With all the other sports being over, NBA playoffs are like an oasis. It may be disgusting water in the middle of the desert, but when you're stranded, man that water looks AMAZING!
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With all the other sports being over, NBA playoffs are like an oasis. It may be disgusting water in the middle of the desert, but when you're stranded, man that water looks AMAZING!
No, wrong. GTFO. You don't deserve this water. Die of thirst. No offense.
Love how the superstars get the late game calls in the NBA. That's how it should be. All the little nobody losers crying about the calls and the superstars are all like :gocho: .
Is this new life size screen new? :love:
Is this new life size screen new? :love:
That was pretty sharp.
Anybody else see CP3 and Kobe going at it last night? The chippyness is another thing I really enjoy about the NBA Playoffs.
:goodbyecruelworld:
:goodbyecruelworld:biggest collapse in play off history? :horrorsurprise:
supprised 42 is a mavs fan and not a spurs fan after living in san marcos:goodbyecruelworld:
Sorry, 42. I was cheering with you.
supprised 42 is a mavs fan and not a spurs fan after living in san marcos:goodbyecruelworld:
Sorry, 42. I was cheering with you.
My goodness Lebron James! :eek: :love::frown:
DRose is great. I don't like him as much as some people but he's great.
DRose is great. I don't like him as much as some people but he's great.
DRose is great. I don't like him as much as some people but he's great.
isn't he shooting something like 25% in this series against the garbage pacers?
DRose is great. I don't like him as much as some people but he's great.
isn't he shooting something like 25% in this series against the garbage pacers?
DRose is great. I don't like him as much as some people but he's great.
isn't he shooting something like 25% in this series against the garbage pacers?
Yeah I don't think his shooting % is very good this series. I posted that right after he blocked a Roy Hibbert dunk attempt above the rim. I enjoy watching him play.
Not sure why everyone loves the Thunder. Nuggets are much more fun to watch. I really like Lawson.
Not sure why everyone loves the Thunder. Nuggets are much more fun to watch. I really like Lawson.
_33, i'm very impressed w/your NBA love and knowledge.
the bay bridge is being rebuilt...and it's stronger than ever!
that's a synomyn for our rlationatship.
Thunder up!
Thunder up!
Durant is ridic. Thunder would be a better team if they traded Westbrook for Lawson though. Westbrook is way overrated.
Heat vs. Celtics next round
Akeem Wright will be tweeting at me throughout the series, for he is a Celtics fan :flush:
Come on Memphis!
This Heat/Celtics series has the potential to be as entertaining as the old Heat/Knicks series' during the late 90's. :DClear cut lines here, everyone needs to pick a side. And none of this I want the Heat to win but I think the Celtics will bullshit.
Both teams playing unbelievable defense in the 1st quarter.will be supprised if heat can win by out grinding the best grinders
BTW, I'm really konofo'ing this thread up.
Paul Pierce gets ejected.
:love:
James Jones out Ray Allen'ing Ray Allen.:emawkid:
how anyone could ever root for a team(sans USA) that Kevin Garnett plays on is beyond me.
This Heat/Celtics series has the potential to be as entertaining as the old Heat/Knicks series' during the late 90's. :Dgame 5 '97 :love:
I think we (Heat) will split in boston and finish them off in South Beach for game 5 :emawkid:
This Heat/Celtics series has the potential to be as entertaining as the old Heat/Knicks series' during the late 90's. :Dgame 5 '97 :love:
great great bball. It's a damn shame Rony Seikaly wasn't around for those playoff series'This Heat/Celtics series has the potential to be as entertaining as the old Heat/Knicks series' during the late 90's. :Dgame 5 '97 :love:
Yes, amazing.
I've loved the Heat since the days of Harold Miner and Glen Rice (which makes me better than all the bandwagon Heat fans today) but I really started liking them when Alonzo Mourning went there from Charlotte. No two teams will ever hate each other more than the Knicks and Heat of the mid 90's.
everyone should follow fake bill walton on twitter during the playoffs.
http://twitter.com/#!/TheBillWalton
everyone should follow fake bill walton on twitter during the playoffs.
http://twitter.com/#!/TheBillWalton
take you elitist NBA attitude somewhere else.
everyone should follow fake bill walton on twitter during the playoffs.
http://twitter.com/#!/TheBillWalton
take you elitist NBA attitude somewhere else.
we will talk about it the next time I'm in PA.
Lakers went 10% from 3 and 55% from FT.
'grats, 42.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU7RiLERJ-Y
got damn you'd have to be a gigantic smelly rough ridin' loser to not enjoy the nba playoffs. this is so entertaining.
got damn you'd have to be a gigantic smelly rough ridin' loser to not enjoy the nba playoffs. this is so entertaining.
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how is durant automatic from 15 ft and not a very good 3 pt shooter?
how is durant automatic from 15 ft and not a very good 3 pt shooter?
is he not very good at three's?
how is durant automatic from 15 ft and not a very good 3 pt shooter?
is he not very good at three's?
Kevin Durant - 34.7% shooting (92nd), 87 shots made (17th)
how is durant automatic from 15 ft and not a very good 3 pt shooter?
is he not very good at three's?
Kevin Durant - 34.7% shooting (92nd), 87 shots made (17th)
fun fact: he's shooting 45% from three in the playoffs.
how is durant automatic from 15 ft and not a very good 3 pt shooter?
is he not very good at three's?
Kevin Durant - 34.7% shooting (92nd), 87 shots made (17th)
fun fact: he's shooting 45% from three in the playoffs.
Regardless of his %, he has the most beautiful form I've ever seen.
how is durant automatic from 15 ft and not a very good 3 pt shooter?
is he not very good at three's?
Kevin Durant - 34.7% shooting (92nd), 87 shots made (17th)
fun fact: he's shooting 45% from three in the playoffs.
Regardless of his %, he has the most beautiful form I've ever seen.
He just missed a three to win the game. So looks like you boom roasted me.
how is durant automatic from 15 ft and not a very good 3 pt shooter?
is he not very good at three's?
Kevin Durant - 34.7% shooting (92nd), 87 shots made (17th)
fun fact: he's shooting 45% from three in the playoffs.
Regardless of his %, he has the most beautiful form I've ever seen.
He just missed a three to win the game. So looks like you boom roasted me.
Wasn't trying to say he was good or bad, just showing his %. But he wasn't going to make that shot no matter what. They plays they're chalking up are terrible. Well, they may be great for all we know, but it's terrible that they wait until there's 7-8 seconds left on the shot clock before they run them.
LOL.
Love watching Vasquez airball a floater.
LOL.
Love watching Vasquez airball a floater.
vasquez just boom roasted you.
OKC likes to get ridiculously bad shots for their buzzer beaters.
GaryParrishCBS Gary Parrish
Amazing what happens when Kevin is put in charge of closing things. He should just play the point in the final 45 seconds of every game.
I'm so tired.
thunder up, faggots!
does anyone else have little to no interest in watching the bulls/hawks series or is it just me?
does anyone else have little to no interest in watching the bulls/hawks series or is it just me?
Just you... I could watch D-Rose play all day :love:
does anyone else have little to no interest in watching the bulls/hawks series or is it just me?
Just you... I could watch D-Rose play all day :love:
Meh. If I wanted to watch someone dribble around and shoot 35 times a game I could watch myself at the rec.
thunder up, faggots!
i must break you
thunder up, faggots!
i must break you
like derk is gonna get broken by kd's thunder-ous skills.
thunder up!
letsgoheat
Chalmers is the worst NBA player I've ever seen.
Heat in 5.
:gocho:
LeBron making chum1 look like a fool.
LeBron making chum1 look like a fool.
how so? he's a current top ten player, but he's hyped like he's the greatest of all time. congrats to him for being clutch for once. it was bound to happen sometime.
LeBron making chum1 look like a fool.
how so? he's a current top ten player, but he's hyped like he's the greatest of all time. congrats to him for being clutch for once. it was bound to happen sometime.
Fine. I'm probably overhyping him a little right now because I hate the celtics so much. But you are underhyping him. You put Dirk and Carmelo over him.
LeBron making chum1 look like a fool.
how so? he's a current top ten player, but he's hyped like he's the greatest of all time. congrats to him for being clutch for once. it was bound to happen sometime.
Fine. I'm probably overhyping him a little right now because I hate the celtics so much. But you are underhyping him. You put Dirk and Carmelo over him.
dirk might be the best player in the game right now. there's a bunch of stuff out now about how his stats are comparable to the all time greats.
LeBron making chum1 look like a fool.
how so? he's a current top ten player, but he's hyped like he's the greatest of all time. congrats to him for being clutch for once. it was bound to happen sometime.
Fine. I'm probably overhyping him a little right now because I hate the celtics so much. But you are underhyping him. You put Dirk and Carmelo over him.
dirk might be the best player in the game right now. there's a bunch of stuff out now about how his stats are comparable to the all time greats.
LeBron making chum1 look like a fool.
how so? he's a current top ten player, but he's hyped like he's the greatest of all time. congrats to him for being clutch for once. it was bound to happen sometime.
Fine. I'm probably overhyping him a little right now because I hate the celtics so much. But you are underhyping him. You put Dirk and Carmelo over him.
dirk might be the best player in the game right now. there's a bunch of stuff out now about how his stats are comparable to the all time greats.
Like over 25 ppg and 10 rpg through an entire playoff series? Yeah, only 4 people have ever done that.
Dirk is an all-time great. Lebron will be, but only because of the hype. He won't have the stats to back it up.
it's his career stats that people are talking about. reg season and playoff.
james exposed himself when he joined the heat because wade is clearly the better player.
man, perkins just acts like a bitch these days.
James overall year: FG% - .506 and 3ptFG% - .325
Nowitzki overall this year: FG% - .515 and 3ptFG% - .415
Lebron takes a lot more shots, so yeah, he'll get more points. Lebron is a better defender, I agree. I'm not saying James is bad, he's definitely one of the best in the league. But comparing him to Michael Jordan? Don't you think that's a pretty big leap? (I know you didn't, but you seem to be taking the side that he's all all-time great)
James overall year: FG% - .506 and 3ptFG% - .325
Nowitzki overall this year: FG% - .515 and 3ptFG% - .415
Lebron takes a lot more shots, so yeah, he'll get more points. Lebron is a better defender, I agree. I'm not saying James is bad, he's definitely one of the best in the league. But comparing him to Michael Jordan? Don't you think that's a pretty big leap? (I know you didn't, but you seem to be taking the side that he's all all-time great)
I never said anything about him being an all-time great. I'm just refuting your statement that somehow Dirk's stats backed up his status while Lebron's status was due to hype. Obviously their stats are pretty comparable with James' being slightly better in most categories.
James overall year: FG% - .506 and 3ptFG% - .325
Nowitzki overall this year: FG% - .515 and 3ptFG% - .415
Lebron takes a lot more shots, so yeah, he'll get more points. Lebron is a better defender, I agree. I'm not saying James is bad, he's definitely one of the best in the league. But comparing him to Michael Jordan? Don't you think that's a pretty big leap? (I know you didn't, but you seem to be taking the side that he's all all-time great)
I never said anything about him being an all-time great. I'm just refuting your statement that somehow Dirk's stats backed up his status while Lebron's status was due to hype. Obviously their stats are pretty comparable with James' being slightly better in most categories.
Yeah, but Lebron's status is much, much higher than Dirk's. Do you think if Dirk became a free agent and switched teams that there would be a "Decision"? Does anyone call him "King Nowitzki"? They are comparable players, and everyone and their mom could tell you who Lebron James is and a lot fewer could tell you who Nowitzki is. I mean, still a lot of people, but much less than people who know Lebron.
_33's squawklike tendencies are really showing in this thread :shakesfist:
_33's squawklike tendencies are really showing in this thread :shakesfist:
He outed himself as a n00b with all of the "OMG, I'm watching the NBA playoffs and they're so great!" posts above. But anyone who doesn't understand the magnitude of the LeBron Hype is pretty clueless.
_33's squawklike tendencies are really showing in this thread :shakesfist:
He outed himself as a n00b with all of the "OMG, I'm watching the NBA playoffs and they're so great!" posts above. But anyone who doesn't understand the magnitude of the LeBron Hype is pretty clueless.
It doesn't get any more squawklike than constantly bitching about the "lebron hype". :rolleyes:
_33's squawklike tendencies are really showing in this thread :shakesfist:
He outed himself as a n00b with all of the "OMG, I'm watching the NBA playoffs and they're so great!" posts above. But anyone who doesn't understand the magnitude of the LeBron Hype is pretty clueless.
It doesn't get any more squawklike than constantly bitching about the "lebron hype". :rolleyes:
I just want to see him faceplant because it would be epically funny.
I just want to see him faceplant because it would be epically funny.
Why? His ego? JFC chum how tight is your shirt tucked right now?
i mean what kind of a chaw-chewin', hee-haw watchin' respect says "Thunder Up" anyway?
I just want to see him faceplant because it would be epically funny.
Why? His ego? JFC chum how tight is your shirt tucked right now?
All NBA players have out of control egos. Did you see the celebration after the trade? Not winning a title after that stuff would be a gigantic faceplant. And that would be absolutely comical to "witness." If you don't understand about pulling for someone to fail, then maybe your shirt is tucked too tight?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD9lZflXsgU&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD9lZflXsgU&feature=related)
I just want to see him faceplant because it would be epically funny.
Why? His ego? JFC chum how tight is your shirt tucked right now?
All NBA players have out of control egos. Did you see the celebration after the trade? Not winning a title after that stuff would be a gigantic faceplant. And that would be absolutely comical to "witness." If you don't understand about pulling for someone to fail, then maybe your shirt is tucked too tight?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD9lZflXsgU&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD9lZflXsgU&feature=related)
Well, you're definitely with the majority on this one. Not very chum1-like but whatever.
I just want to see him faceplant because it would be epically funny.
Why? His ego? JFC chum how tight is your shirt tucked right now?
All NBA players have out of control egos. Did you see the celebration after the trade? Not winning a title after that stuff would be a gigantic faceplant. And that would be absolutely comical to "witness." If you don't understand about pulling for someone to fail, then maybe your shirt is tucked too tight?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD9lZflXsgU&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD9lZflXsgU&feature=related)
Well, you're definitely with the majority on this one. Not very chum1-like but whatever.
yeah. sounds pretty lame. of course all nba players have out of control ego's. they are on top of the world and up to their necks in primetime pussy and cash money. good for them. go lebron. go dirk. go cats.
i mean what kind of a chaw-chewin', hee-haw watchin' respect says "Thunder Up" anyway?
Heat vs. Bulls
Lets GO HEAT!
Boozer will have to play lights out for the Bulls to have a chance imoI like the heat in 6 :party:
Mavs over Thunder in 6.
Mavs over Thunder in 6.
Bulls in 7 :thumbsup:
The Bulls try so so hard. Outside of Rose they aren't very talented though.
The Bulls try so so hard. Outside of Rose they aren't very talented though.
this seems like a weird comment considering that the heat is the team with zero depth.
The Bulls try so so hard. Outside of Rose they aren't very talented though.
this seems like a weird comment considering that the heat is the team with zero depth.
I didn't say anything about depth. :confused:
is there a more boring team than okc?
is there a more boring team than okc?
gmafbBulls in 7 :thumbsup:
Heat in 5
Dallas in 4
I enjoyed the Mem/OKC series, but still have a hard time watching an NBA game without :zzz: and I can't rough ridin' stand Chicago's team. I also cannot figure out how fouls are called in this version of basketball.
Thunder in 5.
it's not like there's nothing to that. a guy off the bench can go balls to the wall because he knows he'll being going back to the bench before long. they also don't have to worry about fouling out for the same reason.
i don't know if james was clutch last night or not, but he's still not a clutch player. his shooting is so weak it's hard to believe.
it's not like there's nothing to that. a guy off the bench can go balls to the wall because he knows he'll being going back to the bench before long. they also don't have to worry about fouling out for the same reason.
i don't know if james was clutch last night or not, but he's still not a clutch player. his shooting is so weak it's hard to believe.
Yeah, he was clutch.
it's not like there's nothing to that. a guy off the bench can go balls to the wall because he knows he'll being going back to the bench before long. they also don't have to worry about fouling out for the same reason.
i don't know if james was clutch last night or not, but he's still not a clutch player. his shooting is so weak it's hard to believe.
Yeah, he was clutch.
clutch usually means end of game, not 3-5 min left. but whatever, lebron apologists.
it's not like there's nothing to that. a guy off the bench can go balls to the wall because he knows he'll being going back to the bench before long. they also don't have to worry about fouling out for the same reason.
i don't know if james was clutch last night or not, but he's still not a clutch player. his shooting is so weak it's hard to believe.
Yeah, he was clutch.
clutch usually means end of game, not 3-5 min left. but whatever, lebron apologists.
Meh, he scored 9 in the final 4:30, drove and scored to push the lead from 5 to 7 with less than 90 sec left and then hit a 3 with 45 sec left to ice the game. That's clutch by anyone's definition...except lebron haters.
it's not like there's nothing to that. a guy off the bench can go balls to the wall because he knows he'll being going back to the bench before long. they also don't have to worry about fouling out for the same reason.
i don't know if james was clutch last night or not, but he's still not a clutch player. his shooting is so weak it's hard to believe.
Yeah, he was clutch.
clutch usually means end of game, not 3-5 min left. but whatever, lebron apologists.
Meh, he scored 9 in the final 4:30, drove and scored to push the lead from 5 to 7 with less than 90 sec left and then hit a 3 with 45 sec left to ice the game. That's clutch by anyone's definition...except lebron haters.
making a 3 with :45 left when you're up by 7 and the shot clock is winding down is not clutch in any way. there's zero pressure in that situation.
it's not like there's nothing to that. a guy off the bench can go balls to the wall because he knows he'll being going back to the bench before long. they also don't have to worry about fouling out for the same reason.
i don't know if james was clutch last night or not, but he's still not a clutch player. his shooting is so weak it's hard to believe.
Yeah, he was clutch.
clutch usually means end of game, not 3-5 min left. but whatever, lebron apologists.
Meh, he scored 9 in the final 4:30, drove and scored to push the lead from 5 to 7 with less than 90 sec left and then hit a 3 with 45 sec left to ice the game. That's clutch by anyone's definition...except lebron haters.
making a 3 with :45 left when you're up by 7 and the shot clock is winding down is not clutch in any way. there's zero pressure in that situation.
Why do they have to be tied or trailing in the final minutes to be considered clutch when he hits a shot? Just because they are winning doesn't mean that it isn't a big shot. You listen to Skip Bayless too much.
it's not like there's nothing to that. a guy off the bench can go balls to the wall because he knows he'll being going back to the bench before long. they also don't have to worry about fouling out for the same reason.
i don't know if james was clutch last night or not, but he's still not a clutch player. his shooting is so weak it's hard to believe.
Yeah, he was clutch.
clutch usually means end of game, not 3-5 min left. but whatever, lebron apologists.
Meh, he scored 9 in the final 4:30, drove and scored to push the lead from 5 to 7 with less than 90 sec left and then hit a 3 with 45 sec left to ice the game. That's clutch by anyone's definition...except lebron haters.
making a 3 with :45 left when you're up by 7 and the shot clock is winding down is not clutch in any way. there's zero pressure in that situation.
Why do they have to be tied or trailing in the final minutes to be considered clutch when he hits a shot? Just because they are winning doesn't mean that it isn't a big shot. You listen to Skip Bayless too much.
fine. he's clutch. he's just not very good in high pressure situations. better?
Whenever they show NBA coaches halftime speeches or talking in the huddle during a timeout it makes me think I could be an NBA coach.
Also, LOL @ LeBron haters. What a bunch of losers. :lol:
Andrew BynumAlso, LOL @ LeBron haters. What a bunch of losers. :lol:
is there someone better to hate? because i'm certainly not going to be the kind of loser that wants everyone to play their best.
did lebron finish w/ a triple double last night? didn't finish the last 4 or so minutes.
WhitlockJason Jason Whitlock
RT @SportsZone1045: Dallas is only team past 15 seasons 2 win a playoff game trailing by 15+ points with 5 min. left in 4th quarter.
I turned it off after the Durant 3 with 5 to go. I missed it. I missed the greatest playoff comeback of the last 15 years. :frown:
Rose. :eek:
YOU GOT DIRKED ON.
