm, broken leg, anything major like that since I've been playing basketball," said Wallace, in his 12th season. "For it to happen now, it's just tough. I'm 34 years old. I don't need no broken bones."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 28, 2009, 12:26:28 AM
Celts sign Marbury in time to play Friday

ESPN.com news services

The Boston Celtics signed Stephon Marbury on Friday after the guard cleared waivers, and the club hoped to have the New York Knicks castoff in uniform for Friday night's game against the Indiana Pacers.

"We are very excited to have a player of Stephon's caliber joining our team," Celtics general manager Danny Ainge said in a statement. "Our entire organization is confident in the belief that Stephon can play an important role in helping us to win another championship."

Marbury, a former All-Star guard who alienated Knicks management, teammates and fans, was signed after having his physical at the Celtics' suburban practice facility early Friday. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3939352)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 28, 2009, 02:13:53 AM
Ex-King Williams denied reinstatement

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com

Veteran guard Jason Williams' request to be immediately reinstated to the NBA after his voluntary retirement before the season has been denied, ESPN.com has learned.

League bylaws state that Williams needed unanimous approval from the league's 30 teams to gain reinstatement within one year of his decision to walk away from a one-year contract he signed in August with the Los Angeles Clippers. The NBA enforces a one year mandatory waiting period for players wishing to return from the voluntary retired list without such approval.

But six teams voted against letting Williams return this season, according to results obtained Friday by ESPN.com. The six teams that voted no were Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Minnesota, San Antonio and the Clippers, who would have gained exclusive rights to the 33-year-old had he been reinstated.

After signing the one-year deal with L.A., Williams abruptly retired before the start of training camp. He has yet to publicly discuss his reasons for ultimately declining to join the Clippers.

It's believed that Williams would have drawn a fair amount of free-agent interest had he been reinstated and then let go by the Clippers.

In 679 regular-season games, Williams averaged 11.4 points, 6.3 assists and 2.4 rebounds while playing for Sacramento, Memphis and Miami. He has appeared in 53 playoff games, averaging 9.8 points, 3.7 assists and 2.2 rebounds and helped the Heat win a championship in 2006.

He was drafted by Sacramento in 1998 following his junior year at the University of Florida and was named to the 1999 NBA All-Rookie Team after averaging 12.8 points and 6.0 assists, quickly becoming one of the most popular players in the Kings' Sacramento history in partnership with Chris Webber.

Williams moved to Memphis before the 2001-02 season and over the next four seasons became the Grizzlies' career leader in assists and 3-point attempts. He joined the Heat via trade before the 2005-06 season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 01, 2009, 12:01:12 AM
Shaq's biggest offensive performance in six years powers Suns past Raptors

Associated Press

PHOENIX -- Shaquille O'Neal feasted on the Toronto Raptors in a dominating performance that harkened to his best days alongside Kobe in Los Angeles.

A week shy of his 37th birthday, O'Neal scored 45 points Friday night -- his biggest offensive performance in six years -- powering the Phoenix Suns to a 133-113 victory. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290227021)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 01, 2009, 08:10:32 PM
Heat will retire Mourning's jersey

Associated Press

MIAMI -- Alonzo Mourning's jersey will soon hang over the Miami Heat's home floor.

The Heat will retire Mourning's No. 33 in a halftime ceremony March 30, when Miami hosts the Orlando Magic. His will be the first Heat jersey to be retired by the team, which has previously put the numbers of Michael Jordan and Dan Marino on the arena wall.

But it's long been Miami's plan to make Mourning the first Heat player to receive the honor.

"It's fitting that he has the first jersey retired in the Heat arena," guard Dwyane Wade said before Miami hosted the New York Knicks on Saturday night. "You think Alonzo, you think of Miami. To see his jersey in the rafters will mean a lot to every player who comes through here. He's kind of what this organization stands for."

Mourning was part of Miami's NBA championship in 2006, a seven-time All-Star and two-time NBA defensive player of the year. He finished with career averages of 17.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.8 blocked shots, and still has a space assigned to him in the Heat locker room -- although now it's primarily used by his son Trey, a Miami ballboy.

"It's a great privilege and it will be an incredible honor for the Miami Heat on the night of March 30," said Heat president Pat Riley, who coached Mourning in Miami and developed a special bond with the center. "That's the night the number 33 will become truly significant with this franchise and the name that goes with it, Alonzo Mourning, will be hung from the rafters forever."

Mourning suffered what essentially amounted to a career-ending injury on Dec. 19, 2007 -- the fourth anniversary of his lifesaving kidney transplant.

He tried to return this season for one final campaign, but retired for good on Jan. 22.

South Florida will remain Mourning's home base, and his passion -- Alonzo Mourning Charities -- will continue raising money for disadvantaged children in the area. So far, his annual Zo's Summer Groove series of fundraisers -- which he now co-headlines alongside Wade -- have alone raised more than $7 million.

"When you think of the Miami Heat ... I would say the majority of the people think of Alonzo Mourning, first and foremost," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. "What he's been able to accomplish outside the court and what he's been able to give to people of need as inspiration, I think it's even a bigger story than what he's done on the court."

Riley said more jerseys will be added to the rafters in the future, to hang alongside Mourning.

"His will be the first," Riley said. "It won't be the last."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 02, 2009, 01:34:45 AM
Celtics to be careful with Scalabrine

Associated Press

BOSTON -- Boston Celtics forward Brian Scalabrine is scheduled for more tests to determine the effects of concussions that have bothered him for the last month.

"I've had some very challenging days," he said on Sunday before Boston's game against the Detroit Pistons, the 12th in the last 15 he has missed. "Am I concerned about it? Well, yeah. It's my career, my life."

Scalabrine said he has had five concussions in his life -- three of them this year. He had two in a week in January and sat out nine games; he returned and played three games before an injury against Denver on Monday that was first described as a strained neck but was likely another concussion.

"We're just going to be very careful with him," Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. "I'm pretty scared. I don't know anything about it, but I know enough to be scared. We really don't know enough about it in any league."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 03, 2009, 07:27:07 PM
Oden to miss 7-10 more days

ESPN.com news services

Greg Oden will miss another 7 to 10 days as he continues to recover from a left knee injury, the Portland Trail Blazers announced Monday, according to The Oregonian of Portland.

Oden, who has missed the team's last seven games after chipping his kneecap on Feb. 12, is due to miss another four to six games under the latest timetable for his return, according to the report. He missed six games early this season with a foot injury.

Oden, who missed his entire rookie season after undergoing microfracture surgery on his right knee, traveled with the team on its three-game trip road last week but did not play. Coach Nate McMillan said Oden "didn't look good," when he tried running during a practice in Minnesota, according to The Oregonian.

"As far as what I saw of him running the floor, I don't think he'll be coming back any time in the next few days," McMillan said Sunday, according to the report.




Man, Oden's been having the worst luck in his NBA career, and it still has barely started.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on March 04, 2009, 03:28:21 AM
Oden's turning out to be another Penny, while Durant is turning into a D-Wade of sorts.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 04, 2009, 04:45:54 AM
Karl says professional line crossed

ESPN.com news services

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Carmelo Anthony's checkered reputation took another hit.

The two-time Olympian served a one-game suspension Tuesday night handed down by the Denver Nuggets because coach George Karl tried to put him on the bench and he refused.

"In my mind, that crossed the line," Karl said.

Anthony wasn't with the Nuggets when they played on the road against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday.

"I saw him yesterday. I didn't see him today," Karl said before the Nuggets' 100-95 loss. "I'll spend some time with him tomorrow. I think he's traveling with the team. I heard he was going to be on the plane." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3949561)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 04, 2009, 09:49:00 PM
Cuban critical of Mavs' effort

Associated Press

DALLAS -- The Dallas Mavericks are testing the patience of Mark Cuban.

The outspoken owner called out his entire roster Tuesday, a day after the Mavericks fell behind by 23 and lost to Oklahoma City, which is among the worst teams in the NBA and played without its top two scorers.

"It's only one game, which I keep reminding myself of," Cuban said in Wednesday's editions of The Dallas Morning News and Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "But let's just say I wasn't happy with our preparation, execution or effort. Not only did it look like we had no idea what we were doing, but we did it without effort. The effort and energy, on both sides of the ball, by each player will decide their future with the Mavericks."

Cuban has never been afraid to shake up the roster, but the Mavericks did nothing before this year's trade deadline. They are standing by the belief that trading promising young point guard Devin Harris to New Jersey for Jason Kidd would give them the veteran leadership they need to win a championship.

Dallas entered Wednesday night's game against San Antonio at 6-13 against the other playoff contenders in the Western Conference. They had won three straight before the loss to Oklahoma City, but their previous defeat was a lackluster showing in San Antonio when the Spurs were without Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili.

"If each player can't take the personal initiative to make every game important and play like it, I don't see them being here next season," Cuban said. "The ball won't always bounce the way we want it to, but every player can control their level of effort. I don't care what their contract is. I would rather turn over the roster 100 percent than subject fans to another game like last night."

Although the Mavericks are clinging to the final playoff spot in the West, they have a mathematical shot at climbing as high as No. 2. A more realistic goal is getting to the fourth seed and having the home-court advantage in the first round.

"This team has the talent to win in the playoffs," Cuban said. "But that's only going to happen if all 15 guys know and execute their assignments and play every possession like it's important."






To see the Mavs continue to fall, makes for a happy day. :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 05, 2009, 08:31:10 PM
Shaq rips Van Gundy for flop comment

By Chris Sheridan
ESPN.com

MIAMI -- The so-called "Hate Shaq" tour took a sharp turn in the opposite direction Wednesday, becoming the "Shaq Hates" tour.

Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal ripped his former coach, Stan Van Gundy, on Wednesday after Van Gundy complained about O'Neal flopping the previous night in a loss at Orlando, pulling no punches in one of the stronger diatribes of his 17½ year career.

"I heard his comment. Flopping to me is doing it more than one time, and I realized when I tried to take the charge, as I went down, I realized that that play reminded me of his whole coaching career," O'Neal said of Van Gundy. "And one thing I really despise is a front-runner, so I know for a fact that he's a master of panic, and when it gets time for his team to go in the postseason and do certain things, he will let them down because of his panic. I've been there before, I've played for him." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3953133)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 06, 2009, 01:52:54 AM
Iverson will do 'whatever it takes'

Associated Press

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Allen Iverson says he will come off the bench if that's what's best for the Detroit Pistons.

Iverson attended the team's practice on Thursday after visiting doctors at Georgetown University in Washington. He said in a statement that he's disappointed the soreness in his back will force him to miss two weeks, but doctors told him treatment and rest are best.

Iverson said his goal hasn't changed since arriving: to help the Pistons win a championship. He says he'll do "whatever it takes" -- "regardless if I'm starting or coming off the bench."

Iverson has missed three straight games. Detroit is six games under .500 with Iverson starting, which coach Michael Curry says Iverson won't do when his back is healthy enough for him to play.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 07, 2009, 12:29:25 AM
Amare won't be back this season

ESPN.com news services

The Phoenix Suns had hoped that if Amare Stoudemire recovered quickly enough from surgery to repair a torn retina, he could return to the team for the playoffs, if it qualified.

That hope was dashed Thursday, when the doctor who performed Stoudemire's surgery ruled out any return at all this season -- playoffs included.

"It's very difficult to explain to anyone how serious this is," Dr. Pravin Dugel said, according to The Arizona Republic. "It's more serious than any knee or ankle surgery. The healing is excruciatingly slow and delicate."

It had originally been hoped that Stoudemire could recover enough to resume activity in eight weeks. But Dugel said the recovery could take months, according to the report. And Stoudemire is not even allowed to attend Suns home games, due to the danger any jarring could pose.

Stoudemire suffered the injury to his right eye on Feb. 18 in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He suffered multiple tears and had a "very large" and "traumatic" retina detachment with blood in his right eye at the time of surgery, Dugel said.

"Now it's a matter of just waiting for his body to resorb the fluid," Dugel said, according to the report. "So far, it's resorbing slowly."

Surgery could accelerate that process, but the procedure could also cause a cataract, according to the report.

Stoudemire suffered a partially torn iris in the same eye early in training camp in October after being inadvertently poked by then-teammate Boris Diaw.

Stoudemire suffered no damage to the retina or cornea that time, but said he would likely wear protective goggles for the rest of his career to keep his eyes safe. But he ditched the goggles after seven games because he wasn't comfortable wearing them.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 07, 2009, 04:12:45 AM
Barkley's DUI sentence reduced

Associated Press

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Former NBA great Charles Barkley will serve only three days in jail for DUI after a judge reduced his original 10-day sentence.

Scottsdale city spokesman Mike Phillips said on Friday that a judge reviewed the case and decided that seven days should be suspended if the TNT basketball analyst completes an alcohol treatment program.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says Barkley is scheduled to report to jail on Saturday morning.

The 45-year-old Barkley pleaded guilty last month to two misdemeanor DUI charges.

He was stopped by police Dec. 31 shortly after leaving a Scottsdale nightclub and was arrested after failing a field sobriety test.

Barkley's attorney could not immediately be reached for comment Friday.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 10, 2009, 02:44:45 AM
Stern says adjustments need to be made

Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Commissioner David Stern says the NBA and union might have to make "some adjustments" to the labor contract when it expires in two years, but he foresees no "doomsday scenario" for the league because of the current economic crisis.

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Kevin McHale said recently the NBA had entered its own "Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac era of subprime loans" because of player salaries. He added that players will need to make substantial concessions at the bargaining table.

Agent David Falk predicted to The New York Times that the next round of talks will be "very, very extreme," and owners could shut down the league for a year or two if the players don't agree to the owners' demands.

"I'd just say the 'doomsday scenario' is that the NBA is somehow going to be irretrievably damaged by some event or another," Stern said Monday at George Washington University, where Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin was inducted into the School of Business Sports Executives Hall of Fame. "The predictions of the demise of the NBA were frequent and profound [over the years], and they've always been wrong."

Last month, the NBA lined up $200 million to distribute to teams needing additional cash.

"We've managed to keep the ship afloat, and I think we will continue to do that this time," Stern said. "I'm not unduly pessimistic. I think when we see where this economy comes out, there may be some adjustments that are necessary at the team level and at the league level. But I think that in our players and in our union, we find a group of realists that are sensitive of the needs of our fans and our sponsors, and I'm optimistic from that perspective that we will be able to ultimately work something out.

"I'm not optimistic or pessimistic about the economy, I'm just assuming the worst and hoping for the best as we seek to stabilize ourselves amid a storm of difficult economic times."

Stern said revenues will be "up a percent or 2" for this season, but he is "quite concerned" about next year.

"We certainly see that our sponsors are hurting, and we're working really hard to do what we can to minimize that hurt and to keep our business going."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 14, 2009, 03:26:57 AM
Hey, Melo! The class of '03 graduated. It's time to join them.

by Stephen A. Smith

Take note: There are dudes in the NBA you absolutely love. The ones with a game and a magnetic smile to match, rivaled by an affable personality and genuine decency -- like Carmelo Anthony. Then there are those stuck on Stupid, players who always manage to get in their own way before getting on your nerves -- like Carmelo Anthony.

Go ahead and try to figure out what to make of this, but don't bother me. I've tried. Dr. Phil hasn't returned my calls. I didn't want Oprah to start crying again. And, if I'm being honest, I'm too damn scared of Elisabeth Hasselbeck to call The View. I'm not quite at the level Chris Rock reached when he said, "I'm done with Michael [Jackson]!" adding that MJ must have raided Cap'n Crunch's closet before he stepped into the courtroom. But jokes aside, here's the bottom line: Carmelo is starting to annoy me. (http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3973274)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 14, 2009, 09:21:48 AM
WHORING CONTINUES!!

Fuck yeah. Kobe is on an MVP Mission. Ain't no playing around. Spurs get knocked the fuck out. If Laker clinching the Pacific, knocking out "heavyweights" like Cleveland and Boston, contenders like Houston and San Antonio WITHOUT Bynum. Back the fuck up.
(http://www.imgur.com/files/090314/26764a95c176131756d26c1ca10b2d05-getty-82992265ge013_lakers_spurs.jpg)

Look into his eyes. Kobe is MVP. Lakers are more glued than ever.
(http://www.imgur.com/files/090314/capt_c3abe514a42b4f0fbd13f19e005c9bd6_lakers_spurs_basketball_txeg109.jpg)
   
Lamar getting suspended for 1 was fucked up. NBA really has to relook at that rule. How many Brawls at the Palace you gonna get? Ron Artest getting punked by Kobe makes up for that lame ass call by Stern and Friends.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 22, 2009, 03:29:58 AM
AAARGH LAKERS!! Bulls giving em all tonite. Down by 16 at one point! Questionable calls but fuck. Missed passes, FREE THROWS?! THROW IT DOWN BIG MAN! Lakers down 6 after pulling within 2 midway thru the 3rd.

They gotta keep whipping teams..Gasol's getting beat up and KG is back. While Cleveland keeps playing teams like the Craptors...Bynum a month away?

Quote
Jackson said that it appears as though Bynum remains a month away from being able to play again which means the 21-year old center would miss the remaining regular-season games and not be back until the playoffs.

LD2k & Silo Present: "Bynum: Born To Lead" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba0TONz2LXk#ws-lq-lq2-hq-vhq)

Fined again Doc? LOL (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=ArjyoSdfwogFtZgz4NDo7Zu8vLYF?slug=ap-rivers-refereespat&prov=ap&type=lgns) you been using clean and clear? No wonder oil prices have been dropping.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 22, 2009, 04:49:50 AM
FUCK. That was a great game. Bench manned up and played some D! Lakers bounce Bulls 117-109

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090321/_lakers_bulls.jpg) (http://lakers.com)

Gotta give Shannon Brown and Morrison some reps, give the starters a breather.
      
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 02, 2009, 06:25:28 AM
FINALLY!!! Kobe bounces back. 30 points vs the loser Bucks.
(http://www.imgur.com/files/090402/KOBEc877f1fb9-getty-83009332sd009_los_angeles_l.jpg)[/URL]

Makes up for yest...
EAT sham WOW!  LARRY BROWN!! :fattycat-mad:
(http://www.imgur.com/files/090402/laers_bobcats_basketball_nccb104.jpg)
TAKE YOUR OLD MAN CRANK AND SHOVE
IT UP YOUR boner in sweat pants!!!
:angry:   
   
      
Tablazo all this talk of Cavs 7 GAMES WHO GONNA BEAT EM HUH, Olympics blablbabla Pau and Kobe gassed. Tablazo this sham WOW!  talk of Andrew Bynum and a playboy kkangpae nyun on his shoulders. LAKERS GONNA Tablazo-ING TAKE NO PRISONERS!! BOOK THAT sham WOW! !!

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090402/Andrew_Bynum_1.jpg)      
some dumb boner in sweat pants looks like Tracey Morgan :lol:

Obama called it! Cavs vs Lakers. I say, Lakers vs Celtics. Garnett "resting" BULL sham WOW! !
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 06, 2009, 10:00:08 AM


Shit!! GJ Thimmy, Mavericks piled up on Shaq and the Suns. 81 points at the HALF!! Amazing. I forget what the final was.

Lakers nearly get a scare with the Clippers -- nows not a good time to be fucking up BENCH!! Famar!! Machine.
(http://www.imgur.com/files/090406/capt_3bc0c06329ed4f63abb850d64278f0d3_clippers_lakers_basketball_las108.jpg) (http://lakers.com)

Bynum better get his reps in quick, first round ain't gonna be so easy.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on April 08, 2009, 03:19:29 AM
Farmar is a good facilitator, he just don't have that touch in the rim these last games, Sasha is doing well.


GOTTA GIVE SHANNON AND MORRISON SUM PLAYING TIME LIKE NAO!!1!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: champloofan on April 16, 2009, 07:17:14 PM
Some interesting playoff matches in the first round in the West... specifically Portland v. Houston. I want Houston to pull through because the Lakers still haven't won in Portland this season.  :doh:

Go Lakers! The Jazz will be a breeze. :)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 18, 2009, 06:05:28 AM
Playoffs tipping off tomorrow, yo.

Gonna be watchen!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 18, 2009, 08:09:56 PM
MAKE YOUR PICKS!! i think the thing is still open for another hour or so :P

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 18, 2009, 09:51:17 PM
BULLS FUCKEN TOOK GAME 1!!!!!!

Fucken love it!!  XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on April 18, 2009, 11:47:28 PM
Lolz, too late for the NBA.com thing  :cry:

West Round 1
Lakers over Jazz (in 5)
Rockets over Blazers (in 6)
Spurs over Mavericks (in 7)
Nuggets over Hornets (in 6)

East Round 1
Cavaliers over Pistons (in 4)
Heat over Hawks (in 7)
Orlando over 76ers (in 4)
Bulls over Celtics (in 7)

West Round 2
Lakers over Rockets (in 6)
Spurs over Nuggets (in 7) hmm, really tough one... but I think exp wins.

East Round 2
Cavaliers over Heat (in 6)
Magic over Bulls (in 5)

Conf. Finals
Lakers over Spurs (in 6)
Cavaliers over Magic (in 7)

Finals
Lakers over Cavs (in 7) I hope Lebron gets crushed in the most team ripping defeat so he wants to get out of Cleavland as fast as possible,  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: champloofan on April 19, 2009, 01:24:43 AM
Celtics lost. :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 19, 2009, 01:45:17 AM
Have I ever mentioned that... MARK CUBANS A FUCKTARD!!!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 20, 2009, 07:56:43 AM
Whatta weekend of UPSETS! Dun worry, Spurs/Magic fans. That's why they play 7 game series. Celtics fan tho? HAHA FUCK YOU!!!

Man - Lakers just fucked with the Jazz all nite. If calls wouldn't be so fucked up! Joey Crawford u bitch  :lol: LOVE Ariza just reverse jamming past Boozer.
(http://www.imgur.com/files/090420/30_jazz_lakers.jpg)

KOBE SAYS BRING IT!!      
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Punk AK47 passing it up! You had the chance to posterize Kobe and passed it up. MANS GAME BITCH!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sev on April 20, 2009, 09:36:46 AM
Fucking fuck Dwayne. DONT LET ME DOWN BOY. I NEED YOU!

I'ma post up my 'predictions' hope you dont mind even if Game 1 is played. Still a long way to go.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jaysonnj on April 21, 2009, 02:04:26 AM
The NBA Playoffs are fixed.

The finals are already decided:
LeBron vs Kobe in the finals. 1 on 1 match up for the title in a slam dunk contest.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 22, 2009, 09:08:18 PM
Mutombo says career over after suffering Game 2 knee injury

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo said his lengthy career is finished after a knee injury knocked him out of the Rockets' playoff game Tuesday night against the Trail Blazers.

"For me, basketball is over," he said.

Mutombo, an 18-year NBA veteran, appeared to get tangled with Portland center Greg Oden and came down hard on his left leg late in the first quarter of Game 2 and did not return.

He stayed prone on the court under the Blazers' basket for several moments before he was taken away by stretcher. A preliminary examination revealed a knee strain.

Afterward in Houston's locker room, the 7-foot-2 veteran was on crutches and fighting back tears.

"Nobody ever thought they'd be carrying the big guy out like a wounded soldier," he said. (http://www.nba.com/2009/playoffs2009/04/21/mutombo.injury.ap/index.html)



Derrick Rose was named ROY, which IMO, was the only choice there was.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: champloofan on April 23, 2009, 01:00:44 AM
Not Mutombo! At least he had a great career.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 26, 2009, 07:16:35 AM
Shit I was sweating my ASS ... After Deron Williams flopping and whining liek a bitch in Game 3.  Bynum not showing up!! Letting fucking Boozer get all those rebounds - finally....no one stops Mamba!

KOBE MAN ON A MISSION!! :bow: :bow:

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Loving how the series are swinging. Magic and Spurs on the ropes. Home teams like Miami getting back in the series. CP3 and Billups going at it. That's my 2nd fave series. Gotta be cheering for Byron Scott!

And our thoughts and prayers to Tex Winter and his fam. A speedy recovery Tex!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on April 26, 2009, 10:18:24 AM
Woot GO LAKERS!!! Kobe owned today...
I'm also rooting for the Cavs! I hope they can take Game 4 and sweep the pistons >:D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on April 27, 2009, 01:56:39 AM
Not Mutombo! At least he had a great career.

I definitely appreciate the charitable works he does back in Africa.  He's a great role-model for his off court activities.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: champloofan on April 27, 2009, 08:09:06 PM
The Jazz are done tonight.  8)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on April 28, 2009, 10:29:09 AM
Props to the Nuggets for their 58 point victory over the Hornets in New Orleans. That's crazy to dominate a home team by that much, in the playoffs too! I'd be ashamed if I was a Hornets fan, much less a player.

More Info by NBA.com (http://www.nba.com/games/20090427/DENNOH/gameinfo.html?ls=st1hp0040800154)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 29, 2009, 10:14:52 AM
^ Shit! That was just weak...

Big ups to the Bulls-Celtics series. More flops than the Boston Celtics like my homegirl SLAVE says! Fucking Big Baby wah wahhhing like a bitch when he hardly got touched. Doc Rivers getting more fines than Dennis Rodman on a good day. I sure hope it's Lakers vs Celtics so I can see KG SCREEEEEEEEAM INTENSITY at a good flopping call.

YAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH LAKERS!! :tama-mad:
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GJ Portland taking Houston to a another game. Gives Bynum to get his fucking ASS outta his head. Stop fucking Rihanna and get with Kareem and work on getting those moves back!!  :angry:

Thimmy...you can come out of hiding now. Mavs redeemed themselves from the Warriors upset way back. Disco Dirk did good man!! :) C'mon man!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Ping on April 29, 2009, 10:23:40 AM
Rondo's foul on Miller was a flagrant no doubt. Just cause he's smaller they didn't call it. His hand was no where near the ball, and the only reason Miller missed the layup was cause Rondo hit him in the head. Not to mention all that blood in his mouth must've been a distraction to his foul shooting. :thumbdown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on May 01, 2009, 08:30:55 AM
Bulls Vs Celtics another GREAT playoff game!!! Triple overtime and the block by Rose on Rondo...what a save. Too bad Rose couldn't make the last two free throws at the end of the game so I wouldn't have to hold my breath for those last 3 seconds.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Za_Wolf on May 01, 2009, 09:08:20 AM
Yeah, Bulls vs Celtics has been fuckin epic!  Fools with the clutch 3's like its fucking Miller Time and Jedi Floopy Divac-like flops?  God damn!  I hope next game ends with similar fashion, it cant end any other way.

And good shit to Rockets and Magic for closing.  Being a Yao fan i hope the lakers dont do HOU too dirty -_-
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on May 01, 2009, 03:58:48 PM
(http://i40.tinypic.com/wugmqt.jpg)
 :rofl:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on May 02, 2009, 02:25:11 AM
Hahaha, classic  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on May 03, 2009, 04:06:26 PM
Damn Chicago lost. But they put up a good fight, too bad they fell short on the last game. Epic series nontheless.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 04, 2009, 09:28:07 AM
LMAO!! T-Mac u fuck. Though I do agree with him that Lebron will win MVP cuz of merchandising, media. Kobe can be MVP, and should be MVP every year. Like "It's Dirk's turn" kinda MVP.

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090504/nba_a_garnett_gordon_576.jpg) (http://jphip.com)

That was a sick sick series. So much cheapness. I WANNA SEE LAKERS vs CELTICS so Kobe can punch em in the mouth. Rondo sunk to new lows. But fuck, Bulls could not close it out. They all grew harder cuz of it. Ben Gordon gonna be LEGENDARY!! Rose, Noah. Miller. AWESOME. Wish MJ was there to give em some United Center karma.

Great first rounds, like man...Hawks and Heat blew each other out every game XD Wade manning up!

SECOND ROUND EXCITING!!

Lakers and Rockets. Yao Ming is gonna get plenty of this:
Kobe dunks on Yao Ming (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNemKXW6YcM#normal)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Sev on May 04, 2009, 02:06:38 PM
What is left of life now that Heat are out.. I don't wanna wait another year. :cry: Wade deserves better.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 04, 2009, 08:31:58 PM
LAKESHOW TONITE!!

Rox gonna tore up.

Funny thing too, the Rox got to the 2nd round without T-Mac. XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: aKaoNi on May 05, 2009, 08:39:14 AM
Haha T-Mac 2nd round virgin pic is classic!

We got it done 2nite baby, Rockets took an away game, Yao was a warrior, looked like he was going out with a knee injury, he refused to make it all the way to the locker room, came back and handled business! It's looking like we're finally growing into our own.

Yao's the man, when asked what his favorite American song was, he replied 'The Star Spangled Banner', knowing that he listens to it at least 82 times a year! HAha.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on May 05, 2009, 11:14:19 AM
rox defense is whoa. lakers can't even set up a good offensive play :tama-mad: :tama-mad:

gotta luv  bloody Battier :grin: :grin:
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Shane Battier Injury Rockets vs. Lakers GAME1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCZyOOgLrB8#ws-lq-lq2-hq)
Shane Battier Gets Head Cut Open Against Lakers Game 1 Semi Finals (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY8Wk8mY8_k&#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on May 05, 2009, 12:57:17 PM
Lakers' rust after not playing for a whole week really showed tonight.  When Bynum had two quick fouls in the first, I had a feeling there would be some trouble.  Add to that Kobe's fever/sore throat and it's no big surprise to me that they shot such a low percentage.  Didn't help that no one else could make a shot either.  Of course, when Kobe had a bad shooting game last series with 5 for 19, he came back the next game with something like 60%.  I'm going to say Lakers in 6.

The Rockets are sooo lucky that Yao's knee injury wasn't anything serious.  They still have a decent lineup without him with lots of quickness, but they still need the big dude.  This series is going to be physical, as you can tell by Battier looking like that after meeting Vujacic's elbow.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Za_Wolf on May 05, 2009, 01:03:53 PM
Big UPS to King James.  M-V-P, M-V-P, M-V-P.  He seems like a koo and humble dude. 

Good shit Yao Ming.  Dude said fuck you to his knee and went out there all like a Chan Pon Chan Hero and took care of biz.  Im suprised HOU took it at LA, this series should be interesting.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: champloofan on May 05, 2009, 06:50:32 PM
The Lakers deserved to lose that one. Horrible. :thumbdown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 06, 2009, 04:09:24 AM
The shit. No doubt. Aaron Brooks looks like he just came outta Jr. High, fucking need Sasha gashing his face in!!

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The Bigs won't go cold Game 2. Shit that was fucked up rust, fucking Yao pulling the Anti-Paul Pierce. Mad props to him.

Lakers will bounce back!! When they KNOCKS you DOWN!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Za_Wolf on May 07, 2009, 08:03:11 AM
Kobe going straight Brahma Bull and dropping the Elbow like he was The Rock, god damn.  First Yao Ming acting Stone Cold saying Fuck you knee imma play.. then Kobe giving The ROX the Eyebrow all, "get the fuck out of my ring bitch".. This series been Old School WWF-style Hype, cant wait for game 3

Edit:  CAVS playing Cruisin usa to the finals
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on May 07, 2009, 11:56:00 AM
WWF is right.  Game 1 even got Battier lookin' like he bladed.

Let it be known, I called it.  Kobe came out looking beastly in game 2 after shooting badly in game 1.  59% shooting, anyone?  That was a ridiculous play off the backboard to himself in the last quarter.

Also as I predicted, this is physical basketball.  A bunch of technical fouls and two ejections?  Crazy stuff, especially with Fish being hit with a flagrant-2!

What I didn't predict however, was that Yao would have the worst +/- on his team, while Hayes and Landry were probably the most effective.  Aside from Kobe going all Black Mamba on their asses, 16 assists to 19 turnovers for the Rockets was what really killed them.  Only 3 Lakers that played didn't have any steals.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 07, 2009, 06:40:20 PM
Oh yea, it was mos def a physical game 2, but the Lakers got it, Black Mamba was doing it!
DFish lowered the boom on Scola, letting him know whats up, mang, you on permanent notice now.
Unfortunately, thats gonna mean no DFish for game 3, and the boobirds and hatorade is gonna be in full force in Houston.
Artest getting in Kobe's face, and then getting tossed out... priceless.
Come on, Whoretest, you ain't got nothing on Kobe, and if you did get an elbow in your neck, them the breaks.

On the other side though, the Magic just rolled over and gave it up to the Celts... sad shit, mang.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: KLSADAKO on May 08, 2009, 05:20:03 AM
I'll make a bold statement now ^^

Cleveland will be NBA champions, I'm not sure who they will meet in the final, maybe Denver. and the score will be 4-2 ^^
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on May 08, 2009, 05:31:08 AM
(http://xs539.xs.to/xs539/09194/kb-ron806.jpg)

Cavs up 2-0. The Hawks look like a bonus stage for 'Bron and the crew.

I'll make a bold statement now ^^

Cleveland will be NBA champions, I'm not sure who they will meet in the final, maybe Denver. and the score will be 4-2 ^^
Not while "immune-to-suspension" Rondo still has the license to hard foul LeBron in every game of the EC Finals. :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on May 08, 2009, 06:02:21 AM
Denver as Western Conference champs???  You're right, that is bold.  Though I'll admit, since getting rid of Iverson and picking up Billups, they've been looking better.  Watching a bit of their series vs. Dallas, I was pleasantly surprised to see actual defense.  I guess that sweep by the Lakers last year had an impact on Carmelo and Coach Karl.

I will agree that Cleveland will be Eastern Conference champs with very little resistance.  I will also say that I think that the if the Lakers win the series against Houston, they're going to the finals.  As for who will win the finals, I honestly don't know who will prevail, but I know I'd like to see Lakers in 7.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 09, 2009, 05:33:25 PM
Lakers got the 2-1 lead now, and they need to keep it rolling for game 4.
The Magic also have a 2-1 lead now, I just hope they're able to keep it going.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 10, 2009, 02:07:41 AM
FUCK YEA!!!!

NUUGGETS WON!!!

They got a 3-0 lead now, FUCK YEA!!

ROFL!!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: KLSADAKO on May 10, 2009, 01:54:52 PM
Cavs also 3-0 up, Mr King James had another of those mega games..

47 points, 12 boards, 8 assist, totally MVP status ^^
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 11, 2009, 02:56:42 PM
Damn Refs screwed Dallas, and NBA admits it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Vi3tB0YToMmY on May 17, 2009, 01:57:21 AM
Game 7 Tommorow!

LETS GO ROX!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on May 17, 2009, 06:52:07 PM
http://www.nba.com/2009/news/features/dave_mcmenamin/05/17/lakers.rockets.g7preview/index.html (http://www.nba.com/2009/news/features/dave_mcmenamin/05/17/lakers.rockets.g7preview/index.html)
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The Rockets haven't just won three games, they've won fans. Game 6 got the best television ratings for a basketball game in the history of ESPN. America loves a winner. It wasn't tuning in just to see the Lakers lose.

I bet that record will be beaten later :)

I'm rooting for the Lakers this time, all that hype about getting the ring with Bynum back will be an embarassment if they lose lol

I'll vote for the celts on the east as well. Howard and Lewis fighting King James??? are you kidding me :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on May 18, 2009, 05:00:18 AM
did see the lakers take out the rockets? hell yeah. did you see the Celdicks get eliminated at HOME? :shakeit:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: KLSADAKO on May 18, 2009, 05:27:01 PM
I'm so happy Lakers are through and Boston are Out ^^

As much as I want Kobe to win it, I still reckon King James would walk it to the title ^^
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 19, 2009, 11:54:52 PM
ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGHH!! :tama-mad:

Been staying low cuz this has been the most gut wrenching series I ever seen since.....Sacramento during the first round during 2000? Go ahead and write em off. Keep sucking Lebron's dick! I was ready for Hong Nation to rally after Yao went out. Jerry West said what he said on PURPOSE to fire up Kobe. Time to make a poll. HMM.

Simply OMGASS
Trevor Ariza Blocks Aaron Brooks vs.Rockets [Game 7-'09 PO's] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1jx7GPzv0s#lq-lq2-hq)
Stern wanted his ratings and you got it bitch. Lakers-Rockets most watched show on Cable next to iCarly LOL. Stern will collapse if it is Cleveland vs Denver, or Orlando vs Denver.

There is no doubt that the Lakers can play defense. Why they fucking bipolar, letting Aaron Brooks be superman is pissing me off. I was ready to smack every Celtics wearing Fob I saw on the street. BRING IT ON. Bynum just needed a slap on the ass. Lakers bench needs to shape the fuck up, Sasha MAN!! Stop fucking Paris.

Loving Orlando finally stepping it up. Dwight Howard swallowing up Rondo and making Paul Pierce cry like a baby. EPIC!! Master of Panic needs to fire it up a notch. I'm saying Magic + Cavs go the distance.

WERD. Fuck TNT and their sked, now I gotta rush outta work.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on May 20, 2009, 02:47:57 AM
Vince McMahon challenges Nuggets' owner in a steel cage match (http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/9588574/WWE-boss-wants-steel-cage-match-vs.-Kroenke)

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"Quite frankly, it's my view that Stan Kroenke should be arrested, should be arrested for impersonating a good businessman, because he's not a good businessman," McMahon said. "A good businessman doesn't book a World Wrestling Federation live televised event on Monday night realizing that his team in all likelihood would not make the playoffs."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 20, 2009, 02:54:31 AM
Top 3 of NBA Draft Lottery: 1. Clippers, 2. Grizz, 3. Thunder
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 21, 2009, 12:00:08 AM
LMAO!! Vinnie Mac. Clipps better not fuck that up..

OHOHOH Kobe Man on A Mission..what a ball grinder.
(http://i40.tinypic.com/16k26he.jpg)

 18 4th quarter points. Insane. What he thiks of Jerry West?
Kobe Bryant Responds To Jerry West's Claim That LeBron Is Best Player In NBA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORyek4X0Qdg#lq-lq2-hq)

DENVER watch the fuck out. How many MVPs can guard 2 of the nastiest grimiest players in the NBA in Billups and Melo?

Magic Johnson said on TNT: "Kobe's got that lather going!" - the fuck and he didn't (no homo) man XD

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 21, 2009, 05:27:26 AM
The Magic took game 1, FUCK YEA!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 21, 2009, 08:50:23 PM
Totally incredible. They didn't backdown and Z & Mo Williams were exposed for the frauds that they are!!! Way to go Master of Panic! No doubt this is gonna be a series, esp. when it heads back to Orlando.

Not quite Superman "Shaq" but close:
Dwight Howard Breaks Shot Clock! 5/20/09 Game 1 Eastern Conference Finals vs Cleveland Cavaliers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvbcrN0_iZs#ws-lq-lq2-hq)

Listening to Jerry West on Jim Rome this morning, he says it as it is. PLUS he played his whole career with a heart condition so MAD FUCKING PROPS TO THE LOGO :bow: :bow:

But no doubt he fired up Kobe. How timely. Yet, he publically stated that he didn't want it him to take it the wrong way cuz he's Lakers 4 LIFE. Because everyone hates on Kobe (WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU NOW LOSER) Jerry West has always been there supporting him every step of the way. Hmm, if Kobe = Alpha Dog, and Alpha Dog = daigong, and Jerry West is unabashed supporter of Kobe, then tama = my Jerry West? XD

That's JPHIP Mathematics for ya bitch!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Za_Wolf on May 22, 2009, 09:30:21 AM
God damn, Im lovin the NBA right now!  I havent been this hype about basketball in a while.  First the King getting sacked then the Nugs taking it back home 1-1 in two epic ass games.  And basketball everyday (atleast in the month of may)? Fuck yeah  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on May 23, 2009, 05:56:13 AM
WOW!!! Just finished watching the Cavs vs Magic game and what a shot by LeBron James. I thought it was going to at least be an overtime...but nope XD. The crowd went crazy Lol it was like they won the championship already.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 25, 2009, 09:55:41 AM
It is sick how NBA.com just has this LEBRONS SHOT IN TEN MILLON ANGLES. They should have his FTs on replay too. hOW ABOut Dwight Howard SUFFOCATiNG yo ass for a 2-1 Lead in the Series. Orlando has a lot more clutch shooters in Turk and Pietrus!? - LMAO @ SVG the Master of Panic going bananas. GJ!

I'm still marveling at fuckin how intense Kobe be, WHATTA WiN!! Ariza with the D. Gasol going CRAAAZY!!

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090525/angrykobe.jpg) (http://lakers.com)
      
 :bow: :bow: :tama-mad: :tama-mad: :tama-mad: :tama-mad: :tama-mad: :tama-mad:   :bow:

And the Best CLutch Performer in the game.
05-23-2009 - WCF Game 3 - Lakers vs. Nuggets - Kobe Clutch Three Pointer (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qL-XLFjST8#ws-lq-lq2-hq-vhq-hd)

Simply - whatever D-Fish told em, IT WAS EPIC. i don't expect Game 4 to be a walk in the park either. All the wack calls - like goaltending, this blatant push in the back
(http://www.imgur.com/files/090525/vlcsnap-475533.jpg) (http://lakers.com)

KOBE just rises up that, and SWIMS to another title BABY!!
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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on May 25, 2009, 11:38:00 PM
So that's why he's so ice cold ruthless.  He's part penguin! :pen_whirl:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 26, 2009, 09:50:31 AM
I love Breem cocksucking analysis "JR Smith had 11 3's in one game, 1 shy of the NBA Record" Mark Jax "Who holds the record?" Breem "I'll have to look it up" only to find out the record holder with 12 3s in one regular season game is: KOBE BRYANT

Shit the reffing so inconsistent. Melo was all weak and shit. Odom and Bynum had to go nuts! Fuck, whatta shitty game. They gave a flagrant on bynum not to the trip on kobe FUCK YOU!

Love Phil ripping up the local media:
Phil Goes Head-To-Head With TJ Simers (reporter) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_p6qmZJGjI#lq-lq2-hq)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on May 29, 2009, 09:21:50 AM
Lamar Odom's candy addiction (his crack substitution)

Lamar Odom: The Candy Man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6NJzgN-odE#ws-lq-lq2-hq)

 :rofl: :rofl: :shocked
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 29, 2009, 10:35:41 AM
EPIC!!! i eat just about as much candy  :lol: LO is finally showing up. MAN UP!! Ain't complaining. That's a tru warrior son! Whatta Game 5 win. Lakers gotta close it out tonite.

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090529/47165415.jpg) (http://lakers.com)      

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090529/ab0d8b5b467de2cefd457399dce755ac-getty-87745958mw039_denver_nugget.jpg) (http://lakers.com)
      
ShANNON BROWN OH FUCK!! Whatta dunk.
(http://www.imgur.com/files/090529/47ab4f74f880b3ef64bb1697093ea42b-getty-87745958ng022_nugts_lakers.jpg) (http://lakers.com)
      
BIRDMAN GOT SHITTED ON!!! Not once! But Twice!!

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090529/3143e6b7f546239f5a70a56f627bd990-getty-87745958ng026_nugts_lakers.jpg) (http://lakers.com)
      


Denver is gonna be tough. The Bigs need to start throwing chumps to the ground like Bynum:
(http://www.imgur.com/files/090529/capt_1dc5460824c5476abb666fd2cca6c331_correction_nuggets_lakers_basketball_las103.jpg) (http://lakers.com)

cuz the Refs are gonna "let them play" when Melo gets more shit off like this:
(http://www.imgur.com/files/090529/1243481900.jpg) (http://lakers.com)
      

And of course the Cavs - what weak ass calls but whateva. Magic in 7. OOH HE GOT A TRIPLE DOUBLE :bow: Lebron gotta run more plays like this in Game 6:
(http://i40.tinypic.com/v2tcms.jpg)

The CAVS are WHO WE THOUGHT THEY WERE!! Playing weak ass teams in their division, that Best Record and  Best Defense is inflated. If Dwight Howard never fouls out, who knows what kinda damage they get. But fuck, so many And 1's at The Q. When Magic can knock off a 20+ point lead, you best be worried.




Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 30, 2009, 05:45:26 AM
Lakers back to the BIG DANCE, BABY!!! :rockon:

Now its just a matter of who they'll face.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on May 30, 2009, 06:34:48 AM
Go get that 4th cookie Kobe!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 31, 2009, 04:59:01 AM
LAKERS BACK IN THE NBA FINALS!!!!!!  

No way you can GUARD KOBE!! THE REAL MVP!! DO IT!!


Breem can suck a dick "There have been crazy comebacks" in the 4th quarter. "Theres plenty of time left, don't count this team out." 7 minutes left up by 18. Lord knows I gotta listen to that fucker during the Finals.

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090530/8d6483541d40204e05d11de2139e6ff6-getty-87746142mw062_los_angeles_l.jpg) (http://imgur.com)

Everyone stepping it up. The TRU Lakers emerged in Game 6. the thuggery of K-Mart and Friends BEGONE!! Role players stepping it up when needed.

05-29-2009 - WCF Game 6 - Lakers vs. Nuggets - Luke Walton Posterizes Carmelo Anthony (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMeMBBsblys#ws-lq-lq2-hq-vhq-hd)

Magic ALMOST THERE! HOLY FUCK!! Stern's dream cum FALSE!

I'm digging this storyline: Shaq's Old Teams :lol:
      
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 31, 2009, 05:06:51 AM
The Real Superman to King James:

LEBRON! TELL ME HOW MY ASS tASTES!!!   :shakeit:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on May 31, 2009, 07:05:38 AM
NBA Finals on the Hate Shaq Tour! Cant Wait!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: KLSADAKO on May 31, 2009, 01:51:32 PM
it seems like my prediction of cavs 4-2 win over Denver in the finals is very laughable ^^

but I am so happy that Kobe is there again ^^
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 31, 2009, 08:59:49 PM
LeBron not enough to save Cavs from elimination

from NBA.com

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- LeBron James walked off the court, head down, brushing off a few pieces of confetti. He ignored the few taunts by Magic fans and took one last look at the crowd without muttering a word.

Not to anyone.

A scintillating series by the NBA's MVP was washed away by his not-so-supporting cast, as the Cleveland Cavaliers were eliminated Saturday night with a 103-90 loss to the Orlando Magic in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.

James dressed quickly in the locker room, put on headphones and went to the team bus without talking to reporters. In obvious frustration, he let his play do all the talking.

James had 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in his least spectacular game of the series. He went scoreless in the second quarter, allowing the Magic to go ahead by 18 points at the half with little help from teammates.

"We can't put it all on him," Cavs forward Joe Smith said. "He needs some help."

James averaged more than 38 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the series, performances that are almost unmatched in league history. But he is starving for a wingman.

Still.

All-Star Mo Williams was supposed to provide James with a go-to scorer. The Cavs were counting on Delonte West to be a prominent shooter under pressure, and a healthy Zydrunas Ilgauskas was expected to be a solid inside presence.

None happened. Not when it counted.

That league-best, 66-win regular season disappeared against a Magic team that accounted for six of the Cavs' losses this season, counting the playoffs. While West (22 points), Williams (17 points) and Ilgauskas (2 points) helped the Cavs trim the deficit to 11 in the third quarter, they again leaned heavily on James to make a comeback that never really felt close.

"You need a total team effort to win," Magic forward Rashard Lewis said. "LeBron's a great player, but at the same time, you need more than one guy. You need five guys. You need guys coming off the bench."

For Cleveland, a city desperate for a championship after a 45-year drought, it's the same old story -- wait until next year. Even King James needs help in his court.

If not for some jaw-dropping moments by James, the Cavs might not have even extended the series as far as they did.

His unforgettable, buzzer-beating 3-pointer saved Cleveland in Game 2. James had 21 points in the second half -- 17 in the fourth quarter -- in Game 5 and had a hand in 31 straight Cleveland points. He finished with 37 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists in that game to become the first player since Oscar Robertson in 1963 to have such numbers in a playoff game.

But trying to carry an entire team proved to be too much.

"I don't think it was just LeBron that was tired," Cavs coach Mike Brown said. "I think it was everybody out on that floor. And LeBron logged 45 minutes for us."

James has all summer to think about the series.

The Cavs will surely try to sign James to an extension this offseason before he can opt out of his contract in the summer of 2010. Whether the Akron, Ohio, native will re-sign now -- or ever -- with the Cavs will remain a mystery until then.

He might want some help first.

The Cavs were desperate for baskets throughout the conference finals, often letting James go 1-on-5 against the Magic in hopes he could find a way to win. But that only worked for so long.

"It's very frustrating," Williams said. "I think we both had a 50-50 chance of winning this series. I don't think we was overmatched. They put us in a tough predicament."

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 01, 2009, 02:00:11 AM
That's what I been saying. Not frustrating! Humilating! Lebron's "help" are just a bunch of scrubs. Ben Wallace WAAAY past his prime. Wally The Geek making 13 Million!!! Come on now. The "Best" Record in the NBA is just versus a buncho of sub 500 teams. I'm glad this HYPE of Kobe vs Lebron is over. Time for the Lakers to show what they learned. They not only gew

KOBE TO D12: DEEZ NUTS!
Kobe posterizes Dwight Howard (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SXSRlyR8bU#lq-lq2-hq)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 01, 2009, 08:37:09 PM
LeBron needs to take a lesson from another Cleveland icon

By David Aldridge, TNT Analyst
@ NBA.com

LeBron? LeBron. Over here.

Grab a piece of paper, and a pencil. Ready? Write down this number: (615) 565-4000.

It's the phone number for the Tennessee Titans. Call it in the next couple of days.

When they answer, ask for Earnest Byner. He's the Titans' running backs' coach.

If you speak with him, trust me. After you're done, you're going to rethink your last 48 hours.

I was all set to write about all the moves your Cavaliers need to make now that they've been bounced from the playoffs by the Magic, a round short of where all of you -- heck, where most of us -- thought you'd be. I had all sorts of trades that would fix things lickety-split, a free agent signing or two (there are no shortage of good players who'd take less than market value to play with you, but you probably already know that), advise on what to do when Dan Gilbert and Danny Ferry offer you a contract extension this summer.

But that all can wait. This is more important.

You have to know that you've made a mistake, and that your pride is keeping you from fixing it. (http://www.nba.com/2009/news/features/david_aldridge/05/31/aldridge.james/index.html)


Lebron's got some seriously cracked logic... hearing what he said in that interview the day after being beat by the Magic.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 04, 2009, 11:30:38 PM
CAN YOU DIG IT!!

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090604/shaqaaa.jpg) (http://lakers.com)

I'm glad for this matchup. I could see Lakers sweeping the Cavs but Orlando is gonna be a handful, pick n roll to death. Wack ass PG going Hall of Famer. It'll happen, Lakers will drop a game to "feel em out" and Kobe will go for the jugular.

Jameer Nelson says he's OK, fine. Let him go at Shannon Brown and the Lakers other speedy guards. Gasol looping and weaving is gonna be a tough matchup. And Odom covering the Lewis and Turk? Candyman gonna make em pay.

And Lebron? Psssh. Can't give up the fact he's talented, but he's a cocky whiner. Totally classless, shoulda been fined cuz it's league policy. Shaq or Phil Jackson woulda got fined. Mike Brown is also overrated as a coach. Clapping and cheering during a timeout? While his assistants draw up plays? REDUNKULOUS.

ESPN can go suck a dick for running bullshit TMZ style tabloid stories. A poll on "Is Kobe a Whiner?" drawing up storylines like "Kobe needs this ring to get out of Shaq's shadow blblblbllb" it's gonna be a bitch watching Breem go off like a fucking sixth grader getting his first boner - if it was Kobe who would go all "Isiah Thomas and the Pisssstons being beat by the Bulls for the first time" walk off the floor - you'd have him on the most hatest athlete of all time. But Lebron is the "Chosen One" and will stay that way until the NBA realizes ratings go through Kobe aka #1 Athlete in China and Forbes most bankable athlete right behind Tiger Woods.

Enough talk. Fuckin the wait is OVER. Tired of all these interviews. Horry choosing Magic, Shaq choosing Lakers. GAME ON!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on June 05, 2009, 05:46:08 AM
L.A played with a bunch of kids today. total embarrassment for the Magic.


4-0 here we cum :cow: :cow: good to see j-nelson and reddick getting some minutes tho
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: KLSADAKO on June 05, 2009, 05:47:01 AM
YES  1-0 to the Lakers, Kobe grabs 40 points, 8 boards, and 8 assist..  He's da MAN rite now  :pimp:

Lakers will sweep the Magic ^^
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on June 05, 2009, 07:30:23 AM
YES  1-0 to the Lakers, Kobe grabs 40 points, 8 boards, and 8 assist..  He's da MAN rite now  :pimp:

Lakers will sweep the Magic ^^
I hope they sweep the magic XD. The Lakers really stepped up their game. And of course Kobe was unstoppable once again hahaha.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on June 06, 2009, 07:33:49 AM
they played this new commericial during game 1 of the finals

Dez bugging Lebron about Kobe getting to finals. Nike pretty bold to make this.
Nike MVPuppets "Lil Dez & LeBron home alone" (in HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra2ms0e1IQs#ws-lq-lq2-hq-vhq-hd)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Masa on June 06, 2009, 03:59:46 PM
daigong's new favorite song:
Lil Wayne - Kobe Bryant (Official Song) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4_Fdy-ECyw#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 07, 2009, 12:28:09 PM
^ SHIT!! Fucking Lil Wayne calling himself the Kobe of Rap. Huh? Everyone hates Lil Wayne. No Polarizing factor there!

We all know the Kobe of JPop is Rika Ishikawa! The Alpha Dog of Hello! Project.

(http://picroda.jphip.com/data/jphip4366.gif)

Too good. Kobe is the most intense I ever seen. :tama-mad: like a lil taco bell dog. "Andrew! Andrew!" in the huddles. This has to be cashed in now. 3 straight perfect games. 40-8-8.

Quote
Only 4 players in NBA Finals history have had at least 40 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists…

1969 vs. Celtics - Jerry West
1993 vs. Suns - Micheal Jordan
2002 vs. Nets - Shaq O’Neal
2009 vs Magic - Kobe Bryant

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090607/etty-88095541mw028_nba_finals_ga.jpg) (http://nba.com)

An All-Access Look at Game 1 of the Finals (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XN4216IlRA#ws-lq-lq2-hq-vhq-hd)

I think there's only so much the Lakers get away with before D12 starts going to the line. Game 2 is gonna be tight, Bynum gets fouled out. But i love how Gasol was a mismatch for Lewis and Odom just came in a made that Polish dude look a fool.
(http://www.imgur.com/files/090607/tty-88095541mw030_nba_finals_ga.jpg) (http://lakers.com)

Lakers sweep? Who knows! Orlando sure is a lot friendlier than Denver or Houston. Bynum and D12 working out together in the offseason? Just don't get the baby oil guys.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: KLSADAKO on June 08, 2009, 04:08:17 AM
its too tight at the moment early in the 4th and Lakers just up by 3 points...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 08, 2009, 08:18:37 AM
PHHEWWWWWW Man ... good thing that lob to Lee was just horrible. Lakers dodged one but shit, that's how Champions GET IT DONE!!!

Fucking whatta and-1 to Gasol from Kobe and Fish...shit he was clutch.
(http://www.imgur.com/files/090608/GASSOL56_nba_finals_ga.jpg) (http://lakers.com)
         
Kobe didn't take as many shots, prolly cuz Turk had to cover him after Pietrus fouled out.
(http://www.imgur.com/files/090608/KOBEadb112_g2_finals.jpg) (http://lakers.com)

I love how ABC filmed Rashard Lewis on the bench while Gasol dunks it in before the end of the half. :angry:

Kobe said "shit" XD ... LOVE the quote at 6:50
Kobe Post Game Interview (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKoidYwAnuI#lq)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 10, 2009, 12:10:44 AM
Great article by Scoop Jackson on "Haters" :jphip:

Kobe thrives on all our hate

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090609/kobebryant_complex.jpg) (http://www.kb24.com/)
      
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
By Scoop Jackson
Page 2


Hello, my name is Hate. I've been around for a long time. Thanks for creating me.

I'm here today to talk about Kobe Bryant. Yeah, you know, that dude. The one who keeps me alive, simply because of the way so many of you feel about him. You see, there's hate, and then there's the way millions feel about him. There's animosity, jealousy, anger … and then there's the way so many of you feel about him. And now that the conversation has come to the forefront -- about his place in history if he wins Championship No. 4 -- I have returned with a vengeance.
 
So many people are rooting against the Lakers just because of Kobe. Maybe that's just what Kobe wants?
Yeah me, Hate -- I'm back. And it seems, thanks to you, I'm stronger than ever.

The funny thing about me is, my existence has nothing to do with basketball when it comes to Kobe Bryant. When people say they are rooting for the Magic strictly based on their hate for Kobe, or they just don't want the Lakers to win because of their hate for Kobe, 99.9 percent of the time basketball is not the reason.

It's his attitude -- he's arrogant and smug. He's selfish. He's phony. He thinks he's better than everyone.

The Colorado incident comes up -- it sits in the back of people's minds like a trump card in Bid Whist. The breakup of the Lakers dynasty? Blamed on him. Sides are still being chosen. Shaq comes up. Love him, hate the other. People have even said they like LeBron's Nike puppet more than Kobe's.

Now that's hate. That's me on a whole 'nother level.

Lemme breathe. Ahhhhhh. Feels good.

Kobe can't even have his wife and kids meet him when he comes off the court after home games without me dominating people's feelings. Why does he get to have his kids come give him a hug after the game, and none of the other players' families are allowed? Without even knowing the reason -- because it's him, and not, say, Derek Fisher -- I am allowed to reign over even his family portrait. And if he loses a game in this series, I'll be the "I told you so."

Now, some people have given the people who hold me against Kobe a name. They call them "Haters." Population in the millions. Outside of L.A., we stretch all across the globe. Now the Haters, they reach for reasons that do sometimes have something to do with basketball. He shoots too much. He's not a team player. He doesn't make anyone around him better. The 81 points didn't impress them -- that cemented their belief he's a ball hog. The MVP award last year went to the wrong player. The 40-point performance in Game 1 of this series? Whatever. And Lamar Odom was the reason the Lakers won Game 2. The hatred continues.

The Haters are blinded by one thing when it comes to Kobe: He's not Michael Jordan and he never will be. And they'll stand on that until the day they die.

So here I am, back in the Finals again, making my presence felt. Doing everything I can to find fault with Kobe Bryant, and fuel the fire against him getting another ring.

The problem with me is that, the more I'm thrown in his face -- the more you all allow me to play a role, the more you hold me against him -- the stronger I make him. I'm counterproductive when it comes to Kobe.

See, Kobe loves me. He loves the fact that I, Hate, play such a large role in his life. He didn't always feel this way -- he used to have a hard time understanding why I was always around. He didn't get it. What have I done to make people hate me so much? That's what he used to say to me in private moments. All he ever wanted to do is be considered the best player to ever ball. He thought, if he pushed himself hard enough, the world would appreciate him.

But it didn't. And now he doesn't give a damn. What you think about him is no longer one of his concerns. He's driven almost to the point of obsession with getting this fourth ring, not in spite of me, but because of me. He wants you to keep hating him. He calls me Nietzsche.

So please, people -- if you don't want Kobe to win this series, if you don't want to see him get his first Finals MVP, if you don't want to see his place in NBA history vault to an argument-free Top 10 All-Time status, then stop. Stop tossing me at Kobe Bryant. Because at this point, you all have made me the best thing that's ever happened to him.


Scoop Jackson is a columnist for ESPN.com.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=jackson/090608&sportCat=nba (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=jackson/090608&sportCat=nba)

This is how :hipheart: is  :jphip:  :otomerika: :shakeit:

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: KLSADAKO on June 12, 2009, 11:22:16 AM
yes yes yes, I cant believe it.. surely being 3-1 up the Lakers cannot blow it now..

I thought it was over..

with 11 secs left they were down by 3 and Superman had two foul shots, I thought " forget this " so I switched the TV off and went to sleep..

I woke up expecting to find the series tied at 2-2, but to my surprise it was 3-1 ^^

The Fishman is becoming more of a legend than Kobe himself ^^
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 13, 2009, 12:25:21 AM
VAN GUNDY, MASTER OF CHOKE!! :rofl:

Did ya hear the BS he spouted in his post-game interview?
What a choke artist, saying experience doesn't matter... PSSSHH.
Lakers can take it all on Sunday, fo sho.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on June 14, 2009, 02:14:17 AM
Kobe will be on the NBA2K10 game cover, vote for the one you like. Result will be announced on July 16th. Spike Lee still denying Kobe.
http://www.2ksports.com/vote/ (http://www.2ksports.com/vote/)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on June 14, 2009, 04:34:11 AM
who wants to go ahead and start celebrating the Lakers winning tomorrow night? :P

course Dwight Howard will be on NBA Live 10 cover..wonder how much EA needs to shell out to get Kobe on the cover? :P
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 14, 2009, 01:10:07 PM
FISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSH!!!

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090614/c50c835efbea05aa1401c99c0641fca7-getty-88095585cc126_nba_finals_ga.jpg) (http://lakers.com)

ARRRGH!! What a fucking game that I just been watching post game, practice, Sports Talk anaylsis non stop. The time is NOW. Lakers can finally pull it off.

So damn clutch.  This is what winners do. They are in the dumps, but they just keep on fighting. They don't hide like a bitch.

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090614/0758ae5c3e1945e3f455d2cd1c428a1d-getty-88095585cc113_nba_finals_ga.jpg) (http://lakers.com)

Hoooooly shit. The NBA / ABC wants to shove another "Guys Having Fun, Blue Collared Team, Tight Knit" fucking bullshit vs Kobe Bryant theme down our throats. With Dwight and Hedo laffing and making imitations to the glowing ball i.e. Larry O'Brien trophy and 5 Magic surrounding it. GIMME A BREAK. Wow I thought it was really 2006 all over again too. Really? All the bigs with 2 fouls? OOOOH Dwight so dominant. Pssshh.

GJ Salvatore and Crew! No fucking fouls vs the Magic's 17 in the Fourth Quarter and OT (not counting Pietrus' punch to Gasol in the back - which was bush, cowardly, and shoulda been suspended).

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090614/5e2ef94282fa67ecd7c05f9e489f2660-getty-88095585mw056_nba_finals_ga.jpg) (http://lakers.com)
      
Now if only the "beloved" at Anime Expo coulda coinicided their lovely event with the flame throwing mayhem / enjoyment that will be on Figueroa this week.

Phil gets fined for comments against the beloved refs.

Fuck you Stern.

The Lakers have been all TEAM. From Kobe to DJ Mbenga! Lamar Odom dipping and diving with his Candy Coated Title. Gasol tearing Gorat a new asshole. ARIZA holy shit. Him going off in the third is just as Pippen-esque as they can get.

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090614/lamari.jpg)

That is what made Game 4 Much More Enjoyable to watch. That Master of Panic benched Alston and how the fuck is he gonna make it up to him on Sunday. That Fake Superman missed his FTs. At least Real Superman "hits em when it matters." That Turk is still getting nightmares of his days as a Sacramento Queen when Robert Horry nailed that Killer Three to seal the deal.

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090614/779068d03059782dfd458724c0fbb7d9-getty-.jpg) (http://lakers.com)

Kobe has been getting HAMMERED this entire series. Kobe making his teammates better and not having to pump 50 points. 8 assists for the past 6 games? How playa is dat son?? Kobe blocking the fuck outta Howard. Kobe DEFENDING Howard in the 2nd Half. It doesn't get that much sweeter. MVP! MVP!

Even Yuri and Tiffany be rocking Purple and Gold. HAHA tama :P

티파니&유리 - Music Core (090613) - MC cut (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouWapG5YTVc#ws-lq-lq2-hq)

BELIEVE IT!!!   :jphip:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuno_thunder on June 15, 2009, 02:55:16 AM
SNSD? in the NBA thread?  Now I've seen everything! XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 15, 2009, 04:46:48 AM
THERE IT IS, 2009 NBA CHAMPS L.A. LAKERS!!!! :rockon: :shakeit: :cow:  :jphip: :jphip: :jphip: :jphip:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on June 15, 2009, 05:15:36 AM
woooooooooooo O0 :pimp:champions!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 15, 2009, 06:57:24 AM
WORLD FUCKING CHAMPIONS LAKERS!!!!!

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090615/KOBE_ba_finals_ga.jpg) (http://lakers.com)
      
HAHAHAHAHA Oh man, I'm a soak this one INNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!

 :otomerika: :otomerika:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on June 15, 2009, 07:54:08 AM
YEaAAAH!!!!! Congrats to the LAKERS!!! Congrats to Kobe as well for getting the finals MVP, he deserved it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on June 15, 2009, 09:34:17 AM
wheaties
(http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/9286/lakerswheaties500x673.jpg)
http://www.bizofbasketball.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=632:wheaties-releases-commemorative-package-honoring-nba-champion-los-angeles-lakers&catid=34:nba-news&Itemid=54 (http://www.bizofbasketball.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=632:wheaties-releases-commemorative-package-honoring-nba-champion-los-angeles-lakers&catid=34:nba-news&Itemid=54)

Kenny Smith gave one to Kobe. check out the video on NBA.com

Kobe also said Phil Jackson got tricked and was totally surprised in champagne by everyone
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Saburo on June 15, 2009, 09:34:36 AM
Congrats to the Lakers.  Hope Kobe can stay healthy, what with the Olympics and all these postseason games.  How much high-intensity basketball can a guy play without falling apart?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: KLSADAKO on June 16, 2009, 02:23:38 AM
yes yes yes, I'm so happy for him, now he is tied with Shaq and Tim ^^
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: tru_harmony on June 16, 2009, 03:27:18 AM
father's day is on sunday and my dad is pissed cuz lakers won XD
/me hugs her dad

it's okay, dad...

conrats to kobe and the whole team!!!

Gasol was a fucking scoring machine
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: zoolander on June 16, 2009, 06:57:50 AM
So that's 10 rings for the Zen master now? Jesus. I don't care what people have said, he's not just a guy that keeps superstars happy, he's gotta be one of the best gameday coaches ever.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on June 18, 2009, 07:55:52 AM
NIKE was passing these mini posters at Lakers Parade/Rally today

(http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/06/18/09/56/4036818_bigthumb.jpg) (http://www.picamatic.com/view/4036818_12821540/) :twothumbs

also, Kobe on Conan o' brien tonight too. :theking
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 29, 2009, 07:55:46 PM
Reviewing the week that was

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com

NEW YORK -- You certainly can join the chorus and mock the overall quality of the talent in this draft, as executives around the league have been doing privately for weeks. Or you can lament the corresponding lack of suspense it generated.

What you can't do is claim NBA draft week wasn't sufficiently entertaining.

Forgettable as many of the 60 picks seemed, along with the accompanying flurry of lower-level transactions that consumed some four hours of your evening, it's been a pretty memorable few days.

You've seen San Antonio, Cleveland and Orlando pull the trigger on go-for-it deals in that window. You've also seen Boston open itself up to the possibility of moving its best young building block -- point guard Rajon Rondo -- to keep up.

So we better slalom through the four biggest developments, despite the fact that the first on our list can be classified only as a concept. For now. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=weekthatwas-090626)
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He's still got game, but what's it worth?

By Ric Bucher
ESPN The Magazine

There are 36-year-old point guards who have had microfracture knee surgery, and then there's Jason Kidd, a 36-year-old point guard who has had microfracture knee surgery.

Most teams would be very leery of plucking the former off the free-agent market, especially with the game becoming increasingly athletic. The latter? An array of playoff teams -- the Hawks, Blazers and Lakers, and, of course, his current team, the Mavs -- will have him up on their free-agent board as of July 1. Father Time is undefeated, but Kidd seems to have put him back on his heels, at least for the time being. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=bucher_ric&page=Kidd-090629)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 29, 2009, 09:18:57 PM
Mourning to head player development

Associated Press

MIAMI -- Alonzo Mourning is returning to the Miami Heat -- as an executive.

Mourning announced Friday that he soon will begin a new job as Miami's vice president of player development, with a wide range of responsibilities, many of them off the court and in community relations areas.

He'll also spend some time mentoring young players, a role he took on in the latter portions of his playing career. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4289864)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 30, 2009, 12:03:34 AM
Report: Yao may miss most of 2009-10 season

By SI.com Staff

The Rockets may have a lot more to worry about next season than when All-Star guard Tracy McGrady returns from microfracture knee surgery.

According to a report by Yahoo! Monday, the Rockets have serious concerns over Yao Ming's return from a broken left foot.

"It sounds like he's missing most of next season, if not the entire 82 games," a league executive told Yahoo! Sports. "That's all that [the Rockets] will concede quietly, but they know it's probably much worse."

Team and player representatives are concerned not only abiut next season, but Yao's career, as well.

A year after three pins were inserted in his foot to repair a previous break, Yao broke the appendage again in the conference semifinals vs. the Lakers. The 7-foot-6 former No. 1 pick has undergone four surgeries in the past three years on his foot and missed 86 games in the three seasons prior to the 2009-09 campaign, during which Yao missed only five games.

Warning flags were raised last week when the Rockets issued a statement that Yao's foot was not healing properly and that he would be out "indefinitely."

Houston general manager Daryl Morey declined to comment on the situation Monday.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 30, 2009, 01:13:33 AM
Timberwolves content to wait on Rubio

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- While NBA executives across the league try to pry Spanish sensation Ricky Rubio away from the Timberwolves, team president David Kahn is in no hurry to deal.

One of the biggest reasons many believe Rubio is available is also the biggest reason why Kahn can wait. The Timberwolves chose another point guard in Jonny Flynn one pick after Rubio fell into their lap on draft night.

The sudden depth at the position means Kahn can afford to let Rubio stay in Spain for another season if the 18-year-old cannot negotiate a reasonable buyout of his contract with DKV Joventut.

For now, the league's newest executive says he is content to let Rubio's contract situation play out before he makes any decision.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on June 30, 2009, 05:32:55 AM
Report: Yao's broken foot slow to heal, could miss entire season

HOUSTON (AP) -- Rockets center Yao Ming's broken left foot could be a "career-threatening" injury.

Dr. Tom Clanton, the Houston Rockets' team physician, told the Houston Chronicle on Monday that Yao's injury "has the potential for him missing this next season and could be career-threatening."

Yahoo! Sports first reported the Rockets and Yao's representatives were concerned the 7-foot-6 All-Star would never play again. Yahoo! Sports quoted "multiple league executives, officials close to Yao and two doctors with knowledge of the diagnoses." (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/06/29/yao/index.html)
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Playing the guessing game

By Ric Bucher
ESPN The Magazine

In the realm of possibilities, the fact that Yao Ming's left foot has made no improvement since he fractured it in May could mean the Rockets center will miss all of next season.


It could also mean he never plays again.

Or that he is limited in training camp but starts the season and has another All-Star campaign. Or misses the first 25 games of the season but leads them to another strong playoff run. Or he misses the first 50 and wins a title.

In short, what he can offer the Rockets next season is a complete unknown. Which, in some ways, is the worst possible scenario for GM Daryl Morey. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=bucher_ric&page=yaoming-090629)





Things not looking too good for Yao and the Rox.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 01, 2009, 03:50:55 AM
Warriors double-crossed Suns

We suspect that Suns General Manager Steve Kerr was double-crossed by Golden State's Don Nelson on draft day. As you know by now, the Suns evidently believed they had an arrangement with the Warriors that would have sent Amar'e Stoudemire to Golden State for a package of players and Stephen Curry, whom the Warriors selected with the seventh pick in the draft. Only the Warriors hadn't anticipated Curry falling into their laps. When he did, the deal went Kerr-boom. We aren't alone in this thinking, either. Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury News, a dependable long-time NBA and Warriors observer, wrote in his blog: "Nelson's reputation on these matters precedes him, and this perceived 11th-hour pullout only adds to the sense that the Warriors with Nelson are extremely difficult trade partners, and possibly borderline untrustworthy in these matters." It's clear, though, that the Suns are willing to part with Stoudemire - maybe even to the Warriors.
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Rockets face uncertain future with Yao

Associated Press

HOUSTON -- On the eve of the NBA draft, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said that the franchise was still determined to build around All-Star center Yao Ming.

"He's the cornerstone of the team," Morey said.

A few days later, the future of the team and the All-Star center from China have suddenly been thrown into question amid ominous reports from the team doctor that the hairline fracture in Yao's left foot could not only possibly keep him out all of next season, but potentially end his career.

That would not only be devastating news for the Rockets, but a crippling blow to the NBA, which would lose one of its most influential international ambassadors. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4298247)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 01, 2009, 05:27:11 AM
Sources: Kobe returning to Lakers

ESPN.com news services

It wasn't long ago that Kobe Bryant reportedly wanted out of Los Angeles. He's not going anywhere now.

Fresh off winning the championship, the Lakers guard decided not to exercise an early termination option in his contract and will return for the 2009-10 season, a league source told ESPN.com's Chad Ford.

Bryant is scheduled to make $23 million next season by not opting out. He also has a player option to opt out of his contract in the 2010-11 season. The Lakers will work with Bryant over the summer and fall to hammer out a new, long-term extension, according to the source.

After two straight first-round exits from the playoffs, Bryant requested a trade in the spring of 2007, saying that he didn't like the direction the team's rebuilding was going.

The Lakers then went out and traded for big man Pau Gasol. Los Angeles increased its win total from 42 games to 57 and went to the NBA Finals, eventually losing to the Boston Celtics. The Lakers bounced back with a 65-win season in 2008-09, made it back to the Finals and beat the Orlando Magic for the title. Bryant distinguished himself by winning his first championship without Shaquille O'Neal. The duo won three from 2000 to 2002.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 03, 2009, 03:41:04 AM
BIG NEWS!!

Artest says he's leaving Rockets for LA

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com

Free-agent forward Ron Artest says he's leaving the Houston Rockets to join the Los Angeles Lakers.

In a text message to ESPN.com on Thursday night, Artest wrote: "I am happy to say I am goin' to L.A."

ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard reports that Artest and the Lakers have reached a verbal agreement on what is believed to be a three-year contract worth an estimated $18 million. Wednesday is the first day free agents are permitted to sign new deals.

Artest's decision was first reported by CBSSports.com. The mercurial swingman was initially courted by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

In his text message, Artest said that he met Thursday with Lakers owner Jerry Buss and had spoken to coach Phil Jackson about the move to Los Angeles, where Artest has been spending his offseasons.

Artest's forthcoming arrival strongly suggests that unrestricted free agent Trevor Ariza -- who played such a pivotal run in the Lakers' championship run -- is bound to leave the team. Broussard reported Wednesday that, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations, Ariza was likely to leave the Lakers for a new team because L.A. was reluctant to sign him to a contract starting above the league's $5.6 million mid-level exception, even after Ariza's postseason success.

Ariza has been courted by numerous teams, including Cleveland, and met Thursday in Las Vegas with Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey to possibly swap spots with Artest.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 03, 2009, 06:47:38 AM
Source: Rockets agree on multiyear deal with Ariza

from NBA.com

HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Rockets have reached a multiyear deal with free agent Trevor Ariza, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday night.

The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because NBA rules prohibit announcing free-agent deals until next week, said the Rockets offered Ariza the full mid-level exception for the first year, about $5.6 million.

Ariza is coming to Houston just as Ron Artest decided to leave and play for the Los Angeles Lakers. Ariza is likely to take Artest's spot in the Rockets' starting lineup.

The 6-foot-8 Ariza averaged 8.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists for the Lakers last season, which ended with the NBA championship.

The 24-year-old Ariza earned $3.1 million last season and he boosted his value during the playoffs, when he averaged 11.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists.

Ariza was acquired by the Lakers in a trade from Orlando in November 2007. He just completed his fifth NBA season after being drafted by the New York Knicks with the 43rd overall pick in 2004.

Ariza said after the Lakers' championship run that he was hoping to stay there. But his agent, David Lee, told KRIV-TV in Houston that Ariza got the impression that the Lakers didn't want him anymore.

"It was never about the money," Lee said. "It was about being at a place where he felt wanted and appreciated."

Rockets general manager Daryl Morey did not immediately return a phone message on Thursday night.

He flew to Las Vegas on Thursday to meet with Ariza, a sign that he was already expecting Artest to leave.

The Rockets will need Ariza's versatility and perimeter shooting early next season, because they know they'll be missing Tracy McGrady for the bulk of next season. The seven-time All-Star is recovering from microfracture surgery on his left knee and could be out until February.

The Rockets are also awaiting a definitive prognosis on Yao, who sustained a hairline fracture in his left foot in the playoffs. Morey made an aggressive pitch to free agent center Marcin Gortat shortly after the free agency period began on Wednesday.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 03, 2009, 11:24:07 PM
Jackson says he'll return to Lakers

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com

The Los Angeles Lakers' commitment to sign the mercurial Ron Artest made retaining Phil Jackson even more imperative than it already was.

And Jackson's status is no longer an unknown, thanks to statement on the Lakers' Web site Friday afternoon.

Jackson issued a statement confirming that he will be back to complete the final season of his contract, following an ESPN.com report earlier Friday that an announcement was forthcoming early next week. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4304612)
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Sources: Turkoglu, Blazers agree

By Henry Abbott
ESPN.com

Hedo Turkoglu has reached an agreement in principle to join the Portland Trail Blazers, according to sources.

Although a verbal commitment may be announced sooner, the terms of the contract cannot be finalized until Wednesday when the NBA informs teams what the 2009-10 salary cap will be.

The Orlando Magic's recent trade for Vince Carter, who has a large salary and plays small forward -- which is Turkoglu's position -- made it highly unlikely Turkoglu would be back in Orlando.

The Toronto Raptors expressed interest in Turkoglu, but were constrained by their other efforts to keep Shawn Marion and Carlos Delfino.

Turkoglu, a 6-10 forward from Turkey who played a prominent role in the Magic's recent trip to the NBA Finals, had been looking for a five-year deal in the neighborhood of $50 million.

Experts believe the cap likely will be somewhere between $57 million and $59 million. If the cap number comes in at the high end, the Blazers can offer close to what Turkoglu is hoping for.

After having dinner with Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan in Florida on Wednesday, Turkoglu flew to Portland on Thursday to visit the the team and see the city.

ESPN's Ric Bucher reported that the Turkish star remained in Portland on Friday, where he and the team were working on a deal.

The Blazers, one of the youngest teams in the NBA, had been intent on adding experienced players this offseason. They targeted the 30-year-old Turkoglu as a player who could take pressure off team leader Brandon Roy, who has carried the burden of creating most of the team's scoring opportunities.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 04, 2009, 04:24:28 AM
No deal between Turkoglu, Blazers

ESPN.com news services

Free agent forward Hedo Turkoglu has broken off negotiations with the Portland Trail Blazers, a source told ESPN's Ric Bucher on Friday night.

Yahoo! Sports reported that Turkoglu backed out of his earlier commitment and has his sights set on Toronto. Yahoo! Sports reported that Toronto can offer Turkoglu about $6 million more than Portland, but would have to trim its roster to do it.

Friday night, a report from the National Post newspaper in Canada said Turkoglu was close to signing with the Raptors, who could have to consider renouncing the rights to free agents Shawn Marion, Anthony Parker and Carlos Delfino.

Earlier Friday, ESPN.com's Henry Abbott reported that Turkoglu had agreed in principle to a deal with the Trail Blazers, citing sources. The report, which said the deal couldn't be formally signed until the NBA salary cap is set next Wednesday, followed a Wednesday night dinner in Orlando between Turkoglu and Blazers head coach Nate McMillan, followed by two days of negotiations.

Friday afternoon, Bucher reported that the Turkish star remained in Portland, where he and the team were working on a deal.

After ESPN.com reported the agreement in principle, several news organizations confirmed the agreement in principle. Late Friday afternoon, the Oregonian reported that Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard and Turkoglu's agent, Lon Babby, had not confirmed the deal, but that talks were continuing.

Turkoglu, a 6-10 forward from Turkey who played a prominent role in the Orlando Magic's recent trip to the NBA Finals, had been looking for a five-year deal in the neighborhood of $50 million.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 06, 2009, 05:37:14 AM
Agent: Wallace commits to Celtics

By J.A. Adande
ESPN.com

Rasheed Wallace is joining the Boston Celtics, giving the Celtics one of the most important free agents on the marketplace as they attempt to return to the championship.

Bill Strickland, Wallace's agent, told the Boston Herald and the Boston Globe on Sunday night that the 34-year-old forward told him to call off meetings the agent was in the process of scheduling with the Orlando Magic, San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks.

The Boston Globe reported Wallace will sign for two years at the mid-level exception.

Wallace won a championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004 after arriving in a mid-season trade, although his career has been noted just as much for his volatile interactions with officials and contentious relationships with coaches. However, the strong presence of veterans such as Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen in the Celtics' locker room should keep Wallace in line and bring the focus to his positive attributes: the 6-foot-11 Wallace is a scoring threat from the low block to the 3-point arc and a long-armed, savvy defender.

"As much as Rasheed's a headache, teammakes like him and he's a winner," an NBA executive said.

After trade rumors involving Allen and Rajon Rondo surfaced last month it appeared the Celtics might be trying to shift on the fly, at the risk of breaking up the core that won the 2008 NBA championship. Now they have landed a piece that makes them a prime contender to win again next season, with an emphasis on the short term. Wallace will be 35 in September and made joining a championship-caliber team a priority this offseason.

But Boston was always the leading contender, a positioned strengthened by a dinner meeting with Wallace involving Garnett, Pierce, Allen, coach Doc Rivers and owner Wyc Grousbeck last week.

Wallace restores frontcourt depth to the Celtics, who did not extend a qualifying offer to Leon Powe and could lose restricted free agent Glen Davis if another team signs him to a contract the Celtics decide not to match.

Both Boston papers are also reporting that the Celtics may be interested in signing Grant Hill, who averaged 12 points and 4.9 rebounds for the Phoenix Suns last season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 07, 2009, 04:42:35 AM
Wade says he'll stay if Heat contend

Associated Press

MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade will remain in Miami on one condition: He wants the Heat to become championship contenders again, the quicker the better.

Otherwise, he might need moving trucks next summer.

The reigning NBA scoring champion, who can opt out of his Heat contract after the 2009-10 season, said Monday that simply getting to the playoffs "is not enough" to satisfy him anymore and that his long-term commitment to Miami hinges entirely on the franchise getting back into the mix for the title trophy he hoisted just three years ago. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4309337)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on July 07, 2009, 05:08:46 AM
Wade is feeling how every player should feel when considering re-signing with the team. If they can't set themselves up to win a title, then either leave to go to a city that can or hope that your team will set itself up to win.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 08, 2009, 10:57:16 PM
Sources: Coach K staying with U.S.

By Chris Sheridan
ESPN.com

Coach K and Team USA will be together for four more years.

ESPN.com learned Tuesday that coach Mike Krzyzewski has given word to USA Basketball officials that he will remain as coach of the national team at the 2010 world championship in Turkey and at the 2012 London Olympics.

Multiple sources with knowledge of the situation, speaking on condition of anonymity, said a formal announcement will be made on the eve of the start of Team USA's minicamp later this month.

The story was first reported by The Boston Globe.

USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo has been lobbying Coach K for months to stay in the job he held when the Americans won the gold medal in Beijing last summer.

"With the success that we had, I would do everything in my power to keep everything intact," Colangelo told The Associated Press without confirming the decision.

"I'm a strong believer in not upsetting the apple cart."

Krzyzewski led the Americans to a 36-1 record from 2006 to 2008, and a return would give him a chance to fill one of the only holes on his Hall of Fame résumé. He is 0-for-2 in the world championships, also finishing third in 1990 with a team of college players.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 09, 2009, 04:20:38 AM
Move frees up money for moves

Associated Press

HOUSTON -- Even if the Rockets are worried about Yao Ming's return from a broken left foot, the All-Star center is trying to put everyone at ease.

"I am optimistic about the future and I will return to playing basketball when my foot has fully healed," Yao said in a statement released by his agent Wednesday. "My focus is on selecting the best treatment option for my injured foot and committing myself to do what I can to ensure a complete recovery."

Yao is still consulting with doctors about the hairline fracture and will announce within a week what kind of treatment he's chosen. How long that treatment might sideline him is the biggest question facing the Rockets in the offseason, though they've already cashed in on his injury in a sense. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4314726)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 09, 2009, 08:09:34 PM
Sources: Teams agree to Marion deal

By Chad Ford and Marc Stein
ESPN.com

The Dallas Mavericks and Toronto Raptors, living up to the wild tenor of the past few weeks in the NBA, have hatched a complicated sign-and-trade arrangement that went through numerous constructions Wednesday before resulting in an agreement in principle that will send Shawn Marion to Dallas and also absorb the Raptors' much-anticipated signing of Hedo Turkoglu.

Sources close to the negotiations told ESPN.com on Wednesday night that a trade call has been scheduled with the league office for Thursday, indicating all sides have agreed to the terms of a transaction that, in its final form, will also involve the Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4314637)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 09, 2009, 11:19:20 PM
Nike confiscates LeBron camp tapes

ESPN.com news services

AKRON, Ohio -- What happens at LeBron's camp stays at LeBron's camp.

A minor controversy erupted at the LeBron James Skills Academy on Monday night when two videographers recorded a pickup game in which Xavier's Jordan Crawford dunked on James.

Gary Parrish reported on CBSSports.com that a Nike representative confiscated tapes of the dunk after conferring with James.

A representative with Nike, which runs the camp at the University of Akron in James' hometown, made no mention of Crawford's dunk. He said the tapes were confiscated because videotaping of after-hours pickup games at the camp is not allowed. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4315071)



This a whole lot of horseshit... Lebron didn't want this getting out, so he had nike take the tapes... PSSSH!!
Another dumbass move on bronbron's part, thinking he can save face this way, but actually losing face is more like it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 10, 2009, 03:41:46 AM
Sources: Boozer could go to Chicago

By Marc Stein and Chad Ford
ESPN.com

Another major multiteam trade might be looming in the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls having discussed a deal that would be headlined by Carlos Boozer and Kirk Hinrich, according to NBA front-office sources.

Sources stressed to ESPN.com that no deal was imminent Thursday and that both Portland and Utah are still evaluating multiple trade scenarios. But two sources with knowledge of the three-team proposal confirmed that there have been substantive talks regarding a trade that would land Boozer in Chicago, Hinrich in Portland and Tyrus Thomas in Utah.

A deal featuring those main components would deliver the elite low-post scorer that the Bulls have been chasing for years in Boozer and furnish Portland with a lead guard in Hinrich that the Blazers are known to rate highly as a potential backcourt mate for Brandon Roy. It's possible that other players would be added to balance out the transaction from a salary-cap perspective if the three teams elect to take these talks further.

Yet even if this deal collapses, sources say it is clear that the Jazz are becoming increasingly open to the possibility of moving Boozer now to increase their financial flexibility to re-sign restricted free agent Paul Millsap.

Despite fresh reports Thursday about the Blazers weighing whether to sign Millsap to an offer sheet, Hinrich is the player Portland prefers, according to one source close to the process, after the Blazers came so close last week to landing the versatile Hedo Turkoglu.

Boozer has only one season left at $12.7 million after declining the option in his contract to become an unrestricted free agent July 1. It's believed that the Jazz are determined to keep Millsap but are concerned about the luxury-tax consequences of signing him to a long-term deal.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on July 11, 2009, 01:32:55 AM
KING JAMES GOT DUNKED ON BY COLLEGE PLAYER DURING NIKE CAMP! NIKE CONFISCATED TAPE EVIDENCE!

LeBron Dunked On By Jordan Crawford..Calls Nike To Confiscate Evidence...Skip Bayless Bashes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKCPKKHmzNU#ws-lq-lq2-hq)

Interview with Jordan Crawford (The kid that dunked on LeBrick James) Dude sounds like a stoner HAHAHA
Jordan Crawford on Dunking On LeBron (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J63aAGZjrVo#ws-lq-lq2-hq)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 12, 2009, 04:26:24 AM
Stoudemire 'ready to rock' next season

Associated Press

PHOENIX -- Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire has undergone outpatient surgery on his right eye.

The Suns said Friday the procedure was part of the recovery process from a Feb. 20 operation to repair a partially detached retina.

Team ophthalmologist Dr. Jay Schwartz said in a statement that a small amount of residual fluid was removed and called the surgery "routine."

After a workout at U.S. Airways Center on Wednesday, the All-Star forward said he was looking forward to next season and "ready to rock."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 12, 2009, 09:04:38 PM
Sources: Suns, Nash working on deal

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com

LAS VEGAS -- Friday's re-signing of Grant Hill and Steve Nash's subsequent congratulatory messages via Twitter are the latest signals that the Phoenix Suns will achieve their No. 1 priority this offseason by securing Nash's signature on a contract extension.

Nash, though, is still weighing his options.

Sources with knowledge of the negotiations told ESPN.com that the sides are still working out the terms of a two-year contract extension and that the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player -- who wanted to see what sort of roster maneuvering Phoenix accomplished before committing to finishing his career in the desert -- has not ruled out playing out the final year of his contract next season to become an unrestricted free agent in July 2010. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4320463)
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Kidd re-signs with Mavericks

Associated Press

DALLAS -- The Mavericks have re-signed Jason Kidd.

The team announced that free agent point guard signed on Saturday, five days after owner Mark Cuban confirmed that Kidd was returning. Kidd agreed to a three-year contract worth more than $25 million.

The 37-year-old Kidd could finish his career where it started in 1994 -- with the Mavericks. The No. 2 pick out of California returned to Dallas in a trade last year with New Jersey, where he made two trips to the NBA finals with the Nets.

The nine-time All-Star is third on the NBA's career list in assists (10,199) and triple-doubles (103).

Kidd has averaged 13.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 9.2 assists in 15 NBA seasons.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 13, 2009, 01:33:57 AM
Riley texts extension interest to Wade

Associated Press

MIAMI -- The Miami Heat didn't wait long to announce the NBA's worst-kept secret: They want to keep Dwyane Wade.

The reigning NBA scoring champion said he received a text from Heat president Pat Riley regarding a contract extension shortly after midnight Sunday, the first day the team could make such an offer.

Wade said he will have more formal talks with the team later this summer.

"There's no rush," he said Sunday night, before he and Alonzo Mourning hosted a charity basketball game in Miami.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on July 13, 2009, 09:36:00 AM
I do believe that Wade should do what he feels is the best move for him but at the same time I want him to stay in Miami because all it seems like they need is time for Chalmers & Beastly to develop. But they should also put more established weapons around Wade.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 14, 2009, 12:30:10 AM
Bulls add G Pargo with 1-year deal

ESPN.com news services

CHICAGO -- Free agent guard Jannero Pargo has signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bulls.

The contract is worth $2 million, a source close to the situation told ESPNChicago.com's Roman Modrowski.

The 6-foot-1 guard, known for his outside shooting, was also with Chicago from 2003-06. Pargo played in Russia and Greece last season. He is a six-year NBA veteran, having also spent time with the Lakers, Raptors and Hornets.

He has averaged 6.9 points in 316 regular-season games, while shooting 36.5 percent from the 3-point line. In 33 playoff games, his average is 6.5 points and 36.8 percent on 3-pointers.

Pargo gives the Bulls backcourt depth after they lost leading scorer Ben Gordon to Detroit.

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Cavs sign ex-Raptor Anthony Parker

Associated Press

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Anthony Parker's fondest basketball memories came overseas, where he won three Euroleague championships and twice was named league MVP.

After signing Monday with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Parker believes he has a legitimate shot at winning his first NBA title.

"For me it's always about who really saw me fitting in with what they're trying to do," Parker said. "Cleveland has been that team from the beginning. They showed the most interest and pursued me the hardest. It just so happens they're also a team that's contending, which is even better. It was a fit all the way through." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4324074)
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Afflalo, Sharpe dealt to Denver

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com

LAS VEGAS -- The Detroit Pistons on Monday traded Arron Afflalo, Walter Sharpe and cash considerations to the Denver Nuggets for a future second-round pick.

The deal clears nearly $2 million extra in salary-cap space for the Pistons to search for a free-agent big man.

The Nuggets, according to NBA front-office sources, will also receive $350,000 to apply to Sharpe's salary next season as a bonus to the acquisition of Afflalo, who played sparingly in Detroit over the past two seasons after the Pistons selected him No. 27 overall in the 2007 draft.

After the recent signings of Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva, Detroit will have an estimated $3.5 million in cap space after completing this deal.

Among the top big men still available on the free-agent market are Boston Celtics restricted free agent Glen Davis and San Antonio Spurs unrestricted free agent Drew Gooden. The Pistons earlier expressed strong interest in Brandon Bass, who has signed with the Orlando Magic.

The draft pick to be conveyed to Detroit, sources say, will be Denver's second-round pick in 2011. But Portland owns the right to switch its second-round pick with the Nuggets that year as part of an earlier transaction. That means the Pistons will end up with the lower of Portland's or Denver's draft choice in 2011.

Afflalo averaged 4.9 points in 74 games last season. The former UCLA star scored a career-high 24 at Houston on March 18.

Sharpe played in eight games with the Pistons last season. He also appeared in four with Fort Wayne of the NBA Development League. The 6-foot-9 forward was taken by the Seattle Sonics in the second round of the 2008 draft, before being dealt to Detroit later that night.

"We are very pleased to add two young promising prospects like Arron and Walter to our veteran roster," said Mark Warkentien, the Nuggets' vice president of basketball operations. "Arron is a proven NBA defender with an incredible work ethic and Walter is a talented but raw player with tremendous upside."


 
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Post by: RatBastich on July 14, 2009, 03:57:53 AM
Report: Clips talking to A.I.

ESPN.com news services

The makeover of the Los Angeles Clippers may include a former scoring champion.

The team is in "very serious" talks with Allen Iverson on a contract, the Los Angeles Times reported on Monday. ESPN.com's Marc Stein reported on Sunday that the Memphis Grizzlies have been pursuing Iverson, but owner Michael Heisley thought the Miami Heat had the inside track. The Charlotte Bobcats were also reported to have interest.

Iverson is a 10-time All-Star who has led the league in scoring four times. He has averaged 23.5 points and 5.4 assists per game over his 13 seasons but posted a career low 17.4 ppg average last season.

A bad back limited Iverson to 57 games last season between the Denver Nuggets and Detroit Pistons. He was also embroiled in controversy when he bristled at coming off the bench for Detroit.

The Clippers may be prepared to offer their full mid-level exception of $5.8 million on a one-year contract. The Grizzlies are reportedly willing to offer something in the same neighborhood, but the Heat are thought to be interested in paying him less than half of that figure.

The Clippers drafted Blake Griffin with the first overall pick in this year's NBA draft. They also traded forward Zach Randolph to the Grizzlies for swingman Quentin Richardson.

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Grizzlies hope to lure Iverson

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com

LAS VEGAS -- Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley thinks that the Miami Heat are "the odds-on favorite" to sign free-agent guard Allen Iverson but hasn't abandoned hope of acquiring the four-time scoring champion.

In a halftime interview Sunday at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, where No. 2 overall draft pick Hasheem Thabeet made his professional debut in the Grizzlies' 86-57 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Heisley confirmed to ESPN.com that he still wants to bring Iverson to Memphis.

"I think he's got three teams he's talking to," Heisley said, referring to the Grizzlies, Heat and the Charlotte Bobcats, who are widely presumed to be interested because Iverson's former coach, Larry Brown, has said he's open to coaching Iverson again. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4323159)
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Post by: RatBastich on July 14, 2009, 10:07:47 PM
Report: Suns buy out Wallace

ESPN.com news services

Ben Wallace, acquired by the Phoenix Suns in the trade that sent Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers, has been bought out of his contract, the Arizona Republic reported.

The team agreed to pay Wallace $10 million for a contract that would have paid him $14 million in 2009-10, according to the report. Wallace, the NBA's defensive player of the year in 2006, was hampered by injuries last season and has said he is considering retirement.

Wallace averaged 6.5 rebounds and 2.9 points per game in 56 games for the Cavaliers this season, well below his career averages of 10.3 rebounds and and 6.2 points per game.

According to the report, the buyout could save the Suns $8 million, because the team's payroll is projected to exceed the league $69.9 million luxury tax limit -- above which teams must pay a dollar-for-dollar penalty for salaries in excess of that figure. It also frees up funds for the Suns to sign forward Grant Hill and Channing Frye.
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Post by: RatBastich on July 15, 2009, 05:33:02 AM
Walker owes $822K in Vegas

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS -- A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former NBA star Antoine Walker on criminal charges stemming from $822,500 in gambling debts.

A court clerk says Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Melanie Tobiasson signed the warrant Tuesday.

Walker is accused of three felony counts of writing bad checks. County prosecutors say he failed to make good on 10 checks totaling $1 million written to Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood and the Red Rock Resort.

Walker's lawyer in Las Vegas, Jonathan Powell, didn't immediately respond Tuesday to messages.

Prosecutor Bernie Zadrowski told the Las Vegas Sun that Walker has repaid $178,000 of the debts incurred last July to January.

Walker last played for the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2008. He was an All-Star with the Boston Celtics, and won an NBA championship in 2006 with the Miami Heat.
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Post by: RatBastich on July 15, 2009, 09:48:31 PM
Sources: Lakers pull Odom offer

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com

LAS VEGAS -- Lamar Odom and the Los Angeles Lakers had reached an agreement on annual salary before the Lakers pulled out of contract talks with their versatile sixth man, sources with knowledge of the talks said on Tuesday.

Sources told ESPN.com that Odom and the Lakers had reached an accord entering the weekend on a per-season wage of $9 million for the 29-year-old. But Odom balked at L.A.'s unwillingness to extend an offer spanning more than three years in length and spent the past few days weighing his options.

The Los Angeles Times reported on its Web site earlier Tuesday night that Lakers owner Jerry Buss, upset that he was still waiting for Odom's response, has decided to take the offer off the table. Yet one source told ESPN.com that Odom was never given a deadline to accept or pass on the Lakers' three-year, $27 million pitch. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4328376)
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Post by: RatBastich on July 16, 2009, 12:13:48 AM
Stoudemire deal depends on health

Associated Press

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns want to see how Amare Stoudemire returns from eye surgery before offering him a contract extension.

The All-Star forward missed the rest of the season after a Feb. 20 operation to repair a partially detached retina, and last week he underwent another procedure as part of the recovery process.

"I think everything looks great, but before you make that kind of a financial commitment, or any commitment in this league, you have to know that your player is fine and ready to go," Suns general manager Steve Kerr said on Tuesday. "I'm on the same page as Charlie [Grantham, Stoudemire's agent] and Amare. We need to see Amare on the court in October and see that everything's going to be OK, which we fully expect. Before we make that kind of commitment, you'd better be sure."

After a workout at U.S. Airways Center last week, Stoudemire said he believes he deserves a maximum extension.

Stoudemire can become a free agent after next season, but he has said he'd like to remain with the team that drafted him in the first round in 2002 -- as long as the Suns are contenders. Phoenix missed the playoffs last season.

The Suns have fielded trade offers for Stoudemire this summer. But if they decide to keep him, they could sign him to an extension at any point next season.

Those talks could heat up if Stoudemire comes back strong from his surgery, as he has vowed to do.

"We need to see him play," Kerr said. "Charlie knows that. Amare knows that. Obviously, the eye situation was more serious than what we first thought. The recovery time has taken longer."

Meanwhile, Kerr seemed optimistic that the club will be able to sign two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash to an extension. The team has an option for the upcoming season.

Kerr said he and Suns owner Robert Sarver planned to meet with Nash's representative this week in Las Vegas, where the Suns brass is attending the Las Vegas Summer League. Kerr said discussions with Nash have been upbeat.

"We've kind of put the ball in their court, and we'll see how the next meeting goes," Kerr said. "I feel confident, but it has to actually happen before we can celebrate."
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Post by: RatBastich on July 16, 2009, 02:55:33 AM
Boozer expects trade from Jazz

Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY -- Carlos Boozer doesn't expect to be playing for the Utah Jazz this season.

Just two weeks ago, Boozer opted to remain with the Jazz for the final year of his contract. But the two-time All-Star told a Chicago radio station Tuesday he expects the Jazz to trade him.

"The Jazz told me they want to go in a different direction and I respect their decision," Boozer said Tuesday during an interview with WMVP. "We mutually agreed to work out a trade that was beneficial for them and beneficial for my family and me. So with that being said I'm gonna be traded relatively soon or in good time."

Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor did not return messages seeking comment Tuesday.

Boozer had an option to void the final year of his contract, but decided on the final day to stay with the Jazz for the guaranteed $12.7 million rather than risk losing money in a tight free-agent market.

The Jazz already appear headed above the luxury tax threshold, especially if they match Portland's four-year, $32 million -- including $10.3 million up front -- offer to restricted free agent Paul Millsap. Utah has until the end of the week to decide whether to keep Millsap.

Boozer has averaged 19 points and 10 rebounds since Utah signed him as a restricted free agent five years ago, but has only played in 276 of a possible 410 games with the Jazz. He was limited to 37 games last season, due largely to an injury that required surgery on his left knee in January.

"I've had a couple of spells, injuries that I can't control but my body feels 100 percent," Boozer told WMVP. "I'm healthy and doing really well. I'm looking forward to next season so much to prove to everybody that I can play through the whole season and at the same time to dominate again, so I'm looking forward to it."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: champloofan on July 16, 2009, 07:13:06 AM
Just wanted to say thanks for posting all the NBA news, L-san. Makes it easy for me! I hope LO stays with the Lakers!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 16, 2009, 10:55:15 PM
Kahn to discuss Rubio buyout

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Timberwolves cannot do much financially to help Ricky Rubio with a multimillion-dollar buyout of his contract with DKV Joventut in Spain.

So team president David Kahn is heading across the Atlantic to meet with the team personally in hopes of lowering the $6.6 million price tag that has threatened to keep the wunderkind point guard in Europe for at least next season.

Kahn confirmed his plans to travel to Spain in a text message to The Associated Press on Thursday but declined further comment, including when the trip will take place. It was first reported by YahooSports.com.

Rubio, who was drafted fifth overall by the Timberwolves in June, is still under contract with Joventut for the next two seasons. After helping Spain to a silver medal at the Beijing Olympics and playing in the Spanish ACB since the tender age of 14, the 18-year-old is ready to test his skills in the NBA.

The one thing holding him back appears to be money. Rubio made less than $100,000 playing for Joventut last season, so it is no surprise that the prospect of being on the hook for millions of dollars before he even plays a game in the United States would give him pause.

Further complicating the matter is a rule in the NBA's collective bargaining agreement that stipulates the Timberwolves can only pay $500,000 of that large sum to help offset the cost.

From the day Kahn drafted Rubio, to the delight of the Timberwolves fan base, the new president has taken a pragmatic approach to a sticky situation. He said the young and rebuilding team would be willing to wait a year, or even two, if Rubio could not reach an agreeable buyout agreement with Joventut.

Before joining the NBA, Kahn was an attorney at the law firm Proskauer Rose, the same firm that produced NBA commissioner David Stern. That experience could help him as the Timberwolves try to navigate what he has called "a thorny" legal issue.

"We will be totally supportive of Ricky and his family and [agent Dan] Fegan in any way, shape or form," Kahn said the day after Rubio was drafted. "If there's anything we can do to be of assistance or of help, as long as it is within the rules, we will."
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Post by: RatBastich on July 17, 2009, 12:33:36 AM
NBA, players to talk deal Aug. 4

ESPN.com news services

LAS VEGAS -- After covening a rare summer session of the NBA's Board of Governors, commissioner David Stern revealed that a newly formed labor committee will start negotiations with the NBA Players Association on a new collective bargaining agreement early next month.

Saying that less than half the teams in the league made a profit last season, Stern spoke at length Tuesday about the financial difficulties facing the league's 30 franchises and announced that the first negotiating session with the NBAPA will be Aug. 4, some 15 months before the current agreement ends in December 2010.

"The losses that are being shown by the league and the decrease in business, although our decreases are less than many other businesses, are going to be delivered in some detail to the players with an understanding that whatever further details they need they'll have," Stern said after meeting with the board in Las Vegas. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4328056)
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Post by: RatBastich on July 17, 2009, 08:01:00 PM
Report: Heat, offer Odom deal

ESPN.com news services

The Miami Heat and Lamar Odom have discussed a deal that would approach the $9 million salary the free-agent forward nearly agreed to last week with the Los Angeles Lakers before talks broke down, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel has reported.

The Heat, who traded Odom to the Lakers five years ago in the trade that brought Shaquille O'Neal to South Florida, have made Odom a firm offer to return, according to The Associated Press.

Pat Riley, addressing Heat season-ticket holders in a two-day session Thursday and Friday that was closed to media, said the Heat were also monitoring Carlos Boozer's status with the Utah Jazz but had not entered discussions on acquiring the forward.

Riley said the team could add Odom, Boozer or both without sacrificing its goals toward 2010's free-agent class, the Sun-Sentinel reported, citing people in attendance at the private sit-ins and sources involved in the Heat's dealings.

Florida's lack of state taxes and other payment options give the Heat the ability to offer Odom a contract matching the scrapped Lakers deal, the Fort Lauderdale newspaper reported. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4336149)
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Post by: thatonezombie on July 18, 2009, 12:01:13 AM
Dwyane Wade leaves Converse to join Jordan Brand

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Upon signing, Dwyane had this to say, “For me, the move to Jordan Brand is a dream come true. As a kid, I grew up on the south side of Chicago idolizing Michael Jordan and have worked hard to achieve the same success that he’s had on the court. I have enormous respect for this brand and all that it stands for. I’m humbled to be a part of the Team Jordan family and I’m looking forward to a great future.”

