2012-13 NBA Regular Season Thread, Feel the Heat - Page 17

stevew · 02-13-2013, 05:05 AM

Dola-
Remember that Friday in high school when everyone found out Kurt Kobain died? Nerlens Noel was born that weekend. I'm feeling old suddenly.

Izulde · 02-13-2013, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Dola-
Remember that Friday in high school when everyone found out Kurt Kobain died? Nerlens Noel was born that weekend. I'm feeling old suddenly.

No? Then again, the Nirvana/alternative music heads were people who made me roll my eyes in high school. They deified him and I'm like ...the band sucks. The music sucks. He sucks. Get over it.

stevew · 02-14-2013, 02:42 PM

I wonder where Noel still goes in the draft. I'm guessing he still doesn't fall out of the top 5, and Ford still has him at 3 on the big board. Any team picking that highly can afford to wait on him until the last couple months of the 2013-14 season or even absorb a completely wasted year. He needs to bulk up, and getting him in your strength and conditioning program will be a big plus.

DaddyTorgo · 02-14-2013, 02:44 PM

Noel fragging dominates in the draft file that I downloaded for nba2k13. He's ridiculous. I drafted him and traded for Harrison Barnes and Klay Thompson, and paired them up with Rondo and a 6-7 SG/SF that I drafted out of Greece who is a 3pt specialist, and I just fucking roll over everybody.

nol · 02-14-2013, 03:02 PM

Yes, picking Noel in the top 3 and letting him rehab would be worth the extra ping pong balls in the Andrew Wiggins sweepstakes the following year.

Groundhog · 02-14-2013, 05:10 PM

Seems to be a good draft to have a late lottery pick, because I'm really not sold on any of the bigs projected high in the draft, while some of the SGs/SFs/PFs that will fall as a result look intriguing.

stevew · 02-15-2013, 12:17 AM

Lakers getting roughed up at home vs the Clips. Ouch.

whomario · 02-15-2013, 03:41 AM

Chauncey Billups looks good

LeBron right now is playing ridiculously good.

Karlifornia · 02-15-2013, 01:46 PM

All Star predictions?

Tony parker wins skills.
Matt Bonner wins 3s
James White wins dunk.
Team Shaq wins rising stars
Team brook Lopez wins shooting stars (homer pick)

whomario · 02-15-2013, 02:25 PM

James White has to win, basically his whole career (since high school really) has been leading up to this contest.
If he wins there´ll be thousands of people that can legitimately claim they predicted it 10 years ago.

BishopMVP · 02-16-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Seems to be a good draft to have a late lottery pick, because I'm really not sold on any of the bigs projected high in the draft, while some of the SGs/SFs/PFs that will fall as a result look intriguing.

I guess it's the NBA, so someone will always reach for Len or Cauley-Stein, but I could also see McLemore, Muhammad, Bennett, Smart and Carter-Williams all going top 7 with Zeller and Noel. The other perimeter guys - Porter, Burke, Goodwin, Mccollum, etc all have question marks. I love Oladipo, but I think everyone loves him after the last couple weeks, and he might go top 10 now.

Excited to see Red Rocket and James White tonight... it's like the NBA finally realized that ASW should be as much about having fun as it is promoting potential future stars.

nol · 02-16-2013, 07:43 PM

What do you think the chances are that someone who's not in the NBA could post a better score than all of the other participants in the Three Point Shootout? It seems like a long shot, but I would assume that being able to make unguarded threes translates even less to the NBA than possessing the athleticism necessary to win the dunk contest.

I remember there have been some years when the D-League's dunk contest had better dunks than the NBA's, especially when you think that Gerald Green and James White have spent most of their career as D-League caliber players. That makes me wonder if there's some guy somewhere who is able to consistently score 27 or 28 within the rules of the three point shootout.