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LeBron's D on Rose was ridic. How can someone that big move like that?
he may not be a great shooter, but he sure plays clutch defense.
seriously, these games are way more enjoyable if you hate james. i can't imagine anything less appealing about the game than marveling at how big and fast someone is, pw_33.
he may not be a great shooter, but he sure plays clutch defense.
seriously, these games are way more enjoyable if you hate james. i can't imagine anything less appealing about the game than marveling at how big and fast someone is, pw_33.
I love the superstars in the NBA. All of them. I hate the so called "blue collar" guys who are super intense and praised by the media for the "energy" they bring or taking charges or whatever. Cheering for Charlie Hustle is what college basketball is for.
lebron was redic last night:bait:
i know people hate him for whatever reasons, but he is clearly the best player in the world right now
i know people hate him for whatever reasons, but he is clearly the best player in the world right now
Dirk's 3 over Collison.
:love:
I don't think calling him the best current player is overboard at all. Did you hate kobe for the same reason?i know people hate him for whatever reasons, but he is clearly the best player in the world right now
one of the reasons some people hate him is that so many people are so eager to go way overboard with their descriptions of how good he is. he's the notre dame of the nba.
I don't think calling him the best current player is overboard at all. Did you hate kobe for the same reason?i know people hate him for whatever reasons, but he is clearly the best player in the world right now
one of the reasons some people hate him is that so many people are so eager to go way overboard with their descriptions of how good he is. he's the notre dame of the nba.
Looks like this will probably happen :woot:Boozer will have to play lights out for the Bulls to have a chance imoI like the heat in 6 :party:
I don't think calling him the best current player is overboard at all. Did you hate kobe for the same reason?i know people hate him for whatever reasons, but he is clearly the best player in the world right now
one of the reasons some people hate him is that so many people are so eager to go way overboard with their descriptions of how good he is. he's the notre dame of the nba.
saying that he is clearly the best is going way overboard. you could make a comparable arguments for at least five players. outside of laker fans, most people have been reluctant to throw that sort of excessive praise at bryant. if anything, he's been underrated. james is treated differently based on expectations from long ago - whether he fully lives up to them or not.
I don't think it's overboard at all to call James the best player. He obviously is. He put a clownsuit on Rose (and I love how he kept referring to him as "the mvp"). Also, Bryant was underrated because of his off-the-court issues. He was/is rough ridin' amazing.
Some people hate greatness. :dunno:
I don't think calling him the best current player is overboard at all. Did you hate kobe for the same reason?i know people hate him for whatever reasons, but he is clearly the best player in the world right now
one of the reasons some people hate him is that so many people are so eager to go way overboard with their descriptions of how good he is. he's the notre dame of the nba.
saying that he is clearly the best is going way overboard. you could make a comparable arguments for at least five players. outside of laker fans, most people have been reluctant to throw that sort of excessive praise at bryant. if anything, he's been underrated. james is treated differently based on expectations from long ago - whether he fully lives up to them or not.
Well that's because you are biased against him. The fact that other people think he's amazing makes you think he's worse. It's part of your contrarian nature and what makes you a great poster.I don't think it's overboard at all to call James the best player. He obviously is. He put a clownsuit on Rose (and I love how he kept referring to him as "the mvp"). Also, Bryant was underrated because of his off-the-court issues. He was/is rough ridin' amazing.
Some people hate greatness. :dunno:
he said clearly the best, which is different from the best. and it's not obvious to me that he's the best.
Well that's because you are biased against him. The fact that other people think he's amazing makes you think he's worse. It's part of your contrarian nature and what makes you a great poster.I don't think it's overboard at all to call James the best player. He obviously is. He put a clownsuit on Rose (and I love how he kept referring to him as "the mvp"). Also, Bryant was underrated because of his off-the-court issues. He was/is rough ridin' amazing.
Some people hate greatness. :dunno:
he said clearly the best, which is different from the best. and it's not obvious to me that he's the best.
Well that's because you are biased against him. The fact that other people think he's amazing makes you think he's worse. It's part of your contrarian nature and what makes you a great poster.I don't think it's overboard at all to call James the best player. He obviously is. He put a clownsuit on Rose (and I love how he kept referring to him as "the mvp"). Also, Bryant was underrated because of his off-the-court issues. He was/is rough ridin' amazing.
Some people hate greatness. :dunno:
he said clearly the best, which is different from the best. and it's not obvious to me that he's the best.
is any player ever clearly "the best?" lebron or otherwise? the whole idea seems silly to me. lebron is a better player than martavious irving by any measure, but is he better than nowitzki? how do you answer that question? the fact that my opposition to the statement that he is clearly the best appears to be so controversial when "i know it when i see it" is the only real evidence available says quite a lot about the direction of the lebron bias.
Well that's because you are biased against him. The fact that other people think he's amazing makes you think he's worse. It's part of your contrarian nature and what makes you a great poster.I don't think it's overboard at all to call James the best player. He obviously is. He put a clownsuit on Rose (and I love how he kept referring to him as "the mvp"). Also, Bryant was underrated because of his off-the-court issues. He was/is rough ridin' amazing.
Some people hate greatness. :dunno:
he said clearly the best, which is different from the best. and it's not obvious to me that he's the best.
is any player ever clearly "the best?" lebron or otherwise? the whole idea seems silly to me. lebron is a better player than martavious irving by any measure, but is he better than nowitzki? how do you answer that question? the fact that my opposition to the statement that he is clearly the best appears to be so controversial when "i know it when i see it" is the only real evidence available says quite a lot about the direction of the lebron bias.
Lebron would clownsuit Dirk.
He's the best all-around player in the NBA. He does more things extremely well than anyone else. He can guard every position on D and play every position on O. He's the only player you can say that about.
the player that is by far the best is the one that has by far the most people that think he is by far the best
You know who I hate? Durant lovers. GTFOOMF with those floppy arms.
He's the best all-around player in the NBA. He does more things extremely well than anyone else. He can guard every position on D and play every position on O. He's the only player you can say that about.
if that's the criteria for comparison, players like chris paul and dwight howard aren't even close to being top 20 players because they're not very versitile.
He's the best all-around player in the NBA. He does more things extremely well than anyone else. He can guard every position on D and play every position on O. He's the only player you can say that about.
if that's the criteria for comparison, players like chris paul and dwight howard aren't even close to being top 20 players because they're not very versitile.
Not really. He's by far the most versatile player in the NBA. You could easily be not very versatile and be in the top 10.
I also hate people who complain about Craig Sager's suits. I mean, is this the first time you've ever watched the NBA ever? :lol:
I also hate people who complain about Craig Sager's suits. I mean, is this the first time you've ever watched the NBA ever? :lol:
i love lebron. lebron loves craig sager. therefore i love craig sager
:lol:
Hey everyone! Look at Lebron being the best player of all time!!
:lol:
still shocked about that game last night. possibly witnessed the most individual dominating 3 minutes of hoops in generation :popcorn:
still shocked about that game last night. possibly witnessed the most individual dominating 3 minutes of hoops in generation :popcorn:
why limit yourself to a generation? or sports? that was pretty much a great moment in american history.
still shocked about that game last night. possibly witnessed the most individual dominating 3 minutes of hoops in generation :popcorn:
why limit yourself to a generation? or sports? that was pretty much a great moment in american history.
why? because hoops > american history
:lol:
Hey everyone! Look at Lebron being the best player of all time!!
:lol:
Looking back. How does this make you feel?
heard radio sports talk guy say the heat comeback was better than the mavs comeback. i'm calling all of this nonsense the lebron effect.
wait, stevesie was mocking lebron?
:lol:
Who said Lebron was "easily the best player of all time?" Also, Lebron played better than wade over the course of the game, he also defends better than Wade. Just becuse they scored the same amount of points in the last 3:30 does not mean they had equal overall games.:lol:
Hey everyone! Look at Lebron being the best player of all time!!
:lol:
Looking back. How does this make you feel?
Pretty meh. The guy makes 32 free throws in a row, and then misses two clutch free throws that would have made the game a lot easier for Miami to win. If Rose made that free throw and it ends up tied, who knows what happens in OT.
Wade scored just 9 points in the last 3:30 minutes, the same as Lebron. Why is everyone only talking about Lebron? Because of his hype and marketing. If you think someone is the next MJ or "the chosen one" then that's what you're going to see, whether that's actually what's happening or not. I'm not denying Lebron is a great player, but Dirk scored 9 of the last 10 points for his team to come back and beat the Thunder. He played BY FAR better than anyone else on that court. Lebron played just as well as Wade. Why is Lebron EASILY the best player of all time?
PREDICTIONS:
Split in Miami, Split in Dallas, home team wins 5,6,7...so, Miami in 7
PREDICTIONS:
Split in Miami, Split in Dallas, home team wins 5,6,7...so, Miami in 7
Minor detail, but won't it be 2 in Miami, 3 in Dallas, and 2 in Miami? Is that how they do the finals?
PREDICTIONS:
Split in Miami, Split in Dallas, home team wins 5,6,7...so, Miami in 7
Minor detail, but won't it be 2 in Miami, 3 in Dallas, and 2 in Miami? Is that how they do the finals?
PREDICTIONS:
Split in Miami, Split in Dallas, home team wins 5,6,7...so, Miami in 7
Minor detail, but won't it be 2 in Miami, 3 in Dallas, and 2 in Miami? Is that how they do the finals?
Holy crap. Can't believe Stern hasn't killed Tim yet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjEz0QPjY60&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rE102IfC98&feature=channel_video_title
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrSrxh6HsYk
Holy crap. Can't believe Stern hasn't killed Tim yet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjEz0QPjY60&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rE102IfC98&feature=channel_video_title
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrSrxh6HsYk
Holy crap. Can't believe Stern hasn't killed Tim yet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjEz0QPjY60&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rE102IfC98&feature=channel_video_title
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrSrxh6HsYk
meh, you could probably do the same for any team/player if you wanted to.
Nevermind. :surprised:
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also, shaq just retired.Two years overdue imo
Van Gundy looks like Moby in those glasses.would not take this as a compliment
Wade unbelievably butthurt right now. :horrorsurprise:
Hate all these dumbasses copying Garnetts dumbass "don't let the ball go in after the whistle" routine.
van gundy has started to grow on me, but damn sometimes crap gets awkward when he starts talking. His whole rico suave thing with erik spoelstra comes to mind.
no kidding, Jackson was not a good :barf:enough player to justify his spot. When he starts in with his "trademark" phrases :barf:van gundy has started to grow on me, but damn sometimes crap gets awkward when he starts talking. His whole rico suave thing with erik spoelstra comes to mind.
He's pretty good. Mark Jackson is unbearable. Why isn't Hubie Brown doing some of these games?
Herpes laying on the floor holding his eye would be a great screencap.
Herpes laying on the floor holding his eye would be a great screencap.
Never would have pegged MakeItRain as a Heat hater. Disappointing.
Is Dirk as good as MJ? I think he's reached that level.
Is there anything moreboringamazing than watching Dirk put his head down until he gets to the elbow and then pull up and shoot a one-legged jump shot and then go hit some 3's??
Dirk is not clutch.
Dirk is not clutch.
Sorry, I can't hear you over Dirk's clank at the buzzer.
Sorry, I can't hear you over Dirk's clank at the buzzer.
i thought you were just a fan of good basketball. :rolleyes:
I love the superstars in the NBA.
lebron is more pippen than jordan.
just another terrible game from lebron handing out another 9 assists. :lol:
just another terrible game from lebron handing out another 9 assists. :lol:
That kind of reminds me of the time chum1 and I talked about how he reminded us of Scottie Pippen.
i'm sorry. was the scottie pippen comparo supposed to be a dig at lebron?
i'm sorry. was the scottie pippen comparo supposed to be a dig at lebron?
LeBron is much better than Jordan....but so are about 5 other current NBA players.:surprised:
LeBron is much better than Jordan....but so are about 5 other current NBA players.
LeBron is much better than Jordan....but so are about 5 other current NBA players.
Call me when these five players have 6 rings, yes that is the only argument I have, and it is the only one I need.
LeBron is much better than Jordan....but so are about 5 other current NBA players.
Call me when these five players have 6 rings, yes that is the only argument I have, and it is the only one I need.
Robert Horry, better than Michael Jordan according to local kstateo guy :lol:
LeBron is much better than Jordan....but so are about 5 other current NBA players.
Call me when these five players have 6 rings, yes that is the only argument I have, and it is the only one I need.
Robert Horry, better than Michael Jordan according to local kstateo guy :lol:
I demand to see the unedited version :shakesfist:
LeBron is much better than Jordan....but so are about 5 other current NBA players.
Call me when these five players have 6 rings, yes that is the only argument I have, and it is the only one I need.
Robert Horry, better than Michael Jordan according to local kstateo guy :lol:
I demand to see the unedited version :shakesfist:
Robert was spelled Roberty
LeBron is much better than Jordan....but so are about 5 other current NBA players.
LeBron is much better than Jordan....but so are about 5 other current NBA players.
lebron doesn't care about that. he only cares about being universally regarded/celebrated/adored as the best. like jordan is.
LeBron is much better than Jordan....but so are about 5 other current NBA players.
lebron doesn't care about that. he only cares about being universally regarded/celebrated/adored as the best. like jordan is.
is this supposed to be some kind of character flaw.
LeBron is much better than Jordan....but so are about 5 other current NBA players.
lebron doesn't care about that. he only cares about being universally regarded/celebrated/adored as the best. like jordan is.
is this supposed to be some kind of character flaw.
no, part of an illustration of how he has been a failure thus far in miami. the point is that he won't be happy about being miami's pippen.
how in the wide world of eff has he been a failure
how in the wide world of eff has he been a failure
So far, he's failing to accomplish what he wanted to when he decided to go to Miami: be the player who is universally regarded/celebrated/adored as the best. He made that goal clear when he was a free agent. This will be the case at least for as long as Wade is their #1 option at closer. I don't make the NBA superstar rules, but one of the them is that the best player gets the ball at the end of the game.
No, he wanted to go to Miami so he could win championships. And at this point it seems like he may be completely succeeding at accomplishing what he wanted to do.how in the wide world of eff has he been a failure
So far, he's failing to accomplish what he wanted to when he decided to go to Miami: be the player who is universally regarded/celebrated/adored as the best. He made that goal clear when he was a free agent. This will be the case at least for as long as Wade is their #1 option at closer. I don't make the NBA superstar rules, but one of the them is that the best player gets the ball at the end of the game.
No, he wanted to go to Miami so he could win championships. And at this point it seems like he may be completely succeeding at accomplishing what he wanted to do.
Well, I mean, to me, I think my ultimate, my ultimate goal is winning championships, and I understand that me going down as one of the greats will not happen until I, you know, win a championshiphttp://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5238743
So you agree that his goal this season was to win a championship and he is well on his way to accomplishing that goal.No, he wanted to go to Miami so he could win championships. And at this point it seems like he may be completely succeeding at accomplishing what he wanted to do.
Winning championships is a means to an end for him. He's talked about that a lot.QuoteWell, I mean, to me, I think my ultimate, my ultimate goal is winning championships, and I understand that me going down as one of the greats will not happen until I, you know, win a championshiphttp://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5238743
it's not only about championships. he doesn't want to be just any dude with lots of rings. there are plenty of those guys. he wants jordan status. (remember the billionairre, global superstar talk?) but there's a scenario unfolding in which he can't attain it even if he does win championsips. and that's a win for lebron haters.
lebron's ws/48 is the best in the league and in the playoffs. he's as close as you can get to Jordan. not really comparable at all to Pippen. we could conclude that James is the best team player in the game and is easily the most important player in the game since Jordan.
comparables:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jordami01.html
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jamesle01.html
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/wadedw01.html
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/pippesc01.html
i didn't fall into that media trap when it was set last offseason. but i can understand how some might have fallen into it and are blinded by the hate
the last two games when Miami had a shot to take the lead with less than a minute left in the game, they gave it to Wade in game 2, and Bosh in game 3. In the words of Bill Walker, "it's hard for me to like a guy who at the end of the game, wants to pass the ball to his teammates. You the number 1 option man, take the basket."
That does make him a team player, and that's respectable. I just don't see a clear distinction in talent between Wade and LeBron as I did with Jordan and Pippen.
That does make him a team player, and that's respectable. I just don't see a clear distinction in talent between Wade and LeBron as I did with Jordan and Pippen.
Love that Doris asked Rick Carlisle how they have been able to keep the Heat from going on runs after the Heat ended the 3rd on an 8-1 run. She is awful.
Love that Doris asked Rick Carlisle how they have been able to keep the Heat from going on runs after the Heat ended the 3rd on an 8-1 run. She is awful.
compared to?
lebron's ws/48 is the best in the league and in the playoffs. he's as close as you can get to Jordan. not really comparable at all to Pippen. we could conclude that James is the best team player in the game and is easily the most important player in the game since Jordan.
comparables:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jordami01.html
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jamesle01.html
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/wadedw01.html
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/pippesc01.html
i didn't fall into that media trap when it was set last offseason. but i can understand how some might have fallen into it and are blinded by the hate
The Mav's really are not great. Can't believe Miami blew that.
In a rare instance I will admit I misspoke. Lebron is arguably the best player in the league. I got too caught up with his performance in the Chicago series. He is still better than most here give him credit for however.
In a rare instance I will admit I misspoke. Lebron is arguably the best player in the league. I got too caught up with his performance in the Chicago series. He is still better than most here give him credit for however.
Yeah, Wade and James have swapped roles in this series. Lebron took (and made) almost every big shot in the Chicago series and even against the Celtics. Seems stupid to now defer to Wade in the Finals simply because he has a championship. He needs to be just as aggressive as he was in the last two series.
So Rashard Lewis mumped Lebron's girl?First his mom now his girl.
anyone have a link to watch>?
Split in Miami, Miami gets 1 of 3 in Dallas, wins final 2 at home. Heat in 7.
Lebron should take his talents to the 4th quarter.
BA-ZING
Lebron should take his talents to the 4th quarter.With these 4th quarter fading away things he is making Miami Heat fans hate him too. Does he like this or something? All the hating?
BA-ZING
Where the eff do you live?van down by the river
nba players seem to make more shots than your typical big 12 north hoops athlete.
gpc guy reminds us that Bill Walker called this crapGod I loved that team.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT3bY3oE4V4#t=0m25s
LeBron is much better than Jordan....but so are about 5 other current NBA players.
Love Chalmers. What an amazing person. :love:
Will Lebron have more points that Dirk this time :surprised:
Will Lebron have more points that Dirk this time :surprised:
I think Dirk will do much better in the second half. It's not a good sign for Miami to be trailing the Mavs at the half despite Dirk playing like dog crap.
Will Lebron have more points that Dirk this time :surprised:
I think Dirk will do much better in the second half. It's not a good sign for Miami to be trailing the Mavs at the half despite Dirk playing like dog crap.
White midwesterners rejoice!
White midwesterners rejoice!
WhitemidwesternersAmericans/Germans rejoice!
Love Chalmers. What an amazing person. :love:
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heading straight to the nba finals right off the bat is a "complete failure"? the lebron hate absolutely blinds team Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).
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heading straight to the nba finals right off the bat is a "complete failure"? the lebron hate absolutely blinds team Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).
Lebron made a great point in post game. All of his haters are going to have to go back to dealing with their loser lives while he continues to be super rich.
Lebron made a great point in post game. All of his haters are going to have to go back to dealing with their loser lives while he continues to be super rich.
Lebron made a great point in post game. All of his haters are going to have to go back to dealing with their loser lives while he continues to be super rich.
That's true and applies to all of his haters except for those who are super rich, like this guy:
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Lebron made a great point in post game. All of his haters are going to have to go back to dealing with their loser lives while he continues to be super rich.
That's true and applies to all of his haters except for those who are super rich, like this guy:
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Lebron's team made it further than his team. Lebron wins.
if lebron had won, wouldn't all of the lebron lovers also have to go back to their miserable lives today? seems like a trivial point.
Does Cuban still want to buy the Royals? Would take.
Lebron made a great point in post game. All of his haters are going to have to go back to dealing with their loser lives while he continues to be super rich.
lebron lost :lol: i feel better about the terrible life i've made for myself :woot:
Can't wait to see what Cuban is getting instead of rings for everyone. :excited:
Can't wait to see what Cuban is getting instead of rings for everyone. :excited:
Gotta be watches, right? I mean, how pissed would you be if you finally won the NC and you end up getting a diamond studded bolo tie, or some crap?
Imagine a Cuban bought, NC-inspired, watch. Would be amazing.
Can't wait to see what Cuban is getting instead of rings for everyone. :excited:
Gotta be watches, right? I mean, how pissed would you be if you finally won the NC and you end up getting a diamond studded bolo tie, or some crap?