When asked about the landing Wade, Michael Jordan replied, “I’m thrilled to have Dwyane Wade join the Team Jordan family. In his short time in the league, Dwyane has transformed himself into one of the game’s best and is the embodiment of leadership both on and off the court, a signature trait of our athletes. As the Jordan franchise approaches its silver anniversary, Dwyane will become a pinnacle member of the Jordan roster poised to help lead the Brand for years to come.”

http://sneakernews.com/2009/07/17/dwyane-wade-signs-with-jordan-brand/ (http://sneakernews.com/2009/07/17/dwyane-wade-signs-with-jordan-brand/)
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Post by: RatBastich on July 18, 2009, 12:20:19 AM
Yao to have surgery, likely out 2009-10

By Ric Bucher
ESPN The Magazine

Houston Rockets center Yao Ming has elected to have extensive surgery on his fractured left foot that almost certainly eliminates his chances of playing next season but offers hope that he can resume his NBA career and not fracture the foot a career-ending third time.

After consultation with a battery of doctors, Yao, 28, has decided to undergo a bone graft to heal the existing fracture and have his arch surgically lowered to reduce the stress on his foot.

Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas had a fracture in the same part of the foot, had a similar combination of surgeries and has played the last eight seasons without suffering another fracture.

Yao has broken the foot twice, most recently last May in Game 3 of Houston's second-round playoff battle with the eventual champions, the Lakers. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4336553)
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Post by: RatBastich on July 18, 2009, 02:06:11 AM
Clips trade Randolph to Grizzlies

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES -- The Clippers have traded leading scorer Zach Randolph to Memphis in exchange for Quentin Richardson.

The deal was announced Friday.

Richardson averaged 10.2 points and 4.4 rebounds in 72 games with the New York Knicks last season. He's returning to the Clippers, where he played from 2000-04 after being drafted by the team out of DePaul.

The 29-year-old guard-forward was acquired by Memphis on June 25 in exchange for Darko Milicic. Richardson originally left Los Angeles as a free agent and went to Phoenix, where he played one season before joining the Knicks.

Randolph was acquired in a trade with the Knicks in November 2008. The forward averaged 20.8 points and 10.1 rebounds in 50 games for the Clippers last season.

But he had a rocky season off the court, including his father's death in March.

Randolph was suspended for two games by the team after being arrested for investigation of drunken driving in April. He was suspended for two games for punching a Phoenix player in February.

In 2003 while with the Portland Trail Blazers, Randolph was arrested after an officer noticed the smell of marijuana coming from his vehicle.
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Post by: RatBastich on July 19, 2009, 12:08:15 AM
Walker arrested at Lake Tahoe cabaret

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS -- Former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker is playing golf this weekend in northern Nevada before a scheduled court date Monday in Las Vegas in a case involving an $822,500 gambling debt.

Walker, who last played for the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2008, teed off Friday in a celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe a day after posting a $135,000 cash bail following his arrest at Harrah's Tahoe.

Walker, 32, of Chicago made no mention of his arrest at the start of play in the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship. His lawyer, Jonathan Powell in Las Vegas, did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4336288)
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Post by: RatBastich on July 19, 2009, 02:31:37 AM
Source: Wilcox agrees with Pistons

By Chad Ford
ESPN.com

The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a two-year deal with free agent Chris Wilcox, a source told ESPN.com.

The deal is for $6 million over the next two years according to sources.

Wilcox was signed as a replacement for Antonio McDyess, who left the team via free agency to sign with the Spurs.

Wilcox is an athletic big who, at 26, still has some upside. However, he's coming off one of the worst seasons of his career.

The previous three years, Wilcox averaged a little more than 13 points, but his numbers dipped to 7.2 per game last season in time split between the Thunder and Knicks.

The Pistons are hoping Wilcox can provide some scoring and athleticism off the bench behind another free agent signing, Charlie Villanueva.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 20, 2009, 01:00:23 AM
Cavs ink Moon to offer sheet

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com

The Cleveland Cavaliers have continued their offseason remodeling by signing restricted free agent Jamario Moon to an offer sheet.

Full details of the offer sheet are unlikely to be known until Monday, when the contract is submitted to the league office. But sources said that the deal signed Friday which Heat officials confirmed after an ESPN.com report earlier Sunday -- spans two guaranteed years.

The Miami Heat will have seven days to match the offer once it's formally processed, but Cleveland would appear to have a good chance of landing Moon given Miami's well-chronicled desire to avoid new contracts longer than one year to protect its 2010 salary-cap space. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4339432)
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Post by: RatBastich on July 20, 2009, 05:47:32 AM
Thabeet signs with Grizzlies

Associated Press

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- First-round draft pick Hasheem Thabeet has signed with the Memphis Grizzlies.

The 7-foot-3 center from Connecticut was the second pick in the draft. Thabeet is due to make about $7.7 million over two years under the rookie salary scale.

Thabeet is the first Tanzanian-born player drafted by an NBA team. He averaged 13.6 points, nearly 11 rebounds and four blocks per game at UConn last season and was named Big East co-player of the year.

Thabeet is also second on the Big East's all-time blocked shots list behind Patrick Ewing.
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Post by: RatBastich on July 20, 2009, 10:32:03 PM
Shaq to test skills in other sports

ESPN.com news services

Maybe Shaquille O'Neal's new nickname should be the Big Experimenter.

In a new ABC reality television series that begins filming this week, Shaq will take on other top athletes in their own sports.

"Shaq Vs.," which is set to premiere Aug. 18 at 9 p.m. ET, begins filming Wednesday in Pittsburgh, where Shaq will take on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in football.

Future episodes of the hour-long show will feature Shaq against Olympic swimming sensation Michael Phelps, boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya, St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols, tennis star Serena Williams and beach volleyball Olympians Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh.

Shaq told USA Today that he came up with the idea as a way to train for the NBA season. Shaq figured Americans "would really want to see an athlete play another sport," according to the newspaper. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Shaq's new team, have cleared the 37-year-old O'Neal to take part in the show.

He is scheduled to report for the Cavs' opening of training camp on Sept. 15.

According to USA Today, the episodes will feature preliminary challenges, news conferences, quality time with needy kids and negotiations of a handicap between Shaq and his competitors. Each episode will climax with a main event.

There's no cash prize for the winner. "Bragging rights are always better than any monetary prize," O'Neal told USA Today.

Shaq will train with a coach for one week leading up to each challenge.

"These athletes may be on top of their game, but I am up for the challenge," O'Neal said. "I plan to train hard and win, so look out."
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Post by: RatBastich on July 21, 2009, 03:38:29 AM
NBA defends age limit policy in letter

Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- The NBA defended its minimum age requirement to Congress, but a critical lawmaker was unmoved and is asking to meet with top league officials to discuss it, according to letters obtained Monday by The Associated Press.

The rule, which is part of the league's collective bargaining agreement with the players union, requires that players be at least 19 years old and a year out of high school before entering the league. Last month, Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., urged the league and union to scrap the requirement in the next collective bargaining agreement, calling it unfair.

NBA president Joel Litvin told Cohen in a recent letter the purpose of the requirement is to promote the league's business interests by "increasing the chances that incoming players will have the requisite ability, experience, maturity and life skills" to perform at a high level. The policy also helps teams make informed hiring decisions, he wrote. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4342058)
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Post by: RatBastich on July 21, 2009, 08:45:42 PM
Agent: Nash re-ups with Suns

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com

After receiving an improved offer last week and taking a few more days to deliberate, two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Steve Nash notified the Phoenix Suns over the weekend that he is accepting their two-year extension offer worth $22 million.

Nash's agent, Bill Duffy, has confirmed that his client will formally sign the extension as early as Tuesday after ESPN.com reported the deal earlier Monday.

The Suns offered Nash, 35, the longest contract extension allowed by league rules for a player his age two weeks ago: $20 million over two years. They then increased the money to $22 million, along with the $13.1 million Nash is owed next season, in a meeting in Las Vegas last Wednesday attended by Suns owner Robert Sarver, president of basketball operations Steve Kerr and Duffy. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4341269)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 22, 2009, 02:17:44 AM
Coack K to return to Team USA

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS -- Mike Krzyzewski coached the Americans back to the top and he's sticking around to help them stay there.

USA Basketball announced Tuesday that Krzyzewski will return to lead the United States in next summer's world championships and when it defends its gold medal in the 2012 Olympics.

The Americans won the championship last year in Beijing and will bring the leadership of that team back for another run. Krzyzewski's entire staff of assistants will also return -- New York's Mike D'Antoni, Portland's Nate McMillan and Jim Boeheim of Syracuse.

"We all felt as a staff the work wasn't over," Krzyzewski said at a press conference. "Our goal this time is to make it even better."

USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo, who hired Krzyzewski to lead the national team in 2005, had already committed to returning. (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=4346299)
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Post by: RatBastich on July 22, 2009, 10:30:09 PM
Yao has surgery on broken foot

Associated Press

HOUSTON -- Rockets center Yao Ming had surgery Tuesday to repair a broken bone in his left foot.

The team announced the surgery was performed at Memorial Hermann Hospital by Dr. Tom Clanton, the Rockets' team physician, along with Dr. Bill McGarvey.

Surgeons grafted bone onto the tarsal navicular bone and realigned his foot to reduce stress on the repair. The seven-time All-Star is slated to remain in the hospital for several days.

"Everything went according to play, and we were able to achieve not only fixation of the broken bone but also realignment of the bones to improve the stress pattern on his foot," Dr. Clanton said in the statement. "We expect him to be immobilized in a cast and using crutches for at least 6-8 weeks."

Yao is expected to miss the 2009-10 season, but be ready to go for training camp in 2010.

Yao suffered the hairline fracture late in a May 8 playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets said late last month that the injury had not healed and he was out indefinitely. Last Friday, the 7-foot-6 center announced that he'd have the surgery.

The injury had raised questions, especially in his native China, about Yao's playing future. But on July 8, he said through his agent that he was "optimistic about the future and I will return to playing basketball when my foot has fully healed."

Yao played in 77 regular-season games in 2008-09, his most injury-free year since 2004-05, when he played in 80. Before last season, Yao missed chunks of the previous three seasons with leg and foot injuries.

In 2006-07, Yao missed 32 games after breaking his right leg. He sustained a stress fracture in his left foot in 2007-08, underwent surgery and sat out 26 games.

Yao is due to make more than $16 million next season, with a player option for 2010-11 that would pay him more than $17 million.

He has averaged 19.1 points and 9.3 rebounds in his career.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 23, 2009, 02:37:15 AM
Kobe: Odom makes us stronger

Associated Press

SINGAPORE -- Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is optimistic the NBA champions will re-sign key free agent Lamar Odom.

"I'm optimistic that he'll be back," Bryant said Wednesday at a news conference in Singapore as part of a six-country Asian tour. "He makes us a much, much stronger team."

Negotiations broke down last week and the Lakers retracted a contract offer to Odom. The Miami Heat are also wooing the 6-foot-10 forward. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4347050)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on July 23, 2009, 03:11:06 AM
Clip(s) of Lebron getting dunked on by that college kid during a pickup game

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Witnesses-at-last-Video-of-LeBron-getting-dunke;_ylt=AvxpnAiBiRyucz1Z4iKuAsC8vLYF?urn=nba,178138 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Witnesses-at-last-Video-of-LeBron-getting-dunke;_ylt=AvxpnAiBiRyucz1Z4iKuAsC8vLYF?urn=nba,178138)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on July 23, 2009, 04:42:44 PM
^LMAO poor lebron XD XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 23, 2009, 08:24:59 PM
James admits pot use in book

Associated Press

CLEVELAND -- LeBron James struggled with sudden fame after appearing on Sports Illustrated's cover as a 17-year-old and admits he smoked marijuana during his junior year in high school.

Those are two of the revelations in a book chronicling James' rise from Akron, Ohio, hoops prodigy to NBA superstar.

In "Shooting Stars," written by James and co-author Buzz Bissinger, James said the SI cover and the media attention he and his high school teammates received was difficult to handle.

"We had become big-headed jerks, me in particular," James said, "and we are to blame for that, but so are adults who treated us that way and then sat back and smugly watched the self-destruction." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4350557)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 23, 2009, 11:19:31 PM
Rubio plans to leave DKV Joventut

Associated Press

GERONA, Spain -- Ricky Rubio plans to part ways with Spanish basketball club DKV Joventut even if the Minnesota Timberwolves cannot reach a deal to bring their first-round draft pick to the NBA.

Timberwolves president David Kahn was in Spain this week to try and help the fifth overall pick negotiate a buyout of his contract with Joventut. Rubio is at odds with his boyhood club over a buyout clause that could cost the 18-year-old point guard as much as $6.6 million. The NBA's collective bargaining rules limit the Timberwolves' contribution to $500,000.

Regardless of whether Rubio makes the trip across the Atlantic next season, he won't be playing at Joventut. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4348398)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 24, 2009, 04:46:38 PM
Youth abounds at U.S. minicamp

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS -- More than 20 players agreed to come to USA Basketball's minicamp this week, and most of them will be home next summer when it's time to play games.

The big names could come back then and reclaim their roster spots. Even so, the young players who committed to play this week say it will have been worth it.

"It's just an opportunity that nobody's going to not take," said Portland center Greg Oden, finally getting to work out with the Americans after being injured the last three summers.

The minicamp opened Thursday and the Americans will practice again Friday before ending the week with an intrasquad exhibition game Saturday night.

The goal is to play well enough to get invited back next year to compete for a spot on the roster for the world championships. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4352125)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 24, 2009, 08:54:20 PM
Sports leagues sue to block betting

Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- The four major pro sports leagues and the NCAA sued Delaware Friday, seeking to block the state from implementing sports betting.

Delaware's sports betting plan "would irreparably harm professional and amateur sports by fostering suspicion and skepticism that individual plays and final scores of games may have been influenced by factors other than honest athletic competition," the leagues and NCAA say in a lawsuit filed in federal district court in Delaware.

Congress banned sports betting in 1992 but grandfathered four states -- Delaware, Nevada, Montana and Oregon -- that had already offered it. But the lawsuit argues that Delaware's plan to allow single-game betting would violate the legislation because Delaware has never offered single-game betting before.

Under the 1992 law, the leagues and NCAA said, a state like Delaware may only reintroduce sports betting if it had been conducted between 1976 and 1990.

They also argue that Delaware's plan is illegal because it allows betting on all sports, going beyond the professional football betting program that constituted the state's brief failed experiment in 1976.

The suit was filed by Major League Baseball, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL and the NCAA.

Delaware Gov. Jack Markell, who proposed sports betting to help solve a budget shortfall, signed legislation authorizing it this year.

State officials hope to have it in place for this year's NFL regular season in September.

Markell's office had no immediate comment on the lawsuit.

In May, the Delaware Supreme Court ruled that the new state law allowing sports betting didn't conflict with the state constitution, but the justices also said, "we cannot opine on the constitutionality of single game bets."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 24, 2009, 11:49:31 PM
Records shed light on feud

Associated Press

DALLAS -- The feud between Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and former coach Don Nelson stretches back nearly seven years and has some $7 million at stake. But just how ugly and dysfunctional their relationship has been is only now being revealed.

Previously secret testimony and e-mail, now in the public record as part of legal proceedings initiated in the last 10 months, paint the picture of a spat that has turned two of the NBA's best-known figures into bitter adversaries.

There's deposition testimony from Cuban in which he acknowledges that he withheld consulting fees from Nelson in 2006 because he believed the former coach had "badmouthed" the team during the NBA finals and should be made to "beg" for the money. There's also testimony from Nelson in which he describes being so disgusted with Cuban that he signed a contract to stay on as coach in 2003 only after friends "got me drunk." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4351802)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 25, 2009, 10:59:32 PM
Iverson's future with Grizzlies in limbo

By Chris Sheridan
ESPN.com

Suddenly, another power forward has become available on the unrestricted free-agent landscape -- and it could impact Allen Iverson's chances of possibly playing for the Memphis Grizzlies next season.

That power forward is Hakim Warrick, who was taken by surprise Thursday night when the Grizzlies rescinded their $3 million qualifying offer to him to give themselves more flexibility on the free-agent market.

The 27-year-old former Syracuse standout averaged 11.6 points and five rebounds last season when he shared time with Darrell Arthur at power forward, but Memphis acquired Zach Randolph earlier this summer to play that position, making Warrick both expendable and expensive.

Warrick will remain on Memphis' cap for the time being at $6.2 million -- 300 percent of his salary last season -- but the Grizzlies could move about $9 million below the cap if they formally renounce their rights to him or move him in a sign-and-trade deal. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4354901)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 26, 2009, 06:14:40 AM
Ratner seeking investors for Nets

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New Jersey Nets owner Bruce Ratner has been getting feelers from individuals interested in buying a piece of the struggling NBA team that hopes to move to Brooklyn in 2011.

"We have received interest from potential investors in the team," Nets chief executive Brett Yormark said in a statement the team sent on Friday. "That interest is growing as it is clear that we are moving to Brooklyn. Our ownership group is as committed as ever to the success of the Nets and to the Barclays Center."

A real estate developer who heads Forest City Ratner, Ratner bought the Nets in 2004. The team has seen its attendance drop the past two years as it missed the playoffs.

Despite the troubled economy, Ratner has never expressed an interested in selling the team.

However, Rod Thorn has cut salary over the same span, trading Jason Kidd, Richard Jefferson and Vince Carter, who was dealt to Orlando last month.

Ratner must start construction of the arena by the end of 2009 to qualify for tax-exempt bonds. The Nets have maintained that they will break ground before the deadline and move into the new arena for the 2011-12 season.

The arena is part of a project known as Atlantic Yards, where more than a dozen skyscrapers are planned on a 22-acre site. The project has been stalled by financing problems in a crippled real estate market, high-priced designs and lawsuits by residents opposing the use of some condemned property to build the arena. New York's top appeals court has agreed to hear a challenge to the state's use of eminent domain to obtain all the land for the project.

Ratner recently released Frank Gehry from designing the arena and all the other buildings in the project.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 26, 2009, 09:50:28 PM
Durant, Gay lead way in exhibition

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS -- Kevin Durant had 20 points and eight rebounds to lead the way to a 100-81 win in a Team USA intrasquad exhibition game on Saturday night.

Rudy Gay scored a game-high 27 points for the losing Blue team.

Durant, playing for the White team, continued to make his case for a spot on the national team roster. The Oklahoma City Thunder forward has a chance to be a part of next year's team at the world championships in Turkey. It is possible there will be two or three open spots on the roster.

"I can only control what I do," Durant said. "I gave it the best I could and that's all I can do. It went well."

The 20-year-old former Texas star went 9 for 9 from the free throw line, 5 for 12 from the field and 1 for 4 from 3-point range.

"He is an explosive player and he plays hard," U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski said. "Ten seconds to go and he's trying to block shots."

Greg Oden, the first pick in the 2007 draft, scored seven points and added eight rebounds to cap his first experience with the national team. The Portland Trail Blazers center had missed the past three national team summer camps with injuries.

New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez scored 18 points and added five rebounds for the Blue team.

The game at the Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus capped a minicamp.

Krzyzewski and USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo watched the game from the sideline. Toronto Raptors coach Jay Triano oversaw the minicamp.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 27, 2009, 03:21:04 AM
Sources: Miller's deal worth $21M

By Chad Ford and Chris Sheridan
ESPN.com

Free-agent point guard Andre Miller has signed with the Portland Trail Blazers, the team announced on Friday.

Miller's contract is a three-year deal worth $21 million, with $14 million guaranteed and $7 million included as a third-year team option, sources close to the process said.

Miller, an unrestricted free agent, had been balking at signing a one-year offer from the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Blazers were one of only two teams with the money to give him more than the mid-level exception.

The Blazers had been looking for a veteran point guard for the past couple of seasons and have flirted with everyone from Jason Kidd to Kirk Hinrich.

"He is one of the league's ironmen who brings a wealth of veteran leadership to our team and is a great fit for our young and improving roster," Portland general manager Kevin Pritchard said in a statement. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4354227)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 27, 2009, 07:45:53 PM
Pregnancy, DNA tests ordered

ESPN.com news services

DALLAS -- The jailed ex-girlfriend of Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki must undergo pregnancy and DNA testing, a family judge ordered on Friday.

The Dallas Morning News reported that family court Associate Judge Randall Grubbs ordered the tests on Cristal Taylor, who claims Nowitzki is the father of her unborn child.

Medical records show that Taylor, 38, is pregnant, but Grubbs wanted his own test, according to the Morning News.

The test and results will determine whether DNA testing is necessary as Nowitzki seeks sole custody of the child Taylor claims to be carrying.

"We know the first one has to happen," Grubbs said during a hearing on Friday, according to the Morning News. "The other one may be moot."

In addition, Grubbs sealed the proceedings; attorneys told the newspaper they could not comment.

Taylor was arrested May 6 at Nowitzki's home in Dallas on a 2006 theft of services charge in Beaumont, Texas, for allegedly failing to pay for $10,000 worth of dental work.

She was transferred on June 30 to a jail in St. Charles, Mo., because of probation violations in a 1997 forgery and stealing case. She remains in that jail, after a judge refused to lower her $25,000 cash-only bond during a hearing on July 6. Her next hearing in that case is Aug. 24.

Taylor's St. Louis attorney, Matthew Fry, had argued that Taylor should be released because she needed outside medical care for a pregnancy that was deemed "higher risk," the Morning News reported in July.

St. Charles Circuit Court Judge Nancy Schneider said she saw no reason Taylor's medical needs couldn't be taken care of in jail, and added that while she was not doubting Taylor's pregnancy, "It is my understanding these [health screening reports] are self-reported by an inmate," the newspaper reported.

Attorney Scott Renick of Beaumont said he only represents Taylor on the criminal matter in Texas and declined comment on the case involving Nowitzki.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 28, 2009, 06:34:42 PM
Center swap: Okafor for Chandler

ESPN.com news services

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Hornets have officially found a taker for Tyson Chandler in the Charlotte Bobcats, signaling an unexpected shift in thinking that suggests New Orleans does plan to try to keep up with the contenders and spenders in the Western Conference.

Emeka Okafor was dealt to the Hornets on Tuesday for Chandler in a deal involving 26-year-old centers.

Just days after star guard Chris Paul wondered aloud about the team's relative inactivity this offseason at the NBA's annual summer league in Las Vegas -- "I'm not sure if we're going to make any moves," Paul told ESPN.com's J.A. Adande -- New Orleans stunned numerous league observers by moving ahead with a deal that will bring them limited savings next season and force them to take on three extra years of eight-figure salary commitments to Okafor.

The deal will save the Hornets money in 2009-2010, but also commits them to the final five years of a six-year $72 million contract. Chandler has two years remaining on his contract, including a player's option for 2010-2011 worth $12.7 million.

The Hornets have been trying to unload the 7-foot-1 Chandler. Last season they sent him to Oklahoma City, but the trade was rescinded after Chandler failed a physical amid concerns aver a lingering toe injury.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 29, 2009, 03:58:27 AM
Source: Lakers reduce offer for Odom

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com

As Lamar Odom continues to mull his future, still hopeful that an improved offer for the Los Angeles Lakers is forthcoming, Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is trying as hard as he can to convince Odom to end his free-agent wait.

Wade announced via his Twitter account late Sunday night that he has flown to Los Angeles to "bring Odom bac (sic)" to the Heat. That was Wade's follow-up to an earlier weekend tweet in which he implored Odom to "come back to where it started for the both of us."

Although it's unclear how much impact Wade's ongoing recruiting efforts will have on his former teammate -- or if Heat president Pat Riley, who's also in L.A. this week, will be meeting with Odom -- one source with knowledge of the talks told ESPN.com that a resolution to the monthlong Odom saga is likely "in the next few days."

Odom's options, as of Monday, were choosing between an offer from the Lakers that has been reduced from its high point two weeks ago or taking one of the multiple fallback proposals from the Heat that are thought to be sufficiently attractive to coax him to Miami. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4359259)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 29, 2009, 05:10:12 PM
Nash: Shaq a fit with Cleveland

Associated Press

NEW YORK -- One star who has played with Shaquille O'Neal thinks he'll fit in just fine with LeBron James.

"I think he realizes that he's not in the prime of his career, so to speak," two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

Nash's Phoenix Suns traded O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers last month, where the 37-year-old center will try to bring James his first championship.

O'Neal is "still a great player, but LeBron is going to be the focal point," Nash said. "I think he's happy with that. At the same time, he'll get a lot of opportunities to be in the spotlight, and he's great at it."

Nash, who recently signed a two-year, $22 million contract extension to stay with Phoenix through the 2011-12 season, is confident another Suns star won't be traded. Amare Stoudemire has been the subject of plenty of rumors -- the forward has one year left on his contract and wants the maximum in any new deal, something the budget-conscious Suns may not be willing to do.

"I don't see him leaving," Nash said. "I just see him having a phenomenal career and being in Phoenix a long time."

Nash has seen a former teammate and close friend, Dirk Nowitzki, struggle through a difficult few months that has nothing to do with basketball. Nowitzki's former fiancee was arrested at the Mavericks star's Dallas home in May and faces charges in two states. She has told The Dallas Morning News she is pregnant with Nowitzki's child.

"You worry for a friend when they're in a situation like that," Nash said. "But I also know he'll bounce back really strong from this. We're going to see him be a dominant player in this league for a long time. And I think off the court this will only help him grow, mature and have a better life."

The 35-year-old Nash said Monday that the three remaining years on his contract with the Suns might be his last in the league. The point guard seems well-prepared for his post-basketball career.

He's got a production company, a charitable foundation, and is now involved in a new sports venture called MakeItPro -- a Web site that allows young athletes to network, manage team schedules, get training and nutrition advice from experts and buy equipment.

"It's one of the opportunities for kids I never had growing up," Nash said. "I can only imagine what a powerful tool it's going to be for kids."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 30, 2009, 02:27:39 AM
Pacers sign point guard Watson

ESPN.com news services

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Pacers have signed free-agent guard Earl Watson to a multiyear contract.

Sources with knowledge of the contract told ESPN.com that Watson received a one-year deal worth $2.8 million.

The 6-foot-1 veteran was waived earlier this month by Oklahoma City. He also has played with Seattle, Memphis and Denver in eight NBA seasons.

Watson adds depth to an Indiana team that has already lost one guard, Jarrett Jack, in free agency and is likely to lose another, Marquis Daniels, this offseason. Last week, the Pacers declined to match Toronto's $20 million offer sheet for Jack. Daniels' agent has said he is heading to Boston.

Watson has averaged 7.3 points and 4.6 assists over his career, including 6.6 points and 5.8 assists last season for the Thunder.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 30, 2009, 06:09:05 PM
Hornets' Paul heads back to China

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS -- Chris Paul was so taken by basketball's popularity in China during the Beijing Olympics that he's adding a Chinese flair to his signature shoe and making a return trip for the first time since receiving his gold medal.

Paul said he felt like a member of the Beatles while touring the country with Team USA last summer and that he continues to be amazed at China's passion for the sport.

"When you're engulfed in something like that, I'm just taking it all in, realizing that it's a dream to be able to travel to China and people want to see you play, they want to know what you're doing," Paul began. "It's still something I can't totally grasp."

Paul's second trip back to the Far East in as many years will be among the highlights of a busy offseason that saw him become a father, go back to college and add a little bulk to his physique.

The Hornets' All-Star point guard and 2008 Olympic gold medal winner will arrive in Tianjin on Aug. 2 and move on to Guangzhou on Aug. 3-4, hosting basketball clinics and dedicating an outdoor court on the grounds of a Guangzhou school. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4365040)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 31, 2009, 01:57:21 AM
Source: Odom, Lakers agree on deal

By J.A. Adande and Marc Stein
ESPN.com

Free agent forward Lamar Odom will return to the Los Angeles Lakers, an NBA source said Thursday.

One source with knowledge of the talks told ESPN.com the four-year deal is worth $33 million if the Lakers exercise the final season.

One source close to the process said Odom will come away with a guaranteed $27 million from the new contract, matching the original value of the three-year, $27 million deal Lakers owner Jerry Buss pulled off the table earlier this month.

It's believed that the structure of the new deal calls for Odom to earn $25 million over the first three seasons, with the Lakers owing him $2 million in the fourth year if they elect not to pick up their team option. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4367213)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 31, 2009, 07:03:30 AM
WOO HOO ODOM!!

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090731/ODOM.jpg) (http://imgur.com)

WERD L.
      
Odom sez: “I always wanted to come back because we won the championship,” Odom told ESPN.com. “I’m playing for the biggest brand in the world. And I’m playing with the most fluid, talented center in the world in Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum’s coming back and of course Kobe Bryant.

“But to now get an opportunity to play with Ron Artest, a guy I’ve known 16 years, it means a lot. I told Ron Ron a few weeks ago I couldn’t walk away. I still had to fight. Everytime negotiations didn’t go the way I thought, I just took a step back, like them pulling the offer off the table, I just knew I had to fight.”

(http://www.imgur.com/files/090731/lamar.jpg) (http://twitter.com/RealLamarOdom)
      
Man, I was shitting bricks all summer. Fucking Ariza jumping ship. Artest being a wildcard. I can finally enjoy my Lakers Championship merchandise in peace lol

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 31, 2009, 08:08:17 PM
Hornets sign forward Diogu

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com

The New Orleans Hornets, after swapping Tyson Chandler for Emeka Okafor, added further to their frontcourt by signing free-agent forward Ike Diogu on Wednesday.

Terms of the contract were not immediately available, but Diogu is regarded as a low-cost option who has yet to reach his full potential after playing sparingly in the past two seasons.

Diogu, 25, appeared in only 29 games last season for the Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings but did enjoy a few productive spells with the Kings after arriving in February via trade, averaging 9.2 points and 3.9 rebounds in just 14.2 minutes in 10 games.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 01, 2009, 04:48:46 AM
Sources: Knicks win Williams rights

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com

The New York Knicks have been awarded exclusive rights to negotiate with veteran guard Jason Williams through Aug. 6 after putting in a waiver claim Friday, according to NBA front-office sources.

All 30 teams were notified Friday that the Knicks will have five business days, until next Thursday, to offer Williams a contract. Without an offer in that time frame that meets league guidelines, Williams would then become an unrestricted free agent.

It is believed that the Knicks' pursuit of Williams is separate from their well-chronicled interest in Milwaukee Bucks restricted free agent Ramon Sessions, who is soon expected to sign an offer sheet with the Knicks.

The Los Angeles Clippers formally waived their exclusive rights to negotiate with Williams last Friday. He was then placed on waivers, giving any team the right by Friday to claim Williams and secure the exclusive negotiating rights that the Clippers surrendered. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4369594)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 01, 2009, 07:32:25 PM
Odom pleased to be back

Associated Press

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Even when Lamar Odom wasn't talking to the Lakers, even when Dwyane Wade was blowing up his phone during the longest July of Odom's basketball life, the Los Angeles forward couldn't honestly imagine going anywhere else.

Just a few weeks after winning his first NBA title, the Lakers' most sought-after free agent wasn't about to lose the thrill by starting over. After agreeing to a four-year contract to stay with the Lakers, he's expecting to feel it again -- and perhaps again and again and again. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4370640)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 02, 2009, 03:17:13 AM
Latest chatter: Sessions and more

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com

There were strong indications Thursday night that the New York Knicks were assembling the final details of an offer sheet they believe will ultimately land Milwaukee Bucks restricted free agent Ramon Sessions.

Terms of the proposed deal were not immediately available, but NBA front-office sources told ESPN.com that the Bucks were indeed bracing for the offer sheet and also more likely to pool the free-agent cash they're prepared to spend this summer to try to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers to the signature of athletic power forward Hakim Warrick rather than matching what's coming to Sessions from the Knicks.

One trusted source insists that the Knicks believe they can extend Sessions far enough to dissuade Milwaukee from matching but without affecting their well-chronicled strategy to leave enough salary-cap space to recruit one maximum-salaried free agent in the summer of 2010. An offer sheet to a restricted free agent must be for at least two years, but it remains unclear how much of New York's $5.9 million mid-level exception Sessions would receive. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=Chatter-090730)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 02, 2009, 10:25:48 PM
Lakers waive Chinese G Sun

Associated Press

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Sun Yue, the Chinese national team star who won an NBA championship ring during one quiet season with the club.

The move was announced Friday.

Sun played 10 games with the Lakers, scoring six points in 28 minutes. He also played two stints in the D-League, but struggled to find a regular role in Los Angeles.

The Lakers, who drafted Sun in 2007, held a $736,000 option on Sun for next season. He was waived the same day Lamar Odom agreed to a multiyear deal to return to the club.

"With the talent level and depth of our roster, the situation simply doesn't provide an opportunity for Sun Yue to get the chance to play that he deserves," general manager Mitch Kupchak said.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 03, 2009, 09:35:39 PM
KOBE in Hong Kong!! Ain't no one dunking on him at his camp :lol:
Kobe brings MVP skills to HK (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aezxVeEQQrc#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 03, 2009, 09:35:48 PM
Hall opens Jordan exhibit

Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- The Basketball Hall of Fame has opened a Michael Jordan exhibit before his enshrinement next month.

The display features items from Jordan's NBA career and from his time at North Carolina and with the 1992 Olympic Dream Team. There is also a batting glove from Jordan's brief foray into baseball.

The exhibit is made possible in part by a $250,000 donation from Nike and features several pair of the superstar's Air Jordan shoes.

Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles and now runs basketball operations for the Charlotte Bobcats. He will enter the Hall of Fame on Sept. 11 with former NBA stars David Robinson and John Stockton and coaches Jerry Sloan and C. Vivian Stringer.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 04, 2009, 06:20:52 PM
NBA fines three for schedule leaks

Associated Press

NEW YORK -- The NBA has fined three teams an undisclosed amount for leaking details of their schedules before the league released them.

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves were penalized, an official with knowledge of the decisions told The Associated Press on Monday. The official requested anonymity because the fines weren't publicly announced.

The NBA will release its 2009-10 schedule on Tuesday afternoon. The league forbids teams to release any details before then.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 05, 2009, 04:49:53 AM
New NBA season kicks off Oct. 27

ESPN.com news services

In a replay of sorts of last year's opener, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics will launch the 2009-10 NBA season -- only this time LeBron James has some welcome firepower in new teammate Shaquille O'Neal.

The league on Tuesday released its schedule, which begins with Shaq's Cleveland debut on the Cavs' home floor on Oct. 27. On the back end of that TNT Tuesday doubleheader, Kobe Bryant and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers will receive their championship rings prior to facing the Clippers.

Washington plays Dallas and Houston meets Portland to round out the opening night schedule (which is considered a two-date affair). The rest of the league debuts in a 10-game schedule on Wednesday the 28th, which includes an ESPN doubleheader of New Orleans versus San Antonio followed by Utah versus Denver.

Also on the Oct. 28 docket: defending Eastern Conference champion Orlando, with Vince Carter now aboard, hosting Philadelphia; the Cavs playing the second night of a back-to-back, in Toronto; the Celtics also getting the early back-to-back treatment as they host Charlotte; and the Pistons deciding whether it'll be Rodney Stuckey, Richard Hamilton or Ben Gordon coming off the bench as they open at Memphis.

ESPN once again will carry a schedule predominantly of Wednesday and Friday games during the regular season.

Other schedule highlights include a Nov. 6 game between the Cavs and Knicks in New York (ESPN). It will be LeBron's first appearance at what Knicks fans hope will be his future home since he had a triple-double last February, which was later rescinded.

On Thanksgiving night, Orlando's Dwight Howard is back in his hometown of Atlanta to play the Hawks, and the Bulls visit Utah on the next-to-last stop of their annual early-season Ringling Bros. road trip in which they will not play any home games between Nov. 14 and Dec. 2.

Among many so-called alumni games, newly minted Piston Gordon plays at Chicago on Dec. 2; Toronto's Hedo Turkoglu returns to Orlando on Dec. 16 for his first game against his old team; and O'Neal comes calling to Phoenix on Dec. 21.

For the second straight year, the NBA serves up a five-game feast on Christmas Day -- Heat-Knicks at noon (ESPN), followed by Celtics-Magic and LeBron-Kobe-Shaq (or Cavs versus Lakers) on ABC, and Clippers-Suns and Nuggets-Trail Blazers the nightcap doubleheader on ESPN.

It will be the fourth time in the five years since their partnership ended that Bryant and O'Neal will meet on Christmas. O'Neal was traded to Cleveland in June; James succeeded Bryant as MVP last season.

On the day of Super Bowl XLIV, Eastern Conference heavies Orlando and the Celtics meet on Boston's home court (Feb. 7, ABC).

One week later, the All-Star Game will play out in the Dallas Cowboys' new stadium, with a record crowd for an NBA game expected to attend. Commissioner David Stern's annual league address is the night before, as is LeBron's promised dunk contest debut.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 05, 2009, 07:14:07 PM
NBA's CBA talks get underway

By Chris Sheridan
ESPN.com

NEW YORK -- The countdown to the next NBA lockout began in a way Tuesday, with commissioner David Stern and a group of 10 team owners making it abundantly clear that they will not extend the current labor deal into the 2011-12 season.

The owners met with players' union representatives for nearly 3½ hours at a Manhattan hotel in the first formal round of collective bargaining talks toward the next NBA labor agreement.

The current deal will run for two more seasons, and the owners must notify the players on Dec. 15, 2010, whether they intend to extend the deal for an additional season.

But the message from the owners Tuesday was this: They're opting out.

And so began the countdown to June 30, 2011, when the current labor agreement -- the one that raised the age limit and made permanent the luxury tax -- will expire. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4377195)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 06, 2009, 07:23:17 PM
Report: Rambis, Wolves talk again

ESPN.com news services

Kurt Rambis might be a head coach before many anticipated.

Long considered the heir apparent to Phil Jackson on the Lakers bench, the Los Angeles assistant might now be the leading candidate to coach the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Los Angeles Times reported that Rambis was flying to Minnesota Wednesday morning to meet again with the Wolves. He has already had a second interview, but team owner Glen Taylor recently said that he will have to sign off on the hiring of a new coach.

Rambis played nine seasons with the Lakers, winning four titles with the "Showtime" Lakers of the 1980s. He has been a Lakers assistant coach for 10 seasons and filled in for Jackson when he missed games for medical reasons.

Rambis appeared to be close to getting the Sacramento Kings coaching job this summer, but negotiations fell through, and the position ultimately went to Paul Westphal. Rambis also spoke to the Philadelphia 76ers about their coaching vacancy, but that job went to Eddie Jordan.

If Rambis does indeed get the Wolves job, he would beat out ESPN analyst Mark Jackson and Houston assistant Elston Turner.

The Wolves parted ways with coach Kevin McHale after a 24-58 season. McHale had left the front office to take over for Randy Wittman, who started 4-15.

David Kahn took over as general manager and has spearheaded a busy offseason in Minnesota. The Wolves drafted point guards Jonny Flynn and Ricky Rubio in the first round and pulled off numerous trades to remake the roster.

Kahn recently went to Spain to try to help facilitate Rubio's buyout from DKV Joventut.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on August 07, 2009, 06:22:59 AM
Nike SB - Today Was a Good Day - Extended Version (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBWRfhBlX24#ws-lq-lq2-hq-vhq-hd)

It belongs in here
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 15, 2009, 09:18:27 AM
IT WAS A GOOD DAY. When I saw Kobe in there. I WAS LIKE :shocked:

Happy 50th Birthday Magic Johnson.

Magic Johnson Turns 50 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI1b8EsWE-A#ws-lq-lq2-hq-vhq-hd)

Reason why I became an NBA / Lakers fan. Best PG EVER.

Check out his foundation / site: http://www.magicjohnson.org/ (http://www.magicjohnson.org/)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on September 01, 2009, 04:53:57 AM
Hyperizers - Don't Criticize (Hyperize) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRNbYL99QsQ#ws-normal)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 02, 2009, 08:14:27 PM
D-Fish is READY!!

Derek Fisher: Narrow World of Sports (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmFbktmoTpk#ws-normal)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 10, 2009, 08:41:45 PM
(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/6038/98c2ad2ec042c06ede55ba9.jpg)

WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT?!?!!? PRACTICE?!?

 :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on September 12, 2009, 12:11:02 AM
Counting down to the Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in less than half an hour!!!!   :twothumbs  :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 13, 2009, 06:01:08 AM
Hmm...I have yet too the HOF so, will lay judgement later....


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Awkward Interviews With the Lakers Fans At Championship Parade (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGrOZPOA5DQ#normal)

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 15, 2009, 05:15:10 AM
Malone prepares for 'tough decision'

By Ric Bucher
ESPN The Magazine

UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- Having a stepfather on life support prevented Karl Malone from attending Friday's induction of his Utah Jazz teammate John Stockton and coach Jerry Sloan to the Basketball Hall of Fame, but Malone surprised them by flying in for Saturday night's HOF dinner.

"My stepfather Ray is on life support," Malone said at the Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino after flying in from his home in Louisiana. "My family and I decided to get away from that for a few hours and come here and then go right back."

Malone's absence on Friday was attributed to "an illness in the family" by Stockton in his induction speech without any further details. Malone, who formed arguably the game's greatest pick-and-roll tandem with Stockton over 18 seasons, is eligible to enter the Hall next year.

There was never a doubt that he would attend some part of the weekend's festivities, Malone indicated. The only question was when, based on his stepfather's condition.

"Stock left me messages all day today and wanted to know how things were going," Malone said. "I didn't text him back because I would've told him I was coming. We're only going to be here for three or four hours. It was just a respect thing. I came to get a hug from John and Jerry Sloan."

Malone indicated that the family might have to decide on Monday whether or not to take his stepfather off life support.

"We have a real tough decision to make," he said.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 16, 2009, 04:04:23 AM
Russell issues direct challenge to MJ

ESPNChicago.com

Bryon Russell took it as a compliment that Michael Jordan called him out during his Hall of Fame acceptance speech, and Russell responded on Tuesday with a direct challenge.

"Mike, if you want this, come get it," Russell said on the "Waddle & Silvy" show on ESPN 1000. "I'm out here in Calabasas (Calif.). You have the private jet, come on and fly out here.

"The second game can take place in Chicago. I'll fly out there. Let's make a nice, little challenge, have some fun with it and entertain once again."

During Jordan's speech on Friday, he said Russell told him in 1994 that he wanted to guard Jordan. During the 1998 NBA Finals, when Jordan's Chicago Bulls faced Russell's Utah Jazz, Jordan reminded Russell of his wish and said it was about to be realized. Russell was the defender Jordan shook before rising to take the clinching shot in Game 6.

"My response was after all this time I'm still on Mike's mind," Russell said. "I must have done something to leave a good impression, because he's still talking about me to this day, about giving me what I wanted.

"I challenged him [in 1994]. I got him out of retirement, and if I did, it was good for the game."

Russell said Jordan's recollection of the '94 challenge was correct.

"I think that's when he was doing baseball," Russell said. "I ran into him and was like, 'Hey man, why did you retire? I wanted to get a chance to stop you. Say I stopped the greatest.'

"He just smiled is all. Come '96, he said, 'Hey Russell, remember what you said to me?' I was like, 'Yeah.' He said, 'You're about to get your chance.' I got my chance. But when you break down every possession I was on him, I guarantee you I didn't get the bulk of all the points he had. I'm pretty sure I played better defense than anyone who played defense against him."

Russell, 39, said he's confident he could beat Jordan, 46.

"He likes challenges, so I'm challenging him once again," Russell said. "I'm always going to be forever tied to him, so why not give fans what they want again?"

And what would be at stake? "Put up our egos," Russell said. "Bragging rights."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 17, 2009, 03:23:57 AM
NBA referees to meet Wednesday

By Chris Sheridan
ESPN.com

With labor talks at a stalemate, the lead negotiator for NBA referees struck a conciliatory yet defiant tone Tuesday regarding commissioner David Stern on the eve of a crucial meeting in Chicago of the 57 NBA officials facing the prospect of a lockout.

The NBA's labor agreement with the referees' union expired Sept. 1, and no new talks have been scheduled since Stern angrily and abruptly ended a formal bargaining session last Tuesday. Referees are scheduled to attend their annual training camp in New Jersey beginning Sunday, although it is unclear if the session will be held if labor talks remain in limbo.

Lamell McMorris, lead negotiator for the referees, said the onus was now on the NBA to pick up the phone to restart talks and that Wednesday's meeting in Chicago would serve as a briefing for the membership and a chance for the union's executive board -- Steve Javie, Bennett Salvatore, Joey Crawford, Bob Delaney and Bill Spooner -- to plot the next steps forward. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4475731)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 17, 2009, 05:05:06 PM
Refs reject NBA offer 57-0

By Chris Sheridan
ESPN.com

NBA referees voted 57-0 Wednesday night to reject a new labor agreement offer, saying they planned to present a counterproposal to the league Thursday.

The vote came about an hour before midnight CT at a meeting of the referees outside Chicago. Their labor pact expired Sept. 1, and the prospect of a lockout looms if a new agreement is not in place prior to the start of exhibition games Oct. 1.

"We are still meeting, we've been here since 4 p.m. and they [the referees] have decided to lock themselves in. They're not leaving, and they've empowered us to get on the phone with the league in the morning to try to make a deal and work something out," lead negotiator Lamell McMorris said. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4480049)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 21, 2009, 12:45:02 AM
Cavs' West arrested in Maryland

Associatred Press


UPPER MARLBORO, Md. -- Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West was arrested Thursday after officers pulled him over for speeding on a motorcycle while carrying two loaded handguns and a loaded shotgun in a guitar case.

Prince George's County police spokeswoman Sgt. Michelle Reedy said Friday the Cleveland Cavaliers player was arrested about 10 p.m. Thursday.

Reedy said West was riding a Can-Am Spyder motorcycle north on the Capital Beltway in Upper Marlboro when he cut off an officer, who pulled him over. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4485441)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 22, 2009, 03:04:23 AM
Artest: My fault if Lakers titleless in '10

Associated Press


SAN DIEGO -- Ron Artest says that if the Los Angeles Lakers don't repeat as NBA champions, fans can point their fingers at him.

Artest made the statement Monday during a visit to San Diego to promote the Lakers' exhibition game against Denver at the San Diego Sports Arena on Oct. 23.

The Lakers open training camp Sept. 29 at their headquarters in El Segundo.

Artest wore an all-black Kobe Bryant jersey as a tribute to his new teammate.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 26, 2009, 02:11:22 AM
Cop busted for tipping off drug raid

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA -- A former Philadelphia police officer has been found guilty of obstruction and lying to authorities for alerting former NBA player Jerome "Pooh" Richardson to an imminent drug raid.

A jury on Thursday convicted Rickie Durham of warning Richardson about the August 2005 raid in a 3 a.m. phone call.

Richardson called a half-sister and told her to leave the New Jersey house she shared with drug kingpin Alton Coles. The couple was arrested hours later.

The federal jury split its verdict, acquitting Durham of three of six counts.

Richardson testified reluctantly Monday against his childhood friend. He was given immunity.

The 42-year-old Durham belonged to a drug task force and called Richardson on an FBI-issued phone.

Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 6.



Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on September 27, 2009, 02:12:26 AM
Kobe Bryant x Nike Sportswear AW77 Hoodie Video Interview (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QtyuB8oWM0&feature=player_embedded#ws-normal)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 28, 2009, 08:33:51 PM
Why Lamar???

Ron Artest Speaking On Lamar Odom & Khloe Kardashian Getting Married On TMZ Show! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEffPnzzOXA#ws-normal)

And LMAO @ RonRon on TMZ set
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 01, 2009, 02:09:31 AM
Training Camp opens!!! Media Day was missing one big fella:

(http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/9260/teamchinayaoming.jpg)

:bow: :brucelee:
Title: Who is this?
Post by: Saburo on October 18, 2009, 01:44:30 AM
A friend took this picture about a month ago and wondered who the tall dude was:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/Tanikaze/ancillary/th_NBAdudeornot.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/Tanikaze/ancillary/NBAdudeornot.jpg)

NBA player?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 18, 2009, 12:15:25 PM
looks familiar......your friends are hot tho!!

LOL @ Kareem Abdul Jabbar
Celebrity Jeopardy--- Kareem Oops (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuUJaCUMm10#normal)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 20, 2009, 09:46:48 AM
YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME!!!

10-18-2009 - Clippers vs. Lakers - Kobe Over The Shoulder Circus Shot (SD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgOqmz9HQds#ws-normal)

Kobe :bow: :bow:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 23, 2009, 10:33:20 AM
NBA LEGENDS GAY ALLEGATIONS!! NOWEI!!  :tama-mad:

(http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/1441/magicisiahtp1.jpg)

MORE DIRT TO SELL BOOKS!!!

Quote
The criticisms are made by Johnson in When The Game Was Ours, which he co-wrote with Larry Bird and author Jackie MacMullan. The book, to be released on Nov. 4, tells the inside story of the most important rivalry in basketball history.

Much of their story involves Thomas, who as captain of the Detroit Pistons served as a primary threat to the championship ambitions of Bird's Celtics and Magic's Lakers. The book offers revelations that have stunned Thomas. Magic addresses years of rumors by finally accusing Thomas of questioning his sexuality after Johnson was diagnosed with HIV in 1991. Magic also admits that he joined with Michael Jordan and other players in blackballing Thomas from the 1992 Olympic Dream Team, saying, "Isiah killed his own chances when it came to the Olympics. Nobody on that team wanted to play with him. ... Michael didn't want to play with him. Scottie [Pippen] wanted no part of him. Bird wasn't pushing for him. Karl Malone didn't want him. Who was saying, 'We need this guy?' Nobody.''

"I'm glad that he's finally had the nerve and the courage to stand up and say it was him, as opposed to letting Michael Jordan take the blame for it all these years,'' Thomas responded during one of several interviews he gave to SI.com on Wednesday. "I wish he would have had the courage to say this stuff to me face to face, as opposed to writing it in some damn book to sell and he can make money off it.''

Thomas, who is the first-year coach at Florida International in Miami, confirmed that MacMullan attempted to reach him for comment six months ago, but he declined through his publicist to speak with her.

Magic's most shocking accusation, however, is that Thomas was responsible for spreading rumors that Johnson was gay or bisexual after Johnson tested positive for HIV, forcing his retirement at age 32. "Isiah kept questioning people about it,'' Magic says. "I couldn't believe that. The one guy I thought I could count on had all these doubts. It was like he kicked me in the stomach.''

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/10/22/isiah.magic/index.html?eref=sihp (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/10/22/isiah.magic/index.html?eref=sihp)

The best Magic Johnson book still is his 32 Ways to Bidness one.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 23, 2009, 08:59:09 PM
DONT FORGET NBA FANTASY LEAGUE DRAFT THIS WEEKEND!!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00032.jpg)

SUNDAY 11:45 PM EST Sign Up  Still Available. We got 10 teams this year, lets break records!  :jphip:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 26, 2009, 06:04:42 AM
Here's your SUPERSTAR!!!

(http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/3968/7fe2b54cd5fdcf07ccd61b1.jpg)

TIP OFF - 2 DAYS TO NBA SEASON 2009-2010

Good draft, I like my team, chance of being ejected. VERY GOOD!
(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/7636/drafton.th.jpg) (http://img5.imageshack.us/i/drafton.jpg/)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on October 26, 2009, 06:09:55 AM
well let's see right dai lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on October 26, 2009, 06:12:35 AM
awww i didnt know slack is in the pool woulda joined
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on October 27, 2009, 07:05:18 AM
Quote
Clippers’ Griffin sidelined with broken kneecap (http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/33488472/ns/sports-nba/)
No. 1 pick in 2009 draft could be out for six weeks

LOS ANGELES - Blake Griffin’s NBA debut has been pushed back indefinitely after the Los Angeles Clippers revealed late Monday night that their No. 1 overall draft pick has a broken left kneecap.

The stress fracture could sideline the Oklahoma star for six weeks, the team announced, promising further information Tuesday.

Griffin, who averaged 13.7 points and 8.1 rebounds per game during the preseason, won’t be in the Clippers’ lineup when they face the Lakers in their opener Tuesday night, and he could be out much longer. The Clippers play 20 games in their first six weeks of the regular season.

Uh-oh.
Greg Oden pt. 2???
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on October 27, 2009, 07:14:33 AM
tall men are never great players, oden is probably the best example, they need someone who has bigger base to succeed i.e. Shaq
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 27, 2009, 08:28:50 PM
GAME ON!!!

Lakers get their rings tonite! Ron Artest is ready  :twisted:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00039.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip00125.jpg)

Is Gasol?
Will Pau Gasol Be Ready For Opening Night? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMfTD6RSzpA&feature=sub#normal)

awww i didnt know slack is in the pool woulda joined
Mancrush I see!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 28, 2009, 11:24:54 AM
Laker Ring Ceremony 2009 Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTBXZJrK7tM#normal)

Great to see Tex. Special ring presentation for him.
(http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/289/208e60ffdcd1bc174108c0e.jpg)

Ron did well, got dirty.
(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/7277/708ca63875055808456c431.jpg)

KOBE!!! Got more fingers for more rings!!
(http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/1716/d0f22b40928e9f6e0a9cbdb.jpg)
(http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/7599/8883ea728206950f0d666a7.jpg)

some good ol manlove
(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/7992/7eee1f14d41988035b9bab1.jpg)
(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2842/capt6a431496a0a84e02a3b.jpg)(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/6673/capt04543a750ab34296bbb.jpg)

Phew and did the Lakers escape with a win, Kobe just took over ...too much sloppy plays. Good thing Clippers be Clippers.

haha Shaq. nice 10 points. Cavs still lose.
(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/286/capressbknroundup274299.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on October 28, 2009, 11:37:51 AM
Nowitzki's performance comes in as a loss too
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on October 29, 2009, 07:22:54 AM
Is the big cactus going to do to Cleveland what he did to Phoenix?
That would be sad.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on October 29, 2009, 07:33:57 AM
well the cactus is just old and that's all he can do
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 29, 2009, 05:26:33 PM
FACIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL

MELO FACIAL 102909 official video credit to NBA on ESPN (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O845Z3TvZ4M#normal)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on October 29, 2009, 11:14:19 PM
^ Super nasty that was.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on October 30, 2009, 02:22:00 AM
FACIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL

MELO FACIAL 102909 official video credit to NBA on ESPN (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O845Z3TvZ4M#normal)

can i have it poster sized?????????
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 30, 2009, 06:34:37 AM
Lamar odom learns the secrets of the NBA championship trophy.
" that's a heated tray" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkgTiudKgaM#normal)


:on lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 31, 2009, 06:27:40 AM
AW SHIT Thimmy you got this round!! Jason Terry was unstoppable :banghead:

(http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4374/0d5e2731be31c33749f19ad.jpg)

Adam Morrison actually had a block lol

damn Vince Carter hurt. So much for that. :/
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on October 31, 2009, 06:48:32 AM
Mavs won!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on October 31, 2009, 07:01:05 AM
Man, I should've left Shannon Brown in my starting lineup...
Shannon Brown Throws A Monster Dunk! (Lakers vs. Mavs 10-30-09) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTXWGepa_r0#normal)

Breakout season!

Today the Lakers looked like they've been eating too much of that guacamole.  Got themselves a major "case of the slows".
Mavs playing really well.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on November 01, 2009, 07:22:47 AM
Halloween was nuts.  Trevor Ariza w/ 33 pts, woo!


And on a completely different note...

Bat Delay: During Kings vs Spurs Game! 10/31/2009 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI8q7SpDTww#normal)

Manu is Batman!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on November 01, 2009, 07:38:32 AM
^ lol omfg a bat
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 03, 2009, 01:56:09 AM
damn Manu so crazy, he better check for rabies.

Gasol better come back quick. Kobe can't be dropping 40 all nite. :/

Man, I totally missed this story. ex Blazer, Laker, Heat Brian Grant with Parkinson's. Heard him on Jim Rome and him battling depression and finding out the truth.

Brian Grant On His Battle With Parkison's Disease (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR3old6mRxo#normal)

But he's come to accept it, and is doing something about it. ROCK ON!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 04, 2009, 12:45:57 PM
HA!! DurANT wanna be the hero. SHIT that was close.

(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/310/dadd67e545c47e4d7691075.jpg)

Kobe battling the flu STILL dropped 31. and he wasn't get any calls but whateva!! ARTEST with the clutch defense.

Lakers vs. Thunder --Nov 3, 2009 [HD] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbOHJ_cd37U#normal)

man pleeeeeeeeeeeeez Gasol come back soon, what I see is no hustle, just all individual play.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on November 04, 2009, 07:45:25 PM
^Well that's the Lakers for you  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 05, 2009, 11:43:11 AM
(http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/7193/capt2c7a8491400648f4a08.jpg)

haha dude it's painful

ARIZA went nuts vs Lakers, even got a clutch 3 after Artest got the go ahead 3. How Hollywood can u get?

KOBE pulls another one outta the ass. 41 points?! Gasol healed, Bynum may be hurt :banghead:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 07, 2009, 11:11:37 AM
PHEW. That was close, no OT.

(http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/8963/24c732b1c8f34d2b4b021ed.jpg)

Quote
Bryant scored 41 points while becoming the youngest player to reach 24,000, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

Scoring basket after basket on turnaround jumpers and inside moves against the undersized Memphis defenders in the low post, Bryant carried the Lakers while reaching the milestone 38 days before Wilt Chamberlain did. With a second-half surge from his growing repertoire of inside moves, he even overtook Grizzlies guard Allen Iverson for 16th place on the NBA’s career scoring list.

simply epic. Artest is flowing well within the defense and offense. Bench even hit it hard. MBENGA!!! :thumbup

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 08, 2009, 10:46:13 AM
Really AI?? Taking a leave of absence. PRACTICE?! Wonder if is gonna weasel his way to the Cavs. Peep the interview:

(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/5439/1257535192.jpg)

Allen Iverson had plenty to say during his recent trip to the Bay Area – most notably, that he isn’t happy about coming off the bench for the Memphis Grizzlies – and his attitude likely won’t change unless or until the Grizzlies start winning.

Say what you will about A.I., but he has no problem speaking his mind. From his free-agency experience this past summer to his future to even his hair, Iverson touched on a handful of topics – besides his role with the Grizzlies – during a one-on-one interview with Yahoo! Sports.

Q: After things went bad with the Detroit Pistons, did you feel like you needed to sell the Grizzlies on signing you?

Iverson: Nah. I talked with them and had a conversation with them about what I wanted for the rest of my career, what I can do for the squad. But I’m not playing basketball no more to make money or anything like that or fame. I’ve been there and did that. I just want to be happy doing what I love to do. If I felt I had to sell myself or sell out to be somebody that I’m not, then I wouldn’t do it anymore. I’d be playing at the YMCA.

Q: Can you envision the day you walk away from the NBA?

Iverson: Hell yeah. I got a wife and five kids. I definitely can see myself walking away from basketball, walking away from [the media]. I don’t have to talk to y’all every [expletive] day. There is a lot of y’all I don’t dislike, a lot of y’all I love. But there is a lot of y’all I hate. But I understand that media people just do their job. Nobody wants to hear no positive Allen Iverson story about me giving out turkeys, doing something for the Boys & Girls Club. They want to hear stories about A.I. cursing the coach out and stuff like that. That positive [stuff] don’t sell.”

Q: Did you feel like the NBA and your skeptics left you for dead this offseason?

Iverson: Why not? Why not? I ain’t never had a whole bunch of people running around saying “I love Allen Iverson” my whole career. If you say there is a million of them that love me, there is a million of them that love me. It’s more that don’t. There’s more that would rather see me fail than succeed. You think I don’t know that people left me for dead?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on November 08, 2009, 07:52:27 PM
^ is he trying to downplay the fact the Grizzlies suck?

AI just take what you have now and smoke it
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 09, 2009, 11:44:31 AM
ANY WAY YOU WANT IT!!

(http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3821/a16df91e97c3a63e24b84ba.jpg)

Blow out baby. Sorry Byron Scott. Even Adam Morrison lit it up :lol:

(http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/5338/bf4c5c5f51a093f7e5214cd.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on November 09, 2009, 03:36:58 PM
I love how right after the foiled alley-oop attempt to Brown, they went RIGHT TO HIM AGAIN for the dunk.

Boy's got hops!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 12, 2009, 10:00:03 PM
Struggling Hornets fire Scott; Bower to take over

By NBA.com staff reports
Posted Nov 12 2009 2:51PM

New Orleans Hornets general manager Jeff Bower will assume the team's head coaching duties after the Hornets fired coach Byron Scott early Thursday morning.

Former Hornets coach Tim Floyd has been named as Bower's top assistant.

Scott was fired when the team arrived in New Orleans at 5 a.m. Thursday local time from Phoenix, where the Hornets were beaten by the Suns to fall to 3-6 in what has been a disappointing start to the season. According to TNT analyst David Aldridge, Bower informed the coaches and the team of his decision later Thursday morning.

"Accountability was our theme this past summer," Hornets vice president Chad Shinn said in a statement released by the team. "We talked about the fact that everyone on our staff is held to a certain standard of performance and we didn't feel this was happening at the head coach level.

"We feel like we still have an opportunity with our nucleus to get to where we want and Jeff is the right guy, right now to move us in that direction from the bench."

Bower was on the Hornets' bench in recent years as an assistant to both Paul Silas and Floyd, but has been the general manager of the team since 2005. He has been involved in the front office during most of his 14 years with the organization, as a scout and director of player personnel. Bower was an assistant coach at college at Penn State and Marist.

Floyd's last job was as coach of USC from 2005-09, where he went 85-49 and led the Trojans to the Sweet 16 in 2007. He coached the Hornets in the 2003-04 season, guiding a team led by Baron Davis and Jamaal Magloire to a 41-41 record and first-round loss to the Miami Heat in the playoffs.

Scott had coached the Hornets for the last five years, including a two-year ordeal (2005-06 and 2006-07) when they split time between New Orleans and Oklahoma City in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He compiled a 203-216 record with the Hornets, who are coming off of a 124-104 pounding in Phoenix on Wednesday night.

Scott, who had a 14-year career as a player in the NBA, came to the Hornets after three-and-a-half seasons in New Jersey, during which time he compiled a 149-139 (.517) record and took the Nets from the bottom of the Eastern Conference (only three teams were worse the season before he arrived) to a spot as one of the NBA's elite teams. They made back-to-back NBA Finals appearances during his tenure.

When Scott took over the Hornets following the 2003-04 season, he was the team's third coach in three seasons. He was the NBA coach of the year in 2008, when star guard Chris Paul led the Hornets to a 56-26 record. That season, the Hornets beat Dallas in the opening round of the playoffs before losing to San Antonio in the seventh game of their Western Conference semifinal series.

This season, the Hornets looked lethargic at both ends of the court; on offense, there was very little movement in the team's halfcourt sets when Paul didn't have the ball, and significant falloff at the defensive end.

"That's the thing that's killing us right now," Paul said last week. "We can't stop teams. That's one thing coach always says: offense, that'll come night in and night out, 'cause we play 82 games. But if we defend every night, we have a chance to win every night..it's communication. I think our biggest issue is trust. Trust. 'Cause when you're defending a guy, you have to trust that your teammate has your back. And we can learn. We can learn from teams like the Spurs, like the Celtics."

But Paul said the team was not playing badly because it missed Chandler, who brought blocked shots and energy at the defensive end and was Paul's frequent target for crowd-pleasing alley-oops. The Hornets traded Chandler to Charlotte last summer for forward Emeka Okafor.

"I can't put my finger on it, but we've got to find a way," Paul said. "We've got guys that have been in this league a long time. We've got a nice little nucleus that's been here for a while. These are issues that we probably shouldn't be having."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Saburo on November 12, 2009, 11:49:54 PM
Interesting review of Bill Simmons' 700-page opus on the NBA: http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=776 (http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=776)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on November 13, 2009, 12:32:03 AM
Quote
MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade pleaded for years to join the Jordan Brand family, wanting to wear the shoe his idol made famous.

His persistence is being rewarded.

When Jordan Brand makes its long-awaited release of the Air Jordan 2010 in February to commemorate the popular line's 25th anniversary, Wade will debut the shoe. Hand-picked for the role by Michael Jordan himself, the Miami Heat guard called it "a huge honor."

"I was in awe, because I know what it means to not only be a part of Jordan Brand but really represent Michael on the court in the shoe he would wear," Wade told The Associated Press. "Very excited, to say the least."

The shoe will be launched nationwide Feb. 13 and will carry a retail price of $170. That coincides with All-Star weekend near Dallas and is four days before Jordan's 47th birthday. It's unknown if Wade will wear the shoe beforehand, say in Miami's marquee Christmas Day game at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks.

"Sometimes you have to pass the torch. ... He epitomizes what the brand represents," Jordan said Wednesday night, when the arrangement was formally announced. "Being a player from our home community of Chicago, he has won championships already, his work ethic ... those is are all things that I feel like represent the brand. I think we can build a great relationship."

Wade's game has often been compared to Jordan's, even though the Heat guard is two inches shorter than the six-time champion -- something Jordan pointed out Wednesday, when he stood back-to-back with Wade.

"He thinks he can beat me; I know I can beat him," Jordan said, smiling. "The only way to find out is to put these shoes on and go out and play. He's wearing my shoe. I'm not wearing Dwyane Wade's shoe."

Jordan said that consumers have pushed him "to take the next Air Jordan beyond their wildest imagination."

This was beyond Wade's imagination, anyway.

He spent six years wearing Converse apparel, then made the switch to Jordan Brand in July. (Both are owned by Nike.) Details of his contract with Jordan Brand were not disclosed, although it was certain to at least match the remaining three years at $6 million annually left on his Converse deal.

Jordan Brand spokeswoman Terri Hines said Wade is the first pitchman for the Air Jordan other than Jordan himself.

It's the latest notch in Wade's business world: He also has strong deals with T-Mobile and Gatorade.

"One thing I understood coming over to the brand, it's a team," Wade said. "I'm fortunate enough to be able to be in a spot with guys like Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, Derek Jeter, all those guys. We all have a role to play. And I'm going to play the role that they signed me up for and hopefully I do the best I can."

The shoes displayed Wednesday night were black and white with red trim and circular windows on both sides, with Jordan calling them "trendy," "stylish" and "high-performance."

This arrangement had been kept under wraps for months. Wade told only few people, including teammate Quentin Richardson, who like Wade is a Chicago native who grew up idolizing Jordan's play with the Bulls.

Richardson has worn the Jumpman line throughout his NBA career.

"I think it meant the world to him, truthfully," Richardson said. "Us being from Chicago, I don't think people understand. ... We adored M.J. We watched every move he made. I think for us guys, it made a big difference. And even before he came over to Jordan, Dwyane would wear it. He'd come over to my house and get stuff all the time."

Aligning himself even closer to Jordan is as big a perk as being able to wear the Air Jordans, Wade said.

"Before this, our relationship was kind of on the basis of seeing him and still being in awe of the person I grew up watching," Wade said. "Now I can e-mail, call him, all these lines of communication. So I think it's kind of cool. He responds back to me a lot quicker now than he used to."


Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on November 13, 2009, 02:04:38 AM
^ Great D-wade gets a Nike lol

not against it but just after the few lines I laughed XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 13, 2009, 08:50:31 AM
^ NOICE! No wonder Jordan was at the Heat Game, D-Wades Converse is owned by Nike so no problem.  :thumbup

Sucks about Byron Scott, if you just gut the front court then what?? Chris Paul ain't superman. He'll land on his feet again.
(http://www.nba.com/media/hornets/ByronScott-800X600.jpg)

I love how right after the foiled alley-oop attempt to Brown, they went RIGHT TO HIM AGAIN for the dunk.

Boy's got hops!

NO DOUBT!! his chin was practically on the rim XD
11-12-2009 - Suns vs. Lakers - Shannon Brown Flying Fastbreak Dunk (SD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkD8O15aiLY#normal)

Good to bring the Suns back down to earth - that's the kinda passing game I like to see. 17 early into the 2nd quarter.
(http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/8236/3214c13d19a6cd224780bd8.jpg)

Denver is gonna be a bloodfest tmr :twisted:

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 13, 2009, 05:48:35 PM
FUCK YEAH!!

Fucking great to see the Lakers beatdown the fucking suns.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 14, 2009, 12:56:23 PM
Then the Lakers forget to get off the plane..............phew what a stinker. Nuggets and Nugget fans acted like they just won the NBA Championship.

LAKERS NEED GASOL!!! else he'll become a Rock Band Hero:
Gasol Sing Star (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwG4uptWFro#normal)

fuuuck what happened in the 3rd. A few shoves from K-Mart and it was on.
(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8897/c652068c9ba5be72f77ff67.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on November 14, 2009, 07:32:34 PM
Kobe won't say it, but I will.

Lakers were just plain tired.  Late game on Thursday, followed by a late night flight to Denver, probably landing at like 3AM, exacerbated by the fact that Denver has thinner air means that they went into this game at a disadvantage.  Most of the shots they missed were way short, some of them being airballs.  If that isn't a sign of fatigue, I don't know what is.

I heard that Artest was saying "don't double Carmelo, I'll take care of him".  Mistake? I think so.

Add to that the fact that J.R. Smith was knocking down just about every shot he took and Kenyon Martin was being a beast in the paint, and this Friday the 13th loss makes more sense.  I expect the Lakers to bounce back in a big way against Houston at home on Sunday.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 16, 2009, 12:45:57 PM
Seems Andrew Bynum is putting up great numbers with the starting minutes - they STILL seemed gassed. Kobe's hurt, wheres Fish and Odom???


Classy move by the Lakers though... his timely shots are really missed.
(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/4735/32546eeba40d872dc6600ec.jpg)

11-15-2009 - Rockets vs. Lakers - Trevor Ariza Receives Championship Ring (SD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6HjZEmSpOE#normal)

LOL Artest
Trevor Ariza loses shoe, Ron Artest tosses it into the stands (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu1zMV5j0fo#normal)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 17, 2009, 01:03:43 AM
The Grizz and A.I. are no more.
He only played 3 games with them, all coming off the bench, and now they're splitsville.
Who couldn't see this coming, know what I mean.

I seriously doubt any other team will try to sign him now, seeing as how he'll complain from the get go if he has to come off the bench.

IMHO, A.I. should call it a career, because I don't see any other team wanting him and possibly screwing up their own team chemistry... but, anything can happen.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 19, 2009, 02:20:29 PM
he just can't HANDLE THE TRU!!! AI doesn't even practice :lol:

Unlike Kobe, he knows he got hops:
11-17-2009 - Pistons vs. Lakers - Kobe Impossible Shot Over His Shoulder With Back To Basket (SD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJt-pEj2wSo#normal)


Gasol is coming back on Thurs. Not a moment too soon.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 25, 2009, 12:14:58 AM
(http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/4410/a7b09207f745a858bdb8e47.jpg)

KOBE UNSTOPPABLE!! Congrats on being Player of the Week with circus shots every game!

11-22-2009 - Thunder vs. Lakers - Kobe Circus Shot Over The Backboard From Behind The Basket (SD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X-Y7wFRoEU#normal)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 25, 2009, 07:42:59 AM
Easy pickings against the Knicks. Even Spike Lee is a Lakers fan now
(http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/6605/6eaf06fd96eb0a462003f7e.jpg)


oh and btw, Ron Artest IS crazy

Ron Artest on Jimmy Kimmel Live PART 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5O3g4bgjVI#normal)

Ron Artest on Jimmy Kimmel Live PART 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDDj-i5IjtI#normal)

I MEAN WTF XD LMAO DUDE. Glad he's on our side. Now smoke a couple of fools!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 29, 2009, 08:42:01 AM
DAMN How good it is to have Gasol back. Everyone clicking (except Sasha) everyone sharing the ball. WOO Lakers get the biggest team point total of the season.

(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/3344/1d482493093b6b802250a8b.jpg)



Iverson not retiring? How come we ain't surprised lol. He and Larry Brown should re-unite, he had his MVP years with him.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on November 29, 2009, 10:30:52 AM
^ he just wanted some sympathy so a team like the 76ers to come and pick him up
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on December 02, 2009, 11:00:01 PM
hope Gasol kick some butt this season..btw, why Artest in boxers? he always was nuts :lol:

also, Nets about to make INFAMY tonite!! 0-18...and BEYOND!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 04, 2009, 11:14:16 AM
AI deserves better. Dude HAS A LOTTA basketball in him.
Allen Iverson Crying at his Press Conference ( FULL Iterview ) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8qQ9D97cIA#noexternalembed-normal)


Poor Nets. They don't deserve it - hope they got enough cap room to sign LEBRON! HA!

Anything can happen in the NBA like the Knicks destroying the Suns, speaking of which.
(http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/2936/a1d41f47063882b0fa29e3e.jpg)

HEAT GOING DOWN!!

Ron Artest is gonna be so drunk on :xo: he'll smack the shit outta Haslem
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 05, 2009, 06:25:28 AM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00076.jpg)
WB! :P
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 05, 2009, 07:39:50 AM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00077.jpg)

HOLY

SHIT

MAMBA!!
 


 :bow: :bow: :bow:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on December 05, 2009, 07:43:01 AM
FUCKING MISSED FREE THROWS  :angry:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 05, 2009, 07:58:03 AM
NBA: RELIVE THE MOMENTS :P

Kobe Bryant Game Winning Shot 12 4 09 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g0RHgfuugs#normal)

Such a tightly reff'd game - mad props for D-Wade for bringing back the Kobe  :tama-mad:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on December 05, 2009, 08:16:14 AM
damn, a close one. glad the lakers didnt give up when down 4. :doh: :sweatdrop:

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 05, 2009, 01:03:03 PM
don't forget Fish with the clutch 3. DAMN that is by far game of the year.

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00078.jpg)

I loved how Adam Morrison ran right past Kobe when he hit the shot XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on December 06, 2009, 11:54:48 AM
Greg Oden Injury (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stYZMOvFGcA#normal)

i think this is by far the second worst injury i've seen in the nba since shaun livingston's horrifying knee dislocation :bleed eyes:

imo oden was the next best thing after d-howard...i hope he can come back to play again :(
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 07, 2009, 09:45:50 AM
That was so hard man. Oden was having a great season, wasn't he doing a double-double. SHIT.  :(

(http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/976/308c5db236c659614ef32ed.jpg)
is Kobe gonna have to choke a bitch? NiNE STRAIGHT

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: sh15uya on December 08, 2009, 01:15:12 PM
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w179/sh15uy4/article_RTXR035.jpg)
ouch!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Saburo on December 08, 2009, 11:27:18 PM
That Oden injury is just SAD.

Is he on the short list of NBA's greatest "what-if's"?  How much time does he have left to avoid being linked with the Bowies and the Waltons?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on December 09, 2009, 12:42:05 AM
Bill Walton won two championships, sure he had injuries but you can't call him a what if.

It seems like if Oden get hit with one more injury, then its most likely over for him sadly.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Saburo on December 09, 2009, 12:52:47 AM
Bill Walton won two championships, sure he had injuries but you can't call him a what if.

I'm no NBA junkie but I read pieces that said that Walton was supposed to be an NBA Great, like Kareem and Jordan and Magic and Bill Russell, etc.  He had a good career but plenty potential left in the ether. 

Tony Kornheiser made the comp yesterday on PTI: Bowie, Walton...  is Oden next?  I certainly hope not as he seems to be a very likable individual and easy to root for.  It would be sad for his career to be defined as a bag of broken body parts.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 11, 2009, 02:44:45 AM
Oden may not be as effective with his kneecaps being ripped but like Walton, can re-invent themselves. He became an effective 6th player and key part of the Celtics early championship runs.

LMAO sh15uya. Bulls are hurting.

Lakers SHOWTiME! TEN IN A ROW. GJ easy schedule.
Lakers Bring Back Showtime vs. Jazz [12-9-09] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsweTspyNs0#)
(http://i46.tinypic.com/2ilmo41.jpg)


Fucking hilarious Steve Nash Toilet clip:
toilet humour (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sw3MVXrbtQ#ws)

amare stoudemire is going viral too with his All-star bid, David Spade is his coach:
http://amarestoudemire.com/ (http://amarestoudemire.com/)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 12, 2009, 06:02:44 AM
ruh-oh. Kobe avulsion fracture on his finger. Not the pinky.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 12, 2009, 06:57:09 AM
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?! Kobe playing with a sleeve on his finger still drops 10 more points and finishes the game.
(http://i50.tinypic.com/1q1jfb.jpg)

Good thing it was the T-Wolves, but still. Good to see Rambis back:
(http://i48.tinypic.com/v5v095.jpg)

Also AWESOME hearing Luke Walton (and current Laker) doing color commentary on the radio. Personal views on the players haha.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on December 12, 2009, 07:51:51 AM
the temporary commentator replacement for Stu Lantz on Fox Sports West, Hot Rod Hundley was sooo boring. He will be doing 6 more games.  :banghead:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on December 12, 2009, 08:34:56 AM
well Lakers do it again lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 13, 2009, 06:40:44 AM
D'oh!! 11 Game Win streak snapped, Celtics in first place. 3-second calls. Guards can't make a post-entry pass.  :banghead:
(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/3094/a21a9d6cfe5aabd19a3b2e2.jpg)

Gotta keep moving the ball. So what if Kobe gotta take IVs for stomach illness. Leader NA NA NA NA plays no matter what. The D Fucking letting Deron Williams go coast to coast.

Too much 1 on 1, even Pau had a crappy game - proof that Kobe = MVP

At least we can laugh at Man Scratching his balls after an epic Kobe shot
Heat vs. Lakers - VERY FUNNY!!! Man scratching his balls (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fwzuMYm0yI#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 16, 2009, 06:29:00 AM
Good to see, Tracy McGrady back since Feb. 9! Why'd he give up his number to Ariza?

FUCK!!! Lucky Sev got Kobe. Bad finger and all, LOL he lit up Hinrich good. 42 points BITCH!
(http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/2298/87fccb69e52230794aa3581.jpg)

Gasol whining about wanting the ball, he's gotta get not get blocked by geeks like Noah. Gotta get grimy in Detroit.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on December 16, 2009, 09:01:36 AM
good to see t-mac back, even if it's only for a few minutes and he seems to be looking healthy at least

with brooks and their solid def they will become a dangerous contender once they throw yao and ariza back

suns v spurs game was LOL spurs almost won after coming back from 20 points lolol

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 17, 2009, 10:21:48 AM
KOBE!! :twisted:

(http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/8942/eb903d872553f87f7f96379.jpg)

Struggling on a back to back, Kobe just takes over. Gotta secure those boards  :banghead:

Kobe Bryant Game winner vs Milwaukee Bucks (December 16, 2009) (HQ) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57yR0MphgwU#ws)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 20, 2009, 02:32:44 AM
D-Wade needs 200 more viewers!

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2349161 (http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2349161)
http://www.ustream.tv/dwyanewade (http://www.ustream.tv/dwyanewade)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 20, 2009, 07:29:08 AM
Snowstorms in the East Coast and a blackout? lol Nets neck and neck up till halftime.

(http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/9688/22d66ee6223b88915ed8c56.jpg)

BAM! Kobe comes back. 3 players in double digit rebounds  :bow: Pau and Lakers reach agreement to extend contract to 2012-13, keep it rolling LAKERS!!

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on December 20, 2009, 07:36:29 AM
my man Gasol baby!!! good thing he signed through, maybe he can get another ring this season!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 22, 2009, 08:04:07 AM
maybe? CONSIDER IT DONE FOOL!

Kobe POW again.

(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/8855/c38b0e4b9a084f63ac57171.jpg)

Lakers continue that ROAD DOMINANCE. I don't even wanna see no power rankings no more, after I saw some calculation that Atlanta is tops. WTF
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 23, 2009, 07:42:30 AM
LOL Shit. Kobe gotta stop dropping 40 a nite the way this is going. Shaq is gonna roll over Bynum and Gasol come Xmas.

(http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/2535/b30c714bf83926d5c88596b.jpg)

TIGHT!!! THUNDER!!! Durant just needs more help.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 25, 2009, 08:43:51 AM
great mix vid

The First K-O-B-E (XMas '09) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OW370CE-cQ#ws)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 25, 2009, 10:08:10 AM
ron artest visits a filipino family XD
Ron Artest Eating Filipino Foods (Video) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl52ti0lsrA#)

They say he got this huge twitter following and he just visits random fans.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on December 25, 2009, 08:53:09 PM
*gets into Daigong mode*

30 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals. NBA must loves Wade, giving him the Knicks on Christmas

Wade taking it back with the Jordan 1s. Now to enjoy the rest of the games

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00085.jpg)

*gets out of Daigong mode*

Shit, I should do more Wade pimpin  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 26, 2009, 12:49:03 AM
Dontcha love Pimping :pimp:

lol @ Kobe going 'watch the fuck out!" FUCK!! Bynum and Gasol getting ass handed to em!! by SHAQ

XD Lil dez spazzing out. GJ ESPN!

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 26, 2009, 03:28:45 AM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00086.jpg)

FUCK!!!

not complaining about the officials, "Let em play?" Pffft....but everyone was half a step slower. Artest getting picked off, turnover city. Gotta admit, Shaq had a helluva game - isn't he undefeated vs Kobe on XMas matchups.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on December 26, 2009, 05:27:06 AM
the bench mob is killing the lakers  :sweatdrop: they aint helpin at all. :bleed eyes:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 26, 2009, 06:42:12 AM
Lamar Odom and fucking Khloe :bleed eyes:

Brandon Roy tearing it up!!! Shit Portland making a run against Nuggets atm
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on December 26, 2009, 09:32:28 AM
real classy lakers fans!

Laker Fans Throw Fingers on Court During Christmas Game (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5eQ1knvRug#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 26, 2009, 09:42:21 AM
Snoop kept it classy!

VOTE4AMARE 2010- EPISODE 2 - GOGGLES (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GYw87QxY44#ws)

David Spade still working!?!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 27, 2009, 08:45:27 AM
With Artest following the stairs(!!!) and getting a concussion, Kobe spraining his elbow?!? shit the Queens take em to 2OT. Lucky Pau and Kobe getting his arm back for back to back 3's and Lakers pull it out!!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00089.jpg)

FUCK tough stretch coming up.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on December 27, 2009, 07:44:25 PM
what an amazing game yesterday. it was a block fest. :rofl: :rofl:

Lakers vs Kings Game Highlights HD (12/26/09) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OpZPKsfHuA#ws)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on December 28, 2009, 05:57:53 AM
25 points in 28 minutes? This is the kind of production Wade needs from his team to get past the first round of the playoffs

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00090.jpg)

Edit: Just another pic with the Jordan 16.5's in full effect

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00091.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 29, 2009, 08:39:12 AM
Kobe dropping 34 and still the Lakers lose??? WHERE'S THE D? Oh that's right, he fell down the stairs :/

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00093.jpg)
J-Rich ready to catch a deuce

Hope Bynum can beat his bug - The Towers ain't the same without him!!

At least Denver (and Billups-less) Nuggets and Celtics lost too. LMAO @ Boston losing to the Clippers and Warriors. GO RADMAN with 10 boards!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on December 29, 2009, 08:50:05 AM
lol @ clippers beating Boston for 2nd straight year at Staples. lol at Rondo choke on his freethrows
Celtics at Clippers - Final 30 seconds of the game HD [12-27-09] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cru7mN9UkvM#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 30, 2009, 05:39:34 AM
The Warriors played last nite, Lakers played last nite. WTF MAN?!

Down 11. Where's the bench?

Ron Artest really does make a difference. STEP IT UP D!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on December 30, 2009, 05:40:50 AM
^ well at least when Artest comes back he'll make sure that no stairs are in front of him  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 30, 2009, 07:22:33 AM
Weird Ron Artest Presser:
Ron Artest press conference to address his concussion (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=262RSuuVo7s#ws)

He forgot everything but remembered to text Kobe. better quality? http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=123350@kcbs.dayport.com (http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=123350@kcbs.dayport.com)

SHIT!!! that started out shit. Gasol and Kobe finally got it going - too much turnovers wow. Lakers pull one out vs a well playing Golden State. 44 points for the back to back Player of the Week!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00094.jpg)

Thanks Roni for the missed FTs!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on December 30, 2009, 08:31:21 AM
that Ron Artest press conference is freakin' hilarious  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:  his story is outrageous  XD

the lakers bench got it going finally. Phil Jackson let them play till the end.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on January 01, 2010, 08:27:22 PM
Did Gilbert Arenas pull a gun on a teammate in the Wizards' locker room?

Arenas and Javaris Crittenton drew guns on each other during a Christmas Eve gambling dispute, according to a report in the New York Post.

According to the report, Crittenton became angry when Arenas refused to make good on a gambling debt and shouted "I'm not your punk!"

That's when Arenas reportedly pulled a gun from his locker, prompting Crittenton to do the same.

A friend of Crittenton, Kendrick "Bookie Ball" Long, told the Post the third-year player discussed the altercation with him.

"He (Arenas) was (expletive) with him; he (Crittenton) was just defending himself!" said Long, who would only say the the dispute was over money.

Arenas has said he brought unloaded guns from home and stored them in his locker to keep them away from his children.

D.C. police said Tuesday it is investigating a report that weapons were found inside a locker room at the Verizon Center, where the Washington Wizards play.

Last week, the Wizards said that guard Gilbert Arenas stored unloaded firearms in a container in his locker at the arena and that the NBA was looking into the situation. But Metropolitan Police Department spokeswoman Gwendolyn Crump did not mention Arenas or the team in a one-sentence statement on the investigation.

Arenas acknowledged he was being investigated after the Wizards' 110-98 loss to Oklahoma City on Tuesday night but he did not specify if it was by the NBA or police.

"They've been (investigating) for the last two weeks," Arenas said. "You guys just found out about it."

Arenas said he was cooperating with the investigation and that he hadn't brandished the weapons in the team's dressing room.

"They just want to know where I got them from," Arenas said. "They want to make sure they're not dirty guns."

Crump did not immediately answer a follow-up e-mail asking if Arenas was under investigation.

The statement said: "Members of the Metropolitan Police Department are currently assisting the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia with an investigation into an allegation that weapons were located inside a locker room at the Verizon Center."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 02, 2010, 08:14:55 AM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00096.jpg)

KOBE!!!!!! AGAIN!!!

ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME!!!!???



Holy shit.  :w00t:

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 02, 2010, 11:15:41 AM
simply unbelievable. down by like 20!!! FUCK!! WOW!

01-01-2010 - Kings vs. Lakers - Kobe Game Winning Three Pointer (SD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUJ8Mu5Q_Gk#ws)

I loved how that Sacramento player got picked. And I panicked when Kobe missed those FTs. 13-27,  39 Pts. 5 Rebs, 5 Assists. Leading Scorer in the NBA!

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kaede on January 04, 2010, 07:06:41 AM
Kobe again!!!   3 buzzer beaters within a month...3 amazing shots!!!  But where were the travelling calls???

Kobe Bryant Buzzer Beater vs. Heat
Kobe Bryant Buzzer Beater vs. Heat (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz8IKPx0Ahk&feature=channel#ws)

Kobe Bryant Buzzer Beater vs. Bucks
Kobe Bryant Travel on Game Winner vs Milwaukee Bucks 12/16/09 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trSw-UOPSPA#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on January 04, 2010, 07:35:16 AM
They're in the same place that holding, moving screen, and other foul calls go in the last 5 seconds of the game.  Not complaining, but I'm pretty sure every player knows that the refs pretty much swallow their whistles for the last possession of the game.

Maybe it's the league's way of making more "Amazing" happen.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 04, 2010, 11:19:29 AM
At least Rodriguez didn't flop like a bitch like those Celtics.

HO SHIT! sorry Thimmy. Dirk was good, but the Lakers Bench Mob was better FiNALLY!! Even Adam Morrison was jacking it up!

(http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/3558/d78b07364494679d9e37930.jpg)
sez Kobe "Payback for what the Cowboys did to my Eagles" XD

(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/7770/e537aef350609ffc18c5a47.jpg)
Bryant’s 15 points tied him with Patrick Ewing for 15th on the NBA’s career scoring list with 24,815 points

Good news Artest is back at practice. Bad news Gasol pulls the other hamstring. Wait and See.

Two words: MON-TAGE!

01-03-2010 - Mavericks vs. Lakers - Kobe To Shannon Brown For Fastbreak Dunk (SD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fycg5Q0acBM#ws)

http://LETSHANNONDUNK.COM
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 05, 2010, 08:26:06 AM
Adam Morrison is too funny, here he is hi5ing the other team.
Lakers' Adam Morrison Sneaky High Five (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC0QwSqs81g#)

GOOD NEWS!! Gasol is day to day, return probable. Artest is back!! Luke Walton is practicing!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 06, 2010, 10:23:15 AM
WB LO!! We missed you. Nearly a triple double. 18 REBOUNDS

(http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/2387/b9d2e7a620f34dc705984a4.jpg)

Artest sure didn't look himself...but FUCK just what the Lakers ordered. Rockets was just sizzling.

Rockets are just a a Yao and McGrady away from being a contender. Congrats on Yao's baby!

Man. Arenas forgets he's on the Wizards and not the Bullets. Who knows what kinda shit he's gonna get into.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 08, 2010, 10:20:12 AM
Man...good thing zay missed out on this embarassment :doh: still poor girl....

(http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/8914/9fdc3198b5a05967778b776.jpg)

Here's to JPH!P World Tour to a Lakers game! Now that Sev is in So Cal too :bwahaha



Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 09, 2010, 10:49:04 AM
what the hell Lakers?? Kobe's fingers are getting sorer and sorer. His shootings at a 36% clip lately :/

(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/7710/4c9fe4c91677f6d970e709b.jpg)

Pau Gasol get back soon! maybe the Lakers can sign Scottie Pippen to a 10 day contract:

SCOTTIE PIPPEN GETS BEAT UP BY MIDGETS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTMfMP_OXX4#ws)

or not :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on January 12, 2010, 03:08:19 AM
wtf?

(http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=AjVzat3zNuAjswPjNMMedo9VrMoF/SIG=12b62rqpf/**http%3A//lakersblog.latimes.com/.a/6a00d8341c506253ef012876c4a7e3970c-pi)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on January 15, 2010, 07:17:58 AM
Nike Foot Locker Kobe Bryant "Zoom Kobe V" Rap (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrq4gcJY_oM#ws)

Nike Foot Locker House on Fire (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVTfLUx_kUs#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 18, 2010, 07:07:40 PM
LOL WUT!!!

n nike bbbal twitter: "
  
The NBA has finally agreed to Let Shannon Dunk. Shannon Brown is in the dunk contest. Now he needs a hot shoe...."

ETA:

well duh.

"
 
Then post it at facebook.com/nikebasketball. Remember to label it, "Shannon Dunk Contest.""
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 19, 2010, 02:07:43 PM
With Shannon in, whose gonna challenge? Lebron? Dwight Howard? Nate Robinson?

Let Shannon Dunk - Shannon's In the Dunk Contest (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op1olUsZ2Q8#ws)

mannnn Lakers finally getting some gel. Thank GASOL. Bench came up big. and Lakers pulling away from the Celts a bit.

(http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/2039/captaf4809e8999a4f10a55.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuno_thunder on January 20, 2010, 02:01:14 AM
A little bit old, but how about some inadvertent racism? Punjabi!
0423.Matt.Devlin.Punjabi.Peja.Dec.20.09.Bigmac.avi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il30qwQhxxQ#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on January 21, 2010, 03:27:05 AM
Watching Spurs vs Jazz with Dick Vitale doing commentary. Love it everytime he calls NBA games.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 23, 2010, 09:35:12 AM
^ I love his radio show too!

mannnnnnnn...Shaq sure made Gasol look like a bitch. The missed free throws didn't help either, I just wanted to smack Lebron's whiny face. THE FUCK ODOM.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00103.jpg)

Least they rebounded tonite. Gasol dropping 20 and $1000 a point for Hati :thumbsup
(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/1065/a4aa650bc10901f28538113.jpg)

but wow, this is gonna be a looooooooooooooooooong road trip.

A little bit old, but how about some inadvertent racism? Punjabi!

Not as bad as the All-White Basketball league. (http://news.yahoo.com/video/us-15749625/all-white-league-founder-not-a-racist-thing-17749617)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 25, 2010, 03:19:09 AM
FUCK THE RAPTORS :banghead:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 25, 2010, 10:24:41 AM
I dunno. it seems the Defense just ain't clicking at all. The fuck do you let jaret jack it up like that. Or Bosh of all people.

(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/7818/103b4a8749c8aec7cff0211.jpg)

suspect calls at the end, but fuck Lakers should be blowing these Eastern teams outta the water :banghead:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 26, 2010, 04:32:37 AM

Lakers visit obama :D
Lakers Visit White House - ESPN Video - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4857197)

Talking smack! Wait until Kobe gets his 6th.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 28, 2010, 09:29:24 AM
FINALLY Lakers showing up. beating the Wizards and Pacers. Bynum with 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/4239/c48bfb81323980ca947d481.jpg)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ACrum on January 28, 2010, 08:54:09 PM
im guessing youre a lakers fan....lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 29, 2010, 02:50:24 AM
All-Star homecoming for Bosh, Williams

By Tim MacMahon
ESPNDallas.com


DALLAS -- Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki might be playing the role of host to the NBA's best talent for the All-Star Game, but a few other reserves announced Thursday know their way around.

Nowitzki, who narrowly missed being voted in as a starter for the first time in his career, is the Mavericks' lone representative in the Valentine's Day event at Cowboys Stadium. It will be the ninth consecutive All-Star appearance for Nowitzki, who surpassed the 20,000-point milestone earlier this season and ranks seventh in the NBA in scoring (25.2 points per game). (http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nba/news/story?id=4866840)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Who you won't see in Dallas

By Henry Abbott

The 2009-2010 Eastern All-Stars
Allen Iverson
Dwyane Wade
LeBron James
Kevin Garnett
Dwight Howard
Chris Bosh
Rajon Rondo
Joe Johnson
Gerald Wallace
Paul Pierce
Derrick Rose
Al Horford


So, who is missing from that list? Let's look at some of the players who will be most chapped to learn that they won't be headed to Dallas to show off on Valentine's Day weekend. (http://espn.go.com/blog/TrueHoop/post/_/id/12677/who-you-wont-see-in-dallas)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on January 29, 2010, 07:16:19 AM
im guessing youre a lakers fan....lol
I see you're new here.

...lol
(Welcome)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ACrum on January 29, 2010, 07:27:12 AM
thx :)

Dwyane Wade Block Spencer Hawes. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olOedm18P5Q#ws)

thats my team ^^^ oooo yeah
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 30, 2010, 05:25:59 AM
Kobe-LeBron ads feature gun slang

Associated Press

NEW YORK -- An advertisement featuring the NBA's two biggest superstars includes a gun reference, the same week two players were suspended for carrying firearms to the locker room.

The Nike ad, which appears in several publications including Sports Illustrated and ESPN The Magazine, has LeBron James on one page and Kobe Bryant on the other. Along with the slogan, "Prepare For Combat," is a quote from each player showing how tough he is.

Bryant's blurb says: "I'll do whatever it takes to win games. I don't leave anything in the chamber."

The chamber in a gun is the compartment that holds the bullet before it is fired.

"The Nike print ad featuring Kobe Bryant was intended to illustrate his all out play and commitment on the basketball court," Nike said in a statement. "It is a commonly used reference for shooting the basketball and no offense was intended." (http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=4869984)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 31, 2010, 05:56:19 AM
Bryant wants 'old-school' rules again

By Dave McMenamin
ESPNLosAngeles.com


PHILADELPHIA -- When the Boston Celtics host the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday things are bound to get a little physical between the two bitter rivals who have combined to win 32 of the 62 titles in NBA history.

That's quite all right with Kobe Bryant. He'd like to raise the stakes and increase the contact.

"I'm old-school," Bryant said after scoring 22 of his 24 points in the second half of the Lakers' 99-91 win at Philadelphia on Friday.

"I'd like for us to go back to the old rules," Bryant said. "Get rid of the 'crutch defense,' known as the zone defense, and have guys guard man-to-man and stuff like that [and allow] hand checking and all that. I think that's better basketball."

The league started to allow zone defense at the beginning of the 2001-02 season. Before then, if a player attempted to guard a space on the floor rather than another player, the team would be whistled for illegal defense. The offending team would receive a warning from the officials for the first instance of illegal defense and would be charged with a technical foul for each subsequent violation.

Hand checking first became outlawed at the start of the 1994-95 season and shortly thereafter, in 1997-98, defenders became prohibited from using their forearms to guard against players facing the basket. In 1999-2000, the league eliminated all contact by a defender with his hands and forearms both in the backcourt and frontcourt, except on offensive players who caught the ball below the free-throw line extended.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 01, 2010, 12:13:48 AM
EAT CELTICS COCK ABC!!! :angry:


GO LAKERS GO!!!
(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/4702/7dc2edb28fac13a656ee22c.jpg)

Mamba does it again and again.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 01, 2010, 07:45:21 AM
Garnett posterized by BYNUM!!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00109.jpg)

again and again and again!!
(http://i45.tinypic.com/16h9u1w.jpg)

Too Clutch.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00108.jpg)

Ron Artest posted this from his twitter, I think it's a video?  :lol:
http://www.zshare.net/download/7197376658210327/ (http://www.zshare.net/download/7197376658210327/)


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ACrum on February 01, 2010, 10:00:36 PM
why isnt lebron in the MVP poll? he's having a crazy good season
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on February 01, 2010, 11:52:47 PM
^ If you are talking the poll in this thread, notice how the voting was back in 07  :lol:

Someone should update that
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 02, 2010, 01:56:45 AM
Lakers' Fisher: Big salary hit not likely

By Chris Sheridan
ESPN.com


BOSTON -- If NBA owners ask players to give back an inordinate amount of money in collective bargaining talks, those talks at All-Star Weekend probably won't last long.

That was the implication from union president Derek Fisher of the Los Angeles Lakers in the wake of a report on SI.com that owners will seek to cut the players' share of revenues from 57 to 45 percent.

"I don't foresee any situation where we agree to a deal that flips the percentage in that manner, but there are a lot of ways to get to a destination or a goal," Fisher told ESPN.com.

Owners are expected to make their first formal proposal to the players' union in the coming days, and the sides have scheduled a collective bargaining session for All-Star Weekend, Feb. 12-14.  (http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=4877615)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 02, 2010, 07:41:27 PM
Kobe passes West as Lakers scoring leader in loss to Grizzlies

Associated Press

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Kobe Bryant got the Los Angeles Lakers' franchise scoring record, but the Memphis Grizzlies spoiled the celebration.

Bryant scored 44 points, passing Jerry West as the Lakers' career scorer, but it wasn't enough as the Grizzlies got 22 points and 17 rebounds from Zach Randolph to defeat the Lakers 95-93 on Monday night.

"It's a great honor to say the least [because] of the great players that have played here and the tradition we have," Bryant said of becoming the Lakers' career leading scorer. "[West] taught me so much when I was 17 years old. He showed me a lot about the game, the jump shot and spin moves and all the others. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=300201029)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on February 02, 2010, 09:36:55 PM
Video: Rudy Gay's internal clock malfunction (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Video-Rudy-Gay-s-internal-clock-malfunction?urn=nba,217015)

 :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 04, 2010, 11:17:31 AM
I didn't get all that Kobe v Pau Gasol shit. Whatever it is, Kobe tweaking his ankle, Gasol hammy acting up, Artest wearing cheap Chinese shoes, FINALLY LO tookoever. it was awesome.

(http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/4433/e4d988bcf1af469a0e3686f.jpg)

must be the shoes:
Lamar Odom aka Mr. Kardashian wearing Kobe's Shoe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYZOqy85eEk#ws)

Ain't gonna be so easy with Billups and the Nuggets. Dunno about Melo's status.

^ If you are talking the poll in this thread, notice how the voting was back in 07  :lol:

Someone should update that

I left it when there was a moment in time that Dirk had a chance - now only in Thmmy's dreams :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 04, 2010, 08:07:57 PM
Bryant's ankle set back to 'square one'

By Dave McMenamin
ESPNLosAngeles.com


Just when Kobe Bryant was starting to quiet his critics, who were calling for him to sit out and rest his fractured right index finger, his tender left ankle could be the injury that finally gets to him.

"It was just hurting today," Bryant said Wednesday night after scoring a season-low five points on 2-for-12 shooting. "Tried to battle through it tonight. It was just stiff. Stiff and tight."

Bryant, who was walking with a limp after the Lakers' 99-97 victory against the Bobcats and visibly wincing in pain during his postgame comments, said the ankle was bothering him before the game even started and its condition declined further when Lamar Odom landed on his left foot just before halftime.

"It just made it worse," Bryant said. "It just set it back to square one."

Bryant left the court to head to the locker room with 12.5 seconds remaining in the second quarter after Odom aggravated the left ankle that Bryant rolled Friday in Philadelphia in a third-quarter collision with Elton Brand.

The ankle limited Bryant in Boston on Sunday, especially affecting his lift. After the game Bryant joked that his elevator usually goes up to the 12th floor but was stuck on the seventh floor against the Celtics.

He seemed to be on the mend Monday in Memphis, scoring 44 points on 16-for-28 shooting.

"He couldn't get off the ground, couldn't get any push off of that ankle tonight," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. "He got out there in the third quarter and kind of kept the team in balance, kept us operating out there a little bit."

Jackson played Bryant for the first 3:10 of the fourth quarter before taking him out because of how Bryant's ankle was limiting his play. The Lakers were able to build an eight-point lead with Bryant on the bench, but Jackson subbed him back in when their cushion dwindled to four with 2:55 remaining.

"I really didn't want to have to bring him back but when they closed the gap there in the last two minutes, I think I had to," Jackson said.

"I'll be fine," Bryant said, adding he would be headed home to receive further treatment on the ankle.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on February 06, 2010, 07:36:21 AM
Nightmares never sleep.

Nightmares Never Sleep (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9HcvC8iRaI#ws)

Converse never did anything like this with Wade  :lol:

Edit: Near the end when Wade is 1 on 1 with the defender, notice the guy in the red. Pausing shows its Jordan. Also, those Jordan 2010's are dopeness
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 06, 2010, 08:33:13 AM
didn't cons get bought by nike? :lol:


FUCK Billups, 9 3's unreal
(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/8848/27a93d39cbd6fbcddae53be.jpg)

better get RonRon some help with the triangle
(http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/659/babes12.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on February 06, 2010, 08:22:52 PM
Yeah, Converse is owned by Nike so in essence Wade was moved from Converse to Jordan
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on February 07, 2010, 07:41:42 AM
Lakers win without Kobe today (and Andrew Bynum) at the Rose Garden in Portland. that ends the 9 game losing streak against Portland's home. all the Lakers stepped up their game. Lamar 21 rebounds. Ron with 3 three pointers including a half court buzzer. Shannon Brown steppin up in Kobe's position. Derek contributing points. stifling Defense by Lakers in the 2nd half. :thumbsup

Lakers @ Blazers (02.06.2010) Lakers Highlights (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbD7XhB7ems#ws)

player of the game = L O
02/06/10 Lamar Odom Interview HD (Lakers Vs. Blazers) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2fACrumepg#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 07, 2010, 08:36:53 PM
Proposed CBA would limit LeBron deal

By Ric Bucher
ESPN The Magazine


The NBA will put its marquee players on display in next weekend's All-Star Game in Dallas, but the party-like atmosphere is sure to be chilled when the stars learn the details of the collective bargaining agreement offer presented at the end of January by commissioner David Stern to players' union director Billy Hunter.

The proposal, a source familiar with talks said, includes rollbacks that could reduce maximum guaranteed salaries, both for veterans such as Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, as well as up-and-comers like Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose, to almost a third of what they would have been eligible for under the current agreement.

Perhaps the biggest shocker: The owners' proposal includes a provision that would require any pre-existing deals to be revised to conform to the new deal's limits.

The current deal is set to expire as of July 1, 2011. The league's owners have the option to extend it one more year, but they've already made it clear they don't intend to.

"The league has to be careful," said one agent who requested anonymity. "If the top players are united against David, that's going to make for a tough fight. It could get very ugly."

Presenting a new proposal nearly 18 months in advance of the current deal's anticipated expiration is unprecedented, several sources said. Doing so right before All-Star Weekend also seems odd, particularly since Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, the weekend's host owner, has crowed about the event drawing a record 100,000 fans and a surrounding spectacle dwarfing that of the NFL's Super Bowl XLIV.

"It's the most dire economic time, so they want to take advantage of that and scare the players now," the agent said. "It is a negotiation. This is what you do."

The total value for a veteran maximum deal would be well under $60 million and for players currently on rookie salary-scale deals well under $50 million, the source familiar with the proposal said. Fully guaranteed maximum deals also could be a thing of the past, with the proposal allowing for less than half of any contract to be guaranteed.

The mid-level exception and other devices that allow teams over the salary cap to sign free agents also would be abolished, several sources said, effectively creating a hard cap.

Both the league and players association declined to comment on the source's details of the proposal, as did union president Derek Fisher. "David and Billy have decided not to comment until we get to All-Star Weekend and I'll fall in line with those two gentlemen," Fisher said Friday night.

Stern and Hunter are expected to address where negotiations stand on a new labor agreement sometime during the weekend.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on February 08, 2010, 08:52:56 AM
superbowl is over...now it's time for some ALL STARS and PLAYOFFS baby :cow: :cow: :shakeit:

grats to AI being in the east starters..too bad for dirk :thumbdown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 09, 2010, 03:08:37 AM
Kaman named to All-Star team

ESPNLosAngeles.com news services

Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman was named to the Western Conference All-Star team, replacing Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, who has an injured right hamstring.

The game, Feb. 14 in Dallas, will be Kaman's All-Star debut.

He is averaging a career-high 20.2 points and 9.0 rebounds while shooting 50 percent from the field.

Kaman is the first Clippers player to be chosen to the All-Star Game since Elton Brand in 2006.

Clippers guard Eric Gordon will participate in the Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam, and compete in the first All-Star Slam Dunk-In against Toronto's DeMar DeRozan at halftime of that game.

