[Isaiah11]

not gonna lie

dwight and nash joining the lake show kinda ruins the season for me

yeah it's exciting and all but it feels like I already know whos going to win it all this season

I already bet a few on the Lakers to win it all since the odds are not bad at all but I would be even happier to see Lebron beat the Lakeshow

yeah i'm weird

[dlo]

wtf lol, yeah fuck ur logic, look at the heats, didnt win shit first year

[Obsideon]

I personally don't want any of these new "superteams" to win, but if I had to pick one I would still take Lakers over Heat just because I want Steve Nash to get a ring. He deserves it.
Sick of these prima donna players trying to join up to win.
No loyalty, no respect.

[Vale46Rossi]

wtf lol, yeah fuck ur logic, look at the heats, didnt win shit first year

Boston did :D

[NLY]

Boston did :D

Doc Rivers > Erik Spoelstra by a looooooooooooong shot

[Vale46Rossi]

Doc Rivers > Erik Spoelstra by a looooooooooooong shot



so so true!

[bballguy]

right, and

Eric Spoelstra > Mike Brown by a looooooooooooong shot

[Isaiah11]

Doc Rivers > Erik Spoelstra by a looooooooooooong shot

Lebron's mental breakdown

you guys aren't for parity in the NBA? or did I just get fail bombed by Laker fans?

I rather see 6 contenders than only 2

if the Lakers don't win this year..........

[dlo]

difference from the heats to the celtics was their bench, coach and defense.. boston back than was in their own league and everyone knew that

[dlo]

Video: NBA Play Of The Week: Jeremy Evans Nasty Block & Posterizes!

FUARK

[Isaiah11]

^ god mode, best dunk I've seen since Blake's poster on Perk

[Ikkaku]

dat air.

[G-spec]

Jeremy "Pogo Stick" Evans livin up to his name bigtime


just made a noob mix of some of my 2K13 highlights, really diggin this game

NBA2K13mix - YouTube

[GLOW]

turiaf trying to hit a mid range jumper :lawl:

[caronimo]

anybody check out the war of words between former laker smush parker and kobe bryant?

Me and Smush - What happens when Rafe Bartholomew's childhood teammate becomes an NBA player who becomes Kobe Bryant's enemy - Grantland (http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8511976/me-smush-happens-rafe-bartholomew-childhood-teammate-becomes-nba-player-becomes-kobe-bryant-enemy)

[bballguy]

Why talk shit about your past teammates from 6-7 years ago....That's complete garbage.....and you can say what you want and try to justify it by stating how bad Smush truly is, but we've all seen Kobe even publicly talking shit about Andrew Bynum to his fans as well....

[roflwaffle604]

Ronny Turiaf, why don't you have a seat at the end of the bench, please.

[Obsideon]

Another reason why Kobe will NEVER attain Jordan-esque status. :)

[caronimo]

Smush is a scrub player but he still fought his way to the NBA, not everybody can say that. Kobe should at least respect him as a person. Kobe instructing Smush not to speak to him because he hasn't accomplished enough shows the type of person he is. Plus why would you isolate yourself during team dinners.

[Isaiah11]

Kobe gave props to Kwame as a good defensive center at least

Rag on Kwame all you want but he is a serviceable defensive center, too bad his hands are always covered with butter. He's carved on a career longer than anyone has expected. You would think he would be in Europe after his contract expired each time.

[Nlkko]

Another reason why Kobe will NEVER attain Jordan-esque status. :)

Don't think he'll lose any sleep over that.

[G-spec]

Allright boys don't think we've done this before, but I thought it would be neat if we all did a little pre-season analysis for our favorite teams and put down our opinions on what it is... so let's hear it from the rest of you...
I'm a Clippers guy (but don't dare call me a bandwagoner, lol, I was stuck cheering for the Hornets for years cuz CP3 is my dude, where he goes I GO) anyway this is my preview


I like the Clips roster this year, you got your vets offcourse, but the most important addition I thought was Jamal Crawford bringing to the table singlehandedly what both Mo and Foye did last year combined.

On offense, they are absolutely fine and will have no issues there...If they want to win games and go for a deep run in the playoffs, they will need their 3 defenders to put in some serious work and pick up Blake's slack....
Chris Paul is a ridiculously good defender, so now you got another two excellent all around defenders in Bledsoe and Barnes, and one of the top lockdown paint defenders in the league in DeAndre (if he could only learn to stay out of foul trouble)
IF by some chance they fail in stopping teams from scoring high numbers this year, I really hope they have a mutiny and Del Negro is sent packing, because with this amount of all around talent, it really is ALL on the Coach... I find it ridiculous that he hasn't been fired already


I think and really look at it here, for them to successful this year, they are going to need one thing that was missing last year, and that was DeAndre Jordan playing consistent minutes and giving them a solid double-double every single game day.
Everyone else will fill in their role nicely as they did last year, the only odd guy out was DeAndre, and it's a shame because it was just a mental thing, but hopefully he got it outta his system and is ready to ball.

[Nlkko]

My team: Lakers

Obviously a top heavy team. We are an offensive juggernaut that would run over anybody but questionable defense with Howard and new-look World Peace are the only willing and capable defender. That means defending the perimeter is going to be a real trouble. My hope is with much of the scoring burden taken away from Kobe's shoulder, he's gonna defend more instead of picking his spot. The bench is not worth-mentioning as we have a weak bench again (although much improved from last season): Hill, Ebanks, Jamison, Meeks, Goudelock.

The main thing for this team is to stay away from injuries and Mike Brown to do some star-managing. Remember Phil doesn't have many tricks in his coach book as his triangle system is pretty self-sustained. Phil was arguably the best star-manager and that what made him so successful.

My prediction is we will get pushed around a bit during the regular season, just like last year and end up a 3rd seed but will beat the Thunder to face Miami in the Finals.

[Isaiah11]

Detroit Pistons

Brandon Knight has improved
Stuckey should have a more consistent season
We added Corey Mag and Johnny Flynn and Terence Williams - (unfortunately) I like Corey but I dont feel we need Johnny nor Terence
our rookies English and Middleton can shoot lights out so our bench has improved a little
Drummond should anchor our defense if Frank gives him the minutes

Cant wait to see Drummond and Monroe start together

Not expecting much but we can compete for the 8th seed but I have a feeling the Raptors will get it
we just need to start out strong and get Dre some good minutes and burn
last year we started off miserably and then had a pretty decent record considering our talent

[Mike Oxbig]

http://www.sportsgeekery.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/lebron-flop-2.gif
http://cjzero.com/gifs/LBJFlop1.gif
http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1087723/bron2.gif
http://images.wildammo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/lebron-flop-3.gif
http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/836554/jamesflop_medium.gif
http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/836550/bron1_medium.gif
lol

[G-spec]

Yea Lakers bench the only guy worth mentioning is Jordan Hill, I don't know why they got rid of Barnes, they really REALLY needed someone to come out defend and just fuck with people alongside Artest. That combination alone is enough intimidation and defense to hold off most other teams better perimeter schemes.

