Open Game Thread #40: Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
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like that TNT is actually addressing the Barkley issue in a direct manner rather than
sidestepping it. Kudos to Ernie and Kenny.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 15, 2009 7:03 PM CST reply actions
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Ernie saying Kobe is better than LeBron... kudos taken back.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 15, 2009 7:06 PM CST reply actions
I think Kobe is better than LeBron
LeBron’s a monster but he settles for jumpers a lot when he’s not a pure jump shooter. We may find out for sure in the NBA finals this year.
LeBron is better than Kobe and it's not close and hasn't been for a couple years.
Now, factoring in the next level jump LeBron has made this year into MJ territory and his inspired defense this year, it’s ludicrous to even suggest that Kobe is better than LeBron and I just laugh at anyone who actually believes it.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 15, 2009 7:13 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Lebron is better and personally, I don't think it's that close at this point
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 15, 2009 7:13 PM CST up reply actions
That's all well and good, I'll take LeBron for the rest of the game and the game won't be close enough
for it to matter what Kobe does in the last two minutes. Also, LeBron is clutch.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 15, 2009 7:15 PM CST up reply actions
Have to disagree
I think even LeBron would admit that Kobe’s better. I mean Lebron’s good and all. And he’s young so he gets all the hype, but when it comes down to actual basketball, Kobe is just more skilled.
You can make a strong argument
that Kobe isnt even in the top 3 MVPs this season. Perhaps 5th.
http://www.basketball-reference.com/fc/pcm_finder.cgi?request=1&sum=0&p1=jamesle01&y1=2009&p2=bryanko01&y2=2009
Look, in every statistical category whether it’s advanced stats or per-36 stats, LeBron is better. He’s a better passer, a better rebounder, a more efficient scorer (even with Kobe being the better shooter from distance), he gets more steals, gets more blocks, plays better defense. There’s really no objective argument. LeBron is the best player in the world. For context, LeBron’s 32.6 PER right now would put him ahead any of even MJ’s best seasons by PER. LeBron is AMAZING, Kobe is simply great. This is not meant to be a diss to Kobe, LeBron is just that amazing.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 15, 2009 7:22 PM CST up reply actions
Stats are interesting
But they just don’t tell you the whole story. Kobe’s won championships. LeBron’s been swept out of the finals. Sure Kobe had Shaq, but in those last 2 championships, Shaq was basically neutralized every fourth quarter cause of his free throws. Kobe took over and won those championships. Lebron looks like a robot when he shoots. Kobe’s just smooth. He’s selfish so the media hates him. Lebron’s nice so the media loves. Which directly influences how you feel about him – influencing you to think he’s a better player than he is. Lebron couldn’t even win the World Championships without Kobe on his team.
um... so if, say, dwight howard weren't with lebron the past three years...
he wouldn’t have been winning championships?
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
No, I actually hate LeBron personally. I think he's an arrogant douchebag, but
I appreciate his greatness. I also would prefer to watch Kobe because I agree that he’s smoother, but LeBron is better. LeBron has only been swept from the finals because he carried a team that had no business being there all the way to the finals by himself when he was just 22 (!) I don’t let my personal biases against players block me from appreciating greatness. LeBron is better even if he is a douche and his game isn’t as pretty as Kobe’s.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 15, 2009 7:31 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
No, Kobe tipped the scales
Howard was actually pretty average in the Olympics.
All I'm saying
is that if the NBA blew up tomorrow, LeBron wouldn’t even be in the same discussion as Kobe. He’s accomplished nothing. It sucks but the way you’re judged in this league is winning championships. Period. Dominque Wilkins was an incredible scorer. Does anybody even remember that guy?
He's 24 and this is the first year he's had a competent supporting cast.
Jordan hadn’t won a title when he was 24 either and Kobe would have no rings if he hadn’t had the Big Fella in his prime.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 15, 2009 7:35 PM CST up reply actions
that has nothing to do with who would play better basketball tomorrow
or who played better this year?