Roy, in his fourth season with the Blazers, made the All-Star team as a reserve for the third straight season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on February 09, 2010, 04:06:04 AM
FULL VERSION: McDonald's Commercial with LeBron James and Dwight Howard (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmrTDZy3f2M#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 09, 2010, 08:03:26 AM
^ now i'm hungry XD

WERD. SHIT. Kobe is gonna be back on Wed fo sho, MRI is negative. and playing the AllStar game but you know he's gotta be fucked up if he sits out two. This is good. Get the bench going. HOLY FARMAR! Where is LO? just dancing around Duncan. Artest gliding! Pau with 19 boards against the spurs.

(http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/9093/710f24be4eadafe117211b3.jpg)

Fish delivering down the STRETCH!
(http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/6546/980a4dc0e1db8103d19a79c.jpg)

Speaking of delivering....check out VINCE CARTER. 48 points. haha, knocking off the Hornets.
Nba 2k10 Dwyane Wade breaks Vince Carter ankles (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfDbgehTJVo#)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 09, 2010, 09:08:17 AM
No wonder Lamar and Pau been grabbing alll those boards with Kobe and Bynum out:
@JeanieBuss According to Phil Tex Winter said to Lakers B4 game: "There is no substitute for hustle and if you don't hustle there will be a substitute." (http://twitter.com/JeanieBuss/status/8773327987)

(http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/662/673789010d8a707d7ea45d1.jpg)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 11, 2010, 12:02:57 PM
Lamar and Pau are just overpowering everyone! DOWN GOES ANOTHER STREAK!! smothering defense. DJ getting in on the action and POWELL!

(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/5454/e6da7ee919f5f3613b9f2a1.jpg)

I wouldn't mind for Kobe to sit out the All-star game. MY picks are pretty accurate :lol:
(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4411/allstarclipboard02.th.jpg) (http://img231.imageshack.us/i/allstarclipboard02.jpg/)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 13, 2010, 12:13:06 AM
Mavs, Wizards talking multiplayer deal

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com


DALLAS -- Long-running trade talks between the Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards have taken a fresh twist now that the teams have seriously discussed the prospect of packaging center Brendan Haywood to Dallas in the same deal with Wizards forward Caron Butler, according to sources close to the discussions.

Talks between the teams had stalled in the past week, partly because of Washington's insistence that the Mavericks take guard DeShawn Stevenson in any Butler deal, but the potential for acquiring two front-line players -- since Butler and Haywood would immediately become key rotation players for the Mavs -- has renewed Dallas' interest.

Sources told ESPN.com that the teams' negotiations only turned more serious Friday on a deal that would send Josh Howard, Drew Gooden and some smaller cap-friendly contracts to Washington for Butler, Haywood and Stevenson. (http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nba/news/story?id=4909238)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 13, 2010, 07:25:51 PM
Allstar Weekend kickoff at 4pm my time. :w00t:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 17, 2010, 02:16:41 AM
it was a pretty meh Slam Dunk Contest and the Shaq vs Dwight Howard beef is one for the geeks :lol:

BUT DAMN Jerry sure put on a show. Loved how the seats were all put onto the field unlike some baseball/football stadiums turned basketball arenas.

(http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/899/bfb0881fb4df58e081f3522.jpg)
(http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/3860/captf172174f5a0246f2a81.jpg)
(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/193/eb783b7599a63019bd6d3c4.jpg)
(http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6366/ea9e81c25220110ffe395e7.jpg)
(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4149/e7e439272fa594511d07744.jpg)

esp. when Shakira AND Alicia Keys came out :shakeit: :fap

With the trade deadline looming here's some interesting off NY Daily news "Nate Robinson would only agree to a trade if it means him ending up with the Lakers, Celtics or Magic. With Robinson currently on a one-year contract, he has veto power over any trade." (http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/knicks/2010/02/should-knicks-consider-trading.html)

I woulda liked that Adam Morrison-Sasha for Hinrich deal. Need another sharp shooter, esp. with Arizia out.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 17, 2010, 11:14:56 PM
Clippers get two players for Camby

ESPN.com news services

The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired the Clippers' Marcus Camby, the center they've desperately needed since they lost both Greg Oden and Joel Przybilla to season-ending injuries.

In return, Los Angeles receives point guard Steve Blake and small forward Travis Outlaw.

Portland will also send $1.5 million to Los Angeles in the trade and is responsible for $2 million in incentives Camby will earn before season's end, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher on Tuesday. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4918893)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 18, 2010, 04:13:01 AM
Sources: Jamison goes to Cavs

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com


Cleveland, Washington and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a three-team deal that will land Antawn Jamison with the Cavaliers as LeBron James' new sidekick instead of Amare Stoudemire, according to NBA front-office sources.

Sources told ESPN.com that the deal will also send Zydrunas Ilgauskas' $11.5 million expiring contract and a first-round draft pick from Cleveland to Washington.

The deal also calls for the Wizards to receive Al Thornton from the Clippers, sources said, with L.A. getting forward Drew Gooden, whom Washington acquired in last week's trade with Dallas.

Besides Jamison, Cleveland will also acquire Clippers guard Sebastian Telfair.

Jamison left the arena in Washington before the Wizards' game against the Timberwolves on Wednesday.

After long-running trade talks with Washington and Phoenix, Cleveland opted for the Jamison deal, leaving the Miami Heat as the only known suitor for Stoudemire in advance of Thursday's 3 p.m. trading deadline.

The Cavs have been chasing Jamison since last season and ultimately preferred this trade in part because they did not have to surrender blossoming young forward J.J. Hickson. The Suns were demanding Hickson along with Ilgauskas' expiring salary for Stoudemire.

Washington relented on its insistence for Hickson because the trade brings more deck-clearing payroll and luxury-tax relief after last week's deal with Dallas that sent Caron Butler, Brendan Haywood and DeShawn Stevenson to Dallas.
Jamison Headed To The Cavs - ESPN Video - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4922951)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on February 18, 2010, 04:20:00 AM
Jamison to the Cavs is rather intriguing. Really interested how well he meshes with Lebron and Shaq
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 18, 2010, 05:06:27 AM
Wade strains calf and leaves Heat's win early

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Michael Beasley had 23 points and 11 rebounds and the Miami Heat overcame the early loss of All-Star MVP Dwyane Wade in beating the New Jersey Nets 87-84 on Wednesday night for their season-high fourth straight victory.

Jermaine O'Neal, who strained his lower back in a first-quarter fall, hit three free throws and had two blocks down the stretch as the Heat used a game-closing 13-4 spurt to prevent the Nets from winning consecutive games for the first time this season.

Wade strained his left calf sometime in the opening 7:26 and did not play again. He finished with eight points, snapping his streak of 148 straight games in double figures, the second-longest active streak in the NBA behind LeBron James (255). (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=300217017)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 18, 2010, 10:32:29 AM
Shit. They really trying to make the Cavs the next "All-Star" team a la Celtics. Whateva man!!

And word is the Houston Rockets have reached agreement to trade Tracy McGrady for Kevin Martin.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 18, 2010, 05:39:28 PM
Sources: Martin moving; Knicks in play?

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com


The Houston Rockets have unexpectedly emerged from their long-running efforts to trade Tracy McGrady with an agreement in place to acquire coveted guard Kevin Martin from the Sacramento Kings, ESPN.com has learned.

Multiple sources told ESPN.com that the Rockets and Kings will spend Thursday trying to make this a three-way deal that lands McGrady with the New York Knicks, who have been McGrady's preferred destination ever since he and the Rockets mutually agreed in late December to find the 30-year-old a new team via trade.  (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4923777)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 18, 2010, 11:20:18 PM
Sources: T-Mac traded in 3-team deal

By Marc Stein and Chris Sheridan
ESPN.com


Tracy McGrady is heading to the New York Knicks, who now have more than $9 million of additional salary cap space to use in free agency this summer.

Sources told ESPN.com that the Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings and New York Knicks have agreed to terms that will expand the Houston-Sacramento deal into a three-way trade.

The Knicks will acquire McGrady and Sergio Rodriguez from Sacramento; the Rockets get Kevin Martin and Hilton Armstrong from Sacramento, and Jordan Hill and Jared Jeffries from New York.

Houston also will have the right to swap first-round picks with New York in 2011, and the Rockets also get New York's 2012 first-round pick.

Sacramento obtains Houston's Carl Landry and Joey Dorsey and New York's Larry Hughes.

A source close to the negotiations told ESPN NBA Insider Chad Ford that the Knicks' 2011 pick is top-1 protected, and the 2012 pick is top-5 protected.

The deal will put the Knicks more than $30 million below the salary cap on July 1, when they will pursue several members of a free-agent class headed by LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade.

Depending on where the 2010-11 salary cap is set, the Knicks could have enough room to make maximum offers to two free agents, which was the lofty goal team president Donnie Walsh set for himself upon taking over nearly two years ago. The Knicks have not been below the salary cap since 1996, when they signed free agents Allan Houston and Chris Childs.

The Rockets and Kings agreed on a McGrady trade late Wednesday night, and the Knicks -- who had been in detailed discussions with the Rockets for weeks -- came in as the third team with basically the same package they were originally offering to Houston.

McGrady's nearly $23 million salary comes off the books July 1, as does Al Harrington's $10 million contract and Chris Duhon's $6 million deal. Depending on whether the Heat and New Jersey Nets make any deals by Thursday's 3 p.m. ET deadline, New York could have the most cap space of any NBA team this summer.

The Knicks also reached agreement Thursday on a trade sending Nate Robinson and a second player to Boston for Eddie House, Bill Walker and J.R. Giddens.
McGrady Traded To The Knicks - ESPN Video - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4925063)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 18, 2010, 11:56:29 PM
:dizzy: what a fucking crazy trade deadline day. Here's a summary off Lakers Nation Blog's Chris manning (http://thelakersnation.com/blog/):

February 13, 2010- Wizards/Mavs:
To Washington Wizards: Quinton Ross, Josh Howard, James Singleton, Drew Gooden
To Dallas Mavericks: DeShawn Stevenson, Caron Butler, Brendan Haywood, Cash

February 16, 2010 - Blazers/Clippers
To Portland Trail Blazers:, Marcus Camby
To Los Angeles Clippers: Travis Outlaw, Steve Blake, Cash

February 17, 2010 – Cavs/Wizards/Clippers (3-Team Trade)
To Cleveland Cavs: Antawn Jamison, Sebastian Telfair
To Washington Wizards: Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Al Thornton, 2010 first-round draft pick from Cleveland, Rights to Emir Preldžič, 57th pick in 2009 NBA Draft
To Los Angeles Clippers: Drew Gooden

February 17 ,2010 - Knicks/Wolves
To New York Knicks: Brian Cardinal
To Minnesota Timberwolves: Darko Milicic, Cash considerations

February 17 ,2010 - Knicks/Rockets/Kings
To New York Knicks: Tracy McGrady, Sergio Rodriguez
To Houston Rockets: Kevin Martin, Hilton Armstrong, Jordan Hill, Jared Jeffries
To Sacramento Kings: Carl Landry, Joey Dorsey, Larry Hughes

February 17 ,2010 - Bulls/Bucks
To Chicago Bulls: Hakeem Warrik, Joe Alaxander
To Milwaukee Bucks: John Salmons

February 17 ,2010 - Bulls/Bobcats
To Chicago Bulls: Flip Murray, Acie Law
To Charlotte Bobcats: Tyrus Thomas

February 17 ,2010 - Bucks/76ers
To Milwaukee Bucks: Primoz Brezec, Royal Ivey
To Philadelphia 76ers: Joedie Meeks, Francisco Elson

February 17 ,2010 - Grizzlies/Jazz
To Utah Jazz: Protected 1st Round Pick
To Memphis Grizzlies: Ronnie Brewer

February 17 ,2010 - Knicks/Celtics
To Boston Celtics: Nate Robinson, 2nd player (unnamed at moment)
To New York Knicks: Eddie House, J.R. Giddens, Bill Walker


Knicks really gearing up to make a run this free agent sweepstakes!?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 19, 2010, 04:27:39 AM
Nets to play two years in Newark

Associated Press

TRENTON, N.J. -- The New Jersey Nets are going to play in Newark, at least for the next two seasons.

The NBA team reached a deal with the state to move their regular-season games to Newark's Prudential Center until their new arena is built in Brooklyn.

Under the deal, the Nets will pay a $4 million penalty over two years to get out of their lease at the Izod Center in the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, their home since 1981.

The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority voted to approve the deal Thursday morning. Details of the arrangement were announced Thursday afternoon by Gov. Chris Christie's office. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4925915)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 19, 2010, 07:56:12 AM
FUCK!!

CELTICS!!!


 :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 19, 2010, 08:37:27 AM
SHIT...I'll take the positive out of this. During this four game stretch, the bench has been producing and relly pullled one out vs Golden State but WOW tonite. They brainfarted. THE Time Out. Letting Rondo loose.No one locking down Ray Allen. This game was def. winnable. FISH AWWW MAN.

(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/6104/eb803e599636ab905603169.jpg)
(http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/2553/a1806a938b4746f3ac8508a.jpg)
(http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1866/a34a668d329cfdac1a74a55.jpg)

Loved Odom's energy and Bynum early on but DAMN CELTICS!!


At least it wasn't as bad as Lebron missing the three pointer with Melo IN HIS FACE HA!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on February 19, 2010, 08:41:30 AM
This whole time Kobe's been out, the Lakers haven't looked like they missed him much...

...until the end of tonight's game, that is.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 19, 2010, 09:02:00 AM
he should been on the bench coaching em up, damn Phil sitting on his throne calling a timeout.

GET IN MA POSTER!!
02-18-2010 - Celtics vs. Lakers - Lamar Odom Posterizes Kendrick Perkins (SD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsDf-Z-lzl8#ws)

and what's this shit about McGrady on waivers to the Lakers?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on February 19, 2010, 09:13:40 AM
the lakers could have won it. fisher was off all night, i dont understand why they gave it to him.  :banghead: :banghead:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on February 24, 2010, 04:45:36 AM
LOL Kobe with another game winner :rockon:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 24, 2010, 10:39:59 PM
WERD WORDS. KOBE TOO CLUTCH.

CONCHATUMADRE, that was close.
(http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/3787/08lakersgrizz.jpg)

You know he was into it with the Four Point Play! The Tomahawk! The Double Clutch! haha shit he must've been hearing all that bullshit.

how they fell behind DAMN. Lucky Shannon's weird pass was caught by LO.
(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/8495/lakersgrizz.jpg)

This upcoming road swing will be another test, with the back to backs - esp. tonite against a revamped Mavs.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on February 25, 2010, 04:28:59 AM
I was surprised seeing Marc Gasol looking like an actual human instead of a tank.

Wtf is up with Memphis's floor in that pic?  They that poor they can't afford a court that fits together right and isn't chipping paint?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 27, 2010, 12:33:28 PM
^ it's that "retro" feel.

Bynum's hip got better or decided to play hard and not whine about the refs!?

(http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/1856/e2d38e927bf9239c961e4a6.jpg)

Another close one, why keep the Sixers hanging around?!?!

And gotta agree with Phil Jackson on that Jaimison/Big Z "trade" - what a fucking joke if he gets bought out and goes back. Shaq being hurt, they could use him but Cleveland is just trying to put a bunch of big names together like Boston's run. Not gonna happen!!

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 27, 2010, 09:51:27 PM
BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Celts lost to the Nets today, in Boston. XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 27, 2010, 11:05:26 PM
Stern expects approval in March

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Michael Jordan's drive and immense physical talent made him an NBA superstar. His stardom and shrewdness helped him make millions in business.

His latest venture will test his talents and skills like no other.

NBA commissioner David Stern said Saturday he expects Jordan to be approved as majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats by the end of next month. Minutes before his exclusive negotiating window expired late Friday night, Jordan struck a deal with owner Bob Johnson to take over the money-losing team in his home state.

It puts the biggest basketball star of his generation in charge of a 6-year-old team that's never made the playoffs, has struggled to win over fans and has more than $150 million in debt.

Can Jordan's streak of business success continue? (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4951927)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 28, 2010, 05:24:15 PM
Bynum fined for criticizing refs

By Arash Markazi
ESPNLosAngeles.com


LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum said he knew exactly what he was doing when he publicly criticized game officials after the Lakers' 101-96 loss Wednesday to the Dallas Mavericks.

The comments elicited a $25,000 fine Friday from the NBA. After the Dallas game Bynum said, "It's hard to win when it's five against eight."

"I decided to say that before the interview because it was ridiculous," Bynum said. "I knew it was going to happen; whether it was fair is debatable. They tell us we can't say anything so I knew I was going to get fined."

Bynum, who never before had been fined, said his frustrations with the officials have been ongoing all season and decided that it would be worth the fine to bring it out into the open.

"I hope not," Bynum said when asked if he thought officials might be harder on him now because of his public criticism of them. "If they did, it would just prove a point."

Bynum was called twice for traveling against Dallas and the Mavericks shot 26 free throws to the Lakers' 16.

"I have sympathy for his statement, I believe he was trying to speak the truth, but you can't go over that line," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. "We know that referees are sacred cows in this league and the NBA is going to punish us, so he learned a lesson that will be valuable to him."

It is usually Jackson who intentionally criticizes officials publicly to get them to think more about their calls although he says he believes Bynum was premature in his comments.

"I wait for an appropriate time when it matters," Jackson said. "When it makes a difference in the playoffs and you might be able to twist somebody's arm into reacting or recognizing something."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 01, 2010, 11:30:12 AM
SO GOOD. Fucking Nuggets thinking they thugs. That's why Ron Artest was hired BITCH!!

(http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/6760/ea8f4458827c590ccff54c4.jpg)

LMFAO at Melo getting tossed out. Great 4th quarter, watching the recaps....Odom and Pau went to work on that weak front court, Kobe dishing!

Big Shot Rob :D
Horry Talks Lakers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMvZb_AEosU#ws)

Loved all the breaking down he did. Shaq vs Hakeem, Kobe taking the last shot. Locker Rooms lol.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 01, 2010, 07:50:59 PM
Shaq has surgery on injured thumb

Associated Press

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal sent his teammates a text message almost apologizing for missing the final two months of the regular season.

If he makes it back for the playoffs, he'll still have time to make it up to them.

O'Neal had surgery on his injured right thumb Monday and will miss about 8 weeks, the team said. He was examined Sunday by specialist Dr. Thomas Graham at the National Hand Center in Baltimore. Graham performed the surgery Monday morning.

"He feels like he let us down, but we understand injuries happen in the game," teammate Jamario Moon said. "I think he's really down about being out. ... He let us know it's time to continue playing basketball and he's going to be all right."

The recovery timeline means O'Neal, who turns 38 on Saturday, may not be ready for the start of the playoffs April 17. The Cavaliers acquired him last summer with an eye toward the postseason, after Dwight Howard and Orlando eliminated them in the Eastern Conference finals.

Cleveland enters its game Monday against the Knicks leading Orlando by six games for the best record in the East. Should the Cavaliers and Magic retain the top two seeds, they wouldn't meet until the Eastern Conference finals, which begin in mid-May.

"Will be out for a min but when I return it is on," O'Neal posted on his Twitter account Monday morning. "Win da ring for da king! Luv my team, Cavs baby!"

O'Neal has played well for the Cavaliers, averaging 12 points and 6.7 rebounds in 53 games. He injured the thumb Thursday at Boston when his shot was blocked by Glen "Big "Baby" Davis with just over 7 minutes left in the first half.

Cavs general manager Danny Ferry said O'Neal will wear a splint for the next two weeks, then begin his rehab.

"Our guys have done a very good job of stepping up this season. We are confident they will do the same in this situation," Ferry said. "We are fortunate to have some depth in our front court that can keep us moving forward while Shaq recovers and returns to play for the postseason."

Anderson Varejao will continue to start at center for Cleveland, which has the NBA's best record at 44-16. J.J. Hickson and Leon Powe, who recently returned from knee surgery, are also options.

Former backup Zydrunas Ilgauskas, traded to Washington for Antawn Jamison, is now a free agent following a buyout by the Wizards. Ilgauskas is free to sign with any team, but will have to wait another couple of weeks under NBA rules should he elect to re-sign with the Cavaliers.

Cleveland has battled injuries and personnel losses all season.

Point guard Mo Williams recently returned after missing 11 games with an injured shoulder and guard Delonte West bounced in and out of the rotation early because of personal reasons. Powe debuted last week after recovering from knee surgery last summer.

"There's nothing we can do about it," coach Mike Brown said. "It's happened all year. Hopefully someone will step up and fill the void and we'll just keep moving forward."
Thumb Surgery For Shaq - ESPN Video - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4955782)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 02, 2010, 01:52:02 AM
Jordan attends Bobcats shootaround[/b[

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- One of Michael Jordan's first acts since reaching a deal to buy the Charlotte Bobcats: losing two games of H-O-R-S-E to guard Gerald Henderson.

A trash-talking Jordan attended the Bobcats' shootaround Monday morning before their game against Dallas, challenging the rookie Henderson to a shooting competition after the workout.

It may be a sign of a more hands-on approach for Jordan, who agreed late Friday to buy the Bobcats from owner Bob Johnson. Jordan has been a part-owner with the final say on basketball decisions since 2006, but has rarely attended practices. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4956419)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 03, 2010, 07:30:06 AM
^ That'll be OK. Big Z can fill in when Shaq's out.

So long AI. Nice knowing you.

FUCK! Lakers turned up the D ... wow. That was just a slaughter tonight vs the Pacers. Kobe's trying to get his shot and Gasol and Bynum are making their frontcourt look like chumps!

(http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8701/3cea9cdbaf1fab5186b1afe.jpg)
(http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/9508/c586777adbde90792da14f3.jpg)

Whateve Artest is doing to lose weight, it's working! Just locked up Granger.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on March 03, 2010, 07:36:38 AM
Locked him up and picked him clean!
What was it, 5 steals in the 3rd for Artest?

That pic with Farmar is seriously lols.
I thought for sure they were going to give up the tacos.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 03, 2010, 11:37:07 PM
Ilgauskas destined for return to Cavs?

Associated Press

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Cavaliers are applying full-court pressure to Zydrunas Ilgauskas.

Several of the center's former Cleveland teammates visited him in New York on Tuesday, hoping to persuade him to re-sign with the Cavs and help them make a run at an NBA title. Ilgauskas, who has a place in SoHo, was traded last month to Washington in the deal for forward Antawn Jamison.

The Cavs play at New Jersey on Wednesday, and they reached out to the big man affectionately known as "Z."

"They told him they want him to come back," agent Herb Rudoy said. "[Cavaliers general manager] Danny Ferry flew in the other day and met with him, too."

Ilgauskas recently bought out his contract with the Wizards, freeing him to re-sign with any team after 30 days.

The Cavs need him.

With Shaquille O'Neal out for the remainder of the regular season following thumb surgery, Cleveland's frontline is woefully undersized. On Monday, coach Mike Brown started 6-foot-9 forward J.J. Hickson at center. Hickson scored 17 points with nine rebounds and two blocks in a rout of the Knicks, but he's just a temporary fix.

Ilgauskas has drawn interest from several other teams, including the Atlanta Hawks. Rudoy said Ilgauskas is weighing his options and that the 34-year-old has mixed feelings.

"He's got a big emotional investment in Cleveland, in the city and the team," Rudoy said. "On the other hand, he was not happy to be used as a pawn in the trade."

Rudoy expects Ilgauskas to make a decision by this weekend. Ilgauskas can announce where he'll play at anytime but cannot sign a contract until March 22.

"He'll tell me when he's ready to tell me," Rudoy said. "I'm waiting to hear from him."

Cleveland's all-time leader in rebounds and games played, Ilgauskas is one of the Cavs' most popular players. But this has been a strange season for the 7-foot-3 veteran, whose career was nearly ended prematurely because of serious foot injuries that cost him two full seasons.

Ilgauskas first lost his starting job to O'Neal, an understandable move by the Cavs who felt they needed more interior size to dethrone Orlando in the Eastern Conference. But on Nov. 28, the night Ilgauskas was set to break Cleveland's record for games played, he was inexplicably benched by Brown.

The sensitive Ilgauskas was miffed by the slight and expressed his disappointment days later following a Cavs' home win, choking back tears as he spoke.

"I'm going to be a bigger man and walk away from this," he said at the time. "I know when I go to bed at night my conscience is clear. I love this team. I love my teammates. They are like a family to me. I'm going to come every day to work and try my hardest. Hopefully we can win a championship for this city because they deserve it.

"It has not been an easy ordeal."

And then came the trade, which although it had been rumored for weeks, caught Ilgauskas off guard.

Ilgauskas has hinted about this being his last season and he would like nothing more than to end it by winning a championship for the only team he has ever known. He never suited up for the Wizards.

Rudoy said he has received hundreds of e-mails, letters and phone calls from Cleveland fans who want Ilgauskas to return.

"They've really reached out to him," he said. "He loves the fans of Cleveland and I know how much the Cavaliers mean to him. But again, he was not happy to be a pawn. It was really disappointing."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on March 03, 2010, 11:52:15 PM
Dwyane Wade with 37 points and 12 assists. Heat didnt do him any favors by not getting help for Flash in South Beach.

BTW: These new Jordan 2010 Wade PE's are sickness

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 04, 2010, 04:44:41 AM
Will Yao's baby be American?

Associated Press

BEIJING -- Chinese basketball fans want to know -- will Yao Ming's baby be an American?

The Houston Rockets center, who is sidelined this season with a broken left foot, recently returned to the United States with wife Ye Li. That prompted speculation among his followers that the baby girl due this summer could be born in America.

Yao's personal life is closely followed by his many fans at home, from his 2007 Shanghai wedding to the former basketball player to reports last month the couple is expecting a baby girl in July.

Yao said before the Rockets' game on Wednesday night that where the baby is born is a "private" matter.

"We just need some space," he said. "It's just between me and my wife."

He said he appreciated the positive feedback shown by his fans.

"We're excited about a new member of the family," he said. "We appreciate everyone who has given us good wishes. I really want to say thanks for that. It's a good thing for us."

Yao's baby would be an American citizen if born in the U.S. She also could claim Chinese citizenship as the child of Chinese nationals. However, Chinese law does not recognize dual citizenship.

A few say it would be a betrayal of China, not to mention the Chinese basketball team could be denied a future basketball star. But most say they support Yao and don't care which country claims the baby.

"Yao Ming is an individual, not a political tool," said one comment on popular basketball Web site Hoop China. "He has the right to choose where his child is born and what kinds of medical care and education will be available to her. His child's citizenship has nothing to do with loyalty."

"Only an idiot would pass up American citizenship," said another fan on online portal sina.com, underscoring the common belief in China that life overseas is preferable.

Yao and his camp have been tightlipped on the pregnancy and have not issued any public statements on the matter. It was not clear if Yao and his wife were indeed planning to have the baby in the U.S. or how they would handle any citizenship issues.

A number of Chinese celebrities have been criticized for becoming naturalized citizens of other countries. Chinese are subject to stringent visa requirements and some of the celebrities argued it was easier to travel internationally with passports from countries such as Singapore or the U.S.

Baby Yao has captured the imagination of fans in China. They wonder about her potential basketball skills with a 7-foot-6 father and 6-foot-2 mother, who was a center for China.

Scientists have predicted the girl will grow up to be the size of her mother, state media has reported.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 06, 2010, 06:16:16 AM
shit man. u never wanna see this happen. Detroit's Rodney Stuckey collapsing on the bench:
Rodney Stuckey Collapses During Detroit Pistons-Cleveland Cavalier Game-March 5th,2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woC_pAbuTlI#)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 06, 2010, 06:31:15 AM
SHIT. 2 straight losses for the Lakers. I wonder how Kobe's breath smells?
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Try hitting some FTs at least!!

Great battle vs Heat, toz. Once again showing Kobe steps it up against the best of the best, and Dwayne Wade to me is the 2nd best player in the league. He's all round that good.
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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on March 06, 2010, 11:18:50 PM
Werd. Gotta love Wade vs Kobe battles. Splitting the season series with one another. Now if only the Heat can play like this on a more regular basis  :thumbdown:

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Wait, is that Scottie Pippen in the crowd?
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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 07, 2010, 12:20:43 AM
Stuckey going home day after collapsing

Associated Press

DETROIT -- Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey was "doing well" and was released from the hospital Saturday afternoon following his collapse on the bench Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

All tests done at the Cleveland Clinic came back normal, the team said. He was returning to Detroit and will undergo further tests.

"He's doing well," Pistons strength and conditioning coach Arnie Kander told The Associated Press on Saturday morning.

Stuckey spent the night at the hospital for observation while cardiologists checked him out. He was conscious and breathing on his own as he was taken to the hospital after collapsing into Kander's arms on the bench during the third quarter.

He was wheeled off the court on a stretcher and the medical staff put an oxygen mask on his face before he was put into an ambulance.

Stuckey missed two games in 2008 after feeling dizzy and lightheaded during a game.

In that game, Stuckey squatted with discomfort in the final seconds of the second quarter, stood up with his hands on his knees and later patted his chest rapidly while talking to Kander.

"It was more dramatic this time because it was on TV," Kander said. "I think he's going to be OK. When we talked last night, he sounded normal."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 07, 2010, 11:30:33 PM
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

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The Fuck REFS. Why Kobe sitting on the bench so much in the 2nd?? cuz he had a stomach illness and jacked up all those shots in the 4th. OH SO CLOSE
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 09, 2010, 07:17:27 AM
At least Sasha is back! Hope Luke returns soon .. how the bench needs help, that's one thing the Lakers gotta figure out!
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Lol Ron Artest shaved his "DEFENSE" in 3 languages Rodman Hair:
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couldn't even contain Carter and all those fucking pick and rolls.
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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 10, 2010, 12:39:17 AM
Report: Iverson facing trouble

ESPN.com news services

Multiple NBA sources say Allen Iverson is facing alcohol and gambling issues that have derailed his career and threaten his post-basketball well-being, Stephen A. Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported in a column published Monday.

According to multiple NBA sources, there is widespread concern that the four-time NBA scoring champion, who left the Philadelphia 76ers in late February to deal with his daughter's illness and will not return this season, "will either drink himself into oblivion or gamble his life away," Smith reported.

Iverson's gambling problem is serious enough that he has been banished from casinos in Detroit and Atlantic City, N.J., according to Smith.

The report comes as Iverson is dealing with significant personal problems. He posted four messages Monday night on his Twitter account, acknowledging he was going through "some very tough times."

"To my fans: You all know that my life isn't perfect. I am going through some very tough times right now, like I am sure that we all do from time to time," Iverson wrote. "However, I will stand tall like always with 'rhino' thick skin."

Iverson's wife, Tawana, filed for divorce March 4, the same day the 76ers announced the All-Star guard would not return for the rest of the season. In the divorce filing, made in Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta, Tawana Iverson said the couple's 8½-year marriage is "irretrievably broken" and sought full custody of the family's five children, child support and alimony.

Iverson, who played 25 games for the Sixers this season, returned to Atlanta in February to be with his family and deal with an undisclosed illness affecting his 4-year-old daughter, Messiah.

Smith, who has covered Iverson closely for years, wrote in Monday's column that Iverson needs someone with "the ideal combination of compassion and toughness" in his life.

And former Temple coach John Chaney said that person is John Thompson, Iverson's former college coach at Georgetown.

"[Thompson] is the one guy who'll have a chance of slowing this train wreck down, who could wrap his arms around Iverson and have an impact, because clearly it has not been done," Chaney said, according to Smith. "But there's still this one question: Will [Iverson] listen?"

Allen Iverson said on Twitter it hurt to hear stories about his personal life that he says aren't true.

"Even though I have become used to hearing people say things about me that aren't true, it still hurts," Iverson wrote. "I encourage you to continue your ongoing support and I want you to trust that this is another obstacle in my life that, with God's help I will overcome."

Iverson started the season with the Memphis Grizzlies but only played three games, amid disagreements over playing time, before announcing a short-lived retirement.

He signed with the 76ers as a free agent in December, making a tearful return to the city where he spent his first 10½ seasons, won four scoring titles, earned the 2000-01 MVP award and led the Sixers to the 2001 NBA Finals.

Iverson was traded to the Denver Nuggets in 2006 and played for the Nuggets through 2008, when he was dealt to the Detroit Pistons.
Iverson Facing Alcohol, Gambling Issues - ESPN Video - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4976953)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 10, 2010, 12:10:54 PM
^ whats his twitter :rofl:

LAKERS SURVIVE!! was there any doubt.
Raptors vs. Lakers- Kobe Bryant Game Winning Shot -03-09-2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8uvz59RH1A#ws)

WOW. who knew Bosh could be so clutch...sorta.
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nice hair Ron!
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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ambidextrouness on March 12, 2010, 12:42:16 AM
anyone heard about the DUST-chip? http://www.dallasbasketball.com/fullColumn.php?id=1810 (http://www.dallasbasketball.com/fullColumn.php?id=1810) summer is nearing and you know what that means in the nba >:)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on March 13, 2010, 12:43:32 AM
As much as I think that the summer of free agency is gonna be anti-climatic, I am excited  :lol:

But we still got plenty of ball to play before that and for that I am glad

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 13, 2010, 07:07:48 AM
Jordan soon to get reins of Bobcats

Associated Press

The NBA has signed off on Michael Jordan's bid to buy the Charlotte Bobcats, and commissioner David Stern expects the league's board of governors to approve the $275 million purchase by the end of next week.

In an interview with The Associated Press on Friday, Stern said he expects the vote to pass "very easily." Jordan will become the first ex-player to own an NBA team and the second black majority owner. He'll replace the first, Bob Johnson, who has lost tens of millions of dollars annually. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4989536)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 13, 2010, 11:12:46 AM
good all around game. Kobe nearly got the triple double!

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Letting the Suns claw back from 15 down fuuuck, odom was a no show but Lakers kept it poised.

Check out this article on Kobe being Clutch: http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/14218/new-numbers-on-kobe-bryant-in-crunch-time (http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/14218/new-numbers-on-kobe-bryant-in-crunch-time)

Peter D. Newmann of NBA Statistics and Information Research has tallied some numbers that take into account this season. Here are some of his findings:

This season, Bryant has made seven of the 12 shots, with a chance to win or tie the game, in the last ten seconds of regulation or overtime.

Bryant's the only player in the last decade who has made seven such shots in a season.

Bryant has made 26 of the 89 potential game tying or game-winning field goals he has shot over the last decade. That's 29.2%, which is slightly above League average.

His game-winners, against the Heat, Bucks, Kings, Celtics, Grizzlies, Heat and Raptors come in a season when no other player has hit more than three such shots. Derrick Rose has the second-most attempts, with eight.

The best field goal percentage, on potential game-tying or game-winning field goals in the last 10 seconds of the fourth quarter or overtime, belongs to Chris Paul. He has hit three of his four shots. Chris Bosh, Chris Duhon, Tim Duncan, Raymond Felton, Rudy Gay, David Lee, Rashard Lewis and O.J. Mayo are all two of three. This season, the League as a whole makes just 26.7% of its shots in that situation.

Over the last decade, by field goal percentage the best shooters in this setting have been Carmelo Anthony (13-28, .464), Pau Gasol (9-22, .409), Tony Parker (11-29, .379), Chris Paul (9-24, .375) and Shawn Marion (10-28, .357). Bryant over the same period is 26-89 (.292).

Bryant has attempted by far the most such shots of anyone over the last decade. His 89 is trailed by Vince Carter's 69, Paul Pierce's 57, Dwyane Wade's 51 and LeBron James' 50.

Bryant's 26 makes also lead the League, followed by Carter with 20, Ray Allen with 17 and Allen Iverson's 14. Carmelo Anthony, Tim Duncan, Dirk Nowitzki and Paul Pierce have each made 13.

 :pimp:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 15, 2010, 12:27:37 AM
Davis denies intentionally hurting Shaq

Associated Press

CLEVELAND -- Boston's Glen Davis denies he intentionally tried to hurt Shaquille O'Neal in a game earlier this season, calling the accusations "crazy."

O'Neal is expected to miss the rest of Cleveland's regular season after tearing a ligament in his thumb when Davis blocked his shot in a game in Boston on Feb. 25. After the block, replays seemed to catch Davis squeezing O'Neal's hand on Cleveland's next possession.

Davis says he was simply battling O'Neal for position and didn't know the hand was injured until O'Neal called a timeout and said his thumb was broke as he walked toward the bench.

Davis texted O'Neal after the incident and says O'Neal responded, "Don't worry, I'll be back."

Both played at LSU. Davis calls O'Neal one of his favorite players growing up, and the day he met O'Neal for the first time was "the highlight of my life."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 16, 2010, 05:05:34 AM
15 TURNOVERS are you fucking kidding me!!

Devean George with a clutch 3? :dizzy:

Wake up LAKERS!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 16, 2010, 06:17:20 AM
LAKERS ESCAPE DISASTER!!  :panic:

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GJ Ellis for sucking!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 17, 2010, 09:27:57 AM
Even with Skanks on the floor, Ron was blocking the fuck outta the kings!!

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TOO GOOD! even on a back to back on the road, Lakers take care of the queens. him and Bynum looked so pissed off, just dunking and attacking and attacking!!! :thumbup

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ShANNoN! with the monster dunkage!
LetShannonDunk.com - Shannon Brown MONSTER Dunk - Lakers @ Kings - 3/16/10 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJcrBM-RnZE#ws)

oh yo. who's going to the Laker Fan thing this weekend to watch Ron and Lamar break the FT world record.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on March 17, 2010, 09:36:27 AM
Elder Bryant is 'a great basketball mind'PHOENIX, Ariz. -- When Kobe Bryant's basketball upbringing is mentioned, it's said Bryant is the son of a player, but it's often overlooked that he's also the son of a coach.

Bryant's father, Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, played eight seasons in the NBA for Philadelphia, San Diego and Houston, and seven more as a professional in Italy. When his playing career ended, he embarked on a career on the sidelines, first as a girls high school coach and later as a collegiate men's assistant coach at his alma mater, LaSalle University, as head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA and, most recently, as head coach of teams in Japan and Italy. (http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=4990227)

ok ok we would need someone like that XD
Title: Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. the New York Knicks
Post by: Saburo on March 18, 2010, 02:00:43 AM
Any NBA fans check out the ESPN documentary (http://30for30.espn.com/film/winning-time-reggie-miller-vs-the-new-york-knicks.html) this week?  "Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. the New York Knicks" premiered this past Sunday and I gotta say it's quite a hoot (and I hardly follow the NBA).  If you dig 90s ball you might like it (repeating almost all week).  Great interview subjects, including Miller, sister Cheryl, Patrick Ewing, John Starks and even Spike Lee.

Bill Simmons labeled Miller a "marginal All-Star" and scoffed his Hall-of-Fame chances.  Dunno about that but I now understand why he has that gig with TNT.  The guy is hilarious and very engaging.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on March 18, 2010, 02:10:03 AM
I saw it too..it's pretty awesome when Spike said Reggie was looking at him, making a choke move and grabbing his crotch :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 18, 2010, 05:32:33 AM
I heard about it! And I watched that shit live, the most epic final seconds ever. John Starks you fool! Flipped thru a bit of the video, shit that got EVERYONE. I remember Spike Lee getting into Reggie's head too. He's just a smart old school type player, one of the most clutch 3 point shooters ever.

Here's a LQ version for those not in the States (http://anonym.to/?http://www.twitter.com/?d=6b0im7qs)

btw. Bill Simmons is full of shit (http://lakeshowlife.com/2009/06/08/espncoms-bill-simmons-doesnt-deserve-to-be-published/).
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 20, 2010, 09:41:28 AM
solid win vs Rambis and the Wolves Kobe dealing and wheeling 13 assists, but dammit Bynum: Strained Achilles Tendon. luckily not too serious. :panic:

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Even LO got a scare but came back....shit, gotta make it to the playoffs healthy!!

lol Tom Cruise, he looks even shorter next to Kobe
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Quote
Artest, Bryant lauded

Their peers have spoken.

Ron Artest and Kobe Bryant were named the toughest defenders in the NBA in a poll of 173 players conducted by Sports Illustrated. Artest earned 42 percent of the votes and Bryant received 13 percent in results announced Tuesday.

Dwight Howard of the Magic was third with 12 percent of the votes, Kevin Garnett of the Celtics was fourth with 6 percent and Shane Battier of the Rockets was fifth with 4 percent.

The results are included in the latest issue, which hits newsstands and mailboxes today. The poll was conducted several months ago.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 22, 2010, 10:19:42 AM
Los Lakers!! Way to go Bench Mob, just letting the Wiz hang around lol. Artest getting a rare 7 for 10 shooting nite for 16 pts!

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At least Bynum's gonna be back for the playoffs. Nothing TOO serious. And congrats Lamar Odom and Shannon Brown!!
Odom and Brown annihilated the record (10) by making 25 free throws in a minute. Not bad.

Kobe moving up the scoring ranks.

11. John Havlicek – 26,395
12. Alex English – 25,613
13. Kobe Bryant – 25,612

COME ON PLAYOFFS!!!

Hawks and OKC are coming hard and strong.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on March 22, 2010, 03:51:01 PM
I liked Pau going baseline for the reverse layup.  The first half was nuts for the D, but the rest of the game was just blah.

It's like they're trying to be fuel efficient like the Prius: Pulse and Glide.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 23, 2010, 11:54:27 PM
Ilgauskas signs with Cavaliers

Associated Press

CLEVELAND -- Zydrunas Ilgauskas' agent called Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry at 8:30 a.m. Monday, the first day Ilgauskas was eligible to re-sign with Cleveland.

It took a little longer than expected -- the deal wasn't announced until Tuesday afternoon -- but Ilgauskas is back with the only team he has ever known.

"If I would've left and the team won a championship without me," he said, "I don't think I could've ever forgave myself."

Ilgauskas signed to play for the rest of the season in Cleveland and traveled with the Cavaliers to New Orleans on Tuesday. Coach Mike Brown said he will likely play against the Hornets on Wednesday.

To make room on the roster, Cleveland waived second-year forward Darnell Jackson.

"Z has been a good friend of mine and others in the organization," said Ferry, who played with Ilgauskas in Cleveland. "We're excited to have the Ilgauskas family back in Cleveland. This is where they really wanted to be."

It's been a difficult season for the veteran center. He became a bench player for the first time in his career when the team acquired Shaquille O'Neal last summer, and then he was upset when Brown didn't play him the night he was expected to break the franchise's record for most games played.

When Ferry traded his former teammate to the Washington Wizards in the three-team deal that brought Antawn Jamison and Sebastian Telfair to Cleveland, Ilgauskas had to take a few days to calm his emotions and collect his thoughts.

"It's been a strange season," he said.

Washington subsequently bought out his contract before he ever played a game, making him a free agent. While multiple teams around the league showed great interest, Ilgauskas ultimately chose to return to Cleveland. He had to wait 30 days under league rules but passed the time by working out on his own and getting rare time off with his family.

He returns averaging 7.5 points and 5.3 rebounds this season. Brown hasn't decided whether he'll continue to come off the bench or start while O'Neal is out for the remainder of the regular season after thumb surgery.

Cleveland used its biannual exception to sign him for the rest of the season. The 34-year-old has previously hinted at retirement but has since changed his mind. His agent, Herb Rudoy, said he plans to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

"With a guy that is his size and with his skill level and ability to shoot the ball, he has a lot of years left in him," Brown said. "We only bring positives to the organization and to our team with him in the mix."

Ferry warned Ilgauskas before the season he could be traded because of his expiring contract. That didn't make the emotion of the moment any easier. Ferry said his e-mail and voicemail filled up with messages from fans upset that he traded one of the most popular players in franchise history.

It was those same people who brought Ilgauskas back. He said he was overwhelmed by the support of Cavaliers fans who begged him to return once he became available.

"The way people in Cleveland and the fans have reacted has really humbled me in a positive way," Ilgauskas said. "Their support has been unbelievable. I'm from Lithuania and I'll always be proud of it, but this has become a home to me."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 25, 2010, 10:53:47 AM
^  :thumbdown: Complete bullshit, I'd love to see Dwight Howard fuck up their frontcourt.

SHIT!! Complete lockdown on defense in the 2nd half, what a fucking great game...Gasol coming up with key blocks on Duncan!
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Ron Artest the MVP like he had a chip on his shoulder (again) for some idiot LA Times article.
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 LOL Man, all those 3's by Shannon Brown and Lamar sealed the deal. Then give it to Kobe to put em to sleep!
(http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/3356/cd2d0f65342f1bbdc067e17.jpg)

Great way to start off the roadtrip!

Man L, RJ doesn't look right with the Spurs, like he's lost a step or smth. Artet was just picking his asshole day and night.

Michael Jordan on Kobe: “There are very few Kobe Bryants out there. LeBron hasn’t won yet. Dwyane Wade had Shaq [O'Neal] sitting next to him and he had Pat Riley coaching him. So there are a lot of other components that come into play to say if you’re an NBA championship team,” Jordan said. “Detroit did a great job in winning and they had no one superstar on that team. Boston won with three All-Stars. The Lakers won with two All-Stars. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5019056)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 27, 2010, 06:44:16 AM
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

(http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/3661/3706f00c2d0c2b55b7cfaee.jpg)

Just another one of those nights.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on March 27, 2010, 10:24:48 PM
Jackson: No decision on future yet

By Arash Markazi
ESPNLosAngeles.com


OKLAHOMA CITY -- Phil Jackson said he hasn't made a decision about his future despite a report earlier he was hoping to return as the Lakers coach next season.

"No decision and no leaning at all. I'm leaning against the wall and that's about it," said Jackson leaning against the brick wall outside the visiting locker room at the Ford Center before the Lakers played the Thunder on Friday.

Jackson said he didn't foresee health or financial concerns that would prevent him from coming back. But he added his return could hinge on how the Lakers perform in the playoffs.

When asked if he wanted to return as the coach next season he said, "Yeah. If we win it's almost imperative to give it another shot but there are a lot of ifs in there. Winning is a really big if. There are four playoffs you have to get through before you can say that we won and we have a chance to do something special and unique again. That's a long shot.

"I think how we make it through the year has a lot to do with it. [Lakers owner] Dr. [Jerry] Buss said that he put some things on the line by re-signing Lamar [Odom] so it's financial. This team has never lost money since he took over the team so that's a big part of it. I pushed him to sign Lamar and we all said we have to have this guy back even if it's going to put this team in jeopardy financially. At a time when it's tough in this league he took the step."

Buss told ESPNLosAngeles.com this week he hasn't discussed an extension because he doesn't think Jackson wants to talk about it during the season.

"If I were to go to him right now and said, 'Phil, will you coach next year?' He would say let's wait until the end of the year and see how I feel," Buss said. "So, I don't think it causes any tension, I just have to wait until then before a discussion begins [on a new contract]."

Jackson agreed with Buss, saying, "I think it's the best way to approach it right now. Healthwise I'm fine. I serve at the behest of the Buss family and Jeannie [Buss, Jerry's daughter and Jackson's girlfriend] I serve all the time, but I work with Dr. Buss closely in serving this basketball club as a coach."

Jackson, however, reiterated a contract dispute would not prevent him from returning, even if Buss asked Jackson to take a pay cut next season.

"Pay cuts come in all different forms," said Jackson, joking he might cash out his 401k. "There are some ways around that. I think we could find a way to make that work."

Jackson said there wouldn't be much drama about his coaching future after the season. He plans on making a decision shortly after his routine end-of-season physical.

"I'll do a whole physical checkup at the end of the year and then I'll make a decision," Jackson said. "It's pretty easy. It'll go pretty quick. It'll be a two-day thing and then I'll be back and we'll see what happens."
Jackson Talks About His Future in L.A. - ESPN Video - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5032997)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 28, 2010, 05:05:15 AM
^ he'll be back, Jeannie will :whip: him into shape

That's better. Lock em up defensively - esp fucking Aaron Brooks, WHERE DID U GO PAU?! There he is, season fuckin high! Kobe shaving his dome!

(http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/6122/0c1692f29b598fdde2d4d5f.jpg)

Phew Artest tweeks his foot, Gasol cuts his eye, Odom hurts his shoulder again - Lakers still lock it up.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jaysonnj on March 30, 2010, 08:46:57 AM
History avoided!!!

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Nets defeat the Spurs for their 10th victory! It only took them 70 games to start playing well!
Now its time to shut it down and win the first pick in the draft!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on March 31, 2010, 05:02:53 AM
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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 31, 2010, 06:20:41 AM
^ XD

Celts?! Spurs?! Which team will show up lol with the Nets luck they'll lose it to the Clippers

Manu Block KG hahaha
Manu Ginobili blocks kevin Garnett [HD] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCqefcY7lpI#ws)

What Lakers team gonna show up - Farmar? Shannon? Where are you? :fuckyou:
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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on April 02, 2010, 11:07:37 PM
just now, Kobe Bryant signed a 3 year contract extension. Similar to Pau Gasol.


Quote
Kobe Bryant has signed a three-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, the team announced Friday.

The deal will keep Bryant a Laker through the 2013-14 season.

"We are extremely pleased that we were able to reach an agreement and come to terms on the extension at this time," said Lakers general manger Mitch Kupchak. "Kobe has been a cornerstone of the Lakers for well over a decade, helping to lead us to four NBA championships and in the process developing into one of the greatest players in basketball history."

Bryant has spent his entire 14-year career in a Lakers uniform. The extension coincides with the length of the deals signed by teammates Pau Gasol and Ron Artest.

Bryant is averaging 27.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists this season. He's helped the Lakers win four NBA titles, including last season.

Earlier this season Bryant moved past Jerry West to become the Lakers all-time leading scorer and currently ranks 12th on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5050933 (http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5050933)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 03, 2010, 12:25:00 AM
Phew, well that was a no-brainer. Road trip is done back for some home cooking up the Jazz!!

Hopefully Luke is back in the line up!

And just in time. Ron Artest gets  a reality show:  The bad boy NBA player is to develop and produce the “They Call Me Crazy” show with E1 Entertainment and Tijuana Entertainment. The series will document the ups and downs of Artest’s life, allowing him to “make amends for past transgressions,” according to E1 Entertainment.." XD

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/world/news/e3ice1c355368464e5c99b7ccda3c0f986f (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/world/news/e3ice1c355368464e5c99b7ccda3c0f986f)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 03, 2010, 12:37:49 PM
LAKER 4 LIFE!!! :jphip:
(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/8946/018a90c0e299697816043e7.jpg)

Everyone clicking. loved LAMARS GAME!! shit
(http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/4981/f40953dd84e830710791fae.jpg)

Love how everyone picked up the defensive stops, active hands. and lmao Ron Artest and his kissing biceps, here he is one Lopez Tonight
Lopez Tonight - Ron Artest Interview (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCywCdj2ZEs#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 04, 2010, 05:28:53 AM
Source: Johnson makes HOF

By Peter May
Special to ESPNBoston.com


Former Boston Celtics guard Dennis Johnson, who played with the original Big Three and helped Boston win two NBA titles (1984 and '86) and Seattle win one (1979), has been elected to the Naismith Hall of Fame, according to a a source.

The official announcement is expected Monday morning.

Johnson, who died of a heart attack in February 2007 at the age of 52, played 14 seasons in the NBA, the final seven with Boston.

He was considered a defensive specialist and one of the top guards of his era. Johnson was one of 19 nominees announced in February and many believed his inclusion in the Hall was long overdue.

"It really doesn't come as a surprise to me," said former Celtics general manager Jan Volk. "The surprise is that it took so long. Anyone who ever played with or against Dennis Johnson knew that no one competed harder. And the bigger the game, the better he played."

Johnson, known as DJ, was taken by Seattle in the second round of the 1976 NBA Draft, starting a remarkable career that spanned three teams (the Sonics, Suns and Celtics) and included the following: first-team All-NBA (1981), second-team All-NBA (1980) and from 1979 to 1987, either first-team or second-team All-Defense. He was a five-time All Star and was named the 1979 NBA Finals MVP.

Johnson was a self-made man in the basketball sense. He was one of 16 children raised in a tough neighborhood in Compton, Calif. He didn't make the varsity at Dominguez High until he was a senior and he sat on the bench most of the time. (He called himself "a bencher.") College was out of the question and he figured at the time that he had as much a chance of playing in the NBA as he did of becoming a brain surgeon.

Johnson drove a forklift in a tape warehouse. He worked in a liquor store as a stock boy and cashier. But he played competitively in local leagues and caught the eye of a community college coach, who was intrigued. Jim White of Harbor Community College is the man who put Johnson on the path to a career in basketball, plucking him off the streets of San Pedro and offering him a spot on his team. The rest, as they say, is history.

Larry Bird said Johnson was the best teammate he ever had. Who knows if Bird was serious, or if he understood the need to stroke DJ. But there was no denying Johnson coming up big when the games meant the most. He never feared taking the last shot. And, lest we forget, it was DJ who made the move to accept the pass from Bird off that famous steal in Game 5 of the 1987 Eastern Conference Finals. DJ was at half court when Bird made his move to steal the lazy inbounds pass. Then, he made a reverse layup with Joe Dumars threatening him.

Johnson, who played four years with Seattle and three with the Phoenix Suns, had his No. 3 retired by the Celtics in 1991.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 04, 2010, 05:30:10 AM
DJ redefined NBA stardom

By Peter May
Special to ESPNBoston.com


Those were Big Bill's thoughts 15 years ago or so, when Dennis Johnson was first eligible for the Hall of Fame. Year after year, DJ waited for a call that never came, that never had a chance of even being made. He was deemed unworthy.

And then he died in February 2007.

But his wife, Donna, and his family and friends, including Walton, a Hall of Famer in his own right, will finally see a basketball injustice undone when Johnson is announced as a member of the Hall of Fame, Class of 2010, on Monday. Yes, it took way, way too long. Yes, it's a travesty that DJ himself didn't live to see it happen.

But to those who watched him play and were able to appreciate the singular greatness of the player, it is an honor richly deserved and long overdue. (http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nba/columns/story?columnist=may_peter&id=5053579)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on April 04, 2010, 05:31:13 AM
Hell yeah DJ!  :thumbup
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 06, 2010, 12:23:03 AM
Krzyzewski: Nyet to Nets

By Chris Sheridan
ESPN.com


Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski told ESPN.com Monday morning that "I wouldn't have any interest in the job," even if incoming New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov offers to make him the highest-paid coach in the NBA.

The Bergen (N.J.) Record reported Monday that Prokhorov, despite Krzyzewski's earlier public expressions of disinterest, has continued to target Coach K as his No. 1 choice to coach the Nets once the NBA's board of governors approves his purchase of the majority ownership of the franchise from Bruce Ratner.

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson is currently the NBA's highest-paid coach with a $12 million salary, and the Record said Prokhorov might be willing to offer Krzyzewski in the range of $12 million to $15 million annually.

"I haven't been contacted," Krzyzewski said as he rode the team bus to Duke's shootaround in preparation for Monday night's NCAA championship game against Butler in Indianapolis. "I wouldn't have any interest in the job. You would be flattered if someone would offer you a job, but I would not be interested."

Krzyzewski strongly considered jumping from Duke to the NBA in 2004 when he was offered the head-coaching position with the Lakers, but he has maintained in the years since that he is now totally committed to Duke and to USA Basketball, where he has signed to coach the U.S. senior men's national team through the 2012 Olympics.

Coach K reiterated at his news conference Sunday in Indianapolis that he plans to stay at Duke even after he retires from coaching.

"I haven't changed in that regard," Krzyzewski said Monday, adding of the Lakers opportunity in 2004: "The Lakers thing, with their franchise and my history with Kobe, if you were going to do it, I don't know how you can jump for anything better than that."
Should Coach K Take The Nets Job? - ESPN Video - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5057152)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 07, 2010, 09:46:53 AM
Pippen and Malone, no brainer. Grimiest players ever:
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/6958/pippenmalone0210200.jpg)

Dennis Johnson long time coming and well deserved!! And bonus, Jerry Buss!

There goes the Raptors NBA Title hopes.
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FUUUUUCK talks of Bynum might not return before regular season ends :banghead:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on April 07, 2010, 09:53:29 AM
Poor Chris Bosh.

He BROKE HIS FACE.

Maybe he'll play like Rip Hamilton: be all Phantom of the Opera on the court.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 07, 2010, 08:26:56 PM
Still no timetable for Bynum's return

By Dave McMenamin
ESPNLosAngeles.com


EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers starting center Andrew Bynum has missed the last eight games with a strained left Achilles tendon and while there is no official timetable set for when the 7-footer will return, head coach Phil Jackson told Bynum on Tuesday not to feel pressured to rush back for the five remaining games left in the regular season.

"I'm not holding my breath on a timetable," Jackson said after the team's practice that ran about a half-hour longer than usual after an off day on Monday.

"It's going to take some time and we just don't know when. Obviously we'd like to have him play a couple games at the end of the season, but this morning I told him, 'If that's not possible, we'll take whatever we get in the playoffs at that time.'"

The Lakers have five games in the next eight days before the regular season ends on April 14.

Bynum underwent a second MRI on the Achilles on Monday that Jackson described as "inconclusive as far as any major injury going on."

Jackson said Bynum will accompany the team on its upcoming two-game road trip so he can continue with his therapy and be close to the training staff that will also travel with the team through Denver and Minnesota.

Jackson said Bynum is experiencing "discomfort" and starts to feel "tender and sore" after exercise that requires him to jump, but remained positive about how the 22-year-old was making progress.

"Everything is forward with him," Jackson said. "It's a matter of rehabilitation and getting himself back in shape.

"I think he's optimistic. I really do. I think his mood is good. He wants to be playing obviously, but he can't. But he doesn't see that it's going to be a serious thing that's going to linger and have any ramifications for his future or career or anything like that. It's just a matter of time."

Last season Bynum returned to the Lakers lineup from a torn MCL in his right knee with just four regular season games remaining after sustaining the injury in late January and never quite found his rhythm throughout the Lakers championship run.

Pau Gasol said that Bynum's return will be different this time around.

"I think it won't be as hard as last year," Gasol said. "I think his injury is not as complicated as it was last year. He hasn't been out as long so it will be easier, the process. We hope that he can come back before the regular season is over so he can get back into the flow of things and in the rhythm, but it's up to his injury to say or determine where he's at. We don't want him to rush it."

Bynum is averaging 15.0 points and 8.3 rebounds on the season.

When asked how he was feeling as he walked out of the practice facility, the fifth-year veteran said, "About the same," and left for an appearance to award a prize to a poster-contest winner at a local YMCA.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on April 08, 2010, 02:34:36 AM
Heat been doing WORK lately. They clinched a playoff spot so  :thumbup all around

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00192.jpg)

Now check the 3 in the window

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00191.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 08, 2010, 07:28:57 PM
Nelson sets NBA's career victories mark in Warriors' defeat of Wolves

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS -- Don Nelson emerged from the Golden State Warriors locker room all disheveled from a wild celebration after finally overtaking Lenny Wilkens as the NBA's winningest coach.

His gray hair was soaked to the scalp not with Dom Perignon, but a concoction of fizzy soft drinks after a 116-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night gave Nelson win No. 1,333 for his career.

"We didn't have any champagne bottles, so we took some Sprite and some Mountain Dew and some water and sprayed it all over him," said Anthony Tolliver, who scored a career-high 34 points.

How appropriate, because the road to this record has been anything but smooth and easy for one of the league's true mavericks. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=300407016)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 08, 2010, 07:31:33 PM
Wall among those headed to NBA

Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins delivered on their promise to help coach John Calipari return Kentucky to national prominence.

Next stop, the NBA.

The freshman All-Americans are among five Kentucky players who declared for the NBA draft on Wednesday, an exodus that includes freshman guard Eric Bledsoe, freshman center Daniel Orton and junior forward Patrick Patterson.

Wall and Cousins are expected to be among the first few players selected after leading the Wildcats to a remarkable turnaround season in Calipari's first year on the job. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2010/news/story?id=5064967)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 09, 2010, 12:36:32 PM
SHIT! Kobe takes a break and Lakers still come from 15 down to nearly steal it vs the Nuggets. I really think Lamar shoulda brought the ball up to Fisher, cuz man, they look so confused trying to seal the deal. No one wants to take that game winner.

(http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/5377/a7651777037725f2ee1d3fa.jpg)
(http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/6599/99330fe9e9eaa17ef6852d5.jpg)

Shut em down!!

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 10, 2010, 01:36:25 AM
How Will D-Wade's Situation Play Out?

ESPN.com

 Henry Abbott, TrueHoop: Wade has complained openly about wanting to play with better teammates. The Heat have schemed blatantly to get major cap room. They are required to sign about a dozen more players. And there are tons of free agents on the market. It's a lock the Heat will add lots of new talent. It's not at all a lock, however, that one of those new players will be LeBron James or Chris Bosh. James, I think, will be in Cleveland, and deep-pocketed front offices in Chicago and New York will be pushing hard to add top-shelf talent. Most likely is that the Heat convince Wade to stay with a revamped roster in which he's the only superstar ... unless New York or Chicago can talk Wade into leaving.

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com: Wade will weigh the chance to play with his buddy LeBron James in New York, or return to his hometown of Chicago. But would the Knicks be able to surround them with enough other good players? Isn't his game too similar to that of Derrick Rose, the star he'd be joining in Chicago? Ultimately it will come down to the one thing that rules all: He can make the most money staying in Miami.

Chris Broussard, ESPN The Magazine: I think Dwyane Wade is the most likely superstar to stay put. There's no reason for him to leave Miami, since it's a great city, with a great front office and the cap room to sign another max free agent. I think Miami will sign Amare Stoudemire to play next to Wade, though I wouldn't be surprised if it's Bosh instead. Wade will likely visit Chicago and New York, just for fun, but I think he's definitely with the Heat next season.

John Hollinger, ESPN.com: I see Wade checking out his options until he's confident the Heat can lure in another star, and then joining the recruiting pitch and both players announcing they've agreed to terms in unison. That player will almost certainly be a 4; we just don't know if it's Chris Bosh, Amare Stoudemire, Carlos Boozer or David Lee.

Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com: In talking to him about free agency back in training camp, Dwyane came across as very comfortable with the concept of playing a long, long time in Miami, but he also wants them to hit the jackpot to a certain degree in free agency this summer. But I also think he and Riley are on the same page more than people realize regarding the franchise's plans for the future, and I honestly cannot envision him leaving a place where he is so comfortable -- especially with what Miami has to offer to those living the bachelor lifestyle that D-Wade is now living.

I expect Wade and Riley to try to recruit LeBron James to come to Miami on a four-year deal with a third-year opt-out, making the argument that they can team up for a three-year stint in the sunshine together, then opt out and do their long-term max deals in 2013 if they so choose. Also, depending on where the cap comes in, Miami can also add another nice free agent (perhaps Carlos Boozer) if it can clear Daequan Cook's salary off its cap before July 1. If LBJ is not in the cards, I think Boozer will be the Heat's top target.

Marc Stein, ESPN.com: D-Wade doesn't want to leave Miami, but he doesn't want to be first-round fodder anymore, either. So the Heat have to deliver in free agency to keep him, because the threat from Chicago is real. The good news? Pat Riley has a history of making personnel splashes when he has trade assets or funds available.

The combination, furthermore, of Riley's determination to score a power play and the resurgent Amare Stoudemire's fondness for Florida have established Stoudemire as Miami's top target. You just hear too much chatter on the front-office grapevine about Amare winding up in Miami to ignore it. The Suns definitely don't want to lose him without compensation, so maybe this ends up as a sign-and-trade, but Miami has the requisite cap space and interest to steal Stoudemire outright. I also think Amare and D-Wade are pretty good pals, more than maybe we realized when the season started.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 10, 2010, 07:00:24 AM
The bench explodes!! Gasol ripping up the Retro TWolves  :twisted:

(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/5941/05ac94f578a275113d4f297.jpg)
(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/1311/5bd590755daf7ed79e3daf0.jpg)

HOME COURT IN THE WEST IS ALL LAKERS!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on April 11, 2010, 03:58:18 AM
For NBA Green Week, Wade pulls out  A FUCKING GREEN AND WHITE SONIC-ESQUE COLORWAY

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00208.jpg)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 11, 2010, 10:01:48 PM
Arenas to spend two days in jail

Associated Press

ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas began serving his sentence Friday night for bringing guns into the team's locker room.

According to Arthur Wallenstein, director of Montgomery County Corrections, Arenas arrived at the Montgomery County jail at 7:40 p.m. Arenas must spend two days there for medical screening and classification before being transferred to the county's Pre-Release Center, a halfway house.

Arenas was sentenced March 26 to 30 days in a halfway house for bringing weapons into the Verizon Center. Corrections officials in Montgomery County agreed to let him serve his sentence there, as part of an agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.

Arenas pleaded guilty to a felony gun charge in January, and has been suspended until the end of the season by the NBA.

Arenas also received two years of probation, a $5,000 fine and 400 hours of community service that can't be performed at basketball clinics.

"Our thoughts are always with him. We're glad that it's going to be done, and he'll be able to move on," Washington coach Flip Saunders said after the Wizards' 106-96 victory in Boston on Friday night.

Wizards guard Shaun Livingtson also commented on Arenas.

"He is who he is for a reason," Livingston said. "He's done so much for this team. I have nothing but positive things to say about him. But all I can do is focus on me."

Andray Blatche looked forward to Arenas' return.

"Gil's going to come back next season humble," Blatche said. "We miss him and we can't wait to have him back."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 12, 2010, 04:46:20 AM
^ DAMN!!! Wade

Shit Arenas, he's gonna be one helluva changed man

FUCK FREE THROWS!!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00212.jpg)

That was a crazy one. Kobe and Fish missing. GIVE IT TO GASOL!! The bench needs to wake up man, Shannon Brown can't keep jackin up shots and fucking up the rhythm! Fuck, doesn't help the Spurs much as Blazers own their destiny now  :thumbdown:

Kobe better get the finger feeling better by Playoff time. Nice to see Rambis with him
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00211.jpg)

lol Saturday can't come soon enough
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 12, 2010, 09:36:09 PM
Wade not ruling out 2010 worlds

Associated Press

NEW YORK -- Dwyane Wade still doesn't want to rule himself out yet for the world championships this summer, even with family reasons that could make it difficult for him to play.

Saying there were "a lot of things said prematurely from both sides," Wade reiterated his commitment to USA Basketball and hopes he can take part this summer.

However, his divorce trial is scheduled to begin in June. Wade is asking for sole custody of his two young sons.

"I've been committed to USA Basketball since 2004 and I'm still a part of the team no matter if I can compete or not and that's the main thing," Wade said Sunday night after Miami's 111-98 victory over the Knicks.

"I don't want to say I don't want to play because I want to be a part of the team, it's just if I've got something to do, that's first and more important."

Wade and LeBron James have both expressed doubts about playing because of various summer plans. Both can be free agents this summer, along with fellow 2008 Olympian Chris Bosh, and that could also make them unavailable.

USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo expects players who want to compete in the London Games in 2012 to also play this summer. However, he is aware it will be impossible for everyone to be in the team's training camps in Las Vegas or New York and will be understanding of certain absences, especially for players who have been part of the program and have "equity."

"We know there are personal situations that can arise from marriage to contract to injury and that is why we have a 28-man roster," Colangelo said this week. "This is a great opportunity for some of them and this is all about the team and that is all part of the process of fielding a team."

Wade was one of the captains of the U.S. team during its run from 2006 to 2008. Even when he was injured and couldn't play during the 2007 Olympic qualifying tournament, he still traveled to Las Vegas to be with his teammates.

He hopes he can still have a role with the team -- even if it's not this summer.

"If I can be there in Vegas or in New York, with the things I have to do, then I would do that," Wade said. "I'm a part of the team and if I could play, I will. If I can't, then they will understand."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 13, 2010, 10:39:10 AM
as reported. KOBE will be sitting out the last two games... (http://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/12063167570)

CUZ LAKERS FACE OKC in the First round!!
(http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/4968/nbaakobedurant1576.jpg)

shit get your brackets and predictions out men!! and women!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ViperVisor on April 13, 2010, 11:56:09 PM
Start the playoffs please. Discussion is highly lame as they have nothing to talk about.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 14, 2010, 06:59:36 AM
tru dat ViperVistor. Another ho hum game for nothing. Oh hey, Ron Artest DJ Mbenga went to the same barber:

(http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/337/0332d0dae261965da1e93b2.jpg)
(http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/2023/148ab9c12bc01ba08c44f16.jpg)

Sahsa playing like WTF where did that come from!?!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 14, 2010, 05:21:11 PM
Barkley: Bulls disrespected Del Negro

ESPNChicago.com

While the Chicago Bulls fought for their playoff lives on Tuesday night against the Boston Celtics, a story that broke about an altercation between Bulls vice president John Paxson and coach Vinny Del Negro had Charles Barkley taking aim at Chicago management.

Yahoo Sports first reported that Paxson grabbed Del Negro by the tie, jabbed him in the chest twice and seemingly challenged him to a fight after a game at the United Center against the Phoenix Suns on March 30. Paxson reportedly was upset that Del Negro exceeded the minutes for Joakim Noah, who has been battling plantar fasciitis for much of the season.

Tuesday's game was broadcast nationally on TNT, and Barkley, a studio analyst who has admitted he's friends with Del Negro, addressed the situation at halftime.

"The Bulls have disrespected Vinny Del Negro," Barkley said. "The report came out [earlier] this year that they have fired Vinny but couldn't find a replacement, and the Bulls didn't say anything about it. That's just bull.

"For some reason they don't like Vinny. But for all the injuries, and losing [Ben Gordon] to Detroit, if Vinny gets them to the playoffs, that's a good coaching job. He's done a good job in Chicago."

Barkley wasn't the only one who questioned Bulls management.

"If you're challenging your coach to a fight, that's crossing the line," said Barkley's TNT colleague, Kenny Smith. "If you get to the point where you can't have a civil conversation with someone to ask why you're playing someone, that's out of line."

Del Negro confirmed to TNT's Craig Sager that there was an argument and disagreement over Noah's minutes, but he wouldn't confirm that there was a pushing incident.

Paxson didn't return a message from ESPNChicago.com seeking comment. A Bulls spokesman said it's an organizational issue that will be handled internally.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 14, 2010, 11:25:31 PM
Last day of the Season!! LET'S DO THIS!

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 16, 2010, 06:16:52 AM
McGrady says retirement a possibility

ESPN.com news services

Tracy McGrady is at a career crossroads, and he knows it.

The New York Knicks' swingman remains optimistic that an extensive training program this summer can help him regain the form that made him an NBA All-Star. But if his game doesn't return, he'll retire, he said Wednesday.

"If it don't happen this summer, I'll ride off into the sunset," McGrady told reporters before sitting out the Knicks' season finale, a 131-113 loss at Toronto.

"If I could go through another offseason of working my [butt] off, and I don't feel I'm getting any better, I can't see myself coming back playing the way I'm playing right now. I just don't see it happening," he said.

McGrady has played in just 65 games total the past two seasons after battling injuries and recovering from microfracture surgery on his left knee. The last 24 of those games were played with the Knicks, who acquired McGrady -- and his expiring contract -- in a trade with the Houston Rockets in February.

McGrady scored 26 points in his debut with the Knicks, on Feb. 20 against the Thunder. But he cracked the 20-point plateau just two more times and finished the season averaging 8.2 points per game, well below his career 21.5 ppg scoring average.

"You know what, after I realized I had something in the tank -- there were some games I did play well -- I was, like, really trying not to get hurt," McGrady told reporters on Wednesday.

"[Coach Mike D'Antoni] knew I wasn't going to be the T-Mac he was used to competing against when he was in Phoenix," McGrady said. "I knew I wasn't going to be that, but it was good for me to finally get out there and see where I was at physically after missing 1½ years of basketball."

Still, McGrady is hopeful a summer of intense training will extend his career. He's a free agent and though his future in New York is doubtful, he hopes he can catch on with a contender next season -- or at least resemble the player who won a pair of NBA scoring titles.

"I feel confident that I will be able to go and not worry about calling it quits," he said. "It's just been too much of constantly just grinding and trying to get it back. Mentally, it took a toll on me the last couple of years. I don't want to go through that again.

"This summer, I will continue to work hard and get myself and get in good shape and pay the best money doctors can buy and physical therapists and everything to get myself where I need to be."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 16, 2010, 06:18:28 AM
Bosh expected to opt out of contract

Associated Press

TORONTO -- Chris Bosh would gladly share his future plans, if only to guarantee himself a little privacy. However, the five-time All-Star insists he has no idea where he'll be playing next season.

Bosh is expected to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Toronto Raptors, leaving more than $17 million on the table, in order to join a free-agent class that could also include LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Amare Stoudemire.

Bosh has said he expects to earn the NBA's maximum salary on his next contract, and whether he returns to Toronto or joins a new team is anyone's guess.

"Nobody knows, not even me," Bosh said Thursday as the Raptors cleaned out their lockers. "That's something only the future holds. Everybody keeps looking for answers. There are no answers right now. There will only be answers when it's time.

"I wish I knew," Bosh added. "I'd let everybody know so that everybody would leave me alone."

With so many big names on the market, Bosh knows plenty of people will be asking questions.

"The possibilities are endless," he said. "You can say, 'He's going here, he's going there, what do you think, what's your opinion?' It's good barbershop talk."

A seven-year veteran, Bosh averaged career highs with 24.0 points and 10.8 rebounds this year. His season ended two minutes into an April 6 game at Cleveland when he was accidentally elbowed in the face by Antawn Jamison. Bosh suffered two facial fractures and required nasal surgery.

The injury dealt a fatal blow to Toronto's playoff hopes. The Raptors lost that game and the next three, including a 104-88 home defeat to the Chicago Bulls on April 11, and finished one game behind the Bulls for the final playoff spot in the East.

Watching from the sidelines as a once-promising season went in the tank left Bosh feeling "listless."

"It's kind of a confusing feeling," Bosh said. "It's disappointing. It takes a lot of energy out of you. I just don't know what to do."

What he wants to do most is sign for a team that can deliver on his dream of playoff success before it's too late.

"I just want to win basketball games," Bosh said. "I want to play in the postseason, I want to advance. I've been playing seven years. It's time to start thinking about stuff like that. I know I'm still a young player but I remember when I got drafted guys that were 25 and 26, now they're on their last deals."

Guard Jarrett Jack, Bosh's college teammate at Georgia Tech, said loyalty and a love for the city of Toronto could be enough to keep Bosh with the Raptors.

"He loves playing here," Jack said. "I think he loves being the face of the franchise, loves having a place to call his team, and I think those are all incentives, if you want to look at anything, to be able to come back and play for the Raptors for a very long time."

Echoing the feeling of many Toronto fans, guard Jose Calderon said Bosh's departure is tough to consider.

"I cannot imagine the Raptors without him," Calderon said. "I've been here five years, always with him. We'll see."

General manager Bryan Colangelo is in New York for the league's Board of Governors meetings and is scheduled to deliver his postmortem on Toronto's season early next week.

When he sits down with Bosh, Colangelo can expect their contract talks to be amicable.

"No matter what happens, me and Bryan agreed to work together," Bosh said. "I think that's important. I respect him as a GM and he respects me as a player. No matter what you do, you always want to do good business in this league. We're always going to talk."

But once the talks are done, Bosh will have to decide how to handle what he calls "a life-altering situation."

"A friend of mine always tells me 'Man, you have the greatest problem, but I wouldn't want to be in your shoes,'" Bosh said.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 16, 2010, 06:20:57 AM
Jackson fined for comments on Durant

By Dave McMenamin
ESPNLosAngeles.com


For the second time in two weeks, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson has been fined $35,000 for publicly criticizing game officials; it was announced Thursday by Stu Jackson, the NBA's executive vice president of basketball operations.

Jackson was fined for comments made in reference to Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant, the third-year forward who led the league in free-throw attempts with 10.3 per game this season. The Lakers tip off their first-round playoff series against Durant and the Thunder on Sunday.

"As far as the calls that he gets on the floor, I think a lot of the referees are treating him like a superstar; he gets to the line easy and often," Jackson said on Tuesday, prior to Los Angeles' game against Sacramento.

Boston's Kevin Garnett made a similar derisive claim after the Celtics' 109-104 loss to the Thunder on March 31, claiming the calls Durant was receiving made it seem like he was "Michael [expletive] Jordan."

Durant, informed of Jackson's comments on Wednesday, said he felt "disrespected" by the claim.

"Because it's taking away from what I do," Durant told The Oklahoman. "That's part of my game, getting to the free-throw line and being aggressive. If you say that I get superstar calls or I get babied by the refs, that's just taking away from how I play. That's disrespectful to me."

Jackson was fined earlier in the month for comments made after a game against San Antonio when the 64-year-old coach said the "referees turned against us" following technical fouls drawn by Ron Artest and Kobe Bryant. He also called out veteran official Bennett Salvatore by name and said, "with Bennett you don't know what you're going to get."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 16, 2010, 06:25:52 AM
Kevin Durant responds to Phil Jackson's comments

By Brian Kamenetzky

Yesterday, I posted a video of Phil Jackson editorializing on the superstar treatment he says Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant receives from officials.

""As far as calls he gets on the floor, I think a lot of referees are treating him like a superstar," Jackson said (among other things). "He gets to the line easily and often."

Obviously there's a little gamesmanship, here. Jackson is at once a) trying to work the referees and create an atmosphere attaching greater scrutiny to calls involving Durant, and b) sending a warning to his own team to understand Durant is a free throw generating machine. Don't get wrapped up in whistles, play through them.

I left one out. As today's news shows, I need to add a "c."

Wednesday, Durant wrapped up his first scoring title as the Thunder earned their 50th win of the season, defeating Memphis 114-105. But before the spent a lot of time answering questions about Jackson's comments, growing increasingly fired up as the conversation went along (http://newsok.com/article/3453975).

Writes Darnell Mayberry of the Daily Oklahoman:


"..."I respect Phil Jackson,” Durant started. "It really doesn’t matter, to be honest.” But the longer Durant spoke, the more his true emotions surfaced. "Ever since KG said something, everybody’s been questioning how I get to the line,” Durant said, referring to Boston forward Kevin Garnett, who claimed after losing to the Thunder he thought he was playing, "Michael (expletive) Jordan.” "If you watch our games, you wouldn’t question it. The NBA should put us on national TV more, I guess.”

When asked whether Jackson’s comment fired him up more, Durant, "Yeah, it does.” "Because it’s taking away from what I do,” Durant said. "That’s a part of my game, getting to the free-throw line and being aggressive. If you say that I get superstar calls or I get babied by the refs, that’s just taking away from how I play. That’s disrespectful to me. I don’t disrespect nobody in this league. I respect every coach, every player, everybody. I never say anything bad about anybody else or question why they do this or do that. So for them to say that about me, I don’t even want to use no foul language.”

Durant said he doesn’t think Jackson’s comments will have any influence on how the officials call the series. "If the refs pay attention to that and change how they call things because of that, that’s terrible,” Durant said. "That’s terrible to the game of basketball and to us. If that happens, then (coach) Scotty (Brooks) could talk, too. Or any other coach could talk, too, just so the refs could switch everything up. But I doubt they do that. "They’re smarter than that, and they have more skills than that as refs. So I don’t really worry about it too much..."


How Durant responds against the Lakers is obviously an open question (assuming you're not in the crowd believing all things NBA-playoff related are pre-ordained), but Jackson absolutely knew we- the royal media "we"- would go straight to Durant and ask him for reaction to his comments. This is how we roll. Durant will be asked again as more national media get around the Thunder, and more still as the L.A. media gets access to him this weekend, too.

His free throw count has officially been placed on the Big List of Series Storylines.

In the end, none of this could make a lick of difference, nor is it going to be the biggest factor in determining which team advances. But to the extent it helps his team's cause, even if only around the margins, this sort of gamesmanship is well worth PJ's trouble. There's a real chance Durant starts to view calls/non-calls in a different way. Did I not get that whistle because Jackson complained? Are refs being influenced? He's being forced to think about it, at least off the court. I'm fairly sure PJ hopes he brings the luggage with him once the games start, adding another psychological layer to Durant's first playoff experience.

Given OKC's near total lack of postseason experience, it wouldn't surprise me to see more of this sort of thing from Phil.

Stir the waters, and see how the Thunder react.

Here's the vid:
ESPNLA.com: Phil Jackson on Kevin Durant (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oENGctRWsIg&feature=player_embedded#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on April 16, 2010, 06:40:54 AM
Phil loves his mind games.  I wonder what books he's going to give everyone to read, lol.

Filled out my bracket, can't wait for the playoffs to start!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 16, 2010, 08:41:19 PM
NBA cap projection higher than expected

By Chris Sheridan
ESPN.com


NEW YORK -- The New York Knicks and other teams hoarding salary-cap space got some good news Friday when they were told at the league's Board of Governors meeting that the projected 2010-11 salary cap will be $56.1 million.

That figure was $2 million to $3 million more than most teams had been expecting, and for the Knicks it ensures they have enough cap space this summer to sign two maximum-salary free agents.

"That's a lot of money. That's good," said Knicks president Donnie Walsh, who attended the meeting to learn the results of the Knicks' draft position through a tiebreaker.

Because of the worldwide economic downturn, the league had warned teams last July to expect the salary cap to be significantly lower -- perhaps as low as $51 million.

Other teams that will be positively affected by Friday's news include the Nets, Heat, Wizards, Bulls, Clippers and Timberwolves.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 16, 2010, 09:47:14 PM
This is pretty special, to THE best broadcaster in NBA history:

Fans can take a seat next to Hearn's statue

Chick Hearn Tribute Mix (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6nmKmDip_k#)

In the eight years since his death at the age of 85, Chick Hearn has had the street leading to the main entrance for Staples Center, the Metro Link Blue Line stop near the facility and an Encino post office renamed in his honor.

Tuesday, his stature has evolved into a statue.

A bronze likeness of the Lakers' Hall of Fame broadcaster, who called games for the team for 42seasons, will be unveiled in the Star Plaza near the ticket office during a ceremony Tuesday at 4:30p.m., prior to Game 2 of the Lakers-Oklahoma City opening-round playoff series.

No photos of the statue will be available until it's presented to the public.

Statues of the Lakers' Magic Johnson, the Kings' Wayne Gretzky and boxer Oscar De La Hoya currently share the Star Plaza territory - making this the first public Southern California shrine (other than the Hollywood Walk of Fame) dedicated to a sports broadcaster.

What's unique about this tribute is that the statue will be fan-friendly.

Hearn will be depicted sitting at a table with his headset on calling a game in front of a microphone, and there will be an empty seat next to him. Climb into the chair and have your picture taken. It's not only allowed, but encouraged. (http://www.dailynews.com/sportscolumnists/ci_14895215)

can't wait for the NBA Playoffs to start!

my predictions

Conf Quarterfinals

EAST

(1) Cleveland (8) Chicago

Cleveland in 4

(2) Atlanta (7) Milwaukee

Atlanta in 5

(3) Orlando (6) Charlotte

Orlando in 6

(4) Boston (5) Miami

Boston in 6

WEST

(1) LA Lakers (8) OKC

LA LAkers in 5

(2) Phoenix (7) Portland

Phoenix in 7

(3) Dallas (6) San Antonio

San Antonio in 7

(4) Denver (5) Utah

Utah in 6

Conf Semifinals

EAST

(1) Cleveland  (4) Boston 

Cleveland in 7

(2) Atlanta (3) Orlando

Orlando in 6

WEST

(1) LA Lakers  (5) Utah

Lakers in 4

(2) Phoenix (6) San Antonio

San Antonio in 6

Conference Finals

EAST

(1) Cleveland  (3) Orlando

Cleveland in 7

WEST

(1) LA Lakers  (6) San Antonio

Lakers in 5

NBA FINALS

Lakers vs Cleveland

Lakers in 6

KOBE MVP

Kobe might stop wearing splint in playoffs???? (http://lakers.freedomblogging.com/2010/04/15/kobe-might-stop-wearing-finger-splint-in-playoffs/33633/)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chobocomo123 on April 17, 2010, 07:31:40 AM
I definitely wouldn't be surprised if the thunder pull an upset but bulls on the other hand...they might have better luck next year  :P
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 17, 2010, 05:09:17 PM
IT HAS BEGUN!!!!

The Playoffs get it started today with 4 games, 1 West and 3 east.

Jazz/Nuggets  10:30pm EST on ESPN
Bulls/Cavs    3pm EST on ABC
Bucks/Hawks    5:30pm on ESPN
Heat/Celtics    8pm EST on ESPN



WIN OR GO HOME!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chobocomo123 on April 17, 2010, 10:12:00 PM
Oh man, hopefully D Wade will ball out against the Celtics. I want to see Miami at least get past the first round of the playoffs.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 17, 2010, 11:59:54 PM
FUCK THE CAVS!!!

Shaq did look good tho (no homo) just tearing into Noah xD
(http://i42.tinypic.com/15zlduc.jpg)

Phil Mind Games GENIUS
“I really didn’t know what he was upset about,” Jackson said. “It really wasn’t that upsetting. He shot the most free throws in the league; he made the most free throws in the league. He shot the most shots in the league; he made the most shots in the league. I voted for him on the All-Star team; he made the All-Star team. We know he’s a great player, congratulations.”

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on April 18, 2010, 06:26:33 PM
did you guys see the fight that broke out with the Celtics and Heat. Garnett elbowed Richardson.  :panic:
---
also the pic of the damage to Sasha's foot.  :bleed eyes: DJ Benga got his eyes poked, rushed to the hospital. :bleed eyes:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 19, 2010, 01:33:32 AM
Garnett is a punk bitch. Why he even owns an NBA ring is beyond me. I hope Miami pulls off the upset.

damn. DJ...heard he had emergency laser eye surgery too, fucking nuts.

FUCK YEAH LAKERS!! A win is a win. Grind it out grimy, the main point is Durant contained. Kinda concerned about the shooting but it was one of those defensive struggles.

I nearly spilled my drink (I did later anyways lol) when Kobe blocked Durant on that cheap layup attempt HA!!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00217.jpg)

Bynum, Walton looking good. The BENCH finally delivers, Farmar and Shannon got good buckets.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00216.jpg)

Just man, Westbrook gotta seal him off!! dude doesn't get enough hype. Fish and Kobe got em focused on the PRIZE GO LAKERS GO!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 19, 2010, 07:19:48 AM
LMFAO!!! CAMBY YOU DUNK MISSER!!!

nice Flop too Nash. This Suns-Blazers game is :panic:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 20, 2010, 05:08:13 AM
Just watched this episode of The Association - Andy Garcia narrates the Lakers season~ a must see! Gives you chills.

The Association: Los Angeles Lakers - Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X56G_datoaE#ws)
The Association: Los Angeles Lakers - Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB1zzOn29iQ#ws)
Part 3 - [noembed]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3O13tPmDMk[/noembed]
Part 4 - [noembed]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS8eUpmWCSs[/noembed]
Part 5 - [noembed]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGIwy5ch8rw[/noembed]
Part 6 - [noembed]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn2Kt769INE[/noembed]

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chobocomo123 on April 20, 2010, 07:03:46 AM
KG vs. QRich kept me entertained after Miami's poor offense for the past 16 minutes  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 20, 2010, 07:34:05 AM
^ don't forget Paulina Pierce for Best Actress in the Oscars next year! I hope Miami beats em, but Stern won't let em :thumbdown:
Heat vs. Celtics Brawl..Kevin Garnett Throws Elbow, Paul Pierce Cries 2010 NBA Playoffs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzb93d1DGR4#ws)


BACK AND FORTH FLOPS!!! What a game in Denver!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chobocomo123 on April 20, 2010, 08:18:55 AM
Haha true i lol'ed when Pierce walked a good mile then fell, the Miami bench was probably like...why is he screaming on the floor. Denver came back but eventually Deron to the rescue!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on April 20, 2010, 08:23:08 AM
Paul Pierce is such a drama queen.  2008 finals, he was all like "OHMYGAWD MY ANKLE DONE GOT SPRAINED, CANT PLAY GUYS CARRY ON WITHOUT ME!"

Something like half an hour later he's running around like nothing happened.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 20, 2010, 09:34:14 AM
I like how the bulls played. Joakim Noah is unrelenting against em! with his TRASH TALK haha, "I'm not here to vacation in Cleveland" and he dissed KG. he's gonna get his ass smacked by Shaq

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 21, 2010, 07:18:50 AM
KOBE CLUTCH!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chobocomo123 on April 21, 2010, 07:51:54 AM
Daaang that was a good game but Artest had Durantula on lockdown. As much as I like Kobe i wouldn't mind the Thunder winning at least one game  :D Also GG Miami better luck next year, Wade speculations start!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on April 21, 2010, 09:48:54 AM
Paul Pierce is such a drama queen.  2008 finals, he was all like "OHMYGAWD MY ANKLE DONE GOT SPRAINED, CANT PLAY GUYS CARRY ON WITHOUT ME!"

Something like half an hour later he's running around like nothing happened.

dont forget about his "i need a wheelchair" :rofl:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 21, 2010, 12:00:18 PM
Awesome...like Chick Hearn is watching over the Lakers on this amazing nite
(http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/3521/89287662b2200b88231a4d2.jpg)

Gotta go to the hole stronger....it was like a BLOCK PARTY WTF. Pau and Kobe's 39 held up PHEW.
(http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/2411/ce3528a967053fcc9eaf7ff.jpg)

SO CLOSE it ain't gonna get easy at OKC.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: chobocomo123 on April 22, 2010, 10:09:28 AM
Its good to finally see Richard Jefferson be more aggressive with the ball and Timmy is still Timmy. Any other Spurs fans out there?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 22, 2010, 07:40:41 PM
^
Right here, mang, fo sho!!

RJ was fantastic last night, and Timmy was holding it down, no doubt.
Manu and Tony doing it to the mavs, fuck yeah!

Now, Spurs have to keep it up for game 3 on Friday.
Game 3's are always a pivotal game, and Spurs need to hold serve at home, fo sho.

One last thing: FUCK THE MAVS!!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 23, 2010, 07:51:52 AM
FUCK YOU OKC THUNDER!! :tama-mad: :tama-mad: :tama-mad:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 23, 2010, 12:32:53 PM
Lakers will be back in Game 4!!! :tama-mad:

(http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/4671/a4292bc19b9359e45b441e6.jpg)
(http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/2277/fdaee26801f86e4f276766b.jpg)

I dunno the fuck happened. Those back to back 3s was killer in the third. How does Kobe get 0 FTs? Whatever, i jacked this stat from lakersground:

34 points in paint for lakers - 12 ft's
32 points in paint for OKC - 34 ft's

All those 3 point attempts, blows my mind....and with that game, Kobe becomes the all time leading scorer in Laker history
04-22-2010 - R1-G3 - Lakers vs. Thunder - Kobe Bryant Becomes Lakers All-Time Playoffs Scorer (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9KeLTT5_x8#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 25, 2010, 06:41:39 AM
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU LAKERS WAKE THE FUCK UP!!! :tama-mad: :tama-mad: :tama-mad: :tama-mad: :tama-mad: :bleed eyes:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on April 25, 2010, 11:47:26 AM
^
(http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/1156/41655780.gif)

Just 10 attempts? Gotta wonder if something's bothering Kobe. Or maybe they're just playing possum and go for the kill in the next 2 games.

From all the series, I thought that the BOS-MIA would be the one that would be close but now MIA is one game away from elimination.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 26, 2010, 07:20:04 AM
Got no explanations, everyone seem to be hurt wordy. Like is Lamar's shoulder bothering him more than he lets on? if David Stern wants the Lakers to play as many games a possible before winning the championship in June, then BRING IT ASSHOLES!!!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00233.jpg)

Kobe old? Fuck you ESPN!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00232.gif)

The NBA Playoffs have been crazy words!! who'd thought Denver would be down 3-1 to Utah wtf.

Chicago giving Cleveland all it can, EXPOSING them.

There's Kobe, then there's Dwayne Wade. In my books as the greatest players in the NBA now, bringing out the Shaq Stare at my Hand move!! haha.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00234.jpg)

the only other person I seen do it is Kobe haha, the students

Dwyane Wade dunks on Kevin Garnett April 25 2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMLzLRSQkx4#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on April 28, 2010, 04:28:35 AM
31 points. 10 Assists. 8 Rebounds. Those might be the last stats Wade puts up as a member of the Heat. Its gonna be hard to see him not in Miami but we will see what happens.

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00236.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 28, 2010, 08:32:17 AM
PICK YOUR POISON KOBE!!! Took Durant and Westbrook to school.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00238.jpg)

Artest with the yellow hair gone and with a pornstache
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00240.jpg)

POSTERIZES!!! And he was hot beyond the arc.
04-27-2010 - Round 1 - Game 5 - Thunder vs. Lakers - Ron Artest Posterizes Thabo Sefolosha (SD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYe8U1jS2P0#ws)

BYNUM!! destorying dem chumps
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00237.jpg)

GASOL!! dude was shaved and fucking flicking those in.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00239.jpg)

Even LO showed up with key drives. FUCK POINTS IN the PAINT BABY!!

such a balanced attack. LMFAO Adam Morrision going hard to the hole. Give em those 3's but its inside where the Lakers attack em hard. says Kevin Durant again in tonight's post game interview (Game 5) lol at his backpack. "He hasn't lost his step, he's still the same Kobe Bryant."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 29, 2010, 09:58:42 AM
All the debate is that Lebron faked his injury, that he was showing up the competition by doing a left handed FT! Whaddya think?

Lebron James shots a left handed free throw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0OEfxeW1bw#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 30, 2010, 03:22:28 AM
DONT CRY THIMMY!! I like Caron Butler but WOW AT&T is off the HOOK! (http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip00823.gif)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: tru_harmony on April 30, 2010, 04:07:51 AM
All the debate is that Lebron faked his injury, that he was showing up the competition by doing a left handed FT! Whaddya think?

tbh when i read that he did a left handed FT, the first thing that went into my mind was kobe using his left too very recently...

dunno what lebron is showing to who or why but, i do think he is showing something for the sake of showing
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on April 30, 2010, 05:01:39 AM
WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

SPURS WIN, ADVANCE TO THE 2ND RD!!

FUCK YEA!!!!

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on April 30, 2010, 05:06:32 AM
^^
What does badly shooting a free throw with your non-dominant hand prove?

Unless you make it, that is.  And he didn't.

*puts on tinfoil hat*
Maybe he got a SECRET ORDER from David Stern to manufacture extra drama to increase viewer interest!!!!11
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 30, 2010, 09:57:24 AM
He just wanted to honor Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan takes a free-throw with his eyes closed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWDnFm_VGTc#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 01, 2010, 11:46:18 AM
PAUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!! FUCK YEAH LAKERS!! :jphip:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00242.jpg)

 04-30-10 PG-CLT-KCAL (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXRtt3pTO9o#ws)

Gasol and Bynum loved their front court presence, they are gonna take care of Utah easily. And the rest of the west, say for San Antonio! Hyper extend what?? :lol:
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00241.jpg)

Kobe going off in the third!!! Crossing chumps over!! HAHAHA! And Artest, not even complaining about his shoulder. stayed in and him and Fish had the active hands on the defense.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00243.jpg)

Kobe brought the  :tama-mad: but man, BENCH PRODUCTION!! Luuuuuke! Shannon! Jordan! Josh! loved that hustle playy where they all were scrambling at centre court. and LAMAR!! key blocks
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00244.jpg)

These FT stats just blow my mind. Kept the game close than it should be. Everytime I hear a clueless NBA commentator go "They're shooting 30% from the field but are down by 4 HOW?!?!" but fuck whateva, seeing Bynum hacked up, and the ticky tack offensive foul on Gasol. Lakers pulled through!

gm 1 - OKC 24 LA 22
gm 2 - OKC 33 LA 32
gm 3 - OKC 34 LA 12
gm 4 - OKC 48 LA 28
gm 5 - OKC 24 LA 31
gm 6 - OKC 31 LA 14

GO LAKERS GO!! :tama-mad:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 02, 2010, 11:16:01 AM
Diesel still rolling!! ENOUGH OF THE FUCKIN LEBRON ELBOW TALK!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00250.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 03, 2010, 11:06:07 PM
FUCK!! That was close Kobe closing em out. Lakers take the 1-0 lead.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00253.jpg)

Bynum, Artest, and the whole Lakers play through all kinda of pain. No big deal!
(http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/1317/91b4c78b5d14074cd679f2e.jpg)

Gasol solid defensive numbers, he should turn Boozer into shit. utah's defense is shit, Lakers coulda been up by 20
(http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/9290/260259aeddde5cbab680e7f.jpg)

LO is right. The Bench gotta play better, totally gave up the lead and Kobe had to Black Mamba again instead of getting some rest.  CJ Miles and the Jazz can flop all the way back to Utah!! :x


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 07, 2010, 12:43:09 PM
pretty solid win by the Lakers, the turnovers being cuz they were just toying with the Jazz. Utah is gonna be hella crazy.

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00257.jpg)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00258.jpg)

The crazy shit? Kobe is getting even better. These fucking 3 days off is gonna do him plenty good.

Ron Artest didn't even make the All-Defensive team? "I've be thinking about playing hard every day," Artest said. "I go to sleep just wanting to play hard. I even sleep rough. I'll be asleep and just knocking my wife over the head. I eat my breakfast rough." (http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/columns/story?id=5162579)

Kobe and Pau, All-NBA :yep: and the MVP vote, whatta joke. it's been a joke since Dirk won it.


MBenga!!
Didier Ilunga-Mbenga 2009-2010 Season Mix (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5gRJoF39Ew#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 09, 2010, 10:47:29 AM
KOBE CLUTCH!! Pick your poison, double the Bigs, Kobe drops 35 + 7 assists.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00260.jpg)

CRAZY. That was so close, nearly blew up in the Lakers face. Fouling to cut it to 1 and then this.
05-08-2010 - R2 - G3 - Lakers vs. Jazz - Wesley Matthews Fouls Derek Fisher But No Call (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un-V23QzfkM#ws)

FUCK!!! Good thing Ron Artest hit up all those three's. Fish was incredible, you get the gist from ESPN broadcasters "You'd never have a championship if the Jazz weren't so gracious in releasing him." WE GET IT! His daughter, getting 50% of her eye sight back. What great news indeed.

(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/802/53677585.jpg)
Best win of the year....so far!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kiikoi on May 09, 2010, 11:21:33 AM
3-0 oh yes.  :twothumbs

matthews' tip in the last seconds was kinda heart-stopping :bleed eyes: good thing gasol is there haha. boozer looked like shit the whole game  :grin:

jazz fans with all the kobe hate..wtf is that :thumbdown: its kinda funny though lol
(http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/8233/97874841.th.jpg) (http://img227.imageshack.us/i/97874841.jpg/) (http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/4990/97880446.th.jpg) (http://img413.imageshack.us/i/97880446.jpg/)

i was laughing the whole time when ronron is hitting those threes late in the 4th  XD i was like "oh god not ron again *facepalm" the whole time  XD. if it wasn't for him it will be 2-1 this time though. overall a great game  :cow: :cow:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 10, 2010, 04:59:30 AM
SHIT c'mon spurs, no time to pretend to be Jordan.
(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/2994/1273457635.jpg)

Who's next to get a twitter? Nash's Eye?

Shaq's Ass couldn't stop fucking Rondo's triple double! That shit better go to 7 games
(http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/9752/082d241631f18896e660d2a.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 11, 2010, 07:28:12 AM
FUCK YEAH LAKERS SWEEP!!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00262.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 12, 2010, 07:16:44 AM
lol c'mon LebronsElbow, what the fuck happened!! Be a man and put some defense on Rondo!
(http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/1884/0504cavs3526.jpg)

Shaq going in for uncontested dunks!! Good pad the stats, I wanna see Shaq solidfy #2 or #3 all time in playoff scoring
(http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/2796/cfe2c38598eaad6c1eb5aa4.jpg)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 14, 2010, 05:04:11 AM
OH SHIT LEBRON!! What the fuck? LeCHOKE!

See you in a Knicks uniform!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on May 14, 2010, 06:14:01 AM
 :rofl:
(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/5391/lebroncrybabybanner225x.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jaysonnj on May 14, 2010, 07:51:01 AM
See you in a Knicks uniform!
F the Knicks!

This needs to happen:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/deathletter/jphip/lebron-nets-copy.jpg)

July 1st should be crazy!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 17, 2010, 05:19:56 AM
Russian Billionaire signs up Bosh, John Wall, and LBJ!! :panic: Charles Oakley says he's going to Chicago or Miami. It has to be true since they're BFFs

How about ESPN suddenly jumping off the Lebron bandwagon, something I been saying forever. LBJ is hype.
Skip Bayless On LeBron After Losing Playoff Series To Celtics (2010) (Part 1) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUtUFl8LS-0#)

SHIT Celtics back to their flopping grinding ways and take the 1-0 lead over Magic
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00272.jpg)

Fake Superman can't let Perkins drape himself all over like that. With the Magic, their pieces are fine but Vince Carter is another wannabe who won't take you to the next level, who knows if he's gonna fall apart. Jameer Nelson, Rashard Lewis were pretty cold, except wit Nelson lighting it up in the 2nd half.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on May 17, 2010, 05:21:24 AM
Must be all the green.  Acts like kryptonite!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 18, 2010, 05:50:16 AM
^ or lack of footwork!

LAMAR!!! Holy shit he coulda got 20-20 tonite :thumbup
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00275.jpg)

Kobe sizzling! .. the 2nd unit of the Suns with Dragic and Barbosa look dangerous but phew, held em off.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00276.jpg)

Great BLOW OUT by the Lakers! Finally, gimme Wed. but fuck this schedule. game 3 on Sunday.  :tama-mad:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on May 18, 2010, 06:17:48 AM
Crazy game from Lamar, and Kobe erupting in the 3rd.

Grant Hill looked like he needed ANKLE INSURANCE against Kobe tonight!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 18, 2010, 07:13:17 AM
^ lol Lakersground just upped the clip:

05-17-2010 - WCF - Game 1 - Suns vs. Lakers - Kobe Bryant Breaks Grant Hill's Ankles (SD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN74Tk21eis#ws)

DAMN!!!

And Shannon coulda flew over the basket on that one dunk attempt XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 18, 2010, 08:00:21 PM
LAKERS, FUCK YEA!!!

They'll kill the fucking suns.
Odom keep playing like that, and it'll be good to go, cause fucking suns can't handle Odom.

Kobe is Kobe, lighting 'em up!!
Lakers got too much size and experience for fucking suns.

GO LAKERS!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jaysonnj on May 19, 2010, 02:50:02 AM
Fuck you NBA draft lottery!

Russian billionaire owner better use his money and Jay-Z to get LBJ and Bosh over here! And play it safe and pick Evan Turner or DeMarcus Cousins!

The Nets just can't catch a break!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on May 19, 2010, 05:08:19 AM
Well, they only had a 1 in 4 chance of getting 1st pick...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 21, 2010, 01:30:48 AM
^ How about renaming the Nets. Russian Billionaire gonna make plenty of changes I bet! Bring in Wade!

No way you're stopping the Lakers FEELING YOU!! Except if you punch Lamar in the junks!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00284.jpg)

Amare! YOU MORE BITCH THAN A BITCH!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00285.jpg)

Gasol totally dominated him in the fourth, fucking like playing pick up bball with your kid brother.

Fuck Stern, no games till the weekend? Idiot!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on May 21, 2010, 09:51:24 AM
Weekend games = higher ratings.

Why else do you think Stern loves the Lakers so much?
If he could have any finals series he wanted, his dream would be to have the finals be Lakers vs Lakers.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 22, 2010, 05:46:44 AM
Might as well have a 16 game schedule lol a la NFL

Here's how Dwight Howard can fix his game

(http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/2998/dwighthowardnose.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 28, 2010, 05:39:26 AM
C'MON LAKERS!!!! KOBE GAME WINNER IT!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on May 28, 2010, 05:43:37 AM
Ron-Ron FTW  XD :rockon:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 28, 2010, 05:49:22 AM
LMFAO TURN AROUND BANK!!

hoooooooooooooly shit craziest ending in the world, I nearly shat my pants when he was jacking 3's

GO LAKERS GO!! :rockon:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on May 28, 2010, 06:09:08 AM
Alvin Gentry, sick from Deep Fried Avocado. Los Angeles poisoned him  :rofl: :rofl:

(http://i50.tinypic.com/f2ucd3.jpg)


he blew chunks. grosssssss
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 29, 2010, 11:20:27 AM
^ :lol: LD2k dropped this vid
LD2k: Where "Lakers Make You Sick" Happens (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzwlYIFpfqQ#ws)

Relive the Ron Ron moments :D

Artest's Buzzer-Beater (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfA0pfNbN-c#ws)

craziest ending EVER. Bricks and huge rebounds, Gasol missed dunk, Kobe playing the whole half....Ron with the worst and best shots ever. Speechless still...but Game 6 Clincher tonite! GO LAKERS GO!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00287.jpg)

AW SHIT!! Lakers vs Celtics a reality, I know so. WTF Celts are so banged up but Howard and Nelson get into foul trouble. The reason why Magic lost: Vince Carter. Wannabe Jordan, never had the killer instinct. A few fancy plays but u can't hit the clutch FTs, Toronto paved the way for your crappy non Hall of Fame career! Better luck next time SVG!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on May 30, 2010, 05:43:50 AM
LAKERS, FUCK YEAH!!!!

Squashed those fucking suns!!

Lakers/Celts Finals... LAKERS ALL THE WAY!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on May 30, 2010, 05:55:49 AM
Go Lakers! Even though I don't want to say it  :nervous

Go Celtics make it competitive,

Lakers in 6!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 31, 2010, 10:12:28 AM
^ He who hates the Lakers, hates himself :halo:  :tama-mad:

FUCK YEAH LAKERS!!!! Like Luke Walton said: Time to play Big Boy Basketball!!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00289.jpg)

Michael Cooper put it perfectly at the trophy presentation:
Boston, you want us. Here we COME!!
05-29-2010 - WCF - G6 - Lakers vs. Suns - Kobe Bryant Tough Shot In Front Of Alvin Gentry (SD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-EJrMx07K8#ws)

What a playoff series Kobe had. playing ENTIRE 2nd halves. He just fucked with The Suns, Alvin Gentry is helluva coach, but he's too friendly, like his heart is in LA? - like Thunder Dan was all WTF? when Kobe tapped his ass.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00292.jpg)

The Closer, here's some milestones he passed (thx LakersNation):

The Laker Big Three gotta step it up with the whiny Boston big men. I ain't worried about Gasol fading, they trapped him good with triple teams.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00291.jpg)

Fisher had a fucking awesome series, deadly shots - Sasha gotta wake up, can't get suckered in since Boston is filled with flopping actresses even worse than Dragic.