I know it's not something any weekend warrior could do, since your mechanics have to be really good to be able to put up 25 shots at that range accurately in just one minute, but it's kind of funny imagining that being able to shoot three pointers like that might be more likely to get you playing time in the NBA than being able to do a between-the-legs dunk from the free throw line.

jbergey22 · 02-16-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nol

What do you think the chances are that someone who's not in the NBA could post a better score than all of the other participants in the Three Point Shootout? It seems like a long shot, but I would assume that being able to make unguarded threes translates even less to the NBA than possessing the athleticism necessary to win the dunk contest.

I remember there have been some years when the D-League's dunk contest had better dunks than the NBA's, especially when you think that Gerald Green and James White have spent most of their career as D-League caliber players. That makes me wonder if there's some guy somewhere who is able to consistently score 27 or 28 within the rules of the three point shootout.

I know it's not something any weekend warrior could do, since your mechanics have to be really good to be able to put up 25 shots at that range accurately in just one minute, but it's kind of funny imagining that being able to shoot three pointers like that might be more likely to get you playing time in the NBA than being able to do a between-the-legs dunk from the free throw line.

100 percent chance. There are better shooters out there that just dont have the height, quickness, or speed to make it at even a high college level. Of course you'd have to be more specific. If I could just take any 1 shooter in the United States to beat all 6 of the others I dont think it would be 100 percent. My 100 percent comment was basically meaning I think there is a better pure shooter out there that we havent even seen play.

murrayyyyy · 02-16-2013, 08:05 PM

Let's go Matt Bonner. Got him at 5-1 to win tonight. I mean the Red Rocket in Houston. He has to win, doesn't he?

Odds in case anyone is wondering...

George +700
Novak +240
Bonner +500
Irving +400
Anderson +350
Curry +160

nol · 02-16-2013, 08:22 PM

If by 'pure shooter' you mean someone who could make more out of 100 three pointers, I could see it. But I'm just talking about doing the three-point shootout. I think the fact that you have to get a shot up pretty much every two seconds from 23'9" means that anyone who could shoot that well on a consistent basis is good enough that we would have heard of them. I also feel like there are enough crazy dunkers on YouTube that could give the best NBA players a run for their money in a dunk contest.

bulletsponge · 02-16-2013, 08:30 PM

my god, this all star crap is even more boring than i remember it

Matthean · 02-16-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by whomario

James White has to win, basically his whole career (since high school really) has been leading up to this contest.
If he wins there´ll be thousands of people that can legitimately claim they predicted it 10 years ago.

stevew · 02-17-2013, 12:22 AM

Why is fake Mumford and Sons playing? And world class athletes struggle to get off all the shots with more than a second or two left on the clock, I doubt some pure shooter could get off enough shots to win.

And I'm watching on tape delay, gotta get through without seeing too much of Nick Cannon.

Dunk contest was embarrassing. If you miss 3-5 times you don't deserve a 50.

whomario · 02-17-2013, 06:26 AM

NBA Stats - Home

revamped stat page for nba.com. Very visually pleasing and while bad for the hardworking folks at the independent websites, this is just making it very easy and convenient to access advanced stats at a glance.
clicking on "more" gets you to the historical database and advanced stuff like shooting distances or zones.

jbergey22 · 02-17-2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Dunk contest was embarrassing. If you miss 3-5 times you don't deserve a 50.

Agree, what a damn joke they turned the dunk contest into.

Next year they might as well just get the tampoline's out. Any halfway decent completed dunk is now a 50 and they get 90 seconds plus an untimed to complete the damn thing. I am sure Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins just shake their head.

korme · 02-17-2013, 02:14 PM

Larry Sanders leading the NBA with 3.2 BPG in 25 MPG. That's 4.5 per 36 minutes. Nasty.

Suicane75 · 02-17-2013, 02:48 PM

That entire show last night was just.......sad. Either they didn't have the crowd miced well or nobody was reacting, but then again, what was there to react to? They barely showed the crowd and in a lot of shots it looked as if the place was half empty. Almost every player they interviewed seemed stoned or disinterested, maybe both.

The highlight was Barkley ripping the whole damn thing and saying he'd rather be home watching Homeland.