Pistons got LUUUUUCKY from what it looks like with Andre Drummond, he is friggin delivering numbers so good right now, if he keeps these numbers up, basically he's a lock for rookie of the year no fckin joke. That team needs good news as it's been a shithole for quite a while now, and the city itself is on it's last legs, they need a decent team to cheer for, Red Wings and Lions ain't been cuttin it lol

[Vale46Rossi]

http://i.imgur.com/06Na7.gif

[Nlkko]

Howard debut tonight :fullofwin:

[Nlkko]

he's a lock for rookie of the year no fckin joke.

Isn't Anthony Davis supposed to be good? :p

[wuuhoo]

Yea Lakers bench the only guy worth mentioning is Jordan Hill, I don't know why they got rid of Barnes, they really REALLY needed someone to come out defend and just fuck with people alongside Artest. That combination alone is enough intimidation and defense to hold off most other teams better perimeter schemes.


yeah, dont know why they got rid of Barnes, but he wasnt playing a lot the last half of the season though. Hopefully they didnt resign him because they want to develop ebanks, in which i dont mind.

I think Hill is injured :( so that second unit is going to be iffy.

[G-spec]

I do remember Barnes being injured for most of the second half of the season though...

as far as the rookie of the year stuff, yea everyone automatically assumed it'll be Davis, but it's gonna be a race between Davis, Lillard and now seemingly Drummond.....
if Drummond keeps up his play like this, like I said he's a lock...
dude is not just pickin up, but he's beasting double doubles every night.....

this is a guy who they said was too raw, too young and too immature to make any immediate impact....


I was expecting Kansas' Thomas Robinson to actually be the most NBA ready out of all the rookie big men... thought Davis would be getting bounced around like the twig he is for a year or two at least

Harrison Barnes is the most solid all around rookie in my opinion, I wont lie, lol I hate a lil bit on Anthony Davis

[G-spec]

ooooooh gotdang, dat PUTBACK over Dwight by the rookie I mentioned Robinson, was ridiculous, extremely rare that Howard gets posterized, but cut him some slack, he couldn't walk straight just the other week.


just took a vid of it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHxNDNvOQ9w

[caronimo]

i know they're still gonna suck but raptors are looking to looking to make the playoffs. bargnani is NOT playing center finally and they got the lithuanian kid valanciunas who would've gone #2 in this years draft. jury is out if landry fields or kyle lowry will significantly improve the team.

[Isaiah11]

kyle lowry should improve the team
landry can do a bit of everything and plays well without the ball

[GLOW]

they'll improve the team but they ain't gonna save it. hopefully bargnani can play like he did last year before he fell injury to a paper cut or whatever it was. i'll be rooting for the raptors too but my hopes of having the heat being stopped lie with the lakers.

to follow up in the kobe's hate rant...i thought mihm was decent when he was starting in LA. didn't he average 10-10 until he was injured and fell off the face of the planet?

[GLOW]

big news on habachi
Gilbert Arenas Close To Deal With Guangdong - RealGM Wiretap (http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/224099/Gilbert_Arenas_Close_To_Deal_With_Guangdong)

the CBA is going to turn in to a time machine of score first point guards with attitude with marbury, francis and arenas in it :troll:

[Vale46Rossi]

JEFFFF GREEN MOTHER FUCKER


Jeff Green's 2012 Preseason Dunk Fest - YouTube


Gonna be a good year for Celtics!

[G-spec]

^ He's got extremely fresh legs, did absolutely no physical activity for a whole year leading up this season because of his heart condition, doctors told him not to go over a certain heart rate for almost the whole year, meaning no running and jumping.... so yea his legs are fresh right now, andexpect him to be jumping around for at least first half of the season...

I'm very happy for him, heart conditions are no joke... I was very pissed off when Thunder let him go they all had that group, Durant, West, Harden & Green they were all very good friends and a lot of people were upset when he got let go.


This was a great Open Court episode btw for those who missed it or dont watch this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAUe0-SVnqI

[GLOW]

JEFFFF GREEN MOTHER FUCKER


Jeff Green's 2012 Preseason Dunk Fest - YouTube (http://youtu.be/lOmCslN88U4)


Gonna be a good year for Celtics!

1:08
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb63y8yOzc1rtu4oo.jpg

[dachinesedude]

what's up with nba.com, i cant get seem to go to any pages, keeps redirecting me to the "canada series" page, i dont care bout no shitty canada series take me to the homepage dam it

[hotjoint]

^ He's got extremely fresh legs, did absolutely no physical activity for a whole year leading up this season because of his heart condition, doctors told him not to go over a certain heart rate for almost the whole year, meaning no running and jumping.... so yea his legs are fresh right now, andexpect him to be jumping around for at least first half of the season...

I'm very happy for him, heart conditions are no joke... I was very pissed off when Thunder let him go they all had that group, Durant, West, Harden & Green they were all very good friends and a lot of people were upset when he got let go.


This was a great Open Court episode btw for those who missed it or dont watch this

NBA TV | Open Court: The Back Court - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAUe0-SVnqI)

saw this on nba tv, loved it. hope they do more of these type of shows.

[G-spec]

^ the only thing NBA tv is good for, they suck at everything else, can't show games live, put together highlights of games and show them a week after...etc

Yea the NBA site is fcked lately I don't even go on it except when I'm on NBA store.com

game was a blowout last night but hella fun to watch, Deandre is lookin real good in the preseason, I hope this is his year..... he's left handed btw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlmKZTV0vXI

[Qmx323]

yep, hes developing a pretty consistent post game and his footwork has improved a heap. he needs to improve that free throw though now that he has an offensive game he will be at the line much more.

[Obsideon]

I was pretty shocked when the Raptors skipped Drummond to choose Terrence Ross ... total mindfuck right there ... look at Drummond now ... oh Toronto ...

[Isaiah11]

http://i.minus.com/ibrI6u6cd3OhP.gif

and also

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a131/aznpxdd/28023473063.gif

[G-spec]

^ lol @ Richard Jefferson as a natural basketball instinct dashing towards Blake to defend, you can definitely see he's the only GS Vet on the floor... but that was until common sense prevailed... soon as he realized who it was, he like, think I'll step aside :heckno:




Lakers & Clippers tonight !!!!!!!!!

[GLOW]

RJ at the last second was like nah...i don't wanna be on that poster

[Isaiah11]

that bench reaction ....

[Nlkko]

Has Billups recovered?