The X-Factor:
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00290.jpg)

QUEENSBRIDGE!! :rockon:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 02, 2010, 07:53:17 PM
Lakers vs Celtics is gonna be EPIC. Gonna be pure bloodbath.
(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/3533/lamarodomconfrontskevin.jpg)(http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/9861/6a00d8341c630a53ef01116.jpg)

Garnett you bitch, hope Odom sticks his arm up his ass and makes him cry
Kevin Garnett w/ the Chop Slap - 2010 NBA Playoffs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgSJHn3VYc4#)

Peep da Lakers Anthem 2010 :pimp:
Lakers Anthem 2010 - Ice Cube, Ray J, Chino Xl, Roscoe Umali, Lil Rob, New Boyz, Dj Felli Fel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVu-mxoNKQM#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 05, 2010, 11:21:07 AM
EAT SHIT CELTICS!!!

Great Lakers win!!! 1-0 lead, fuck all the Phil Jackson stats. Awesome physical game ... the refs really blew the whistle for both sides, amazingly like WTF Fish, Kobe, Artest, Odom, Allen (Ray), Perkins, like EVERYONE got into foul trouble :lol:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00296.jpg)

DAMN Kobe with the floater and more shit up his sleeve.
(http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/2061/0d61192a1fb91cbf6fb30a0.jpg)

When u get Ron Artest nailing 3's like his name was Trevor!
(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/3955/98f0a4b0ce4c24b6f64b557.jpg)

 and GASOL!! HARD as FUCK. Garnett missing layups hahaha
06-03-2010 - Finals - G1 - Celtics vs. Lakers - Ron Artest Blocks Glen Davis & Pau Gasol Dunk (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV5nzVzzpCg#ws)

(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/2298/e0969afa439054dd644b254.jpg)

You just know Boston is gonna come at it hard on Sunday, so Lakers can't expect Farmar and Brown to be floating past their bigs for those easy layups. Better not settle for 3's either.

Play of the night;
06-03-10 KB CR JK (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAo01b_BpI4#ws)

XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 08, 2010, 08:49:28 AM
FUCK!! What a game. Down by 14, Kobe magic 3 and the Lakers still coulda stole it.

(http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/8599/eaeb825731b8660adf7b380.jpg)

Artest and Odom in foul trouble sure helped. Kobe 5 fouls, never gonna happen again, eh?

(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/1324/f67d15da45be828d0acc66d.jpg)

Lakers just gotta play smarter, They shut down Ray Allen's 3 point machine in the 2nd. ....but how do you counter Boston's "defense"

Ray Allen flop
06-06-2010 - Finals - Game 2 - Celtics vs. Lakers - Ray Allen Fouled By Kobe Bryant's Aura (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwk53CrzaEg#ws)

Rondo flop.
06-06-2010 - F-G2 - Celtics vs. Lakers - Phantom Foul On Kobe Bryant Sends Rajon Rondo Flying (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpbHEZxPRec#ws)

Just needed Paul Pierce to...oh wait he did. Ron fouled out. ...but I just knew the game was over when fucking Garnett clearly last touched the ball. THEY COULDA USED INSTANT REPLAY but huddled and called Boston ball. 5 point deficit turns to 7.

WTF!!!! NBA?!? :angry:
(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/4716/wtfqbh.jpg)

06-06-2010 - Finals-G2 - Celtics vs. Lakers - Out Of Bounds Off Kevin Garnett But Not Really (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_zNYzYPGNA#ws)

Just DO IT. HUSTLE!!! Fuck if this goes to 7  :banghead:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on June 08, 2010, 09:46:41 AM
(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/1324/f67d15da45be828d0acc66d.jpg)

Kobe: Hey Rondo, check out these kickass moves I got from Savion Glover (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savion_Glover)!
Rondo: WHOOOA, KEEP THOSE CRAAZY DANCE MOVES AWAY FROM ME! *falls over*
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: marui_man on June 09, 2010, 03:31:05 PM
Woot! 2-1 Lakers :D!  LOL! Ray Allen was ice cold for the night!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on June 10, 2010, 06:00:45 PM
(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/9412/bronbc.jpg)

:lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 11, 2010, 02:23:48 AM
^ XD XD See you on 60 Minutes Bron

FISH!!!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00299.jpg)

Fisher: CHAMPION (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hShtVQxuJQ#ws)

KG Praying the Lakers take it easy on him for Game 4
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00300.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 11, 2010, 05:54:16 AM
FUCK THE CELTICS!!!! :tama-mad: This is how they play defense:

(http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/1003/30398638967961226305070.jpg)

GJ Stern. You wanted a long series.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: J-Triumf on June 12, 2010, 11:27:36 PM
I hate the Lakers. But I really hate the celtics. Go lakers... I guess...
Sounds like something straight from The Onion:
Nation undecided on whether it hates Celtics or Lakers more (http://www.theonion.com/articles/nation-undecided-on-whether-it-hates-celtics-or-la,17559/)

And the funny thing is that the Laker haters (as well as the Kobe haters) are part of why I'm cheering for them to win. :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 13, 2010, 06:21:21 AM
What the Lakers need is a dose of COOP!!

(http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/1306/mcooper01.jpg)
http://inside.nikebasketball.com/news/2006/11/03/force-stories-michael-cooper/ (http://inside.nikebasketball.com/news/2006/11/03/force-stories-michael-cooper/)

aka HEART! LO is gonna show up I know it, and smack KG in the ass.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 14, 2010, 07:55:32 PM
FUCK!!! WTF LAKERS!!! did anyone wanna show up besides Kobe??  :tama-mad: :tama-mad: :tama-mad: And ....wow I don't even wanna talk about the botched calls at the end, LETS GET THIS DONE IN LA!!!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00306.jpg)

Pau getting totally raped, it wasn't even funny..
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00307.jpg)

Stern you wanted 7 games, you got it :fuckyou:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ambidextrouness on June 16, 2010, 02:57:45 AM
I hope it ends in game 6 LOL kobe will score a lot. if there's a game 7 and it's at lakers home then i think it will be lakers who'll be taking home the trophy
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 16, 2010, 03:23:41 AM
Celtics tonight!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 16, 2010, 06:37:20 PM
YES!!! This is the game I live and die for. :jphip:

The Bench shows up!! FAMAR SHIT IN YO FACE KG!! Where's your chest bumping slobbering self now?? Great hustle, Sasha jacking up timely 3's
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00310.jpg)

FUCK I nearly flipped out when Pau Gasol took that pass from LO and went straight to the rack. Whatever Kobe said to them it worked!! MVP! MVP!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00311.jpg)

OH!! SHANNON BROWN!
06-15-10 SB-SD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS9Gp16NiT8#ws)

If you root for the Celtics, you root for Classless Pussies who only know how to play the game by flopping and looking for fouls by charging into players, who try to get away by hacking and purposely injuring other players.

Rondo chin runs into Ron Artest's elbow and he needs a band aid. ASSHOLE!! That's what you get for pushng Kobe in the back while Shannon Brown slammed dunk that shit!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00312.jpg)

They tried to blame Bynum hitting Perkins but he landed on his leg. Fuck you ESPN. :tama-mad:

Or when Famar was diving for a loose ball and Kobe picked up the ball, Tony Allen squeezed Farmar's head into the floor:
(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/5506/d9c0057dc92ee3c8f03e377.jpg)

KG Hustle Play or Desperate Play to injure Fisher's Back cuz you are old and just a jump shooting bitch?
(http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/70/fad7af055fd62c981b326a7.jpg)

That's the "Hard Working" Celtics team you are rooting for.

GO LAKERS GO.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on June 18, 2010, 05:59:14 AM
FUCK YEAH! LAKERS WIN! :rockon:

The last 2 minutes had me chewing on my nails. :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on June 18, 2010, 07:01:22 AM
Who would have thought Vujacic would be clutch?

Free throws and rebounding always wins games.

Okay Kobe, you made your legacy grow enough. Move over and let Wade set his. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on June 18, 2010, 07:10:40 AM
YEAA!!! Finally the Lakers win the series!
That was too close of a game...
Loved Artest's speech after the game lol ...."I'd like to thank my Psychiatrist"
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: J-Triumf on June 18, 2010, 07:12:40 AM
K-O-B-E LOVELY KOBE!!!
*J-Triumf does a wota dance for the Lakers

I was hoping to see Steve Nash or Vince Carter get a ring this year, but I guess I'll settle for Ron Artest getting one...especially with the way he fought for it tonight.

The Lakers earned the night tonight, and I'mma let 'em finish but I just felt compelled to post this, which has been sitting in my hard drive for a couple years:
(http://i46.tinypic.com/2ps3s5v.jpg)
Sincerely,
a long-suffering Warriors fan
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on June 18, 2010, 07:58:48 AM
^ well the lakers won and now the question we are all waiting for:


IS LEBRON STAYING OR GOING TO TEST THE MARKET?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuno_thunder on June 18, 2010, 09:09:52 PM
Lol at drunken Ron Artest.

http://www.nba.com/video/channels/playoffs/2010/06/18/20100617_gm7_artest_presser.nba/ (http://www.nba.com/video/channels/playoffs/2010/06/18/20100617_gm7_artest_presser.nba/)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on June 18, 2010, 10:35:57 PM
^ after, Ron went to a club, still in his laker uniform. He got drenched in Vodka.  :rofl: champagne then vodka  :rofl:
http://www.tmz.com/2010/06/18/ron-artest-los-angeles-lakers-vodka-grey-goose-photo-picture-celebration/ (http://www.tmz.com/2010/06/18/ron-artest-los-angeles-lakers-vodka-grey-goose-photo-picture-celebration/)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 19, 2010, 02:31:09 AM
^ RON IS THE BEST!! He finally broke free. I remember when he was on TMZ in the staff room before the season talking about LO's wedding XD

Who cares about Lebron! Join the ranks of Penny, AI, Vinsanity, and T-Mac.

FUCK YEAH LAKERS!! BACK 2 BACK KOBE PAU FISH LO RON SASHA THANK YOU!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00324.jpg)
Finals Game 7 Mini-Movie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUO6DaRpGxA#ws)

WHAT A TEAM EFFORT!!! Everyone hustling, grinding this one out. I'm still fucking soaking this shit up, amazed at what went down.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00321.jpg)

That has to go down as the hardest game to watch EVER!! HOLY SHIT!! SHAT my pants watching Kobe and Pau struggggggggling, down by 13.

THEN THE M.D.E. CAME THROUGH!! Gasol executing!! No one ever gonna call him soft again, making KG whimper. ANYTHING IS POSSSIBLE!!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00319.jpg)

KOBE, so banged up all year. Finger, Knee, Ankle, and logging all those minutes. Kobe STOP DRIBBLING! ATTACK!! and he does. Gets the calls cuz that's all Boston can do, grab and flop. When he went off in the 4th with the FTs and critical jumpers. YOU KNEW!!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00322.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00320.jpg)

Sasha with ice in his veins! Not the first time in the playoffs he just comes off the bench to hit it when it counts!!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00316.jpg)

Drive to the hole! Fucking Boston would scrap ~ hilarious when that bitch screamed like she was being murdered when Sheed drove to the hole.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00323.jpg)

Mad props Bynum!! Manned up and putting his ass out there. Never complaining like normally you'd see fools go "I got a cold, I got an owwie!!" Dude was banging with fat Big Baby Davis and Porkins nightly with a torn knee ligament! MANS GAME BITCH!! Don't trade him for weak ass shit like Chris Bosh!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00317.jpg)

LMFAO DJ MBENGA! Like WTF is this pose, like he's in a goddamned Purikura booth XD Too bad he didn't go in for some garbage time and knock Rondo off his ass.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00318.jpg)

Ron Ron battling, making Paul Pierce his bitch! LOVE IT!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00315.jpg)

LOOK MOM!!! A WHEATIES BOX!! BEST POST GAME COMMENTS / PRESSER OF ALL TIME!!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00325.jpg)

LMFAO!! not only was his post game hilarious, shit Doris Burke was finally left speechless tired of all her goddamned Doc Rivers updates.

06-17-2010 - NBA Finals - Game 7 - Celtics vs. Lakers - Ron Artest Interview With Doris Burke (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly3PtAtvgnc#ws)

Daughter, Why you staring at me?? When he went into Kobe's shower after the 2008 and wanted to help Kobe win a ring, this has got to be the most satisfying win for me as a fan. Normally EC are bitches, only the Spurs would put up a fight BUT SHIT...Celts threw all they got, breaking all the rules along the way. WELL FUCK YOU CELTICS!!!! FUCK YOU HATERS!! Just like Dr. Buss said, everyone hates the Lakers. This is just even sweeter.

FUCK YEAH LAKERS!! WORLD FUCKING CHAMPIONS!!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00314.jpg)

The Ultimate Team of the DECADE!! Fish, LO with clutch shots. I can't wait for next season!!!
06-17-10 ONCRT PG CLB (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-Di1OuHvG0#ws)

Lakers on Jimmy Kimmel tonite! :thumbup
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 19, 2010, 10:29:56 AM
here's Ron's new song “Champions” and Ron says he wrote it last June.

Ron Artest Rapping In Big Boy's Neighborhood 12 hours After Winning NBA Championships! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgFpVmiNRrU#ws)

XD

Here they are on Jimmy Kimmel Live:

The Lakers on Jimmy Kimmel Live PART 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPJnj4uAoTc#ws)

The rest on http://www.youtube.com/user/JimmyKimmelLive (http://www.youtube.com/user/JimmyKimmelLive)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on June 19, 2010, 05:55:48 PM
Lakers on JK yesterday was hilarious  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: love the Adam Morrison montage they made  :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 19, 2010, 11:11:19 PM
^ LMFAO! WERD. Looking like a 70s Porn Star. And Derek Fisher, about when he went into the locker room after doing a weird split and that he don't do that dramatic entrance shit. BURN! Kimmel goes "You were checking your testicles." Fish goes: "Just making sure they were as big as I thought they were!" LMFAO!! XD XD

Artest -- Screw Disneyland, I'm Going to Compton! AWESOME!!

(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/7342/0618artesttmzvideocredi.jpg)

http://www.tmz.com/2010/06/18/ron-artest-los-angeles-lakers-nba-championship-disneyland-uniform-boston-celtics-mvp/ (http://www.tmz.com/2010/06/18/ron-artest-los-angeles-lakers-nba-championship-disneyland-uniform-boston-celtics-mvp/)

Who's going to the parade on Monday?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on June 19, 2010, 11:14:58 PM
^ DAMN!! I wish I could..least I'm thinking of going inside Staples for July 4th weekend..it'll be a women's game, but I don't care..I wanan get pics of the center! :)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on June 19, 2010, 11:19:11 PM
Quote
Virginia hospital: Former NBA star Manute Bol dead at 47
June 19, 2010 4:43 p.m. EDT

(CNN) -- Manute Bol, one of the tallest players in NBA history, died Saturday at the age of 47, a spokeswoman with the University of Virginia Medical Center confirmed to CNN.
The hospital did not disclose the cause of death.
Bol, who was listed at 7-feet-7 inches tall and 225 pounds, played for the Washington Bullets, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat in his 12-year career.
The native of Sudan was known during and after his career for his charity work for his home country.
FULL ARTICLE LINK - http://www.cnn.com/2010/SPORT/06/19/obit.manute.bol/?hpt=T2 (http://www.cnn.com/2010/SPORT/06/19/obit.manute.bol/?hpt=T2)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00326.jpg)
R.I.P. Manute.
:prayers:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: J-Triumf on June 20, 2010, 12:28:34 AM
Gotta love those 3-pointers. XD

Manute Bol Mix (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gpya5OTOnM#)

Anyone remember him on Saturday Night Live? I wish I could find video of it...
Majestic Carribbean has island holidays, tropical getaways, late night hideaways...and now Majestic Carribbean has Manute Bol, star of the NBA.

Take your choice of any of our three ships: the Majestic King...the Royal Majesty...or the new Fiesta Royale.

All three ships have Manute Bol.

Call 1-600-4-MANUTE, and join the fun.

I'LL BE THERE!

He'll be there.
(http://snltranscripts.jt.org/93/93qmajestic.phtml)

Not anymore he won't. RIP big man.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 20, 2010, 01:43:15 AM
WHOA. RIP Manute Bol. :(

You wonder how he can handle all that mass but he spent the rest of his life building hospitals in Sudan. a TRUE WARRIOR. Think he still ranks as one of the top blockers of all time too.

I never knew he was on SNL lol but Sir Charles:
Barkley Prank on Manute Bol (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwc6Sdlhp9A#)

I remember him suiting up for a hockey game:
Manute Bol - Basketball Warrior (2/3) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmigQr0FhyA#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: J-Triumf on June 20, 2010, 03:07:21 AM
Here's the SNL skit..embedding keeps showing a different video for some reason, so link only:
http://FunnyOrDie.com/m/41sk (http://FunnyOrDie.com/m/41sk)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 20, 2010, 09:19:41 AM
^ haha fuck. I saw a bunch of clips of him being dunked on too. Man, he had such a sense of humor about it all.

Lakers Locker Room amateur footage!
Lakers 2010 NBA Champions - Phil Jackson's Champagne Shower!.mp4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwMVegs-pbE#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 20, 2010, 11:10:49 AM

lol Ron Artest as the Dos Equis Guy

(http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3047/artestm.jpg)

Hannah Storm :fap

Ron Artest On Lakers' Win - ESPN Video - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5300494)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 22, 2010, 11:43:06 AM
EPIC PARADE!!

Everyone avoiding the Three Peat talk...for now.

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00328.jpg)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00330.jpg)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00329.jpg)

Just bring back Phil and Fish and it'll be all good 8D

Like the Black Mamba shirts? GRAB EM QUICK!
http://lakersstore.com/catalog/10-nba-champ-nike-tees (http://lakersstore.com/catalog/10-nba-champ-nike-tees)

If you sign up for a new account on Lakers store online, you can use the code "10LAKERS10" to get 10% off your order.

thx NBAGirl04 @ Lakersground for the tip!

Shit Pau's gf is HOT!!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00327.jpg)

Ron Artest got liquored up, smoking a cigar like Red
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00332.jpg)

and talking smack about Boston!
Ron Artest Has A Message For Boston During Parade (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNrsnED3H3s#ws)

Don't forget "Champion" is in stores this week XD
Official video: Ron Artest "Champions" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRrN4pmEuQA#ws)

It really is great to see athletes are just having fun and being themselves, gotta respect the :pimp:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 23, 2010, 10:16:38 PM
lol Ron Artest on TMZ again:
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/7830618 (http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/7830618)
http://www.tmz.com/tmz-live/?autoplay=true&mediaKey=90d19794-f497-40e5-8c7c-477e62058e05 (http://www.tmz.com/tmz-live/?autoplay=true&mediaKey=90d19794-f497-40e5-8c7c-477e62058e05)

Fish on Regis
Derek Fisher | Live With Regis and Kelly | 06.22.10 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfFgF7tNaBw#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 27, 2010, 07:23:28 AM
lol Ron, I like his pants
Chelsea Lately: Ron Artest (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrOd3bvNukw#ws)

Pau throwing out the first pitch vs the Yankees
(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/8403/r3940224599.jpg)
(http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/1919/r403275511.jpg)
LAD/NYY 2010 Game 1 First Pitch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpEvcBb4oxU#ws)

last year:
Pau Gasol Throws Out First Pitch at Dodger Game (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWieGMZACsg#ws)

One of the Greatest Teams of the DECADE. No one gives em credit, it's all "What's Kobe's Legacy" instead of Kobe passing the ball off to Gasol, Fish, Ron, etc. WHATEVS!! They scrapped and scraped for this title. My Championship gear is in the mail :yep:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kusum4 on June 27, 2010, 10:13:05 AM
yao ming is back.... :cow:
(http://i742.photobucket.com/albums/xx67/pryuen/yao1-14.jpg)
Title: NBA Free Agency Summit 2010
Post by: Saburo on June 30, 2010, 09:06:12 AM
I don't follow the NBA, yet found this ESPN roundtable on the current crop of NBA free agents rather engaging.

NBA Free Agency Summit 2010 - ESPN Video - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5341951)

Dan Le Batard is one of the sharpest tacks in all the land...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 30, 2010, 11:28:13 PM
^ It's gonna be intense. Amare Stoudamire now thrown his name into the vast list. It'll change the face of the NBA, everyone making their moves to take down the Lakers. You'll have to make an entire Eastern Conference All-Star team to do so 8)

LOL Pau Gasol singing. but it's for a good cause, raising money for UNICEF.'
Exclusive: Pau Gasol Singing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1XRPB0CGjs#)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jaysonnj on July 01, 2010, 07:25:17 AM
ESPN is getting a little carried away with this year's free agency.

Earlier today:
"ESPN now reporting that the likeliest place for lebron is the seattle supersonics"

Then a few seconds later:
"ESPN now reporting that likeliest place for lebron is jazz if they can pair him with karl malone and john stockton"

sarcasm from http://twitter.com/KnicksFanBlog (http://twitter.com/KnicksFanBlog)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on July 01, 2010, 07:32:34 AM
Gary Payton, Shawn Kemp and LeBron James? Now those we will beat the Bulls in the Finals!  :twothumbs
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on July 03, 2010, 01:22:08 AM
Steve Blake just signed with the Lakers for 4 years, most likely replacing the Jordan Farmar. :smhid i hate that blake. still waiting for Fish to make a deal.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 04, 2010, 09:35:49 AM
Steve Blake really?? havent seen much of him so dunno. Mike Miller didn't bite at that big deal? His skillz, impressive:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoFOnn10-IM#t=02m30s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoFOnn10-IM#t=02m30s)

Phil being back doesn't surprise me, all the leaning. I have faith Fish will be back too, fuck whatever Cleveland and Heat, it's all about his daughter. Someone take a paycut  and MAKE IT HAPPEN MITCH!!

Good luck to ex-Laker and new Cavs coach Byron Scott, describing Lebron's ****
(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9550/levbron183e30.jpg)

C'mon Riles make it happen!!!
(http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/6465/1297la.jpg)


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on July 04, 2010, 02:31:25 PM
Word is Dirk wants to stay in Dallas, if we could only get Lebron, too.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on July 04, 2010, 04:42:22 PM
Word is Dirk wants to stay in Dallas, if we could only get Lebron, too.

I'm not surprised.  I hear Mark Cuban is really good to his players and Dirk is the centerpiece of that team.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 05, 2010, 08:12:30 AM
This is the best Lebron Pitch, by the Bulls!
(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/3928/eptsportsnbaexperts9263.jpg)

Watch him sign in Cleveland.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 05, 2010, 10:23:10 AM
You know you want it XD
Ron Artest Performing "Champions" with T-Pain (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w99fzH8uZcE#ws)

thx 2dopeboyz, CDQ: http://usershare.net/2DopeBoyz/y765dfavuazg (http://usershare.net/2DopeBoyz/y765dfavuazg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on July 06, 2010, 02:16:37 AM
Someone signed with a new team! This isn't anti-climatic anymore  :lol:

Quote
NEW YORK -- The New York Knicks  have reached an agreement in principle with free agent Amare Stoudemire.

The Knicks said Monday they intend to sign Stoudemire to a contract later this week when the free agent moratorium period ends. Stoudemire's agent, Happy Walters, said the deal is for the maximum allowed, which would be nearly $100 million over five years.

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=5356502 (http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=5356502)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 06, 2010, 10:21:37 AM
GJ Knicks, way to over pay for an overrated player.
(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/1572/x21d9925b.jpg)

ESPN laying out all this stats per / second or whatever shit they calculate to prove a players effectiveness Pfffft.

I wouldn't be surprised if Lebron and D-Wade stay put, and Bosh joins one of em. The Hell Melo would join Amare, all that Cash lying around and CBA limbo. This is one boring ass Free Agency period. As reported by moob! :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jaysonnj on July 07, 2010, 03:30:17 AM
http://twitter.com/kingjames (http://twitter.com/kingjames)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on July 07, 2010, 05:31:20 PM
Bosh is going to Miami, playing with Wade. Supposed to be an announcement today.

If they get rid of Beasley, they'll have space for Lebron.  I don't think lbj is gonna stay since he can't get anyone to go to the cavs.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on July 08, 2010, 03:15:06 AM
Looks like I will continue rooting for the Heat for the future.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5360911 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5360911)

I always thought that Wade/Boozer duo would be badass. As long as Bosh rebounds on both ends of the floor, I will be happy.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on July 08, 2010, 04:21:08 AM
Brent Barry says Lebron James should be a Seattle SuperSonic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW-7XqFoLJE#ws)

Brent Barry  :rockon:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on July 08, 2010, 08:01:49 AM
c'mon Lebron, the world wants to see the "Super-Team" (Lebron, Bosh, Wade), and then get swept by the Lakers in 4.  :rofl:  :grin:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on July 08, 2010, 08:13:32 AM
(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/4841/lbjd.jpg)

:lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on July 08, 2010, 08:45:45 AM
Sources said he might go to the heat, I feel that it might be fun, knowing the boston effect

names if he goes to heat

The Miami Vice Trio
Three to Tango
san sun son
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on July 08, 2010, 03:43:47 PM
I heard that Miami is not yet a done deal. I hope that Lebron surprises us by something like: Cleveland has agreed to a sign and trade deal sending Lebron to the Warriors for Monta Ellis and Dan Gadzuric.  :P
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on July 08, 2010, 03:47:45 PM
^ well yeah but from the sound of it, he could be going to Miami, but we have to wait 11 hours from now :nervous
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on July 09, 2010, 03:34:55 AM
James decides on Heat
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5365165 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5365165)

Sucks :grin:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on July 09, 2010, 03:40:35 AM
aww i thought he was going to knicks with amare lolol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on July 09, 2010, 03:45:05 AM
Remember, he is entering Wade County.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on July 09, 2010, 04:00:42 AM
<-- newest Miami Heat fan.  Bosh, Wade, James, and a filipino coach.  What's not to like =P
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on July 09, 2010, 04:14:30 AM
I have been a Wade supporter for years and it definitely won't stop but the Lakers are still the champions  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: J-Triumf on July 09, 2010, 05:28:33 AM
After Lebron announces joining the Heat, people in Cleveland bring the heat to Lebron:

Lebron Jersey Gets Burned (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jqF7Qa8h9w#)

I was kinda hoping he'd stay with the Cavs since it's his home team and because the Cleveland sports scene has suffered for a long time, but I suppose Miami's a good choice. I never really cared about Bosh but Wade is awesome, and it's gonna be crazy seeing these three go at it and bring Miami back to the top of the conference. Plus I don't think we've ever seen both Florida teams dominant at the same time, so this coming season will definitely be interesting.

I'm kinda glad he didn't go to the Bulls...I hate their uniforms and I do not want to see Bulls jerseys everywhere again like we did during the Jordan era. Heat jerseys are much more stylish and easier on the eyes. :yep:

I heard that Miami is not yet a done deal. I hope that Lebron surprises us by something like: Cleveland has agreed to a sign and trade deal sending Lebron to the Warriors for Monta Ellis and Dan Gadzuric.  :P
Please don't tease me like that. :panic:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on July 09, 2010, 05:56:12 AM
I get the feeling all three are going to have career lows in a good chunk of the stats for this year.  3 dominating stars can't all dominate at once, right?  That's why I still think the Bulls would have been a better fit for LeBron's game.

Sure they got all three of em, but then who do they have? Two other guys and 3 2nd round draft pick rookies.  How the hell are they going to fill out the roster with so little to offer in a contract?
Even with the big 3 down there, without any other players who can step up, I'm not sure I see them making the Eastern Conference finals, much less take the whole thing.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: J-Triumf on July 09, 2010, 06:29:20 AM
Sure they got all three of em, but then who do they have? Two other guys and 3 2nd round draft pick rookies.  How the hell are they going to fill out the roster with so little to offer in a contract?
Even with the big 3 down there, without any other players who can step up, I'm not sure I see them making the Eastern Conference finals, much less take the whole thing.

Well you gotta admit it sounds a lot like the Celtics' situation in 2007...when they traded half their roster for Garnett I was thinking the same things about that team's depth, and as we all saw things worked out just fine for them, so I think it's gonna be similar in Miami, especially after having won 47 games this past season. I agree that it's definitely too soon to be calling for a championship in 2011, but this new big three is just about to enter the prime of their careers, and with Boston aging quickly and Cleveland losing their superstar the only other top tier team left in the east is Orlando, so if these guys can get along we should expect Miami to compete for years to come.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kyoot on July 09, 2010, 06:33:48 AM
lebron james will now have to play up to the magic johnson nba comparisons. now, all they have to do is load the team with d-leaguers to go around the big three and they're set to go.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on July 09, 2010, 07:12:53 AM
their roles will change, but yes 3 "dominating" stars can function. They're not selfish players.

Bosh is an allstar, but isn't a big name number 1 star to begin with. He tried to in Toronto.  All us T.O fans wanted him to be, and Colangelo did get people to play around him like Turks (who sucked last season, then wanted out a week ago... then wants to stay again cuz Bosh left).  It didn't work out.

I think he's gonna play a Pau Gasol role for the heat. Gasol isn't a number 1 player, but he compliments Kobe. Only thing with Bosh is his D, he hasn't been playing much of it these past few years.  Of course, its because he was T.O's go to offense. But again, i think thats gonna change.

Having those 3 players will certainly make the team as a whole play better.
I think they need some shooters now.


Heat trades Beasley to Minnisota.  Dang Colangelo, whats the deal for Bosh then? Looks like nothing so far.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5365794 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5365794)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on July 10, 2010, 01:36:01 AM
is it just me or did the whole thing wasted a complete hour of our time? it would have been better if James made a fifteen minute press conference and then, that would be it.

I think the Knicks would get burned, spending(wasting) $100 million on Stoudamire. Who knows if he'll actually bring his game to the Knicks?

I'm just glad the whole thing is over, really. Good thing James didn't go to the Nets XD Sure didn't want him to be with a losing team(which I hope they break that record this year).
Title: "Never Has Being a Sports Fan Felt So Stupid"
Post by: Saburo on July 10, 2010, 01:40:52 AM
Will Leitch was dead on (http://nymag.com/daily/sports/2010/07/lebron_react_never_has_being_a.html) about all the crap from Thursday.  What a mess.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on July 10, 2010, 02:38:57 AM
the whole hour press conference thing was made because the proceedings go to charity. so its not really a bad thing..


who shouldve known this would be coming?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1DjJtp2wF4&feature=player_embedded# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1DjJtp2wF4&feature=player_embedded#)!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: cool_kickin_dude on July 10, 2010, 06:42:03 AM
want more LeBron bashing from Cleveland?

read this on ESPN ticker just now: the GM who runs Fathead(the life-size wall stickers), slashed the LeBron wall stickers from almost 100 bucks to 17.41, the year Benedict Arnold was born..wonder who's gonna buy the remaining ones and resell them? XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Asmodai on July 10, 2010, 06:52:39 AM
I dunno, stacking things like this kinda diminishes my interest in the games. I've sure Miami will demolish the Raptors and Warriors next year, but I'm sure that will make for interesting or compelling basketball. Give me Malone and Stockton vs. Jordan any day.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on July 10, 2010, 08:26:27 PM
Dan LeBatard Rejoices Over The Three Kings
Dan LeBatard Rejoices Over The Three Kings (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZr2qOXQJ4w#ws)

hahaha
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 11, 2010, 09:57:46 AM
LMFAO!!! LOVE "THE DECISION"!!!
Been just reading and savouring all the Lebron Bashing XD

As I sat there as Lebron confirmed the rumors he's going to South Beach - I was like KOBE IS GONNA WIN THE MVP AGAIN!! THE ROAD TO THREE PEAT gets even better. East beats the fuck outta each other, Lakers cruise to MULTIPLE TITLES.

I'm such an asshole but I am relishing the bashing Lebron is finally getting. People finally get "it" esp. those fucks at ESPN who aired that Bachelor-esque show "The Decision" - I comfess! I tuned in halfway just in time for Jim Grey to grill Lebron about him chewing his nails, in front of the Boys and Girls club with the appropriately placed Vitamin Water vending machine. Like LMFAO, @ Lakersground Exick: "If white smoke rises from the top of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he's staying. Black smoke indicates that all hope is lost." (http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=117078) XD Them making him react to the footage of fans burning his jersey. MAN THATS REALITY TV AT ITS FINEST LMFAO. The LBJ brand built on "23" - his claims of being G.O.A.T. fucking Wilbon "We'll see the Magic Lebron now" he drools. Plain and simple, they know Lebron is too chicken shit to take on the challenge of leading a team like Cleveland, New York, Chicago - ROFL even the Clippers - through the hardships and just jump onto fellow Alpha Dog Dwayne Wade (whom I always say he's #2 behind Kobe cuz he is CLUTCH, ain't afraid to take the last shot). Instead, he jumps on an All-Star squad at the peak of his career? This ain't even a Malone / Payton joining the Lakers shit, it's like as if Malone / Payton joined the Bulls in the mid-90s for the Three Peats. All the talk of Lebron being the Greatest Player of all Time is finally over!! The media will stop short of calling Kobe one of the best Ever so you will see plenty of ESPN "Kevin Durant is a Saint Talk" XD The whole materialization of the deal is like WTF really. BOW DOWN TO YOU RILES!! Genius :bow:

Goes to show you what loyalty is these days, see an easy way out when shit looks rough. I feel for Cleveland fan, cuz that shit hits close to home on so many different levels. As much as Kobe bitched and whined about the Front Office not getting him help, he stuck through it and elevated the game of draft picks like Sasha, Bynum, and Farmar. Was Gasol even considered one of the "Best Big Men / Euros" before getting traded to LA? Lebron coulda got a few good free agents to join him, gel with Antawn Jamison but like a fucking bitch he jumped to the flashiest game in town not called the Lakers. Don't blame him - but this is the ultimate betrayal like WOW. To just tear Cleveland down on live TV - the half empty bars of losers cheering and crying XD and talk about Miami Heat being nWO ROFL. But man this site makes me LOL: http://lebronshames.com (http://lebronshames.com)

The West gets weaker with Boozer and Amare leaving, possibly Parker and Melo next year. All Miami is left with is 3 All-Stars (Bosh, hardly) and a ton of vet min players, like Shaq as rumoured! What about AI? PERFECT! AND LFMAO at Raptors fans, every few years realization hits that you're not the Centre of The Universe, you still Canada. No matter how beautiful your city is, it's still Fucking Canada and not a major US Market. All these bloated stats, of Bosh, LBJ and Wade being "The Man" makes the "All-Star" label judged lightly. What makes you a star is what you can deliver in the playoffs and collectively? What has this Big Three done? Wade was helped with a whole crew of savvy vets like Shaq and Zo, and lots of FTs :lol: Bosh is lottery! and LBJ just quits on you when his elbow acts up.

LMFAO http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/father-beasley-traded-for-looking-like-delonte-28665 (http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/father-beasley-traded-for-looking-like-delonte-28665)

No one posted this? THIS TOO FUNNY! Dan Gilbert is DA MAN!!  :thumbsup using Comic Sans font no less:

Open Letter to Fans from Cavaliers Majority Owner Dan Gilbert

Dear Cleveland, All Of Northeast Ohio and Cleveland Cavaliers Supporters Wherever You May Be Tonight;

As you now know, our former hero, who grew up in the very region that he deserted this evening, is no longer a Cleveland Cavalier.

This was announced with a several day, narcissistic, self-promotional build-up culminating with a national TV special of his "decision" unlike anything ever "witnessed" in the history of sports and probably the history of entertainment.

Clearly, this is bitterly disappointing to all of us.

The good news is that the ownership team and the rest of the hard-working, loyal, and driven staff over here at your hometown Cavaliers have not betrayed you nor NEVER will betray you.

There is so much more to tell you about the events of the recent past and our more than exciting future. Over the next several days and weeks, we will be communicating much of that to you.

You simply don't deserve this kind of cowardly betrayal.

You have given so much and deserve so much more.

In the meantime, I want to make one statement to you tonight:

"I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE THAT THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS WILL WIN AN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP BEFORE THE SELF-TITLED FORMER ‘KING’ WINS ONE"

You can take it to the bank.

If you thought we were motivated before tonight to bring the hardware to Cleveland, I can tell you that this shameful display of selfishness and betrayal by one of our very own has shifted our "motivation" to previously unknown and previously never experienced levels.

Some people think they should go to heaven but NOT have to die to get there.

Sorry, but that's simply not how it works.

This shocking act of disloyalty from our home grown "chosen one" sends the exact opposite lesson of what we would want our children to learn. And "who" we would want them to grow-up to become.

But the good news is that this heartless and callous action can only serve as the antidote to the so-called "curse" on Cleveland, Ohio.

The self-declared former "King" will be taking the "curse" with him down south. And until he does "right" by Cleveland and Ohio, James (and the town where he plays) will unfortunately own this dreaded spell and bad karma.

Just watch.

Sleep well, Cleveland.

Tomorrow is a new and much brighter day....

I PROMISE you that our energy, focus, capital, knowledge and experience will be directed at one thing and one thing only:

DELIVERING YOU the championship you have long deserved and is long overdue....

(http://www.nba.com/media/cavaliers/dan_signature.gif)

Dan Gilbert
Majority Owner
Cleveland Cavaliers


source: http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/gilbert_letter_100708.html (http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/gilbert_letter_100708.html)

And WTF Wade dropping a "Best Trio Ever" at the rally - that'll work with the frontrunners in South Beach, but yeah - check yoself with those "BEAT LA" chants, I can't wait for Christmas Day, you know NBA is all over this HYPE machine. Start the NBA Season NOW.

At least Charles finally gets it right
Charles Barkley on Lebron James ' The decision (20100708) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3FFmb1V8Ns#ws)

Filipino coach Erik Spoelstra gonna have to spend more time with his family like his name was SVG?
Erik Spoelstra in the Philippines (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U41m7ecbPs#)

Speaking of Stan van Gundy, loved his blasts prior to "The Decision"
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He thinks the whole spectacle is ridiculous and said the big three did a nice job putting on a charade.

2. He likened Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade together to Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol and also said he wasn’t surprised Bosh went to Miami because he’d been following Wade around “for two weeks like a lapdog.”

3. He seemed to have great admiration for the way Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant handled their recent contract extensions. “You don’t hear Kobe Bryant and certainly not Kevin Durant talking about their brand … they’re simply basketball players who want to be great players and win games.”

4. He hopes Pat Riley doesn’t return to coach the Heat (thus unseating Erik Spoelstra).

Here we go with the transcript. In a normal Q&A we’d have Qs and As, but a lot of our conversation was myself and the two other reporters with me just informing/reminding Van Gundy of things that happened and letting him react. So we’ve got R’s and SVG’s. Reporters and Stan Van Gundy’s.

R. Your thoughts on all this free agency stuff?

SVG: It’s gotten ridiculous I think. It’s really I mean it’s almost like a parody of itself this whole situation now. Come on, an hour long? It takes 15 seconds to say I’ve decided to stay in Cleveland but we’ve got another 59 minutes and 45 seconds to, what? Promote LeBron James? As if we don’t do that enough. Look, the guy’s a great player and wherever he goes, my bet would be Cleveland, that place will be excited. But an hour long special?

R. Sign of the times, I guess.

SVG: It is a sign of the times. Unfortunately. It’s amazing that a guy as good as Kobe Bryant simply extended his contract with no real fanfare or anything else.

source: http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_magic/2010/07/stan-van-gundy-will-not-watch-lebron-james-espn-announcement-special.html (http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_magic/2010/07/stan-van-gundy-will-not-watch-lebron-james-espn-announcement-special.html)

Lakers just gotta sign Fish, and keep Ron Artest from being too crazy XD

Quote
In a rambling interview with ESPN Radio in Los Angeles, Ron Artest readily admitted that he has been "partying my brains out for a while" since the Lakers won the NBA Finals. He delivered proof when he attempted to explain the role children could have in cleaning up the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster. (via SportsRadioInterviews.com)

"First it depends. Basically we will manipulate the kids. The kids, we need them for the future. We need them to fill up arenas and buy up all of these jerseys. We need them to tell daddy and mommy that they want this and they want that. They putting money in everybody's pockets but we are the only ones not taking care of our youth. They take care of us but we don't take care of them as adults, as a whole. They are just not smart enough to know that really the adults in this world are not taking care of them because they are young. They look at us and they are dependent on us, but at the end of the day we are just leaving them out with the oil in the ocean so they can go swim and choke off oil so it is just wrong that you have got these people that just don't care at all about their seven year old kid girl or whatever like that so. I mean basically it is going to come down to the adults and it is going to come down to those teenagers understanding that us, adults don't really care about them like that."

source: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2010/07/ron-artest-lakers-partying/1 (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2010/07/ron-artest-lakers-partying/1)

I still think Dwayne Wade is awesome, he should be a GM in the future. Lebron and Bosh are big time jokes, I never wanna hear the G.O.A.T. tag again. File them under the "All-Star Never to Win a Title" category. No question Miami is gonna contend, but it ain't gonna be so easy. More motivation for Kobe.

BRING IT ON "SUPER" TEAM!!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00353.jpg)

I shall enjoy smack talking with Mocha, TOZ, and other Heat fans this upcoming season   :P
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on July 11, 2010, 10:12:32 AM
I think this comic represents all of Daigong's feelings on this matter

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00354.jpg)

I aint gonna front. I wanna watch this. And if the Heat do win championships in the future, Wade will STILL have more rings! HAHAHAHAHAHA. (I aint no Lebron Hater but I love Wade too much (No Homo))
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 11, 2010, 10:20:53 AM
:on lol: I also love how Bosh is so tall you can't see his head.

Blah Blah Shifting Powers, Whatever, A-Rod to Yanks, Blah Blah. Whatever, it's all about what are you willing to do to sacrifice to get to the top? And if it's to stab people in the back, lol well Lebron just did that.

LOL @ this: http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhMQ9Hr3Q79EkdnALF (http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhMQ9Hr3Q79EkdnALF)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on July 11, 2010, 10:29:55 AM
my vision into the "decision,"  now for how much i dislike the lakers, they are still the odds on favorite to win it all.  Even if LeBron decided to stay, I would always feel that Cleveland gave their all to probably the same fate, knowing how this would have worked out.  In all possibilities, first to the cavs majority owner, how dare you to bash the guy who had to play with the team he had (I know it goes on the GM but still  :angry:) Now to Mr. Lebron "King" James, Congrads now you are on a better team, so what man, play up, don't be the guy after the celtics beat ya ass up, that's it.  To D-Wade, thnx for staying in Miami :D And finally to Bosh now you have two premiere people in front of ya, I guess you have to play tough rather than usual style eh? well good luck to that

@Dai I heard what the owner said and pretty much knew he fucked it up BIG TIME!
@Toz XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on July 11, 2010, 10:37:52 AM
As much as I hate to say it, the Heat prolly wont win this year. I fully see the Lakers three-peating again
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on July 11, 2010, 10:46:50 AM
^ the thing is what they end up with and from some of the rumors i would say they are probably the best chance but yeah i wouldn't put money on the heat to win it all, most likely the lakers unless some type of weird stuff happens :nervous (especially with smaller FA's)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on July 11, 2010, 06:25:19 PM
With the West getting weaker with the defections of Boozer and Stoudemire to the East, it's just going to be an easier time for the Lakers to get to the Finals.
Phoenix, Utah, and Denver, who were among the tougher teams the last few seasons have been hit by losses in free agency.
The team that looks like the biggest threat looks like Oklahoma City, who have just been going gangbusters and Durant and Westbrook are looking really good now.

Of course, the corollary to that is that the East should theoretically be tougher, so Maimi getting to the Finals or even the conference finals is far from guaranteed.
Along with the Celtics and Orlando being among the elite, I see Chicago being a threat at least into the second round of the playoffs, since they only got better with the addition of Boozer and Korver.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on July 12, 2010, 12:53:16 AM
Of course, the corollary to that is that the East should theoretically be tougher, so Maimi getting to the Finals or even the conference finals is far from guaranteed.

OH DIP! Maimi is playing in the NBA now?  :lol: Sorry, I couldn't help myself
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on July 12, 2010, 01:15:40 AM
Lol, must be a Freudian slip.  She's been inhabiting my mind's fantasy space for a good long while now.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on July 12, 2010, 05:47:39 AM
The Rev. Jesse Jackson criticized Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert on Sunday, saying Gilbert sees LeBron James as a "runaway slave" and that the owner's comments after the free-agent forward decided to join the Miami Heat  put the player in danger. Shortly after James announced his decision last week, Gilbert fired off an incendiary letter to Cleveland's fans, ripping the 25-year-old and promising to deliver a title before James wins one. He called James' decision "cowardly" and later told The Associated Press he believes James quit during a handful of Cavaliers playoff games.

"He has gotten a free pass," Gilbert told the AP in a phone interview late Thursday night. "People have covered up for (James) for way too long. Tonight we saw who he really is."

Jackson said, "These accusations endanger LeBron. His jersey is being burned in effigy, and he is being projected as a betrayer by the owner." Overall Jackson said Gilbert's comments were "mean, arrogant and presumptuous."

"He speaks as an owner of LeBron and not the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers,"Jackson said in a release from his Chicago-based civil rights group, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. "His feelings of betrayal personify a slave master mentality. He sees LeBron as a runaway slave. This is an owner employee relationship — between business partners — and LeBron honored his contract."

Messages were left Sunday night seeking comment from Gilbert, the Cavaliers and James.

Jackson also called Gilbert's comments an attack on all NBA players and said the owner should face a "challenge" from the league and the players' association.

NBA spokesman Tim Frank declined comment.

Among the comments Jackson made in the statement:

• "If (Gilbert) believes that LeBron quit in games 2, 4, 5 and 6 of the 2010 Eastern Conference semifinals, then ... why did he pursue him and offer him and additional $120 million to stay in Cleveland?"

• "When players or coaches speak disrespectfully to or about referees, they are fined. If Mr. Gilbert cannot prove that LeBron changed games by quitting, he defames his character. He should have to face a challenge by the NBA and the players association. LeBron has every right to an apology."

• "LeBron is not a child, nor is he bound to play on Gilbert’s plantation and be demeaned. He has been a model citizen and has inspired the children of Akron, Cleveland, the State of Ohio and the United States."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 12, 2010, 08:19:54 AM
Way to go Jesse Jackson. The only challenge the league should do is check Bosh and Lebron for tampering or whatever cuz Bosh claimed they planned this years in advance (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5371956) - but whatevs, Heat should add more All-Stars like CP3 (since he's already signed to Lebron's talent agency).

Jordan Farmar has agreed to a three-year, $12-million deal with the New Jersey Nets - talk about a pay raise. Goddamn. And he ain't even gonna start. Nice move  Prokhorov.

Maimi Heat, sounds like a good name for a thread in a certain part of the forum :lol:

Yeah look out now, Redick is signed to an offer sheet and OMGASS he's fucking from Duke and doesn't fucking ESPN drool all over his nuts everytime he comes off the bench and clanks it up. Seems every team in the East is one of those "fun loving, work hard" type teams that happen to have a whiny coach on those goddamn WIRED segments.

Lakers it's just "Kobe's Legacy" - what about all the pieces?? FISH GONNA SIGN I feel it ... well here he is being stalked :lol: at his basketball camp
Kobe Bryant's German Shepherd (Kobe Basketball Academy 2010) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrqZeJhNX3U#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread DEREK FISHER RESIGNS WITH LAKERS
Post by: daigong on July 13, 2010, 05:18:24 AM
 :bow: :bow: FISH!!!
(http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/7320/fishisback.jpg)

source: http://twitter.com/derekfisher/status/18382620574 (http://twitter.com/derekfisher/status/18382620574)

"At the end of the day, there's one person I could not turn away from. Kobe Bryant asked me to stay but supported whatever decision I made," said Fisher, who also received reported interest from Miami, Cleveland, Chicago, Minnesota and New Jersey, though he indicated in his statement there were other options the media didn't report. "He and I have played together for 11 seasons, came into the league together as kids; he has been loyal to me even when others had doubts. We have won five championships together."

source: http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2010/07/derek-fisher-lakers-kobe-bryant.html (http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2010/07/derek-fisher-lakers-kobe-bryant.html)


哈哈..科比 NO.1
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on July 13, 2010, 05:42:43 AM
Other than Fish news, Dan Gilbert fined 100K by the commish for his letter

 :angry: never solves anything
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 14, 2010, 04:39:06 AM
young fish n kobe @ 8:50 - how cute lol
Kobe Bryant & Derek Fisher (aka Martin & Malcolm) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLIskfRQ1dg#ws)


CRAZY! Kobe is talking to all his former nemeses to join the Lakers:

"570AM reporting Raja Bell or Sean Livingston being looked at by Lakers"
http://twitter.com/STEIN_LINE_HQ/status/18441877332 (http://twitter.com/STEIN_LINE_HQ/status/18441877332)

"John Ireland just said on 710 ESPN radio show that Kobe is recruiting Kurt Thomas to join the team."

too bad Bruce Bowen retired XD

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 15, 2010, 11:30:05 AM
Your newest Laker, Steve Blake!!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00358.jpg)

so the Raja Bell deal fell through going to the Jazz :/ At least Shannon Brown returns, just improve his jump shot a bit, he's XXXplosive off the bench.

Shit with Big Z going to Miami, maybe T-Mac, wonder for reals which aging vet is gonna fill out their roster XD
Title: LeBron's secret... or is it?!!
Post by: Saburo on July 16, 2010, 01:06:20 AM
OK so there's this rumor about LeBron James that's being referred to by ESPN personalities but not described at all, some kind of real hot potato thing.

What is it and it is more explosive than the confiscated video of some dude dunking on him last summer?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 16, 2010, 02:52:19 AM
Hmm. No idea, gotta look at the Lakers boards for that...is it the fact that ESPN guys like Wilbon are distancing themselves from the whole thing? Jim Gray is being mocked constantly? Dwight Howard tweeted a (jokingly) imitation of Lebron? (which is now taken down http://www.twitvid.com/IUFIK (http://www.twitvid.com/IUFIK))

Ah, where all the Hustlaz?
Dennis Rodman Mix (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0267-zeXCA#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Saburo on July 16, 2010, 03:02:38 AM
Maybe it's one of those conspiracy theory bombshells, like Jordan's foray into baseball being a de factor suspension from the NBA for gambling.  I just learned about that a few years ago...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: J-Triumf on July 16, 2010, 09:19:25 AM
I always knew there was something familiar about how LeBron switched teams...

LEBRON JAMES FLIPS OUT ON CLEVELAND FANS!!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7xlzLOZH5c#)
NWO wore black and red...Miami Heat wear black and red...LeBron is switching over after years of wearing red and gold...it all makes sense now. :lol:

Also, when I heard about Steve Blake signing with the Lakers I actually confused him with draft bust Steve Logan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Logan)...totally forgot about the small white guy on the Blazers. XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 17, 2010, 03:13:55 AM
^ LMFAO NWO. Poor MAscot XD

Insert JTRI Cleveland Bitter / Beer pun:

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CLEVELAND -- A Cleveland brewery is re-releasing a bitter beer inspired by LeBron James' decision to leave the Cavaliers for the Miami Heat.

Great Lakes Brewing Co. says 30 gallons of "Quitness" ale sold out in three hours Wednesday at the company's downtown brewpub.

The beer will return Saturday on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The brewery says "Quitness" is a dry hopped India pale ale that leaves a bitter aftertaste, perfectly describing the mood of Cleveland sports fans these days.

After seven seasons and no championships in Cleveland, James, the NBA's two-time reigning MVP, announced last week he was joining stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami.

Ron Artest just tweeted this. Lol anyone in the LA area DO IT!!

Lookin fo somethin Crazy fun to do this Wednesday afternoon with a cool fan in LA. Email ideas to wednesdaywithron@gmail.com to win!!!

http://twitter.com/RONARTESTCOM (http://twitter.com/RONARTESTCOM)

Maybe it's one of those conspiracy theory bombshells, like Jordan's foray into baseball being a de factor suspension from the NBA for gambling.  I just learned about that a few years ago...

Yeaah. Maybe. The rumours that mobsters killed his father too, due to Jordan's gambling debts. Haven't seen the story on it...maybe something to do with the upcoming CBA?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on July 18, 2010, 05:42:26 AM
rare Asian point guard, Jeremy Lin, who led underrated IVY League Harvard basketball to their best season last year and to its first NCAA Tournament berth since 1946. im sure you may have seen him. they lost in the NCAA tournament

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if they dont sign Shannon Brown, The Lakers supposedly have an interest in signing Jeremy Lin, an undrafted point guard from Harvard playing on the Mavericks summer league team. The kid is a 6-3 200# point guard who outplayed #1 pick in the draft John Wall when the Mavs met the Wizards in the summer league. This kid is no Sun Yue. Here are the highlights from that game:
Jeremy Lin vs John Wall NBA Summer League Mavs vs Wizards Highlights (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvkXmMcGfLo#ws)


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NBA.com - Harvard's Lin testing out his basketball IQ in Las Vegas
http://www.nba.com/2010/news/features/07/16/lin.andrews/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt1 (http://www.nba.com/2010/news/features/07/16/lin.andrews/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt1)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 19, 2010, 12:29:57 AM
SHIT dat some mad skillz ... could be effective against the Rondos and Westbrooks.

But if they keep Shannon, he'll be good for as a music video ho :lol:
YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41_WUjU8YKE#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 19, 2010, 09:38:36 AM

Michael Jordan weighs in on the "Big" Three

 
"There's no way, with hindsight, I would've ever called up Larry, called up Magic and said, 'Hey, look, let's get together and play on one team,'" Jordan said after finishing tied for 22nd in the American Century Championship golf tournament in Stateline, Nev. "But that's ... things are different. I can't say that's a bad thing. It's an opportunity these kids have today. In all honesty, I was trying to beat those guys."
 (http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/13651163/jordan-shares-his-disappointment-of-heat-big-3)

video (US only i bet): http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/38300473#38300947 (http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/38300473#38300947)
Michael Jordan on queen lebron james (20100718) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2CQhit0Vac#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 20, 2010, 09:35:59 AM
lol Sasha Vujacic throws out the first pitch against the dodgers (via twitter)
(http://img244.imagevenue.com/loc449/th_10570_1d3_122_449lo.jpg) (http://img244.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=10570_1d3_122_449lo.jpg)(http://img225.imagevenue.com/loc1088/th_10592_wr4_122_1088lo.jpg) (http://img225.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=10592_wr4_122_1088lo.jpg)
   
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on July 21, 2010, 04:21:09 AM
Some good and bad Warriors news:

Sources: Lin near deal with Warriors (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=5396427)

Warriors' Lee injures middle finger (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=5396427)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on July 22, 2010, 08:52:43 AM
(http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/9436/dreamdx.jpg)

:grin:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 22, 2010, 11:53:37 PM
oh well Lin, good luck!! Close to an Asian market should be good. I expect stalker pix JTRI XD

The era of Magic-Michael-Larry <3

How was this not a surprise? After "CP3" booted out Byron Scott?

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Report: Paul Has Demanded Trade To Knicks, Magic, Lakers

Jul 21, 2010 9:24 PM EST
According to a source with knowledge of his plan, Chris Paul has requested that the Hornets trade him to the Knicks, Magic or Lakers before the season begins.

"He wants out," the source told Ken Berger of CBS Sports. "He wants to play with another superstar. He wants to follow LeBron's model of teaming up with other great players."

NBA sources say that members of Paul's camp told them recently, "He's not going to start the season in New Orleans."

The Hornets will try to persuade Paul to remain based on the team's new direction.

"Paul won't go public with his trade request -- if he did, he'd be subject to a fine under NBA rules -- but those with knowledge of his plans believe his desire to pair up with another superstar (or two) has gained too much momentum to stop," writes Berger.

 :thumbdown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Reanimation on July 23, 2010, 07:28:13 AM
that thug that tried to start something with Kobe in Orlando 2 years ago, Matt Barnes has joined the lakers. fuuckkkk no..this is a nightmare. Kupchak you doofus.  :doh: :doh: :doh: looks like Shannon Brown's chances are getting slim. Lakers also got Theo Ratliff. looks like Mbenga wont be back.  :doh: :sweatdrop:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on July 23, 2010, 08:27:08 AM
I'm not sure Kupchak's really the one to blame for picking up players that start shit with Kobe. For example, I heard Kobe himself was looking to convince some of his fiercest rivals to come to LA, like Raja Bell.

Considering how competitive Kobe is, it wouldn't surprise me if he was specifically asking for players who he knows are really competitive and passionate too. What better criteria than the short list of players who dared to start shit with Kobe?

I mean, if you look at Artest and Kobe's recent playoff history vs each other, it ain't too pretty either, but you can't say Ron doesn't have the competitiveness and passion for winning that Kobe appreciates.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 23, 2010, 10:25:59 AM
Indeed. You need fucking assholes to deal with bitches in the East, who get away with all that hair pulling and scratching and flopping they call "Good Defense" That get under your skin cocksucker, YOU want on your team. To think they were gonna add Raja Bell too. nice tweet:

Its official I AM A LOS ANGLES LAKER. I wanna thank u for all ur patients and understanding. This is a dream come true!!! Good lookn Kobe (http://twitter.com/Matt_Barnes22/status/19304118059)

So hilarious Kobe swapped out those soft "Ra Ra" type players for guys willing to put their bodies on the line. So Theo Ratliff is older than cheese. If Ratliff can bang for cheap, since Josh Powell is gone 2 ATL, maybe DJ comes back? Read that Luke is gonna retire too cuz of his back :(

Wonder who else the Lakers are gonna add now?

Oh  yeah, LeBron James’ Children Furniture To Hit Stores in Fall (http://www.cnbc.com/id/38312379) XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 25, 2010, 07:52:14 AM
Ron Artest on twitter  :lol:
"Matt Barnes is tougher than my rough-ass feet."
"Matt is tougher than nails Tougher than a penguin on steroids Tougher than richard Simmons trying to take off his spandex."

(http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/6712/barnes.jpg)
image courtesy thelakersnation.com/blog

Jordan-esque lakersground had this summary of Barnes on Jim Rome:

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- Yesterday came down to Cavs, Heat, and Lakers. Cavs offering more money, and Heat was just a close move from Orlando Magic.

- Says he grew up watching Magic Johnson and the Lakers. Says he talked with his family and they love CA, so going to a proven winning team was the best decision. Plus it was a "no-brainer" to pass up laying for the Lakers.

- Spoke to Dwyane Wade a couple times. Actually spoke with Pat Riley a lot, with Riley trying to sell him on his vision of trying to build a dynasty in Miami.

- Said Kobe and he were texting/calling each other for the past 2 weeks.

- Said yesterday was a crazy day before making a decision. But later in the day, Kobe sent him a txt message that read: "Anyone crazy enough to mess with me, is crazy enough to play with me", and that txt message sealed the deal, and he signed his Lakers contract later that same evening.

- Says he felt appreciated when his agent told him that Kobe has been calling Mitch Kupchack everyday, pressuring Mitch to get him on the Lakers. Says it means a lot when the best player in the world wants you on his team.

- Says confrontation last season was during the heat of the battle. Both guys playing hard, but at the end of the day, both guys have mutual respect for the other.

- Says Kobe is an animal. He always admired Kobe's game from afar. He played against Kobe during the summer in his college days when Kobe would workout in UCLA.

- Has been looking at the Triangle. Says he's versatile and has added cutting/slashing into his game. And is ready to knock down the easy buckets and the 3-ball if needed.

- No problems coming off the bench, has done it before.

- Knows his role is to defend the best players in the league, get the lose balls, the rebounds, and make the open shots.

- Hosting a Golf Tournament for Cancer (his mom had cancer) tomorrow at 11 am in Wood Creek at Roseville, CA. Trevor Ariza among others will be there (good friends).

Website: http://athletesvscancer.org (http://athletesvscancer.org)

THEO RATLIFF addicted to minerals:http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=140020@kcbs.dayport.com

Derek Fisher, showing life bonds can't be broken: http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=140030@kcbs.dayport.com (http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=140030@kcbs.dayport.com)

SHIT!! The NBA 2019-11 season can't come soon enough  O0
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 26, 2010, 11:21:51 AM
Ron Artest....DODGEBALL PLAYER! XD

Team Zankou Dodgeball (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhBHbaoKJco#ws)
Ron Artest with Team Zankou Dodgeball (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSWaCgLSRTs#ws)
Ron Artest and Team Zankou Dodgeball (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H45vwlPoKPY#ws)
Lakers Dodgeball with Team Zankou (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK8vxY3MgYA#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 29, 2010, 03:51:50 PM
Uncle: Wright's body found in Memphis

Associated Press

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Relatives and friends of Lorenzen Wright gathered Wednesday and grieved for the former NBA player who has been missing for 10 days, as police investigated the discovery of a man's body outside of Memphis.

Wright's uncle, Curtis Wright, told The Associated Press that police called the player's father, Herb Wright, on Wednesday afternoon with the news he had died.

Sgt. Alyssa Macon-Moore of the Memphis Police Department wrote in an e-mail to the AP that police were investigating the death of an unidentified man beside a wooded area about 15 miles south of downtown Memphis. Asked if the man was Wright, she wrote they could not confirm the victim's identity Wednesday night.

The family issued a statement through a cousin of Lorenzen Wright, Camella Logan: "Lorenzen's family has come together to mourn his loss and honor his legacy. We appreciate your thoughts, prayers and condolences as they are comforting at this very difficult time. Additionally, we ask that you please respect our privacy as we try to cope with his sudden loss." (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5418167)


Man, just heard about this... whoa.
My sincere condolences go out to the Wright Family. :prayers:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on July 29, 2010, 03:56:36 PM
Fan in LeBron's Heat jersey draws ire

Associated Press

CLEVELAND -- A fan wearing a Miami Heat jersey of LeBron James drew the ire of the crowd at a Cleveland Indians game and was escorted out of the ballpark.

Fans in the left-field bleachers chanted obscenities and pointed at the man Wednesday night during the sixth inning of the game between the Indians and New York Yankees. Hundreds of fans joined in before security led the man out of Progressive Field.

As he left, some fans followed him toward the gate with more derisive chants.

James' recent departure from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Heat caused a lot of anger in the city.

Many fans were near the left-field foul pole in hopes of catching the 600th home run ball by Alex Rodriguez.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 29, 2010, 10:15:02 PM
^ HAHAHAHA Can't wait until he has his first game there. arun is gonna be the first to greet him at the airport :tama-mad:

Ron is CRAZY XD

LA Lakers Ron Artest Interviews Ron Artest and wants to sing with celine dion (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QPycSze7vY&feature=player_embedded#ws)

more evidence

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Saburo on July 29, 2010, 10:46:25 PM
The Great Joe Posnanski explains his hometown of Cleveland  (http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2010/07/29/a-boulevard-called-chagrin/) in light of the LeBron fiasco.  I can not imagine the devastation...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 01, 2010, 05:53:26 PM
Kings' Evans caught at 120-130 mph

Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The basketball court isn't the only place where Sacramento Kings player Tyreke Evans apparently likes to move fast.

A video released by the California Highway Patrol shows Evans speeding past vehicles on Interstate 80 in his purple Mercedes. CHP officers say he was driving 120 to 130 miles per hour.

The video of the 20-year-old NBA Rookie of the Year was shot from a plane on Memorial Day weekend.

After being stopped by police, Evans was arrested at gunpoint.

Authorities say the video offers evidence that Evans may have been racing another vehicle.

Attorneys say he pleaded no contest to reckless driving, was sentenced to 80 hours of community service, ordered to take part in teen driving programs and lost his license for 30 days.




Damn stupid kid.  :smhid
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 02, 2010, 05:43:23 PM
Dennis Rodman not hurt in crash

Associated Press

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Former NBA star Dennis Rodman walked away unhurt after riding in an SUV that flipped over on an interstate in South Florida.

Sgt. Mark Wysocky of the Florida Highway Patrol said Rodman and another passenger weren't injured in the single-vehicle crash on Saturday on Interstate 95 near Fort Lauderdale. The driver was taken to a hospital.

Wysocky said the Land Rover flipped over after having a tire problem. No charges are expected.

Rodman's agent, Darren Prince, said he spoke with his client on Sunday, and he confirmed that he was unhurt. Rodman had just returned to the U.S. from the Caribbean island of St. Tropez, where he had a disc-jockey gig.

"Thank God he's OK," Prince said. "He walked out with a little scratch on his finger."

Prince said that Rodman told him, " 'I'm still living brother. They can't get rid of me.' "

Rodman told his agent that the driver had a gash in his head and was in stable condition.

Known for his flamboyance on and off the court, Rodman won three NBA championships with Chicago and two with Detroit. He led the league in rebounding seven consecutive seasons in the 1990s and was named defensive player of the year twice.

He has appeared in several movies and TV shows, including the 1997 film "Double Team" with Jean Claude Van Damme and "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 03, 2010, 06:59:58 AM
Source: Phil Jackson signs new deal

By Ramona Shelburne
ESPNLosAngeles.com


Phil Jackson has officially signed a contract to return to the Los Angeles Lakers.


The 11-time NBA champion coach announced on July 1 that he would return for what he called "the last stand for me" but it took until last week to finalize a new contract, according to a source close to the situation.


Terms of Jackson's new contract have not been released. A message left for his agent Todd Musburger Monday evening was not returned.


With Jackson's deal finally in place, the Lakers were able to quickly reach agreements with the rest of his staff. Longtime assistants Brian Shaw, Frank Hamblen and Jim Cleamons are returning and special assistant Chuck Person has officially been added to the staff.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 03, 2010, 07:29:36 PM
Report: Heat to open at Celtics

ESPN.com news services

The Miami Heat's new "Big Three" will make their NBA regular-season debut against the Boston Celtics, The Boston Globe reported, citing league sources.


The Heat, now featuring Chris Bosh and LeBron James in addition to Dwyane Wade, will open the season Oct. 26 in Boston in a game nationally televised by TNT, according to the report.

James' first regular-season game with the Heat will come on the same court where his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers ended, in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

James signed with the Heat last month as a free agent after seven years in Cleveland, joining his Olympic teammates Wade and Bosh.

The Heat will enter the game with a substantially overhauled roster, while the Celtics also made changes and re-signed stars Paul Pierce and Ray Allen.

The league will officially release its opening week and Christmas Day schedules Tuesday night on NBA TV.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 03, 2010, 07:30:36 PM
LeBron James thanks Akron in ad

ESPN.com news services

LeBron James has taken out a full-page ad in his hometown paper in which he thanks the people of Akron for supporting him -- and doesn't mention the city where he played basketball the last seven years.

The ad, appearing in the Akron Beacon Journal, includes photos of James taking part in community events in Akron, including an annual downtown bike-a-thon he sponsors. That event is scheduled for Saturday, and James plans to appear.

James left the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat as a free agent last month, joining Olympic teammates Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.

The move set off a storm of negative reaction from Cavaliers fans and team owner Dan Gilbert.

Two days ago, former Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas -- who signed with the Heat July 17 -- took out a full-page ad in The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer, thanking fans for their support. Ilgauskas, like James, had played his entire career in Cleveland before signing with Miami.

In James' ad, he thanks Akron residents for their love and support. He calls the city his home and the "central focus" of his life and says he will always come back.

"It was here where I first learned how to play basketball, and where I met the people who would become my lifelong friends and mentors. Their guidance, encouragement and support will always be with me," reads James' ad in the Beacon Journal.

"Akron is my home, and the central focus of my life. It's where I started, and it's where I will always come back to. You can be sure that I will continue to do everything I can for this city, which is so important to my family and me. Thank you for your love and support. You mean everything to me."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 03, 2010, 07:33:37 PM
1992 Olympic champs into Hall of Fame

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS -- Scottie Pippen considers himself a double winner. He'll enter basketball's Hall of Fame as an individual and a member of the Dream Team on the same day.

"I'll be able to take one trip and kill both," Pippen said with a laugh.

Pippen, Karl Malone and two of the best U.S. Olympic teams -- including that famed 1992 Dream Team -- were selected Monday as part of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's class of 2010.

Malone and Pippen, both eligible for election for the first time, were part of that '92 Olympic team.

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, high school coaching great Bob Hurley Sr., and WNBA star Cynthia Cooper also were in the class announced at the Final Four. NBA veterans Dennis Johnson and Gus Johnson and international star Maciel "Ubiratan" Pereira will be honored posthumously.

The 1960 and 1992 U.S. Olympic teams, which both won Olympic gold medals, will be part of the induction ceremony on Aug. 13. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5057001)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 03, 2010, 09:59:50 PM
Shaquille O'Neal thinks he'll return

ESPN.com news services

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Shaquille O'Neal believes he will be playing in the NBA next season, though the four-time champion says he will retire if a contending team doesn't make him an offer. Playing internationally is not an option.

O'Neal said Tuesday that if the time has come for him to retire, he will do so "very graciously" and "have a big party."

"I know I will play in the NBA next season," O'Neal said. "International? No. The good thing about me and my career is I came in, did it my way, did more than expected. For every athlete or every great person, there's a time when it has to end. When and if it ever ends it will be very graciously.

"We're going to have a big party. We're going to have a ceremony and the next thing I'll be waiting for is the entrance into the place where your name will never be forgotten."

The 38-year-old O'Neal spent last season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He won three NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers and another with the Miami Heat.

But he has struggled to find a contract on a team that can guarantee him playing time, enough money and a chance for one more championship to add to his legacy.

On Monday night, O'Neal appeared on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live and said he'd like to play two more seasons in the NBA and that the Boston Celtics would potentially be a good fit for him.

The 38-year-old O'Neal stressed to Kimmel that he's on a "730-day program," suggesting he wants to play two more years until he reaches 40. When Kimmel suggested he couldn't picture O'Neal in a Boston uniform, O'Neal responded, "The Celtics would be a good program."

Pressed if he would feel weird putting on a Celtics jersey after spending time with the Lakers, O'Neal simply shook his head and said, "No."

He all but ruled out joining LeBron James in Miami or a return to Orlando, where he began his career in 1992, with both teams not showing much interest. And he admitted this offseason has been particularly difficult floating around in free agency.

"For me, it's been a real thinking process," O'Neal said. "I came into the league very graciously and want to go out very graciously. My main thought was I would like to play for a winning franchise, somebody that's used to winning, somebody that keeps winning. Hopefully, I'll make my decision here in the next one or two days."

O'Neal was in Orlando with teen pop star Justin Bieber to promote the basketball giant's television show, "Shaq Vs." The second season of the reality competition was set to begin airing Tuesday night on ABC.
Title: LeBron rumor
Post by: Saburo on August 03, 2010, 11:19:44 PM
Once again Bill Simmons made reference on his latest podcast with Chuck Klosterman about some rumor involving LeBron James that: 1) is clearly known to seemingly casual NBA followers, and 2) is persona non grata as a topic on ESPN networks (i.e. "business partners"). 

Is THIS (http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5649254/delonte_west_and_gloria_james_story.html) it? 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 04, 2010, 06:04:46 AM
^ Yeah AHAHAHA so funny. That rumor. The reason why he quit during the playoffs vs the Celtics.

I hope the rumours that the Lakers get Delote West is true. More crazy tattooed players = One Dennis Rodman. lol imagine if Phil Jackson brought him in as an assistant.

I hope Shaq gets a job, he'll have to take less money but homie can still play and be a force.

LAKERS vs HEAT this Christmas! The Marquee Matchup, Stern will do everything in his power *coughFTs* to make it happen.

Lamar Odom sure is excited: http://cbs2.com/video/?id=140714@kcbs.dayport.com (http://cbs2.com/video/?id=140714@kcbs.dayport.com)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on August 05, 2010, 04:09:44 AM
Shaq signed to the Celtics

http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nba/news/story?id=5438003 (http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nba/news/story?id=5438003)

I am down to see Superman vs Flash on opening night.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Saburo on August 06, 2010, 02:47:30 AM
Sooo...  he's pissed at the Cavs AND the entire Cleveland community because he felt this stuff was kept from him?  So it's likely true?

Well, is this affair plausible?  I saw a pic of LeBron's mommy and she looked ABSOLUTELY SCARY LOOKING!  Deadspin reported that she had to be tasered MULTIPLE times during a DUI incident.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 06, 2010, 08:25:32 AM
^ it all seems like just random fan rumours gone wild. There was even a rumour that Miami player Michael Beasley was shipped out for looking like Delonte West :lol: Like Lebron is all paranoid his mom would hook up with the next tatt'd up bench player. :lol:

Ah, Shaq ...

Peep these figures. Bet shit's gonna fly off the shelves, from the mind of Korean designer CoolRain: http://www.mindstyle.com/blog/?p=3928 (http://www.mindstyle.com/blog/?p=3928)

(http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/9995/nbablog.jpg)
(http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/7420/nbaphoto.jpg)

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NBA Mini Figures Series 1
 
Many fans and collectors have been asking about the players for the mini figure series designed by CoolRain. The NBA series 1 players included Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Garnett, Derrick Rose, Dirk Nowitzki, Brandon Roy, Steve Nash, Manu Ginobili, Amar’e Stoudemire and Dwayne Wade.
Title: Mystery of modern economics
Post by: Saburo on August 07, 2010, 03:19:05 AM
Great tweet by Joel Sherman (http://twitter.com/Joelsherman1/status/20512595734): Unemployment rate remains at 9.5%, yet Isiah Thomas now has 2 jobs. How is that possible?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 08, 2010, 03:41:44 AM
Ray Allen likes Shaquille O'Neal signing

Associated Press

UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- Ray Allen says there is room in Boston for the Big Diesel and the Big Three.

The Celtics guard, speaking Saturday before a charity basketball game in Connecticut, said he believes Shaquille O'Neal is a good fit in Boston's quest to repeat as Eastern Conference champion.

The 7-foot-1, 325-pound center signed a two-year contract worth about $3 million on Wednesday.

"It's definitely interesting to me, because I think he can help us," Allen said. "One of our bad traits this past year was offensive rebounding and rebounding in general, and he's a guy that takes up a lot of space, so I definitely think he can help us."

Allen said he wasn't sure he would be returning to Boston after the NBA Finals. A good friend, he said, was even sending him advertisements of houses for sale in Miami.

"I don't think anybody's mind had to be changed," he said. "I think once the dust settled, we all had to understand what our stance was. Everybody took a look and said, 'We still have something good here, and we don't want to give it away."

Allen said he's looking forward to the battles with LeBron James and Miami, and likes being in the underdog role, rather than the team with the bull's-eye on its back.

"It was hard in '08 when everyone gave us the trophy every corner that we turned," he said.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 08, 2010, 03:44:48 AM
LeBron James thanks Cleveland fans

Associated Press

AKRON, Ohio -- LeBron James finally thanked the fans in Cleveland on Saturday, when he made his first public appearance since he left the Cavaliers for the Miami Heat.

At his annual "King for Kids" charity bike-a-thon in downtown Akron, James addressed a friendly crowd of several hundred people who cheered as he took the podium.

"To the city of Cleveland, my fans in Cleveland, my fans in northeast Ohio," said James, "I want to say thank you for the last seven years and the years that continue to go in the future."

Then he repeated the thank you to Cleveland a second time, as if for extra emphasis.

"So I want to thank the city of Cleveland, also northeast Ohio, for all the great years that I've had," he said.

Last week, James came under fire for taking out a full-page newspaper ad in the Akron Beacon Journal in which he thanked the city of Akron for its support. The ad contained no mention of Cleveland, where James got his start in the NBA.

Emotions are still running high among Cleveland fans who felt betrayed by James, who was revered in that city for years.

After James left for Miami to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, Cavs owner Dan Gilbert sent off a scathing letter to Cleveland fans vowing to win a title before James does.

But in Akron, at least, James is still very much loved by the people who watched him grow up. After giving his brief speech -- and without answering any questions from the media -- James hopped on a bicycle and joined about 400 children who received free bicycles along the one-mile course.

Wearing a red shirt with the word "Akron" printed on it, James also thanked that city and its mayor for extending open arms to the player and his family. He said this is the most precious day of the year for him.

"Because I'm able to give back to the city that I grew up in, the city that I love," James said to cheers. "And the city that I will always give back to."

Most fans were pleased to see him, and didn't understand the vitriol that has been directed at James from the rest of northeast Ohio since he left.

"This is his home. He's been very supportive of us in the past," said Tony Morganti, a Cavs fan from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. "He said he's going to continue to be so, and I think this just proves it."

LeBron Thanks Cavs Fans At Charity Event - ESPN Video - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5445315)
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Post by: RatBastich on August 08, 2010, 08:08:14 PM
Sources: Pistons mulling Tracy McGrady

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com


Tracy McGrady might be playing in the Central Division next season, but not with the team he was anticipating. The Detroit Pistons are seriously weighing whether to sign the two-time scoring champion after McGrady's recent flirtation with the Chicago Bulls, according to sources with knowledge of Detroit's thinking.

DraftExpress.com's Jonathan Givony reported earlier Saturday that the Pistons have already committed to sign McGrady to a one-year deal at the league's $1.35 million veteran minimum, but one source close to the situation told ESPN.com that Pistons officials were "taking the weekend" to discuss the move.

Another source said Saturday night that no deal has been signed but that the parties are "in discussions."

Nearly two weeks after a high-profile audition with the Bulls at their practice facility, McGrady appeared to have lost all hope of landing with the team he badly wanted to join when Chicago struck an agreement Friday with veteran swingman Keith Bogans.

But the Pistons have unexpectedly emerged as a suitor for McGrady after a quiet summer for Detroit that has been attributed in some league circles to owner Karen Davidson's reluctance to spend given her well-chronicled desire to sell the team.

Bringing in McGrady at such a low cost would thus represent a low-risk, high-reward gamble for the Pistons. The 31-year-old is trying to resurrect his career after playing in just 30 games last season with Houston Rockets and New York Knicks thanks to a slow recovery from microfracture knee surgery.

The Pistons would appear to have little need at shooting guard or small forward -- with Richard Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince, Ben Gordon, Rodney Stuckey and the recently re-signed Will Bynum on the roster -- but Detroit personnel chief Joe Dumars has never shied away from reclamation projects and knows his team suffered from a lack of scoring punch last season.

After earning nearly $23 million in 2009-10 and averaging 8.2 points and 3.3 assists, McGrady has worked out this summer with the Los Angeles Clippers and Chicago in search of his next team.

Sources with knowledge of the Bulls' thinking have maintained for days that the signing of McGrady was "unlikely" because of fears that the seven-time All-Star would be unwilling to embrace a potentially limited role.

The Bulls have also been chasing Portland's Rudy Fernandez in trade talks in recent days and, according to sources, rate Fernandez as a better fit than McGrady because of his 3-point shooting ability.
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Post by: RatBastich on August 10, 2010, 03:57:30 AM
London to host Raptors-Nets in March

Associated Press

LONDON -- The NBA is taking regular-season games to Europe for the first time.

NBA commissioner David Stern announced Monday that the Toronto Raptors and New Jersey Nets will play a pair of regular-season games in London this season.

The teams will face each other March 4 and 5 at the O2 Arena, the same venue that has hosted preseason games over the last several years.

Stern said on a conference call he wasn't yet sure if the regular-season games would be an annual occurrence for the league.

"We'll need to assess how we do in March," Stern said. "It would not surprise me if this becomes an annual event. But I don't want to make a commitment on it."

The NBA has been looking to expand overseas for years, and Stern has said in the past he would like to play a meaningful game in London before the city hosts the Olympics in 2012.

Before this season opens, the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves will each play two games in the fifth installment of the NBA's preseason Europe Live Tour. The 2009 champion Lakers will face the Timberwolves at the O2 Arena on Oct. 4 and then play Barcelona in Spain three days later.

The NFL will be playing a regular-season game in London for the fourth straight season when the San Francisco 49ers face the Denver Broncos on Oct. 31 at Wembley Stadium. The NHL has also played regular-season games in London, and still does so in other European cities.

Stern also spoke about the possibility of having NBA franchises based in Europe, but didn't sound overly optimistic about that happening anytime soon.

"I think one franchise doesn't work. It needs to be multiple franchise," Stern said. "We need buildings ... we need owners ... we need a better economy.

"It's certainly something that I and my successors will be considering."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 11, 2010, 09:43:47 AM
Glad to see Shannon Brown back in the mix! He can continue his career as a video ho!

"Where Amazing Happens" Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUE4s0MrNms#)

NBA Schedule is out...http://www.nba.com/gameline/20101026/ (http://www.nba.com/gameline/20101026/)

I look forward to this game:
Sun 30 vs Boston 12:30pm

:pimp:
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Post by: RatBastich on August 12, 2010, 02:59:09 AM
Four teams agree on trade

By Chad Ford
ESPN.com


Trevor Ariza was sent to the New Orleans Hornets and Darren Collison to the Indiana Pacers in a four-team, five-player trade Wednesday.

In the trade, the Houston Rockets sent Ariza to the Hornets, who in turn sent Collison and James Posey to the Pacers.

The Pacers sent Troy Murphy to the New Jersey Nets. And the Nets sent Courtney Lee to the Rockets.

"We said at the beginning of the summer that we were going to be patient and don't make drastic moves just to make a move," Pacers president Larry Bird said. "We have a plan here. It's a three-year plan, and I expect to get the job done in three years."

The Hornets didn't stop there. NBA front-office sources told ESPN.com's Marc Stein that in a separate deal, the team agreed to send swingman Julian Wright to Toronto for Raptors guard Marco Belinelli. That deal was expected to be completed Wednesday.

The four-team deal could fill some long-term needs for the Hornets, Pacers and Nets, as well as provide needed salary relief for the Rockets.

For the Hornets, while moving Collison leaves them without a credible backup for Chris Paul, the addition of Ariza gives them a young, athletic wing entering his prime.

The Hornets are hoping that the addition of Ariza addresses Paul's concerns about the team's commitment to winning by showing that they're willing to spend money to get better. Ariza signed a five-year, $34 million deal with the Rockets last summer.

For the Pacers, landing Collison gives them the young starting point guard they've been looking for and adds another piece to a young core of players including Danny Granger, Roy Hibbert and promising rookies Paul George and Lance Stephenson.

"I think it helps out tremendously," Bird said. "I think this was the piece that we needed. The vision I have for this franchise is to get the core group up and ready to go as quick as we can, and this piece here will accelerate everything."

The Pacers did take on the last two years and $13 million of Posey's contract, but the deal also sliced another $4 million off the team's overall payroll.

In Murphy, the Nets get the veteran big man that new coach Avery Johnson has been coveting. Murphy is also on the last year of his contract, which could make him an important trading chip for the Nets at the 2011 trade deadline.

"We are very pleased to add Troy to our roster," Nets general manager Billy King said. "He is a quality power forward who has the ability to stretch the floor, and we feel that he will be a very positive addition to our frontcourt rotation."

For the Rockets, the move is basically a large salary dump. This summer the Rockets spent a lot of cash signing Luis Scola, Kyle Lowry and Brad Miller to free-agent contracts and their payroll ballooned. Before the trade, the team was bracing for an $8 million-plus luxury tax hit. This deal saves the Rockets $28 million on the life of the contract and roughly $10 million (when you factor in luxury tax payments) this season.

Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said their involvement in the trade was mostly about the opportunity to get Lee, a 6-5 guard whom they've coveted since the 2008 draft.

"We really target players who we think will fit in well here over time," Morey said. "When we got our first chance to acquire him, we were fairly aggressive to get that done. He's very versatile."

The Rockets envisioned the 6-8 Ariza developing into a dependable scoring threat on the wing. He averaged a career-high 14.9 points in 72 games last season but shot 39.4 percent from the field and 33.4 percent from 3-point range.

"To get something you like, you've got to give up something," Morey said. "It wasn't a situation where we were down on Trevor. It was really about that we think Courtney has a big future."

Lee, acquired from the Orlando Magic on draft night in 2009 in the Vince Carter deal, averaged 12.5 points in 71 games for the Nets last season, including 66 starts. He shot 43.6 percent from the field last season and will likely back up shooting guard Kevin Martin with the Rockets.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 13, 2010, 02:02:56 AM
Brandon Marshall wants to play in NBA

By Adam Schefter
ESPN


DAVIE, Fla. -- Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall said Thursday that if NFL teams lock out the players next year, he will try out for the NBA.

Marshall said he plans to audition for either the Denver Nuggets or the Miami Heat.

"My first team will be the Nuggets and my second team will be the Heat -- I'm serious," Marshall said.

Asked to clarify whether he will pursue a basketball career if there is no NFL season in 2011, Marshall said: "Not pursuing -- I'm going to be on an NBA team. Seriously."

Marshall said he was good enough to play shooting guard professionally.

The Pro Bowl wideout played basketball at Lake Howell High School in Florida and frequently attended NBA games in Denver.



Marshall, who signed a four-year, $47.5 million contract extension after being traded from Denver to Miami in April, didn't expect to be playing football at this time next year.

"There's not going to be any football," Marshall predicted. "If there's a lockout, I have to find a job. I figure the Nuggets will be a better choice because of the welcome home cheer I'll get -- a couple of boos at first. I'm gonna get with a basketball coach and get to work, prepare for the lockout."

News of Marshall's plans surprised the Dolphins, but didn't worry them either. Told about Marshall's lockout gameplan, Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said, "I've seen him jump -- he's not playing basketball."

Marshall insists otherwise. He has spoken to his agent about it and intends to follow through on it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 13, 2010, 02:03:47 AM
LeBron James, Dwyane Wade at talks

Associated Press

NEW YORK -- LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul were among the players who attended a negotiating session between the NBA and the union Thursday.

"It's important for me that all of us, as being the faces of the NBA, to be involved in the negotiations and what's going on," Anthony said as he left. "Our future is in jeopardy if we can't come into a mutual agreement."

Chauncey Billups and Joe Johnson also attended. Paul is the only one of the All-Stars who was scheduled to be there as a member of the players' executive committee.

Players' association executive director Billy Hunter said 14 players participated in the meeting in Manhattan. The sides agreed to hold another session before training camp so players can take part again.

The current collective bargaining agreement expires June 30, 2011.

"It was great conversation, great dialogue going back and forth," said Anthony, the Denver Nuggets star. "The communication was great. Hopefully we can come to an agreement soon."

The four-hour bargaining session Thursday was the first since February's All-Star weekend, when the players -- also strengthened by the surprising attendance of some big names -- rejected the owners' proposal. The union recently submitted its own proposal, but commissioner David Stern has indicated it's similar to the current CBA, and the owners are seeking significant changes to the system.

Stern has estimated the league will lose about $370 million this season, which the union disputes. The sides began discussions last year but remained far apart, creating fears of a lockout next summer.

But they were striking a cooperative tone after Thursday's meeting, issuing a joint statement praising "constructive dialogue and a productive exchange of information."

"While we still have much work to do," the statement said, "it was encouraging how many players and owners participated in the process and all pledged to continue to work together."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 14, 2010, 07:07:29 AM
Who watched the Hall of Fame enshrinement?

(http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/7656/eptsportsnbaexperts6579.jpg)(http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/866/capt80ab3ddfef38469bbb1.jpg)

Really powerful speeches, choked up as Mailman and Pippen dropped their speeches. It is all about the people that surround you: TEAM WORK. I love this game man. Just seeing Dr. Buss as a fanboy, the best owner in sports period. And Cynthia Cooper moved me with her Moms and  the HDTV with God bit.

“I would say this: With the guys they got, they’re going to be a hell of a team,” Malone said of the Heat. “I pick the Lakers.” (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=Ag7hxG1FqbIT5jbJwDoAlviLvLYF?slug=ap-halloffamers-heat)

KCAL and Lakers reporter Jim Hill talks to the inductees: http://cbs2.com/video/?cid=193 (http://cbs2.com/video/?cid=193)

lol The Dream Team getting inducted
Basketball Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LkR-wE6j7Y#)

Nice one Arizia. Sad to see him go swingman. Lakers finalize their bench with the signing of their draft picks, now get working on the TRIANGLE !!!!

lol @ Rodman, knew he was the one with the cowboy hat in the audience:
“People talk about LeBron,” said Rodman. “You’ve got to understand, LeBron has no business even being in the same conversation with Scottie. Scottie was the epitome of the (do it all elite player). What do you want me to say? Scottie was great.”

Just as so many of his other teammates have regularly done, Rodman was only following suit for the player who garnered so much respect throughout his 17 season career and will enter basketball’s Hall of Fame Friday in Springfield, Mass.

“Scottie was supportive. Michael was like his big brother and I came in as the black sheep of the family,” Rodman said of his Chicago arrival in 1995. “I did my wild thing, but it was cool and we kept it together. Scottie was right in the middle of that team and he supported us all.” (http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2010/08/13/another-legend-slams-james/?ls=iref:nbahpt1)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 16, 2010, 04:26:22 PM
Coby Karl waived by father's team

Associated Press

DENVER -- The Denver Nuggets have waived guard Coby Karl, the son of coach George Karl, along with center Brian Butch.

Both players were signed on April 11 but didn't appear in any games in the regular season or playoffs.

Karl averaged 14 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists in four games with Denver's summer league team in Las Vegas. Butch appeared in two summer-league games, averaging seven points and six boards.

George Karl is on vacation as he prepares for his courtside return next month after fighting throat cancer since the spring.
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Post by: RatBastich on August 16, 2010, 04:27:10 PM
Carlos Arroyo carries Puerto Rico

Associated Press

NEW YORK -- Carlos Arroyo scored 16 points to lead Puerto Rico to a 92-76 exhibition victory over China at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.

Elias Ayuso and Peter John Ramos added 12 points each for Puerto Rico, while J.J. Barea had 11 points and 10 assists.

Puerto Rico built a 16-point lead midway through the third quarter, then pulled away again after China wiped most of it away by the end of the period.

China couldn't overcome its poor shooting (33 percent) and the dismal play of Yi Jianlian of the Washington Wizards, who shot 3-for-15 for 11 points.

China was 13-for-24 from 3-point range (54 percent) but only 11-for-48 (23 percent) inside it.

Wang Shipeng, whose 3-pointer at the buzzer against Slovenia sent China to the second round of the world championships four years ago, scored 20 points and Sun Yue added 17.

Down 56-40 with 4:36 left in the third quarter, China cut it to 60-56 on a 3-pointer by Liu Wei with 45 seconds left in the period. Arroyo knocked down two free throws, then nailed a jumper after a steal to make it an eight-point game, and Puerto Rico quickly pulled away again in the fourth.

The United States beat France 86-55 in the first game of the doubleheader.
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Post by: RatBastich on August 16, 2010, 04:28:20 PM
Carmelo Anthony unsure on extension

ESPN.com news services

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. -- Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony says he has no timetable on when he'll decide whether to sign the team's $65 million, three-year extension that's been on the table all summer.

During his annual basketball camp at ThunderRidge High School, Anthony said he's displayed his loyalty to Denver and the Nuggets over the last seven seasons, but "I'm just taking my time, figuring out if I want to take that extension or not."

The Nuggets are searching for a new general manager but Anthony said that person won't factor into his decision. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5465047)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 16, 2010, 04:29:10 PM
Lance Stephenson arrested in N.Y.

ESPN.com news services

Indiana Pacers rookie guard Lance Stephenson was arrested for pushing his girlfriend down a flight of stairs early Sunday morning in his native New York City, according to police.

Police say Stephenson was taken into custody Sunday following a 5 a.m. fight with the woman in Brooklyn.

The woman was treated at a hospital for injuries sustained in a fall down a flight of stairs.

The New York Daily News was the first to report the arrest.

The Pacers, who selected the 6-foot-5 guard out of Cincinnati in the second round of this year's draft, issued a statement Sunday night acknowledging Stephenson's arrest.

"We have been made aware of a situation involving Lance Stephenson early Sunday morning in Brooklyn," Pacers president Larry Bird said in a statement. "We are currently in the process of gathering information and will have further comments as we learn more facts."

Stephenson, 19, has been charged with third-degree assault and is awaiting arraignment, according to the Daily News.

The Brooklyn native was drafted with the 40th overall pick by the Pacers after one year at Cincinnati where he averaged 12 points, five rebounds and two assists.

Stephenson has had prior run-ins with the law, most notably he was charged with sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl while in high school in 2008.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 16, 2010, 04:30:40 PM
United States pulls away from France

Associated Press

NEW YORK -- Even the old guy found something new in the young Americans' debut.

"First time I've been in the Garden and the people have been cheering for me," Chauncey Billups said.

Billups scored 17 points, nine in an early third-quarter flurry that broke open the game, and the United States beat France 86-55 on Sunday in its only home exhibition before the world championships.

Rudy Gay had 19 points to lead the Americans, who started slowly in their first tuneup before running away from the French in the second half. Billups, one of the few players on the roster with international experience, made three 3-pointers while playing just 15 minutes. (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=5465666)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 16, 2010, 04:31:42 PM
Jeff Green, JaVale McGee cut

Associated Press

NEW YORK -- The United States has reduced its roster to 13 players, cutting Jeff Green of the Oklahoma City Thunder and JaVale McGee of the Washington Wizards.

USA Basketball made the moves before it beat France 86-55 in an exhibition game at Madison Square Garden. Cutting McGee leaves Tyson Chandler as the only true center on the American roster.

Neither Green nor McGee played in the U.S. scrimmage against China on Saturday. USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo then informed them of the decision Sunday morning.

"They were gracious, they understood, they appreciated the opportunity, and I don't care how long you've been in the game, whenever you're telling a player on any level that they're not going to be with you -- I hate to use the word cut -- that's still tough, but they handled it very well," Colangelo said. "I told them in case something happens they may get a phone call."

Colangelo and coach Mike Krzyzewski previously had said they might bring all 15 to Europe. Instead, the Americans will travel with 13 when they leave Monday. They must cut one more before the world championships start Aug. 28 in Turkey.

Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook and Minnesota forward Kevin Love played the fewest minutes Sunday, not entering until the fourth quarter. Love had missed a practice earlier this week with a calf injury.
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Post by: RatBastich on August 16, 2010, 04:32:56 PM
Udonis Haslem's passenger claimed pot

Associated Press

MIAMI -- A passenger in Udonis Haslem's vehicle told the Florida Highway Patrol that marijuana found after a weekend traffic stop on a South Florida highway was his. The Miami Heat forward's lawyer believes that should vindicate the NBA veteran.

Eric Schwartzreich, Haslem's attorney, said Monday that the State Attorney's Office is reviewing the arrest paperwork, a process that should be completed in the coming days.

Haslem was arrested Sunday afternoon and charged with possessing more than 20 grams of marijuana, a third-degree felony, along with four counts of possessing drug paraphernalia.

"He's a little rattled," Schwartzreich said. "He's upset. He doesn't know how he can be charged with this."

Haslem was freed from custody late Sunday night, about seven hours after a trooper pulled him over for driving 78 mph in a 60 mph zone on the Gratigny Parkway. Haslem's 2008 Mercedes sedan was searched multiple times, and marijuana was eventually found in a blue nylon bag that the Heat player's passenger, Antwain Fleming, said belonged to him.

Both were transported into police custody. Court records show Fleming faces a charge of possessing less than 20 grams of marijuana, a first-degree misdemeanor. It's unclear why Haslem could face the stiffer charge.

"We are confident Udonis Haslem will be vindicated," Schwartzreich said. "We have a situation where the passenger admits the marijuana was his and Mr. Haslem tells police nothing was in the vehicle.

"I think the police report speaks for itself," Schwartzreich added. "I am hopeful that Udonis Haslem will not be charged."

Haslem's car, worth more than $100,000, may face forfeiture, according to court records. The speeding ticket brings a $269 fine, and FHP spokesman Sgt. Mark Wysocky said Haslem was also cited for having illegal window tint.

The Heat have not commented on Haslem's arrest.

Haslem has spent all seven of his NBA seasons with the Heat, and the South Florida native signed a new five-year contract to stay with the team last month.

"He is our anchor, he is a true warrior and a great professional," Heat president Pat Riley said in July, after Haslem announced he would forgo higher-paying offers elsewhere to stay in Miami and continue playing alongside Dwyane Wade, plus team up with marquee acquisitions LeBron James and Chris Bosh.

During his NBA career, Haslem has averaged 10.0 points and 8.1 rebounds for Miami, helping the Heat win the 2006 NBA championship.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 17, 2010, 06:31:59 AM
Sources: Carmelo Anthony likely to go

By Ric Bucher
ESPN The Magazine


All signs continue to point toward the eventual divorce between Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets.

League sources say it is now a matter of when, not if, Anthony and the Nuggets will go their separate ways.

Anthony is weighing whether to sign a three-year, $65 million extension offered by the Nuggets. His dilemma, league sources say, is what affords him the best chance of continuing his career elsewhere. Anthony could sign with Denver and convince the team to then trade him. His other option would be to not sign the extension, thereby forcing the team to move him rather than risk losing him next summer as a free agent.

During his annual basketball camp in Colorado on Saturday, Anthony said he had no timetable on when he'll decide whether to sign the extension.

In either case, "he's going to make it real clear that he's not coming back," said one league source.

But both Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke and Anthony already are well aware that they don't have a future together, sources say. That became clear to Kroenke at a reception after Anthony's July 11 nuptials to La La Vasquez in Manhattan.

A series of toasts at the wedding reception, initiated by New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul, suggested Anthony leave Denver for the New York Knicks. Paul suggested it playfully, one source said, but subsequent guests -- including Knicks power forward Amare Stoudemire and Anthony's brother, Robert -- made the point more forcefully.

Then Kroenke stood up to give a toast and the room was filled with an awkward silence, one wedding guest said. Kroenke tried to make light of the situation by suggesting Paul could come to Denver but that elicited no response.

While Anthony stood and applauded Kroenke when he was recognized, he apparently did nothing to discourage or dismiss the suggestions that he should leave the Nuggets.

"There were other people saying, 'We're going to get you guys together,' but it doesn't become a runaway train if Melo says something," said one source. "Maybe he didn't perpetuate it, but tell people to stop or say, 'Stan, I'm sorry.' He didn't do any of that."

Paul has since met with Hornets management and appears less eager to leave New Orleans, but all the signals from Anthony are that he would like to be in a different uniform this season.

Wedding signals included.

Anthony's agent, Leon Rose, could not be reached for comment and the Nuggets declined to comment.
Sources: Carmelo Expected To Leave Nuggets - ESPN Video - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5468967)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 18, 2010, 04:49:46 AM
All this talk of Shaq getting his number retired at Staples and why Dennis Rodman isn't in the HOF, I found this clip:
Dennis Rodman vs Kurt Thomas and Shaq Dunks on Chris Dudley Knicks vs Lakers game from 1999 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlosK1udgp4#)

Awesome Rodman getting under the Knicks skin and Shaq totally ragdolling Chris Dudley haha at 3:49. And you can see a young Fisher, stickin up for his teammates only to get bowled over by Patrick Ewing XD

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 20, 2010, 03:51:46 AM
Skittles honors Derrick Rose

By Roman Modrowski
ESPNChicago.com


CHICAGO -- When Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose first told reporters of his love for candy, he probably didn't envision those words turning into a sizable, colorful, motion-activated piece of furniture in his home.



The folks at Skittles, however, made that a reality earlier in August by delivering a customized Skittles machine to Rose's home.


A Skittles spokesperson said the company has been sending the candy to Rose since his sweet tooth was exposed in several articles.


Rose is the first of a select group of celebrities who will receive a customized machine.


The machine, which includes "D. Rose" on the bottom, right corner, has a motion-activated sensor that plays a recorded message -- perhaps taped by Rose -- when someone walks past.


The spokesperson said there are no plans to have similar machines on sale or at the United Center.


Rose currently is with Team USA in Madrid, preparing for the World Championships in Turkey.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip02020.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 20, 2010, 03:53:08 AM
Tourney ends in bench-clearing brawl

Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece -- The Acropolis basketball tournament finished in a brawl when the last game between Serbia and Greece was abandoned Thursday in the closing minutes after a fight broke out and the benches cleared.

The chaos stunned a crowd of about 5,000 at the Athens Olympic Arena, as players from the two teams exchanged punches and kicks. A few spectators entered the fray and were quickly shoved out of the arena. Greece was leading 74-73 when the match was abandoned.

Both teams qualified for the world championships in Turkey beginning Aug. 28.

The trouble began when Greek forward Antonis Fotsis had moved threateningly toward Serb guard Milos Teodosic after a hard foul, and Nenad Krstic appeared to grab Fotsis by the throat.

Krstic then threw a chair at Greek center Sofoklis Schortsanitis, who was pursuing him, and it hit Greek center Yannis Bouroussis in the head. Blood trickled from his wound.

The players exited toward the locker rooms and fought in the tunnel leading from the arena before eventually being separated. The fighting happened about six minutes after Serb coach Dusan Ivkovic was ejected with two technical fouls for arguing heatedly with a referee.

Earlier Thursday, veteran guard Jaka Lakovic scored 19 points to lead Slovenia (1-2) to its first victory, 86-71 over Canada. Guard Jevohn Shepherd was Canada's top scorer with 13.

Slovenia's lead topped 20 points several times, and the Canadians -- surprise 62-58 winners over Serbia on Wednesday -- could close within only 13 in the final period
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 20, 2010, 03:54:28 AM
Bucks sign Earl Boykins

Associated Press

Free agent point guard Earl Boykins has signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Agent Mark Termini said the 11-year veteran had offers from other teams but was comfortable with Milwaukee, one of nine teams the 5-foot-5 Boykins has played for previously. Boykins has averaged 9.3 points and 3.4 assists per game during his NBA career.

Last season, the 34-year-old fan favorite averaged 7.5 points and 2.9 assists in 42 games for the Washington Wizards.

Boykins will likely back up Brandon Jennings for the Bucks, who lost guard Luke Ridnour as a free agent to Minnesota this summer. Milwaukee also signed veteran Keyon Dooling.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 20, 2010, 03:55:43 AM
Nets introduce Troy Murphy

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- When Troy Murphy was a kid growing up in Sparta, N.J., he was a die-hard fan of the New Jersey Nets.

Now he gets to play for them.

Murphy was traded the Nets last week as part of a four-team deal, and after nine years spent with the Golden State Warriors and Indiana Pacers, it appears that the 6-foot-11 forward will start this season for New Jersey.

"They were my team," Murphy said of growing up. "I used to love to watch Chris Morris launch those shots from out of bounds during warm-ups. I liked the team with Keith Van Horn and Jayson Williams. That team was on the rise and I really liked them. I always wanted to play."

Murphy has averaged 12.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game over his career. His best season came in 2004-05 with the Warriors, when he averaged 15.4 points and 10.8 rebounds. Murphy also can make the 3-point shot, shooting almost 40 percent from long range for his career.

"It's really a dream come true for me," he said Thursday at the team's practice facility. "It's the team that I followed growing up. I never thought this was possible."

Murphy is in the final year of his contract and will make $11.9 million this season.

"At the end of the season, I thought I'd be moved," said Murphy, who averaged 14.6 points and 10.2 rebounds in 72 games for Indiana last season. "As the summer went on, I was expecting to go back to Indiana, but then this happened and I'm very excited about it."

Murphy has maintained his offseason home in New York, so he's thrilled to be back home.

General manager Billy King said the Nets were the ones who initiated the trade talks with Indiana to acquire Murphy. Indiana wanted a point guard in return, so he then got other teams involved to complete the deal.

"I'd like to say that we planned it that way, but I certainly can say I thought of it," said King, who was brought in last month to replace Rod Thorn as GM. "We were looking for a guy who could shoot the 3 and could rebound. The bonus is that he's from New Jersey. We were looking for a power forward and I thought the perfect fit was Troy. So I made the call."

The rest of the deal saw the Nets send shooting guard Courtney Lee to Houston, the Pacers getting point guard Darren Collison and swingman James Posey from New Orleans, and swingman Trevor Ariza going from Houston to New Orleans.

The Nets took on Murphy's salary and shipped Lee's $1.4 million salary to Houston.

"It really was a unique situation," King said. "I think everyone got what they wanted. If that happens, then it's a good trade."

Murphy said that he was looking forward to playing for new Nets coach Avery Johnson, who was Murphy's teammate when the two played in Golden State.

"When I was playing with Avery, I knew he would end up being a coach," said the 29-year-old Murphy. "He always had suggestions and sort of looked after me. I liked playing with him and I look forward to playing for him. I think I fit in well with this team. I'm happy to be here. The pieces are in place to have a significantly better season this year."

Murphy will also be asked to be a mentor to their first-round draft pick Derrick Favors.

"It doesn't bother me," Murphy said. "He's young and going to be a great player."

King said that he spoke to Murphy about his role with the team and that the expiring contract does not automatically mean Murphy will be a Net for only one season.

"We talked about the future," King said. "We don't look at this for just one year. At the end of this year, we'll sit down and discuss another contract. We don't look at him as a one-year guy."
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Post by: RatBastich on August 20, 2010, 03:56:58 AM
Jay Vincent indicted for Internet scam

Associated Press

DETROIT -- Ex-NBA player and Michigan State star Jay Vincent has been indicted for an Internet employment scam that bilked about 20,000 jobseekers out of about $2 million, the U.S. Attorney's office said Thursday.

The 51-year-old Vincent and 53-year-old Anthony Portee face charges of mail fraud, and Vincent is charged with an income tax violation, authorities said.