It does
We’re influenced by what happened yesterday and forget what happened 2 or 3 years ago. The Cavs are the hot team right now so of course Sportscenter’s going to jump on his back and start calling him the greatest player that ever lived. The guy hasn’t even won anything. And he’s been in the league six years. So this “24” stuff doesn’t matter. Personally, if you look at LeBron, it’s pretty clear that’s actually closer to maybe 27 or 28. Everybody in the league knows there’s something fishy going on there.
ok, that last comment just made you look like a moron. and I'm not taking you seriously anymore.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 15, 2009 7:39 PM CST up reply actions
lol - I probably am a moron
taking 20 minutes out of my life to argue about LeBron vs. Kobe. But there’s definitely something fishy going on with Lebron’s age. And Carmelo’s even gone on record as saying he thinks he’s older than he says he is.
Look at the guy
Come on. Seriously. His face looked 30 when he was 18.
I remember Wilkins,
but then again I remember Red Kerr saying the Hawks logo looked like Pac Man, then calling Paxson “Paxsman”. ;)
by Granny Waiters on Jan 15, 2009 7:38 PM CST up reply actions
and Jim Durham.
Durham >> Funk,
Red >> King.
Too bad Red isn’t 50 years younger – the Bulls could use his play inside.
by Granny Waiters on Jan 15, 2009 7:41 PM CST up reply actions
I think my TV Cable is frozen =-\
scrambled transmission
where should i watch this game csn or tnt
by chi town monster on Jan 15, 2009 7:09 PM CST reply actions
Don't have TNT
What did they say about the Barkley issue?
just discussed how Barkley was obviously not there and he was going through some personal and legal issues
and how sometimes you wanna kick Chuck in the butt and this was one of those times, but they stood behind him. Kenny said Chuck was gonna have to decide how he wanted to be remembered.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 15, 2009 7:11 PM CST up reply actions
Also they said he would he eventually be back
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 15, 2009 7:12 PM CST up reply actions
Interesting
I can’t believe this guy wants to be Governor. Might have to rethink his career path. lol. — Actually, I think Chuck has a big heart. But he loves life too much.
NBA 2k9 results, last 3 games:
lost to blazers [by 1], beat Raptors [by 3], beat Cavs[by 9].
Then again, the team is 24-16 in 2k9. :P
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
is it just me or is Ben Wallace always out with the flu when the Cavs play the Bulls?
by fundamentallysound on Jan 15, 2009 7:18 PM CST reply actions
Nice shot TT and I'm enjoying TT on LeBron
by fundamentallysound on Jan 15, 2009 7:24 PM CST reply actions
me too
Thomas should guard him, he’s the perfect type for him to guard
let deng guard wright
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
agreed, Tyrus is the only player athletic enough to guard a freak like LeBron
by fundamentallysound on Jan 15, 2009 7:25 PM CST up reply actions
tyrus has been here 3 years
and i’m still waiting for a coach to make him into a defensive stopper. Just give him the assignment. I think he’d get fired up.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 15, 2009 7:27 PM CST up reply actions
law of averages
he might cool off. if he keeps doing it for another 3 mins, big whoop, 4 more points. but he might not hit all of those, ya know.
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
Wow, that was quick
The game just started, and Noah’s already getting booed.
Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0
because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger
unfairly i think
he is pretty active on the defensive end. maybe the only active player on D so far
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 15, 2009 7:28 PM CST up reply actions
Pleeeeeeeeeeze Vinny, no subs
They’re not playing well, but FUCKINGGODDAMMITCOACHTHEM!!!! Substitutions are not the only way to coach. You called a time out. That doesn’t mean you have to sub.
Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!
Obviously it's time to go small now
Funny how Vinny always thinks that no matter what the situation is.
Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0
because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger
All I ask is that we don't get embarassed on national tv again
I don’t know if I can take another one
back to normal
lebron gets a cheap one against Deng
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 15, 2009 7:32 PM CST up reply actions
i like how LeBrick can't hit a jumpshot for his life
Go to NBA live hotspots and see for yourself
What happens when Kirk comes back?
he hit many when he dropped 29 out of the last 30 against the Pistons when the Cavs went to the finals
and a bunch against the C’s in the ECF this year.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 15, 2009 7:34 PM CST up reply actions
They haven't had many clutch situations this season
That’s because they’re beating everyone by 20 points.
Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0
because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger
where the fuck was the call on Rose getting hammered in the face!
by fundamentallysound on Jan 15, 2009 7:38 PM CST reply actions
I LOVE IT!!!!!!
SOMEBODY….I don’t know who…but SOMEBODY has been in Luol Deng’s ear. Told him he better get his sh*t together and start looking like somebody who wants to be a real ball player. I absolutely LOVE the sense of urgency and aggressiveness that Deng is playing with. It’s not immediately paying dividends, but if he keeps this up THEN we may indeed be one step closer to seeing the All-Star caliber player we saw in April/May of 2007.
I pray that we have seen the end of that soft as pie chump that was out there before and that this new look Deng is the guy we see for the next couple years.
by lexdiamonds0730 on Jan 15, 2009 7:41 PM CST reply actions
So...
That wasn’t a foul? And Ben Gordon’s improved defensively?
The poster formerly known as Freethefro.
You know what the reminded me of?
Like a girl trying to hold back her boyfriend from running away, with Hinrich being the girl and James running the speed of light
Put in Gray to elbow LeBron in the head.
No loss when he gets ejected for the Flagrant 2.
by Granny Waiters on Jan 15, 2009 7:45 PM CST up reply actions
they have to get something good for gooden
he is an expring deal who could help the spurs/lakers/cavs/celtics
don't teans seem too smart to take on Gooden
I’d call the Mavs
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 15, 2009 7:45 PM CST up reply actions
yes and no
$7.3M expiring and a big body is useful. cavs front line is fragile, spurs need someone to backup duncan, etc
The Cavs had Gooden, and traded him for crap.
by Granny Waiters on Jan 15, 2009 7:46 PM CST up reply actions
Drew Gooden with 6 shots
in 5 minutes
I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith
Drew realizes the best defense
is a good offense. Learn from him Tyrus and Noah. Sit back and learn
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 15, 2009 7:47 PM CST up reply actions
Drew Gooden
with 25% of the Bulls shot attempts. NOW thats a winning game plan
Definitely
without a doubt, the Gooden Iso play is the way to go! It should be run ahead of other one on one plays!
Hes an offensive black hole.
If we aren't careful, the leanness we now feel will be the starvation of those we serve.
by Chi 'Till I Die on Jan 15, 2009 7:47 PM CST up reply actions
He's Larry hughes,
just not as famous.
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
Is that the first 3 Thabo's ever hit?
Actually, I think that’s the first shot I’ve seen him hit period.
That could be the most ignorant thing I have ever read on this site.
If we aren't careful, the leanness we now feel will be the starvation of those we serve.
by Chi 'Till I Die on Jan 15, 2009 7:53 PM CST up reply actions
Haha - sarcasm buddy
He is terrible though.
Thabo is shooting
0.294 for the season on 3 point attempts.
by Granny Waiters on Jan 15, 2009 7:54 PM CST up reply actions
It never ceases to amaze me how shitty our crowds are
It’s like watching the masters, Marv Albert is gonna have to start whispering like Jim Nantz.
i see them often, but why support them
when they took the cheap route and hired a rookie coach, who is lost
Chicago fans have sucked for a long time.
All a bunch of rich snobs down there. I was at game 5 of the Wiz series in 05 (when deng and curry were out). There was nothing until the fourth. IT is always dead in the first half or if they are getting killed… which happens to be most of the time.
If we aren't careful, the leanness we now feel will be the starvation of those we serve.
by Chi 'Till I Die on Jan 15, 2009 7:57 PM CST up reply actions
Like what someone said on here
That’s what happens when you advertise your team’s games as a nice place to hold business meetings.
Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0
because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger
Agreed, but it shouldn't take a great marketing campaign for Bulls fans to know how to cheer
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 15, 2009 7:56 PM CST up reply actions
I'm guessing a lot of the fans came out tonight simply to see Lebron
I can’t believe that many people would go out in -10 degree weather to watch the Bulls.
Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0
because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger
lindsay hunter looks like a nice old man
his title should be changed to garbage time guru
At least Larry Hughes isn't overrated
anybody know why gooden wears # 90?
it legitimately pisses me off.