[dlo]

he will be back mid december i think

[roflwaffle604]

Sources: David Stern stepping down as NBA commissioner in 2014 - Yahoo! Sports Canada (http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--sources--david-stern-stepping-down-feb--1--2014-25361209.html)

:awwyeah::awwyeah:

[GLOW]

^-dam beat me to it
http://basketball.realgm.com/images/nba/4.2/wiretap/photos/2006/Stern_David_nba_110802.jpg

[G-spec]

Good game last night, though no Dwight or Bryant, but still highlight was 22 points and I been waiting for a Bledsoe breakout game for at least 2 seasons now, this is great for him to set the tone right at the beginning of the season so now he should be good to go. I love this kid, his defensive intensity is off the charts and he's puttin pressure on the other team one way or another anytime he's on the court. He's an NFL player puttin in work on the basketball court basically when you look at him...

I never liked Ryan Hollins, he was some kind of asshole on his last team, but damn he's gonna be a very good backup center for the Clips... and Barnes is healthy puttin in work offensively as well as defensively



Stern stepping down is no reason to partay, cuz he's going to be replaced by his younger skinnier balder clone.... a dude he's literally been molding for quite a few years now

Adam Silver is Stern 2.0

http://answers.bettor.com/images/Articles/thumbs/extralarge/NBA-Commissioners-David-Stern-wants-deputy-Adam-Silver-to-be-his-successor-132799.jpg

[GLOW]

am i the only one that sees a picture of david stern and feels like punching him in the face each and every time?

[Mike Oxbig]

not sure if i even want a NBA team in Vancouver if adam silver takes sterns place

[G-spec]

teh partay begins..... lol @ Blake when he realizes they're on the jumbotron and stops dancin

Blake Griffin, DJ, Odom and Butler doing Gangnam style dance on bench - YouTube

[caronimo]

NBA Commissioner David Stern Asks Jim Rome If He Still Beats His Wife - YouTube

still funny :fullofwin:

[GLOW]

NBA Commissioner David Stern Asks Jim Rome If He Still Beats His Wife - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGIr3i2Unu4)

still funny :fullofwin:

:suspicious: notice how rome doesn't answer the question and changes the subject?

[MR_BIGGS]

not sure if i even want a NBA team in Vancouver if adam silver takes sterns place

Why is that? Reasoning?

[GLOW]

fear of the "stu jackson" effect? :swear:

[TRDood]

Can anyone see NBA highlights on mobile phone? e.g. iphone

The videos no longer load. It used to load if I can by-pass the mobile site to an actual highlights page.

[Nlkko]

Stern might have done some wrong things (I was bitter with the debacle "basketball decision " on the CP3 to Lakers deal) but he's arguably one of the best commissioners in sport. The guy ruled with an iron hand, old-school style and it needs to be that way. I think his job is one of the thankless jobs out there, along with the president of the United States.

[G-spec]

Gerald Green still goin at it, approaching his late 20's though and that's when you start losing your hops, he don't have much time left so we should enjoy what he has left to give us, :woot2:


http://ballislife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Untitled-144.jpg

2 very recent vids, and one old one at the bottom.... I don't know why the Nets dumped him, it's not like he's strictly a dunker, he was scoring a lot for them

Gerald Green soars for the posterizing slam! - YouTube
Epic Gerald Green Nasty Dunk vs. Bulls - 10/12 - YouTube
Gerald Green's Top 10 Career Dunks - YouTube

[dlo]

^ he is missing a dam finger too.. motherfucker is a tank

[bballguy]

^ he is missing a dam finger too.. motherfucker is a tank

He's missing part of his finger, and if you are playing basketball correctly, it really doesn't really have much of an effect....

[GLOW]

#4 scal got in on the highlight real :lawl:

[Vale46Rossi]

Celtics Jason Terry puts on shooting clinic in practice - YouTube



Ray Allen who?

[kayceeee]

harden traded to rockets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have traded James Harden to the Houston Rockets, according to sources.

The Rockets will send Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb and future pick considerations (first round picks from Mavericks and Raptors in 2013, and a second round pick from the Bobcats) for Harden, Cole Aldrich, Lazar Hayward and Daequan Cook.

Harden had previously turned down a four-year, $52 million extension from the Thunder.


Sources James Harden Traded To Rockets - RealGM Wiretap (http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/224190/Sources_James_Harden_Traded_To_Rockets)

[Mike Oxbig]

^ WTF! NOOOO! :swear:

Oh well, gives me a reason to watch the rockets now. Harden & Lin

[zx7rrrr]

Wtf ..harden and lin! Yeaa boyeee
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[Mike Oxbig]

Harden probably wanted a superstar contract and OKC wouldn't offer it up to him since they already have KD (ibaka ?)and Westbrook. Also Harden refused to be on the starting line up which led him to get some of the spot light off the bench winning the 6th man.

[dlo]

he turned down a 62mill 4 yr contract supposedly, dam with rockets now.. his number should soar even higher now :D

[zx7rrrr]

he turned down a 62mill 4 yr contract supposedly, dam with rockets now.. his number should soar even higher now :D

Yup..him and lin are gonna carry the offense with k-mart gone..
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[bballguy]

Genius move by OKC...prolific scorer in Kevin Martin who will do a fine job replacing him for the next year or so at least, undeniable promise in Jeremy Lamb after averaging 18 points, 5 boards, 2 assists and a steal with UConn last year, and then 2 first-round picks and a 2nd round pick from a very mediocre Rockets team??......These guys in OKC's front office are geniuses...

[Sir_Loin]

Smart move by both teams, Rockets wanted a "star" and have been stock piling young players and picks to get one. Thunder didn't want to pay Harden and go into luxury tax especially with harsher penalties due to the CBA. Thunder also get first round picks from the Raptors from the Lowry deal which is a top three protected and Lamb.

[G-spec]

Kevin Martin definitely needed a change of scenery, he's easily the most legit undercover/underrated player in the League. Great great all around player, not just a scorer but an excellent defender

Who's ready for opening tip !


on the Harden point.... he's a fool to turn down the Thunder offer, for around an extra 10 mill he said no to championship run and turned his back on his boys...
I would diss him right about now, but his play in the Finals says it all.

[bballguy]

Kevin Martin definitely needed a change of scenery, he's easily the most legit undercover/underrated player in the League. Great great all around player, not just a scorer but an excellent defender

Kevin Martin is an excellent defender?.......Umm........Not sure if serious...he's an absolutely horrible defender.....


on the Harden point.... he's a fool to turn down the Thunder offer, for around an extra 10 mill he said no to championship run and turned his back on his boys...
I would diss him right about now, but his play in the Finals says it all.

Extra 10 mill is a lot....esp for these niggas who got a whole hood to feed....either way, he's 23....Get paid first, win championships later.

[Sir_Loin]

Thunder were offering 54-55 mill for 4 years, Houston can offer up to 75-80 mill and 5 years, also no state tax in Houston. Harden would have at least left 20 million on the table.