Both men live in Lansing.

Vincent earned an NCAA championship at Michigan State in 1979 on a team that included Magic Johnson. He played for the Spartans until 1981.

Dallas drafted him with the first pick of the second round in 1981. He averaged 21.4 points per game his rookie season and spent five seasons with the Mavericks.

He later played for Washington, Denver, San Antonio and the Los Angeles Lakers, ending his NBA career with Philadelphia in 1990.

Vincent is "a legitimate businessman" and is cooperating with investigators, his lawyer, Charles Ford, told The Associated Press.

"A person is innocent until proven guilty," said Ford, a longtime friend of Vincent. "This man is iconic in this area. This is a person who has given a lot to the community."

A number listed for Portee was disconnected. His lawyer, Raymond Buffmyer, did not immediately return a message.

The charges cover a period from Jan. 1, 2006 to Aug. 25, 2009 and involves the defendants' business Foreclosure Bank Inspection Co.

Vincent and Portee concocted a scheme to defraud people seeking work through their Foreclosure Bank Inspection Co., according to the indictment.

The company claimed to test, certify and employ people to inspect bank foreclosed homes, and advertised that the company had contracts and received large checks from major banks to do the work. In reality, the copies of contracts and checks used in the ads were altered or counterfeit, the indictment said.

The company also did not hire contractors to perform inspections. What it did do was charge $149 to provide liability insurance for each job applicant and $89 for background checks, according to the indictment.

False insurance policies were prepared in the company's offices and no background checks were made, the indictment said. Tests, completed and returned by applicants, were stored in boxes without reviews.

In the income tax charge, Vincent is accused of reporting a business income of $62,438 on his 2008 tax return. Authorities said the actual amount he earned was $330,269.
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Post by: RatBastich on August 20, 2010, 03:58:03 AM
Crime lab errs in James Jordan case

Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The man convicted of killing Michael Jordan's father went to prison in part thanks to testimony that he pointed a gun through a car window and fired the fatal shot from just inches away.

Given the gruesome portrayal, Daniel Andre Green's defense attorneys repeatedly questioned why so little -- if any -- blood was actually found in that vehicle, and one of the lawyers once laughed in court when downplaying the physical evidence. Their arguments could be bolstered by an independent report this week that concluded the state's crime lab mishandled his case and nearly 200 others over a 16-year period ending in 2003.

"It looks like it's going to be something pretty significant," Green's current attorney, Scott Holmes, said of the report released Wednesday.

The outside inquest has led state prosecutors to request a more detailed review of all the investigations, and even lawyers in cases unrelated to the audit hope the lab's mistakes could help them win new trials.

James Jordan's 1993 murder offers a glimpse into how the State Bureau of Investigation's errors could threaten years-old convictions. An SBI expert testified at trial that she found a small amount of blood in the passenger seat of Jordan's car. But according to this week's review, the SBI found only "indications" blood was present in an initial test, and four follow-up tests were inconclusive.

Green's trial lawyers admitted that he helped dispose of Jordan's body and drove Jordan's car, but the lawyers denied that Green killed him and tried to cast doubt on key testimony by his co-defendant.

Angus Thompson, one of Green's trial attorneys, said he was reviewing the details of the case but didn't think the SBI ever disclosed the inconclusive follow-up tests.

"The fact that were four other tests done is critical," Thompson said. "It should have been disclosed. It certainly is exculpatory evidence."

The outside review found scores of similar flaws. It said SBI blood analysts omitted, overstated or falsely reported blood evidence in 190 criminal cases and that information that could have helped defendants was sometimes misrepresented or withheld.

An assistant for Michael Jordan, now owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, didn't respond to calls seeking comment Thursday. Two months after James Jordan's body was found, the emotionally drained star walked away from basketball at the peak of his career to play minor league baseball -- his father's first love -- for two seasons before returning to the NBA.

In a 1996 trial that captured the country's attention, Green's lawyers questioned why there was so little blood evidence when co-defendant Larry Demery had said James Jordan was shot at near point blank range in the vehicle where he had been sleeping. They theorized that Demery was actually the killer.

Past attorneys for Green, who changed his name to Lord D.A.A.S. U'Allah, have also noted there was no conclusive match between what authorities said was the murder weapon and a bullet in James Jordan's body, nor was there gunshot residue in the car.

Holmes, Green's current lawyer, said he is already working on an appeal unrelated to the blood evidence, but would look closely at the SBI report. He declined to discuss further details.

Prosecutors have said that Jordan was shot and killed in July 1993 after a nap in his Lexus, which he had parked at a North Carolina interstate rest stop while driving home from a funeral. His body was found a couple of weeks later in a South Carolina swamp.

Johnson Britt, who prosecuted the case in Lumberton and still serves as district attorney, said he's confident Green's murder conviction would stand if challenged. He pointed to the fact that Green used Jordan's car and cell phone, and that the weapon authorities say killed Jordan was found in his home.

"There was a lot of evidence that linked him to the commission of that crime," Britt said. He believes Green pulled the trigger.

Jurors were also shown a video of Green dancing while wearing a watch and two NBA rings the basketball star gave his father.

But Green's lawyers argued at the time that he had nothing to do with the killing and that Demery, who testified against Green, was coerced into pleading guilty to murder to save himself. The defense called four witnesses who testified that Green was with them watching television at the hour Jordan was killed.

The case that prompted the SBI lab review also hinged on blood evidence from a car, and it ended in the exoneration of a man who spent 16 years in custody for a murder he didn't commit. At Greg Taylor's innocence hearing this year, attorneys proved there was no blood on his SUV despite a previous SBI report indicating there was. An SBI agent testified this year that the agency had a policy of writing on lab reports that a test showed "chemical indications for the presence of blood" even when a follow-up test didn't confirm that result.

The outside report by two former federal law enforcement officials does not conclude that any innocent people were convicted, and in some cases there was additional evidence or admissions of guilt. But based on the report, Attorney General Roy Cooper has ordered prosecutors and defense lawyers to check whether tainted lab reports helped lead to confessions or pleas.

Lawyers for inmates on death row, including some not included in the audit, are already meeting or planning to meet with their clients, said Gerda Stein, spokeswoman for the Center on Death Penalty Litigation.

"We need to reinvestigate the case of every single person on death row," she said.

Attorney David Rudolf, who represented author Mike Peterson in a high-profile murder case, said he would review testimony given in that trial by the SBI agent involved in five cases the report characterizes as the most egregious violations.

Peterson's case was not flagged in the SBI report this week, but Rudolf said the review only begins to expose how agents can stretch or hide the truth.

"That's the tip of the iceberg," Rudolf said. "If they're willing to hide the truth in one circumstance, how can you not assume that they were not willing to do it in a much easier circumstance to do it?"
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 20, 2010, 03:59:12 AM
Stephen Curry listed as day to day

Associated Press

MADRID -- Stephen Curry is eager to overcome an ankle injury, hopeful it won't impact his chances of making the U.S. roster for the world championship.

Curry didn't practice Thursday after suffering a mild sprain to his left ankle a day earlier. The U.S. team said Curry's recovery was "progressing" but he remained day to day.

With one player still to be cut from the 13-man squad -- and most likely a guard -- Curry looked slightly anxious after watching his teammates practice.

"It hurts. To miss a great practice like this with the scrimmaging and all -- it's never great to have an injury, especially in a pressure situation like this," Curry said at the Magic Box center on the outskirts of the Spanish capital. "I just have to make sure I get back this weekend."

The U.S. plays Lithuania on Saturday and defending world champion Spain on Sunday as part of it's warm-up for the Aug. 28- Sept. 12 tournament in Turkey.

Curry was on the court shooting free throws and 3-pointers while the team stretched out after playing a scrimmage. Curry wore flip-flops with a lone bandage over his ankle. He said he was already feeling better.

"The way it felt yesterday compared to today, I know I'm doing good," said the 22-year-old Golden State player.

Coach Mike Krzyzewski said he would cut one player after the team's final exhibition match against Greece next week.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 20, 2010, 04:00:16 AM
Coach hopes Carmelo Anthony stays

ESPN.com news services

Denver Nuggets coach George Karl is hoping that all the talk about Carmelo Anthony being traded is just that.

Karl said he has not been told if the Nuggets will or won't deal Anthony, The Denver Post reported. Anthony still has a three-year, $65 million extension offer on the table, but has yet to sign it amid growing speculation that he wants out.

The Nuggets have held internal discussions about trading Anthony rather than letting him walk away as a free agent, but have not made a decision either way or talked to potential trade partners, two league sources said, according to the report. League sources have told ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher that it's now a matter of when, not if, Anthony and the Nuggets will part.

Karl said the NBA offseason often spawns what he calls "summer talk" -- and he's hoping that's all the speculation about Anthony turns out to be, according to the report.

"A lot of the summer talk never comes true. That's what I'm hoping is going to be the case with Melo," Karl said.

During his annual basketball camp in Colorado last week, Anthony said he had no timetable on when he'll decide whether to sign the extension. But a league source told Bucher that "[Anthony's] going to make it real clear that he's not coming back."

Like Anthony and several other Nuggets players, Karl is in the final year of his contract.

"The one thing I think there's a danger for everybody is that there are a lot of people on a one-year rope," Karl said, according to the report. "And I think that's somewhat dangerous; there's a lot of junk that goes with one-year ropes."

Karl, who plans to return to the bench this season after missing the end of last season to fight throat and neck cancer, is facing uncertainty in other areas.

The team is still searching for a new general manager after declining to extend the contracts of team executives Rex Chapman and Mark Warkentien. There are also questions about when Kenyon Martin and Chris Andersen will return from knee surgeries.

The Post reported that according to a team source, Martin and Andersen could miss "significant time" at the start of the season. And Martin said "I'm probably going to miss some of the season," according to the report.

Martin, who is also in the last year of his contract, said he understands Anthony's situation, according to the report.

"I've been there. I turned down $66 million in New Jersey and everybody thought I was crazy," Martin said, according to the report. "My thing is, everybody is rushing this man to sign the extension. Why are they rushing him? He has until July to sign the thing, so why rush? The money will still be on the table."

Karl said he is still undergoing medical tests that he needs to pass, the Post reported.

"But everything is looking good, and if I were a betting man, I would be betting that I'm coaching next season," he said, according to the report.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 20, 2010, 04:01:56 AM
Blazers' Rudy Fernandez fined by NBA

By Chris Sheridan
ESPN.com


MADRID, Spain -- Rudy Fernandez is not returning calls from Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan and was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday for "public statements detrimental to the NBA."

With Team USA set to play Fernandez and the Spanish national team Sunday night, the latest developments regarding the disgruntled Fernandez and the trade speculation surrounding Carmelo Anthony added two more subplots to an NBA offseason that refuses to take a holiday. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5477272)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 20, 2010, 07:57:18 PM
Cheryl Miller highlights FIBA Hall class

Associated Press

GENEVA -- Cheryl Miller, Arvydas Sabonis and Vlade Divac will be inducted into the International Basketball Federation's Hall of Fame.

Seventeen players, coaches and officials will be inducted for their achievements at the Olympic Games, world championships and developing the global game, FIBA announced Friday.

The enshrinement ceremonies Sept. 12 in Istanbul include a presentation on court at the final of the men's world championship.

"The 2010 class has stardom, character and countless merits for the promotion of our game," FIBA president Bob Elphinston said in a statement. "The inductees were and still are brilliant on and off the court."

Miller won 1984 Olympic gold with the U.S., a world title two years later and is believed to be the first woman to dunk in a high school game. Miller won two NCAA championships at USC and later became head coach.

She also became coach and general manager of the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury. Miller, whose brother Reggie played for the Indiana Pacers, is a television commentator for NBA games.

She's joined in FIBA's 2010 Hall class by Lithuania-born Natalia Zassoulskaya, who helped the Russian federation team win the gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

Sabonis and Divac were stars in Europe before joining NBA teams.

Sabonis won Olympic and world titles with the Soviet Union, then led his native Lithuania to two Olympic bronze medals.

He moved to the U.S. at 30, and had two stints with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Divac helped Yugoslavia win two world titles and two Olympic silvers, losing to Sabonis and the Soviet Union in 1988, and at the 1996 Atlanta Games to a United States Dream Team. He is president of Serbia's Olympic Committee.

He played in the NBA from 1989 to 2005, including twice with the Los Angeles Lakers. He had his No. 21 jersey retired by the Sacramento Kings.

Double Olympic record holder Oscar Schmidt is also being enshrined. The Brazilian is the top scorer in games history, amassing 1,093 points in a record five Olympic tournaments from 1980 to 1996.

Others to be inducted include Italy's four-time Olympian Dino Meneghin, and Serbian Dragan Kicanovic, a two-time European player of the year who won gold at the 1980 Olympics with Yugoslavia.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 20, 2010, 07:59:08 PM
Police release Nenad Krstic after melee

Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece -- Serbia basketball player Nenad Krstic, a center for the Oklahoma City Thunder, was released Friday after being held in police custody overnight following a chaotic brawl during a match with Greece.

The fight broke out during the last game of the Acropolis tournament, which was canceled with 2:40 remaining and Greece leading by one point.

The incident occurred just a week before the basketball world championship in Turkey, where both teams will play. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5478923)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 21, 2010, 09:37:45 AM
Dwight Howard Has 'Amazing' Acting in Shanghai   
2010-08-20 15:05:16     CRIENGLISH.com       Web Editor: Xie Tingting


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NBA star Dwight Howard acts for the basketball-inspired film "Amazing" ("Shen Qi") in Shanghai on August 19, 2010. [Photo: CFP]

NBA star Dwight Howard has joined Chinese actors in a basketball-inspired film named "Amazing" ("Shen Qi") in Shanghai.

But instead of showing off his skills in a basketball court, the Orlando Magic center was seen acting against a green screen backdrop during a recent media visit to the set.

When asked how he felt about his China trip, Howard used "Amazing", the name of the movie to describe his experience.

Chinese acting stars, including Huang Xiaoming and Huang Yi, take the lead roles in the film about a group of basketball fanatics challenging themselves with the sport.

The film will feature several other NBA players in cameo roles. Yao Ming, Carmelo Anthony and the retired Earvin "Magic" Johnson will join in the movie.

The Shanghai Film Group Corporation and the NBA are co-producing the film, and are planning a 2011 release.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on August 21, 2010, 02:17:15 PM
^ curious about this and watching Howard run against Maurice Greene, incredible speed
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 22, 2010, 01:04:06 AM
Pau Gasol in india :thumbsup

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Gasol follows up Howard to help grow basketball in India

By Official release
Posted Aug 19 2010 10:58AM

NEW YORK and DELHI, Aug. 19 -- Pau Gasol, a two-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champion and a three-time All-Star, will travel to Mumbai and Delhi from Aug. 23 to 28 to further the growth of basketball and the NBA in the world's second-largest nation. This is the first time a reigning NBA champion will travel to India to conduct events on the NBA's behalf.

The league is in the midst of hosting a record number of events in India this summer. Gasol, a member of the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Lakers, is the second NBA superstar to visit India this month following Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard's visit to Bangalore and Delhi from Aug. 10 to 14.

"I have always wanted to visit India and I am very excited to represent the Lakers and the NBA in a country where basketball is on the rise," said Gasol. "As an international player in the NBA, I know how important it is to do my part to grow the game globally and would love to compete against a player from India in the NBA one day."

http://www.nba.com/2010/news/08/19/gasol-india/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 (http://www.nba.com/2010/news/08/19/gasol-india/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2)

And THE GLOVE has spoken :yep:
NBA Legend Gary Payton: The Lakers Are The Team To Beat Not Miami (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjdg1XIPQaQ#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 22, 2010, 05:19:33 AM
Ron Artest changing jersey number to #15
By Marwan Marzina | August 20, 2010 | Ron Artest    29 comments
Ron Artest raps MetropoliTONS of FUN (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maSShFAyvig#ws)

Interesting move he made.

Quote from: HoopsWorld
Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest, who has fittingly sported six different numbers throughout his career, is going back to his early roots and switching to #15. Artest wore #37 last year as a tribute to Michael Jackson and his hit album “Thriller” that was at the top of the charts for 37 straight weeks. Now he’ll be switching back to 15, which he wore in college at St. John’s and when he first came into the league.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Masa on August 22, 2010, 04:43:45 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip02064.jpg)

My post #33,333 is dedicated to #33 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar!

Kung-Fu: Bruce Lee vs. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsSoX6qB9N0#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 22, 2010, 07:21:45 PM
CONGRATS HOMIE!!! :jphip:

CAPTAIN, OH CAPTAIN!! Lakers Legend Kareem is the greatest scorer of all time, One of the NBA's all time greatest centers!!!
Kareem Abdul Jabbar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JegF7TR9xzY#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: J-Triumf on August 22, 2010, 09:42:43 PM
Sorry, Masa, I believe you have him confused for someone else. His name is Roger Murdock, and he's the co-pilot.

Airplane-Joey in cockpit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOf5PegrYTw#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 23, 2010, 11:46:24 PM
Delonte West suspended 10 games

Associated Press

NEW YORK -- Free-agent guard Delonte West has been suspended without pay for 10 games after pleading guilty last month to weapons charges.

Maryland authorities said he was carrying two loaded handguns, a loaded shotgun and an 8½-inch Bowie knife while speeding on a three-wheel motorcycle on the Capital Beltway last September.

West played for the Cleveland Cavaliers last season. The Minnesota Timberwolves waived him Aug. 3 after acquiring West in a trade.

West received a home detention sentence that includes flexibility to travel to games. The league said Friday that if he signs with a team, his suspension would begin with the first game of the regular season for which he is eligible and physically able to play.

The 27-year-old West has averaged 9.9 points in six NBA seasons. He has battled bipolar disorder during his career.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 23, 2010, 11:47:26 PM
Report: J.R. Smith on trading block

ESPN.com news services

Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith is on the trading block, according to an AOL FanHouse report.

Smith, a six-year veteran, is entering the last year of a contract that will pay him $6.03 million this season.

Though Smith has been mentioned in trade rumors before, a source told AOL FanHouse that the Nuggets' sudden willingness to move the shooter is tied to the team choosing not to renew the contract of vice president of basketball operations Mark Warkentien.

Warkentien has been one of Smith's largest supporters within the organization, the source said, having orchestrated the deal that brought Smith to Denver in 2006 via a trade with the Chicago Bulls.

Smith was runner-up for the 2008-09 Sixth Man Award but regressed last year, averaging 15.4 points per game on 41.4 percent shooting.

Smith has had issues in the past with Nuggets coach George Karl and was seen visibly sulking on the bench as the team was knocked out in the first-round of the NBA playoffs by the Utah Jazz this spring.

His brash behavior was also on display following a Game 4 loss to the Jazz, as Smith called out his teammates on Twitter saying, "You play selfish you lose selfish that's all I'm saying about the game!"

Smith is the latest Denver player to reportedly have a limited future with the team as sources told ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher earlier this week that Carmelo Anthony will likely part ways with the franchise.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 23, 2010, 11:49:09 PM
Kevin Durant clutch in key U.S. warmup

Associated Press

MADRID -- Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim called for a switch to his trademark "Orange" 2-3 zone with the United States clinging to a one-point lead.

Kevin Durant did the rest, blocking shots by Ricky Rubio and Rudy Fernandez in the final seconds in the Americans' 86-85 victory over Spain on Sunday in a warmup game for the world championships.

"Jim Boeheim said, 'Let's go orange,'" U.S. head coach Mike Krzyzewski said. "So we did. It was his suggestion and our guys did a good job with that."

Durant led the United States with 25 points. (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=5484348)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 23, 2010, 11:50:34 PM
Krzyzewski plays his strongest hand

By Chris Sheridan
ESPN.com


MADRID -- Three things won it for Team USA: Kevin Durant's wingspan, Derrick Rose's will and Jim Boeheim's tactical adjustment -- code-named "Orange."

In a thriller of a game Sunday that recharged the spirits of the Americans and left a sellout crowd of Spaniards in stunned silence, Team USA defeated Spain 86-85 in an exhibition game that felt more like an exhilaration game.

It was a rarity, one of the very few final-possession games I have witnessed the Americans play since I began covering them at the 1996 Olympics. And when I tell you they left the Caja Magica on a high, it doesn't do justice to what this victory did for their spirits and hopes. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=sheridan_chris&page=TeamUSA-100822)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 23, 2010, 11:51:51 PM
Nenad Krstic sweats aftermath of fight

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia -- Oklahoma City Thunder center Nenad Krstic said Monday he fears he'll be suspended for the FIBA World Championship because of his role in a bench-clearing brawl during Serbia's game against Greece.

Krstic hit Greek player Yannis Bouroussis in the head with a chair in the fight that broke out during the Acropolis tournament last Thursday in Athens.

FIBA, the international basketball federation, said it will review the incident and announce possible sanctions by Wednesday.

"It's not killing me, but I can't say I'm not a bit nervous," Krstic said of a possible suspension. "What keeps me calm is that I no longer can do anything about it."

Krstic said earlier that he picked up the chair in self-defense after Greek fans and players rushed toward him.

The incident occurred before the Aug. 28-Sept. 12 basketball world championships in Turkey, where both teams will play.

Another Serbian player who could face sanctions, Milos Teodosic, said he was sorry about the incident.

"Sincerely, I'm ashamed about the fight, and I apologize to the people in Greece and Serbia," said Teodosic, who plays for Greek team Olympiakos.

Serbia coach Dusan Ivkovic said if Krstic and Teodosic are suspended, "We won't be able to make it through the group stage."

Serbia, the runner-up at the European championship last year, plays in Group A with Angola, Argentina, Australia, Germany and Jordan. Greece, second at the last worlds in 2006, is in Group C with China, Ivory Coast, Puerto Rico, Russia and Turkey.
OKC's Krstic Arrested After In-Game Brawl - ESPN Video - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5479319)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 23, 2010, 11:53:16 PM
Spain's Jose Calderon to miss worlds

Associated Press

MADRID -- Spain point guard Jose Calderon will miss the basketball world championships after hurting his leg in an exhibition against the United States.

Tests Monday revealed the Toronto Raptors player tore a muscle in his left leg in Sunday's 86-85 loss. Calderon had headed to the locker room late in the game. He went scoreless with three assists.

The Spanish federation says Calderon needs four weeks to recover.

The 28-year-old was part of Spain's 2006 world champion team and won Olympic silver two years ago in Beijing.

Calderon says "there is not much to say. It's a pity I was injured at the last minute."

The world championships run from Aug. 28-Sep. 12 in Turkey.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 23, 2010, 11:54:27 PM
Kwame Brown, Bobcats agree to deal

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com


To the surprise of countless NBA observers, Kwame Brown and Michael Jordan are together again.


A reunion that no one in the league expected after their well-chronicled difficulties in Washington will be taking place in Charlotte this season after Brown struck a one-year deal at the veteran minimum with the Jordan-owned Bobcats.


Mark Bartlestein, Brown's Chicago-based agent, told ESPN.com that the sides agreed to terms Monday after Brown played the past two seasons for the Detroit Pistons.


As a nine-year veteran, Brown will earn $1.3 million next season. The 6-foot-11, 270-pound Brown appeared in 48 games last season, averaging 3.3 points and 3.7 minutes in 13.8 minutes per game.


"He really wanted to take the challenge of playing again for Michael and playing for a top coach like Larry Brown," Bartelstein said. "I think it says a lot about Kwame that he wanted to go to Charlotte. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5489854)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on August 23, 2010, 11:56:14 PM
2010-11 Western Conference champs

ESPN.com

Before the defending champion Lakers can think three-peat, they'll have to get out of the Western Conference for a fourth year in a row. Piece of cake? Not so fast. They don't call it the wild West for nothing.

But with Kobe still at the top of his game, Phil Jackson back on the sidelines, and L.A.'s core still intact (not to mention the additions of Matt Barnes and Steve Blake), you have to like their chances of representing the West in the NBA Finals once again. Our 93 NBA panelists sure do; in our survey, 95 percent of our experts voted them in as 2010-11 West champs. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?page=SummerForecast10-WestChamps)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 25, 2010, 05:42:50 AM
^ Stupid ESPN. Quit jumping on and off the bandwagon.

(http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/1557/artest15.jpg)

2010-11 Finals will look like this.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 28, 2010, 09:33:06 AM
LMFAO FISH!!!

DF-MIA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYkj2oEaBAo&feature=player_embedded#)

:bow: :bow:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 30, 2010, 09:24:07 AM
It's that time of year to get your asses kicked again! :kickass:

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 02, 2010, 09:54:23 AM
crazy!! only from TMZ.

Quote
TMZ: TMZ has learned the New Orleans Saints are determined to get Los Angeles Lakers star Derek Fisher into their locker room for opening day … because they believe Fish holds the key to back-to-back championships.

Sources close to the deal tell TMZ that Derek “has been asked by the Saints to address the team before their home opener in N.O. on September 9.”

We’re told the team especially wants Derek to talk about what it takes to lock down consecutive championships “as he did with the Lakers.”

Fisher personally received calls from coaches and “other team staff” — and we’re told the courting worked … because Fisher agreed and will be in the Superdome to pump up the reigning  Super Bowl champs before they take the field.

Good for Fish!!! Fucking inspirational y'all should go pick up his book in stores now: http://www.amazon.com/Character-Driven-Life-Lessons-Basketball/dp/1416580530 (http://www.amazon.com/Character-Driven-Life-Lessons-Basketball/dp/1416580530)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 06, 2010, 07:26:08 AM
Jay Vincent enters not guilty plea

Associated Press

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Court filings show a plea bargain is in the works for ex-Michigan State basketball star and retired NBA player Jay Vincent, who appeared in court Tuesday on charges in a $2 million Internet scam.

Vincent was silent in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids as a not-guilty plea to fraud and tax charges was entered on his behalf. But a judge also set a Sept. 28 hearing for him to change that plea.

Defense lawyer Charles Ford said there could be a guilty plea if it is in his "client's best interest." He declined further comment. The U.S. attorney's office declined to comment.

Vincent and an associate are accused of defrauding people by charging them to become certified as home inspectors.

He and Magic Johnson played on the 1979 Michigan State national championship team. From 1981-90, Vincent played for Dallas, Washington, Denver, San Antonio, the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia in the NBA.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 06, 2010, 07:27:30 AM
Nuggets focusing on Carmelo Anthony

Associated Press

DENVER -- Now that the Denver Nuggets have their management team in place, they're developing a strategy to keep All-Star Carmelo Anthony in powder blue and gold.

At his introductory news conference Tuesday, Masai Ujiri, the team's new vice president of basketball operations, said he's been in contact with Anthony and will meet with him soon.

The Nuggets offered Anthony a three-year, $65 million extension through 2014, but if he rejects it, the team will have to consider trading the forward who has guided them to seven straight playoff berths. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5516483)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 06, 2010, 07:28:39 AM
Melo Sweepstakes (sorry) haven't started yet

By Marc Stein

They’ve already had one press conference in Denver this week, but that will almost certainly be the only one.

The Nuggets and new vice president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri, just introduced Tuesday to the local media, are not close to announcing a Carmelo Anthony trade.

Sorry to disappoint again: Anthony isn’t even on the market.

Not yet, anyway. (http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/19614/melo-sweepstakes-sorry-havent-started-yet)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 06, 2010, 07:30:05 AM
Carlos Boozer thinking big

By Nick Friedell
ESPNChicago.com


CHICAGO -- Chicago Bulls power forward Carlos Boozer has lofty expectations for his new team this season.



"A championship," he told ESPNChicago.com on Wednesday night after a Nike House of Hoops event. "I think a realistic goal for us is a championship. I think anything shorter than that we're setting ourselves up to be shorter than what we can reach. I think [we have] potential to be a championship-level team."


One of the reasons Boozer feels so confident is due to the fact that he gets to play with the Bulls' 21-year-old All-Star point guard, Derrick Rose.



"He's tight," Boozer said. "He can play. With our combination of what we have on our team, with myself in the post, with D. Rose at the point guard spot, Joakim [Noah] plugging that middle up, Luol Deng being very versatile on the wing, I think we have a team that can rival anybody. I think we'll be able to compete against every team in the league."


When it comes to Rose's progression specifically, Boozer isn't surprised at all that his new teammate is succeeding under the tutelage of his former college coach at Duke and current Team USA head coach Mike Krzyzewski.

"I think [Rose] went out there and made that team, proved to be the starter for that team," Boozer said. "Coach K loves him, of course, and they've been able to compete and have a chance to win. I think they're a game or two away from winning the gold and hopefully they can bring it back for us."



Boozer signed with the Bulls and became a teammate of Rose's only after the organization failed to land LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The veteran forward understands that he just endured a few crazed few months that were unlike any other in NBA history.


"It was that kind of a summer," he said. "You had so many big names going different places, or possibly going different places. Obviously, Miami's crazy right now down there on the beach; obviously, we're crazy coming up here. In New York, [there's] a little bit of a buzz with Amare [Stoudemire] going up there. So for us, it was one of those situations where this summer was looked to for so long, people were anticipating this summer, now that it's here, everybody signed, everybody's on their team, now it's time to play basketball."



Boozer is looking forward to doing just that, especially with Rose and Noah, since they were two of the biggest reasons he felt comfortable playing in Chicago.


"I'm very excited to be part of the team," he said. "[I'm] looking forward to get going. Looking forward to seeing how good we can be. We have to prove ourselves. I think on paper we look terrific. I think we have to put what we have on paper on the court, get in the lab, mix it up, see how we jell together and then go out there and prove to everybody how good we are."
Carlos Boozer - ESPN Video - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5524412)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 06, 2010, 07:31:12 AM
Celtics to re-sign Delonte West

By Chris Forsberg
ESPNBoston.com


Danny Ainge acknowledged that trading Delonte West was one of the hardest decisions he's made as Boston's president of basketball operations, but three years later he's hoping West, like the players he was swapped for did in 2008, can help bring the team a championship.

Ainge confirmed Wednesday that the Celtics have signed West, adding the 6-foot-4 free-agent guard to Boston's impressive offseason haul.

The Boston Herald first reported the agreement.


"He was one of the toughest guys for me to trade," said Ainge, who sent West, Wally Szczerbiak, the No. 5 pick in the 2007 draft (Jeff Green), and a 2008 second-round pick (Trent Plaisted) to Seattle in exchange for Ray Allen and the No. 32 pick in the 2007 draft (Glen Davis). (http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nba/news/story?id=5520279)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 06, 2010, 07:32:10 AM
Sources: John Lucas III to Bulls camp

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com


The Chicago Bulls have invited guard John Lucas III to training camp with a partially guaranteed one-year contract, according to sources close to the situation.

After spending last season in China playing for the Yao Ming-owned Shanghai Sharks, Lucas starred for Chicago's summer-league team in July and was described at the time by new Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau as an "ideal" choice to serve as a third point guard behind Derrick Rose and C.J. Watson.

The contract might not be signed until closer to the start of camp later this month, sources said, so the Bulls can retain roster flexibility in case a trade materializes in the next few weeks that would necessitate the use of the roster spot earmarked for Lucas.

But Lucas, sources said, has been invited to camp with the idea that he can make Chicago's opening night roster. Lucas' one-year deal for the league minimum would become fully guaranteed if the 28-year-old can stay on the Bulls' roster past Jan. 10.

The Bulls currently have 12 players under contract for 2010-11 and remain interested in adding another quality shooter.

One source with knowledge of the Bulls' thinking told ESPN.com that the club has not abandoned hope of trading for Portland's Rudy Fernandez, who has been made available by the Trail Blazers. The Bulls and Blazers have discussed a deal that would send Fernandez to Chicago, but it's believed that Portland continues to hold out for more than a future first-round pick in return for the Spaniard.

Lucas, son of longtime former NBA player and coach John Lucas, has played in the NBA with the Houston Rockets when Thibodeau was a Rockets assistant. Lucas then went to training camp last season with Miami before leaving for China and flourishing under Shanghai's American coach Bob Donewald Jr., who also doubles as coach of China's national team.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 06, 2010, 07:32:50 AM
Hawks sign Etan Thomas

Associated Press

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Hawks have signed free agent center Etan Thomas to add bulk in the frontcourt.

The 6-foot-10 Thomas spent most of his career with the Washington Wizards but finished last season with Oklahoma City. He's averaged 5.8 point and 4.8 rebounds per game over his eight-year career, which includes 74 starts.

Hawks coach Larry Drew says Thomas will add veteran leadership and physical toughness.

Terms of the contract were not released.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 06, 2010, 07:33:57 AM
U.S. has 1st practice since worlds began

Associated Press

ISTANBUL -- After one lackluster victory during pool play, Mike Krzyzewski encountered some feistier competition in his news conference than the U.S. faced on the court.

"Why didn't the USA score more?" one reporter asked.

"Why isn't the team practicing?" questioned another.

Maybe the two issues were related.

The Americans finally got into the gym for practice Saturday, the first step in what they believe will be cleaner play during the elimination round of basketball's world championship. (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=5531781)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 06, 2010, 07:34:42 AM
Bucks sign rookie Darington Hobson

Associated Press

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have signed second-round draft pick Darington Hobson.

The 6-foot-7, 210-pound junior was taken 37th overall out of New Mexico in this year's draft.

Terms were not disclosed when the signing was announced Friday.

Hobson averaged 16.4 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists over three college seasons, the first two at Eastern Utah. Last season at New Mexico, Hobson averaged career-highs in rebounds (9.3) and assists (4.6) while scoring 15.9 points and shooting a career-best 36.1 percent from 3-point range (39-108).

Hobson was the Mountain West Conference's Newcomer of the Year and Player of the Year. He was also named a Third Team All-American by The Associated Press.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 06, 2010, 09:46:22 PM
Turkey, Slovenia advance at worlds

ESPN.com news services

Turkey used a 21-4 run spanning the second and third quarters on Sunday to eliminate France from the basketball world championship with a 95-77 win.

Phoenix Suns forward Hedo Turkoglu scored 20 points and Sinan Guler added 17 for Turkey, which played its first tournament game in the new Sinan Erdem Dome. A nearly capacity crowd of 15,000 -- including 22 members of the Turkish national soccer team sitting courtside -- watched the home team make shoot 35 of 55 from the field in the round of 16 game.

Boris Diaw of the Charlotte Bobcats led France with 21 points, and Nando de Colo added 15.

Turkey plays Slovenia on Wednesday in the quarterfinals. (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=5536385)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 06, 2010, 09:47:56 PM
Chauncey Billups leads balanced effort as U.S. cruises

Associated Press

ISTANBUL -- Before it can win a world championship, the United States needed to start looking like a world champion.

Kevin Durant, Chauncey Billups and the rest of the Americans finally had that appearance Monday, powering into the quarterfinals with a 121-66 victory over Angola.

"Obviously we want to stay humble, but at the same time we have to know that we can do it," forward Kevin Love said. "We know regardless of what people are saying, that we still are the favorites and we should play and really act like it, too."

They did, opening the knockout round with a quick knockout. (http://espn.go.com/extra/fiba/recap?id=300908917)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 09, 2010, 09:19:10 PM
Matt Barnes arrested in Sacramento

ESPN.com news services

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Sacramento County authorities say Los Angeles Lakers guard Matt Barnes has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence.

Sheriff's spokesman Sgt. Tim Curran says deputies arrested Barnes after responding to what was termed an incomplete 911 call from a home around 4:16 p.m. Wednesday.

Deputies say both Barnes and the woman had visible injuries, but took Barnes into custody after determining he had been the primary aggressor.

The name of the woman was not released, but she was described by authorities as "a woman who lived with him and with whom he had a dating relationship."

Barnes was booked into the Sacramento County Jail on suspicion of domestic violence and maliciously obstructing the use of a telephone line.

He posted a $50,000 bond and was released. He is scheduled to be arraigned in court Monday.

Aaron Goodwin, Barnes' agent, reached in Turkey by ESPNLosAngeles.com, said in a text message that he was "getting the facts first from both parties" before commenting further.

"I plan to find out accurately what transpired, and go from there," Goodwin said via text.

Barnes, who attended UCLA, signed a two-year, $3.6 million contract with the Lakers in July.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 09, 2010, 09:20:40 PM
FIBA discusses rules changes

By Chris Sheridan
ESPN.com


ISTANBUL -- The secretary general of FIBA, the governing body of international basketball, would like to see the NBA change its goaltending rules to allow players to knock the ball off the rim.

The official, Patrick Baumann, made the comment during a lunch meeting with eight selected American and European journalists Thursday before the final two quarterfinal games at the FIBA World Championship.

FIBA rules allow players to knock the ball off the rim after it touches the cylinder, whereas in the NBA that would constitute a goaltending violation.

Baumann also said the chances of Great Britain being awarded a spot in the 12-team field for the 2012 Olympics will be made next March during a meeting of the FIBA executive committee, but will be contingent in large part on the British Basketball Federation's road map toward building the growth of the sport for the long term.

FIBA will be instituting two rules changes at the conclusion of this tournament, abandoning the trapezoid lane in favor of an NBA-sized rectangular lane, and moving the 3-point line back by a half-meter (19½ inches) from its current distance of 20 feet, 6.1 inches.

Baumann said the next rule change FIBA wants to institute is widening the court by 50 centimeters on each side, in large part to create additional room for players to attempt 3-point shots from the corners. FIBA courts are slightly smaller than NBA courts, measuring 91 feet, 10 inches long (compared to 94 feet in the NBA) and 49 feet, 2½ inches wide (versus 50 feet in the NBA).

But Baumann, along with outgoing FIBA president Bob Elphinston of Australia and incoming president Yvan Mainini of France, said they are opposed to any changes in the number of timeouts (FIBA allows two per team in the first half and three in the second half, plus one in each overtime period) or the length of the game -- 40 minutes, as opposed to 48 in the NBA.

Baumann also said FIBA will continue to push the International Olympic committee to expand the field from 12 to 16 for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, along with making a push for adding 3-on-3 basketball as a separate competition.

FIBA has been trying for eight years to increase the size of the field, but has met resistance from the IOC, which wants to retain a limit of 10,500 athletes at the Olympic Games. Two sports, baseball and softball, have been dropped from the Olympics for 2012, while two other sports, golf and seven-man rugby, have been added.

"We think it makes perfect sense -- 16 for '16," Baumann said, adding that having four groups of four teams would actually shorten the amount of time needed to play the Olympic tournament by two days. "We're trying to enlarge the quality of the countries to play at the highest level, so that we have a more competitive field."

"There's a lot of politics in this environment," Baumann added. "But if you look around the world and get the statistics of what's the most popular sport in the age group 14-18, it's basketball across all genders. I don't think we have an issue on gaining hearts and minds; we do have a problem in turning those hearts and minds into the level of the structure that supports having 16 teams."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 09, 2010, 09:21:27 PM
Coach: LeBron James welcome at game

Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State coach Jim Tressel wants LeBron James to feel welcome, even if many fans are still angry at the former Cleveland star's decision to bolt to the Miami Heat.

There has been speculation that James will attend the game between No. 12 Miami and second-ranked Ohio State on Saturday at Ohio Stadium. On some message boards and college football sites, angry fans have said they do not want James coming to the game.

Asked if James was still a sore subject for many fans, Tressel said Thursday that "sore subjects need to pass."

James has been texting with Buckeyes quarterback Terrelle Pryor. Pryor said Wednesday night that he hoped fans will take it easy on James if he comes to the game.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 09, 2010, 09:22:48 PM
Source: Bulls discuss Carmelo Anthony

ESPNChicago.com

The Chicago Bulls are interested in trading for the Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony and are discussing internally including Joakim Noah as part of the deal, according to a league source.

According to the source, the Nuggets are hesitant to take back Luol Deng as part of a deal with the Bulls because Denver is leery of taking on long-term contracts with the collective bargaining agreement set to expire on June 30, 2011. Deng is two years into a six-year, $71 million contract.


Noah will make $3.1 million this season in the fourth year of his rookie deal. He would become a restricted free agent next season unless the Bulls extend his contract.


Yahoo! Sports reported Wednesday that an NBA source with knowledge of Anthony's wishes told him Anthony still hopes to convince Nuggets general manager Masai Ujiri to trade him, and he prefers a move to the New York Knicks or Bulls.


The Nuggets offered Anthony a three-year, $65 million extension through 2014, but if he rejects it, the team will have to consider trading the forward who has guided them to seven straight playoff berths.


"I think I'm going to convince him to be a Nugget," Ujiri said on Aug. 31. "No, I don't know, I can't make a judgment on that. Like I said, it's a process and until he tells me that ... we want him back, the city wants him back, ownership wants him back."


Anthony has never come out and said he wanted to be traded, however.


At his basketball camp this summer, Anthony dismissed all the speculation of his impending departure from Denver: "I've been hearing that for five years. I'm a Denver Nugget. I'm here, I'm with the Nuggets. I don't become a free agent until next year, if I decide not to take that extension."


Anthony, 26, has averaged 24.7 points per game in his career, including 28.2 last season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 09, 2010, 09:24:19 PM
Durant scores 33 points as U.S. draws closer to FIBA gold

Associated Press

ISTANBUL -- Kevin Durant scored 33 points and the United States beat Russia 89-79 on Thursday to move within two wins of its first world championship since 1994.

The victory came on the 38th anniversary of the Soviet Union's win over the Americans for an Olympic gold medal, a game with such a controversial ending that the U.S. players refused to accept their silver medals.

Durant made sure there would be no worries at the finish of this one, shooting 11 of 19 while just missing Carmelo Anthony's world championship team record of 35 points set in 2006.

The U.S. will play either Lithuania or Argentina on Saturday. Host Turkey and Serbia will play in the other semifinal. (http://espn.go.com/extra/fiba/recap?id=300911917)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 10, 2010, 06:12:18 PM
NBA opens office in Moscow

Associated Press

MOSCOW -- The NBA has opened an office in Russia, shortly after approving Mikhail Prokhorov as owner of the New Jersey Nets.

Deputy commissioner Adam Silver made the announcement Thursday, saying the league wanted to move closer to its fan base in Russia and Eastern Europe. Former NBC Universal executive Egor Borisov was also hired as vice president of development for the region.

The announcement came the day the U.S. beat Russia in the quarterfinals of basketball's world championship.

Prokhorov, a billionaire who became the NBA's first owner from outside North America, said he looks "forward to working together with the NBA to create more opportunities for boys and girls and students throughout Russia to become active basketball participants."

The NBA's Atlanta Hawks toured the Soviet Union in 1988, and Russian power CSKA Moscow will play three preseason games in the United States against NBA teams.

"This is a great time for the NBA to expand its presence in Russia, especially given Mikhail Prokhorov's commitment to further grow the sport in the country," Silver said in a statement.

The NBA now has offices in 16 worldwide markets.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 10, 2010, 06:13:00 PM
Wiz camp starting with midnight practice

Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Midnight Madness in the NBA?

The Washington Wizards are stealing an idea from the colleges. They announced Thursday that their first practice at training camp will start at midnight on the morning of Sept. 28.

The Wizards say that the event will have all the fanfare associated with the college version: an open practice for the fans with player introductions and prizes.

It will be the first training camp for the Wizards under new owner Ted Leonsis, whose innovative marketing helped bring in new fans to the NHL's Washington Capitals.

It's also the first training camp for the Wizards at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. The team wanted a venue closer to Washington after training in Richmond, Va., for six years.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 10, 2010, 06:13:49 PM
Lithuania tops Argentina, reaches semis

Associated Press

ISTANBUL -- Lithuania advanced to the semifinals of the basketball world championship for the first time Thursday, hitting nine of its first 11 3-pointers to beat Argentina 104-85 and set up a meeting with the United States.

Simas Jasaitis scored 16 points for Lithuania, which had seven players in double figures.

"People thought we were an underdog coming in. The reason we're in this spot right now is because of our team chemistry," said Lithuania's Martynus Pocius, a former Duke guard who will be playing against his former coach, Mike Krzyzewski, on Saturday.

Toronto Raptors forward Linas Kleiza added 17 points for Lithuania, while Tomas Delininkaitis and Pocius had 16 each.

Carlos Delfino of the Milwaukee Bucks scored 25 for Argentina, which missed its first 11 3-point attempts.

The defeat means Argentina won't finish in the top four at the worlds, Olympics or FIBA Americas Championship for the first time since 2000.

"This game tonight, there was only one team on the court: Lithuania," Argentina coach Sergio Hernandez said. "They killed Argentina with defense, they ran the floor well and shot well. We could not stop them at any time."

Argentina's Luis Scola entered averaging 30.3 points a game -- the third highest in worlds history -- but turned in a forgettable performance. The Houston Rockets forward missed seven of his first 10 attempts to finish with 13 points.

Lithuania used an 8-0 run to jump ahead 17-10 with precise shooting, tenacious defense and crisp ball movement. It took a 50-30 lead at halftime and built its advantage to 32 points before Argentina cut it to 17 late in the game.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 10, 2010, 06:14:47 PM
Case taken off mishandled list

Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The killing of Michael Jordan's father is no longer on a list of some 200 cases independent reviewers describe as mishandled by North Carolina's State Bureau of Investigation.

Former FBI assistant director Chris Swecker said Thursday the case was taken off the list after a second look at documents. James Jordan was shot as he slept in a car beside a North Carolina highway in 1993.

Swecker's review concluded last month that the bureau failed to disclose details about inconclusive blood tests in the investigation. But Swecker said Thursday he missed language in which the bureau did refer to those results.

Attorneys for a man convicted of the murder had argued the physical evidence was weak and say state handling of the evidence could still be significant.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on September 10, 2010, 06:16:07 PM
Matt Barnes' fiancee: Accusations false

Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The fiancee of Los Angeles Lakers player Matt Barnes says a domestic violence accusation against him is false, and he has never physically abused her or her family.

Gloria Govan made the comments in a statement issued Thursday.

Barnes was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of domestic violence after deputies responded to a disconnected 911 call.

Sacramento County sheriff's spokesman Tim Curran says when deputies went to the home that Barnes shares with Govan late Wednesday afternoon they found her with visible injuries. Curran says Barnes was arrested after deputies determined he was the primary aggressor.

Barnes, released after posting a $50,000 bond, is scheduled to be arraigned Sept. 13.
Lakers News: Matt Barnes, Ron Artest - ESPN Video - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5551405)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 13, 2010, 08:53:04 AM
^ Phew...thought Lakers were gonna lose him.

Congrats to Team USA for taking it to the .............Turks? really? lol FIBA championships without your major players like Pau Gasol and Kobe Bryant. still, Lamar gets it done
(http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/299/capted5488d92f264812992.jpg)(http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/4298/capt64b9408cc7c74a63a34.jpg)

super versatile options Coach K had
USA vs Brazil (08.30.2010) Last Minutes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKEUWeQOFMM#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on September 18, 2010, 03:06:35 PM
NBA 2K11 - MJ's Greatest Moments (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCHMgbGZq3I#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 19, 2010, 09:28:46 AM
lol awesome, putting all the classic players!

NBA 2K11 Demo - Kobe's Work Is Done (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMMAtXFf5kA#ws)

shit so fluid so real life :shocked:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 23, 2010, 06:58:38 AM
RON ARTEST MVP!!!

of being CRAZY :rofl:

Artest: Let's Trade Clippers to SD for Chargers

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Ron Artest is making the rounds on the behalf of the Lakers’ public-relations department, promoting the Lakers’ upcoming exhibition games in various venues. He stopped in San Diego on Monday and had a simple yet novel suggestion from bringing the NFL back to Los Angeles:
“Maybe we can swap, the Chargers for the Clippers. No disrespect to the Clippers. You can have them back. I don’t mean that in a disrespectful way. I really like the Clippers, but I feel they deserve their own fan base because in L.A. they’re overshadowed. The Clippers deserve a shot at having their own identity.”

You might recall Artest’s visit to San Diego a year ago — his debut as a Lakers promoter — when he wore a Padres cap but didn’t know who the Padres were. This time, Artest wore a white Mets cap to play it safe, saying in The San Diego Union-Tribune: “I did my history on the Padres and I guess I know they’re a baseball team.”

source: http://lakers.ocregister.com/2010/09/21/artest-lets-trade-clippers-to-sd-for-chargers/41124/ (http://lakers.ocregister.com/2010/09/21/artest-lets-trade-clippers-to-sd-for-chargers/41124/)

Ron Artest visits San Diego (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0GZmAR0JFI#)

"We're hungry. I know I am, as much as anybody else is. And you know Kobe [Bryant] is. Kobe's after something, I don't even know what it is. I think he's after stardom on Pluto or something," Artest said, taking off on one of his humorous tangents. "Pluto's not even a planet no more, which I'm very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I'm 25, I turn around and Pluto's no longer a planet. I'm going to elbow that guy in the nose. I love Pluto. Everybody loves Pluto. There's a dog named Pluto in the cartoons. I don't know how we got on that subject. We've got to see if we can get Pluto back."

source: http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5597398 (http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5597398)

TOO GOOD! The NBA season can't start soon enuff!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on September 24, 2010, 02:26:31 AM
Nellie resigns!!! Woohooo!   :cow:

Sources: Keith Smart to coach Warriors (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5608982)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 25, 2010, 07:54:49 AM
good luck!!

NBA TRAINING CAMP OPENS!!

Phil jackson press conference 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23vcOxPNseQ#ws)

http://www.nba.com/lakers/multimedia/livestream.html (http://www.nba.com/lakers/multimedia/livestream.html)

man, wonder if Yao gonna make it back this year.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 26, 2010, 08:34:19 AM
LOL Melo! Kobe slaps some sense into him - you wanna play with Jordan Farmar instead of Chauncey Billups?!?!?!?!!?!

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Don’t leave just to leave.

“We’ll see if he signs a reasonable extension and if he’s 100 percent happy that it’s where he wants to go,” Bryant told Yahoo! Sports Saturday. “If not, don’t make a move just to get out of the situation. …Make sure it’s a move that you’re very happy in and you’re comfortable with.”

Bryant said he talked with Anthony “a couple days ago” and understood how a move to the Nets would be appealing because of the team’s talented young center, Brook Lopez(notes), and new Russian billionaire owner Mikhail Prokhorov. The Nets have rebuilt themselves after winning a league-low 12 games last season while the Nuggets lost in the first round of the playoffs one year after falling to Bryant’s Lakers in the Western Conference finals.

“I’m closer to him than anyone else from my Olympic team,” Bryant said. “My advice is to do what he feels is right for him and his family. It starts there. He has to be happy with the situation that he is in because if your heart isn’t where it should be, it could have a half-ass effect. You don’t want that. You can’t please everybody. You just have to do what’s right for you.”

source: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=mc-bryantanthony092510 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=mc-bryantanthony092510)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jaysonnj on September 26, 2010, 09:03:51 AM
If we get Melo then we'll be getting CP3 next year.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 27, 2010, 07:04:50 AM
damn to think they were all scheming to go to the Knicks, Amare feels like a fool now!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00419.jpg)

Kobe looks so evil here :evilsupervillain:

"If [the finger] gets whacked, maybe a game or so I'll have to put [the splint] on, but for the most part no," Bryant said. "I've been shooting without the tape. My shot feels a lot better. I can follow through with my fingers on the ball and get a better feel for it now than I did last year."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on October 04, 2010, 01:09:52 PM
lolol :lol:
(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/8451/heate.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 06, 2010, 06:44:52 AM
not so fast :lol: MJ still rocks the Bulls Jersey in NBA 2K11

NBA 2K11 - He's Back (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmL9T3tbS6M#ws)

with Kobe of course.

Bham's Finest @ Lakersground posts some pix/videos from the Lakers game in London vs the T-Wolves:
Lakers vs TWovles player intros (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvWIREWzKLc#)
Lakers vs TWolves hi-lites (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZnygP_fVg4#)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Shin Asuka on October 06, 2010, 07:42:50 PM
They might as well called it Laker Highlights Vs The T-Wolves :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 07, 2010, 03:01:18 AM
^ well it is from a lakers site lol

Here they are tearing up the locals in Spain!

Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Navarro, Ricky Rubio. Raval Barcelona (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGdcQ0babF0#ws)

KOBE BRYANT PINOY COURT raval bcn (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCFRidWxXa0#)


Get used to it Bosh XD T-Mac blocking him
(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3913/345b7abf206e4ff3acd01b5.jpg)

Lebron all determined to prove his haters wrong XD Yeah, enjoy tearing up the crap of the East and getting that inflated record again. Once someone has the balls (like Shaq or KG) and smacks him, he'll be all crying again. LOL @ D-Wade's Big Three minutes.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on October 07, 2010, 07:51:40 AM
Grant Hill loves slapping that ass
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 14, 2010, 05:52:44 PM
13 days til the new NBA season starto!!!! :shakeit:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 17, 2010, 08:19:16 AM
JPHiP WORLD TOUR : NYC Part 102,021 at Madison Square Garden, New York for Celtics at Knicks

October 13, 2010

Pretty much my first NBA Game (pre-season Raptors vs Nuggets at Rexall don't count XD) and FUCK! in the Mecca of SPORTS Madison Square Garden was so amazing, a full fledged stadium in the middle of the city. Jaw dropping at all the banners and retired jerseys, esp. MESSIER! we got to get to hang around in the front rows, by the media table and check out the shoot around, luckily we were at the Celtics side so I could TALK SHIT TO EM! LMFAO!!! You SUCK KG!! You SUCK PIERCE! RONDO! RAY ALLEN! GO LAKERS!! even an usher turned around and gave me the "Yeah, son" look :lol: SADLY there was no Shaq to be found. Then we had to go back to our seats, which Ping hooked us up and WERE REAL GOOD. We even sat around some Baller looking guys. Jaysonnj found out Shaq had a sore hip, but lotsa star around. Like Hey Walt Frazier doing the TV, Sophia Coppola, and random celebs.

(http://img290.imagevenue.com/loc110/th_61009_DSC03290_122_110lo.JPG) (http://img290.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61009_DSC03290_122_110lo.JPG) (http://img286.imagevenue.com/loc385/th_61018_DSC03291_122_385lo.JPG) (http://img286.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61018_DSC03291_122_385lo.JPG) (http://img208.imagevenue.com/loc173/th_61027_DSC03292_122_173lo.JPG) (http://img208.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61027_DSC03292_122_173lo.JPG) (http://img234.imagevenue.com/loc464/th_61036_DSC03295_122_464lo.JPG) (http://img234.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61036_DSC03295_122_464lo.JPG) (http://img233.imagevenue.com/loc119/th_61043_DSC03296_122_119lo.JPG) (http://img233.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61043_DSC03296_122_119lo.JPG) (http://img184.imagevenue.com/loc612/th_61050_DSC03299_122_612lo.JPG) (http://img184.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61050_DSC03299_122_612lo.JPG) (http://img246.imagevenue.com/loc592/th_61059_DSC03301_122_592lo.JPG) (http://img246.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61059_DSC03301_122_592lo.JPG) (http://img174.imagevenue.com/loc144/th_61066_DSC03305_122_144lo.JPG) (http://img174.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61066_DSC03305_122_144lo.JPG) (http://img259.imagevenue.com/loc561/th_61075_DSC03306_122_561lo.JPG) (http://img259.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61075_DSC03306_122_561lo.JPG) (http://img280.imagevenue.com/loc481/th_61084_DSC03307_122_481lo.JPG) (http://img280.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61084_DSC03307_122_481lo.JPG) (http://img180.imagevenue.com/loc1127/th_61094_DSC03308_122_1127lo.JPG) (http://img180.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61094_DSC03308_122_1127lo.JPG) (http://img137.imagevenue.com/loc342/th_61100_DSC03310_122_342lo.JPG) (http://img137.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61100_DSC03310_122_342lo.JPG) (http://img187.imagevenue.com/loc207/th_61111_DSC03311_122_207lo.JPG) (http://img187.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61111_DSC03311_122_207lo.JPG)

THEN HOLY FUCK!!! Shaq was on the BENCH OMGASS!! MY life was complete. Kept filming fancams, yelling SHAQ!!!!! DIESEL!!! KAZAAAM!!! BLUE CHIPS!! XD at one point he turned towards us and I Was like popping my jphip shirt SHAQ SHAQ I bet he thought I was a heckler XD

(http://img41.imagevenue.com/loc92/th_61121_DSC03315_122_92lo.JPG) (http://img41.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61121_DSC03315_122_92lo.JPG) (http://img145.imagevenue.com/loc167/th_61131_DSC03316_122_167lo.JPG) (http://img145.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61131_DSC03316_122_167lo.JPG) (http://img212.imagevenue.com/loc758/th_61142_DSC03317_122_758lo.JPG) (http://img212.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61142_DSC03317_122_758lo.JPG) (http://img280.imagevenue.com/loc124/th_61151_DSC03318_122_124lo.JPG) (http://img280.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61151_DSC03318_122_124lo.JPG) (http://img21.imagevenue.com/loc241/th_61159_DSC03319_122_241lo.JPG) (http://img21.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61159_DSC03319_122_241lo.JPG) (http://img166.imagevenue.com/loc203/th_61167_DSC03320_122_203lo.JPG) (http://img166.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61167_DSC03320_122_203lo.JPG) (http://img219.imagevenue.com/loc634/th_61176_DSC03322_122_634lo.JPG) (http://img219.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61176_DSC03322_122_634lo.JPG) (http://img165.imagevenue.com/loc594/th_61186_DSC03332_122_594lo.JPG) (http://img165.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61186_DSC03332_122_594lo.JPG) (http://img164.imagevenue.com/loc11/th_61193_DSC03335_122_11lo.JPG) (http://img164.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61193_DSC03335_122_11lo.JPG) (http://img101.imagevenue.com/loc205/th_61201_DSC03336_122_205lo.JPG) (http://img101.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61201_DSC03336_122_205lo.JPG) (http://img257.imagevenue.com/loc404/th_61209_DSC03338_122_404lo.JPG) (http://img257.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61209_DSC03338_122_404lo.JPG)

The atmosphere was AWESOME, the usual LETS GO KNICKS chants, DE-FENCE. me and Joe were dancing to Bird is the Word, T-shirt gun fuckers didn't shoot any at us!! :tama-mad: and ohh baby Knicks City dancers! FINE ass:
[FANCAM] Shaq at MSG (101013) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB7PX5ZPOnI#ws)

Real competitive for a preseason game, Timofey The Russian had some good shots but Knicks kept on going for the outside shots. Amare took over as he finally took it to the hole and got to the line. Some strange reason Knicks were up by like 10 with KG fouling out for just whining. OH MAN HAD SO MUCH FUN just talking shit at the Celts. YOU FLOPPERS!! YOU SUCK PIERCE WHERES YOUR WHEELCHAIR!! WE HATE NATE CHANTS XD

more babes at MSG and Shaq Fancams, esp. this one in jean short shorts  :fap
[FANCAM] Shaq at MSG (101013) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERnWuazhJus#ws)

WE WANT SHAQ chants got louder and louder they actually paused for a while till we shut up XD Shaq was all head nodding (thx jay for the linkage of the MSG footage!)
"We want SHAQ" chants / frustrated Randolph (20101013) Celtics @ Knicks (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aUDgG55aN4#)

of course, Knicks being Knicks let the Celtics chip away and as Amare sat - stupid Doc Rivers piled it up, keeping Pierce and Ray Allen in wtf and Pierce hit the clutch shot. OVERALL FUCKiNG AWESoME EXPERIENCE!! lol at the Celtics fans outside talking shit "Yeah Celtics!" and I had enough "GO LAKERS!! BACK TO BACK KOBE!" :jphip:

(http://img188.imagevenue.com/loc592/th_61215_DSC03339_122_592lo.JPG) (http://img188.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61215_DSC03339_122_592lo.JPG)

Can't wait to check out more NBA games....STAPLES in May?!

great to see Yao Ming back!! destroying the Nets too :lol:
(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/3706/61afcb1a129505fe433b262.jpg)
(http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/645/d400bebd9b130067be3dd65.jpg)

...check his movie here with Dwight Howard, Pippen, Melo, even Kobe! a Chinese production:
http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=26213.0 (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=26213.0)

don't forget...
NBA FANTASY DRAFT Sun Oct 17 10:00pm EDT  which is 19 hours and 41 minutes from now. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early since your draft will start promptly at the assigned time.

http://basketball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/nba/ (http://basketball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/nba/)

Gonna do it head to head! YEAH BABY!
Title: Re: Yahoo Fantasy BASKETBALL DRAFT!! JPHiPBA 2010-11 in TWO MINUTES
Post by: daigong on October 18, 2010, 03:57:17 AM
Yahoo Fantasy BASKETBALL DRAFT!! JPHiPBA 2010-11 in TWO MINUTES

Kobe Championship Series 2: BLOCKS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81c-_XPOww8#)

Go here: http://basketball.fantasysports.yahoo.com (http://basketball.fantasysports.yahoo.com)

League ID: 8868
Password: rika

Using online live draft. Sun Oct 17 10:00pm EDT [ Add to My Calendar ]

Custom League URL: http://basketball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/jphipba (http://basketball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/jphipba)

Doing HEAD TO HEAD NOW :jphip:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 18, 2010, 04:51:08 AM
Good Draft Guys. GONNA KICK YO ASSES! :jphip:

(http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3928/aaaaaid.jpg)

Now to dominate. You can't see past my shades 8)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on October 18, 2010, 06:45:59 AM
lol fuck i forgot about the draft.  :doh:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 18, 2010, 07:44:59 AM
:lol: it's all good. y'all got some fair picks. Even tho I got first pick, I had to wait like 24 picks until my next one :doh:

LAKERS GETTING TOuGH!!

Matt Barnes Crushes Laker Girl With Carl Landry (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2AlGY3t0pM#ws)

Good for Ron!!

Quote
He had planned to shoot a reality TV show this past summer, titled "They Call Me Crazy," in conjunction with E1 Entertainment and Tijuana Entertainment, with his race-car incident serving as part of the pilot. But he said he quickly scrapped the plan, fearing that it would distract him from the goal of a Lakers repeat championship.

"I'm not shooting a reality show. This season is too important," he said. "I don't know if I'll ever be able to shoot one. Next summer, I'll be training really hard. I wasn't going to shoot during the season. I was trying to get it done, but the people we were working with were moving really, really slow. So we couldn't get the show done."

Stop hanging in Hollywood and get the season going guys!!

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on October 21, 2010, 10:34:01 PM
ESPN The Magazine got Marvel to draw their NBA Preview issue
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00434.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 23, 2010, 07:54:35 PM
DOPENESS. Kobe needs another hand :lol:

new Ron Artest Freestyle! Ron Artest ft. Sheff La - Gucci Time (Freestyle) :lol:
http://usershare.net/xunyq2jvknrk (http://usershare.net/xunyq2jvknrk)

YOU GOTTA COP THIS SHIT!!

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THIS IS THE ONE AND ONLY OFFICIAL Ron Artest App for the iPhone and iPhone Touch. Ron Artest is coming off his 2010 NBA World Championship season with the Los Angeles Lakers and will take you on a thrill ride with exclusive access to his life, behind the scenes fun and all his amazing experiences.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ron-artest-lets-do-it/id390480083?mt=8 (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ron-artest-lets-do-it/id390480083?mt=8)

c'mon only 99 cents!

can't wait for the season to start!! LAKERS BABY!!
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/6295/10101909.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 26, 2010, 09:41:14 AM
pretty lame Nike ad trying to repair Lebron's image, lol reminds me of ckd "What should I do?  :P

NIKE COMMERCIAL - LEBRON RISE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdtejCR413c#ws)
(edit video link fixed - thx Nike!)

tho Miami Vice was hilarious. MAN Sonny needs more beard

This makes me LAUGH. HAHA PIERCE U GEEK

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WALTHAM, Mass. -- Paul Pierce was out to lunch at Johnny Rockets in his native Los Angeles this past summer when he noticed a young man come in, buy a burger, and do a double-take when he spotted the Celtics star. Instead of approaching Pierce, the teenager quickly dashed out of the restaurant.

Pierce wasn't sure why the kid was in such a hurry -- until he returned about 10 minutes later

"He came back with the biggest Lakers flag I've ever seen," Pierce said. "Asked me to sign it. I snatched that thing from him and threw it [across the room]."

No, Pierce hasn't recovered from the excruciating Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals in June. His frustration over missing 10 of 15 shots in the deciding game lingers, along with the knowledge that opportunities to win it all are fleeting, particularly when you reach an age when your body can betray you at any time, as Pierce's repeatedly did throughout the 2009-10 season.

NBA SEASON STARTS TODAY
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on October 26, 2010, 09:39:31 PM
Remember, its still Wade's team.

Dwyane Wade in Dominate Another Day (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcX7yJSttrU#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on October 28, 2010, 02:30:51 AM
Oh, basketball. How I missed you so.

The world feels right again.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 28, 2010, 10:56:38 AM
I like that....Dwayne Wade ad much better. lol Illusionist = Dwight Howard? Who's next? CB1 is gonna get a commercial too?

WHOA! The Nets are undefeated!

Can't top LMFAO from NBC's "Community" Senor Chang as Slim Chin
Dwight Howard, Derrick Rose and Slim Chin: Fast Don't Lie Music Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-a9lx3pOC4#ws)

lol pretty good voice Dwight Howard!
Derrick Rose and Slim Chin: adiZero Rose (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9EiHz3XzpM#ws)

BUT WERD TOZ. NBA in my BLOOD. :twothumbs

LOVE IT. Heat get smacked around Game 1 vs the Celtics, shit Shaq looked good clogging the lane. Celtics made em into a jump shooting team. After two games. Lebron has more turnovers than field goals, sucks to whoever got him in Fantasy :P

wonder how long Yao's 24 minutes gonna stack up? Houston
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00443.jpg)

BUT LAKERS UNDER THE RADAR!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00444.jpg)

such a moving ceremony, everyone talking about the other teammate.

Awesome rings too, made with leather? lol http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/10championshipring.html (http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/10championshipring.html)
(http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/1052/101026ring650.jpg)
(http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/3466/101026ringhires650.jpg)

Just how I like it though, ESPN talking all about the Heat as they will most likely plow through the crap that is the Eastern Conference. I mean, Boston's "Defense" is flopping and more flopping. This will keep Kobe motivated. He's back to his "Fuck You" mode.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00442.jpg)

Steve Blake with the dagger three!! Matt Barnes looked good too just never giving up on the loose ball. And when did Shannon Brown become Ray Allen?? SHIT when the Lakers turn it on, get the fuck outta the way.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 30, 2010, 04:25:04 AM
Looking Good Allen Iverson! he agreed to a two-year $4 million contract to play for the Turkish basketball team Beskitas today:
(http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/1064/9e197b96cab7440c83f1a0c.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 30, 2010, 11:14:16 AM
LAMAR!! Shit he is doing some kinda magic eh!! him and Gasol just dominating the paint.

(http://img547.imageshack.us/img547/742/201010292324842760984.jpg)(http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/8404/df87917aa92f472a80f0111.jpg)

but shit that was like a 3 point Festival, gotta tighten up the D.

fuck this "complain" technicals is ridiculous. you don't T up Rasheed for running around the court like a maniac but taking three little steps while handing the ball to the ref is a technical. FUCK YOU JOEY CRAWFORD

snoop and cube :lol:
Snoop & Cube talk LA Lakers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1DITM0tKuY#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 30, 2010, 05:03:38 PM
David Stern has plan for NBA in Europe

Associated Press

MIAMI -- The travel plans for NBA teams could be a bit more extensive a decade from now.

NBA commissioner David Stern told a luncheon audience in Miami on Friday that he envisions a five-team European division within the league sometime in the next 10 years.

It's not a new notion, but Stern's words nonetheless represented a strong stance that the NBA is more committed than ever to expansion and further globalizing the game.

"It's a wonderful topic, because 10 years ago, I said, 'Oh, it's inevitable, it'll happen in 10 years,' " Stern said, speaking to business leaders. "And now what I'm saying is, 'It's inevitable, it'll happen in 10 years.' But in terms of globalization, we're going to see a desire for franchises in Europe -- and in about 10 years, you'll send me a postcard."

As for now, the Nets and Raptors will play two regular-season games in London in March. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5742301)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 01, 2010, 07:31:39 AM
^ Yeah ship the Nets and Raptors to Europe and make em practice against Euro clubs till they get skillz :lol:

(http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/3007/a2d2f9bfa4604d678ce9c4a.jpg)

Lakers keep on ROLLING!! Too easy. Second unit aka "Renegades?" Lol getting some quality garbage time!
10-31-2010 - Warriors vs. Lakers - Lakers Perfect Fastbreak (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCyikt2suJo#ws)

LOL @ Jeremy Lin getting shoved around by Derek Fisher, welcome to the big leagues kid!
(http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/1439/1b994c7828954c47aee2ac6.jpg)

And RIP Maurice Lucas. He was 58.The Trail Blazers said Lucas died Sunday Oct. 31, 2010, after a long fight with bladder cancer.

(http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/7266/e9e9f4f7a1c14437b93abc1.jpg)

Jan. 12, 1979 file photo shows Portland Trail Blazers'  driving hard past Boston Celtics' Marvin Barnes (27) and Chris Ford on his way for two points in second period NBA action at the Boston Garden. Lucas, the fierce power forward who helped lead the Portland Trail Blazers to the 1977 NBA title

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 03, 2010, 12:01:18 PM
Brother vs Brother! And Big Brother wins again :lol:
(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/7530/0db09ba184b55eefeca0796.jpg)(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/6391/64b50320ec086d25f99bcea.jpg)

Congrats to Lamar! some stat like becoming the 10th-fastest player in NBA history to reach 11,000 points, 6,000 rebounds and 3,000 assists

Blake to Ebanks dunk was FUCKED UP!!! The Bench did real good, except the turnovers but that happens when you're up so much.
11-02-2010 - Grizzlies vs. Lakers - Steve Blake Alleyoop To Devin Ebanks (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56By7uhZmQg#ws)

AND SHIT John Wall and the Wizards going head to head with Evan Turner, they finally pulled out the OT. I thought they were gonna shoot FTs forever.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: donkey on November 03, 2010, 03:03:38 PM
Yeah!  The Wizards finally win a game.  I know it's only been three games, but it seems John Wall is living up to hype so far.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 04, 2010, 11:22:50 AM
Kobe! UP UP AND AWAY! The Queens go down!
11-03-2010 - Lakers vs. Kings - Matt Barnes Alleyoop To Kobe Bryant (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-_IaSP7O_Y#ws)

Four Point play! Triple double and most minutes played by a Laker. not bad for the old man on back to backs! Damn LO got another scare with his thumb/hand but he just plays through the pain, good road win by the Lakers!!!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00462.jpg)

On the complete opposite of the scale we have KG, punk pussy - nothing new but this be worst than his going to war "get all the AK's guns blahblah" quote a few years ago, "trash" talking Charlie Villanueva, from his twitter page.

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KG talks alot of crap, he's prob never been in a fight, I would love to get in a ring with him, I will expose him

http://twitter.com/CV31/status/29546532494 (http://twitter.com/CV31/status/29546532494)

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KG called me a cancer patient, I'm pissed because, u know how many people died from cancer, and he's tossing it like it's a joke,

http://twitter.com/CV31/status/29547482502 (http://twitter.com/CV31/status/29547482502)

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I wouldn't even trip about that, but a cancer patient, I know way 2 many people who passed away from it, and I have a special place 4 those

http://twitter.com/CV31/status/29547552769 (http://twitter.com/CV31/status/29547552769)

Then KG tries to swing it like "He's a cancer on the team" - THE FUCK MAN. Cancer is a bitch, it rips your life from the inside bit by bit, the fuck you use it as metaphor let alone "trash talking" is fucking classless - that's KG for you...just a punk bitch.  :thumbdown:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 05, 2010, 10:17:49 AM
Fuck Sprite :tama-mad: Celtics colors WTF

(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/7756/187922885.jpg)

http://twitpic.com/33vu85 (http://twitpic.com/33vu85) Special Edition Championship Lakers 16oz Coca-Cola & Sprite cans are now available. Get them while they last!

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 06, 2010, 06:32:23 AM
DEFENSE LOL...the Raptors are the Lakers bitch, orly ZONE UP BABY. ATTACK DAT SHIT! Bench delivered, and a LUUUUUUUUUUUUKE SIGHTING  :rock:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00467.jpg)

Oh man, Kobe was just fuckin with em, losing the ball off his knee and then blocking the shot during the last seconds XD

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00468.jpg)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LO!

(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/1460/e6bd7ceb9d1cd420e793d79.jpg)

Useless stat. Kobe and Gasol first Lakers to get 20 points in first 6 games since Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West waaay back
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 08, 2010, 11:44:43 AM
Lakers playing up to their competition :lol: Blazers been owning em the past few years, Ron Artest all over Brandon Roy. Gasol with the triple double!!
(http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/1369/f458ddf4b87846159527dd7.jpg)(http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/6068/70db618d17f842059c712c6.jpg)

LO and Kobe being grimy, even Sasha and Luke Walton shot well during garbage time!! FUCK YEAH! Lakers 7-0 Blake to Gasol, selfless plays :twothumbs
11-07-2010 - Trailblazers vs. Lakers - Steve Blake Off The Backboard To Pau Gasol For Dunk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ALjnl3nBok#ws)

Lakers Win Streak = Customer Win Streak!
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For every consecutive victory our discount to you will increase by 2%.
This discount tops off at 40%. So lets hope for 15 in a row. 6th win = 22% discount.

Enter coupon code = UNDEFEATED2010
http://lakersstore.com/ (http://lakersstore.com/)

You can buy this book: Journey to the Ring: Behind the Scenes with the 2010 NBA Champion Lakers

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 13, 2010, 01:36:38 PM
Playing so ugly vs the Wolves (SHIT KEVIN LOVE) making D-Fish even rip his team even tho Lakers won!
(http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/488/80f09f66754931910bb929a.jpg)

...u knew they'd drop a game eventually. SURE Put Hornets #1 Ranking Whatever, the schedule was favorable but damn, Lakers just let the Nuggets back in it. Jacking up the 3's instead of just cutting it bit by bit. THEY HAD THE STOPS FUCK.
(http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/6017/78b4bbb1f75e2385b862312.jpg)

At least the positive thing is that HEEAT are 5-4 WHERE ARE YOU FUCKING BANDWAGON FANS NOW?!?!?@ Morons. it'd be dope to see Riles coaching during the Christmas Day Game. Seeing Bosh get manhandled by all the East's centres is sweet, sweet, justice. Now Lebron is suggesting they get tired? TRY MAKING A FREE THROW LOSER

lol Triple Double Fail
Andray Blatche - The Man Who Just Wanted A Triple-Double... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDzRvZcFn48#)

GP for secretary of Defense!!
T.Ocho After Show : Extended Interview with Gary Payton Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3rL5eHKTY0#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: naruse on November 13, 2010, 06:32:33 PM
screw the lakers and heat, go knicks!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 15, 2010, 06:19:53 AM
^ Good luck with that naruse :rofl: TIM-OH-FEY!!

FUCK LAKERS another lazy day on defense, think there was like one actual stop  :catglare: This Road Trip gonna be good for em. I mean shit, can't overcome when EVERYONE rains 3's like 1 from the record.
(http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/4383/apaa85bf30c5214929a97c5.jpg)
(http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/9686/db61000c4526d447d3eae80.jpg)
Kobe was so pissed at the matchups he was like shoving Gasol to take his man, tho awesome one on one off the backboard play by Kobe XD

On a positive note, Congrats LOGO!

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LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue honoring Hall of Fame guard Jerry West during this season's NBA All-Star weekend, multiple sources confirmed to ESPNLosAngeles.com.

Los Angeles is the host city for All-Star weekend, running from Feb. 18-20.

West retired as the Lakers all-time leading scorer before Kobe Bryant eclipsed his point total of 25,192 points during the 2009-10 season. Known as "Mr. Clutch" during his playing days, West won a championship with the Lakers in 1972 and holds the distinction of being the only player in league history to be named NBA Finals MVP while playing on the losing team (1969). West was a 14-time NBA All-Star and was named one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history in 1996.

West transitioned from Lakers backcourt to the front office and worked for the team as the head coach and a scout before being named general manager prior to the 1982-83 season. With West as the GM, the Lakers went on to win seven championships and he was named NBA Executive of the Year in 1995.

The statue will be the fifth to be erected at Staples Center and the third that is Lakers-related, following Wayne Gretzky, Magic Johnson, Oscar De La Hoya and broadcaster Chick Hearn.

Johnson's statue was dedicated during the last NBA All-Star Game to be played in L.A. in 2004.

Lakers executive vice president of business operations, Jeanie Buss, alluded to the statue in her new book, "Laker Girl," writing that it was her "dream" to commission another statue in time for the 2011 All-Star Game.

"Who is the next Laker deserving of the honor?" Buss writes. "Some would say Jerry West. Others would favor Kareem [Abdul-Jabbar]. It's a tough choice."

The choice was Mr. Clutch.

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5786305 (http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5786305)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on November 17, 2010, 07:38:02 AM
Kobe leaves Phil hanging and Phil can't act (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nZT3vyiHSs&feature=player_embedded#ws)


 XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 18, 2010, 06:55:42 AM
Greg Oden to have surgery

Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden, the former No. 1 draft pick whose short career has been marred by injuries, will have microfracture surgery on his left knee and will not play this season.

Oden hasn't played since last December because he needed surgery to repair a fractured left patella. The Blazers say this operation, announced Wednesday night and scheduled for Friday in Vail, Colo., will repair damaged cartilage and is unrelated to the patella injury.

Oden, the first name announced in the 2007 NBA draft, missed his rookie season because of microfracture surgery on his right knee. The procedure stimulates cartilage growth.

He was having arguably the best season of his career when he broke his left kneecap during a game last December against the Houston Rockets. He was averaging 11.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.4 blocks as a starter.

The 7-footer has often been compared to former Portland center Sam Bowie, who the Blazers famously selected in front of Michael Jordan in the 1984 draft.

The Blazers picked Oden instead of Kevin Durant, who went to the Oklahoma City franchise and has blossomed into one of the NBA's best players.

Another Portland big man, Bill Walton, was selected by the Blazers with the No. 1 pick in the 1974 draft, but he was dogged by a broken nose, foot, wrist and leg over his first two seasons before helping the team to the NBA championship in 1977.

It had been expected that Oden would play this season, but at the start of fall practice he said he wasn't close. When asked if he may return by Christmas, Oden shrugged his shoulders and threw up his hands.

The former Ohio State star has played just 82 games over parts of two seasons, averaging 9.4 points and 7.3 rebounds.

The Blazers announced last month they would not offer Oden a contract extension. He was the first No. 1 pick since Kwame Brown not to get one at the end of his rookie contract.

Oden will be a restricted free agent next summer and the Blazers will be able to match any offers for him.

In Oden's absence, the Blazers have largely relied on center Joel Przybilla, but Przybilla was also injured last December and required knee surgery. The Blazers have since started veteran forward Marcus Camby in the middle.

The Blazers were further hurt at the position at the start of this season when Jeff Pendergraph, who was backing up Camby, injured his knee and required season-ending surgery.

Przybilla has already returned to practice and has said he expects to be back by Thanksgiving.



Real tough break for Oden, poor kids having the worst luck.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 18, 2010, 12:10:44 PM
^ dammmit Oden, you think they regret not taking Kevin Durant? Kinda reminded me of T-Mac going down in pain again, can't get a break.

lol Honger, u didn't see the latest Kevin Love
Most Awkward NBA Handshake Ever (Kevin Love/Wes Johnson) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGFDF96hwTE#ws)

Brandon Jennings slicing and dicing :doh: Lakers finally realized they can play defense!! Start of another streak.

(http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/6030/5ae7de1a709a5c70e85ff7a.jpg)

SHANNON BROWN!! making plays off the dribble, making plays for others, passing off the dribble ....Pissstons just ain't the same. LMFAO @ Rip Hamilton getting tossed.

(http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/9839/apb1348cdaef9048138a251.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuno_thunder on November 19, 2010, 08:12:35 AM
Chris Bosh theme song: Like A Bosh (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2--uG4QMlA0#ws)

Love that poster. I think that's Rajon Rondo that posterized him?  No one loves me, no one loves me ... lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 20, 2010, 07:30:14 AM
^ Bosh what a fucking joke. he gets 35 and 1 rebound, any power forward is gonna eat him up.

Lakers playing intense D - got away from it but shut down the Wolves good :D digging this road trip
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/1218/apc4be062874294e47bd31f.jpg)

did y'all vote? http://www.nba.com/allstar2011 (http://www.nba.com/allstar2011)
(http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/3882/allstara.jpg)

I agree with Big Game and The Logo
Jerry West and James Worthy at 2010-2011 All-Star unveiling (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCcIVNA5yHo#ws)

wonder which Clipper legends they gonna bring out, Danny Manning?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 21, 2010, 10:44:01 AM
LMFAO!! SUPER TEAM GO!! Rudy Gay turns the ball over yet gets the chance to shoot the game winner over Lebron TOO GOOD. Zach Randolph headband night sure worked.

(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/6392/5258dde3ca7a7bc1b9c614a.jpg)

Wade hurt. Haslem went down. What now Heat?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 23, 2010, 10:17:09 AM
^ EVEN BETTER Raptors beat the Celtics XD and the Hornets LOSE to the Clippers, time for MVP rankings go to THIS MAN again:
(http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/3071/ape6012bc4a9394167b9eb3.jpg)

Jeremy Lin experiencing Lakers D on the way to the BEAT DOWN.
(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/9805/nbazn.jpg)

always good to have the rookies take it to ex-players :lol:
11-21-2010 - Warriors vs. Lakers - Devin Ebanks Blocks Space Cadet Vladimir Radmanovic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwHauFGBR2I#ws)

lol
Vladimir Radmanovic makes Phil Jackson's short list of characters he's coached

Jackson, who includes Dennis Rodman, Ron Artest and Sasha Vujacic among 'interesting' players, says he misses the erratic things Radmanovic, now with Golden State, would do.

By Mike Bresnahan

November 21, 2010|10:05 p.m.

Vladimir Radmanovic was back in town, making it the perfect time to ask Phil Jackson who would be atop the list of characters and flakes he has coached.

Jackson has seen quite a few, most famously Dennis Rodman and most recently Ron Artest, with Radmanovic definitely in the mix for top-five consideration.

"I've got a couple on this team that have a chance to make it," Jackson said Sunday. "[Artest] is an interesting, very interesting, player. Sasha [Vujacic] is an interesting person for me. I know he irritates a lot of people. For me, it's kind of humorous." (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-fyi-20101122,0,4047217.story)

Check this out! got it in an NBA Store email:
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Get exclusive Thanksgiving savings before anyone else! The Thanksgiving Sale starts Thursday 11/25, but you can preview and save now! Just enter promo code BACKDOORCUT at checkout.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 25, 2010, 11:59:47 PM
SHANNON BROWN?! the 3rd 4th option sounds good. GO LAKERS
(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/1682/ap5d8c27e43ccb46ed99ce2.jpg)

shit Derek Rose abusing guards everywhere, Bulls are scrappy man - once u get Luol Deng going Shit son!
Happy Thanksgiving From ATM Entertainment! (Kobe Slow-Mo Highlights) HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP5THTeHuJ8#ws)

Phil says he's going to retire this summer and that it's time for Shaw to take over...imagine if LBJ tries to get him to join the heat  :catglare:

The fuck is wrong with the Heat man. 8-7 can't wait for they going into Cleveland. Your days are numbered Erik Spoelstra lol
(http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/725/apc1f4b1d35d59462a8cc61.jpg)


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 27, 2010, 12:25:01 PM
D'OH! Bynum can't come back soon enough...at least smack some of these guards good. Derron Williams took it to the backcourt good :cup:

11-26-10 LO SD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkmFywIlguQ#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on November 28, 2010, 04:32:32 AM
Maybe You Should Rise (Michael and Lebron) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEVCjUG1Mww#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 29, 2010, 10:50:01 AM
HOPE YOU CAN TAKE THE HEAT LIKE LEBRON

11/28/10 Kobe Over The Shoulder And 1 (Lakers Vs. Pacers) HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHIjRilsGl8#ws)

Dang this guy is amazing.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 01, 2010, 09:54:47 AM
FUCK!! Kobe brainfarted or what, dishing it to Artest...crazy as fuck ending.

(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/8985/ap9599b70a416d4dfa8d206.jpg)

Lakers just sleepwalking or what. Bynum can't get back soon enough these fucking guards just slashing into the paint ....Aaron Brooks gotta get smacked the fuck up. C'MON GASOL!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on December 01, 2010, 05:31:30 PM
Source: Orlando Magic Discuss Gilbert Arenas Trade with Washington Wizards (http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2010/12/1/1847994/source-orlando-magic-discuss-gilbert-arenas-trade-with-washington)

The Orlando Magic have engaged the Washington Wizards in an ongoing trade dialog centered around Wizards shooting guard Gilbert Arenas, Orlando Pinstriped Post has learned. What Orlando would send Washington in return for the three-time All-Star is less clear, but the proposed deal likely includes shooting guard Vince Carter, according to a source. Wizards big man Andray Blatche, Magic forward Rashard Lewis, and Magic center Daniel Orton could also be involved. Both teams have a mutual understanding of what the trade might include, the source says, and it's unclear what factors are holding up the trade. What is clear around the league, however, is that Magic President of Basketball Operations Otis Smith has his eye on Arenas. If Orlando is to make a major trade this season, Arenas will likely be the target.

CBS Sports' Ken Berger reported the Magic listened to trade offers regarding Arenas this summer, but rebuffed the Wizards due to concern over the salary remaining on his contract, which runs for three seasons after this one, at a total cost of $62.4 million. In early November, Marc Stein of ESPN.com reported "the Magic have cooled on the notion of a Vince Carter-for-Arenas exchange," citing "NBA front-office sources." However, the source who spoke to Orlando Pinstriped Post contradicts Stein's report, saying Orlando has indeed initiated the discussions with Washington of late.

A series of knee injuries limited the former Arizona Wildcat to 15 games between the 2007/08 and 2008/09 seasons, while a suspension for locker-room gunplay, in addition to more knee trouble, held him to 32 games last season. He's played in 13 of the Wizards' 16 games this season, averaging 18.1 points, 4 rebounds, and 5.3 assists while shooting 39.5 percent from the floor and 37.2 percent from beyond the arc.

Smith and Arenas have a longstanding relationship dating back to their days with the Golden State Warriors, where Smith served as the Executive Director of Community Relations and, during the 2002/03 season, Executive Director of Basketball Operations. Golden State selected Arenas with the 30th overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft. He won the NBA's Most Improved Player of the Year Award in 2003, averaging 18.3 points, 4.7 boards, and 6.3 assists. He joined the Wizards in free agency that summer, and then re-signed with them in the summer of 2008.

Earlier this week, Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel reported the Magic are "willing to take a step back" via trade if it improves their long-term outlook.

In the Magic's win over Washington last Saturday, Arenas scored a season-high 31 points and shot 14 free throws in what one may fairly term a vintage performance. His game-winning runner attempt, however, glanced hard off the glass.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 03, 2010, 06:12:43 AM
WHY ARE WE DEFIANT WE GOT KOBE BRYANT

It's all good. Lakers turn it on whenever. 20 DAYS AWAY :panic:  Bynum
(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/6804/ap6e346153f5204826ae4c1.jpg)
(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/6697/ap4ed0c8b886ce4847a0343.jpg)

Got Artest on weibo http://t.sina.com.cn/artest (http://t.sina.com.cn/artest)  :thumbsup

How bout dat Cavs n Heat? I loved the Scottie Pippen chant, Byron Scott had them going a bit but shit I was hoping there'd be more of a scene lol. what a pussy Lebron, doing his interviews off the court. They'll move on but hey, it's just the Cavs.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 05, 2010, 11:02:58 AM
FINALLY Lakers snap their losing streak, just needed the Queens to beat down on :lol: LO all over the place  and Pau playing thru the hamstring injury. GOOD SHIT!

(http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/3083/72ae35f2c656581046d1ebc.jpg)

so impressive man, THE BENCH was maintaining the lead, playing the system. Caracter and Ebanks were just slicing and dicing, even Luke and Sasha made baskets.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: ambidextrouness on December 06, 2010, 10:14:53 AM
Thinks Oklahoma will have a good run this season but hopes for a Mavs vs Lakers championship.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 10, 2010, 06:16:55 AM
man if Lakers show up the way they do for 5 minutes on defense to clinch a win, they'd be on top of the West. Fatigue? Gasol and LO hanging in there. can't wait for Bynum to get back next week!

(http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/1165/ap3c5d3f53e0a64a83ba31a.jpg)

gotta give love to Yi Jianlian, shit did he get posterized by LO :lol:
(http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/8356/apdb8559d5c2b14e538b7c4.jpg)(http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/401/7988b74b4623a2bbebe64a3.jpg)(http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/9207/a4604b972328016ade2f88b.jpg)

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! Lakers roadtrip starting off just fine.
(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/6240/9f3d01af05542b9dda46ef7.jpg)

DIS BE LEGENDARY!
12-08-2010 - Lakers vs. Clippers - Derek Fisher Game Winning Layup (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISAUnY0Y9d4#ws)

and Shannon Brown's beyond half court shot was ridiculous!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 11, 2010, 07:55:50 AM
MIND GAMES!!! Pippen you sly guy

(http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/6638/de5922460020e122ce3c0d4.jpg)
(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/8425/ap915a85a5a67b47d5a78c5.jpg)

Phil knew it from the first quarter lol. MAN. Good D. Worse Offense lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 13, 2010, 10:08:18 AM
MVP Chants from a New Jersey Crowd? Way to go Jay! thanks for reppin!

(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/4636/ap232f5cee1cb941cdb7409.jpg)

lol @ Farmar
(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/2806/apd0488ef35cc14dfe8b127.jpg)

kobe knows the fuck is up, moving without the ball!!!
12-12-2010 - Lakers vs. Nets - Lamar Odom Between The Legs To Kobe Bryant For Three Pointer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_-02AhGexY#ws)


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 15, 2010, 05:03:06 AM
Sources: Joe Smith to Lakers

ESPN.com news services

NEWARK, N.J. -- The New Jersey Nets agreed to trade Terrence Williams to the Houston Rockets in a three-way deal that will land them Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic and a pair of first-round draft picks, sources confirmed to ESPN.com.

The trade, which has been agreed upon in principle, will also send Nets veteran power forward Joe Smith to the Lakers, while New Jersey will receive Los Angeles' 2011 first-round pick and Houston's 2012 lottery-protected first-rounder, sources said.

To make roster room for Williams' arrival, sources said, Houston has struck a deal with Sacramento that will send Jermaine Taylor to the Kings for a future second-round pick.

"Welcome welcome, to all my jersey fans an people it's been real I love y'all an thanks, to HOUSTON what uppppp 'go Rockets' lol," Williams tweeted Tuesday night.

The acquisition of the two first-round picks now gives the Nets a total of five first-rounders over the next two seasons. Aside from their own 2011 and 2012 firsts, they also have the Golden State Warriors' lottery-protected 2011 first-round pick, which was acquired in the Marcus Williams trade back in 2008.

"I just found out [about the trade] when I got to the arena tonight," said Smith. "I found out right before the game.

"I had a similar situation when I left Oklahoma City and went back to Cleveland for the second time. The toughest thing about it is leaving the guys I've been with for the short part of the season. Just seeing them grow and develop and do the right thing on the court to get wins, that's always a tough situation."

The deal cannot be finalized until Dec. 15, according to NBA rules that prohibit offseason signees from being traded -- and Smith fits that bill.

Williams was announced as inactive by Nets head coach Avery Johnson before Tuesday night's game, but Johnson would not divulge why. When asked if it was because of bad behavior, which has caused Johnson to place Williams on the inactive list earlier this season, he responded, "no."

Johnson had no comment when asked about the impending trade during his postgame press conference after the Nets' 82-77 loss to the 76ers Tuesday night.

Nets general manager Billy King refused to confirm or deny if a trade was imminent.

Williams, a first-round pick in 2009, has been fined this season for showing up late to practices and he was sent home from another game for failing to follow team policy. He was shipped to the Nets' D-League affiliate in Springfield, Mass., for a couple of games before being brought back to the team last week.

"I don't know anything," Vujacic said when asked about the trade after the game, speaking to L.A.-based reporters in the hallway after trying to leave the locker room before the media crush came in. "[Lakers spokesman] John Black just told me there's a trade rumor that I'm involved in and I actually don't have any [cell phone] service here at the arena so I haven't talked to anybody.

"We'll see. I don't know what to say right now at the moment, it's just a rumor, so if it happens we can talk later on."

Lakers coach Phil Jackson was asked if he thought Smith could help his team.

"Well, John Doe could, the way we're playing," Jackson said. "We're hoping that John Doe would be a big guy."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 15, 2010, 10:58:45 AM
Interesting, is it really the Nets clearing space, collecting assets for Melo? He'll be happy to know there's NBA Championship winners on that team! Farmar and Machine reunited!
     
Thanks Sasha for the memories, the clutch FTs and hilarious moments.
NBA FINALS Game 7 - Sasha drains two critical free throws and gets pumped up! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLmzg1fl4EI#ws)

Lakers don't visit the White House, meet Obama with some kids!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00493.jpg)

nice gesture, NBA CARES.
(http://img41.imagevenue.com/loc548/th_61813_3f2a4a7d3ebb24c37d56d1e469dbfdd6_getty_107494215cs001_obama_and_la_122_548lo.jpg) (http://img41.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61813_3f2a4a7d3ebb24c37d56d1e469dbfdd6_getty_107494215cs001_obama_and_la_122_548lo.jpg) (http://img42.imagevenue.com/loc550/th_61814_ap_02dedabd4ea8460f85f0accfce587f60_122_550lo.jpg) (http://img42.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61814_ap_02dedabd4ea8460f85f0accfce587f60_122_550lo.jpg) (http://img156.imagevenue.com/loc35/th_61818_ap_f81fa15c81df42f7bf85696ea6051438_122_35lo.jpg) (http://img156.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61818_ap_f81fa15c81df42f7bf85696ea6051438_122_35lo.jpg)(http://img28.imagevenue.com/loc590/th_61819_ap_142b97be0f944301ba6c99b0e9cf3d4f_122_590lo.jpg) (http://img28.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61819_ap_142b97be0f944301ba6c99b0e9cf3d4f_122_590lo.jpg) (http://img214.imagevenue.com/loc665/th_61823_fd965e84631195d70016419f3e21adf7_getty_107494215cs003_obama_and_la_122_665lo.jpg) (http://img214.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61823_fd965e84631195d70016419f3e21adf7_getty_107494215cs003_obama_and_la_122_665lo.jpg) (http://img28.imagevenue.com/loc182/th_61827_8515386af2f709922a2248574ae89764_getty_107494215cs002_obama_and_la_122_182lo.jpg) (http://img28.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61827_8515386af2f709922a2248574ae89764_getty_107494215cs002_obama_and_la_122_182lo.jpg) (http://img20.imagevenue.com/loc77/th_61836_319cd0249e1ec569056dc747d74e422b_getty_107494215cs006_obama_and_la_122_77lo.jpg) (http://img20.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=61836_319cd0249e1ec569056dc747d74e422b_getty_107494215cs006_obama_and_la_122_77lo.jpg)

wb Andrew Bynum! shit great to see fools like Nick Young get blocked the fuck out! Lakers get the easy win in DC!!
(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/702/apb678cbab4fd84cab932e9.jpg)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 17, 2010, 10:27:26 AM
Payback vs the Pacers!  the Big Three ripped shit up, good to see Ron tear it up.
(http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/8630/ap4403e7e7f7d14ed093a65.jpg)

Kobe leading the All Star ballots!
http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/16/allstar-ballot-results/index.html#update (http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/16/allstar-ballot-results/index.html#update)

:lol:
Kobe Buffs Jeff Van Gundy's Head (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo-u9MIuews#ws)

Fuck, just seeing the Celtics go showboating in MSG makes me puke. Who'd thunk Pringles and Stoudamire would re-create magic, but shit, he plays hardcore in the weak ass East - they'll make the playoffs. Just watch out for the Nets ERRR

(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/7238/eptsportsnbaexperts3729.jpg)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 17, 2010, 06:00:22 PM
No timetable for Yao Ming's return

By Ric Bucher
ESPN The Magazine


Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets will examine all options before determining his future after another stress fracture was found in his left ankle Thursday morning.

Yao, as is his nature, was upbeat in light of a setback that throws a shadow over his future.

"I haven't died," he said. "Right now I'm drinking a beer and eating fried chicken. What were you expecting, a funeral?"

Only a few days ago, a source close to Yao expected the 7-foot-6 All-Star center to return to action from a bone bruise in his left ankle for the Rockets' post-Christmas three-game homestand that starts Dec. 27 against the Washington Wizards.

Yao was more optimistic, saying he was targeting the team's three-game road swing through California that begins Sunday.

But a routine exam this week discovered his injury, sustained in the first quarter of a Nov. 19 game against the Wizards, was a fracture.

He explained his even-tempered response to the discovery by pointing to a friend in China who, at 20 years old, appeared to have NBA-caliber talent.

The friend sprained his knee and the subsequent exam revealed he had bone cancer. His knee was replaced with an artificial one, thereby ending his playing career and NBA dreams.

"Compared to that," Yao said, "mine is nothing."

Yao was surprised by Thursday's discovery because he had no pain in his foot or ankle. The fracture is not in the area reconstructed by surgeons two summers ago in hopes of alleviating the foot and ankle problems that had forced him to miss 86 regular-season games over a three-year span.

He had missed two games over his first three seasons in the NBA, despite an annual offseason schedule playing for the Chinese national team.

Yao had prepared himself for anything since having his left arch surgically lowered in an attempt to reduce the stress on his foot and ankle.

The same surgery alleviated similar issues for Miami Heat center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who has since played more than 700 games without a recurrence.

But Ilgauskas is also at least 50 pounds lighter than Yao and was in his early 20s when he had the surgery. Yao turned 30 in September.

"The doctor told me there was no guarantee it would work, so I never put myself where I was expecting the best," Yao said. "I was always prepared for the worst."

Yao and the Rockets will take the next few days to go over the tests and determine a course of action. A decision is expected to be announced on Monday.

At the time of the reconstructive surgery, Yao told friends he would retire rather than have surgery and endure a long rehabilitation again.

As of Thursday, he refused to reiterate that stance.

"Right now, I still hope I can come back and play," he said.

Yao is in the final year of a contract that will pay him $17.7 million this season. He recently purchased the Shanghai Sharks, the team with which he started his professional career in the Chinese Basketball Association.

He became the first foreign-born and developed player to be selected first in an NBA draft when the Rockets took him No. 1 in 2002.
Yao Ming Out Indefinitely - ESPN Video - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5928399)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 17, 2010, 06:02:45 PM
Kobe Bryant touched by gym dedication

By Dave McMenamin
ESPNLosAngeles.com


LOWER MERION, Pa. -- He had silenced far more hostile arenas than this. He'd hushed crowds in the tens of thousands that were applying pressure so intense one could wear it like a backpack on his or her shoulders. He deflated opposing fans' spirits season and season again with the flick of a wrist and the snap of a net, signifying the aftermath of yet another one of his game-winning shots.

But this time, with half of the intimate crowd of approximately 4,000 at Lower Merion High School wearing his jersey and all of them bursting into standing ovations on several occasions at the gymnasium dedication in his name Thursday, Kobe Bryant was the one who was silenced. (http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5928731)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 18, 2010, 06:36:43 AM
^ WERD. "...demand greatness from yourself." HE TELLING A BUNCH OF KIDS. Much love.

lol Lakers woke up in the 4th quarter. I checked in at the 2nd and was like "Shit, what's Blake and Barnes doing starting :lol:" LO THE ALL STAR. I voted for him Khloe
(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/4234/apce06b5b35999475a8a6c1.jpg)

Kobe Pinky = NO PROBLEM. Even if Kobe was eaten by wolves he'd say he'd be OK.
(http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/4954/ap56e1ba25dc1a442e9c55d.jpg)

SURPRISE someone shows up in the third lol
(http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/2886/ap4dedd61557be4cd2b66e4.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 18, 2010, 07:00:30 PM
Magic serious about Gilbert Arenas deal

Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Orlando Magic president Otis Smith says he has had talks this week with the Washington Wizards about acquiring troubled guard Gilbert Arenas.

Smith said Saturday he would rate the seriousness of the talks at an "eight out of 10" but that "nothing is imminent." He would not talk specifics of the potential deal.

Smith has been a close friend and mentor to Arenas going back to their days together at Golden State. He has said in the past that Arenas' troubles, which includes a 50-game suspension last season for bringing a gun into the Wizards' locker room, are not a concern.

Arenas was at Washington's morning shootaround but did not speak to reporters.

Yahoo! Sports first reported the latest round of talks.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 18, 2010, 10:13:19 PM
Sources: Vince Carter dealt to Suns

By Chris Broussard
ESPN The Magazine


The Orlando Magic, already in serious trade talks with the Washington Wizards about acquiring Gilbert Arenas, have agreed to a deal in principle with the Phoenix Suns, according to league sources.

The trade returns former Magic star Hedo Turkoglu, along with Jason Richardson and Earl Clark, to Orlando in exchange for Vince Carter, Marcin Gortat, Mickael Pietrus, a 2011 first-round pick and cash considerations.

Orlando, losers of five of its last six games, is also close to acquiring Arenas for Rashard Lewis, sources said.

Magic president Otis Smith told The Associated Press on Saturday that he has had serious talks this week with the Wizards about acquiring Arenas.

Smith said he would rate the aggressiveness of the talks at an "eight out of 10" but that "nothing is imminent." He would not talk specifics of the potential deal with The AP.

The two teams have been discussing a deal involving Arenas off and on since last summer.

Arenas and the Wizards have been open to parting ways since Washington landed point guard John Wall with the No. 1 pick and thereby providing a new face for the franchise.

Arenas was suspended last season for the final 50 games by commissioner David Stern after a locker room incident involving gun play with former teammate Javaris Crittenton came to light last Dec. 23.

The Magic have plenty of lucrative pieces to package in a trade in addition to Carter's expiring contract. Lewis, who has 2½ years remaining on a $118 million, six-year deal, would line up with Arenas' backloaded contract -- which still has about $60 million left.

Arenas was at Washington's morning shootaround but did not speak to reporters.

"Have we had conversations with a number of teams regarding guys on our roster? Of course we have," Smith said. "Do we like losing five of six? Of course not. Yeah, there's conversations with Washington regarding Gilbert Arenas."

The latest round of talks, first reported by Yahoo! Sports, come as no surprise.

Smith has been a close friend and mentor to the troubled guard going back to their days together at Golden State, when Smith was in the front-office and Arenas was a young player. Smith has said in the past that Arenas' troubles, which, in addition to last year's 50-game suspension, included faking an injury to sit out a preseason game this year, are not a concern.

"The length of his contract and health probably have been more of my concerns," Smith said. "With the length of his contract, you're always concerned about taking on more, of course. That's always been one of my concerns. I know a little bit more detail about Gilbert off the court and who he is as a person.

"He's probably similar to the guys we have in the locker room right now. I would say that sometimes good people make dumb decisions, and he's one of those guys."

Arenas, a three-time All Star, has had several knee problems that limited him to 47 games over the previous three seasons. But while playing alongside -- and often behind -- Wall this season, Arenas has showed flashes of his old self.

He has averaged 17.3 points and 5.6 assists per game this season, including a season-high 31 points in a loss against the Magic on Nov. 27. The Magic have made strong pushes to acquire Denver's Carmelo Anthony and New Orleans' Chris Paul, but with those talks showing little progress, they might be forced to make another move.

Orlando has lost five of its last six games, including a frustrating 1-3 West Coast trip, falling from first to fourth in the Eastern Conference. The Magic were set to host Philadelphia on Saturday night, and Washington was hosting Miami.

"I circled the West Coast trip on our schedule a long time ago," Smith said. "The West Coast trip, to me, was going to decide whether or not we're going to either fix our woes or continue down the same path. I don't think we've played particularly well leading up to the West Coast trip. So, we were on the West Coast trip and some of our woes continued, so you start to explore opportunities that are out there."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 19, 2010, 12:22:33 AM
Magic get Gilbert Arenas in banner day

ESPN.com news services

The Orlando Magic capped a blockbuster day of wheeling and dealing by trading one franchise cornerstone for another, sending Rashard Lewis to the Washington Wizards for Gilbert Arenas on Saturday.

That trade followed news of a deal that sent Vince Carter to the Phoenix Suns in a six-player swap that returns Hedo Turkoglu to the Magic.

The Magic, losers of five of their last six games, also get Jason Richardson and Earl Clark from the Suns in exchange for Carter, Marcin Gortat, Mickael Pietrus, a 2011 first-round pick and cash considerations. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5932861)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 20, 2010, 06:12:06 AM
For Dwight Howard and friends, they got rid of deadweights for more deadweights. GOOD LUCK RON JEREMY! Can't wait for D12 to sign with the Lakers.

Men Against Boys. Just seeing Gasol and Bynum stretching like that, if they played crappy teams like Toronto 4 times a year, they'd go on a 13 game win streak too.

(http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/2024/ap9dc4b3bf969f4294a58c8.jpg)

Walton stepping it UP!! You just know Kobe gonna bounce back like that.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on December 21, 2010, 03:31:41 AM
Quick Can't Be Caught: Ripped (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL16u--0uB8&feature=player_embedded#ws)

Quick Can't Be Caught: Paint (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCKn3yoHWp8&feature=player_embedded#ws)

Quick Can't Be Caught: Isolation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORfIutX1jsA&feature=player_embedded#ws)

Quick Can't Be Caught: Break (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX2LwiDaqwc&feature=player_embedded#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 22, 2010, 02:05:17 PM

NIKE :bow:

lol Lakers really went on Vacation early.
(http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/2951/d8e6fe82ae38991fc259417.jpg)

KOBE EJECTED LOL
Kobe Bryant ejected -- Los Angeles Lakers versus Milwaukee Bucks (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEo_yYpmFis#)

A Pissed off Kobe vs the Heat. Perfect.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 22, 2010, 10:35:21 PM
Coach Larry Brown, Bobcats part ways

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Larry Brown is out as coach of the Charlotte Bobcats.