Man Jordan was good
It sucks that we have to accept that the best Bulls days will always be behind us.
I don't know if he does
but you sure are as annoying as hell
If we aren't careful, the leanness we now feel will be the starvation of those we serve.
by Chi 'Till I Die on Jan 15, 2009 7:58 PM CST up reply actions
It's not about feelings being hurt
It’s about spurting dumb things, which is what you’re doing, and being irritated by it.
What did I say that was dumb?
That it sucks that we inherited a once in a generation’s player and his career is over and there’s no way we’ll ever have a player or team like that again? I’ll admit it’s not the most optimistic thing to say. But it’s very likely true.
I don't now how that answered my question
But you’re still responding to my posts so at least you’re listening to me.
THE BULLS ARE WINNING!
I wanted to take it while it was true.
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
Gordon!
Woo! Excitement! … I’m going to hope now, and then we’re going to trot Nocioni out as our center, but oh well.
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
hixon looks like a younger ben wallace on the offensive end
in short, bad
At least Larry Hughes isn't overrated
Wow we are actually playing well
If we aren't careful, the leanness we now feel will be the starvation of those we serve.
by Chi 'Till I Die on Jan 15, 2009 7:58 PM CST reply actions
that clearly wasn't a foul either
he just lost the ball on the way up
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 15, 2009 8:02 PM CST up reply actions
King Crab
I love it!
If we aren't careful, the leanness we now feel will be the starvation of those we serve.
by Chi 'Till I Die on Jan 15, 2009 8:03 PM CST up reply actions
On the replay too,
he didn’t get fouled, he just started flailing. That’s so bad.
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
That's what James does
He’s a documented crybaby.
I don't.
Loved the way the Spurs shut down the Cavs in the finals without really trying.
by Granny Waiters on Jan 15, 2009 8:07 PM CST up reply actions
Outside of LeBron right?
If we aren't careful, the leanness we now feel will be the starvation of those we serve.
by Chi 'Till I Die on Jan 15, 2009 8:04 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, but they have a real coach.
Dionysus2.0: Why resort to name calling?
Matt: because I wish to insult you personally... so just take it
Yeah.
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
We absolutely cannot win this game
Any time we beat a good team is one more day that we keep Pax as GM.
My conspiracy theory is that Krause was Benny the Bull.
Notice how much skinnier Benny is under Pax than he was under Krause? ;)
by Granny Waiters on Jan 15, 2009 8:53 PM CST up reply actions
really?
I always thought that Reinsdorf didn’t even like the Bulls. That he’s more interested in baseball and he just sort of lucked into the Jordan years. You really think he pulls the strings?
its one of them
why didnt we end up with dantoni? pax wanted him, but all decisions go thru someone else – who wanted a cheap (rookie) coach
Where is T on Crab???
General manager needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow,next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen.
Sir Paxdorf.
this is bullshit
lebron is getting every call
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 15, 2009 8:06 PM CST reply actions
He will play more agressive I hope in the second half.
He is got to tkae it over on national TV.
General manager needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow,next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen.
Sir Paxdorf.
If he doesn't win rookie of the year, his horrid play on national tv will be the reason why
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 15, 2009 8:10 PM CST up reply actions
he needs to take the ball and just go
right now he is measuring what he wants to do to much, over dribbling, and the defense is reading him.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 15, 2009 8:12 PM CST up reply actions
And he needs to improve his three.Hes been left wide open fro three
so many times,but he is hesitating to shoot.
General manager needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow,next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen.
Sir Paxdorf.
yeah
but that probably won’t happen until the offseason
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 15, 2009 8:18 PM CST up reply actions
Re-sign BG
and he and Rose can practice shooting together over the summer.
by Granny Waiters on Jan 15, 2009 8:37 PM CST up reply actions
Nocioni,
making good use of his six fouls.
Also very quick use.
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
I think of it this way:
the quicker he fouls, the quicker he can’t play anymore!