[G-spec]

If you've seen Martin play over the last few years you'd know he's active in passing lanes with quick hands and very fast on his feet since he's only 190lbs at 6'7, he can move. Think throughout his career he pretty much averaged a steal a game, holding a better than average steal to turnover ratio...
The most I'll give up in this is I may have gone overboard in calling him an "excellent" defender, but he is better than average, and in no way a horrible one.


ilapeeno yea Harden he'll get the max deal in Houston but during his 5 year stay there, he'll never make it out of the first round. Let's say hypothetically in big games he becomes the go to man, what happens ? I mean like I said about his finals performance, it was bad... and that was on the Thunder playing off the stars they got....
Nevermind the fact that Houston is reshuffling and in a rebuilding stage with no stars on the team....

I think it's a really poor decision on his part, and if I was him I would have found an extra 10-20 million in another manner, short term investments best bet. He's gettin that money over 5 years, so a few mill extra per year, guaranteed those guys got jew accountants that can find them a few extra mill a year just by playing stock markets or investments.
I would NOT have left a championship contender for years to come for a few extra mill a year I could easily find elsewhere.... to me it doesn't make sense, he's either really REALLY stupid, or there is more to the story like he felt disrespected or something and even if it was that, I would have given him a pass IF IF IF he killed it in the finals, which he didn't


My 8th grade lil bro made a mini mix tape of my other 5th grader little brother, I'm so very proud of him I had to share... he's playing with the gr 6 n 7's, so a little bit ahead which is good for his development.... kid is gonna be a natural point guard with ability to score, I honestly have not seen any kids his age with handles so pure and the body control..
I taught him the Shammgod he pulls out at 1:01, lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tA4vrUie6M&feature=my_favorites&list=FLMzBYID2EqgOAjV3iAUECvQ

[GLOW]

He pulled a joe Johnson :lawl:
Ronron said it best...all beard no brain :troll:

[ChaKo]

I think it's a really poor decision on his part, and if I was him I would have found an extra 10-20 million in another manner, short term investments best bet. He's gettin that money over 5 years, so a few mill extra per year, guaranteed those guys got jew accountants that can find them a few extra mill a year just by playing stock markets or investments.
I would NOT have left a championship contender for years to come for a few extra mill a year I could easily find elsewhere.... to me it doesn't make sense, he's either really REALLY stupid, or there is more to the story like he felt disrespected or something and even if it was that, I would have given him a pass IF IF IF he killed it in the finals, which he didn't



You make it sound as though it is really easy for someone to make roughly forty percent of their salary through mere investments, but let's assume for a second that it really is that easy. You are still neglecting to consider that Harden, like any rational person with a "jew accountant", would continue to invest in these forty percent return stocks as a Rocket, with a higher salary to boot, which would mean that he would actually be making upwards of an additional eight million, on top of what he would make by investing as a member of the Thunder, by investing with his higher income. Of course, this is all theoretically based on your high yielding stocks and you would also have to assume that he is able to invest his entire salary in order to pull in the numbers you suggested; any less and you're going to need to see much more than forty percent come back his way.

The truth is that 20, let alone 28, million is nothing to scoff at, and, on top of that, we really don't know what either party was thinking. What we do know is that Harden was seen by many to be an integral part of the young core that brought OKC to the finals. Not to mention, he did just win a gold medal. Perhaps, because of that belief, Harden let hubris get the best of him and didn't believe that he would actually be traded. Or maybe he saw the opportunity to play with the cross-continent marketing sensation that is Jeremy Lin too much of a cash cow to pass up. I can see how twenty million could be seen by many as a hefty price to pay for a chance at a championship, especially when the consensus is that the Heat will be the favorite for years to come. Age and potential chemistry issues notwithstanding, I wouldn't sleep on the new look Lakers either, but, judging by your enthusiasm for their preseason games in earlier postings, I'm sure you know that as well as anybody.

edit: If Harden does become one of the go to guys on the Rockets, he would most likely be able to command a more lucrative contract after this next five year one than the one he would get for being a sixth man, or, at best, third in line after the two real stars on the Thunder.

[bballguy]

Like I said, he's 23....If he was 35 and made this decision, then I'd be like oh yeah what an idiot....but he's 23....make money first, then win championships...I'm sure he'll have opportunities down the road to get on a championship contender.


If you've seen Martin play over the last few years you'd know he's active in passing lanes with quick hands and very fast on his feet since he's only 190lbs at 6'7, he can move. Think throughout his career he pretty much averaged a steal a game, holding a better than average steal to turnover ratio...
The most I'll give up in this is I may have gone overboard in calling him an "excellent" defender, but he is better than average, and in no way a horrible one. ]

Yes, he's great at gambling and getting into passing lanes, averaging a steal per game solely from off-ball defending which is probably due to his long arms....but again, his ON-BALL defense is absolutely horrible....amongst the worst in the league....no joke....

[G-spec]

good post Chako, from first reports they were saying the difference was about 10 mill over 5 years, now I'm hearing 20 or 28 ? and 40% of his salary ? where are these rising numbers coming from ?
I made my opinion based on the original 10 that was reported which really is chump change. Well over 20 mill, I don't know, it's a lot of money, but I personally would work it out somehow because money to me isn't important. But if it really IS 40% extra salary, I'm not gonna call that chump change, would make any man reconsider.


ballguy the point you're making about winning championships later, it's a good point, it makes sense for Harden because of the style of his game. He's not a Westbrook or one of those guys who relies on athleticism, he's got smooth old school game, the type of game that can see him playing until he's 40 years old. So yea he'll have a long time to try and win a championship...
I'm pretty sure he knows he's gonna be given the ball 8 outta 10 times in Houston, maybe he wants that, and it's exciting being the man sure.... but that excitement will wear out because losing will get under your skin one way or another.


The way I see it, the Thunder fucked up with the Kendrick Perkins thing, he never quite fit in, and they were in a rush to get big to compete with Lakers front court.... But Collison was noticeably more efficient on the floor than Perk ever has been for them... But they locked up multi year Perk where they not only lost Jeff Green (see his pre-season play right now, he's off the hook) and the money tied up with Perk I'm sure contributed in them not being able to keep Harden.
So you lost two guys, two budging ALL-Stars basically thanks to that move. With all that praise they give the GM Sam Presti, nobody ever called him out for this stupidity and they really should now that it pretty much cost them Harden.



I know what they're doing with Martin that's obvious, but I wonder two things about the Thunder right now, if they're gonna try and turn Jeremy Lamb into a perimeter shutdown defender under Sefolosha's wing, cuz that would be scary them two on your roster as defenders. And if Thabeet is ever gonna grow into his body and man the fck up under Perks wing, because he has SIZE.

[hotjoint]

One team clearly won this OKC/Houston trade.... the Lakers :).

