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Title: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 21, 2012, 12:18:24 AM
As a fan of the Miami Heat, the Spurs have me truly worried.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap;_ylt=ApLVUnZIbeMQBW.AbAI4R_i8vLYF?gid=2012022026
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on February 21, 2012, 10:26:37 AM
[Unattributed random thought from a moron]
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on February 21, 2012, 11:12:07 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 21, 2012, 12:18:24 AM
As a fan of the Miami Heat, the Spurs have me truly worried.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap;_ylt=ApLVUnZIbeMQBW.AbAI4R_i8vLYF?gid=2012022026


I think it would be a lot smarter for you to worry about the Thunder.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 21, 2012, 11:29:39 AM
Quote from: PenPho on February 21, 2012, 11:12:07 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 21, 2012, 12:18:24 AM
As a fan of the Miami Heat, the Spurs have me truly worried.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap;_ylt=ApLVUnZIbeMQBW.AbAI4R_i8vLYF?gid=2012022026


I think it would be a lot smarter for you to worry about the Thunder.

I've seen both teams play recently and think the Spurs are deeper, smarter, more experienced, better-coached etc. I'm not saying OKC won't win the West. They might but they're in for a fistfight with San Antone. The Playoffs are going to be incredible to watch this year.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on February 21, 2012, 11:35:28 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 21, 2012, 11:29:39 AM
Quote from: PenPho on February 21, 2012, 11:12:07 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 21, 2012, 12:18:24 AM
As a fan of the Miami Heat, the Spurs have me truly worried.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap;_ylt=ApLVUnZIbeMQBW.AbAI4R_i8vLYF?gid=2012022026


I think it would be a lot smarter for you to worry about the Thunder.

I've seen both teams play recently and think the Spurs are deeper, smarter, more experienced, better-coached etc. I'm not saying OKC won't win the West. They might but they're in for a fistfight with San Antone. The Playoffs are going to be incredible to watch this year.

The same deeper, smarter, more experienced, better-coached Spurs that won 6 playoffs games combined the last two years with essentially this exact same group of players and coaches?

I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm just saying that there's nothing to support you being right. 
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 21, 2012, 11:55:10 AM
Quote from: PenPho on February 21, 2012, 11:35:28 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 21, 2012, 11:29:39 AM
Quote from: PenPho on February 21, 2012, 11:12:07 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 21, 2012, 12:18:24 AM
As a fan of the Miami Heat, the Spurs have me truly worried.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap;_ylt=ApLVUnZIbeMQBW.AbAI4R_i8vLYF?gid=2012022026


I think it would be a lot smarter for you to worry about the Thunder.

I've seen both teams play recently and think the Spurs are deeper, smarter, more experienced, better-coached etc. I'm not saying OKC won't win the West. They might but they're in for a fistfight with San Antone. The Playoffs are going to be incredible to watch this year.

The same deeper, smarter, more experienced, better-coached Spurs that won 6 playoffs games combined the last two years with essentially this exact same group of players and coaches?

I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm just saying that there's nothing to support you being right.  

Their current 11-game winning streak has peaked my interest. Since their last loss, by one point at Dallas on Jan. 29 they've rattled off 11 straight, beating OKC and the Clippers in L.A. along the way. Tim Duncan is averaging 28.6 minutes per game this season. Popovich has been known for conserving the minutes of his star players in hopes of having them fresh for the playoffs - and he's won four NBA titles by the way so I tend to trust his judgement when it comes to having his team ready for playoff basketball. I think that type of approach is extremely crucial during this brutal lockout schedule. If the Spurs are able to take on all comers with this approach and nab the top seed - they're currently just two games behind the Thunder - they'll be ready to unleash the hounds during the real season. Watching them play now, with Duncan and the other stars not logging heavy minutes, I can only imagine what that full-on approach is going to look like.

I didn't watch much NBA basketball last year so I don't know what their problems were or why they failed to advance in the postseason. But looking up and down that roster right now, I see guys who really play well in a tried and true system and I look forward to sitting back and seeing how this all plays out.

By the way, they play at Portland tonight at 10 ET on NBA TV. Check 'em out.

EDIT: This happened.

http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/30/spurs-popovich.ap/index.html

Quote
Popovich: Top-seeded Spurs derailed by injuries

Posted Apr 30 2011 3:10PM

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Coach Gregg Popovich says injuries to Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili robbed the 61-win San Antonio Spurs of their rhythm heading into the playoffs.

Popovich said Saturday he wasn't making excuses after the Spurs became just the fourth No. 1 seed in NBA history to lose in the first round, falling to the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 on Friday night.

But Popovich said the Spurs were never the same after Duncan sprained his left ankle in late March and Ginobili hurt his right elbow in the last regular-season game.

San Antonio finished the season 6-12, including the playoffs, after Duncan was injured March 21.

Popovich said his roster won't undergo drastic changes, though Antonio McDyess is leaning toward retirement.

So, yeah. That could happen again. But if it doesn't, look the fuck out.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 21, 2012, 09:14:11 PM
Parker and Duncan sitting out tonight in Portland. Ok.

Miami wins its seventh straight against young, (s)crappy Sacramento. All seven wins have come by 10 points or more. I like sports.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on February 22, 2012, 10:48:21 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 21, 2012, 11:55:10 AM
Quote from: PenPho on February 21, 2012, 11:35:28 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 21, 2012, 11:29:39 AM
Quote from: PenPho on February 21, 2012, 11:12:07 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 21, 2012, 12:18:24 AM
As a fan of the Miami Heat, the Spurs have me truly worried.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap;_ylt=ApLVUnZIbeMQBW.AbAI4R_i8vLYF?gid=2012022026


I think it would be a lot smarter for you to worry about the Thunder.

I've seen both teams play recently and think the Spurs are deeper, smarter, more experienced, better-coached etc. I'm not saying OKC won't win the West. They might but they're in for a fistfight with San Antone. The Playoffs are going to be incredible to watch this year.

The same deeper, smarter, more experienced, better-coached Spurs that won 6 playoffs games combined the last two years with essentially this exact same group of players and coaches?

I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm just saying that there's nothing to support you being right.  

Their current 11-game winning streak has peaked my interest. Since their last loss, by one point at Dallas on Jan. 29 they've rattled off 11 straight, beating OKC and the Clippers in L.A. along the way. Tim Duncan is averaging 28.6 minutes per game this season. Popovich has been known for conserving the minutes of his star players in hopes of having them fresh for the playoffs - and he's won four NBA titles by the way so I tend to trust his judgement when it comes to having his team ready for playoff basketball. I think that type of approach is extremely crucial during this brutal lockout schedule. If the Spurs are able to take on all comers with this approach and nab the top seed - they're currently just two games behind the Thunder - they'll be ready to unleash the hounds during the real season. Watching them play now, with Duncan and the other stars not logging heavy minutes, I can only imagine what that full-on approach is going to look like.

I didn't watch much NBA basketball last year so I don't know what their problems were or why they failed to advance in the postseason. But looking up and down that roster right now, I see guys who really play well in a tried and true system and I look forward to sitting back and seeing how this all plays out.

By the way, they play at Portland tonight at 10 ET on NBA TV. Check 'em out.

EDIT: This happened.

http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/30/spurs-popovich.ap/index.html

Quote
Popovich: Top-seeded Spurs derailed by injuries

Posted Apr 30 2011 3:10PM

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Coach Gregg Popovich says injuries to Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili robbed the 61-win San Antonio Spurs of their rhythm heading into the playoffs.

Popovich said Saturday he wasn't making excuses after the Spurs became just the fourth No. 1 seed in NBA history to lose in the first round, falling to the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 on Friday night.

But Popovich said the Spurs were never the same after Duncan sprained his left ankle in late March and Ginobili hurt his right elbow in the last regular-season game.

San Antonio finished the season 6-12, including the playoffs, after Duncan was injured March 21.

Popovich said his roster won't undergo drastic changes, though Antonio McDyess is leaning toward retirement.

So, yeah. That could happen again. But if it doesn't, look the fuck out.


It wasn't just 2011 - they got swept by the Suns in 2010. 
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 11:32:46 AM
Quote from: PenPho on February 22, 2012, 10:48:21 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 21, 2012, 11:55:10 AM
Quote from: PenPho on February 21, 2012, 11:35:28 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 21, 2012, 11:29:39 AM
Quote from: PenPho on February 21, 2012, 11:12:07 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 21, 2012, 12:18:24 AM
As a fan of the Miami Heat, the Spurs have me truly worried.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap;_ylt=ApLVUnZIbeMQBW.AbAI4R_i8vLYF?gid=2012022026


I think it would be a lot smarter for you to worry about the Thunder.

I've seen both teams play recently and think the Spurs are deeper, smarter, more experienced, better-coached etc. I'm not saying OKC won't win the West. They might but they're in for a fistfight with San Antone. The Playoffs are going to be incredible to watch this year.

The same deeper, smarter, more experienced, better-coached Spurs that won 6 playoffs games combined the last two years with essentially this exact same group of players and coaches?

I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm just saying that there's nothing to support you being right.  

Their current 11-game winning streak has peaked my interest. Since their last loss, by one point at Dallas on Jan. 29 they've rattled off 11 straight, beating OKC and the Clippers in L.A. along the way. Tim Duncan is averaging 28.6 minutes per game this season. Popovich has been known for conserving the minutes of his star players in hopes of having them fresh for the playoffs - and he's won four NBA titles by the way so I tend to trust his judgement when it comes to having his team ready for playoff basketball. I think that type of approach is extremely crucial during this brutal lockout schedule. If the Spurs are able to take on all comers with this approach and nab the top seed - they're currently just two games behind the Thunder - they'll be ready to unleash the hounds during the real season. Watching them play now, with Duncan and the other stars not logging heavy minutes, I can only imagine what that full-on approach is going to look like.

I didn't watch much NBA basketball last year so I don't know what their problems were or why they failed to advance in the postseason. But looking up and down that roster right now, I see guys who really play well in a tried and true system and I look forward to sitting back and seeing how this all plays out.

By the way, they play at Portland tonight at 10 ET on NBA TV. Check 'em out.

EDIT: This happened.

http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/30/spurs-popovich.ap/index.html

Quote
Popovich: Top-seeded Spurs derailed by injuries

Posted Apr 30 2011 3:10PM

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Coach Gregg Popovich says injuries to Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili robbed the 61-win San Antonio Spurs of their rhythm heading into the playoffs.

Popovich said Saturday he wasn't making excuses after the Spurs became just the fourth No. 1 seed in NBA history to lose in the first round, falling to the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 on Friday night.

But Popovich said the Spurs were never the same after Duncan sprained his left ankle in late March and Ginobili hurt his right elbow in the last regular-season game.

San Antonio finished the season 6-12, including the playoffs, after Duncan was injured March 21.

Popovich said his roster won't undergo drastic changes, though Antonio McDyess is leaning toward retirement.

So, yeah. That could happen again. But if it doesn't, look the fuck out.


It wasn't just 2011 - they got swept by the Suns in 2010.  

So obviously that's exactly what's going to happen this year. My bad.

My thought, and it could be completely wrong in the end, is that the Spurs are the team to beat in the West because of their experience, their coaching and their intelligence. The rigors of the schedule have most teams in disarray. Riddled by injury and fatigue, unable to practice regularly, teams are struggling to find an identity and play anything resembling consistent NBA-caliber team basketball. The Spurs are affected less by those factors because of the continuity of the roster, the experience of their star players in the post-season and the ability of their coach to mold them into his system on the fly. When you watch them play at something close to full-strength right now, they look calm, collected and deadly in crunch time. Their record bears that out.

I will either be right or wrong about this. I don't really care which.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on February 22, 2012, 11:57:35 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 11:32:46 AM

So obviously that's exactly what's going to happen this year. My bad.

My thought, and it could be completely wrong in the end, is that the Spurs are the team to beat in the West because of their experience, their coaching and their intelligence. The rigors of the schedule have most teams in disarray. Riddled by injury and fatigue, unable to practice regularly, teams are struggling to find an identity and play anything resembling consistent NBA-caliber team basketball. The Spurs are affected less by those factors because of the continuity of the roster, the experience of their star players in the post-season and the ability of their coach to mold them into his system on the fly. When you watch them play at something close to full-strength right now, they look calm, collected and deadly in crunch time. Their record bears that out.

I will either be right or wrong about this. I don't really care which.

My point, from the beginning of this now-terrible argument (that is officially too long to post now), is that this team that you're pimping is essentially exactly the same as the last two years and both times they've had quick exits from the playoffs.  

All the reasons you're citing as evidence for why they're the team to beat in the West (experience, coaching, intelligence) have proven to be wholly insufficient for four years running, as the last time they made the finals was 06-07.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 12:00:53 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 22, 2012, 11:57:35 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 11:32:46 AM

So obviously that's exactly what's going to happen this year. My bad.

My thought, and it could be completely wrong in the end, is that the Spurs are the team to beat in the West because of their experience, their coaching and their intelligence. The rigors of the schedule have most teams in disarray. Riddled by injury and fatigue, unable to practice regularly, teams are struggling to find an identity and play anything resembling consistent NBA-caliber team basketball. The Spurs are affected less by those factors because of the continuity of the roster, the experience of their star players in the post-season and the ability of their coach to mold them into his system on the fly. When you watch them play at something close to full-strength right now, they look calm, collected and deadly in crunch time. Their record bears that out.

I will either be right or wrong about this. I don't really care which.

My point, from the beginning of this now-terrible argument (that is officially too long to post now), is that this team that you're pimping is essentially exactly the same as the last two years and both times they've had quick exits from the playoffs.  

All the reasons you're citing as evidence for why they're the team to beat in the West (experience, coaching, intelligence) have proven to be wholly insufficient for four years running, as the last time they made the finals was 06-07.

You're neglecting the part of my posts where I keep saying that the lockout makes this year different from previous years because of the schedule and that the above factors make the Spurs uniquely qualified to take advantage. I don't know why you keep doing that. But you're right, this argument sucks.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on February 22, 2012, 12:13:57 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 12:00:53 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 22, 2012, 11:57:35 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 11:32:46 AM

So obviously that's exactly what's going to happen this year. My bad.

My thought, and it could be completely wrong in the end, is that the Spurs are the team to beat in the West because of their experience, their coaching and their intelligence. The rigors of the schedule have most teams in disarray. Riddled by injury and fatigue, unable to practice regularly, teams are struggling to find an identity and play anything resembling consistent NBA-caliber team basketball. The Spurs are affected less by those factors because of the continuity of the roster, the experience of their star players in the post-season and the ability of their coach to mold them into his system on the fly. When you watch them play at something close to full-strength right now, they look calm, collected and deadly in crunch time. Their record bears that out.

I will either be right or wrong about this. I don't really care which.

My point, from the beginning of this now-terrible argument (that is officially too long to post now), is that this team that you're pimping is essentially exactly the same as the last two years and both times they've had quick exits from the playoffs.  

All the reasons you're citing as evidence for why they're the team to beat in the West (experience, coaching, intelligence) have proven to be wholly insufficient for four years running, as the last time they made the finals was 06-07.

You're neglecting the part of my posts where I keep saying that the lockout makes this year different from previous years because of the schedule and that the above factors make the Spurs uniquely qualified to take advantage. I don't know why you keep doing that. But you're right, this argument sucks.

A shortened, demanding schedule helps an old as hell, injury proned team how?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Richard Chuggar on February 22, 2012, 12:59:17 PM
Quote from: BH on February 22, 2012, 12:13:57 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 12:00:53 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 22, 2012, 11:57:35 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 11:32:46 AM

So obviously that's exactly what's going to happen this year. My bad.

My thought, and it could be completely wrong in the end, is that the Spurs are the team to beat in the West because of their experience, their coaching and their intelligence. The rigors of the schedule have most teams in disarray. Riddled by injury and fatigue, unable to practice regularly, teams are struggling to find an identity and play anything resembling consistent NBA-caliber team basketball. The Spurs are affected less by those factors because of the continuity of the roster, the experience of their star players in the post-season and the ability of their coach to mold them into his system on the fly. When you watch them play at something close to full-strength right now, they look calm, collected and deadly in crunch time. Their record bears that out.

I will either be right or wrong about this. I don't really care which.

My point, from the beginning of this now-terrible argument (that is officially too long to post now), is that this team that you're pimping is essentially exactly the same as the last two years and both times they've had quick exits from the playoffs.  

All the reasons you're citing as evidence for why they're the team to beat in the West (experience, coaching, intelligence) have proven to be wholly insufficient for four years running, as the last time they made the finals was 06-07.

You're neglecting the part of my posts where I keep saying that the lockout makes this year different from previous years because of the schedule and that the above factors make the Spurs uniquely qualified to take advantage. I don't know why you keep doing that. But you're right, this argument sucks.

A shortened, demanding schedule helps an old as hell, injury proned team how?

B/c Apex knows black people.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 01:04:19 PM
Quote from: BH on February 22, 2012, 12:13:57 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 12:00:53 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 22, 2012, 11:57:35 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 11:32:46 AM

So obviously that's exactly what's going to happen this year. My bad.

My thought, and it could be completely wrong in the end, is that the Spurs are the team to beat in the West because of their experience, their coaching and their intelligence. The rigors of the schedule have most teams in disarray. Riddled by injury and fatigue, unable to practice regularly, teams are struggling to find an identity and play anything resembling consistent NBA-caliber team basketball. The Spurs are affected less by those factors because of the continuity of the roster, the experience of their star players in the post-season and the ability of their coach to mold them into his system on the fly. When you watch them play at something close to full-strength right now, they look calm, collected and deadly in crunch time. Their record bears that out.

I will either be right or wrong about this. I don't really care which.

My point, from the beginning of this now-terrible argument (that is officially too long to post now), is that this team that you're pimping is essentially exactly the same as the last two years and both times they've had quick exits from the playoffs.  

All the reasons you're citing as evidence for why they're the team to beat in the West (experience, coaching, intelligence) have proven to be wholly insufficient for four years running, as the last time they made the finals was 06-07.

You're neglecting the part of my posts where I keep saying that the lockout makes this year different from previous years because of the schedule and that the above factors make the Spurs uniquely qualified to take advantage. I don't know why you keep doing that. But you're right, this argument sucks.

A shortened, demanding schedule helps an old as hell, injury proned team how?

I just explained how.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on February 22, 2012, 01:18:49 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 01:04:19 PM
Quote from: BH on February 22, 2012, 12:13:57 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 12:00:53 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 22, 2012, 11:57:35 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 11:32:46 AM

So obviously that's exactly what's going to happen this year. My bad.

My thought, and it could be completely wrong in the end, is that the Spurs are the team to beat in the West because of their experience, their coaching and their intelligence. The rigors of the schedule have most teams in disarray. Riddled by injury and fatigue, unable to practice regularly, teams are struggling to find an identity and play anything resembling consistent NBA-caliber team basketball. The Spurs are affected less by those factors because of the continuity of the roster, the experience of their star players in the post-season and the ability of their coach to mold them into his system on the fly. When you watch them play at something close to full-strength right now, they look calm, collected and deadly in crunch time. Their record bears that out.

I will either be right or wrong about this. I don't really care which.

My point, from the beginning of this now-terrible argument (that is officially too long to post now), is that this team that you're pimping is essentially exactly the same as the last two years and both times they've had quick exits from the playoffs.  

All the reasons you're citing as evidence for why they're the team to beat in the West (experience, coaching, intelligence) have proven to be wholly insufficient for four years running, as the last time they made the finals was 06-07.

You're neglecting the part of my posts where I keep saying that the lockout makes this year different from previous years because of the schedule and that the above factors make the Spurs uniquely qualified to take advantage. I don't know why you keep doing that. But you're right, this argument sucks.

A shortened, demanding schedule helps an old as hell, injury proned team how?

I just explained how.

That's what you were doing? I had no idea.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 01:22:49 PM
Quote from: BH on February 22, 2012, 01:18:49 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 01:04:19 PM
Quote from: BH on February 22, 2012, 12:13:57 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 12:00:53 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 22, 2012, 11:57:35 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 11:32:46 AM

So obviously that's exactly what's going to happen this year. My bad.

My thought, and it could be completely wrong in the end, is that the Spurs are the team to beat in the West because of their experience, their coaching and their intelligence. The rigors of the schedule have most teams in disarray. Riddled by injury and fatigue, unable to practice regularly, teams are struggling to find an identity and play anything resembling consistent NBA-caliber team basketball. The Spurs are affected less by those factors because of the continuity of the roster, the experience of their star players in the post-season and the ability of their coach to mold them into his system on the fly. When you watch them play at something close to full-strength right now, they look calm, collected and deadly in crunch time. Their record bears that out.

I will either be right or wrong about this. I don't really care which.

My point, from the beginning of this now-terrible argument (that is officially too long to post now), is that this team that you're pimping is essentially exactly the same as the last two years and both times they've had quick exits from the playoffs.  

All the reasons you're citing as evidence for why they're the team to beat in the West (experience, coaching, intelligence) have proven to be wholly insufficient for four years running, as the last time they made the finals was 06-07.

You're neglecting the part of my posts where I keep saying that the lockout makes this year different from previous years because of the schedule and that the above factors make the Spurs uniquely qualified to take advantage. I don't know why you keep doing that. But you're right, this argument sucks.

A shortened, demanding schedule helps an old as hell, injury proned team how?

I just explained how.

That's what you were doing? I had no idea.

Ok. To simplify:

Apex: "The Spurs are going to win the West because they're better than everyone else this year."
Others: "No they're not, they're going to lose again."
Fro Dog: "Something."
TDubbs: "Something."

Moving on...
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on February 22, 2012, 01:33:16 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 01:22:49 PM
Quote from: BH on February 22, 2012, 01:18:49 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 01:04:19 PM
Quote from: BH on February 22, 2012, 12:13:57 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 12:00:53 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 22, 2012, 11:57:35 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 11:32:46 AM

So obviously that's exactly what's going to happen this year. My bad.

My thought, and it could be completely wrong in the end, is that the Spurs are the team to beat in the West because of their experience, their coaching and their intelligence. The rigors of the schedule have most teams in disarray. Riddled by injury and fatigue, unable to practice regularly, teams are struggling to find an identity and play anything resembling consistent NBA-caliber team basketball. The Spurs are affected less by those factors because of the continuity of the roster, the experience of their star players in the post-season and the ability of their coach to mold them into his system on the fly. When you watch them play at something close to full-strength right now, they look calm, collected and deadly in crunch time. Their record bears that out.

I will either be right or wrong about this. I don't really care which.

My point, from the beginning of this now-terrible argument (that is officially too long to post now), is that this team that you're pimping is essentially exactly the same as the last two years and both times they've had quick exits from the playoffs.  

All the reasons you're citing as evidence for why they're the team to beat in the West (experience, coaching, intelligence) have proven to be wholly insufficient for four years running, as the last time they made the finals was 06-07.

You're neglecting the part of my posts where I keep saying that the lockout makes this year different from previous years because of the schedule and that the above factors make the Spurs uniquely qualified to take advantage. I don't know why you keep doing that. But you're right, this argument sucks.

A shortened, demanding schedule helps an old as hell, injury proned team how?

I just explained how.

That's what you were doing? I had no idea.

Ok. To simplify:

Apex: "The Spurs are going to win the West because they're better than everyone else this year."
Others: "No they're not, they're going to lose again."
Fro Dog: "Something."
TDubbs: "Something."

Moving on...


The Spurs have moxy, zazz AND an identify. Crown them.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on February 22, 2012, 01:42:08 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 01:04:19 PM
Quote from: BH on February 22, 2012, 12:13:57 PM
A shortened, demanding schedule helps an old as hell, injury proned team how?

I just explained how.

And I, for one, thought it was a reasonable argument. Teams aren't getting very much practice time this year, so it's reasonable that the Spurs might have an advantage because of their continuity. It's certainly a more logical concept than Pen's theory of "Defeated by Phoenix in 2010: Why the Spurs Will Fail in 2012" and BH's "I Wish I Could Post a FroDog Quote Right About Now."

Don't let anyone get you down, Apex.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on February 22, 2012, 01:57:37 PM
Quote from: Eli on February 22, 2012, 01:42:08 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 01:04:19 PM
Quote from: BH on February 22, 2012, 12:13:57 PM
A shortened, demanding schedule helps an old as hell, injury proned team how?

I just explained how.

And I, for one, thought it was a reasonable argument.

Reasonable. And still wrong.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 02:13:38 PM
Quote from: BH on February 22, 2012, 01:57:37 PM
Quote from: Eli on February 22, 2012, 01:42:08 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 01:04:19 PM
Quote from: BH on February 22, 2012, 12:13:57 PM
A shortened, demanding schedule helps an old as hell, injury proned team how?

I just explained how.

And I, for one, thought it was a reasonable argument.

Reasonable. And still wrong.

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Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on February 22, 2012, 02:31:37 PM
Quote from: Eli on February 22, 2012, 01:42:08 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 01:04:19 PM
Quote from: BH on February 22, 2012, 12:13:57 PM
A shortened, demanding schedule helps an old as hell, injury proned team how?

I just explained how.

And I, for one, thought it was a reasonable argument. Teams aren't getting very much practice time this year, so it's reasonable that the Spurs might have an advantage because of their continuity. It's certainly a more logical concept than Pen's theory of "Defeated by Phoenix in 2010: Why the Spurs Will Fail in 2012" and BH's "I Wish I Could Post a FroDog Quote Right About Now."

Don't let anyone get you down, Apex.

Continuity seems like a reasonable argument for the regular season and a weak argument for playoff success.  

AS HAS BEEN ILLUSTRATED FOR FOUR YEARS RUNNING.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: CT III on February 22, 2012, 02:39:11 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 22, 2012, 02:31:37 PM
Quote from: Eli on February 22, 2012, 01:42:08 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 01:04:19 PM
Quote from: BH on February 22, 2012, 12:13:57 PM
A shortened, demanding schedule helps an old as hell, injury proned team how?

I just explained how.

And I, for one, thought it was a reasonable argument. Teams aren't getting very much practice time this year, so it's reasonable that the Spurs might have an advantage because of their continuity. It's certainly a more logical concept than Pen's theory of "Defeated by Phoenix in 2010: Why the Spurs Will Fail in 2012" and BH's "I Wish I Could Post a FroDog Quote Right About Now."

Don't let anyone get you down, Apex.

Continuity seems like a reasonable argument for the regular season and a weak argument for playoff success.  

AS HAS BEEN ILLUSTRATED FOR FOUR YEARS RUNNING.

You're also neglecting the fact that as far as Apex is concerned, the NBA didn't exist before last season and thus anything that happened prior is null and void.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 02:53:20 PM
Quote from: CT III on February 22, 2012, 02:39:11 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 22, 2012, 02:31:37 PM
Quote from: Eli on February 22, 2012, 01:42:08 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 01:04:19 PM
Quote from: BH on February 22, 2012, 12:13:57 PM
A shortened, demanding schedule helps an old as hell, injury proned team how?

I just explained how.

And I, for one, thought it was a reasonable argument. Teams aren't getting very much practice time this year, so it's reasonable that the Spurs might have an advantage because of their continuity. It's certainly a more logical concept than Pen's theory of "Defeated by Phoenix in 2010: Why the Spurs Will Fail in 2012" and BH's "I Wish I Could Post a FroDog Quote Right About Now."

Don't let anyone get you down, Apex.

Continuity seems like a reasonable argument for the regular season and a weak argument for playoff success.  

AS HAS BEEN ILLUSTRATED FOR FOUR YEARS RUNNING.

You're also neglecting the fact that as far as Apex is concerned, the NBA didn't exist before last season and thus anything that happened prior is null and void.

Considering that their experience and success both in the regular season and playoffs are the basis of my argument, I don't understand this Frogument at all. If you want to say that they're old and injury-prone and going to fall apart under the weight of the schedule, that's fine. It's reasonable. I know that Popovich is taking measures to avoid the probability and I believe the team is playing as well as anyone in the Western Conference at present. If they all get hurt or die, I'll admit that I was wrong. If they go to the playoffs healthy and lose to some other younger, less-experienced team, I'll admit I was wrong. Until then, I'm not doing that.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: CT III on February 22, 2012, 02:55:05 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 02:53:20 PM
Quote from: CT III on February 22, 2012, 02:39:11 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 22, 2012, 02:31:37 PM
Quote from: Eli on February 22, 2012, 01:42:08 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 01:04:19 PM
Quote from: BH on February 22, 2012, 12:13:57 PM
A shortened, demanding schedule helps an old as hell, injury proned team how?

I just explained how.

And I, for one, thought it was a reasonable argument. Teams aren't getting very much practice time this year, so it's reasonable that the Spurs might have an advantage because of their continuity. It's certainly a more logical concept than Pen's theory of "Defeated by Phoenix in 2010: Why the Spurs Will Fail in 2012" and BH's "I Wish I Could Post a FroDog Quote Right About Now."

Don't let anyone get you down, Apex.

Continuity seems like a reasonable argument for the regular season and a weak argument for playoff success.  

AS HAS BEEN ILLUSTRATED FOR FOUR YEARS RUNNING.

You're also neglecting the fact that as far as Apex is concerned, the NBA didn't exist before last season and thus anything that happened prior is null and void.

Considering that their experience and success both in the regular season and playoffs are the basis of my argument, I don't understand this Frogument at all.

Come on, you have to admit that was a quality stickpoke.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on February 22, 2012, 02:56:19 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 02:53:20 PM
Quote from: CT III on February 22, 2012, 02:39:11 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 22, 2012, 02:31:37 PM
Quote from: Eli on February 22, 2012, 01:42:08 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 01:04:19 PM
Quote from: BH on February 22, 2012, 12:13:57 PM
A shortened, demanding schedule helps an old as hell, injury proned team how?

I just explained how.

And I, for one, thought it was a reasonable argument. Teams aren't getting very much practice time this year, so it's reasonable that the Spurs might have an advantage because of their continuity. It's certainly a more logical concept than Pen's theory of "Defeated by Phoenix in 2010: Why the Spurs Will Fail in 2012" and BH's "I Wish I Could Post a FroDog Quote Right About Now."

Don't let anyone get you down, Apex.

Continuity seems like a reasonable argument for the regular season and a weak argument for playoff success.  

AS HAS BEEN ILLUSTRATED FOR FOUR YEARS RUNNING.

You're also neglecting the fact that as far as Apex is concerned, the NBA didn't exist before last season and thus anything that happened prior is null and void.

Considering that their experience and success both in the regular season and playoffs are the basis of my argument, I don't understand this Frogument at all.

I don't think you should be sweating the Spurs this much. I don't have any analysis around this other than the Thunder are really good and would probably beat their dicks in in a seven game series with home court.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 03:01:26 PM
Quote from: Slaky on February 22, 2012, 02:56:19 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 02:53:20 PM
Quote from: CT III on February 22, 2012, 02:39:11 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 22, 2012, 02:31:37 PM
Quote from: Eli on February 22, 2012, 01:42:08 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 01:04:19 PM
Quote from: BH on February 22, 2012, 12:13:57 PM
A shortened, demanding schedule helps an old as hell, injury proned team how?

I just explained how.

And I, for one, thought it was a reasonable argument. Teams aren't getting very much practice time this year, so it's reasonable that the Spurs might have an advantage because of their continuity. It's certainly a more logical concept than Pen's theory of "Defeated by Phoenix in 2010: Why the Spurs Will Fail in 2012" and BH's "I Wish I Could Post a FroDog Quote Right About Now."

Don't let anyone get you down, Apex.

Continuity seems like a reasonable argument for the regular season and a weak argument for playoff success.  

AS HAS BEEN ILLUSTRATED FOR FOUR YEARS RUNNING.

You're also neglecting the fact that as far as Apex is concerned, the NBA didn't exist before last season and thus anything that happened prior is null and void.

Considering that their experience and success both in the regular season and playoffs are the basis of my argument, I don't understand this Frogument at all.

I don't think you should be sweating the Spurs this much. I don't have any analysis around this other than the Thunder are really good and would probably beat their dicks in in a seven game series with home court.

I guess I'm not worried or sweating them. I'm actually just enjoying an NBA season for the first time in a decade and I have several teams I like to follow. If the Heat are my favorite, it's only because they're the most fun to watch and have my favorite player, who is, like all great players (especially Kobe and MJ) a colossal douchecannon. When the Heat lost in the Finals last year, I was pissed. I swore at the TV. In terms of sports disappointments in ranked right up there with a random Marmol blown save in July. This year, I've invested a lot of time in the season but I'm following several teams including New York, Indiana, Chicago, LAC, San Antonio and Golden State. It's been a fucking blast. And I didn't realize how much I've missed it.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on February 22, 2012, 03:10:40 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 03:01:26 PM
Quote from: Slaky on February 22, 2012, 02:56:19 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 02:53:20 PM
Quote from: CT III on February 22, 2012, 02:39:11 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 22, 2012, 02:31:37 PM
Quote from: Eli on February 22, 2012, 01:42:08 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 01:04:19 PM
Quote from: BH on February 22, 2012, 12:13:57 PM
A shortened, demanding schedule helps an old as hell, injury proned team how?

I just explained how.

And I, for one, thought it was a reasonable argument. Teams aren't getting very much practice time this year, so it's reasonable that the Spurs might have an advantage because of their continuity. It's certainly a more logical concept than Pen's theory of "Defeated by Phoenix in 2010: Why the Spurs Will Fail in 2012" and BH's "I Wish I Could Post a FroDog Quote Right About Now."

Don't let anyone get you down, Apex.

Continuity seems like a reasonable argument for the regular season and a weak argument for playoff success.  

AS HAS BEEN ILLUSTRATED FOR FOUR YEARS RUNNING.

You're also neglecting the fact that as far as Apex is concerned, the NBA didn't exist before last season and thus anything that happened prior is null and void.

Considering that their experience and success both in the regular season and playoffs are the basis of my argument, I don't understand this Frogument at all.

I don't think you should be sweating the Spurs this much. I don't have any analysis around this other than the Thunder are really good and would probably beat their dicks in in a seven game series with home court.

I guess I'm not worried or sweating them. I'm actually just enjoying an NBA season for the first time in a decade and I have several teams I like to follow. If the Heat are my favorite, it's only because they're the most fun to watch and have my favorite player, who is, like all great players (especially Kobe and MJ) a colossal douchecannon. When the Heat lost in the Finals last year, I was pissed. I swore at the TV. In terms of sports disappointments in ranked right up there with a random Marmol blown save in July. This year, I've invested a lot of time in the season but I'm following several teams including New York, Indiana, Chicago, LAC, San Antonio and Golden State. It's been a fucking blast. And I didn't realize how much I've missed it.

This is all good news and I wish to encourage this.

Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Tonker on February 23, 2012, 03:01:13 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 22, 2012, 01:42:08 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 01:04:19 PM
Quote from: BH on February 22, 2012, 12:13:57 PM
A shortened, demanding schedule helps an old as hell, injury proned team how?

I just explained how.

And I, for one, thought it was a reasonable argument. Teams aren't getting very much practice time this year, so it's reasonable that the Spurs might have an advantage because of their continuity. It's certainly a more logical concept than Pen's theory of "Defeated by Phoenix in 2010: Why the Spurs Will Fail in 2012" and BH's "I Wish I Could Post a FroDog Quote Right About Now."

Don't let anyone get you down, Apex.

PRACTICE?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 23, 2012, 09:18:48 AM
Quote from: Tonker on February 23, 2012, 03:01:13 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 22, 2012, 01:42:08 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 22, 2012, 01:04:19 PM
Quote from: BH on February 22, 2012, 12:13:57 PM
A shortened, demanding schedule helps an old as hell, injury proned team how?

I just explained how.

And I, for one, thought it was a reasonable argument. Teams aren't getting very much practice time this year, so it's reasonable that the Spurs might have an advantage because of their continuity. It's certainly a more logical concept than Pen's theory of "Defeated by Phoenix in 2010: Why the Spurs Will Fail in 2012" and BH's "I Wish I Could Post a FroDog Quote Right About Now."

Don't let anyone get you down, Apex.

PRACTICE?

Practice! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfF8jt0iuZw)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 23, 2012, 01:26:15 PM
Knicks at Miami this evening on TNT. Magic Johnson on ESPN last night said that the Heat will likely be angry about an upstart Knicks squad boasting a hot streak and a new "superstar" invading their space. He predicted a Miami blowout. As do I - not just for the reasons Magic stated but because the Knicks just played the Hawks last night while Miami was sitting at home annihlating its pud and watching the LINsanity unfold on teh flatscreen.

Miami by a dozen and I'll bet anybody in the world a jar of spaghetti sauce on the point spread.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: R-V on February 23, 2012, 01:33:00 PM
I for one welcome Apex's foray into NBA analysis. Mostly because he's outanalysisalyzed resident experts PenFoe and BH and made them all hindsore in the process. The Spurs argument is really quite simple if you've got a big brain, like me.

1. This season is different than other NBA seasons.
2. The Spurs are better equipped than other teams in their basketball conference to adapt to said different type of season.

The Heat scare me shitless because they're better than last year. Which means the Bulls need to not only have improved enough to beat last year's Heat, they need to have improved some more on top of that improvement if they want to match dongs with the Heat. I don't think a healthy Rip is enough improvement juice to beat the Heat at basketball.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on February 23, 2012, 01:39:04 PM
Quote from: R-V on February 23, 2012, 01:33:00 PM
I for one welcome Apex's foray into NBA analysis. Mostly because he's outanalysisalyzed resident experts PenFoe and BH and made them all hindsore in the process. The Spurs argument is really quite simple if you've got a big brain, like me.

1. This season is different than other NBA seasons.
2. The Spurs are better equipped than other teams in their basketball conference to adapt to said different type of season.

The Heat scare me shitless because they're better than last year. Which means the Bulls need to not only have improved enough to beat last year's Heat, they need to have improved some more on top of that improvement if they want to match dongs with the Heat. I don't think a healthy Rip is enough improvement juice to beat the Heat at basketball.

Except for the post-season, which isn't different.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 23, 2012, 01:47:59 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 23, 2012, 01:39:04 PM
Quote from: R-V on February 23, 2012, 01:33:00 PM
I for one welcome Apex's foray into NBA analysis. Mostly because he's outanalysisalyzed resident experts PenFoe and BH and made them all hindsore in the process. The Spurs argument is really quite simple if you've got a big brain, like me.

1. This season is different than other NBA seasons.
2. The Spurs are better equipped than other teams in their basketball conference to adapt to said different type of season.

The Heat scare me shitless because they're better than last year. Which means the Bulls need to not only have improved enough to beat last year's Heat, they need to have improved some more on top of that improvement if they want to match dongs with the Heat. I don't think a healthy Rip is enough improvement juice to beat the Heat at basketball.

Except for the post-season, which isn't different.


If the Spurs are healthy, they'll be in the Western finals. TWEET THAT
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on February 23, 2012, 01:55:11 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 23, 2012, 01:47:59 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 23, 2012, 01:39:04 PM
Quote from: R-V on February 23, 2012, 01:33:00 PM
I for one welcome Apex's foray into NBA analysis. Mostly because he's outanalysisalyzed resident experts PenFoe and BH and made them all hindsore in the process. The Spurs argument is really quite simple if you've got a big brain, like me.

1. This season is different than other NBA seasons.
2. The Spurs are better equipped than other teams in their basketball conference to adapt to said different type of season.

The Heat scare me shitless because they're better than last year. Which means the Bulls need to not only have improved enough to beat last year's Heat, they need to have improved some more on top of that improvement if they want to match dongs with the Heat. I don't think a healthy Rip is enough improvement juice to beat the Heat at basketball.

Except for the post-season, which isn't different.


If the Spurs are healthy, they'll be in the Western finals. TWEET THAT

Also, as long as we're rolling with the theory that "This season is completely different from all other seasons", it's worth noting that, at the half-way point, 14 of last year's 16 playoff team would be in the playoffs today.

Only differences are swapping the Hornets for the Clippers (Chris Paul) and swapping the Nuggets for the Rockets.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 23, 2012, 01:57:24 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 23, 2012, 01:55:11 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 23, 2012, 01:47:59 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 23, 2012, 01:39:04 PM
Quote from: R-V on February 23, 2012, 01:33:00 PM
I for one welcome Apex's foray into NBA analysis. Mostly because he's outanalysisalyzed resident experts PenFoe and BH and made them all hindsore in the process. The Spurs argument is really quite simple if you've got a big brain, like me.

1. This season is different than other NBA seasons.
2. The Spurs are better equipped than other teams in their basketball conference to adapt to said different type of season.

The Heat scare me shitless because they're better than last year. Which means the Bulls need to not only have improved enough to beat last year's Heat, they need to have improved some more on top of that improvement if they want to match dongs with the Heat. I don't think a healthy Rip is enough improvement juice to beat the Heat at basketball.

Except for the post-season, which isn't different.


If the Spurs are healthy, they'll be in the Western finals. TWEET THAT

Also, as long as we're rolling with the theory that "This season is completely different from all other seasons", it's worth noting that, at the half-way point, 14 of last year's 16 playoff team would be in the playoffs today.

Only differences are swapping the Hornets for the Clippers (Chris Paul) and swapping the Rockets for the Nuggets.

Shocking. What with the truncated free agent signing and trading period and all.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on February 23, 2012, 01:58:29 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 23, 2012, 01:57:24 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 23, 2012, 01:55:11 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 23, 2012, 01:47:59 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 23, 2012, 01:39:04 PM
Quote from: R-V on February 23, 2012, 01:33:00 PM
I for one welcome Apex's foray into NBA analysis. Mostly because he's outanalysisalyzed resident experts PenFoe and BH and made them all hindsore in the process. The Spurs argument is really quite simple if you've got a big brain, like me.

1. This season is different than other NBA seasons.
2. The Spurs are better equipped than other teams in their basketball conference to adapt to said different type of season.

The Heat scare me shitless because they're better than last year. Which means the Bulls need to not only have improved enough to beat last year's Heat, they need to have improved some more on top of that improvement if they want to match dongs with the Heat. I don't think a healthy Rip is enough improvement juice to beat the Heat at basketball.

Except for the post-season, which isn't different.


If the Spurs are healthy, they'll be in the Western finals. TWEET THAT

Also, as long as we're rolling with the theory that "This season is completely different from all other seasons", it's worth noting that, at the half-way point, 14 of last year's 16 playoff team would be in the playoffs today.

Only differences are swapping the Hornets for the Clippers (Chris Paul) and swapping the Rockets for the Nuggets.

Shocking. What with the truncated free agent signing and trading period and all.

So then it's not different, or it is? 
Or it's different but it hasn't resulted in any differences? 
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Richard Chuggar on February 23, 2012, 02:01:59 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 23, 2012, 01:58:29 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 23, 2012, 01:57:24 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 23, 2012, 01:55:11 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 23, 2012, 01:47:59 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 23, 2012, 01:39:04 PM
Quote from: R-V on February 23, 2012, 01:33:00 PM
I for one welcome Apex's foray into NBA analysis. Mostly because he's outanalysisalyzed resident experts PenFoe and BH and made them all hindsore in the process. The Spurs argument is really quite simple if you've got a big brain, like me.

1. This season is different than other NBA seasons.
2. The Spurs are better equipped than other teams in their basketball conference to adapt to said different type of season.

The Heat scare me shitless because they're better than last year. Which means the Bulls need to not only have improved enough to beat last year's Heat, they need to have improved some more on top of that improvement if they want to match dongs with the Heat. I don't think a healthy Rip is enough improvement juice to beat the Heat at basketball.

Except for the post-season, which isn't different.


If the Spurs are healthy, they'll be in the Western finals. TWEET THAT

Also, as long as we're rolling with the theory that "This season is completely different from all other seasons", it's worth noting that, at the half-way point, 14 of last year's 16 playoff team would be in the playoffs today.

Only differences are swapping the Hornets for the Clippers (Chris Paul) and swapping the Rockets for the Nuggets.

Shocking. What with the truncated free agent signing and trading period and all.

So then it's not different, or it is? 
Or it's different but it hasn't resulted in any differences? 

It's different in the fact that this year Apex cares.  He's wrong, like in the past, but this year he CARES about teams that are the good ones! 
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on February 23, 2012, 02:35:53 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 23, 2012, 01:26:15 PM
Knicks at Miami this evening on TNT. Magic Johnson on ESPN last night said that the Heat will likely be angry about an upstart Knicks squad boasting a hot streak and a new "superstar" invading their space. He predicted a Miami blowout. As do I - not just for the reasons Magic stated but because the Knicks just played the Hawks last night while Miami was sitting at home annihlating its pud and watching the LINsanity unfold on teh flatscreen.

Miami by a dozen and I'll bet anybody in the world a jar of spaghetti sauce on the point spread.

I don't disagree with you at all on this one.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on February 23, 2012, 03:40:33 PM
Quote from: Slaky on February 23, 2012, 02:35:53 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 23, 2012, 01:26:15 PM
Knicks at Miami this evening on TNT. Magic Johnson on ESPN last night said that the Heat will likely be angry about an upstart Knicks squad boasting a hot streak and a new "superstar" invading their space. He predicted a Miami blowout. As do I - not just for the reasons Magic stated but because the Knicks just played the Hawks last night while Miami was sitting at home annihlating its pud and watching the LINsanity unfold on teh flatscreen.

Miami by a dozen and I'll bet anybody in the world a jar of spaghetti sauce on the point spread.

I don't disagree with you at all on this one.

This little chart tells me all I need to know about who's winning tonight.

(http://hoopism.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/HoopismAgeChart.jpg)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 23, 2012, 03:53:18 PM
Did you get that from FroDog?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on February 23, 2012, 04:15:34 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 23, 2012, 03:53:18 PM
Did you get that from FroDog?

Your mom gave it up.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 23, 2012, 04:38:30 PM
Quote from: BH on February 23, 2012, 04:15:34 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 23, 2012, 03:53:18 PM
Did you get that from FroDog?

Your mom gave it up.

Pried it out of her cold, dead snatch? You brute.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on February 23, 2012, 04:53:53 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 23, 2012, 04:38:30 PM
Quote from: BH on February 23, 2012, 04:15:34 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 23, 2012, 03:53:18 PM
Did you get that from FroDog?

Your mom gave it up.

Pried it out of her cold, dead snatch? You brute.

