Around the NBA thread 1/19: TNT plus Hornets at Rockets.
by Tim S. on Jan 19, 2012 6:53 PM CST
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Only three games tonight, and I doubt anyone is excited about the Hornets at the Rockets. But the other two games are nationally televised on TNT, and the Lakers at the Heat could be a classic, especially since the Lakers are relatively healthy and the Heat are without Dwayne Wade. I'm always interested in watching the Heat these days, just to think about how the Bulls can beat them. They beat the Spurs with defense and three-point shooting from James and Miller; let's see if the latter proves to be fool's gold. The Mavericks at the Jazz could also be good, since the Jazz always have a high-altitude home court advantage and the Mavericks are off to a slow start. Unfortunately, we also have to sit through Shaq sabotaging what was the best NBA coverage on TV, but at least we can continue to mock him, and maybe he won't be back next year. I can't believe I'm saying this, but let's go Lakers!
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Actually looking forward to that second game
Wanna get a look at that Jazz team.
First game should be fun, but with the way the Lakers have looked offensively at times, I think the Heat are gonna fuck them up something fierce. Plus that Heat team looks even better without Wade. Get healthy soon Dwyane!
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
errr, lebron might not play dude
he got sick…
LeBronze will NOT miss this game
book it
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
by Big illinoize on Jan 19, 2012 7:11 PM CST up reply actions
awww, and hell try to pull off a miraculous performance....
jus cause hes “sick”
He's playing
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 19, 2012 7:12 PM CST up reply actions
Great
A thousand in game references to how well he’s playing despite being sick. Getting my mute button ready.
Trying to replicate the "flu game" from MJ...
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
by Big illinoize on Jan 19, 2012 7:18 PM CST up reply actions
the Jazz are a very boring team to watch imo
solid but boring
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 19, 2012 8:08 PM CST up reply actions
i cant believe im saying this but for the first and only time...
LETS GO LAKERS (barf violently*)
Hell this is an important game for Miami
they’’re already 2 1/2 games behind us and things will start getting easier for the Bulls schedule wise. The #1 seed is vital this year
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Lakers vs Heat
Well since it would be wrong to wish for an atomic bomb (would it?)….I guess….go lake…….go la…..I can’t even type it out. You get the picture.
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"Brian Dawkins is always 100% Eagles related."--macjack09 & BGN Nation
New Heat Unis???
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
Mary-o for 3
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
Did Barnes always start for LAL?
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
No.
Artest has been on the bench the whole season, but they’ve changed the starter and the minutes a few times. He’s been doing pretty well lately, though.
smart move by the lakers
Metta Butt Reeks is on a whole new level of suckage.
Bosh with a grown-up move
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kobe needs to stop his dumbass shot attempts
and feed the damn ball to bynum.
Every time you tell Kobe to shoot less
He puts up an extra 5 shots as a “fuck you”. I’m not even joking.
damn it...hoenstly, this team needs a point guard
they no longer use the triangle offense and im baffled by their fascination as Derek FishNET.
I was skeptical that Kobe even wanted Paul.
Kobe is not going to become a catch and shoot player. He wants the offense to go through him, not a point guard.
i mean, it doesnt have to be paul
jsut get a decent pg…pgs are a dime in a dozen now these days.
I'm tired of the media
laugh off anyone that says the Heat are better off without Wade. It’s not insane to look at the results and make an observation of the results. A GM with real balls would be on the phone with Orlando offering Wade for Howard or hell even Bynum or Eric Gordon
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Losing Wade isn't an insane loss for MIA,
but it kills their fast break game.
I have doubts at how effective their fast break game
is going to be in a playoff series against more disciplined offenses, better defenses, and a team that has game-planned for them.
It should still be a useful weapon.
It did some damage against us in the playoffs, if my memory is correct.
They'll always convert turnovers well
I’m referring to the reliance they’ve had on it this year, where it’s a huge percentage of their points. When Wade is in there, they’re running off of everything including missed and made shots.
I think there's a good chance
the Heat would be a better team with Eric Gordon, assuming Gordon is healthy. Wade is still a better overall player, but context matters.