Groundhog · 02-17-2013, 03:28 PM

Time to put the dunk comp to rest for a few seasons.

stevew · 02-17-2013, 04:03 PM

The skills challenge sucks too. The only things worth watching are the 3 point contest and maybe the team shooting competition.

Groundhog · 02-17-2013, 04:18 PM

I don't think it would happen, but Garnett for Jordan/Bledsoe is intriguing. I think it works for both teams.

BishopMVP · 02-17-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

I don't think it would happen, but Garnett for Jordan/Bledsoe is intriguing. I think it works for both teams.

I don't think I'd want to do it (and it also depends on what we'd be getting for Pierce because those 2 are either staying or both being traded), but it does make me think. Much more realistic than when national writers were floating Bledsoe/Butler for KG rumors.

korme · 02-17-2013, 09:21 PM

No All-Star game is more entertaining than the NBA's. We had our fun, once that 4th quarter comes it's about to get serious

Groundhog · 02-17-2013, 09:28 PM

We're at that sweet spot in a generation with the right mix of cranky old vets mixed with younger competitive stars in their primes.

JPhillips · 02-17-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BishopMVP

I don't think I'd want to do it (and it also depends on what we'd be getting for Pierce because those 2 are either staying or both being traded), but it does make me think. Much more realistic than when national writers were floating Bledsoe/Butler for KG rumors.

If you get Bledsoe it probably means a Rondo trade in the future. The computer GM in me would love to see the trades for the big three and the fallout.

Chief Rum · 02-17-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JPhillips

If you get Bledsoe it probably means a Rondo trade in the future. The computer GM in me would love to see the trades for the big three and the fallout.

I know it's probably stupid to turn down an opportunity to grab Garnett, even an old Garnett, but I really think Bledsoe could be a future All Star, given the opportunity to start and run his own team. Or at the very least a Top 10 point guard.

I also don't want my team to help the Celtics get better in the longterm.

But it sure would make the Clippers an even more compelling threat for the title.

Groundhog · 02-17-2013, 10:03 PM

I think the Clippers should be thinking about winning this thing right now. Bledsoe looks like a potential future stud, but you guys have CP3 and that makes Bledsoe a luxury item right now.

JPhillips · 02-17-2013, 10:04 PM

I know the Clips are worried about resigning Paul, but I think they should trade Bledsoe now and go for it all.

Chief Rum · 02-17-2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

I think the Clippers should be thinking about winning this thing right now. Bledsoe looks like a potential future stud, but you guys have CP3 and that makes Bledsoe a luxury item right now.

I don't question that Bledsoe is a luxury item that can be afforded to be moved, assuming the Clippers can resign CP3, but I question if this specific move is the one to make.

Neon_Chaos · 02-17-2013, 10:39 PM

Kobe's two blocks on lebron were nasty.

Groundhog · 02-20-2013, 05:47 PM

I love the BS that comes around deadline time:

"Boston has shown interest in forward Mirza Teletovic and securing another possible first-round pick, but the Nets have shown no inclination to pay that steep of a price for Pierce."

Seriously, a likely mediocre 1st rounder and a 3pt shooting big that barely hits the court is a "steep price"? I don't think I'd want the Cavs to trade Shaun Livingston and Wayne Ellington for that package, let alone a talent like Paul Pierce, even at his age.

stevew · 02-20-2013, 08:40 PM

Looks like Thomas Robinson to rockets, morris brothers reunite in phoenix and Kings get pat pat and stuff.

Groundhog · 02-20-2013, 08:44 PM

Suns taking the Twin Towers thing a little too literaly.

Much better spot for Thomas Robinson though.

korme · 02-20-2013, 08:44 PM

No kidding, that's a ridiculous headline. Is Teletovic any more valuable than a Novak/Bonner?

korme · 02-20-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Looks like Thomas Robinson to rockets, morris brothers reunite in phoenix and Kings get pat pat and stuff.

Darryl Morey strikes again!

stevew · 02-20-2013, 08:49 PM

Kings did it to save 3M. Pathetic. Glad to see Robinson freed.