If this was anywhere other than here, this would be awkward.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on February 24, 2012, 08:42:30 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 23, 2012, 01:26:15 PM
Knicks at Miami this evening on TNT. Magic Johnson on ESPN last night said that the Heat will likely be angry about an upstart Knicks squad boasting a hot streak and a new "superstar" invading their space. He predicted a Miami blowout. As do I - not just for the reasons Magic stated but because the Knicks just played the Hawks last night while Miami was sitting at home annihlating its pud and watching the LINsanity unfold on teh flatscreen.

Miami by a dozen and I'll bet anybody in the world a jar of spaghetti sauce on the point spread.

You're so wrong.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 24, 2012, 11:39:47 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 24, 2012, 08:42:30 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 23, 2012, 01:26:15 PM
Knicks at Miami this evening on TNT. Magic Johnson on ESPN last night said that the Heat will likely be angry about an upstart Knicks squad boasting a hot streak and a new "superstar" invading their space. He predicted a Miami blowout. As do I - not just for the reasons Magic stated but because the Knicks just played the Hawks last night while Miami was sitting at home annihlating its pud and watching the LINsanity unfold on teh flatscreen.

Miami by a dozen and I'll bet anybody in the world a jar of spaghetti sauce on the point spread.

You're so wrong.

Well, i would of been spot on if those evil backstabbing turds didn't run up the score.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 24, 2012, 12:30:03 PM
Happy Black Thanksgiving, everyone.

http://www.theroot.com/buzz/nba-all-star-weekend-black-thanksgiving

Here's some stupid shit to ponder as we all prepare ourselves for the festivities. Cleveland is now just 1.5 games out of the final playoff spot in the East. With Boston and Atlanta banged up and sinking, it's actually quite possible that the Cavs could sneak into that 8th seed and play Miami in the first round of the playoffs. Is America ready for that kind of buttsoreness? Fuck Cleveland on general principle. I think the internets will explode. 

Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 28, 2012, 09:26:09 AM
Does it bother you that Dan Le Batard just called you a meathead?

QuoteThe Heat's other All-Star is an unusual creature in this world of muscle and machismo. Honest. Introspective. Vulnerable. Chris Bosh really seems to enjoy questions, and thinking. His way of being, everything from his frame to his game, gets him called soft by the meatheads, but he shrugs his sinewy shoulders, confident in who he is, and asks you what the hell that even means.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/02/25/2661209/miami-heats-chris-bosh-is-a-man.html#storylink=cpy
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on February 28, 2012, 10:17:42 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 28, 2012, 09:26:09 AM
Does it bother you that Dan Le Batard just called you a meathead?

QuoteThe Heat's other All-Star is an unusual creature in this world of muscle and machismo. Honest. Introspective. Vulnerable. Chris Bosh really seems to enjoy questions, and thinking. His way of being, everything from his frame to his game, gets him called soft by the meatheads, but he shrugs his sinewy shoulders, confident in who he is, and asks you what the hell that even means.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/02/25/2661209/miami-heats-chris-bosh-is-a-man.html#storylink=cpy

(http://i52.tinypic.com/2hwzg3n.jpg)

(http://www.gifsoup.com/view6/2051186/bosh-o.gif)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: SKO on February 28, 2012, 10:32:52 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 28, 2012, 10:17:42 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 28, 2012, 09:26:09 AM
Does it bother you that Dan Le Batard just called you a meathead?

QuoteThe Heat's other All-Star is an unusual creature in this world of muscle and machismo. Honest. Introspective. Vulnerable. Chris Bosh really seems to enjoy questions, and thinking. His way of being, everything from his frame to his game, gets him called soft by the meatheads, but he shrugs his sinewy shoulders, confident in who he is, and asks you what the hell that even means.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/02/25/2661209/miami-heats-chris-bosh-is-a-man.html#storylink=cpy

(http://i52.tinypic.com/2hwzg3n.jpg)

(http://www.gifsoup.com/view6/2051186/bosh-o.gif)

I love everything about you, Eli. Don't ever change.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 29, 2012, 10:12:51 AM
Bulls vs. Spurs tonight at 8 p.m. in a Consolation Finals preview on ESPN. Be there or be one of those guys who doesn't really like or watch basketball but enjoys making fun of everything other people say about the sport with little or no support for his argument. Or be both. I don't care. This game is going to be awesome.  
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 29, 2012, 11:24:13 AM
This guy is so wrong. (http://www.hardwoodparoxysm.com/2012/02/bold-predictions-for-the-second-half/)

Quotean Antonio will beat Oklahoma City in the playoffs. From the "If Something Seems Too Good to Be True, It Probably Is" file, we have Oklahoma City as the favorites to come out of the West. The Thunder have been impossibly healthy this year with Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Serge Ibaka, and Kendrick Perkins all playing in at least 33 of the 34 games for the Thunder this season. Meanwhile, San Antonio has, as usual, quietly been taking care of business down in Texas. They currently sit three games behind OKC in the Western standings, and this is after having Manu Ginobli only play in nine games so far this year. Gregg Popovich, more than anyone, knows how to prepare his team to compete with a shortened schedule. If that means resting his star players in exchange for a 40 point drubbing, he'll do it. This isn't Pop's first rodeo, and just like 1999, the Spurs will have done just enough to sneak past OKC in a memorable seven game Western Conference Finals.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on February 29, 2012, 06:24:39 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 29, 2012, 11:24:13 AM
This guy is so wrong. (http://www.hardwoodparoxysm.com/2012/02/bold-predictions-for-the-second-half/)

Quotean Antonio will beat Oklahoma City in the playoffs. From the "If Something Seems Too Good to Be True, It Probably Is" file, we have Oklahoma City as the favorites to come out of the West. The Thunder have been impossibly healthy this year with Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Serge Ibaka, and Kendrick Perkins all playing in at least 33 of the 34 games for the Thunder this season. Meanwhile, San Antonio has, as usual, quietly been taking care of business down in Texas. They currently sit three games behind OKC in the Western standings, and this is after having Manu Ginobli only play in nine games so far this year. Gregg Popovich, more than anyone, knows how to prepare his team to compete with a shortened schedule. If that means resting his star players in exchange for a 40 point drubbing, he'll do it. This isn't Pop's first rodeo, and just like 1999, the Spurs will have done just enough to sneak past OKC in a memorable seven game Western Conference Finals.

QuoteAbout Eric Maroun: Eric is a born and bred Cleveland sports fan
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on February 29, 2012, 06:48:58 PM
Quote from: Slaky on February 29, 2012, 06:24:39 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 29, 2012, 11:24:13 AM
This guy is so wrong. (http://www.hardwoodparoxysm.com/2012/02/bold-predictions-for-the-second-half/)

Quotean Antonio will beat Oklahoma City in the playoffs. From the "If Something Seems Too Good to Be True, It Probably Is" file, we have Oklahoma City as the favorites to come out of the West. The Thunder have been impossibly healthy this year with Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Serge Ibaka, and Kendrick Perkins all playing in at least 33 of the 34 games for the Thunder this season. Meanwhile, San Antonio has, as usual, quietly been taking care of business down in Texas. They currently sit three games behind OKC in the Western standings, and this is after having Manu Ginobli only play in nine games so far this year. Gregg Popovich, more than anyone, knows how to prepare his team to compete with a shortened schedule. If that means resting his star players in exchange for a 40 point drubbing, he'll do it. This isn't Pop's first rodeo, and just like 1999, the Spurs will have done just enough to sneak past OKC in a memorable seven game Western Conference Finals.

QuoteAbout Eric Maroun: Eric is a born and bred Cleveland sports fan

This makes him nearly as qualified as I am to make predictions on the internets. #buttpuddle
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on March 01, 2012, 11:47:03 AM
I can't begin to tell you how much I used to hate the Pacers.

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7612311/view/full/an-oral-history-malice-palace
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on March 01, 2012, 01:56:43 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 01, 2012, 11:47:03 AM
I can't begin to tell you how much I used to hate the Pacers.

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7612311/view/full/an-oral-history-malice-palace

I was skeptical but this was a good read.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on March 01, 2012, 02:43:02 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 01, 2012, 01:56:43 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 01, 2012, 11:47:03 AM
I can't begin to tell you how much I used to hate the Pacers.

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7612311/view/full/an-oral-history-malice-palace

I was skeptical but this was a good read.

I got hipped to it on Yahoo! by my good friend KELLY DWYER.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/malice-palace-oral-history-reminds-us-way-better-155316211.html
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on March 05, 2012, 03:01:01 PM
The LeBron-afraid-of-clutch-time thing is probably overblown, but still interesting to see these screenshots from LeBron passing to Haslem and Rose driving to seal the game last night.

(http://apps.startribune.com/blogs/user_images/randmid_1330980225_derrickrose_png.png)

(http://apps.startribune.com/blogs/user_images/lebron_png.png)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on March 05, 2012, 03:03:13 PM
And just because it was absurd and deserves to be seen 1,000 more times, the resulting Rose floater:

(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/988455/rose5_medium.gif)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on March 05, 2012, 03:13:03 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 05, 2012, 03:03:13 PM
And just because it was absurd and deserves to be seen 1,000 more times, the resulting Rose floater:

(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/988455/rose5_medium.gif)

Rose would have passed the rock if he had an awesome shooter like Haslem on his team.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on March 05, 2012, 03:46:49 PM
Quote from: BH on March 05, 2012, 03:13:03 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 05, 2012, 03:03:13 PM
And just because it was absurd and deserves to be seen 1,000 more times, the resulting Rose floater:

(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/988455/rose5_medium.gif)

Rose would have passed the rock if he had an awesome shooter like Haslem on his team.

Zing.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 05, 2012, 03:53:55 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 05, 2012, 03:03:13 PM
And just because it was absurd and deserves to be seen 1,000 more times, the resulting Rose floater:

(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/988455/rose5_medium.gif)

He's just lucky it wasn't a free throw.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on March 05, 2012, 04:02:30 PM
Quote from: Fork on March 05, 2012, 03:53:55 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 05, 2012, 03:03:13 PM
And just because it was absurd and deserves to be seen 1,000 more times, the resulting Rose floater:

(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/988455/rose5_medium.gif)

He's just lucky it wasn't a free throw.

Thanks for contributing.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on March 05, 2012, 04:05:57 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 05, 2012, 04:02:30 PM
Quote from: Fork on March 05, 2012, 03:53:55 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 05, 2012, 03:03:13 PM
And just because it was absurd and deserves to be seen 1,000 more times, the resulting Rose floater:

(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/988455/rose5_medium.gif)

He's just lucky it wasn't a free throw.

Thanks for contributing.

Choose your own Fork-venture:
1. Something about free throws.  
2. Something about the Laffer Curve, how Reagan was actually ____ and/or scene of Obama watching GOP debate and laughing.
3. See photo, respond with "Needs something big."
4. Something about today's music being shittier than some older music.
5. Something about not drinking but if/when he did drink, shit was real.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on March 05, 2012, 04:09:04 PM
I'm happy the bulls won, that rose was dominant. But last night made me think back to the miami series, when the rose's teammates just stood around waiting for rose to do something at the end of the game. I know Rip's minutes are being watched, but would have been nice to see him out there at the end of the game.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on March 05, 2012, 04:18:27 PM
Quote from: BH on March 05, 2012, 04:09:04 PM
I'm happy the bulls won, that rose was dominant. But last night made me think back to the miami series, when the rose's teammates just stood around waiting for rose to do something at the end of the game. I know Rip's minutes are being watched, but would have been nice to see him out there at the end of the game.


He's a rotation guy and as his minutes increase, I think you'll see a nice flow to the offense when he's in. But vs. Miami, the problem will remain that LeBron can guard Rose one-on-one and there is nobody reliable for him to pass to if he's not double-teamed. If Rip were the Rip of old then, hey, bonertime. But alas. I could be wrong about this and Rip could bury a last-second jumper deep into the center of my man-tits in the conference finals. At that point, "FYA" yourselves into oblivion and call it a weekend.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on March 05, 2012, 04:33:33 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 05, 2012, 04:18:27 PM
Quote from: BH on March 05, 2012, 04:09:04 PM
I'm happy the bulls won, that rose was dominant. But last night made me think back to the miami series, when the rose's teammates just stood around waiting for rose to do something at the end of the game. I know Rip's minutes are being watched, but would have been nice to see him out there at the end of the game.


He's a rotation guy and as his minutes increase, I think you'll see a nice flow to the offense when he's in. But vs. Miami, the problem will remain that LeBron can guard Rose one-on-one and there is nobody reliable for him to pass to if he's not double-teamed. If Rip were the Rip of old then, hey, bonertime. But alas. I could be wrong about this and Rip could bury a last-second jumper deep into the center of my man-tits in the conference finals. At that point, "FYA" yourselves into oblivion and call it a weekend.

No, you are correct. LeBron on Rose = series. That's going to be the first huge issue for the Bulls. The second is who the hell is going to guard Bosh? Make all your Bosh jokes. He was pretty effective in the series last year.

I don't see how the Bulls get past Miami. Good news is they're probably better than everyone else. Though Philly looked pretty slick at times. Good for them for putting together a nice team. Some of Jrue Holliday's passes were brilliant.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on March 05, 2012, 04:35:12 PM
Also, dude - Pex. Let's go watch some NBA this year at a bar where beer is.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on March 05, 2012, 04:43:40 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 05, 2012, 04:33:33 PM
I don't see how the Bulls get past Miami.

Two ways:

1. A healthy Rip who can handle 30 minutes a night.
2. Carlos Boozer can play like a real, above-average NBA post player for an entire series.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on March 05, 2012, 04:44:24 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 05, 2012, 04:43:40 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 05, 2012, 04:33:33 PM
I don't see how the Bulls get past Miami.

Two ways:

1. A healthy Rip who can handle 30 minutes a night.
2. Carlos Boozer can play like a real, above-average NBA post player for an entire series.
3. TEC calls some of his sniper buddies.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on March 05, 2012, 05:17:52 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 05, 2012, 04:35:12 PM
Also, dude - Pex. Let's go watch some NBA this year at a bar where beer is.

I'm in. Sunday's at Michael's (Broadway and Belle Plaine) are good for Hoops and pie. Guiness is passable.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on March 05, 2012, 06:29:57 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 05, 2012, 05:17:52 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 05, 2012, 04:35:12 PM
Also, dude - Pex. Let's go watch some NBA this year at a bar where beer is.

I'm in. Sunday's at Michael's (Broadway and Belle Plaine) are good for Hoops and pie. Guiness is passable.

I've got free reign again after the 21st. It's on.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on March 05, 2012, 10:10:41 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 05, 2012, 04:43:40 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 05, 2012, 04:33:33 PM
I don't see how the Bulls get past Miami.

Two ways:

1. A healthy Rip who can handle 30 minutes a night.
2. Carlos Boozer can play like a real, above-average NBA post player for an entire series.

C'mon, CBooz!
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on March 06, 2012, 08:40:15 AM
Quote from: Eli on March 05, 2012, 10:10:41 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 05, 2012, 04:43:40 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 05, 2012, 04:33:33 PM
I don't see how the Bulls get past Miami.

Two ways:

1. A healthy Rip who can handle 30 minutes a night.
2. Carlos Boozer can play like a real, above-average NBA post player for an entire series.

C'mon, CBooz!

I like how you just came back to ridicule yourself.

Also, based on the callers into Boers and Bernstein, if the Bulls just somehow eliminate Chris Bosh they can win.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on March 06, 2012, 09:00:33 AM
Quote from: Slaky on March 06, 2012, 08:40:15 AM
Also, based on the callers into Boers and Bernstein, if the Bulls just somehow eliminate Chris Bosh they can win.

Like with a sniper or something?

(http://i52.tinypic.com/2hwzg3n.jpg)

I'm never going to get tired of that.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on March 06, 2012, 09:25:43 AM
Quote from: Eli on March 05, 2012, 10:10:41 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 05, 2012, 04:43:40 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 05, 2012, 04:33:33 PM
I don't see how the Bulls get past Miami.

Two ways:

1. A healthy Rip who can handle 30 minutes a night.
2. Carlos Boozer can play like a real, above-average NBA post player for an entire series.

C'mon, CBooz!

He's so fucking awful at sports. It sucks that you have to hope and pray that he'll turn back into a real, above-average post player for 4-7 games when he can't even do it for 4-7 plays. His contract and Noah's contract combined really ought to be enough to get a G.M. shitcanned. Now, Noah doesn't suck right now, despite previous long stretches of ineptitude. But at his best, he's not earning that contract. You just have to, "Deal with it." Which wouldn't be so bad if you didn't have to deal with Boozer. Two summers ago, the Bulls got none of the players they wanted and they got so depressed that they took a shit ton of money and hurled it at that heaping pile of dung. If I still hated the Bulls I'd laugh really loud and keep pointing that fact out to you guys.

But I've moved on.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on March 07, 2012, 11:39:17 PM
Grizzlies are fucking real.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/story/2012-03-07/Grizzlies-thriving-could-get-Randolph-back-soon/53404858/1
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on March 08, 2012, 11:07:54 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 07, 2012, 11:39:17 PM
Grizzlies are fucking real.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/story/2012-03-07/Grizzlies-thriving-could-get-Randolph-back-soon/53404858/1

Real enough to knock the Spurs out of the 1st round again.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on March 08, 2012, 11:13:01 AM
Quote from: PenPho on March 08, 2012, 11:07:54 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 07, 2012, 11:39:17 PM
Grizzlies are fucking real.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/story/2012-03-07/Grizzlies-thriving-could-get-Randolph-back-soon/53404858/1

Real enough to knock the Spurs out of the 1st round again.

I think they'll be seeded to high. Second round though, sure.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on March 08, 2012, 11:22:30 AM
DPD. I've been out of it for a decade, so can someone update me on the playoff-seeding rules? Do division winners automatically get a top-3 seed or can they get bumped down by teams with better records?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on March 08, 2012, 11:24:44 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 08, 2012, 11:22:30 AM
DPD. I've been out of it for a decade, so can someone update me on the playoff-seeding rules? Do division winners automatically get a top-3 seed or can they get bumped down by teams with better records?

Division winners plus the one best non-division winners get seeded 1-4, by order of record.
So a division winner is guaranteed a top 4 seed, but not necessarily a top 3 seed if there is a better non-division winner.

Then 5-8 are the next best teams in order of record.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on March 14, 2012, 01:42:47 PM
D'Antoni resigns.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/new-york-knicks-coach-mike-dantoni-resigns-031412

Too much talent on that roster for them to play so poorly and listlessly. Whoever replaces him will need to find a way to toughen up this bunch.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on March 14, 2012, 01:50:26 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 14, 2012, 01:42:47 PM
D'Antoni resigns.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/new-york-knicks-coach-mike-dantoni-resigns-031412

Too much talent on that roster for them to play so poorly and listlessly. Whoever replaces him will need to find a way to toughen up this bunch.

Or assassinate Carmelo Anthony. Whatever works.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on March 14, 2012, 01:59:57 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 14, 2012, 01:50:26 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 14, 2012, 01:42:47 PM
D'Antoni resigns.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/new-york-knicks-coach-mike-dantoni-resigns-031412

Too much talent on that roster for them to play so poorly and listlessly. Whoever replaces him will need to find a way to toughen up this bunch.

Or assassinate Carmelo Anthony. Whatever works.

I'd appreciate both.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on March 14, 2012, 02:04:13 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 14, 2012, 01:59:57 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 14, 2012, 01:50:26 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 14, 2012, 01:42:47 PM
D'Antoni resigns.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/new-york-knicks-coach-mike-dantoni-resigns-031412

Too much talent on that roster for them to play so poorly and listlessly. Whoever replaces him will need to find a way to toughen up this bunch.

Or assassinate Carmelo Anthony. Whatever works.

I'd appreciate both.

It's a good thing you switched teams. Those Knicks are a mess. The report said the split was mutual which makes sense. D'Antoni couldn't win there, ever.

Then again, I don't think anyone can win there. Should be interesting to see what Woodson does to them - he's got his faults but he's not a total boob.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on March 14, 2012, 02:28:57 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 14, 2012, 02:04:13 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 14, 2012, 01:59:57 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 14, 2012, 01:50:26 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 14, 2012, 01:42:47 PM
D'Antoni resigns.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/new-york-knicks-coach-mike-dantoni-resigns-031412

Too much talent on that roster for them to play so poorly and listlessly. Whoever replaces him will need to find a way to toughen up this bunch.

Or assassinate Carmelo Anthony. Whatever works.

I'd appreciate both.

It's a good thing you switched teams. Those Knicks are a mess. The report said the split was mutual which makes sense. D'Antoni couldn't win there, ever.

Then again, I don't think anyone can win there. Should be interesting to see what Woodson does to them - he's got his faults but he's not a total boob.

Yeah, he's a Purdue guy and I really enjoy him on the NFL... wait....
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on March 14, 2012, 02:45:56 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 14, 2012, 02:28:57 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 14, 2012, 02:04:13 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 14, 2012, 01:59:57 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 14, 2012, 01:50:26 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 14, 2012, 01:42:47 PM
D'Antoni resigns.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/new-york-knicks-coach-mike-dantoni-resigns-031412

Too much talent on that roster for them to play so poorly and listlessly. Whoever replaces him will need to find a way to toughen up this bunch.

Or assassinate Carmelo Anthony. Whatever works.

I'd appreciate both.

It's a good thing you switched teams. Those Knicks are a mess. The report said the split was mutual which makes sense. D'Antoni couldn't win there, ever.

Then again, I don't think anyone can win there. Should be interesting to see what Woodson does to them - he's got his faults but he's not a total boob.

Yeah, he's a Purdue guy and I really enjoy him on the NFL... wait....

Anytime you have Carmelo and A'mare on a team, you should definitely tailor your offense to make sure that Jeremy Lin gets the most shots.

Also, now matter how bad this was, I'm still shocked he quit.  I don't know how this contract and resignation are structured, but that's a boatload of money to walk away from, no matter what the philosophical differences are. 

It'll be interesting to see if D'Antoni ends up coaching overseas (or coaching U.S. teams to compete internationally) or at some small college that all of a sudden starts throwing up 130 ppg.

And by "interesting" I mean that in the Gil-est sense of the word.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on March 14, 2012, 03:28:42 PM
Dwight says he's going to opt-in for next year.. what a complete assclown. If i were orlando i'd trade him just to get this constant headache off my team. And who knows if he'll actually sign anything saying he'll stay, still plenty of time for him to screw orlando over.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on March 14, 2012, 03:46:43 PM
Quote from: BH on March 14, 2012, 03:28:42 PM
Dwight says he's going to opt-in for next year.. what a complete assclown. If i were orlando i'd trade him just to get this constant headache off my team. And who knows if he'll actually sign anything saying he'll stay, still plenty of time for him to screw orlando over.

THAT SON OF A BITCH!!!! Fire up the hatewagon.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on April 12, 2012, 10:16:40 PM
Fuck these goddamn gutless fucking assholes.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Yeti on April 12, 2012, 10:19:57 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 12, 2012, 10:16:40 PM
Fuck these goddamn gutless fucking assholes.

Yes, Apex
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: morpheus on April 13, 2012, 11:39:51 AM
To be the best, you gotta beat the best. (http://www.nba.com/standings/team_record_comparison/conferenceNew_Stk_Cnf.html)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 13, 2012, 03:30:43 PM
Quote from: morpheus on April 13, 2012, 11:39:51 AM
To be the best, you gotta beat the best. (http://tonker.co.uk)

Sure, but I'd like to see that sorted by FT%.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on April 15, 2012, 10:08:39 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2012, 03:30:43 PM
Quote from: morpheus on April 13, 2012, 11:39:51 AM
To be the best, you gotta beat the best. (http://tonker.co.uk)

Sure, but I'd like to see that sorted by FT%.

Please note the parenthetical portion of the thread title.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on April 17, 2012, 11:49:10 AM
My sick, twisted pro-basketball soul has me rooting for Boston Against the Knicks tonight. Because, I want the Celtics to stay in the 4-hole where Miami will avoid them in the second round. And I want the Knicks to stay in the 8 spot where they'll avoid the Heat in the first round. I want the Knicks to play the Bulls because, while I think the Bulls would stop them in 5, I don't want to root against New York in the playoffs. They're like my ex. I don't love them anymore but I wish no ill will upon them and would enjoy rooting for them in those five ill-fated games. And Boston scares me, as they should any Eastern Conference fan. Even if they didn't beat Chicago or Miami they'd provide the kind of scare that a game 90s Knicks or Pacers team would to leave your team battered, bruised and exhausted for the next round. Fuck that noise.

And if the Heat plays Indiana in Round 2, I could probably score a couple tickets.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on April 20, 2012, 11:05:53 AM
My good friend KELLY DWYER on what last night's game really means. (SPOILER ALERT: Nothing)

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/chicago-bulls-just-fine-even-though-might-big-141954253.html

Except that their last three games matter if they really care about that top seed. (SPOILER ALERT: They shouldn't.)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on April 27, 2012, 09:07:35 AM
Round One. Keep your hands up. Protect yourself at all times.

Bulls over Philly in 5.

Heat over Knicks in 4.

Pacers over Magic in 4.

Celtics over Hawks in 6.

---

Spurs over Jazz in 5.

Thunder over Mavs in 4.

Lakers over Nuggets in 6.

Grizz over Clippers in 7.


Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on April 28, 2012, 09:28:47 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 27, 2012, 09:07:35 AM
Round One. Keep your hands up. Protect yourself at all times.

Bulls over Philly in 5.

Heat over Knicks in 4.

Pacers over Magic in 4.

Celtics over Hawks in 6.

---

Spurs over Jazz in 5.

Thunder over Mavs in 4.

Lakers over Nuggets in 6.

Grizz over Clippers in 7.




Cool story, bruh.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Gilgamesh on May 01, 2012, 09:52:05 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/B2MTM.gif)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 01, 2012, 11:03:16 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on May 01, 2012, 09:52:05 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/B2MTM.gif)

^^^(||)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on May 01, 2012, 01:15:45 PM
A+ on the execution of this .gif:

(http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1057160/untitled-1l7y7l.gif)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 01, 2012, 01:29:41 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 01, 2012, 01:15:45 PM
A+ on the execution of this .gif:

(http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1057160/untitled-1l7y7l.gif)

That's the most amazing non-boob-related thing I've ever seen on the internet.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 07, 2012, 09:41:38 AM
First Knick playoff win since I ended my fandom. Jeff Van Gundy and I shared yet another lament over Isiah Thomas' reign of horror. It was really cute how they dropped the streamers and partied like it was 1999. Like really, super cute.

The Knicks are like an ex-girlfriend who moved in and threw out all my stuff to make room for her bullshit, made me miserable on a daily basis and capped it off by cheating on me with the sneakiest, smarmiest douchecannon I knew. Freeing myself from her was good for me and as I occaisionally checked in on her while she compounded horrible decisions with even worse choices I felt no remorse at having ended it. But there are days like yesterday when she showed up looking like she did when we first met, when all I wanted was to be next to her and she tantalized me with promises of love, happiness and amazing secks.

But alas. That bitch be crazy. Namaste.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Richard Chuggar on May 07, 2012, 09:50:55 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 07, 2012, 09:41:38 AM
First Knick playoff win since I ended my fandom. Jeff Van Gundy and I shared yet another lament over Isiah Thomas' reign of horror. It was really cute how they dropped the streamers and partied like it was 1999. Like really, super cute.

The Knicks are like an ex-girlfriend who moved in and threw out all my stuff to make room for her bullshit, made me miserable on a daily basis and capped it off by cheating on me with the sneakiest, smarmiest douchecannon I knew. Freeing myself from her was good for me and as I occaisionally checked in on her while she compounded horrible decisions with even worse choices I felt no remorse at having ended it. But there are days like yesterday when she showed up looking like she did when we first met, when all I wanted was to be next to her and she tantalized me with promises of love, happiness and amazing secks.

But alas. That bitch be crazy. Namaste.

i'm assuming you're talking about jeremy lin
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on May 07, 2012, 09:55:45 AM
Someone puts a whole hell of alot of thought into their fandom, such as it is.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on May 07, 2012, 09:58:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 07, 2012, 09:41:38 AM
First Knick playoff win since I ended my fandom. Jeff Van Gundy and I shared yet another lament over Isiah Thomas' reign of horror. It was really cute how they dropped the streamers and partied like it was 1999. Like really, super cute.

The Knicks are like an ex-girlfriend who moved in and threw out all my stuff to make room for her bullshit, made me miserable on a daily basis and capped it off by cheating on me with the sneakiest, smarmiest douchecannon I knew. Freeing myself from her was good for me and as I occaisionally checked in on her while she compounded horrible decisions with even worse choices I felt no remorse at having ended it. But there are days like yesterday when she showed up looking like she did when we first met, when all I wanted was to be next to her and she tantalized me with promises of love, happiness and amazing secks.

But alas. That bitch be crazy. Namaste.

And now you're a Heat fan. Which is presumably like paying to a date a hooker. You convince yourself there's a connection and parade her around to your friends, but everyone knows you didn't do anything to earn it and you're making everyone around you sad.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on May 07, 2012, 10:02:46 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 07, 2012, 09:58:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 07, 2012, 09:41:38 AM
First Knick playoff win since I ended my fandom. Jeff Van Gundy and I shared yet another lament over Isiah Thomas' reign of horror. It was really cute how they dropped the streamers and partied like it was 1999. Like really, super cute.

The Knicks are like an ex-girlfriend who moved in and threw out all my stuff to make room for her bullshit, made me miserable on a daily basis and capped it off by cheating on me with the sneakiest, smarmiest douchecannon I knew. Freeing myself from her was good for me and as I occaisionally checked in on her while she compounded horrible decisions with even worse choices I felt no remorse at having ended it. But there are days like yesterday when she showed up looking like she did when we first met, when all I wanted was to be next to her and she tantalized me with promises of love, happiness and amazing secks.

But alas. That bitch be crazy. Namaste.

And now you're a Heat fan. Which is presumably like paying to a date a hooker. You convince yourself there's a connection and parade her around to your friends, but everyone knows you didn't do anything to earn it and you're making everyone around you sad.


*Like*
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: SKO on May 07, 2012, 10:06:08 AM
Quote from: PANK! on May 07, 2012, 10:02:46 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 07, 2012, 09:58:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 07, 2012, 09:41:38 AM
First Knick playoff win since I ended my fandom. Jeff Van Gundy and I shared yet another lament over Isiah Thomas' reign of horror. It was really cute how they dropped the streamers and partied like it was 1999. Like really, super cute.

The Knicks are like an ex-girlfriend who moved in and threw out all my stuff to make room for her bullshit, made me miserable on a daily basis and capped it off by cheating on me with the sneakiest, smarmiest douchecannon I knew. Freeing myself from her was good for me and as I occaisionally checked in on her while she compounded horrible decisions with even worse choices I felt no remorse at having ended it. But there are days like yesterday when she showed up looking like she did when we first met, when all I wanted was to be next to her and she tantalized me with promises of love, happiness and amazing secks.

But alas. That bitch be crazy. Namaste.

And now you're a Heat fan. Which is presumably like paying to a date a hooker. You convince yourself there's a connection and parade her around to your friends, but everyone knows you didn't do anything to earn it and you're making everyone around you sad.


*Like*

That was awesome.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 07, 2012, 10:12:24 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 07, 2012, 10:06:08 AM
Quote from: PANK! on May 07, 2012, 10:02:46 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 07, 2012, 09:58:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 07, 2012, 09:41:38 AM
First Knick playoff win since I ended my fandom. Jeff Van Gundy and I shared yet another lament over Isiah Thomas' reign of horror. It was really cute how they dropped the streamers and partied like it was 1999. Like really, super cute.

The Knicks are like an ex-girlfriend who moved in and threw out all my stuff to make room for her bullshit, made me miserable on a daily basis and capped it off by cheating on me with the sneakiest, smarmiest douchecannon I knew. Freeing myself from her was good for me and as I occaisionally checked in on her while she compounded horrible decisions with even worse choices I felt no remorse at having ended it. But there are days like yesterday when she showed up looking like she did when we first met, when all I wanted was to be next to her and she tantalized me with promises of love, happiness and amazing secks.

But alas. That bitch be crazy. Namaste.

And now you're a Heat fan. Which is presumably like paying to a date a hooker. You convince yourself there's a connection and parade her around to your friends, but everyone knows you didn't do anything to earn it and you're making everyone around you sad.


*Like*

That was awesome.

I laughed.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on May 07, 2012, 11:08:08 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 07, 2012, 09:41:38 AM
First Knick playoff win since I ended my fandom. Jeff Van Gundy and I shared yet another lament over Isiah Thomas' reign of horror. It was really cute how they dropped the streamers and partied like it was 1999. Like really, super cute.

The Knicks are like an ex-girlfriend who moved in and threw out all my stuff to make room for her bullshit, made me miserable on a daily basis and capped it off by cheating on me with the sneakiest, smarmiest douchecannon I knew. Freeing myself from her was good for me and as I occaisionally checked in on her while she compounded horrible decisions with even worse choices I felt no remorse at having ended it. But there are days like yesterday when she showed up looking like she did when we first met, when all I wanted was to be next to her and she tantalized me with promises of love, happiness and amazing secks.

But alas. That bitch be crazy. Namaste.

Have you registered cantheheatmendmybrokenheart.com yet?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 07, 2012, 11:19:44 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on May 07, 2012, 11:08:08 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 07, 2012, 09:41:38 AM
First Knick playoff win since I ended my fandom. Jeff Van Gundy and I shared yet another lament over Isiah Thomas' reign of horror. It was really cute how they dropped the streamers and partied like it was 1999. Like really, super cute.

The Knicks are like an ex-girlfriend who moved in and threw out all my stuff to make room for her bullshit, made me miserable on a daily basis and capped it off by cheating on me with the sneakiest, smarmiest douchecannon I knew. Freeing myself from her was good for me and as I occaisionally checked in on her while she compounded horrible decisions with even worse choices I felt no remorse at having ended it. But there are days like yesterday when she showed up looking like she did when we first met, when all I wanted was to be next to her and she tantalized me with promises of love, happiness and amazing secks.

But alas. That bitch be crazy. Namaste.

Have you registered cantheheatmendmybrokenheart.com yet?

It's a pay site. So no.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 09, 2012, 12:35:51 AM
That was the worst game of playoff basketball since the breaking of the color barrier. If Boozer keeps shooting like that, they're just going to have to guard him. That's all there is to it.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Richard Chuggar on May 09, 2012, 07:24:12 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 09, 2012, 12:35:51 AM
That was the worst game of playoff basketball since the breaking of the color barrier. If Boozer keeps shooting like that, they're just going to have to guard him. That's all there is to it.

So you think that a playoff game between a #8 seed and a team with two of its best players not playing would be a thing of beauty?  It's almost like you'd look at yourself in the mirror and instead of seeing a dorky white hillrod from Turdville, Indiana, you'd see a black kid that can rap.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on May 09, 2012, 08:09:16 AM
The Sixers are terrible.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 09, 2012, 10:57:56 AM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on May 09, 2012, 07:24:12 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 09, 2012, 12:35:51 AM
That was the worst game of playoff basketball since the breaking of the color barrier. If Boozer keeps shooting like that, they're just going to have to guard him. That's all there is to it.

So you think that a playoff game between a #8 seed and a team with two of its best players not playing would be a thing of beauty?  It's almost like you'd look at yourself in the mirror and instead of seeing a dorky white hillrod from Turdville, Indiana, you'd see a black kid that can rap.

And when you look in the mirror do you see something other than a hairlipped dwarf with a nine-head looking back at you? Because you'd be dreaming if you did.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: thehawk on May 09, 2012, 01:45:11 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 09, 2012, 12:35:51 AM
That was the worst game of playoff basketball since the breaking of the color barrier. If Boozer keeps shooting like that, they're just going to have to guard him. That's all there is to it. the late 90s when defenses were so locked down that viewing a white Bronco drving through aftenoon Southern California traffic was preferrable to an NBA Finals game
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: flannj on May 09, 2012, 03:09:17 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 09, 2012, 10:57:56 AM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on May 09, 2012, 07:24:12 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 09, 2012, 12:35:51 AM
That was the worst game of playoff basketball since the breaking of the color barrier. If Boozer keeps shooting like that, they're just going to have to guard him. That's all there is to it.

So you think that a playoff game between a #8 seed and a team with two of its best players not playing would be a thing of beauty?  It's almost like you'd look at yourself in the mirror and instead of seeing a dorky white hillrod from Turdville, Indiana, you'd see a black kid that can rap.

And when you look in the mirror do you see something other than a hairlipped dwarf with a nine-head looking back at you? Because you'd be dreaming if you did.

I've always thought it was cruel to point out the hairlip.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on May 09, 2012, 04:29:33 PM
Quote from: flannj on May 09, 2012, 03:09:17 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 09, 2012, 10:57:56 AM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on May 09, 2012, 07:24:12 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 09, 2012, 12:35:51 AM
That was the worst game of playoff basketball since the breaking of the color barrier. If Boozer keeps shooting like that, they're just going to have to guard him. That's all there is to it.

So you think that a playoff game between a #8 seed and a team with two of its best players not playing would be a thing of beauty?  It's almost like you'd look at yourself in the mirror and instead of seeing a dorky white hillrod from Turdville, Indiana, you'd see a black kid that can rap.

And when you look in the mirror do you see something other than a hairlipped dwarf with a nine-head looking back at you? Because you'd be dreaming if you did.

I've always thought it was cruel to point out the hairlip.

Yeah but...Dubbs.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: CT III on May 10, 2012, 08:48:04 PM
Wow, that was terrible.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on May 10, 2012, 11:30:49 PM
Quote from: CT III on May 10, 2012, 08:48:04 PM
Wow, that was terrible.

Which part--the 2.5 hour bricklayer union convention, or just that dopey tall foreign (I assume) white guy who failed to drop at least 1 free throw which may have made things interesting?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: R-V on May 11, 2012, 08:51:26 AM
Quote from: PANK! on May 10, 2012, 11:30:49 PM
Quote from: CT III on May 10, 2012, 08:48:04 PM
Wow, that was terrible.

Which part--the 2.5 hour bricklayer union convention, or just that dopey tall foreign (I assume) white guy who failed to drop at least 1 free throw which may have made things interesting?

Did you really not know Omer is from Turkey?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on May 11, 2012, 08:56:43 AM
Quote from: R-V on May 11, 2012, 08:51:26 AM
Quote from: PANK! on May 10, 2012, 11:30:49 PM
Quote from: CT III on May 10, 2012, 08:48:04 PM
Wow, that was terrible.

Which part--the 2.5 hour bricklayer union convention, or just that dopey tall foreign (I assume) white guy who failed to drop at least 1 free throw which may have made things interesting?

Did you really not know Omer is from Turkey?

CJ passed the ball off to a 45% FT shooter to take the final shots of the game. Then no one got back on defense. 

Anyways - is there anyone available this summer that can shoot free throws? I'm assuming CJ is good as gone, Korver most likely won't be back. Rose will be out for more than half of the year, Deng out for a large part of the year.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on May 11, 2012, 09:06:15 AM
Quote from: PANK! on May 10, 2012, 11:30:49 PM
Quote from: CT III on May 10, 2012, 08:48:04 PM
Wow, that was terrible.

Which part--the 2.5 hour bricklayer union convention, or just that dopey tall foreign (I assume) white guy who failed to drop at least 1 free throw which may have made things interesting?

I blame Watson for even passing the ball to him in that situation.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on May 11, 2012, 09:41:35 AM
I found it really hard to work up anger after Rose went down. Did I watch the final minutes with my butthole clenched? Yes. Was the last minute meltdown sad? Sure.

But I'm not going to start tweezing my sack hairs over this. It sucked the second Rose hobbled off the court.

Hopefully next year they find a nice groove with their role players while Rose gets healthy for the playoffs.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 11, 2012, 09:44:26 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 11, 2012, 09:41:35 AM
I found it really hard to work up anger after Rose went down. Did I watch the final minutes with my butthole clenched? Yes. Was the last minute meltdown sad? Sure.

But I'm not going to start tweezing my sack hairs over this. It sucked the second Rose hobbled off the court.

Hopefully next year they find a nice groove with their role players while Rose gets healthy for the playoffs.

Isn't that what they were trying to do in this series?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on May 11, 2012, 09:48:20 AM
While people are being dumb about needing to blow up the entire team, next year doesn't look very promising. There's no cap room to add anyone of significance in the offseason, they're not going to amnesty Boozer (and if they did, his replacement would probably be worse so it's not worth it) and they don't have the right assets to make a trade. So most likely, the same team is coming back next year with the caveat that Rose is unlikely to be completely 100% by the playoffs. He might be close, but that's probably not enough. And if Deng has surgery and also misses half the season it's not unreasonable the team limps to a 5 or 6 seed, making it even tougher in the playoffs.

It's depressing to already think of next year being a lost year, but I can't see it going any other way.

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m04v4lsvWa1qmovzdo1_500.gif)*

* 2014 should be fine though
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on May 11, 2012, 09:48:44 AM
Quote from: R-V on May 11, 2012, 08:51:26 AM
Quote from: PANK! on May 10, 2012, 11:30:49 PM
Quote from: CT III on May 10, 2012, 08:48:04 PM
Wow, that was terrible.

Which part--the 2.5 hour bricklayer union convention, or just that dopey tall foreign (I assume) white guy who failed to drop at least 1 free throw which may have made things interesting?

Did you really not know Omer is from Turkey?

I pretty much stopped watching the Bulls in 1998.

So, no.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on May 11, 2012, 09:50:56 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 11, 2012, 09:44:26 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 11, 2012, 09:41:35 AM
I found it really hard to work up anger after Rose went down. Did I watch the final minutes with my butthole clenched? Yes. Was the last minute meltdown sad? Sure.

But I'm not going to start tweezing my sack hairs over this. It sucked the second Rose hobbled off the court.

Hopefully next year they find a nice groove with their role players while Rose gets healthy for the playoffs.

Isn't that what they were trying to do in this series?

The bulls need more than rose + role players to ever have a chance of winning a title. They need a legitimate 2nd guy who is better than deng, who is a scorer.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on May 11, 2012, 09:52:23 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 11, 2012, 09:48:20 AM
While people are being dumb about needing to blow up the entire team, next year doesn't look very promising. There's no cap room to add anyone of significance in the offseason, they're not going to amnesty Boozer (and if they did, his replacement would probably be worse so it's not worth it) and they don't have the right assets to make a trade. So most likely, the same team is coming back next year with the caveat that Rose is unlikely to be completely 100% by the playoffs. He might be close, but that's probably not enough. And if Deng has surgery and also misses half the season it's not unreasonable the team limps to a 5 or 6 seed, making it even tougher in the playoffs.

It's depressing to already think of next year being a lost year, but I can't see it going any other way.

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m04v4lsvWa1qmovzdo1_500.gif)*

* 2014 should be fine though

The bulls could always amnesty boozer and tank the season like the Spurs did, then draft high.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on May 11, 2012, 09:56:44 AM
Quote from: BH on May 11, 2012, 09:52:23 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 11, 2012, 09:48:20 AM
While people are being dumb about needing to blow up the entire team, next year doesn't look very promising. There's no cap room to add anyone of significance in the offseason, they're not going to amnesty Boozer (and if they did, his replacement would probably be worse so it's not worth it) and they don't have the right assets to make a trade. So most likely, the same team is coming back next year with the caveat that Rose is unlikely to be completely 100% by the playoffs. He might be close, but that's probably not enough. And if Deng has surgery and also misses half the season it's not unreasonable the team limps to a 5 or 6 seed, making it even tougher in the playoffs.

It's depressing to already think of next year being a lost year, but I can't see it going any other way.

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m04v4lsvWa1qmovzdo1_500.gif)*

* 2014 should be fine though

The bulls could always amnesty boozer and tank the season like the Spurs did, then draft high.

They're not going to tank.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on May 11, 2012, 09:58:11 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 11, 2012, 09:44:26 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 11, 2012, 09:41:35 AM
I found it really hard to work up anger after Rose went down. Did I watch the final minutes with my butthole clenched? Yes. Was the last minute meltdown sad? Sure.

But I'm not going to start tweezing my sack hairs over this. It sucked the second Rose hobbled off the court.

Hopefully next year they find a nice groove with their role players while Rose gets healthy for the playoffs.

Isn't that what they were trying to do in this series?

Now they'll be EXTRA prepared next year. Genius.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on May 11, 2012, 09:59:33 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 11, 2012, 09:56:44 AM
Quote from: BH on May 11, 2012, 09:52:23 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 11, 2012, 09:48:20 AM
While people are being dumb about needing to blow up the entire team, next year doesn't look very promising. There's no cap room to add anyone of significance in the offseason, they're not going to amnesty Boozer (and if they did, his replacement would probably be worse so it's not worth it) and they don't have the right assets to make a trade. So most likely, the same team is coming back next year with the caveat that Rose is unlikely to be completely 100% by the playoffs. He might be close, but that's probably not enough. And if Deng has surgery and also misses half the season it's not unreasonable the team limps to a 5 or 6 seed, making it even tougher in the playoffs.

It's depressing to already think of next year being a lost year, but I can't see it going any other way.

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m04v4lsvWa1qmovzdo1_500.gif)*

* 2014 should be fine though

The bulls could always amnesty boozer and tank the season like the Spurs did, then draft high.

They're not going to tank.

Then you're right. This team will be an overachieving, try hard, decent team like they were this year.
Unless they get creative in trades, which hasn't been something garpax has been too interested in before.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on May 11, 2012, 09:59:49 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 11, 2012, 09:41:35 AM
I found it really hard to work up anger after Rose went down. Did I watch the final minutes with my butthole clenched? Yes. Was the last minute meltdown sad? Sure.

But I'm not going to start tweezing my sack hairs over this. It sucked the second Rose hobbled off the court.

Hopefully next year they find a nice groove with their role players while Rose gets healthy for the playoffs.

This is pretty much everything right here.  Without Rose they had no chance anyway, so the gnashing of teeth over the game and series is a little melodramatic.  It would have been a nice story to come back down from 3-1 and deliver some asshurt to that weirdo Doug Collins but that likely would have been the high point once DR went down.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on May 11, 2012, 10:04:42 AM
Quote from: BH on May 11, 2012, 09:59:33 AM
Then you're right. This team will be an overachieving, try hard, decent team like they were this year.
Unless they get creative in trades, which hasn't been something garpax has been too interested in before.

My biggest worry with next year is that Rose gets rushed back too early in an attempt to be competitive and does long-term damage to himself. The Bulls organization obviously has a pretty sketchy history with injured guys, even before these last few weeks.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Richard Chuggar on May 11, 2012, 10:14:07 AM
Quote from: PANK! on May 11, 2012, 09:59:49 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 11, 2012, 09:41:35 AM
I found it really hard to work up anger after Rose went down. Did I watch the final minutes with my butthole clenched? Yes. Was the last minute meltdown sad? Sure.