Bynum with 2 quick PFs
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What exactly does Matt Barnes do well?
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
Nothing really, maybe defense
but he’s not really bad at anything either.
Why the hell did Chalmers flex after making a three pointer?
What’s shooting a 3 got to do with biceps?
Mega Rust Cheeks into the game
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Hard foul by McRoberts.. on Queen James
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
Bullshit
LeBron gets mad and the refs give a T?
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
Lebron is the biggest bitch in the world
Even when he gets mad he still looks soft.
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"Brian Dawkins is always 100% Eagles related."--macjack09 & BGN Nation
Lol, McRoberts is such a douche
Nice one tough guy
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
To be fair world queefs fouled him first
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
Eddy Curry sighting..
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
That's 1st Defensive team member Kobe Bryant...
…getting burned by Shane Battier
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
Nah he looks great
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
A Pat Riley team
is going to make sure that he stays in shape.
I was thinking something terrible
What would be worst than LeBron winning the title? LeBron winning the title WITHOUT Dwyane…Fuck
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
Huh, Eddy Curry must have lost his outstanding passing ability and decision-making skills
Oh wait…
Pat Riley is the devil.
man kobe bryant is so much like Michael Jordan
hes 6’6……….okay…..thats all i got
I dont care what the D.N.A. Says, the Guy wearing number 12 Cannot be Kirk Hinrich, he is definetly Kurt. Kirk can actually play basketball!
McRoberts- hard on the fouls, soft at the basket
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Man you can't touch a Miami player without getting a foul
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
"Brian Dawkins is always 100% Eagles related."--macjack09 & BGN Nation
Miller vs Rust Beach
The matchup I really wanna see
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
not sure if its sad or scary
but the lakers are getting beat by the heat….no lebron james, not the big 3 or 2.5 or whatever….but the heat…
I dont care what the D.N.A. Says, the Guy wearing number 12 Cannot be Kirk Hinrich, he is definetly Kurt. Kirk can actually play basketball!
*not
I dont care what the D.N.A. Says, the Guy wearing number 12 Cannot be Kirk Hinrich, he is definetly Kurt. Kirk can actually play basketball!
The Lakers bench is shit.
Plus, Bynum and Kobe should put on blind glasses because they ain’t hittin shit.
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
"Brian Dawkins is always 100% Eagles related."--macjack09 & BGN Nation
Much as I hate to admit it MIA has the deeper bench here
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by Big illinoize on Jan 19, 2012 8:03 PM CST up reply actions
meh, ill wait till the 3rd Q and 4th Q
look for the lakers to ocme back.
Hate to say it
but if the Heat make it to the playoffs intact, I just don’t see how anyone beats them. I think the Bulls have the best shot, but even their odds are very small imo. Hard to find a weakness when they’re healthy
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
They have 1 win out of their last 4
and needed to come back to beat the Spurs. They still play in the same fashion and Wade is a year older battling injuries. I think the Bulls and OKC have a chance to beat these guys.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
form what i seen
teams that play the zone D is the best way to slow them down. They have some three pt shooters but you have to take that risk with a team liek the heat.
Ehh, they're really good, but I think the Bulls can take them.
LAL is missing a ton of shots tonight and not playing very good D.
If anything
I just wanna see CJ shut down Norris so people can quit thinking he’s the second coming of Magic.
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
"Brian Dawkins is always 100% Eagles related."--macjack09 & BGN Nation
Crazy as it sounds the way to beat MIA is down low
Which means we need more than Good Jo, we need Awesome Jo
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by Big illinoize on Jan 19, 2012 8:10 PM CST up reply actions
yep
we have to control the middle. That is why Boozer and Noah’s play is so important and distressing.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 19, 2012 8:11 PM CST up reply actions
Why does that sound crazy?
The Heat have a soft PF and a lower-rung C. Winning the paint battle is key.
I think getting Awesome Jo back is the crazy part...