Imagine a Cuban bought, NC-inspired, watch. Would be amazing.
Can't wait to see what Cuban is getting instead of rings for everyone. :excited:
Gotta be watches, right? I mean, how pissed would you be if you finally won the NC and you end up getting a diamond studded bolo tie, or some crap?
Imagine a Cuban bought, NC-inspired, watch. Would be amazing.
Dirk said on PTI that Cuban wants to do bracelets for the team. He said all of the guys on the team will do everything they can to talk him out of getting them bracelets because they want rings. But either way, they will be amazing.
Can't wait to see what Cuban is getting instead of rings for everyone. :excited:
can you imagine if LeBron took the nba trophy into a urinal and partied like hell w/ the trophy in Dallas (LMAO) and decided he was going to get a championship bracelet instead of a ring?
I mean white midwesterners heads would rough ridin' explode.
can you imagine if LeBron took the nba trophy into a urinal and partied like hell w/ the trophy in Dallas (LMAO) and decided he was going to get a championship bracelet instead of a ring?
I mean white midwesterners heads would rough ridin' explode.
You're missing out if you don't see that LeBron hate goes way, way beyond culture clash.
can you imagine if LeBron took the nba trophy into a urinal and partied like hell w/ the trophy in Dallas (LMAO) and decided he was going to get a championship bracelet instead of a ring?
I mean white midwesterners heads would rough ridin' explode.
You're missing out if you don't see that LeBron hate goes way, way beyond culture clash.
no, doesn't go much further than that, Ohio.
can you imagine if LeBron took the nba trophy into a urinal and partied like hell w/ the trophy in Dallas (LMAO) and decided he was going to get a championship bracelet instead of a ring?
I mean white midwesterners heads would rough ridin' explode.
You're missing out if you don't see that LeBron hate goes way, way beyond culture clash.
no, doesn't go much further than that, Ohio.
Bracelets are a horrible idea. Ring, watch, or GTFO.Are bracelets half gold half iRenew?
Being in Dallas, they could obviously get by with some gaudy ass belt buckle, but none of them would wear it.
Bracelets would be like buying me a purse for my end of year bonus rather than giving me the cash.
eff Bracelets.
god that michigancat guy is rough ridin' annoying
I really thought I would like the Clips, but they are a bunch of bitches
The Thunder are garbage and I hate them.
I really thought I would like the Clips, but they are a bunch of bitches
The Thunder are garbage and I hate them.
I hate westbrook the most.The Thunder are garbage and I hate them.
Yes. eff them. I hate every one of their players except Westbrook.
I really thought I would like the Clips, but they are a bunch of bitches
My friend told me today that Blake doesn't have any game, he just dunks really well. I will have to watch another game to confirm. If so, then wow, what a development.
They are also the ugliest team in the league. Maybe tied with the Celtics.You can't deny the adorableness of the Miami Heat.
They are also the ugliest team in the league. Maybe tied with the Celtics.You can't deny the adorableness of the Miami Heat.
also...Amar'e :lol:
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also...Amar'e :lol:
Yeah...Lebron's hair line is so adorable :flush:
http://www.sprintcenter.com/events/detail/nba-wizards-vs-heat:horrorsurprise: :excited:
Wints, the password for preordering tickets today is SWISH.
Attention Idiots: Tim Duncan is not and never will be a "superstar."
Attention Idiots: Tim Duncan is not and never will be a "superstar."
:sdeek:
this thread is always so off the mark. westbrook and durant are rough ridin' sick. and wade is the only non ugly on the heat.
this thread is always so off the mark. westbrook and durant are rough ridin' sick. and wade is the only non ugly on the heat.
Thanks for chiming in, chumhatestheheat.
this thread is always so off the mark. westbrook and durant are rough ridin' sick. and wade is the only non ugly on the heat.
Thanks for chiming in, chumhatestheheat.
more to come because i just started watching the playoffs! unless i stop watching them.
and lebron hating is another thing that is very much on the mark and, consequently, underrepresented in this thread.
this thread is always so off the mark. westbrook and durant are rough ridin' sick. and wade is the only non ugly on the heat.
Thanks for chiming in, chumhatestheheat.
this thread is always so off the mark. westbrook and durant are rough ridin' sick. and wade is the only non ugly on the heat.
Thanks for chiming in, chumhatestheheat.
chumtypicalwhitemidwesterner1
Chum, whitetrashthunderfan.
I am so sorry, chum. :frown:Chum, whitetrashthunderfan.
dude! i totally give you a pass for liking the heat, btw. my favorite team the past two years is the hawks. so flashy.
this thread is always so off the mark. westbrook and durant are rough ridin' sick. and wade is the only non ugly on the heat.
I grew up a Charlotte Hornets fan, it has been really hard for me to get back into it since they left. I've tried to adopt OKC, but it seems I don't care enough anymore to keep up with it. :embarrassed:
Don't forget about Curry. :gocho: I had a hornets back pack back then. Kids at school were super jealous.I grew up a Charlotte Hornets fan, it has been really hard for me to get back into it since they left. I've tried to adopt OKC, but it seems I don't care enough anymore to keep up with it. :embarrassed:
They were my favorite team when they had Alonzo Mourning, Larry Johnson and Muggsy Bogues. My Hornets starter jacket was mostly purple so I could wear it to KSU games. :gocho:
Don't forget about Curry. :gocho: I had a hornets back pack back then. Kids at school were super jealous.I grew up a Charlotte Hornets fan, it has been really hard for me to get back into it since they left. I've tried to adopt OKC, but it seems I don't care enough anymore to keep up with it. :embarrassed:
They were my favorite team when they had Alonzo Mourning, Larry Johnson and Muggsy Bogues. My Hornets starter jacket was mostly purple so I could wear it to KSU games. :gocho:
Why does DJamer Wallys mom (Memphis) play poor defense? She lets them go so hard to the hole (The clippers).I wrote this pak'd last night. I'm still trying to understand what this means. :blush:
Pacers :curse:
this is my first season to follow the nba for more than a couple of games. the playoffs last a really long time, apparently. i mean, i forgot that the thunder were still in it, they've been idle for so long. feels good to cheer for the best team in the league :D
this is my first season to follow the nba for more than a couple of games. the playoffs last a really long time, apparently. i mean, i forgot that the thunder were still in it, they've been idle for so long. feels good to cheer for the best team in the league :D
not surprised that you like the thunder considering you're the biggest tuck on the board.
it's really a shame that beasley isn't a stud like durant.his tweenerness hurts him almost as much as the dislike mean NBA people have for his beautiful personality. I still have hope he will end up as a valuable bench scorer for a good team. Right now he just needs a contract
Chum1 wants a Pacers/Sixers Eastern Conference Final. :lol:
Chum1 wants a Pacers/Sixers Eastern Conference Final. :lol:
it's all over after lebron loses (and further humiliates himself).
Chum1 wants a Pacers/Sixers Eastern Conference Final. :lol:
it's all over after lebron loses (and further humiliates himself).
hmm, well if you're not cheering for a Heat/Celtics matchup in the ECF then you aren't an NBA fan.
Not gonna happen but how butthurt would the goEMAW NBA fan contingent be if the conference final matchups are OKC/SA and IND/PHI? :lol:
Not gonna happen but how butthurt would the goEMAW NBA fan contingent be if the conference final matchups are OKC/SA and IND/PHI? :lol:Burn in hell.
Celebrate good times. Come on. :love: :love: :love:Not gonna happen but how butthurt would the goEMAW NBA fan contingent be if the conference final matchups are OKC/SA and IND/PHI? :lol:Burn in hell.
I don't mind the Spurs.
I don't mind the Spurs.
I don't mind the Spurs.
What's changed michigancat? WHY DON'T YOU STILL HATE THEM? :curse:
http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=3691.0
I still can't watch the NBA playoffs, most specifically the Lakers, without getting pissed about the LA vs SAC 2002 Western Conference Finals.
I still can't watch the NBA playoffs, most specifically the Lakers, without getting pissed about the LA vs SAC 2002 Western Conference Finals.
While tonight's game wasn't nearly as bad as that series, the officiating was still a joke. I watched tonight's game just to check back into the NBA and it was the same old preferential treatment for the stars bullshit there has always been. Same old bald, 60-year-old referees they've had for 20 years that can't keep up, having to make quick assumption calls and giving the stars the benefit of the doubt.
O, I just saw Kobe Bryant and some other guy get tangled up out of the corner of my eye, I better quickly call a foul on the other guy.
Thunder are the most boring, unwatchable team in the league. All they do is shoot 18 foot jump shots.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeaQsNjc3GA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeaQsNjc3GA)
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More like, no chance of flopping it.
Mario Chalmers is so god awful. Defensively he is solid but offensively he is not an NBA pg. Amazing what the Heat have been able to do with him at pg all year.
I'm super glad I don't have to look at those ugly losers from Indiana anymore
Spurs looking unstoppable. I don't know how though.They get nasty.
Spurs looking unstoppable. I don't know how though.
Spurs looking unstoppable. I don't know how though.
God is not in heaven, he is posing as Tim Duncan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLye8QJqbAc
Kevin Garnett is such a weirdo.
Kevin Garnett is such a weirdo.
:lol:
Kevin Garnett is such a weirdo.
:lol:
hey man, eff you too
biggest group of motherfucking floppers ever, awful to watch
biggest group of motherfucking floppers ever, awful to watch
Paul Pierce's wheelchair is laughing in your face.
Rondo is a Boss. Also, though I've long called KG the biggest bitch in the NBA I've been coming around on him, and pretty much wish I could take those words back. He's an agitator to be sure, but he is smart about it. That arm-lock on Lebron was a thing of beauty and almost worked. He almost has a Jamaresque quality to his game.
Sorry KG.
#teamKG
Rondo is a Boss. Also, though I've long called KG the biggest bitch in the NBA I've been coming around on him, and pretty much wish I could take those words back. He's an agitator to be sure, but he is smart about it. That arm-lock on Lebron was a thing of beauty and almost worked. He almost has a Jamaresque quality to his game.
Sorry KG.
#teamKG
Rondo is a Boss. Also, though I've long called KG the biggest bitch in the NBA I've been coming around on him, and pretty much wish I could take those words back. He's an agitator to be sure, but he is smart about it. That arm-lock on Lebron was a thing of beauty and almost worked. He almost has a Jamaresque quality to his game.
Sorry KG.
#teamKG
Yep, fouling on offense with 20 seconds left in a tie game thus giving the opponent the last shot is a genius move.
jfc.
They talked Lebron and "The Decision" for a long time on Petro today. Amazing to hear all the backwater hayseed hicks calling in to hate on Lebron and extol the virtues of Larry Bird. :lol:
Is Boston v. Miami possibly the ugliest bunch of players in history? I mean, outside of Wade every one of those guys is just a disaster. I feel like one of them needs to pick up Jake to help the looks factor.
THink about it:
Pierce = :sdeek:
Bosh = :barf:
Chalmers = :horrorsurprise:
Rondo = :facepalm:
KG = :nono:
Just hideous.
So, is Scott Brooks still overmatched by Pop?
Quote from: JayMartSo, is Scott Brooks still overmatched by Pop?
man, it's great to love the Thunder right now.
The team wouldn't be as good without Westbrook, but the rednecks love to hate on him all the time (no offense, _33)
There is no white midwesterner westbrook hate. The only hate for westbrook comes from the HBBIQ community.
There is no white midwesterner westbrook hate. The only hate for westbrook comes from the HBBIQ community.
given 33's hypersensitivity to white midwesterner lebron hate, his white midwesterner westbrook hate is amusing.
People hate westbrook because of his stupidity on the court not because of a press conference. :lol:
People hate westbrook because of his stupidity on the court not because of a press conference. :lol:
I don't see why it matters which quarter you score those 30 points in.
Kevin Maurice Garnett
Kevin Maurice Garnett
a goddamn man of a man.
Why don't people love kg?
Why don't people love kg?
I can't speak for everyone but for me it's his weird, over the top intensity and his hideous physical appearance.
he's beautiful.
Rondo is a Boss. Also, though I've long called KG the biggest bitch in the NBA I've been coming around on him, and pretty much wish I could take those words back. He's an agitator to be sure, but he is smart about it. That arm-lock on Lebron was a thing of beauty and almost worked. He almost has a Jamaresque quality to his game.
The people I talk to hate Lebron because he doesn't take over the game when he's supposed to be the best player. The same people hate Westbrook for attempting to take over the game when he's not the best player, saying he should be passing it to Durant or Ibaka.
I think the "taking over a game" talking point is pretty dumb, same as "being clutch". If you average 30 points a game, I don't see why it matters which quarter you score those 30 points in.
he's beautiful.
that really wasn't fun at all.
Lebron is amazing, I wish he didn't play for the Heat.
Lebron :love: He does what he wants. :drool:
Lebron :love: He does what he wants. :drool:
Sometimes
Lebron is amazing, I wish he didn't play for the Heat.
It's, like, why don't you do that all the time Lebron? good grief. :horrorsurprise:
Let's CHAT tonight during teh game!maybe
Winters. Are you wearing your Bosh jersey yet?Let's CHAT tonight during teh game!maybe
Let's CHAT tonight during teh game!maybe
holy moley wearing it right now.Winters. Are you wearing your Bosh jersey yet?Let's CHAT tonight during teh game!maybe
holy moley wearing it right now.Winters. Are you wearing your Bosh jersey yet?Let's CHAT tonight during teh game!maybe
holy moley wearing it right now.Winters. Are you wearing your Bosh jersey yet?Let's CHAT tonight during teh game!maybe
Over a K-State shirt, I assume?
Well, yeah.holy moley wearing it right now.Winters. Are you wearing your Bosh jersey yet?Let's CHAT tonight during teh game!maybe
Over a K-State shirt, I assume?
If _33 isn't in chat tonight, I will be sad.
rajon is a rough ridin' stud. too bad he plays with a bunch of geriatrics.
Thunder vs. Heat series was the best situation for the NBA
Have you seen him try to shoot? I guess he's ok at layups and passing though.
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stfu, nazis.
OMG RONDO AND KG DIDN'T SHAKE HANDS I HATE THEM FOREVER OMG :curse: :lol:
@GottliebShow: Hondo and KJ pulled a Pistons in '91- Guess they are all haaaart no classGottlieb loves _33 thinks he is a genius.
Still can't believe KG didn't shake hands. That combined with the fact that he left his small market team where he was the focus to go to Boston and team up with 2 other all-stars in order to win a championship makes me hate him forever. :curse:IT WAS THE WAY LEBRON DID IT :curse:
thunder up!
thunder up!
thunder up!
This got me pretty jacked.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtdkqPL0hOg&feature=youtu.be
This got me pretty jacked.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtdkqPL0hOg&feature=youtu.be
m2e1iriko is bitb. He has several amazing videos.
THUNDERCATS HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
thunder up!
Lebron lovers are so weird.
Lebron haters are weird. What happens if he gets a ring? What will they say, then? Make fun of his 3p%?
Lebron haters are weird. What happens if he gets a ring? What will they say, then? Make fun of his 3p%?
they don't even have to worry about a legit lebron title this year due to the shortened season.
there's also the remote possibility that winning a championship* will turn lebron into a bigger douche than he already is.
Durant just trolled the crap out of Weirdo Lebron Lovers :lol:Lebron lovers are so weird.
You think Kevin Durant is weird. :sdeek:
Riles needs to get on the bench.
Riles needs to get on the bench.
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:lol:
In all seriousness. Can you imagine looking at your ticket, then your seat, then look over and see Zo and Riley, look back at ticket, look back at seat, re-look to your left to see zo and riley, and finally be like "no rough ridin' way!"
Does OKC just put all visiting executives in the middle of their student section? Very unprofessional, but high quality trolling. We should do the same for DeLoss Dodds and Zanger.
Does OKC just put all visiting executives in the middle of their student section? Very unprofessional, but high quality trolling. We should do the same for DeLoss Dodds and Zanger.
Zanger: Howdy ADJC and UPKS... blah blah...well I'm going to head up to the box...
ADJC: Umm.... yeah.....
Animal: I'll handle this one John. Zanger, listen, out boxes are out of room tonight, but don't worry we fixed you up with some great seats over there in section 17.
Zanger: Well shucks, alrighty.
NBA Related: http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8048426/nba-commissioner-david-stern-radio-host-jim-rome-get-lottery
Does any league have a worse commissioner than David Stern?if by worst you mean best then no.
OKC fans are a bunch of dorks.
In all seriousness. Can you imagine looking at your ticket, then your seat, then look over and see Zo and Riley, look back at ticket, look back at seat, re-look to your left to see zo and riley, and finally be like "no rough ridin' way!"
Yeah, not very hard to imagine, given that it happened to that mod with the frayed visor and puka necklace (sans Zo).
They just don't know how to act yet...rather have the dorks than the OB creeps at nfl games. give em a few years and they'll learn how to "act like they've been there"OKC fans are a bunch of dorks.
So. Freaking. True.
if there's anything the dod has taught us it is that you should always act like you haven't been there in all situations. Because someday you won't be there again.
no one enjoys this. :zzz:
Doyel's "blame the refs" article has been forwarded to me twice already this morning.
Westbrook is bitb at celebrating after made shots.
They just don't know how to act yet...rather have the dorks than the OB creeps at nfl games. give em a few years and they'll learn how to "act like they've been there"OKC fans are a bunch of dorks.
So. Freaking. True.
i hate this because people on my facebook are Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!). too many "the refs won this one" type of stuff.You should probably defriend those people. fwiw
damnit i hate chalmers.
Lebron has his wheelchair moment! :lol:
IT'S DIFFERENT WHEN MY FAVE PLAYER EVERZ DOES IT! :curse:
is there any doubt that lebron was faking, though? i mean, he was.
is there any doubt that lebron was faking, though? i mean, he was.
I'm not saying he was faking, but he sure as hell was milking the crap out of it. Running around just fine on offense, hits a three and can barely walk to mid court. Airballs a three and needs help getting off the court. GMAFB. I wonder what Bird, Jordan, Seau, Romanowski, Payton, Lott, Barkely would do when they got a cramp? Act like a rough ridin' pussy?? Take themselves out of the last minute of the most critcal game of their career? Probably not.
is there any doubt that lebron was faking, though? i mean, he was.
I'm not saying he was faking, but he sure as hell was milking the crap out of it. Running around just fine on offense, hits a three and can barely walk to mid court. Airballs a three and needs help getting off the court. GMAFB. I wonder what Bird, Jordan, Seau, Romanowski, Payton, Lott, Barkely would do when they got a cramp? Act like a rough ridin' pussy?? Take themselves out of the last minute of the most critcal game of their career? Probably not.
TAH-DAH! The new talking point for when LeBron has a championship.
I like Lebron, but I love listening to his haters hate. The meltdown when he finally wins a championship will be fantastic, but unfortunately, I think it will put an end to the haters.
*Also, I tend to like superstars who play for one team more than players who demand trades/enter free agency despite perfectly good offers from where they are. I liked Lebron more when he was a Cavalier, and "The Decision" really didn't bother me at all.
I like Lebron, but I love listening to his haters hate. The meltdown when he finally wins a championship will be fantastic, but unfortunately, I think it will put an end to the haters.
*Also, I tend to like superstars who play for one team more than players who demand trades/enter free agency despite perfectly good offers from where they are. I liked Lebron more when he was a Cavalier, and "The Decision" really didn't bother me at all.
Did he really have that good of an offer from the Cavalier's? "Hey, Lebron, stay with the team so we can milk as much money as possible from your extreme talent and marketability while we do pretty much nothing to secure you a supporting cast that will help you win championships." I'm not a Lebron lover, but I also don't see anything wrong with him moving from a team that made no effort to build a championship caliber team. Jordan needed a Pippen. Lebron had a Delonte West.
I like Lebron, but I love listening to his haters hate. The meltdown when he finally wins a championship will be fantastic, but unfortunately, I think it will put an end to the haters.
*Also, I tend to like superstars who play for one team more than players who demand trades/enter free agency despite perfectly good offers from where they are. I liked Lebron more when he was a Cavalier, and "The Decision" really didn't bother me at all.
Did he really have that good of an offer from the Cavalier's? "Hey, Lebron, stay with the team so we can milk as much money as possible from your extreme talent and marketability while we do pretty much nothing to secure you a supporting cast that will help you win championships." I'm not a Lebron lover, but I also don't see anything wrong with him moving from a team that made no effort to build a championship caliber team. Jordan needed a Pippen. Lebron had a Delonte West.
