Joakim Noah: Where Will Amazing Happen This Year?
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Noah is really good
You guys are lucky to have him on your team.
Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk
by mcpu40 on May 1, 2009 11:46 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tremendous!!!!!!!!
Electrifying! Memorable! Credit John Paxson. He drafted him. To see a seven-footer dribble the length of the floor, under control, dunk and successfully finish a three-point play is something to behold. That is why it’s the talk of the town and highlight of the game.
When they drafted Noah they asked Paxson why he did? Paxson’s answer was simple. Winner! I’ve never seen a player that size, at this level, make such a magnificent and comprehensive play. I’m waiting for jokers like Rick Morrisey of the Tribune to respond to Noah’s effort.
by SlamDunk on May 1, 2009 11:47 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Name that dunk
I like “The Bozo Bucket”, but am open to other suggestions. Raging Bull? Running of the Bull? Noah Pierces Paul? Noah Pwns Paul?
by Rodmaniac on May 1, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I will eventually start working today...
(after 100 more viewings of this, and endless hours searching for more internet Bulls goodness)
by Bill Cartwright's Elbow on May 1, 2009 12:12 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
WOW.
That play and that commercial make me so happy!
Joakim Noah is God.
Ok so Vinny seems to have the X's down.....now he needs to learn the O's.
by majoyenrac on May 1, 2009 12:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The best thing about that clip is...
…that Paul Pierce fouled Noah. Had he not made a bone headed move, the Celtics could’ve won that game. He should be smarter in game 7 and the Celtics should pull this series out.
Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk
by mcpu40 on May 1, 2009 12:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And if my aunt had balls
She would be my uncle.
The Bulls should watch the Hawks’ game 7 against the Celtics last year, study it, and learn from the Hawks mistakes. Experience is a tough teacher, take lessons from the past and don’t repeat them.
by Gils_Keloids on May 1, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
They can learn how to stop Posey and KG and Powe…good idea Gils!
Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk
by mcpu40 on May 1, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
Marbury was huge in that game too right?
"Playoffs? Are we talking about playoffs? Really, I mean... Playoffs?"
by Khalid El-Amin on May 1, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope...
Tomorrow night should be a dog fight to the finish…there is no doubt.
But my $ is on the C’s
And I am hanging on to the fact that Pierce fouling Noah on this play above was a stupid and uncharacteristic move that IMO basically cost the C’s that game last night…
Taking that into tomorrow’s game, at home in Boston, the Celtics should be the favorite…
It’d be quite the upset is the Bulls were to win, and as KG taught us last season, anything is possible so Chicago could, in theory, win…however unlikely that may be.
Good luck!
Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk
by mcpu40 on May 1, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uncharacteristic?
Paul has a history of doing stupid shit in the playoffs.
by drew gooden's facial growth on May 1, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every Boston game has come down to the wire.
Not sure how that makes them the favorite. If anything it is a testament to how they are unable to pull away a strong win on their home floor.
Everything I post is speculation. I have no insider information nor ideas deemed concrete enough by those who are self-elected to regulate post content.
by cranscape on May 1, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he was just mesmerized. Or at least baffled.
Obviously, I don’t know what was going through his mind, but I couldn’t help that he’s thinking the whole way: “Don’t foul, he’ll fuck it up. Stay close, and they won’t call anything. Just body him while he’s dribbling, and he’ll fuck it up. Oh shit! He hasn’t fucked it up. He can’t dunk on me!!!”
Or something like that in a condensed form.
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by tyger1147 on May 1, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
he got no lift on that block attempt
his legs likely just gave up on him there.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 1, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He gave up the moment he threw that weak pass...
He just didn’t realize yet.
"When a hyper-intense guy looks for ways to fire himself up, yeah, it pretty much comes out as wild eyed psycho lunacy." - Jeff Clark from C's blog on KG
by Khalid El-Amin on May 1, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm reminded of how Paul Pierce once said,
“They don’t have anyone that can guard me” about the New Jersey Nets in the Eastern Conference finals.
The next game, the Nets pretty much started consistently shutting Pierce down, eventually winning the series to go on to the NBA Finals.
Moral: Paul Pierce is not as good as he thinks he is.
"It’d be ridiculous to hate someone for simply what they say in a sports blog. But I greatly dislike every syllable of your angst-filled, smarmy, nondescript, half-assed, elitist-garbage responses." –Rogerspark Kris
by bullhockey on May 1, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think after he won the finals MVP last season...
He said something like “In my mind i’m the best player in the NBA, I have to think that way.”
It was in an offseason interview, wish I could remember where.
He’s kind of delusional I think.