But I'm not going to start tweezing my sack hairs over this. It sucked the second Rose hobbled off the court.

Hopefully next year they find a nice groove with their role players while Rose gets healthy for the playoffs.

This is pretty much everything right here.  Without Rose they had no chance anyway, so the gnashing of teeth over the game and series is a little melodramatic.  It would have been a nice story to come back down from 3-1 and deliver some asshurt to that weirdo Doug Collins but that likely would have been the high point once DR went down.

Thought you didnt watch the Bulls?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on May 11, 2012, 10:15:22 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 11, 2012, 10:04:42 AM
Quote from: BH on May 11, 2012, 09:59:33 AM
Then you're right. This team will be an overachieving, try hard, decent team like they were this year.
Unless they get creative in trades, which hasn't been something garpax has been too interested in before.

My biggest worry with next year is that Rose gets rushed back too early in an attempt to be competitive and does long-term damage to himself. The Bulls organization obviously has a pretty sketchy history with injured guys, even before these last few weeks.

Hopefully the bulls listen to rose's complaints about the training staff and get decent doctors on board.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 11, 2012, 10:20:03 AM
My good friend KELLY DWYER with your post-mortem.

Just. Read. THI

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/chicago-bulls-gone-till-november-081951330.html

QuoteThe sticking point with these Chicago Bulls is that they appear to be a team created for the regular season, and nothing else. That the group, when mixed together, has an obsession formed by drive and probably intra-squad peer pressure to treat games in February and December as they would during the spring and possibly summer months, but that this spirit either wears on a team, or renders them easily matched in the playoffs. There is a legitimacy to this claim, after a second straight season of huge amounts of regular season wins followed up by either a struggle of a postseason run (as Chicago slogged through last year), or a too-early exit like we witnessed on Thursday night.

This is where Chicago, perhaps, reverses all that. They may have no choice but to.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on May 11, 2012, 10:24:26 AM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on May 11, 2012, 10:14:07 AM
Quote from: PANK! on May 11, 2012, 09:59:49 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 11, 2012, 09:41:35 AM
I found it really hard to work up anger after Rose went down. Did I watch the final minutes with my butthole clenched? Yes. Was the last minute meltdown sad? Sure.

But I'm not going to start tweezing my sack hairs over this. It sucked the second Rose hobbled off the court.

Hopefully next year they find a nice groove with their role players while Rose gets healthy for the playoffs.

This is pretty much everything right here.  Without Rose they had no chance anyway, so the gnashing of teeth over the game and series is a little melodramatic.  It would have been a nice story to come back down from 3-1 and deliver some asshurt to that weirdo Doug Collins but that likely would have been the high point once DR went down.

Thought you didnt watch the Bulls?

Nope. 

Was I not allowed to follow them, either?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: R-V on May 11, 2012, 10:25:15 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 11, 2012, 09:48:20 AM
While people are being dumb about needing to blow up the entire team, next year doesn't look very promising. There's no cap room to add anyone of significance in the offseason, they're not going to amnesty Boozer (and if they did, his replacement would probably be worse so it's not worth it) and they don't have the right assets to make a trade. So most likely, the same team is coming back next year with the caveat that Rose is unlikely to be completely 100% by the playoffs. He might be close, but that's probably not enough. And if Deng has surgery and also misses half the season it's not unreasonable the team limps to a 5 or 6 seed, making it even tougher in the playoffs.

It's depressing to already think of next year being a lost year, but I can't see it going any other way.

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m04v4lsvWa1qmovzdo1_500.gif)*

* 2014 should be fine though

I was looking at Basketball Reference the other day for guys who can create offense, aren't old as balls, and will be a free agent. The one dude I noticed was Louis Williams. But now you've reminded me they have no cap room and crushed my modest dreams.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 11, 2012, 10:25:28 AM
Quote from: PANK! on May 11, 2012, 09:59:49 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 11, 2012, 09:41:35 AM
I found it really hard to work up anger after Rose went down. Did I watch the final minutes with my butthole clenched? Yes. Was the last minute meltdown sad? Sure.

But I'm not going to start tweezing my sack hairs over this. It sucked the second Rose hobbled off the court.

Hopefully next year they find a nice groove with their role players while Rose gets healthy for the playoffs.

This is pretty much everything right here.  Without Rose they had no chance anyway, so the gnashing of teeth over the game and series is a little melodramatic.  It would have been a nice story to come back down from 3-1 and deliver some asshurt to that weirdo Doug Collins but that likely would have been the high point once DR went down.

Last night, Huard described Collins as "womanly" during a postgame text exchange (||). It's hard to describe how hard I lol'd.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 11, 2012, 10:27:55 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 11, 2012, 10:04:42 AM
Quote from: BH on May 11, 2012, 09:59:33 AM
Then you're right. This team will be an overachieving, try hard, decent team like they were this year.
Unless they get creative in trades, which hasn't been something garpax has been too interested in before.

My biggest worry with next year is that Rose gets rushed back too early in an attempt to be competitive and does long-term damage to himself. The Bulls organization obviously has a pretty sketchy history with injured guys, even before these last few weeks.

This is a very legitimate concern. These guys are almost a lock to screw that up.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: flannj on May 11, 2012, 10:30:17 AM
Quote from: BH on May 11, 2012, 10:15:22 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 11, 2012, 10:04:42 AM
Quote from: BH on May 11, 2012, 09:59:33 AM
Then you're right. This team will be an overachieving, try hard, decent team like they were this year.
Unless they get creative in trades, which hasn't been something garpax has been too interested in before.

My biggest worry with next year is that Rose gets rushed back too early in an attempt to be competitive and does long-term damage to himself. The Bulls organization obviously has a pretty sketchy history with injured guys, even before these last few weeks.

Hopefully the bulls listen to rose's complaints about the training staff and get decent doctors on board.

His surgeon is about as good as it gets.
Dr. Brian Cole. (http://www.rushortho.com/brian_cole.cfm)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 11, 2012, 10:35:01 AM
Quote from: flannj on May 11, 2012, 10:30:17 AM
Quote from: BH on May 11, 2012, 10:15:22 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 11, 2012, 10:04:42 AM
Quote from: BH on May 11, 2012, 09:59:33 AM
Then you're right. This team will be an overachieving, try hard, decent team like they were this year.
Unless they get creative in trades, which hasn't been something garpax has been too interested in before.

My biggest worry with next year is that Rose gets rushed back too early in an attempt to be competitive and does long-term damage to himself. The Bulls organization obviously has a pretty sketchy history with injured guys, even before these last few weeks.

Hopefully the bulls listen to rose's complaints about the training staff and get decent doctors on board.

His surgeon is about as good as it gets.
Dr. Brian Cole. (http://www.rushortho.com/brian_cole.cfm)

By the time he gets to the surgeon it's TOO LATE!!!!1!!!!
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on May 11, 2012, 10:40:33 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 11, 2012, 10:27:55 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 11, 2012, 10:04:42 AM
Quote from: BH on May 11, 2012, 09:59:33 AM
Then you're right. This team will be an overachieving, try hard, decent team like they were this year.
Unless they get creative in trades, which hasn't been something garpax has been too interested in before.

My biggest worry with next year is that Rose gets rushed back too early in an attempt to be competitive and does long-term damage to himself. The Bulls organization obviously has a pretty sketchy history with injured guys, even before these last few weeks.

This is a very legitimate concern. These guys are almost a lock to screw that up.

Why are you here? I know you've only liked the Heat for about 5 minutes so maybe you haven't found a place on the Internet to talk about them, but go Google it or something.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: flannj on May 11, 2012, 10:47:46 AM
And for all the "experts" that think Rose won't be able to come back %100 from this injury.

Adrian Petersen this past Wednesday 4 months after ACL and MCL surgery. (http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/videos/Peterson-Knee-Rehab-Highlights---59/4d6e0636-57db-4a59-a039-0dfc7e177195#?id=4d6e0636-57db-4a59-a039-0dfc7e177195&channelName=Recent)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 11, 2012, 11:08:48 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 11, 2012, 10:40:33 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 11, 2012, 10:27:55 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 11, 2012, 10:04:42 AM
Quote from: BH on May 11, 2012, 09:59:33 AM
Then you're right. This team will be an overachieving, try hard, decent team like they were this year.
Unless they get creative in trades, which hasn't been something garpax has been too interested in before.

My biggest worry with next year is that Rose gets rushed back too early in an attempt to be competitive and does long-term damage to himself. The Bulls organization obviously has a pretty sketchy history with injured guys, even before these last few weeks.

This is a very legitimate concern. These guys are almost a lock to screw that up.

Why are you here? I know you've only liked the Heat for about 5 minutes so maybe you haven't found a place on the Internet to talk about them, but go Google it or something.

What?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on May 11, 2012, 11:32:46 AM
Quote from: flannj on May 11, 2012, 10:47:46 AM
And for all the "experts" that think Rose won't be able to come back %100 from this injury.

Adrian Petersen this past Wednesday 4 months after ACL and MCL surgery. (http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/videos/Peterson-Knee-Rehab-Highlights---59/4d6e0636-57db-4a59-a039-0dfc7e177195#?id=4d6e0636-57db-4a59-a039-0dfc7e177195&channelName=Recent)

I always thought basketball players jumped a lot more than football players, but I'm probably wrong.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: J. Walter Weatherman on May 11, 2012, 11:35:26 AM
Quote from: PANK! on May 11, 2012, 10:24:26 AM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on May 11, 2012, 10:14:07 AM
Quote from: PANK! on May 11, 2012, 09:59:49 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 11, 2012, 09:41:35 AM
I found it really hard to work up anger after Rose went down. Did I watch the final minutes with my butthole clenched? Yes. Was the last minute meltdown sad? Sure.

But I'm not going to start tweezing my sack hairs over this. It sucked the second Rose hobbled off the court.

Hopefully next year they find a nice groove with their role players while Rose gets healthy for the playoffs.

This is pretty much everything right here.  Without Rose they had no chance anyway, so the gnashing of teeth over the game and series is a little melodramatic.  It would have been a nice story to come back down from 3-1 and deliver some asshurt to that weirdo Doug Collins but that likely would have been the high point once DR went down.

Thought you didnt watch the Bulls?

Nope. 

Was I not allowed to follow them, either?

No.

But attesting to your casual fandom in one breath only to turn around and say you couldn't get excited for this playoff series in another comes off kind of like Chuck tweeting about the Hawks back in February (http://twitter.com/ivychat/status/173592883276955648).

(Stress on "kind of like". Not "exactly like". You're no Internet Chuck.)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on May 11, 2012, 11:41:41 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on May 11, 2012, 11:35:26 AM
Quote from: PANK! on May 11, 2012, 10:24:26 AM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on May 11, 2012, 10:14:07 AM
Quote from: PANK! on May 11, 2012, 09:59:49 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 11, 2012, 09:41:35 AM
I found it really hard to work up anger after Rose went down. Did I watch the final minutes with my butthole clenched? Yes. Was the last minute meltdown sad? Sure.

But I'm not going to start tweezing my sack hairs over this. It sucked the second Rose hobbled off the court.

Hopefully next year they find a nice groove with their role players while Rose gets healthy for the playoffs.

This is pretty much everything right here.  Without Rose they had no chance anyway, so the gnashing of teeth over the game and series is a little melodramatic.  It would have been a nice story to come back down from 3-1 and deliver some asshurt to that weirdo Doug Collins but that likely would have been the high point once DR went down.

Thought you didnt watch the Bulls?

Nope. 

Was I not allowed to follow them, either?

No.

But attesting to your casual fandom in one breath only to turn around and say you couldn't get excited for this playoff series in another comes off kind of like Chuck tweeting about the Hawks back in February (http://twitter.com/ivychat/status/173592883276955648).

(Stress on "kind of like". Not "exactly like". You're no Internet Chuck.)

I never said I wasn't excited for the playoff series, did I?  I was looking forward to it, in fact, until Rose got hurt.  And I don't think it makes my opinion--as stated above--any less valid in any event.

Whatevs.  I made you side with TDubbs so I'm calling this a moral victory.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: J. Walter Weatherman on May 11, 2012, 11:47:30 AM
Quote from: PANK! on May 11, 2012, 11:41:41 AM
I never said I wasn't excited for the playoff series, did I?  I was looking forward to it, in fact, until Rose got hurt.  And I don't think it makes my opinion--as stated above--any less valid in any event.

You're telling people who are getting worked up over the outcome of the series that they're being too "melodramatic". WHO THE HELL ARE YOU, PAL?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on May 11, 2012, 11:48:55 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on May 11, 2012, 11:35:26 AM
(Stress on "kind of like". Not "exactly like". You're no Internet Chuck.)

Nice to have goals.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 11, 2012, 12:08:51 PM
One of the things that seems to happen in the On-Hoops Threads is people get annoyed with something that's said and reply with suggestions to the effect of, "Stop posting." It's one thing when TDubbs does it because he's just an asshole and that's his thing that he does. But this is an open forum and a thread about the NBA, not just the Bulls. People who like the sport, whether they watch it every day or have watched it casually for 40 years or have never watched it are allowed to post opinions here.

Now, today is a day unlike most others, in which the hometown team has been bounced from the playoffs. So, I'm going to write off Eli's "STOP TALKING ABOUT SPORTZ" post as just some raw anus on a shitty SPORTZ day. I don't expect any nice words or a cold beer and a back pat when the Heat or Purdue suffer elimination and/or serious injuries to their best players. Don't expect that from me.

But I'll try to be nice.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on May 11, 2012, 12:11:33 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 11, 2012, 11:08:48 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 11, 2012, 10:40:33 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 11, 2012, 10:27:55 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 11, 2012, 10:04:42 AM
Quote from: BH on May 11, 2012, 09:59:33 AM
Then you're right. This team will be an overachieving, try hard, decent team like they were this year.
Unless they get creative in trades, which hasn't been something garpax has been too interested in before.

My biggest worry with next year is that Rose gets rushed back too early in an attempt to be competitive and does long-term damage to himself. The Bulls organization obviously has a pretty sketchy history with injured guys, even before these last few weeks.

This is a very legitimate concern. These guys are almost a lock to screw that up.

Why are you here? I know you've only liked the Heat for about 5 minutes so maybe you haven't found a place on the Internet to talk about them, but go Google it or something.

What?

I was almost entirely joking. The part that wasn't joking indeed has a raw anus.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on May 11, 2012, 12:14:11 PM
Carlos keeps it all in perspective.  (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/extramustard/hotclicks/05/11/doutzen-kroes-josh-beckett-says-he-only-has-18-days-off-a-year/index.html?eref=sircrc)

"However, that doesn't excuse this head-scratching analysis by Bulls forward Carlos Boozer after Thursday's loss: "We had the best record again in basketball, won our division again, had the top seed again, that's all that matters, yo."
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 11, 2012, 12:21:27 PM
Quote from: BH on May 11, 2012, 12:14:11 PM
Carlos keeps it all in perspective.  (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/extramustard/hotclicks/05/11/doutzen-kroes-josh-beckett-says-he-only-has-18-days-off-a-year/index.html?eref=sircrc)

"However, that doesn't excuse this head-scratching analysis by Bulls forward Carlos Boozer after Thursday's loss: "We had the best record again in basketball, won our division again, had the top seed again, that's all that matters, yo."


I'd like to know what the question was.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on May 11, 2012, 01:08:18 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 11, 2012, 12:21:27 PM
Quote from: BH on May 11, 2012, 12:14:11 PM
Carlos keeps it all in perspective.  (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/extramustard/hotclicks/05/11/doutzen-kroes-josh-beckett-says-he-only-has-18-days-off-a-year/index.html?eref=sircrc)

"However, that doesn't excuse this head-scratching analysis by Bulls forward Carlos Boozer after Thursday's loss: "We had the best record again in basketball, won our division again, had the top seed again, that's all that matters, yo."


I'd like to know what the question was.

He could have said the smartest thing in the world but ending the sentence with 'yo' invalidates anything preceding it.

In this case though, he also said some of the dumbest words in history before the 'yo'.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on May 11, 2012, 01:11:19 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 11, 2012, 12:21:27 PM
Quote from: BH on May 11, 2012, 12:14:11 PM
Carlos keeps it all in perspective.  (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/extramustard/hotclicks/05/11/doutzen-kroes-josh-beckett-says-he-only-has-18-days-off-a-year/index.html?eref=sircrc)

"However, that doesn't excuse this head-scratching analysis by Bulls forward Carlos Boozer after Thursday's loss: "We had the best record again in basketball, won our division again, had the top seed again, that's all that matters, yo."


I'd like to know what the question was.

"Can you say something so irredeemably stupid that the electricity in this room will be compelled to shut itself off?"
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on May 11, 2012, 01:49:46 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 11, 2012, 12:21:27 PM
Quote from: BH on May 11, 2012, 12:14:11 PM
Carlos keeps it all in perspective.  (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/extramustard/hotclicks/05/11/doutzen-kroes-josh-beckett-says-he-only-has-18-days-off-a-year/index.html?eref=sircrc)

"However, that doesn't excuse this head-scratching analysis by Bulls forward Carlos Boozer after Thursday's loss: "We had the best record again in basketball, won our division again, had the top seed again, that's all that matters, yo."


I'd like to know what the question was.

What do you get when you multiply 8 times 6?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: R-V on May 30, 2012, 10:17:18 AM
20 in a row for the Spurs. Damn they're good. How is Apex not here taking credit for the streak?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Yeti on May 30, 2012, 10:44:48 AM
Quote from: R-V on May 30, 2012, 10:17:18 AM
20 in a row for the Spurs. Damn they're good. How is Apex not here taking credit for the streak?

He is too busy fellating his beloved (for about 1.5 years) Heat
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 30, 2012, 11:15:33 AM
Quote from: Tollbooth Yeti on May 30, 2012, 10:44:48 AM
Quote from: R-V on May 30, 2012, 10:17:18 AM
20 in a row for the Spurs. Damn they're good. How is Apex not here taking credit for the streak?

He is too busy fellating his beloved (for about 1.5 years) Heat

My original point was that they scare the shit out of me and will probably ruin everything. So I'm too busy sadsacking it up with every successive, convincing, ballcrushing win they put up. They've turned everybody's beloved Thunder into a high-scoring, yet clueless blob of 80s-era skinny guy in shortshortedness. It's fucking terrifying.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on May 31, 2012, 08:53:14 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 30, 2012, 11:15:33 AM
Quote from: Tollbooth Yeti on May 30, 2012, 10:44:48 AM
Quote from: R-V on May 30, 2012, 10:17:18 AM
20 in a row for the Spurs. Damn they're good. How is Apex not here taking credit for the streak?

He is too busy fellating his beloved (for about 1.5 years) Heat

My original point was that they scare the shit out of me and will probably ruin everything. So I'm too busy sadsacking it up with every successive, convincing, ballcrushing win they put up. They've turned everybody's beloved Thunder into a high-scoring, yet clueless blob of 80s-era skinny guy in shortshortedness. It's fucking terrifying.

In the NBA the refs determine the outcome, so who knows how it will play out. Just like stern rigging the lottery.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 31, 2012, 10:05:27 AM
Quote from: BH on May 31, 2012, 08:53:14 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 30, 2012, 11:15:33 AM
Quote from: Tollbooth Yeti on May 30, 2012, 10:44:48 AM
Quote from: R-V on May 30, 2012, 10:17:18 AM
20 in a row for the Spurs. Damn they're good. How is Apex not here taking credit for the streak?

He is too busy fellating his beloved (for about 1.5 years) Heat

My original point was that they scare the shit out of me and will probably ruin everything. So I'm too busy sadsacking it up with every successive, convincing, ballcrushing win they put up. They've turned everybody's beloved Thunder into a high-scoring, yet clueless blob of 80s-era skinny guy in shortshortedness. It's fucking terrifying.

In the NBA the refs determine the outcome, so who knows how it will play out. Just like stern rigging the lottery.

If he didn't rig the lottery, the Bulls would be in it every year.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on May 31, 2012, 10:07:26 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 31, 2012, 10:05:27 AM
Quote from: BH on May 31, 2012, 08:53:14 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 30, 2012, 11:15:33 AM
Quote from: Tollbooth Yeti on May 30, 2012, 10:44:48 AM
Quote from: R-V on May 30, 2012, 10:17:18 AM
20 in a row for the Spurs. Damn they're good. How is Apex not here taking credit for the streak?

He is too busy fellating his beloved (for about 1.5 years) Heat

My original point was that they scare the shit out of me and will probably ruin everything. So I'm too busy sadsacking it up with every successive, convincing, ballcrushing win they put up. They've turned everybody's beloved Thunder into a high-scoring, yet clueless blob of 80s-era skinny guy in shortshortedness. It's fucking terrifying.

In the NBA the refs determine the outcome, so who knows how it will play out. Just like stern rigging the lottery.

If he didn't rig the lottery, the Bulls would be in it every year.

If Stern wanted to rig the lottery, it makes more sense for New Jersey to get the #1 pick, not the smallest market that no one cares about. I'm just happy the Bobcats didn't get it, we need them to suck to make our pick more valuable.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 31, 2012, 10:13:05 AM
Quote from: BH on May 31, 2012, 10:07:26 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 31, 2012, 10:05:27 AM
Quote from: BH on May 31, 2012, 08:53:14 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 30, 2012, 11:15:33 AM
Quote from: Tollbooth Yeti on May 30, 2012, 10:44:48 AM
Quote from: R-V on May 30, 2012, 10:17:18 AM
20 in a row for the Spurs. Damn they're good. How is Apex not here taking credit for the streak?

He is too busy fellating his beloved (for about 1.5 years) Heat

My original point was that they scare the shit out of me and will probably ruin everything. So I'm too busy sadsacking it up with every successive, convincing, ballcrushing win they put up. They've turned everybody's beloved Thunder into a high-scoring, yet clueless blob of 80s-era skinny guy in shortshortedness. It's fucking terrifying.

In the NBA the refs determine the outcome, so who knows how it will play out. Just like stern rigging the lottery.

If he didn't rig the lottery, the Bulls would be in it every year.

If Stern wanted to rig the lottery, it makes more sense for New Jersey to get the #1 pick, not the smallest market that no one cares about. I'm just happy the Bobcats didn't get it, we need them to suck to make our pick more valuable.

Oh, they are going to suck alright. How long is that pick protected for?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on May 31, 2012, 10:21:56 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 31, 2012, 10:13:05 AM
Oh, they are going to suck alright. How long is that pick protected for?

For a long time. Top 12 in 2013, top 10 in 2014, top 8 in 2015, finally unprotected in 2016.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 31, 2012, 10:25:44 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 31, 2012, 10:21:56 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 31, 2012, 10:13:05 AM
Oh, they are going to suck alright. How long is that pick protected for?

For a long time. Top 12 in 2013, top 10 in 2014, top 8 in 2015, finally unprotected in 2016.

2016: Bonertime.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: CT III on May 31, 2012, 10:31:49 AM
Quote from: BH on May 31, 2012, 10:07:26 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 31, 2012, 10:05:27 AM
Quote from: BH on May 31, 2012, 08:53:14 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 30, 2012, 11:15:33 AM
Quote from: Tollbooth Yeti on May 30, 2012, 10:44:48 AM
Quote from: R-V on May 30, 2012, 10:17:18 AM
20 in a row for the Spurs. Damn they're good. How is Apex not here taking credit for the streak?

He is too busy fellating his beloved (for about 1.5 years) Heat

My original point was that they scare the shit out of me and will probably ruin everything. So I'm too busy sadsacking it up with every successive, convincing, ballcrushing win they put up. They've turned everybody's beloved Thunder into a high-scoring, yet clueless blob of 80s-era skinny guy in shortshortedness. It's fucking terrifying.

In the NBA the refs determine the outcome, so who knows how it will play out. Just like stern rigging the lottery.

If he didn't rig the lottery, the Bulls would be in it every year.

If Stern wanted to rig the lottery, it makes more sense for New Jersey to get the #1 pick, not the smallest market that no one cares about. I'm just happy the Bobcats didn't get it, we need them to suck to make our pick more valuable.

You're not looking deep enough into this, man.  Clearly the rigging of the draft to get New Orleans the No. 1 pick was a part of secret agreement to get Tom Benson to buy the team from the league. 

No Davis = No sale
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on May 31, 2012, 12:29:12 PM
Quote from: CT III on May 31, 2012, 10:31:49 AM
Quote from: BH on May 31, 2012, 10:07:26 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 31, 2012, 10:05:27 AM
Quote from: BH on May 31, 2012, 08:53:14 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 30, 2012, 11:15:33 AM
Quote from: Tollbooth Yeti on May 30, 2012, 10:44:48 AM
Quote from: R-V on May 30, 2012, 10:17:18 AM
20 in a row for the Spurs. Damn they're good. How is Apex not here taking credit for the streak?

He is too busy fellating his beloved (for about 1.5 years) Heat

My original point was that they scare the shit out of me and will probably ruin everything. So I'm too busy sadsacking it up with every successive, convincing, ballcrushing win they put up. They've turned everybody's beloved Thunder into a high-scoring, yet clueless blob of 80s-era skinny guy in shortshortedness. It's fucking terrifying.

In the NBA the refs determine the outcome, so who knows how it will play out. Just like stern rigging the lottery.

If he didn't rig the lottery, the Bulls would be in it every year.

If Stern wanted to rig the lottery, it makes more sense for New Jersey to get the #1 pick, not the smallest market that no one cares about. I'm just happy the Bobcats didn't get it, we need them to suck to make our pick more valuable.

You're not looking deep enough into this, man.  Clearly the rigging of the draft to get New Orleans the No. 1 pick was a part of secret agreement to get Tom Benson to buy the team from the league. 

No Davis = No sale

Anthony Davis will resurrect a franchise!
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 31, 2012, 12:36:44 PM
Quote from: BH on May 31, 2012, 12:29:12 PM
Quote from: CT III on May 31, 2012, 10:31:49 AM
Quote from: BH on May 31, 2012, 10:07:26 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 31, 2012, 10:05:27 AM
Quote from: BH on May 31, 2012, 08:53:14 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 30, 2012, 11:15:33 AM
Quote from: Tollbooth Yeti on May 30, 2012, 10:44:48 AM
Quote from: R-V on May 30, 2012, 10:17:18 AM
20 in a row for the Spurs. Damn they're good. How is Apex not here taking credit for the streak?

He is too busy fellating his beloved (for about 1.5 years) Heat

My original point was that they scare the shit out of me and will probably ruin everything. So I'm too busy sadsacking it up with every successive, convincing, ballcrushing win they put up. They've turned everybody's beloved Thunder into a high-scoring, yet clueless blob of 80s-era skinny guy in shortshortedness. It's fucking terrifying.

In the NBA the refs determine the outcome, so who knows how it will play out. Just like stern rigging the lottery.

If he didn't rig the lottery, the Bulls would be in it every year.

If Stern wanted to rig the lottery, it makes more sense for New Jersey to get the #1 pick, not the smallest market that no one cares about. I'm just happy the Bobcats didn't get it, we need them to suck to make our pick more valuable.

You're not looking deep enough into this, man.  Clearly the rigging of the draft to get New Orleans the No. 1 pick was a part of secret agreement to get Tom Benson to buy the team from the league. 

No Davis = No sale

Anthony Davis will resurrect a franchise!

Hell, an entire city. Now that the Saints are fucked through the floor the whole place is underwater again.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on May 31, 2012, 04:31:54 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 30, 2012, 11:15:33 AM
My original point was that they scare the shit out of me and will probably ruin everything.

"Everything" meaning the Heat championship you've been lusting after for a few months now?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 31, 2012, 04:42:26 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 31, 2012, 04:31:54 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 30, 2012, 11:15:33 AM
My original point was that they scare the shit out of me and will probably ruin everything.

"Everything" meaning the Heat championship you've been lusting after for a few months now?

A few? It's been more than 20. To be fair, I used to watch the Cavaliers in the playoffs sometimes and think it'd be really neat-o if they'd beat whoever the fuck. But I always figured he'd get his eventually and that time was on his side. That was another time though. Now that he's reached the advanced age of 27, which is like 27 in basketball years, I'm getting desperate.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on May 31, 2012, 05:35:23 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 31, 2012, 04:42:26 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 31, 2012, 04:31:54 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 30, 2012, 11:15:33 AM
My original point was that they scare the shit out of me and will probably ruin everything.

"Everything" meaning the Heat championship you've been lusting after for a few months now?

A few? It's been more than 20. To be fair, I used to watch the Cavaliers in the playoffs sometimes and think it'd be really neat-o if they'd beat whoever the fuck. But I always figured he'd get his eventually and that time was on his side. That was another time though. Now that he's reached the advanced age of 27, which is like 27 in basketball years, I'm getting desperate.

Just to clarify....you're a LeBron fan but not necessarily a Heat fan, is this correct? 
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 31, 2012, 06:06:42 PM
Quote from: PenPho on May 31, 2012, 05:35:23 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 31, 2012, 04:42:26 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 31, 2012, 04:31:54 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 30, 2012, 11:15:33 AM
My original point was that they scare the shit out of me and will probably ruin everything.

"Everything" meaning the Heat championship you've been lusting after for a few months now?

A few? It's been more than 20. To be fair, I used to watch the Cavaliers in the playoffs sometimes and think it'd be really neat-o if they'd beat whoever the fuck. But I always figured he'd get his eventually and that time was on his side. That was another time though. Now that he's reached the advanced age of 27, which is like 27 in basketball years, I'm getting desperate.

Just to clarify....you're a LeBron fan but not necessarily a Heat fan, is this correct?  

That is mostly accurate. I like other players on the team but if he somehow got traded, I'd stop rooting for the Heat. If he'd have signed with the Knicks, it would have been a easy decision to return there. If he signed with the Bulls or Lakers... eh... er... ah... I'm glad he didn't.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on May 31, 2012, 06:17:35 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 31, 2012, 06:06:42 PM
Quote from: PenPho on May 31, 2012, 05:35:23 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 31, 2012, 04:42:26 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 31, 2012, 04:31:54 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 30, 2012, 11:15:33 AM
My original point was that they scare the shit out of me and will probably ruin everything.

"Everything" meaning the Heat championship you've been lusting after for a few months now?

A few? It's been more than 20. To be fair, I used to watch the Cavaliers in the playoffs sometimes and think it'd be really neat-o if they'd beat whoever the fuck. But I always figured he'd get his eventually and that time was on his side. That was another time though. Now that he's reached the advanced age of 27, which is like 27 in basketball years, I'm getting desperate.

Just to clarify....you're a LeBron fan but not necessarily a Heat fan, is this correct?  

That is mostly accurate. I like other players on the team but if he somehow got traded, I'd stop rooting for the Heat. If he'd have signed with the Knicks, it would have been a easy decision to return there. If he signed with the Bulls or Lakers... eh... er... ah... I'm glad he didn't.

I totally understand, I used to root for sports the same way.



When I was 7.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on May 31, 2012, 06:22:15 PM
Quote from: PenPho on May 31, 2012, 06:17:35 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 31, 2012, 06:06:42 PM
Quote from: PenPho on May 31, 2012, 05:35:23 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 31, 2012, 04:42:26 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 31, 2012, 04:31:54 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 30, 2012, 11:15:33 AM
My original point was that they scare the shit out of me and will probably ruin everything.

"Everything" meaning the Heat championship you've been lusting after for a few months now?

A few? It's been more than 20. To be fair, I used to watch the Cavaliers in the playoffs sometimes and think it'd be really neat-o if they'd beat whoever the fuck. But I always figured he'd get his eventually and that time was on his side. That was another time though. Now that he's reached the advanced age of 27, which is like 27 in basketball years, I'm getting desperate.

Just to clarify....you're a LeBron fan but not necessarily a Heat fan, is this correct?  

That is mostly accurate. I like other players on the team but if he somehow got traded, I'd stop rooting for the Heat. If he'd have signed with the Knicks, it would have been a easy decision to return there. If he signed with the Bulls or Lakers... eh... er... ah... I'm glad he didn't.

I totally understand, I used to root for sports the same way.



When I was 7.

Sick burn, bruh.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: R-V on June 06, 2012, 09:23:07 AM
Can both things be true - that LeBron is the best basketball player alive (and possibly ever) AND he kinda sorta soils his skivvies at the end of games?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 06, 2012, 09:34:55 AM
Apex's tall black guys aren't as good as the other tall black guys.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: thehawk on June 06, 2012, 10:02:51 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 09:23:07 AM
Can both things be true - that LeBron is the best basketball player alive (and possibly ever) AND he kinda sorta soils his skivvies at the end of games?

I do not think it can be. Not to sound Simmonsesq, but I think to be the classed as a 'greatest of an era/ GOAT' in basketball, winning championships and coming through at the end of big games is a requirement.  LeBron could well be the most talented basketball player alive and possibly ever, but not the best (which is one of the things that makes him so interesting to watch)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 06, 2012, 11:18:53 AM
Quote from: thehawk on June 06, 2012, 10:02:51 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 09:23:07 AM
Can both things be true - that LeBron is the best basketball player alive (and possibly ever) AND he kinda sorta soils his skivvies at the end of games?

I do not think it can be. Not to sound Simmonsesq, but I think to be the classed as a 'greatest of an era/ GOAT' in basketball, winning championships and coming through at the end of big games is a requirement.  LeBron could well be the most talented basketball player alive and possibly ever, but not the best (which is one of the things that makes him so interesting to watch)

There have been plenty of incredibly talented guys who never won titles. When the most talented player also is the one who works the hardest & puts his stamp in big games (particularly in the late going), they get statues outside arenas.

Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on June 06, 2012, 11:27:58 AM
Spoelstra is getting worked over by Doc Rivers in this series.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: R-V on June 06, 2012, 12:14:16 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 06, 2012, 11:18:53 AM
Quote from: thehawk on June 06, 2012, 10:02:51 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 09:23:07 AM
Can both things be true - that LeBron is the best basketball player alive (and possibly ever) AND he kinda sorta soils his skivvies at the end of games?

I do not think it can be. Not to sound Simmonsesq, but I think to be the classed as a 'greatest of an era/ GOAT' in basketball, winning championships and coming through at the end of big games is a requirement.  LeBron could well be the most talented basketball player alive and possibly ever, but not the best (which is one of the things that makes him so interesting to watch)

There have been plenty of incredibly talented guys who never won titles. When the most talented player also is the one who works the hardest & puts his stamp in big games (particularly in the late going), they get statues outside arenas.

Like Patrick Ewing?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on June 06, 2012, 12:16:58 PM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 12:14:16 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 06, 2012, 11:18:53 AM
Quote from: thehawk on June 06, 2012, 10:02:51 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 09:23:07 AM
Can both things be true - that LeBron is the best basketball player alive (and possibly ever) AND he kinda sorta soils his skivvies at the end of games?

I do not think it can be. Not to sound Simmonsesq, but I think to be the classed as a 'greatest of an era/ GOAT' in basketball, winning championships and coming through at the end of big games is a requirement.  LeBron could well be the most talented basketball player alive and possibly ever, but not the best (which is one of the things that makes him so interesting to watch)

There have been plenty of incredibly talented guys who never won titles. When the most talented player also is the one who works the hardest & puts his stamp in big games (particularly in the late going), they get statues outside arenas.

Like Patrick Ewing?

If I had the inclination to find it, I would link to a previous Fork post that said Ewing "never took a breath in his life as the best Center in the NBA."
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: R-V on June 06, 2012, 12:19:07 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 06, 2012, 12:16:58 PM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 12:14:16 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 06, 2012, 11:18:53 AM
Quote from: thehawk on June 06, 2012, 10:02:51 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 09:23:07 AM
Can both things be true - that LeBron is the best basketball player alive (and possibly ever) AND he kinda sorta soils his skivvies at the end of games?

I do not think it can be. Not to sound Simmonsesq, but I think to be the classed as a 'greatest of an era/ GOAT' in basketball, winning championships and coming through at the end of big games is a requirement.  LeBron could well be the most talented basketball player alive and possibly ever, but not the best (which is one of the things that makes him so interesting to watch)

There have been plenty of incredibly talented guys who never won titles. When the most talented player also is the one who works the hardest & puts his stamp in big games (particularly in the late going), they get statues outside arenas.

Like Patrick Ewing?

If I had the inclination to find it, I would link to a previous Fork post that said Ewing "never took a breath in his life as the best Center in the NBA."

I was just stickpoking Apex.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 06, 2012, 12:27:55 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 06, 2012, 12:16:58 PM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 12:14:16 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 06, 2012, 11:18:53 AM
Quote from: thehawk on June 06, 2012, 10:02:51 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 09:23:07 AM
Can both things be true - that LeBron is the best basketball player alive (and possibly ever) AND he kinda sorta soils his skivvies at the end of games?

I do not think it can be. Not to sound Simmonsesq, but I think to be the classed as a 'greatest of an era/ GOAT' in basketball, winning championships and coming through at the end of big games is a requirement.  LeBron could well be the most talented basketball player alive and possibly ever, but not the best (which is one of the things that makes him so interesting to watch)

There have been plenty of incredibly talented guys who never won titles. When the most talented player also is the one who works the hardest & puts his stamp in big games (particularly in the late going), they get statues outside arenas.

Like Patrick Ewing?

If I had the inclination to find it, I would link to a previous Fork post that said Ewing "never took a breath in his life as the best Center in the NBA."

Intrepid Readers: Hakeem Olajuwon & Shaquille O'Neal

Hi.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: CT III on June 06, 2012, 12:29:20 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 06, 2012, 12:16:58 PM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 12:14:16 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 06, 2012, 11:18:53 AM
Quote from: thehawk on June 06, 2012, 10:02:51 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 09:23:07 AM
Can both things be true - that LeBron is the best basketball player alive (and possibly ever) AND he kinda sorta soils his skivvies at the end of games?

I do not think it can be. Not to sound Simmonsesq, but I think to be the classed as a 'greatest of an era/ GOAT' in basketball, winning championships and coming through at the end of big games is a requirement.  LeBron could well be the most talented basketball player alive and possibly ever, but not the best (which is one of the things that makes him so interesting to watch)

There have been plenty of incredibly talented guys who never won titles. When the most talented player also is the one who works the hardest & puts his stamp in big games (particularly in the late going), they get statues outside arenas.

Like Patrick Ewing?

If I had the inclination to find it, I would link to a previous Fork post that said Ewing "never took a breath in his life as the best Center in the NBA."

So, he couldn't have been incredibly talented because he wasn't quite as good as Hakeem and Shaq?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on June 06, 2012, 12:31:26 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 06, 2012, 11:18:53 AM
Quote from: thehawk on June 06, 2012, 10:02:51 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 09:23:07 AM
Can both things be true - that LeBron is the best basketball player alive (and possibly ever) AND he kinda sorta soils his skivvies at the end of games?

I do not think it can be. Not to sound Simmonsesq, but I think to be the classed as a 'greatest of an era/ GOAT' in basketball, winning championships and coming through at the end of big games is a requirement.  LeBron could well be the most talented basketball player alive and possibly ever, but not the best (which is one of the things that makes him so interesting to watch)

There have been plenty of incredibly talented guys who never won titles. When the most talented player also is the one who works the hardest & puts his stamp in big games (particularly in the late going), they get statues outside arenas.



I've read this 4 times and still have no idea what it means. Are you saying lebron doesn't work hard? or that if you don't win a title, but do work hard, that you get a statue outside arenas?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on June 06, 2012, 12:31:44 PM
Quote from: CT III on June 06, 2012, 12:29:20 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 06, 2012, 12:16:58 PM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 12:14:16 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 06, 2012, 11:18:53 AM
Quote from: thehawk on June 06, 2012, 10:02:51 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 09:23:07 AM
Can both things be true - that LeBron is the best basketball player alive (and possibly ever) AND he kinda sorta soils his skivvies at the end of games?

I do not think it can be. Not to sound Simmonsesq, but I think to be the classed as a 'greatest of an era/ GOAT' in basketball, winning championships and coming through at the end of big games is a requirement.  LeBron could well be the most talented basketball player alive and possibly ever, but not the best (which is one of the things that makes him so interesting to watch)

There have been plenty of incredibly talented guys who never won titles. When the most talented player also is the one who works the hardest & puts his stamp in big games (particularly in the late going), they get statues outside arenas.

Like Patrick Ewing?

If I had the inclination to find it, I would link to a previous Fork post that said Ewing "never took a breath in his life as the best Center in the NBA."

So, he couldn't have been incredibly talented because he wasn't quite as good as Hakeem and Shaq?

Not incredibly talented in the context of where this conversation started as in Lebron being "the most talented player."
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: CT III on June 06, 2012, 12:34:16 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 06, 2012, 12:31:44 PM
Quote from: CT III on June 06, 2012, 12:29:20 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 06, 2012, 12:16:58 PM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 12:14:16 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 06, 2012, 11:18:53 AM
Quote from: thehawk on June 06, 2012, 10:02:51 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 09:23:07 AM
Can both things be true - that LeBron is the best basketball player alive (and possibly ever) AND he kinda sorta soils his skivvies at the end of games?

I do not think it can be. Not to sound Simmonsesq, but I think to be the classed as a 'greatest of an era/ GOAT' in basketball, winning championships and coming through at the end of big games is a requirement.  LeBron could well be the most talented basketball player alive and possibly ever, but not the best (which is one of the things that makes him so interesting to watch)

There have been plenty of incredibly talented guys who never won titles. When the most talented player also is the one who works the hardest & puts his stamp in big games (particularly in the late going), they get statues outside arenas.

Like Patrick Ewing?

If I had the inclination to find it, I would link to a previous Fork post that said Ewing "never took a breath in his life as the best Center in the NBA."

So, he couldn't have been incredibly talented because he wasn't quite as good as Hakeem and Shaq?

Not incredibly talented in the context of where this conversation started as in Lebron being "the most talented player."

This whole conversation is so bad I wish Apex or TDubbs would show up and post.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Bort on June 06, 2012, 01:14:07 PM
Quote from: CT III on June 06, 2012, 12:34:16 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 06, 2012, 12:31:44 PM
Quote from: CT III on June 06, 2012, 12:29:20 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 06, 2012, 12:16:58 PM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 12:14:16 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 06, 2012, 11:18:53 AM
Quote from: thehawk on June 06, 2012, 10:02:51 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 09:23:07 AM
Can both things be true - that LeBron is the best basketball player alive (and possibly ever) AND he kinda sorta soils his skivvies at the end of games?

I do not think it can be. Not to sound Simmonsesq, but I think to be the classed as a 'greatest of an era/ GOAT' in basketball, winning championships and coming through at the end of big games is a requirement.  LeBron could well be the most talented basketball player alive and possibly ever, but not the best (which is one of the things that makes him so interesting to watch)

There have been plenty of incredibly talented guys who never won titles. When the most talented player also is the one who works the hardest & puts his stamp in big games (particularly in the late going), they get statues outside arenas.

Like Patrick Ewing?

If I had the inclination to find it, I would link to a previous Fork post that said Ewing "never took a breath in his life as the best Center in the NBA."

So, he couldn't have been incredibly talented because he wasn't quite as good as Hakeem and Shaq?

Not incredibly talented in the context of where this conversation started as in Lebron being "the most talented player."

This whole conversation is so bad I wish Apex or TDubbs would show up and post.

You can't possibly mean that.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Richard Chuggar on June 06, 2012, 01:23:08 PM
Quote from: Bort on June 06, 2012, 01:14:07 PM
Quote from: CT III on June 06, 2012, 12:34:16 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 06, 2012, 12:31:44 PM
Quote from: CT III on June 06, 2012, 12:29:20 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 06, 2012, 12:16:58 PM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 12:14:16 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 06, 2012, 11:18:53 AM
Quote from: thehawk on June 06, 2012, 10:02:51 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 09:23:07 AM
Can both things be true - that LeBron is the best basketball player alive (and possibly ever) AND he kinda sorta soils his skivvies at the end of games?

I do not think it can be. Not to sound Simmonsesq, but I think to be the classed as a 'greatest of an era/ GOAT' in basketball, winning championships and coming through at the end of big games is a requirement.  LeBron could well be the most talented basketball player alive and possibly ever, but not the best (which is one of the things that makes him so interesting to watch)

There have been plenty of incredibly talented guys who never won titles. When the most talented player also is the one who works the hardest & puts his stamp in big games (particularly in the late going), they get statues outside arenas.

Like Patrick Ewing?

If I had the inclination to find it, I would link to a previous Fork post that said Ewing "never took a breath in his life as the best Center in the NBA."

So, he couldn't have been incredibly talented because he wasn't quite as good as Hakeem and Shaq?

Not incredibly talented in the context of where this conversation started as in Lebron being "the most talented player."

This whole conversation is so bad I wish Apex or TDubbs would show up and post.

You can't possibly mean that.

Post what?  A rap video?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 06, 2012, 02:15:51 PM
Quote from: CT III on June 06, 2012, 12:29:20 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 06, 2012, 12:16:58 PM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 12:14:16 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 06, 2012, 11:18:53 AM
Quote from: thehawk on June 06, 2012, 10:02:51 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 06, 2012, 09:23:07 AM
Can both things be true - that LeBron is the best basketball player alive (and possibly ever) AND he kinda sorta soils his skivvies at the end of games?

I do not think it can be. Not to sound Simmonsesq, but I think to be the classed as a 'greatest of an era/ GOAT' in basketball, winning championships and coming through at the end of big games is a requirement.  LeBron could well be the most talented basketball player alive and possibly ever, but not the best (which is one of the things that makes him so interesting to watch)

There have been plenty of incredibly talented guys who never won titles. When the most talented player also is the one who works the hardest & puts his stamp in big games (particularly in the late going), they get statues outside arenas.

Like Patrick Ewing?

If I had the inclination to find it, I would link to a previous Fork post that said Ewing "never took a breath in his life as the best Center in the NBA."

So, he couldn't have been incredibly talented because he wasn't quite as good as Hakeem and Shaq?

He could have been, just not the best.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Tonker on June 07, 2012, 02:12:05 AM
What a fucking pointless discussion.  And yes, I am new here.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 07, 2012, 09:48:43 AM
Guess I was finally wrong about the Spurs. And a bunch of other stuff.

*sips lukewarm Dr. Pepper*

*gets son*
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on June 07, 2012, 12:30:30 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 07, 2012, 09:48:43 AM
Guess I was finally wrong about the Spurs. And a bunch of other stuff.