A quick google search suggests to me that Cleveland offered him $30 million more than any other team. Regardless, I wouldn't like him as much for leaving even if Cleveland offered less. I understand why he would want to leave. I just don't like it. It's hard to explain. At least he didn't wait until he was already on the way out to go and try to win a title like Karl Malone, Charles Barkley, or Kevin Garnett. That just reeks of desperation.
This is the moment we've all been waiting for!!
By scoring 29pts for the rest of this series LBJ can be the 4th player to score 700pts for a postseason(AI/Shaq/Hakeem/Jordan)
Quote from: Jalen RoseBy scoring 29pts for the rest of this series LBJ can be the 4th player to score 700pts for a postseason(AI/Shaq/Hakeem/Jordan)
Quote from: Jalen RoseBy scoring 29pts for the rest of this series LBJ can be the 4th player to score 700pts for a postseason(AI/Shaq/Hakeem/Jordan)
Is that if they finish the series tonight, or if it goes 7?
I'm stuck in the Detroit rough ridin' airport and won't get to see my heat win the title they've worked so hard for.Umm.... airport bar?
The Heat are proving pretty much every single myth about them wrong with this series and especially tonight. Incredible.
lebron is immenently cheerable. the rest? no. I am happy for lebron not the heat. as the best player he deserves it.
putting the lebron hating aside for the moment, here's why lebron would never be a player that i like.
lebron's game is not that much fun to watch. he has very little skill relative to the other superstar players. he's just bigger, stronger, and faster than his opponents. iit's like watching a twelve year old play against eight year olds. bfd. not impressed.
lebron is immenently cheerable. the rest? no. I am happy for lebron not the heat. as the best player he deserves it.
Yeah, i, too get really rough ridin' bored watching some guy do really athletic stuff to get to the rim and dunk all over people. Maybe if lebron would knock down more step-back 18 footers, then he'd be bearable to watch.
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word on the street is that lots of nba players can dunk, and that quite a few do it with a lot more style than lebron. that is indeed the best part of his game, though. the rest is very meh. unless, of course, you like cheering, "nice job of being born a big, strong, fast guy, lebron," in which case your all time favorite player is probably shaq.
i don't know why there is so much confusion over lebron hating. it has nothing to do with stats or rings.
putting the lebron hating aside for the moment, here's why lebron would never be a player that i like.
lebron's game is not that much fun to watch. he has very little skill relative to the other superstar players. he's just bigger, stronger, and faster than his opponents. iit's like watching a twelve year old play against eight year olds. bfd. not impressed.
em: lebron hating started when he was in high school.
bn: plz go back and read thread.
em: lebron hating started when he was in high school.
bn: plz go back and read thread.
Why the eff should I read the entire thread? You - Lebron has very little skill compared to other star players. That's Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!), plain and simple.
Lebron is one of the best defenders and passers in the league. I think he is well above average in most NBA skills.
i just think he's a huge dork and not someone that i'd want to hang out with. i mean, how in the world can the best nba player be such and incredible dufus? riddle me that one.
em: lebron hating started when he was in high school.
bn: plz go back and read thread.
Why the eff should I read the entire thread? You - Lebron has very little skill compared to other star players. That's Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!), plain and simple.
lebron hating has been discussed at length and you're cluless about it.
what skills of lebron's are on par with the nba's best? shooting? passing? ball handling? post play? no, no, no, and no.
i mean, being a bruiser is not a skill. it's just something you do because you can.
em: lebron hating started when he was in high school.
bn: plz go back and read thread.
Why the eff should I read the entire thread? You - Lebron has very little skill compared to other star players. That's Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!), plain and simple.
lebron hating has been discussed at length and you're cluless about it.
what skills of lebron's are on par with the nba's best? shooting? passing? ball handling? post play? no, no, no, and no.
i mean, being a bruiser is not a skill. it's just something you do because you can.
Being almost the best at everything is much better than being the best at one thing.
em: lebron hating started when he was in high school.
bn: plz go back and read thread.
Why the eff should I read the entire thread? You - Lebron has very little skill compared to other star players. That's Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!), plain and simple.
lebron hating has been discussed at length and you're cluless about it.
what skills of lebron's are on par with the nba's best? shooting? passing? ball handling? post play? no, no, no, and no.
i mean, being a bruiser is not a skill. it's just something you do because you can.
Being almost the best at everything is much better than being the best at one thing.
none of it has anything to do with whether or not someone is fun to watch. and lebron is not the best at being fun to watch.
Yeah, people always loved shaq because of his blazing speed.Yeah, i, too get really rough ridin' bored watching some guy do really athletic stuff to get to the rim and dunk all over people. Maybe if lebron would knock down more step-back 18 footers, then he'd be bearable to watch.
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word on the street is that lots of nba players can dunk, and that quite a few do it with a lot more style than lebron. that is indeed the best part of his game, though. the rest is very meh. unless, of course, you like cheering, "nice job of being born a big, strong, fast guy, lebron," in which case your all time favorite player is probably shaq.
Yeah, people always loved shaq because of his blazing speed.Yeah, i, too get really rough ridin' bored watching some guy do really athletic stuff to get to the rim and dunk all over people. Maybe if lebron would knock down more step-back 18 footers, then he'd be bearable to watch.
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word on the street is that lots of nba players can dunk, and that quite a few do it with a lot more style than lebron. that is indeed the best part of his game, though. the rest is very meh. unless, of course, you like cheering, "nice job of being born a big, strong, fast guy, lebron," in which case your all time favorite player is probably shaq.
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em: lebron hating started when he was in high school.
bn: plz go back and read thread.
Why the eff should I read the entire thread? You - Lebron has very little skill compared to other star players. That's Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!), plain and simple.
lebron hating has been discussed at length and you're cluless about it.
what skills of lebron's are on par with the nba's best? shooting? passing? ball handling? post play? no, no, no, and no.
i mean, being a bruiser is not a skill. it's just something you do because you can.
Who in the NBA do you think is good?
Who in the NBA do you think is good?
howard is the only other player i can think of who would be on someone's list of top ten players and doesn't possess some skills on par with the rest on the list.
Who in the NBA do you think is good?
howard is the only other player i can think of who would be on someone's list of top ten players and doesn't possess some skills on par with the rest on the list.
So you think everyone in the top 10 except Dwight Howard and LeBron James are good?
i was responding to thoughts of the form, "lebron is one of the best [insert skill] in the game." i don't think he's particularly skilled relative to his peers.
only butthurt kstate fans would infer that i was suggesting lebron isn't a great player. here's what i've said: he's not as skilled as people say. his style of play is boring to me.
only butthurt kstate fans would infer that i was suggesting lebron isn't a great player. here's what i've said: he's not as skilled as people say. his style of play is boring to me.
only butthurt kstate fans would infer that i was suggesting lebron isn't a great player. here's what i've said: he's not as skilled as people say. his style of play is boring to me.
Yeah, we get it. You're just wrong. His numbers are at the top of essentially every statistical category.
If his style bores you , so be it. Eye of the beholder, type of thing.
Not a huge LJ fan myself, but if I had to create a list of more highly skilled SFs or SGs, I'd have trouble. Maybe Kobe in his prime? Durant maybe? I'm curious who would be on your list...
I like Lebron, but I love listening to his haters hate. The meltdown when he finally wins a championship will be fantastic, but unfortunately, I think it will put an end to the haters.
*Also, I tend to like superstars who play for one team more than players who demand trades/enter free agency despite perfectly good offers from where they are. I liked Lebron more when he was a Cavalier, and "The Decision" really didn't bother me at all.
Did he really have that good of an offer from the Cavalier's? "Hey, Lebron, stay with the team so we can milk as much money as possible from your extreme talent and marketability while we do pretty much nothing to secure you a supporting cast that will help you win championships." I'm not a Lebron lover, but I also don't see anything wrong with him moving from a team that made no effort to build a championship caliber team. Jordan needed a Pippen. Lebron had a Delonte West.
A quick google search suggests to me that Cleveland offered him $30 million more than any other team. Regardless, I wouldn't like him as much for leaving even if Cleveland offered less. I understand why he would want to leave. I just don't like it. It's hard to explain. At least he didn't wait until he was already on the way out to go and try to win a title like Karl Malone, Charles Barkley, or Kevin Garnett. That just reeks of desperation.
Yeah. People who switch jobs can't be trusted. They're just shifty, IMO. I mean, if you had to choose between an elite job in Miami surrounded by elite coworkers or a horrible job in Cleveland surrounded by crying middle-aged women who bring babies to work and force you to do everything in the entire company, that's a no-brainer for the Cleve every time.
And what title teams aren't "loaded with talent?" Is Magic less impressive because he played with Kareem and Worthy? Kobe because he had Shaq? Bird because he had McHale, Parrish, etc?
It would also be more impressive if he did it with only four guys on the court at a time. The whole "superstars don't switch teams" thing makes no sense. Jordan was already in a good market and had a GM that surrounded him with talent. He didn't have to leave. Same with Magic and Bird. Lebron was in a shitty town playing for a GM that surrounded him with shitty talent. His GM was unable to get the necessary pieces for a title to come to Cleveland, so Lebron went to the pieces. Superstars don't make teams. GMs do.
And what title teams aren't "loaded with talent?" Is Magic less impressive because he played with Kareem and Worthy? Kobe because he had Shaq? Bird because he had McHale, Parrish, etc?
The whole "players should stay with their original small town teams and try to win titles" thing just reeks of kstateo.
lebron is just some journeyman.
It would also be more impressive if he did it with only four guys on the court at a time. The whole "superstars don't switch teams" thing makes no sense. Jordan was already in a good market and had a GM that surrounded him with talent. He didn't have to leave. Same with Magic and Bird. Lebron was in a shitty town playing for a GM that surrounded him with shitty talent. His GM was unable to get the necessary pieces for a title to come to Cleveland, so Lebron went to the pieces. Superstars don't make teams. GMs do.
And what title teams aren't "loaded with talent?" Is Magic less impressive because he played with Kareem and Worthy? Kobe because he had Shaq? Bird because he had McHale, Parrish, etc?
The whole "players should stay with their original small town teams and try to win titles" thing just reeks of kstateo.
Lebron was taking that Cavs team to the NBA finals. Is it that far-fetched to think that they were only one player away and that as young as Lebron is, it was far more likely that he would have ended up with a few championships in Cleveland than not? I don't care if it reeks of K-Stateo. Michael Jordan was the Bulls. Kobe is the Lakers. Paul Pierce is the Celtics. Kevin Durant is the Thunder. Lebron was the Cavs. Now he is just some journeyman.
BTW, I absolutely loved "the decision" and wish that everyone who switches teams would do something like that. It's really the only reason I don't absolutely hate Lebron's guts right now.
sideshow bob,
Jordan was only able to be the Bulls because the piece were brought to him (Pippen, Grant, Kukoc, Rodman, Kerr, Paxon, etc).
LeBron and Jordan both won their first title at age 27 but LeBron was able to take his team to the finals before Jordan did.
James > Jordan
and MJ is has done nothing but hurt his rep after leaving the bulls (not succeeding at the Wizards as a player and GM, the failing in Charlotte, the jerky HoF acceptance speech, etc) but he is still more beloved than LBJ.LeBron and Jordan both won their first title at age 27 but LeBron was able to take his team to the finals before Jordan did.
James > Jordan
Jordan finished with 6 rings, though, and is still hands down the most beloved basketball player of all time. More people hate Lebron than embrace him, and that will never change.
and MJ is has done nothing but hurt his rep after leaving the bulls (not succeeding at the Wizards as a player and GM, the failing in Charlotte, the jerky HoF acceptance speech, etc) but he is still more beloved than LBJ.LeBron and Jordan both won their first title at age 27 but LeBron was able to take his team to the finals before Jordan did.
James > Jordan
Jordan finished with 6 rings, though, and is still hands down the most beloved basketball player of all time. More people hate Lebron than embrace him, and that will never change.
and MJ is has done nothing but hurt his rep after leaving the bulls (not succeeding at the Wizards as a player and GM, the failing in Charlotte, the jerky HoF acceptance speech, etc) but he is still more beloved than LBJ.LeBron and Jordan both won their first title at age 27 but LeBron was able to take his team to the finals before Jordan did.
James > Jordan
Jordan finished with 6 rings, though, and is still hands down the most beloved basketball player of all time. More people hate Lebron than embrace him, and that will never change.
To be fair to LBJ, Jordan is still far more beloved than any other player ever. It's pretty remarkable, really.
James' problem is that people loved Jordan not just for his on-court heroics, but the wholesome, family-friendly, all-around likable nature of his lifestyle.
Plus, he wasn't a quitter. He never left his team high and dry to pursue any selfish whims.
and MJ is has done nothing but hurt his rep after leaving the bulls (not succeeding at the Wizards as a player and GM, the failing in Charlotte, the jerky HoF acceptance speech, etc) but he is still more beloved than LBJ.LeBron and Jordan both won their first title at age 27 but LeBron was able to take his team to the finals before Jordan did.
James > Jordan
Jordan finished with 6 rings, though, and is still hands down the most beloved basketball player of all time. More people hate Lebron than embrace him, and that will never change.
To be fair to LBJ, Jordan is still far more beloved than any other player ever. It's pretty remarkable, really.
This is all semantics. Bottom line: if Lebron is not more successful AND more loved than Jordan, than his entire life is an embarrassing failure.
Bottom line.
See, Lebron's great miscalculation ("the decision") failed because it never considered how much Americans loved Cleveland and wished that they themselves could spend their lives their working tirelessly toward the promise of never quite succeeding and then being blamed for everything.
What an bad person.
See, Lebron's great miscalculation ("the decision") failed because it never considered how much Americans loved Cleveland and wished that they themselves could spend their lives their working tirelessly toward the promise of never quite succeeding and then being blamed for everything.
What an bad person.
It's not about a love for Cleveland. It's about people believing that if Lebron were really as good as advertised, he would have been able to win his championships anywhere.
Also, the Lebron hate existed before he left Cleveland, but it was nothing like it is now. Lebron wasn't being blamed for anything. He was being praised for taking a bunch of nobodies to the NBA finals.
"The Decision" wasn't the problem. If Lebron had created the hoopla to announce he was staying in Cleveland, I don't think he would have nearly as many haters. People don't hate him for "The Decision". They hate him because he left to go play with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. Most people just point to "The Decision" because they don't want to admit the truth.
See, Lebron's great miscalculation ("the decision") failed because it never considered how much Americans loved Cleveland and wished that they themselves could spend their lives their working tirelessly toward the promise of never quite succeeding and then being blamed for everything.
What an bad person.
It's not about a love for Cleveland. It's about people believing that if Lebron were really as good as advertised, he would have been able to win his championships anywhere.
Also, the Lebron hate existed before he left Cleveland, but it was nothing like it is now. Lebron wasn't being blamed for anything. He was being praised for taking a bunch of nobodies to the NBA finals.
"The Decision" wasn't the problem. If Lebron had created the hoopla to announce he was staying in Cleveland, I don't think he would have nearly as many haters. People don't hate him for "The Decision". They hate him because he left to go play with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. Most people just point to "The Decision" because they don't want to admit the truth.
People believing ANY single person can will a team to win in a 5 man game set themselves up for disappointment. No team that Cleveland put or was going to put on the floor would have won against any of the current bulls, celtics, spurs, or thunder squads that have at least 2 legitimate all star candidates.
See, Lebron's great miscalculation ("the decision") failed because it never considered how much Americans loved Cleveland and wished that they themselves could spend their lives their working tirelessly toward the promise of never quite succeeding and then being blamed for everything.
What an bad person.
It's not about a love for Cleveland. It's about people believing that if Lebron were really as good as advertised, he would have been able to win his championships anywhere.
Also, the Lebron hate existed before he left Cleveland, but it was nothing like it is now. Lebron wasn't being blamed for anything. He was being praised for taking a bunch of nobodies to the NBA finals.
"The Decision" wasn't the problem. If Lebron had created the hoopla to announce he was staying in Cleveland, I don't think he would have nearly as many haters. People don't hate him for "The Decision". They hate him because he left to go play with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. Most people just point to "The Decision" because they don't want to admit the truth.
People believing ANY single person can will a team to win in a 5 man game set themselves up for disappointment. No team that Cleveland put or was going to put on the floor would have won against any of the current bulls, celtics, spurs, or thunder squads that have at least 2 legitimate all star candidates.
The Thunder were the worst team in the NBA when they drafted Durant and OKC is a smaller market than Cleveland. So, KD>Lebron?
See, Lebron's great miscalculation ("the decision") failed because it never considered how much Americans loved Cleveland and wished that they themselves could spend their lives their working tirelessly toward the promise of never quite succeeding and then being blamed for everything.
What an bad person.
It's not about a love for Cleveland. It's about people believing that if Lebron were really as good as advertised, he would have been able to win his championships anywhere.
Also, the Lebron hate existed before he left Cleveland, but it was nothing like it is now. Lebron wasn't being blamed for anything. He was being praised for taking a bunch of nobodies to the NBA finals.
"The Decision" wasn't the problem. If Lebron had created the hoopla to announce he was staying in Cleveland, I don't think he would have nearly as many haters. People don't hate him for "The Decision". They hate him because he left to go play with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. Most people just point to "The Decision" because they don't want to admit the truth.
People believing ANY single person can will a team to win in a 5 man game set themselves up for disappointment. No team that Cleveland put or was going to put on the floor would have won against any of the current bulls, celtics, spurs, or thunder squads that have at least 2 legitimate all star candidates.
The Thunder were the worst team in the NBA when they drafted Durant and OKC is a smaller market than Cleveland. So, KD>Lebron?
What has KD accomplished that Lebron didn't at Cleveland?
See, Lebron's great miscalculation ("the decision") failed because it never considered how much Americans loved Cleveland and wished that they themselves could spend their lives their working tirelessly toward the promise of never quite succeeding and then being blamed for everything.
What an bad person.
It's not about a love for Cleveland. It's about people believing that if Lebron were really as good as advertised, he would have been able to win his championships anywhere.
Also, the Lebron hate existed before he left Cleveland, but it was nothing like it is now. Lebron wasn't being blamed for anything. He was being praised for taking a bunch of nobodies to the NBA finals.
"The Decision" wasn't the problem. If Lebron had created the hoopla to announce he was staying in Cleveland, I don't think he would have nearly as many haters. People don't hate him for "The Decision". They hate him because he left to go play with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. Most people just point to "The Decision" because they don't want to admit the truth.
People believing ANY single person can will a team to win in a 5 man game set themselves up for disappointment. No team that Cleveland put or was going to put on the floor would have won against any of the current bulls, celtics, spurs, or thunder squads that have at least 2 legitimate all star candidates.
The Thunder were the worst team in the NBA when they drafted Durant and OKC is a smaller market than Cleveland. So, KD>Lebron?
What has KD accomplished that Lebron didn't at Cleveland?
Nothing, but he will win a championship for OKC very soon.
See, Lebron's great miscalculation ("the decision") failed because it never considered how much Americans loved Cleveland and wished that they themselves could spend their lives their working tirelessly toward the promise of never quite succeeding and then being blamed for everything.
What an bad person.
It's not about a love for Cleveland. It's about people believing that if Lebron were really as good as advertised, he would have been able to win his championships anywhere.
Also, the Lebron hate existed before he left Cleveland, but it was nothing like it is now. Lebron wasn't being blamed for anything. He was being praised for taking a bunch of nobodies to the NBA finals.
"The Decision" wasn't the problem. If Lebron had created the hoopla to announce he was staying in Cleveland, I don't think he would have nearly as many haters. People don't hate him for "The Decision". They hate him because he left to go play with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. Most people just point to "The Decision" because they don't want to admit the truth.
People believing ANY single person can will a team to win in a 5 man game set themselves up for disappointment. No team that Cleveland put or was going to put on the floor would have won against any of the current bulls, celtics, spurs, or thunder squads that have at least 2 legitimate all star candidates.
The Thunder were the worst team in the NBA when they drafted Durant and OKC is a smaller market than Cleveland. So, KD>Lebron?
What has KD accomplished that Lebron didn't at Cleveland?
Nothing, but he will win a championship for OKC very soon.
If Lebron would have been surrounded by Westbrook, Perkins, Ibaka and Harden, he would have won a championship. The Thunder without Lebron would easily be better than Cleveland without Lebron.
James' problem is that people loved Jordan not just for his on-court heroics, but the wholesome, family-friendly, all-around likable nature of his lifestyle.
Plus, he wasn't a quitter. He never left his team high and dry to pursue any selfish whims.