"When a hyper-intense guy looks for ways to fire himself up, yeah, it pretty much comes out as wild eyed psycho lunacy." - Jeff Clark from C's blog on KG
by Khalid El-Amin on May 1, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was at some overseas
clinic or something. But everyone kept asking him about Kobe the entire time. After so many Kobe questions someone asked him if Kobe was the best blah blah. Then he said “You know what I think I’m the best player”
I dunno if he even knew that it’d reach back to the states.
by Camry on May 1, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious...
PP is obviously a good player, but it’s debatable if he’s even the best player on his own team.
"When a hyper-intense guy looks for ways to fire himself up, yeah, it pretty much comes out as wild eyed psycho lunacy." - Jeff Clark from C's blog on KG
by Khalid El-Amin on May 1, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take KG and Allen before I take Pierce
Pierce is limited to so few spots on the floor in his offensive game.
Allen can shoot from anywhere. KG can get stops from anywhere.
12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on May 1, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...that's not true.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on May 1, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can't get stops from the bench
(not for lack of trying)
"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''
by Sabonis4Ever on May 1, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the best thing about that clip
is that Noah is actually faster than Pierce.
"Ben Gordon is a bundle of muscle and clutch. That's all he's made of. Drink BG7 energy drink, you'll grow a pair of balls on your balls."
by Prevenge on May 1, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The best part of that whole sequence to me...
Is that Noah just seemed to have more left in the tank than PP. From picking off a lazy pass to beating a wing in a foot race almost the entire length of the court. Unbelievable for a guy ANY size.
This is especially redeeming when you consider that Noah came into the season woefully out of shape and was usually sucking wind after 15 minutes. He came a long way this year and last night was yet another huge moment on a national stage for our young center.
If he puts in the work this offseason I think he could have a monster impact next year.
"Playoffs? Are we talking about playoffs? Really, I mean... Playoffs?"
by Khalid El-Amin on May 1, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that's what i loved about it
the energy, that even though it was in the 3rd overtime, he still had as if it were the first quarter just bulleting down the court.
"They should. They better. I'm Vinny Del Negro!"
by Jaina on May 1, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Paul Pierce should've stopped at 1/2 court
…the outcome would’ve been different I think…should be a fabulous game 7
Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk
by mcpu40 on May 1, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No NBA player worth his salt would stop at half-court in that situation
and if one did he wouldn’t hear the end of it.
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by mdmnd9294 on May 1, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suppose...
…but to foul was just idiotic, couldn’t believe he did that.
Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk
by mcpu40 on May 1, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pierce tried to foul Noah as soon as the ball was stolen
But it wasn’t called.
by Gils_Keloids on May 1, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Noah was too quick
Pierce flailed, but I don’t think there was enough contact there to stop a play and Noah took off running hard.
So friggin awesome.
4/30/2009 GAME 6: Joakim Noah is God.
by majoyenrac on May 1, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That should have been a clear path foul
Probably better the way it worked out though
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by snley on May 1, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So...if Noah doesn't get that steal and Pierce gets the pass off to Scalabrine...
does he hit the three? That would of been an absolute crusher coming from him. He actually played alright yesterday too.
by BLEIGH82 on May 1, 2009 1:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Scal did play alright...
I actually enjoy watching him play. All hustle (for 2 minutes at a time) with a decent outside shot.
"When a hyper-intense guy looks for ways to fire himself up, yeah, it pretty much comes out as wild eyed psycho lunacy." - Jeff Clark from C's blog on KG
by Khalid El-Amin on May 1, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scal has been out...
…until this series started.
Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk
by mcpu40 on May 1, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, with a concussion...
It just makes his 2 minutes of passion even more fun to watch. I’m a Bulls fan, but I can respect him gutting it out when his team is shorthanded for sure.
"When a hyper-intense guy looks for ways to fire himself up, yeah, it pretty much comes out as wild eyed psycho lunacy." - Jeff Clark from C's blog on KG
by Khalid El-Amin on May 1, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was like 'oh god, why is Scalabrine contributing .. if he's the reason we lose I'll go nuts'
"Ben Gordon is a bundle of muscle and clutch. That's all he's made of. Drink BG7 energy drink, you'll grow a pair of balls on your balls."
by Prevenge on May 1, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is so outstanding
I can’t believe how pissed I was at him in the beginning of the year – and how much I like him now.
by Jobu on May 1, 2009 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't get tired of that clip
thought you should have used the one below instead. More crowd reaction and more Doc Rivers reaction.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUuQxaAZ7HU&feature=player_embedded
by runningman on May 1, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know why I replied to you
and not the main post. Still oxygen deprived from last night I guess.
by runningman on May 1, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
awesome ending shot of Doc
“Did their center just go coast to coast for the and 1 on us? Fuck…”
"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''
by Sabonis4Ever on May 1, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CAVS fan here
Hey guys…can’t help but say how great your team is playing. Really nice to see a young team with heart stick it to the C’s. They’re a bunch of bullies and punks, and their fans are too. F*ck em. TAKE THEM OUT.
by johnnyphoenix on May 1, 2009 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
If I were the Cavs
I’d prefer the Celtics advance. The Cavs are awesome, but you’re going to want to beat them down to advance to the Finals.