BishopMVP · 02-20-2013, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundhog

I love the BS that comes around deadline time:

"Boston has shown interest in forward Mirza Teletovic and securing another possible first-round pick, but the Nets have shown no inclination to pay that steep of a price for Pierce."

Seriously, a likely mediocre 1st rounder and a 3pt shooting big that barely hits the court is a "steep price"? I don't think I'd want the Cavs to trade Shaun Livingston and Wayne Ellington for that package, let alone a talent like Paul Pierce, even at his age.

Well, it would be on top of the Nets offer of Kris Humphries, MarShon Brooks and one 1st round pick that's been floated, but yeah, none of those assets are appealing.

whomario · 02-21-2013, 08:45 AM

Harden and Lin shredded the Thunder last night. Harden with 46 points on 14-19 shooting (7-8 threes, 11-12 fts); 8 boards, 6 assistrs and just 2 TOs.
Lin 29/6/8 on 12-22 seems modest in comparison

murrayyyyy · 02-21-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Kings did it to save 3M. Pathetic. Glad to see Robinson freed.

I wouldn't be shocked if Tyreke is next(think his qualifying offer is 7 mill next year). They have Thomas and Thornton at the guards so Evans is the odd man out with that price tag. Plus he is always injured and in between positions.

Seattle did the same things before moving to OKC. I know they were sold in 06 but didn't announce their move until Nov 2007 and traded off Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis (Their 2 highest contracts) in the summer of 2007 and had Forstons contract expire to save them 40 million in payroll before arriving in OKC.

Lathum · 02-21-2013, 02:24 PM

so JJ Redick is the big draft day mover? Pretty sad.

I guess teams like the Nets aren't willing to give up assests when they know they can sign a guy in the offseason. I just don't see Howard staying in LA after this year, especially if D'antoni is still there.

Groundhog · 02-21-2013, 03:39 PM

Glad to see Maynor end up in a spot where he'll get minutes. He was a pretty darn good backup PG before his injury last year but he's struggled to break his way back in at OKC. Blazers are desperate for bench production so he'll have his opportunity again.

rjolley · 02-21-2013, 04:10 PM

I don't really understand the Bucks getting Reddick. Did they really need another shooter?

GoldenEagle · 02-21-2013, 04:36 PM

I was hoping the Grizz would get Redick. That would make the most sense and you could make the argument that the roster is better since the salary dump to Cleveland and the Rudy Gay trade.

But instead we get uh.... Dexter Pittman.

murrayyyyy · 02-21-2013, 06:40 PM

Utah is the one I don't understand. 8 dead contracts and they make no moves... Jefferson, Mo Williams, Milsap, Raja, Foye, Watson, Tinsley, Carroll and add in Murphy being a team option.

They only have 2 picks next year. Do they think free agents are wanting to go to Utah that bad? They could have moved players for picks and expiring contracts. Now they have to hope that everyone wants to stay in a year where a bunch of team have cap space and the only big name is Dwight (I think Paul stays). The bird rights on their big 3 are high.

stevew · 02-21-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rjolley

I don't really understand the Bucks getting Reddick. Did they really need another shooter?

Trying to out-white the Timberwolves?

Reddick will get $$$$$ this summer.

stevew · 02-21-2013, 06:48 PM

Agreed that Utah needed to do something to clear playing time for their young bigs.

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02-14-2013, 05:10 PM	#806
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Seems to be a good draft to have a late lottery pick, because I'm really not sold on any of the bigs projected high in the draft, while some of the SGs/SFs/PFs that will fall as a result look intriguing. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

02-15-2013, 03:41 AM	#808
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Chauncey Billups looks good LeBron right now is playing ridiculously good. __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!” Last edited by whomario : 02-15-2013 at 03:43 AM.

02-15-2013, 01:46 PM	#809
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	All Star predictions? Tony parker wins skills. Matt Bonner wins 3s James White wins dunk. Team Shaq wins rising stars Team brook Lopez wins shooting stars (homer pick) __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com Last edited by Karlifornia : 02-15-2013 at 01:50 PM.