James' problem is that people loved Jordan not just for his on-court heroics, but the wholesome, family-friendly, all-around likable nature of his lifestyle.
Plus, he wasn't a quitter. He never left his team high and dry to pursue any selfish whims.
Which is funny, because Michael Jordan is/was addicted to gambling.
James' problem is that people loved Jordan not just for his on-court heroics, but the wholesome, family-friendly, all-around likable nature of his lifestyle.
Plus, he wasn't a quitter. He never left his team high and dry to pursue any selfish whims.
Which is funny, because Michael Jordan is/was addicted to gambling.
LeBron brought a lot of the hate on himself. He calls himself "The King". I mean wtf?
I just think lebron isn't very competitive.
I just think lebron isn't very competitive.
5th most points scored in an NBA playoffs series. And he has a lot of years left.
I just think lebron isn't very competitive.
5th most points scored in an NBA playoffs series. And he has a lot of years left.
That's sort of a meaningless stat, though, because some playoff series have more games than others, and the best teams finish their series in fewer games.
See, Lebron's great miscalculation ("the decision") failed because it never considered how much Americans loved Cleveland and wished that they themselves could spend their lives their working tirelessly toward the promise of never quite succeeding and then being blamed for everything.
What an bad person.
It's not about a love for Cleveland. It's about people believing that if Lebron were really as good as advertised, he would have been able to win his championships anywhere.
Also, the Lebron hate existed before he left Cleveland, but it was nothing like it is now. Lebron wasn't being blamed for anything. He was being praised for taking a bunch of nobodies to the NBA finals.
"The Decision" wasn't the problem. If Lebron had created the hoopla to announce he was staying in Cleveland, I don't think he would have nearly as many haters. People don't hate him for "The Decision". They hate him because he left to go play with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. Most people just point to "The Decision" because they don't want to admit the truth.
People believing ANY single person can will a team to win in a 5 man game set themselves up for disappointment. No team that Cleveland put or was going to put on the floor would have won against any of the current bulls, celtics, spurs, or thunder squads that have at least 2 legitimate all star candidates.
The Thunder were the worst team in the NBA when they drafted Durant and OKC is a smaller market than Cleveland. So, KD>Lebron?
What has KD accomplished that Lebron didn't at Cleveland?
Nothing, but he will win a championship for OKC very soon.
If Lebron would have been surrounded by Westbrook, Perkins, Ibaka and Harden, he would have won a championship. The Thunder without Lebron would easily be better than Cleveland without Lebron.
How could they possibly have gotten all of that talent to OKC (smaller market than Cleveland)? Everyone keeps saying that Cleveland never would have gotten any talent and that Lebron would have never won a championship there. I think he would have, fwiw, but apparently Lebron did not.
only an idiot would have stayed in the shithole that is Cleveland. those sewer rats should feel blessed that James didn't bolt earlier.
not knowing much about the NBA but a starting 5 next year for the Heat of
Duane Wade
Ray Allen
LeBron James
Chris Bosh
Rashard Lewis
seems like they will win some games. :thumbs:
does Lewis start? i have no idea. looks a little over the hill.
not knowing much about the NBA but a starting 5 next year for the Heat of
Duane WadeRay AllenMario Chalmers
LeBron James
Chris BoshRashard LewisSomeone else
seems like they will win some games. :thumbs:
does Lewis start? i have no idea. looks a little over the hill.
not knowing much about the NBA but a starting 5 next year for the Heat of
Duane Wade
Ray Allen
LeBron James
Chris Bosh
Rashard Lewis
seems like they will win some games. :thumbs:
does Lewis start? i have no idea. looks a little over the hill.
I fear the moves that the Lakers are making could take OKC out of the picture next year. If they get dwight, game over. Even without him...
Bynum
Gasol
Bryant
Nash
META
yikes
not knowing much about the NBA but a starting 5 next year for the Heat of
Duane Wade
Ray Allen
LeBron James
Chris Bosh
Rashard Lewis
seems like they will win some games. :thumbs:
does Lewis start? i have no idea. looks a little over the hill.
I fear the moves that the Lakers are making could take OKC out of the picture next year. If they get dwight, game over. Even without him...
Bynum
Gasol
Bryant
Nash
META
yikes
nash is an awful idea for the lakers. he can't guard westbrook. sefalosia maybe. harden, LOL
Lakers/Heat Finals will be great. White midwesterners who hate Lebron and hate Dwight Howard will have no one to root for. :lol:
Lakers/Heat Finals will be great. White midwesterners who hate Lebron and hate Dwight Howard will have no one to root for. :lol:
http://vine.co/v/bwjr271trlp
Dunk of the year?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1_rKW3HL9GE#!
with sound and adorable :clipperkids:
Kobe could do that.
Kobe could do that.
like 6 years ago, yes.
Kobe could do that.
like 6 years ago, yes.
Kobe could still do it thanks to his new German ubermensch legs.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=145969005576354&set=vb.319944764801465&type=2&theater
:horrorsurprise:
Lakers have about a 65% chance of making the playoffs according to Vegas. It's between them and the Jazz for the 8th spot in the West.
Lakers have about a 65% chance of making the playoffs according to Vegas. It's between them and the Jazz for the 8th spot in the West.
Lets go Jazz!!
Lakers have about a 65% chance of making the playoffs according to Vegas. It's between them and the Jazz for the 8th spot in the West.
Lets go Jazz!!
Lakers won last night, putting them 1 up with 3 to go. Somehow the Jazz play the Timber-puds twice, but I still like the Lakers chances. Sorry, scottbutthurtcat.
Deal! 77% chance in Vegas now. :excited:Lakers won last night, putting them 1 up with 3 to go. Somehow the Jazz play the Timber-puds twice, but I still like the Lakers chances. Sorry, scottbutthurtcat.
betcha a beer the Utah Super-Mormon Jazzes get to the playoffs and Pud-No Lakes-California-Lakers don't!
Lakers won last night, putting them 1 up with 3 to go. Somehow the Jazz play the Timber-puds twice, but I still like the Lakers chances. Sorry, scottbutthurtcat.
betcha a beer the Utah Super-Mormon Jazzes get to the playoffs and Pud-No Lakes-California-Lakers don't!
Deal! 77% chance in Vegas now. :excited:Lakers won last night, putting them 1 up with 3 to go. Somehow the Jazz play the Timber-puds twice, but I still like the Lakers chances. Sorry, scottbutthurtcat.
betcha a beer the Utah Super-Mormon Jazzes get to the playoffs and Pud-No Lakes-California-Lakers don't!
Lakers won last night, putting them 1 up with 3 to go. Somehow the Jazz play the Timber-puds twice, but I still like the Lakers chances. Sorry, scottbutthurtcat.
betcha a beer the Utah Super-Mormon Jazzes get to the playoffs and Pud-No Lakes-California-Lakers don't!
I'll take that bet
Kobe Bryant? More like nohealthyachille Bryant. Sports center is going to be unbearable the next few days. Hope he can come back and end his career on a high note.
Kobe Bryant? More like nohealthyachille Bryant. Sports center is going to be unbearable the next few days. Hope he can come back and end his career on a high note.
This could be correct. That said, I think Kobe has a lot of Jordan in him...he won't give it up until it's painfully obvious that he should have before.
Kobe Bryant? More like nohealthyachille Bryant. Sports center is going to be unbearable the next few days. Hope he can come back and end his career on a high note.
I'd bet scottwildcat a beer that Kobe plays tomorrow at 30:1 odds.
Kobe Bryant? More like nohealthyachille Bryant. Sports center is going to be unbearable the next few days. Hope he can come back and end his career on a high note.
This could be correct. That said, I think Kobe has a lot of Jordan in him...he won't give it up until it's painfully obvious that he should have before.
I'm hoping to see Heat v Knicks in the East and Thunder v Nuggets in the West finals
I'm hoping to see Heat v Knicks in the East and Thunder v Nuggets in the West finals
I look forward to people saying they cant wait to see a thundernuggets showdown.
It just sounds like an awesome McDonald's promo that only comes around during Mardi Gras or something and is chicken nuggets spiked with caffeine.
"Personally, I can't wait for thundernuggets."
"Oh, the highlight of the year will be thundernuggets".
I love how there are some great storylines in some of these 1st round matchups, especially in the west.
SA - LA has Nash and Mike D vs the Spurs again along with the usually LA - SA rivalry
Clips - Grizz was war in last year's playoffs
OKC - HOU for the Beard's revenge
DEN - GS should just be some great up tempo hoops
:can'twaitgif:
what if the heat lose
let's go dubs! :ksu: <- but with the new bay bridge. :gocho:Have you been to any games? Are you going to any playoff games?
what if the heat lose
Just a matter of what round. I think Chicago definitely has a shot in the 2nd. If the Bulls can't do it then Melo will
let's go dubs! :ksu: <- but with the new bay bridge. :gocho:Have you been to any games? Are you going to any playoff games?
Heat will lose 2 games between now and when they hoist up their championship trophy.I think the O/U on Heat losses in the playoffs should legitimately be 4.5. I'd take the under.
my at vs homes are screwed up sry
I don't thats for damn sure. You coddle him qrusty.my at vs homes are screwed up sry
you're forgiven
I don't thats for damn sure. You coddle him qrusty.my at vs homes are screwed up sry
you're forgiven
The greatest sporting event kicks off with a great game so far! I love this game!Yes!
The greatest sporting event kicks off with a great game so far! I love this game!Yes!
How about Spike's hat? :D
AB not helping the Barnes defenders but I still miss watching playoff RondoThe greatest sporting event kicks off with a great game so far! I love this game!Yes!
How about Spike's hat? :D
how about Avery Bradley?!?
also the Celtics are so old lol
Was the nuggets warriors finish great or what? big time.old man Andre, WOW. that low post move he put on Barnes :horrorsurprise:
Was the nuggets warriors finish great or what? big time.old man Andre, WOW. that low post move he put on Barnes :horrorsurprise:
has the playoffs started yet? the thunder played last night, but i think it was a scrimmage against a local junior high team.Yeah, I was super pumped, expecting a bunch of great games and we only got one close finish and one other that was really competitive in the 4th. :blank:
:lol:
I am missing everything good. Better luck in the second round.
Warriors are the team I always cheer for, but it's solely because of Steph Curry.
Warriors are the team I always cheer for, but it's solely because of Steph Curry.
What about former EMAW opponent Klay Thompson? But yeah, Steph is so fun to watch.
i don't like the amount of days between games, seems silly if they're playing in the same town.
Warriors are the team I always cheer for, but it's solely because of Steph Curry.
Warriors are the team I always cheer for, but it's solely because of Steph Curry.
I've always liked the Warriors. Remember that Baron Davis dunk a few years back in the playoffs?
i don't like the amount of days between games, seems silly if they're playing in the same town.
It lets you have games every night, which is magical.
Warriors are the team I always cheer for, but it's solely because of Steph Curry.
I've always liked the Warriors. Remember that Baron Davis dunk a few years back in the playoffs?
No.
This one on AK47?Warriors are the team I always cheer for, but it's solely because of Steph Curry.
I've always liked the Warriors. Remember that Baron Davis dunk a few years back in the playoffs?
when i think of playoff dunks, this is what i think of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o3s7Ah4LAE
DC floater or Jake finger roll?when i think of playoff dunks, this is what i think of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o3s7Ah4LAE
I had a play like this yesterday in pickup except I didn't dunk it.
DC floater or Jake finger roll?when i think of playoff dunks, this is what i think of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o3s7Ah4LAE
I had a play like this yesterday in pickup except I didn't dunk it.
DC floater or Jake finger roll?when i think of playoff dunks, this is what i think of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o3s7Ah4LAE
I had a play like this yesterday in pickup except I didn't dunk it.
kind of a floater hook. I have very awkward moves in the lane.
:horrorsurprise:If he was run of the mill NFL guy, they would cut out the torn part and he could play in a couple of weeks. However, he is on the 2nd year of an $80M deal so he is prolly done for the playoffs :curse:
http://www.usnews.com/news/sports/articles/2013/04/26/thunders-westbrook-out-needs-knee-surgery (http://www.usnews.com/news/sports/articles/2013/04/26/thunders-westbrook-out-needs-knee-surgery)
:horrorsurprise:Are you sh1tting me?!?!? :curse:
http://www.usnews.com/news/sports/articles/2013/04/26/thunders-westbrook-out-needs-knee-surgery (http://www.usnews.com/news/sports/articles/2013/04/26/thunders-westbrook-out-needs-knee-surgery)
Thunder will be fine. They might actually be better without him.
Thunder will be fine. They might actually be better without him.
said nobody, ever. one pg backup is an old man, and the other is very young. neither are even close to his skill level.
More Durant + No Westbrook= More WinsIt's common sense
well well well, how about Steph's 3rd quarter?
well well well, how about Steph's 3rd quarter?
:lol:
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durant with a nice little dunk shot himself
LMAO @ giving KD the star treatment ALL GAME and then calling a charge
I'm going to meltdown if Boston wins this series
I'm going to meltdown if Boston wins this series
they won't. i don't like NY's chances in game 6 in boston, but NY won't lose game 7 in NY.
so is Golden State officially the leagues biggest bitches yet? Warriors?! LOL. MOAR LIKE Whiners.
Is that MC Hammer sitting courtside?
Crowd is so good. How does Golden State do it?
Also do NBA coaches ever convey actual information or instructions during time-outs? Maybe they cut that part out for TV?
Crowd is so good. How does Golden State do it?
Also do NBA coaches ever convey actual information or instructions during time-outs? Maybe they cut that part out for TV?
they cut out anything real. Dubs trying to give the game away. Woof.
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How bout these nba playoffs?
Hopefully this is the end of the Celtics. What an incredibly unlikeable collection of losers.
Is the NBA playoff model the best in all of sports? I say yes.
Hopefully this is the end of the Celtics. What an incredibly unlikeable collection of losers.
I don't mind Jeff Green. But I pretty much hate the rest.
Memphis fans are great. OKC-Memphis will be an amazing series.
Memphis will win this seriesyeah, unless Martin has turned a corner for okc. Memphis is just a tough match up
I always enjoy when young guys develop into playoff performers like Lance Stephenson is this year. Remember when he was pissed at KU for choosing Xavier Henry (lol) over him and he wanted to join emaw? http://bleacherreport.com/articles/149757-lance-stephensons-attempt-to-get-back-at-kansas (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/149757-lance-stephensons-attempt-to-get-back-at-kansas) I put that second to only Frank mushing OJ in his list of recruiting mistakes
Well atleast one writer understands what the MVP award is all about
Well atleast one writer understands what the MVP award is all about
What, being an inefficient chucker that will never win a championship?
Didn't get to watch Pacers-Knicks. Did it have that old rivalry feel to it like when Reggie was there? :drool:unfortunately no. Even the announcing crew was saying how disappointing the crowd was for a playoff game. It will take an unconscious shooting night from Melo or JR to get this series to 6 games imo
Well atleast one writer understands what the MVP award is all about
What, being an inefficient chucker that will never win a championship?
Most VALUABLE Player, it's not the best player award
Well atleast one writer understands what the MVP award is all about
What, being an inefficient chucker that will never win a championship?
Most VALUABLE Player, it's not the best player award
So Steph Curry?
welp :frown:Didn't get to watch Pacers-Knicks. Did it have that old rivalry feel to it like when Reggie was there? :drool:unfortunately no. Even the announcing crew was saying how disappointing the crowd was for a playoff game. It will take an unconscious shooting night from Melo or JR to get this series to 6 games imo
Anthony is terrible. Scoring is the most overrated statistic in the nba.
If Lin can lead your team to a better record than you can, you do not deserve a MVP vote.
Well atleast one writer understands what the MVP award is all about
What, being an inefficient chucker that will never win a championship?
Most VALUABLE Player, it's not the best player award
sounds like we have a bunch of Colin Cowherd fanatics in this thread (Read: puds). Melo is insanely good.
sounds like we have a bunch of Colin Cowherd fanatics in this thread (Read: puds). Melo is insanely good.
Yes, he's very good. Too bad there can only be one mvp.
Lebron James really isn't that good. Have you seen who he's surrounded with?
Lebron James really isn't that good. Have you seen who he's surrounded with?
LeBron is a better offensive player than Carmelo, at least this year (probably every year). LEBRON WAS INSANE THIS YEAR
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jamesle01.html
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/anthoca01.html
Melo plays with an obese point guard, a 50 yr old point guard, a bunch of puds, and stud JR Smith....all while carrying the team to a 2 seed. What Melo did this season is nothing short of incredible
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Yes, he's very good. Too bad there can only be one mvp.
i'm not saying he is mvp, but people seem to think that just because he isn't mvp that he isn't the leagues best offensive player.
this is very cool (michigancat please click on this link)
http://deadspin.com/youll-be-able-to-see-the-bay-bridge-from-inside-the-wa-493164232
its tough to argue against Lebron, mainly because I think he's the best to ever play the game, but they both have completely different offensive styles and also have different talent surrounding them. On the whole, you are probably right. There is just no way Anthony compares to Lebron's efficiency, inclusion of teammates, and offensive rebounding. I'd still probably argue that melo is the best iso player in the game.
its tough to argue against Lebron, mainly because I think he's the best to ever play the game, but they both have completely different offensive styles and also have different talent surrounding them. On the whole, you are probably right. There is just no way Anthony compares to Lebron's efficiency, inclusion of teammates, and offensive rebounding. I'd still probably argue that melo is the best iso player in the game.
The Heat are a jokeAlmost as funny as Indiana
The Heat are a jokeAlmost as funny as Indiana
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Low blow. Thought we were friends :frown:
i was wide open, i didn't have any other option.
I find the bulls extremely unlikeable. Even with Rose sidelined, I just can't stand them. I think it's Boozer's face.
Can we all admit that Derrick Rose is a bitch?
I find the bulls extremely unlikeable. Even with Rose sidelined, I just can't stand them. I think it's Boozer's face.
Yes, Boozer's face, noah's face, nate robinson's height, Tom Thibodeau's stench (assuming). They are very unlikeable.
Can we all admit that Derrick Rose is a bitch?
denied
I find the bulls extremely unlikeable. Even with Rose sidelined, I just can't stand them. I think it's Boozer's face.they are JYC without any adorability, in fact they have negative adorability. Ugly basketball + ugly team = :barf:
Can we all admit that Derrick Rose is a bitch?
denied
If he is medically cleared to play and he doesn't want to, then he shouldn't get checks. He is a bitch
I find the bulls extremely unlikeable. Even with Rose sidelined, I just can't stand them. I think it's Boozer's face.
Yes, Boozer's face, noah's face, nate robinson's height, Tom Thibodeau's stench (assuming). They are very unlikeable.
I find the bulls extremely unlikeable. Even with Rose sidelined, I just can't stand them. I think it's Boozer's face.
Yes, Boozer's face, noah's face, nate robinson's height, Tom Thibodeau's stench (assuming). They are very unlikeable.
I like Nate Robinson.
I find the bulls extremely unlikeable. Even with Rose sidelined, I just can't stand them. I think it's Boozer's face.
I find the bulls extremely unlikeable. Even with Rose sidelined, I just can't stand them. I think it's Boozer's face.
I don't like them because they all make fun of Heat fans for being bandwagon fans, but Bulls fans outside of Chicago are only Bulls fans because of when Jordan was there.
it's easy to hate the heat though. lebron? chalmers? bosh? you've got to be a huge rough ridin' idiot to jump on that bandwagon.
why jump on dumb bandwagons?it's easy to hate the heat though. lebron? chalmers? bosh? you've got to be a huge rough ridin' idiot to jump on that bandwagon.
Who isn't a bandwagon fan? I root for enough terrible teams as it is. I've done my part for the "plays hard" underdog.
Add Curry tothe list of players better than Lebron.
Add Curry tothe list of players better than Lebron.
he was great then too fwiw.
I can't stand Jokeim Noah. Should be tossed from the league and into jail.I hate the heat way more than I hate Jokeim Noah
I love the heat and I love Joakim Noah. What's not to love?
lol it is pretty great!I love the heat and I love Joakim Noah. What's not to love?
Yes. The whole juvenile no-hands shaking and shoving and clapping in their face. It's like pro wrestling.