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by Big illinoize on Jan 19, 2012 8:12 PM CST up reply actions
nah
they are beatable when you don’t turn the ball over and are efficient in the half court. They still struggle in the half court.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 19, 2012 8:10 PM CST up reply actions
On pace for 54?
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
"Brian Dawkins is always 100% Eagles related."--macjack09 & BGN Nation
Mike Brown's offense is horrible
the Lakers have no organization on offense, its shit. Inside than out idiots.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 19, 2012 8:09 PM CST reply actions
It's like it was in Cleveland.
Very little off the ball movement, not run very well. I have issues with the Bulls offense at times, but at least they run a lot of stuff and have plenty of plays, options, etc.
yep
he caters too much of his stuff to his star player. The big difference between the Cavs and Lakers is the Lakers star player is a gunner who doesn’t like to pass even when his big men have clear mismatches.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 19, 2012 8:12 PM CST up reply actions
plus, i think thibs still ahvent gotten the chance to practice the plays he developed in the offseason
i think the bulls offense wil lget better (knock on wood*) in terms of crisp ball movement, better lineup combinations, etc. Hopefully, this team can stay healthy (KNOCK ON WOOD*)
The issue with the Bulls offense isn't so much scheme, its prioritization and utilization of possessions.
There are too many plays where the Bulls fool around with the ball for the first 15 seconds of the shot clock or where they end up with post ups or shots for guys who have no business attempting such feats. I’ve seen at least 7 or 8 times where Booz has the ball in the high post and calls for a post-up for Jo. What fucked up brand of basketball is that? Who in their right mind thinks a play should be called for Jo in the post? I’d rather have Rose, Lu or Booze try and do something with the ball then throw it down to Jo. Taj and his jumpers are another example; no shots outside of 10 feet. Post ups for Lu are also wasted possessions, more often than not.
ur right bout that and i hope the bulls mature in that respect throughout this season
I believe its a problem that can be fixed..
Definitely can be fixed.
A more aggressive Rose can take care of that. If he attacks a bit more and becomes better at not picking up his dribble too soon, he can prevent some of the Bulls’ offensive issues.
They seem to go for more quick hitter plays
When Rip is in the starting lineup and healthy (in regards to your point of the Bulls problem on offense being so adamant in going deep into the shotclock).
by reppinchitown on Jan 19, 2012 8:30 PM CST up reply actions
They definitely get out on the break more with Rip.
But in the half court, even with Rip, they sometimes have a good ten seconds of dead time when they have Rip or Kyle run around screens, hoping he gets freed up. When it works, great, but when it doesn’t, it results in a pretty broken play.
A player whose best asset is moving off the ball
Will also sometimes stall a teams offense when they run a play for him curling off a screen (s) but I dont’t think thibs has Rip in the Ray Allen role too much (like he does with Korver) and tends to put him in a decoy role where he frees the middle up for an open look for Boozer and helps with the spacing off the team. He also can catch the ball off a screen and quickly dump off to a more open teammate inside and can run the side screen/roll which goes to my point of the Bulls being to use the versatility of Rip to get quicker and better looks for a score. But yeah I guess the offensive improvement I see when Rip starts is more due to the Bulls getting better in transition and on the breaks. still, I think having Rip will improve the half court offense significantly over the long run.
by reppinchitown on Jan 19, 2012 8:44 PM CST up reply actions
Rip aside, other Bulls need to learn to move well without the ball
Seeing 4 bulls players stand around flat-footed watching Derrick just kills me
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
by Big illinoize on Jan 19, 2012 8:33 PM CST up reply actions
Truth
Just excruciating to watch. That’s why I love Thibs. He’s a great coach, not just a great defensive coach. You can tell he recognizes the value of god offensive play. Guys like Skiles and Mike Brown bug me
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 19, 2012 8:12 PM CST up reply actions
*good
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 19, 2012 8:13 PM CST up reply actions
What about Vinny Del in Lob City?