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
bullshit offensive foul call on TT there
by fundamentallysound on Jan 15, 2009 8:10 PM CST reply actions
Tyrus was wayyy out of control though
When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer
Man, I've seen so many TT offensive fouls now,
I can just see them coming. Bleh.
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
off.
Reggie Miller needs to go. Does he sleep with Lebron too?
by ImmanuelKant on Jan 15, 2009 8:12 PM CST up reply actions
Add Lorenzen Wright to the list of career/season highs
He has a season high of 5 points tonight.
Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0
because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger
Why was Deng out for so long?
Dionysus2.0: Why resort to name calling?
Matt: because I wish to insult you personally... so just take it
Wow Vinny.
General manager needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow,next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen.
Sir Paxdorf.
There is like zero energy.
Does it seem like a night and day difference from last night?
by ImmanuelKant on Jan 15, 2009 8:19 PM CST up reply actions
damn west will be out for a while
fractured wrist. sucks for the cavs
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 15, 2009 8:19 PM CST reply actions
Exactly!West almost hurt our Derrick.
General manager needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow,next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen.
Sir Paxdorf.
My dream is that LBJ retires without a championship.
Never liked him since he screwed his high school team over with his selfishness and sense of entitlement.
by Granny Waiters on Jan 15, 2009 8:22 PM CST up reply actions
It would be one of the bigest disapointments in history of sports.
And will be very interesting.I don’t like him this season,he is too loud and kinda arogant.
General manager needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow,next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen.
Sir Paxdorf.
Too loud and arrogant is an understatment!
Sir Charles and The Mailman would have competition for best player not to win a championship.
by Granny Waiters on Jan 15, 2009 8:30 PM CST up reply actions
LBJ
is extremely arrogant on the court like he deserves things.
My thoughts exactly.
One reason I like Rose so much is he has the opposite attitude – he needs to earn what he gets.
by Granny Waiters on Jan 15, 2009 8:31 PM CST up reply actions
Be thankful Rose isn't out for a while
If we aren't careful, the leanness we now feel will be the starvation of those we serve.
by Chi 'Till I Die on Jan 15, 2009 8:21 PM CST up reply actions
That's what you get for jumping at Derrick Rose's face.
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
I think the team thinks Derrick
is still in last nights zone. They just keep passing it right back to him. Zero assists, but theyve passed up some open looks. And of course, as normal, no movement or sets try and score on their great defense alone derrick!
The ball moves better when Hinrich is in.
Derrick should take notes. I never thought I would say that.
Thats because unlike everyone else
Kirk dosen’t shoot the ball the moment he touches it
If we aren't careful, the leanness we now feel will be the starvation of those we serve.
by Chi 'Till I Die on Jan 15, 2009 8:22 PM CST up reply actions
I wasn't talking about ball movement
If we aren't careful, the leanness we now feel will be the starvation of those we serve.
by Chi 'Till I Die on Jan 15, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions
yeah but kirk came in when
LBJ went out. Hinrich goes out, LBJ back in.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 15, 2009 8:23 PM CST up reply actions
Seriously?
If we aren't careful, the leanness we now feel will be the starvation of those we serve.
by Chi 'Till I Die on Jan 15, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions
We are now at the
fun bad stage … just like the friendly bulls blogger said
Only down by 2.
24 minutes left to choke. :(
by Granny Waiters on Jan 15, 2009 8:26 PM CST up reply actions
they are without 2 starters
- 3 if you count West.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 15, 2009 8:26 PM CST up reply actions
Hope your prediction comes true.
I am rooting for the Lakers to win so PJ passes Red Auerbach.
by Granny Waiters on Jan 15, 2009 8:26 PM CST up reply actions
I don't care who they are missing you take james off this team
they are the worst team in the NBA.
by ImmanuelKant on Jan 15, 2009 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
whatever
he is on the team. people use to say the same thing about the BUlls
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 15, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions
yeah right the Bulls had Pippen.