:D http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=G77DCJPhrrApud song and a pud team. :peek:
sorry for wasting your time then :bawl::D http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=G77DCJPhrrApud song and a pud team. :peek:
Noah is ugly as sin, that's why I don't like him.(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1201.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb352%2FWinters4ksu%2Fnoahuglydogshit_zps73d99258.jpg&hash=2755b136538e734bcb2ee32ad726e45b72a5e0a9) (http://s1201.photobucket.com/user/Winters4ksu/media/noahuglydogshit_zps73d99258.jpg.html)
eff one and kill one. . . Choose.Noah is ugly as sin, that's why I don't like him.(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1201.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb352%2FWinters4ksu%2Fnoahuglydogshit_zps73d99258.jpg&hash=2755b136538e734bcb2ee32ad726e45b72a5e0a9) (http://s1201.photobucket.com/user/Winters4ksu/media/noahuglydogshit_zps73d99258.jpg.html)
The Chicago Bulls better find a new Center.eff one and kill one. . . Choose.Noah is ugly as sin, that's why I don't like him.(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1201.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb352%2FWinters4ksu%2Fnoahuglydogshit_zps73d99258.jpg&hash=2755b136538e734bcb2ee32ad726e45b72a5e0a9) (http://s1201.photobucket.com/user/Winters4ksu/media/noahuglydogshit_zps73d99258.jpg.html)
The Heat should sit D-Wade next game :frown:
My God guise... The Thunder are extremely pud.
My God guise... The Thunder are extremely pud.
w/o Westbrook, at least
My God guise... The Thunder are extremely pud.
w/o Westbrook, at least
Keeping Ibaka over Harden is looking like a big mistake
they could of done what the heat did if they didn't extend Ibaka last year.Keeping Ibaka over Harden is looking like a big mistake
they didn't keep ibaka over harden, dummy. harden wanted more money than they were willing to offer.
bunch of thunder haters in this thread. we just wanted other teams to feel good about themselves. we win so many games that it's not fair. :D
Getting rid of Harden was the right move. You don't pay A money to B players.
Also, how gross is the East outside the Heat? So unlikeable.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Top 5 in scoring and steals this post-season. :nono:
B
B
melo?
if Melo is an A Harden is at least a B++hi
B
melo?
A
:party:B
melo?
A
What are your requirements for an A player?
What are your requirements for an A player?
You have to be amongst the very best in the game. Hardin and Lebron are on 2 completely different levels. A non-comprehensive list of A players would be
Lebron
Carmelo
Wade
Durant
Curry
Rose
Paul
What are your requirements for an A player?
You have to be amongst the very best in the game. Hardin and Lebron are on 2 completely different levels. A non-comprehensive list of A players would be
Lebron
Carmelo
Wade
Durant
Curry
Rose
Paul
Wade in his prime, sure. Wade in 2013, gmafb. I assume Curry is only on there due to his 3 point shooting, because his offensive numbers aren't better than Harden?
What are your requirements for an A player?
What are your requirements for an A player?
Not metric based at all. Just someone you can build a franchise around. Harden's a B+.
I think this just comes down to categorization of what makes an "A" player. I define it as the top 2 or 3 (the upper 5% or 10%) players at their position in the league. I'd categorize James Harden at that level as a SG.
Stats: 26.3 PPG, 5.9 APG, 4.8 RPG, 1.9 SPG, 3.7 TO, 44.9 FG%, 37.4 3P%, 23.8 PER, 38.5 MPG
^that crap is A list
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I think this just comes down to categorization of what makes an "A" player. I define it as the top 2 or 3 (the upper 5% or 10%) players at their position in the league. I'd categorize James Harden at that level as a SG.
I disagree, because its possible to not have 2-3 legit A players at a position.
I don't think there's any centers I'd want to build a franchise around.
I don't think there's any centers I'd want to build a franchise around.
I don't think there's any centers I'd want to build a franchise around.
Is Kevin Love a Center to you?
I don't know if the center is a thing of the past. We are only 4 years removed from the Orlando Magic making it to the finals with a healthy and completely dominate Dwight Howard. David Lee was pretty damn close to averaging a double double this year, and Kevin Love is a force when he is playing the game. Obviously health concerns is a huge issue with any of those players and for all Centers, but I don't think we have seen the last of superstar big men. In fact, I still think Howard is a legitimate "build around" guy.
I don't know if the center is a thing of the past. We are only 4 years removed from the Orlando Magic making it to the finals with a healthy and completely dominate Dwight Howard. David Lee was pretty damn close to averaging a double double this year, and Kevin Love is a force when he is playing the game. Obviously health concerns is a huge issue with any of those players and for all Centers, but I don't think we have seen the last of superstar big men. In fact, I still think Howard is a legitimate "build around" guy.
Yeah, I don't think the position is dead. I just don't think I would build a team around Dwight Howard at this point, (or David Lee, ever).
What happened to those Ewing, Hakeem, Robinson, Daughetry types? It's not like their roles have changed and they're just no longer prominently featured, a la NFL workhorse running backs. It's like they have just ceased to exist.
I think underveloped skills is probably the biggest component. This article gives a couple good reasons for it, such as "no kid wants to be a low post player." The amount of talk about needing a center to win a championship is always so baffling.
http://m.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/05/the-mystery-of-the-disappearing-nba-center/257204/
I think you can still build a team around a big man, but you just aren't going to see many dominant centers like Shaq, Ewing, Olajuwan, etc. like we did in the past. The Spurs built a dynasty around Tim Duncan, who is the greatest power forward to ever play the game, and I could see a team doing that again in the future.lol
I think you can still build a team around a big man, but you just aren't going to see many dominant centers like Shaq, Ewing, Olajuwan, etc. like we did in the past. The Spurs built a dynasty around Tim Duncan, who is the greatest power forward to ever play the game, and I could see a team doing that again in the future.lol
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It sounds laughable, but name somebody better.
It was pretty sad to see the Warriors go last night
I guess if there's a team that can beat Miami, it's San Antonio?
Pacers :lol:
hey rusty, how about san antonio's offense, huh? i mean what is this, college ball? you're actually running sets? lmao, are you serious??I love how a guy like Diaw can go his whole career getting absolutely abused on D, put on a Spurs uniform(and 30 lbs of fat) and be able to bang with the best low post tandem in the league :confused:
oh well he i'm sure that san an feels good about running that offense- LOOKS LIKE oscar WEBER COACHES THEM. are you serious with this offense? hey i'm all for it - i mean, who doesn't like a good rock and fire mixed in with the old pick and roll? me- i'm pavloving hard when i watch that crap, you could water your lawn with my saliva. who knows though, can they sustain it? PG FRENCH is getting up there in the years and so is the Jamaican Sensation Tim Dunk It Duncan. steroids? growth hormones? maybe. probably but i'm not going to accuse them of PEDs just because they might not be on them and as of now i can't prove anything. if/when i can prove it i will post it here.
I like all the teams left. Except for Indiana. I just don't know anything about them.
I like all the teams left. Except for Indiana. I just don't know anything about them.
When your star player is Paul George you don't deserve to have anything known about you.
GO A ROD! GO JETER! I LOVE THE YANKEES!
GO A ROD! GO JETER! I LOVE THE YANKEES!
David Roth ?@david_j_roth 8m
Club promoters in v-neck t-shirts and tumid thrice-married divorce attorneys and DJamer Khaled: ENJOY IT.
Why was hibbert out? Vogel is kind of stupid.
GO A ROD! GO JETER! I LOVE THE YANKEES!
Plus, Lebron attracts talent cuz he's not a ballhog. If Carmelo played for the Yankees, he would lead the league in home runs but never let anyone else bat. Also, he would just DH.
I like all the teams left. Except for Indiana. I just don't know anything about them.
When your star player is Paul George you don't deserve to have anything known about you.
I like all the teams left. Except for Indiana. I just don't know anything about them.
When your star player is Paul George you don't deserve to have anything known about you.
paul george is a complete stud
i just now saw the replay of the paul george dunk. oh my rough ridin' god.
i just now saw the replay of the paul george dunk. oh my rough ridin' god.
it wasn't that good.
LOLBRON JAJAJAJAMES (like haha but jaja)
It was nice of LeBron to wait 8 years before developing a drop step, he is making George look like a little kid
It was nice of LeBron to wait 8 years before developing a drop step, he is making George look like a little kid
He's still getting better. A joy to watch.
It was nice of LeBron to wait 8 years before developing a drop step, he is making George look like a little kid
He's still getting better. A joy to watch.
But rly it's about time he finally started to develop his game.
I think LeBron always wanted to prove he didn't need to just beast people down low since he was a ki. I am glad he didn't wait until his legs started to go to start doing posting up.It was nice of LeBron to wait 8 years before developing a drop step, he is making George look like a little kid
He's still getting better. A joy to watch.
But rly it's about time he finally started to develop his game.
I think LeBron always wanted to prove he didn't need to just beast people down low since he was a ki. I am glad he didn't wait until his legs started to go to start doing posting up.It was nice of LeBron to wait 8 years before developing a drop step, he is making George look like a little kid
He's still getting better. A joy to watch.
But rly it's about time he finally started to develop his game.
It helps that Indy doesn't like to double
LeBron is boring to watch because his game has no style. He and Duncan are starters on the all snoozefest team.
He did more of the 10 to 15 "mid" post game in Cleveland that usually ended up with a fade away or a face up and drive - now he is showing a more traditional low block game with drop steps and jump hooks.I think LeBron always wanted to prove he didn't need to just beast people down low since he was a ki. I am glad he didn't wait until his legs started to go to start doing posting up.It was nice of LeBron to wait 8 years before developing a drop step, he is making George look like a little kid
He's still getting better. A joy to watch.
But rly it's about time he finally started to develop his game.
It helps that Indy doesn't like to double
Lebron has posted up for years when he has the right matchup.
he was good. where was lebron in the second half?Lebron just doesn't have the "clutch gene" I talk so much about. Main difference between him and the all time greats like Jordan and Kobe.
he was good. where was lebron in the second half?Lebron just doesn't have the "clutch gene" I talk so much about. Main difference between him and the all time greats like Jordan and Kobe.
Him having to bang with West in post didn't help. Games like last night have to feel like a Cleveland flashback for Lebron.he was good. where was lebron in the second half?Lebron just doesn't have the "clutch gene" I talk so much about. Main difference between him and the all time greats like Jordan and Kobe.
Can you imagine a Pacers/Spurs final? :horrorsurprise:
ugly basketball. i think maybe the court is too small.
Can you imagine a Pacers/Spurs final? :horrorsurprise:
Woof
I think the Pacers are more enjoyable to watch than the Heat.
I like the Pacers better than the Heat and hope they win. Would probably be more likely to watch the finals if the Heat won though
What if the Heat don't win it all?What if the Heat don't win it all?
What if the Heat don't win it all?What if the Heat don't win it all?
I like the Pacers better than the Heat and hope they win. Would probably be more likely to watch the finals if the Heat won though
I'm pretty sure the same people that enjoy the NBA are the same people that enjoy pro wrestling.
I'm pretty sure the same people that enjoy the NBA are the same people that enjoy pro wrestling.
I can see how you'd get that impression from a Heat game.
I'm pretty sure the same people that enjoy the NBA are the same people that enjoy pro wrestling.
Eastern Conference Champions :zzz: :excited:'grats Winters :cheers:
Spurs are just too damn good
what a great game. pisses me off that they don't play saturday.
This is so much fun! I couldn't watch yesterday, but I'm sure it was great.
This is so much fun! I couldn't watch yesterday, but I'm sure it was great.
it was, just like a college game. and the spurs won!
I don't care who wins, because I'm not a huge dork. I just want it to get chippy by game 4!
I don't care who wins, because I'm not a huge dork. I just want it to get chippy by game 4!
why in the world would you watch a game if you don't care who wins? that sounds Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).
I like to be entertained
I like to be entertained
you're like a nascar fan watching for the crashes. disgusting.
pretty horrible compare-o. i don't really care who wins either, just want to see some elite level basketball.
pretty horrible compare-o. i don't really care who wins either, just want to see some elite level basketball.
you aren't watching with the hope of some fighting by game 4 (although elite bball without a rooting interest is boring).
I don't want fights, either.
I just want it to get chippy by game 4!
I don't want fights, either.
staredowns? passive aggression? what's your pleasure, michigancat?I just want it to get chippy by game 4!
Whoa.
Whoa.
only entertaining part.
The Heat are great because not only do you get to watch the best player in the world, but there's so many people who hate them.
Does everyone agree thay Spoelstra is totally worthless?
Does everyone agree thay Spoelstra is totally worthless?
I can understand hating the Heat in general, but my god how could anyone hate LeBron? :love:
Well, game 1 was awesome.
Well, game 1 was awesome.
it set a tone they've been unable to live up to.
The Heat are great because not only do you get to watch the best player in the world, but there's so many people who hate them.
ESPN had a clip a few days back about how hating the heat used to be cool but now its all about loving and admiring them. personally, i still hate them.
Game 3 lived up to game 1 because the Spurs won.
this series is great because a lot of people hate either the heat or the spurs and people that generally like the spurs dislike the heat and people that like the heat dislike the spurs.
Game 3 lived up to game 1 because the Spurs won.
true bball aficionados don't care about that, nuts. i didn't even know they kept score in the finals until a couple of weeks ago, and when i found out, i was bemused.
good game tonight bros
Winters, why does final suck so hard? No close games.
Winters, why does final suck so hard? No close games.Close series unlike last year :dunno:
awful finals
The games may not be close, but the series is great.
awful finals
it's weird how both teams have completely failed to respond to game-destroying runs by the other team. except for game 1, which was a great game.
In that Kia commercial where the guy has to exit out of the back of the car because of the tight parking space, how the hell did the rest of the family get out?
In that Kia commercial where the guy has to exit out of the back of the car because of the tight parking space, how the hell did the rest of the family get out?
they got out before he parked
The little runner shot in the lane - like Clemente used to do - is such a devastating shot because guards can get it off almost at will. It seems to be under utilized. Is it really that difficult of a shot even if you practice it all the time? Parker made it look pretty easy tonight.
The little runner shot in the lane - like Clemente used to do - is such a devastating shot because guards can get it off almost at will. It seems to be under utilized. Is it really that difficult of a shot even if you practice it all the time? Parker made it look pretty easy tonight.
how great of a coach is greg pop?
how great of a coach is greg pop?
The best?
how great of a coach is greg pop?
See, I have this special thing that I do when I put on my shoes. After my foot goes inside, I take the laces, pull them, and then tie them in a knot. It makes the shoes tight. So they don't slip off my feet.
Jesus Christ, why on Earth would Tim Duncan even think about retirement? :sdeek:He shouldn't and he won't.
why do all the other players suck so hard? thoughts?
why do all the other players suck so hard? thoughts?
being good is hard.
man guys, the nba huh? it's like if you get one of five players then you are just always going to be really good. like why do all the other players suck so hard? thoughts?
This game is done. Sorry, Winters. Duncan is clowning these fools.
You should try other things than being Kim Carnes on this board. Woof!This game is done. Sorry, Winters. Duncan is clowning these fools.
You should do sports broadcasting.
fanning, shut upeff off douche
I don't get why LeBron hasn't been shooting 3's.He has, he's been missing.
I don't get why LeBron hasn't been shooting 3's.He has, he's been missing.
Different story tonight, dork store. He's serving them inside tonight.I don't get why LeBron hasn't been shooting 3's.He has, he's been missing.
50% the last two games, what did I tell you earlier?
He looks weird without his headband. Like my dad when he shaved his mustache that one time.
Different story tonight, dork store. He's serving them inside tonight.I don't get why LeBron hasn't been shooting 3's.He has, he's been missing.
50% the last two games, what did I tell you earlier?
Why doesn't LeBron play like this all the time? Good grief.
lol. K, troll. You should try a job.Different story tonight, dork store. He's serving them inside tonight.I don't get why LeBron hasn't been shooting 3's.He has, he's been missing.
50% the last two games, what did I tell you earlier?
Fanning, shut up
I agree with fanning that LeBron isn't a great shooter. He's either on or off and he knows when. Otherwise, he would shoot more.That's why he's a great decision maker.
Hey, guys! It's a great game!
at some point, refusing to shoot an open 15 footer is the act of a pussy. even if you've been able to drive for a quarter.
if he'd just shot 3's like I suggested it wouldn't have mattered.
if he'd just shot 3's like I suggested it wouldn't have mattered.
the spurs' defense has been a six game long insult to james and wade.
This is why you don't eff with the elderly.#oldmanstrength
free throws seem as hard as jump shots lately.
WC08! :D:gocho:
LeBron had a triple double. :lol:
good no calls.
Bad no calls are a big part of the game. (As are bad calls. And traveling!) It's foolish to deny that. Just accept it, maybe even embrace it, and move along.
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Man, game 7 will be so increds, amirite guys!?!?!
'grats to Winters and LebitchI've already been to the bathroom 3 times to empty my nervous tank. :ohno:
Nervous pisses or shits?'grats to Winters and LebitchI've already been to the bathroom 3 times to empty my nervous tank. :ohno:
Bandwagon heat hater is way more fascinating than bandwagon heat fan.
Winters, as a SLTHeat fan, how much do you want to see Wade play tonight?'grats to Winters and LebitchI've already been to the bathroom 3 times to empty my nervous tank. :ohno:
30 Mins from D-Wade would be nice.Winters, as a SLTHeat fan, how much do you want to see Wade play tonight?'grats to Winters and LebitchI've already been to the bathroom 3 times to empty my nervous tank. :ohno:
I think playing him the last 3 minutes of regulation almost cost Miami the game and I would make Wade prove he has it tonight or he sits.
I'd say at least 90% of my bandwagon Heat defense is because I like egging on Heat haters. If everyone hated the Spurs, I'd defend them, too.
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I've been rooting for the Spurs all series, but if there is a repeat of this I'm all in on Miami tonight. Chris Bosh gonna Chris Bosh...
I'd say at least 90% of my bandwagon Heat defense is because I like egging on Heat haters. If everyone hated the Spurs, I'd defend them, too.
mich do you follow basketball dustin hoffman on twitter? seems right up your alley.
I'd say at least 90% of my bandwagon Heat defense is because I like egging on Heat haters. If everyone hated the Spurs, I'd defend them, too.
mich do you follow basketball dustin hoffman on twitter? seems right up your alley.
No, he looks OK but probably will not follow. I had to stop following fake Bill Walton, too.
Any haters hating yet?They gon'
If everyone hated the Spurs, I'd defend them.
We are so blessed to have this series before entering the summer wilderness.
Do you guys realize how huge of a meltdown there will be if Miami loses? I will be sad if it doesn't happen.
Do you guys realize how huge of a meltdown there will be if Miami loses? I will be sad if it doesn't happen.
I think it would pale in comparison to the meltdown if Miami wins. It will be worse than last year, by far.
Do you guys realize how huge of a meltdown there will be if Miami loses? I will be sad if it doesn't happen.
I think it would pale in comparison to the meltdown if Miami wins. It will be worse than last year, by far.
Do you guys realize how huge of a meltdown there will be if Miami loses? I will be sad if it doesn't happen.
I think it would pale in comparison to the meltdown if Miami wins. It will be worse than last year, by far.
There will be no meltdown if Miami wins.
Looks like it has already started.Do you guys realize how huge of a meltdown there will be if Miami loses? I will be sad if it doesn't happen.
I think it would pale in comparison to the meltdown if Miami wins. It will be worse than last year, by far.
There will be no meltdown if Miami wins.
I really need to start doing layups from the right elbow to the left side of the rim and finish with the right hand instead of the left. (Like Kawhai Leonard did on his and-1). I already do reverses this way, but usually use the left on the left side from straight on. Why do so many NBA players do this? I know they have left hands.
I really need to start doing layups from the right elbow to the left side of the rim and finish with the right hand instead of the left. (Like Kawhai Leonard did on his and-1). I already do reverses this way, but usually use the left on the left side from straight on. Why do so many NBA players do this? I know they have left hands.
the defender has to go through the player's left to get to the ball. if you use the left, you usually open up and it's an easier block.
Lebron just showed his lack of class as he jerked away from Duncan like a petulant child. Tim HAD to foul him but yes, let's take it personally. I wasn't rooting for either team until then.
Will be fun watching the media worship lebron for the next few weeks/months.
I guess it depends on where the defender is.
I guess it depends on where the defender is.
yeah.
you'll need to learn how to fight unless you plan on getting called for traveling every time you eurostep.
we have a guy with a really good eurostep already
He's like a team sport sea biscuit.
I'm sorry. This Heat team is legit, you can't deny that now. But that doesn't mean I admire how they've done it. Just can't. Not my style.
I prefer hard work & the enjoyment of ups & downs as comradery builds into something special. That style unfortunately is in the locker room
Because that's what sports are now: Dollar bills and doing it the easy way. I can't back that. If that means I'm never a champion, so be it.