Had one nice play call at the end for a three by Buh Buh Buh Billups
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jan 19, 2012 8:31 PM CST up reply actions
If Dwight had Bynum's post moves
He’d have a chance to be the best player on a championship team
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Bynum is gonna have to take over the paint to beat this team
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
Lakers should pass it to Bynum every time down the court
no way Haslem, Anthony or Bosh can guard him. Would anyone trade Noah and pieces for Bynum? His health makes me say no but when he is healthy I’d take him all day over Jo.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 19, 2012 8:17 PM CST reply actions
but when he is healthy I’d take him all day over Jo.
When Andrew is healthy, its not even a contest. He could possibly be better than Dwight when healthy
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
"Brian Dawkins is always 100% Eagles related."--macjack09 & BGN Nation
he can guard dwight so well...
he gave him trouble in the nba finals…
Thats what Kazaam has been saying every night on TNT.
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jan 19, 2012 8:32 PM CST up reply actions
And he's wrong.
Dwight’s better than Bynum. Bynum is the more traditional big and has a wider array of post moves, but Dwight wins a team more games than Bynum.
That and he can't stay healthy.
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jan 19, 2012 8:46 PM CST up reply actions
He has a nice array of post moves and great footwork
But he seems to take too long to get into post moves and hold the ball for too long. I think its all those knee operations that have taken a toll on him (was way more athletic earlier in his career). He also has a difficult time sealing his man at times.
by reppinchitown on Jan 19, 2012 8:22 PM CST up reply actions
He's better than Jo
I don’t think there’s much argument he’s the second best center after Dwight. I just don’t think you can count on him to be healthy at the end of the year.
Lebron quit bitching
You’ve never fouled out of a regulation game in your life and it ain’t gonna happen tonight. Stern won’t allow it.
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
"Brian Dawkins is always 100% Eagles related."--macjack09 & BGN Nation
LeBron
is shooting 50% from threes. Hopefully he keeps shooting and falls in love with the shot.
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
Kobe may be MVP because the Lakers
are the Bucks without him and I’m being generous
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
They're way too top heavy.
They have a few good players(Kobe, Bynum and Gasol) and everyone else is a bum, for the lack of a better word. There’s not one starting caliber player on that team aside from those threes.
I don't think any team that has Gasol and Bynum
can be that bad.
Kobe's 1-8 in the first half which means..
He’s going to come out in the 2nd half and force up more bad shots, handing this one to the heat..
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
Shut up Shaq.
You’re not funny, at all, and pretty damn stupid.
Wow, did you really hate Blue Chips that much?
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jan 19, 2012 8:33 PM CST up reply actions
You are fortunate
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
by Big illinoize on Jan 19, 2012 8:36 PM CST up reply actions
Only one of the worst movies of all time
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jan 19, 2012 8:36 PM CST up reply actions
Kenny, no, just no
get that chick in college b/c she won’t be signed with interscope for long
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 19, 2012 8:33 PM CST reply actions
The Big Mumbler needs his own set of captions
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
Yeah it really was a bad call to pick Shaq. He's unwatchable
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
Why wouldn't he just do like a show or something?
He’d be a great host or something for his own independent show not centered on basketball. He’s a funny guy, just not a commentator.
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
"Brian Dawkins is always 100% Eagles related."--macjack09 & BGN Nation
yep, Inside the NBA is a show that is great because of the fantastic chemistry between Ernie, Kenny and Charles
Shaq throws the whole thing off. Plus his analysis is complete trash
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 19, 2012 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
Miami got that lead against their bench
and haven’t lost it with Kobe taking 8 shots. Expect a close game in the end
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Disagree
Kobe’s stubbornly bad shots will sell this one
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
by Big illinoize on Jan 19, 2012 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
Unless they start dropping
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jan 19, 2012 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
Bet he couldn't have done that move on JJ Barea
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
A charge on Lebron ?
that’s 3 PFs
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
Kerr is on the $$$$.
They’re struggling badly without the triangle.
What I'd hate to see is Lebron gaining confidence...
that he’ll continue to draw blocking fouls if he continues his “post up” (if you can call it that)
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
Do the Lakers believe in D anymore?