Owner Michael Jordan said in a release Wednesday that in a mutual decision after Charlotte's disappointing 9-19 start that Brown has stepped down as coach.

The 70-year-old Brown was in his third season with the Bobcats and led them to a franchise-first playoff appearance last season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 22, 2010, 10:37:33 PM
Phil Jackson dislikes Christmas games

By Dave McMenamin
ESPNLosAngeles.com


LOS ANGELES -- It's an annual holiday tradition: put the star on the tree and put the Los Angeles Lakers on TV.

And Lakers head coach Phil Jackson is tired of it.

"It used to be two teams," Jackson said. "It used to be Phoenix and L.A. and New York and Boston or New York and Philly or somebody on the East coast. Now I see that they have like six games on Christmas."

There are actually five games scheduled by the league this year -- the Chicago Bulls at the New York Knicks; the Boston Celtics at the Orlando Magic; the Denver Nuggets at the Oklahoma City Thunder; the Portland Trail Blazers at the Golden State Warriors; and the Miami Heat at the Lakers.

"I don't think anybody should play on Christmas Day," Jackson said. "Soccer teams don't play this time of year, they take a break. I don't understand it.

"When I was in the CBA, we had a commissioner who had a Christmas Eve game. I had to call him up and say that's the holy time. ... You just have to keep reminding them that this is a special day."

To get an idea of just how often Jackson and the Lakers play on the winter holiday, consider it will be the 13th Christmas Day game for 15-year veteran Kobe Bryant. He has played more games on Dec. 25 during his career than any other calendar date.

Jackson coached a handful more times on Christmas back when he was manning the sidelines for the Bulls.

"It's like Christian holidays don't mean anything to them anymore," said Jackson, the son of a minister. "We just go out and play and entertain the TV. It's really weird."

The Lakers' much-anticipated matchup with Miami's Big Three won't feature both teams at their best, according to the coach.

"I don't know if you can adequately even prepare for these games," Jackson said. "You don't have a walk-through on the day of the game. It's just a difficult game. ... Your little kids are putting batteries in toys to put their Christmas presents together, there's all kinds of crazy stuff going on and now your head's got to get focused on a game in the middle of the afternoon on Christmas Day? That game is just real hard to measure how to bring focus to it."

Lakers home games usually tip off at 7:30 p.m. PT but the Heat game Saturday will be played at 2 p.m. PT.

"It is what it is," Jackson said. "We have to go to work and we'll do what we have to do and make the best of it."

When asked if he would bring up his issue with playing on Christmas to NBA commissioner David Stern, Jackson replied with a smile, "He'll see it."
Phil Jackson's Legacy - ESPN Video - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5946373)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on December 23, 2010, 03:24:33 AM
Kobe's Motivation - ESPN Video - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5943769)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on December 23, 2010, 08:17:10 PM
Kobe or LeBron king of crunch time?

By Tom Haberstroh
ESPN.com


Closer.

Assassin.

Cold-blooded killer.

Over the past few seasons, these labels have become synonymous with Kobe Bryant, the NBA's preeminent king of clutch. Time and time again, we have witnessed Bryant's heroics at the end of games. The Lakers star had a league-leading six game winners in the final 10 seconds of games in 2009-10, with his flair for the dramatic seemingly becoming a weekly fixture.

Bryant is, by all accounts, the player you want to have the ball when the game is on the line.

So why do the numbers say otherwise? Or, more to the point, why do they suggest LeBron James, not Bryant, has performed better in the clutch recently? (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/truehoop/miamiheat/columns/story?columnist=haberstroh_tom&page=KobeLeBronclutch-101222)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on December 25, 2010, 05:29:32 AM
Dwyane Wade in Dominate Another Day: The Escape (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SijxtonSj2o#ws)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 25, 2010, 07:09:59 AM
^ SUPERIOR!!



ARE YOU READY!!! GO LAKERS!
LD2k's "INVASION" 12.25.10 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhNE5MTiLd4#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 26, 2010, 12:41:02 AM
LMFAO Wade missed dunk. LO didn't even touch him.

I hope Ron beats the shit outta Lebron.

GO LAKERS!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 26, 2010, 02:55:54 AM
FUCK!!! can't play D when Ron gets 2 quick ones and Kobe or Pau can't buy a bucket. Lakers stunk it up but shit man.

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00502.jpg)

FUCK THE HEAT. :tama-mad:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on December 26, 2010, 03:13:59 AM
^ Well leave up to the Lakers to know what is more important, all the analysts are going to be scratching their heads and peeing their pants XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on December 26, 2010, 03:56:11 AM
Notice in that picture above Wade is wearing what I assume is the Air Jordan 2011 then later in the game he went back to the 2010

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00503.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 31, 2010, 11:11:06 AM
FUCK.
(http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/4605/179e2ec35e882e092605e20.jpg)

Much better.
(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/1172/1cf8f6cff4231ffe98e8495.jpg)

12-29-2010 - Lakers vs. Hornets - Lamar Odom Playground Around The Back Play (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJSu-KJnlxY#ws)

shit LO. do the smart thing like Ron and don't do a reality show :doh:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 02, 2011, 12:32:51 PM
FLY YOUNG FELLA!!
12-31-2010 - 76ers vs. Lakers - Kobe Bryant Posterizes Andres Nocioni (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SobbvcuMXvg#ws)

Good home cookin! Kobe to Evan Turner "Eat shit!"
(http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/4505/ap8c4f8d2bbd4f4644b10a8.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on January 04, 2011, 11:19:11 AM
Back in 1986, Jordan on Letterman talking about his 63 point game against the Celtics and his banned Air Jordan I

1986 - Michael Jordan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpogmLvYozg&feature=player_embedded#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 05, 2011, 11:13:44 AM
SO MANY TURNOVERS you'd think The Governator was hosting a pool party!! :tama-mad:
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/6937/da4c1b5695a5e6cf8f9203d.jpg)

All those Phil Mind Games, there's no worry. Confrontation with Ron? Ripping up Kobe in the press? Just get the other teams hyped up. Poor Caron Butler tho, out for the season - he coulda took Dallas to new heights.

Always good to see the Pisstons get their ass kicked esp with Prince and Rip still there.
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/6518/pistonslakersbasketball.jpg)

WHY ARE WE DEFIANT! WE GOT KOBE BRYANT. 10th All Time in NBA Scoring list. Even with his fingers all destroyed he just keeps attacking.

The GARBAAGE was so good, Joe Smith got his first bucket, even Luke Walton hit back to back 3's and talked trash and got T'd while Tom Hanks ROFL'd
01-04-2011 - Pistons vs. Lakers - Luke Walton Taunting Foul (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-Dc6Fc6kiQ#ws)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 07, 2011, 03:16:42 AM
PHEW! Back to back = two wins. And LO just hit his funnybone. Solid win over Nash n Co.
(http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/1213/146cd1bcc3aa68a10821dc7.jpg)

FUCK YEAH KOBE. Teammates who make shots are trusted, Blake and Ron got their stroke back  :girlfap:
(http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/2324/9bdc8a04dc2db45e02806ec.jpg)

Nice beard Vinsanity.
(http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/8729/2315f3cc9db19fc4084fde7.jpg)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 08, 2011, 02:56:43 PM
SHIT!! that was a close one again...Bynum getting better and better every game.

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00509.jpg)

KOBE 9th ALL TiME!! passing Oscar Robertson on the al time NBA Scoring List :pimp:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 08, 2011, 07:22:08 PM
Sources: Nets add Pistons to trade talks

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com


The New Jersey Nets' latest attempt to acquire Denver's Carmelo Anthony involves the Detroit Pistons.

Sources with knowledge of the talks confirmed the Nets and Nuggets have discussed a three-way trade proposal that would land Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups and Pistons guard Rip Hamilton alongside Anthony in New Jersey.

But a source close to the situation subsequently told ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard that the three-way deal in its proposed form -- which would require the Pistons to take Nets center Johan Petro and surrender a first-round pick in addition to absorbing the expiring contract of Troy Murphy to the Pistons -- is not amenable to Detroit. (http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=6000845)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on January 09, 2011, 01:26:27 AM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00509.jpg)

Looks like Quick got caught by the Black Mamba.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 09, 2011, 10:36:19 PM
^ and this was a touching moment....
Hornets Vs Lakers - Season Game 37 - Mbenga Receives Ring - 2010-11 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgBSpCKRbsM#ws)

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES DJ!!

shit Barnes getting surgery, 1-2 mths :banghead: perfect time for the bench to get more reps...Joe Smith? Luke? At least Blake is okay?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 10, 2011, 02:18:01 AM
Sources: Nets, Nuggets 'further along'

By Chris Broussard and Marc Stein
ESPN.com


The New Jersey Nets' attempts to acquire Denver's Carmelo Anthony are "further along" than any trade scenario that has been discussed since their near acquisition of Anthony in late September, according to sources close to the negotiations.

A three-team deal involving the Detroit Pistons that would include at least 15 players -- with Rip Hamilton and Chauncey Billups winding up in New Jersey with Anthony -- could be completed as soon as this week, sources said.

The primary elements of the scenario currently on the table, sources said, call for New Jersey to acquire Anthony, Billups and Hamilton; Denver to land Devin Harris, Derrick Favors, Anthony Morrow and at least two first-round picks; and Detroit to acquire Troy Murphy and Johan Petro.

Other players with smaller contracts would have to be included to make the salary-cap math work. (http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=6005596)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 10, 2011, 01:47:02 PM
^ I'm sure he can't wait to team up with farmar and Sasha :lol: unless they gonna be part of a package.
(http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/4565/ap6012d37a9f4146a3b6901.jpg)

LOVE dat win over Pringles and Ama're's Knicks. Ron just getting into their brains, that's how you fuck with the East. A clothesline here, a push there and BLOW OUT!
01-09-2011 - KvL - RAATCAB (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtdVwGezCqk#ws)
01-09-2011 - KvL - RACAS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qdFDgEXpMA#ws)

    (http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7978/f703197c843982082cabcc2.jpg)(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/5180/apd01eaf36abfd4adba91d2.jpg)

BYNUM POSTERIZIATION!!! :rockon: AND HE GOT EJECTED LOL!


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 12, 2011, 07:20:35 AM
Man, I just saw the score of the Lakers/Cavs game on NBA.com and...........
................
................ROFLMFAO!!!!

Egads, that score and game must've been a real laugher. XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on January 12, 2011, 07:45:51 AM
Egads, that score and game must've been a real laugher. XD


Yeah, I was laughing pretty hard watching this one.
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/975/lolscore.png)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 13, 2011, 10:51:23 AM
^ WERD. you just feel sorry for Byron Scott, he has no answer Lakers just playing ridiculous on the defensive side.
(http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/4114/ap6de63bbe2da54c008035b.jpg)

THEN Monta Ellis shows up. Mamba in his scowl mode again, WE ARE BLESSED.
(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/1988/0d1c53946435abd9349bb7c.jpg)
(http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/5774/ap75b925dbdbaa415db221e.jpg)

39 on 21 shots, FUCKING RIDICULOUS! such a grimy win, everyone getting involved man, follow up shots.

AND SHIT!!! What happened Heatles? Don't even wanna talk about tweets n shit, but fuck DONT PISS OFF Blake Griffin, Even Baron Davis made an appearance. haha fuckin Clippers good win
Blake Griffin double-pump dunk -- Los Angeles Clippers vs. Miami Heat (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IMzPTLS_UQ#)

LOL Ron. bet he fucked em all.
Artested Development - Ron Artest: The NBA's Mad Genius (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6fwZqRfPgI#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 14, 2011, 03:49:34 AM
Sources: Knicks reach out to Grizzlies

By Chris Broussard
ESPN The Magazine


The New York Knicks have reached out to Memphis about participating in a three-team deal that would send Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo to Denver and Carmelo Anthony to New York, according to league sources.

Talks are in the infant stages and nothing is imminent, but the discussions are a sign of the Knicks' increased aggressiveness in trying to trade for Anthony.

Emboldened by their belief that Anthony will refuse to sign a three-year, $65 million contract extension with the New Jersey Nets, the Knicks have stepped up their efforts to bring the Nuggets star to New York. (http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=6019859)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 15, 2011, 08:37:59 AM
^ I like that trade...but Mayo got lotta upside, coming off the bench he is a bona fide starter :catglare:

Welcome Back Farmar and Sasha!! Feels like Practice all over again.
(http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/5954/apc8f5b17d3cc5446fa72fc.jpg)(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/7165/ap5bac4ccfadf54ae09b813.jpg)

ETA:

this is so funny, Kobe trying to dunk on Farmar but Jordan practically rips Kobe's jersey off. Still makes the shot :bow:
01-14-2011 - NvL - KBRLOJF (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJwpqrzi8n8#ws)


lol Ron Artest, Matt Barnes with Snoop and The Game, nice shirt!
(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/3950/224965407575x429.jpg)(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/2527/224963969429x575.jpg)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 16, 2011, 10:03:33 AM
LOL! Inception

Kobe Bryant - Inception (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOmh4k5R_DA#ws)

Battle of LA tonite!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 17, 2011, 12:46:27 AM
FUCK WTH!!! FUCK DA CLIPPS :tama-mad:

(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1007/apbf5dc7b448614b01b5ed9.jpg)
(http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/5691/ape8163de8b15e43578a02a.jpg)

that was a bizarre ending. Kobe with only 17 shots. Bynum can't get a call. Plus Pau got a hair cut and shave XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on January 17, 2011, 09:46:07 AM
So I was getting reminiscent of the good ol Sonic days and I came across Shaq dissing GP about his white suit

Shaq Says: 'I am the Original Son of Jor-El' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS_Vj8rENk4#ws)

 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 18, 2011, 10:51:38 AM
^ and lol he slipped on some ice and missed KG's return.

Stepping up the D!!! Great moves around the basket. DOWN GOES OKC!

(http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/747/3d4fe8718edb0935b6a4f2b.jpg)

digging the all black kicks for MLK Day too.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 20, 2011, 12:33:42 AM
Nets drop Carmelo Anthony deal

ESPN.com news services

NEWARK, N.J. -- New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has told the team to end discussions on the Carmelo Anthony deal.

In a news conference before Wednesday night's game against Utah, Prokhorov said he decided on Tuesday to stop pursuit of the Nuggets' All-Star forward, unhappy with how things played out in public.

The new owner says the deal took too long and became too expensive.

"I'm not happy with the way ... this deal has gone until now," said Prokhorov. "It has taken too long. It has been played out in public and it certainly has taken a toll on the players and I believe that it has cost us several games. I think management did a great job, but there comes a time when the price is simply too expensive. I'm instructing our team to walk away from the deal.

"And the meeting that our management was supposed to have in Denver with Carmelo [on Thursday] is hereby canceled."

Prokhorov said the goal is still to win a championship within five years.

Previously, New Jersey had offered to ship six players and at least two first-round draft picks to Denver in a deal that would have sent Anthony to the Nets along with former Pistons teammates Chauncey Billups and Richard Hamilton.

Derrick Favors, the 19-year-old rookie who was rumored to be the centerpiece in the multiple-player deal, was shocked upon hearing the news in the locker room before the game.

"I don't have to worry about it no more," Favors said. "It's over with. This is my first time hearing it. I'm excited."

Said Prokhorov: "We will come back to the table every time we need the right player for the team. But really I'm not ready to overpay. Because as soon as you make a mistake in the NBA, you can wait for the next chance for the next five or six years. That's why I prefer to be really patient and I want to thank the New Jersey fans for their patience."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 20, 2011, 12:34:54 AM
Phil Jackson: Celts above Heat in East

ESPNLosAngeles.com

If the Los Angeles Lakers made it to the NBA Finals, coach Phil Jackson wouldn't necessarily expect to see the Miami Heat there with them.

He told Max Kellerman on 710 ESPN that he respected the individual talents of Heat superstars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, but he didn't think Miami could overtake the Boston Celtics in the playoffs.

"I personally don't think they can get by Boston," Jackson said. "I think Boston is too good a team. I think a team is still going to win.

"But there's a chance that [the Heat] ... can maybe round themselves into a team by that time and [win].

"Boston is older and they have to go through the rest of the schedule without having some kind of breakdown of players. [Ray] Allen and [Kendrick] Perkins, etc., they are just really a good team.

"But there's nothing like the great athletic skill and dynamism that [James and Wade] have and [Chris] Bosh is a terrific player in his own right. There's no doubt about their individual skills."

Jackson also talked about his use of the media to get his message across to his players.

"There is the idea that you can encourage the team through public statements ... I do sometimes say the most honest thing to reporters," Jackson said. "I'll be very blunt and make a statement that's as true as I can make it. But there's always a little encouragement for the team to do better and to improve at a certain level.

"I think the press is there for your services as a coach. I think that's a message you can use to get across."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 20, 2011, 12:36:27 AM
Marcus Camby needs knee surgery

Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Portland Trail Blazers say center Marcus Camby will need arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.

Camby hurt his knee in Portland's victory Monday night over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team says an MRI exam was initially clear, but closer examination revealed a partial meniscus tear.

There is no timetable for Camby's return. His surgery has not yet been scheduled.

The news came as the Blazers prepared to play in Sacramento Wednesday night.

The team has been besieged with injuries this season. All-Star guard Brandon Roy had arthroscopic surgery on both of his knees Monday. His return also was uncertain.

Roy has missed 18 games this season because of soreness in his knees, which he has said is caused by a lack of cartilage. He was averaging 16.6 points in 23 games this season. For his career, the 2007 rookie of the year is averaging 19.9 points and 4.9 assists.

In November, the team announced that center Greg Oden, the No. 1 draft pick in 2007, would miss the season because of microfracture surgery on his left knee. Oden missed his rookie year because of microfracture surgery on his right knee.

Second-year forward Jeff Pendergraph injured his knee in the preseason and required season-ending surgery. And rookie guard Elliot Williams has undergone surgery this season on both knees.

Camby's injury leaves the Blazers thin at center. Joel Przybilla returned early in December from a ruptured patella, but his minutes have been limited.

The Blazers also have second-year forward Dante Cunningham, who started the second half against the Timberwolves.

Camby was averaging 5.9 points, 11.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.87 blocks in 39 games this season, all starts. His absence will be significant not only because of his contribution on the floor, but because of his veteran leadership in the locker room.

The 6-foot-11 forward and center is in his 15th season in the NBA.

..........

The hurt just keeps on rolling for the Blazers.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on January 20, 2011, 07:36:59 AM
Still on my Seattle Sonic

Brent Barry - Crip Walk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tawdmsHSYBY#)

Brent Barry is dope.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 20, 2011, 09:40:49 AM
dammit burned by Jason Kidd :banghead:

(http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/4986/c1eedf7327d898b43a66219.jpg)

laugh it up Thimmy :P
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 21, 2011, 01:47:46 AM
lol Ron

(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/4015/vlcsnap2010082317h16m44.jpg)

Quote
After initially expressing indifference toward the league rescinding his technical fouls and accompanying $4,000 fine in the Lakers' 99-92 loss Sunday to the Clippers, forward Ron Artest acknowledged relief.

"I didn't want to just give it away," Artest said at his locker before the Lakers' game at Staples Center Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. "I could've bought 10,000 In-N-Out Burgers. I rather would've done that than give it away. I'm going to get 10 burgers [after the game]. I love In-N-Out. It's addicting. It's the only reason I'm here in L.A. If it wasn't for In-N-Out Burger, I probably would've gone to Memphis or something."

source: http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2011/01/ron-artest-jokes-hell-spend-rescinded-fine-money-on-in-n-out-burgers.html (http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2011/01/ron-artest-jokes-hell-spend-rescinded-fine-money-on-in-n-out-burgers.html)

:rofl:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on January 21, 2011, 03:51:15 AM
Ron knows.
That's What a Hamburger's All About.
In N Out Burger Theme Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOpTv-d8Vfw#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 22, 2011, 10:04:13 AM
^ that extra weight must've helped tonight, even with foul trouble he made Melo frustrated at hell :lol:

(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/3094/ap4422db2168174dcd947fd.jpg)

and with the dagger three too good Ron.

BALANCED SCORING I LIKE IT. Bynum had a helluva game too. Pau and Kobe solid, lol at that one save Blake had but Pau couldn't finish. good road win.
(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/7928/a87bf20f1e04f5a4627f0d4.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 26, 2011, 11:20:40 AM

OMGASS LO!! One Man One Play fuckin one arm going outta bounds AND1
01-25-2011 - JvL - LOA1CRS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvWAw6rgvtI#ws)

ROFL @ Shannon missed dunk

Kobe closing in on The Dream!

(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/1107/4be35513777e9c280c04d36.jpg)

Listless or whatever, that's the kinda DEFENSE I'm talking about ...maybe Jerry West lit a fire under they asses
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuno_thunder on January 29, 2011, 06:08:56 AM
FUCKIN' RUDY GAY, MAN!!

Guy goes nuts after Rudy Gay shoots Game Winner (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK7lIjFsGvg#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 29, 2011, 10:58:20 AM
^ Poor Asshole lol That's Da T Dot for ya :P meanwhile OJ Mayo roiding his mind out

FUCK WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT LAKERS. Talk about Trap Game. :tama-mad:

Kobe goes nuts to pass The Dream CONGRATS but everyone sitting around, oh man The Third Q was so brutal too much perimeter action.

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00525.jpg)

Best destroy the Celtics on ABC. Betcha Shaq will be suiting up. :fuckyou:

And Courtside View was lame. Stu and Joel were silent, what the fuck is the point? Do we get popcorn too lol. I like that anaylsis of Staples Center Lakers seats....you ain't gettin none!

(http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/1623/04lakersinfographicap.jpg)

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/map-laker-celebrity-seats-75726 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/map-laker-celebrity-seats-75726)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 30, 2011, 09:36:59 PM
FUCK YOU EDDIE HOUSE XD only Kobe and Sam CAssell can do the Sam Cassell Big Balls dance
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 31, 2011, 12:13:23 AM
FUCK THE CELTICS!!!!! :tama-mad: :tama-mad: :tama-mad: :tama-mad: :tama-mad: :tama-mad:

THERE WILL BE BLOOD KG!!!

Fucking FLOPPERS!!! UNFUCKINGBELIEVABLE!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on January 31, 2011, 10:56:10 PM
Kobe Bryant is, "The Black Mamba". Directed by Robert Rodriguez. Official Trailer 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-8YEF5eIxk&feature=player_embedded#ws)

Kobe Bryant is, "The Black Mamba". Directed by Robert Rodriguez. Official Trailer 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdgsXZtxLKs&feature=player_embedded#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 04, 2011, 01:40:52 AM
^ werd, also posted in Kobe Bryant thread. You gonna be watching it LIVE?

Kobe sums up all the Haters perfectly: "Don't know, don't care," Kobe Bryant said when asked if the team was being criticized too harshly. "People that criticize, they can all kiss my ass. I don't give a shit. I really don't. I keep the train moving. We're gonna keep on moving and in June, they'll say nothing.

http://www.nba.com/lakers/video/2011/02/02/110202practicekobebryant2-1544004/index.html (http://www.nba.com/lakers/video/2011/02/02/110202practicekobebryant2-1544004/index.html)

MDE!!! :tama-mad:

phewww OT Thriller over the Rox. best get it together against The Spurs too before they hit the road.
(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/4355/68033e9ae0a51856b1a97aa.jpg)

Eddie House - YOU FUCKING LOSER!! FINED LMFAO
Eddie House "Big Balls" Dance after Game Winner vs. Thunder (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qZ4GrnPrm0#ws)

Kobe mistimes it XD
NBA Lakers @ Spurs - Kobe Bryant Big Balls Dance Jan. 14, 2009 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL-nITp_hlI#)

Stolen from Major League
Marbles? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwMIot_hbZ8#)

Sam Cassell needs to trademark his Big Balls dance XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 04, 2011, 07:15:28 AM
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK YOU  MCDYESS :tama-mad: :tama-mad:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on February 05, 2011, 02:55:14 AM
Shaq's gangsta move on Michael Jordan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBOyRGHkPL0#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 07, 2011, 08:59:21 AM
^ MJ HOW :lol:

DAMN. if they get OJ Mayo for Shannon? be interesting..................someone that can make a shot. Hornets down, road trip lookin aight
(http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/1483/ap71f8e45c632f41cb97a1b.jpg)

LOGO! getting his props finally

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FCoifWtapc# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FCoifWtapc#)

WHO IS GOING?!

Quote
One-of-a-kind Jerry West gets a statue

With an aura that hasn't dimmed since he came to Los Angeles five decades ago, West will be honored outside Staples Center.
Mark Heisler
8:17 PM PST, February 5, 2011


Fittingly, if belatedly, Jerry West's statue will be unveiled outside Staples Center next week alongside Wayne Gretzky's (2002), Magic Johnson's (2004), Oscar De La Hoya's (2008) and Chick Hearn's (2010)....

Even if they're drawing names out of a hat to determine the order.

Star Plaza has only five greats, compared to the Hollywood Walk of Fame's 2,431 movie stars ... and theater owners, costume designers, makeup artists and cartoon characters Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Shrek and the Simpsons.

"I really don't know what to make of it," said West, pleased and embarrassed, as usual.

"I really, honestly did not play basketball to have a statue. I loved to compete. Days of games were probably the most special times in my life....

"I did the same thing every day because of the excitement of having the opportunity and what it felt like sitting in the locker room, antsy, nervous....

"It was really, really different. We were so close as teammates.

"It's unbelievably flattering that somebody would want to do this, unbelievably — but candidly, I wish Elgin Baylor would be right there beside me."

If West is special to young people, it's because of the glow he never lost ... and because in 1969, some bumpkin in the low-wattage NBA office took an old action picture, reversed it so West was driving left into the middle of the design and used the silhouette for a new logo.

Had anyone given any thought to who it was, using a white player to represent an ever-more African American league would have set off a furor.

The NBA now insists it doesn't know who the player is.

West was more than a trademark silhouette or a hero for white fans with his heart-on-his-sleeve game and personality in addition to his feats that made him as beloved by peers as fans.

The NBA no longer has nights like the one for West at the Forum in 1972, when retired, unapproachable Bill Russell flew in and announced: "If I had could have one wish granted, it would be that you would always be happy."

And now, Mr. Clutch in winter, at 72, at peace, in bronze, on the sidewalk.

If West remains close to owner Jerry Buss and protege-as-GM Mitch Kupchak, he has no formal connection to the team.

Forget sentiment, this is Jerry West, whose whirling mind remains one of the NBA's keenest.

Seeing things in degrees of horror, West could never win enough, never thought he was home free ... and wasn't even invited back as $1-a-year consultant after retiring as Memphis GM in 2007.

West would never ask, they knew he didn't need a job or money ... and Jerry and Jim Buss liked it the way it was.

Thus the Feb. 17 unveiling follows the unveiling of West's unsparing views on the Lakers' age, inability to defend and day of reckoning.

Players didn't like it and fans were dismayed but Magic Johnson added his voice ("We're looking old and playing old.")

Meanwhile, Coach Phil Jackson now plays three guards at the end with Steve Blake in and Ron Artest out.

Unfortunately for the Lakers, the new reality just dawned on them:

Their days of being so good they could mop up the West and win a title at 75% of their potential are over.

Minimally athletic before, they're less so since Trevor Ariza's agent, David Lee, messed up a slam-dunk deal in 2009.

Stunned at hearing they had to pay more — because Ariza was from here — the Lakers jumped on Artest as if it was a coup.

Actually, it was like dropping a cannon ball on a puzzle with one piece missing.

They almost lost Lamar Odom that summer when Jerry Buss withdrew his three-year $27-million offer — $54 million, including luxury tax — before yielding to pleas to bring him back.

More failure to understand where they were has continued this season.

With the Lakers 13-2 and Theo Ratliff out, Jackson couldn't get the Jake Voskuhl-level backup he wanted at a cost of $70,000 a week in salary and tax.

With courtside seats at $2,600, the Lakers make $70K every game from 27 of their total of 136.

Pau Gasol wilted playing heavy minutes and has yet to un-wilt as they went 21-14.

On Dec. 15, they gave New Jersey a No. 1 pick to take Sasha Vujacic's $5.4-million salary, which looked good until Lakers' fortunes and energy levels sank.

If Sasha looks better in retrospect, that pick, which could have brought a young athlete, looks better still.

But that was then and this is now, after a week of running around in circles, debating Artest's desire to stay.

Actually, with Artest, at 32, having two seasons left worth $14 million, West may not go out as a Laker, but Ronnie will.

If someone like Washington's Kirk Hinrich is possible, salvation must come from within.

Bryant — who singed teammates after the Miami rout ("I'm going to kick some ... in practice") and invited a press rip after the Memphis rout ("It builds great tension for us and you sell a lot of papers") — issued a different invitation to critics.

Of course, the line to accommodate Bryant would include West, Johnson and, of course, Kobe.

Bryant, the angriest, most invested critic, is now sticking up for his teammates, the right thing to do, no matter how many faces he has.

If he's scorching them privately, he'd better get it under control, because it'll be a long, hard slog to April.

Even if he's supportive, no one does it like Bryant, as when ESPN's Colleen Dominguez asked the mandatory lost-to-all-the-good-teams question.

"You heard what I said," said Bryant, staring the other way. "My feelings haven't changed."

Actually, for someone concerned with his legacy, withdrawing from public life might be better than presenting yourself as a bigger and bigger jerk.

Ask West, who brought Bryant here: Everything is really, really different.

source: http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-0206-heisler-20110206,0,1122092,print.column (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-0206-heisler-20110206,0,1122092,print.column)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 08, 2011, 10:09:19 AM
THAT'S WHAT IM TALKiNG ABOuT

so much extra passes. swarming defense. Lamar running the floor on a Ron Artest fastbreak. Pau Gasol and Bynum playing the 1-2 punch inside LIKE THEY SHOULD. loving this road trip, nothing fancy - just grind it out wins where its balanced all around. THATS LAKERS BASKETBALL!!!!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00603.jpg)
Kobe being Kobe. Just took em to task!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 10, 2011, 10:18:43 PM
JERRY SLOAN RESIGNED? ! (http://sports.nationalpost.com/2011/02/10/utahs-sloan-to-resign-as-head-coach-reports/)

The fuck. And he just signed a contract extension earlier this week. Shit that sounds so fucking familiar. :tama-mad: one of the real hard working coaches, always a challenge to go up against his endless wave of pick and rolls.

Lakers appeared on an episode of NBA Unscripted
NU - LAL - Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKWuaXFSPRM#ws)
NU - LAL - Part 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZannmTwIozs#ws)
NU - LAL - Part 6 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOp4D-KgYFk#ws)

more here: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheLastCaCHooKaMan (http://www.youtube.com/user/TheLastCaCHooKaMan)


Lakers vs Celtics tonight!! gotta get Ron Artest all wild again like he chewed up Marc Gasol the other nite.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 10, 2011, 11:44:46 PM
Legendary. Mad respects to Coach Sloan.

(http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/6585/legendarya.jpg)

Press Conference still going on: http://www.ksl.com/?sid=14330127&nid=165 (http://www.ksl.com/?sid=14330127&nid=165)

Bring on the gossip. :bleed eyes:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 11, 2011, 04:53:51 AM
FUCK FLOPSTON!!!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00604.jpg)

Kobe to ray Allen: "you're my (bleep)"

Ray Allen: "I know"

Kobe and Fish = CLASS of the NBA congratulating him after the game on beating Reggie Miller's all time 3 pointers made mark.

Man that's a good win, just locking em up defensively and Kobe coming alive. Bench got their shots in, tho shit up by 3 shit was tense GET KOBE BACK IN lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on February 11, 2011, 05:24:07 AM
That's how the Lakers are gonna get it done. Dominance in the paint like there was tonight.

That's why I never bought into the Bynum for Melo trade talk.  CAN'T TEACH SIZE!



And holy shit did Ray Allen make a lotta 3s in his career.
He and Reggie Miller are like 1,000 away from the next highest, Jason Kidd.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 11, 2011, 09:38:08 PM
lol esp him and Reggie park on the 3 point line. who'd thunk J-Kidd? maybe Nash

don't expect them to get into the paint much or BLOCK! BLOCK!!!
Tayshawn Blocks Reggie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1ob8mNDcNk#)
Michael Jordan Game Saving Block on Reggie Miller (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9hlKMYiu3k#)

or just get owned by 24
02-10-2011 - LvC - KBJIRAF (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIrJHJWqOks#ws)

cetrainly bynum's best game last nite too.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 12, 2011, 05:24:16 AM
KOBE DOMINANCE IN MSG :bow:
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00605.jpg)

LOL what a first quarter just jacking shit up. FUCK FELTON Shannon Brown RIDICULOUS DUNK!

THE BLEEDING IS OVER FOR THE CAVS XD Holy shit, was feeling really sorry for Byron Scott. They nearly blew it against the Blakers too XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on February 12, 2011, 05:57:03 AM
I swear those throwbacks are magical.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on February 12, 2011, 08:13:03 AM
Lol maaan I wanted the Cavs streak to continue at least one more game. They could have had the longest losing streak across all sports!

AND that Dunk by Shannon Brown WOW. Why couldn't he do stuff like that during the dunk contest last year?!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 13, 2011, 01:14:25 AM
Shannon be unscripted :pimp:

werd zomb, i gots to get me some of dat shit. and it ain't all hugnutter either

Mailman speaks the Truth!
Karl Malone about Jerry Sloan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FmRTm-BtKs#ws)

ETA:

PISSED! XD
Karl Malone interview with the Utah Media (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72l75TXMhdA#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 14, 2011, 12:06:58 AM
^ The Best part of the Karl Malone Rant is that he mentioned Phil Johnson as being so loyal "oh you resigning? me too?" Brotherhood :yep:

FUCK A SUPERMAN!!! :tama-mad:

(http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6899/ap4e8b0e8ab316405baf632.jpg)

Holy shit, lemme know when Pau Gasol gets his head outta Dwight Howard's ass JEEEEEEEEEEEZUS. At least Lamar took time off from pimpin his perfume to elbow him in the eye :tama-mad:

Unbreakable | A Unisex Fragrance by Khloe and Lamar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk9Ap4nBiOM#)

Wonder if MJ is gonna suit up tmr for The Bobcats lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 14, 2011, 10:53:31 AM
Some thoughts watching that Heat at Boston.

The only point I saw with the last play: Celtics Defense = flopping to defend a last second 3, Lebron still afraid to take the last shot. Not to mention clanking his FT.

What a tough loss with the Magic, when deep inside u know Lakers can dominate. Just one of those nights.
[ATM] "The Town" Lakers Video Special HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7Ad6PS4Eks#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 15, 2011, 06:11:59 AM
:dizzy: the fuck man

(http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/1894/8fb9fb254d98841f24c74bf.jpg)

Just hope they never face the Kats in the NBA Finals lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 17, 2011, 07:56:44 AM
Really. Sessions? The Fuck :lol:

(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/4706/apb2df2e36e1614deb9d912.jpg)

Pity win for Byron Scott, thanks buddy now we can't laugh at the Clipp no more
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 19, 2011, 06:04:26 AM
nice dunk contest!!

Oh it was just the Rookie Sophomore Challenge lol

JERRY WEST THE LOGO

Jerry West's Statue Unveiling (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmzlMXG_6lM#ws)

statue unveiling :bow: :bow:

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 20, 2011, 04:35:59 AM
LOOOOOOOOOOOL DAMN McGee with the double dunk but Blake Griffin tore the fuckin house


360 DEGREE POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on February 20, 2011, 07:46:07 AM
I was ready for the dunk contest to be bad...but WOW what a difference from last year!!!
Blake Griffin *bows down* lol...his dunks were nasty! I wish he was able to complete his 2nd dunk...the off the edge of the backboard 360.
And the build up for his last dunk was sooo entertaining lol.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: J-Triumf on February 20, 2011, 01:14:49 PM
Just saw the dunk contest highlights on Youtube...not surprised that Griffin won, but damn, I don't know if I could even pick a winner; everyone came up with some great work.

I don't know if it's because I've seen so many dunk contests already or I'm just getting old or what, but most of the dunks I had to rewatch to really appreciate, like they didn't hit me at first until I gave more thought and attention to how crazy this year's dunks really were. Maybe it's because Griffin's 360 wasn't as flashy as he originally intended, or because I simply saw a photo of the car and immediately knew what happened. :P Mad respect to this year's participants; I'm glad it's not Nate Robinson winning for being short again.

I think these two are my favorites:
DeMar DeRozan: East Bay Funk Remix (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjDE6bHVsMk#ws) Blake Griffin's Windmill Alley-Oop (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scJil4Gz3C8#ws)

Also great to see the Warriors continue to remind the league to stop snubbing their stars for the All-Star Game:
Stephen Curry Wins the Skills Challenge (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCCxOFtrMMI#ws)

Hardwood Classics needs to go away already...such ugliness... :smhid Or at least bring back some of the more recent discontinued jerseys instead of '60s/'70s crap.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on February 20, 2011, 07:53:08 PM
Derozan got robbed!!!

(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/548487/244748293_medium.gif)

This years contest looked so fixed, like they weren't even denying it.
Griffin is still a beast tho =)


---------

if you haven't seen the full trailer for black mamba yet
Kobe Bryant is, "The Black Mamba". Directed by Robert Rodriguez. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TO4yeUIPWE#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: vampire on February 21, 2011, 12:18:55 PM
he should have saved this for the last one.

JaVale McGee Dunks Two Balls in Two Hoops (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNJ0K8qdq00#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on February 21, 2011, 08:54:38 PM
^If you save that one for last, when do you do the three-balls dunk?
Plus there's no guarantee that you're going to make the finals to show off your really cool stuff.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on February 22, 2011, 05:08:16 AM
Sources: Knicks land Carmelo Anthony (http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=6145912)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 22, 2011, 06:23:10 AM
FINALLY. THE MELODRAMA IS NO MORE.

Melo, Amare, Billups AND Fields now. FUCK Gonna be an insane lineup tho with Pringles tearing it up. Looks like even Jigga couldn't convince em

The whole trade for Denver is just fucked up but what can they do? Poor George Karl, one of the league's best.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on February 22, 2011, 06:26:46 AM
The West gets added water with the trade and maybe a three horse race for the conference, the East gets another "trio" maybe less of that and more of a complete team
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 22, 2011, 08:09:57 PM
East is Beast? They forget about 24 :pimp:

Kobe Bryant Avoids Block By LeBron James & Dunks on Him - 2011 NBA All-Star Game (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKz1B2QQIUk#ws)

can't wait to see CP3 or Derron Williams run to Melo's cock for another so-called Big Three
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Yoshino on February 22, 2011, 08:30:13 PM
Knicks gave up way too much, he can score but anyone can if they shoot as much as him, he's really not even one of the top 20 players in the league, :rofl: to beat the Celts or Heat you need to play defense and rebound well, they went down in both areas in those regards, but not being a Knicks fan it's a good trade, just many more years coming up of being also rans. :yep:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 22, 2011, 08:52:56 PM
holy shit I'm listening to Jim Rome now and he's talking about Caron Butler injury and said his knee cap had dislocated and slid like 3 inches up his THIGH and he slides it back in place and stands up and gets off the court.

FUCK WISH HE WAS STILL ON THE LAKERS
Caron Butler copies Kobe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcOl2zs9nws#ws)

him for Kwame got us Gasol hmm...

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 23, 2011, 08:47:43 AM
MAMBA TIME!!!
(http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/8323/ff09d6afe1424f020279e0d.jpg)

real classy gesture by the Lakers. Josh Powell THANK YOU
(http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/9063/apec2d769d247f4ccea39f2.jpg)


SHIT! I can't believe Knicks traded away TIMOFEY!! dude's a fuckin MONSTER
(http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/5425/newyorkknickstimofeymoz.jpg)


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jaysonnj on February 23, 2011, 09:06:23 AM
^ Mozkov was a scrub with the Knicks. He'll always be known for being monster dunkfaced on by Blake Griffin.

Blake Griffin MONSTER dunk on Timofey Mozgov and SICK dunk on Gallinari (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPzIHdZQAj4#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on February 23, 2011, 05:25:40 PM
Nets close deal for point guard Deron Williams  (http://www.northjersey.com/sports/pro_sports/022311_Sources_Nets_close_to_deal_for_point_guard_Deron_Williams.html)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jaysonnj on February 23, 2011, 05:32:54 PM
It's official! DERON WILLIAMS IS A NEW JERSEY NET!
http://twitter.com/#!/WojYahooNBA/status/40440619373432832 (http://twitter.com/#!/WojYahooNBA/status/40440619373432832)

Mikhail Prokhorov might be the best owner in the NBA. I love his hatred for the Knicks.

D Williams > Melo

We'll still need much more, though!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 24, 2011, 08:56:12 AM
DAMN that came outta nowhere. Deron Williams may be a fucking whiny fuck, but you want that kinda drive on your team. way better than Harris at least. Better throw a lotta cache at him Prokhorov!

HOLD THE FORT!! Clippers trade Baron Davis to Cavs! NOW the east is stacked :lol:

FUCK!! Ron Artest going Sacramento raining 3s holy shit WHAT A RALLY by the Lakers and win in OT in the Rose Garden, Kobe and Pau just going CLUTCH
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00617.jpg)

Nice choke job from Aldridge. even with fucking Refs not giving the calls, THAT'S how u win in the playoffs. plus Lakers pass the 40-20 test
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 26, 2011, 12:46:00 AM
LOL Bosh Flop... :rofl:

Chris Bosh flop vs Bulls (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h60uviwKC0#ws)

RuPaul competing against Manu on flops. XD no wonder Boston picked up Kristic, they need to counter the Heat Defense:

Lebron James, The King of Flop (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrBR_KPWVtE#ws)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on February 26, 2011, 10:21:42 AM
Brent Barry is fucking G.

Brent Barry - Crip Walk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tawdmsHSYBY#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on February 26, 2011, 10:37:26 AM
Yeah, Blake Griffin over a car was cool, but he didnt go over the roof

Skywalker Dunks over a Car (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6OcolAT5kg#)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 26, 2011, 12:23:58 PM
The funniest thing tonite was watching the Lakers - Clippers game and SHIT!! It's JACK

(http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/9048/kobec.jpg)

and son XD
02-25-2011 - CvL - RFJIKBWJASW (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poUrxzHmxvw#ws)

I think Kobe just lathered up some burgers and tacos on his stinging elbow and torched the Clipp in the 3rd
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00621.jpg)

Pau just tearing up Blake Griffin!! Shannon doing a handstand. FISH getting off. Awesome team effort. Can't wait for Perkins and the OKC "OOOOH THEY ELITE NOW" Thunder on ABC.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 28, 2011, 12:11:13 AM
HOO AHHH!!!

Fuck THE REFS holy shit, giving flops to Harden. The fuck man. Don't even wanna think of the TECH on Kobe for just farting. Great grind it out win. BLOCK PARTY by Drew. Ron moving hte ball made me facepalm at times but he locked up KD in the 2nd

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00624.jpg)

BUTT KOBE THE KLOSER FUCK YOU ESPN!! FUCK YOU NBA!!! :bwahahaha:

I like this post from the Lakersground, but oh so true BUT GOTTA WORK THRU IT!! Cannot just wait for cheap calls like some South Beach Fucks! *cough 2006 finals*

Quote
20 jumpers by Kobe Bryant - he made 8 jumpers
29 shots in total
3pters = 4-11
FT- 0-0

16 Jumpers by Kevin Durant -he made 5 jumpers
took 24 shots in total (5 less then kobe)
3pters = 1-6
FT - 12-13


So KD is defended by a great lockdown defender (ron artest)

Kobe is defended by whoever they have out there(not known for locking anyone up. solid defenders but not lock up artist).

So ladies and gentlmen explain this to me. how does the guy who took 5 less shots, so if all things are relative. he's basically chucking just like kobe. shooting jumpers more then anything else (miss or make). Why is this guy at the ft line 13 times. and Kobe the legend bryant is at the line.......ZERO times. remember KD has a great defender on him, who has locked him up numerous times this season and the playoffs. kobe has solid defenders on him, but no known lock up artest. and non of them are considered VETS.

Explain away kobe haters or NBA apologist aka anti tin foil hat wearing /anti conspiracy theorist.

nothing new, I can think of 2004 Finals.

BUT WHATEVER. GO LAKERS GO!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on February 28, 2011, 01:19:51 AM
Cannot just wait for cheap calls like some South Beach Fucks! *cough 2006 finals*

Calm down there buddy, Lakers won. Also, with Wade cutting to the basket like he did, Mavs had nothing left to do other than foul.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 02, 2011, 02:31:19 AM
I comfess I lost my cool, got nothing butt love for Shaq Daddy.

Just when fuckers go on rants about MVP "Best Player" or "Best Team Player" FUCK YOU. Good thing there's shit to laugh about like this guy, the Pau Gasol impersonator
PAU GASOL IMPERSONATOR 2/5/11 - DAVID BRICKLEY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwAihAhhptE#ws)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/2la4f35.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: fobmysterio on March 02, 2011, 07:25:02 AM
Another W for the Lakers in the book!  Man it's kinda sad how everyone's hyped cuz its their 4th straight wins... we used to be seeing this alot more often from the Lakeshow!

David Sterns seriously need to stop wussyfying the league... it's getting a bit too ridiculous,

1990s, Michael Jordan talks trash on the court,
2011,  Lebron James is having Twitter war with Daniel Gibson because of the latter's statement on how he's the new King of Cleveland.

1990s, Scottie Pippen always gets fouled HARD, but would jump back up as soon as he can, even with a nasty bump on his head after being elbowed by Zo
2000s, Paul Pierce getting carried away by Stretcher, Dwayne Wade on a wheel chair for a dislocated SHOULDER.

I know I'm definitely going to draw some heat with those comments, but I'm just saying, NBA is not what it used to be... Michael Jordan!!!!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 02, 2011, 07:31:35 AM
^ I approve of your comments fobmysterio! GO LAKERS GO! MJ coulda got like 10 MVPs but the only thing he cared about (and same with Kobe) is chasing Bill Russell's 11 rings

Ugly game, lol wow the Lakers finally scoring nearly 5 minutes in until Kobe taking over in the third!! Luke Ridenour still looking for his jock strap with this SICK SPINNAMOVE!

(http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/8749/ap67562ef5444b46dabe320.jpg)

and lol Mr. Adriana Lima
03-01-2011 - LvTW - KBGFTTAMTSBNFT (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hww9GzK7fz0#ws)

LMFAO Ron: "In Strip Clubs We Don't Throw Money, We Throw Peanut Butta!"
Ron Artest: "In Strip Clubs We Don't Throw Money, We Throw Peanut Butta!" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aafrfhd6CkY#ws)

Keep up dat DEFENSE RonRon!! All basketball now. With Parker down, maybe Lakers got a chance at Top Seed.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: fobmysterio on March 02, 2011, 07:44:58 AM
^Thanks for the acknowledgment! Lakers fo life!


Kobe went nuts on the 2nd Half lol.  He's probably the closest thing to an old school player in terms of skill, and most importantly, mental toughness/determination.  Quite a few young superstars nowadays don't have that anymore, they are very gifted athletically and skill, but are probably the worst professional athletes ever.. Coming into the game pretending they are entering a match in WWF/WWE.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on March 02, 2011, 07:55:46 AM
Dwayne Wade on a wheel chair for a dislocated SHOULDER.

I do see what you are saying but Wade suffered an actual injury. He didn't plan on dislocating his shoulder in a game against the Rockets. Freak accident. As for the wheelchair, he could have walked off the court but the wheelchair let him rest his arm so they could keep the joint as close as possible to the socket.

I do agree that limiting the trash talk is somewhat of a lost cause but to compare a nasty bump (even if it was pretty damn nasty) to a dislocated shoulder is stretching it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 06, 2011, 01:23:08 AM
HOLY SHIT!! Raptors and Nets giving the London audience their money's worth!!! TRIPLE OT SENSATION LMFAO!! Sasha with the clutch baskets for the win.

Loving the Lakers D up on the Bobcats last night, Ron Artest getting right into S-Jax's hamstring :lol: ANDREW BYNUM getting up 6 blocks, 17 boards in his usual role. CHAMPS!

(http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/7986/ap3c35ed4fcf534c8ab4f53.jpg)
(http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/9285/ap8f56c17ee2844dd5ad295.jpg)
(http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/2091/apedc679024738421a917af.jpg)

D-FISH IRON MAN!!!   :bow:

set to play the Spurs tmr. BRING IT L!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: fobmysterio on March 06, 2011, 03:26:55 PM
How about them Nets?  And what's with Sasha?!!?!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on March 06, 2011, 07:53:52 PM
Sasha gets traded to one of the worst teams in the league --> Sasha gets playing time --> Sasha starts playing well again --> Sasha once again transforms into The Machine

He took closing lessons from the Mamba.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 07, 2011, 12:13:23 AM
HOW BOUT DEM LAKERS!!!

SPURS GETTING SERVED!!


GREAT WIN!!! Ron kissing his biceps. Kobe GOING OFF!!!!! oh man I loved how ESPN got their panties up in a bunch when Pau and Kobe came back in, they had to fuckin tell the second unit to get their heads outta their asses cuz CHAMPIONSHIPS aren't won in March! GO PHIL!! :tama-mad:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: fobmysterio on March 07, 2011, 03:13:12 AM
i was expecting a much closer game tbh. but dain, TIMMY GOT SERVED!!!#$!$@#$!%  Bynum's presence is coming back too!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: fobmysterio on March 07, 2011, 03:33:36 AM
As much as Kobe and Gasol was getting all the attention, Artest made my day!

First, the block and the fex
Ron Artest block George Hill against Spurs on 03/06/11 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XDVb3xo9bQ#ws)



And then pwning Mr. Coffee
Ron Artest Spills Coffee on Texting Spurs Fan w/ super slo-mo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YApB9U8t1Ks#)


YOU MY BOY ARTEST! QUEENSBRIDGE
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on March 07, 2011, 05:34:09 AM
Daaaamn, I got Tim on my JPHiPBA team and I think this is the first time he's been the my least productive player for the night.

Good to see Fisher still being effective with what happened to his arm.
Glad Barnes is back too.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 08, 2011, 09:41:37 AM
NO DOUBT IN MY MIND. FISH THE IRONMAN :bow: indeed, Barnes shot was off a bit durin the end but he got his reps in.
(http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/7456/apa8c7d9d138ff4dcfb918f.jpg)

WHY ARE WE DEFIANT?!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00629.jpg)

WE GOT KOBE BRYANT!!!! MVP! MVP! MVP!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00630.jpg)

haha I love how our board is Laker dominated since the start  :lol:

What a statement game even tho they won't admit to it. Kobe just talking shit to the crowd. And the MVP chants in San Antonio!
03-06-2011 - LvS - KBMATPATFTSTFU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIyaSVR9UqE#ws)

Bynum FINALLY neutralizing those fuckin point guards. LOL he was going all Charlie Sheen in his tweets #WINNING calling em out xD "I haven't seen that yet from San Antonio this year," Bynum said. "But their starters definitely quit."
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00631.jpg)

(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/2859/ap09de3caaa2d9412b83d63.jpg)
GASOL FOR THREE!! lol Slack, Duncan just got swarmed by arms of LO, Pau, and Bynum. think they said he only had 10 points in the past two games vs LA.

Just that kinda game tho, Pop calling it early, but still just a game until the playoffs start.
(http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/8108/parkerlol.jpg)

Gotta watch out for the Celts, Shaq shutting it down and just getting ready.

oh man, when is D-Wade gonna take the final shot when the game is on the line?? Ron Artest take on the Heat crying (http://kareemajani.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Photo_LebronCrying.jpg)  :rofl:
http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2011/03/07/20110307_artest_mia_cry.nba/index.html (http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2011/03/07/20110307_artest_mia_cry.nba/index.html)

on ESPN Radio: http://espn.go.com/espnradio/player?rd=1#/live/?callsign=KSPNAM (http://espn.go.com/espnradio/player?rd=1#/live/?callsign=KSPNAM)

Max: You ever come close to crying in the locker room.
Kobe: uh.. no.

How soon is Pat Riley gonna takeover?

Kobe just needs 12 points to pass Moses Malone. Fuck I wish I lived in LA, I'd go see a game with y'all  :jphip: TMR IN THE ATL!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 09, 2011, 10:16:32 AM
ROLLING ROLLING ROLLING! oh shit. the SWAGGER Kobe showed on his block on Josh Smith on route to passing Moses Malone tonite vs the Hawks!!
(http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/494/5153a1295a2973e902a5544.jpg)

lmfao @ Phil
03-08-2011 - LvH - PJKTBTH (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5kyL7BYx3M#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on March 10, 2011, 01:28:51 AM
LeBron James: I'm a heterosexual (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVI_7k4V_kk&feature=player_embedded#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 10, 2011, 11:01:01 AM
Chris Bosh theme song: Like A Bosh (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2--uG4QMlA0#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: fobmysterio on March 10, 2011, 05:45:48 PM
I dont get why people still love Lebron so much.

Though I'm not a big fan of his, I admit that he's one of the most gifted athlete in the history of sports, he can shoot, pass, rebound. 

Having said that.. I think he's one of the worst "professional" athlete ever, the scary part about Lebron James is... He is the most influential athlete this generation! Just look at how Nike went from "Just Do It" to "What should I do?" 


I dont think I'll need to remind anyone here about the "decision"

He's also got this "I don't care attitude"  Latest example comes from him saying "We Could Lose Every Game And Still Probably Make The Playoff"  This is not a tough minded athlete should be even thinking about, players like MJ or Kobe would focus more on getting back on track and thinking about what they've been doing wrong from the slump.

And also his "karma" remark against the Cavs, as well as having Twitter War (YES, TWITTER) against Daniel Gibson because he felt offended Gibson declared himself the new King of Cleveland, and this was a week ago too!

I sure hope he's not going to be the next Jordan... Not only was it fun to watch MJ taking people to school, its also very inspirational to see how hard he's been working, and how he carried the Bulls over Jazz during the flu game.

I'll leave you guys with this pic...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/Crolion/watshud.jpg)







Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 11, 2011, 06:47:35 AM
FUCK DA HEAT!! FUCK LEBRON AND HIS FLOPPING!!! FUCK WADE AND HIS FOULING LOSERNESS!! FUCK BOSH AND HIS WANNABE ALL STAR GAME!! :tama-mad: :tama-mad:

aight just one game, you knew the lakers were gonna tank this. THE FUCK FISH throwing a cross court pass to Gasol up by 6. Leaving Kobe like "FUCK YOU AND THE BENCH!!" and goes into deep three jackin mode. Frustrating but good for the Heat to be full of themselves and choke in the first round. Lakers were looking too much like championship form, gotta sneak attack em like last year in the 1st and 2nd rounds eh!!!!!

Man but the last sequence just baffles the mind like were these the same zebras who ran out of MSG after that Rutgers game? Give Lebron two FTs after Ron Artest breathed on him?? shit. overall, BLAKE WAKE THE FUCK UP!!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00648.jpg)

Dallas and Orlando best watch the fuck out!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on March 11, 2011, 07:16:39 AM
It was bound to happen. Lakers were bound to lose and Heat were bound to win. Just to happened that those two things fell on the same night. Let's not read so much into this.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 13, 2011, 12:08:17 AM
Link: http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6204941 (http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6204941)

Quote
"[Dwyane] Wade fouled the shit out of me," Bryant said with his feet dipped in a bucket of ice water after the game. Bryant was referring to the 3-pointer he attempted with 1:06 left and the Lakers down 90-88.

"It was clearly evident," Bryant said. "They missed it. ... He fouled the hell out of me, they just missed it."

"I couldn't make that, he hit my whole arm," said Bryant, who had made his previous two 3-point attempts at the time, including a long 28-footer to tie the score at 88. "That's why I went so short. ... I should have been shooting three free throws."

Bryant said even Wade assumed he would hear a whistle after the play.

"He was surprised they didn't call a foul," Bryant said. "He came out and said, 'I fouled the shit out of you!'"

Quote
Ron Artest corralled the errant air ball by Bryant and missed a layup at the rim with Zydrunas Ilgauskas closing on him. Artest's missed shot involved a little more controversy, as the Lakers felt that Ilgauskas should have been called for goaltending.

"I should have made the layup, but he hit my hand, grabbed my arm, hit my head and goaltended too, possibly," Artest said. "But that's an excuse, man. I should have made the layup. That's it."

The officials stopped the game twice in the fourth quarter to review balls that went out of bounds to determine which team should retain possession, but were not able to on the plays involving Bryant and Artest.

Love it. That's why homecourt is so valuable. It made the difference in the 2004 finals when the Pisstons were thought to be the "aggressors" and why Boston was able to pull out 7 games last year in the finals. Blatant homer calls. I'm juss sayin. It is what it is.

Loved Kobe doing work after the game, getting a few of AmericaAirlines Arena so he could nail long range shots the next time....http://twitpic.com/48c7ve (http://twitpic.com/48c7ve)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00649.jpg)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 13, 2011, 06:59:20 AM
Drew came up clutch for us when it mattered..BIG DREW!! KEEP ON BEASTING BIG FELLA

(http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/7334/b4477576f9a8ee4925a577f.jpg)

phew kobe looked like he twisted his ankle but he UNSTOPPABLE
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 15, 2011, 10:40:03 AM
Kobe going CRAZY!!!!
Kobe lights it up in the 3rd qtr (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbAtDR0T1kI#)

DREW GOING NUTS!! oh man love the double team action on D12 too. BLOCK PARTY
(http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/438/ap201103142329845655665.jpg)

Finally the bench were clicking on defense and offense.
(http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/7305/ap758bc233774d4a4f853b3.jpg)

FISH and LO loving their huge games when Kobe was struggling...man I lol'd when Gasol finally got a put back and he posed whch means caveman stare at the ground XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 17, 2011, 10:20:02 AM
PEANUT BUTTER!
Peanut Butter Ron Artest Feat Y.G,Ray j,Dj Paul,Sheff la (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yorbL9eu7Tg#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 18, 2011, 10:34:50 AM
Dwight Howard PAUSE! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8D4oKMOPcQ#)

:lol: i missed that
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on March 19, 2011, 12:11:34 AM
'ORIGINAL' NBA on NBC Theme - Roundball Rock - John Tesh - facebook.com/JohnTesh (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_h7Lm7C9Nk#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 19, 2011, 07:45:20 AM
HA! GJ DREW!

03-18-2011 - TvL - ABFF2OMB (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYlZvcTrBMc#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 19, 2011, 11:48:22 AM
whoa watching that replay over and over, Drew LOOKED like he didn't give a fuck but probably just wanted to just obstruct Beasley's path to the basket without smacking him into the upper decks lol. Oh well, if he does get suspended (like how Manu crumbled at the sight of Kobe's fist) he can rest up for the playoffs. LAKERS GOT #2 I tells ya.

but damn what a fucking game, Kobe struggles and the Bench delivers. That's how shit gets won in the playoffs.

(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/5169/ap819002db69a54f5d8c855.jpg)

LO!! PAU!! FISH!! amazing shit spinnorama like he was a running back
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on March 19, 2011, 11:07:13 PM
That hard foul is what Beasley deserves for not helping Wade out in Miami.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 21, 2011, 12:03:06 AM
You fucking kidding me Stern?  :tama-mad:

Quote
Phil Jackson said Andrew Bynum was suspended for two games for his flagrant 2 foul on Mike Beasley.
http://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/49536171772084224 (http://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/49536171772084224)

GO LAKERS GO
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on March 21, 2011, 06:51:00 AM
Was a close one tonight, but THE MAMBA STRIKES AGAIN!
03-20-2011 - TBvL - KBC4QS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMmOwBlCBk0#ws)

Quote from: Slack's twitter (http://twitter.com/Slackius/status/49706174194528256)
On Sports Central James Worthy said about Kobe: "When you hit him in the jaw, you release the Kraken!"
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 22, 2011, 04:42:21 AM
Big Game Knows DA REAL!! KOBE! FISH! holy shit it was like textbook.

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00655.jpg)

Ron Ron in full fuck your mind mode :lol: Oh werd, too classic. BARNES! Bench clicking, the League is worried. 50-20 getting closer to edging Dallas, Boston and Chicago in the standings.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: J-Triumf on March 23, 2011, 04:37:44 AM
I'll just leave this here... 8)

(http://i.imgur.com/gnIfl.png)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 23, 2011, 07:40:18 AM
HOLY FUCKING TRIPLE OT!!!!

(http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/8039/ap4168017c2d09433cb67f7.jpg)
(http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/5773/ap1131d29e5c2446edb4fd9.jpg)

what an unbelievable game but the lakers pulled it outta the ASS!!! FUCK!! SOMEONE MAKE A STOP Nash pick and rolling dem 3's :bleed eyes:

OH LMFAO RONRON KOBE ALMOST a TRIPLE DOUBLE SHIT!!! CLASSICO!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 23, 2011, 08:08:02 AM
LMFAO RON "I gotta blah blah blah and then boom boom boom"
ARTEST HILLARIOUS POST-GAME INTERVIEW AFTER TRIPLE OT WIN (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7pvCRBvX_E#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 26, 2011, 08:25:59 PM
SOLID WIN! Spurs lose in dramatic fashion. GET DAT #1 Seed BABY!

@paugasol (http://twitter.com/paugasol) on twitter!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00663.jpg)

awesome March 30 video chat :lol:

Great! Thanks Magic! RT @MagicJohnson: @Lakers I will match the $1,000 per point Gasol scores tonight to donate to Japanese relief efforts.
http://twitter.com/paugasol/status/51444101337452544 (http://twitter.com/paugasol/status/51444101337452544)

26,000 plus magic matching :thumbup sickest play of the nite:
03-25-2011 - CvL - LOBTHPTPGFD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVNwV0kVowU#ws)

Kobe was dishing to him too. Amazing kobe was heading to the line, like really?? Refs treating him nice so Mo smacks him across the face and no call. Ahhh. Life is normal again.

WHAT IS NORMAL!! Derek Fisher ready to take out Kaman .HAHAHA anytime in an octagon bitch!

and Ron Ron going nuts with the missed dunks LOL no more layups!?
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00664.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/jcIS2.gif)
 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 27, 2011, 07:24:46 AM

Brian Shaw. NBA True Story

NBA True Story - Brian Shaw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZieIKIfHZRE#ws)

if you don't choke up, you ain't living.

Hope he gets the head coaching spot next year.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 27, 2011, 11:46:43 PM
put aside all the peanut butter cuz this doesn't get enough pub. Ron Artest visits UCLA health center

Lakers player Ron Artest visits UCLA patients at the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ltyg54mCvM#ws)

via http://www.lakersnation.com/ron-artest-showing-compassion-at-ucla-health-center/2011/03/26/ (http://www.lakersnation.com/ron-artest-showing-compassion-at-ucla-health-center/2011/03/26/)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 28, 2011, 06:42:35 AM
THE GAAAAAAME DONT WAIT!! Lakers roll up CP3 and friends. FUCK LANDRY. and lol Bynum getting in foul trouble. man that white boy Gray flopped good.

(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2930/apedae26a55300446086c6d.jpg)

Shit L. Manu going down. Spurs best be looking over they shoulder now. Kobe on a mission to lock shit up but when you get this from your leader, "We Ain't Afraid Of Playing Anybody Anywhere" life is good:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 28, 2011, 08:16:08 AM
anybody catch The Simpsons tonight :lol:

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/5255/nbas.jpg)

Dr. J, Shaq, Kareem, and Yao Ming  Wally Szczerbiak (the fuck?)in the same room? lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 28, 2011, 09:47:13 PM
Seriously?

freshly tweeted: Derek Fisher's "incident" last week with Chris Kaman was retroactively upgraded by the NBA to a Flagrant Foul, Type 2. No suspension, tho.
http://twitter.com/Mike_Bresnahan/status/52419796679147520# (http://twitter.com/Mike_Bresnahan/status/52419796679147520#)

03-25-2011 - CvL - DFACKC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FCW58i37IA#ws)

I like how Fish is the PA Prez too :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: fobmysterio on March 29, 2011, 08:43:43 PM
daigong, i think thats ben wllace, not Dr J on the Simpson pic.  Dr. J dont wear headbands and he'd be the only small forwards amongst the centers lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 29, 2011, 11:22:13 PM
^ oh yeah, the pisston shorts. XD lol he still the league?

YO! how hard is it to get Laker playoff tickets. I wanna get some for the first round. I'm on the mailing list but shit, can't imagine. Who wants to hang?

Boston! Chicago! San Antonio! all losing last night, Lakers can move up the win column :rockon:

lol Pau went to Gaga yest: http://twitter.com/paugasol/status/52640067361062912 (http://twitter.com/paugasol/status/52640067361062912)
I went to @ladygaga's concert tonight at Staples, it was pretty wild! Ambientazo en el concierto de @ladygaga! http://t.co/ldKoC7F (http://t.co/ldKoC7F)
(http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/116/paugasolladygagaconcert.jpg)

You deserve it Big Spaniard! now go take care of Dirk!


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pandabiscuit on March 31, 2011, 05:59:24 PM
Looks like Phoenix wouldn't make it to the playoffs this season, what a shame.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 01, 2011, 10:49:06 AM
Yeah when you trade for Vinsanity that's all stale :lol:

KILLAH BEEZ GET TOSSED!! Everyon MANNING UP!! Holy shit DREW!!
03-31-2011 - MvL - MBBMD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcxmdXOOBe0#ws)

Love Blake getting in the face of that bitch ass Jason Terry!! Barnes woulda ate him for lunch!! And Shannon Brown making Cardinal fly with his own flapping LOL!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00667.jpg)

Sorry Thimmy, Gasol just owned your boy Dirk! or at least it looks like Barnes fucked him up the ass!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00669.jpg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00668.jpg)
Kobe ain't having dat shit! LO going crazy with 3 threes in a row!! And Ron being Ron.

and to top it all off. fucking bitch was streaking trying to bum rush the Dallas bench. Red Coats covered her real quick XD XD
03-31-2011 - MvL - SFRCAGOBS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh1MtIlGbgo#ws)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pandabiscuit on April 02, 2011, 07:33:34 PM
Well with his expiring contract along with the new CBA, hopefully we can sign some good free agents and make a final push to give Nash a proper shot in the playoffs before he retires.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 02, 2011, 11:53:41 PM
Kobe called, he wants his 2 MVPs back, Nash.

(http://img860.imageshack.us/img860/721/ap7e32dfa509b540229172b.jpg)

and he ain't gonna get it this year either. Big Mistake NBA. (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/commentary/news/story?id=6280773) Whatever. Kobe KEEPS ON FIGHTING. not even "Kitty Cat" Fesenko (http://twitter.com/KevinDing/status/54060796614938625) can fuck with him.

heart skipped a beat when Kobe lay on the ground, but then he stood up and you know he was gonna be back.
04-01-11 KB-HLTS KCAL (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnzQ96Ak-IY#ws)

lol @ Lamar with stomach flu and  going to the washroom every break. still nailed the clutch 3's to seal the end of the third. only 1.5 back of Spurs CRAZY!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Malachite on April 04, 2011, 01:00:37 AM
I feel like I just saw the end of Shaq's career. After waiting like 26 games or something for him to come back and seeing his awesome start in the first quarter, this is just horrible.

If this is the end, I can only hope it ends with a win at least.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 05, 2011, 09:10:06 AM
^ he's just saving it up for the playoffs. Never underestimate The Diesel.

BUTT FUCK. Wow Lakers 20 turnovers. That ain't gonna do against The Thuggets. Kobe will kill em everytime but SHIT just glad they got outta there with just a bone bruise. JUST a tweaked knee. FUCK. Playoffs can't come soon enough  :sweatdrop:

04-03-2011 - NvL - KBGFBDGCAMS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PZsqPtWEJ4#ws)

Kobe "The Fuck Does it Take to get a Call like my name is D-Wade" Bryant  :tama-mad:

LONG OVERDUE Hall of Fame inductees Tex Winter    
Phil Jackson Teaches the Triangle Offense (http://vimeo.com/1491700)

Dennis Rodman. Revolutiionary Power Forward.
Dennis Rodman Mix (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0267-zeXCA#)
Dennis Rodman with the Lakers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuo7mFxeROo#)

One of my all time fave players. Whatever the cross dressing, nudity, Finnish League etc. The Worm had fucking crazy hustle and basketball IQ like no other. Always entertaining, at least the Naismith HOF isn't as uptight as other HOFs (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-newswire-20110405,0,487278.story)
Dennis Rodman "Kobe is better than Lebron" HQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sTlxfIEx2I#)

and hey Chris Mullin and Herb Magee from Philadelphia University; longtime NBA and ABA star Artis Gilmore; former Portland Trail Blazers center Arvydas Sabonis; Olympic gold medalist Teresa Edwards; Harlem Globetrotter Reece "Goose" Tatum; and Boston Celtic Tom "Satch" Sanders.

You'd think they'd induct Run TMC as a unit :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 06, 2011, 09:50:26 AM
DAMN! whatta lazy game and Kobe finally was nailing shots. Whatever. Good for ESPN to rip him up and say under the radar, light that fire! Man, that run after the All Star break had them peaking a little too early. Gotta work on the offense. cuz Ron got the D down.

(http://i55.tinypic.com/9bg11v.gif)

BYNUM holy shit. 23 rebounds.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00672.jpg)

The fuck is Luke Walton still in the League :doh: This is good though, had everyone talking "MVP" and "Best Record" save the energy and hit em where it counts. In the playoffs. Best get dem presales this Friday SON!

"Khloé and Lamar" Opening Titles (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npNM9EXKKe8#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 08, 2011, 04:42:03 AM

LOL man...no comments. Kobe questionable calls too much?
(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/6321/apbc4e2a5c2e36451d9199c.jpg)

They just ain't themselves I blame this NBA Green. wasn't St. Patrick's Day enough, but I ain't worried. (http://twitter.com/MagicJohnson/status/56062918000771072) Look at Boston just fart along with Chicago.

Hey! nice Scottie Pippen bust. Looked like a wax statue for a second there. never knew they colored statues.
Chicago gives Scottie Pippen his statue at halftime 2011-04-07 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIcElqTB6O4#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Malachite on April 08, 2011, 09:04:52 PM
he's just saving it up for the playoffs. Never underestimate The Diesel.

You're right. I've got to have more faith. Kazaam will never die.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 09, 2011, 06:16:01 AM

CMON RON!!!! (http://i55.tinypic.com/9bg11v.gif) RIP HIS HEAD OFF!! Fuck I hate Gerald Wallace :tama-mad:

GO LAKERS GO!!! Just 9 back now/
(http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/5453/ap12522ee9daa143e7b00f3.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 11, 2011, 12:00:08 PM
love it. Lakers and Celtics farting their way into the playoffs. This is how veterans do it, get the talking heads rolling and young guns thinking they on top of the world. I mean SHIT it took Derek Rose 37 minutes to barely beat a Dwight Howardless Magic? Bitch Please. At least NBA Green week is over :tama-mad:

(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/2707/11fc97c83a813b38ade1ee2.jpg)

WHY ARE WE SO DEFIANT! WE GOT KOBE BRYANT.

lol actually hoping they do act complacent until it matters, cuz I wanna see them live XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 13, 2011, 08:02:44 AM
OH FUCK NEARLY HAD A HEART ATTACK

04-12-2011 - SvL - ABHK (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6LQVI0KauU#ws)

but Drew is learning from Kobe. Reports that he'll be fine. YES. GOD WANTS YOU TO REST until the playoffs start JESUS! CHRIST!

http://twitter.com/KevinDing/status/58039134845009920 (http://twitter.com/KevinDing/status/58039134845009920)
http://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/58037788892860416 (http://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/58037788892860416)

A win is a win...but shit man, Joe Smith and Theo Ratliff go nuts these next few weeks while Barnes and Blake get better too. :doh:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on April 14, 2011, 04:55:13 AM
Lebron knows how I feel about the post-season

Nike MVPuppets "Puppet Chalk" (in HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsG5uq9xOKo#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 14, 2011, 12:19:19 PM
^ does he also know how Vin Baker feels? coaching Ninth Grade Team:

Vin Baker, Ninth Grade Team Coach at Saybrook (CT) High, Motivates His Players (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOOfKwyZuuA#)

check @ 3:50 a player says "He can suck a dick" lol

Best news I heard all day: http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/110413andrewbynum_mattbarnes_mriresults.html (http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/110413andrewbynum_mattbarnes_mriresults.html)

KOBE!! SHIT that was close. way to make the game entertaining for those cow bell ringing fans in Sactown
04-13-2011 - LvK - KBTPSITOT (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKg0GHNwwhw#ws)

Thanks Queens for those taking em to the edge during the Lakers first three-peat. Horry's three to win is simply the best shot in NBA history.
Robert Horry 3 pointer vs Kings (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3iV4aYvopM#)

Liking the playoff schedule. Lakers getting plenty of time off!!! That's what being a marquee team does to ya! Complete schedule here: http://www.nba.com/2011/playoffs/2011/04/13/schedule/index.html (http://www.nba.com/2011/playoffs/2011/04/13/schedule/index.html)

Game 1 - Sun April 17, New Orleans at L.A. Lakers, 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC/R
Game 2 - Wed April 20, New Orleans at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 3 - Fri April 22, L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 4 - Sun April 24, L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 5 * Tue April 26, New Orleans at L.A. Lakers, TBD, TBD
Game 6 * Thu April 28, L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, TBD, TBD
Game 7 * Sat April 30, New Orleans at L.A. Lakers, TBD, TNT
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on April 14, 2011, 01:31:09 PM
Bulls played out of their minds during regular season. They've been tough to beat at home and with home court advantage it might get them far in the playoffs but not sure they're ready to win it all just yet.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 16, 2011, 11:20:24 AM
Their frontline Noah and Boozer will be no match against grimy veteran play of the Celtics. This is money time. Knicks, Thunder and Bulls seem like the sexy pick but I got another Lakers vs Celtics in my bracket:

(http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/1921/nbacopycopy.jpg)

GO LAKERS GO!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 17, 2011, 10:04:41 AM
Pretty entertaining first games today, the top seeds got a fucking scare XD SHIT and down goes Orlando. Best play by play by Van Gundy all year "Miami lives at the line"

lol @ Thaddeus Young losing his shoe then throwing it back at the bench. Loser fan in the perfect U mad moment IDIOT that's called Hustle. something The Big 2.5 Don't know
Fan Gets Pissed When Sixers Thaddeus Young Hits Him In The Face With His Shoe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=662gycQu-rQ#)

CANT WAIT! Trev better know his Triangle

Matt Barnes Honors Mother with Playoff Haircut

PALOS VERDES, Calif. -- As Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes sits in a dining room chair in the middle of his house overlooking the Pacific Ocean, he looks down at the red bracelet around his right wrist which has his mother's name, Ann, written in white between two hearts.

 Barnes lost his mother to cancer four years ago and not a day goes by when he doesn't think of her when he touches his bracelet, looks at the picture of her in his living room or sees her smile in the faces of his twin boys, Carter and Isaiah, who were born nearly one year to the day Barnes's mother discovered she had cancer.

 Ann Barnes was diagnosed with lung cancer on Nov. 1, 2007 and died on Nov. 27, 2007. Barnes discovered his mother's condition just before the Golden State Warriors' season opener that year. She died 26 days later. It's a reality Barnes still has a difficult time coming to grips with as his twin boys run around the house as his wife, Gloria, chases after them.

 "I miss my mom," Barnes said Saturday on the eve of the Lakers' first-round playoff game against the New Orleans Hornets. "It saddens me but at the same time I know she's not in pain anymore. I know she's looking down on me and I know she's excited for what I'm about to do. (http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/columns/story?id=6373090)

Feeling you Barnes! Get that ring homie! :thumbup

Lakers' Matt Barnes says he'll play against the New Orleans Hornets in Game 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29cQ_VO8NUE#ws)


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 18, 2011, 12:45:55 AM
We waited 47 minutes for Pau Gasol to make a quick aggressive move :tama-mad: :tama-mad: :tama-mad: Lakers will bounce back. Most important, DEFENSE WITHOUT FOULING? THE HELL. Got a heart attack with Kobe on the groound, didn't even notice Ron hitting the 3. But if Kobe can stand, he'll play. WAKE UP ALREADY!!!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00681.jpg)

GO LAKERS GO.

At least the Spurs lost too :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 18, 2011, 09:16:11 AM
Scary

NBA 2K11 predicted today's Lakers outcome and the rest of the series??

 Game 1: Laker's 109-100 loss

 Game 2: Lakers' 109-100 victory

 Game 3: Lakers' 109-87 victory

 Game 4: Lakers' 105-78 victory

 Game 5: Lakers' 99-83 victory (http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2011/04/nba-2k11-simulation-predicts-the-lakers-will-defeat-the-new-orleans-hornets-in-five-games.html#more)

04-17-2011 - R1-G1 - HvL - RAHBB (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iInzRNZXf90#ws)

All the lower seeds going apeshit, but things will balance out in the end.  :pimp:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on April 18, 2011, 09:40:49 AM
I had a bad feeling about this game when I heard it would be starting at 12:30 pm.
The Lakers just haven't been playing well for any of the previous nationally televised games on Sundays at 12:30.

Maybe the timing throwing off Pau's pre-game nap schedule or something.
I'm not even joking with this. I heard he likes to take a siesta before games that start in the evening.
His energy level, his figures, just all shitty in today's game.

Whatever it is, Phil and the coaching staff are going to have to figure out something to deal with CP3.
Not worried though. If Pau plays like he normally does versus the Hornets, this series is over in 5.


And yes, it's crazy how much trouble the 7th and 8th seeds are giving in the first games.
I don't see any huge upsets in the first round, but you never know.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 19, 2011, 07:14:47 PM
^ It'll be fine. Lower seed, first rounds always seem to bore the Lakers lol.....

just heard on Jim Rome...press conference later today.

CONGRATS LAMAR ODOM SIXTH MAN of THE YEAR
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00012.jpg)

now let's go get THE GOLDEN BALL!!

ETA:

Steve Blake is back!! Chicken POX WHAT. I liked Trey Johnson and all, but seeing Theo Ratliff and Joe Smith on the floor with Kobe made me :shock:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on April 19, 2011, 09:47:20 PM
Trey Johnson actually impressed me quite a bit.
Can't deny the dude's got hustle, rising up out of the D-league like that and making an immediate contribution.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised though since according to wiki, the dude's a D-league all-star.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 20, 2011, 07:06:09 AM
choked me up, when LO choked up. You know he prolly thinking of his mother and son.

Lamar Odom wins Sixth Man award (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWXrGfg0jmc#ws)

well deserved. EXTENDOMAN!!!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00682.jpg)

And even individual accolades, the TEAM shows up. No one talks about Laker TEAM bonding.

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00683.jpg)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00684.jpg)

lol "Sit down!"

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on April 21, 2011, 03:05:56 AM
Report: Ex-Piston Oliver Miller arrested on assault charges at barbecue (http://www.detnews.com/article/20110420/SPORTS0102/104200407/1127/sports0102/Report--Ex-Piston-Oliver-Miller-arrested-on-assault-charges-at-barbecue)

Detroit News

Former Piston Oliver Miller was arrested on assault and gun charges in Edgewater, Md., a Washington D.C. television station is reporting.

Miller, who played for the Pistons in 1994-95, allegedly pistol whipped a man at a barbecue, WUSA9 reported on its website Tuesday. Miller, 41, wasn't at the home in Arnold, Md., when police arrived, but eyewitness accounts led to his arrest.

Miller, who went to college in Arkansas and played nine seasons in the NBA, never got his immense weight issue under control, routinely hovering over the 300-pound mark. During his one season in Detroit he averaged 8.5 points and 7.4 rebounds.

He last played in Minnesota in 2003-04.

According to the report, Miller is being charged with first and second degree assault, reckless endangerment, having a handgun on person, using a handgun in a violent crime, possessing a handgun in a vehicle, disorderly conduct and other related charges.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on April 21, 2011, 09:01:48 AM
"Me and Michael Jordan scored like 50,000 points. You gon' let Oklahoma City count Seattle's stuff, I'ma count Michael Jordan's points with mine. We from the same era, we from the same draft."

Charles Barkley represents for Seattle SuperSonics history - 4-20-11 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7xpZnagk7s&feature=youtu.be&hd=1#ws)
Oh Charles. You are awesome.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 21, 2011, 10:25:09 AM
HELLUVA better performance tonight. can't help it, even if CP3 flops his way thru the series, and even tho they locking down on Gasol. Kobe facilitating so of course he scored less, everyone else went off, esp. the Bench.

(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/9779/a5b5868e79a0f3825d43758.jpg)

Kobe saved some sick shit. Trev going down...
04-20-2011 - R1G2 - HvL - KBRTHD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBqxwcCRJ8A#ws)

that makes IT OFFICIAL!! there will be a Game 5 at Staples and I'm a be there with my homegirl :D
(http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/7836/dsc03766e.jpg)

to be continued....:jphip:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on April 24, 2011, 08:26:06 AM
Mavs need to win for Thimmy!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 03, 2011, 01:06:23 PM
Game 1 to the Mavs YaY!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on May 05, 2011, 10:51:44 AM
^ Add game 2 to their belt

I was watching the latter part and found that either LA was sleepwalking or the arena was too cold because they were shooting threes that were not even close.  Also, if Artest does get suspended, he totally deserved that one because in frustration, you gotta keep your cool.  If the Lakers do fall in game three I think they will not come back, they look bad tonight, in all phases. :nervous
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 06, 2011, 11:36:43 PM
WHAT A PLAYOFFS!!! Can't believe the first round upsets. Grizz look insane. Celtics and Lakers better happen! I KNOW IT.

First round just barely got by...Bynum beasting holy man amongst boys. Okafor and Grey never had a chance. Kobe just massaging his foot back to life is nothing short of a miracle. FUCK watching him sprain it, all the hopes just flash before your eyes but then you see him stand and you know Mamba is gonna be back.

(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/7654/ebf3540b51c7775709ff6ae.jpg)

Flashes of brilliance is what the defense was though. Artest bullied CP3 well. Mamba kept bringing it night after night. What more does he need to do, he sacrifices himself for the team...now how does he just make 4th on the MVP ballot? Fucking joke.

Went to Game 5 of the Lakers Western Confernce First round series vs the Hornets with Fenrir. Hung around and got free Vitamin Water posters, saw KURT RAMBIS!! former Laker and coach doing the local TV with former Laker Norm Nixon and Billy MacDonald and mugged it up with the fans. Met up with Fen and we just got in time for the national anthem and player intros! and time to boo Ariza! lol we ran down the hall to dem upper upper decks. But clearly you could see the behind the bench WOOT Lakers Playoff Magic!

Did all the DE-FENSE!!! and Lakers chants. Even the stupid DAY-OH. THEN BOOM SHAKALAKA!! Kobe turned back the clock and posterized Okafor RIGHT IN FRONT OF US!! - Fen was like "that was sweet" kinda look

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00686.gif)

They said it was the loudest most playoff atmosphere Staples had been all series. I think we had something to do with THAT NO DOUBT JPH!P STYLE. Tons of celebs in the house, even Senor Chang!
(http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/4145/2c1010da7d1ac7e18a97762.jpg)

(http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/4094/a7bf9ccab3eb157c3e774e5.jpg)

We did the WE WANT TACOS and got Free Tacos! for Lakers holding their opponent under 100 points.
(http://thumbnails33.imagebam.com/12983/d46a2f129829632.jpg) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/d46a2f129829632)

(http://thumbnails38.imagebam.com/12983/5afe27129829097.jpg) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/5afe27129829097) (http://thumbnails41.imagebam.com/12983/3851a7129829126.jpg) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/3851a7129829126) (http://thumbnails26.imagebam.com/12983/365310129829164.jpg) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/365310129829164) (http://thumbnails13.imagebam.com/12983/e0ff36129829189.jpg) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/e0ff36129829189) (http://thumbnails34.imagebam.com/12983/dac46f129829245.jpg) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/dac46f129829245) (http://thumbnails11.imagebam.com/12983/d20974129829273.jpg) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/d20974129829273) (http://thumbnails26.imagebam.com/12983/0a6fb9129829328.jpg) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/0a6fb9129829328)

  (http://img276.imagevenue.com/loc22/th_707945397_DSC04224_122_22lo.JPG) (http://img276.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=707945397_DSC04224_122_22lo.JPG) (http://img279.imagevenue.com/loc58/th_707956647_DSC04225_122_58lo.JPG) (http://img279.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=707956647_DSC04225_122_58lo.JPG) (http://img185.imagevenue.com/loc483/th_707966760_DSC04228_122_483lo.JPG) (http://img185.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=707966760_DSC04228_122_483lo.JPG)(http://img235.imagevenue.com/loc127/th_470797711_DSC04229_122_127lo.JPG) (http://img235.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=470797711_DSC04229_122_127lo.JPG) (http://img235.imagevenue.com/loc335/th_707989487_DSC04230_122_335lo.JPG) (http://img235.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=707989487_DSC04230_122_335lo.JPG) (http://img188.imagevenue.com/loc227/th_708002618_DSC04231_122_227lo.JPG) (http://img188.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=708002618_DSC04231_122_227lo.JPG)(http://img233.imagevenue.com/loc447/th_708017638_DSC04233_122_447lo.JPG) (http://img233.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=708017638_DSC04233_122_447lo.JPG) (http://img136.imagevenue.com/loc537/th_708028295_DSC04237_122_537lo.JPG) (http://img136.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=708028295_DSC04237_122_537lo.JPG) (http://img235.imagevenue.com/loc176/th_708039950_DSC04240_122_176lo.JPG) (http://img235.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=708039950_DSC04240_122_176lo.JPG)(http://img296.imagevenue.com/loc470/th_708052768_DSC04249_122_470lo.JPG) (http://img296.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=708052768_DSC04249_122_470lo.JPG)(http://img34.imagevenue.com/loc215/th_708095224_DSC04260_122_215lo.JPG) (http://img34.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=708095224_DSC04260_122_215lo.JPG)
     
Nice try Trev.
(http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/4243/20f3c148d2e6f2709559fc6.jpg)

And this is why the Mavs series fucking frustating the hell out of me. Bench not making any shots. The same ol pick and roll slaughterhouse since Shaq was trying to move his feet and making midget guards into HOFers. THE FUCK.
(http://img852.imageshack.us/img852/6686/a84ec8006ada964bf4a2fcf.jpg)

Smack the fucking bitch across the head, not after the game Ron Ron. Whatever. Citizenship Award irony. Where was this manhandling of Dirk??

Andrew Bynum Two Handed Dunk around Nowitzki vs.Mavs [03-31-11] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is1vyxcJbKc#)

Pau get in low and be aggressive!!! :tama-mad: There are moments where they swarm and hustle, but bitches like Matrix flail. Set the tone early and stop making Tyson Chandler look like Shaq in his prime.

Lakers in 6 bitches. These are the same Mavs led by their superstar who led them into the 2006 Finals with a 2-0 lead. 2004 vs the Spurs and the 0.4, history has been repeated. Sorry Thimmy, the chips are on the line. Lakers all the way baby. All we gotta do is win one game, says Kobe, who needs 3 points to pass Shaq on NBA's all time playoff scoring list!!

And for you Laker Haters and Doubters, stop hating Life. Kobe is a once in a generation type player. The Lakers are a once in generation type team for the ages. They may get retooled and reload for another three-peat so keep on whining. Not enjoying Kobe and the Lakers is like saying Rika's ass is flat. So fuck you all, esp. Charles Barkley.

"To Make History You Have To Do Historic Things."
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/5192/f2ba9a077dd891189e229cc.jpg)

WHY ARE WE SO DEFIANT! WE GOT KOBE BRYANT!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on May 07, 2011, 06:13:48 AM
^ Lakers in 7 :lol:

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on May 07, 2011, 06:43:05 AM
Goddamn, watching the end of that game made my head hurt.
I keep telling (deluding?) myself that even though no NBA team has come back to win a 7 game series after going 0-3, there's gotta be a first time.
I mean hell, it never happened in baseball until 2004!

But really, for now I gotta get my mind off this loss.
My head is killing me.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 08, 2011, 09:29:45 AM
Lakers got this. Mullin and Rose said in 7. So be it. As Andrew Bynum said on twitter:


MAKE HISTORY!

[ATM] "Play Time Is Over" LAL-DAL Game 4 Pump-Up HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwTlyGqDCD8#ws)
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9437/f2ace4591b0172bb9ed8378.jpg)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00689.jpg)


Game 3 missing Ron sure hurt with 3 point defense but whatevs. Phil took too long to play his mind games. This is still a team with Kobe and LO, and Pau will get his head out of his ass. I always believe Purple and Gold. I believe in Kobe. WIN JUST ONE.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 08, 2011, 10:18:04 PM
LAKERS GOT DIS!!!

just stop the three :lol: think Phil used all the timeouts. PAU FOR THREE!!! I BELIEVE!! Kobe smack Barea again!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 09, 2011, 12:05:07 AM
Lakers=swept.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on May 09, 2011, 12:10:37 AM
Well Phil Jackson this is for you

Frank Sinatra My Way (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6ya7ZRlrEo#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Saburo on May 09, 2011, 12:21:23 AM
My Twitter feed was abuzz about a cheap shot in today's LA-Dallas game so I tuned to ESPN minutes ago.

Bynum...  Did anyone spit on him as he was leaving the arena, baring his naked chest to the enemy crowd?


Every dog has its day.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on May 09, 2011, 02:17:08 AM
http://egidra.com/ (http://egidra.com/)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 09, 2011, 04:51:40 AM
Y'all gonna have to join Thimas and me on the Mav bandwagon, it's okay to wear your Rangers hat too.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on May 09, 2011, 08:58:15 AM
I'm officially rooting for the finals to be Grizz vs. Hawks.
No Mavs, no Bulls, no Celtics, no Miami. Not even OKC.

I'm sure David Stern would LOOOOVE to have to two least popular teams in the playoffs get to the finals.
[/sarcasm]
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on May 09, 2011, 10:02:55 AM
^ well tbh didn't the WS end up that way, so in general anything can happen right?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on May 14, 2011, 06:07:27 AM
I understand that Chicago is gonna boo the Heat (as they should seeing as they are the opposing team) but they have to cheer Wade just a little bit right?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on May 14, 2011, 08:20:45 AM
Bill Simmons wrote a great article about Phil Jackson

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/110513&sportCat=nba (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/110513&sportCat=nba)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 16, 2011, 12:33:02 AM
Dallas vs. OKC in the Western Conference Finals
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 18, 2011, 02:54:29 AM
Mavs playing tonight.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on May 19, 2011, 06:15:32 PM
Well I guess some news from Laker land

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wants a statue, feels slighted (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar-wants-a-statue-feels-slight;_ylt=Ahva3fxXFfXoRXenTyjJVWW8vLYF?urn=nba-wp3468)

My opinion on this, he should be the first one to have it in both Milwaukee and LA, however I think the LA one should show the sky hook, which he did make famous.  However, he shouldn't have opened his mouth because I think he will get one, but it will be Milwaukee first then LA in my opinion, although I do wonder why UCLA doesn't have a statue of him either (he probably has something, but really he needs something for his work :nervous)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Mugen on May 25, 2011, 01:56:45 AM
Blake Griffin Dunks Over A Tiger (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyqsfecWAzM#ws)

halarious
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 26, 2011, 05:56:21 AM
Dirk wins one for Thimmy
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on May 26, 2011, 07:32:10 AM
Released during halftime of Game 5 of Mavs & OKC

Blue Scholars "Slick Watts" - an original short film by Sonicsgate HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJf-3o1nCow#ws)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on May 27, 2011, 06:13:50 AM
Mavs vs Heat round 2! I do like Dirk and always have been a fan of Jason Kidd but Wade likes playing in Dallas says his Finals & All Star MVP hardware.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on May 27, 2011, 07:18:48 PM
Bulls simply didn't have enough to get past the Heat. They play good enough defense that they can get back to the Eastern conference finals but they need one more guy at least to play alongside Rose to get to the finals or win a championship. Dwight Howard would be nice but I don't see the Magic trading him, let alone to the Bulls. They're more likely to look for an upgrade at SG.
Title: The Evil Empire moves on
Post by: Saburo on May 28, 2011, 12:23:15 AM
Great line (http://nymag.com/daily/sports/2011/05/the_heat_arrive_even_earlier_t.html) from Will Leitch:

     Dirk Nowitzki just became the most popular player in the NBA. The German is everyone's last hope.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on May 28, 2011, 03:56:26 PM
Dallas HAS TO WIN for THIMMY!!

BTW, during a 1 yr period we've managed to host the Super Bowl, World Series and now NBA Finals!  (Now we just need to win one)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Yoshino on May 31, 2011, 03:04:14 AM
 :rofl: :lol: 8) :roll:
(http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt143/hitomi7/More%20Misc/znew2-6.gif)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 04, 2011, 01:04:31 AM
Mavs tied 1-1
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Benz_kaka on June 06, 2011, 05:29:46 PM
Miami Heat  The Best
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 08, 2011, 05:57:54 AM
Dirk's doing it for Thimmy!  Mavs win!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 10, 2011, 05:49:22 AM
Mavs win, now to Miami for game 6!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jackcole on June 12, 2011, 10:12:33 AM
I will bet the life of my dead toenail that the mavs will win!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on June 13, 2011, 04:46:47 AM
Congrats Dallas!
What a great season
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 13, 2011, 04:50:42 AM
Yay! Mark Cuban cheers!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on June 13, 2011, 04:51:06 AM
Mavs win, now to Miami for game 6!

well they got the whole thing now

(http://thumbnails45.imagebam.com/13638/ba7cca136375764.jpg) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/ba7cca136375764)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on June 13, 2011, 05:08:30 AM
Congrats to the MAVS for a well deserved championship!

  :twothumbs

Better luck next year Coach Spo!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Saburo on June 13, 2011, 06:08:24 AM
Good for M. Cuban, too.  I hope he NEVER shuts up.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on June 13, 2011, 07:35:25 AM
edit: they took down the pic =(


Soo, season is done. I'm already excited where Chris Paul and Dwight Howard are going =) Another super team in the making? So many free agents for 2011/2012.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on June 13, 2011, 07:38:16 AM
^ the lockout is the issue so before that, they gotta avoid the NFL situation
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on June 13, 2011, 07:38:45 AM
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2mfyttc.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jackcole on June 13, 2011, 10:03:33 AM
YES! HEAT LOST!  :shakeit: no offense to heat and lbj fans here at jhip.  :whistle:
Title: LeBron’s failure warms Cleveland’s heart
Post by: Saburo on June 13, 2011, 10:04:04 AM
Ooof (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=Au3cWlsmj6dP49s5GTjGpaE5nYcB?slug=dw-wetzel_cleveland_laughs_at_lebron_james_061211)...

 :O
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: zoolander on June 13, 2011, 02:14:56 PM
http://i56.tinypic.com/2mfyttc.jpg (http://i56.tinypic.com/2mfyttc.jpg)

(http://www.abload.de/img/syrjon7kt.gif) (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=syrjon7kt.gif)

Congrats to J Kidd one of the guys I always modeled my game after along with the Big O and Mark Jackson.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: shinobi on June 13, 2011, 09:09:15 PM
The Mavs Rocks!!  :twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Saburo on June 14, 2011, 12:38:24 AM
Lookit: even NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO is getting in on the LeBron Bash-A-Thon: http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/06/13/137151099/a-short-photo-essay-about-lebron-james-for-people-who-dont-like-lebron-james (http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/06/13/137151099/a-short-photo-essay-about-lebron-james-for-people-who-dont-like-lebron-james)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 14, 2011, 07:15:50 AM
^ LOVE IT!! Lebron will never live up to the hype. To come in the league and being labeled the best ever, he can either end interviews like that or be like Kobe and go back in the gym and come back stronger next year.

Quote
I'm not going to compare LeBron to Kobe and MJ on the floor - My comparison is more academic. The two things that stick out most to me about Kobe is, strangely, a regular season game against the Warriors - wasn't even a championship season - I don't believe. Lakers were fighting for Playoff seeding - it was a tough back and forth game - finally Lakers took control and Kobe went to the line to ice it. No one - I mean no one- from the warriors was looking or talking to Kobe -- Kobe just kept saying "game over - game over" Not one warrior talked back to Kobe. The second one is where Kobe was being buried by Barkley in 2010 and Kobe just went off - After the Lakers eliminated Utah - Deron Williams was asked why Utah lost the series - All Deron said was "Chuck woke up Kobe."

ha! http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2011/06/lakers-chat-lakers-heat-and-the-2010-2011-season.html?cid=6a00d8341c506253ef01538f2b4628970b (http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2011/06/lakers-chat-lakers-heat-and-the-2010-2011-season.html?cid=6a00d8341c506253ef01538f2b4628970b)

Think I saw Bosh crying LOL! Fuck, that exit interview? Sucks to be a Heat fan, bet they wanna trade that loser. I love Dwayne Wade, but he was getting The Lebron-itis. :doh:

Congrats Mavs! my boyz TDUCK and Thimmy whooping it up in Big D!!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00694.jpg)

I like Ron Artest said on Sports Zone "Dallas had a strong 12" ....  "We had a strong.............couple of players"  ....  "Dallas has a strong 12"

Those 3's just did Miami in.....What Cardinal and that one black french dude did was > than what Gasol did the whole playoffs. :doh:

NEXT YEAR THO!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on June 16, 2011, 04:30:47 AM
i'm happy that Miami got humbled =) They were losing their team play in their game. They just pass it around the 3pt line and wait for James or Wade to drive in... and James wasn't.

Hope they learned from this, and just steamroll the 2011/2012 season.

Unless Howard goes to NY? =D Heard he wants to go to LA tho.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 17, 2011, 05:11:57 AM
Dirk Nowitzki sings "We Are The Champions" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHNF9Amv5iI#)

Good times in Big D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on June 23, 2011, 08:00:31 AM
The only reason I care about the draft is if any of the teams I care about have lottery picks. No team I care about actually have lottery picks but I'll probably watch just for my basketball fix.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: reikaehara on June 27, 2011, 05:46:28 PM
Congratulations to Mavs! Nowitzi is owning! ;)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 04, 2011, 09:44:46 AM
so much for that 2011-12 season! C'MON FISH!! make it work. or else Metta World Peace will have to take his talents to Finland :lol:

Jim Cleamons to Coach in China?! Fuck, I hate the coaching situation but its a fresh start for everyone.

Smashing Pumpkins Close Up (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIl7_WRdryE#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 07, 2011, 10:43:51 AM
FUCK NO NBA. Wish Billy Hunter and Crew would get their ass in gear. This ain't the NFL. Contracts need to be fixed big time. Do we need more Ron Artest ERR Metta World Peace Comedy Tours? Too bad I wasn't in Brea to watch with Fen <3
Lakers' Ron Artest tries stand-up comedy at the Improv (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr2XIVkiXig#ws)

or ex-Lakers and their weed. It'd suck even with a shortened season, lots of the greats like Jason Kidd will hang it up. And 謝謝你 YAO MiNG! THANK YOU BIG MAN.
Yao Ming announces retirement in China; Houston Rockets center calls it quits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE0qG26HOUE#)

Just hard for humans so 7'6" and more to have a long lasting career. Just freaks of nature.

With Rodman going to the HOF gonna be the best speech since Jordan, and Phil Jackson gonna intro him! Lets hope this works out too:
http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/dennis_rodman_busy_working_on_a_cure_forhangovers/5982613 (http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/dennis_rodman_busy_working_on_a_cure_forhangovers/5982613)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 15, 2011, 08:38:45 AM
Fuck Great Speech at the Hall of Fame. Really choked up myself. Dennis Rodman mad emotional. one of my all time fave power forwards. He was just a workhorse, and I read his book about how he had troubled past and he keeps on trying to do good. Just seeing Phil up there wanting to hug him aww <3
Dennis Rodman Emotional Hall of Fame Speech (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQQu-JWzBug#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on August 20, 2011, 11:05:48 AM
I see now that normally don't care for these players playing in summer leagues and tourneys because we had the season. With the season likely not to happen, I am watching these things like a mad man. Also have been watching their workouts. Not only for my own benefit but because we might not get much more.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on August 20, 2011, 11:35:35 AM
Jordan Flight Tour - The Recap (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz2FmY6XF4w#ws)

Damn this look super dope to attend
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 21, 2011, 08:33:33 AM
You should challenge him.

SHIT ! MEtta World Peace doing cha cha XD
metta (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhvJ1oOrCrE#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 25, 2011, 10:44:28 AM
strike stop :cry:

Quote from: Lakers Newsletter
We appreciate your continued patience as the NBA and the NBA Players Association negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement. Since no such agreement has been reached at this time, the league has postponed player training camps and cancelled preseason games scheduled through October 15th.

Please know that you are a vital part of the Lakers, and we value your support.

We want to assure you that the league's efforts are focused on reaching an agreement that benefits all parties involved. The NBA's goal is to secure a sustainable business model that enables all 30 teams to compete for a championship, fairly compensates players, and ensures a world-class experience for our fans.

We recognize that without our fans, there would be no NBA. Your passion for the game is what motivates us, and we do not take your support for granted. The league will continue to work toward a new collective bargaining agreement so that we can get back to enjoying the excitement of NBA basketball.

Thank you again for your support and your continued loyalty to the Lakers.

Sincerely,

Tim Harris
Senior Vice President, Operations/CMO

PLEASE FISH HELP EM. At least there's the NBDL!

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 28, 2011, 09:06:15 AM
WHOA! a must watch on one of the ALL TIME GREATS! http://www.slamonline.com/online/media/slam-tv/2011/09/james-worthy-doc-nba-tv-video/ (http://www.slamonline.com/online/media/slam-tv/2011/09/james-worthy-doc-nba-tv-video/)
Quote
James Worthy had a helluva career. The big man from Gastonia, NC took home a title with the Tar Heels and became an intricate part of the Showtime Lakers dynasty during the ’80s. One of the most clutch players to ever lace ‘em up–you aren’t just given the nickname “Big Game James”–tune into NBA TV Monday night to witness greatness

Trailer: "Big Game James: The James Worthy Story" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PuamN4MYVg#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 08, 2011, 10:37:03 AM
COME ON FISH! WTF!! Let's play ball already. I don't wanna watch this all year.
Adam Morison vs Radosavljevic / Crvena zvezda - Bajern 80:55 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrJEyj0fF9M#ws)

reminds me, gotta holla at CKD for some UFC shit talkin lol

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on October 08, 2011, 11:03:05 AM
^ I wish I could say Fish could solve everything but it can't be only him to do it, its an unfortunate truth, and it will be said:

KOBE YOU GREEDY, SELFISH, A$$HOLE WHY DON'T YOU BE THE FACE OF THE LOCKOUT THAN FINDING A PLACE TO PLAY

I understand what he is doing but he has to become what is needed to get rid of the lockout, like the NFL lockout, stars are the catalyst behind the player representative IMHO.

I should also point out others that should be pushing for it but I think Kobe is the key to getting rid of it, even if he decides to retire within the CBA agreement, make it better for the future than thinking about the present

Don't get me wrong, Kobe is still the player that everyone should look up to in performance, but if you want to become the icon of all things NBA, please let Kobe take over the negotiations with Fish's brains doing the technical work
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 09, 2011, 01:33:36 PM
^ I wish I could say Fish could solve everything but it can't be only him to do it, its an unfortunate truth, and it will be said:

KOBE YOU GREEDY, SELFISH, A$$HOLE WHY DON'T YOU BE THE FACE OF THE LOCKOUT THAN FINDING A PLACE TO PLAY

I understand what he is doing but he has to become what is needed to get rid of the lockout, like the NFL lockout, stars are the catalyst behind the player representative IMHO.

I should also point out others that should be pushing for it but I think Kobe is the key to getting rid of it, even if he decides to retire within the CBA agreement, make it better for the future than thinking about the present

Don't get me wrong, Kobe is still the player that everyone should look up to in performance, but if you want to become the icon of all things NBA, please let Kobe take over the negotiations with Fish's brains doing the technical work

Really? Your true Laker Hater colors showing again Kuro. Why so fucking serious.

Ever heard of all the superstars going at it in the negotiation tables? That Wade was ready to go at Stern? AND THIS IS JUST RUMOURS because nobody knows what goes on even those "insider" fuckers at ESPN, so don't really take there gossiping 24/7 as reality and have an open mind. There is several billion layers to this onion than meets the eye. IT IS HILARIOUS everyone cares what Kobe and where he's signing because he is the biggest superstar ever, but ever heard of it as a decoy? To make Stern sweat. You really think Kobe is gonna just go overseas and risk injury? HASH TAG SMH

Fisher was voted league president cuz he's smart and calm but there's many other player reps in there working it. No wonder you don't post much text kuro.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on October 10, 2011, 01:34:59 AM
^ I wish I could say Fish could solve everything but it can't be only him to do it, its an unfortunate truth, and it will be said:

KOBE YOU GREEDY, SELFISH, A$$HOLE WHY DON'T YOU BE THE FACE OF THE LOCKOUT THAN FINDING A PLACE TO PLAY

I understand what he is doing but he has to become what is needed to get rid of the lockout, like the NFL lockout, stars are the catalyst behind the player representative IMHO.

I should also point out others that should be pushing for it but I think Kobe is the key to getting rid of it, even if he decides to retire within the CBA agreement, make it better for the future than thinking about the present

Don't get me wrong, Kobe is still the player that everyone should look up to in performance, but if you want to become the icon of all things NBA, please let Kobe take over the negotiations with Fish's brains doing the technical work

Really? Your true Laker Hater colors showing again Kuro. Why so fucking serious.