Ryan Wallace ?@call_me_WALLACE 24s
It's a never ending struggle of what some say isn't "against the rules" and others who find it as the easiest path to success.
QuoteRyan Wallace ?@call_me_WALLACE 24s
It's a never ending struggle of what some say isn't "against the rules" and others who find it as the easiest path to success.
ryan wallace, the people's champ
So does he not understand that the NBA has a salary cap?
So does he not understand that the NBA has a salary cap?
So does he not understand that the NBA has a salary cap?
Kobe Bean Bryant. That is really all I need to say.
The sad thing is, now the 24/7 sports news/talk cycle will bury the "Can the become a dynasty . . . " talking point
So does he not understand that the NBA has a salary cap?
LeBron is going to look great being back in a Cavs jersey in 2014.
I mean if you don't think Rob Cassidy's sadness is enjoyable, you can go to hell.QuoteI'm sorry. This Heat team is legit, you can't deny that now. But that doesn't mean I admire how they've done it. Just can't. Not my style.QuoteI prefer hard work & the enjoyment of ups & downs as comradery builds into something special. That style unfortunately is in the locker roomQuoteBecause that's what sports are now: Dollar bills and doing it the easy way. I can't back that. If that means I'm never a champion, so be it.
https://twitter.com/call_me_WALLACE
LeBron is going to look great being back in a Cavs jersey in 2014.
It would be really interesting to see how he's remembered if that's the case. Based on how the rest of his team played during this year's Finals, having Kyrie Iriving would be enough for him to keep winning Championships, not to mention they'll have this year's first pick.
I mean if you don't think Rob Cassidy's sadness is enjoyable, you can go to hell.QuoteI'm sorry. This Heat team is legit, you can't deny that now. But that doesn't mean I admire how they've done it. Just can't. Not my style.QuoteI prefer hard work & the enjoyment of ups & downs as comradery builds into something special. That style unfortunately is in the locker roomQuoteBecause that's what sports are now: Dollar bills and doing it the easy way. I can't back that. If that means I'm never a champion, so be it.
https://twitter.com/call_me_WALLACE
:D
BMac would be fantastic at stroking deep 3s that LeBron set up for him.LeBron is going to look great being back in a Cavs jersey in 2014.
It would be really interesting to see how he's remembered if that's the case. Based on how the rest of his team played during this year's Finals, having Kyrie Iriving would be enough for him to keep winning Championships, not to mention they'll have this year's first pick.
BMac would be fantastic at stroking deep 3s that LeBron set up for him.LeBron is going to look great being back in a Cavs jersey in 2014.
It would be really interesting to see how he's remembered if that's the case. Based on how the rest of his team played during this year's Finals, having Kyrie Iriving would be enough for him to keep winning Championships, not to mention they'll have this year's first pick.
oh yeah, that's the hating I've come to enjoy :drool:
I'm bowing out though. Golf clap for those who put up with my opinions. Agree or disagree, I always enjoy the debate. Good stuff tonight.
BMac would be fantastic at stroking deep 3s that LeBron set up for him.LeBron is going to look great being back in a Cavs jersey in 2014.
It would be really interesting to see how he's remembered if that's the case. Based on how the rest of his team played during this year's Finals, having Kyrie Iriving would be enough for him to keep winning Championships, not to mention they'll have this year's first pick.
BMac's stock keeps dropping. Highest I've seen him going is 4th.
I can't wait for all the "The Prodigal Son Has Returned!" storylines/shirts/hats/license plates/phone covers/tattoos etc.
LeBron is going to look great being back in a Cavs jersey in 2014.
It would be really interesting to see how he's remembered if that's the case. Based on how the rest of his team played during this year's Finals, having Kyrie Iriving would be enough for him to keep winning Championships, not to mention they'll have this year's first pick.
Irving and Noel are better than Wade and Bosh. Will Ryan Wallace hate Lebron more for taking the easy way out?
Irving and Noel are better than Wade and Bosh. Will Ryan Wallace hate Lebron more for taking the easy way out?
But man oh man I would cheer for the Akron LeBrons.
Kobe Bryant. Black Mamba. Attack Conquer. 2 4 on my shirt. Kobe doin work. kobe goin for his 6th like it was his 1st. If the lakers keep howard... And steve nash regains his health.. and maybe add a younger athletic defender who can cover the floor defensively ... Watch out lakers... i know they struggled alot last year...but toward the end of the season they were playing well and went 28-12 and then kobe went down. But we all know he will be fine. In fact, he is going to be e :lol:ven better.I'm going to guess you had the lakers in the finals last season :lol:
By the way, i really really hate LeBron. But he is so good.
#BLACKMAMBA
MEH
I hope Bogut plays. :frown:
the disparity between the West and the East playoffs is just crazy. Why would anyone want to watch the East until the conf. finals?
the disparity between the West and the East playoffs is just crazy. Why would anyone want to watch the East until the conf. finals?
BKN-MIA in round 2 could be fun. The Nets swept them in the regular season... MIA will still probably win, but I could see it going 6 or 7 games.
the disparity between the West and the East playoffs is just crazy. Why would anyone want to watch the East until the conf. finals?
BKN-MIA in round 2 could be fun. The Nets swept them in the regular season... MIA will still probably win, but I could see it going 6 or 7 games.
Compared to a first round matchup of Golden State and the Clippers, that series is a snoozefest.
the disparity between the West and the East playoffs is just crazy. Why would anyone want to watch the East until the conf. finals?
BKN-MIA in round 2 could be fun. The Nets swept them in the regular season... MIA will still probably win, but I could see it going 6 or 7 games.
Compared to a first round matchup of Golden State and the Clippers, that series is a snoozefest.
Best first round match-up since.......ever?
the disparity between the West and the East playoffs is just crazy. Why would anyone want to watch the East until the conf. finals?
BKN-MIA in round 2 could be fun. The Nets swept them in the regular season... MIA will still probably win, but I could see it going 6 or 7 games.
Compared to a first round matchup of Golden State and the Clippers, that series is a snoozefest.
Best first round match-up since.......ever?
http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/10792687/klay-thompson-golden-state-warriors-likens-blake-griffin-bull-china-shop
:excited:
eff the spurs tho
tony parker though, guys. How does he still do it?
tony parker though, guys. How does he still do it?
Yeah but he's only 31. Duncan is 38. Although 0% of Duncan's game is based on athletic ability so that probably helps him.
Hey guys, I watched that 30 for 30 tonight on the Detroit bad boys teams tonight, and it almost made me give a crap about the NBA again! ALMOST! But, no. The NBA is a waste of human flesh and energy, and if it were gone tomorrow and never return to planet Earth I'd wouldn't even notice.
Hey guys, I watched that 30 for 30 tonight on the Detroit bad boys teams tonight, and it almost made me give a crap about the NBA again! ALMOST! But, no. The NBA is a waste of human flesh and energy, and if it were gone tomorrow and never return to planet Earth I'd wouldn't even notice.
guys, it's cool, Pete used to live in Milwaukee. I mean wtf Pete
I had season tickets to the Mavericks for about 4 years. Not terrible, Pete.
Are Mavs and Thunder games way different than Bucks, 76ers, and Wizard games 10 years ago? I mean I just don't get it. The games I went to were a bunch of corporate white people sitting on their hands, and the games were largely slothful jogging up and down the court with momentary flashes of high level athleticism. To make up for the lack of fan interest, they would blare stupid chants over the loud speakers. It was very awkward. All three venues were the same, so I know it wasn't just a Bucks issue. I reluctantly went to a bunch of Bucks games with co-workers, and thankfully didn't have to spend my own money very often....the sample size isn't small.
I just don't get it how that is fun to people.
guys, it's cool, Pete used to live in Milwaukee. I mean wtf Pete
How many NBA games have you huge NBA fans been to? They are terrible, just awful.
Craig Sager :(
Warriors games definitely have a Raider-esque edge to them. They're lots of fun. They booed the crap out of the owner at Chris Mullin's jersey retirement.
East: BKN-TOR| ATL-IND| CHA-MIA| WAS-CHI| West: GS-LAC| DAL-SA| MEM-OKC| POR-HOU
i've been to one nba game. it was around five years ago and i went with a group of really good friends. it was a mavericks game and they were in the middle of some ridiculous win streak and the arena was sold out. it was two of the more lame hours that spent in my entire life. dead serious. national boring association is more like it.
i've been to one nba game. it was around five years ago and i went with a group of really good friends. it was a mavericks game and they were in the middle of some ridiculous win streak and the arena was sold out. it was two of the more lame hours that spent in my entire life. dead serious. national boring association is more like it.
i sat in the william morris agency's suite at the staples center this past christmas for the heat-lakers game. was pretty great rubbing elbows with maria shriver and hollywood elites while watching Showtime live. xavier henry though, good grief kid, give it up.
Warrior games look fun on TV, so do thunder. Everyone else looks boring
am i the only one who wants to kick pete's ass?
warriors clippers is going to be so good you guys. probably better than any ncaa sporting event ever (b/c the ncaa is made up of predominately dogshit athletes)
Toronto vs Brooklyn seems like it should be a dogshit series, but game one has been pretty entertaining.
I usually start watching the NBA in the playoffs. First thought: The Clippers have lots of really good players.yes, did not realize they had picked up Danny Granger, they could be amazing if he returns to his old form
this is so fun!
This is a great game
I love this game!
Blake's "accidental" spilling of his drink on a Warrior fan after fouling out
https://vine.co/v/M1FPe6MQ5BY (https://vine.co/v/M1FPe6MQ5BY)
Rockets vs 'blazers :zzz:
Rockets vs 'blazers :zzz:
Denied
Rockets vs 'blazers :zzz:
Denied
There's people there but they are sitting on their hands. It's the playoffs, this is like a preseason game
Rockets vs 'blazers :zzz:
Denied
There's people there but they are sitting on their hands. It's the playoffs, this is like a preseason game
Houston sports fans tho. (I was talking about the actual game fwiw)
I don't understand what they are reviewing?
Def a moving screen. Stupid play by aldridge.
These officials are straight garbage, for both teams
Rockets took tons of bad shots in OT. Def deserved to lose.
so far the most entertaining part of the NBA playoffs has been all the Brick Mansions commercials
so far the most entertaining part of the NBA playoffs has been all the Brick Mansions commercials
If you think that after the first 8 games then this may not be the thread for you. The opening weekend was fantastic. 5 road teams won and 6 of the 8 games were decided by single digits.
so far the most entertaining part of the NBA playoffs has been all the Brick Mansions commercials
If you think that after the first 8 games then this may not be the thread for you. The opening weekend was fantastic. 5 road teams won and 6 of the 8 games were decided by single digits.
More importantly, the Foot Locker ad with Damian Lillard is much better.
well pharrell's a douche so
Conley is great. Just as good as Westbrook but without Durant to take the pressure off.
Westbrook, get the eff out of here with your 29 points and highlight dunks. We say you are not good.
I have a friend that knows him well. to be fair though I think most entertainers are out there and not normalwell pharrell's a douche so
:dubious:
What a game. Westbrook 29 pts on 28 shots. Going into OT he had shot 4 more times than Durant. Finished with the same amount of attempts. Ridiculous.
What a game. Westbrook 29 pts on 28 shots. Going into OT he had shot 4 more times than Durant. Finished with the same amount of attempts. Ridiculous.
The fact that he was 1-7 on threes last night and he was given the potential game winner was not a good plan, imo. got real lucky perkins bailed him out.
The Playoffs are great. :thumbs:
The Playoffs are great. :thumbs:
So much fun. #thunderup
The Playoffs are great. :thumbs:
So much fun. #thunderup
Actually, I'm a casual Grizzlies fan. :comehere:
The Playoffs are great. :thumbs:
So much fun. #thunderup
Actually, I'm a casual Grizzlies fan. :comehere:
:curse:
I have a bad feeling OKC came back just to lose again.
The Playoffs are great. :thumbs:
So much fun. #thunderup
Actually, I'm a casual Grizzlies fan. :comehere:
The Playoffs are great. :thumbs:
So much fun. #thunderup
Actually, I'm a casual Grizzlies fan. :comehere:
Wallace outed
:angry:
The Playoffs are great. :thumbs:
So much fun. #thunderup
Actually, I'm a casual Grizzlies fan. :comehere:
Wallace outed
"Been saying OKC would get knocked out by my Grizz for months now..."
But no. I'm hurt. :frown: Plus, Wallace would never call himself a casual Grizzlies fan.
The Playoffs are great. :thumbs:
So much fun. #thunderup
Actually, I'm a casual Grizzlies fan. :comehere:
Wallace outed
"Been saying OKC would get knocked out by my Grizz for months now..."
But no. I'm hurt. :frown: Plus, Wallace would never call himself a casual Grizzlies fan.
Your right, born and raised. Just like Seahawks fan, born and raised.
:lol: @ OKC. Their "fans" are the worst.
I'm not really a fan of any NBA team, but how amazing a nickname is Grizzlies? I mean it's kinda dumb for Memphis to keep the name (not quite as bad as Utah "Jazz" or LA "Lakers", but still), but man, Gizzly bears are just increds.
I'm not really a fan of any NBA team, but how amazing a nickname is Grizzlies? I mean it's kinda dumb for Memphis to keep the name (not quite as bad as Utah "Jazz" or LA "Lakers", but still), but man, Gizzly bears are just increds.
Well they were originally in Vancouver
I'm not really a fan of any NBA team, but how amazing a nickname is Grizzlies? I mean it's kinda dumb for Memphis to keep the name (not quite as bad as Utah "Jazz" or LA "Lakers", but still), but man, Gizzly bears are just increds.
I'm not really a fan of any NBA team, but how amazing a nickname is Grizzlies? I mean it's kinda dumb for Memphis to keep the name (not quite as bad as Utah "Jazz" or LA "Lakers", but still), but man, Gizzly bears are just increds.
Well they were originally in Vancouver
I'm not really a fan of any NBA team, but how amazing a nickname is Grizzlies? I mean it's kinda dumb for Memphis to keep the name (not quite as bad as Utah "Jazz" or LA "Lakers", but still), but man, Gizzly bears are just increds.
Well they were originally in Vancouver
That's my point about the names. NBA teams are dumb about keeping names when they move. Imagine if we had the Kansas City Texans, Baltimore Browns, Washington Expos, Colorado Nordiques, or New Jersey Rockies :Yuck:
The Spurs fans meltdown here just made this evening fantastic :excited:
The Spurs fans meltdown here just made this evening fantastic :excited:
Mavs fan, 42?
This is the greatest sporting event in the world, and I hope you are all enjoying it.
I hope Steph drops 50.
This is the greatest sporting event in the world, and I hope you are all enjoying it.
id like to say im not watching because the owners of these teams are racist slave owning pieces of crap but really im not watching cuz it is booooooorrrring
id like to say im not watching because the owners of these teams are racist slave owning pieces of crap but really im not watching cuz it is booooooorrrring
:lol: What is this, ten posts from you on this subject? :lol:
id like to say im not watching because the owners of these teams are racist slave owning pieces of crap but really im not watching cuz it is booooooorrrring
:lol: What is this, ten posts from you on this subject? :lol:
sometimes ill accidentally change the channel to NBA or like someone talking about it and to punish myself I open up this thread but then I realize how boring it is so I just post about it being boring. :dunno:
id like to say im not watching because the owners of these teams are racist slave owning pieces of crap but really im not watching cuz it is booooooorrrring
:lol: What is this, ten posts from you on this subject? :lol:
sometimes ill accidentally change the channel to NBA or like someone talking about it and to punish myself I open up this thread but then I realize how boring it is so I just post about it being boring. :dunno:
If you have the time and energy to tell strangers what bores you, you may just have a lame/boring life :dunno:
id like to say im not watching because the owners of these teams are racist slave owning pieces of crap but really im not watching cuz it is booooooorrrring
:lol: What is this, ten posts from you on this subject? :lol:
sometimes ill accidentally change the channel to NBA or like someone talking about it and to punish myself I open up this thread but then I realize how boring it is so I just post about it being boring. :dunno:
If you have the time and energy to tell strangers what bores you, you may just have a lame/boring life :dunno:
I usually have a good post about how boring the spring game is but was too busy being enchanted by the NBA playoffs to remember until I clicked on the BSFS expansion thread.
Whether Sterling made these remarks or not, they are repugnant. Silver needs to investigate quickly, but deliberately. Interesting that Sterling hasn't issued any direct denials that I've seen.
yeah, the cancer kid was such a cool idea, I'm glad we thought of it.:ROFL: but kinda wrong
franklin and bash
this is gonna really tarnish the Association, right Spracs?Whether Sterling made these remarks or not, they are repugnant. Silver needs to investigate quickly, but deliberately. Interesting that Sterling hasn't issued any direct denials that I've seen.
I actually do enjoy the NBA playoffs, I just cant sit through a whole game. I usually watch the second half. It doesn't help that they play on the exact same schedule as the NHL playoffs, which are much better, IMO. The Clippers/GS series has been disappointing, too many blow outs. Houston/Portland and OKC/Memphis very pretty good.
this is gonna really tarnish the Association, right Spracs?Whether Sterling made these remarks or not, they are repugnant. Silver needs to investigate quickly, but deliberately. Interesting that Sterling hasn't issued any direct denials that I've seen.
Indiana :lol:
I just watched Adam Silver's press conference. I really was impressed with him, and I think his decision was wonderful. I'm going to give the whole watching an NBA game on TV another try, just because of him. I wish I had one of the ratings devices on my TV, so I could "reward" him for that, in some small way.
I've always liked watching the finals, because everyone is really busting their asses the entire time, and you can see how much it means to the players, and it's dramatic with fans going nuts. If it's like that, I like the game. Reading some of the comments in this thread about the atmosphere at Mavericks and Thunder games sounds promising. My personal experiences attending games of poop teams certainly soured me on it.
Agreed, Silver was sterling.
This Kansas City talk needs to stop. Just stop it.
The Kansas City Jayhawks :love:
I think it's hilarious how much midwesterners hate the NBA. The number of people that have used that talking point "NBA players only play defense in the playoffs" on me the past few days is just hilarious. A KC team would never work.
I think it's hilarious how much midwesterners hate the NBA. The number of people that have used that talking point "NBA players only play defense in the playoffs" on me the past few days is just hilarious. A KC team would never work.
OKC is pretty midwesterny.
Mike Miller is going off. I hope you're not a huge Mike Miller fan, sunny.
Agreed, Silver was sterling.
:pix_martin:
Allen's defense on Durant the whole series has been huge nails.
The Blazers are a very fun team, you guys.
Remember when we played WSU and were all like, "LOL Klay"? I still do that.
The Blazers are a very fun team, you guys.
The Blazers are a very fun team, you guys.
They're a 2K junkie's wet dream
Pretty sad about Zach Randolph. Seems like a pretty stupid suspension. Also a stupid play though.
Pretty sad about Zach Randolph. Seems like a pretty stupid suspension. Also a stupid play though.
I am not happy. :curse:
Pretty sad about Zach Randolph. Seems like a pretty stupid suspension. Also a stupid play though.
I am not happy. :curse:
I really don't understand why the NBA would discourage players fighting in the playoffs. I understand suspending them for the rest of the game, but suspensions? Don't agree.
This is so much fun :excited:
My goodness NBA, if that is a flagrant 1 on Howard then what isn't a flagrant?
My goodness NBA, if that is a flagrant 1 on Howard then what isn't a flagrant?
Downgraded
Thunder up, dummy
Poor dubs
mark jackson = fired!
Chalmers' on-court celebrations :love:
Beas plays 2 min and has a top 10 play :love:
Sorry, TBT, I was open so I took the shot.
Lakers out of the West. Bulls out of the East.
Lakers in 6.
Durant with a flop for the ages. Almost did a flip.he should be fined 100k
Heat need to put Beasley in.ya, I can't believe they play Lewis ahead of him
Pretty upset he didn't get 50
How was that not Clippers ball on the out of bounds? That was the game.
Welp, I went to bed before whatever happened. Damnit.
How was that not Clippers ball on the out of bounds? That was the game.
Kerr to golden state
JFC these late game calls.
Kerr to golden state
Great fit. Great hire.
JFC these late game calls.
it's gotten beyond ridiculous
I guess I don't understand the rules, because it makes no sense.
Kerr to golden state
Great fit. Great hire.
Yep, great hire. They crap canned the last guy who was unproven but coached the team to the best record they have ever had because they supposedly had to win now. So they replaced him with another totally unproven guy and gave him twice the salary as Mark Jackson. I can't stand Mark Jackson but what the GS owner did in essentially giving his buddy a good job and huge payday is borderline criminal.