Now with J Lin and Harden, Houston will still be able to sign a big superstar this coming summer. This could get very interesting

[Nlkko]

The way I see it, the Thunder fucked up with the Kendrick Perkins thing, he never quite fit in, and they were in a rush to get big to compete with Lakers front court.... But Collison was noticeably more efficient on the floor than Perk ever has been for them... But they locked up multi year Perk where they not only lost Jeff Green (see his pre-season play right now, he's off the hook) and the money tied up with Perk I'm sure contributed in them not being able to keep Harden.
So you lost two guys, two budging ALL-Stars basically thanks to that move. With all that praise they give the GM Sam Presti, nobody ever called him out for this stupidity and they really should now that it pretty much cost them Harden.



You can still call him out. He refused to amnesty Perkins. I guess people are too busy sucking his dick.

Thunder didn't win in this trade. They minimized the loss, if you can call that a win. In this league, you don't trade a dollar for 2 50 cents. They took a step back at the title this year and I'm happy with that.

[Not really racist!]

http://i.imgur.com/vMiXk.jpg

[bballguy]

STAT out for another 6 weeks....He's garbage.

[G-spec]

Eddy Curry is apparently starting for Dallas' opener against the Lakers.... wish him the best, he's pretty beastly on the block.... no Dirk or Chris Kaman.... also Delonte West got waived... i really wonder what happened, he keeps tweeting he didn't do anything

and also little ginger Blake

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1h1aVorUjc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGnhQGeyjWM

[hotjoint]

Season starts tonight! So excited, no nhl this year means more NBA for me!

[G-spec]

^ ya man, just looking at the schedule right now it's nice and tight, only 3 games... Heat & Celtics is gonna be the only interesting one though... I'd watch the Cavs & Wiz game as well to see Johnny and Kyrie go at it, but I think Wall is injured and not 100%, don't think he's even playing...

gotta watch the replays of the games when I get home though, playing drop in ball at Lanley Events Centre tonight though, pretty sick gym...

[Vale46Rossi]

^ ya man, just looking at the schedule right now it's nice and tight, only 3 games... Heat & Celtics is gonna be the only interesting one though... I'd watch the Cavs & Wiz game as well to see Johnny and Kyrie go at it, but I think Wall is injured and not 100%, don't think he's even playing...

gotta watch the replays of the games when I get home though, playing drop in ball at Lanley Events Centre tonight though, pretty sick gym...


I am so excited! I want to see Terry and Lee play!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ehUsyxZIjc


THE TRUTH!!!!!!

[Vale46Rossi]

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270579_530804713614724_1320411583_n.jpg


hahahahaha

[GLOW]

STAT out for another 6 weeks....He's garbage.

i read the 100mill over 5 years can't be insured either b/c of his bum knees

Eddy Curry is apparently starting for Dallas' opener against the Lakers.... wish him the best, he's pretty beastly on the block.... no Dirk or Chris Kaman....


would like to see him get back to when he had that great year in NY instead of the overweight bench rider. it's all good though he won a championship with miami :fullofwin:

[hotjoint]

^ ya man, just looking at the schedule right now it's nice and tight, only 3 games... Heat & Celtics is gonna be the only interesting one though... I'd watch the Cavs & Wiz game as well to see Johnny and Kyrie go at it, but I think Wall is injured and not 100%, don't think he's even playing...

gotta watch the replays of the games when I get home though, playing drop in ball at Lanley Events Centre tonight though, pretty sick gym...

Yeah wall is injured, he's not playing for awhile. I'm going to watch the heat/celts and mavs/lakers, don't care too much for the cavs/wiz.

[bballguy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mYsG_DPVwg

[Mike Oxbig]

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270579_530804713614724_1320411583_n.jpg


hahahahaha

lol wheres the one where it says he got knocked all the way to houston

[GLOW]

STAT out for another 6 weeks....He's garbage.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/c54.0.403.403/p403x403/576385_546782475347610_285333298_n.jpg

lol wheres the one where it says he got knocked all the way to houston

can't find any but here's a funny one

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/c86.0.403.403/p403x403/377405_530809060280956_1664516583_n.jpg

dam pics being cut off lol

[hotjoint]

LOL at KG when Allen first checked into the game and he was shaking hands with everyone. He tapped KG on the shoulder and KG didn't even acknowledge him :lol

[Vale46Rossi]

^

Ray Allen's first shot was a 3 -.- so sick.

[Mike Oxbig]

fuck KG!

wow DAT rondo move! behind the back fake

[Vale46Rossi]

http://i.minus.com/iIpfUuqEa0EAP.gif

[Not really racist!]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebZzEIgPTiY

[Vale46Rossi]

http://i46.tinypic.com/pniw2.gif

[GLOW]

http://i.minus.com/iIpfUuqEa0EAP.gif
Oh KG...
http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/23089535.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/pniw2.gif

:lawl: is that jeff hornacek?

[wuuhoo]

BARRBOOOSSA

[dlo]

fuck barbosa is on fire lol

[G-spec]

for those that dont have NBA League Pass, they are doing a free trial right now Oct 30th until Nov 6th, so go sign up, it's absolutely free!

just got home from work, gotta tune into some games before I head out again

[Vale46Rossi]

for those that dont have NBA League Pass, they are doing a free trial right now Oct 30th until Nov 6th, so go sign up, it's absolutely free!

just got home from work, gotta tune into some games before I head out again

Do you have blackout?

I bought the Canadian one and have blackouts... no point considering all good games are blackouts.

[Mozo]

shiiiieeet Miami looking too strong, and too goood :fullofwin:

[G-spec]

yea Steven I'm just watching a replay of the Miami Celts game and I'm getting Lakers blackout as well.
There will be a few games during the season that will be blacked out, I think opening night, some christmas matchups and a few others towards the end of the season.
That's what I remember from last seasons league pass.


lol KG giving Ray Ray teh cold shoulder.... soooo cold I'm sure Allen must have felt it when he tapped him on it


GLOW, that's Chris Dudley, Knick center back in the day... I remember watching that game live... Dudley actually went after Shaq after that wanting to fight him.... Shaq was frustrated all game cuz they were hackin the shit out of him so thats why he pushed him

[bballguy]

LOL at KG when Allen first checked into the game and he was shaking hands with everyone. He tapped KG on the shoulder and KG didn't even acknowledge him :lol

KG's a bitch...looks pathetic how bitter he is....


GLOW, that's Chris Dudley, Knick center back in the day... I remember watching that game live... Dudley actually went after Shaq after that wanting to fight him.... Shaq was frustrated all game cuz they were hackin the shit out of him so thats why he pushed him

He threw the ball at him from the other side of the court....surprising the ball actually hit Shaq considering he's a career 45% free throw shooter...


BTW, Lakers look fucking horrible...They don't stand a chance if Mike Brown calls this shot on the offense they run.

[zx7rrrr]

KG's a bitch...looks pathetic how bitter he is....