*sips lukewarm Dr. Pepper*

*gets son*

I admit it...I just re-read this thread beginning to end. 

It was mostly enjoyable. 

Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on June 08, 2012, 07:49:11 AM
Sounds like a monster game from King James last night.  Perhaps the Facebook LULZ were possibly premature?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on June 08, 2012, 08:27:29 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 08, 2012, 07:49:11 AM
Sounds like a monster game from King James last night.  Perhaps the Facebook LULZ were possibly premature?

Lebron was unstoppable last night. If Boston didn't play so shitty, they still would have had a chance to win. It was an awful game. Boston had no energy, garnett, allen and particularly pierce sucked. Pierce picks up more stupid fouls than anyone in the NBA, he had 3 dumb fouls at the start of the 2nd quarter. I think he was 4-18 from the field.  Wade didn't play well. It was lebron vs a crappy NBA team last night, and lebron was better.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 08, 2012, 09:52:08 AM
Quote from: BH on June 08, 2012, 08:27:29 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 08, 2012, 07:49:11 AM
Sounds like a monster game from King James last night.  Perhaps the Facebook LULZ were possibly premature?

Lebron was unstoppable last night. If Boston didn't play so shitty, they still would have had a chance to win. It was an awful game. Boston had no energy, garnett, allen and particularly pierce sucked. Pierce picks up more stupid fouls than anyone in the NBA, he had 3 dumb fouls at the start of the 2nd quarter. I think he was 4-18 from the field.  Wade didn't play well. It was lebron vs a crappy NBA team last night, and lebron was better.

/asshurt

It was the first time in the series that Miami played with desperation on defense. As a fan of the team, it hurts to admit that they just don't play with the intensity required of them often enough. But they did last night. Bosh's 26 minutes meant fewer 2nd chance points and easy looks at the hoop. He had three blocks. Look for him to play 30+ in Game 7. The Anthony on Garnett thing works in spurts (||) and if you really, really need a stop, put LeBron on Rondo and live with whatever Pierce does to you. Allen is spent. If he's not standing all by himfuckingself on the wing, he's basically useless at this point.

Pierce picks up so many fouls (in this series, I don't know how you figure he picks up more than anybody) because he's a step too slow to guard LeBron and has to reach and grab to keep from getting dunked on every other play. If LeBron's getting him to bite on the headfake too, well, fuck. Rivers will have a plan but if LeBron plays anywhere close to last night's performance and Wade picks up the pace early, get your Thunderstix ready. You fucking homos.

Boston is not a crappy NBA team either. That's fucking ludicrous. They have three hall of famers with diminishing skills, but those guys can still put the ball in the basket. They also have a point guard who is playing better than anybody not named LeBron or Durant. They would have swept the Bulls if they'd advanced past Philly as constituted and even at full strength Chicago would not have put them away in less than six. Doc Rivers is the best coach in the Eastern Conference. Sorry Thibs.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on June 08, 2012, 10:59:10 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 08, 2012, 09:52:08 AM
Quote from: BH on June 08, 2012, 08:27:29 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 08, 2012, 07:49:11 AM
Sounds like a monster game from King James last night.  Perhaps the Facebook LULZ were possibly premature?

Lebron was unstoppable last night. If Boston didn't play so shitty, they still would have had a chance to win. It was an awful game. Boston had no energy, garnett, allen and particularly pierce sucked. Pierce picks up more stupid fouls than anyone in the NBA, he had 3 dumb fouls at the start of the 2nd quarter. I think he was 4-18 from the field.  Wade didn't play well. It was lebron vs a crappy NBA team last night, and lebron was better.

/asshurt

It was the first time in the series that Miami played with desperation on defense. As a fan of the team, it hurts to admit that they just don't play with the intensity required of them often enough. But they did last night. Bosh's 26 minutes meant fewer 2nd chance points and easy looks at the hoop. He had three blocks. Look for him to play 30+ in Game 7. The Anthony on Garnett thing works in spurts (||) and if you really, really need a stop, put LeBron on Rondo and live with whatever Pierce does to you. Allen is spent. If he's not standing all by himfuckingself on the wing, he's basically useless at this point.

Pierce picks up so many fouls (in this series, I don't know how you figure he picks up more than anybody) because he's a step too slow to guard LeBron and has to reach and grab to keep from getting dunked on every other play. If LeBron's getting him to bite on the headfake too, well, fuck. Rivers will have a plan but if LeBron plays anywhere close to last night's performance and Wade picks up the pace early, get your Thunderstix ready. You fucking homos.

Boston is not a crappy NBA team either. That's fucking ludicrous. They have three hall of famers with diminishing skills, but those guys can still put the ball in the basket. They also have a point guard who is playing better than anybody not named LeBron or Durant. They would have swept the Bulls if they'd advanced past Philly as constituted and even at full strength Chicago would not have put them away in less than six. Doc Rivers is the best coach in the Eastern Conference. Sorry Thibs.

They were a crappy team last night. That's all I meant. They have been playing great.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on June 08, 2012, 11:19:22 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 08, 2012, 09:52:08 AM
Quote from: BH on June 08, 2012, 08:27:29 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 08, 2012, 07:49:11 AM
Sounds like a monster game from King James last night.  Perhaps the Facebook LULZ were possibly premature?

Lebron was unstoppable last night. If Boston didn't play so shitty, they still would have had a chance to win. It was an awful game. Boston had no energy, garnett, allen and particularly pierce sucked. Pierce picks up more stupid fouls than anyone in the NBA, he had 3 dumb fouls at the start of the 2nd quarter. I think he was 4-18 from the field.  Wade didn't play well. It was lebron vs a crappy NBA team last night, and lebron was better.

/asshurt

It was the first time in the series that Miami played with desperation on defense. As a fan of the team, it hurts to admit that they just don't play with the intensity required of them often enough. But they did last night. Bosh's 26 minutes meant fewer 2nd chance points and easy looks at the hoop. He had three blocks. Look for him to play 30+ in Game 7. The Anthony on Garnett thing works in spurts (||) and if you really, really need a stop, put LeBron on Rondo and live with whatever Pierce does to you. Allen is spent. If he's not standing all by himfuckingself on the wing, he's basically useless at this point.

Pierce picks up so many fouls (in this series, I don't know how you figure he picks up more than anybody) because he's a step too slow to guard LeBron and has to reach and grab to keep from getting dunked on every other play. If LeBron's getting him to bite on the headfake too, well, fuck. Rivers will have a plan but if LeBron plays anywhere close to last night's performance and Wade picks up the pace early, get your Thunderstix ready. You fucking homos.

Boston is not a crappy NBA team either. That's fucking ludicrous. They have three hall of famers with diminishing skills, but those guys can still put the ball in the basket. They also have a point guard who is playing better than anybody not named LeBron or Durant. They would have swept the Bulls if they'd advanced past Philly as constituted and even at full strength Chicago would not have put them away in less than six. Doc Rivers is the best coach in the Eastern Conference. Sorry Thibs.

I just love that you can say this unironically.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 08, 2012, 12:04:16 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 08, 2012, 11:19:22 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 08, 2012, 09:52:08 AM
Quote from: BH on June 08, 2012, 08:27:29 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 08, 2012, 07:49:11 AM
Sounds like a monster game from King James last night.  Perhaps the Facebook LULZ were possibly premature?

Lebron was unstoppable last night. If Boston didn't play so shitty, they still would have had a chance to win. It was an awful game. Boston had no energy, garnett, allen and particularly pierce sucked. Pierce picks up more stupid fouls than anyone in the NBA, he had 3 dumb fouls at the start of the 2nd quarter. I think he was 4-18 from the field.  Wade didn't play well. It was lebron vs a crappy NBA team last night, and lebron was better.

/asshurt

It was the first time in the series that Miami played with desperation on defense. As a fan of the team, it hurts to admit that they just don't play with the intensity required of them often enough. But they did last night. Bosh's 26 minutes meant fewer 2nd chance points and easy looks at the hoop. He had three blocks. Look for him to play 30+ in Game 7. The Anthony on Garnett thing works in spurts (||) and if you really, really need a stop, put LeBron on Rondo and live with whatever Pierce does to you. Allen is spent. If he's not standing all by himfuckingself on the wing, he's basically useless at this point.

Pierce picks up so many fouls (in this series, I don't know how you figure he picks up more than anybody) because he's a step too slow to guard LeBron and has to reach and grab to keep from getting dunked on every other play. If LeBron's getting him to bite on the headfake too, well, fuck. Rivers will have a plan but if LeBron plays anywhere close to last night's performance and Wade picks up the pace early, get your Thunderstix ready. You fucking homos.

Boston is not a crappy NBA team either. That's fucking ludicrous. They have three hall of famers with diminishing skills, but those guys can still put the ball in the basket. They also have a point guard who is playing better than anybody not named LeBron or Durant. They would have swept the Bulls if they'd advanced past Philly as constituted and even at full strength Chicago would not have put them away in less than six. Doc Rivers is the best coach in the Eastern Conference. Sorry Thibs.

I just love that you can say this unironically.

Does that mean you love me? *blushes*

In the 80s I was a Celtics fan because they had Larry Bird. In the 90s I was a Knicks fan because they had Patrick Ewing. In the 00's I dabbled with Houston because they had Yao and Jeff Van Gundy, with Ewing as assistant (average of about 10 games watched per season from 2002-05) and in the latter years I watched the Cavs in the playoffs but generally didn't get emotionally invested. I was more into college ball. Now in the 10s it's the Heat because of LeBron.

All of this is ironic I guess? CT?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: CT III on June 08, 2012, 12:39:33 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 08, 2012, 12:04:16 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 08, 2012, 11:19:22 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 08, 2012, 09:52:08 AM
Quote from: BH on June 08, 2012, 08:27:29 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 08, 2012, 07:49:11 AM
Sounds like a monster game from King James last night.  Perhaps the Facebook LULZ were possibly premature?

Lebron was unstoppable last night. If Boston didn't play so shitty, they still would have had a chance to win. It was an awful game. Boston had no energy, garnett, allen and particularly pierce sucked. Pierce picks up more stupid fouls than anyone in the NBA, he had 3 dumb fouls at the start of the 2nd quarter. I think he was 4-18 from the field.  Wade didn't play well. It was lebron vs a crappy NBA team last night, and lebron was better.

/asshurt

It was the first time in the series that Miami played with desperation on defense. As a fan of the team, it hurts to admit that they just don't play with the intensity required of them often enough. But they did last night. Bosh's 26 minutes meant fewer 2nd chance points and easy looks at the hoop. He had three blocks. Look for him to play 30+ in Game 7. The Anthony on Garnett thing works in spurts (||) and if you really, really need a stop, put LeBron on Rondo and live with whatever Pierce does to you. Allen is spent. If he's not standing all by himfuckingself on the wing, he's basically useless at this point.

Pierce picks up so many fouls (in this series, I don't know how you figure he picks up more than anybody) because he's a step too slow to guard LeBron and has to reach and grab to keep from getting dunked on every other play. If LeBron's getting him to bite on the headfake too, well, fuck. Rivers will have a plan but if LeBron plays anywhere close to last night's performance and Wade picks up the pace early, get your Thunderstix ready. You fucking homos.

Boston is not a crappy NBA team either. That's fucking ludicrous. They have three hall of famers with diminishing skills, but those guys can still put the ball in the basket. They also have a point guard who is playing better than anybody not named LeBron or Durant. They would have swept the Bulls if they'd advanced past Philly as constituted and even at full strength Chicago would not have put them away in less than six. Doc Rivers is the best coach in the Eastern Conference. Sorry Thibs.

I just love that you can say this unironically.

Does that mean you love me? *blushes*

In the 80s I was a Celtics fan because they had Larry Bird. In the 90s I was a Knicks fan because they had Patrick Ewing. In the 00's I dabbled with Houston because they had Yao and Jeff Van Gundy, with Ewing as assistant (average of about 10 games watched per season from 2002-05) and in the latter years I watched the Cavs in the playoffs but generally didn't get emotionally invested. I was more into college ball. Now in the 10s it's the Heat because of LeBron.

All of this is ironic I guess? CT?

No fucking way.

I might allow for irony if all these teams had failed to win championships - but Bird breaks that up and obviously the Heat still have a shot.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on June 08, 2012, 01:54:30 PM
Side note: the Rockets should go back to the yellow and red scheme.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 08, 2012, 02:08:32 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 08, 2012, 01:54:30 PM
Side note: the Rockets should go back to the yellow and red scheme.

Racist.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 08, 2012, 02:29:29 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 08, 2012, 02:08:32 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 08, 2012, 01:54:30 PM
Side note: the Rockets should go back to the yellow and red scheme.

RacistLacist.

Ming'd
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on June 08, 2012, 06:47:54 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 08, 2012, 09:52:08 AM
Doc Rivers is the best coach in the Eastern Conference. Sorry Thibs.

Who do you think installed the system that the Celtics run?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on June 08, 2012, 07:11:51 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 08, 2012, 06:47:54 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 08, 2012, 09:52:08 AM
Doc Rivers is the best coach in the Eastern Conference. Sorry Thibs.

Who do you think installed the system that the Celtics run?

Red Auerbach.

Duh.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on June 08, 2012, 08:33:25 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 08, 2012, 07:11:51 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 08, 2012, 06:47:54 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 08, 2012, 09:52:08 AM
Doc Rivers is the best coach in the Eastern Conference. Sorry Thibs.

Who do you think installed the system that the Celtics run?

Red Auerbach.

Duh.

*Lights one of Red's cragars*
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 11, 2012, 12:31:27 AM
I am not saying that Thibs is a shitty coach or denying his contributions under both Doc Rivers and Jeff Van Gundy. But if we're being serious about comparing the two, Doc does have a lot going for him, with the championship and the demonstrated ability to get the three superstars plus Rondo to coexist seamlessly. Give Thibs time, and he might get there but Doc's the goods. I'm sticking to my guns and stating that I'm relieved that the Heat got the Thunder and not the Spurs in the finals, because I am convinced that Popovich would have been a difference-maker versus Spoelstra, as Doc very nearly was in the Eastern Finals. Versus Scott Brooks, it's at least a wash.

Every Tom, Dick and Yeti are jumping on the Thunder as prohibitive favorites to take this series. I got the Heat winning in 7. LeBron can contain Durant, and Wade can cancel out Hardin. Nobody stops Westbrook. And Nobody stops LeBron. I admire the Thunder for their size and can see that being a factor in several games. But the way to beat the Heat is with ball movement and perimeter shooting out the side of your German arse. I love the matchup and just think the Miami is better at having LeBron James than OKC is.

Fuck all the haters in the face with Skip Bayless' tiny little dick.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: morpheus on June 11, 2012, 11:11:55 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 11, 2012, 12:31:27 AM
I am not saying that Thibs is a shitty coach or denying his contributions under both Doc Rivers and Jeff Van Gundy. But if we're being serious about comparing the two, Doc does have a lot going for him, with the championship and the demonstrated ability to get the three superstars plus Rondo to coexist seamlessly. Give Thibs time, and he might get there but Doc's the goods. I'm sticking to my guns and stating that I'm relieved that the Heat got the Thunder and not the Spurs in the finals, because I am convinced that Popovich would have been a difference-maker versus Spoelstra, as Doc very nearly was in the Eastern Finals. Versus Scott Brooks, it's at least a wash.

Every Tom, Dick and Yeti are jumping on the Thunder as prohibitive favorites to take this series. I got the Heat winning in 7. LeBron can contain Durant, and Wade can cancel out Hardin. Nobody stops Westbrook. And Nobody stops LeBron. I admire the Thunder for their size and can see that being a factor in several games. But the way to beat the Heat is with ball movement and perimeter shooting out the side of your German arse. I love the matchup and just think the Miami is better at having LeBron James than OKC is.

Fuck all the haters in the face with Skip Bayless' tiny little dick.

(||)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Gilgamesh on June 11, 2012, 11:13:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 11, 2012, 12:31:27 AM
I am not saying that Thibs is a shitty coach or denying his contributions under both Doc Rivers and Jeff Van Gundy. But if we're being serious about comparing the two, Doc does have a lot going for him, with the championship and the demonstrated ability to get the three superstars plus Rondo to coexist seamlessly. Give Thibs time, and he might get there but Doc's the goods. I'm sticking to my guns and stating that I'm relieved that the Heat got the Thunder and not the Spurs in the finals, because I am convinced that Popovich would have been a difference-maker versus Spoelstra, as Doc very nearly was in the Eastern Finals. Versus Scott Brooks, it's at least a wash.

Every Tom, Dick and Yeti are jumping on the Thunder as prohibitive favorites to take this series. I got the Heat winning in 7. LeBron can contain Durant, and Wade can cancel out Hardin. Nobody stops Westbrook. And Nobody stops LeBron. I admire the Thunder for their size and can see that being a factor in several games. But the way to beat the Heat is with ball movement and perimeter shooting out the side of your German arse. I love the matchup and just think the Miami is better at having LeBron James than OKC is.

Fuck all the haters in the face with Skip Bayless' tiny little dick.

I'll take Oklahoma City in 6.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on June 11, 2012, 11:45:19 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 11, 2012, 12:31:27 AM
I am not saying that Thibs is a shitty coach or denying his contributions under both Doc Rivers and Jeff Van Gundy. But if we're being serious about comparing the two, Doc does have a lot going for him, with the championship and the demonstrated ability to get the three superstars plus Rondo to coexist seamlessly. Give Thibs time, and he might get there but Doc's the goods. I'm sticking to my guns and stating that I'm relieved that the Heat got the Thunder and not the Spurs in the finals, because I am convinced that Popovich would have been a difference-maker versus Spoelstra, as Doc very nearly was in the Eastern Finals. Versus Scott Brooks, it's at least a wash.

Every Tom, Dick and Yeti are jumping on the Thunder as prohibitive favorites to take this series. I got the Heat winning in 7. LeBron can contain Durant, and Wade can cancel out Hardin. Nobody stops Westbrook. And Nobody stops LeBron. I admire the Thunder for their size and can see that being a factor in several games. But the way to beat the Heat is with ball movement and perimeter shooting out the side of your German arse. I love the matchup and just think the Miami is better at having LeBron James than OKC is.

Fuck all the haters in the face with Skip Bayless' tiny little dick.

So, despite Scott Brooks making great adjustments in the Spurs series and essentially outflaking Poppvich, you think he's a wash with Spoelstra (at best) whereas Pop wold have dragged him around by his ears?

Personally, I don't care either way and I don't think either one makes a big difference, just trying get clarification. 



Or, more accurately, just trying to start shit. 
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 11, 2012, 12:08:26 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 11, 2012, 11:45:19 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 11, 2012, 12:31:27 AM
I am not saying that Thibs is a shitty coach or denying his contributions under both Doc Rivers and Jeff Van Gundy. But if we're being serious about comparing the two, Doc does have a lot going for him, with the championship and the demonstrated ability to get the three superstars plus Rondo to coexist seamlessly. Give Thibs time, and he might get there but Doc's the goods. I'm sticking to my guns and stating that I'm relieved that the Heat got the Thunder and not the Spurs in the finals, because I am convinced that Popovich would have been a difference-maker versus Spoelstra, as Doc very nearly was in the Eastern Finals. Versus Scott Brooks, it's at least a wash.

Every Tom, Dick and Yeti are jumping on the Thunder as prohibitive favorites to take this series. I got the Heat winning in 7. LeBron can contain Durant, and Wade can cancel out Hardin. Nobody stops Westbrook. And Nobody stops LeBron. I admire the Thunder for their size and can see that being a factor in several games. But the way to beat the Heat is with ball movement and perimeter shooting out the side of your German arse. I love the matchup and just think the Miami is better at having LeBron James than OKC is.

Fuck all the haters in the face with Skip Bayless' tiny little dick.

So, despite Scott Brooks making great adjustments in the Spurs series and essentially outflaking Poppvich, you think he's a wash with Spoelstra (at best) whereas Pop wold have dragged him around by his ears?

Personally, I don't care either way and I don't think either one makes a big difference, just trying get clarification. 



Or, more accurately, just trying to start shit. 

I could be convinced that Brooks out-coached Popovich in the series, but given what I saw, I think it was a matter of the Thunder's superior talent defeating the Spurs. Pop tried some different things but just didn't have the athletes horses, dude, on defense to slow down Durant and company.  Miami has a far superior defense, when it's interested, than anything OKC has faced in these playoffs.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 12, 2012, 10:47:13 PM
The Thunder is ridiculously, unbelievably good.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2012, 07:26:15 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 12, 2012, 10:47:13 PM
The Thunder is ridiculously, unbelievably good a team I've loved my whole life.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: R-V on June 13, 2012, 10:17:40 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 12, 2012, 10:47:13 PMThe Thunder is ridiculously, unbelievably good.

Durant and Westbrook were unreal in the 4th. 36 points on 20 shots for Durant. That kind of efficiency makes Kelly Dwyer tumesce.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 13, 2012, 10:57:44 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 13, 2012, 10:17:40 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 12, 2012, 10:47:13 PMThe Thunder is ridiculously, unbelievably good.

Durant and Westbrook were unreal in the 4th. 36 points on 20 shots for Durant. That kind of efficiency makes Kelly Dwyer tumesce.

The Heat have to get more rest for Wade and James. A 6 1/2-man* rotation won't get it against this team. They will have to rely on Jones (who missed the game with a migraine - SHADEZ OF SCOTTY PIPINN) or Cole or Turiaf or Alonzo fucking Mourning or something. Also if Wade could stop sucking donkey dick that would be most helpful.  

(http://aka.media.entertainment.sky.com/image/unscaled/2012/03/13/Tyrion-Lannister.jpg)
Mike Miller
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 10:18:02 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 12, 2012, 10:47:13 PM
The Thunder is ridiculously, unbelievably good.

Erection forming.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on June 18, 2012, 10:34:47 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 10:18:02 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 12, 2012, 10:47:13 PM
The Thunder is ridiculously, unbelievably good.

Erection forming.

I look forward to see Lebron, Wade and Joey Crawford all holding up the championship trophy. And Eddie Curry.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 10:39:43 AM
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2012, 10:34:47 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 10:18:02 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 12, 2012, 10:47:13 PM
The Thunder is ridiculously, unbelievably good.

Erection forming.

I look forward to see Lebron, Wade and Joey Crawford all holding up the championship trophy. And Eddie Curry.

Something something Bulls fan bitching about NBA officiating something something

CT can take this play off. The irony LITERALLY drips from Slezak's pen onto BH's crank and into this thread. (||)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on June 18, 2012, 10:52:05 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 10:39:43 AM
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2012, 10:34:47 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 10:18:02 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 12, 2012, 10:47:13 PM
The Thunder is ridiculously, unbelievably good.

Erection forming.

I look forward to see Lebron, Wade and Joey Crawford all holding up the championship trophy. And Eddie Curry.

Something something Bulls fan bitching about NBA officiating something something

CT can take this play off. The irony LITERALLY drips from Slezak's pen onto BH's crank and into this thread. (||)


The refereeing has been awful this series. And make your goddamn free throws OKC!
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 10:55:36 AM
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2012, 10:52:05 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 10:39:43 AM
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2012, 10:34:47 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 10:18:02 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 12, 2012, 10:47:13 PM
The Thunder is ridiculously, unbelievably good.

Erection forming.

I look forward to see Lebron, Wade and Joey Crawford all holding up the championship trophy. And Eddie Curry.

Something something Bulls fan bitching about NBA officiating something something

CT can take this play off. The irony LITERALLY drips from Slezak's pen onto BH's crank and into this thread. (||)


The refereeing has been awful this series for my entire lifetime. And make your goddamn free throws OKC!

NBA'd.

Last bastions of hope for those who wish to see LeBron fail. Pray for another "choke" and if that fails to happen, you can always blame the refs.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on June 18, 2012, 11:12:04 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 10:55:36 AM
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2012, 10:52:05 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 10:39:43 AM
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2012, 10:34:47 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 10:18:02 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 12, 2012, 10:47:13 PM
The Thunder is ridiculously, unbelievably good.

Erection forming.

I look forward to see Lebron, Wade and Joey Crawford all holding up the championship trophy. And Eddie Curry.

Something something Bulls fan bitching about NBA officiating something something

CT can take this play off. The irony LITERALLY drips from Slezak's pen onto BH's crank and into this thread. (||)


The refereeing has been awful this series for my entire lifetime. And make your goddamn free throws OKC!

NBA'd.

Last bastions of hope for those who wish to see LeBron fail. Pray for another "choke" and if that fails to happen, you can always blame the refs.

I keep forgetting about how much the heat mean to you.  I'd just prefer to watch the best players on both teams actually play.
I don't really care about lebron failing, or choking. He's the best all around player in the NBA. I think miami's the world-against-us response to everything is ridiculous, given how they brought it all on themselves. I just want to see both teams best players play against each other. If miami wins, they were the better team.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 11:33:16 AM
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2012, 11:12:04 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 10:55:36 AM
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2012, 10:52:05 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 10:39:43 AM
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2012, 10:34:47 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 10:18:02 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 12, 2012, 10:47:13 PM
The Thunder is ridiculously, unbelievably good.

Erection forming.

I look forward to see Lebron, Wade and Joey Crawford all holding up the championship trophy. And Eddie Curry.

Something something Bulls fan bitching about NBA officiating something something

CT can take this play off. The irony LITERALLY drips from Slezak's pen onto BH's crank and into this thread. (||)


The refereeing has been awful this series for my entire lifetime. And make your goddamn free throws OKC!

NBA'd.

Last bastions of hope for those who wish to see LeBron fail. Pray for another "choke" and if that fails to happen, you can always blame the refs.

I keep forgetting about how much the heat mean to you.  I'd just prefer to watch the best players on both teams actually play.
I don't really care about lebron failing, or choking. He's the best all around player in the NBA. I think miami's the world-against-us response to everything is ridiculous, given how they brought it all on themselves. I just want to see both teams best players play against each other. If miami wins, they were the better team.

So... more Eddie Curry then?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on June 18, 2012, 11:38:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 11:33:16 AM
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2012, 11:12:04 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 10:55:36 AM
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2012, 10:52:05 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 10:39:43 AM
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2012, 10:34:47 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 10:18:02 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 12, 2012, 10:47:13 PM
The Thunder is ridiculously, unbelievably good.

Erection forming.

I look forward to see Lebron, Wade and Joey Crawford all holding up the championship trophy. And Eddie Curry.

Something something Bulls fan bitching about NBA officiating something something

CT can take this play off. The irony LITERALLY drips from Slezak's pen onto BH's crank and into this thread. (||)


The refereeing has been awful this series for my entire lifetime. And make your goddamn free throws OKC!

NBA'd.

Last bastions of hope for those who wish to see LeBron fail. Pray for another "choke" and if that fails to happen, you can always blame the refs.

I keep forgetting about how much the heat mean to you.  I'd just prefer to watch the best players on both teams actually play.
I don't really care about lebron failing, or choking. He's the best all around player in the NBA. I think miami's the world-against-us response to everything is ridiculous, given how they brought it all on themselves. I just want to see both teams best players play against each other. If miami wins, they were the better team.

So... more Eddie Curry then?

The heat owe it to eddy to get him into their winning game. Even if he's wearing a suit.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on June 18, 2012, 11:38:42 AM
I want the Heat to win because I want to see what bullshit narrative the media is forced into when LeBron is a champion. I guess they'll say he needs to win at least six more.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 11:44:59 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2012, 11:38:42 AM
I want the Heat to win because I want to see what bullshit narrative the media is forced into when LeBron is a champion. I guess they'll say he needs to win at least six more.

I'd like to see him win at least six more.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on June 18, 2012, 11:45:44 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2012, 11:38:42 AM
I want the Heat to win because I want to see what bullshit narrative the media is forced into when LeBron is a champion. I guess they'll say he needs to win at least six more.

Plus, we can watch Apex to wrestle with the underlying guilt he'll feel at being a long-suffering Cubs/Bears fan who latched onto a championship-ready team and pretended like it meant something to him.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 11:53:36 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 18, 2012, 11:45:44 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2012, 11:38:42 AM
I want the Heat to win because I want to see what bullshit narrative the media is forced into when LeBron is a champion. I guess they'll say he needs to win at least six more.

Plus, we can watch Apex to wrestle with the underlying guilt he'll feel at being a long-suffering Cubs/Bears fan who latched onto a championship-ready team and pretended like it meant something to him.

Every game I pretend to sit in my apartment alone and scream at the top of my lungs for two hours so that my neighbors will hear me and think I'm fucking insane. I really need them to think this so they'll leave me alone.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on June 18, 2012, 01:27:42 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 11:53:36 AM
Every game I pretend to sit in my apartment alone and scream at the top of my lungs for two hours

Sounds like overcompensating to me.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 01:31:38 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 18, 2012, 01:27:42 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 11:53:36 AM
Every game I pretend to sit in my apartment alone and scream at the top of my lungs for two hours

Sounds like overcompensating to me.

For my small penis.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on June 20, 2012, 09:31:22 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 01:31:38 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 18, 2012, 01:27:42 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 11:53:36 AM
Every game I pretend to sit in my apartment alone and scream at the top of my lungs for two hours

Sounds like overcompensating to me.

For my small penis.

Natch.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 20, 2012, 09:35:26 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 20, 2012, 09:31:22 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 01:31:38 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 18, 2012, 01:27:42 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 11:53:36 AM
Every game I pretend to sit in my apartment alone and scream at the top of my lungs for two hours

Sounds like overcompensating to me.

For my small penis.

Natch.

I literally injured my right calf (identical to left calf injury in softball playoffs last year for Cody's historians) dancing in my apartment after last night's win. Couldn't celebrate much at the bar because everybody was either sadsack, ANGRY or indifferent. So when I got home I threw on Harry Belafonte's "Jump In The Line" and jumped in the line - kablewie! - right plantaris tendon gone.

Am I a true fan now?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 20, 2012, 12:15:51 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 20, 2012, 09:35:26 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 20, 2012, 09:31:22 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 01:31:38 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 18, 2012, 01:27:42 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 11:53:36 AM
Every game I pretend to sit in my apartment alone and scream at the top of my lungs for two hours

Sounds like overcompensating to me.

For my small penis.

Natch.

I literally injured my right calf (identical to left calf injury in softball playoffs last year for Cody's historians) dancing in my apartment after last night's win. Couldn't celebrate much at the bar because everybody was either sadsack, ANGRY or indifferent. So when I got home I threw on Harry Belafonte's "Jump In The Line" and jumped in the line - kablewie! - right plantaris tendon gone.

Am I a true fan now?

Who can truly question LeBron's toughness now? These guys (http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/06/20/nhl-players-mock-lebron-james-leg-cramps-via-twitter-during-game-4-of-nba-finals/).
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 20, 2012, 12:24:20 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 20, 2012, 12:15:51 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 20, 2012, 09:35:26 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 20, 2012, 09:31:22 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 01:31:38 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 18, 2012, 01:27:42 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 11:53:36 AM
Every game I pretend to sit in my apartment alone and scream at the top of my lungs for two hours

Sounds like overcompensating to me.

For my small penis.

Natch.

I literally injured my right calf (identical to left calf injury in softball playoffs last year for Cody's historians) dancing in my apartment after last night's win. Couldn't celebrate much at the bar because everybody was either sadsack, ANGRY or indifferent. So when I got home I threw on Harry Belafonte's "Jump In The Line" and jumped in the line - kablewie! - right plantaris tendon gone.

Am I a true fan now?

Who can truly question LeBron's toughness now? These guys (http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/06/20/nhl-players-mock-lebron-james-leg-cramps-via-twitter-during-game-4-of-nba-finals/).

Those guys who go play for like 2 minutes at a time and sit for 5-17 doing nothing but swearing and drinking water? Ok. Not saying they aren't tougher than LeBron or any other basketball player but jeez, guys.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on June 20, 2012, 12:26:33 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 20, 2012, 12:24:20 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 20, 2012, 12:15:51 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 20, 2012, 09:35:26 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 20, 2012, 09:31:22 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 01:31:38 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 18, 2012, 01:27:42 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 11:53:36 AM
Every game I pretend to sit in my apartment alone and scream at the top of my lungs for two hours

Sounds like overcompensating to me.

For my small penis.

Natch.

I literally injured my right calf (identical to left calf injury in softball playoffs last year for Cody's historians) dancing in my apartment after last night's win. Couldn't celebrate much at the bar because everybody was either sadsack, ANGRY or indifferent. So when I got home I threw on Harry Belafonte's "Jump In The Line" and jumped in the line - kablewie! - right plantaris tendon gone.

Am I a true fan now?

Who can truly question LeBron's toughness now? These guys (http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/06/20/nhl-players-mock-lebron-james-leg-cramps-via-twitter-during-game-4-of-nba-finals/).

Those guys who go play for like 2 minutes at a time and sit for 5-17 doing nothing but swearing and drinking water? Ok. Not saying they aren't tougher than LeBron or any other basketball player but jeez, guys.

There's a Jay Cutler Injury/Twitter joke here somewhere, but I'll be damned if I can't Chork up the inspiration.  
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: SKO on June 20, 2012, 12:37:48 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 20, 2012, 12:26:33 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 20, 2012, 12:24:20 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 20, 2012, 12:15:51 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 20, 2012, 09:35:26 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 20, 2012, 09:31:22 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 01:31:38 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 18, 2012, 01:27:42 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 11:53:36 AM
Every game I pretend to sit in my apartment alone and scream at the top of my lungs for two hours

Sounds like overcompensating to me.

For my small penis.

Natch.

I literally injured my right calf (identical to left calf injury in softball playoffs last year for Cody's historians) dancing in my apartment after last night's win. Couldn't celebrate much at the bar because everybody was either sadsack, ANGRY or indifferent. So when I got home I threw on Harry Belafonte's "Jump In The Line" and jumped in the line - kablewie! - right plantaris tendon gone.

Am I a true fan now?

Who can truly question LeBron's toughness now? These guys (http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/06/20/nhl-players-mock-lebron-james-leg-cramps-via-twitter-during-game-4-of-nba-finals/).

Those guys who go play for like 2 minutes at a time and sit for 5-17 doing nothing but swearing and drinking water? Ok. Not saying they aren't tougher than LeBron or any other basketball player but jeez, guys.

That's a Jay Cutler Injury/Twitter joke here somewhere, but I'll be damned if I can't Chork up the inspiration. 
Penis right. Anyone criticizing LeBron for that's just as much of a moron as those mouthbreathers. Christ almighty. He's going to win the thing. Let it happen and stop being so asshurt. #backlashagainstthebacklash
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on June 20, 2012, 01:00:11 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 20, 2012, 12:37:48 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 20, 2012, 12:26:33 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 20, 2012, 12:24:20 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 20, 2012, 12:15:51 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 20, 2012, 09:35:26 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 20, 2012, 09:31:22 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 01:31:38 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 18, 2012, 01:27:42 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 11:53:36 AM
Every game I pretend to sit in my apartment alone and scream at the top of my lungs for two hours

Sounds like overcompensating to me.

For my small penis.

Natch.

I literally injured my right calf (identical to left calf injury in softball playoffs last year for Cody's historians) dancing in my apartment after last night's win. Couldn't celebrate much at the bar because everybody was either sadsack, ANGRY or indifferent. So when I got home I threw on Harry Belafonte's "Jump In The Line" and jumped in the line - kablewie! - right plantaris tendon gone.

Am I a true fan now?

Who can truly question LeBron's toughness now? These guys (http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/06/20/nhl-players-mock-lebron-james-leg-cramps-via-twitter-during-game-4-of-nba-finals/).

Those guys who go play for like 2 minutes at a time and sit for 5-17 doing nothing but swearing and drinking water? Ok. Not saying they aren't tougher than LeBron or any other basketball player but jeez, guys.

That's a Jay Cutler Injury/Twitter joke here somewhere, but I'll be damned if I can't Chork up the inspiration. 
Penis right. Anyone criticizing LeBron for that's just as much of a moron as those mouthbreathers. Christ almighty. He's going to win the thing. Let it happen and stop being so asshurt. #backlashagainstthebacklash

I have been backed into the Heat's corner by planet-dwarfing idiocy. Go Heat. End this thing.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: morpheus on June 20, 2012, 01:01:41 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 20, 2012, 01:00:11 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 20, 2012, 12:37:48 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 20, 2012, 12:26:33 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 20, 2012, 12:24:20 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 20, 2012, 12:15:51 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 20, 2012, 09:35:26 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 20, 2012, 09:31:22 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 01:31:38 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 18, 2012, 01:27:42 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 11:53:36 AM
Every game I pretend to sit in my apartment alone and scream at the top of my lungs for two hours

Sounds like overcompensating to me.

For my small penis.

Natch.

I literally injured my right calf (identical to left calf injury in softball playoffs last year for Cody's historians) dancing in my apartment after last night's win. Couldn't celebrate much at the bar because everybody was either sadsack, ANGRY or indifferent. So when I got home I threw on Harry Belafonte's "Jump In The Line" and jumped in the line - kablewie! - right plantaris tendon gone.

Am I a true fan now?

Who can truly question LeBron's toughness now? These guys (http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/06/20/nhl-players-mock-lebron-james-leg-cramps-via-twitter-during-game-4-of-nba-finals/).

Those guys who go play for like 2 minutes at a time and sit for 5-17 doing nothing but swearing and drinking water? Ok. Not saying they aren't tougher than LeBron or any other basketball player but jeez, guys.

That's a Jay Cutler Injury/Twitter joke here somewhere, but I'll be damned if I can't Chork up the inspiration. 
Penis right. Anyone criticizing LeBron for that's just as much of a moron as those mouthbreathers. Christ almighty. He's going to win the thing. Let it happen and stop being so asshurt. #backlashagainstthebacklash

I have been backed into the Heat's corner by planet-dwarfing idiocy. Go Heat. End this thing.

something something leave Oleg out of something
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on June 20, 2012, 01:30:39 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 20, 2012, 09:35:26 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 20, 2012, 09:31:22 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 01:31:38 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 18, 2012, 01:27:42 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 11:53:36 AM
Every game I pretend to sit in my apartment alone and scream at the top of my lungs for two hours

Sounds like overcompensating to me.

For my small penis.

Natch.

I literally injured my right calf (identical to left calf injury in softball playoffs last year for Cody's historians) dancing in my apartment after last night's win. Couldn't celebrate much at the bar because everybody was either sadsack, ANGRY or indifferent. So when I got home I threw on Harry Belafonte's "Jump In The Line" and jumped in the line - kablewie! - right plantaris tendon gone.

Am I a true fan now?

Nope.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 20, 2012, 01:33:13 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 20, 2012, 01:30:39 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 20, 2012, 09:35:26 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 20, 2012, 09:31:22 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 01:31:38 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 18, 2012, 01:27:42 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 11:53:36 AM
Every game I pretend to sit in my apartment alone and scream at the top of my lungs for two hours

Sounds like overcompensating to me.

For my small penis.

Natch.

I literally injured my right calf (identical to left calf injury in softball playoffs last year for Cody's historians) dancing in my apartment after last night's win. Couldn't celebrate much at the bar because everybody was either sadsack, ANGRY or indifferent. So when I got home I threw on Harry Belafonte's "Jump In The Line" and jumped in the line - kablewie! - right plantaris tendon gone.

Am I a true fan now?

Nope.

:(
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on June 20, 2012, 01:35:40 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 20, 2012, 01:33:13 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 20, 2012, 01:30:39 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 20, 2012, 09:35:26 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 20, 2012, 09:31:22 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 01:31:38 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 18, 2012, 01:27:42 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2012, 11:53:36 AM
Every game I pretend to sit in my apartment alone and scream at the top of my lungs for two hours

Sounds like overcompensating to me.

For my small penis.

Natch.

I literally injured my right calf (identical to left calf injury in softball playoffs last year for Cody's historians) dancing in my apartment after last night's win. Couldn't celebrate much at the bar because everybody was either sadsack, ANGRY or indifferent. So when I got home I threw on Harry Belafonte's "Jump In The Line" and jumped in the line - kablewie! - right plantaris tendon gone.

Am I a true fan now?

Nope.

:(

Something about "having to ask..."
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 21, 2012, 10:13:20 PM
Good game so far.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 21, 2012, 10:46:04 PM
Told you the Spurs were better. Nerds.


/thread
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: SKO on June 22, 2012, 12:22:36 PM
I, for one, am happy for Apex. *Sits back, waits for offer of Bears ticket*
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 12, 2013, 07:58:51 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 21, 2012, 11:55:10 AM
Quote from: PenPho on February 21, 2012, 11:35:28 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 21, 2012, 11:29:39 AM
Quote from: PenPho on February 21, 2012, 11:12:07 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 21, 2012, 12:18:24 AM
As a fan of the Miami Heat, the Spurs have me truly worried.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap;_ylt=ApLVUnZIbeMQBW.AbAI4R_i8vLYF?gid=2012022026


I think it would be a lot smarter for you to worry about the Thunder.

I've seen both teams play recently and think the Spurs are deeper, smarter, more experienced, better-coached etc. I'm not saying OKC won't win the West. They might but they're in for a fistfight with San Antone. The Playoffs are going to be incredible to watch this year.

The same deeper, smarter, more experienced, better-coached Spurs that won 6 playoffs games combined the last two years with essentially this exact same group of players and coaches?

I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm just saying that there's nothing to support you being right.  

Their current 11-game winning streak has peaked my interest. Since their last loss, by one point at Dallas on Jan. 29 they've rattled off 11 straight, beating OKC and the Clippers in L.A. along the way. Tim Duncan is averaging 28.6 minutes per game this season. Popovich has been known for conserving the minutes of his star players in hopes of having them fresh for the playoffs - and he's won four NBA titles by the way so I tend to trust his judgement when it comes to having his team ready for playoff basketball. I think that type of approach is extremely crucial during this brutal lockout schedule. If the Spurs are able to take on all comers with this approach and nab the top seed - they're currently just two games behind the Thunder - they'll be ready to unleash the hounds during the real season. Watching them play now, with Duncan and the other stars not logging heavy minutes, I can only imagine what that full-on approach is going to look like.

I didn't watch much NBA basketball last year so I don't know what their problems were or why they failed to advance in the postseason. But looking up and down that roster right now, I see guys who really play well in a tried and true system and I look forward to sitting back and seeing how this all plays out.

By the way, they play at Portland tonight at 10 ET on NBA TV. Check 'em out.

EDIT: This happened.

http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/30/spurs-popovich.ap/index.html

Quote
Popovich: Top-seeded Spurs derailed by injuries

Posted Apr 30 2011 3:10PM

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Coach Gregg Popovich says injuries to Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili robbed the 61-win San Antonio Spurs of their rhythm heading into the playoffs.

Popovich said Saturday he wasn't making excuses after the Spurs became just the fourth No. 1 seed in NBA history to lose in the first round, falling to the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 on Friday night.

But Popovich said the Spurs were never the same after Duncan sprained his left ankle in late March and Ginobili hurt his right elbow in the last regular-season game.

San Antonio finished the season 6-12, including the playoffs, after Duncan was injured March 21.

Popovich said his roster won't undergo drastic changes, though Antonio McDyess is leaning toward retirement.

So, yeah. That could happen again. But if it doesn't, look the fuck out.


Bump. I miss those OKC Thunder. They were a fun bunch.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on June 18, 2013, 08:01:46 PM
Pex, I'm looking forward to your response video that depicts every NBA player doing the same thing. (http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/06/18/video-hilarious-lebron-james-flopping-parody/)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 18, 2013, 08:01:46 PM
Pex, I'm looking forward to your response video that depicts every NBA player doing the same thing. (http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/06/18/video-hilarious-lebron-james-flopping-parody/)

Seems like a lot of work. Perhaps just watch The Finals and see the Spurs players do it every bit as often as Miami does. And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on June 19, 2013, 01:43:10 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 18, 2013, 08:01:46 PM
Pex, I'm looking forward to your response video that depicts every NBA player doing the same thing. (http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/06/18/video-hilarious-lebron-james-flopping-parody/)

Seems like a lot of work. Perhaps just watch The Finals and see the Spurs players do it every bit as often as Miami does. And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

It's pretty simple.  Because Derrick Rose was waiting for God and the rest of the Bulls weren't good enough at basketball.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on June 19, 2013, 07:59:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

Because we didn't hop on a team's bandwagon once it was clear they would be awesome.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Yeti on June 19, 2013, 08:24:48 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 19, 2013, 07:59:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

Because we didn't hop on a team's bandwagon once it was clear they would be awesome.

pwn. age.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: SKO on June 19, 2013, 08:26:40 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 19, 2013, 07:59:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

Because we didn't hop on a team's bandwagon once it was clear they would be awesome.

How many times are you going to make that painfully true and still funny joke, Eli?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on June 19, 2013, 08:41:30 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 19, 2013, 08:26:40 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 19, 2013, 07:59:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

Because we didn't hop on a team's bandwagon once it was clear they would be awesome.

How many times are you going to make that painfully true and still funny joke, Eli?

This is like the 73rd time? I can get at least get to 100, I think.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: J. Walter Weatherman on June 19, 2013, 09:26:05 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 19, 2013, 07:59:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

Because we didn't hop on a team's bandwagon once it was clear they would be awesome.

I kind of did.

(Though, honestly, I was probably mostly in it for the butthurt.)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on June 19, 2013, 09:27:36 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 19, 2013, 07:59:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

Because we didn't hop on a team's bandwagon once it was clear they would be awesome.

Apex is actually, without question, the best Miami Heat fan alive. Every other Heat fan is actual fucking garbage.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/6/19/4443978/heat-spurs-fans-leave-early-nba-finals-2013
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 19, 2013, 09:38:03 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 19, 2013, 09:27:36 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 19, 2013, 07:59:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

Because we didn't hop on a team's bandwagon once it was clear they would be awesome.

Apex is actually, without question, the best Miami Heat fan alive. Every other Heat fan is actual fucking garbage.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/6/19/4443978/heat-spurs-fans-leave-early-nba-finals-2013

They obviously didn't catch the winks from the referees.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Tony on June 19, 2013, 09:45:27 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 19, 2013, 09:27:36 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 19, 2013, 07:59:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

Because we didn't hop on a team's bandwagon once it was clear they would be awesome.