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
The Lakers are garbage
Kobe can talk tough, and score 40 against weak teams all he wants, they’re a first or second round out unless they make some kind of trade to add some talent
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
They tried that
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jan 19, 2012 8:56 PM CST up reply actions
Uh that whole Chris Paul thing?
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
I believe the rest of the league owners called it
akin to turning the lakers into the globtrotters. Hard to see why now…
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
by Big illinoize on Jan 19, 2012 8:58 PM CST up reply actions
Even then it would have just made them competitive
Totally unfair for that trade to have been rejected
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jan 19, 2012 8:59 PM CST up reply actions
first round exit
I think the Mavs, Denver, Portland, Clippers and OKC are better
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 19, 2012 9:07 PM CST up reply actions
unless they make a significant trade...
but at this pt, they suck
Epic big man battle on NBATV.
The Dream versus the Mailman.
Hopefully the Bulls are watching it so they can learn the PNR
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jan 19, 2012 9:00 PM CST up reply actions
NBA rejects Paul-to-Lakers blockbuster trade
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
Sorry, meant to reply to dakoose
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jan 19, 2012 8:58 PM CST up reply actions
If the Bulls can't trade for Howard,
is there any way they can pull off a trade for Gasol? We have some legit pieces and if we manage to keep either Omer or Taj in the deal, Gasol and either one would make a damn nice frontcourt.
he's a great player
But in this shortened season its not worth the chemistry killing that would create
by MartyMondays on Jan 19, 2012 11:11 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Calling this one...
Heat now 5-0 without Wade
Nice win, but I still hate you…
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
They seem to play better when either Wade or LeBron is on the court
The offense has more flow.
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
True, more standing around when they're both in, except on fast breaks
They should think about having Wade come in off the bench with the 2nd team
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jan 19, 2012 9:07 PM CST up reply actions
They only need ONE guy to be the "go to" scoring guy
Having two just means you need to waste time trying to get both guys shots.
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
by Big illinoize on Jan 19, 2012 9:09 PM CST up reply actions
Aight, I'm done with this game.
I’m watching the rest of this old school Jazz Rockets game. Stockton, Malone, the Dream, Drexler, Barkley……..man, this shit’s great.
Yep, I switched after your post.
1) Players didn’t gripe and complain after every questionable foul call as much back then.
2) Players didn’t high five with the whole team after each free throw.
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jan 19, 2012 9:11 PM CST up reply actions
The NBA was better back then.
Better defenses, crisper offense, more trash talk. I love 90’s basketball.
I guess it didn't hurt that 6 of 10 years
Your team won the championship?
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jan 19, 2012 9:15 PM CST up reply actions
I'm assuming that's the 97 Playoff game in the WCF
Man Charles Barkley was so out of shape when he came to Rockets. You can see it at how he plays. Also this is the game that defines John Stockton’s career. don’t want to spoil it for you though in case you don;t know the ending.
by reppinchitown on Jan 19, 2012 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
But Chuck was still a beast at that point.
Almost 20 ppg and still a bad-man down low.
Yeah he was still a top 3 rebounder in the league
But he started taking more jumpers and holding the ball too much on possessions when he came to Houston. He was an amazing athlete in his Philly and somewhat his Suns days so he could still blow by defenders but he couldn’t take the toll of playing down low as much due to injuries he had compiled. He was actually seriously contemplating retirement in like 95 or something (remember watching an interview of it on youtube),
by reppinchitown on Jan 19, 2012 9:27 PM CST up reply actions
He had zero athleticism in Houston but that dude could still back anyone down in the league.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 19, 2012 9:29 PM CST up reply actions
I love Chuck.
He’s probably my favorite non-Bull of all time.
Shit game
The Lakers look like they’re walking on quicksand
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
Rockets 7 points in the 4th quarter!
Can still win it.
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
When the hell did Eddy Curry became a defensive stopper?
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
This will never be a competitive game
if the lakers keep playing joke-defense
SHIT.....
the crawl on NBATV said “Greg Ostertag ends comeback attempt……” That dude is still trying to hoop?!?!?!??!