1994 they were pretty damn good.
by ImmanuelKant on Jan 15, 2009 8:31 PM CST up reply actions
i didn't say it was true
i just said people use to say the same things about the BUlls.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 15, 2009 8:32 PM CST up reply actions
I'm sorry
but the LBJ hate on this board smacks of jealousy
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 15, 2009 8:31 PM CST reply actions
I don't hate LBJ I just think his team is garbage.
by ImmanuelKant on Jan 15, 2009 8:31 PM CST up reply actions
wasn't talking about your comments
others
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 15, 2009 8:32 PM CST up reply actions
If you're not a Cavs fan and you;re not jealous of Lebron James,
then you either don’t care or aren’t paying attention
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 15, 2009 8:33 PM CST up reply actions
you can appreciate someones game without all the hate
i’m talking about the haters. Not about wanting Lebron on your team
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 15, 2009 8:34 PM CST up reply actions
I don't hate Kobe, Wade, Dwight Howard, Bosh and other great players.
Just James (and this year Garnett).
by Granny Waiters on Jan 15, 2009 8:34 PM CST up reply actions
just got back from night class
I am shocked we are only down 2. Recap anyone?
P.S. ITS FUCKING COLD OUTSIDE
Vinny Del Negro: "I'm not a puppet, I'm a REEALLL Coach!"
Vinny's half time speech.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rFx6OFooCs<a href=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rFx6OFooCs” >
word in da street is dat brad miller is comin to town
by chi town monster on Jan 15, 2009 8:41 PM CST reply actions
Hope so get Larry's garbage out
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
Where did you hear that?
If we aren't careful, the leanness we now feel will be the starvation of those we serve.
by Chi 'Till I Die on Jan 15, 2009 8:41 PM CST up reply actions
they just said it during the halftime it migth just be a rumor
by chi town monster on Jan 15, 2009 8:44 PM CST up reply actions
now
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by chibullsfan03 on Jan 15, 2009 8:41 PM CST up reply actions
tnt
or homertv.net if you don’t have cable
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 15, 2009 8:42 PM CST up reply actions
Noah should guard LeBron more
because really, why not
I will say I like the bench's enthusiam
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
and his hair
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by chibullsfan03 on Jan 15, 2009 8:42 PM CST up reply actions
damn
if the bulls played like this all season, how nice would that be
At least Larry Hughes isn't overrated
ben gordon
with an assist on a fast break!!! all signs point to a win tonight.
Noah just got called for the Chandler
remember tyson getting called on that all the time as a bull?
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did sum on heard bout boozer to bulls for deng!!!!!! and thabo
by chi town monster on Jan 15, 2009 8:46 PM CST reply actions
asshat
If we aren't careful, the leanness we now feel will be the starvation of those we serve.
by Chi 'Till I Die on Jan 15, 2009 8:47 PM CST up reply actions
stop itttttttt
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by chibullsfan03 on Jan 15, 2009 8:47 PM CST up reply actions
What's this?
I was proposing a trade of Deng to the Jazz on various message boards. Jazz like Deng. But I haven’t heard anything about them being ready to trade Boozer.
is this legit?
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No, he is just tossing out rumors.
Because he is an asshat
If we aren't careful, the leanness we now feel will be the starvation of those we serve.
by Chi 'Till I Die on Jan 15, 2009 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
ditto
Reggie “The Bitch” Miller
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by chibullsfan03 on Jan 15, 2009 8:47 PM CST up reply actions
Did the Cavs sign him to replace West?
by Granny Waiters on Jan 15, 2009 8:48 PM CST up reply actions
i wish
then i wouldnt have to listen to him on tnt
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by chibullsfan03 on Jan 15, 2009 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
can somebody please tell me
If the bulls are gonna still trade
naw they did but u kwo they are just rumors u kwo pax doesn have the balls to pull a trade
by chi town monster on Jan 15, 2009 8:51 PM CST up reply actions
When you write "kwo"
Do you really mean “know”?
I thought "Know" left in a huff after being criticized by Matt?
by Granny Waiters on Jan 16, 2009 5:57 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, he was trying to use the word,
but apparently that left too.
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
Dunno about that :)
Just trying to make sense of what the monster is typing…
zzz
i hate watching rose play bad
even if the bulls are playing decent
is that wierd?-
What to do, with Larry Hughe?
Difficult team to watch this year
I have been choosing the Hawks over the Bulls every time they are playing the same day… the Bulls team/organization is almost as frustrating as the Bears
TT!