Apex is actually, without question, the best Miami Heat fan alive. Every other Heat fan is actual fucking garbage.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/6/19/4443978/heat-spurs-fans-leave-early-nba-finals-2013

Wow. I was listening on the radio and Tirico said something about people leaving. I got home in time for overtime and the stands still looked full, so I figured he was exaggerating or wrong. Anyone who left should never be allowed into another sporting event.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: Tony on June 19, 2013, 09:45:27 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 19, 2013, 09:27:36 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 19, 2013, 07:59:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

Because we didn't hop on a team's bandwagon once it was clear they would be awesome.

Apex is actually, without question, the best Miami Heat fan alive. Every other Heat fan is actual fucking garbage.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/6/19/4443978/heat-spurs-fans-leave-early-nba-finals-2013

Wow. I was listening on the radio and Tirico said something about people leaving. I got home in time for overtime and the stands still looked full, so I figured he was exaggerating or wrong. Anyone who left should never be allowed into another sporting event.

According to ESPN, teams that lead by 5 points with 20-30 seconds remaining win 98.6 percent of the time. If somebody wanted to start walking out rather than watch an opponent celebrate a title on their team's home floor, I'm not going to call them a shitty fan. That's fucking illiterate.

I hear all the time about awful Miami Heat fans but I follow dozens of them on Twitter that are just like everybody else. So there are some real doucherockets with season tickets in the lower bowl of American Airlines Arena. The upper reaches are always filled with fans who come early to watch LeBron put on his dunk display in warmups and stay late just like fans of every other NBA team besides the Pacers, who despite having arguably the third best team in the league, ranked 27th in attendance this year. That's lower than the Bobcats.

And a word about the officiating. At the end of an NBA Finals Game 6, don't go begging for calls. LeBron shouldn't either but he did and that's the one thing about him that really pisses me off. He's got to stop doing that shit.

And then this. After Ray Allen's three, the officials stopped the game to review the shot and ensure that it was in fact a three-pointer. Clearly it was. When they stopped the game, San Antonio had no timeouts and Tim Duncan wasn't on the floor. You might have noticed that when Bosh was snagging the offensive rebound and finding Ray in the corner. Well, after the review, Duncan entered the game. That's an illegal substitution. It should have been a technical foul, Ray should have gotten a free throw and the ball and the game should never have gone to overtime.

Bad is bad. Cry me a fucking river.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on June 19, 2013, 10:06:55 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: Tony on June 19, 2013, 09:45:27 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 19, 2013, 09:27:36 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 19, 2013, 07:59:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

Because we didn't hop on a team's bandwagon once it was clear they would be awesome.

Apex is actually, without question, the best Miami Heat fan alive. Every other Heat fan is actual fucking garbage.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/6/19/4443978/heat-spurs-fans-leave-early-nba-finals-2013

Wow. I was listening on the radio and Tirico said something about people leaving. I got home in time for overtime and the stands still looked full, so I figured he was exaggerating or wrong. Anyone who left should never be allowed into another sporting event.

According to ESPN, teams that lead by 5 points with 20-30 seconds remaining win 98.6 percent of the time. If somebody wanted to start walking out rather than watch an opponent celebrate a title on their team's home floor, I'm not going to call them a shitty fan. That's fucking illiterate.

I hear all the time about awful Miami Heat fans but I follow dozens of them on Twitter that are just like everybody else. So there are some real doucherockets with season tickets in the lower bowl of American Airlines Arena. The upper reaches are always filled with fans who come early to watch LeBron put on his dunk display in warmups and stay late just like fans of every other NBA team besides the Pacers, who despite having arguably the third best team in the league, ranked 27th in attendance this year. That's lower than the Bobcats.

And a word about the officiating. At the end of an NBA Finals Game 6, don't go begging for calls. LeBron shouldn't either but he did and that's the one thing about him that really pisses me off. He's got to stop doing that shit.

And then this. After Ray Allen's three, the officials stopped the game to review the shot and ensure that it was in fact a three-pointer. Clearly it was. When they stopped the game, San Antonio had no timeouts and Tim Duncan wasn't on the floor. You might have noticed that when Bosh was snagging the offensive rebound and finding Ray in the corner. Well, after the review, Duncan entered the game. That's an illegal substitution. It should have been a technical foul, Ray should have gotten a free throw and the ball and the game should never have gone to overtime.

Bad is bad. Cry me a fucking river.

People that live in Miami are human refuse.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 10:12:02 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 19, 2013, 10:06:55 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: Tony on June 19, 2013, 09:45:27 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 19, 2013, 09:27:36 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 19, 2013, 07:59:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

Because we didn't hop on a team's bandwagon once it was clear they would be awesome.

Apex is actually, without question, the best Miami Heat fan alive. Every other Heat fan is actual fucking garbage.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/6/19/4443978/heat-spurs-fans-leave-early-nba-finals-2013

Wow. I was listening on the radio and Tirico said something about people leaving. I got home in time for overtime and the stands still looked full, so I figured he was exaggerating or wrong. Anyone who left should never be allowed into another sporting event.

According to ESPN, teams that lead by 5 points with 20-30 seconds remaining win 98.6 percent of the time. If somebody wanted to start walking out rather than watch an opponent celebrate a title on their team's home floor, I'm not going to call them a shitty fan. That's fucking illiterate.

I hear all the time about awful Miami Heat fans but I follow dozens of them on Twitter that are just like everybody else. So there are some real doucherockets with season tickets in the lower bowl of American Airlines Arena. The upper reaches are always filled with fans who come early to watch LeBron put on his dunk display in warmups and stay late just like fans of every other NBA team besides the Pacers, who despite having arguably the third best team in the league, ranked 27th in attendance this year. That's lower than the Bobcats.

And a word about the officiating. At the end of an NBA Finals Game 6, don't go begging for calls. LeBron shouldn't either but he did and that's the one thing about him that really pisses me off. He's got to stop doing that shit.

And then this. After Ray Allen's three, the officials stopped the game to review the shot and ensure that it was in fact a three-pointer. Clearly it was. When they stopped the game, San Antonio had no timeouts and Tim Duncan wasn't on the floor. You might have noticed that when Bosh was snagging the offensive rebound and finding Ray in the corner. Well, after the review, Duncan entered the game. That's an illegal substitution. It should have been a technical foul, Ray should have gotten a free throw and the ball and the game should never have gone to overtime.

Bad is bad. Cry me a fucking river.

People that live in Miami are human refuse.

Mostly. What people don't really get though is that Miami is Latin America's team. They have an enormous Latino following inside and outside of the U.S. These people aren't represented in the lower bowl of AAA or on Twitter, but they cram the bars and outdoor party areas all over the city on game days. And then there is me. Alone. In my apartment. Screaming.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: J. Walter Weatherman on June 19, 2013, 10:16:03 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 10:12:02 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 19, 2013, 10:06:55 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: Tony on June 19, 2013, 09:45:27 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 19, 2013, 09:27:36 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 19, 2013, 07:59:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

Because we didn't hop on a team's bandwagon once it was clear they would be awesome.

Apex is actually, without question, the best Miami Heat fan alive. Every other Heat fan is actual fucking garbage.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/6/19/4443978/heat-spurs-fans-leave-early-nba-finals-2013

Wow. I was listening on the radio and Tirico said something about people leaving. I got home in time for overtime and the stands still looked full, so I figured he was exaggerating or wrong. Anyone who left should never be allowed into another sporting event.

According to ESPN, teams that lead by 5 points with 20-30 seconds remaining win 98.6 percent of the time. If somebody wanted to start walking out rather than watch an opponent celebrate a title on their team's home floor, I'm not going to call them a shitty fan. That's fucking illiterate.

I hear all the time about awful Miami Heat fans but I follow dozens of them on Twitter that are just like everybody else. So there are some real doucherockets with season tickets in the lower bowl of American Airlines Arena. The upper reaches are always filled with fans who come early to watch LeBron put on his dunk display in warmups and stay late just like fans of every other NBA team besides the Pacers, who despite having arguably the third best team in the league, ranked 27th in attendance this year. That's lower than the Bobcats.

And a word about the officiating. At the end of an NBA Finals Game 6, don't go begging for calls. LeBron shouldn't either but he did and that's the one thing about him that really pisses me off. He's got to stop doing that shit.

And then this. After Ray Allen's three, the officials stopped the game to review the shot and ensure that it was in fact a three-pointer. Clearly it was. When they stopped the game, San Antonio had no timeouts and Tim Duncan wasn't on the floor. You might have noticed that when Bosh was snagging the offensive rebound and finding Ray in the corner. Well, after the review, Duncan entered the game. That's an illegal substitution. It should have been a technical foul, Ray should have gotten a free throw and the ball and the game should never have gone to overtime.

Bad is bad. Cry me a fucking river.

People that live in Miami are human refuse.

Mostly. What people don't really get though is that Miami is Latin America's team. They have an enormous Latino following inside and outside of the U.S. These people aren't represented in the lower bowl of AAA or on Twitter, but they cram the bars and outdoor party areas all over the city on game days. And then there is me. Alone. In my apartment. Screaming.

They seemed to be fairly well represented in the video embedded at the bottom of that post.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenFoe on June 19, 2013, 10:22:48 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 19, 2013, 10:16:03 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 10:12:02 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 19, 2013, 10:06:55 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: Tony on June 19, 2013, 09:45:27 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 19, 2013, 09:27:36 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 19, 2013, 07:59:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

Because we didn't hop on a team's bandwagon once it was clear they would be awesome.

Apex is actually, without question, the best Miami Heat fan alive. Every other Heat fan is actual fucking garbage.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/6/19/4443978/heat-spurs-fans-leave-early-nba-finals-2013

Wow. I was listening on the radio and Tirico said something about people leaving. I got home in time for overtime and the stands still looked full, so I figured he was exaggerating or wrong. Anyone who left should never be allowed into another sporting event.

According to ESPN, teams that lead by 5 points with 20-30 seconds remaining win 98.6 percent of the time. If somebody wanted to start walking out rather than watch an opponent celebrate a title on their team's home floor, I'm not going to call them a shitty fan. That's fucking illiterate.

I hear all the time about awful Miami Heat fans but I follow dozens of them on Twitter that are just like everybody else. So there are some real doucherockets with season tickets in the lower bowl of American Airlines Arena. The upper reaches are always filled with fans who come early to watch LeBron put on his dunk display in warmups and stay late just like fans of every other NBA team besides the Pacers, who despite having arguably the third best team in the league, ranked 27th in attendance this year. That's lower than the Bobcats.

And a word about the officiating. At the end of an NBA Finals Game 6, don't go begging for calls. LeBron shouldn't either but he did and that's the one thing about him that really pisses me off. He's got to stop doing that shit.

And then this. After Ray Allen's three, the officials stopped the game to review the shot and ensure that it was in fact a three-pointer. Clearly it was. When they stopped the game, San Antonio had no timeouts and Tim Duncan wasn't on the floor. You might have noticed that when Bosh was snagging the offensive rebound and finding Ray in the corner. Well, after the review, Duncan entered the game. That's an illegal substitution. It should have been a technical foul, Ray should have gotten a free throw and the ball and the game should never have gone to overtime.

Bad is bad. Cry me a fucking river.

People that live in Miami are human refuse.

Mostly. What people don't really get though is that Miami is Latin America's team. They have an enormous Latino following inside and outside of the U.S. These people aren't represented in the lower bowl of AAA or on Twitter, but they cram the bars and outdoor party areas all over the city on game days. And then there is me. Alone. In my apartment. Screaming.

They seemed to be fairly well represented in the video embedded at the bottom of that post.

Meh...I don't think you'd find a city in the league where you wouldn't have some fans leaving with the team down 5 with 28 seconds to go or whatever it was.

I'm not justifying their actions, I just don't think this is in any way unique to Miami.

Plenty of actual reasons to dislike the the team without manufacturing ones.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: SKO on June 19, 2013, 10:24:19 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: Tony on June 19, 2013, 09:45:27 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 19, 2013, 09:27:36 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 19, 2013, 07:59:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

Because we didn't hop on a team's bandwagon once it was clear they would be awesome.

Apex is actually, without question, the best Miami Heat fan alive. Every other Heat fan is actual fucking garbage.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/6/19/4443978/heat-spurs-fans-leave-early-nba-finals-2013

Wow. I was listening on the radio and Tirico said something about people leaving. I got home in time for overtime and the stands still looked full, so I figured he was exaggerating or wrong. Anyone who left should never be allowed into another sporting event.

According to ESPN, teams that lead by 5 points with 20-30 seconds remaining win 98.6 percent of the time. If somebody wanted to start walking out rather than watch an opponent celebrate a title on their team's home floor, I'm not going to call them a shitty fan. That's fucking illiterate.

I hear all the time about awful Miami Heat fans but I follow dozens of them on Twitter that are just like everybody else. So there are some real doucherockets with season tickets in the lower bowl of American Airlines Arena. The upper reaches are always filled with fans who come early to watch LeBron put on his dunk display in warmups and stay late just like fans of every other NBA team besides the Pacers, who despite having arguably the third best team in the league, ranked 27th in attendance this year. That's lower than the Bobcats.

And a word about the officiating. At the end of an NBA Finals Game 6, don't go begging for calls. LeBron shouldn't either but he did and that's the one thing about him that really pisses me off. He's got to stop doing that shit.

And then this. After Ray Allen's three, the officials stopped the game to review the shot and ensure that it was in fact a three-pointer. Clearly it was. When they stopped the game, San Antonio had no timeouts and Tim Duncan wasn't on the floor. You might have noticed that when Bosh was snagging the offensive rebound and finding Ray in the corner. Well, after the review, Duncan entered the game. That's an illegal substitution. It should have been a technical foul, Ray should have gotten a free throw and the ball and the game should never have gone to overtime.

Bad is bad. Cry me a fucking river.

"According to ESPN, teams that lead by 5 points with 20-30 seconds remaining win 98.6 percent of the time. If somebody wanted to start walking out rather than watch an opponent celebrate a title on their team's home floor, I'm not going to call them a shitty fan. That's fucking illiterate."

This is horseshit. I don't care about the %'s. If you don't want to see the celebration, leave at the buzzer. Leaving a five point fucking NBA game in a championship series is being a bad fan. You can stop defending these people you are mildly associatd with because of a choice you all made three years ago. And using Pacers fans as a rebutal is hardly a winning argument with this crowd.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: SKO on June 19, 2013, 10:25:10 AM
And Pen's absolutely right that there are probably elements of every fanbase that would do this, but I'd say none of those people deserve to be defended.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Yeti on June 19, 2013, 10:32:51 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 10:12:02 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 19, 2013, 10:06:55 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: Tony on June 19, 2013, 09:45:27 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 19, 2013, 09:27:36 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 19, 2013, 07:59:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

Because we didn't hop on a team's bandwagon once it was clear they would be awesome.

Apex is actually, without question, the best Miami Heat fan alive. Every other Heat fan is actual fucking garbage.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/6/19/4443978/heat-spurs-fans-leave-early-nba-finals-2013

Wow. I was listening on the radio and Tirico said something about people leaving. I got home in time for overtime and the stands still looked full, so I figured he was exaggerating or wrong. Anyone who left should never be allowed into another sporting event.

According to ESPN, teams that lead by 5 points with 20-30 seconds remaining win 98.6 percent of the time. If somebody wanted to start walking out rather than watch an opponent celebrate a title on their team's home floor, I'm not going to call them a shitty fan. That's fucking illiterate.

I hear all the time about awful Miami Heat fans but I follow dozens of them on Twitter that are just like everybody else. So there are some real doucherockets with season tickets in the lower bowl of American Airlines Arena. The upper reaches are always filled with fans who come early to watch LeBron put on his dunk display in warmups and stay late just like fans of every other NBA team besides the Pacers, who despite having arguably the third best team in the league, ranked 27th in attendance this year. That's lower than the Bobcats.

And a word about the officiating. At the end of an NBA Finals Game 6, don't go begging for calls. LeBron shouldn't either but he did and that's the one thing about him that really pisses me off. He's got to stop doing that shit.

And then this. After Ray Allen's three, the officials stopped the game to review the shot and ensure that it was in fact a three-pointer. Clearly it was. When they stopped the game, San Antonio had no timeouts and Tim Duncan wasn't on the floor. You might have noticed that when Bosh was snagging the offensive rebound and finding Ray in the corner. Well, after the review, Duncan entered the game. That's an illegal substitution. It should have been a technical foul, Ray should have gotten a free throw and the ball and the game should never have gone to overtime.

Bad is bad. Cry me a fucking river.

People that live in Miami are human refuse.

Mostly. What people don't really get though is that Miami is Latin America's team. They have an enormous Latino following inside and outside of the U.S. These people aren't represented in the lower bowl of AAA or on Twitter, but they cram the bars and outdoor party areas all over the city on game days. And then there is me. Alone. In my apartment. Screaming.

They're too poor.. and colored. That's pretty clear
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Tony on June 19, 2013, 10:35:30 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 19, 2013, 10:24:19 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: Tony on June 19, 2013, 09:45:27 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 19, 2013, 09:27:36 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 19, 2013, 07:59:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

Because we didn't hop on a team's bandwagon once it was clear they would be awesome.

Apex is actually, without question, the best Miami Heat fan alive. Every other Heat fan is actual fucking garbage.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/6/19/4443978/heat-spurs-fans-leave-early-nba-finals-2013

Wow. I was listening on the radio and Tirico said something about people leaving. I got home in time for overtime and the stands still looked full, so I figured he was exaggerating or wrong. Anyone who left should never be allowed into another sporting event.

According to ESPN, teams that lead by 5 points with 20-30 seconds remaining win 98.6 percent of the time. If somebody wanted to start walking out rather than watch an opponent celebrate a title on their team's home floor, I'm not going to call them a shitty fan. That's fucking illiterate.

I hear all the time about awful Miami Heat fans but I follow dozens of them on Twitter that are just like everybody else. So there are some real doucherockets with season tickets in the lower bowl of American Airlines Arena. The upper reaches are always filled with fans who come early to watch LeBron put on his dunk display in warmups and stay late just like fans of every other NBA team besides the Pacers, who despite having arguably the third best team in the league, ranked 27th in attendance this year. That's lower than the Bobcats.

And a word about the officiating. At the end of an NBA Finals Game 6, don't go begging for calls. LeBron shouldn't either but he did and that's the one thing about him that really pisses me off. He's got to stop doing that shit.

And then this. After Ray Allen's three, the officials stopped the game to review the shot and ensure that it was in fact a three-pointer. Clearly it was. When they stopped the game, San Antonio had no timeouts and Tim Duncan wasn't on the floor. You might have noticed that when Bosh was snagging the offensive rebound and finding Ray in the corner. Well, after the review, Duncan entered the game. That's an illegal substitution. It should have been a technical foul, Ray should have gotten a free throw and the ball and the game should never have gone to overtime.

Bad is bad. Cry me a fucking river.

"According to ESPN, teams that lead by 5 points with 20-30 seconds remaining win 98.6 percent of the time. If somebody wanted to start walking out rather than watch an opponent celebrate a title on their team's home floor, I'm not going to call them a shitty fan. That's fucking illiterate."

This is horseshit. I don't care about the %'s. If you don't want to see the celebration, leave at the buzzer. Leaving a five point fucking NBA game in a championship series is being a bad fan. You can stop defending these people you are mildly associatd with because of a choice you all made three years ago. And using Pacers fans as a rebutal is hardly a winning argument with this crowd.

About 95% of teams winning a baseball game going into the 9th inning win, so I guess it will be OK when Cubs fans leave Wrigley when the Rays have a 2 run lead going into the 9th inning of game 6 of the 2016 World Series.

And it is understandable that nobody goes to Pacers games. There is just too much other stuff to do in Indianoplace.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: SKO on June 19, 2013, 10:37:08 AM
I just don't get how a guy who has only rooted for the Heat since the big three arrived can somehow deny the obvious reality that a large chunk of their fanbase consists of latecomers and frontrunners. I get that you don't include yourself amongst the shitheads, Pex, because you've stuck with them through good times and slightly less awesome but still good times, and you're overall a knowledgeable basketball fan, but why you feel the compulsion to defend that garbage as though it's an affront to you when you belong to a group of people who spend most of their time denigrating shitty Chicago sports fans, I don't know.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Yeti on June 19, 2013, 10:44:31 AM
Quote from: Tony on June 19, 2013, 10:35:30 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 19, 2013, 10:24:19 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: Tony on June 19, 2013, 09:45:27 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 19, 2013, 09:27:36 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 19, 2013, 07:59:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

Because we didn't hop on a team's bandwagon once it was clear they would be awesome.

Apex is actually, without question, the best Miami Heat fan alive. Every other Heat fan is actual fucking garbage.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/6/19/4443978/heat-spurs-fans-leave-early-nba-finals-2013

Wow. I was listening on the radio and Tirico said something about people leaving. I got home in time for overtime and the stands still looked full, so I figured he was exaggerating or wrong. Anyone who left should never be allowed into another sporting event.

According to ESPN, teams that lead by 5 points with 20-30 seconds remaining win 98.6 percent of the time. If somebody wanted to start walking out rather than watch an opponent celebrate a title on their team's home floor, I'm not going to call them a shitty fan. That's fucking illiterate.

I hear all the time about awful Miami Heat fans but I follow dozens of them on Twitter that are just like everybody else. So there are some real doucherockets with season tickets in the lower bowl of American Airlines Arena. The upper reaches are always filled with fans who come early to watch LeBron put on his dunk display in warmups and stay late just like fans of every other NBA team besides the Pacers, who despite having arguably the third best team in the league, ranked 27th in attendance this year. That's lower than the Bobcats.

And a word about the officiating. At the end of an NBA Finals Game 6, don't go begging for calls. LeBron shouldn't either but he did and that's the one thing about him that really pisses me off. He's got to stop doing that shit.

And then this. After Ray Allen's three, the officials stopped the game to review the shot and ensure that it was in fact a three-pointer. Clearly it was. When they stopped the game, San Antonio had no timeouts and Tim Duncan wasn't on the floor. You might have noticed that when Bosh was snagging the offensive rebound and finding Ray in the corner. Well, after the review, Duncan entered the game. That's an illegal substitution. It should have been a technical foul, Ray should have gotten a free throw and the ball and the game should never have gone to overtime.

Bad is bad. Cry me a fucking river.

"According to ESPN, teams that lead by 5 points with 20-30 seconds remaining win 98.6 percent of the time. If somebody wanted to start walking out rather than watch an opponent celebrate a title on their team's home floor, I'm not going to call them a shitty fan. That's fucking illiterate."

This is horseshit. I don't care about the %'s. If you don't want to see the celebration, leave at the buzzer. Leaving a five point fucking NBA game in a championship series is being a bad fan. You can stop defending these people you are mildly associatd with because of a choice you all made three years ago. And using Pacers fans as a rebutal is hardly a winning argument with this crowd.

About 95% of teams winning a baseball game going into the 9th inning win, so I guess it will be OK when Cubs fans leave Wrigley when the Rays have a 2 run lead going into the 9th inning of game 6 of the 2016 World Series.

And it is understandable that nobody goes to Pacers games. There is just too much other stuff to do in Indianoplace.

So, the AL won the All Star game that year? *places bet*
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 10:47:40 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 19, 2013, 10:37:08 AM
I just don't get how a guy who has only rooted for the Heat since the big three arrived can somehow deny the obvious reality that a large chunk of their fanbase consists of latecomers and frontrunners. I get that you don't include yourself amongst the shitheads, Pex, because you've stuck with them through good times and slightly less awesome but still good times, and you're overall a knowledgeable basketball fan, but why you feel the compulsion to defend that garbage as though it's an affront to you when you belong to a group of people who spend most of their time denigrating shitty Chicago sports fans, I don't know.

I've gotten to know some pretty funny and knowledgeable Heat fans the same way I've met some of the same types here at Desipio. I don't lump you guys in with the BCB crowd, even though we all know they're out there and we hate them more than our opponents' fans ever will. I guess I'm not at that level of butthurt over the lousy Heat fans because I don't live next to them.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: SKO on June 19, 2013, 11:00:33 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 10:47:40 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 19, 2013, 10:37:08 AM
I just don't get how a guy who has only rooted for the Heat since the big three arrived can somehow deny the obvious reality that a large chunk of their fanbase consists of latecomers and frontrunners. I get that you don't include yourself amongst the shitheads, Pex, because you've stuck with them through good times and slightly less awesome but still good times, and you're overall a knowledgeable basketball fan, but why you feel the compulsion to defend that garbage as though it's an affront to you when you belong to a group of people who spend most of their time denigrating shitty Chicago sports fans, I don't know.

I've gotten to know some pretty funny and knowledgeable Heat fans the same way I've met some of the same types here at Desipio. I don't lump you guys in with the BCB crowd, even though we all know they're out there and we hate them more than our opponents' fans ever will. I guess I'm not at that level of butthurt over the lousy Heat fans because I don't live next to them.

I know a number of respectable, intelligent, and even likeable Cardinals fans. I have a professor from Vancouver who roots for the Canucks and isn't a fuck stick. But damned if that's stopping me from jumping into the fray and throwing both of those fanbases down the shitter. The day we stop saying it's alright to lump entire groups of people together and judge them by the lowest common denominator is the day we're all no better than the dirty Jews.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on June 19, 2013, 11:10:49 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 19, 2013, 11:00:33 AM
The day we stop saying it's alright to lump entire groups of people together and judge them by the lowest common denominator is the day we're all no better than the dirty Jews.

Your final solution to this problem is to send them to take showers, no doubt.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: SKO on June 19, 2013, 11:15:04 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 19, 2013, 11:10:49 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 19, 2013, 11:00:33 AM
The day we stop saying it's alright to lump entire groups of people together and judge them by the lowest common denominator is the day we're all no better than the dirty Jews.

Your final solution to this problem is to send them to take showers, no doubt.

*feels guilty about casually anti-semitic joke, decides to write check to Jewish charity*
*doesn't know any Jewish charities*
*signs check to "The Jews" and addresses envelope with "Hollywood"...assumes it'll end up in the right hands*
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: SKO on June 19, 2013, 11:18:14 AM
Seriously, though, Heat fans are terrible.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on June 19, 2013, 11:18:32 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 19, 2013, 11:15:04 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 19, 2013, 11:10:49 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 19, 2013, 11:00:33 AM
The day we stop saying it's alright to lump entire groups of people together and judge them by the lowest common denominator is the day we're all no better than the dirty Jews.

Your final solution to this problem is to send them to take showers, no doubt.

*feels guilty about casually anti-semitic joke, decides to write check to Jewish charity*
*doesn't know any Jewish charities*
*signs check to "The Jews" and addresses envelope with "Hollywood"...assumes it'll end up in the right hands*

Competition there. One wrong person gets that and your e-meter is in the mail.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on June 19, 2013, 11:27:57 AM
Quote from: Yeti on June 19, 2013, 10:44:31 AM
Quote from: Tony on June 19, 2013, 10:35:30 AM
About 95% of teams winning a baseball game going into the 9th inning win, so I guess it will be OK when Cubs fans leave Wrigley when the Rays have a 2 run lead going into the 9th inning of game 6 of the 2016 World Series.

And it is understandable that nobody goes to Pacers games. There is just too much other stuff to do in Indianoplace.

So, the AL won the All Star game that year? *places bet*
If Game 6 is "at Wrigley," then...

Besides.  They are winning in 2015 just like we saw in Back to the Future II.  October 20th to be precise (Marty arrives the 21st)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: SKO on June 19, 2013, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 19, 2013, 11:27:57 AM
Quote from: Yeti on June 19, 2013, 10:44:31 AM
Quote from: Tony on June 19, 2013, 10:35:30 AM
About 95% of teams winning a baseball game going into the 9th inning win, so I guess it will be OK when Cubs fans leave Wrigley when the Rays have a 2 run lead going into the 9th inning of game 6 of the 2016 World Series.

And it is understandable that nobody goes to Pacers games. There is just too much other stuff to do in Indianoplace.

So, the AL won the All Star game that year? *places bet*
If Game 6 is "at Wrigley," then...

Besides.  They are winning in 2015 just like we saw in Back to the Future II.  October 20th to be precise (Marty arrives the 21st)

But I thought TODAY was the day Marty arrived in the future. I saw it on facebook.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 19, 2013, 11:32:09 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 10:12:02 AM

Mostly. What people don't really get though is that Miami is Latin America's team. They have an enormous Latino following inside and outside of the U.S. These people aren't represented in the lower bowl of AAA or on Twitter, but they cram the bars and outdoor party areas all over the city on game days. And then there is me. Alone. In my apartment. Screaming.

And LeBron Santiago.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on June 19, 2013, 11:50:12 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: Tony on June 19, 2013, 09:45:27 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 19, 2013, 09:27:36 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 19, 2013, 07:59:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

Because we didn't hop on a team's bandwagon once it was clear they would be awesome.

Apex is actually, without question, the best Miami Heat fan alive. Every other Heat fan is actual fucking garbage.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/6/19/4443978/heat-spurs-fans-leave-early-nba-finals-2013

Wow. I was listening on the radio and Tirico said something about people leaving. I got home in time for overtime and the stands still looked full, so I figured he was exaggerating or wrong. Anyone who left should never be allowed into another sporting event.

According to ESPN, teams that lead by 5 points with 20-30 seconds remaining win 98.6 percent of the time. If somebody wanted to start walking out rather than watch an opponent celebrate a title on their team's home floor, I'm not going to call them a shitty fan. That's fucking illiterate.

I hear all the time about awful Miami Heat fans but I follow dozens of them on Twitter that are just like everybody else. So there are some real doucherockets with season tickets in the lower bowl of American Airlines Arena. The upper reaches are always filled with fans who come early to watch LeBron put on his dunk display in warmups and stay late just like fans of every other NBA team besides the Pacers, who despite having arguably the third best team in the league, ranked 27th in attendance this year. That's lower than the Bobcats.

And a word about the officiating. At the end of an NBA Finals Game 6, don't go begging for calls. LeBron shouldn't either but he did and that's the one thing about him that really pisses me off. He's got to stop doing that shit.

And then this. After Ray Allen's three, the officials stopped the game to review the shot and ensure that it was in fact a three-pointer. Clearly it was. When they stopped the game, San Antonio had no timeouts and Tim Duncan wasn't on the floor. You might have noticed that when Bosh was snagging the offensive rebound and finding Ray in the corner. Well, after the review, Duncan entered the game. That's an illegal substitution. It should have been a technical foul, Ray should have gotten a free throw and the ball and the game should never have gone to overtime.

Bad is bad. Cry me a fucking river.

I figured a guy who left a Bears/Vikings game in 2007 before the Bears staged a game-tying comeback (before still derping the game) would defend his Heat fan brethren.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 11:58:07 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 19, 2013, 11:50:12 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: Tony on June 19, 2013, 09:45:27 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 19, 2013, 09:27:36 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 19, 2013, 07:59:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

Because we didn't hop on a team's bandwagon once it was clear they would be awesome.

Apex is actually, without question, the best Miami Heat fan alive. Every other Heat fan is actual fucking garbage.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/6/19/4443978/heat-spurs-fans-leave-early-nba-finals-2013

Wow. I was listening on the radio and Tirico said something about people leaving. I got home in time for overtime and the stands still looked full, so I figured he was exaggerating or wrong. Anyone who left should never be allowed into another sporting event.

According to ESPN, teams that lead by 5 points with 20-30 seconds remaining win 98.6 percent of the time. If somebody wanted to start walking out rather than watch an opponent celebrate a title on their team's home floor, I'm not going to call them a shitty fan. That's fucking illiterate.

I hear all the time about awful Miami Heat fans but I follow dozens of them on Twitter that are just like everybody else. So there are some real doucherockets with season tickets in the lower bowl of American Airlines Arena. The upper reaches are always filled with fans who come early to watch LeBron put on his dunk display in warmups and stay late just like fans of every other NBA team besides the Pacers, who despite having arguably the third best team in the league, ranked 27th in attendance this year. That's lower than the Bobcats.

And a word about the officiating. At the end of an NBA Finals Game 6, don't go begging for calls. LeBron shouldn't either but he did and that's the one thing about him that really pisses me off. He's got to stop doing that shit.

And then this. After Ray Allen's three, the officials stopped the game to review the shot and ensure that it was in fact a three-pointer. Clearly it was. When they stopped the game, San Antonio had no timeouts and Tim Duncan wasn't on the floor. You might have noticed that when Bosh was snagging the offensive rebound and finding Ray in the corner. Well, after the review, Duncan entered the game. That's an illegal substitution. It should have been a technical foul, Ray should have gotten a free throw and the ball and the game should never have gone to overtime.

Bad is bad. Cry me a fucking river.

I figured a guy who left a Bears/Vikings game in 2007 before the Bears staged a game-tying comeback (before still derping the game) would defend his Heat fan brethren.

I've been that guy for quite some time now. I blame my ADD and my propensity for mind-crippling butthurt. I get too stressed out because I care way too much. I don't think that makes me a shitty fan, but probably means I have some personal issues to sort out.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenFoe on June 19, 2013, 01:51:59 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 11:58:07 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 19, 2013, 11:50:12 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: Tony on June 19, 2013, 09:45:27 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 19, 2013, 09:27:36 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 19, 2013, 07:59:34 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 19, 2013, 01:01:12 AM
And wonder why your team isn't in one of these funny videos.

Because we didn't hop on a team's bandwagon once it was clear they would be awesome.

Apex is actually, without question, the best Miami Heat fan alive. Every other Heat fan is actual fucking garbage.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/6/19/4443978/heat-spurs-fans-leave-early-nba-finals-2013

Wow. I was listening on the radio and Tirico said something about people leaving. I got home in time for overtime and the stands still looked full, so I figured he was exaggerating or wrong. Anyone who left should never be allowed into another sporting event.

According to ESPN, teams that lead by 5 points with 20-30 seconds remaining win 98.6 percent of the time. If somebody wanted to start walking out rather than watch an opponent celebrate a title on their team's home floor, I'm not going to call them a shitty fan. That's fucking illiterate.

I hear all the time about awful Miami Heat fans but I follow dozens of them on Twitter that are just like everybody else. So there are some real doucherockets with season tickets in the lower bowl of American Airlines Arena. The upper reaches are always filled with fans who come early to watch LeBron put on his dunk display in warmups and stay late just like fans of every other NBA team besides the Pacers, who despite having arguably the third best team in the league, ranked 27th in attendance this year. That's lower than the Bobcats.

And a word about the officiating. At the end of an NBA Finals Game 6, don't go begging for calls. LeBron shouldn't either but he did and that's the one thing about him that really pisses me off. He's got to stop doing that shit.

And then this. After Ray Allen's three, the officials stopped the game to review the shot and ensure that it was in fact a three-pointer. Clearly it was. When they stopped the game, San Antonio had no timeouts and Tim Duncan wasn't on the floor. You might have noticed that when Bosh was snagging the offensive rebound and finding Ray in the corner. Well, after the review, Duncan entered the game. That's an illegal substitution. It should have been a technical foul, Ray should have gotten a free throw and the ball and the game should never have gone to overtime.

Bad is bad. Cry me a fucking river.

I figured a guy who left a Bears/Vikings game in 2007 before the Bears staged a game-tying comeback (before still derping the game) would defend his Heat fan brethren.

I've been that guy for quite some time now. I blame my ADD and my propensity for mind-crippling butthurt. I get too stressed out because I care way too much. I don't think that makes me a shitty fan, but probably means I have some personal issues to sort out.


(http://www.trashionista.com/images/2007/11/21/ifididituk_2.jpg)

Even if I did this, it would have to have been because I loved her very much, right?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: R-V on June 21, 2013, 11:27:55 AM
Not a peep from Apex?

Hypothetical for you, internet friend - if LeBron opts out a year from now and signs with the Bulls, who will you root for?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 11:36:21 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 21, 2013, 11:27:55 AM
Not a peep from Apex?

Hypothetical for you, internet friend - if LeBron opts out a year from now and signs with the Bulls, who will you root for?

The Bulls.

*offers hypothetical shirtless hug*

But listening to LeBron talk about how honored he feels to play for the Heat organization, I don't think he's leaving. I mean, people can say what they want, it's good for ratings and clicks and whatever, but I don't know why he'd leave with the Bird Rights in place and the ability to recruit more veterans to play for titles with him every year from South Beach.

Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 21, 2013, 12:32:50 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 11:36:21 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 21, 2013, 11:27:55 AM
Not a peep from Apex?

Hypothetical for you, internet friend - if LeBron opts out a year from now and signs with the Bulls, who will you root for?

The Bulls.

*offers hypothetical shirtless hug*

But listening to LeBron talk about how honored he feels to play for the Heat organization, I don't think he's leaving. I mean, people can say what they want, it's good for ratings and clicks and whatever, but I don't know why he'd leave with the Bird Rights in place and the ability to recruit more veterans to play for titles with him every year from South Beach.



Not to mention the lack of a state sales tax, so he can net as much with a smaller gross.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenFoe on June 21, 2013, 01:01:33 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 21, 2013, 12:32:50 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 11:36:21 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 21, 2013, 11:27:55 AM
Not a peep from Apex?

Hypothetical for you, internet friend - if LeBron opts out a year from now and signs with the Bulls, who will you root for?

The Bulls.

*offers hypothetical shirtless hug*

But listening to LeBron talk about how honored he feels to play for the Heat organization, I don't think he's leaving. I mean, people can say what they want, it's good for ratings and clicks and whatever, but I don't know why he'd leave with the Bird Rights in place and the ability to recruit more veterans to play for titles with him every year from South Beach.



Not to mention the lack of a state sales tax, so he can net as much with a smaller gross.

He's been in Miami for 3 years, they've made 3 finals and won 2 of them. 

Can't possibly imagine a scenario in which he leaves.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on June 21, 2013, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 21, 2013, 01:01:33 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 21, 2013, 12:32:50 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 11:36:21 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 21, 2013, 11:27:55 AM
Not a peep from Apex?

Hypothetical for you, internet friend - if LeBron opts out a year from now and signs with the Bulls, who will you root for?

The Bulls.

*offers hypothetical shirtless hug*

But listening to LeBron talk about how honored he feels to play for the Heat organization, I don't think he's leaving. I mean, people can say what they want, it's good for ratings and clicks and whatever, but I don't know why he'd leave with the Bird Rights in place and the ability to recruit more veterans to play for titles with him every year from South Beach.



Not to mention the lack of a state sales tax, so he can net as much with a smaller gross.

He's been in Miami for 3 years, they've made 3 finals and won 2 of them. 

Can't possibly imagine a scenario in which he leaves.

I hope down the road at some point when Larbon is all done we see Spoelstra coach a different team without Larbon and Gang.

I wanna see it.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 01:38:06 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 21, 2013, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 21, 2013, 01:01:33 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 21, 2013, 12:32:50 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 11:36:21 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 21, 2013, 11:27:55 AM
Not a peep from Apex?

Hypothetical for you, internet friend - if LeBron opts out a year from now and signs with the Bulls, who will you root for?

The Bulls.

*offers hypothetical shirtless hug*

But listening to LeBron talk about how honored he feels to play for the Heat organization, I don't think he's leaving. I mean, people can say what they want, it's good for ratings and clicks and whatever, but I don't know why he'd leave with the Bird Rights in place and the ability to recruit more veterans to play for titles with him every year from South Beach.



Not to mention the lack of a state sales tax, so he can net as much with a smaller gross.

He's been in Miami for 3 years, they've made 3 finals and won 2 of them. 

Can't possibly imagine a scenario in which he leaves.

I hope down the road at some point when Larbon is all done we see Spoelstra coach a different team without Larbon and Gang.

I wanna see it.

He's doing a great job but there are probably a handful of coaches in history that actually, really matter. He's not one of them yet.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on June 21, 2013, 01:47:19 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 01:38:06 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 21, 2013, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 21, 2013, 01:01:33 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 21, 2013, 12:32:50 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 11:36:21 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 21, 2013, 11:27:55 AM
Not a peep from Apex?

Hypothetical for you, internet friend - if LeBron opts out a year from now and signs with the Bulls, who will you root for?

The Bulls.

*offers hypothetical shirtless hug*

But listening to LeBron talk about how honored he feels to play for the Heat organization, I don't think he's leaving. I mean, people can say what they want, it's good for ratings and clicks and whatever, but I don't know why he'd leave with the Bird Rights in place and the ability to recruit more veterans to play for titles with him every year from South Beach.



Not to mention the lack of a state sales tax, so he can net as much with a smaller gross.

He's been in Miami for 3 years, they've made 3 finals and won 2 of them. 

Can't possibly imagine a scenario in which he leaves.

I hope down the road at some point when Larbon is all done we see Spoelstra coach a different team without Larbon and Gang.

I wanna see it.

He's doing a great job but there are probably a handful of coaches in history that actually, really matter. He's not one of them yet.

Vinny Del Negro could have coached this team to 2 championships.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 01:48:27 PM
Quote from: BH on June 21, 2013, 01:47:19 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 01:38:06 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 21, 2013, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 21, 2013, 01:01:33 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 21, 2013, 12:32:50 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 11:36:21 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 21, 2013, 11:27:55 AM
Not a peep from Apex?

Hypothetical for you, internet friend - if LeBron opts out a year from now and signs with the Bulls, who will you root for?

The Bulls.

*offers hypothetical shirtless hug*

But listening to LeBron talk about how honored he feels to play for the Heat organization, I don't think he's leaving. I mean, people can say what they want, it's good for ratings and clicks and whatever, but I don't know why he'd leave with the Bird Rights in place and the ability to recruit more veterans to play for titles with him every year from South Beach.



Not to mention the lack of a state sales tax, so he can net as much with a smaller gross.

He's been in Miami for 3 years, they've made 3 finals and won 2 of them. 

Can't possibly imagine a scenario in which he leaves.

I hope down the road at some point when Larbon is all done we see Spoelstra coach a different team without Larbon and Gang.

I wanna see it.

He's doing a great job but there are probably a handful of coaches in history that actually, really matter. He's not one of them yet.

Vinny Del Negro could have coached this team to 2 championships.

No. He's one of the handful who matter. In a bad way.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on June 21, 2013, 01:48:33 PM
Quote from: BH on June 21, 2013, 01:47:19 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 01:38:06 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 21, 2013, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 21, 2013, 01:01:33 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 21, 2013, 12:32:50 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 11:36:21 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 21, 2013, 11:27:55 AM
Not a peep from Apex?

Hypothetical for you, internet friend - if LeBron opts out a year from now and signs with the Bulls, who will you root for?

The Bulls.

*offers hypothetical shirtless hug*

But listening to LeBron talk about how honored he feels to play for the Heat organization, I don't think he's leaving. I mean, people can say what they want, it's good for ratings and clicks and whatever, but I don't know why he'd leave with the Bird Rights in place and the ability to recruit more veterans to play for titles with him every year from South Beach.



Not to mention the lack of a state sales tax, so he can net as much with a smaller gross.

He's been in Miami for 3 years, they've made 3 finals and won 2 of them. 

Can't possibly imagine a scenario in which he leaves.

I hope down the road at some point when Larbon is all done we see Spoelstra coach a different team without Larbon and Gang.

I wanna see it.

He's doing a great job but there are probably a handful of coaches in history that actually, really matter. He's not one of them yet.

Vinny Del Negro could have coached this team to 2 championships.

Not sure about that.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 01:54:58 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 21, 2013, 01:48:33 PM
Quote from: BH on June 21, 2013, 01:47:19 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 01:38:06 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 21, 2013, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 21, 2013, 01:01:33 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 21, 2013, 12:32:50 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 11:36:21 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 21, 2013, 11:27:55 AM
Not a peep from Apex?

Hypothetical for you, internet friend - if LeBron opts out a year from now and signs with the Bulls, who will you root for?

The Bulls.

*offers hypothetical shirtless hug*

But listening to LeBron talk about how honored he feels to play for the Heat organization, I don't think he's leaving. I mean, people can say what they want, it's good for ratings and clicks and whatever, but I don't know why he'd leave with the Bird Rights in place and the ability to recruit more veterans to play for titles with him every year from South Beach.



Not to mention the lack of a state sales tax, so he can net as much with a smaller gross.

He's been in Miami for 3 years, they've made 3 finals and won 2 of them.  

Can't possibly imagine a scenario in which he leaves.

I hope down the road at some point when Larbon is all done we see Spoelstra coach a different team without Larbon and Gang.

I wanna see it.

He's doing a great job but there are probably a handful of coaches in history that actually, really matter. He's not one of them yet.

Vinny Del Negro could have coached this team to 2 championships.

Not sure about that.

This is not a real argument. BH stickpoke notwithstanding. Spoelstra is running the Riley/Van Gundy defensive system, but that offense was designed by this coaching staff specifically for LeBron. Within it, he is blossoming to his full and mindblowing potential right before our eyes. They went from a highly-talented and highly-flawed team that lost to Dallas to an absolute flying death machine at high tide this year. I can direct you to some boring articles on Grantland about it. Anybody? No?

Vinny had one of the deepest rosters in the league and it was an all-out clusterfuck and a mutiny in L.A. There is no way Vinny could have withstood the pressure that Spo was under the past three seasons. For that alone, he gets the nod as a first-class leader. Jeff Van Gundy called him a future Hall of Famer, and Jeff is prone to wild statements like that. But if they three-peat, you can't keep him out. Not with the job he has done here. He had Pop's pants around his ankles at the end of Game 6 and there is no disputing that. He also had LeBron Damn James. That's what they'll always say, which is why Slak is probably curious. But, really, he's a coach. It wouldn't be that interesting.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on June 21, 2013, 01:56:59 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 01:54:58 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 21, 2013, 01:48:33 PM
Quote from: BH on June 21, 2013, 01:47:19 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 01:38:06 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 21, 2013, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 21, 2013, 01:01:33 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 21, 2013, 12:32:50 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 11:36:21 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 21, 2013, 11:27:55 AM
Not a peep from Apex?

Hypothetical for you, internet friend - if LeBron opts out a year from now and signs with the Bulls, who will you root for?

The Bulls.

*offers hypothetical shirtless hug*

But listening to LeBron talk about how honored he feels to play for the Heat organization, I don't think he's leaving. I mean, people can say what they want, it's good for ratings and clicks and whatever, but I don't know why he'd leave with the Bird Rights in place and the ability to recruit more veterans to play for titles with him every year from South Beach.



Not to mention the lack of a state sales tax, so he can net as much with a smaller gross.

He's been in Miami for 3 years, they've made 3 finals and won 2 of them.  

Can't possibly imagine a scenario in which he leaves.

I hope down the road at some point when Larbon is all done we see Spoelstra coach a different team without Larbon and Gang.

I wanna see it.