Yeah he was in the D League
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 19, 2012 9:24 PM CST up reply actions
“Greg Ostertag, is, unquestionably, the greatest player in the history of basketball” -A Basketball Expert. Philosophers have long pondered the question: “Could Greg Ostertag shoot a shot so perfect not even he could block it?”
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jan 19, 2012 9:25 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
That series was really close
Bulls won three of their four games in the last minute.
by reppinchitown on Jan 19, 2012 9:28 PM CST up reply actions
Hey I'm still living in the nostalgia too lol
Wasn’t disagreeing with you just following up your post with a comment about that series.
by reppinchitown on Jan 19, 2012 9:31 PM CST up reply actions
Um.. Mike Brown...
Kobe can come out now..
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
Hey Steve,
you played with a guy as big and fast as Lebron in the open floor…….Pippen! The only difference between Pip and Lebron is some muscle.
Yeah talk about short memories
Pip literally created the Point Foward position and was probably the best wing defender in NBA history.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
look, i love pippen as much as the next guy, but lebron is a different animal. hes the shaq to
pippen’s kevin garnett.
"We would look at each other with a glint of recognition and one of us would say, 'So you worry about ASIK, too,' as if admitting a secret vice. Then we would share our crazy ideas-- because all ideas about ASIK that are not immediately wrong turn out to be crazy."
He's better than Pippen, I think,
but in terms of size/athleticism, I think they’re very close, minus some muscle.
yeah i dont think its close and thats what i meant by my comparison.
"We would look at each other with a glint of recognition and one of us would say, 'So you worry about ASIK, too,' as if admitting a secret vice. Then we would share our crazy ideas-- because all ideas about ASIK that are not immediately wrong turn out to be crazy."
Probably should've switched Megan Girl Please on lebron from the beginning
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
Kobe aint goin out like no bitch i guess
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
"Brian Dawkins is always 100% Eagles related."--macjack09 & BGN Nation
Huh? Lakers only down 10???
I only just went to the bathroom
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
i love guys who get steals by just taking it from the ball handler instead of playing the passing
lanes. artest was a god at that in his prime.
"We would look at each other with a glint of recognition and one of us would say, 'So you worry about ASIK, too,' as if admitting a secret vice. Then we would share our crazy ideas-- because all ideas about ASIK that are not immediately wrong turn out to be crazy."
lol, who's artest?
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
by Big illinoize on Jan 19, 2012 9:35 PM CST up reply actions
oh right, magma stoned geese.
"We would look at each other with a glint of recognition and one of us would say, 'So you worry about ASIK, too,' as if admitting a secret vice. Then we would share our crazy ideas-- because all ideas about ASIK that are not immediately wrong turn out to be crazy."
Looks like someone's been watching tape of Rose
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
What are you talking about? The floater?
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by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 19, 2012 9:37 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah
He started messing around with it mid season last year.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
and about 50 other PGs.
"We would look at each other with a glint of recognition and one of us would say, 'So you worry about ASIK, too,' as if admitting a secret vice. Then we would share our crazy ideas-- because all ideas about ASIK that are not immediately wrong turn out to be crazy."
not as good as rose though
Rose mastered the art of floaters.
his first two years. now not as much.
"We would look at each other with a glint of recognition and one of us would say, 'So you worry about ASIK, too,' as if admitting a secret vice. Then we would share our crazy ideas-- because all ideas about ASIK that are not immediately wrong turn out to be crazy."
He really doesn't use it that much anymore.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 19, 2012 9:40 PM CST up reply actions
yeah i know, but jus sayin...
Rose did it better than any pg…
Based on what?
16 games where he’s being more of an assist man? He does it when he needs to. Ask the Lakers. In games where he needs to get to the rim, I think we’ll see it more.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
well, ever since he developed a jumper, he doesnt use it as much as he did during his first two years
however, i still agree he uses it and would on avg see about 1 floater per game.