He threw the ball at him from the other side of the court....surprising the ball actually hit Shaq considering he's a career 45% free throw shooter...


BTW, Lakers look fucking horrible...They don't stand a chance if Mike Brown calls this shot on the offense they run.


Calm down bro..its their 1st game together ...give them some time to gel...
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[bballguy]

Calm down bro..its their 1st game together ...give them some time to gel...
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I'm talking about offensive strategy....has nothing to do with chemistry or 'gelling'....It has to do with Mike Brown being a retard....I have no doubt they'll get better, but an change in offensive strategy will be applied, and I'm saying that you have to be pretty stupid not to make this a run-n-gun offense right from the get go...

[G-spec]

Mike Brown, Erik Spoelstra and Vinny Del Negro.... these 3 coaches stand out by far as being the weakest links in championship caliber organizations.
All 3 of them belong in the assistant coach chair at best

[bballguy]

Mike Brown, Erik Spoelstra and Vinny Del Negro.... these 3 coaches stand out by far as being the weakest links in championship caliber organizations.
All 3 of them belong in the assistant coach chair at best

Spoelstra has done a great job.....

[Nlkko]

Dr. Buss and Mitch Kupchak is just waiting to fire Brown after Christmas, give Phil Jackson an emotional comeback and take the team to Kobe's 6th ring. Hollywood storyline right there. Srs.

[bballguy]

Dr. Buss and Mitch Kupchak is just waiting to fire Brown after Christmas, give Phil Jackson an emotional comeback and take the team to Kobe's 6th ring. Hollywood storyline right there. Srs.

They should've just hired Brian Shaw...He would've been great.

[Vale46Rossi]

If you watch how Garnett always played.... he is always like that and very cold. Just his personality.

[Vale46Rossi]

yea Steven I'm just watching a replay of the Miami Celts game and I'm getting Lakers blackout as well.
There will be a few games during the season that will be blacked out, I think opening night, some christmas matchups and a few others towards the end of the season.
That's what I remember from last seasons league pass.


lol KG giving Ray Ray teh cold shoulder.... soooo cold I'm sure Allen must have felt it when he tapped him on it


GLOW, that's Chris Dudley, Knick center back in the day... I remember watching that game live... Dudley actually went after Shaq after that wanting to fight him.... Shaq was frustrated all game cuz they were hackin the shit out of him so thats why he pushed him




Oh you can watch blackout AFTER the game has been played? That's not as bad then -.- if its a block then i'd be pissed.

[Sir_Loin]

The NBA, where Mike Brown turns Steve Nash into Derek Fisher. ;) It was hilarious reading all the Laker fans panicking after game 1 of 82. They'll be fine come playoff time. Anybody who hasn't signed up for league pass here's a 15% off promo code NBAP15GTX354.

[G-spec]

yea you can watch the replay of blackout games Steven imma catch the Lakers replay tomorrow, time for bed... interested in seeing how bad they were tonight

I unno, the way I see it Spoelstra ain't done jack shit except look lost almost every single game he's been a head coach.....Riley let him run the show first go around and they miserably failed against Dallas because Spo couldn't make the SIMPLEST fuckin adjustments in the finals that would have had the Heat winning it.... that was easily the most frustrating Finals me or any of my friends have ever seen.
but Pat has him on a tight leash now and last years Chip is tied directly to Riley guaranteed, everyone knows it

Mike Brown's problem is I think simple.... he was successful in Cleveland because he had a monster in LeBron doing everything.... all this shit goin on with the Lakers, it's all too complicated for him honestly... dude's an assistant...

There really is a shortage of legit head coaches in this league, I look at guys who I have nothing but respect for in Jackson and Sloan, dudes still doing it like Pop and Doug Collins, Doc and Karl.... I mean other than that, there is literally nobody else that's a legitimate head coach... I'd probably have to name a dozen NCAA coaches first before I named any more NBA coaches to the list

[dachinesedude]

im sure the lakers are gonna be fine as they're still looking for chemistry, but dam its frustrating how under used nash was, he's just running around without the ball, they need a d'atoni system in here like asap

[bballguy]

I unno, the way I see it Spoelstra ain't done jack shit except look lost almost every single game he's been a head coach.....Riley let him run the show first go around and they miserably failed against Dallas because Spo couldn't make the SIMPLEST fuckin adjustments in the finals that would have had the Heat winning it.... that was easily the most frustrating Finals me or any of my friends have ever seen.
but Pat has him on a tight leash now and last years Chip is tied directly to Riley guaranteed, everyone knows it

It was his first shot at something big as a head coach....he was extremely young and inexperienced....and Riley isn't making in-game changes so I'm going to go ahead and give credit where credit is due.


There really is a shortage of legit head coaches in this league, I look at guys who I have nothing but respect for in Jackson and Sloan, dudes still doing it like Pop and Doug Collins, Doc and Karl.... I mean other than that, there is literally nobody else that's a legitimate head coach... I'd probably have to name a dozen NCAA coaches first before I named any more NBA coaches to the list

Rick Adelman

[hotjoint]

Dr. Buss and Mitch Kupchak is just waiting to fire Brown after Christmas, give Phil Jackson an emotional comeback and take the team to Kobe's 6th ring. Hollywood storyline right there. Srs.

I've never been a fan of mike brown, he let's Gosal shoot 3's from the corner and when the lakers were down yesterday in the 4th, the only starter he had on the floor was howard, what a fuckin idiot he is. As someone sad above, they should have hired shaw so he could have kept the triangle.

[411ken]

I've ALWAYS wanted to have Jeff Van Gundy as the lakers coach. Not a panic button here but all I can say is **** the princeton offense, let nash do his thing.

And as kenny the jet smith said..."princeton never won an ncaa title" lol

[TRDood]

I've never been a fan of mike brown, he let's Gosal shoot 3's from the corner and when the lakers were down yesterday in the 4th, the only starter he had on the floor was howard, what a fuckin idiot he is. As someone sad above, they should have hired shaw so he could have kept the triangle.

I only watched the last 8 minutes of the game. Did Howard downsize? :suspicious:

He doesn't look as "superman" in the Lakers uniform... but the team should be fine.

11 straight loss for the Lakers (including pre-season) :okay:

[Mike Oxbig]

Its just the first game of the season, each superstar on the lakers has ego to put aside before the chemistry grows. There are too many options for steve nash to run the floor, hopefully by mid season we will see monster ally-ops nash to howard :D

[hotjoint]

I'm not worried, it's only the 1st game of the season and they still need time to gel but in the first, they were moving the ball nicely. It just progressively died down as the game played out

[GLOW]

I only watched the last 8 minutes of the game. Did Howard downsize? :suspicious:

He doesn't look as "superman" in the Lakers uniform...


that's because he's got big shoes to fill ... the REAL superman's...

offense will be OK as long as mike brown steps aside and let nash run it :fullofwin:

even better let kobe coach the team....where's those gifs :lawl:

[G-spec]

you know who should coach the Lakers.... when I was makin my coach list I totally forgot about Stan VG, I love that guy.