He's doing a great job but there are probably a handful of coaches in history that actually, really matter. He's not one of them yet.

Vinny Del Negro could have coached this team to 2 championships.

Not sure about that.

This is not a real argument. BH stickpoke notwithstanding. Spoelstra is running the Riley/Van Gundy defensive system, but that offense was designed by this coaching staff specifically for LeBron. They went from a highly-talented and highly-flawed team that lost to Dallas to an absolute flying death machine at high tide this year. I can direct you to some boring articles on Grantland about it. Anybody? No?

Vinny had one of the deepest rosters in the league and it was an all-out clusterfuck and a mutiny in L.A. There is no way Vinny could have withstood the pressure that Spo was under the past three seasons. For that alone, he gets the nod as a first-class leader. Jeff Van Gundy called him a future Hall of Famer, and Jeff is prone to wild statements like that. But if they three-peat, you can't keep him out. Not with the job he has done here. He had Pop's pants around his ankles at the end of Game 6 and there is no disputing that. He also had LeBron Damn James. That's what they'll always say, which is why Slak is probably curious. But, really, he's a coach. It wouldn't be that interesting.

That's good insight (not being a dick) and what I meant, not in a trolling way, is that I'd like to see him coach a team without a Larbon just to see how he does. I'm not saying he'd suck or be a miracle worker. I'd like to see it though.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on June 21, 2013, 01:58:25 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 21, 2013, 01:56:59 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 01:54:58 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 21, 2013, 01:48:33 PM
Quote from: BH on June 21, 2013, 01:47:19 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 01:38:06 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 21, 2013, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 21, 2013, 01:01:33 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 21, 2013, 12:32:50 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 11:36:21 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 21, 2013, 11:27:55 AM
Not a peep from Apex?

Hypothetical for you, internet friend - if LeBron opts out a year from now and signs with the Bulls, who will you root for?

The Bulls.

*offers hypothetical shirtless hug*

But listening to LeBron talk about how honored he feels to play for the Heat organization, I don't think he's leaving. I mean, people can say what they want, it's good for ratings and clicks and whatever, but I don't know why he'd leave with the Bird Rights in place and the ability to recruit more veterans to play for titles with him every year from South Beach.



Not to mention the lack of a state sales tax, so he can net as much with a smaller gross.

He's been in Miami for 3 years, they've made 3 finals and won 2 of them.  

Can't possibly imagine a scenario in which he leaves.

I hope down the road at some point when Larbon is all done we see Spoelstra coach a different team without Larbon and Gang.

I wanna see it.

He's doing a great job but there are probably a handful of coaches in history that actually, really matter. He's not one of them yet.

Vinny Del Negro could have coached this team to 2 championships.

Not sure about that.

This is not a real argument. BH stickpoke notwithstanding. Spoelstra is running the Riley/Van Gundy defensive system, but that offense was designed by this coaching staff specifically for LeBron. They went from a highly-talented and highly-flawed team that lost to Dallas to an absolute flying death machine at high tide this year. I can direct you to some boring articles on Grantland about it. Anybody? No?

Vinny had one of the deepest rosters in the league and it was an all-out clusterfuck and a mutiny in L.A. There is no way Vinny could have withstood the pressure that Spo was under the past three seasons. For that alone, he gets the nod as a first-class leader. Jeff Van Gundy called him a future Hall of Famer, and Jeff is prone to wild statements like that. But if they three-peat, you can't keep him out. Not with the job he has done here. He had Pop's pants around his ankles at the end of Game 6 and there is no disputing that. He also had LeBron Damn James. That's what they'll always say, which is why Slak is probably curious. But, really, he's a coach. It wouldn't be that interesting.

That's good insight (not being a dick) and what I meant, not in a trolling way, is that I'd like to see him coach a team without a Larbon just to see how he does. I'm not saying he'd suck or be a miracle worker. I'd like to see it though.

Larbon Jims is my favorite player now.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 02:08:32 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 21, 2013, 01:58:25 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 21, 2013, 01:56:59 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 01:54:58 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 21, 2013, 01:48:33 PM
Quote from: BH on June 21, 2013, 01:47:19 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 01:38:06 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 21, 2013, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 21, 2013, 01:01:33 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 21, 2013, 12:32:50 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 11:36:21 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 21, 2013, 11:27:55 AM
Not a peep from Apex?

Hypothetical for you, internet friend - if LeBron opts out a year from now and signs with the Bulls, who will you root for?

The Bulls.

*offers hypothetical shirtless hug*

But listening to LeBron talk about how honored he feels to play for the Heat organization, I don't think he's leaving. I mean, people can say what they want, it's good for ratings and clicks and whatever, but I don't know why he'd leave with the Bird Rights in place and the ability to recruit more veterans to play for titles with him every year from South Beach.



Not to mention the lack of a state sales tax, so he can net as much with a smaller gross.

He's been in Miami for 3 years, they've made 3 finals and won 2 of them.  

Can't possibly imagine a scenario in which he leaves.

I hope down the road at some point when Larbon is all done we see Spoelstra coach a different team without Larbon and Gang.

I wanna see it.

He's doing a great job but there are probably a handful of coaches in history that actually, really matter. He's not one of them yet.

Vinny Del Negro could have coached this team to 2 championships.

Not sure about that.

This is not a real argument. BH stickpoke notwithstanding. Spoelstra is running the Riley/Van Gundy defensive system, but that offense was designed by this coaching staff specifically for LeBron. They went from a highly-talented and highly-flawed team that lost to Dallas to an absolute flying death machine at high tide this year. I can direct you to some boring articles on Grantland about it. Anybody? No?

Vinny had one of the deepest rosters in the league and it was an all-out clusterfuck and a mutiny in L.A. There is no way Vinny could have withstood the pressure that Spo was under the past three seasons. For that alone, he gets the nod as a first-class leader. Jeff Van Gundy called him a future Hall of Famer, and Jeff is prone to wild statements like that. But if they three-peat, you can't keep him out. Not with the job he has done here. He had Pop's pants around his ankles at the end of Game 6 and there is no disputing that. He also had LeBron Damn James. That's what they'll always say, which is why Slak is probably curious. But, really, he's a coach. It wouldn't be that interesting.

That's good insight (not being a dick) and what I meant, not in a trolling way, is that I'd like to see him coach a team without a Larbon just to see how he does. I'm not saying he'd suck or be a miracle worker. I'd like to see it though.

Larbon Jims is my favorite player now.

Lelbron James is a real thing. Look:

http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/lelbron

You'll get a chance to see Spo coach in the league for a very, very longtime. He'll be a very old man when he's done freaking out in Armani suits on NBA sidellines.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 21, 2013, 02:38:34 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 21, 2013, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 21, 2013, 01:01:33 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 21, 2013, 12:32:50 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 11:36:21 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 21, 2013, 11:27:55 AM
Not a peep from Apex?

Hypothetical for you, internet friend - if LeBron opts out a year from now and signs with the Bulls, who will you root for?

The Bulls.

*offers hypothetical shirtless hug*

But listening to LeBron talk about how honored he feels to play for the Heat organization, I don't think he's leaving. I mean, people can say what they want, it's good for ratings and clicks and whatever, but I don't know why he'd leave with the Bird Rights in place and the ability to recruit more veterans to play for titles with him every year from South Beach.



Not to mention the lack of a state sales tax, so he can net as much with a smaller gross.

He's been in Miami for 3 years, they've made 3 finals and won 2 of them. 

Can't possibly imagine a scenario in which he leaves.

I hope down the road at some point when Larbon is all done we see Spoelstra coach a different team without Larbon and Gang.

I wanna see it.

Why would he coach a team unless it was loaded with superstars? He's got two rings and can command a hefty paycheck from here on out, even if all he ever did was roll the ball out onto the floor. If he were ever to coach a team that didn't have LeBron James, you can bet your ass he'd only take a gig with at least two all stars looking at him in huddles.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 02:45:07 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 21, 2013, 02:38:34 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 21, 2013, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 21, 2013, 01:01:33 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 21, 2013, 12:32:50 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 11:36:21 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 21, 2013, 11:27:55 AM
Not a peep from Apex?

Hypothetical for you, internet friend - if LeBron opts out a year from now and signs with the Bulls, who will you root for?

The Bulls.

*offers hypothetical shirtless hug*

But listening to LeBron talk about how honored he feels to play for the Heat organization, I don't think he's leaving. I mean, people can say what they want, it's good for ratings and clicks and whatever, but I don't know why he'd leave with the Bird Rights in place and the ability to recruit more veterans to play for titles with him every year from South Beach.



Not to mention the lack of a state sales tax, so he can net as much with a smaller gross.

He's been in Miami for 3 years, they've made 3 finals and won 2 of them. 

Can't possibly imagine a scenario in which he leaves.

I hope down the road at some point when Larbon is all done we see Spoelstra coach a different team without Larbon and Gang.

I wanna see it.

Why would he coach a team unless it was loaded with superstars? He's got two rings and can command a hefty paycheck from here on out, even if all he ever did was roll the ball out onto the floor. If he were ever to coach a team that didn't have LeBron James, you can bet your ass he'd only take a gig with at least two all stars looking at him in huddles.

George Karl and Larry Brown have had and not had rosters like that. I don't think he's Phil Jackson arrogant and would "retire" when his players weren't up to par in one way or another. He probably isn't Popovich or Riley, with all sorts of input into personnel matters and an eye for talent and useful pieces that will keep him well-stocked throughout his career. Though, his identification of Birdman as the missing link in their weak frontcourt does speak to some ability there. We'll see. But this is a humble guy who didn't play NBA ball and doesn't carry the ego that some of the big dicks in the profession like Rivers do. He's more like Thibs in that he started at the bottom and knows he has to keep on proving people wrong to stay where he is.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 21, 2013, 03:15:24 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 02:45:07 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 21, 2013, 02:38:34 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 21, 2013, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 21, 2013, 01:01:33 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 21, 2013, 12:32:50 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 11:36:21 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 21, 2013, 11:27:55 AM
Not a peep from Apex?

Hypothetical for you, internet friend - if LeBron opts out a year from now and signs with the Bulls, who will you root for?

The Bulls.

*offers hypothetical shirtless hug*

But listening to LeBron talk about how honored he feels to play for the Heat organization, I don't think he's leaving. I mean, people can say what they want, it's good for ratings and clicks and whatever, but I don't know why he'd leave with the Bird Rights in place and the ability to recruit more veterans to play for titles with him every year from South Beach.



Not to mention the lack of a state sales tax, so he can net as much with a smaller gross.

He's been in Miami for 3 years, they've made 3 finals and won 2 of them. 

Can't possibly imagine a scenario in which he leaves.

I hope down the road at some point when Larbon is all done we see Spoelstra coach a different team without Larbon and Gang.

I wanna see it.

Why would he coach a team unless it was loaded with superstars? He's got two rings and can command a hefty paycheck from here on out, even if all he ever did was roll the ball out onto the floor. If he were ever to coach a team that didn't have LeBron James, you can bet your ass he'd only take a gig with at least two all stars looking at him in huddles.

George Karl and Larry Brown have had and not had rosters like that. I don't think he's Phil Jackson arrogant and would "retire" when his players weren't up to par in one way or another. He probably isn't Popovich or Riley, with all sorts of input into personnel matters and an eye for talent and useful pieces that will keep him well-stocked throughout his career. Though, his identification of Birdman as the missing link in their weak frontcourt does speak to some ability there. We'll see. But this is a humble guy who didn't play NBA ball and doesn't carry the ego that some of the big dicks in the profession like Rivers do. He's more like Thibs in that he started at the bottom and knows he has to keep on proving people wrong to stay where he is.

Racist.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 03:28:48 PM
This is much more intelligent than anything I've said in the past 36 years.

http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/66331/why-the-heats-big-three-are-champions-and-the-nbas-star-system-works
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on June 21, 2013, 04:40:37 PM
That was a great series.

It's amazing to me that anyone can say with a straight face they prefer to watch college basketball over the NBA.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 21, 2013, 05:28:33 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 21, 2013, 04:40:37 PM
That was a great series.

It's amazing to me that anyone can say with a straight face they prefer to watch college basketball over the NBA.

"I admit, I've done some dumb shit.
And I'm probably gon' do some mo'.
You shouldn't hold that against me though."

~ Cee-Lo
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenFoe on June 21, 2013, 05:35:53 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 21, 2013, 04:40:37 PM
That was a great series.

It's amazing to me that anyone can say with a straight face they prefer to watch college basketball over the NBA.

If they're only referring to Thursday-Sunday of the first week of March Madness, I get it. 

Otherwise, no. 
That's a bad product overall.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: J. Walter Weatherman on June 21, 2013, 06:31:47 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 21, 2013, 05:35:53 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 21, 2013, 04:40:37 PM
That was a great series.

It's amazing to me that anyone can say with a straight face they prefer to watch college basketball over the NBA.

If they're only referring to Thursday-Sunday of the first week of March Madness, I get it. 

Otherwise, no. 
That's a bad product overall.

Some people also claim college football is better than the NFL. People are idiots.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on June 21, 2013, 07:02:29 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 21, 2013, 06:31:47 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 21, 2013, 05:35:53 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 21, 2013, 04:40:37 PM
That was a great series.

It's amazing to me that anyone can say with a straight face they prefer to watch college basketball over the NBA.

If they're only referring to Thursday-Sunday of the first week of March Madness, I get it. 

Otherwise, no. 
That's a bad product overall.

Some people also claim college football is better than the NFL. People are idiots.

It's more pure, man. Hasn't been ruined by money. Not in the least.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on June 22, 2013, 01:37:55 AM
DPD.  Billionaires: They're just like us! (http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2013/story/_/id/9411865/2013-nba-finals-miami-nightclub-picks-heat-100000-champagne-bill)

QuoteLIV charged Cuban $90,000 for a 15-liter bottle of Arnaud de Brignac champagne, also known as Ace of Spades. Cuban didn't seem to mind; he still left a 22 percent tip.

"We were in the back because his credit card was denied," Grutman recalled. "So he called up the people at the Centurion Card and said, 'This is Mark Cuban. We just won the championship. Can I please spend some money?'"
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: thehawk on June 22, 2013, 12:00:17 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 22, 2013, 01:37:55 AM
DPD.  Billionaires: They're just like us! (http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2013/story/_/id/9411865/2013-nba-finals-miami-nightclub-picks-heat-100000-champagne-bill)

QuoteLIV charged Cuban $90,000 for a 15-liter bottle of Arnaud de Brignac champagne, also known as Ace of Spades. Cuban didn't seem to mind; he still left a 22 percent tip.

"We were in the back because his credit card was denied," Grutman recalled. "So he called up the people at the Centurion Card and said, 'This is Mark Cuban. We just won the championship. Can I please spend some money?'"

I cant figure out whether the Bud Platinum ad that came up with the article was the best or worst commercial tie in ever.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on June 22, 2013, 06:08:31 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 21, 2013, 06:31:47 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 21, 2013, 05:35:53 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 21, 2013, 04:40:37 PM
That was a great series.

It's amazing to me that anyone can say with a straight face they prefer to watch college basketball over the NBA.

If they're only referring to Thursday-Sunday of the first week of March Madness, I get it. 

Otherwise, no. 
That's a bad product overall.

Some people also claim college football is better than the NFL. People are idiots.

A lot of people. And I don't understand it at all.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: SKO on June 24, 2013, 12:05:30 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 22, 2013, 06:08:31 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 21, 2013, 06:31:47 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 21, 2013, 05:35:53 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 21, 2013, 04:40:37 PM
That was a great series.

It's amazing to me that anyone can say with a straight face they prefer to watch college basketball over the NBA.

If they're only referring to Thursday-Sunday of the first week of March Madness, I get it. 

Otherwise, no. 
That's a bad product overall.

Some people also claim college football is better than the NFL. People are idiots.

A lot of people. And I don't understand it at all.

Depends on what they think is better. There are elements of CFB that are better, but if what you're looking for is the best football players in the world facing off against each other, I don't see how the hell anything beats the NFL or the NBA.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on June 24, 2013, 12:48:09 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 24, 2013, 12:05:30 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 22, 2013, 06:08:31 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 21, 2013, 06:31:47 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 21, 2013, 05:35:53 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 21, 2013, 04:40:37 PM
That was a great series.

It's amazing to me that anyone can say with a straight face they prefer to watch college basketball over the NBA.

If they're only referring to Thursday-Sunday of the first week of March Madness, I get it. 

Otherwise, no. 
That's a bad product overall.

Some people also claim college football is better than the NFL. People are idiots.

A lot of people. And I don't understand it at all.

Depends on what they think is better. There are elements of CFB that are better, but if what you're looking for is the best football players in the world facing off against each other, I don't see how the hell anything beats the NFL or the NBA.

I had no idea the best football players in the world faced off against each other in the NBA.  Maybe I should watch more games.

(http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0515/nfl_lebron_576.jpg)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:02:23 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 24, 2013, 12:48:09 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 24, 2013, 12:05:30 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 22, 2013, 06:08:31 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 21, 2013, 06:31:47 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 21, 2013, 05:35:53 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 21, 2013, 04:40:37 PM
That was a great series.

It's amazing to me that anyone can say with a straight face they prefer to watch college basketball over the NBA.

If they're only referring to Thursday-Sunday of the first week of March Madness, I get it. 

Otherwise, no. 
That's a bad product overall.

Some people also claim college football is better than the NFL. People are idiots.

A lot of people. And I don't understand it at all.

Depends on what they think is better. There are elements of CFB that are better, but if what you're looking for is the best football players in the world facing off against each other, I don't see how the hell anything beats the NFL or the NBA.

I had no idea the best football players in the world faced off against each other in the NBA.  Maybe I should watch more games.

(http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0515/nfl_lebron_576.jpg)

I'm confident that NBA players would be better at football than the rest of the world, should the entire NFL be incapacitated.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:05:12 PM
And damned if I didn't just give myself a pitch for a new movie.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on June 24, 2013, 01:11:18 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:05:12 PM
And damned if I didn't just give myself a pitch for a new movie.

How much can I contribute.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on June 24, 2013, 01:21:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 24, 2013, 01:11:18 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:05:12 PM
And damned if I didn't just give myself a pitch for a new movie.

How much can I contribute.

Now this is what Kickstarter is for, not Zosia Mamet and James Franco vanity projects.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Gilgamesh on June 24, 2013, 01:23:30 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 24, 2013, 01:21:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 24, 2013, 01:11:18 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:05:12 PM
And damned if I didn't just give myself a pitch for a new movie.

How much can I contribute.

Now this is what Kickstarter is for, not Zosia Mamet and James Franco vanity projects.

"In a world where all NFL players have been incapacitated...
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:27:20 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 24, 2013, 01:11:18 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:05:12 PM
And damned if I didn't just give myself a pitch for a new movie.

How much can I contribute.

Accepting any and all donations starting at money dollars.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on June 24, 2013, 01:30:18 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on June 24, 2013, 01:23:30 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 24, 2013, 01:21:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 24, 2013, 01:11:18 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:05:12 PM
And damned if I didn't just give myself a pitch for a new movie.

How much can I contribute.

Now this is what Kickstarter is for, not Zosia Mamet and James Franco vanity projects.

"In a world where all NFL players have been incapacitated...

Space Jam 2: Electric Boogaloo
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:31:20 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 24, 2013, 01:30:18 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on June 24, 2013, 01:23:30 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 24, 2013, 01:21:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 24, 2013, 01:11:18 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:05:12 PM
And damned if I didn't just give myself a pitch for a new movie.

How much can I contribute.

Now this is what Kickstarter is for, not Zosia Mamet and James Franco vanity projects.

"In a world where all NFL players have been incapacitated...

Space Jam 2: Electric Boogaloo

No. We need a good-old fashioned Rocky IV vibe to this. The fate of the free world has to be at stake.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:33:01 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:31:20 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 24, 2013, 01:30:18 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on June 24, 2013, 01:23:30 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 24, 2013, 01:21:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 24, 2013, 01:11:18 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:05:12 PM
And damned if I didn't just give myself a pitch for a new movie.

How much can I contribute.

Now this is what Kickstarter is for, not Zosia Mamet and James Franco vanity projects.

"In a world where all NFL players have been incapacitated...

Space Jam 2: Electric Boogaloo

No. We need a good-old fashioned Rocky IV vibe to this. The fate of the free world has to be at stake.

"We need you to play tight end, LeBron, for your country."

"Very well. Ima take my talents to KICK SOME COMMUNIST ASS."

Bam. Start handing out the Oscars.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Bort on June 24, 2013, 01:33:36 PM
I'm calling dibs on the obnoxious sports writer who is a thinly-veiled Bill Simmons analogue who ends up getting dumped into a manure truck or something.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on June 24, 2013, 01:36:01 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:33:01 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:31:20 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 24, 2013, 01:30:18 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on June 24, 2013, 01:23:30 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 24, 2013, 01:21:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 24, 2013, 01:11:18 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:05:12 PM
And damned if I didn't just give myself a pitch for a new movie.

How much can I contribute.

Now this is what Kickstarter is for, not Zosia Mamet and James Franco vanity projects.

"In a world where all NFL players have been incapacitated...

Space Jam 2: Electric Boogaloo

No. We need a good-old fashioned Rocky IV vibe to this. The fate of the free world has to be at stake.

"We need you to play tight end, LeBron, for your country."

"Very well. Ima take my talents to KICK SOME COMMUNIST ASS."

Bam. Start handing out the Oscars.

A palpable tension hangs over the entire movie as Derrick Rose debates whether or not to play.  His decision might surprise you.  Two thumbs way up!
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: CT III on June 24, 2013, 01:44:46 PM
This is coming REALLY close to infringing upon my script about a rag tag crew of NFL officials who decided to take work in India during a work stoppage.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Yeti on June 24, 2013, 01:57:47 PM
Quote from: CT III on June 24, 2013, 01:44:46 PM
This is coming REALLY close to infringing upon my script about a rag tag crew of NFL officials who decided to take work in India during a work stoppage.

Outsourced?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: J. Walter Weatherman on June 24, 2013, 02:04:56 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:33:01 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:31:20 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 24, 2013, 01:30:18 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on June 24, 2013, 01:23:30 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 24, 2013, 01:21:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 24, 2013, 01:11:18 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:05:12 PM
And damned if I didn't just give myself a pitch for a new movie.

How much can I contribute.

Now this is what Kickstarter is for, not Zosia Mamet and James Franco vanity projects.

"In a world where all NFL players have been incapacitated...

Space Jam 2: Electric Boogaloo

No. We need a good-old fashioned Rocky IV vibe to this. The fate of the free world has to be at stake.

"We need you to play tight end, LeBron, for your country."

"Very well. Ima take my talents to KICK SOME COMMUNIST ASS."

Bam. Start handing out the Oscars.

The entire US National Football team dies in a tragic blocking sled accident ahead of a Goodwill Games grudge match against the powerhouse, take-no-prisoners North Korean squad coached by a steel-eyed Bolo Yeung.

Can new USA coaches Bo Jackson and Brian Bosworth bury the hatchet long enough this mold this scrappy group of underdogs into a team of world-beaters up to the challenge of saving the world from the surging Norks?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 24, 2013, 02:10:06 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 24, 2013, 02:04:56 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:33:01 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:31:20 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 24, 2013, 01:30:18 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on June 24, 2013, 01:23:30 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 24, 2013, 01:21:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 24, 2013, 01:11:18 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 24, 2013, 01:05:12 PM
And damned if I didn't just give myself a pitch for a new movie.

How much can I contribute.

Now this is what Kickstarter is for, not Zosia Mamet and James Franco vanity projects.

"In a world where all NFL players have been incapacitated...

Space Jam 2: Electric Boogaloo

No. We need a good-old fashioned Rocky IV vibe to this. The fate of the free world has to be at stake.

"We need you to play tight end, LeBron, for your country."

"Very well. Ima take my talents to KICK SOME COMMUNIST ASS."

Bam. Start handing out the Oscars.

The entire US National Football team dies in a tragic blocking sled accident ahead of a Goodwill Games grudge match against the powerhouse, take-no-prisoners North Korean squad coached by a steel-eyed Bolo Yeung.

Can new USA coaches Bo Jackson and Brian Bosworth bury the hatchet long enough this mold this scrappy group of underdogs into a team of world-beaters up to the challenge of saving the world from the surging Norks?

This better end with a shirtless hug atop Mount Rushmore.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 24, 2013, 03:22:35 PM
Kobe: Fuck you little punk ass bitches. I'm the quarterback of this team. Anybody who can't get with that can get the fuck out of this country.

Jeff Gillooly enters with a Samurai sword and slices Kobe's right Achilles in two.

Kobe: AGHGHHHHHHHHH!!!!

Ronald Reagan's ghost: Jeff, you're a real American hero.

Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on June 28, 2013, 12:49:36 PM
Fans at the Bobcat Draft Party react to the Cody Zeller selection. Comedy gold.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1sqoxXAr7Y&feature=player_embedded#at=34

M. Jeff is the New York Jets of the NBA Draft. This is a cool salve for every bit of basketball butthurt I possess.



Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on June 28, 2013, 01:08:40 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 28, 2013, 12:49:36 PM
Fans at the Bobcat Draft Party react to the Cody Zeller selection. Comedy gold.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1sqoxXAr7Y&feature=player_embedded#at=34

M. Jeff is the New York Jets of the NBA Draft. This is a cool salve for every bit of basketball butthurt I possess.


"Hey, that's a good pick!" was the best part.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenFoe on July 01, 2013, 10:41:27 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 28, 2013, 12:49:36 PM
Fans at the Bobcat Draft Party react to the Cody Zeller selection. Comedy gold.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1sqoxXAr7Y&feature=player_embedded#at=34

M. Jeff is the New York Jets of the NBA Draft. This is a cool salve for every bit of basketball butthurt I possess.


That is absolutely fantastic. 

Also, jerseys in the crowd: Gerald Wallace, Stephen Jackson, Kemba Walker and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. 

It must really suck to be a Bobcats fan.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenFoe on July 03, 2013, 04:56:53 PM
DPD.

Celtics hire Brad Stevens to be new head coach.  (http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/070313-celtics-hire-brad-stevens-head-coach)

Holy shit. 

That's what you get for leaving the A-10, Butler.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on July 03, 2013, 05:03:22 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on July 03, 2013, 04:56:53 PM
DPD.

Celtics hire Brad Stevens to be new head coach.  (http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/070313-celtics-hire-brad-stevens-head-coach)

Holy shit. 

That's what you get for leaving the A-10, Butler.

Won't be long until the CIA and NSA have a bidding war for Danny Ainge.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on July 03, 2013, 05:05:58 PM
Damn. DadPex is devastated. He has a picture of himself with Stevens in his bathroom. I don't know if this means that Stevens will no longer be watching me piss but it's big news. Crazy. I think he'll do great with them during their rebuild and I would bet they respect him enough to let him keep at it once they're back in contention.

By "do great" I mean he'll help the guys they like to develop and make them a semi-interesting bad team that will look and act professional while tanking the living Christ out of next season.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on July 03, 2013, 05:12:07 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on July 03, 2013, 04:56:53 PM
DPD.

Celtics hire Brad Stevens to be new head coach.  (http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/070313-celtics-hire-brad-stevens-head-coach)

Holy shit. 

That's what you get for leaving the A-10, Butler.

That's one of the more out-of-nowhere sports hires in a while. I hope Bleacher Report has a slideshow about the others.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenFoe on July 03, 2013, 05:14:32 PM
Quote from: Eli on July 03, 2013, 05:12:07 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on July 03, 2013, 04:56:53 PM
DPD.

Celtics hire Brad Stevens to be new head coach.  (http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/070313-celtics-hire-brad-stevens-head-coach)

Holy shit.  

That's what you get for leaving the A-10, Butler.

That's one of the more out-of-nowhere sports hires in a while. I hope Bleacher Report has a slideshow about the others.

Coming on the heels of the Jason Kidd hire and the Cavs taking the fat kid with the 1st overall pick, it's been a hell of an offseason so far.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on July 03, 2013, 05:14:52 PM
Quote from: Eli on July 03, 2013, 05:12:07 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on July 03, 2013, 04:56:53 PM
DPD.

Celtics hire Brad Stevens to be new head coach.  (http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/070313-celtics-hire-brad-stevens-head-coach)

Holy shit. 

That's what you get for leaving the A-10, Butler.

That's one of the more out-of-nowhere sports hires in a while. I hope Bleacher Report has a slideshow about the others.

Do you mean out-of-nowhere because Stevens was nowhere? Or because he hadn't been linked to that job or any job and all of a sudden boom he's hired? If you mean the second way, I completely agree.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on July 03, 2013, 05:18:53 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on July 03, 2013, 05:14:52 PM
Quote from: Eli on July 03, 2013, 05:12:07 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on July 03, 2013, 04:56:53 PM
DPD.

Celtics hire Brad Stevens to be new head coach.  (http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/070313-celtics-hire-brad-stevens-head-coach)

Holy shit. 

That's what you get for leaving the A-10, Butler.

That's one of the more out-of-nowhere sports hires in a while. I hope Bleacher Report has a slideshow about the others.

Do you mean out-of-nowhere because Stevens was nowhere? Or because he hadn't been linked to that job or any job and all of a sudden boom he's hired? If you mean the second way, I completely agree.

Second one. I hadn't heard a thing about it and I read Twitter sometimes.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on July 03, 2013, 05:49:43 PM
Breaking: Gar Forman fires Tom Thibodeau, hires Tim Floyd to lifetime contract
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenPho on July 03, 2013, 06:01:30 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 03, 2013, 05:49:43 PM
Breaking: Gar Forman fires Tom Thibodeau, hires Tim Floyd to lifetime contract

No
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on July 03, 2013, 07:17:05 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 03, 2013, 05:49:43 PM
Breaking: Gar Forman fires Tom Thibodeau, hires Tim Floyd to lifetime contract

Don't be the old Sterling.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on July 03, 2013, 07:45:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on July 03, 2013, 07:17:05 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 03, 2013, 05:49:43 PM
Breaking: Gar Forman fires Tom Thibodeau, hires Tim Floyd to lifetime contract

Don't be the old Sterling.

This is what I get for coming to the hoops thread.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on July 06, 2013, 08:26:13 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 03, 2013, 07:45:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on July 03, 2013, 07:17:05 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 03, 2013, 05:49:43 PM
Breaking: Gar Forman fires Tom Thibodeau, hires Tim Floyd to lifetime contract

Don't be the old Sterling.

This is what I get for coming to the hoops thread.

That's okay.  You validated what I had been saying about Corey Patterson since Don Baylor was in charge--that they rushed the hell out him.  You're a good kid.  *gives noogie*
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 24, 2013, 10:50:06 AM
Bump for Ape X to start shopping.

http://www.nba.com/2013/news/09/23/nba-may-allow-player-nicknames-on-jerseys.ap/ (http://www.nba.com/2013/news/09/23/nba-may-allow-player-nicknames-on-jerseys.ap/)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on September 24, 2013, 10:56:33 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 24, 2013, 10:50:06 AM
Bump for Ape X to start shopping.

http://www.nba.com/2013/news/09/23/nba-may-allow-player-nicknames-on-jerseys.ap/ (http://www.nba.com/2013/news/09/23/nba-may-allow-player-nicknames-on-jerseys.ap/)

While I think this is a terrible idea, I'm relieved to learn that it was drawn up by the NBA in an effort to sell more shirts to dumbass little kids and not something that LeBron and company sat around and dreamed up for the same reason. If Ray Allen does come out rocking a shirt that says Jesus on the back however, the entire thing will be validated. And yes, I will purchase the shirsey and wear it in full view of God and everybody. If he wears "Shuttlesworth" or "Ray Ray" then meh.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on September 24, 2013, 11:34:11 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 24, 2013, 10:56:33 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 24, 2013, 10:50:06 AM
Bump for Ape X to start shopping.

http://www.nba.com/2013/news/09/23/nba-may-allow-player-nicknames-on-jerseys.ap/ (http://www.nba.com/2013/news/09/23/nba-may-allow-player-nicknames-on-jerseys.ap/)

While I think this is a terrible idea, I'm relieved to learn that it was drawn up by the NBA in an effort to sell more shirts to dumbass little kids and not something that LeBron and company sat around and dreamed up for the same reason. If Ray Allen does come out rocking a shirt that says Jesus on the back however, the entire thing will be validated. And yes, I will purchase the shirsey and wear it in full view of God and everybody. If he wears "Shuttlesworth" or "Ray Ray" then meh.

How many would you buy if LeBron wore "(fuck you.)" on his back?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on September 24, 2013, 11:51:04 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 24, 2013, 11:34:11 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 24, 2013, 10:56:33 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 24, 2013, 10:50:06 AM
Bump for Ape X to start shopping.

http://www.nba.com/2013/news/09/23/nba-may-allow-player-nicknames-on-jerseys.ap/ (http://www.nba.com/2013/news/09/23/nba-may-allow-player-nicknames-on-jerseys.ap/)

While I think this is a terrible idea, I'm relieved to learn that it was drawn up by the NBA in an effort to sell more shirts to dumbass little kids and not something that LeBron and company sat around and dreamed up for the same reason. If Ray Allen does come out rocking a shirt that says Jesus on the back however, the entire thing will be validated. And yes, I will purchase the shirsey and wear it in full view of God and everybody. If he wears "Shuttlesworth" or "Ray Ray" then meh.

How many would you buy if LeBron wore "(fuck you.)" on his back?

Seven.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on September 24, 2013, 11:56:40 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 24, 2013, 11:51:04 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 24, 2013, 11:34:11 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 24, 2013, 10:56:33 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 24, 2013, 10:50:06 AM
Bump for Ape X to start shopping.

http://www.nba.com/2013/news/09/23/nba-may-allow-player-nicknames-on-jerseys.ap/ (http://www.nba.com/2013/news/09/23/nba-may-allow-player-nicknames-on-jerseys.ap/)

While I think this is a terrible idea, I'm relieved to learn that it was drawn up by the NBA in an effort to sell more shirts to dumbass little kids and not something that LeBron and company sat around and dreamed up for the same reason. If Ray Allen does come out rocking a shirt that says Jesus on the back however, the entire thing will be validated. And yes, I will purchase the shirsey and wear it in full view of God and everybody. If he wears "Shuttlesworth" or "Ray Ray" then meh.

How many would you buy if LeBron wore "(fuck you.)" on his back?

Seven.

Poor joe johnson. I don't think he has a nickname.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenFoe on September 24, 2013, 12:04:16 PM
Quote from: BH on September 24, 2013, 11:56:40 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 24, 2013, 11:51:04 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 24, 2013, 11:34:11 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 24, 2013, 10:56:33 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 24, 2013, 10:50:06 AM
Bump for Ape X to start shopping.

http://www.nba.com/2013/news/09/23/nba-may-allow-player-nicknames-on-jerseys.ap/ (http://www.nba.com/2013/news/09/23/nba-may-allow-player-nicknames-on-jerseys.ap/)

While I think this is a terrible idea, I'm relieved to learn that it was drawn up by the NBA in an effort to sell more shirts to dumbass little kids and not something that LeBron and company sat around and dreamed up for the same reason. If Ray Allen does come out rocking a shirt that says Jesus on the back however, the entire thing will be validated. And yes, I will purchase the shirsey and wear it in full view of God and everybody. If he wears "Shuttlesworth" or "Ray Ray" then meh.

How many would you buy if LeBron wore "(fuck you.)" on his back?

Seven.

Poor joe johnson. I don't think he has a nickname.

Maybe they could put "Amnesty" on the back of his jersey.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on September 24, 2013, 12:07:36 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on September 24, 2013, 12:04:16 PM
Quote from: BH on September 24, 2013, 11:56:40 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 24, 2013, 11:51:04 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 24, 2013, 11:34:11 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 24, 2013, 10:56:33 AM
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http://www.nba.com/2013/news/09/23/nba-may-allow-player-nicknames-on-jerseys.ap/ (http://www.nba.com/2013/news/09/23/nba-may-allow-player-nicknames-on-jerseys.ap/)

While I think this is a terrible idea, I'm relieved to learn that it was drawn up by the NBA in an effort to sell more shirts to dumbass little kids and not something that LeBron and company sat around and dreamed up for the same reason. If Ray Allen does come out rocking a shirt that says Jesus on the back however, the entire thing will be validated. And yes, I will purchase the shirsey and wear it in full view of God and everybody. If he wears "Shuttlesworth" or "Ray Ray" then meh.

How many would you buy if LeBron wore "(fuck you.)" on his back?

Seven.

Poor joe johnson. I don't think he has a nickname.

Maybe they could put "Amnesty" on the back of his jersey.

That would be ironic since they already amnestied Travis Outlaw back in 2011.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenFoe on September 24, 2013, 12:09:47 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 24, 2013, 12:07:36 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on September 24, 2013, 12:04:16 PM
Quote from: BH on September 24, 2013, 11:56:40 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 24, 2013, 11:51:04 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 24, 2013, 11:34:11 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 24, 2013, 10:56:33 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 24, 2013, 10:50:06 AM
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http://www.nba.com/2013/news/09/23/nba-may-allow-player-nicknames-on-jerseys.ap/ (http://www.nba.com/2013/news/09/23/nba-may-allow-player-nicknames-on-jerseys.ap/)

While I think this is a terrible idea, I'm relieved to learn that it was drawn up by the NBA in an effort to sell more shirts to dumbass little kids and not something that LeBron and company sat around and dreamed up for the same reason. If Ray Allen does come out rocking a shirt that says Jesus on the back however, the entire thing will be validated. And yes, I will purchase the shirsey and wear it in full view of God and everybody. If he wears "Shuttlesworth" or "Ray Ray" then meh.

How many would you buy if LeBron wore "(fuck you.)" on his back?

Seven.

Poor joe johnson. I don't think he has a nickname.

Maybe they could put "Amnesty" on the back of his jersey.

That would be ironic since they already amnestied Travis Outlaw back in 2011.

I think that's redundant, not ironic.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on September 24, 2013, 12:15:54 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on September 24, 2013, 12:09:47 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 24, 2013, 12:07:36 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on September 24, 2013, 12:04:16 PM
Quote from: BH on September 24, 2013, 11:56:40 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 24, 2013, 11:51:04 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 24, 2013, 11:34:11 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 24, 2013, 10:56:33 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 24, 2013, 10:50:06 AM
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http://www.nba.com/2013/news/09/23/nba-may-allow-player-nicknames-on-jerseys.ap/ (http://www.nba.com/2013/news/09/23/nba-may-allow-player-nicknames-on-jerseys.ap/)

While I think this is a terrible idea, I'm relieved to learn that it was drawn up by the NBA in an effort to sell more shirts to dumbass little kids and not something that LeBron and company sat around and dreamed up for the same reason. If Ray Allen does come out rocking a shirt that says Jesus on the back however, the entire thing will be validated. And yes, I will purchase the shirsey and wear it in full view of God and everybody. If he wears "Shuttlesworth" or "Ray Ray" then meh.

How many would you buy if LeBron wore "(fuck you.)" on his back?

Seven.

Poor joe johnson. I don't think he has a nickname.

Maybe they could put "Amnesty" on the back of his jersey.

That would be ironic since they already amnestied Travis Outlaw back in 2011.

I think that's redundant, not ironic.

I think the two are not mutually exclusive. If a guy cannot be amnestied and is wearing the word "Amnesty" on his back, that is ironic to me.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: CT III on September 24, 2013, 12:24:33 PM
I withdraw my previous ruling in light of new facts.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on September 24, 2013, 12:30:12 PM
I'll admit I swee what Pen tried to do there and suggest that Johnson wear "Luxury Tax" on the back of his queer nickname shirsey.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenFoe on September 24, 2013, 12:30:23 PM
Quote from: CT III on September 24, 2013, 12:24:33 PM
I withdraw my previous ruling in light of new facts.

MOOO
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 01:16:50 PM
Prediction time!

2013-14 Final Eastern Conference Standings

1. Indiana
2. Miami
3. Chicago
4. Brooklyn
5. New York
6. Cleveland
7. Atlanta
8. Detroit

Playoffs Round 1.
Indiana over Detroit 4-1
Miami over Atlanta 4-0
Chicago over Cleveland 4-0
Brooklyn over New York 4-3

Round 2
Indiana over Brooklyn 4-2
Miami over Chicago 4-1

Conference Finals
Miami over Indiana 4-3

NBA Finals
Miami over Oklahoma City 4-3.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on September 25, 2013, 04:30:17 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 01:16:50 PM
Prediction time!

2013-14 Final Eastern Conference Standings

1. Indiana
2. Miami
3. Chicago
4. Brooklyn
5. New York
6. Cleveland
7. Atlanta
8. Detroit

Playoffs Round 1.
Indiana over Detroit 4-1
Miami over Atlanta 4-0
Chicago over Cleveland 4-0
Brooklyn over New York 4-3

Round 2
Indiana over Brooklyn 4-2
Miami over Chicago 4-1

Conference Finals
Miami over Indiana 4-3

NBA Finals
Miami over Oklahoma City 4-3.

Where's your prediction for the date when Derrick gets his sign from God, though?  That's where the money is.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 04:52:22 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 25, 2013, 04:30:17 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 01:16:50 PM
Prediction time!

2013-14 Final Eastern Conference Standings

1. Indiana
2. Miami
3. Chicago
4. Brooklyn
5. New York
6. Cleveland
7. Atlanta
8. Detroit

Playoffs Round 1.
Indiana over Detroit 4-1
Miami over Atlanta 4-0
Chicago over Cleveland 4-0
Brooklyn over New York 4-3

Round 2
Indiana over Brooklyn 4-2
Miami over Chicago 4-1

Conference Finals
Miami over Indiana 4-3

NBA Finals
Miami over Oklahoma City 4-3.

Where's your prediction for the date when Derrick gets his sign from God, though?  That's where the money is.

Apparently God told him to have one of those preseason celebration party things like the Heat's Big Three had when they signed. Minus the smoke machine and the other two good players it was the same type of shit show. Only this one had Adidas logos all over the place. Had to be embarrassing for a fanbase that loves to bitch about the "Hollywood as hell" Heat all the time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_efFJU9d_A
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenFoe on September 25, 2013, 05:35:27 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 04:52:22 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 25, 2013, 04:30:17 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 01:16:50 PM
Prediction time!

2013-14 Final Eastern Conference Standings

1. Indiana
2. Miami
3. Chicago
4. Brooklyn
5. New York
6. Cleveland
7. Atlanta
8. Detroit

Playoffs Round 1.
Indiana over Detroit 4-1
Miami over Atlanta 4-0
Chicago over Cleveland 4-0
Brooklyn over New York 4-3

Round 2
Indiana over Brooklyn 4-2
Miami over Chicago 4-1

Conference Finals
Miami over Indiana 4-3

NBA Finals
Miami over Oklahoma City 4-3.

Where's your prediction for the date when Derrick gets his sign from God, though?  That's where the money is.

Apparently God told him to have one of those preseason celebration party things like the Heat's Big Three had when they signed. Minus the smoke machine and the other two good players it was the same type of shit show. Only this one had Adidas logos all over the place. Had to be embarrassing for a fanbase that loves to bitch about the "Hollywood as hell" Heat all the time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_efFJU9d_A

I must have missed the part when someone said they were going to win 7 titles, I only saw the part where they asked Rose how he was feeling and how he said he loved being around kids.

Does the "Hollywood as hell" part came later in the 35 minutes?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 05:47:04 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on September 25, 2013, 05:35:27 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 04:52:22 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 25, 2013, 04:30:17 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 01:16:50 PM
Prediction time!

2013-14 Final Eastern Conference Standings

1. Indiana
2. Miami
3. Chicago
4. Brooklyn
5. New York
6. Cleveland
7. Atlanta
8. Detroit

Playoffs Round 1.
Indiana over Detroit 4-1
Miami over Atlanta 4-0
Chicago over Cleveland 4-0
Brooklyn over New York 4-3

Round 2
Indiana over Brooklyn 4-2
Miami over Chicago 4-1

Conference Finals
Miami over Indiana 4-3

NBA Finals
Miami over Oklahoma City 4-3.

Where's your prediction for the date when Derrick gets his sign from God, though?  That's where the money is.

Apparently God told him to have one of those preseason celebration party things like the Heat's Big Three had when they signed. Minus the smoke machine and the other two good players it was the same type of shit show. Only this one had Adidas logos all over the place. Had to be embarrassing for a fanbase that loves to bitch about the "Hollywood as hell" Heat all the time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_efFJU9d_A

I must have missed the part when someone said they were going to win 7 titles, I only saw the part where they asked Rose how he was feeling and how he said he loved being around kids.

Does the "Hollywood as hell" part came later in the 35 minutes?

Two titles later, you're still criticizing the prediction? I realize they altered the CBA to make it tougher on the Heat after the prediction was made, but I didn't have a problem with it then and I don't now.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenFoe on September 25, 2013, 06:07:06 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 05:47:04 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on September 25, 2013, 05:35:27 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 04:52:22 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 25, 2013, 04:30:17 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 01:16:50 PM
Prediction time!

2013-14 Final Eastern Conference Standings

1. Indiana
2. Miami
3. Chicago
4. Brooklyn
5. New York
6. Cleveland
7. Atlanta
8. Detroit

Playoffs Round 1.
Indiana over Detroit 4-1
Miami over Atlanta 4-0
Chicago over Cleveland 4-0
Brooklyn over New York 4-3

Round 2
Indiana over Brooklyn 4-2
Miami over Chicago 4-1

Conference Finals
Miami over Indiana 4-3

NBA Finals
Miami over Oklahoma City 4-3.

Where's your prediction for the date when Derrick gets his sign from God, though?  That's where the money is.

Apparently God told him to have one of those preseason celebration party things like the Heat's Big Three had when they signed. Minus the smoke machine and the other two good players it was the same type of shit show. Only this one had Adidas logos all over the place. Had to be embarrassing for a fanbase that loves to bitch about the "Hollywood as hell" Heat all the time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_efFJU9d_A

I must have missed the part when someone said they were going to win 7 titles, I only saw the part where they asked Rose how he was feeling and how he said he loved being around kids.

Does the "Hollywood as hell" part came later in the 35 minutes?

Two titles later, you're still criticizing the prediction? I realize they altered the CBA to make it tougher on the Heat after the prediction was made, but I didn't have a problem with it then and I don't now.

No, I'm criticizing the comparison of the "celebrations." 
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on September 25, 2013, 07:22:34 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 04:52:22 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 25, 2013, 04:30:17 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 01:16:50 PM
Prediction time!