He hit the jumper!
Wooooo!
:D
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
Have we been playing zone a lot?
Derrick Rose will lead us back to the promise land.
In Vinny We Trust!
Nice hustle Deng.
Man, I’m liking the Bulls now. Woo. Time to switch to the HD screen I think.
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
FUCKIN ROSE WHY CAN U JUST FUCKIN TAKE OVER LIKE LAST NITE
by chi town monster on Jan 15, 2009 8:57 PM CST reply actions
he ends up passing outside
because there’s nobody cutting to the basket. same old story.
esp defensively
but even the ball movement sure looks bettter
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by chibullsfan03 on Jan 15, 2009 9:00 PM CST up reply actions
Kirk is playing well!
Lots of good stuff. :D
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
Because Cleveland has good interior help defense.
Rose always struggles against teams that can give some good interior help defense.
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welcome to bulls basketball :)
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by chibullsfan03 on Jan 15, 2009 9:00 PM CST up reply actions
i hate king crab he will never be better then MJ
by chi town monster on Jan 15, 2009 9:00 PM CST reply actions
Tyrus won't get in until 4 min. left in 4th q.
knowing vinny, god i hate how he uses tyrus.
nw who want to get their ass kick on 2k9
by chi town monster on Jan 15, 2009 9:02 PM CST reply actions
yeah
thanks for showing you weren’t even watching the game
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 15, 2009 9:05 PM CST up reply actions
his ass met his new best friend
the bench
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by chibullsfan03 on Jan 15, 2009 9:04 PM CST up reply actions
most likely both
Whining to the media and bitching about how you don’t want to play for your team isn’t a good idea
Hughes bad play was hurting what little trade value he had,
so maybe Pax decided to cut his losses?
by Granny Waiters on Jan 15, 2009 9:11 PM CST up reply actions
who knows?
His behavior is idiotic.. no reason to play him if he is going to act like a 7 year old. Its not like he’s any good
Absence does make the heart grow fonder!
I don’t want to trade Kirk anymore. Let’s trade other people.
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
Could it be
is Vinny playing decent lineups tonight?
im surprise del negro had the ball o sit his ass down larry huges bitch ass
by chi town monster on Jan 15, 2009 9:06 PM CST reply actions
i need a gangsta translator please
any out there?
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by chibullsfan03 on Jan 15, 2009 9:07 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Wow, Vinny really does have some great hair
Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0
because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger
We have a new plan!
It’s called “a plan”!
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
i have a feelin dat rose is no longer our ROY
by chi town monster on Jan 15, 2009 9:11 PM CST reply actions
he isn't... Mayo has been better lately and hasn't had the drop off that Rose has
by fundamentallysound on Jan 15, 2009 9:14 PM CST up reply actions
Derrick has had the better overall season, but yes Beasley has played better in January than Rose
it’s amazing what having a real coach can do for development.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 15, 2009 9:18 PM CST up reply actions
Yup.
Scary that Beasley has surpassed Rose recently, given how much of a headstart Rose had.
Vinny is a disgrace for an NBA coach.
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Kirk Hinrich Owns Derrick Rose
At kick and drive basketball. That is the reason the ball movement is so much better imo.
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wowzers in my trousers
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by chibullsfan03 on Jan 15, 2009 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
mmm breasts.
I mean … basketball? what? What’s going on?
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
she was on last week too... her pregnancy sure made her boobs grow.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 15, 2009 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
I though large images were forbidden?
by Granny Waiters on Jan 15, 2009 9:19 PM CST up reply actions
watch
tyrus is playing good and two weeks from now dumbass vinny is gonna bench him for no reason
TT may be effective on the floor,
but is his manner professional?
by Granny Waiters on Jan 15, 2009 9:20 PM CST up reply actions
"Don't get frustrated on your face"?
He’s like our Rudy Fernandez!
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
you see the awkward
Deng tap on the shoulders, “ok, coach”….wierdo
I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith
James is getting very, very frustrated.
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
Thank you Mo!
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
We tied the Cavs in regulation.
This is freaking ridiculous!
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