JFC these late game calls.
it's gotten beyond ridiculousI guess I don't understand the rules, because it makes no sense.
Are you guys complaining about these slap/out off bounds replay calls because:
Rule 8 Section II - c of the NBA rulebook states:
If a player has his hand in contact with the ball and an opponent hits the hand causing the ball to go out-of-bounds, the team whose player had his hand on the ball will retain possession.
The rule isn't new either, the only confusion is why, at the end of game 5, the officials crew didn't cite this as the reason for upholding the call instead of saying the replays were inconclusive.
I'm more upset that they keep missing the foul calls than anything. LeBron fouled Pierce the other night when BKN was down 2 and in the penalty with only a few seconds left. The Heat were pissed about not getting the ball, but they actually had just been bailed out by a horrific no call...
Chalmers is the biggest piece of crap in the league.yes
the disparity between the West and the East playoffs is just crazy. Why would anyone want to watch the East until the conf. finals?great post
George Hill has really broad shoulders and a tiny head.otherwise known as "the opposite wooly"
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/10403252_764958360204444_1238581322871669564_n.jpg)It has to hurt a little to cheer against Born Ready
Who is ready for game 5 tonight :excited:
https://vine.co/v/MdrhhxOO63z
https://vine.co/v/MdrhhxOO63z:lol: both reactions are great
Durant is the worst MVP in history
Durant is the worst MVP in history
his team is not good and he has them playing in the WCF, wtf. BUT HE TRIPPED WITH THE BALL!
why on earth are the thunder switching on every screen, it's like they aren't even trying and somehow they're in it all of a sudden.
Scott brooks won't get fired, he's a good coach.
This team goes as the surrounding cast goes. Until they get someone at center with a pulse then this is the ceiling.
Spurs in 6.
Yes, this is like when Malone won MVP because MJ was taken for granted.When Durant can punish teams for defending him with 6-4 guys he could be a legit MVP. He needs to be a better defender too.
Westbrook is the heart and soul of OKC.
Scott brooks won't get fired, he's a good coach.
the spurs are really good, okc isn't. no shame in just being pretty good
quoted for humorthe spurs are really good, okc isn't. no shame in just being pretty good
Swap the coaches and OKC wins in 5. The Spurs have a team full of role players in the league's best system.
the spurs are really good, okc isn't. no shame in just being pretty good
Swap the coaches and OKC wins in 5. The Spurs have a team full of role players in the league's best system.
Parker, Duncan, and Ginobli may be old, but they sure as crap aren't role players.
Parker, Duncan, and Ginobli may be old, but they sure as crap aren't role players.
Role players may have been a bit much but they sure as hell aren't superstars, not even all-stars.
Parker, Duncan, and Ginobli may be old, but they sure as crap aren't role players.
Role players may have been a bit much but they sure as hell aren't superstars, not even all-stars.
WTF? Just stop.
And crap, you named Tony Parker's backup as a top 5 PG in the west.
The Spurs top 4 players (adding Leonard) are better than about every team's top 4 in the west except maybe the clips (really don't know how they lost). I don't disagree w/ you on the individual player rankings (although I think you gave some the benefit of the doubt because they're younger) but not many you mention have three other players as good. People love to suck Pop's male genitals (and he is very good), but he's always been blessed with some great players.
I love both teams.
i'm not a heat fan but i like the spurs, their team reminds me of the mid-90's bulls teams
Parker and Ginobli are pretty flashy
Parker and Ginobli are pretty flashy
you know what i mean. they dont dunk in the half court. old man ball = below the rim.
i'm not a heat fan but i like the spurs, their team reminds me of the mid-90's bulls teams
how so? fairly different systems, no?
i'm not a heat fan but i like the spurs, their team reminds me of the mid-90's bulls teams
how so? fairly different systems, no?
the mid-90's bulls were the biggest role player team ever in this world
Parker and Ginobli are pretty floppy
Tonight is the first step in Beas getting his first ring. :emawkid:#EMAWnation, stand up!
Why are you nim rods going for the heat? They have to be the least likable team in the history of sports. They don't even let beasley play, eff them!
Winters is experiencing his first "I need to work instead of watch the game" experience in his life. I'm in this for #Winters #Heat #BeasyWinters was my car hop the other day. Truly elite at his job.
Oh, I'm sure. This series is for him.Winters is experiencing his first "I need to work instead of watch the game" experience in his life. I'm in this for #Winters #Heat #BeasyWinters was my car hop the other day. Truly elite at his job.
Lebron :lol:
Lebron :lol:
It's the anti mj flu story. Heat had better win the series or he'll never hear the end of crampgate
Tim Duncan is 56 years old and still on the court.
Lebron :lol:
It's the anti mj flu story. Heat had better win the series or he'll never hear the end of crampgate
Or no one will care/remember.
Broken AC playing right into Miami's hands. Team B-Easy
Lebron :lol:
It's the anti mj flu story. Heat had better win the series or he'll never hear the end of crampgate
Or no one will care/remember.
LeBron going off this quarter
Chalmers is a terrible human.
am I the only one on this board going for the spurs?
am I the only one on this board going for the spurs?
am I the only one on this board going for the spurs?
I think some other TXcats are for the spurs
am I the only one on this board going for the spurs?
I think some other TXcats are for the spurs
Totes weird that CTxcat is all team Texas cheering on SA IMO.
Lebron always seems uncomfortable in his own skinhe needs to use more Dove skin care products
"Lebron, what dictates your decision making?"
[shrugs] "Juss play."
Central Texas Cat here.Go Spurs.
Central Texas Cat here.Go Spurs.
Central Texas Cat here.Go Spurs.
take it to the epl thread
Lebron is a great person.
:lol:
Just what people are doing to Lebron now, except Soc. Media multiplies the effect.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p57WjbKSoJ0
Lebron is not a good human being
Lebron is not a good human being
who
the
eff
cares.
Lebron is not a good human being
who
the
eff
cares.
I care. It's one of the reasons I like him. He actually seems like a good dude.
Lebron is not a good human beingAnd you know this, how?
Lebron is not a good human being
who
the
eff
cares.
I care. It's one of the reasons I like him. He actually seems like a good dude.
I bet Matt Bonner is an amazing human being irl.
I bet Matt Bonner is an amazing human being irl.
You have to give a reason why
LeBron's personality mostly reminds me of that of a large corporation. So, he seems to me to be a good dude insofar as large corporations can be good dudes.
LeBron's personality mostly reminds me of that of a large corporation. So, he seems to me to be a good dude insofar as large corporations can be good dudes.
See, this is the weird crap I'm talking about :love:
:surprised: has anyone ever scored more than 71 in the 1st quarter before
:surprised: has anyone ever scored more than 71 in the 1st quarter before
No.
unreal..
:surprised: has anyone ever scored more than 71 in the 1st quarter before
No.unreal..
:lol:
Chalmers is just awful.
:surprised: has anyone ever scored more than 71 in the 1st quarter before
No.unreal..
:lol:
what's so funny big T :dunno:
:surprised: has anyone ever scored more than 71 in the 1st quarter before
No.unreal..
:lol:
what's so funny big T :dunno:
:ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL:
:surprised: has anyone ever scored more than 71 in the 1st quarter before
No.unreal..
:lol:
what's so funny big T :dunno:
:ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL:
:lol:
:blush: oops. i see it now :D
:surprised: has anyone ever scored more than 71 in the 1st quarter before
No.unreal..
:lol:
what's so funny big T :dunno:
:ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL:
:lol:
:blush: oops. i see it now :D
would've been one helluva quarter amirite :D
Allen didn't even hit the rim on that layup.
Luck.
That would be the word I would use to describe the Spurs in the first half, would also be the second time I would use that noun. 1st game also applies to that word.
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F06%2F12%2Fa9y4uhyq.jpg&hash=afc596ae38664cbb9e772cc202e6ae0c9fd62541)Wow. I know he's been bad but not historically bad. I get that he starts because someone's got to..but there should be someone at the table ready to check in at first dead ball.
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did anybody keep track of the number of times Duncan complained to the refs about no-calls? or, more specifically, no-calls when he got stripped trying to face up the defender. I like Duncan, but eff, play like a hall of famer and stop being such a pussy.It was pretty bad.
to be fair, LeBron does this a lot, too.
to be fair, LeBron does this a lot, too.
to be fair, everyone in the NBA does this a lot, too.
to be fair, LeBron does this a lot, too.
to be fair, everyone in the NBA does this a lot, too.
Yeah, you notice it more from LeBron because hiss usage rate is so high.
did anybody keep track of the number of times Duncan complained to the refs about no-calls? or, more specifically, no-calls when he got stripped trying to face up the defender. I like Duncan, but eff, play like a hall of famer and stop being such a pussy.
did anybody keep track of the number of times Duncan complained to the refs about no-calls? or, more specifically, no-calls when he got stripped trying to face up the defender. I like Duncan, but eff, play like a hall of famer and stop being such a pussy.
:rolleyes:
:ohno:
Here comes the lazy "stop the MJ comparisons, Lebron is overrated, etc." bs. He is currently shooting 66 percent both from the field and from three. He has also been the only one who defended at all.
Just straight garbage :flush:
I still 6EL1EV3^
Welp, looks like the Spurs take first place and the Heat take second... or in Beas' case, 5 seconds :lol::tsc:
Welp, looks like the Spurs take first place and the Heat take second... or in Beas' case, 5 seconds :lol::tsc:
Apparently you haven't been watching but guard play(Chalmers) was rough ridin' horrible in the Finals. It's great to be known for only 1 shot huh.
Welp, looks like the Spurs take first place and the Heat take second... or in Beas' case, 5 seconds :lol::tsc:
Apparently you haven't been watching but guard play(Chalmers) was rough ridin' horrible in the Finals. It's great to be known for only 1 shot huh.
Attempting to belittle high school, college and professional champion Mario Chalmers does nothing to augment Beasley's "accomplishments," such as they are. Dat 1 shot doe :love:
Welp, looks like the Spurs take first place and the Heat take second... or in Beas' case, 5 seconds :lol::tsc:
Apparently you haven't been watching but guard play(Chalmers) was rough ridin' horrible in the Finals. It's great to be known for only 1 shot huh.
Attempting to belittle high school, college and professional champion Mario Chalmers does nothing to augment Beasley's "accomplishments," such as they are. Dat 1 shot doe :love:
I never said anything about Beas' "accomplishments you rough ridin' idiot. Chalmer's doesn't even sniff a conference finals, let alone a conference semi finals as a starter in the NBA without being a part of the big 3 in Miami.
the spurs were ridiculous man. pop is a freakin wizard
Good to see Beas get in the game tonight. Whatever happens in Miami, I think he'll stay in the league next season.
Good to see Beas get in the game tonight. Whatever happens in Miami, I think he'll stay in the league next season.
He will because of his offense, he is an enormous liability which pissed me off, because it limits the teams he can play for. That being said, he will probably have a new jersey to buy next year.
How could the loaded, athletic two-time champion Heat be so completely, utterly dismantled by a team with a 38-year-old center, an overweight point forward and a shooting guard with a bald spot?
this is so miami-lol at athletic - Wade looked like the oldest man on the court for all but the 3rd quarter of game 3. But he and Zo are the the two sacred idols of Heat fans, even over LeBron :eek:Quote from: miami heraldHow could the loaded, athletic two-time champion Heat be so completely, utterly dismantled by a team with a 38-year-old center, an overweight point forward and a shooting guard with a bald spot?
Skipper44 is absolutely rightthis is so miami-lol at athletic - Wade looked like the oldest man on the court for all but the 3rd quarter of game 3. But he and Zo are the the two sacred idols of Heat fans, even over LeBron :eek:Quote from: miami heraldHow could the loaded, athletic two-time champion Heat be so completely, utterly dismantled by a team with a 38-year-old center, an overweight point forward and a shooting guard with a bald spot?
Lebron to become free agent:sdeek:
who is ready for the greatest sporting event in the world?!??!?
:excited:
I had no idea the playoffs started. Does that mean hockey playoffs started too?
entire knicks staff has been fired, this is good news to knicks fans (me). phil will turn things around.
When did the jazz change their colors?
this year’s playoffs most remind me of the golden era of nba playoffs (87-97)
although the game itself has changed in such a shitty way, even these players, as bad as they are, can make it exciting for the viewers
I liked when Chris Paul taunted Draymond Green. I'd like to see more taunting.
gonna get really interesting if Cleveland rolls into Boston for game 5 and winsIt's already interesting! But Cleveland was doing really well in game 2 in Boston before LeBron tweaked his neck. I think they'll win the series.
i guess cleveland, ex-james, is enjoyably free of offensive skill.Korver is pretty skilled at shooting but the rest are garbage since Love is out
hou 7/44 good grief these teams rely so much on the perimeterIt's the only shot they had. And it almost worked.
@sys are you cheering against Jeff Bzdelik
Lead assistant for the rockets. Also I think you would have enjoyed PJ Tucker's performance.@sys are you cheering against Jeff Bzdelik
i didn't watch. is he in the nba now? talk about failing up.
hou 7/44 good grief these teams rely so much on the perimeterIt's the only shot they had. And it almost worked.
They had the best record in the league and took the WCF to seven games. That's almost working. :dunno:hou 7/44 good grief these teams rely so much on the perimeterIt's the only shot they had. And it almost worked.
it didn’t almost work unless the refs called the game at halftime
7/44 and a 10 pt home loss is proof of that
warriors and durant were just better
side note, there’s so much about harden’s game that I don’t understand. been watching since arizona state and it’s all very confusing to me. he missed 59 3 pt attempts in the conference finals, why?
good article but he doesn’t defend d’antoni’s 2nd half strategy very well
ya paul was out but harden can score on anyone in the league off of the dribble
im still peevedMe too, bud. I wanted that for Lebron so bad.
My biggest complaints about LeBron:
1. Beard is longer on the sides than it is in the front. Why??? (Beard also kinda juts out like a bookshelf.)
2. The hair plugs. You can still see the actual, receding hairline. And the faux hairline is WAY too laser straight to pass as any sort of naturally occurring phenomenon.
It's time for Lebron to admit that his plugs didn't take and just embrace the bald look.
My biggest complaints about LeBron:I am digging the 19th century robber baron look.
1. Beard is longer on the sides than it is in the front. Why??? (Beard also kinda juts out like a bookshelf.)
2. The hair plugs. You can still see the actual, receding hairline. And the faux hairline is WAY too laser straight to pass as any sort of naturally occurring phenomenon.
Yeah, I get that. He's actually a decent actor too. He was pretty funny in Trainwreck and he's going to crush Space Jams 2. :drool:
i like lebron, he's a great athlete, incredible basketball player, and very intelligent. i really like listening to him talk about the game. i have no problem with him. i just relentlessly mock millennials who say he's the goat because it's like, lol r u srs?
it's like anyone who believes that lebron is goat was born on mongloid's eve and celebrated their first day of life at downgrade mansion
hey enjoy being put on ignore by real fans of the league. same crew that puts ell above bishop, lmao :lol:
Yeah, I get that. He's actually a decent actor too. He was pretty funny in Trainwreck and he's going to crush Space Jams 2. :drool:
he won’t be as good as mj was in space jam
The debate is tiring. I just like watching him play, because he looks like an IRL Monstar against everyone else.
My biggest complaints about LeBron:
1. Beard is longer on the sides than it is in the front. Why??? (Beard also kinda juts out like a bookshelf.)
2. The hair plugs. You can still see the actual, receding hairline. And the faux hairline is WAY too laser straight to pass as any sort of naturally occurring phenomenon.
i like lebron, he's a great athlete, incredible basketball player, and very intelligent. i really like listening to him talk about the game. i have no problem with him. i just relentlessly mock millennials who say he's the goat because it's like, lol r u srs?
It’s hard to compare greats across generations but I’m curious to know how you evaluate who is the best ever? Lebrons individual stats stack up better than anyone as far as I can tell.
Probably belongs in the pet peeve thread, but home teams wearing dark and away teams wearing white bothers me more than it should.But those Golden State Oakland jerseys are so much better than their regular home uniforms
Probably belongs in the pet peeve thread, but home teams wearing dark and away teams wearing white bothers me more than it should.
Probably belongs in the pet peeve thread, but home teams wearing dark and away teams wearing white bothers me more than it should.
the east is complete crap. hopefully the knicks get their act together to challenge boston for the conference next season
the east is complete crap. hopefully the knicks get their act together to challenge boston for the conference next season
https://nypost.com/2018/05/28/nba-took-notice-of-what-michael-beasley-did-for-knicks/
Golden State’s Kevin Durant expressed interest in playing with Beasley in January (they are friends from Maryland) but he would have to accept their taxpayer midlevel exception of $4.6 million.
Probably belongs in the pet peeve thread, but home teams wearing dark and away teams wearing white bothers me more than it should.
It's awful.
LeBron off the backboard to himself. :eek:
Lol, travel back in time 5 minutes and put the blazers game on.
Lol, travel back in time 5 minutes and put the blazers game on.
You got a time machine or some crap? That still wasn't 5 minutes ago.
Lol, travel back in time 5 minutes and put the blazers game on.
You got a time machine or some crap? That still wasn't 5 minutes ago.
Wanted you to catch most of the comeback leading up to it.
somebodys gonna get hurt
The Rockets are the most bitchmade team in the history of sports.PJ Tucker is my favorite NBA role player. I don't mind harden but Paul is just the worst
The Rockets are the most bitchmade team in the history of sports.
The Rockets are the most bitchmade team in the history of sports.PJ Tucker is my favorite NBA role player. I don't mind harden but Paul is just the worst
I don’t have a feeling toward PJ Tucker one way or the other aside from thinking he looks like a guard that’s been retired and playing in the Big 3 for a few years already.ha and Eric Gordon will be Big 3 MVP within months
lets not forget going to a 73 win team that you had a 3-1 lead on is the most bitchmade thing in the history of everything.
chris paul is dirty, scrappy, and a whiner, but it's nothing new. draymond for example.
I don’t have a feeling toward PJ Tucker one way or the other aside from thinking he looks like a guard that’s been retired and playing in the Big 3 for a few years already.ha and Eric Gordon will be Big 3 MVP within months
I don’t have a feeling toward PJ Tucker one way or the other aside from thinking he looks like a guard that’s been retired and playing in the Big 3 for a few years already.
Well yeah, Chris Paul is a first ballot hall of famer, the others are good to have as the 3rd or 4th best player on your teamlets not forget going to a 73 win team that you had a 3-1 lead on is the most bitchmade thing in the history of everything.
chris paul is dirty, scrappy, and a whiner, but it's nothing new. draymond for example.
People (not saying you, stunted) that can't see the difference between a guy like Paul and guys like Draymond Green and Pat Beverly astonish me.
Well yeah, Chris Paul is a first ballot hall of famer, the others are good to have as the 3rd or 4th best player on your teamlets not forget going to a 73 win team that you had a 3-1 lead on is the most bitchmade thing in the history of everything.
chris paul is dirty, scrappy, and a whiner, but it's nothing new. draymond for example.
People (not saying you, stunted) that can't see the difference between a guy like Paul and guys like Draymond Green and Pat Beverly astonish me.
Kawhi Leonard.
:Wha:
god, eff draymondStop pretending that Boogie and Iguadala are anything close to all-stars currently
unfortunate golden state couldn't overcome the adversity of having 4 all stars at home
god, eff draymondStop pretending that Boogie and Iguadala are anything close to all-stars currently
unfortunate golden state couldn't overcome the adversity of having 4 all stars at home
Leonard reminds me of Jordan in that no one can even come close to guarding him one on one and he's just a scoring machine.
stunner would love asian durant
supermax or player option, not a huge risk to try and help the team move forward
Great series.that was really fun. Feel bad for basketball fans who don't like the NBA
Great series.that was really fun. Feel bad for basketball fans who don't like the NBA
happy for toronto. despite some of their bad person fans, they deserve.
Great series.that was really fun. Feel bad for basketball fans who don't like the NBA
i can't call it a great series when a) it didn't go to 7 and b) the significance that the injuries played in ithappy for toronto. despite some of their bad person fans, they deserve.
no team or fanbase "deserves" a championship
1) gs has a better record without kd so not significant.
2) would you rather see kyle lowry or chris paul win a championship?
https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/c29f94/according_to_doug_gottlieb_kyrie_irving_once/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/c29f94/according_to_doug_gottlieb_kyrie_irving_once/)Good lord. I love Reddit comments. :)
this is amazing stuff