2013-14 Final Eastern Conference Standings

1. Indiana
2. Miami
3. Chicago
4. Brooklyn
5. New York
6. Cleveland
7. Atlanta
8. Detroit

Playoffs Round 1.
Indiana over Detroit 4-1
Miami over Atlanta 4-0
Chicago over Cleveland 4-0
Brooklyn over New York 4-3

Round 2
Indiana over Brooklyn 4-2
Miami over Chicago 4-1

Conference Finals
Miami over Indiana 4-3

NBA Finals
Miami over Oklahoma City 4-3.

Where's your prediction for the date when Derrick gets his sign from God, though?  That's where the money is.

Apparently God told him to have one of those preseason celebration party things like the Heat's Big Three had when they signed. Minus the smoke machine and the other two good players it was the same type of shit show. Only this one had Adidas logos all over the place. Had to be embarrassing for a fanbase that loves to bitch about the "Hollywood as hell" Heat all the time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_efFJU9d_A

Sure it wasn't a "Hey Look, Derrick's Not Dead!" party?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 07:35:22 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on September 25, 2013, 06:07:06 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 05:47:04 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on September 25, 2013, 05:35:27 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 04:52:22 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 25, 2013, 04:30:17 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 01:16:50 PM
Prediction time!

2013-14 Final Eastern Conference Standings

1. Indiana
2. Miami
3. Chicago
4. Brooklyn
5. New York
6. Cleveland
7. Atlanta
8. Detroit

Playoffs Round 1.
Indiana over Detroit 4-1
Miami over Atlanta 4-0
Chicago over Cleveland 4-0
Brooklyn over New York 4-3

Round 2
Indiana over Brooklyn 4-2
Miami over Chicago 4-1

Conference Finals
Miami over Indiana 4-3

NBA Finals
Miami over Oklahoma City 4-3.

Where's your prediction for the date when Derrick gets his sign from God, though?  That's where the money is.

Apparently God told him to have one of those preseason celebration party things like the Heat's Big Three had when they signed. Minus the smoke machine and the other two good players it was the same type of shit show. Only this one had Adidas logos all over the place. Had to be embarrassing for a fanbase that loves to bitch about the "Hollywood as hell" Heat all the time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_efFJU9d_A

I must have missed the part when someone said they were going to win 7 titles, I only saw the part where they asked Rose how he was feeling and how he said he loved being around kids.

Does the "Hollywood as hell" part came later in the 35 minutes?

Two titles later, you're still criticizing the prediction? I realize they altered the CBA to make it tougher on the Heat after the prediction was made, but I didn't have a problem with it then and I don't now.

No, I'm criticizing the comparison of the "celebrations."  

One was an actual celebration of the signing of three top free agents to form a super team capable of rattling off multiple championships and the other was an Adidas commercial disguised as a benefit for kids hosted by a guy who hasn't played a minute of basketball in 17 months. Yeah, you're right. I'm way off base here.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 07:43:39 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 25, 2013, 07:22:34 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 04:52:22 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 25, 2013, 04:30:17 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 01:16:50 PM
Prediction time!

2013-14 Final Eastern Conference Standings

1. Indiana
2. Miami
3. Chicago
4. Brooklyn
5. New York
6. Cleveland
7. Atlanta
8. Detroit

Playoffs Round 1.
Indiana over Detroit 4-1
Miami over Atlanta 4-0
Chicago over Cleveland 4-0
Brooklyn over New York 4-3

Round 2
Indiana over Brooklyn 4-2
Miami over Chicago 4-1

Conference Finals
Miami over Indiana 4-3

NBA Finals
Miami over Oklahoma City 4-3.

Where's your prediction for the date when Derrick gets his sign from God, though?  That's where the money is.

Apparently God told him to have one of those preseason celebration party things like the Heat's Big Three had when they signed. Minus the smoke machine and the other two good players it was the same type of shit show. Only this one had Adidas logos all over the place. Had to be embarrassing for a fanbase that loves to bitch about the "Hollywood as hell" Heat all the time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_efFJU9d_A

Sure it wasn't a "Hey Look, Derrick's Not Dead!" party?

It was that. It was a pep rally designed to get fans excited about a player and the product he endorses. It's not a big deal. Nobody should be hindsore about it.

I did find it funny that he called it "the biggest thing I've ever done in Chicago" and thus completely invalidated Boozer's precious Central Division titles.

Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: CT III on September 25, 2013, 10:22:51 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 07:35:22 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on September 25, 2013, 06:07:06 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 05:47:04 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on September 25, 2013, 05:35:27 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 04:52:22 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 25, 2013, 04:30:17 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 01:16:50 PM
Prediction time!

2013-14 Final Eastern Conference Standings

1. Indiana
2. Miami
3. Chicago
4. Brooklyn
5. New York
6. Cleveland
7. Atlanta
8. Detroit

Playoffs Round 1.
Indiana over Detroit 4-1
Miami over Atlanta 4-0
Chicago over Cleveland 4-0
Brooklyn over New York 4-3

Round 2
Indiana over Brooklyn 4-2
Miami over Chicago 4-1

Conference Finals
Miami over Indiana 4-3

NBA Finals
Miami over Oklahoma City 4-3.

Where's your prediction for the date when Derrick gets his sign from God, though?  That's where the money is.

Apparently God told him to have one of those preseason celebration party things like the Heat's Big Three had when they signed. Minus the smoke machine and the other two good players it was the same type of shit show. Only this one had Adidas logos all over the place. Had to be embarrassing for a fanbase that loves to bitch about the "Hollywood as hell" Heat all the time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_efFJU9d_A

I must have missed the part when someone said they were going to win 7 titles, I only saw the part where they asked Rose how he was feeling and how he said he loved being around kids.

Does the "Hollywood as hell" part came later in the 35 minutes?

Two titles later, you're still criticizing the prediction? I realize they altered the CBA to make it tougher on the Heat after the prediction was made, but I didn't have a problem with it then and I don't now.

No, I'm criticizing the comparison of the "celebrations."  

One was an actual celebration of the signing of three top free agents to form a super team capable of rattling off multiple championships and the other was an Adidas commercial disguised as a benefit for kids hosted by a guy who hasn't played a minute of basketball in 17 months. Yeah, you're right. I'm way off base here.

(http://i46.tinypic.com/9amf6c.jpg)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 11:12:16 PM
I'll allow it. But back-to-back titles has soothed the burn exponentially. They've really softened the blow. (||)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: CT III on September 26, 2013, 08:30:53 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 11:12:16 PM
I'll allow it. But back-to-back titles has soothed the burn exponentially. They've really softened the blow. (||)

But not so much that you're still sensitive about anyone mocking their pre-season pep rally after Lebron signed?

You gotta learn to let that stuff go.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on September 26, 2013, 08:39:34 AM
Quote from: CT III on September 26, 2013, 08:30:53 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 11:12:16 PM
I'll allow it. But back-to-back titles has soothed the burn exponentially. They've really softened the blow. (||)

But not so much that you're still sensitive about anyone mocking their pre-season pep rally after Lebron signed?

You gotta learn to let that stuff go.

Never!
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Yeti on September 26, 2013, 09:59:42 AM
Quote from: CT III on September 26, 2013, 08:30:53 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 11:12:16 PM
I'll allow it. But back-to-back titles has soothed the burn exponentially. They've really softened the blow. (||)

But not so much that you're still sensitive about anyone mocking their pre-season pep rally after Lebron signed?

You gotta learn to let that stuff go.

and that was literally days after he became a Heat fan.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on September 26, 2013, 10:53:56 AM
Quote from: Yeti on September 26, 2013, 09:59:42 AM
Quote from: CT III on September 26, 2013, 08:30:53 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 11:12:16 PM
I'll allow it. But back-to-back titles has soothed the burn exponentially. They've really softened the blow. (||)

But not so much that you're still sensitive about anyone mocking their pre-season pep rally after Lebron signed?

You gotta learn to let that stuff go.

and that was literally days after he became a Heat fan.

Three years ago. Were you even old enough to rent a car back then?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: ChuckD on September 26, 2013, 01:16:20 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 26, 2013, 10:53:56 AM
Quote from: Yeti on September 26, 2013, 09:59:42 AM
Quote from: CT III on September 26, 2013, 08:30:53 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 25, 2013, 11:12:16 PM
I'll allow it. But back-to-back titles has soothed the burn exponentially. They've really softened the blow. (||)

But not so much that you're still sensitive about anyone mocking their pre-season pep rally after Lebron signed?

You gotta learn to let that stuff go.

and that was literally days after he became a Heat fan.

Three years ago. Were you even old enough to rent a car back then?

Why rent a car when you can get a perfectly good ride from your girlfriend's parents?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Shooter on September 26, 2013, 07:07:55 PM
Against all odds, this thread needs more Fro Dog.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: morpheus on December 06, 2013, 03:15:39 PM
I think this thread needs moar... something else.

(http://i.imgur.com/I78TzBM.jpg)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on December 06, 2013, 03:57:23 PM
Quote from: morpheus on December 06, 2013, 03:15:39 PM
I think this thread needs moar... something else.

(http://i.imgur.com/I78TzBM.jpg)

Love it. Twitter Avatar is due for an update at some point.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenFoe on December 11, 2013, 03:42:54 PM
Knicks be all - "Mmmmhhhmmmm, I wanna get a piece of that" (http://espn.go.com/blog/marc-stein/post/_/id/709/knicks-dolan-to-chase-thibs-dont-rule-it-out) and the Bulls be like "No way, Thibs is MY man."

Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on December 11, 2013, 04:02:36 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on December 11, 2013, 03:42:54 PM
Knicks be all - "Mmmmhhhmmmm, I wanna get a piece of that" (http://espn.go.com/blog/marc-stein/post/_/id/709/knicks-dolan-to-chase-thibs-dont-rule-it-out) and the Bulls be like "No way, Thibs is MY man."



If the rumors about Gar and Thibs not getting along are true, and they seem to be realistic, given that they fired Thibs assistant, I can see Thibs wanting to go somewhere else. The front office seemed to really drag their feet giving him an obviously deserved extension.  Also doesn't help that the only elite player Thibs has is constantly hurt.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on December 18, 2013, 12:22:07 PM
Bernstein's days might be numbered.  (http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/12/18/bernstein-rose-no-longer-humble-hometown-kid/)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on December 18, 2013, 01:27:24 PM
Quote from: BH on December 18, 2013, 12:22:07 PM
Bernstein's days might be numbered.  (http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/12/18/bernstein-rose-no-longer-humble-hometown-kid/)

Terrible.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on December 18, 2013, 01:46:09 PM
Quote from: BH on December 18, 2013, 12:22:07 PM
Bernstein's days might be numbered.  (http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/12/18/bernstein-rose-no-longer-humble-hometown-kid/)

I guess there a few generally valid points sprinkled in there, but this seems extraordinarily mean-spirited for no good reason.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 02:02:28 PM
Quote from: BH on December 18, 2013, 12:22:07 PM
Bernstein's days might be numbered.  (http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/12/18/bernstein-rose-no-longer-humble-hometown-kid/)

Why do you say that? Reggie Rose and Chief Keef going to have him killed?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: flannj on December 18, 2013, 02:03:53 PM
Quote from: Eli on December 18, 2013, 01:46:09 PM
Quote from: BH on December 18, 2013, 12:22:07 PM
Bernstein's days might be numbered.  (http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/12/18/bernstein-rose-no-longer-humble-hometown-kid/)

I guess there a few generally valid points sprinkled in there, but this seems extraordinarily mean-spirited for no good reason.

THIS.

QuoteHe opts for cartilage repair that requires a longer-term recovery, and then lacks the basic understanding of how that changes the team's title trajectory.

So he shouldn't have opted for the correct procedure?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 02:05:31 PM
Quote from: flannj on December 18, 2013, 02:03:53 PM
Quote from: Eli on December 18, 2013, 01:46:09 PM
Quote from: BH on December 18, 2013, 12:22:07 PM
Bernstein's days might be numbered.  (http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/12/18/bernstein-rose-no-longer-humble-hometown-kid/)

I guess there a few generally valid points sprinkled in there, but this seems extraordinarily mean-spirited for no good reason.

THIS.

QuoteHe opts for cartilage repair that requires a longer-term recovery, and then lacks the basic understanding of how that changes the team's title trajectory.

So he shouldn't have opted for the correct procedure?

No... he shouldn't complain that the team is going to remove the pieces that were put here to help him win now and replace them with pieces that might help when he is done recovering.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: flannj on December 18, 2013, 02:26:06 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 02:05:31 PM
Quote from: flannj on December 18, 2013, 02:03:53 PM
Quote from: Eli on December 18, 2013, 01:46:09 PM
Quote from: BH on December 18, 2013, 12:22:07 PM
Bernstein's days might be numbered.  (http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/12/18/bernstein-rose-no-longer-humble-hometown-kid/)

I guess there a few generally valid points sprinkled in there, but this seems extraordinarily mean-spirited for no good reason.

THIS.

QuoteHe opts for cartilage repair that requires a longer-term recovery, and then lacks the basic understanding of how that changes the team's title trajectory.

So he shouldn't have opted for the correct procedure?

No... he shouldn't complain that the team is going to remove the pieces that were put here to help him win now and replace them with pieces that might help when he is done recovering.

So if he had the incorrect surgical procedure then he would have the right to complain?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 02:39:37 PM
Quote from: flannj on December 18, 2013, 02:26:06 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 02:05:31 PM
Quote from: flannj on December 18, 2013, 02:03:53 PM
Quote from: Eli on December 18, 2013, 01:46:09 PM
Quote from: BH on December 18, 2013, 12:22:07 PM
Bernstein's days might be numbered.  (http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/12/18/bernstein-rose-no-longer-humble-hometown-kid/)

I guess there a few generally valid points sprinkled in there, but this seems extraordinarily mean-spirited for no good reason.

THIS.

QuoteHe opts for cartilage repair that requires a longer-term recovery, and then lacks the basic understanding of how that changes the team's title trajectory.

So he shouldn't have opted for the correct procedure?

No... he shouldn't complain that the team is going to remove the pieces that were put here to help him win now and replace them with pieces that might help when he is done recovering.

So if he had the incorrect surgical procedure then he would have the right to complain?

Sort of. I mean, if he sacrificed his future for the good of this current group and they decided to dismantle it anyway, I think he'd have the right to be livid. But he understood what he was doing - that it was the right thing for his future - and that the payoff would be well down the road. So to complain (if that's what he did; I haven't seen anything concrete from him or a surrogate quote-wise) when the team makes decisions based on that same time frame is puzzling.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: flannj on December 18, 2013, 02:48:00 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 02:39:37 PM
Quote from: flannj on December 18, 2013, 02:26:06 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 02:05:31 PM
Quote from: flannj on December 18, 2013, 02:03:53 PM
Quote from: Eli on December 18, 2013, 01:46:09 PM
Quote from: BH on December 18, 2013, 12:22:07 PM
Bernstein's days might be numbered.  (http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/12/18/bernstein-rose-no-longer-humble-hometown-kid/)

I guess there a few generally valid points sprinkled in there, but this seems extraordinarily mean-spirited for no good reason.

THIS.

QuoteHe opts for cartilage repair that requires a longer-term recovery, and then lacks the basic understanding of how that changes the team's title trajectory.

So he shouldn't have opted for the correct procedure?

No... he shouldn't complain that the team is going to remove the pieces that were put here to help him win now and replace them with pieces that might help when he is done recovering.

So if he had the incorrect surgical procedure then he would have the right to complain?

Sort of. I mean, if he sacrificed his future for the good of this current group and they decided to dismantle it anyway, I think he'd have the right to be livid. But he understood what he was doing - that it was the right thing for his future - and that the payoff would be well down the road. So to complain (if that's what he did; I haven't seen anything concrete from him or a surrogate quote-wise) when the team makes decisions based on that same time frame is puzzling.

The question is... does he have the right to complain?

Making the correct surgical decision shouldn't play into it.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 02:51:05 PM
Quote from: flannj on December 18, 2013, 02:48:00 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 02:39:37 PM
Quote from: flannj on December 18, 2013, 02:26:06 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 02:05:31 PM
Quote from: flannj on December 18, 2013, 02:03:53 PM
Quote from: Eli on December 18, 2013, 01:46:09 PM
Quote from: BH on December 18, 2013, 12:22:07 PM
Bernstein's days might be numbered.  (http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/12/18/bernstein-rose-no-longer-humble-hometown-kid/)

I guess there a few generally valid points sprinkled in there, but this seems extraordinarily mean-spirited for no good reason.

THIS.

QuoteHe opts for cartilage repair that requires a longer-term recovery, and then lacks the basic understanding of how that changes the team's title trajectory.

So he shouldn't have opted for the correct procedure?

No... he shouldn't complain that the team is going to remove the pieces that were put here to help him win now and replace them with pieces that might help when he is done recovering.

So if he had the incorrect surgical procedure then he would have the right to complain?

Sort of. I mean, if he sacrificed his future for the good of this current group and they decided to dismantle it anyway, I think he'd have the right to be livid. But he understood what he was doing - that it was the right thing for his future - and that the payoff would be well down the road. So to complain (if that's what he did; I haven't seen anything concrete from him or a surrogate quote-wise) when the team makes decisions based on that same time frame is puzzling.

The question is... does he have the right to complain?

Making the correct surgical decision shouldn't play into it.

Of course he has the right to complain. This is America, dammit. He also runs the risk of looking like a moron and alienating his employer.

His correct surgery decision plays into how his complaints are received because it shows that he is thinking longterm about his own well-being and thus should not be surprised or angry or say a word when the team does the same thing. They probably want him to think big picture since they've got so much invested in him because they know they're not ready to win whether he's there this spring or not.

I think he wants to compete for a championship as soon as he comes back from this injury. People thought, or at least hoped, that he was one of the best players in the NBA and dropping him back into the mix with the current Bulls - beleaguered, injury-riddled and flawed as they are - was enough to put them into contention with Indiana and Miami and whoever else from the West. From what we saw in 2010-11 and early this year, I wasn't seeing that. It could be that the Bulls see that as well and must make whatever moves they can in another direction. This didn't work. Rose can't stay healthy. The rest of the roster is not strong enough or young enough to build around.

So to complain when you're getting 30% of the salary cap for doing nothing but rehab is a bad look, as Bernstein writes - apparently at his mortal peril.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on December 18, 2013, 03:14:50 PM
Sounds like BJ Armstrong has some serious butthurt about not getting the GM gig.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: flannj on December 18, 2013, 03:18:10 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 02:51:05 PM
Quote from: flannj on December 18, 2013, 02:48:00 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 02:39:37 PM
Quote from: flannj on December 18, 2013, 02:26:06 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 02:05:31 PM
Quote from: flannj on December 18, 2013, 02:03:53 PM
Quote from: Eli on December 18, 2013, 01:46:09 PM
Quote from: BH on December 18, 2013, 12:22:07 PM
Bernstein's days might be numbered.  (http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/12/18/bernstein-rose-no-longer-humble-hometown-kid/)

I guess there a few generally valid points sprinkled in there, but this seems extraordinarily mean-spirited for no good reason.

THIS.

QuoteHe opts for cartilage repair that requires a longer-term recovery, and then lacks the basic understanding of how that changes the team's title trajectory.

So he shouldn't have opted for the correct procedure?

No... he shouldn't complain that the team is going to remove the pieces that were put here to help him win now and replace them with pieces that might help when he is done recovering.

So if he had the incorrect surgical procedure then he would have the right to complain?

Sort of. I mean, if he sacrificed his future for the good of this current group and they decided to dismantle it anyway, I think he'd have the right to be livid. But he understood what he was doing - that it was the right thing for his future - and that the payoff would be well down the road. So to complain (if that's what he did; I haven't seen anything concrete from him or a surrogate quote-wise) when the team makes decisions based on that same time frame is puzzling.

The question is... does he have the right to complain?

Making the correct surgical decision shouldn't play into it.

It plays into it because it shows that he is thinking longterm about his own well-being and thus should not be surprised or angry or say a word when the team does the same thing. They probably want him to think big picture since they've got so much invested in him because they know they're not ready to win whether he's there this spring or not.

I think he wants to compete for a championship as soon as he comes back from this injury. People thought, or at least hoped, that he was one of the best players in the NBA and dropping him back into the mix with the current Bulls - beleaguered, injury-riddled and flawed as they are - was enough to put them into contention with Indiana and Miami and whoever else from the West. From what we saw in 2010-11 and early this year, I wasn't seeing that. It could be that the Bulls see that as well and must make whatever moves they can in another direction. This didn't work. Rose can't stay healthy. The rest of the roster is not strong enough or young enough to build around.

So to complain when you're getting 30% of the salary cap for doing nothing but rehab is a bad look, as Bernstein writes - apparently at his mortal peril.

I agree with you that he is better served by keeping his yap shut and I agree that nothing concrete has come out as is usually the case with sports media speculation being taken for truth. But having the correct surgical procedure and Bernstein using that as a basis for part of the argument strikes me as a bit of a straw man (if I understand the definition correctly).
The thing is I like Bernstein, I find him to be smart, funny and B&B is really the only sports radio I listen to. I think he is correct about Reggie and real reasons behind the image of Derrick being soft spoken.
Knee surgeries to athletes strikes a personal chord with me and that part I thought was unnecessary.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: R-V on December 18, 2013, 04:04:14 PM
Quote from: flannj on December 18, 2013, 03:18:10 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 02:51:05 PM
Quote from: flannj on December 18, 2013, 02:48:00 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 02:39:37 PM
Quote from: flannj on December 18, 2013, 02:26:06 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 02:05:31 PM
Quote from: flannj on December 18, 2013, 02:03:53 PM
Quote from: Eli on December 18, 2013, 01:46:09 PM
Quote from: BH on December 18, 2013, 12:22:07 PM
Bernstein's days might be numbered.  (http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/12/18/bernstein-rose-no-longer-humble-hometown-kid/)

I guess there a few generally valid points sprinkled in there, but this seems extraordinarily mean-spirited for no good reason.

THIS.

QuoteHe opts for cartilage repair that requires a longer-term recovery, and then lacks the basic understanding of how that changes the team's title trajectory.

So he shouldn't have opted for the correct procedure?

No... he shouldn't complain that the team is going to remove the pieces that were put here to help him win now and replace them with pieces that might help when he is done recovering.

So if he had the incorrect surgical procedure then he would have the right to complain?

Sort of. I mean, if he sacrificed his future for the good of this current group and they decided to dismantle it anyway, I think he'd have the right to be livid. But he understood what he was doing - that it was the right thing for his future - and that the payoff would be well down the road. So to complain (if that's what he did; I haven't seen anything concrete from him or a surrogate quote-wise) when the team makes decisions based on that same time frame is puzzling.

The question is... does he have the right to complain?

Making the correct surgical decision shouldn't play into it.

It plays into it because it shows that he is thinking longterm about his own well-being and thus should not be surprised or angry or say a word when the team does the same thing. They probably want him to think big picture since they've got so much invested in him because they know they're not ready to win whether he's there this spring or not.

I think he wants to compete for a championship as soon as he comes back from this injury. People thought, or at least hoped, that he was one of the best players in the NBA and dropping him back into the mix with the current Bulls - beleaguered, injury-riddled and flawed as they are - was enough to put them into contention with Indiana and Miami and whoever else from the West. From what we saw in 2010-11 and early this year, I wasn't seeing that. It could be that the Bulls see that as well and must make whatever moves they can in another direction. This didn't work. Rose can't stay healthy. The rest of the roster is not strong enough or young enough to build around.

So to complain when you're getting 30% of the salary cap for doing nothing but rehab is a bad look, as Bernstein writes - apparently at his mortal peril.

I agree with you that he is better served by keeping his yap shut and I agree that nothing concrete has come out as is usually the case with sports media speculation being taken for truth. But having the correct surgical procedure and Bernstein using that as a basis for part of the argument strikes me as a bit of a straw man (if I understand the definition correctly).
The thing is I like Bernstein, I find him to be smart, funny and B&B is really the only sports radio I listen to. I think he is correct about Reggie and real reasons behind the image of Derrick being soft spoken.
Knee surgeries to athletes strikes a personal chord with me and that part I thought was unnecessary.

This is my issue with the column. If Derrick was actually recorded saying these things I think I'd agree with the whole thing. But to write this based on an anonymous rumor in the Daily News seems like a talk radio host latching on to a topic to spend time on in between Bears games.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: R-V on December 18, 2013, 04:05:16 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 02:02:28 PM
Quote from: BH on December 18, 2013, 12:22:07 PM
Bernstein's days might be numbered.  (http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/12/18/bernstein-rose-no-longer-humble-hometown-kid/)

Why do you say that? Reggie Rose and Chief Keef going to have him killed?

DPD. Have we figured out yet why Bernstein's days are numbered?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on December 18, 2013, 04:16:47 PM
That's my issue: these aren't facts, they come from his source. We know nothing about his source but clearly he feels comfortable with the info he's given.

While some of the points are vaild you've got an overeducated, affluent white dude expecting a prodigal athletic talent from a really shitty part of town who has been protected and taken care of by his family as long as he stayed on course to become the generational basketball talent he was destined to be.

Rose isn't a scholar and for Bernstein to expect him to suddenly, because he's the arbitrary age of 25, start acting like he's a worldly adult with the kind of outlook on the world that someone who went to Duke University would have is fucking absurd. The invective from Bernstein is nothing more than a sad Bulls fan who can't believe he's been "forced" again to watch another pointless Bulls season without a guy he pinned his hopes to and trumped up as a kid who gets it before he started getting hurt.

The anger seething from his words is embarrassing as hell and he should be embarrassed for publishing this piece of shit.

Also, he's clearly telling Derrick Rose to stop letting Reggie advise him because it's not in Dan Bernstein's best interests as a Bulls fan. You think Derrick Rose is going to cut ties with his brother and lifelong advisor/protector because a Bulls fan with a louder microphone than most is really annoyed that his favorite team isn't very good anymore? Reggie Rose is probably a shady weirdo but Derrick Rose isn't going to tell him to buzz off - it's his brother for Christ's sake.

If it's not obvious that this all stems back to Bernstein's unbelievable anger over Rose not coming back in time for the playoffs last season I don't even know what else to tell you.

At this point Bernstein seems to have a personal mission to paint Rose as a malcontent idiot who has nothing but contempt for the common Bulls fan and organization. And let's face it - the Bulls organization is about as dysfunctional as it gets.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 04:26:03 PM
Quote from: Slaky on December 18, 2013, 04:16:47 PM
That's my issue: these aren't facts, they come from his source. We know nothing about his source but clearly he feels comfortable with the info he's given.

While some of the points are vaild you've got an overeducated, affluent white dude expecting a prodigal athletic talent from a really shitty part of town who has been protected and taken care of by his family as long as he stayed on course to become the generational basketball talent he was destined to be.

Rose isn't a scholar and for Bernstein to expect him to suddenly, because he's the arbitrary age of 25, start acting like he's a worldly adult with the kind of outlook on the world that someone who went to Duke University would have is fucking absurd. The invective from Bernstein is nothing more than a sad Bulls fan who can't believe he's been "forced" again to watch another pointless Bulls season without a guy he pinned his hopes to and trumped up as a kid who gets it before he started getting hurt.

The anger seething from his words is embarrassing as hell and he should be embarrassed for publishing this piece of shit.

Also, he's clearly telling Derrick Rose to stop letting Reggie advise him because it's not in Dan Bernstein's best interests as a Bulls fan. You think Derrick Rose is going to cut ties with his brother and lifelong advisor/protector because a Bulls fan with a louder microphone than most is really annoyed that his favorite team isn't very good anymore? Reggie Rose is probably a shady weirdo but Derrick Rose isn't going to tell him to buzz off - it's his brother for Christ's sake.

If it's not obvious that this all stems back to Bernstein's unbelievable anger over Rose not coming back in time for the playoffs last season I don't even know what else to tell you.

At this point Bernstein seems to have a personal mission to paint Rose as a malcontent idiot who has nothing but contempt for the common Bulls fan and organization. And let's face it - the Bulls organization is about as dysfunctional as it gets.


When LeBron was 25 he set the entire city of Cleveland on fire and farted on it while Jim Gray masturbated. It was absolutely unforgivable.

And as dysfunctional as the Bulls can be, compared to the Knicks and Nets they're the fucking 1960's Celtics.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on December 18, 2013, 04:28:45 PM
Quote from: Slaky on December 18, 2013, 04:16:47 PM
Also, he's clearly telling Derrick Rose to stop letting Reggie advise him because it's not in Dan Bernstein's best interests as a Bulls fan.

It's not in Derrick's interests, either.

Then again, this is the NBA. So, I really don't give a shit.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: R-V on December 18, 2013, 04:47:34 PM
Quote from: Slaky on December 18, 2013, 04:16:47 PM
That's my issue: these aren't facts, they come from his source. We know nothing about his source but clearly he feels comfortable with the info he's given.

While some of the points are vaild you've got an overeducated, affluent white dude expecting a prodigal athletic talent from a really shitty part of town who has been protected and taken care of by his family as long as he stayed on course to become the generational basketball talent he was destined to be.

Rose isn't a scholar and for Bernstein to expect him to suddenly, because he's the arbitrary age of 25, start acting like he's a worldly adult with the kind of outlook on the world that someone who went to Duke University would have is fucking absurd. The invective from Bernstein is nothing more than a sad Bulls fan who can't believe he's been "forced" again to watch another pointless Bulls season without a guy he pinned his hopes to and trumped up as a kid who gets it before he started getting hurt.

The anger seething from his words is embarrassing as hell and he should be embarrassed for publishing this piece of shit.

Also, he's clearly telling Derrick Rose to stop letting Reggie advise him because it's not in Dan Bernstein's best interests as a Bulls fan. You think Derrick Rose is going to cut ties with his brother and lifelong advisor/protector because a Bulls fan with a louder microphone than most is really annoyed that his favorite team isn't very good anymore? Reggie Rose is probably a shady weirdo but Derrick Rose isn't going to tell him to buzz off - it's his brother for Christ's sake.

If it's not obvious that this all stems back to Bernstein's unbelievable anger over Rose not coming back in time for the playoffs last season I don't even know what else to tell you.

At this point Bernstein seems to have a personal mission to paint Rose as a malcontent idiot who has nothing but contempt for the common Bulls fan and organization. And let's face it - the Bulls organization is about as dysfunctional as it gets.

To that point: (http://www.blogabull.com/2013/12/18/5224486/derrick-rose-injury-return-contract-team-chicago-bulls)

QuoteSo Bulls management has feuded with:

Luol Deng, Derrick Rose, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Ben Gordon, Tom Thibideau, and VDN. Also known as the most important people in the franchise over the last 20 years.

Bulls management has good relationships with Randy Brown, Pete Myers, Adrian Griffin, John Paxson, Will Perdue, and Stacey King.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on December 18, 2013, 05:29:24 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on December 18, 2013, 04:28:45 PM
Quote from: Slaky on December 18, 2013, 04:16:47 PM
Also, he's clearly telling Derrick Rose to stop letting Reggie advise him because it's not in Dan Bernstein's best interests as a Bulls fan.

It's not in Derrick's interests, either.

Then again, this is the NBA. So, I really don't give a shit.

Well then thanks for chiming in, Chuck.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on December 18, 2013, 09:01:29 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on December 18, 2013, 04:28:45 PM
Quote from: Slaky on December 18, 2013, 04:16:47 PM
Also, he's clearly telling Derrick Rose to stop letting Reggie advise him because it's not in Dan Bernstein's best interests as a Bulls fan.

It's not in Derrick's interests, either.

Then again, this is the NBA. So, I really don't give a shit.

It is in Derrick's best interests - that's what he believes.

He's become a superstar millionaire. It's worked out well so far.

Bernstein and other Bulls fans are upset because he's injured and not playing sooner/more. Because Bulls fans don't give a shit about Derrick Rose, the person.

And you don't give a shit about the NBA so I'm not sure why I'm writing this.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on December 18, 2013, 09:16:03 PM
Quote from: Slaky on December 18, 2013, 04:16:47 PM
That's my issue: these aren't facts, they come from his source. We know nothing about his source but clearly he feels comfortable with the info he's given.

While some of the points are vaild you've got an overeducated, affluent white dude expecting a prodigal athletic talent from a really shitty part of town who has been protected and taken care of by his family as long as he stayed on course to become the generational basketball talent he was destined to be.

Rose isn't a scholar and for Bernstein to expect him to suddenly, because he's the arbitrary age of 25, start acting like he's a worldly adult with the kind of outlook on the world that someone who went to Duke University would have is fucking absurd. The invective from Bernstein is nothing more than a sad Bulls fan who can't believe he's been "forced" again to watch another pointless Bulls season without a guy he pinned his hopes to and trumped up as a kid who gets it before he started getting hurt.

The anger seething from his words is embarrassing as hell and he should be embarrassed for publishing this piece of shit.

Also, he's clearly telling Derrick Rose to stop letting Reggie advise him because it's not in Dan Bernstein's best interests as a Bulls fan. You think Derrick Rose is going to cut ties with his brother and lifelong advisor/protector because a Bulls fan with a louder microphone than most is really annoyed that his favorite team isn't very good anymore? Reggie Rose is probably a shady weirdo but Derrick Rose isn't going to tell him to buzz off - it's his brother for Christ's sake.

If it's not obvious that this all stems back to Bernstein's unbelievable anger over Rose not coming back in time for the playoffs last season I don't even know what else to tell you.

At this point Bernstein seems to have a personal mission to paint Rose as a malcontent idiot who has nothing but contempt for the common Bulls fan and organization. And let's face it - the Bulls organization is about as dysfunctional as it gets.


I got distracted by Chuck's pointless posting, but back to your actual NBA post:

[nods vigorously]
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on December 18, 2013, 09:45:52 PM
Quote from: Slaky on December 18, 2013, 09:01:29 PM
It is in Derrick's best interests - that's what he believes.

I believe that nicotine is not addictive.

So, smoking is in my best interests?

Derrick can do whatever he wants. Listening to his brother for advice is dumb.  It's not in his best interests no matter what he believes.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Bort on December 18, 2013, 11:20:41 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on December 18, 2013, 09:45:52 PM
Quote from: Slaky on December 18, 2013, 09:01:29 PM
It is in Derrick's best interests - that's what he believes.

I believe that nicotine is not addictive.

So, smoking is in my best interests?

Derrick can do whatever he wants. Listening to his brother for advice is dumb.  It's not in his best interests no matter what he believes.

We get it, you want Derrick Rose to sign Cano.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: ChuckD on December 19, 2013, 07:58:31 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on December 18, 2013, 09:45:52 PM
Quote from: Slaky on December 18, 2013, 09:01:29 PM
It is in Derrick's best interests - that's what he believes.

I believe that nicotine is not addictive.

So, smoking is in my best interests?

Derrick can do whatever he wants. Listening to his brother for advice is dumb.  It's not in his best interests no matter what he believes.

Classic Chuck.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on December 19, 2013, 08:48:59 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on December 19, 2013, 07:58:31 AM
Classic Chuck.

(http://mocoloco.com/mr/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/converse-chuck-taylor-all-star-espa-rubber-1.jpg)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 08:54:46 AM
This is the worst. Can we go back to finding out why Bernstein's days might be numbered?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: CT III on December 19, 2013, 08:56:59 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 08:54:46 AM
This is the worst. Can we go back to finding out why Bernstein's days might be numbered?

Valiant effort, but this is only going to result in a string of Jewish calendar jokes by Chuck.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: R-V on December 19, 2013, 09:02:51 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 08:54:46 AMThis is the worst. Can we go back to finding out why Bernstein's days might be numbered?

BH knows Englewood like Thom Brennaman knows Chicago.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Yeti on December 19, 2013, 09:04:57 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 04:26:03 PM
Quote from: Slaky on December 18, 2013, 04:16:47 PM
A fantastic post by Slaky

When LeBron was 25 he set the entire city of Cleveland on fire and farted on it while Jim Gray masturbated. It was absolutely unforgivable.

And as dysfunctional as the Bulls can be, compared to the Knicks and Nets they're the fucking 1960's Celtics.

We get it, you're a Heat fan on a Bulls thread
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 09:15:57 AM
Quote from: Yeti on December 19, 2013, 09:04:57 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 04:26:03 PM
Quote from: Slaky on December 18, 2013, 04:16:47 PM
A fantastic post by Slaky

When LeBron was 25 he set the entire city of Cleveland on fire and farted on it while Jim Gray masturbated. It was absolutely unforgivable.

And as dysfunctional as the Bulls can be, compared to the Knicks and Nets they're the fucking 1960's Celtics.

We get it, you're a Heat fan on a Bulls thread

This the NBA Thread, smart guy.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Yeti on December 19, 2013, 09:16:55 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 09:15:57 AM
Quote from: Yeti on December 19, 2013, 09:04:57 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 18, 2013, 04:26:03 PM
Quote from: Slaky on December 18, 2013, 04:16:47 PM
A fantastic post by Slaky

When LeBron was 25 he set the entire city of Cleveland on fire and farted on it while Jim Gray masturbated. It was absolutely unforgivable.

And as dysfunctional as the Bulls can be, compared to the Knicks and Nets they're the fucking 1960's Celtics.

We get it, you're a Heat fan on a Bulls thread

This the NBA Thread, smart guy.

They're the only team

FML
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on December 19, 2013, 09:23:59 AM
Quote from: CT III on December 19, 2013, 08:56:59 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 08:54:46 AM
This is the worst. Can we go back to finding out why Bernstein's days might be numbered?

Valiant effort, but this is only going to result in a string of Jewish calendar jokes by Chuck.

I keep out of the numerology areas.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on December 19, 2013, 09:28:02 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on December 19, 2013, 09:23:59 AM
Quote from: CT III on December 19, 2013, 08:56:59 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 08:54:46 AM
This is the worst. Can we go back to finding out why Bernstein's days might be numbered?

Valiant effort, but this is only going to result in a string of Jewish calendar jokes by Chuck.

I keep out of the numerology areas.

I want to know more about nicotine though.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 09:30:31 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on December 19, 2013, 09:23:59 AM
Quote from: CT III on December 19, 2013, 08:56:59 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 08:54:46 AM
This is the worst. Can we go back to finding out why Bernstein's days might be numbered?

Valiant effort, but this is only going to result in a string of Jewish calendar jokes by Chuck.

I keep out of the numerology areas.

I support your decision to avoid things you're not interested in.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on December 19, 2013, 10:03:54 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 09:30:31 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on December 19, 2013, 09:23:59 AM
Quote from: CT III on December 19, 2013, 08:56:59 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 08:54:46 AM
This is the worst. Can we go back to finding out why Bernstein's days might be numbered?

Valiant effort, but this is only going to result in a string of Jewish calendar jokes by Chuck.

I keep out of the numerology areas.

I support your decision to avoid things you're not interested in.

I didn't say I wasn't interested in numerology, but it's too convoluted, even for me to attempt to follow.

I limit myself to knowing that, in Hebrew, the number 18 is also the word "Cha'i" or life.

All the 3s, 7s and 40s and all the others... no thanks.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on December 19, 2013, 10:04:40 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on December 19, 2013, 10:03:54 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 09:30:31 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on December 19, 2013, 09:23:59 AM
Quote from: CT III on December 19, 2013, 08:56:59 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 08:54:46 AM
This is the worst. Can we go back to finding out why Bernstein's days might be numbered?

Valiant effort, but this is only going to result in a string of Jewish calendar jokes by Chuck.

I keep out of the numerology areas.

I support your decision to avoid things you're not interested in.

I didn't say I wasn't interested in numerology, but it's too convoluted, even for me to attempt to follow.

I limit myself to knowing that, in Hebrew, the number 18 is also the word "Cha'i" or life.

All the 3s, 7s and 40s and all the others... no thanks.

Good shit - what else?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Quality Start Machine on December 19, 2013, 10:17:04 AM
Quote from: Slaky on December 19, 2013, 10:04:40 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on December 19, 2013, 10:03:54 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 09:30:31 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on December 19, 2013, 09:23:59 AM
Quote from: CT III on December 19, 2013, 08:56:59 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 08:54:46 AM
This is the worst. Can we go back to finding out why Bernstein's days might be numbered?

Valiant effort, but this is only going to result in a string of Jewish calendar jokes by Chuck.

I keep out of the numerology areas.

I support your decision to avoid things you're not interested in.

I didn't say I wasn't interested in numerology, but it's too convoluted, even for me to attempt to follow.

I limit myself to knowing that, in Hebrew, the number 18 is also the word "Cha'i" or life.

All the 3s, 7s and 40s and all the others... no thanks.

Good shit - what else?

Rose wears 1.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 10:18:37 AM
Quote from: Fork on December 19, 2013, 10:17:04 AM
Quote from: Slaky on December 19, 2013, 10:04:40 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on December 19, 2013, 10:03:54 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 09:30:31 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on December 19, 2013, 09:23:59 AM
Quote from: CT III on December 19, 2013, 08:56:59 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 08:54:46 AM
This is the worst. Can we go back to finding out why Bernstein's days might be numbered?

Valiant effort, but this is only going to result in a string of Jewish calendar jokes by Chuck.

I keep out of the numerology areas.

I support your decision to avoid things you're not interested in.

I didn't say I wasn't interested in numerology, but it's too convoluted, even for me to attempt to follow.

I limit myself to knowing that, in Hebrew, the number 18 is also the word "Cha'i" or life.

All the 3s, 7s and 40s and all the others... no thanks.

Good shit - what else?

Rose wears 1.

That's what she said, much to her chagrin.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: CT III on December 19, 2013, 11:15:20 AM
Also, just to make sure I'm clear on this:

Anonymous sources are telling the NY Daily News that Derrick Rose doesn't want to go through a rebuild.
Anonymous sources are telling The Score and/or Dan Bernstein that Reggie Rose is a pain in the ass.
BJ Armstrong is asshurt.
Dan Bernstein is asshurt.

None of this is confirmed, nor would it probably even have come up if Derrick Rose could actually play basketball.  What is confirmed is that Rose is under contract until 2017, the Bulls are going to have make some roster changes in the next offseason and if the past is any indication, Rose will be consulted on the roster moves.

In short, nothing to see here.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 11:36:41 AM
Quote from: CT III on December 19, 2013, 11:15:20 AM
Also, just to make sure I'm clear on this:

Anonymous sources are telling the NY Daily News that Derrick Rose doesn't want to go through a rebuild.
Anonymous sources are telling The Score and/or Dan Bernstein that Reggie Rose is a pain in the ass.
BJ Armstrong is asshurt.
Dan Bernstein is asshurt.

None of this is confirmed, nor would it probably even have come up if Derrick Rose could actually play basketball.  What is confirmed is that Rose is under contract until 2017, the Bulls are going to have make some roster changes in the next offseason and if the past is any indication, Rose will be consulted on the roster moves.

In short, nothing to see here.

That pretty much sums it up other than the unexplained threat on Bernstein's life.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on December 19, 2013, 12:52:18 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 11:36:41 AM
Quote from: CT III on December 19, 2013, 11:15:20 AM
Also, just to make sure I'm clear on this:

Anonymous sources are telling the NY Daily News that Derrick Rose doesn't want to go through a rebuild.
Anonymous sources are telling The Score and/or Dan Bernstein that Reggie Rose is a pain in the ass.
BJ Armstrong is asshurt.
Dan Bernstein is asshurt.

None of this is confirmed, nor would it probably even have come up if Derrick Rose could actually play basketball.  What is confirmed is that Rose is under contract until 2017, the Bulls are going to have make some roster changes in the next offseason and if the past is any indication, Rose will be consulted on the roster moves.

In short, nothing to see here.

That pretty much sums it up other than the unexplained threat on Bernstein's life.

My sources tell me Adidas will have him executed in the next 3 months.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on December 20, 2013, 02:56:27 PM
Quote from: BH on December 19, 2013, 12:52:18 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 19, 2013, 11:36:41 AM
Quote from: CT III on December 19, 2013, 11:15:20 AM
Also, just to make sure I'm clear on this:

Anonymous sources are telling the NY Daily News that Derrick Rose doesn't want to go through a rebuild.
Anonymous sources are telling The Score and/or Dan Bernstein that Reggie Rose is a pain in the ass.
BJ Armstrong is asshurt.
Dan Bernstein is asshurt.

None of this is confirmed, nor would it probably even have come up if Derrick Rose could actually play basketball.  What is confirmed is that Rose is under contract until 2017, the Bulls are going to have make some roster changes in the next offseason and if the past is any indication, Rose will be consulted on the roster moves.

In short, nothing to see here.

That pretty much sums it up other than the unexplained threat on Bernstein's life.

My sources tell me Adidas will have him executed in the next 3 months.

Slezak told you that?

*edits Death Pool entry*
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on January 07, 2014, 08:36:23 AM
Luol traded to cavs for bynum and picks that likely won't end up being much.  (http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24401125/grade-the-trade-bulls-deal-luol-deng-to-cleveland-for-andrew-bynum) Gets bulls under luxury tax, which this year makes no sense to pay, especially the repeat offender tax. Boozer will be amnestied this summer. Assume Thibs will be gone this summer as well, already seems to be a rift between him and management and trading away one of his best players likely won't sit well. Hopefully the team starts tanking soon, the bulls get a decent draft pick, sign mirotic, rose returns healthy and the bulls have some extra money to bring in some good players.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on January 07, 2014, 08:57:01 AM
Quote from: BH on January 07, 2014, 08:36:23 AM
Luol traded to cavs for bynum and picks that likely won't end up being much.  (http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24401125/grade-the-trade-bulls-deal-luol-deng-to-cleveland-for-andrew-bynum) Gets bulls under luxury tax, which this year makes no sense to pay, especially the repeat offender tax. Boozer will be amnestied this summer. Assume Thibs will be gone this summer as well, already seems to be a rift between him and management and trading away one of his best players likely won't sit well. Hopefully the team starts tanking soon, the bulls get a decent draft pick, sign mirotic, rose returns healthy and the bulls have some extra money to bring in some good players.

#CommitHariKari4Jabari
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on March 05, 2014, 04:30:23 AM
So.....Carmelo?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Richard Chuggar on March 05, 2014, 08:40:33 AM
Quote from: PANK! on March 05, 2014, 04:30:23 AM
So.....Carmelo?

no
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on March 05, 2014, 11:33:27 AM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on March 05, 2014, 08:40:33 AM
Quote from: PANK! on March 05, 2014, 04:30:23 AM
So.....Carmelo?

no

Okay, thanks!
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on March 05, 2014, 11:49:32 AM
Quote from: PANK! on March 05, 2014, 11:33:27 AM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on March 05, 2014, 08:40:33 AM
Quote from: PANK! on March 05, 2014, 04:30:23 AM
So.....Carmelo?

no

Okay, thanks!