Captain Panic, lol

http://thisrecording.com/storage/46878102.jpg



and yea Dwight Howard is off the HGH from the looks of it.... he had almost 6 months where he couldn't lift weights because of his back surgery, and he's still probably lifting pretty light.... but he's slowly been getting back into it. I expect over the next summer he's gonna get that muscle back..... I don't know what the medical staff will tell him though, maybe it's good for his back to be a little bit lighter..

comparison.... look at the diff in his traps and delts, they were bulging before, now they're deflated ... no homo

http://blog.stack.com/wp-content/uploads/nba_g_howard_d1_576.jpg


http://lakerholicz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dwight-howard-lakers-kings.jpg
http://www.trbimg.com/img-506a156b/turbine/lat-lakersmedia_mb8gr0p720121001151457/600


even there in the last pic where he's flexing you can clearly see the lack of size from before

[GLOW]

as shaq would call him - Master of Panic
AKA ron jeremy :lawl:

[G-spec]

Rondo maaaaaaaad, Wade sonnin him


http://www.slamonline.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/wade-rondo.jpg


ruh roh..... KDTrey & Stak collabo

SJKDR - YouTube

[411ken]

Gspec- you'd hire stan van gundy for the lakers? i don't think d12 would be too happy about that haha..

Time to stop the princeton offense crap.. Nash/Kobe should coach

[wuuhoo]

Gspec- you'd hire stan van gundy for the lakers? i don't think d12 would be too happy about that haha..

Time to stop the princeton offense crap.. Nash/Kobe should coach

+1

they have to stop this triangle/princeton offense crap. you have a legit PG who can pass. Play it simple.

If they want to run the princeton, run it with the second unit (with gasol) at least they know how to spread out and cut to the basket

[bballguy]

Nothing wrong with the Princeton offense, but alterations need to be made to make it a much more uptempo offense....

[G-spec]

hell yea I'd love to see SVG as Lakers Coach, the Lakers could have a reality show and it would be hilarious....

I think Steve Nash said it best last night when he said they're thinking too much.... it's like when you get with a new team, you're not yourself, you're trying very hard not to make mistakes instead of just playing the game.
I vouch for this theory personally, I just joined a new league with all new players I don't know and my first few games were horrible, wasn't myself whatsoever because I was hesitant to play the way I usually play.

Clippers game starting in 10 mins, but it's wifey's turn to watch TV....... reality TV is on her schedule, I wanna punch myself in the head every time she watches a reality show, fckin chicks man

[G-spec]

holy crap, Harden got an even better deal than originally expected.... 80 mill over 5 years... also his first game as a Rocket apparently 30 points and 12 assists... imma watch replay later, watchin Clips right now
DeRozan got a 40 mill 4 year deal, good for him but his development has been stalled for 2 years now


shit already in the first half the Clippers defense looks beastly.... totally different from last year.... fckin Del Negero just might be keepin this job after all


oh wow, new Uncle Drew featuring a cameo by the greatest sport champion of all time, 11 chips brahs, 11 !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLyvkBifQ3w




Cone Dog O'brien primed for a triple double

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/334435_10152245014230305_1165479060_o.jpg

[dlo]

37/12/6/4/4 lol fuckin harden murdered it today :D

fuckin toronto, 1/14 in the last quarter, up by 10 and lost by 2.. complete meltdown, colderon 2/2 from the perimeter passes it to derozan at the point... fuck sakes

[Isaiah11]

Harden is so fun to watch

murked my Pistons

[Nlkko]

k guys, James Harden's new nickname is "The one who got away".:troll:

[dlo]

hard to say nlkko, lol harden is now a starter with boosted minutes and TBH, the houston is a joke... omer asik as their startin center? :fuckthatshit: hes obviously the big superstar on that team

[Not really racist!]

watching the lakers is so frustrating

:facepalm:

[bballguy]

fuckin toronto, 1/14 in the last quarter, up by 10 and lost by 2.. complete meltdown, colderon 2/2 from the perimeter passes it to derozan at the point... fuck sakes

What's new?....


Harden is very underrated IMO...He ranked in the 93rd percentile in the NBA last year, generating 1.158 points per possession. All those threes, free throws and layups he creates add up to a ridiculous true shooting percentage of 66% - the fourth best figure in the entire league....In isolation situations, he ranks in the league’s 95th percentile; in dribble hand-offs, 95th percentile; coming off screens, 97th percentile. And on, and on it goes....


How bout dem Lakerz??

[Nlkko]

:okay:

[G-spec]

I managed to get my gf to record her show while I watched the Clipps game live... what an exciting game to the end... like I said before Jamal Crawford is worth Mo Williams and Foye combined ! I'm saying that and I liked both of those dudes, lol

Tonight an extremely efficient 28 points I think from Crawford including a sick ankle breaker on Gay, on something like 10-14 shooting...
strangely he said he only plays pick up ball during his summers, never has he worked on adding anything or improving something to his game except this summer doing it for the first time ever, and wow it shows.... D'Andre is scoring in bunches now lookin hella solid, and Bledsoes breakout season is here ! exciteeeeed


crawfordcrossover - YouTube

[bballguy]

...Bledsoe is not going to get enough playing time to have a breakout season.....

[hotjoint]

Haha sweet, another uncle drew video. I was wondering who Wes was, should've known it was K love by the way he shot :lol

[411ken]

...Bledsoe is not going to get enough playing time to have a breakout season.....

I'm surprised the Clips didn't trade him yet while hes on sort of a roll right now. He could be a solid starter for a team needing PG

[G-spec]

What you mean Bledsoe won't be getting enough playing time ? you sayin that because Chauncey is back, a guy who hasn't played in a year is somehow expected to gobble up all of the backup PG minutes ?
Clippers, they don't see Eric as a bench rider, they see him as their future point guard, they're not gonna shelf his development for a walking retiree in Billups. He dropped 13 points last night of 5-9 shooting, with 4 assists & 4 rebounds in 17 mins of play, and that's from a guy whose biggest strength is defense.
He is delivering for them on both ends of the court, and even if you ignore the fact the Clips organization loves this kid, for the first time ever, he is not only getting minutes, but actually getting minutes with the first unit alongside Chris Paul.

Ken they're not gonna trade him, he's delivering everything and more they're asking of him, and if you wanna look at it future proof guard situation, Chris is approaching his late 20's, and Crawford almost his mid 30's, Chauncey is walking retired.
Every organization wants to have 3 very good players in their early 20's they can develop, and Blake is there already, while Jordan and Bledsoe are the other 2.
Jordan already signed the extension, Blake is the franchise, Bledsoe's extension is next barring the fact the owner doesn't do anything crazy like he's known to do.