12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.
by NBA Observer on May 1, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its not about 'prefer'
I’d prefer to see the C’s go out against the Bulls. The Bulls deserve it…with the heart they’ve shown.
by johnnyphoenix on May 1, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That dunk is the film equivalent of
one of those scenes in a Van Damme movie where it appears as though he’s totally finished and on his last legs, then all of a sudden he jumps up and does one of those spinning bicycle kicks, or a sick uppercut and lets out a primal scream. Kinda like this:
"That's a spicy meatball-a!" - Vinny Del Negro
by Juiceboxjerry on May 1, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions 5 recs
ha!
I never do this but….+100
http://awsomepeoplesearch.com/
by NormVanBeer on May 1, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, I was thinking the same thing
Except I was using Bollywood (Indian movies) as a comparison. The hero is taking on 400 evil-doers who all have AK-47s and he has a 2×4, he is all bloodied and stuff, his girl is crying in the distance. Then, somehow he gets up and beats the shit out of everyone, and the movie ends in an elaborate song and dance number.
That Steve Nash is exactly the same as Kirk Hinrich, but worse.
by NBA Observer on Apr 8, 2009 12:23 PM CDT
by Ozzie Montana on May 1, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
No pic of JCVD doing the splits and uppercutting the dude’s nads? Or is that more of a Ray Allen type move?
Rec’ed for referencing one of my favorite childhood movies.
by drew gooden's facial growth on May 1, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that's
Johnny Cage from the Mortal Kombat movie
If you want to crown em...
by JohnnyTruant on May 1, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suggest you rent the classic that is Bloodsport, my friend
Or just fast forward to about 4:00 of this clip:
by drew gooden's facial growth on May 1, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again...
Celtics and their fans….PUNKS.
by johnnyphoenix on May 1, 2009 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pierce fouled him
When he stole it too. You can see him grab his shirt.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 1, 2009 5:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That would have been a clear path foul in the regular season
I’m pretty happy with the refs ignoring it in this case.
That Steve Nash is exactly the same as Kirk Hinrich, but worse.
by NBA Observer on Apr 8, 2009 12:23 PM CDT
by Ozzie Montana on May 1, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys, have you checked out the main page on NBA's youtube's account?
link: www.youtube.com/user/NBA
Noah out running Pierce on the banner, and Rose’s block on the main feature.
"...Lies, damned lies, and statistics."
by Teri on May 1, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you know
i could literally watch that play over and over and over and over again. i never get tired of it. hopefully it taught noah a lesson about his ability to finish. hopefully he’s never timid around the hoop again.
by amory blaine on May 1, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking about making a rap about this
off the top of my head
Everyone I need ya ta throwah
your hands in the air
scream real fierce like Joakim Noah
stealing from Paul Pierce
If you want to crown em...
by JohnnyTruant on May 1, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
yeah…don’t ever do that again
http://awsomepeoplesearch.com/
by NormVanBeer on May 1, 2009 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Props...
To LLG for making this video.. Check out his other mixes / videos.. They are all sick as hell. Noah has been throwing down some nasty dunks lately.. When he bulks up he is going to be a force.. God I love the BULLS!!! LET’S GET THIS SHIT DONE TOMORROW!!!!!
by GoldMidwest27 on May 1, 2009 11:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you guys are so lucky to have Noah, he brings a lot of hustle and productivity.
If you want a success story just take a look at mine.
by LighTz707OuT on May 1, 2009 11:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So the video's a fake, right?
I mean, the NBA didn’t really end a video of an event that happened on April 29 with a caption saying “Playoffs start April 14”… Did they?
"It’d be ridiculous to hate someone for simply what they say in a sports blog. But I greatly dislike every syllable of your angst-filled, smarmy, nondescript, half-assed, elitist-garbage responses." –Rogerspark Kris
by bullhockey on May 2, 2009 12:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's not made by the NBA, if that's what you mean.
"Ben Gordon is a bundle of muscle and clutch. That's all he's made of. Drink BG7 energy drink, you'll grow a pair of balls on your balls."
by Prevenge on May 2, 2009 3:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
when I saw Noah run to hug his mom after winning the title at FL, I knew he was one of the good ones. Now Noah, just keep after your conditioning.
by boobie trap on May 2, 2009 6:21 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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