It'd be nice, but the logistics of making it work would be difficult. And expensive, which means Reinsdorf probably wouldn't go for it.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on March 05, 2014, 11:50:21 AM
Quote from: PANK! on March 05, 2014, 11:33:27 AM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on March 05, 2014, 08:40:33 AM
Quote from: PANK! on March 05, 2014, 04:30:23 AM
So.....Carmelo?

no

Okay, thanks!

I think the Bulls would want him and the Knicks are a complete dead end. The Bulls don't have a ton of cap space and would have to get creative. Aside from that, nobody is sure who would be coaching here. His wife's career is also a factor in his decision-making process. If he's all about taking less money to win a championship, Miami would be a more attractive option. If he wants the most money and could give a shit about winning, New York is where he'd rather stay.

Would his presence on their current roster with the current coach be enough to beat Indiana or Miami in a playoff series? Even with a healthy Derrick Rose, I think that's highly questionable.

If you want a serious free agent to covet, one who they could probably afford and would fit their system and philosophy, start thinking about Lance Stephenson.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on March 05, 2014, 12:13:45 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on March 05, 2014, 11:50:21 AM
Quote from: PANK! on March 05, 2014, 11:33:27 AM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on March 05, 2014, 08:40:33 AM
Quote from: PANK! on March 05, 2014, 04:30:23 AM
So.....Carmelo?

no

Okay, thanks!

I think the Bulls would want him and the Knicks are a complete dead end. The Bulls don't have a ton of cap space and would have to get creative. Aside from that, nobody is sure who would be coaching here. His wife's career is also a factor in his decision-making process. If he's all about taking less money to win a championship, Miami would be a more attractive option. If he wants the most money and could give a shit about winning, New York is where he'd rather stay.

Would his presence on their current roster with the current coach be enough to beat Indiana or Miami in a playoff series? Even with a healthy Derrick Rose, I think that's highly questionable.

If you want a serious free agent to covet, one who they could probably afford and would fit their system and philosophy, start thinking about Lance Stephenson.

If you added an actually-healthy Rose and Melo to the current Bulls roster, which is the third seed in the East based almost entirely on voodoo, I think they'd be better than "highly questionable" to beat Indiana or Miami. Maybe not the favorite, but certainly a reasonable shot.

Of course, I don't think they can simply add Melo to the current roster and make it work. So that's a moot point.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on March 05, 2014, 12:38:01 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 05, 2014, 12:13:45 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on March 05, 2014, 11:50:21 AM
Quote from: PANK! on March 05, 2014, 11:33:27 AM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on March 05, 2014, 08:40:33 AM
Quote from: PANK! on March 05, 2014, 04:30:23 AM
So.....Carmelo?

no

Okay, thanks!

I think the Bulls would want him and the Knicks are a complete dead end. The Bulls don't have a ton of cap space and would have to get creative. Aside from that, nobody is sure who would be coaching here. His wife's career is also a factor in his decision-making process. If he's all about taking less money to win a championship, Miami would be a more attractive option. If he wants the most money and could give a shit about winning, New York is where he'd rather stay.

Would his presence on their current roster with the current coach be enough to beat Indiana or Miami in a playoff series? Even with a healthy Derrick Rose, I think that's highly questionable.

If you want a serious free agent to covet, one who they could probably afford and would fit their system and philosophy, start thinking about Lance Stephenson.

If you added an actually-healthy Rose and Melo to the current Bulls roster, which is the third seed in the East based almost entirely on voodoo, I think they'd be better than "highly questionable" to beat Indiana or Miami. Maybe not the favorite, but certainly a reasonable shot.

Of course, I don't think they can simply add Melo to the current roster and make it work. So that's a moot point.

You call it voodoo? I call it doo doo, as in there are only two serious teams in the conference and the Bulls have feasted on the bones of the sub.-500 dregs. They're 12-16 vs. .500+ which seems about right. This is the perfect year for them to over-achieve. I suppose that with Rose and Melo around the offense would improve substantially, but those two would hurt the defense as well.

At some point, I hope they do manage to stay healthy through the summer so we can finally find out where the line between just trying really hard and being really good actually lands. It's all conjecture at this point and I think everybody who cares about basketball is sick of it.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: R-V on March 05, 2014, 12:52:47 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on March 05, 2014, 12:38:01 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 05, 2014, 12:13:45 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on March 05, 2014, 11:50:21 AM
Quote from: PANK! on March 05, 2014, 11:33:27 AM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on March 05, 2014, 08:40:33 AM
Quote from: PANK! on March 05, 2014, 04:30:23 AM
So.....Carmelo?

no

Okay, thanks!

I think the Bulls would want him and the Knicks are a complete dead end. The Bulls don't have a ton of cap space and would have to get creative. Aside from that, nobody is sure who would be coaching here. His wife's career is also a factor in his decision-making process. If he's all about taking less money to win a championship, Miami would be a more attractive option. If he wants the most money and could give a shit about winning, New York is where he'd rather stay.

Would his presence on their current roster with the current coach be enough to beat Indiana or Miami in a playoff series? Even with a healthy Derrick Rose, I think that's highly questionable.

If you want a serious free agent to covet, one who they could probably afford and would fit their system and philosophy, start thinking about Lance Stephenson.

If you added an actually-healthy Rose and Melo to the current Bulls roster, which is the third seed in the East based almost entirely on voodoo, I think they'd be better than "highly questionable" to beat Indiana or Miami. Maybe not the favorite, but certainly a reasonable shot.

Of course, I don't think they can simply add Melo to the current roster and make it work. So that's a moot point.

You call it voodoo? I call it doo doo, as in there are only two serious teams in the conference and the Bulls have feasted on the bones of the sub.-500 dregs. They're 12-16 vs. .500+ which seems about right. This is the perfect year for them to over-achieve. I suppose that with Rose and Melo around the offense would improve substantially, but those two would hurt the defense as well.

At some point, I hope they do manage to stay healthy through the summer so we can finally find out where the line between just trying really hard and being really good actually lands. It's all conjecture at this point and I think everybody who cares about basketball is sick of it.

Agreed. Let's reconvene after the Bulls acquire Stephenson. And Kevin Love for pennies on the dollar. In the meantime we can toy with our dingles while checking minor league box scores.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on March 05, 2014, 01:56:34 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 05, 2014, 12:52:47 PM
Agreed. Let's reconvene after the Bulls acquire Stephenson. And Kevin Love for pennies on the dollar. In the meantime we can toy with our dingles while checking minor league box scores.

Ah, the joys of being a Chicago sports fan.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: R-V on March 05, 2014, 02:07:45 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 05, 2014, 01:56:34 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 05, 2014, 12:52:47 PM
Agreed. Let's reconvene after the Bulls acquire Stephenson. And Kevin Love for pennies on the dollar. In the meantime we can toy with our dingles while checking minor league box scores.

Ah, the joys of being a Chicago sports fan.

I actually am excited to follow the minor leagues this year. And I'm interested to see what Emery does this offseason. We're going to be swimming in titles in the very near future Eli, so let's just enjoy the calm before the trophy storm.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on March 05, 2014, 03:24:19 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on March 05, 2014, 12:38:01 PM
You call it voodoo? I call it doo doo

BOOM ROASTED
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on April 16, 2014, 09:32:48 PM
No, Pex.

1. Indiana over 8. Atlanta, 4-1
2. Miami over 7. Charlotte, 4-1
6. Brooklyn over 3. Toronto, 4-3
5. Washington over 4. Chicago 4-2

1. Indiana over 5. Washington, 4-2
2. Miami over 6. Brooklyn, 4-3

2. Miami over 1. Indiana, 4-2

Finals: San Antonio over Miami 4-3

Finals MVP: Tim Duncan
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on April 17, 2014, 09:21:49 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 16, 2014, 09:32:48 PM
No, Pex.

1. Indiana over 8. Atlanta, 4-1
2. Miami over 7. Charlotte, 4-1
6. Brooklyn over 3. Toronto, 4-3
5. Washington over 4. Chicago 4-2

1. Indiana over 5. Washington, 4-2
2. Miami over 6. Brooklyn, 4-3

2. Miami over 1. Indiana, 4-2

Finals: San Antonio over Miami 4-3

Finals MVP: Tim Duncan


Goddamn it.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenFoe on April 17, 2014, 04:24:14 PM
A whole lot of words (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nba/news/20140417/joakim-noah-chicago-bulls/) about Joakim in Sports Illustrated. 

Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on April 18, 2014, 09:31:10 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 17, 2014, 04:24:14 PM
A whole lot of words (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nba/news/20140417/joakim-noah-chicago-bulls/) about Joakim in Sports Illustrated. 



I'll add a few:

Overrated
Smelly
Gross
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on April 18, 2014, 09:32:07 AM
That wasn't very nice. I'm sorry.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on April 18, 2014, 09:36:47 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 18, 2014, 09:31:10 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 17, 2014, 04:24:14 PM
A whole lot of words (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nba/news/20140417/joakim-noah-chicago-bulls/) about Joakim in Sports Illustrated. 



I'll add a few:

Overrated
Smelly
Gross

Noah's play this year has been incredible. He's taken on a bigger leadership role and actually drives the offense, while playing outstanding defense. He's doing things this year no other center has done in a long time, and putting the team ahead of himself the entire time. I hope he never plays for another team. Also good work by Thibs and the coaching staff on the offensive side of things, getting the most out of Noah and this slapdick assembly of offensive players.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on April 18, 2014, 11:51:20 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 18, 2014, 09:31:10 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 17, 2014, 04:24:14 PM
A whole lot of words (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nba/news/20140417/joakim-noah-chicago-bulls/) about Joakim in Sports Illustrated. 



I'll add a few:

Overrated
Smelly
Gross

I liked this (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi-joakim-noah-gif-chris-edser-20140416,0,5383046.story). I'm sure you'll love it, too.

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/20b57d84222d65442a6d7622b94e46f8/tumblr_n45pcpeMUA1qgiasao1_500.gif)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on April 18, 2014, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on April 18, 2014, 02:57:32 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.

The fourth and fifth seeds in the shittiest conference in the history of professional major American sports are squaring off and you say there's no way in hell one of them loses? I appreciate your fandom but that's clouding your judgement here. I think the Bulls could win but I just don't think they have enough offense to win  consistently when the games actually matter. And with Wall and Beal, the Wizards are never out of a game. They'll keep coming at you. They move the ball, they shoot well and spread the court. They're a tough matchup for any team. I have them taking this. Washington won 2 of 3 from the Bulls in the regular season. With most matchups you'd throw that right out but the Bulls don't have an on/off switch like most teams do. They go balls to the wall all season long. What you see is what you get.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:58:43 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 18, 2014, 02:57:32 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.

The fourth and fifth seeds in the shittiest conference in the history of professional major American sports are squaring off and you say there's no way in hell one of them loses? I appreciate your fandom but that's clouding your judgement here. I think the Bulls could win but I just don't think they have enough offense to win  consistently when the games actually matter. And with Wall and Beal, the Wizards are never out of a game. They'll keep coming at you. They move the ball, they shoot well and spread the court. They're a tough matchup for any team. I have them taking this.

Yeah that's my point. You're wrong. And even if you're right I'll come back here and tell you you're wrong despite any evidence you may see fit to provide.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 08:57:43 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:58:43 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 18, 2014, 02:57:32 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.

The fourth and fifth seeds in the shittiest conference in the history of professional major American sports are squaring off and you say there's no way in hell one of them loses? I appreciate your fandom but that's clouding your judgement here. I think the Bulls could win but I just don't think they have enough offense to win  consistently when the games actually matter. And with Wall and Beal, the Wizards are never out of a game. They'll keep coming at you. They move the ball, they shoot well and spread the court. They're a tough matchup for any team. I have them taking this.

Yeah that's my point. You're wrong. And even if you're right I'll come back here and tell you you're wrong despite any evidence you may see fit to provide.

Ok. That's not as much fun for me though.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on April 21, 2014, 09:04:17 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 08:57:43 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:58:43 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 18, 2014, 02:57:32 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.

The fourth and fifth seeds in the shittiest conference in the history of professional major American sports are squaring off and you say there's no way in hell one of them loses? I appreciate your fandom but that's clouding your judgement here. I think the Bulls could win but I just don't think they have enough offense to win  consistently when the games actually matter. And with Wall and Beal, the Wizards are never out of a game. They'll keep coming at you. They move the ball, they shoot well and spread the court. They're a tough matchup for any team. I have them taking this.

Yeah that's my point. You're wrong. And even if you're right I'll come back here and tell you you're wrong despite any evidence you may see fit to provide.

Ok. That's not as much fun for me though.

/Blocks all retweets from @Internet Apex.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 09:47:49 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 09:04:17 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 08:57:43 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:58:43 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 18, 2014, 02:57:32 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.

The fourth and fifth seeds in the shittiest conference in the history of professional major American sports are squaring off and you say there's no way in hell one of them loses? I appreciate your fandom but that's clouding your judgement here. I think the Bulls could win but I just don't think they have enough offense to win  consistently when the games actually matter. And with Wall and Beal, the Wizards are never out of a game. They'll keep coming at you. They move the ball, they shoot well and spread the court. They're a tough matchup for any team. I have them taking this.

Yeah that's my point. You're wrong. And even if you're right I'll come back here and tell you you're wrong despite any evidence you may see fit to provide.

Ok. That's not as much fun for me though.

/Blocks all retweets from @Internet Apex.

Solid idea. Things are going to get worse before they get better.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on April 24, 2014, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 18, 2014, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
So far, so good.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on April 25, 2014, 06:33:17 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 24, 2014, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 18, 2014, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
So far, so good.

I'm rather ambivalent about the Bulls but I have to say this yet again...

You're the worst.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 12:48:03 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 25, 2014, 06:33:17 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 24, 2014, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 18, 2014, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
So far, so good.

I'm rather ambivalent about the Bulls but I have to say this yet again...

You're the worst.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenFoe on April 25, 2014, 01:01:08 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 12:48:03 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 25, 2014, 06:33:17 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 24, 2014, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 18, 2014, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
So far, so good.

I'm rather ambivalent about the Bulls but I have to say this yet again...

You're the worst.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on April 25, 2014, 02:22:52 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 24, 2014, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 18, 2014, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
So far, so good.

I would help you in your goal to become the worst Bulls fan ever by letting you unload your tickets to a Heat fan who would come in and root for Washington but I have a softball game Tuesday, so you're on your own.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on April 25, 2014, 03:44:27 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 25, 2014, 02:22:52 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 24, 2014, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 18, 2014, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
So far, so good.

I would help you in your goal to become the worst Bulls fan ever by letting you unload your tickets to a Heat fan who would come in and root for Washington but I have a softball game Tuesday, so you're on your own.

I'm not a Bulls fan.

On the plus side, I'm pretty sure I can unload them to a client / prospect.  On the minus side, I may not be able to.  Ask CT about the Hawks seats I get. In 2008, I could not give them away to anyone.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 03:46:52 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 25, 2014, 01:01:08 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 12:48:03 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 25, 2014, 06:33:17 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 24, 2014, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 18, 2014, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
So far, so good.

I'm rather ambivalent about the Bulls but I have to say this yet again...

You're the worst.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Bort on April 25, 2014, 06:39:28 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 03:46:52 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 25, 2014, 01:01:08 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 12:48:03 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 25, 2014, 06:33:17 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 24, 2014, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 18, 2014, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
So far, so good.

I'm rather ambivalent about the Bulls but I have to say this yet again...

You're the worst.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on April 25, 2014, 10:29:31 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 25, 2014, 03:44:27 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 25, 2014, 02:22:52 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 24, 2014, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 18, 2014, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
So far, so good.

I would help you in your goal to become the worst Bulls fan ever by letting you unload your tickets to a Heat fan who would come in and root for Washington but I have a softball game Tuesday, so you're on your own.

I'm not a Bulls fan.

On the plus side, I'm pretty sure I can unload them to a client / prospect.  On the minus side, I may not be able to.  Ask CT about the Hawks seats I get. In 2008, I could not give them away to anyone.

Cool story.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Tinker to Evers to Chance on April 28, 2014, 09:15:54 AM
Quote from: Bort on April 25, 2014, 06:39:28 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 03:46:52 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 25, 2014, 01:01:08 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 12:48:03 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 25, 2014, 06:33:17 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 24, 2014, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 18, 2014, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
So far, so good.

I'm rather ambivalent about the Bulls but I have to say this yet again...

You're the worst.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on April 28, 2014, 11:02:02 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on April 28, 2014, 09:15:54 AM
Quote from: Bort on April 25, 2014, 06:39:28 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 03:46:52 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 25, 2014, 01:01:08 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 12:48:03 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 25, 2014, 06:33:17 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 24, 2014, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 18, 2014, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
So far, so good.

I'm rather ambivalent about the Bulls but I have to say this yet again...

You're the worst.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on April 28, 2014, 11:36:19 AM
Quote from: PANK! on April 28, 2014, 11:02:02 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on April 28, 2014, 09:15:54 AM
Quote from: Bort on April 25, 2014, 06:39:28 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 03:46:52 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 25, 2014, 01:01:08 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 12:48:03 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 25, 2014, 06:33:17 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 24, 2014, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 18, 2014, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
So far, so good.

I'm rather ambivalent about the Bulls but I have to say this yet again...

You're the worst.
Gave them away to a prospect. Winner, winner, chicken pooper!
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on April 28, 2014, 12:24:08 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 28, 2014, 11:02:02 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on April 28, 2014, 09:15:54 AM
Quote from: Bort on April 25, 2014, 06:39:28 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 03:46:52 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 25, 2014, 01:01:08 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 12:48:03 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 25, 2014, 06:33:17 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 24, 2014, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 18, 2014, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
So far, so good.

I'm rather ambivalent about the Bulls but I have to say this yet again...

You're the worst.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Bort on April 28, 2014, 01:10:50 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 28, 2014, 12:24:08 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 28, 2014, 11:02:02 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on April 28, 2014, 09:15:54 AM
Quote from: Bort on April 25, 2014, 06:39:28 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 03:46:52 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 25, 2014, 01:01:08 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 12:48:03 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 25, 2014, 06:33:17 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 24, 2014, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 18, 2014, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
So far, so good.

I'm rather ambivalent about the Bulls but I have to say this yet again...

You're the worst.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on April 29, 2014, 01:41:00 PM
Lifetime ban, $2.5M fine for Donald Sterling, and Silver needs 75% of the owners to approve removing him.  Which he will likely get.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: flannj on April 29, 2014, 01:50:29 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 29, 2014, 01:41:00 PM
Lifetime ban, $2.5M fine for Donald Sterling, and Silver needs 75% of the owners to approve removing him.  Which he will likely get.

Not sure if the results of that vote would be made public but I can't imagine any owner wanting their name attached to a "no" vote.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on April 29, 2014, 01:58:59 PM
Quote from: flannj on April 29, 2014, 01:50:29 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 29, 2014, 01:41:00 PM
Lifetime ban, $2.5M fine for Donald Sterling, and Silver needs 75% of the owners to approve removing him.  Which he will likely get.

Not sure if the results of that vote would be made public but I can't imagine any owner wanting their name attached to a "no" vote.

It will be 29-0.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on April 29, 2014, 02:37:29 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 29, 2014, 01:58:59 PM
Quote from: flannj on April 29, 2014, 01:50:29 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 29, 2014, 01:41:00 PM
Lifetime ban, $2.5M fine for Donald Sterling, and Silver needs 75% of the owners to approve removing him.  Which he will likely get.

Not sure if the results of that vote would be made public but I can't imagine any owner wanting their name attached to a "no" vote.

It will be 29-0.
Really glad I got rid of my tickets.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenFoe on April 29, 2014, 02:39:55 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 29, 2014, 02:37:29 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 29, 2014, 01:58:59 PM
Quote from: flannj on April 29, 2014, 01:50:29 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 29, 2014, 01:41:00 PM
Lifetime ban, $2.5M fine for Donald Sterling, and Silver needs 75% of the owners to approve removing him.  Which he will likely get.

Not sure if the results of that vote would be made public but I can't imagine any owner wanting their name attached to a "no" vote.

It will be 29-0.
Really glad I got rid of my tickets.

You have Clippers tickets?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on April 29, 2014, 03:24:58 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 29, 2014, 02:39:55 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 29, 2014, 02:37:29 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 29, 2014, 01:58:59 PM
Quote from: flannj on April 29, 2014, 01:50:29 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 29, 2014, 01:41:00 PM
Lifetime ban, $2.5M fine for Donald Sterling, and Silver needs 75% of the owners to approve removing him.  Which he will likely get.

Not sure if the results of that vote would be made public but I can't imagine any owner wanting their name attached to a "no" vote.

It will be 29-0.
Really glad I got rid of my tickets.

You have Clippers tickets?

God damnit, Chuck.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on April 29, 2014, 04:22:47 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 28, 2014, 01:10:50 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 28, 2014, 12:24:08 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 28, 2014, 11:02:02 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on April 28, 2014, 09:15:54 AM
Quote from: Bort on April 25, 2014, 06:39:28 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 03:46:52 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 25, 2014, 01:01:08 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 12:48:03 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 25, 2014, 06:33:17 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 24, 2014, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 18, 2014, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
So far, so good.

I'm rather ambivalent about the Bulls but I have to say this yet again...

You're the worst.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: ChuckD on April 29, 2014, 04:24:20 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 29, 2014, 04:22:47 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 28, 2014, 01:10:50 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 28, 2014, 12:24:08 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 28, 2014, 11:02:02 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on April 28, 2014, 09:15:54 AM
Quote from: Bort on April 25, 2014, 06:39:28 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 03:46:52 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 25, 2014, 01:01:08 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 12:48:03 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 25, 2014, 06:33:17 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 24, 2014, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 18, 2014, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
So far, so good.

I'm rather ambivalent about the Bulls but I have to say this yet again...

You're the worst.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on April 29, 2014, 04:30:18 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 29, 2014, 02:39:55 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 29, 2014, 02:37:29 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 29, 2014, 01:58:59 PM
Quote from: flannj on April 29, 2014, 01:50:29 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 29, 2014, 01:41:00 PM
Lifetime ban, $2.5M fine for Donald Sterling, and Silver needs 75% of the owners to approve removing him.  Which he will likely get.

Not sure if the results of that vote would be made public but I can't imagine any owner wanting their name attached to a "no" vote.

It will be 29-0.
Really glad I got rid of my tickets.

You have Clippers tickets?
Not anymore.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on April 29, 2014, 04:35:06 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 29, 2014, 04:24:20 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 29, 2014, 04:22:47 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 28, 2014, 01:10:50 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 28, 2014, 12:24:08 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 28, 2014, 11:02:02 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on April 28, 2014, 09:15:54 AM
Quote from: Bort on April 25, 2014, 06:39:28 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 03:46:52 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 25, 2014, 01:01:08 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 12:48:03 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 25, 2014, 06:33:17 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 24, 2014, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 18, 2014, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 18, 2014, 02:11:55 PM
There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
So far, so good.

I'm rather ambivalent about the Bulls but I have to say this yet again...

You're the worst.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Bort on April 29, 2014, 07:45:35 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 29, 2014, 04:35:06 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 29, 2014, 04:24:20 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 29, 2014, 04:22:47 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 28, 2014, 01:10:50 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 28, 2014, 12:24:08 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 28, 2014, 11:02:02 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on April 28, 2014, 09:15:54 AM
Quote from: Bort on April 25, 2014, 06:39:28 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 25, 2014, 03:46:52 PM
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There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
So far, so good.

I'm rather ambivalent about the Bulls but I have to say this yet again...

You're the worst.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
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There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
So far, so good.

I'm rather ambivalent about the Bulls but I have to say this yet again...

You're the worst.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Tonker on May 19, 2014, 03:14:35 AM
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There's no way in hell the Wizards beat the Bulls. I think it's funny that Apex would even suggest it.

If I'm wrong I'll come back here and pretend like I wasn't.
I hope the Bulls do get beat and swept. I have to buy Playoff Game C. So that's either game 5 of round 1 or Game 1 of round 2. I don't want the tickets.
So far, so good.

I'm rather ambivalent about the Bulls but I have to say this yet again...

You're the worst.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on May 27, 2014, 10:34:14 AM
So much Pacer lolz. As Bulls fans, are you guys able to put down your Heat hate just for a second and bask in what is happening to your divisional rival? They are comedy fucking gold.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenFoe on May 27, 2014, 11:01:32 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on May 27, 2014, 10:34:14 AM
So much Pacer lolz. As Bulls fans, are you guys able to put down your Heat hate just for a second and bask in what is happening to your divisional rival? They are comedy fucking gold.

I'm actually trying to just root against both of them at the same time.

I find myself actually pulling more for the Pacers, though I can certainly appreciate the hilariousness of their epic decline. 

But on the whole, fuck this whole season.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on May 27, 2014, 11:06:25 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on May 27, 2014, 10:34:14 AM
So much Pacer lolz. As Bulls fans, are you guys able to put down your Heat hate just for a second and bask in what is happening to your divisional rival? They are comedy fucking gold.

I usually forget that the NBA has divisions.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on May 27, 2014, 11:14:08 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2014, 11:01:32 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on May 27, 2014, 10:34:14 AM
So much Pacer lolz. As Bulls fans, are you guys able to put down your Heat hate just for a second and bask in what is happening to your divisional rival? They are comedy fucking gold.

I'm actually trying to just root against both of them at the same time.

I find myself actually pulling more for the Pacers, though I can certainly appreciate the hilariousness of their epic decline.  

But on the whole, fuck this whole season.

It must be like rooting for Dusty's Reds to knock off the Cardinals or Schwartz's Lions to beat Green Bay. You have to hate yourself for even being in that position. I usually do anyway. But the way the Pacers chirped all season about how badly they wanted (needed) home court advantage to beat Miami in Game 7 of the ECF - therefore conceding three losses to them from day zero was hysterical. They have them right where they want them, I guess. Then Lance trash talks LeBron after two straight losses, saying he's showing "signs of weakness" then proceeds to get pulverized by the guy and says, "no regrets." Paul George basically tells his teammate to shut up and play and then says his team "outplayed" Miami and only lost because of free-throw differential. He said this in front of people. Miami led by 23 in the fourth and called off the dogs defensively, letting Indiana get layups but no threes as they salted the game away. And Indiana lost by 12. Yeah, you sure outplayed them, PG. George Hill, who already got into a sideline altercation with Lance, which required teammate intervention during a game, said the team needs to "shut up and just play," while David West and Frank Vogel fumed in public about the free throw differential. And... the Pacers have taken seven more free throws in the series than Miami has.

I mean... there's just no end to it. This is going to end badly for the Pacers. I do predict they end up forcing a Game 6 in Miami before getting throttled severely there. But these guys truly hate each other and have done a horrible job of keeping their disdain in house. When it's all over some stories are going to come out that will be unlike anything we've ever heard because this team is just so damn weird.

It's my favorite Pacer team since the one that ran up into the stands at Auburn Hills in mortal fear of Ben Wallace. Fuck yeah, Pacers!  
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on May 29, 2014, 03:42:37 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on May 27, 2014, 11:14:08 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2014, 11:01:32 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on May 27, 2014, 10:34:14 AM
So much Pacer lolz. As Bulls fans, are you guys able to put down your Heat hate just for a second and bask in what is happening to your divisional rival? They are comedy fucking gold.

I'm actually trying to just root against both of them at the same time.

I find myself actually pulling more for the Pacers, though I can certainly appreciate the hilariousness of their epic decline.  

But on the whole, fuck this whole season.

It must be like rooting for Dusty's Reds to knock off the Cardinals or Schwartz's Lions to beat Green Bay. You have to hate yourself for even being in that position. I usually do anyway. But the way the Pacers chirped all season about how badly they wanted (needed) home court advantage to beat Miami in Game 7 of the ECF - therefore conceding three losses to them from day zero was hysterical. They have them right where they want them, I guess. Then Lance trash talks LeBron after two straight losses, saying he's showing "signs of weakness" then proceeds to get pulverized by the guy and says, "no regrets." Paul George basically tells his teammate to shut up and play and then says his team "outplayed" Miami and only lost because of free-throw differential. He said this in front of people. Miami led by 23 in the fourth and called off the dogs defensively, letting Indiana get layups but no threes as they salted the game away. And Indiana lost by 12. Yeah, you sure outplayed them, PG. George Hill, who already got into a sideline altercation with Lance, which required teammate intervention during a game, said the team needs to "shut up and just play," while David West and Frank Vogel fumed in public about the free throw differential. And... the Pacers have taken seven more free throws in the series than Miami has.

I mean... there's just no end to it. This is going to end badly for the Pacers. I do predict they end up forcing a Game 6 in Miami before getting throttled severely there. But these guys truly hate each other and have done a horrible job of keeping their disdain in house. When it's all over some stories are going to come out that will be unlike anything we've ever heard because this team is just so damn weird.

It's my favorite Pacer team since the one that ran up into the stands at Auburn Hills in mortal fear of Ben Wallace. Fuck yeah, Pacers!  

I definitely want Miami to win
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on June 01, 2014, 09:45:15 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 16, 2014, 09:32:48 PM
No, Pex.

1. Indiana over 8. Atlanta, 4-1
2. Miami over 7. Charlotte, 4-1
6. Brooklyn over 3. Toronto, 4-3
5. Washington over 4. Chicago 4-2

1. Indiana over 5. Washington, 4-2
2. Miami over 6. Brooklyn, 4-3

2. Miami over 1. Indiana, 4-2

Finals: San Antonio over Miami 4-3

Finals MVP: Tim Duncan


I really hope this becomes further evidence of how terrible I am at making predictions.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on June 02, 2014, 10:16:44 AM
From now on, I roll with Pex
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on June 05, 2014, 11:03:25 PM
What kind of fuckery...


My asshurt could power the Spurs' horseshit air conditioning right now.

Heat in 6.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on June 12, 2014, 10:31:34 PM
Try to imagine Jordan passively standing around, chewing on his fingernails and letting his team get their asses handed to them in 3 of 4 NBA Finals games (all three blowouts at home). You can't. Never would've happened.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on June 12, 2014, 10:38:58 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 12, 2014, 10:31:34 PM
Try to imagine Jordan passively standing around, chewing on his fingernails and letting his team get their asses handed to them in 3 of 4 NBA Finals games (all three blowouts at home). You can't. Never would've happened.

(http://i.imgur.com/kH9Hp5V.jpg)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on June 12, 2014, 10:40:09 PM
It's funny because if you read it quickly it throws you. But yeah I guess the Spurs would beat the Jazz, Suns, Sonics, Blazers and Lakers. It'd be weird if they played a team from their own conference in the Finals though.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on June 12, 2014, 10:50:32 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 12, 2014, 10:40:09 PM
It's funny because if you read it quickly it throws you. But yeah I guess the Spurs would beat the Jazz, Suns, Sonics, Blazers and Lakers. It'd be weird if they played a team from their own conference in the Finals though.

Also, I don't think Shawn Kemp is very good anymore.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2014, 08:17:48 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 12, 2014, 10:50:32 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 12, 2014, 10:40:09 PM
It's funny because if you read it quickly it throws you. But yeah I guess the Spurs would beat the Jazz, Suns, Sonics, Blazers and Lakers. It'd be weird if they played a team from their own conference in the Finals though.

Also, I don't think Shawn Kemp is very good anymore.

He's down to fathering 2 kids a year.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 09:03:28 AM
This Spurs team is one of the best ever assembled. The win-loss record won't reflect it because Popovich just doesn't care. If they weren't ripping my favorite team a set of matching assholes, I'm sure I'd really enjoy talking about it.

I'm disappointed but the Heat has nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed of. Four Finals and two rings is really great. And it's not like they're done. They'll rebuild around LeBron who probably has five years of his prime remaining at least.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on June 13, 2014, 09:13:33 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 09:03:28 AM
This Spurs team is one of the best ever assembled. The win-loss record won't reflect it because Popovich just doesn't care. If they weren't ripping my favorite team a set of matching assholes, I'm sure I'd really enjoy talking about it.

I'm disappointed but the Heat has nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed of. Four Finals and two rings is really great. And it's not like they're done. They'll rebuild around LeBron who probably has five years of his prime remaining at least.

You sound like a Blackhawks fan
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: BH on June 13, 2014, 09:20:25 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 09:03:28 AM
This Spurs team is one of the best ever assembled. The win-loss record won't reflect it because Popovich just doesn't care. If they weren't ripping my favorite team a set of matching assholes, I'm sure I'd really enjoy talking about it.

I'm disappointed but the Heat has nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed of. Four Finals and two rings is really great. And it's not like they're done. They'll rebuild around LeBron who probably has five years of his prime remaining at least.

Wade looks old, Bosh is still great one game, disappears the next game. Both are going to ask for big money deals (even if they take a discount), what do the heat do with the roster next year?  The Spurs are a deep, talented team. That's the issue with super teams, they don't have much money to spread around to good bench players. Carmelo joining them sounds great, but the heat likely couldn't get any useful bench players to help those guys get rest.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 09:37:09 AM
Quote from: BH on June 13, 2014, 09:20:25 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 09:03:28 AM
This Spurs team is one of the best ever assembled. The win-loss record won't reflect it because Popovich just doesn't care. If they weren't ripping my favorite team a set of matching assholes, I'm sure I'd really enjoy talking about it.

I'm disappointed but the Heat has nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed of. Four Finals and two rings is really great. And it's not like they're done. They'll rebuild around LeBron who probably has five years of his prime remaining at least.

Wade looks old, Bosh is still great one game, disappears the next game. Both are going to ask for big money deals (even if they take a discount), what do the heat do with the roster next year?  The Spurs are a deep, talented team. That's the issue with super teams, they don't have much money to spread around to good bench players. Carmelo joining them sounds great, but the heat likely couldn't get any useful bench players to help those guys get rest.

I think they've gotten useful bench players in the past three years, even if those guys are clearly done right now. Battier, Allen, Birdman, Lewis and Mike Miller all took far less than market value to line up next to the Big 3 and they're all off the books after this weekend - precisely the right time. There is absolutely no reason to believe they could not replace them with Battier retiring and everybody else other than Cole a free agent. They won two titles with those guys so in no fucking universe can anybody say it didn't work.

I don't care about the Melo talk. I think that if any of that leaked out of the Heat camp it was Riley trying to jack with Phil so he'll offer Melo the max, understanding if he lets him walk, he might end up in Miami.

I think Bosh and LeBron will be the focal points next year. The reason people say Bosh "disappears" is because he does so many things that don't appear on the stat sheet to help the team win that when he has an off shooting night it looks like he played poorly. I don't know many centers that could take on his role defensively. It's the second most important aspect of that system, other than LeBron being a destroyer of worlds. What will Wade do? If he opts into the final year of his deal, he simply torpedoes one year of LeBron/Bosh, who both took less money to come play with him. And then he'd be gone next year having alienated his two best friends and the fanbase. He doesn't need the money. I honestly don't see him signing for more than it will take to put this thing in order. The player they need to target in my opinion is Marcin Gortat. If they can get him for market value he could help solve their rebounding woes. After that, they need young legs.

To BH's point the crafty veterans they've banked on have broken all the way down. How do you get guys like that to settle for fewer minutes and diminished stats in a system that guarantees them nothing but a shot at a title, no set role and... the city of Miami as their oyster? How should I know? I'm not Pat fucking Riley.  

As for the Spurs, Tim Duncan could retire after this Sunday and Popovich already said he'd follow him out the door. Then what? You guys all become Thunder fans again I guess.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on June 13, 2014, 09:53:27 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 09:37:09 AM
Then what? You guys all become Thunder fans again I guess.

Actually, we'll probably all just stay Bulls fans rather than switching our allegiances around to different NBA teams.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Bort on June 13, 2014, 10:42:54 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 13, 2014, 09:53:27 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 09:37:09 AM
Then what? You guys all become Thunder fans again I guess.

Actually, we'll probably all just stay Bulls fans rather than switching our allegiances around to different NBA teams.

SERVED.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 11:39:41 AM
Quote from: Bort on June 13, 2014, 10:42:54 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 13, 2014, 09:53:27 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 09:37:09 AM
Then what? You guys all become Thunder fans again I guess.

Actually, we'll probably all just stay Bulls fans rather than switching our allegiances around to different NBA teams.

SERVED.

Fair enough. Looking forward to hearing more of these jokes in year five.

My company just landed a gigantic contract today so fuck the city, fuck the Kingsguard, fuck the King.

Butthurt: Relieved.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Eli on June 13, 2014, 11:47:14 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 11:39:41 AM
Quote from: Bort on June 13, 2014, 10:42:54 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 13, 2014, 09:53:27 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 09:37:09 AM
Then what? You guys all become Thunder fans again I guess.

Actually, we'll probably all just stay Bulls fans rather than switching our allegiances around to different NBA teams.

SERVED.

Fair enough. Looking forward to hearing more of these jokes in year five.

My company just landed a gigantic contract today so fuck the city, fuck the Kingsguard, fuck the King.

Butthurt: Relieved.

Jokes? I was just talking about us. You must be projecting something.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on June 13, 2014, 01:39:09 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 13, 2014, 11:47:14 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 11:39:41 AM
Quote from: Bort on June 13, 2014, 10:42:54 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 13, 2014, 09:53:27 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 09:37:09 AM
Then what? You guys all become Thunder fans again I guess.

Actually, we'll probably all just stay Bulls fans rather than switching our allegiances around to different NBA teams.

SERVED.

Fair enough. Looking forward to hearing more of these jokes in year five.

My company just landed a gigantic contract today so fuck the city, fuck the Kingsguard, fuck the King.

Butthurt: Relieved.

Jokes? I was just talking about us. You must be projecting something.

Yeah like the cool thing is even when/if the Bulls are bad I don't have to find another team. I just continue being a Bulls fan. It's pretty good.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Bort on June 13, 2014, 01:46:00 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 13, 2014, 01:39:09 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 13, 2014, 11:47:14 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 11:39:41 AM
Quote from: Bort on June 13, 2014, 10:42:54 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 13, 2014, 09:53:27 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 09:37:09 AM
Then what? You guys all become Thunder fans again I guess.

Actually, we'll probably all just stay Bulls fans rather than switching our allegiances around to different NBA teams.

SERVED.

Fair enough. Looking forward to hearing more of these jokes in year five.

My company just landed a gigantic contract today so fuck the city, fuck the Kingsguard, fuck the King.

Butthurt: Relieved.

Jokes? I was just talking about us. You must be projecting something.

Yeah like the cool thing is even when/if the Bulls are bad I don't have to find another team. I just continue being a Bulls fan. It's pretty good.

In many ways it isn't even an option for a lot of people. How many of us would have ended up here at all if we could change our favorite baseball team, for example?
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Tony on June 13, 2014, 02:51:02 PM
Quote from: Bort on June 13, 2014, 01:46:00 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 13, 2014, 01:39:09 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 13, 2014, 11:47:14 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 11:39:41 AM
Quote from: Bort on June 13, 2014, 10:42:54 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 13, 2014, 09:53:27 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 09:37:09 AM
Then what? You guys all become Thunder fans again I guess.

Actually, we'll probably all just stay Bulls fans rather than switching our allegiances around to different NBA teams.

SERVED.

Fair enough. Looking forward to hearing more of these jokes in year five.

My company just landed a gigantic contract today so fuck the city, fuck the Kingsguard, fuck the King.

Butthurt: Relieved.

Jokes? I was just talking about us. You must be projecting something.

Yeah like the cool thing is even when/if the Bulls are bad I don't have to find another team. I just continue being a Bulls fan. It's pretty good.

In many ways it isn't even an option for a lot of people. How many of us would have ended up here at all if we could change our favorite baseball team, for example?

We can change it, but we're loyal/stupid. It would be like wearing a Notre Dame football, Indiana basketball reversible jacket. Nobody wants to be that guy.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenFoe on June 13, 2014, 02:58:02 PM
Quote from: Bort on June 13, 2014, 01:46:00 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 13, 2014, 01:39:09 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 13, 2014, 11:47:14 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 11:39:41 AM
Quote from: Bort on June 13, 2014, 10:42:54 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 13, 2014, 09:53:27 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 09:37:09 AM
Then what? You guys all become Thunder fans again I guess.

Actually, we'll probably all just stay Bulls fans rather than switching our allegiances around to different NBA teams.

SERVED.

Fair enough. Looking forward to hearing more of these jokes in year five.

My company just landed a gigantic contract today so fuck the city, fuck the Kingsguard, fuck the King.

Butthurt: Relieved.

Jokes? I was just talking about us. You must be projecting something.

Yeah like the cool thing is even when/if the Bulls are bad I don't have to find another team. I just continue being a Bulls fan. It's pretty good.

In many ways it isn't even an option for a lot of people. How many of us would have ended up here at all if we could change our favorite baseball team, for example?

to be fair, Yeti and IAN are still here and they're Cardinals fans.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2014, 04:26:10 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 13, 2014, 01:39:09 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 13, 2014, 11:47:14 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 11:39:41 AM
Quote from: Bort on June 13, 2014, 10:42:54 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 13, 2014, 09:53:27 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on June 13, 2014, 09:37:09 AM
Then what? You guys all become Thunder fans again I guess.

Actually, we'll probably all just stay Bulls fans rather than switching our allegiances around to different NBA teams.

SERVED.

Fair enough. Looking forward to hearing more of these jokes in year five.

My company just landed a gigantic contract today so fuck the city, fuck the Kingsguard, fuck the King.

Butthurt: Relieved.

Jokes? I was just talking about us. You must be projecting something.

Yeah like the cool thing is even when/if the Bulls are bad I don't have to find another team. I just continue being a Bulls fan. It's pretty good.

Plus, you kow who owns the team.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on June 15, 2014, 01:58:21 PM
To be fair, 6 titles in 8 years is simply motherfucking hard to do.  In retrospect it seemed easier than it was, but much anguish was spilt in the decade between  '88 and '98 (aka the ascension and defense).  Lotta emotion, lotta assurt, but the Bulls just kept coming out on top.  Hooray for us, especially those of us whose pro sports allegiances tend to be region-based and that region happens to be Chicago, because even if the Bulls ranked after the Cubs/Sox, Bears and Hawks in your heart (like they do mine, though the order in '98 was Cubs, Bears Bulls then Hawks), and even though it won't eliminate the total asshurt that the Cubs and Bears have wrought, 6 championships in 8 seasons makes for awfully tasty tonic because that shit was about as enjoyable as anything we'll ever experience--yes, even a Cubs World Series.

Kudos to Miami for making 4 straight titles (joining the '98-'01 Yankees of all modern pro sports teams in doing the 1 thing those Bulls teams didn't do) and winning 2 of them.  Appreciate those two (and I think Pex does).  They can still win a couple more and that'll add to their legacy; it just won't touch what the Bulls did.  I hope Bulls fans from back then can still recognize and appreciate what an experience 6 of 8 was--I know watching what the Blackhawks have done since the 2009 playoffs has made me appreciate it again.  Just know that no other fans can say things like, "the repeat in the second three-peat (aka, Utah, the first time)" .  Heh.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 15, 2014, 08:24:18 PM
Not to mention, if Jordan hadn't taken two years to chase curveballs, they would have actually done the SuperFans' eight-peat. Because they would have curbstomped those Rockets teams.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on June 15, 2014, 09:09:09 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 15, 2014, 08:24:18 PM
Not to mention, if Jordan hadn't taken two years to chase curveballs, they would have actually done the SuperFans' eight-peat. Because they would have curbstomped those Rockets teams.

Perhaps, I dunno.  I'm okay with what happened in that the '93-'94 season can serve to silence any and all Scottie and Phil haters.  Part of me loves that ridiculous team (and Pippen's ridiculous season ) more than I should--an indulgence I can afford having seen them win 6.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Saul Goodman on February 12, 2015, 02:05:29 PM
KD, such the troublemaker (http://deadspin.com/dan-gilbert-didnt-like-a-yahoo-blog-post-so-yahoo-dele-1685364080).
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Slaky on February 12, 2015, 03:28:56 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on February 12, 2015, 02:05:29 PM
KD, such the troublemaker (http://deadspin.com/dan-gilbert-didnt-like-a-yahoo-blog-post-so-yahoo-dele-1685364080).

Yahoo doesn't come off well here.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: CT III on February 13, 2015, 09:19:47 AM
Quote from: Slaky on February 12, 2015, 03:28:56 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on February 12, 2015, 02:05:29 PM
KD, such the troublemaker (http://deadspin.com/dan-gilbert-didnt-like-a-yahoo-blog-post-so-yahoo-dele-1685364080).

Yahoo doesn't come off well here.

Wash, rinse, repeat.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: Tonker on November 05, 2015, 11:36:25 AM
This Kobe NBA Jam video made me LOL, and no mistake... he's cooling down! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=37&v=7nRYAsr7ALg)
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on November 06, 2015, 08:31:02 AM
Quote from: Tonker on November 05, 2015, 11:36:25 AM
This Kobe NBA Jam video made me LOL, and no mistake... he's cooling down! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=37&v=7nRYAsr7ALg)

I lol'd as well. "Bryant... at least he's not hurt!"
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: PenFoe on May 09, 2016, 12:26:08 PM
Where are Pex's predictions for this year? 

Even though we're halfway through the 2nd round, I'll still take them.
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on May 09, 2016, 12:40:27 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 09, 2016, 12:26:08 PM
Where are Pex's predictions for this year? 

Even though we're halfway through the 2nd round, I'll still take them.

Raptors over Miami in 7

Cavs over Raptors in 4

Spurs over Thunder in 7

Warriors over Blazers in 5

Warriors over Spurs in 7

Cavs over Warriors in 6 
Title: Re: NBA Hoop Thread (Non-Fro Dog Edition)
Post by: InternetApex on May 10, 2016, 12:31:27 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on May 09, 2016, 12:40:27 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 09, 2016, 12:26:08 PM
Where are Pex's predictions for this year? 

Even though we're halfway through the 2nd round, I'll still take them.

Raptors over Miami in 7

Cavs over Raptors in 4

Spurs over Thunder in 7

Warriors over Blazers in 5

Warriors over Spurs in 7 6

Cavs over Warriors in 6  Warriors over Cavs in 5

Steph's back'd