Ever heard of all the superstars going at it in the negotiation tables? That Wade was ready to go at Stern? AND THIS IS JUST RUMOURS because nobody knows what goes on even those "insider" fuckers at ESPN, so don't really take there gossiping 24/7 as reality and have an open mind. There is several billion layers to this onion than meets the eye. IT IS HILARIOUS everyone cares what Kobe and where he's signing because he is the biggest superstar ever, but ever heard of it as a decoy? To make Stern sweat. You really think Kobe is gonna just go overseas and risk injury? HASH TAG SMH

Fisher was voted league president cuz he's smart and calm but there's many other player reps in there working it. No wonder you don't post much text kuro.

The message was out of frustration not because of the Laker hater aspect (Still am but wasn't aiming solely at the Lakers)  Fish has been taking the hits of the negotiation but I like to think that Kobe be willing to help rather than avoid or even present the issue of playing overseas.  I guess if he is being confident then yes my thing was an overreaction.  But if Stern's next threat is to cancel the whole season, you might as well send in all of them to save the season, but I really don't want them to accept because of that issue but knowing business the players may just take it for what it is worth.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on October 10, 2011, 06:38:12 AM
I think you're overestimating how much power Kobe has in this situation.
This is bigger than just Stern vs. Fish; the lockout is about the owners and the players.
As NBPA (http://www.nbpa.org/) president, Fisher represents the 430 NBA players.
As a player, Kobe only has the authority to represent himself.

With a CBA, it's a complex piece of negotiation with profound, long-lasting effects for the entire league.
The sticking points that are keeping the players and the owners from reaching a new agreement are ones that Kobe is neither entitled nor qualified to negotiate.
It's just not as simple as saying "Kobe could end the lockout".

By all accounts, Kobe is a single-minded basketball playing machine who works as much on his game as anyone else in the league.
This is what makes him a great player.

What he isn't is a leader and speaker for the hundreds of NBA players whose livelihood is at stake here.
Fisher, as the president of the NBPA, is all of the above and by all accounts is exactly the right person for the job:
Quote from: Sports Illustrated (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1188481/1/index.htm)
Fisher has worked hard to extend the reach of his office, and union insiders say that no player leader has had a better, more nuanced grasp of the CBA or been better able to articulate a vision for the union.
I recommend taking a look at the article quoted above if you want to know what exactly is at stake here.
Any meaningful discussion of the lockout requires everyone to be informed.

Besides, it's unfair to just pick on Kobe for this.
By singling him out, you're basically discounting all the other star players in the league.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on October 10, 2011, 07:06:05 AM
^ I understand what the mistake was from my part, but I guess the stars have a need to represent themselves for the present, and I hate the way more or less that progression is slow and the feeling is IMHO, the stars will practice and the others will just have to suck it up to find real jobs.  It may be too early to tell but someone has to force their hand to be exposed.  Whoever that may be, will be praised for trying.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: natme on October 12, 2011, 01:06:51 AM
Even though I am a huge fan of the NBA (Go Bulls!), I am kind of glad the season is at least partially cancelled. I'm hoping the cancellation will help the NHL increase their popularity due to the possibility of NBA fans tuning into the NHL instead and becoming fans of hockey. Also, the people who watch both sports like me won't have to painstakingly choose which game to watch if both their NHL and NBA teams are playing at the same time.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 13, 2011, 06:59:54 AM
aiyo Kuro, like I said in my PM i want everyone here to know I apologize for my comments cuz I went way too personal. Hey, I live and die sports and Kobe and the Lakers is to me what H!P Eggs is to shirenu lol

I modeled our sports forum as our free for all smack talk place that is beyond the normal JPH!P Rules like that of a sports talk show, it's how me, Masa and Thimas built that unwritten rule here but it can get crazy just ask that bitch ytl who hasn't said a peep since the Lakers went on their title run XD

That saying. FUCK if we have to live with tweets of Lebron saying he wants to be an NFL player months after Delonte West filled out his application for home Depot :roll: we gotta move on with these negotiations! cuz it's lame news fodder. they wanna expand teams to small markets who can't even sustain a team like Charlotte. We all love our NBA but with NFL and MLB playoffs in full swing, do we care if it's a 50 game season? I DO . FUCK THAT ASTERISK Title that plagues the 1999 Spurs.  If those paychecks stop coming, can the marquee players really subsidize enough? DO THEY WANT TO. And just close down the WNBA lol

All we got left is ELITEKICKS
Nike SB Dunk High "Cigar City" EliteKicks #108 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRr_zvOE8EE#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 19, 2011, 09:41:46 AM
anyone cop Jerry West's new book? He was signing autographs in the LA area the past weekend. SHOCKING FUCKING revelations
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel: Jerry West (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szXpe76aEVQ#ws)

well, we all know about him and Phil but the shit he get thrown to the side like that, getting F-bombed?! :tama-mad: and his battles with depression. glad it's the story he had to tell and not some "biographer"

DOWN TO THE WIRE. Whatever negotiations now it gets hot. NBA has no legs to stand on if they let 2011 games slip away. At least we can also rest on Magic ripping Lebron :lol:
Magic Johnson Taking Shots At Lebron James (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzfZyJU2v6c#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: fobmysterio on October 20, 2011, 02:29:21 AM
Holy shit! How can I not know about The Logo signing autographs!!#$!@#!@#$
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 21, 2011, 07:44:48 AM
lol who watches this show? What a fucking idiot, where he get his ideas?
Bryant Gumbel evokes slavery in editorial about NBA commissioner David Stern (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTXI-ivWEdo#)

I love Barkley's comments "Disrespectful to black people who went through slavery."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 30, 2011, 12:34:54 AM
C'mon!! I feel the NBA Season being saved!! J. Cole & Questlove: Nike’s Basketball Never Stops!!
Nikebasketball - Basketball Never Stops (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1c_It0ekC0#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: fobmysterio on November 05, 2011, 02:33:35 AM
Never knew the iconic ex-player Michael Jordan is the leader of the Hard-Line faction that refuses to give players more than 50%

blah...

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/05/sports/basketball/hard-line-factions-threaten-latest-nba-negotiations.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/05/sports/basketball/hard-line-factions-threaten-latest-nba-negotiations.html)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 06, 2011, 09:01:52 PM
At least he's not being accused of not doing anything, stupid media. LETS GET THIS DONE! Whatever dissolve let's just play ball already :tama-mad:

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check out this new Nike Documentary:
Behind the Scenes - "ALWAYS ON: LAMAR ODOM." (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPKpD_8a1i4#ws)
ALWAYS ON: LAMAR ODOM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-kONt1dzps#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: fobmysterio on November 06, 2011, 09:59:33 PM
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/21/phil-jackson-mike-brown-get-together-and-talk-housing/ (http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/21/phil-jackson-mike-brown-get-together-and-talk-housing/)

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“We just talked shop about some of the guys on the team,” Brown said of his 15-minute conversation with Jackson. “But we talked more about what he’s got going right now, and where each one of us is living, and where he still has a place and all that other stuff. We talked about that more than really getting into talking about basketball.”

who's getting shopped?  As much as I love Fisher, we need an upgrade on PG position, Steve Blake's not cutting it, Shannon Brown is really more of a SG.  That being said, I hope Fisher stays though as a captain to the team with Kobe.

There are reports saying Jordan is actually a hardliner not only against the players, but also against the big market owners.  I guess Jordan will always be Jordan, he'll never pick sides, he creates his own side because he's the baddest mofo that ever played the game! I'm actually enjoying NBA TV a lot now, the classic games really brought back some memories, and how the elites were suppose to be tough mentally tough COUGH WHAT SHOULD I DO COUGH
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on November 07, 2011, 03:51:37 AM
Speaking of Jordan

Jordan: Love The Game (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYDS_MEWPU0#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 11, 2011, 10:10:17 AM
speaking of Jordan. and Magic. and Bird. and Chuck. and Ewing. and Malone. and Pippen. and Stockton. and Admiral. Salute the Troops!  :jphip:
http://www.megavideo.com/v/OSKVZ63P6d06484f7756735a7d82b34541a10911 (http://www.megavideo.com/v/OSKVZ63P6d06484f7756735a7d82b34541a10911)

1992 Olympics - Basketball Final - USA (Dreamteam) v Croatia.avi (459.2 MB)   cop it (http://anonym.to/?http://www.multiupload.com/PGL83KZ86P)

Here's some 2008 Gold Medal highlights in various quality, TS, divx etc. Thanks Lakers Video site!

08-24-08 USA @ Spain Kobe Highlights.mpg (368.71 MB)   cop it (http://anonym.to/?http://www.multiupload.com/UH5INXPNIP)
08-24-08 USA @ Spain Team Highlights (USA).mpg (269.96 MB)   cop it (http://anonym.to/?http://www.multiupload.com/8PFES23QPU)
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us-gold-divx.avi (150.13 MB)   cop it (http://anonym.to/?http://www.multiupload.com/7PEH08FBXM)
http://www.megavideo.com/v/6UFAXO8J5a924665e34452bd1afc7c2c8cabe6c52 (http://www.megavideo.com/v/6UFAXO8J5a924665e34452bd1afc7c2c8cabe6c52)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 11, 2011, 07:24:31 PM
They found Shawn Bradley's bike! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/11/shawn-bradley-bicycle-police-nba-center-trek_n_1087595.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/11/shawn-bradley-bicycle-police-nba-center-trek_n_1087595.html)

(http://www.deseretnews.com/photos/midres/web-653582.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 13, 2011, 12:59:06 AM
WORDS all ready for some PBA action :D
(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/5092/fhmphilippines201111pag.jpg)

Smush Parker wouldn't even be able to ball in this league, he should sign up for our local team http://www.edmontonnrg.com (http://www.edmontonnrg.com) :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: fobmysterio on November 13, 2011, 06:57:58 AM
A bit of an old news. But The Cap responded to Shaq's latest criticism towards him and imo, totally outclassed the Big Fella. 

(http://i.imgur.com/5bpHK.jpg)

Quote
I went down to LSU and worked with Shaq on the fundamentals of the Skyhook as a favor to Coach Dale Brown. I spent time with Shaq in the gym and gave him some drills he could use to develop the hook shot. But when I followed up with his Coach, Dale Brown, I was told that Shaq's father told his son he didn't need to develop a hook shot and all he needed to do was smash everything into the basket. Shaq's fathers felt that he was so overpowering physically that he should just dunk everything and not worry about developing a finesse shot like the Skyhook.

As a pro I never approached Shaq because I thought he was pretty successful dunking everything and I assumed he didn't want my help. Additionally, I was never on the coaching staff of any of his teams. I was never unfriendly to him and I would talk to him, but Shaq was enjoying his success, doing it his way. He never asked me of what I thought he should be doing and he never tried to reach out to me for any instruction and I respected that decision.

If I had any idea that Shaq wanted to learn from me, I would have been happy to have worked with him, but all indications that I had received was that he felt he was doing fine and he didn't need or want my help. I am totally surprised by Shaq's comments as I tried to respect his privacy and never got any indication from anyone that he wanted or needed any input from me with regard to how he played the game. Shaq had a great career, and I like everyone else, respect what he has achieved.

I don't know what has gotten into Shaq lately, I still respect him and enjoyed watching him overpowering every center in existence.  This should be a coincidence, but all he's ever bashed as of late are Lakers greats like Kobe, Kareem, and Pat Riley (As Heats GM though).  But this is the first time I seen someone that didn't go jaw to jaw with Shaq, but responded in a way that even Shaq don't have a come back for (not yet at least)

Speaking of Kareem, In promotion of On The Shoulder of Giants.
Kareem Abdul Jabbar is selling numerous merchandises with his autographs for a pretty affordable price! I think he ships outside of the US too.

Link to the store:  http://store.kareemabduljabbar.com/

Signed bobble head is 39.99USD + Shipping (ends on the Nov 14th I think, limited 250 bobble heads)
Signed Hardcover On the Shoulder of Giants w/ Audiobooks + Shipping
Signed poster is 99.99USD + Shipping

I have purchased the bobble head, and gotta say I love it, while its not THAT cheap, but I still think is really affordable for an autograph of a legend.

(http://i.imgur.com/JtKbe.jpg)



Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: fobmysterio on November 14, 2011, 09:39:43 PM
NBPA rejected offer, cancelled season a high "probability" now, according to Billy Hunter

And David Sterns seriously needs to stop pointing fingers at players/agents.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7234180/nba-lockout-players-not-accept-deal-seek-disband-billy-hunter-says (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7234180/nba-lockout-players-not-accept-deal-seek-disband-billy-hunter-says)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: billo on November 25, 2011, 04:31:47 PM
 O0 Kareem Abdul Jabbar is a legend, but those merchandises are not that cheap.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: fobmysterio on November 26, 2011, 01:01:06 AM
the bobble head with autograph imo was pretty good, but they dont have it anymore since it was limited, but the others i think its a bit too expensive
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: fobmysterio on November 26, 2011, 09:35:55 AM
Owners and players reach tentative agreement on new deal!

NBA is back baby!!!!!

http://www.nba.com/home/index.html (http://www.nba.com/home/index.html)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on November 26, 2011, 09:45:22 AM
Quote
NEW YORK -- A person familiar with the deal says NBA owners and players have reached a tentative agreement to end the lockout.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Saturday because the agreement has not yet been announced.

After a secret meeting earlier this week, the sides met for more than 15 hours Friday, working to try to save the season. Under the deal, a 66-game season would begin on Christmas.

This handshake deal still must be ratified by both owners and players.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7281052/nba-owners-players-get-tentative-deal (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7281052/nba-owners-players-get-tentative-deal)

Fucking shake hands.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 27, 2011, 11:54:18 PM
FUCK YEAH!!! GO LAKERS GO!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on November 28, 2011, 02:01:41 AM
The conspiracy theorist in me thinks they did all this just to have the Heat in the building while the Mavs get their rings. 
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: billo on November 29, 2011, 02:59:46 PM
I'm looking forward to see the new NBA season!
At least!  :twothumbs
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 04, 2011, 03:20:16 AM
HEY!! Welcome to :hipheart: billo who is your favorite team? Mine is LAKERS LAKERS LAKERS! Can't wait until they polish off Vlade's #12 for a certain 6 ft 11 265 lb centre!
 
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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on December 09, 2011, 03:28:20 AM
CP3 to LAL in the works
Yahoo Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=Ag6.BMZvUvBhgw2Yq9fo0DCLvLYF?slug=ap-chrispaultrade)
Foxsports (http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/Los-Angeles-Lakers-New-Orleans-Hornets-Chris-Paul-blockbuster-trade-Pau-Gasol-Lamar-Odom-120811)

Denied by Stern  (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=Aj_HSahmzUscTz5EPfel4Yi8vLYF?slug=aw-wojnarowski_chris_paul_lakers_hornets_nba_120811&expire=1) ;)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 09, 2011, 05:32:06 AM
HOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLY SHIT.

(http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/3302/welcometola650x451.jpg)

I heard smth about that before work ended and saw Lakersground crashed :lol:

Way to go STERN!! :tama-mad: :fuckyou:

So fuckinclose. I feel sorry for Lamar and Gasol now.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on December 09, 2011, 05:35:58 AM
Celtics get their trio

Heat get their trio

Lakers.... OH HELL NO! I think the owners think they are good enough as is reason for the owners to complain.  I felt that Chris Paul would have been a great addition and even hating the Lakers, I would liked him as a Laker because the duo would be terrific.

Although I think the pending deal with Howard will be going through because of this unless... the owners think that (Bynum, Odom, or Gasol going to Orlando may throw off the balance of power)

@Dai I think the owners just shat in their pants and Stern had to shoot it down because the owners were scared of the Lakers trio :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: jaysonnj on December 09, 2011, 07:34:25 AM
D12 coming to town?

http://twitter.com/#!/Chris_Broussard/status/145015466182713345 (http://twitter.com/#!/Chris_Broussard/status/145015466182713345)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on December 09, 2011, 08:27:35 AM
D12 coming to town?

http://twitter.com/#!/Chris_Broussard/status/145015466182713345 (http://twitter.com/#!/Chris_Broussard/status/145015466182713345)

wow have the tables have turned for the Lakers, thnx to the owners XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: fobmysterio on December 09, 2011, 11:27:20 AM
I'm beginning to think Dan Gilbert and Lebron deserve each other now. A pair of losers that always complain instead of trying to work on what really matters.
And who uses Comic San for official Statement anyway?

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/217197/Gilbert_Email_Urged_NBA_To_Block_Paul_Trade (http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/217197/Gilbert_Email_Urged_NBA_To_Block_Paul_Trade)

Owners and commissioner vetoing trades?! Last time I checked, this was National Basketball Association, NOT a custom Fantasy Basketball League!

Fuck Gilbert, Fuck Stern!
And fuck all the spoiled kids produced by David Stern's FAKE system that's suppose to teach kids how to act better.


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on December 10, 2011, 12:47:57 AM
It's one thing for the owners to complain. It's another to cave. Stern wouldn't have done this 20 years ago. Hell, he wouldn't have done this 5 years ago.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on December 10, 2011, 12:56:06 AM
I think at this point he didn't want to mess with them and just wanted them to agree to the damn CBA.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 10, 2011, 11:33:51 PM
(http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvrt9aDTAx1qbpmf7o1_500.jpg)

Any moment now....
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on December 11, 2011, 06:37:24 AM
^ not gonna happen at least for now (http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2011/12/11/lakers-pull-out-of-paul-hunt/)

Stern really must be happy that the Paul trade won't go through but if Odom is going to the Mavs, it might make them better within the interior.  So now D12 is on the sweepstakes spotlight
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 11, 2011, 07:23:12 AM
Yeah. Never believe what you read. The fuck they stock piling picks? To rebuild :D
(http://k.wigflip.com/QxgbIuPX/roflbot.jpg)

Stern is the biggest fucking joke. Fuck, don't want to even get started.

SHAQ FOR COMMISH!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on December 11, 2011, 07:54:14 AM
^ you mean reload, Lakers never rebuild, you should know that :lol:

The rumor mill will keep going until Christmas day, if all these moves happens, draft tomorrow will be a different monster later on
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 12, 2011, 02:34:35 AM
THANK YOU LAMAR ODOM!!!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00012.jpg)

my fave moment was when he slapped KG's ass. LO exemplified team spirit, sacrificing starting minutes and would stick up for his teammates no matter what. LOYALTY. and fucking NBA forced the Lakers into a bad deal. ENJOY him Thimmy. Nature of the business but fuck this one is gonna sting. One of the worst trades ever.
lo slaps kg's ass (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiIrC_0ly4g#)

I agree with Kobe. shit is WACK! :tama-mad: FUCK YOU DAVID STERN for vetoing the CP3 deal not once but twice. Keep the markets competitive than shut down wack teams like the Raptors cuz everyone wants to see the Lakers on the road and on TV. IDIOT
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant on Lamar Odom getting traded to Dallas Mavericks (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWPmZcuYJ-8#ws)

Enjoy him THIMAS!! Sick ass versatile game, One of my fave Lakers ever. I'm a buy Unbreakable for all my girlfriends this holiday season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 12, 2011, 03:40:40 PM
Whatta NBA Draft!! Got Flash and Kobe! :D
(http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/1358/lolvlx.jpg)


BUT FUCK what is this??? CP3 to Clippers? Yeah Blake Griffin is your saviour? FUCK :tama-mad:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on December 19, 2011, 05:01:13 PM
(http://www.hornets247.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/new-hornets.jpg)
They all look so happy.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on December 26, 2011, 01:30:40 AM
lol I was checking the stats/box scores for today's games and saw that Artest's name now is really Metta World Peace :lol:

edit:

WTH LAL?! :doh:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 26, 2011, 02:09:03 AM
FUCK THAT WAS DAMN CLOSE!! Too many mistakes in 45 seconds and BOOM. Gotta get MWP more minutes :lol: it was fun hearing the play by play guy, BlaKe to World Peace!

Shit could anyone make a FT and what the hell was that turnover.  Kobe readjusted his wrist TORN LIGAMENT WHAT. but man, that was dumb at the end.

Talk about gift wrapping the game for the bulls FUCK! :tama-mad:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on January 01, 2012, 11:28:49 PM
What the hell Mavs?!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on January 10, 2012, 04:57:57 AM
2011 NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks Visit the White House (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBDYVVnUggU#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 17, 2012, 07:50:35 AM


GO LAKERS GO!!

dat the best D you can do?
(http://i.imgbox.com/aad7gmgf.jpg)

FISH!!!
01-16-2012 - MvL - DFGWTP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjhxnxTmvOI#ws)

WB LAMAR HA!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: fobmysterio on January 17, 2012, 11:06:12 PM
1, 2, 3, muthua******!

Play of the Day • Derek Fisher Drains The Game-Winning 3-Pointer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3KgHSG-FmU#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 21, 2012, 10:41:54 AM
CONGRATS CAP!!!
Ambassador Kareem Will Share U.S. Culture Abroad (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9iv2z2pyC4#ws)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks about being named global cultural ambassador by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The NBA Hall-of-Famer will travel the world promoting the importance of education, racial tolerance, and cultural understanding. (Jan. 20)

PLEASE visit Canada!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 26, 2012, 09:11:09 AM
BLOCK CITY!!!!
01-25-2011 - CvL - CP3CPGSTALASLB (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eqz6k1BM02c#ws)
[/center]

CP3 YOU little BITCH!! oh man, Metta World Peace had a fucking great game, WELCOME TO THE PARTY PAL!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 26, 2012, 09:55:36 AM
WELCOME BACK RON RON!!!
meta world peace DO SOMETHING (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB8W8skF4yA#ws)

"You SOFT!" :lol: TOO GOOD.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 05, 2012, 11:29:24 AM
Where my NBA Fans AT?? Man I gotta comfess. It Still hurts to see LO in another uniform. And he too is strrruggling maybe something can be done to get him back :lol:
(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/504/99208841.jpg)

But as much as David Stern and Mark Cuban plotted to prevent the Lakers from doing work, the more I am glad Chris Paul ain't a part of the team with his lame ass FLOP CITY! I despise the Clipps now. Blake Griffin = Little Orphan Annie XD
12-21-11 LAC FLP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yfaEq-g4Hk#ws)

The more you fuel Kobe with being the "7th Best Player" in the league the more he gonna drop 40 upon 40 points on you. Ain't no surprise he still be named Kobe named Western Conference Player of the Month - so WHO GIVES A FUCK ABOUT DWIGHT. Drew is beasting and Pau picking it up.

GO LAKERS GO!
12-26-2011 - LvK - DEFATKB (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh1sBZdc8AU#ws)

Gotta be more consistent with the offense, the bench is just as weak as fuck, maybe Steve Blake will do better. Goudelock has been that Van Exel type diamond in the rough! That Denver game was just stupid. WTF Refs
02-03-2012 - LvN - MBGTFTEAFLRF (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfgux5w6IZc#ws)
02-04-2012 - LvJ - KBGFODBGTI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEV0u9klDs0#ws)

The more I watch (and some nights it is just fucking HARD) the more I agree with Barkley. Just some ugly ass basketball being played, The fuck they lock everyone out when you got JOKES of franchise barely afloat like Charlotte and Toronto. Just to prove that "Yes Expansion is Good." not in this economy when you jack ticket prices up and only the corporate few can access. Regular fans gotta go stream lol

(http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg876/scaled.php?tn=0&server=876&filename=ermmf.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640)

Quote
“As a NBA fan, I want to apologize to the fans,” he said. “I cannot believe how bad the NBA is right now. I’m a fan first and foremost, and watching the NBA right now, I’m embarrassed about the product we’re putting out there right now. It’s no fun for me to watch these games. I feel bad for the fans.

“There are probably 10 teams worth watching on a nightly basis. They have all these built-in excuses about the lockout. Let me tell you something: If these teams played once a week, they would still suck. You watch one of these teams, and they rested for a week, they would still suck. I don’t know, man. I feel bad for the fans.”

more here: http://tracking.si.com/2012/02/02/charles-barkley-embarrassed-by-quality-of-play-in-nba-this-season/ (http://tracking.si.com/2012/02/02/charles-barkley-embarrassed-by-quality-of-play-in-nba-this-season/)

Also check out Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's new book about Black Inventors:
(http://kareemabduljabbar.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WCIMWCover-21.jpg)

and autograph signing! fuck I wanna live in SoCal

Barnes & Noble – Los Angeles, Grove
 Saturday – February 4 2012 – 2:00PM

Barnes & Noble – Orange County, Irvine Spectrum
 Sunday – February 5, 2012 – 11:00AM

Great to see CAP healthy and his cancer in remission!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar encourages involvement in Coaches vs. Cancer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgHl2JVcvxs#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 08, 2012, 09:53:33 AM
FUCK! Lakers can't do shit on the road. Kobe becomes 5th all time in NBA Scoring but he can't carry the load if geeks like Kapaono can't knock down a shot or grab a rebound. I agree Ron
02-06-12 MWP-NW (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd1ci6BcjtU#ws)

SSSSSHit you hate to see it. but to see Billups go down like he been shot.

IT'S LIN-SANITY!!!
Jazz vs. Knicks: Jeremy Lin highlights - 28 points, 8 assists (2.6.12) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYSdt6ahkK4#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on February 09, 2012, 12:09:27 AM
If Lin pans out as the point guard they need (or if they kept Billups) then we have more competition in the east.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 10, 2012, 10:03:52 AM
when I saw him do work for Golden State, gotta like how he hustles, lakers almost got him in the summer league. there's a reason why he been getting the hype - it's East Coast media hyping shit up again lol Kobe will take care of him tonight :yep:

BUT GOTTA SAY where the Wiz defense? Wall just looks stupid.
Jeremy Lin Crosses Over John Wall Dunks on the Wizards!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppt4mBc1l1M#ws)

And is it just me or does LINSANITY have some kinda skin hanging on his chin? XD I thought it was a necklace.

Sixers and Spurs having some solid seasons, tight D. Parker on Fire. L-san must be whoopin it somewhere :/

BUT DAMN Big 3 Kobe, Gasol, Bynum BLOCK PARTY!!! gets it taken care of in Boston love it. but shit Mike Brown wins no homo moment of the year
02-09-2012 - LvC - MBKABS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC2HoI0mUBM#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 11, 2012, 03:30:04 AM
^ Celtics as usual, can't be outdone:
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/944572/rondohike2_medium.gif)

FUCK! Put a Metta World Peace on Lin and knock dat Chin Skin off his fucking face :lol: Jacking up dem shots :tama-mad: The Lakers are lucky to be down by only 8. To a Knicks team without Melo and Amare. How much more sad does this season have to get before Jim and Mitch get some TALENT on this team.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: zoolander on February 11, 2012, 05:37:31 AM
WTF? When did he change his name to Metta World Peace? I was like  :? when the announcers kept saying that then I saw it was on his jersey too. XD


Bal-LIN Wow at the end there it was Kobe and Lin show going back and forth.

I wonder what the Knicks are gonna do when Melo and Davis come back.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: fobmysterio on February 11, 2012, 11:53:30 AM
As an Taiwanese American living in LA(Don't let my grammar fool you, I was actually born in the States lol), I gotta say I felt really conflicted about the result.  My boi Jeremy Lin lit up my Lakers with 38 points, most points a Knicks has scored against the Lakers in MSG for the past 25 years.  Pretty impressive stuff!  What I really like most about this kid is he is EXTREMELY humble, always crediting his team.  At this rate Knicks may not even need Amare or Melo anymore lol

... So uh, Melo and Amare please come to LA? You are not needed in NYK anymore! XD

Jeremy Lin career-high 38 points vs LA Lakers [Full Highlights] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xou8l5GRaNQ#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 13, 2012, 12:02:24 AM
lol zoo, like during the summer, but he's been having regrets XD i like the asian lady at the end here:
Metta World Peace regrets changing his name (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1axhvGJ8als#ws)

Me too fobmysterio, Me Lakers NATION in my veins but I'm all for supporting Asians in the NBA but man the more I watch  D'antoni's Pringles SYSTEM the more I'm like :tama-mad: all that flopping and throwing yourself at the big men to get a call. Lin deserves better. But good for him get the PRESS show em CHINESE peoples know how to ball. But look at this idiot at MSG XD 5 rings vs 5 wins in a row
(http://blacksportsonline.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Yellow-mamba.jpg)

Also helps that Fish and Blake were bricking the whole time XD Kobe made it close tho! Coulda been 5-1 on this Grammy's TRIP LUCKY FOR US THERE'S

ซุดย๋อด! KOBE SYSTEM!!
(http://i.imgbox.com/aamBGRLr.jpg)

LMFAO Raptors getting screwed on that in ball time count violation. WELL u gotta hit the shot too. FUCK EM!!! It's fun to see Raptors fan clapping when they made it close. HEY! You at a basketball game not a ballet recital!! Bout time something POSITIVE happened to the Lakers, never FUCKING doubt the Black Mamba! somewhere Mark Cuban is whining like a lil bitch.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: fobmysterio on February 13, 2012, 05:48:33 AM
The whole Jeremy Lin thing is getting a little outta hand, I support him and all, I got really excited to see him doing so well, but I'm not about to get ahead of myself and declare him better than Kobe. But it seems like quite a few of my people (Taiwanese/Chinese whatever) are already claiming he's better than Kobe, though they just started watching basketball since Lin's 3rd start for the Knicks.  I have never seen a more ridiculous bandwagon since Celtics got KG and Rayray.


Lin 2012: 5 straight games with 20+ points
Kobe 2012:  Averages 29 points per game.  4 straight games with 40+ points w/ injured wrist,

Lin's Career: 5 straight games with 20+ points
Kobe's Career:  Averages 24+ per game in 13 years, 1 MVP, 2 Finals MVP, 5 Rings, Ranked 5th in total points scored in NBA History.

Come on, the achievements is not even close!


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on February 15, 2012, 06:56:41 AM
Jeremy Lin Game Winner @ Toronto Raptors 02/14/12 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm_rffJUXCg#ws)

i'm impressed. Man, too many asians in T.O. Made it sound like a NY home game.

Damn Craptors! since 1995 they've never learned how to hang on to leads. They always fall in the 4th quarter =P DeRozan... dude is so inconsistent. He also can't shoot... and he's plays 2. I think they were trying to make him the next go-to guy, but he couldn't handle the pressure. Now they're playing a more rounded effort.

Bargs is dope though, finally. It always takes long for bigmen to develop though. Can't wait to see the Big V (Valanciunas) in a raptor uniform too.

I like Lin and what he's done for NY. But he's not a super awesome player... yet. He still has a lot to work on.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: zoolander on February 15, 2012, 07:58:38 AM
Saw this. Spanish Linquisition?

(http://i.imgur.com/AOs1N.png)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 15, 2012, 10:02:36 AM
lol fob, don't worry nobody can touch Kobe's Rings. FUCK we been talking about NBA PLAYER OF THE WEEK Lin for years!! http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=91.2880 (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=91.2880) He was ballin summer league. He coulda went to the Lakers but Lin opted for a multiyear deal with the Warriors. I think I remember JTRI squealing for Joy when he signed lol.

lol oh man TONIGHT, it was a comedy classic 1 on 5 Raptors Offense = Knicks Defense? I support Lin 100% (except when he plays the Lakers) but that was so bad haha. You could see it a mile away that he was gonna get his. put a hand in his face, double team SHIT lol. LINDERELLA STORY OF THE CENTURY! dudes got ONIONS for just taking it to the hole but he was struggling, turning it over, until those last few shots. I like that about him, keep shooting and driving.
(http://i.imgbox.com/aajJl1WJ.jpg)

Raptors out rebounded, outshot and they still lose. FOLDED LIKE A LAWN CHAIR! :lol: Amare got what? 8 rebounds? Knicks Fan is afraid Melo coming back will fuck up the chemistry. Media is hyping him to be the next Tebow with his faith.
Jeremy Lin Testimony (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWrVriCjiOw#)

Too much East Coast media hype tho. There really isn't much interest for the NBA after the lockout, like what they gonna talk about Lebron's hairline? XD XD
Charles Barkley with the LeBron Headband (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK1wWC1-vNU#ws)

Who even remembers The Heatles? Chris Bosh had to save Lebron from another "Blame it on Lebron" douchebag moment:
BOSH CLOWNING *LOL* during LEBRON POSTGAME INTERVIEW HD VS BUCKS 2/13/12 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlnYPZaix_o#ws)

But it's disturbing when you got idiots like Jason Witlock and Floyd Mayweather dropping race card in this. Like shit. Anyone talk about Yao Ming's dick size? Fuck.

Well, for once (maybe) Ron Artest going twitter crazy calling Mike Brown a video room guy :lol: but then goes off knocking threes. slamming the shit outta the ball picking up KOBE!!! man Lakers almost lost again lol
(http://i.imgbox.com/aabYpcXa.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on February 16, 2012, 12:29:55 AM
lol oh man TONIGHT, it was a comedy classic 1 on 5 Raptors Offense = Knicks Defense? I support Lin 100% (except when he plays the Lakers) but that was so bad haha. You could see it a mile away that he was gonna get his. put a hand in his face, double team SHIT lol.

Amare got what? 8 rebounds? Knicks Fan is afraid Melo coming back will fuck up the chemistry.

It's only basic basketball. You know they are gonna go to Lin so make it pass it up and have someone else beat you. There wasn't an issue I don't think with Lin and Amare since Amare has been running pick and rolls for his entire career. Melo is the biggest issue the Knicks have now (don't forget Baron Davis is coming back eventually too) and I do think they can make it work. Melo doesn't have to run pick and pops with Lin but Melo can hit mid-range jumpers all day. Have Melo run off a screen or two, Lin catches him coming around and all of a sudden, the Knicks have something going. (Also, Amare getting 8 rebounds doesn't sound that crazy if you see that he averages 8.8 rebounds for his career)

I like Lin and what he's done for NY. But he's not a super awesome player... yet. He still has a lot to work on.

He went 9-20 shooting and had 8 turnovers. That has to get better. John Stockton wasn't the most prolific shooter but when he did shoot, he usually made them count. 8 turnovers for a team is bad so having 8 for one person is madness.

The whole Jeremy Lin thing is getting a little outta hand, I support him and all, I got really excited to see him doing so well, but I'm not about to get ahead of myself and declare him better than Kobe. But it seems like quite a few of my people (Taiwanese/Chinese whatever) are already claiming he's better than Kobe, though they just started watching basketball since Lin's 3rd start for the Knicks.  I have never seen a more ridiculous bandwagon since Celtics got KG and Rayray.

Very true. But Lin has made the Knicks more relevant now (Amare and Melo going to NY was the start) and he's exciting the Asian community. Yeah, saying he's better than Kobe is absurd but this only bodes well for the league.

As a basketball fan, I can't help but be happy. Lin is helping the Knicks to matter again in the NBA. There's good parody in the game right now.

You have OKC gaining steam out West, the Spurs are quietly hanging on to the 2nd seed, (To be honest, I kinda forgot about the Spurs too  XD) CP3 back in MVP-caliber form, Minnesota, who I thought should have been contracted has gotten Rubio and that team now has made passing contagious. Kevin Love should be starting in the all star game. (Seriously. What do you lose if you push Blake Griffin to the bench? He can still entertain in the game dunking on everyone) And obviously, Kobe is still dangerous for any team.

Out East, Miami and Chicago are still top 2. But Philly and Indiana are sleeper picks. They can give any team in the league a run. If the Knicks can get things together (and I'm hoping they do) then all of a sudden you have a stacked East. Fuck. I'm getting excited just writing this up.

Combine all of that with the amount of quality point guards in the game right now: CP3 (still my money on best PG out there), Rose (Reigning MVP), Deron Williams, Rondo, Westbrook, Tony Parker, Steve Nash, Rubio is coming into his own, Kyrie Irving has potential, Brandon Jennings has upped his game, check out Kyle Lowry down in Houston, John Wall has skill, hes just stuck in Washington right now, so we are seeing a great time for PGs, that's even without wondering if Lin pans out for the Knicks. (And I didn't even mention Jason Kidd or Mike Conley)

Yeah, this year due to the lockout the quality of basketball might not be up there, but with so many storylines and and the PG boom, we are witnessing one fun-ass season. Now if we contract down to 26 teams, then we hit the motherload.

Fuck, that was a lot to say. I'll go back wishing the Sonics come back.

Speaking of the Sonics, The Glove saw Linsanity coming first:

http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2012/02/oregon_state_beavers_basketbal_63.html (http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2012/02/oregon_state_beavers_basketbal_63.html)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 17, 2012, 08:49:49 AM
Lin is HUGE compared to the typical point these days. 200 pounds. The turnovers is all The D'Antoni System. Nash was giving up the ball in that free wheeling and dealing system.

As a basketball fan, I can't help but be happy. Lin is helping the Knicks to matter again in the NBA. There's good parody in the game right now.

One helluva parody here :P I love the geek hiding the iphone.

The Jeremy Lin Effect - Fung Brothers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiektV3HEB8#ws)
The Jeremy Lin Effect 2 (Linsanity) - Fung Brothers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5GVMWl2Z-Y#ws)

WE ARE EMPOWERED ASIAN BROTHERS. I hope he has a good game in Boston, Dallas, San Antonio, Chicago and Miami to shut up doubters. A great story, how many 2nd generation Asians can afford to go to Harvard?  But that being said, hey, breaks the stereotypes that "Asians gotta be doctors and engineers."


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 19, 2012, 11:22:56 AM
You just knew something like this would happen with Linsanity getting his first loss, yeah a sloppy game with shitty Hornets but Monty Williams is nails on defense... I hear it all the time. When was the last time someone wore armour? Butt ESPN Really? Any Respect is now gone. :fuckyou:
ESPN Linsanity Adjective FAIL (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESEGRwnQW4k#ws)

No wonder Fox calls em "The Four Letter" :tama-mad: :tama-mad:
(http://i.imgbox.com/aau9H4Sk.jpg)

Lakers finally rolling but shit man, Pau clicking like VTB said something to him! But [noembed]even Jack falling asleep lol (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n980tD8hsYw)[/noembed]

I want the Steve Nash System!!
02-17-12 SN HTS GH (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERmXtv4-_mE#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 21, 2012, 02:41:56 AM
^ The best part of last night was when Nash bounced the ball off another teammates grill XD this time Gortat CLASSIC! The clip goes from LA down by just 3 (15-12) with 5:30 left to play in the 1st. Then jumps to 33-16 with 1:15 left in the first!  Seriously!? An 18-4 run in 4 minutes? No heart and or discipline on this team. Not much has changed, and if it has, it's for the worse.

In Kobe. We TRUST. Just going off in support of his Brother Pau. LOYALTY SON. "I wish management would come out and either trade him or not trade him. It’s just tough for a player to give his all when you don’t know if you’re going to be here tomorrow. I’d rather them not trade him at all. If they’re going to do something, I wish they would just (expletive) do it. If they’re not going to do it, come out and say you’re not going to do it. This way he can be comfortable, he can go out, he can play and he can invest all of himself into the game.” Just mouth along him swearing here:
Kobe Bryant Blasts Lakers For Pau Gasol Trade Situation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjzHHlgkyac#ws)

All about the name on the FRONT of your jersey.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00944.jpg)

AND WHERE ALL THE LINSANITY. Right here. Durant 51, Westbrook 40, Ibaka triple double... Holy Smokes!! and we talking Linsanity. GET USED TO IT! Beats talking about Little Orphan Annie and his fuckin Kia commercials, the fuck do they mean? He so smart?

Fuck. That was a weak job ESPN, firing one writer and suspending 30..ah whatever. I woulda said boycott ESPN but I don't watch or go to their site for news anyways XD and mute Breen and Balki when they do games.

Shit Lamar where the fuck did u go? Mavs defense is fuckin overrated, they just a 3 point shooting team.

BACK to where it all started vs the Nets. Looks like Baron AND Melo be back. Good luck! I like this digging up his past works, maybe they'll find our thread!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00942.jpg)
This photo taken on May 28, 2011 shows US basketball player Jeremy Lin (C) playing in a friendly match at the Pinghu middle school where his grandmother has donated to the school fund, in Pinghu, his family's ancestral home in eastern China's Zhejiang province. National Basketball Association star Jeremy Lin made a public plea on February 19, 2012 for reporters in Taiwan to respect the privacy of his family members there, as this NBA legend-in-the-making Lin, US-born and bred, is the latest hit in Taiwan, a society craving for a true hero in an age of false role models.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 23, 2012, 06:20:25 AM
GO LAKERS GO!!

phhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhew Flagrants. FTs. WHATEVER.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 23, 2012, 10:15:54 AM
FISH!!!
02-22-2012 - LvM - DFCS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y2DMwGIdF8#ws)

Looks like players only meeting paid off. They looked like they were having fun for once. Not all gloom and doom. Gasol looking great. Kobe a TRUE LEADER for having his back. Gotta take out all that negative vibes. Buss Family Fiasco and shit. Bynum the way he taking LOB CITY like that Hoooooly shit I'm watching it over and over ....so fucking good. AND ON THE ROAD. this is key.

HACK A METTA XD XD
Metta World Peace on Hack a Metta (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSh4xX_IEJ0#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on February 26, 2012, 04:27:20 AM
Shawn Kemp on Blake Griffin and Lob City (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hANRZZV9FvU#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on February 26, 2012, 05:18:22 AM
Stupid dunk contest, why you make me so disappointed?
Failing 10 attempts, then settling on a lame dunk just makes me sad.

That, and maybe the fact that no one knows who these players are!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 26, 2012, 07:46:08 AM
oh man really. That was just so sad. Watching that now. That's what you get when you get all these corporate sponsors and big stars not willing to get hurt.

at least we got Hall of Fame nominees

Quote
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today, at NBA All-Star Weekend in Orlando, an elite list of players, coaches, an official and one team as the 12 finalists from the North American and Women’s committees to be considered for election in 2012. The recognition of being honored as a Hall of Fame finalist is a career highlight in the sport of basketball. This year’s list includes four first-time finalists: five-time NBA All-Star Reggie Miller, five-time NCAA Final Four coach Rick Pitino, two-time NBA Coach of the Year Bill Fitch and two-time Olympic gold medalist Katrina McClain. Previous finalists included again this year for consideration are Maurice Cheeks, Bernard King, Dick Motta, Don Nelson, Hank Nichols, Ralph Sampson, Jamaal Wilkes and the All American Red Heads. The Class of 2012 will be unveiled at the NCAA Final Four in April.

via http://www.hoophall.com/news/2012/2/24/naismith-memorial-basketball-hall-of-fame-announces-12-final.html (http://www.hoophall.com/news/2012/2/24/naismith-memorial-basketball-hall-of-fame-announces-12-final.html)

Gotta be Bernard King!
Bernard King Scores 60 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vlFxT009Sc#)


IS IT CHRISTMAS?!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on February 26, 2012, 08:58:36 AM
That dunk contest was just soooo bad!
I had to watch an old one from the 90s on youtube to make myself feel better.

Multiple dunk attempts + no judges = weaksauce contest.
How much more can they water it down?
It seems like it's only about the theatrics nowadays, and not about the actual impressiveness of the dunks.

Sad. Sad. Sad.

At least tomorrow's game should be more exciting!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 26, 2012, 11:56:27 AM
They shoulda got slam the ball on some honey mustard onto Jared's subway!

did u see Wade rapping "Hustle hard" :lol:
http://www.sohh.com/2012/02/miami_heats_dwayne_wade_hustles_hard_spi.html (http://www.sohh.com/2012/02/miami_heats_dwayne_wade_hustles_hard_spi.html)
Dwyane Wade Singing Hustle Hard with Ace Hood In Club All Star Weekend (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VQQfzP6cGY#ws)

He Shaqs too much. can't expect too much from the All-Star game either, caught like 2 seconds of Team Chuck vs Team Shaq zzzz

Sprite bringing Kobe and Lebron together since the puppets!
Sprite Uncontainable Game (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAJtdEzSW_E#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 27, 2012, 07:12:36 AM
watched a bit of the All-Star Game. Kobe going LEGEND passing Jordan only to have Wade act like a jealous bitch.On Kobe passing MJ "With KD in the league, I don't know how long its going to last." A REAL champ would said himself. 

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00951.jpg)

WTF Wade. @Kevin Ding "Kobe experiencing a severe headache after being hit in the nose on Dwyane Wade's hard All-Star foul. Going for further tests."
Dwyane Wade fouls Kobe in the 2012 All-Star Game (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JCZtj7D18o#ws)

“Obviously I didn't try to draw no blood, but I took a foul. Kobe had fouled me twice in a row right before that” Here dude was fucking flopping at the top of the key. Kobe was shooting over Wade all night, and picking his pocket. There was a reason Lebron was covering Kobe. Wade couldn't do it. Never could. Then in Classic Lebron mode, he passes up the shot again. Way to showcase your Talents.

LAKERS SIGN SHEED and destroy the Heat in a couple weeks. :tama-mad:

lol @ KD "Call the fuckin foul" http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshh4u8XwLrUxl4NgdIp (http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshh4u8XwLrUxl4NgdIp) DUDE it's just a fuckin all star game
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on March 02, 2012, 01:26:35 AM
Lamar Odom, where are you?  Last I checked, you played for the Mavs.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 02, 2012, 10:02:11 AM
^ he's working his way back to the Lakers. BUYOUT BABY.

KOBE!! FUCKING Concussions WHATEVS Broken Nose.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00955.jpg)

lol i remember Zo was whining like a bitch when he wore one of these masks.

kevin hart :rofl: I predict this is what will happen to the Heat on Sunday.
Kevin Hart NBA All-Stars 2012: Think Like a Man Funny Movie Clip!! *EXCLUSIVE PROMO!!!* (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu7aKTVLERA#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 03, 2012, 05:50:37 AM
on this day in NBA HISTORY. The Late Laker GREAT Wilt Chamberlain dropped 100 points as a member of the Philadelphia Warriors: http://www.nba.com/history/wilt100_moments.html (http://www.nba.com/history/wilt100_moments.html)

(http://www.nba.com/history/images/wilt100ptgame.jpg)
Wilt Chamberlain 100 Point Game on The Ed Sullivan Show (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vThSSK8yEmY#)
Wilt Chamberlain 100-Point Game - 47th Anniversary - Jalen Rose Comments (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qre-Y5UXdtc#ws)
The only person to even come close is Kobe Bryant's 81 vs the Raptors a few years ago
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 03, 2012, 08:21:57 AM
ROLLiNG! holy shit Bynum is dropping monster reverse dunks daaaaaaaaaaaaaamn!
03-02-2012 - KvL - KBTABTDFTMWP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN5K7vlI6-g#ws)

So Lakers and Clippers are tied in the standings now. Certainly interesting. lol slow mo cam used for sweat flying:
03-02-2012 - KvL - MJ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yz_cIxZM5_M#ws)

FUCK YEAH LAKERS. reporters talking to Matt Barnes:

Quote
"Ron (Metta World Peace ) and I have been calm all year, but if teams are going to start playing like this, we love it," Barnes said. "[The officials] like to call ticky-tack stuff on us. We really don't get to be too physical. If me and Ron act like we're going to do something, we get flagrant fouls called on us. So hopefully they're going to let us play. If they're going to let the league be physical, they need to let our team start being physical."

 World Peace did not join Barnes in the fray.

"I'm just playing basketball, I don't have nothing to do with that controversial style basketball," World Peace said. "Let the refs handle it. That's the refs' job, that's the NBA's job to handle it. Let them do their job."

love MWP laying low. calling your shots will get you run. That's how Stern wants it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 03, 2012, 11:45:35 PM
Shawn Kemp on Blake Griffin and Lob City (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hANRZZV9FvU#ws)

Just get CHILLS watching Kemp thoughts on Lob City...

FUCK!! Oh man the Rain Man on Lister finger point dunk has to be Like right up there with Jordan Baseline and Dr. J scoop
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on March 04, 2012, 12:14:20 AM
^ posted that on the last page :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 04, 2012, 02:22:51 AM
^ WHOOPS Fixed and Thanked :lol: damn last post on pages never get seen XD

Shawn Kemp Top 10 Dunks (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQeMhYJe5JA#)

SICK!!! just had to watch. it over and over, it's true. he gets elevation and he pretty much patented the baseline. Like what Kobe and Bynum do on the regular.

KOBE DUNKS OFF THE BACKBOARD [KB24] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDfZV5I-s2M#)

Pretty good Company!



Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 05, 2012, 12:27:00 AM
GO LAKERS GO!!!!!

lol @ The Difference in Alpha Dogs, Wade all wrapped up in towels glaring while Lebron is laughing and smiling hugging Fish and Mike Brown. SWEET JUSTICE! FUCK YOU HEAT!! oh man finally the calls come Lakers way, that's what you get for not "Promising war" SMART!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 05, 2012, 02:05:49 AM
COME BACK LAMAR!! :lol: http://espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story/_/id/7642941/dallas-mavericks-lamar-odom-apologizes-teammates-asks-their-support (http://espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story/_/id/7642941/dallas-mavericks-lamar-odom-apologizes-teammates-asks-their-support)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 05, 2012, 09:25:44 AM
Solid win. HIGHER ROAD. Wade not getting the calls he usually gets. IT was almost like watching the end of knicks Celtics where every trip to the hoop, it was called. ARE YOU KIDDING?!?!? kOBE HIT IN THE FACE AND NO CALL. SO CLUTCH MANG. Just a little blatant Stern. Glad Kobe taking em to School BYNUM SOLID. such sick post moves - there's no answer for him in the league with the bigs.
(http://i.imgbox.com/aao6ygYN.jpg)

GREAT to see Ron back (again) these types of games where's fired up like this. Every shot, that one where he "hooked" Wade like an underhand scoop, and dribbling and dribbling and THEN BANG! nails the three hoooly shit. This is Game 7 vs Celtics Ron FINALLY. And getting right in there for Troy Murphy, Pau ballsy getting his shove on but as soon as they saw Ron come out the corner of the eye, Lebron and Haslem checked out XD (don't Haslem without the dreads reminded you of Lebron's kid lol)
(http://i.imgbox.com/aafpMFa0.jpg)

Watching ESPN makes me puke, wish I could mute and even listen to Billy Mac and Mychal Thompson. Balki going on and on THIS AINT A FOUL even Breen had to go, uh that's a foul. Lebron! Clinic on defense, like he wants to get his ass fucked each time? Him stepping on the old ladies sandal and wanting to pull a Paul Pierce was his most clutch moment - let Kobe shoot the ball with ease! HA!!
(http://i.imgbox.com/aaiix7Zj.jpg)

Shane Battier - "People should take them very seriously" no doubt with Glock, Blake, and Barnes earning their minutes off the bench, and with Derron Williams dropping 57, does Kobe need more motivation? lol MVP! Scoring Title! Six Rings!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 10, 2012, 03:42:28 AM
FUCK CMON LAKERS. :bleed eyes: can't even win a game on the road. I ain't too worried cuz Shaq Era Lakers lost to shitty teams like the Raptors and Grizzlies too lol bUTt Dammit rubio's fish tacos

But if they really trade Gasol HEARD SHITLOAD RUMOURS FUCK  BUCHER nothing concrete yet but if there's smoke there's fire. I  really hope they can work something like send Luke Walton to GSW for the whole Roster. I really laughed at the rumor of Gasol for bunch of guys cuz Jerry West can do his magic. Gasol gets no respect, all they do is flop to defend him.
(http://i.imgbox.com/aalTe7x5.jpg)

Then Cuban and Stern would veto it :tama-mad:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on March 10, 2012, 04:10:30 AM
I want Bob Ryan's basketball mind.

PTI: Bob Ryan Breaks DOWN 1972 NBA Draft (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByQ4A9nx6k4#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 11, 2012, 11:45:19 PM
I want Kareem's skyhook. Let's watch Lakers vs Celtics Finals in full over and over again.
1985 NBA Finals: Lakers at Celtics, Gm 6 part 12/12 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tSCyFQbQkI#)

All I do is watch Classic NBA, this channel is gold. http://www.youtube.com/user/keptic (http://www.youtube.com/user/keptic)

DREW BEASTING!!!!!!!!! FEED DA BIGS!!
(http://i.imgbox.com/aajtulN0.jpg)

That's how you give up the shot to win the game, HIGH PERCENTAGE SHOTS.  Whatta reverse tip in after Celts and their "defense" shoving him in the back. Kobe designed the play :lol: Mike Brown timeout with 0:25 left
(http://i.imgbox.com/aabrcmA2.jpg)

 FUCK CELTICS!!!! I ain't wearing Green on St. Patrick's day :tama-mad: fuckin getting wack ass calls to keep it closebut DAMN CLUTCH!! What a beauty RON ARTEST WAKING UP. KG dat Pussy trying to start a fight :lol: they need more bench, don't trade FOURTEEN FEET OF MONSTROSITY!!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 13, 2012, 07:59:12 AM
lol Heat and Tsing Tao. Bosh left out. XD
(http://i.imgbox.com/aaeLHHIC.jpg)(http://i.imgbox.com/aajyXZvE.jpg)

I wasn't born in the era. That's why we have DVDs, NBA TV and the internet :lol: so I watch 1972 - Lakers @ Bucks (young Jabbar vs old Chamberlain) cop the torrent! (http://anonym.to/?http://bt.davka.info/torrents/slimd235/12.03.10-1972%20(1-9)%20-%20Lakers%20@%20Bucks%20(Jabbar%20vs%20Chamberlain).torrent) NOW THIS IS TWIN TOWERS!! imagine if they were on the same team

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 14, 2012, 09:36:08 AM

lol Dwight. Bet he goes to the Nets.
(https://p.twimg.com/An6TZD9CIAEG_as.jpg)

good thing Lakers didn't bite on that GSW deal. Monta Ellis is aight but he's not consistent. Had no idea Kwame Brown was still in the league XD

With Kobe and Bynum BEASTING...2OT!! NOLA better be snoozin, just gotta give pau some peace of mind and not trade him!! CMON Fuck I don't wanna see Boozer in LA.
 03-13-2012 - LvG - KBDD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv7iRYEW2C0#ws)


And srsly, no respect for Blake Griffin. FLOP CITY!
Blake Griffin gets bell rung by blow to head from Dominic McGuire: Warriors at Clippers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1k2WO32SJc#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on March 15, 2012, 11:32:00 PM
Lakers trade Fish for Jordan Hill; also gets R.Sessions
D12 stays with the Magic
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 16, 2012, 10:01:56 AM
Lakers trade Fish for Jordan Hill; also gets R.Sessions
D12 stays with the Magic


Dwight's a joke. To string along the entire franchise for the whole season then drop a love this city speech? Shaq got rings and got em in bunches.

NOT LUKE WALTON!!! :cry:  There goes the Shaq-Kobe Era Lakers. All gutted out.

For all the complaints of him doing shit for the big, it was tough to see Luke last few seasons stretched out with back problems like his dad - he had that IQ, I remember his rookie year just launching sick passes to Shaq and Malone. maybe he'll end up in New York coaching under Phil Jackson's staff :lol:

Gotta hand it to Mitch. Slick Slick Salary Moves. Or hell, as i heard, some kinda Mike Brown unable to handle the vets move, cuz he couldn't bench Fish cuz of his command of the locker room to make way for Ramon Sessions.

Dr. Buss on Fish:

 “I want to express my deepest gratitude to Derek for everything he has meant to this organization over the years."

 "Few who have worn the Lakers uniform have done so with as much class as Derek, both on the court & in the community."

 "From his famous 0.4 shot in S.A. to his clutch performances in the Finals against Orlando & Boston when it mattered most.

 "Derek will always hold a special place not only in my heart, but in the heart of Lakers fans everywhere.”

:rockon:

You know. As much as love Fish, this trade didn't really shock nor stun me like in 2004 when the entire squad got blown up. Fish is no doubt clutch, but he has been blown up by speedy PGs since Tony Parker entered the league.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00967.jpg)

I have no doubt in my mind (thru like some kinda magic like being bought out by Houston) he'll be back with the Lakers in some sorta way, someday. For his girl.  Once a Laker, always a Laker. Who knew this clutch plays in NOLA would be his last as a Laker?
03-14-2012 - LvH - TH (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRyqN_8s1qg#ws)

That kinda night when you go D'OH FISH WHY and then he does a key defensive stop and gets a clutch shot, takes the charge like the bulldog he is. Pure Class. They better send #2 to the rafters at STaples. I'm a miss Fish.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00966.gif)

Pau is like the fucking happiest person in the universe now.
Happy to continue wearing the Lakers uniform (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAzA8lV3dZw#)

followed that up by singing at UNICEF fundraiser tonite :lol: PAU TO SAVE A LIFE!
(https://p.twimg.com/AoFoq_iCEAA9jlg.jpg)
Pau Gasol Sings The Fray (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJj9ox6cR-M#)

Wonder what Kobe is thinking. He got speedier. The Bench is still in question but hey, it's a new league now. thanks ariza 100+ mins for Kobe for last 2 games... (http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/6/7/129204188347789812.jpg)

NOW LETS GET DAT RING!!! :jphip:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Assman on March 18, 2012, 12:24:26 PM
nice race. Too bad it's been a joke since they been giving pity MVPs to David Robinson, Karl Malone, Charles Barkley over Michael Jordan and back-to-backs to Steve Nash and Dirk's
http://www.nba.com/mvp-ladder/2011-12/index.html (http://www.nba.com/mvp-ladder/2011-12/index.html)

it's tough yo. Fish really being bought out, hasn't even reported to the Rockets. He can't resign this year. ARRGH CBA.  but WOW@! Lakers haven't had a PG like Sessions since Nick Van Exel blowing by fools! saying all the right things, to just stop 5'10" geeks is all we needs.
(http://i.imgbox.com/aaeaCBjQ.jpg)
(http://i.imgbox.com/aaq9uPH1.jpg)

LOL Mike Brown to Peace "Remind Ramon to play defense first" and Ron goes "I took him in the bathroom" at 5:37
Lakers Coach Mike Brown on what Ramon Sessions offers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPiW4UAT1S4#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Assman on March 20, 2012, 07:16:53 AM
:doh: even when Kobe has a stinker, the Twin Towers give Lakers a chance game in and game out!!

03-18-2012 - JvL - ABH (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W4ODaFR36s#ws)

CONGRATS DREW WESTERN CONF PLAYER OF THE WEEK!!!

dammit! CBA :tama-mad: Big Z Rule lol A new rule in the collective bargaining agreement doesn’t allow him to get bought out after a trade and re-sign with the Lakers this season. Fisher had a $3.4 million player option on his 2012-13 contract.

lol MWP Podcast, at least he ain't hurt :lol: My podcast have crazy topics..... And Metta world peace argues with Ron artest Stay tuned
https://twitter.com/MettaWorldPeace/status/181851800998133761 (https://twitter.com/MettaWorldPeace/status/181851800998133761)


eta:

oh man poor Warrior Fans. Monta Ellis Fanclub bought tix?
Golden State Warriors fans boo owner Joe Lacob during Chris Mullin jersey retirement (full) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLCuJzI_jEc#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Assman on March 21, 2012, 12:39:55 AM
Man. Fish reportedly signing with OKC. :( to think Lakers offer Derek Fisher to join Basketball Operation Staff XD


IN JORDAN HILL WE TRUSS!!
Kansas @ Arizona 12-23-08 (2nd Half) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=618zyaiHXrk#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Assman on March 22, 2012, 02:17:28 AM
Fish. Simply. The Classiest. Miss Ya El Captain.
Derek Fisher signs with Oklahoma City Chunder (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8E1h9sxMvE#ws)

Quote
"I am extremely honored to announce that I will join the Oklahoma City Thunder in pursuit of the 2011-2012 Championship. What these players, coaches and front office have created is special. My representatives and I had conversations and offers from several teams, however, this just feels right and this is a choice I am confident in.

 I will earn my spot on this team and do whatever my teammates need me to do to get us to a championship. I will also lead to the best of my ability whether from the bench, in the locker room or on the court.

 Thank you to my fans, friends and family that have reached out. While I am surprised by recent events, I look forward to contributing to the Thunder and continuing to play the game I love so much and have fought so hard to bring back.

To Kobe, Pau, Andrew, Matt, Steve, Devin, Darius, Josh, Drew, Troy, Metta, Luke, and Jason, and all my teammates in Los Angeles through the years, thank you for your friendship, for the camaraderie, for pushing me each and every day to achieve greatness and letting me lead you the best way I knew how. You each have a lifelong friend and supporter in me.

 Los Angeles will always have a place in my heart, it will remain a home to my family and my businesses, but basketball will be played elsewhere and I look forward to seeing everyone on the court ... even if it is in a different uniform."


via http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/sam_amick/03/21/derek.fisher/index.html#ixzz1pnNJOWTe (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/sam_amick/03/21/derek.fisher/index.html#ixzz1pnNJOWTe)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Assman on March 23, 2012, 09:30:24 AM
^ Fish :heart: "I Want To Finish My Career Here"
(http://i.imgbox.com/aanWVCl2.jpg)

Did you see Pau hit the three and him and Bynum did the Fish "For Three" Pose. I nearly choked up manly tears.
(http://i.imgbox.com/aagZ2fy8.jpg)(http://i.imgbox.com/aagQUnRo.jpg)

Seeing Odom so lost on the court....fuck. To have a stat line of Point, steal, rebound, assists 1-1-1-1 in 23:49 :/ man if there can be a way to get him back on the lakers for cheap. Tell him those powerbalance bracelets are a fraud :lol:
(http://i.imgbox.com/aaur8wUZ.jpg)

check out Kobe at 9:10s just give him words of advice. who says he aint a good leader needs to :tama-mad:
Lakers @ Mavericks || HD || Full Lakers Highlights || 2012.3.21 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyUAUxbNpAU#ws)

JUST DROPPING SICK ASS PLAYS!! always throw it up
03-21-2012 - LvM - KBCNLA1L (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJwUkqdFl9k#ws)

too bad I missed the Live chat with Jim Buss coulda tweeted this pic XD
(http://i.imgbox.com/aabSVzKr.jpg)


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Assman on March 25, 2012, 04:10:11 AM
oh werd. FINALLY KOBE MASKLESS. Dude was quiet timing for a week plus, great takes on 710 ESPN with Mason and Ireland, just give it time FUCKIN WHINY LAKER FANS :bleed eyes: wow.
(http://i.imgbox.com/aandQFS7.jpg)

Just cuz he has an off shooting night, he will still get the triple teams and make the correct plays. Others best make their shot but fuck SESSIONS!! Even Jack approves:

03-23-2012 - BvL - RSPI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJdjUmEBhqo#ws)

With the 20 / 11, 20 / 1-20 /11, 20/11  :bow:

First since Chucky Atkins XD haven't seen such speed down the lane in a long time. NICK THE QUICK!

while we see more and more of NBA Pussies Blake, Wade and their ring leader Lebron the more I wanna :puke: Grant Hill knocks Lebron out, but did Wade have to elbow Dudley? Fuckin wake up Stern. Get your Basketball Reasoning out yo fuckin ass.
LeBron James K.O Grant hill (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzG-rgLqk94#ws)

Really - I think Blake got hurt trying to hurl himself into the floor selling a call and ended up worse for wear, more than the bodycheck by Jason Smith (lol same name as ESPN Bald Douche and ex Captain of the Oilers). Old school Basketball. Ask Rambis and McHale how they feel.
*RAW/UNCUT* New Orleans Bounty: Jason Smith TAKING OUT Blake Griffin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQmV7ETxj2I#ws)

Bynum bodyslamming pipsqueaks and owns it (getting off the court asap) is a grown man action compared to these clowns trying to get refs to bail em out.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Assman on March 26, 2012, 09:39:14 AM
MWP for Kobe?
(http://i.imgbox.com/aafh3lzu.jpg)

Fire mike Brown. NOW.
(http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/17120715.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Assman on March 28, 2012, 08:32:45 AM
oh man so close, Kobe and Artest with CLUTCH D. mustve bought the DVDs
(http://i.imgbox.com/aajWReIV.jpg)

Bynum 3 point attempt must be the play of the YEAR XD
03-27-2012 - LvW - KBAMWPCPTCG (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ON_i5-Hv88#ws)

VIC AND LAMAR YOUR LOVE WILL TAKE US FAR
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Assman on April 01, 2012, 12:47:18 AM
^ Despite all Odds. OKC. Fish. Lamar. We keep moving on . "If you live through defeat, you're not defeated. If you are beaten but acquire wisdom, you have won" Tao of Wu. RZA wisdom. 3 outta 21? Kobe Bean BRYANT.
03-31-2012 - HvL - KBGWTP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSIknJCAO1I#ws)

Never Give UP! "The last time Kobe was scoreless through 3 quarters in a game he played at least 20 min in was 3/28/98 at Utah."
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 01, 2012, 03:32:31 AM
(http://sigroup.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/bonus-jerry-west-102411.jpg)
My post #44,000 is dedicated to Lakers Legend #44 Jerry West, His Bringing Mental Health Awareness...

recently in the book "West by West"  (http://insidesportsillustrated.com/tag/jerry-west-quotes/). The Message: Despite the struggles, We can overcome. I will use his example and look to bring these issues in a JPHiP Tribute to ChrNo every 4/26, can't believe it's been nearly a year since we lost her.

And it makes me think, have I done enough? Thimas, ckd and the MIA HiPstaz. Miss ya, always thinking of ya, door is always open but I need to better myself as a leader and communicator. In order to help others, I need take care of self. Following in Jerry West model - who has excelled in many fields as a player, coach and executive - you gotta learn from the best to be the best.

LET'S GO :hipheart:



Title: Re: Official NBA Man-at-arms
Post by: daigong on April 01, 2012, 12:34:42 PM
shhit came across this, one year before MJ and 'Nique. DUNKENSTEIN!! wow.
(http://i.imgbox.com/aaxbJ1jq.jpg)

the line up: http://www.nowpublic.com/sports/nba-1st-slam-dunk-contest-participants-1984-photo-01 (http://www.nowpublic.com/sports/nba-1st-slam-dunk-contest-participants-1984-photo-01)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 02, 2012, 10:56:56 AM
man no matter what, Kobe will keep shooting and he will keep hitting. 40 POINTS!! SWEEET, SWEET, REVENGE. Fuckin Warriors get dat weak shit outta here Brandon Rush

FUCK! Drew went down but man if he sees how Kobe just keeps manning up, doubt he'll miss anytime. Freeze that ankle.

AND RAMON!!! SHIT BOY! 5 seconds flat Tony parker wishes he could do dat.
04-01-2012 - WvL - RSGCTCI5S (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aiFTpskCQ8#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 03, 2012, 10:40:25 AM
CONGRATS REGGIE MILLER

He shoulda !st Balloted Hall of Fame for this pose alone.

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00971.jpg)

Also in Don Nelson, Ralph Sampson and Jamaal Wilkes join the Hall class, which also includes two-time Olympic gold medalist Katrina McClain; longtime college referee Hank Nichols; and the All-American Red Heads — the female version of the Harlem Globetrotters.

The newcomers join five members of the Hall class who already had been announced: seven-time NBA All-Star Chet Walker, Nike co-founder Phil Knight, ABA standout Mel Daniels, Olympian Don Barksdale and Lydija Alexeeva, who led the Soviet Union to two Olympic gold medals.


HOLY shit. Nike? OK. Air Jordan etc. WILKES!! Another Laker to the rafters.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 04, 2012, 10:24:28 AM

KOBE!!!!!!!

oh man letting  the Nets hang around :tama-mad:

04-03-2012 - NvL - KBDTPAEOG (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGy3z3MSXHM#ws)

but with the fingerblast to Farmar :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 05, 2012, 08:52:59 AM
^ (http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00972.gif)

GO LAKERS GO!!

bynum beasting!!!  OH SHIT
(http://i.imgbox.com/aaolZlOz.jpg)

Kobe bruises and shin and still hits clutch shots. NO WONDER DREW came back so fast. FUCK. The mental toughness never can be questioned.
(http://i.imgbox.com/aajqpYkW.jpg)

I love hte passing that you can see the Sessions influence evveryone is lie zipping hte ball in like a fuckin fastball

Fuck I hate Blake Griffin so much. bitchin on dunks sure you can stare em down when you litterally shove Gasol to the ground. BITCH! MY FARRT wil go onnnnnn
(http://i.imgbox.com/aabot5fZ.jpg)

LOVE Gasol just going in with tight ass defense. BLOCK and travel ...scoreboard bitch!


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 07, 2012, 02:52:37 AM
OLMFAO. classic quotes, Blake quickly becoming the most despised in the NBA:

Blake Griffin Flop (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev1M1AYQR3s#ws)

This article from SI: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/sam_amick/04/06/cousins.griffin/index.html#ixzz1rH7Rw41j (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/sam_amick/04/06/cousins.griffin/index.html#ixzz1rH7Rw41j) :rofl:

Quote
"The refs, the league -- period," he continued. "He gets away with [everything]. He taunts players. Nothing is done. He's babied."

....

Cousins was then asked about the foul.

 "I guess the wind from my hand hit him in the eye," he said sarcastically. "I guess he got fouled by the wind. I'm not sure."

hey Isiah Thomas got fired, better attach him to Knicks jobs

71-72 CHAMPION LAKERS HONOURED TONITE!! We gonna see Pat Riley and Jerry West??
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 07, 2012, 12:04:36 PM
lolwut. you knew the Lakers were gonna drop a stupid one. AND on the Road. FUCKIN DRAGIC!!  :tama-mad: Sesh better be okay :/
(http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg94/scaled.php?server=94&filename=photonh.png&res=landing)

Mike Brown is just too stupid.  Wonder if bynum pulled a Dwight Howard. But then again, that'd be an insult. This is pure Baggery on the Lebron Level:
Dwight Howard And Stan Van Gundy The Most Awkward Interview Ever (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbFWt6k3wNY#ws)

Awesome Pic of Laker Legends. 71-72 Championship Team. Left to right: Gail Goodrich, Jerry West, Pat Riley, and Bill Sharman
(http://i.imgbox.com/aag25NDV.jpg)

Pat Riley with Bill Sharman, Flynn Robinson and hot laker girl
(http://i.imgbox.com/aahT7RKR.jpg)(http://i.imgbox.com/aactOwWI.jpg)

Jim McMillian and Bill Bertka
(http://i.imgbox.com/aayLq6ub.jpg)(http://i.imgbox.com/aavAVrtz.jpg)

Man I miss these two. FIVE more titles in the 80s.
(http://i.imgbox.com/aafoxHS8.jpg)



Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 08, 2012, 12:08:10 AM
^ I was wondering where Elgin Baylor was. And there he is! They shoulda did this during the Laker-clipper game cuz ESPN wasn't gonna televise it :tama-mad:
(http://i.imgbox.com/aaczn3xA.jpg)

(http://t.imgbox.com/aazFTwwv.jpg) (http://imgbox.com/aazFTwwv) (http://t.imgbox.com/aai3VbOQ.jpg) (http://imgbox.com/aai3VbOQ) (http://t.imgbox.com/aalk45pB.jpg) (http://imgbox.com/aalk45pB) (http://t.imgbox.com/aaqH5646.jpg) (http://imgbox.com/aaqH5646) (http://t.imgbox.com/aaeWDtBJ.jpg) (http://imgbox.com/aaeWDtBJ) (http://t.imgbox.com/aameg1M9.jpg) (http://imgbox.com/aameg1M9) (http://t.imgbox.com/aacnn3zn.jpg) (http://imgbox.com/aacnn3zn)

But ah..."The Lakers 1971-72 championship team is honored on the 40th anniversary of their 33-game win streak and title season" http://www.nba.com/lakers/photogallery/7172reunion_3.html (http://www.nba.com/lakers/photogallery/7172reunion_3.html)
(http://i.imgbox.com/aaxx3ywL.jpg)

LEGENDARY!!!!   Watch NBA TV or ESPN Classic and learn!

LMFAO put it in a mixtape Metta "Blake Griffin looks like he's from the suburbs" XD
ESPNLA.com: Metta World Peace on socioeconomic origins of certain players (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VNF8lNPT4M#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 08, 2012, 06:33:23 AM
:lol: Think Kobe is the MVP now? oh man.
(http://i44.tinypic.com/1549jr6.png)

Props to Gasol and MWP MAD HUSSLE tonight. Get those Game Plans done by the playoffs Mike Brown!!! :tama-mad:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on April 10, 2012, 05:37:09 AM
Lamar Odom got fired today.  About time, his ass was useless, anyway.  Everyone knew he hated playing here, the least he could do was at least try to play hard to get signed to another team next season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 10, 2012, 08:29:59 AM
Hard to say what was going on in that grey matter. His cousin whom he was real close got shot, his car he was in hit a teen and died, his father had medical issues...Khloe....

Hope Fish, Kobe and Phil can help straighten him out. I love Ron Artest's tweets: come be a ball boy :lol: "Come be Lakers ball boy rest of season and player next season, be a scout, be a Boy Scout ... Climb the tallest mountain in the world, get a candy-related merit badge with Skittles, do something never done before, have fun."

Speaking of Peace. THE FUCK WAS THAT INBOUNDS PLAY :rofl: :rofl:

04-09-2012 - LvH - MWPWTWIPINBAH (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmvJucTDBgQ#ws)

Good thing it's the Hornets. SHIT!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 12, 2012, 10:45:25 AM
:lol: Big Game James is TOO GOOD.
04-11-2012 - LvS - WMP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXJ1sFla-PE#ws)

BYNUM BEASTING RON RON RETURNS (again) Just blows my mind this LAkers team, beats up the Top Tier yet sleepwalks the bottom tier. WITH KOBE ON THE BENCH this much oh resurgent Spurs, cmon son, Kobe coaching and baby it's on. Playoff tickets just around the corner hmmmmm

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 13, 2012, 09:53:59 AM
LO, Please Come home.

(http://i.imgbox.com/aav2vYww.jpg)
(http://i.imgbox.com/aavjZ63b.jpg)

Rockin his Lakers Championship T-shirt by Rich Soil Clothing via http://imgur.com/a/QVsnz#52G8N (http://imgur.com/a/QVsnz#52G8N)
(http://i.imgbox.com/aaiF5q48.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 15, 2012, 01:14:34 PM
FUCK! they better keep resting Kobe. oh man Ron Ron getting crazy with the 3's
04-13-2012 - NvL - MWPSA1LTGOKABKTC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WleHkrMeP4Y#ws)

All I can say is shame on all those who blasted Pau, for supposedly being past his prime, Meta, who most thought should be traded or benched. You forgot exactly how good this guy really is because hes been lost in the shuffle, & Barnes, whose name I have seen thrown in many supposed trade ideas as "filler." Are you kidding me! Hes only our hardest worker on the floor, you just dont trade guys like that. Thats where the heart of the team comes from!
 Its all good though, there all still Lakers and hopefully we develop that killer instinct that is needed come playoff time. PS...Bynum and Pau...what team wants to deal with the likes of THAT kind of talent!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on April 16, 2012, 01:10:13 PM
Mavs lost... 5 games left
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: teasone on April 16, 2012, 05:09:43 PM
Man.. the knicks.
Damn I miss J LIN!
Get back alreadyyy
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 17, 2012, 10:21:20 AM
OH werd TDUCK. man when delonte was going off, you knews you had to send in Ron XD
(http://i.imgbox.com/aazJ0MsA.jpg)

pau n drew :lol: how can you stop The Twin Towers 2012!
(https://p.twimg.com/AqkJKs4CEAIhOzT.jpg)

HAPPY 65th BIRTHDAY KAREEM-ABDUL JABBAR!!

Kung-Fu: Bruce Lee vs. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsSoX6qB9N0#ws)

Bruce Lee with the rear naked choke! :bruclee: lol They will build a statue for ya in due time in front of Staples!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 22, 2012, 10:55:33 AM
oh man, why didn't they send Glock to hit up Manu's face the other nite.
MANU GINOBILI AND TYREKE EVANS FULL SPEED HEAD-ON COLLISION (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEbIpUtAm_E#ws)

Kobe KNOCK OFF DAT RUST. lakers will be fine. Get me the playoff schedule now!!

ABC! Thunder all the chips be on the line for ....scoring title?
(http://www.trbimg.com/img-4f92416a/turbine/la-sp-ln-la-five-things-to-take-from-lakers-to-004/600)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DioBrando on April 22, 2012, 10:56:09 PM
LOL, this just happened.

(http://i.imgur.com/aPKFEm.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/aPKFE.jpg)

and I thought Jon Jones was gonna be the guy landing the cleanest elbows this weekend...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kpopped on April 23, 2012, 02:13:05 AM
LOL, this just happened.

(http://i.imgur.com/aPKFEm.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/aPKFE.jpg)

and I thought Jon Jones was gonna be the guy landing the cleanest elbows this weekend...

Good ol Ronron. Wouldn't be an NBA season without at least one punch or elbow or chokehold from Metta.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 23, 2012, 02:28:48 AM
I loved it!!! :bow:
04-22-2012 - TvL - JHHGITWOMWPDC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv_4mQm9UQ4#ws)

it was stupid. But it had to be done. I don't condone what Metta did but why the fuck is Harden in the way. I take full responsibility for firing him up with a tweet that he should send Westbrook to the upper deck XD DONT be fooled by whiny bitches on ESPN and twitter. Metta would blew up Ibaka. Harden been chirping since the first game. They have all dat fake toughness inherited from Perkins, case in point: KD poke Kobe in the eye immediately after he got poked by Kobe by accident? What a punk bitch. Message had to be sent a la Ricky Fox. Metta missing 5-10 could get the bench strengthened.

THIS WAS A GREAT LAKER WIN, best Laker game since Game 7 against the Celtics back in 2010. KOBE CLUTCH!! GASTRONG. Bynum will learn from this. WAY TO STEP UP Jordan Hill DOUBLE DOUBLE and Ebanks defense like Ariza, just rotting on the bench. STAY READY GET READY. Sesh heal up.

Quote of the day from BLACK MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMBA via @LakersReporter "He cooked us last time ... I figured if he was going to cook us he was going to have to cook me." :rofl:
04-22-2012 - TvL - KBCTP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn5_CJVuQpU#ws)

that's what leaders do. Take the Defensive Responsibility and HIT key jumpers.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: dumpydump2 on April 24, 2012, 03:35:02 PM
kobe beasting everyone up
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 26, 2012, 06:35:23 AM
kobe beasting everyone up
While everyones flopping. From this Trash Talk, thinking YOU ALL DAT. Hey Spurs overtook Thunder for top seed.
Kobe Bryant / James Harden Trash Talk - Lakers @ Thunder 2/23/2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIcVUzMwkWk#ws)

to peek-a-boo.
(http://rantsports.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/courtcrusades/files/2012/04/james-harden.jpg)

Phew!!!! Ill take 7 games. Thank god.

Against the Nuggets? Fix up the road game. BRING ON THE PLAYOFFS!

LOL JVG feels the same way.
Jeff Van Gundy Rant On Flopping In The NBA - Heat @ Knicks 4/15/2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMY7IWVX0JA#ws)

Look for the Clippers to get out asap. REggie Evans flop :tama-mad:
Reggie Evans embarrassing flop changed from Flagrant Foul 2 to personal: Hornets at Clippers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvQM5VYJokw#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on April 27, 2012, 06:26:59 AM
PLAYOFFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on April 27, 2012, 08:29:00 AM
The Bobcats get the record for futility

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bobcats-fall-knicks-set-nba-024700963--nba.html (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bobcats-fall-knicks-set-nba-024700963--nba.html)

Let the playoffs began!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DioBrando on April 28, 2012, 11:38:31 PM
As if most people didn't already have enough reasons to dislike the Heat, they are completely TEA BAGGING the shit out of my Knicks right now by damn near 40 points. Some hilarious flops, terrible calls, and horrible Knicks basketball later I'm not feeling too optimistic about this series, especially if Shumpert is out for any extended amount of time...It was nice having a home team that didn't completely suck for the first time in a while, but this ain't looking too good. Looks like it'll be back to an unbiased appreciation of good basketball for me XD (with a good dosage of Kobe Bryant stanning).

Also, Rose seems to be made out of glass this year, I can't believe he's hurt AGAIN...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on April 29, 2012, 02:27:29 AM
Rose tore his acl, he's out for the rest of the playoffs. That totally sucks. But the bulls proved they can win without Rose, which is scary. Maybe they can do it in the playoffs

i think i'm the only one that wants Miami to actually win this year =)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on April 29, 2012, 02:49:13 AM
^ Nah I'm with you. I want Wade to have multiple rings.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DioBrando on April 29, 2012, 04:00:24 AM
I only dislike the Heat when they're beating my teams :P

As for the rest of the playoffs, I can't help but root for the Spurs. They never go away and somehow they're always overlooked (the upset last year didn't help). I think, after the Knicks, I'm pulling for the Spurs or OKC.

Speaking of minorities, I might be one of the few people who likes LeBron more than Wade, lol. Wade exudes that confidence (or cockiness, depending on who you ask) that you love when you're on his side and HATE when you're against him. LeBron always gets vilified but he really doesn't seem all that bad. Ok, The Decision was awful, but all 3 of those guys are guilty :lol:

I really do hope James gets his shit together and wins some rings, though. He's such a great player and he gets so much shit for not coming through, I'd hate to see that continue for too long lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on April 29, 2012, 03:28:08 PM
Mavs not looking too good at the start.  They need to win for Thimas!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on April 30, 2012, 02:17:36 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/534955_10151601710800232_642960231_24433278_1370741475_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on April 30, 2012, 06:34:14 AM
Clippers! Greatest comeback ever in playoffs history? =D they were down by 27
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on April 30, 2012, 07:39:35 AM
Wow...Clippers what a comeback!!! CP3 kept believing and pushing.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DioBrando on May 01, 2012, 05:15:44 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/iGyCM.jpg)

:lol: it couldn't get worse
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Kamesan on May 02, 2012, 06:43:19 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/534955_10151601710800232_642960231_24433278_1370741475_n.jpg)
LOL.

The Bulls depth helps them in the regular season but playoffs are different. Despite the loss tonight, I think they can still get past Philly. After that, I see them losing in the semis.

Rose will probably miss half of next season too due to the torn ACL. Deng plans to have surgery on his wrist after the Olympics. So Bulls will be without both of them.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on May 03, 2012, 09:43:30 AM
NBA playoffs: Amare Stoudemire punch extinguishes New York Knicks' playoff hopes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB2yB30wn9k#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: wdhpiero on May 08, 2012, 10:00:26 PM
I'm Bulls fan, and i don't think that this is become their year
with Rose's healthy and possibly adding some of better players
with Rose and Noah injured, even if they could play it's not the best that they could give
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kpopped on May 09, 2012, 03:25:38 AM
Three games today where one of the teams from each matchup are facing elimination. Lakers vs Nuggets, Celtics vs Hawks, and Pacers vs Magic.

I am predicting Lakers, Celtics, and Pacers will win their series tonight. Pacers just won theirs.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on May 09, 2012, 06:50:46 AM
Steve Kerr saying it better than I could have ever.

Quote
The Case for the 20-Year-Old Age Limit in the NBA

Even with a few NBA seasons under their belts, that lack of life experience and the backbone of a college education hampers many players' ability to handle adversity and/or make difficult decisions. (See Howard, Dwight.) The league would obviously benefit by its rookies arriving with a little more seasoning, both on and off the court, armed with a little more life experience to prepare them for the oncoming challenge. A more mature workforce means a stronger league. Even one extra year of college would help.

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7883540/steve-kerr-problems-age-limit-nba (http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7883540/steve-kerr-problems-age-limit-nba)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on May 09, 2012, 07:27:41 AM
^ it brings up a lot of valid points and TBH they should either push the 20 year old rule or three years in college to prevent saturation of youth.  Although many who do end up in the NBA don't get the spotlight like before and end up giving up.  On the other side of the coin, the NCAA are greedy bastards and imagine if the rule applied 20 years ago, most will not taste the NBA who are in the league now.  Nothing is perfect look at football for instance but to produce value maturity is key
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on May 10, 2012, 07:47:19 AM
I've always been on the side of making the rule to be at least 20 years old for mostly the development argument. They'll be playing with and against players of similar or even better ability, and exposed to that level of competition for longer. How couldn't playing with people who are closer or better than them benefit them?

In other NBA news, although Memphis won tonight, I have a hard time believing that Chris Paul won't allow this series to go on any longer. I think his competitiveness rivals Kobe's, and the way he has been going so far in the postseason, I cant' bet against him. Also, I would love to see Tony Parker and Chris Paul play yet another playoff series against each other. Fuck, imagine if Paul actually went to the Lakers. They don't have Gasol from that trade, but the way that Bynum's game evolved this year, how Kobe's knees have kept him going, and how Sessions has given the Lake Show a PG that can create for them, if Paul was running that half-court game, I'm included to think that Bynum might have slightly better numbers this season, and I also think Kobe would still have averaged 27.9 PPG, but only on a few less shots (which would have kept his knees to take less abuse over the compressed season, which then would lead to Kobe to have more energy to take over tight games in the playoffs. A role that I think CP3 would be happy to take, because it would be easier on himself to not have to be the go-to guy then. In addition, this has been Kobe's best leadership year due with Mike Brown becoming head coach and having to keep his team together with Gasol's confusion from the vetoed trade and Lamar Odom's trade. It's not far to think that Kobe, when games got close, wouldn't defer to CP3 at times to make the right play.)

I just wrote in all hypotheticals. But shit, if I can't do that with sports, when can I?  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 15, 2012, 02:29:21 AM
listening to Kerr squirm during the Lakers - Nuggets series made me choke on my own spit. "UH WHAT THAT WASNT A FOUL" What a MJ Homer XD

This for you TOZ. Shawn Kemp performs Shakespeare
Steve Kelley and Shawn Kemp performing Shakespeare (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWTShHMhyT4#ws)

I only dislike the Heat when they're beating my teams :P

If only Lebron would man up and stop fucking acting. There's flailing for a foul but then there's like you got shot. FINALLY Stern speaks up. but then all the Euros would have to leave the league XD

Lebron James Flagrant Flop on Tyson Chandler - 2012 1st round G1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XDISM7-4xk#ws) yet?

LOL Jay-Z. Bet he spent all nite with photoshop.
(http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusnbaexperts/Here-are-the-Brooklyn-Nets-new-logos.-Image-via-NBA.comnets.jpg)

Mavs not looking too good at the start.  They need to win for Thimas!

Wish they did so Lakers could exact some revenge. Playoffs have been kinda dull with all dem sweeps except the LA series. HOLY SHIT CARON BUTLER MY HERO. Wish he was still in LA. Last year putting his knee cap back from his thigh, this year playing with A FUCKING BROKEN HAND!!! With CP3 and Flake getting hurt, u think they gonna just shit away the series?? WHAT A LEADER. Wish he'd smack em with that hand to tell em to stop flopping like bitches.

SO BRING IT ON!!!! MWP HARDEN FACE YES. Love how he spins it On Conan
Metta World Peace On Conan - Hasn't Spoken To James Harden - CONAN on TBS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGzJDh57gws#ws)

And I'm not the only Laker fan here XD to be expecting CHAMPIONSHIPS.

HOLY SHIT WHAT A SCARE lol. Nuggets what the Gallo! Gasol and Bynum decided to show up on the same night oh man MWP was missed so badly, smothered the fuck outta Miller oh LMFAO.

Kobe should get 10,000 MVPs what a joke. but Finals MVP is what matters most.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00992.jpg)

BYNUMITE! oh man, stop it with the Bulletin board material but he is so lovable funny Shaq ripped him good lolol
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00996.jpg)

That one game where Kobe was just lighting up threes coulda finished it SHIT.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00995.jpg)

BLAKE coming throught when needed never knew he was such a sharp shooter.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00993.jpg)

SESH its okay son time to adjust. Barnes still hurting but fuck when its ON
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00991.jpg)

GASTRONG ITS ON BABY.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00990.jpg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00994.jpg)

so much manlove it hurts

GO LAKERS GO!!!!!!!!!

(http://d.yimg.com/i/ng/sp/ap_photo/20120330/all/l5874557.jpg)
Fish. Pull an LO in the locker room :rofl:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 15, 2012, 06:44:25 AM
^ instead nails "dagger" in Garbaaaage time :doh:

OKC had extra police and extra security behind Laker bench. What. They think McRoberts was gonna let loose? Ebanks going chair like Drew :lol:
05-14-2012 - R2G1 - LvT - DETHAB (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I265DdwQV-8#ws)

sssssshit. Do the adjustments GET EM GAME TWO COME ON LAKERS!!!!

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicksolazy on May 15, 2012, 11:22:23 PM
Have to say I'm really disappointed by the Lakers & Celtics last night. They looked old and worn day compared to the youth of the 76ers and the Thunder. Hope for them to both bounce back.

And I hope the Clippers get smashed by the Spurs. coughcoughi'maneworleanshornetsfanandmustrootagainstchrispaulcoughcough
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on May 15, 2012, 11:44:29 PM
After watching the Lakers game, I wasn't surprised about the performance.  Given that they just finished a seven game series against a hungry Denver team (youth was a contributing factor but experience won over)  Boston in the two games looked sloppy and would be down 0-2 if it wasn't for Rondo pushing the team through game 1.

I fear more for the Western Conference series because whoever gains the advantage in game 2, the series will be quick to follow with back to back days of games so looking forward I wouldn't be surprised two teams being up 3-1 before return back to OKC/San Antonio (Dai knows who I want to be up 3-1 so no hiding it there but I have to cheer for the Lakers if they get past this series because there is not too much other teams I really care for beyond whoever is left XD)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on May 17, 2012, 08:18:25 AM
After watching game 2, it was the Lakers game to win: controlled, low scoring, bang the boards.  However, going back to LA it may be a challenge to get two games on back to back nights.  I don't expect a sweep because that would be sad for them but they played a good game just home court won out over effort tonight
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 17, 2012, 08:33:25 AM
There was never doubt in my mind that Lakers will win this series. Even after the blow out, it wasn't a matter of fatigue WHO CARES they been playing all season.

(http://i.imgbox.com/aaxv1e0W.jpg)

Just a brain fart in the end. Durant made some wild defensive moves. THE FUCK IS MIKE BROWNS GAME PLAN AT??  :tama-mad: I BELIEVE! GO LAKERS GO Got the Game Plan, Thunder just held serve Give the ball to Kobe KLOSER to the basket. Kobe was like "I got the ball 27 feet from the basket with the shot clocking winding down...." BYNUMITE BEASTIN ARTST DIVING INTO CROWDS GASTRONG! Fire Mike Brown, that's all  i can say. Blake can't be put in that position when they were up by 7.

THATS WHY THEY PLAY SEVEN GAMES.

REAL teams have a very good halfcourt game and fast break game case in point. D'Antoni Suns. Run and Gun. Fuck Em. Go ahead, Blame it on Kobe. Fuel him up. Have Urkel ERRRRR Westbrook think he's MJ. and I'm a enter yer remix contest @MettaWorldPeace http://ronartest.com/contests/metta-world-mixtape-beat-contest (http://ronartest.com/contests/metta-world-mixtape-beat-contest) splice in pieces of kuro's in depth basketball analysis. :rofl:

At least Kobe didn't go Bag and pull a Wade.
Dwyane Wade flagrant foul on Darren Collison Heat vs Pacers Game 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMLnOTewYGg#ws)

this was called for a flagrant 1...should it be a 2 and a game suspension? Remember when Jason Smith of Hornets did something similar to Blake Griffin and got suspended 2 games for it.

WADE BEING A HYPOCRITICAL CRYBABY AGAIN!

Now he's complaining about how the Pacers "over-celebrated" after game 2. What a little punk. How do Heat fans feel? He was much better when he was playing with LO and Shaq. Now Lebron made him douchier than ever.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on May 17, 2012, 09:22:08 AM
^ You bring up a good point but it does relate to balance and exploiting weaknesses in teams.  OKC and LA have chinks in their armor but the main difference is that looking at the teams and their players.  D'Antoni had the right players for the system but lacked defense.  Lakers had the right combination when Kobe had big men to play their offense.  San Antonio with Manu, Parker, and Duncan has their leadership matched with young players.  Reason why I feel OKC developed their team to become successful because this team has enough balance to win it all, they may have a fast break offense that can score a lot of points but they have tasted success and failure recently so they have a shot to make it there. 

They do have a shot to win the series because LA has the right people to get there but because I don't have a favorite team, I tend to care less who gets there and even if I do hate the Lakers with a passion, I hate the NBA commissioner more for the CP III deal.  (Raw deal no matter how you look at it)  As for the Pacers, can you blame them for over celebrating?  Young teams take their cues from people before but not too many have tasted the success so it will happen once in a while, just let them celebrate.

Also, I hate how Western Conference has been predictable with LA, San Antonio, or Dallas in the NBA finals, OKC would be a nice change  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on May 17, 2012, 09:28:46 AM
As a Wade fan, I can't argue the foul call. Come on man.  :banghead:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on May 18, 2012, 06:18:30 AM
What confuses me about Heat Pacers in Game 3 was why Miami kept going shooting 3s. Step in for the mid-range jumper. (Although Haslem's inability to hit a shot that is normally his all season bothers) Or attack the rim. Chalmers had those floaters and layups going. Yeah Hibbert's 7 foot 2 body is there but he can get into foul trouble like any other player. 

But, give Indiana credit. Their defense was on point and offensively they were great. I thought that they would be in the whole "we're just happy we are here" type of mode. Fuck that. They came to play and want to win.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 18, 2012, 08:56:51 AM
hard to imagine how small they get without BOSH esp. since he's been clowned for being soft, he keeps fools like Hibbert and Granger beasting :/ it's 7 games tho ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN!!!

Like shit. some fans need to class it up and really. making death threats to Blake on twitter? pretty soon peeps get arrested (i think they already do) but shit. GET A LIFE. it's just a game, ask Starbury - winning the CBA title in China for the Beijing Ducks.
(http://i.imgbox.com/aakoeQgh.jpg)

At least there's comedy in the Spurs-Clippers series. Fuckin Tim Duncan just keeps hitting dat J from his spot, and then Flake is just so used to flopping that Timmy just goes "EAAAAASYPARDNER" The incident zoomed in LOL (http://gifsoup.com/view5/3725019/blake-griffin-flop-o.gif)
Tim Duncan Hits Blake Griffin in the Face (Game 1) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RES7IuNKvs4#ws)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicksolazy on May 18, 2012, 10:30:10 AM
Oh man, are the Heat really that terrible without Bosh? But Hibbert did a really nice job dominating the post. All his old school post moves were nice..

I gotta say, seeing Duncan operate in the post is a thing of beauty. Pity that he only has a few years left in the tank. The amazing footwork, the bank shot are all great fundamentals every player needs. Also the Spurs are the best and deep team in the NBA.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on May 19, 2012, 07:39:52 AM
^ gotta agree with that statement for the Spurs, they seem to be pulling away going into the conference finals

Lakers held their home court with a win and the Celtics blow their huge lead from the first half (that was :lol: and  :doh: :doh:)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 19, 2012, 12:10:24 PM
^ Tiger Woods couldn't have put it much better than that!

FUCK YES LAKERS WIN!!

Did all the right things like take my Tama shirt off at the last minute. Hmm. Talked to tru and diav. what else XD

Fisher on Kobe..LOL
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00998.jpg)

LOL westbrook you bitch Looked like a kid who got his toy taken away.
05-18-2012 - R2G3 - TvL - RWOTMWPHLTLBTHI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds6hj_m_RVM#ws)

All MWP was tryin to do was force a jump ball and oh man, just disgusting. Harden getting to the line like his name was Jordan.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip00997.jpg)

Just loved that Kobe kept playing above that. Slapped and clawed and he still knocks down the shots. He shoulda got 60 FTs. They rip him for the last 2 minutes but he had already compartmentalized that and moved on. Westbrook? Not so much. These fucking geeks need a bit more mind games and Lakers can take it in 6. Denver sure was a good test, slow dem fuckers down. They wanna be a jump shooting team? Good. Laker Bigs soften em up!! Loved that Sessions got hot early, so Drew and Gasol can cause havoc inside.

Can't just read the headlines to find out how the game went. LIVE IT FEEL IT BREATHE IT GO LAKERS!!

lol no wonder SM was forced to take their show to the Duck Pond. LA FUCKING PLAYOFF MADNESS!! Clippers gotta back to back tonite too. They coulda had a concert in the morning :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: zoolander on May 20, 2012, 02:57:58 AM
^ I gotta say the most impressive team this playoffs is either the Spurs or the Staples Center crew. :lol: Switching over from Clippers to Lakers to Kings about a million times in only a few days.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 20, 2012, 07:14:17 AM
FUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCK!!!!! WTF!!! up by 12 OH FUCK but dumb decisions ultimately cost Lakers THEY WILL BEB ACK!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on May 20, 2012, 08:07:00 AM
FUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCK!!!!! WTF!!! up by 12 OH FUCK but dumb decisions ultimately cost Lakers THEY WILL BEB ACK!!

I saw the score and I thought they were going to cruise but I looked back and I saw the score, going back to OKC
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 22, 2012, 12:10:06 AM
It ain't fatigue. They ain't old. THEY RIGHT THERE. The pieces aren't there. THE GAME PLAN IS WACK. Where is the ball movement. HARP ON EM MIKE BROWN! Execution was wack.

ESPNLA.com: Pau Gasol on Game 4 offense (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bvj-QVLIrto#ws)

What J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award Winner Pau politically correctly said: coach sucks.

At least the Clippers got swept, I was tired of Flop City - work hard Timmy, go for your second asterisk XD

Lakers got it TONITE!! WIN IT IN SEVEN
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 22, 2012, 04:53:23 AM
If it wasn't evident before, NBA refs, Stern is a joke.

Peace block. All ball. and MWP and Kobe got techs. wow. Fuck. you know it Reggie.

moving screens up the ass. Lakers lucky to be down by 3. ADJUSTMENTS MB!!!!  :tama-mad:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: monkey22222 on May 22, 2012, 05:05:39 AM
YEAH COME ON OKC PLAYING NOW!! LETS WINNNN THISSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 22, 2012, 06:13:25 AM
^ banned :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 22, 2012, 06:26:32 AM
^ Lakers in 9. We got this.

Kobe all heart. Thank you. Those who say over the hill, keep it up.  :tama-mad:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01003.jpg)

Looking forward to the Thunder getting destroyed by the Big Fundamental and geting his Asterisk :lol:

Lol did you guys see the staredown Fisher gave Hill XD and the zoom in on Mitch's face on the arena wall, they just need to get LO back, or a proper bench. sssssshit.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 22, 2012, 09:05:49 AM
How the refs change momentum. Watch out Spurs. Stern wants a Heat OKC finals.

05-21-2012 - R2G5 - LvT - RPTTNBAIR (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuN1DuKl0LA#ws)

The Fuck. Cube is right. get some real talent around Kobe. The bench 5 points. come on MITCH! Lakers are an elite organization and they'll retool to get back to the top.

Kobe: "Im not fading into the shadows. I'm not going for that shit" :yep:

IN KOBE WE TRUST!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Soju808 on May 22, 2012, 11:43:51 AM
The NBA has been fixed for the longest time.      The teams with the big markets and big time players will get the refs favors. 
David Stern is ruining the game.

Anyways....

I'm totally looking foward to the OKC vs Spurs Western Conference Champions.   I think this will be the most anticipated match up since the Lakers vs Blazers.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on May 23, 2012, 10:34:29 AM
LMFAO MWP @ 0:41 "(Mike Brown) is a Fat Ass" XD

Metta World Peace on Mike Brown (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phGkdHRQtoY#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Soju808 on May 23, 2012, 10:37:18 AM
LMFAO MWP @ 0:41 "(Mike Brown) is a Fat Ass" XD

Metta World Peace on Mike Brown (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phGkdHRQtoY#ws)

I find it funny that he still thinks they are the better team, when the Thunder just tooled them.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DioBrando on May 23, 2012, 04:57:21 PM
LMFAO MWP @ 0:41 "(Mike Brown) is a Fat Ass" XD

Metta World Peace on Mike Brown (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phGkdHRQtoY#ws)

LMAO...man, I swear, he says the best things :lol:


How about that Heat/Indiana game last night? I never hated the Heat, even after The Decision, but I'm really disliking everything about them these last few weeks. Imo Charles had it right when he said they were a 'whiny bunch'. They're so cocky it's crazy. Undoubtedly those are 2 of the absolute best players in the world, but you don't get the right to be that level of condescending until you've proven yourself where it really matters (see: Kobe Bryant). The Pacers can't even celebrate without them taking offense. Lance Stephenson can't even throw up a "choking" sign without an attempt on his life XD


Granted, it's not like these are management decisions, so I'd be wrong to actually hate them as a whole. I would agree 100% if someone said I was just a salty New Yorker whose sub-par team got bounced by a superior Miami Heat team, so take what I say with a grain of salt. A pound of salt. I'm very salty.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on May 24, 2012, 06:54:03 AM
If we are gonna talk about being salty, if OKC wins the title this year, I will probably not see sunlight for three weeks. Being a Seattle Sonics fan, I'm probably gonna be a mix of anger and sadness. I don't have a problem with the players at all. Shit, Durant is super fun to watch. He scores like The Iceman, but has a bit more size. It's just collectively, I have a hard time actually rooting for them.

Fans of the Thunder should be happy, I would be if I was on the other side. It's just me being upset. The Sonics could have been running the West. I remember watching Durant's first buzzer beater back in Seattle.

Kevin Durant game winner vs Atlanta !! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5VDuQOxVUk#)

3rd game of the season. In retrospect, I should have accepted that we were bad but I still had hope that early in the season. Double OT, Damien Wilkins (Dominique's kid) was on that game. So at the inbounds play, I kinda thought that since he was hot they might go to him. But, Kevin catches it top of the arch and launches one and hits it. I literally told myself, "You just witnessed his first game winner." I can't speak for anyone else, but there was something about seeing that happen that made me think that we had something going on. Seattle probably didn't fuck up the draft that year. Also that year, Kobe and the Lakers were in Seattle and local Seattle media asked him about defending Durant. KD at the time played sometimes at the 2-guard his rookie season. Kobe said something to the effect of his height being a problem.

Look now, he led the Thunder to a 2nd straight Conference Final. In Game 4 against the Lakers when KD hits that three, then Kobe misses the first shot then releases the ball late for the 2nd shot at the end of that game. Kinda symbolic, right? I don't think Kobe is anywhere near prepared to pass the touch, but maybe (I know its premature and Kobe is gonna play angry next year) Durant might have staked claim to the West.

OKC should be happy. The state only had college sports to get behind. Now they have a championship contender with a franchise-altering player? They should be ecstatic. That doesn't mean I can't still be bitter.

Oh, if OKC does win, and they beat Wade and the Heat to do it (Wade is my favorite player in the league), that would be something fierce.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on May 26, 2012, 07:17:53 AM
^ Okay correction, that was the 10th game in the season. I had to fact check that one :lol:. But still, the emotion is the same.

Can we see more of angry Wade playing? Thank you.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on May 30, 2012, 05:31:42 AM
NBA on TNT - History of Headbands (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97gAewofLF8#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 02, 2012, 09:03:27 AM
^ Lebron XD

Really Stern? I can only think of frozen envelopes and Ewing
(http://i.imgbox.com/aav36TmH.jpg)

MWP for Mental Health Awareness!! :yep:

Metta World Peace Amazing Skateboard Slam Dunk for Mental Health Awareness.mp4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78hcOpZUY88#ws)

visit http://limelightmentalhealth.com (http://limelightmentalhealth.com)


and finally....RIP Orlando Woolridge one of the best dunkers ever.

(http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/0601/nba_g_woolridge_200.jpg)

Two Legends, Chick and Orlando in one place
Chick Hearn with Orlando Woolridge (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SunK6wOo1dY#)

via http://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/120601orlandowoolridge_dies (http://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/120601orlandowoolridge_dies)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: nicksolazy on June 03, 2012, 07:40:24 AM
My Hornets won the draft lottery  :cry: There is hope at the end of the tunnel!! and f u chris paul
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on June 04, 2012, 06:02:24 AM
Fuck. Wade faked Daniels in the air, side-stepped for a CLEAN shot and missed. Thems the breaks, kid.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on June 06, 2012, 09:20:36 AM
Best of Coach Pop (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcegYF_Ti78#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 06, 2012, 10:28:14 AM
WHOA!!! Now shit got interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7n7ulLGae1M# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7n7ulLGae1M#)!

 I hate Rondo but that was awesome. The irony is the Celtics never ever ever complain about calls. :rofl: FUCKIN JOKE

Look who is on the Kings bandwagon XD
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01017.jpeg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on June 10, 2012, 05:48:11 PM
go heat!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 13, 2012, 02:02:20 AM
Pulling for the Thunder, they put away all the past champs
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on June 13, 2012, 05:53:55 AM
I gotta recognize game. The Thunder played a great 2nd half. Everytime Wade switched to defend Durant, all I thought was, "Wade is a good defender but he can't come close to altering his shot." Durant raised up and drained it. Also, his D on Lebron was smart. Played off him to bait Lebron to take the jumper, rather than trying to influence him to the basket.

Miami needed to force more baskets in the paint.

We still got game 2 to watch.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: zoolander on June 15, 2012, 07:52:01 AM
Man, I watched that dream team documentary. Pretty awesome show.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 17, 2012, 10:16:17 AM
LOL it amused me to no end everyone whining about KD not getting the call of how he got mugged by Lebron. HOW YOU LIKE DEM APPLES Kobe be screaming I bet. KD raises his arms questioning refs just about as much as anyone, just funny to see.

FACE IT. Lebron Balled. OKC gotta come outta the gate faster.

Man, I watched that dream team documentary. Pretty awesome show.