02-15-2013, 02:25 PM	#810
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	James White has to win, basically his whole career (since high school really) has been leading up to this contest. If he wins there´ll be thousands of people that can legitimately claim they predicted it 10 years ago. __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!”

02-13-2013, 05:05 AM	#801
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Dola- Remember that Friday in high school when everyone found out Kurt Kobain died? Nerlens Noel was born that weekend. I'm feeling old suddenly.

02-14-2013, 02:42 PM	#803
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I wonder where Noel still goes in the draft. I'm guessing he still doesn't fall out of the top 5, and Ford still has him at 3 on the big board. Any team picking that highly can afford to wait on him until the last couple months of the 2013-14 season or even absorb a completely wasted year. He needs to bulk up, and getting him in your strength and conditioning program will be a big plus.

02-14-2013, 02:44 PM	#804
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Noel fragging dominates in the draft file that I downloaded for nba2k13. He's ridiculous. I drafted him and traded for Harrison Barnes and Klay Thompson, and paired them up with Rondo and a 6-7 SG/SF that I drafted out of Greece who is a 3pt specialist, and I just fucking roll over everybody.

02-14-2013, 03:02 PM	#805
nol Banned Join Date: Oct 2003	Yes, picking Noel in the top 3 and letting him rehab would be worth the extra ping pong balls in the Andrew Wiggins sweepstakes the following year.

02-15-2013, 12:17 AM	#807
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Lakers getting roughed up at home vs the Clips. Ouch.

02-16-2013, 07:43 PM	#812
nol Banned Join Date: Oct 2003	What do you think the chances are that someone who's not in the NBA could post a better score than all of the other participants in the Three Point Shootout? It seems like a long shot, but I would assume that being able to make unguarded threes translates even less to the NBA than possessing the athleticism necessary to win the dunk contest. I remember there have been some years when the D-League's dunk contest had better dunks than the NBA's, especially when you think that Gerald Green and James White have spent most of their career as D-League caliber players. That makes me wonder if there's some guy somewhere who is able to consistently score 27 or 28 within the rules of the three point shootout. I know it's not something any weekend warrior could do, since your mechanics have to be really good to be able to put up 25 shots at that range accurately in just one minute, but it's kind of funny imagining that being able to shoot three pointers like that might be more likely to get you playing time in the NBA than being able to do a between-the-legs dunk from the free throw line.

02-16-2013, 08:05 PM	#814
murrayyyyy College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Las Vegas	Let's go Matt Bonner. Got him at 5-1 to win tonight. I mean the Red Rocket in Houston. He has to win, doesn't he? Odds in case anyone is wondering... George +700 Novak +240 Bonner +500 Irving +400 Anderson +350 Curry +160 Last edited by murrayyyyy : 02-16-2013 at 08:07 PM.

02-16-2013, 08:22 PM	#815
nol Banned Join Date: Oct 2003	If by 'pure shooter' you mean someone who could make more out of 100 three pointers, I could see it. But I'm just talking about doing the three-point shootout. I think the fact that you have to get a shot up pretty much every two seconds from 23'9" means that anyone who could shoot that well on a consistent basis is good enough that we would have heard of them. I also feel like there are enough crazy dunkers on YouTube that could give the best NBA players a run for their money in a dunk contest.

02-16-2013, 08:30 PM	#816
bulletsponge Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX	my god, this all star crap is even more boring than i remember it

02-17-2013, 12:22 AM	#818
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Why is fake Mumford and Sons playing? And world class athletes struggle to get off all the shots with more than a second or two left on the clock, I doubt some pure shooter could get off enough shots to win. And I'm watching on tape delay, gotta get through without seeing too much of Nick Cannon. Dunk contest was embarrassing. If you miss 3-5 times you don't deserve a 50. Last edited by stevew : 02-17-2013 at 03:13 AM.

02-17-2013, 06:26 AM	#819
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	NBA Stats - Home revamped stat page for nba.com. Very visually pleasing and while bad for the hardworking folks at the independent websites, this is just making it very easy and convenient to access advanced stats at a glance. clicking on "more" gets you to the historical database and advanced stuff like shooting distances or zones. __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!” Last edited by whomario : 02-17-2013 at 06:29 AM.