Tony Parker is the absolute best at it
And still uses it as his go-move
by reppinchitown on Jan 19, 2012 9:41 PM CST up reply actions
yeah Parker's is nastier with it than Rose
I actually love Parker’s game, offensively lol.
by MartyMondays on Jan 19, 2012 11:16 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Not to sound like a homer
But not like Rose. Not to the point where it’s a unguardable signature move
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
weird nba commercial with a primus soundtrack.
"We would look at each other with a glint of recognition and one of us would say, 'So you worry about ASIK, too,' as if admitting a secret vice. Then we would share our crazy ideas-- because all ideas about ASIK that are not immediately wrong turn out to be crazy."
Mavs are gonna be gassed after last night
Predicting a Jazz win here
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
lol, Harlan can get pretty weird at times. "Sack of potatoes"?
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
Right up there with "...with No Regard for Human Life!!!!!"
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
by Big illinoize on Jan 19, 2012 10:02 PM CST up reply actions
I actually thought that one was pretty cool
but every once in a while he drops something like this, tonight. Pretty sure he’s the only announcer that can make Reggie Miller seem less goofy by comparison
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by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 19, 2012 10:21 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, he's searching for new material right now..
Once you get to “Right between the Eyes!!!!!” you’ve hit your peak.
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
by Big illinoize on Jan 19, 2012 10:26 PM CST up reply actions
ESPN radio announcing the Westbrook deal now.
5 years , 80 million. They sure are committed now.
"Fast Don't Lie"
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jan 19, 2012 10:19 PM CST reply actions
Hmmm.
Weren’t those Boozer’s figures?
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
by Big illinoize on Jan 19, 2012 10:33 PM CST up reply actions
I could only wish Boozy would be that aggressive.. sigh
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
by Big illinoize on Jan 19, 2012 10:40 PM CST up reply actions
Gonna have to pull a Skip Bayless..
And make up some outrageous bullshit to explain why my pick didn’t work out..
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
i envisioned utah being a more fun team to watch than this.
"We would look at each other with a glint of recognition and one of us would say, 'So you worry about ASIK, too,' as if admitting a secret vice. Then we would share our crazy ideas-- because all ideas about ASIK that are not immediately wrong turn out to be crazy."
Mavs getting some pretty preferential treatment here
...and Stacey King is HILARIOUS. He's so funny, that I completely overlook the fact that he's gained 300lbs since his playing days.
Man, this is a pretty good game
I thought Beubois was dead
Sadly, my self worth is almost entirely based upon the outcome of the previous night's Bulls game.
the jazz has some talent
I love Hayward’s game
by MartyMondays on Jan 20, 2012 12:09 AM CST via mobile reply actions
the jazz has some talent
I love Hayward’s game
by MartyMondays on Jan 20, 2012 12:09 AM CST via mobile reply actions
yep, he is overrated
he shouldn’t have backed down. There are only like 8 great players in the league. Lebron, Howard, Rose, Durant, Kobe, Wade, Paul, Dirk – Griffin isn’t one of them. He has no idea what to do in the half court. VDN isn’t helping either.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 20, 2012 12:27 AM CST up reply actions
For starters, Griffin is only a one way player, he contributes zero on defense.
Once you get into his offensive game, you see that once you get past the dunks/lobs, tip ins and put backs, you see that he doesn’t kill you any other way. To be blunt, he settles for both more and worse jumpers than Booz does. I see him regularly shoot J’s a foot inside the arch; there’s no excuse from that. Even when he gets buckets in the half court, he needs to break his man down starting 20 feet out. He shouldn’t have to resort to between the leg dribbles, followed by crossovers and spin moves to finish against the weak crop of 4’s we have in this league.
I can't believe that those guys overlook Dirk in the top PF discussion;
he’s better than Love, too.
Shaq: If Kevin Love abuses Blake Griffin I'll sit in the studio in my underwear
Charles: No one wants to see you in your dirty underwear!
"Fast Don't Lie"
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jan 20, 2012 12:26 AM CST reply actions
Dwight Howard is a clown
could you imagine Rose and Deng joking around on the court like Howard and Davis? Thibs would go Incredible Hulk on their asses.
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 20, 2012 12:56 AM CST reply actions
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