I switched it off as soon as I saw Wilbon's grill XD then figured I coulda fast forwarded
NBA TV's "The Dream Team" presented by Right Guard Official Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QKIcnY4tnM#ws)

cop it here  (http://anonym.to/?http://bt.davka.info/torrents/dzajant2/12.06.16-NBA.TVs.The.Dream.Team.HDTV.XviD-AFG.avi.torrent) The John Stockton segment was pretty funny. Dope documentary, just proves that rivalries ain't what they used to be. All NBA (or basketball in general) fans should watch this. so much behind the scenes, like Jordan "No questions on Isiah thomas" :lol:

Mike Tyson is LEGEND
Mike Tyson Performs "LeBron James" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GpdUjgPYRE#ws)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 19, 2012, 02:54:07 AM
Thunder has to rebound, represent the west
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on June 19, 2012, 09:51:07 PM
nardwuar vs Metta World Peace

Nardwuar vs. Metta World Peace (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meClQ-HxWjo#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on June 20, 2012, 10:15:59 AM
XD girl got a neck warmer
Girl puts on LeBron's nastyass headband (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDRBHrLMBMs#ws)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 21, 2012, 01:42:35 AM
I' so pissed, c'mon Thunder!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on June 22, 2012, 06:10:55 AM
congrats miami!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on June 23, 2012, 12:17:21 AM
If we are gonna talk about being salty, if OKC wins the title this year, I will probably not see sunlight for three weeks. Being a Seattle Sonics fan, I'm probably gonna be a mix of anger and sadness.

Oh, if OKC does win, and they beat Wade and the Heat to do it (Wade is my favorite player in the league), that would be something fierce.

I'm gonna go work on my tan.

I'm happy for Lebron. Not only because he finally has that ring, but how he got it. How he scored 40 points and 18 rebounds when Miami was down 2-1 against Indiana. Game 6 against Boston, in Boston is going to be remembered and talk about for years, especially now when he won it all. Game 2 in the Finals in OKC when he went 12 for 12 at the free throw line, and hit that bank shot near the end of that game. Game 4 with the leg cramps, and the triple double in game 5 to clinch it. The question from "If" he will win one changed to "How many?" As a basketball fan, I'm excited to see that answer.

Also about legacy, I have to talk about Mr. Wade. Now with two titles, this had to mean something for his all-time credentials. Back in 06, he was the young guy leading the squad. He was surrounded with vets like Shaq, Gary Payton, and Alonzo Mourning. But he was given the keys and he drove them to a title. Now, 6 years later, he subjugated (love that word) himself to Lebron. That nets him ring number 2. Doesn't that matter? Going from alpha dog in the first title run to beta dog (beta dog does sound weird) for this second title run. It shouldn't be surprising, either. Look at the 2008 redeem team. Wade came off the bench, and flourished for that team. Okay, maybe he couldn't let go fully back in 2011 to Lebron. But, he eventually did. I hope in the future, when basketball nerds look at Dwyane Wade's career, I hope they'll recognize that.

On the other side, how scary will OKC be next year and seasons to come? History tells us that players and teams have to suffer before they succeed. MJ was beat by the Bad Boy Pistons. There are exceptions to that like Magic winning as a rookie, but then in 1984 he lost to the Celtics. Even he had to go through some shit, even after he had won. Kobe & Pau Gasol were beat in 08 by the Celtics, then went back to back. Last year, the Heat lost, then come back to win it this year. If OKC got this far, at their young age, it's scary to think how good they will be.

Shit, after talking about OKC, I just fell back into being bitter about the Sonics. Well, if and when that day comes that OKC is holding up a trophy, ill write another long ass post about how I along with all of Seattle is missing out. But until then, Ill be calling some people screaming 2 RINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on July 05, 2012, 03:26:57 AM
Nash is going to the Lakers. Sign and trade... for what looks like just draft picks O_o

Nash and Bryant in the backcourt.

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/eye-on-basketball/19499354/suns-agree-to-sign-and-trade-steve-nash-to-lakers-for-future-picks (http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/eye-on-basketball/19499354/suns-agree-to-sign-and-trade-steve-nash-to-lakers-for-future-picks)

If captain canada doesn't wanna go to the craptors, who else would wanna? Now we're stuck with a 20mil deal on Landry Fields..
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on July 05, 2012, 05:35:24 AM
Shit just got real out West.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on July 06, 2012, 07:30:34 AM
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6ogdf5wHE1rpznnqo1_500.png)

lowry goes to raps for gary forbes and a draft pick =)
Trade rumor is Calderon, DeRozan and Ed Davis for Igodala and Nikola Vucevic.

jason terry goes to boston, which could mean that Ray Allen is going to the heat.

Jason Kidd goes to Knicks, and Lin accepted a 4 year 29mil deal from Houston. Knicks can match it.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 10, 2012, 06:48:50 AM
(http://f.cl.ly/items/3w2T0X2C3X330O1W0v3P/Screen%20Shot%202012-08-09%20at%207.20.39%20PM.png)


. . .
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on August 10, 2012, 08:45:46 AM
^ If he only opted out of his contract, he could have done this anyway. Okay, maybe he would have went to the Nets but you get the idea  :lol:

It's future basketball!

Jordan Presents: THIS IS WHERE IT STARTS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ9fi3UkNbg#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 22, 2012, 07:37:45 AM
oh man< i still gotta collect my thoughts .... saw Pair of Kings with Dwight :lol: giddy like a :tama: seeing a yulbutt or :shilivid: in GaIn's pants.

LMFAO RON  :rofl:
Metta World Peace in Yo Gabba Gabba (Funny) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ibk4Diagkok#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on September 11, 2012, 07:06:26 PM
The Ultimate Brian Scalabrine Highlight Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnXQsJ8ung8#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: L4verra on September 16, 2012, 02:08:53 AM
If I ever find stuff that combines the NBA and the J-Pop group Ebisu Muscats, I go crazy.
Like now  :panic:

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5l88dJwJ31r053vco1_500.jpg)


And if I mess around with the Morph Thing using an NBA player with an Ebisu Muscat, I go crazy.
Yeah yeah yeah Russell Westbrook is in a relationship with someone else, and yeah sure Aino Kishi may be an AV idol, but this is too awesome man.
They should get together.

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5hey7AwkI1r053vco1_1280.png)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 16, 2012, 05:51:17 AM
^ :lol: WTF. Oh man that is good. never thought of that mix...I'll never think of him the same way again L4verra xD

Wow. You gotta have a pulse to not just feel for Derrick Rose - breaking down during the launch of his new shoe adidas D Rose 3, being touched by all the fan support o/
Derrick Rose breaks into tears at the adidas D Rose 3 launch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC_kZd5nSjw#ws)

One of the few non Lakers I got respect for. Here's to the Bulls making it back to the top in the East :yep: You can watch his road to recovery on the youtube adidas channel http://www.youtube.com/user/adidasbasketball?feature=CAQQwRs%3D (http://www.youtube.com/user/adidasbasketball?feature=CAQQwRs%3D)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on September 20, 2012, 06:23:27 AM
DOIN' IT IN THE PARK: PICK-UP BASKETBALL, NYC - Trailer on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/40780968)

Doin&rsquo; It In The Park: The Creative Journey - Episode 1 on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/46108295)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 22, 2012, 07:34:45 AM
Ron already into mid-season form!! BRING IT BULLS ALL TIME RECORD!!! XD
(http://i.imgbox.com/adjSvFYY.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: L4verra on September 27, 2012, 02:05:28 AM
HEY
GET BACK MAN
GOD DAMN


Beasley Screams At Pekovic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFSYHonZo_M#ws)

I wonder if this is why Michael Beasley got traded...  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 08, 2012, 10:37:20 PM
Pre-season already here, which puts regular season just around the corner, already.  \o/
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: L4verra on October 16, 2012, 07:17:45 AM
Real house or not damn that is a lot of water :shocked

Ozarka My Fresh Life with Russell Westbrook full episode (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu7nHxd_-gY#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: johhnykane on October 25, 2012, 07:40:56 AM
Los Angeles is stacked this year.  Hope we get a good year outta both teams. But lets go Clips.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 26, 2012, 05:59:47 PM
Regular season already here next week!!   \o/
Gotta get mah rajio ready, since I won't be seeing any of the games cause I don't have cable, unless some get shown on the channels I can get ota.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on October 27, 2012, 12:29:49 AM
^ You'll at least get the ABC games on Sundays. You could also pony up money for league pass to watch on your computer.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on October 28, 2012, 04:11:04 AM
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--thunder-trade-james-harden-to-rockets-27481909.html (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--thunder-trade-james-harden-to-rockets-27481909.html)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 29, 2012, 06:43:34 PM
^ You'll at least get the ABC games on Sundays. You could also pony up money for league pass to watch on your computer.
I checked the Spurs game sked from the paper, and I'll be able see some of the games this season on the local channels I get OTA, including their opener on Wed.   \o/
As for getting a league pass, I don't have 'netz connection at home. :(
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 30, 2012, 09:46:24 AM
NBA SEASON TONIGHT!!!

Draft went just as expected. Got me Kobe even tho I was late to the draft PHEW!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip05798.jpg)

First up, gotta give it up to Miami Heat for winning the 2013 NBA Title* (http://www.projectspurs.com/2012-articles/may/lebron-james-says-spurs-99-title-doesnt-deserve-an-asterisk.html) Lebron sure stepped it up straight through to the Olympics, Wade best be all healed so that the LAKERS can face off with em!!

Bring the Takes. Who is your favorite to win it all this June?? Can't wait to see how the NBA deals with writhing ankle PAINS ERRRRRRR new Flop Rules. Of course Blake Griffin Complained about it. (http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2012/10/blake-griffin-says-flop-rules-are-a-cash-grab-from-the-nba/)

But I'm a be real.....I had to see it to believe it. Steve Nash and Dwight Howard in LA!! Unfuckin real.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01128.jpg)

To have former jugglers of Kobe's nuts on the same side is like a dream cum tru.
(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8ktdtLy4f1qzivzw.jpg)(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8k6xtziwJ1r0sh8ro1_400.jpg)

Both came so unexpected. To sit and wonder if Derek Fisher could return or what to do with a full season of Sessions. To STEVE NASH!!!!! who still gets in the Top Assist leaders and best clutch shooters. Whatta fit...
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01050.jpeg)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/t/jphip01049.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01049.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/t/jphip01051.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01051.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/t/jphip01052.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01052.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/t/jphip01053.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01053.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/t/jphip01054.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01054.jpg)


instant Hollywood Legend
Steve Nash Parodies "Paranormal Activity" - The NOC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBbugLymf-U#ws)

Then to continue from the WHOLE last pre-season to all fuckin year to the WHOLE fuckin summer if Dwight would come....being burned since CP3. The scenarios so ridiculous one after another, from Brooklyn, Cleveland to Bynum in Houston to Luke Walton returning then shipped to ORLando then magically everyone shitting on the Magic AND BOOM!! Like some kinda Basketball Gods Wish....just floored me - like half a Dwight is still more effective then a frail lazy Bynum.

(http://i.imgbox.com/adlY7EcY.png)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01067.jpg)
via http://instagram.com/p/M9HhdHrOwE/ (http://instagram.com/p/M9HhdHrOwE/)

We'll miss ya Drew ;_;
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8lv5cZJIo1rd44hoo1_400.jpg)

Thanks Drew! You showed heart in the Celtics series, had an allstar year, and you got us Dwight! I hope you blossom in Philly. WTF is up with the FRO....

Kobe did what he could to keep em all together, and to get in their ear but lol, you knowz there was the limitations. 
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01121.jpg)

Drew couldn't even get focused, checking himself out last season DESPITE being the healthiest in years. Fish can't stop a dime lol and who KNEW what kinda rumours about him and Mike Brown not getting along were true. NOW IS THE TIME Kobe can step it up and be the ALL TIME leader. Ron eRRR MWP is more trimmer than ever so he won't get dem foot problems. Hardly did any crazy shit besides host radio shows and show up on kiddie shows.
(http://i.imgbox.com/adxawVSL.jpg)

(http://i.imgbox.com/abdvJcWI.jpg)

The BENCH is still limited, Antwan Jamieson ain't what he used to be...to see Lamar in Clippers colors chokes you up I wish him the best of luck, he did the right choice of not going on dem stupid Kardashian shows...Hill, Blake, ATAACK Ebanks! mostly spotty shooters, MAINTAIN THE LEAD FUCK best get they asses in gear...but to have all these pieces together this season DONT FUCKIN CALL IT 2004 cuz holy shit LD2K CHILLS BOND
LD2k Presents: LA Resurrection (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BddTWBOeUJo#ws)

Just chills seeing him put on the jersey....like WTF.
(http://i.imgur.com/s1VZ6.gif)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01068.jpg)
(http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Dwight Howard Los Angeles Lakers Introduce rRMj9k39Tumx.jpg)

Conversation deep he learned...from just sitting in therapy what the Lakers Franchise meant and the fans. That he can live with following in Shaq's footsteps as he comfessed it was one of the things that held him back. Like really. You actually considered joining the Nets? XD
Dwight Howard Media Day Interview (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Acjgyt40rU#ws)

To just stand back and look at the Mount Rushmore of Laker Centres is astonishing. Elden Campbell, Vlade Divac, Chris Mihm, LOL but srsly Wilt-Kareem rivalry (http://www.thefreelibrary.com/FRIENDSHIP WAS STRAINED OVER TIME.-a083625216) where Wilt must've felt his records set to be broke and just THAT competitive Alpha Dog didn't dig it... to see Kareem embrace Dwight asap
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01086.jpg)

It's just meant to be. All Great Centers pass through the Lakers. Like DAMN.

(http://i.imgbox.com/acdLI0oW.jpg)

...is not much different from the Shaq-Dwight Feud, YET more chances to win rings and Shaq gotta watch from the TNT studios. As a Laker fan, fuckin April is gonna be monumental...what theme music will they play....I wanna see Gasol and Dwight pick the fuckin roll
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01119.jpg)

The so-called Princeton Offense is just a taste and mix of Triangle and Whatever...whose idea was it? lol it is gonna be NOT the 73-9 Ron talks about fo sho, shit has to gel for the LAKERS WINNING NBA TITLE 2013!!!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01118.jpg)

Every team scrambling to find an answer, lol OKC blinked and Harden Lin Dynasty begins BRING ON THE HATERS. Kobe gonna get THIS many rings once it's all said and done:
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01120.jpeg)

Better enjoy it while you can, Kobe Fans - LEGENDARY shit gonna happen.

BELIEVE IT!!!

First up. Thimmy's Mavs :halo:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 30, 2012, 05:15:11 PM
Fuck ya, SEASON STARTO!!!!   \o/

Mah Spurs open tomorrow at Nawlin's, which is one I'll be able to see, but I won' be seeing their home opener, altho I will be listening. :D
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on October 31, 2012, 07:40:49 PM
Heat got their rings, and Lakers lost to the mavs <-- wtf up wid dat?

Anyway, gots mah Spurs to watch tonite.  o/
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 03, 2012, 02:30:44 AM
Just a matter of time....BEFORE MIKE BROWN GETS FIRED :tama-mad:

srsly. how can Nash get 4 assists and be setup to get hurt like that.....PROTECT him from the pick. I wouldn't be surprised when Lakers win tonight, fuckin Nash haters will go SHOULDA KEPT FISH.

Try hitting the basics like FTs FUCK. CHUCK PERSON gets M.O.P. he must've showed him this move
10-31-2012 - LvT - DHWDLTTNBA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TfcHrY3upA#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on November 04, 2012, 08:34:31 AM
Guess who is an NBA fan?


(http://t.imgbox.com/adiFafrY.jpg) (http://imgbox.com/adiFafrY)

一大早起来看NBA'!从哪一年开始被影响到喜欢看篮球的?!虽然弄不大清楚谁是谁'但就是喜欢看了'

(I woke up early to watch NBA!  Starting from that one year what caused me to start to like basket-ball?!  Although a lot of the time I can't tell who is who.  But I still like it.)


Junjun desu~~~~~ (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=9098.msg1114819;topicseen#msg1114819)

I didn't know :nervous
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 06, 2012, 05:48:55 PM
Mah Spurs have started the season 4-0 for the first time evah in franchise history. :D
Next game on Wed, and its a late game... I hate them late games with a passion.  -__-
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 09, 2012, 08:32:28 PM
LOL MIKE BROWN FINALLY GOT FIRED!!"!"""!"""

fuck the princeton offense. Bring in Shaq Brian Shaw Fish and run the goddamn triangle!!!!!""""
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DioBrando on November 09, 2012, 09:01:12 PM
lol SHIT, that was quicker than I expected. Then again, you know it's a wrap when Kobe gives you that death stare.

(http://i.imgur.com/17Zf0.gif)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 10, 2012, 07:54:04 PM
lol Kobe is like in 1 in 3 NBA memes XD

JUST WHEN I thought LAKERS FINALLY WIN and get over the hump...it's still the Pisssstons
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01139.jpg)

it was just a big band-aid to fuckin all the turnovers, untimley 3's, lobs to nowhere FUCK THE PRINCETON WTF. I'm talking about BIG GAME JAMES FOR COACH!
James Worthy calls out Mike Brown after Laker loss (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEK2QogpULE#ws)

Bring on the fuckin multiple SAUCES (95% maybe via ESPN lol) Laker fans get what they want WE WANT PHIL
11-09-2012 - WvL - WWP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z15nwlpm_Jo#ws)

The overall was better last nite, more challenges at the rim. Ron ERRRR MWP just never quit even going 0 for 10 and PAU getting GASTRONG, that's what I'm feeling, Lakers need this home cooking get Nash back this week and finish the week off with a major win streak just in time to unveil THE CAPTAIN!! Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's statue.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 11, 2012, 05:31:25 PM
LOL MIKE BROWN FINALLY GOT FIRED!!"!"""!"""

fuck the princeton offense. Bring in Shaq Brian Shaw Fish and run the goddamn triangle!!!!!""""
Not surprised that Mike Brown got canned, you could just see it coming.


YO, DAI!!!!!!!!!!

Spurs/Lakers on Tues, brah.
I'll be listening intently to it. ;)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 12, 2012, 06:41:14 AM
^ now the REAL test comes tonite L-SON! :rofl: what the fuck did  Sean Elliott do to piss Demarcus Cousins, GOOD suspended so lakers whip the Queens, lol so this is where that weasel Jim Gray went, doing sideline for the Kings TV

Metta World Peace Postgame Interview (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78usCfoGztU#ws)

LMFAO MWP!!! "WE GONNA POP BOTTLES!!" GO LAKERS!!

What a difference a few wins make, Dwight and GASTRONG!!!! get the bench together. SHIT I heard rumors of Pippen joining the staff. Get Shaw a release from Pacers, send em Meeks lol, let Phil Skype via iPad and JUST WIN BABY!!

Mike Brown was just TOO nice of a guy, and that doesn't fit when you lead a squad of Alpha Males. I feel sorry for him but make it be known PLEASE NO PRINGLES
Phil Jackson Owns Mike D'Antoni (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-p_PudYj38#)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 12, 2012, 10:06:29 AM
STUPID :tama-mad:

Mike D'Antoni, not Phil Jackson, will be the next coach of the Lakers.

"We signed Mike D'Antoni to a multi-year deal," Lakers spokesman John Black said, mentioning the team's owner and top two executives. "Dr. [Jerry] Buss, Jim Buss and Mitch Kupchak were unanimous that Mike D'Antoni was the best coach for the team at this time." (http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-lakers-hire-mike-dantoni-20121112,0,7850509.story)

Dammit Phil why you gotta demand so fuckin much!!! :tama-mad: Next thing you know. Andy Reid will be fired. There goes all my sports teams and NHL Season is cancelled. :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DioBrando on November 12, 2012, 05:45:57 PM
LOL, good luck with Pringles...we (the Knicks) have had much better fortune since getting rid of him. I don't think he's a bad coach, though, but some people (like Carmelo, and possibly Kobe...) seem to have trouble buying in to his system, which could be a problem. Running it with Steve Nash and big guys like Dwight and Pau, though--not to mention KOBE FUCKING BRYANT--they should be ok. At least until they need the bench, yes?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on November 13, 2012, 07:00:23 PM
Spurs/Lakers game tonite, rajio listening fo sho. o/
Downside is... its a fraggin' late game... me no likeum late games.  -_-
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 19, 2012, 12:19:01 AM
^ FUCK!! Homeboy that woulda been nice. THAT'S Why you need a Phil Jackson. To tell Pau to drive to the hole THE FUCK WAS DAT THREE :lol: but still, to have no PG and still take the Spurs to the edge. Imagine if they coulda had a little more structure.

SOLID bounce back over the hapless Suns, the run and gun in full effect. WHO KNOWS Kobe might lead the league in scoring again. Not bad for the 7th Best player in the league

EVEN THO I been torn over the hiring of Pringles, gotta support him cuz it's the name on the FRONT of the Jersey that counts. It is no doubt in my mind Phil got screwed over, Jim Buss FINALLY getting the one up. If they didn't want his triangle offense, then why even talk to him? To appease the fans? Makes Jim Buss look like an even bigger idiot. OR Jerry Buss rather pay 12 million over 3 years vs one year - WELL USE THAT SAVINGS AND GET A BENCH :tama-mad: Next Media Animation (NMA) explains my thoughts EXACTLY
Mike D'Antoni Lakers' new head coach (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5Mi3b4vcCE#ws)

Just get Kobe to coach the D. But that's the Lakers. Best Reality Show on TV. TRUST IN KOBE. Who on Seacrest said "There is no excuses sometimes you can get into this attitude. Aww Poor Us. There's too much drama going on. Nah-uh...Nah. That's not gonna work around here. come hell or high water, we gotta get this job done. by any means necessary....Come June there better be a parade down Figuerora." (http://ryan.kiisfm.com/pages/ryansrecap.html?feed=152739&article=10573582#ixzz2CMXL7KqW)

TRUTH. :bow:
11-16-2012 - SvL - KBATDH (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zAQXBX5FrU#ws)

CAPTAIN! OH CAPTAIN!!!   Sixteen FOOT Kareem getting his much deserved statue. gonna be packed in front of Staples :lol: see extended speeches from Clinton, Pat Riley, Jerry West: http://www.nba.com/lakers/video/2012/11/16/KareemNightStatuemov-2296377 (http://www.nba.com/lakers/video/2012/11/16/KareemNightStatuemov-2296377)
The Lakers Honor Kareem with a Statue (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiZwkrLPUKU#ws)

 :bow: :bow:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 19, 2012, 05:03:30 AM
I miss Drew :lol:
(http://i.imgbox.com/admbYNMo.jpg)
(http://i.imgbox.com/abpP0jJv.jpg)

No Mike D'Antoni tonite! BERNIE GO HARD!!

And fuck y'all loving Sheed back with the Knicks?? He's like the next Linsanity lol AFLAC!
Rasheed Wallace to Arron Afflalo As He Misses FT : "Yea AFLAC!" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCLut9Vg-Cc#ws)


LMFAO. MWP Harden'd Lin, an innocent swipe, no flopping here. MAMBA taking over!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 19, 2012, 09:32:19 AM
OHH BABY. Kobe stare down Lin. haha.
(http://i.minus.com/iGZ8XadfrCBZC.gif)

GASOL 15,000!!!
11-18-2012 - RvL - PGS15000CP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u4vw4FbrUQ#ws)

They seemed a bit confused on the defense assignments but then SHIT Artest showed up, Dwight MONSTER DUNK. No Tacos for quite a while but turnovers going down BRING BACK BERNIE!! at least on the bench.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 21, 2012, 07:13:08 AM
LAKERS ABOVE 500!! FINALLY!!!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip05916.gif)

Pringles Era Official, phhhhhhhhhhhhew Nets gave em a run for the money. Everyone going Dwight Howard-itis on the FT line XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pikipiki on November 22, 2012, 05:25:01 AM
LOL is everyone a lakers fan here?
I kinda like Spurs XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DioBrando on November 22, 2012, 05:34:34 AM
Knicks fan here, but I've always liked the lakers Kobe Bryant.

More specifically though, I like good basketball and good basketball teams :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 22, 2012, 06:32:22 AM
Sure it looks like I'm the only one who likes to talk basketball everyday :P and I love the Lakers since Magic Days but man I can't stand the Spurs Fundamental Boring Basketball - plus it's fun to clown my boy L-San ;)

SHIT Knicks on fire, what the fuck. Dio you must be thrilled but it's East. Melo is cruising!

FIRE PRINGLES!!!!   :tama-mad: :tama-mad: :x

how can you let Dwight just do nothing to the Queens!!~! ...starters getting so much minutes. Kobe nearly bailed em out and MEEKS!!! I love it tho, Dwight sends the whole team with band aids on their eyes

LOL MWP
11-20-2012 - NvL - MWPPAJAMTP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwY4vAvoL80#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DioBrando on November 23, 2012, 06:53:25 AM
SHIT Knicks on fire, what the fuck. Dio you must be thrilled but it's East. Melo is cruising!
You damn right!! Ignore the fact that we just lost what was an incredibly winnable game against a lacking Mavericks team...Vinsanity tried to turn dat clock back, I don't know what kinda shit he was on. It was pretty disappointing but I can't be mad. 8-2 is still a great record, and I would have expected a losing streak to match that great winning streak.

We're still holding shit down at home and we've got a couple more games coming up that SHOULD be wins. The Knicks are playing some great fucking basketball, and I really hope it keeps up throughout the year. The east is kinda trash so I'm pretty much 100% on a playoff spot, but I don't expect for the Knicks to keep the #1 spot with the Heat right on our heels. No biggie, though, the Knicks are proving they can not only hang with the best of them, but WIN against the best of them, and let me tell you, it's a GREAT FUCKING FEELING :lol:

I can never bet against Miami (read: LeBron James) with 100% confidence, though. That team is DEEP AS FUCK. The Knicks are pretty deep themselves, but goddamn. I think that's a matchup that would pretty much boil down to the guys buying into playing proper team basketball focused on defense, hustle, unselfishness, and taking care of the ball. That, and praying Amare doesn't fuck this up XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on November 23, 2012, 07:13:10 AM
Sure it looks like I'm the only one who likes to talk basketball everyday :P

Nah, we just don't die every time our team loses during the regular season  :lol:

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on November 25, 2012, 06:21:11 AM
^ DIO WHO KNEW! if Spoelstra can get shit together. ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN in the NBA. Memphis got the run and gun and Marc Gasol for Pau Gasol doesn't look so onesidedanymore COUGH CUBAN. East still got too many least teams so the record gonna get fixed. BUT SHIT beating the spurs was DAMN!! BALL DONT LIE!!!
Rasheed Wallace, Ball don't lie Bogut (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkhWeEGyIdI#)

Sure it looks like I'm the only one who likes to talk basketball everyday :P

Nah, we just don't die every time our team loses during the regular season  :lol:



You know me so well, Homie :P

PRINGLES FOR COACH OF THE YEAR!!

I can act like an (http://i.imgbox.com/adqbN4Ag.jpg) but I love my Lakers TOO MUCH. DONT TRADE PAU!!!! Just let Nash gel wit it!!! :fap

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: L4verra on December 06, 2012, 08:15:58 AM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/52cbe2e189b1f0781b230b527964030a/tumblr_melj34hyel1rlruxho1_500.jpg)

Welcome to the thirty thousand club, Kobe Bryant 8)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Forthisgift on December 06, 2012, 10:27:08 AM
Happier than a pig in shit to see the Knicks 13-4 and atop the East.

Eases the pain of no hockey, that's for sure.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 09, 2012, 05:23:52 AM
Lakers (´゚ω゚`)Nothing's changed, Lakers still play to the level of the competition. NO MATTER THE ROSTER. I can still cringe at the losses to the Raptors. Grizz. Bobcats. etc. SO CLOSE vs the Thunder, just waiting for Nash and Blake even...at least the bench be playing better. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DWIGHT!! (http://bday.jphip.com/info.php?id=1266) STEP YO LEADERSHIP UP!! challenging Kobe lol

12-05-2012 - LvH - DHYAKBFNRTKTHTGITP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fHczS0bZ2Y#ws)

he so fat!!
(http://i.imgbox.com/adppMPVL.jpg)


The evening of December 7, Yao first official capacity as director of the Special Olympics International with his wife Ye Li, in Shanghai to attend the International Special Olympics Fundraising Dinner. Tags: Yao Ming Ye Li Charity Dinner

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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 24, 2012, 10:36:46 PM
CHILLS SON
LD2k Presents: "Darkness" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCutUqvq-oE#ws)

great shit byy Lakers Dynasty 2000 @ Lakersground as always :bow:

4 game win streak. NASH GASOL BACK!! LETS GET DAT RING!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on December 25, 2012, 03:31:46 AM
^ People were freaking out just cause the Lake Show was losing early. There was no way anyone could judge this team early because of the injuries. People need to chill and let the players figure shit out.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 26, 2012, 10:41:25 AM
srsly if you listen or watch ESPN you better have some fuckin spare TVs cuz shit. all that blatant calls - I mean both ways! and they would be like oh well shit that was a flagrant - and anything against the Lakers they would review it ten billion times, never have I ever seen em just rewind a play over and over and over again yet when in the 2010 Finals that coulda sealed a comeback for the Lakers vs the Celtics there wasn't even a mention. Just like oh yeah whatever. NBA Replay is the bullshittiest piece of shitever. FUCK YOU STERN I can't wait until his reign is over.
12-25-2012 - KvL - RTTRGIKFBMBIC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8iihQMzbaQ#ws)

GO LAKERS GO. GASTONG TO THE HOOP!! GREAT WIN!!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01170.jpg)

oh man Nash just opens shit up, and key buckets. everyone is playing smarter defense. Like MWP was in Ron mode and was totally dick inserted into Melo's brain LMFAO
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01171.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Forthisgift on December 26, 2012, 10:36:27 PM
well deserved win the other days, Lakers fans.

bah humbug.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DioBrando on December 27, 2012, 03:24:09 AM
I actually thought that was a really close call...I thought they made the right decision reversing it. Really I would have been alright either way, but it looked to me like Kobe still BARELY had a finger on it after he knocked it out of Melo's hand. Prolly not conclusive enough to REVERSE IT, but it looked right to me...of course, I'm a Knick fan, soooooo...XD

Laker Fan: MWP with the clutch defense! Took Melo right out the game!
Knick Fan: That fucking MWP is a goddamn HACK! It's about time they fouled him out!

GOOD WIN. See you in the finals.

...what?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on December 27, 2012, 03:29:16 AM
^ You better hope Amare is willing to be a $100 million sixth man.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Forthisgift on December 27, 2012, 03:53:34 AM
^ He keeps saying he's cool with it in interviews. We'll see..
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on December 31, 2012, 02:12:37 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/tHr5X.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 02, 2013, 07:55:05 PM
Kobe calling the Lakers an "old ass team", after they got beat by the 76ers.

ESPN.com
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Demo33 on January 03, 2013, 10:09:20 PM
They should've hired Phil Jackson instead... But nooooo
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: martymcfly on January 04, 2013, 05:27:27 PM
^ Kobe is just trying to get his team motivated...i think...if you go by age average, he is kinda right. Lol
Big battle for LA game today...loser should leave town. J/k
I am disappointed Jeremy Lin is third place for the west backcourt all star team...wtf...dudes numbers aren't that great...all those Yao Ming vote...haha
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 09, 2013, 10:20:56 AM
Kobe calling the Lakers an "old ass team", after they got beat by the 76ers.

ESPN.com

That's his sarcasm. What the fuck else is he supposed to say to people who keep writing him off even as he leads the league in scoring, they will find a way to break him down,

They should've hired Phil Jackson instead... But nooooo

Yeah. I heard Les Moonves on Jim Rome even say it was just a Family Struggle, he had inside sources. Any idiot with a TMZ viewing IQ can tell what the fuck Jim Buss was doing. Pringles the Answer? WHERE DA DEFENSE? For Fuck Sake.

CONGRATS STEVE NASH 10,000 ASSists!!!
01-08-2013 - LvR - SN10000thCA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXs0ZmJNBKE#ws)

That is about the most positive I can take outta these losses. As about pissed I am about how the Lakers just can't get shit going.... I won't give up. Why? CUZ VIC SAID SO. LAKERS FEELiNG YOU
1/8 Vic The Brick's Lakers Update (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFeED8HZPok#ws)

But best believe, I bleed Purple And Gold and I BELIEVE they will turn it around, come All Star Break after Kobe wins another All-Star MVP after leading the ballots, The MVP will rise, in The Year of the Snake, The Black Mamba will strike hard...everyone will be gelling, the 2nd unit getting it together gonna be key and Kobe is gonna give em hell during practices. Every chance though until then, every fart will be giving the gossip bitches ERRRR ESPN shit to talk about. Kobe is as efficient as ever and the Lakers lose regardless if he scores 30+ or not.  Dwight and Kobe being held back by team mates. Which fuckin moron believed that. What did Chuck D and Flavor Flav tell you about the New York Post. OH THEY DID FIGHT!!! https://twitter.com/kobebryant/status/288389228960829442/photo/1 (https://twitter.com/kobebryant/status/288389228960829442/photo/1)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01195.jpeg)

GO LAKERS GO
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: martymcfly on January 10, 2013, 11:59:34 AM
Was at the Warriors game today. Tough loss. Turnovers at the end killed the Warriors. Rudy Gay was pretty good. Sucks that this team(Warriors) struggles to get all-star votes...

Things that made me happy...
-Lakers  lose
-Kings are leaving Sac for Seattle?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on January 11, 2013, 08:40:08 PM
No more Sac Queens, Seattle geting their Sonics once again.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on January 11, 2013, 08:53:04 PM
No more Sac Queens, Seattle geting their Sonics once again.
Has that been confirmed yet? I'm only finding "rumors" of it happening.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on January 12, 2013, 12:21:35 AM
The only thing confirmed is that there are talks.

I'm just gonna keep my mouth shut, until something more concrete happens. But obviously, I want basketball home again.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 16, 2013, 07:34:55 AM
^ I'm loving it! NBA close to home, LETS GO TO GAMES!!!

NASHTY XD Team Chemistry IS FINALLY HAPPENING!!!
(http://gifsoup.com/view6/4448111/nash-towel-mwp-o.gif)

OH GOD. if that's what it takes to win against the Cavs and Bucks!. FINALLY. Dwight sitting on the bench might be good to see how the ball gets moved around, THE D WILL SET YOU FREE!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on January 23, 2013, 08:35:32 AM
http://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/brian-scalabrine-can-still-crush-you-in-1-on-1-basketball/ (http://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/brian-scalabrine-can-still-crush-you-in-1-on-1-basketball/)

I found this very interesting :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on January 27, 2013, 05:38:26 PM
The New Orleans Hornets will become...the Pelicans
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on January 27, 2013, 08:49:19 PM
The New Orleans Hornets will become...the Pelicans

The logos.... maybe not intimidating but maybe they can make it that way like the Ravens :nervous
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 27, 2013, 09:00:33 PM
Heard the rumors about that. I love the logo too. looks like a hornet XD
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip06068.png)

YOU GOTTA BELIEVE!!! with Kobe Bryant on your side, anything is possible!!
01-25-2013 - JvL - KBUAULTGSAD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3gDcnhRcA4#ws)

Lakers gonna make the playoffs THE STREAK STARTS NOW!

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Demo33 on January 27, 2013, 10:15:14 PM
Just woke up to the Celtics/Heat game that went to double OT. Good game!


The New Orleans Hornets will become...the Pelicans
Really? The Pelicans? Is it because like other birds, they will shit on you unexpectedly?


As for the Lakers, I still have hope. They really, really need to pick up the defense though.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 28, 2013, 10:12:33 AM
^ I love you man. PAUSE. They getting there. MWP was just getting WET!


Durant was going for a clothesline.

 Kobe is ejected if he did that.

 Arrest would have been suspended.


He and LBJ are Sterns pets.
 They can't be touched.

AWWW IS KD mad he finally didn't get a call? Him and Westbrook are bitches. Pushing Kobe after her was trying to Rondo Him :tama-mad:

pau KILLING it off the bench

Nash pick and rolling help CLUTCH

LOL @ Metta stealing the last rebound from Kobe

Hate Westbrook. The most disgusting player in the league

(http://i.imgbox.com/abvvGRY1.jpg)

The Kobe System getting IT DONE!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on January 30, 2013, 09:18:33 AM
It's like the twilight zone :lol: but not. FUCK THAT WAS CLOSE against the Hornets. Robin Lopez :lol: Lakers leading in categories you would not believe. This is most def some kinda pseudo Jordan Phil Triangle they are running thru Kobe and Gasol. no more fucking three's like When has Kobe been just spotting up and launching, Mamba producing in the post, Nash doing his best Dirk impersonations and Dwight just being a BEAST on the glass FUCK!! EARL CLARK WOW. and welcome back Steve BLACK!!  BENCH PRODUCING!! WOW Like Jameson making cuts like he DJ Qbert! GASTRONG FIERCE!! Kobe on Pau being benched and PISSED in the fourth: "Good. If that was me I wouldn't be happy too. He's a competitor. If he said he was happy, then that would make me upset." BIG BOY PANTS. I suspect it being part of MWP's new Prank show lol

01-29-2013 - HvL - JMSAFBD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px6AlrYVDvA#ws)

Watch out Grammy ROAD TRIP!! Make or break, I agree with Pringles. "We can win every game"

Nets might be that moral compass, with D-Will bitch. Celts have Rondo out. Heat be tripping, LOL OT vs the Raptors. These are all East Teams that are vulnerable.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DioBrando on February 01, 2013, 03:27:14 AM
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Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: partidogg on February 01, 2013, 04:21:11 PM
Lakers gonna have to have a close to perfect run to even make it into the 8th spot, so not much faith in that anymore. Rockets & Lin for the finals <3
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 04, 2013, 09:23:39 AM
Just out of curiosity, partidogg. are you Chinese?

LOL damn fucking feel sorry Pissston Fan. WTF they trade Tayshaun. How'd the Raptors get Rudy Gay?

Was it the Palace or Staples when Kobe threw it down
02-03-2013 - LvP - KBSATD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkHKCT1B1gU#ws)

Kobe just going out of his way to make GASTRONG feel good about himself
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2097901/fusteve.gif)

Kobe's confidence and smile puts us all at ease.

Clippers got blown out by the Raptors: BONUS!!!

of course the Lakers got they work cut out for em, just keep hitting and finishing not giving up GODDAMN 29 or 18 point leads lol, give Nash and Kobe some rest SHIT.
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls5rrpWYsA1qci5cno1_r1_500.gif)

Pringles can't stand Kobe using aspects of the Triangle to facilitate the offense...

 Result Since 4Q of NO Game...

 Rotations that hold Kobe, Pau, and Steve on the bench at the same time. About 10-12 minutes per game.

 2nd Quarter, Lakers have a lead, and you want to go for a knock out with a small line-up...ok, fine. 2nd Half? Fuck That.

 And can anyone please tell me the last time Lakers won a 3rd quarter?

 Hallmarks of a good coach

 1. Set Rotations that Make Sense
 2. Ability to Draw Up a Scoring Play out of a TO
 3. Half-time adjustments/Winning 3rd Q
 4. Forcing Other Team To Adjust To Your Strengths
 5. Being able to identify your strengths
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 07, 2013, 07:43:29 PM
OOOOOO MMMMMMM GGGGGG ASS!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=oTyjm2oyeoo

Dwight is BACK!! lol Barkley on Jim Rome saying he starting to agree with Shaq
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 08, 2013, 06:51:51 PM
Unbelievable. Trade Dwight and get assets :tama-mad:  KG spitting  shit every time I see green I get :shilivid:

Kobe is doing everything EVEN FUCKING PHIL JACKSON MIND TRICKS LMFAO

#COUNTONKOBE

Cats gonna get SMASHED
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 11, 2013, 12:20:18 AM
OH SO FUCKING CLOSE... :tama-mad: WHATTA SWAT ON LEBRON BY CLARK LMFAO

but ssssssssssssssssssshit  Pringles needs to go. Would Phil ever have allowed a Line-up with no one larger than Earl Clark on the floor if someone high energy like Sacre is available? RIDICULOUS ROTATIONS. Kobe and Nash get cold, then the go away from Dwight in the last 6 minutes killing all chemistry momentum ... FUCK!! Lakers had dis. BARELY can you come back like down 20+ vs the Cats. once Momentum is gone. FUCK WADE going 2006 happens :banghead:

02-08-2013 - LvB - KBWOTCLAB (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u83H3cqEUao#ws)

Gasol can't come back soon enough. Riles can sign role players like Allen and Birdman while MITCH GET OFF YOUR ASS and get K-Mart! SOMEBODY. SHAQ.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DioBrando on February 12, 2013, 05:54:53 AM
http://www.mercurynews.com/warriors/ci_22565236/warriors-unveil-jersey-sleeves (http://www.mercurynews.com/warriors/ci_22565236/warriors-unveil-jersey-sleeves)

(http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site568/2013/0211/20130211_052547_jersey_02112013.jpg)

I can vibe with this...from a performance standpoint, anyway...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 12, 2013, 08:15:32 AM
well, they sure airbrushed his nipples XD

What about that shit about ads being on Jerseys - heard rumours but SHIT GOT REAL :shock: fucking I want my Nike Kobe "8"

DWIGHT COME ON! RESPECT NASH!! :tama-mad:
02-10-2013 - LvH - DHAWOOTGPGOATANGTB (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVeT01M5ntU#ws)

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: RatBastich on February 15, 2013, 06:01:13 PM
Allstar Weekend is here!!


Too bad I can't see it.... and before anyone says just catch a stream online, I DON'T HAVE 'NETZ AT HOME.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 17, 2013, 11:00:16 AM
Allstar Weekend is here!!


Too bad I can't see it.... and before anyone says just catch a stream online, I DON'T HAVE 'NETZ AT HOME.

I'm sure you taped the Dunk Contest :doh:

Wade should particpate, he knows how to do Liu Kang kicks :tama-mad:
(http://i.imgbox.com/ace0sIm5.png)

Just ask Sessions
Dwyane Wade kicks Ramon Sessions in the nuts! (Heat vs. Bobcats) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFcq0WbXo2U#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 18, 2013, 08:23:12 AM
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN!!!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01290.jpeg)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01291.gif)


via Lakers twitter @Lakers #MambaSwat pic.twitter.com/UkivtW7m

Goes to show what happens when the Refs let em play and not send Lebron to the line everytime Kobe breathes on him XD

02-17-2013 - 2013NBAASG - KBSDLBJIT4Q (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFzAYWbEVi4#ws)

haha "that awkward moment when kd thought blake threw it off the glass for him" i love how everyone was sleepwalking in a meaningless game until kobe just started playing D. MAMBA!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on February 18, 2013, 08:58:29 AM
^ Kobe has been swatting in All-Star games for awhile now.

Kobe Blocks Jordan in 03 ASG (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhqMuo12ex4#)

I do like when Kobe randomly goes at dudes like this, just to let people know he's still around.

CP3 wasn't sleepwalking. 1st player to have 15 assists in the All-Star game since Gary Payton. Speaking of The Glove, congrats to him for becoming a finalist for this year's Hall of Fame induction.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8952098/gary-payton-tim-hardaway-hall-fame-finalists (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8952098/gary-payton-tim-hardaway-hall-fame-finalists)

If/when he's officially selected, I might cry.

(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01292.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 24, 2013, 10:31:53 PM
^ Oh fo sho. Cuz he never takes a second off, even in exhibition and to entertain the masses. And Lebron has been wilting under pressure for a while too :halo: Just don't let ESPN's blowjobs let you lead to believe it so.

Tim Hardaway made it too? That's a shocker. GP should - he defined the steals category. Shouldn't Steve Francis be on the list too by now? Get him to pick his spirits up :/

We are witnessing the greatness of Kobe Bryant.

02-24-2013 - LvM - KBCDT4Q (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoZaW0_8Xo8#ws)

As long as you have Black Mamba on your team, anything can happen. COUNT ON KOBE!! The Playoff Guarantee. Pffft Please. We already know. Just to make the media horny. Win or Lose. Lakers are LA's town not the Clippers HA CP3 alley oops don't work in the playoffs. Bulldoze your way through the Cats, Magic, and Wiz, get dat seeding. But with Lakers Get this stretch going, KOBE gets a vote or two for MVP!! MVP chants in Dallas XD thanks Thimmy!!

"We shaved our mustaches!!" - Dwight :lol: GREAT D, D!! MWP!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on February 28, 2013, 09:27:22 AM
ALL IN
adidas Basketball: Dwight Howard - all in for LA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VALEm-oU4JE#ws)

oh baby. who is the fine piece of ass in the top there  :drool:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/p206x206/644592_545822172116091_1881510997_n.jpg)

You know Dwight gonna resign. Get the shit straight. Max Money. Legacy. I'll take some bumps here and there against the Thuggets, so long as Houston, Utah, Golden State loses too :lol: lol Roy Hibbert and David Lee. Mad props to Steph Curry THO flicked away like a rag doll.

NBA Fight -- Warriors & Pacers, David Lee and Rob Hibbert (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4ILHflKSn8#)

They need to fuckin take lessons from Barkley and Oakley. You at least gotta scratch someone's jersey off XD OH MAN I remember when Malone just kept playing in a ripped jersey :lol:
(http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-04/26/xinsrc_ab42bbc489a64a0381e9758899adabd8_r.jpg)

And how about Wade's new nickname? ‘WOW,’ Way of Wade. What. Did Oprah come up with it? XD I guess that's what happens when you rock Li-Nings.

(http://www.inquisitr.com/wp-content/2013/02/way-of-wade.jpeg)

Guess he couldn't name his signature shoes without Marvel suing lol
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 04, 2013, 03:44:56 PM

LAKERS AT 500!! FINALLY!!!! Great D FUCKIN WHOA so close. Even Josh Smith Agrees.
03-03-2013 - HvL - KBMBBTPTSMV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEuMkYerWTo#ws)

Lol Ibaka groping Blake. :tama-mad: NBA has no place for that type of ball movement

Serge IBaka hits Blake Griffin in the NUTS! Does he do it on purpose? OKC vs LA Clippers 3/3/2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX4UM838W7s#ws)

Suspension. The Balls Don't Lie.  No foul. All ball. XD XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 06, 2013, 10:05:19 AM
GJ NBA!!! No fine cuz Blake is a serial flopper? Ramon Sessions balls wanna talk to you :lol:

WTFLOL love that Rodman in North Korea story. trading Father stories? Punking PSY. Cool to see him in Laker colors tho. DR BUSS!!!

Dennis Rodman 'This Week' Interview: NBA Basketball Star Discusses Kim Jong Un, North Korea Visit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GixKLkai6uA#ws)

If you ripped Kobe's arms off he'd headbutt the ball in the hoop from long distance the next play. Injured? I wasn't even worried for a second. note he actually holds his bodypart and not his head, take notes, MVP Race Candidates. (http://www.nba.com/mvp-ladder/2012-13/index.html)

[HD] Kobe Bryant's INJURY | Lakers Vs Thunder | March 5, 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7C8iVmLlP4#ws)

NOW BEAT DEM PELICANS AND GET BACK TO 500 XD Sked actually gets easy from here. And Rockets, Jazz, Warriors are natural born chokers :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 08, 2013, 10:43:14 AM
HOLY SHIT!! "What's a Laker team without drama?" - Kobe werd up WERD UP!!
03-06-2013 - LvH - DHGSB (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KlFLGiFm3E#ws)

:lol: The STARE chest bump Gasol gave Dwight. There's no doubt, Lakers got this.

DAMN that streak. whatta flop by Battier else magic coulda went up by 5. Well 17 more to top the West-Chamberlain-Baylor Lakers.

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 09, 2013, 07:24:31 AM
KOBE!!!! GO LAKERS!!! FUCK BELIEVE IT!!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Demo33 on March 09, 2013, 09:25:22 AM
Damn, clutch 3's.

But still, they should not have to be in those positions in the 4th quarter against the weaker teams...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Assman on March 10, 2013, 11:51:01 AM
They just need to hire a coach who actually has a defensive playbook :lol: and MWP don't shoot FUCK!! Magic. Michael. Kobe. TAKEOVER.

Do the Raptors only exist for Kobe to shit on?
03-08-2013 - RvL - KBGADIOT (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZnDxkCQv-w#ws)

Bro Love.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BE5SF3sCMAAofAX.jpg:large)

Yeah. That Pretty much summed up the night. LMFAO Craptors.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BE5T-H_CUAAc8tB.jpg:large)

Lebron XD MVP!
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BE5kk9rCIAEFDrn.jpg:large)

Lakers now tied for 8th EVERYONE LOST. HOLYSHIT. Dem inexperienced teams finally coming down to earth. Keep it up, weird ass road trips ahead after this Bulls game.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Assman on March 10, 2013, 11:53:06 PM
The Dwight Howard that we used to know! steve blake the savior! 14-6 with him. I'm so sick of jeff van gundy XD GREAT DEFENSE. Sole Possession in 8th. Let em know KOBE
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01311.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Assman on March 13, 2013, 01:15:35 AM
Dwight a double double already. JEAH.

KOBEEE! no bloody eye gonna stop him.
 DID YOU SEE HOW HE WIPED HIS BALLS WITH THAT TOWEL??!

Metta is playing like he got traded from Orlando. XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on March 15, 2013, 07:48:09 PM
Kobe runs out during warm ups. Game tIME decision

 Uh yeah. He's playing tonight COUNTONKOBE
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Forthisgift on April 02, 2013, 11:39:46 PM
killing time on Youtube and I come across a top 10 video of Chairman Yao. Gotta post it.

Yao Ming's Top 10 Plays of his Career (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htm7b_saqcs#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: khairilh on April 05, 2013, 05:13:44 PM
Yao gets tired so easily. Its painful to see how much hype he gets. But man, you see him in the Olympics? Guy was super aggressive!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: cookiesencream on April 08, 2013, 01:06:56 AM
I really miss watching Yao. He was such a joy to watch. Not the most agile but his post moves, jumper, FTs, passing, and IQ were amazing. The C position is weak right now so he would have dominated this era. It also sucks that tmac was always injured alongside him.  I always thought of them as the next Kobe and Shaq (lite).

EDIT: The Jazz won tonight.  Not looking good for the Lakers. :(
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on April 13, 2013, 07:29:42 AM
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK KOBE PROBABLE TORN ACHILLES. MRI TOMORROW TO CONFIRM :cry:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Demo33 on April 18, 2013, 08:11:30 AM
7th Seed! Let's see how they play against the Spurs
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: DystopiaX on April 18, 2013, 10:28:33 AM
God, what a set of ugly games today. Jazz took themselves out of the picture by having their lowest scoring output of the season, the Lakers went like 6 minutes without a field goal in the 4th and the Rockets decided that Harden dribbling in place for 20 seconds was a good offensive plan despite the fact that they matched up so well against the Lakers. Jamison can't keep up with Parsons and Blake's defense is barely better than Nash's. That 3 point total combined like 3 minutes into OT was painful.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: CheeseHead on April 20, 2013, 06:15:45 AM
With the playoffs starting, two interesting matchups in both conferences.

Harden returns to the playoffs playing against his former team in OKC.

Knicks VS Celtics in a heated rivalry.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on May 23, 2013, 01:01:56 AM
Quote
Michael Jordan Announces Bobcats Intend to Become Charlotte Hornets
Alex Kay (Featured Columnist) on May 21, 2013

After nine years of misery, failure and heartbreak, the Charlotte Bobcats intend to change their nickname to the Hornets.

Michael Jordan, team owner and one of the greatest winners in NBA history, made the announcement at a press conference on Tuesday evening.

The switch won’t happen immediately, with Jordan revealing the franchise won’t be officially known as the Charlotte Hornets until the 2014-15 season, according to the timeline NBA deputy commissioner Adam Silver outlines (via USAToday.com).

Rumbling for this change began back in January, when Charlotte conducted a Harris Interactive poll (via ESPN) to gauge local interest in reverting to the Hornets. The results were never released, but seem evident based on the pending transformation.

With the league remaining in control of the Hornets name (per ESPN), this process was easy for Jordan to start and should be easy to follow through with.

The name swap was an obvious one, as the Hornets played in Charlotte from 1988 through 2002, when the team uprooted and moved to New Orleans under then-owner George Shinn.

Tom Benson purchased the New Orleans Hornets from the league in 2012, and he immediately decided to change the franchise’s moniker to something more local. He eventually settled on the Pelicans—as the team is now officially known.

Benson even admitted that the Hornets belonged to Charlotte.

“The Hornets name came from Charlotte. That fits in with Charlotte. It doesn’t fit into New Orleans, La., or our area here. The Hornets don’t mean anything here,” Benson said.

For most of the original Charlotte Hornets' existence, they were one of the more popular franchises in the league and sold out the majority of their games.

Players like Larry Johnson, Alonzo Mourning, Glen Rice and Muggsy Bogues helped the organization make seven playoff runs in its 14 years of existence, but the Hornets never were able to get past the conference semifinals.

It seems they’ll get another crack at that when this young squad, led by recent lottery picks Kemba Walker and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, finally rebrands and can shed the failures of the Bobcats.

The current Charlotte franchise has an overall record of 250-472 during the regular season and 0-4 in the playoffs. The Bobcats put together arguably the worst campaign in NBA history when the 2011-12 squad went just 7-59, a .106 winning percentage.

The team has employed six head coaches and is actively searching for its seventh. Larry Brown is responsible for the lone winning season.

Hopefully for Charlotte basketball fans, that dismal reign ends when the Hornets return to town and give this downtrodden franchise some much-needed hope.
FULL ARTICLE LINK - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1646639-michael-jordan-announces-bobcats-intend-to-become-charlotte-hornets (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1646639-michael-jordan-announces-bobcats-intend-to-become-charlotte-hornets)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: zoolander on May 23, 2013, 04:20:37 AM
^ Now they just need to bring back the sweet 90s court!

(http://i.imgur.com/jFfLVwp.png)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stinkytofu on May 28, 2013, 05:51:15 AM
 :? hmm not alot of talk about the nba playoffs. but what do you guys think? my thoughts heat in 6, then heat in 5 in final. that only if wade, bosh, and most def lebron are healthy.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: stinkytofu on June 01, 2013, 11:25:17 PM
 :angry: :angry: lol, seriously this thread about nba so dead! but then makes sense since this is all about jpop and kpop
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on June 02, 2013, 12:32:00 AM
There are plenty of basketball fiends on JPH!P, we are just super busy during the playoffs.  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Slack on June 02, 2013, 06:07:42 AM
Also, my team got swept first round.
I don't have a horse in this race anymore.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on June 04, 2013, 07:11:10 AM
Spurs vs Heat is going to be fun. Because we have no idea how these teams match up truly due to them sitting their stars during the regular season. It has to go at least six games, I think.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on June 07, 2013, 06:57:11 AM
How Larry Johnson became "Gramama" :lol:

J.B. Smoove Talks Grandmama With Larry Johnson (6/3) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jBISQ3pyHA#ws)


The original commercial (gawd I remember when this was still airing on TV):

Converse React Commercial w/ Larry Johnson (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thbUkBW_ftM#)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on June 10, 2013, 10:19:46 AM
Mean Tweets - NBA Edition (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6V8N4Gwo88#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Forthisgift on June 19, 2013, 06:53:21 AM
That game was bananas. Period.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on June 19, 2013, 07:17:38 AM
We still have Game 7. Fuck yes.  :twothumbs
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: zoolander on June 21, 2013, 06:14:56 AM
Dang, Popovich getting too cute with the end of game substitutions probably cost the Spurs the title. Amazing series, congrats to the Heat fans.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Saburo on June 21, 2013, 06:35:20 AM
Good for LeBron. The hatred for him (from all directions, even friends and coworkers) baffles me and made me actually root for the Heat to steamroll through the postseason just to drive America even more batshit crazy.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: J-Triumf on June 25, 2013, 10:33:55 AM
This is actually my first post in this thread in over two years; I have many reasons for minimizing exposure to basketball talk lately, and a lot of it has to do with what Saburo said (seriously, just skimming through a few previous pages makes me cringe). But I think it's about time I broke my silence, because I just have to get the following out there...

In my 20 years of following the NBA, the 2013 NBA Finals was probably one of--if not the best--Finals series I have ever seen! This declaration might be a bit biased because the team I wanted to win came out victorious at the end (and I'd most likely be carrying a different tune had the other team won), but having watched the games and thinking about everything that went down, this was pretty damn epic and definitely should be remembered for a long time, for the following reasons:

1. It was a clean, evenly-matched series that was impossible to really predict
The two regular season games between the Spurs and the Heat were essentially exhibition matches, with the road team resting starters both times. Game 1 was the first real meeting between the two, and once things started rolling we got treated to some amazing b-ball in as pure a form as we can get from this league. The coaching adjustments, the defensive rotations, the execution, all the things that led to alternating blowouts for four straight games; Popovich and Spoelstra both deserve a lot of credit. And I love that the players were just straight up playing ball instead of trying to rip each others' heads off. Get embarrassed by an opponent's play? Come back with a play of your own. Lose by double digits? Come back with a double-digit win. Neither team was going down without a fight, and those fights were gonna be settled with the ball.

What also helps is that the officiating was probably the best out of the entire playoffs, with the refs swallowing their whistles for the most part and letting the players play. Naturally there were gonna be some questionable calls and no-calls, but there wasn't anything too impactful. No technicals or flagrants issued at all (despite an illegal substitution by the Spurs, but that didn't matter at the end). The referees respected the players, and the players respected each other; as a result there were no cheap shots or any "flopping" (and no, Bosh didn't flop in Game 4, he only got fined to appease all you vampires out there), everyone was just playing their asses off and focusing on getting shit done.

Seriously, this is how the game is supposed to be played. If you came to see athletes beat the crap out of each other you're watching the wrong sport. Run off to UFC or something if that's what you want; THIS IS BASKETBALL.

2. The epic moments
Holy shit there was some epic stuff going down right from the start, and they just kept coming as the series went on. Game 1 had Tony Parker hitting that crazy desperation layup from the floor right as the shot clock expired. Game 2 had LeBron blocking Splitter's dunk attempt with authority. Game 3 had Danny Green and Gary Neal raining down threes nonstop from everywhere, even with hands in their faces. Game 4 had D-Wade showing the world that he still belongs on the big stage, with Manu proving the same for himself in Game 5. Game 6 featured Duncan going off for 25 points in the first half, and Mike Miller hitting a big shot with only one shoe.

And yes, HOLY SHIT GAME 6. THE LEGENDARY ENDING TO GAME 6. The series was supposed to be over right then and there. Security was roping off the court, people were leaving the building, and I was about to go on a pre-emptive Twitter rampage...but instead we got to see the most clutch pair of clutch three pointers go down to force overtime!
LeBron James makes a CLUTCH 3 point shot to keep the Heat's dreams alive in Game 6 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFl8KUq3By0#ws)
Ray Allen's AMAZING game-tying 3-pointer in Game 6! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr6XsZVb-ZE#ws)
Seriously, just thinking about how much was riding on those shots going in and how automatic Ray Allen was to get his feet set in the perfect spot and hit his shot, I feel incredibly lucky to have seen all of it unfold as it happened. My hands and stomach were rendered numb that night because of it all.

And it was in overtime that Chris Bosh delivered what he promised the day before: Danny Green would not be left open, getting a potential second overtime swatted away at the end!
Chris Bosh saves Game 6 and Blocks Danny Green in Overtime (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwMpbS36OU0#ws)

And of course Game 7. Ginobili keeping his team alive before literally throwing it all away. Mario Chalmers nailing a desperation buzzer-beater. Wade and Battier knocking down shots like crazy. Duncan fighting hard to keep the game going only to run out of gas at the end. And of course LeBron putting the series away at the end to cap off his best game of the postseason.

Of course, being a Warriors fan first and foremost (only other team to beat the Spurs in the playoffs this year!), this was probably my favorite part of Game 7:
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01362.gif)
http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/story-nba-finals-warriors-fan-herman-mann (http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/story-nba-finals-warriors-fan-herman-mann)

Really, though, I feel like I can watch this whole series over and over again.

3. LeBron James continuing his redemption
Nobody has the right to call LeBron a choke artist any longer. It was stupid two years ago when nobody would give credit to the Mavericks for their own amazing run, and has absolutely no basis now. After dogging it in the first three games (possibly still recovering from the Pacers series), he stepped things up for the rest of the series and earned his second Finals MVP award. When his team was down 10 after three quarters in Game 6, he came through with 13 points of his own even while losing his headband in the process...and when it looked like he lost the game with some horribly-timed turnovers, he bounced back with a huge three-pointer that set things up for Allen to tie the game. And in Game 7, with the championship on the line, he rained down jumpshot after jumpshot, exorcising one of his traditional weaknesses to lead his team to victory. And he got shit done on both ends of the floor with some timely shotblocking and some triple doubles, and shutting down Parker as the series went on. If you still insist on calling him "LeBrick", "LeChoke", "LeFlop" or whatever, you don't deserve basketball.
(http://i.imgur.com/eS0SsaP.gif)

4. The other guys on the Heat who now have a championship
Besides seeing LeBron stick it to the haters, I wanted to see Miami win because of who else was on the team. Dwyane Wade wins his third ring along with a new nickname (seriously, gotta love his drunk post-game conference):
Postgame: Dwyane Wade | Spurs vs Heat | June 20, 2013 | Game 7 | NBA Finals 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyC0gfyRtpA#ws)
And despite the stats pointing to him being a liability for the team's offense, he played a big part in some of those wins, being one of only 5 players to score for Miami in Game 7, and one of only 3 to score consistently.

It's also great to see Chris Andersen win a ring. This guy's gone through some rough times in his career, and it was great to see him bounce back from his mistakes and be a solid contributor for a championship team, especially with the crazy tattoos and mohawk.

And I can't help but think of the late Seattle Supersonics whenever I think of the Heat championships now. First there was Sonics legend Gary Payton winning with Miami in 2006, then there was the OKC Thunder getting curbstomped last year like an indirect revenge for stealing Seattle's team...now we get to see former Seattle stars Rashard Lewis and Ray Allen win one together. Maybe the Heat should add green to their color sceme...

5. A respectable opponent in the Spurs
These guys put up one hell of a fight. Yeah, they ran out of gas at the end but they went down honorably. Popovich is a great coach who knows what he's doing and doesn't take shit from the media. Parker made some really big plays throughout the series. Danny Green and Kawhi Leonard are gonna be all-stars someday. Gary Neal was fucking ridiculous with those desperation heaves of his somehow going in perfectly. Patty Mills sure knows how to wave a towel. :lol: TRACY FUCKING MCGRADY finally got a chance to play on the big stage. Duncan and Ginobili may not be the same players they once were but they showed they can still get things done, even if they couldn't at the end (can't help but feel bad for Tim for missing that layup at the end). Plus it was great to see things come full circle:
All-Access: LeBron James and Tim Duncan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGY6UamVRSU#)
They were a welcome sight to see after the ugly physical battles against Chicago and Indiana; the Spurs were determined to beat the Heat not by cheap shots or hard hits but by playing actual basketball. They were even 28 seconds away from getting the job done too...if Miami was gonna lose, it might as well be to these guys.

6. Metta World Peace tweeting about cheeseburgers
It's exactly what it sounds like. If you've been following him on Twitter during the Finals you know what I'm talking about. There's a reason he's the only NBA player I follow there. XD

The playoffs overall were pretty damn interesting besides the great Finals matchup. The Pacers officially established themselves as an elite team, the Bulls showed how good they really are by continuing to win without Derrick Rose, the Grizzles almost convinced everyone that they were Finals-worthy...and of course my Warriors made noise once again with a first round upset and stealing two games from an otherwise unstoppable eventual conference champion. But with a few key talents missing I'm sure there's a lot to look forward to next year. Westbrook will be back. Rose will be back. Clippers, finally with a decent coach, will be back. And of course, Kobe will be back.

Sports fan culture has been pissing me off for a long time with the level of negativity, sensationalism and conservatism going around, so it's been tough for me to talk about my favorite sport in the past few years; hopefully this series and its outcome will help ease some of those headaches this summer. All I can say for now is this was one hell of a Finals, and congrats to the Miami Heat for winning another championship.

And to the haters: get over yourselves already. :smhid
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01363.jpg)
Dan Le Batard's Championship Spurs RANT 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQkyxNNNefg#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on August 21, 2013, 10:47:13 AM
I was planning on doing my own post-Finals post awhile ago, but since J-tri did one, I thought to let that slide. But this quote,

And I can't help but think of the late Seattle Supersonics whenever I think of the Heat championships now. First there was Sonics legend Gary Payton winning with Miami in 2006, then there was the OKC Thunder getting curbstomped last year like an indirect revenge for stealing Seattle's team...now we get to see former Seattle stars Rashard Lewis and Ray Allen win one together. Maybe the Heat should add green to their color sceme...

popped into my head when Kevin Durant came back to Seattle.

Kevin Durant Scores 63 In His Return To Seattle vs Jamal Crawford's 44!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-B3QYi-jh4#ws)

*prepare for a Seattle basketball-filled post*

That cheer he got once he entered the gym showed me a much larger portion of Seattleites have the same thoughts as I do about KD. We miss him. A lot. I feel a lot more comfortable on speaking on behave of at least bigger percentage of Seattle in saying we don't hate KD. We probably don't actually hate any of the players on the Thunder. We just don't like the Thunder management. They were the ones who took the Sonics from Seattle. What was Kevin supposed to do?

There is a large and/or loud part of Seattle that has no interest in the Thunder. Ranging from indifference to disgust, they don't give a shit about the Thunder. Hell, Seattle sports fans have swore off watching pro ball. I completely understand where they're coming from. I just don't agree with it.

I love the game too much to ignore the Thunder. Sure, the first year or two was an active reminder that, "Hey, they used to belong here!" But, I can watch a Thunder game without any remorse or anger. I'm still aware they used to the the Sonics, but that doesn't cloud my judgment about them. They are a force in the West with Westbrook returning to a top-10 if not top-5 PG level, and KD who is easily top-5 overall.

It's bittersweet to watch this video. We already know Durant can score pretty much at-will. But there are glimpses in the video of an improving handle, and a willingness to post-up smaller defenders. Somewhere between 3-7 more years, Durant might be the best player in the league. Sad that he won't be wearing the green and gold.

Here's a longer video with a more close-up view of the court along with the speeches given by both Durant the Seattle homey Jamal Crawford (who put on the Seattle Pro-Am).

Kevin Durant Returns to Seattle - August 11, 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXbgpHzrWOo#ws)

If I wasn't bogged down by previous engagements, I would've made my way down there.

So don't mind me, when I think "What If?" when watching Durant rookie highlights.

Kevin Durant - Rookie Season (07-08) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXtH9twcQ88#)


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on August 25, 2013, 06:18:36 AM
Saw this yesterday lol
Foot Locker - Harden Soul feat. James Harden and Stephen Curry (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eepUcyxw_XM#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on September 03, 2013, 08:00:10 AM
Dafuq, they never thought to get him shoes that properly fit (and that would therefore NOT cause his toes to grow all twisted the way they are) when he was growing up?

http://www.buzzfeed.com/gavon/lebron-james-toes-are-a-nightmare-train-wreck-of-despair (http://www.buzzfeed.com/gavon/lebron-james-toes-are-a-nightmare-train-wreck-of-despair)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on October 01, 2013, 05:38:36 AM
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Raptors Name Stays; Drake Helping With New Logo, Colours
Written By: Chris Creamer | Monday, September 30, 2013

The Toronto Raptors held a press conference today primarily to announce that they will be hosting the 2016 NBA All-Star Game but it was later during this same conference that Raptors club president Tim Leiweke made another, much more relevant announcement for us here at SportsLogos.Net.
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“Drake will be helping with the rebranding, the new logo, new colours.  NOT a new name… Raptors is here to stay.” – Tim Leiweke
“We submitted this month, next month we begin in conjunction with the NBA on a timeline.  We’re already working with a local Toronto firm and have taken some suggestions from fans into the process.  We’ll definitely involve Drake with how our look should be”

“Essentially it’s a two season process, we have licensees we have to register the new colours and marks with.  Process begins now, looking at the season after next for the Raptors to unveil their new look”

So… firstly, the Raptors name isn’t going anywhere.  Say goodbye to any hopes you had for a return to the Toronto Huskies.

Secondly, the team is also borrowing a page out of the Brooklyn Nets playbook in bringing an influential artist on board to help both promote the team and aid in their rebranding efforts. Drake was also named as the official “Global Ambassador” for the Toronto Raptors at this news event.

Last season Jay-Z was heavily involved in the new logo, colours, and uniforms of the Nets.

In my opinion, this can only be a good thing for the Toronto Raptors.  Let’s face it, the Raptors are a joke around the league, bringing on someone with a global influence such as Drake to be involved in any way possible is a plus.  Think of it this way, it can’t get any worse for this team, can it?

At the press conference a Raptors coloured logo was used to promote the All-Star Game in Toronto, however in the official press release the logo was in red, white, and blue.  Whether this is a hint at the new team colours or simply just a generic NBA colour scheme remains to be seen.  At this point it’s all we have, so we’ll take it:
(http://imageshack.us/a/img15/6599/xbpm.jpg)

This will be the first major rebrand for the Raptors, previously they made a switch in their colour scheme from purple, black, silver, and red to red, black, and silver for the 2006/07 season, but the overall logos and branding remained the same during that transition.

It is expected that the new Raptors look will be unveiled in time for 2015-16, their 20th anniversary season.
FULL ARTICLE LINK - http://news.sportslogos.net/2013/09/30/raptors-name-stays-drake-helping-with-new-logo-colours/ (http://news.sportslogos.net/2013/09/30/raptors-name-stays-drake-helping-with-new-logo-colours/)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on November 02, 2013, 10:44:34 PM
Ok, who in the blue hell was the moron that thought it would be GOOD to have a mascot that gives kids nightmares?
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip06760.jpg)     

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/10/new-orleans-pelicans-unveil-terrifying-new-mascot/ (http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/10/new-orleans-pelicans-unveil-terrifying-new-mascot/)
http://news.sportslogos.net/2013/11/01/new-orleans-pelicans-unleash-garish-mascot/ (http://news.sportslogos.net/2013/11/01/new-orleans-pelicans-unleash-garish-mascot/)


 :mon curtain:

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Aioros on November 03, 2013, 09:42:06 AM
What The Mavs Say (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2D-BJrD-N0#ws)
:lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on November 05, 2013, 08:52:20 AM
Reminder: Trends in the NBA season don't become trends till we get to around the 20-game mark.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: MochaNutz on November 12, 2013, 04:20:58 PM
Quincy Acy Obliterates Dwight Howard (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voajbct8R8I#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Chadjones2013 on November 13, 2013, 02:29:28 AM
Jeremy Lin had a great game last night.  31 Points.  0 assists though.  I guess him and Harden switched spots.
Jeremy Lin 31 PTS vs Raptors 11 11 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0L3Q9_TIzU#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: pikipiki on November 20, 2013, 11:51:28 AM
Mr.Efficiency!! O0

LeBron James Offense Highlights 2013/2014 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DY-lTzc2oE#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: storyboard on November 28, 2013, 09:37:00 AM
This was hilarious. Nets have no times outs left so what does Jason Kidd do? 
Jason Kidd spills drink on court (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKcRujU9kEA#ws)
:lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on December 08, 2013, 02:18:28 AM
Finally the NBA Season 2013-14 has meaning cuz....

KOBE IS BACK!!!!

Seasons of Legend Kobe Bryant's return date revealed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN9gwJIhtaI#ws)


tmr vs the Raptors with dem Hollywood Nights jerseys :pimp: and on Dwight COWARD's Birthday too (http://bday.jphip.com/info.php?id=1266) :lol: Kobe Trolls Too Much :P

LAKERS PARADE IN JUNE BABY!! :jphip: i can picture the podium speeches like swaggy P do
swaggyp (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qm0ESQj4s4#ws)


Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on December 08, 2013, 11:24:02 PM
Watch then Kobe kills Nick Young for taking his shots  XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on December 22, 2013, 10:49:48 PM
Charlotte's gonna look sharp when they switch up their brand and don their new threads next season.
:thumbsup

Charlotte Hornets Brand Identity Reveal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP2Gq34f6zU#ws)

PRIMARY LOGO
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip06852.png)

ALTERNATE LOGO
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip06853.png)

MASCOT LOGO
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip06854.png)

WORDMARK
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip06855.png)

TEAM LOGO PYRAMID
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip06856.png)

OFFICIAL WEBSITE
http://www.backbuzzcity.com (http://www.backbuzzcity.com)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on January 04, 2014, 11:34:45 PM
Quote
Rodman names team of former NBA players for exhibition in North Korea next week
By Dan Gelston - The Associated Press |  January 4, 2014

Dennis Rodman has named a team of former NBA players to participate in an exhibition basketball game in Pyongyang, North Korea.

Rodman leads a team that includes former NBA All-Stars Kenny Anderson, Cliff Robinson, and Vin Baker. Craig Hodges, Doug Christie and Charles D. Smith are on the team, as well. They will play against a top North Korean Senior National team on Jan. 8, marking Kim Jong Un’s birthday.

Rodman is the highest profile American to meet Kim since the leader inherited power from his father in late 2011.

Rodman calls the game his version of “basketball diplomacy.”

“My previous travels have allowed me to feel the enthusiasm and warmth of fans,” Rodman said. “The positive memories and smiles on the faces of the children and families are a testament to the great efforts we have put into fulfilling our mission wherever we go voiding any politics. We are all looking forward to arriving in Pyongyang, meeting the citizens, visiting various charities and using the opportunity to develop new relationships that result in our annual return.”

Rodman made his latest visit to North Korea shortly before Christmas to train the North Korean basketball team, though he did not meet with Kim. Rodman, known as much for his piercings, tattoos and bad behaviour as he was for basketball, travelled to the secretive state for the first time last February with the Harlem Globetrotters for an HBO series produced by New York-based VICE television. Rodman has called Kim a “friend for life.”

Rodman said his trips would not be affected by the recent execution of Kim’s uncle.

Smith, who played for the New York Knicks, said he was looking forward to the game with Rodman.

“Dennis and I are total opposites but we work very well together,” Smith said. “Dennis is one of the few people I know that doesn’t just talk but actually lives a culturally diverse life. We have travelled everywhere together so I was not surprised with his first visit to North Korea.

“Cultural exchange is about sharing. Sharing ideas and thoughts on education, culture and life.”

Rodman has been criticized for not talking about North Korea’s human rights record, described as one of the world’s worst by activists, the U.S. State Department and North Korean defectors. The defectors have repeatedly testified about the government’s alleged use of indiscriminate killings, rapes, beatings and prison camps holding as many as 120,000 people deemed opponents of authoritarian leader Kim Jong Un, the third generation of his family to rule.
FULL ARTICLE LINK - http://globalnews.ca/news/1062129/rodman-names-team-of-former-nba-players-for-exhibition-in-north-korea-next-week/ (http://globalnews.ca/news/1062129/rodman-names-team-of-former-nba-players-for-exhibition-in-north-korea-next-week/)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on January 23, 2014, 10:30:17 PM
Ok, who in the blue hell was the moron that thought it would be GOOD to have a mascot that gives kids nightmares?
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip06760.jpg)     

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/10/new-orleans-pelicans-unveil-terrifying-new-mascot/ (http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/10/new-orleans-pelicans-unveil-terrifying-new-mascot/)
http://news.sportslogos.net/2013/11/01/new-orleans-pelicans-unleash-garish-mascot/ (http://news.sportslogos.net/2013/11/01/new-orleans-pelicans-unleash-garish-mascot/)


 :mon curtain:
Guess they finally got the message.

Pelicans Reportedly Making Their Extremely Terrifying Mascot Less Scary (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1933038-pelicans-reportedly-making-their-extremely-terrifying-mascot-less-scary)
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1933038-pelicans-reportedly-making-their-extremely-terrifying-mascot-less-scary (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1933038-pelicans-reportedly-making-their-extremely-terrifying-mascot-less-scary)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on February 21, 2014, 06:10:02 AM
Ok, who in the blue hell was the moron that thought it would be GOOD to have a mascot that gives kids nightmares?
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip06760.jpg)     

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/10/new-orleans-pelicans-unveil-terrifying-new-mascot/ (http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/10/new-orleans-pelicans-unveil-terrifying-new-mascot/)
http://news.sportslogos.net/2013/11/01/new-orleans-pelicans-unleash-garish-mascot/ (http://news.sportslogos.net/2013/11/01/new-orleans-pelicans-unleash-garish-mascot/)


 :mon curtain:
Guess they finally got the message.

Pelicans Reportedly Making Their Extremely Terrifying Mascot Less Scary (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1933038-pelicans-reportedly-making-their-extremely-terrifying-mascot-less-scary)
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1933038-pelicans-reportedly-making-their-extremely-terrifying-mascot-less-scary (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1933038-pelicans-reportedly-making-their-extremely-terrifying-mascot-less-scary)
Aaaaaaaaaaand it's done.

Pierre The Pelican Returns with Friendlier, Less Terrifying Look (http://news.sportslogos.net/2014/02/14/pierre-the-pelican-returns-with-friendlier-less-terrifying-look/)
http://news.sportslogos.net/2014/02/14/pierre-the-pelican-returns-with-friendlier-less-terrifying-look/ (http://news.sportslogos.net/2014/02/14/pierre-the-pelican-returns-with-friendlier-less-terrifying-look/)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip07047.png)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on March 22, 2014, 09:02:46 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers PreGame 3D Court Projection (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsZrywjPIb0#ws)
Quote from: YouTube video description
Published on Mar 15, 2014

The Cleveland Cavaliers may not be the best team in the NBA, but they have some of the coolest toys when it comes to pregame technology. Check out their extremely cool projected full court video which they had on display last week prior to their halftime ceremony honoring Zydrunas Ilgauskas.


EDIT:

Are player salaries really getting so high/overall revenue slowing down so much that they really feel that they need to do this?

Quote
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver: Logos on jerseys likely in 5 years
Updated: March 20, 2014, 12:57 PM ET
By Darren Rovell | ESPN.com


Get ready to see sponsors' logos on NBA jerseys.

They're most likely coming in the next five years, commissioner Adam Silver told an audience at the IMG World Congress of Sports on Wednesday.

"It just creates that much more of an opportunity for our marketing partners to get that much closer to our fans and to our players," Silver said at the conference, put on by the Sports Business Daily/Journal. "It gives us an opportunity just to have deeper integration when it comes to those forms of sponsorship."

In 2011, as deputy commissioner, it was Silver who said putting logos on jerseys would be worth about $100 million a year to the league. But Silver told ESPN.com last month that the discussion over the logo patches on jerseys had slowed in recent years because it was unclear how advertising on jerseys might compromise the advertising being sold by the league's national television partners, Turner and ESPN.

"We know what the value is to advertisers in a world of 1,000-plus channels to be able to show fans in-game branding," Silver said last month.

Perhaps no North American sports league has gone more all-in on jersey advertising than the WNBA. The sponsors' logos are so big on many teams' jerseys that they dwarf the teams' actual logos.

The current idea for the NBA is to allow a single patch for each team. Each sponsor patch would be 2½ inches by 2½ inches.
FULL ARTICLE LINK - http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/10637752/commissioner-adam-silver-says-nba-jerseys-sponsor-logos-future (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/10637752/commissioner-adam-silver-says-nba-jerseys-sponsor-logos-future)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on June 16, 2014, 03:08:19 PM
Not as good as last year's classic, but I like this year's outcome better  :)
San Antonio Spurs - Complete Championship Ceremony | 2014 NBA Finals (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpMGuL-bCo0#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on July 12, 2014, 03:38:05 AM
LeBron is back in Cleveland.  Time to go golfing with Johnny Football
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on July 12, 2014, 03:50:45 AM
^ After all that, the FA transactions has been going off :panic: :panic: :panic:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on July 13, 2014, 01:34:29 AM
Guyism.com - Shaq speaks out about Lebron to Cleveland with Best. Instagram. Ever. (http://guyism.com/sports/shaq-speaks-out-about-lebron-to-cleveland-with-best-instagram-ever.html)
- http://guyism.com/sports/shaq-speaks-out-about-lebron-to-cleveland-with-best-instagram-ever.html (http://guyism.com/sports/shaq-speaks-out-about-lebron-to-cleveland-with-best-instagram-ever.html)

Direct links to the specific posts on Shaq's Instagram:
- http://instagram.com/p/qVCJfuQTwd/ (http://instagram.com/p/qVCJfuQTwd/)
- http://instagram.com/p/qVRi3CQT4q/ (http://instagram.com/p/qVRi3CQT4q/)

 :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on October 09, 2014, 03:18:14 AM
Even if he won't say it publicly, we all know that LeBron wants to be like Mike.

LeBron James Wants To Get Rid Of NBA Salary Limits, And Michael Jordan's Insane 1998 Salary Is The Reason Why (http://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/nba/lebron-james-wants-to-get-rid-of-nba-salary-limits-and-michael-jordans-insane-1998-salary-is-the-reason-why/ar-BB8azGD)
- http://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/nba/lebron-james-wants-to-get-rid-of-nba-salary-limits-and-michael-jordans-insane-1998-salary-is-the-reason-why/ar-BB8azGD (http://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/nba/lebron-james-wants-to-get-rid-of-nba-salary-limits-and-michael-jordans-insane-1998-salary-is-the-reason-why/ar-BB8azGD)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on January 09, 2015, 05:55:00 AM
Spurs Special Forces (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_4O_TUVb8A#ws)
 :lol:

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on January 24, 2015, 06:33:43 PM
Insane
Klay Thompson scores NBA record 37 points in a quarter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT7o2S9SKMk#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thorin33 on January 26, 2015, 09:22:43 PM
^
I have to say though every warriors game feels like the splash brothers could go for 40 each

Kobe Bryant "Let it Go" Frozen Parody (Let it Tank) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNE1Vju1ftM#ws)

And kobe is out again.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: afgh on January 28, 2015, 09:54:36 PM
Warriors are playing insane this year... not surprised if they come out top of the West
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: redrick9 on February 04, 2015, 07:51:04 PM
Where is paul pierce now? I didnt know which one the clun he currently play for... or he already retire last season?
and, where is timberwolves? I miss rubio action  :cry:

Right now i'm a bit like to watch d.rose play again? He's getting better  :w00t:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on February 05, 2015, 04:28:35 AM
Pierce is on the Wizards this season.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: afgh on February 11, 2015, 12:58:01 AM
Right now i'm a bit like to watch d.rose play again? He's getting better  :w00t:

maybe, but very slowly. i still think he's overrated... he making only 40% of his shots but hopefully he gets better
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Saburo on February 13, 2015, 12:18:28 AM
Bookmarked to read later: a long piece on Sir Charles. http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/12289603/how-former-nba-star-charles-barkley-became-role-model (http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/12289603/how-former-nba-star-charles-barkley-became-role-model)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: afgh on February 15, 2015, 01:27:31 AM
All star game... East or West who do you think will win?
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thorin33 on February 15, 2015, 11:33:52 PM
Zach LaVine's 2015 Sprint Slam Dunk Contest Performance (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYbx_PV3318#ws)

Might be the best dunk contest performance since Vince Carter.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: afgh on February 16, 2015, 05:32:40 AM
and the kid is only 19...
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on April 01, 2015, 10:38:46 AM
woooooooooooooo
Steph Curry Gives CP3 the Slip with Wicked Cross (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0c_VnwomOU#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on April 18, 2015, 02:29:53 PM
Stephen Curry All 286 3pts season 2014 - 2015 (New NBA record) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALXQ1C4hiUU#ws)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on May 06, 2015, 07:00:28 PM
SportsLogos.net - Washington Wizards Unveil New Primary Logo (http://news.sportslogos.net/2015/04/15/washington-wizards-unveil-new-primary-logo/)
- http://news.sportslogos.net/2015/04/15/washington-wizards-unveil-new-primary-logo/ (http://news.sportslogos.net/2015/04/15/washington-wizards-unveil-new-primary-logo/)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip08487.png)




SportsLogos.net - LA Clippers New Logo and Uniform Leaks (http://news.sportslogos.net/2015/04/20/more-la-clippers-new-logo-and-uniform-leaks/)
- http://news.sportslogos.net/2015/04/20/more-la-clippers-new-logo-and-uniform-leaks/ (http://news.sportslogos.net/2015/04/20/more-la-clippers-new-logo-and-uniform-leaks/)

(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip08488.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on May 18, 2015, 03:46:26 AM
For anyone interested, HD NBA team logo desktop wallpapers (1920x1200) - http://imgur.com/a/3UEQZ/all
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on May 28, 2015, 07:30:08 AM
Unless Kyrie and that Cavs bench can be more consistent and play inspired defense, the Warriors are gonna give Lebron a similar set of problems like he faced against the Spurs last year.

Unlike the last four years, I'm not rooting for any team this Finals. It's good to see either city gain a championship (even though the Giants have won recently). Either Lebron grows his legacy or Steph begins his, and I'm excited either way.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on June 03, 2015, 08:41:09 PM
Taiwanese Animators- NBA Finals 2015 Preview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQI3Bd7hhAo
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Saburo on June 03, 2015, 09:20:33 PM
I'm not an NBA fan per se but agree wholeheartedly that the "NBA on NBC" theme is going to waste by not being used at this time of year.

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/06/gripping-fan-made-nba-on-nbc-intro-video-is-the-perfect-nba-finals-preview
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on June 17, 2015, 04:14:30 AM
SportsLogos.net - Fear the Deer: Milwaukee Bucks Unveil New Uniforms (http://news.sportslogos.net/2015/06/06/fear-the-deer-milwaukee-bucks-unveil-new-uniforms/)
- http://news.sportslogos.net/2015/06/06/fear-the-deer-milwaukee-bucks-unveil-new-uniforms/

(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip08607.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip08608.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on June 17, 2015, 02:35:58 PM
My favorite sports team won at sports!  :twothumbs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQgCv28peP4
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on June 18, 2015, 04:47:43 PM
SportsLogos.net - LA Clippers New Logo and Uniform Leaks (http://news.sportslogos.net/2015/04/20/more-la-clippers-new-logo-and-uniform-leaks/)
- http://news.sportslogos.net/2015/04/20/more-la-clippers-new-logo-and-uniform-leaks/ (http://news.sportslogos.net/2015/04/20/more-la-clippers-new-logo-and-uniform-leaks/)

http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip08488.jpg (http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip08488.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk_SGA3UaiQ
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on June 25, 2015, 04:07:15 AM
SportsLogos.net - Atlanta Hawks New Uniforms Leaked: Red, Black, and Neon Green? (http://news.sportslogos.net/2015/06/24/atlanta-hawks-new-uniforms-leaked-red-black-and-neon-green/)
- http://news.sportslogos.net/2015/06/24/atlanta-hawks-new-uniforms-leaked-red-black-and-neon-green/

(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip08648.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip08649.jpg)



SportsLogos.net - Phila 76ers Unveil New Uniforms (http://news.sportslogos.net/2015/06/18/phila-76ers-unveil-new-uniforms/)
- http://news.sportslogos.net/2015/06/18/phila-76ers-unveil-new-uniforms/

(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip08650.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on July 13, 2015, 08:11:29 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMzYUK_f5uI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiOB5cby2-w
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on August 24, 2015, 03:47:40 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiaAY3JO1S8
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on October 15, 2015, 03:18:33 AM
Lamar Odom is in the hospital, reports of his condition are mixed at this time. He was found unconscious at a brothel after reports of drinking, and possible cocaine use.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 14, 2016, 06:56:00 AM
KOBE GOAT
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on April 14, 2016, 07:01:34 AM
THEY WON IT FOR MAMBA!! LAMAR!!!

oh man i shed trears wwhen he just hugged shaq FUCK LAKERS FOEVA!! KOBE THANK YOU!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on April 14, 2016, 07:03:53 AM
THEY WON IT FOR MAMBA!! LAMAR!!!

oh man i shed trears wwhen he just hugged shaq FUCK LAKERS FOEVA!! KOBE THANK YOU!!

Incredible!!!!

Golden State 73 wins and Kobe's final game with 60 and the WIN!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on May 23, 2016, 09:14:33 AM
I still think the Warriors will win the series, but seeing the Thunder winning is giving me 2012 playoffs flashbacks and I don't need those again.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on May 31, 2016, 05:44:28 AM
Thank you Warriors. I will enjoy the sun this summer. I don't need to see the Thunder in the Finals again.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on June 20, 2016, 06:01:00 AM
It's hard not to be caught up in the moment, but man that was a game. As a basketball fan I was happy with any outcome, but seeing Lebron winning his 3rd championship on the road in game 7 is special.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: Thorin33 on June 20, 2016, 06:13:54 AM
You dont need to be a Cavs fan. You can see how much it meant to the whole city just by Lebron's body language. Have to go down as one of the best game 7s in NBA history.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on July 04, 2016, 06:09:30 PM
Durant joins Curry, will sign deal with Warriors
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/16759826/kevin-durant-announces-sign-golden-state-warriors

I'm stunned  :shocked

Maybe the NBA will eliminate max contracts in the next CBA after this.  XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on July 04, 2016, 07:19:25 PM
^ anything less than championship is a failure :nervous

Purely I think it had been in place to move on probably with how everything had been seeing the point that frustration had set in.

Now IMHO, it's fair for one to think that he wants to win a championship so with the deal my thought could be IF he does win one with Golden State, he could move on for another team :nervous  In the end, Cleveland can forget the Decision for a championship while Durant can at least rid of chasing one with an already powerful team although they will be losing rights to Ezeli and probably trading Bogut (from reports) :nervous

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on July 04, 2016, 07:46:24 PM
For me, I'm happy Durant left the Thunder  :lol:

I can finally root for him freely.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on July 11, 2016, 06:29:34 PM
TIM DUNCAN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
http://www.nba.com/spurs/tim-duncan-announces-retirement


Thanks Tim! One of the 5 greatest of all time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3PaxWILfQk
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on August 22, 2016, 04:20:54 AM
^ Another sorta retirement

After three Olympic golds, Carmelo Anthony retires from Team USA (http://www.espn.com/olympics/basketball/story/_/id/17361621/carmelo-anthony-retires-international-basketball-winning-third-straight-olympic-gold)

I think after this ring or bust :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on September 11, 2016, 06:56:17 AM
Of course SHAQ wasn't the only one in the HOF (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=3209.msg1384099#msg1384099) There's Sheryl Swoopes some other coaches lol and CONGRATS AI!! Practice!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x67RQKknl-g

AND YAO MING!! CHINA PROUD!! :hip smile:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHt5pCHgsdk

Legendary!! oh man. the jackets they wear now like the NFL. Orange!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJDln0c3G-E

his speech actually: http://www.theplayerstribune.com/yao-ming-basketball-hall-of-fame-speech-full-text/
(http://picroda.jphip.com/manlove/jphip01725.jpg)

Quote from: Yao Ming
Below is the full text of my Hall of Fame speech on September 9, 2016. If you listen closely, maybe you will be able to tell when I improvise.

Mr. John Doleva, Hall of Fame Executive Committee, ladies and gentlemen, good evening.

When I heard that I was speaking first tonight, I thought that someone made a mistake. The first speaker should be the great Allen Iverson. I need practice more than he does.

First of all, I would like to thank you for giving me this great honor. Your recognition has made tonight a most memorable moment for me. Although perhaps my career ended too soon, for me I treasure each and every moment. I am grateful for my time on the court, and for your recognition tonight.

I would like to thank my sponsors.

The first speaker should be the great Allen Iverson. I need practice more than he does.

Bill Russell. I will never forget that you invited me to dinner at your house in Seattle when I was a young rookie. That evening, and all of your advice since, really built up my confidence and made me feel comfortable in a new country.

Bill Walton. You supported me all the way. Thank you for your advice and encouragement. You were the first one who called me when I woke up from my foot surgery. You told me to stay positive. I will never forget that.

Dikembe Mutombo. I put you last because you are the oldest of the three. We played together for five years and had so many memories on and off the court. Nothing can break the bond between us — not even all those elbows you gave me in practice.

As you know I am from China, and my journey began there.

My parents were basketball players back in the 1970s. I heard so many great stories about them, about how they played and how good they were. More importantly, so many people know how good they are as people. I am very fortunate to be your son. The gift I had from you was not only height. It was much more. You taught me how to think, how to make decisions. And of course, my soft touch on the free throw line. Which is why I am happy to say I am entering the hall with a career 83% free throw percentage — just a little better than Shaq’s.

My wife Li. We met when we were high school age. You know how much you mean to me. Thank you for being my life partner. Our lovely daughter Amy is a treasure to both of us. We wish she could be here, but she is in her first week of school. And she has to live with the consequences of choosing soccer over basketball.

My basketball journey began on the back of coach Li Zhangmin’s bicycle when he gave me a ride to my very first practice on the basketball court. I would like to congratulate you on a great career as you retire this year. So many kids have benefited from you and your work.

Coach Li Qiuping you were my coach at the Shanghai Sharks. You led us to the CBA championship, and never gave up on us, even when you lost your wife to cancer that year. Thank you for your dedication and your sacrifices to us.

I want to thank the city of Shanghai, the Shanghai Sharks and the CBA league for doing everything they could to prepare me. They raised me, trained me and helped me to be ready for the next challenges in my life.

Cuttino Mobley invited me to his home for something called “soul food.” I thought he meant “salty” food.

There is old saying in China that if the mirror is made of bronze, one can dress properly. If the mirror is history, one can predict ups and downs. If the mirror is people, one can reflect on one’s own weakness and strength. And now, I would like to mention a few mirrors in my life.

I want to mention Mr. Mou Zouyun. He was a basketball legend. Over 80 years ago, Mr. Mou came here to Springfield to study basketball. He went back to China and dedicated his life to Chinese basketball. Today, the CBA Championship Cup is named after him. This cup is the life goal that every CBA player can dream of.

I am not the first Chinese man to play in the NBA. That honor belongs Wang Zhi Zhi. He was a pioneer for all future Chinese players who dream of coming to the NBA. He cleared the road for us and made so many sacrifices. I learned so much from him. Although he cannot be here today, I want to thank him.

Many people know the story that began when the Rockets drafted me in 2002. Not many people know how much effort the Rockets put in before I arrived and throughout my career. Thank you to Les Alexander, Michael Goldberg, Carroll Dawson, Tad Brown, Daryl Morey and Keith Jones for making me feel at home in Houston.

When I arrived in Houston on my first day, Steve Francis gave me a strong high five and a big hug to welcome me. Steve has been the perfect big brother to me ever since that day. Cuttino Mobley invited me to his home for something called “soul food.” I thought he meant salty food. Thank you to Steve, Cuttino and everyone on my early Rockets teams for making me feel so welcome.

Rudy T. is famous for saying, “Never underestimate the heart of a champion.” Rudy has demonstrated this not only on the court, but off the court too, especially in his battle with cancer. Rudy, you have always inspired me to be the best that I can be.

When Jeff Van Gundy arrived with Patrick Ewing and Tom Thibodeau, that coaching staff turned us into a tough defensive team, like he always does.

With T-Mac, Shane Battier, Rafer Alston, we became a talented young team, especially with Dikembe. That team was not only competitive, but a team with a brotherhood.

I always remember Coach Van Gundy said once that, “The best chance also could be your last.” That is true in basketball and in life.

My last NBA coach was Rick Adelman. He helped us develop so many talented players like Carl Landry, Luis Scola and Aaron Brooks. We had a great run in 2008-2009, but unfortunately my injury cut things short and ended my time with the Rockets too soon. I will always remember my time spent with the Houston Rockets as some of the best times in my life.

As a basketball player, I was one of the most blessed players on the planet. I played against some of the best athletes in the world.

A great athlete not only has great teammates, but great opponents. Great opponents push us forward. Opponents like Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq: Every game we played reminded me of the old saying, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Thank you for that.

A great athlete not only has great teammates, but great opponents.

I consider Houston my second home, so I want to say something to the people of Houston. You stood by me in good and bad times. You gave me strength to move forward. I will always consider you my family. I am a Texan and a Houston Rocket for life.

All of this would not be possible without the vision of David Stern and the NBA. Thank you to David Stern, Adam Silver, Kim Bohuny and everyone at the NBA for your kindness and support.

Finally, to Team Yao. We all look older and fatter than when we first met.

Ladies and gentlemen, I like to pay my respect to Dr. Naismith, to the 361 members of the Hall of Fame, and to everyone who has contributed to the game of basketball all over the world in last 125 years.

All of these individuals are stars and together they form the galaxy in the universe of basketball. The game has inspired billions of people around the world. As one of them, I will do my part to continue to help grow the great game of basketball, and we all look forward to watching the stars of tomorrow emerge and shine.

Thank you for this great honor.

YAO MING

WELL SAID!!! To have a Chinese, Asian non Western player to really take the league by storm was a really proud moment for Chinese Asians worldwide! Rockets catered to the whole billions watching!! Gonna miss da Big Fellas!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on October 25, 2016, 09:13:56 PM
This is terrific
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM0IB-1xJ8s&app=desktop
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on December 06, 2016, 07:06:19 PM
60 pts in 29 minutes  :O
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQaGX4-Sfvg
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on February 20, 2017, 06:07:41 AM
HUGE TRADE ALERT

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/18722737/sacramento-kings-agree-deal-demarcus-cousins-new-orleans-pelicans
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on February 20, 2017, 06:35:23 PM
^ Dang, the Kings basically gave him away for Hield  and a mid round pick.

On the other hand, the Pelicans could make it to the 8th seed and be an interesting 1st RD matchup with the Wariors.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on March 09, 2017, 04:47:32 AM
Congrats to our local German Dirk Nowitzki, who joined the 30K point club
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on June 01, 2017, 07:45:52 PM
 8)2
(https://i.imgur.com/C78N9mC.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on August 23, 2017, 02:43:47 AM
Kyrie Irving traded for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Sizic and the 2018 BKN pick.  :shocked
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: johhnykane1 on September 07, 2017, 11:51:29 PM
Can't wait for season to start.  It'll be interesting with all of the trades that have happened and kyrie not wanting to play with lebron.. Let's see how that affects the cavs..
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on September 23, 2017, 07:20:02 PM
Melo traded to the Thunder for Kanter, McDermott: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/20793120/new-york-knicks-agree-trade-carmelo-anthony-oklahoma-city-thunder

Greaterst offseason ever.   :w00t:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: J-Triumf on February 05, 2018, 11:37:33 PM
When worlds collide!
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip39669.jpg)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Be1Lk-RnUby

Rakuten TV is set to broadcast live NBA games in Japan, and they've selected several women as their official ambassadors, including Hello! Project's own Miki Nonaka and Chinami Tokunaga! :w00t:
http://www.helloproject.com/news/8098/

(also a reminder that I've been making NBA/H!P connections for years now (https://crazyhpblog.wordpress.com/2013/02/15/hp-all-stars-basketball-edition) 8) )
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: J-Triumf on February 07, 2018, 10:29:31 AM
Crossposting: more of Miki and Chinami checking out NBA stuff
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip39673.jpg)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Be4tWlaARsK/

Chinami meeting Knicks legend John Starks! Man, did this former H!P idol just did this??? :P
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip39671.jpg)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Be4hvS1ACz6

They also got to watch the Knicks take on the Bucks in person:
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip39672.jpg)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Be4aRVdgUZV

Which means they also got to see the Greek Freak fly completely over Tim Hardaway Jr. :shocked
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8FYUdPPUy4
And also an ugly season-ending injury to Kristaps Porzingis :bleed eyes: but I'm not gonna post any pics/videos of that :P
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on April 21, 2018, 07:19:30 PM
We all know that pro basketball players need to know how to multitask as they're always diving while they play ball, but this is taking things a bit far, doncha think?


BroBible.com - An Unnamed NBA Owner Yelled At His Coach For Not Tanking Hard Enough At The End Of The Season (https://brobible.com/sports/article/nba-owner-berate-coach-not-tanking/)
- https://brobible.com/sports/article/nba-owner-berate-coach-not-tanking/
- https://deadspin.com/which-nba-owner-reportedly-berated-his-coach-for-winnin-1825339049
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on April 23, 2018, 01:02:25 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exjMt3v81tA
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on May 31, 2018, 08:09:10 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOZtzz_4-OA
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 01, 2018, 07:21:23 PM
FUCK IF LEBRON SIGNS WITH LAKERS IM DONE AS A FAN  :tama-mad:

dont need goat of floppers

https://youtu.be/mAu7-u4waqQ

dont nees no injury prone geeks like PG and kawhi either!! in BALL DYNASTY WE TRUSS XD
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on July 02, 2018, 02:52:17 AM
FUCK IF LEBRON SIGNS WITH LAKERS IM DONE AS A FAN  :tama-mad:

dont need goat of floppers

https://youtu.be/mAu7-u4waqQ

dont nees no injury prone geeks like PG and kawhi either!! in BALL DYNASTY WE TRUSS XD

Okay

https://es.pn/2tUJBC8  :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on July 23, 2018, 08:50:01 PM
https://youtu.be/82e0TKnWYxE (https://youtu.be/82e0TKnWYxE)

Maybe not the best place but a background to Rick Fox and the Echo Fox brand :)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on October 16, 2018, 11:25:49 PM
NBA is back!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yf35s55Uyg
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on January 31, 2019, 07:05:13 PM
BarDown.com - NBA shares unseen footage of a Raptors dunk contest with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady (https://www.bardown.com/nba-shares-unseen-footage-of-a-raptors-dunk-contest-with-vince-carter-and-tracy-mcgrady-1.1248566)
- https://www.bardown.com/nba-shares-unseen-footage-of-a-raptors-dunk-contest-with-vince-carter-and-tracy-mcgrady-1.1248566



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OEonQtkxLU
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: oaxiac on January 31, 2019, 10:39:50 PM
 :shocked:
Quote
New York has agreed with Dallas on trade that includes Kristaps Porzingis, Courtney Lee, Tim Hardaway Jr., for Wesley Matthews, Dennis Smith Jr. and DeAndre Jordan, league sources tell ESPN. Players and agents are being notified of particulars. Deal may include more draft assets.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1091076373765124108
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on April 24, 2019, 07:27:55 AM
I will forever love this man. Thank you Dame. Thank you Portland.

(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip10072.jpg)
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: kuro808 on April 24, 2019, 07:30:59 AM
^ https://twitter.com/nbaontnt/status/1120919171506655232?s=21
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: SweetJams on October 10, 2019, 06:59:44 AM
Can't wait for my Lakers to win the 2020 title.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on March 19, 2020, 06:25:13 PM
To try and stave off the cabin fever that's bound to come from everyone going into self quarantine:

Sportsnet.ca - Raptors’ 2019 Championship run to re-air on Sportsnet, TSN starting Friday (https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/raptors-2019-championship-run-re-air-sportsnet-tsn-starting-friday/)
- https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/raptors-2019-championship-run-re-air-sportsnet-tsn-starting-friday/

Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on July 02, 2020, 07:17:43 AM
FUCK THAT!! BRING ON JR SWISH!! AND THE LAKERS!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_WbXgWpxLQ&t=2s

NBA Returns. BUT HOW?! in Disney REALLY?!? Fuck. GEt it over WITH!!! PHILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLIP!
Title: NBA Players offered Free Porn in Bubble
Post by: daigong on July 07, 2020, 02:28:30 AM
Cams.com offers VIP membership to all NBA players and coaches during the bubble

...website cams.com sent out an email offering players and coaches free all-access VIP membership to its adult content.
(http://picroda.jphip.com/misc/jphip10293.jpg)

The email read: "Cams.com, a leading adult entertainment webcam company, would like to formally extend an offer to all participants in the NBA in Orlando a comped VIP membership to its site.

Players (and coaches) who sign up via nba@ffn.com and verify their identity will be provided with a VIP membership and free tokens to the site which would allow them access to Cams.com’s roster of beautiful models 24/7.

If they are ever lonely or need some extra motivation before a big game, all they need to do is use their VIP membership credential to log on to the site and they will have an array of beautiful models at their disposal.

They can chat with them in private cam rooms via voice and video text.

The models can provide companionship, fun conversation, sexy stripteases, and more..."

 (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/12023678/nba-offered-free-porn-bubble/)

DATS AN OFFER U CANT REFUSE XD XD XD

Honestly, it really depends who is on. Like if you get a fuckin crackwhore porn star just picking their toes?? :lol: :puke:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on August 02, 2020, 12:07:27 AM
BLACK LIVES MATTER!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUzU8s7THy4

Lebron gonna steam roll but AD got that second unit rolling for the Lakers :lol:
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: thatonezombie on September 27, 2020, 11:07:53 AM
I'm not gonna lie, it's fun to see Lebron playing in the Finals, again. The idea of him winning a championship with three separate teams is really cool. It's not gonna be easy no matter who comes out of the East, but I'm being enchanted by this story.
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: daigong on October 12, 2020, 04:23:53 AM
DID IT FOR KOBE!!!!! LAKERS NBA CHAMPIONS ONCE AGAIN!!!! #17 FOR KOBE!! JEANNIEE!!!!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EkF9RdXVcAERvAX?format=jpg&name=small)

Never thought I'd say. Lebron and Rondo won me over. Flop and Charge 3 Point Free Throw D'Antoni Small Ball NBA the BIG MAN EMERGED!!! Happy for BROW DWIGHT JR SMITH SOOOO RIGHT!!!
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
Post by: JFC on May 08, 2022, 07:17:41 PM
BroBible.com - Vince Carter Shares Incredible Story About How He Didn’t Know Tracy McGrady Was His Cousin Until The NBA (https://brobible.com/sports/article/vince-carter-tracy-mcgrady-cousins-story-family-reunion/)
- https://brobible.com/sports/article/vince-carter-tracy-mcgrady-cousins-story-family-reunion/
- https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/vince-carter-nba-basketball-knuckleheads-podcast
- https://twitter.com/PlayersTribune/status/1522225855799304200


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zjZt-_qDkM
Title: Re: Official NBA Thread
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