02-17-2013, 02:14 PM	#821
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Larry Sanders leading the NBA with 3.2 BPG in 25 MPG. That's 4.5 per 36 minutes. Nasty.

02-17-2013, 02:48 PM	#822
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	That entire show last night was just.......sad. Either they didn't have the crowd miced well or nobody was reacting, but then again, what was there to react to? They barely showed the crowd and in a lot of shots it looked as if the place was half empty. Almost every player they interviewed seemed stoned or disinterested, maybe both. The highlight was Barkley ripping the whole damn thing and saying he'd rather be home watching Homeland.

02-17-2013, 03:28 PM	#823
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Time to put the dunk comp to rest for a few seasons. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

02-17-2013, 04:03 PM	#824
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	The skills challenge sucks too. The only things worth watching are the 3 point contest and maybe the team shooting competition.

02-17-2013, 04:18 PM	#825
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I don't think it would happen, but Garnett for Jordan/Bledsoe is intriguing. I think it works for both teams. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

02-17-2013, 09:21 PM	#827
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	No All-Star game is more entertaining than the NBA's. We had our fun, once that 4th quarter comes it's about to get serious

02-17-2013, 09:28 PM	#828
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	We're at that sweet spot in a generation with the right mix of cranky old vets mixed with younger competitive stars in their primes. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

02-17-2013, 10:03 PM	#831
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I think the Clippers should be thinking about winning this thing right now. Bledsoe looks like a potential future stud, but you guys have CP3 and that makes Bledsoe a luxury item right now. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

02-17-2013, 10:04 PM	#832
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	I know the Clips are worried about resigning Paul, but I think they should trade Bledsoe now and go for it all. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

02-17-2013, 10:39 PM	#834
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Kobe's two blocks on lebron were nasty. __________________ Come and see.

02-20-2013, 05:47 PM	#835
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I love the BS that comes around deadline time: "Boston has shown interest in forward Mirza Teletovic and securing another possible first-round pick, but the Nets have shown no inclination to pay that steep of a price for Pierce." Seriously, a likely mediocre 1st rounder and a 3pt shooting big that barely hits the court is a "steep price"? I don't think I'd want the Cavs to trade Shaun Livingston and Wayne Ellington for that package, let alone a talent like Paul Pierce, even at his age. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

02-20-2013, 08:40 PM	#836
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Looks like Thomas Robinson to rockets, morris brothers reunite in phoenix and Kings get pat pat and stuff.

02-20-2013, 08:44 PM	#837
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Suns taking the Twin Towers thing a little too literaly. Much better spot for Thomas Robinson though. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

02-20-2013, 08:44 PM	#838
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	No kidding, that's a ridiculous headline. Is Teletovic any more valuable than a Novak/Bonner?

02-20-2013, 08:49 PM	#840
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Kings did it to save 3M. Pathetic. Glad to see Robinson freed.

02-21-2013, 08:45 AM	#842
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Harden and Lin shredded the Thunder last night. Harden with 46 points on 14-19 shooting (7-8 threes, 11-12 fts); 8 boards, 6 assistrs and just 2 TOs. Lin 29/6/8 on 12-22 seems modest in comparison __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!”

02-21-2013, 02:24 PM	#844
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	so JJ Redick is the big draft day mover? Pretty sad. I guess teams like the Nets aren't willing to give up assests when they know they can sign a guy in the offseason. I just don't see Howard staying in LA after this year, especially if D'antoni is still there.

02-21-2013, 03:39 PM	#845
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Glad to see Maynor end up in a spot where he'll get minutes. He was a pretty darn good backup PG before his injury last year but he's struggled to break his way back in at OKC. Blazers are desperate for bench production so he'll have his opportunity again. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

02-21-2013, 04:10 PM	#846
rjolley College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Roseville, CA	I don't really understand the Bucks getting Reddick. Did they really need another shooter?