[411ken]

Did CP3 sign with the clips yet? he's only 27 so he's still gots a lot of miles on those legs left. If they could flip Bledsoe for a Small Forward to help them out (i still think they need help in this position) then I would. That's if CP3 signs long term tho

No doubt Bledsoe is good.. but would he want to be a backup the rest of his career until CP3 retires or leaves the clips? that's the question

[G-spec]

no Chris has not signed yet because he can earn a few more million if he remains unsigned and then signs again after this season. So there's more money on the table, though he hasn't officially signed with the Clips everyone knows he will, it's just a money thing with the new CBA.

Yea by all accounts Bledsoe is a good kid, they all have great chemistry together, he's bought into the Clippers future with the young core it seems, he's not gonna pull a Harden he's not THAT good, lol. The one guy last year who hurt the chemistry was Mo Williams when he started complaining about wanting a guaranteed this n that, so they shipped his ass out.
Chris is the type of guy who glues everyone together and keeps them all in line with his ferocity, and he in turn calls Billups his big bro, while Chauncey is like the OG who just looks at you and you just automatically get in line.

As far as small forward, Butler is still serviceable for at least another 2 years plays well on both ends of the court, and they got a known defender in Barnes at that spot too. They have it covered for now, but they'll need to look at that spot pretty soon. I think they should look for another elite defender there like Barnes in another 2-3 years, they have enough firepower in their starting lineup, they need a guy who can shut down opposing SG/SF's.... like Rudy Gay for example last nights game who was tearing it up, they really needed Barnes to hold him down but he was serving a game suspension.

[bballguy]

What you mean Bledsoe won't be getting enough playing time ? you sayin that because Chauncey is back, a guy who hasn't played in a year is somehow expected to gobble up all of the backup PG minutes ?
Clippers, they don't see Eric as a bench rider, they see him as their future point guard, they're not gonna shelf his development for a walking retiree in Billups. He dropped 13 points last night of 5-9 shooting, with 4 assists & 4 rebounds in 17 mins of play, and that's from a guy whose biggest strength is defense.
He is delivering for them on both ends of the court, and even if you ignore the fact the Clips organization loves this kid, for the first time ever, he is not only getting minutes, but actually getting minutes with the first unit alongside Chris Paul.


Billups' progression has gone a lot better than most people think...he's not a "walking retiree" as you've suggested...He's expected back sometime this month, and he's expected to start at SG.....until then, Crawford and Bledsoe will see a bump in minutes, but after that I don't see Bledsoe getting over 20 minutes per game...

Also, you stated that Bledsoe isn't as good as Harden...Well the Clippers aren't as good as the Thunder either....I can definitely see Bledsoe leaving to a place where a. he will probably receive more money &/or b. he will be the unquestioned starting point guard...

[impulseX]

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[Mike Oxbig]

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[Mike Oxbig]

Harden wont be missed by the thunder but his beard will!

Martin nailing the 3 to tie it up! :eek5:

[Mike Oxbig]

Russell Westbrook.

:facepalm:

Still one of my fav player

[Pinoy_Crx]

Tony parker ftw
Posted via RS Mobile

[dlo]

parker be that nigga

[G-spec]

Billups' progression has gone a lot better than most people think...he's not a "walking retiree" as you've suggested...He's expected back sometime this month, and he's expected to start at SG.....until then, Crawford and Bledsoe will see a bump in minutes, but after that I don't see Bledsoe getting over 20 minutes per game...

Also, you stated that Bledsoe isn't as good as Harden...Well the Clippers aren't as good as the Thunder either....I can definitely see Bledsoe leaving to a place where a. he will probably receive more money &/or b. he will be the unquestioned starting point guard...


I love and respect Billups, but he's done.... and that's exactly what I'm talking about around 20 minutes a game for Bledsoe, obviously I didn't mean starter minutes, those are backup PG minutes that he will get this year and continue to deliver now that his confidence is as high as it's ever been.

It would make no sense for Vinny to revert back to Chauncey when he comes back and all of the sudden give him major playing time like last year, it's unfeasible because he won't be in shape not to mention the rust... on top of that, you got both Crawford AND Bledsoe contributing in a major way at those ball handler spots.

What I'm saying is common sense, but then again it's Vinny del fckin Negro, you never know what he'll pull


Parkeeeeerr with teh dagger.... Westbrook cryin like a bebe.... good debut for Martin, obviously nowhere near close Harden's debut, but solid solid stuff

[bballguy]

I love and respect Billups, but he's done.... and that's exactly what I'm talking about around 20 minutes a game for Bledsoe, obviously I didn't mean starter minutes, those are backup PG minutes that he will get this year and continue to deliver now that his confidence is as high as it's ever been.

It would make no sense for Vinny to revert back to Chauncey when he comes back and all of the sudden give him major playing time like last year, it's unfeasible because he won't be in shape not to mention the rust... on top of that, you got both Crawford AND Bledsoe contributing in a major way at those ball handler spots.

What I'm saying is common sense, but then again it's Vinny del fckin Negro, you never know what he'll pull


I'm not telling you what would make more sense - just what's most likely to happen....and like I said, Billups does not seem like he's "done"....I said the same thing last year (that he was done) after he got injured, but he's progressed very well and will most likely return as the starting SG and will end up getting around 25-30 minutes per game....Crawford will get the same....Paul will get his 35 minutes....that leaves next to no playing time for Bledsoe....and even if he was lucky enough to get 20 minutes, that's not enough playing time to have a 'break-out' season...

[pastarocket]

Kobe tells Lakers' critics to "Shut Up!" and be patient with the team in terms of learning the new Princeton offence. Black Mamba sticks up for coach Brown. You tell them Kobe!

As expected, it's gonna take the team some time to learn how to play this new offensive scheme. Having said that, I do agree with Kobe that the team must have a greater sense of urgency to learn the Princeton offence and execute it during games.

-better execution in defence is also needed by this team.

http://www.nba.com/lakers/video/2012/11/01/121101Bryantmov-2273671

Kobe responds to Lakers critics: Shut up - sportsnet.ca (http://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/2012/11/02/kobe_bryant_lakers_critics_shut_up/)

-Kobe's comments as per the article:

Bryant did bring up a decent point when he said that the Lakers offence may not be to blame as they shot 50 per cent from the field in the loss to the Blazers and destroyed Portland on the boards as well (45-30).

"We're scoring a lot of points, efficiently," Bryant said. "So, I mean, that's not what we're hanging our hats on in terms of why we're losing the games. We're not executing the defence, which has a lot to do with guys not being on the same page and working together."

[GLOW]

Mavericks To Waive Eddy Curry - RealGM Wiretap (http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/224280/Mavericks_To_Waive_Eddy_Curry)

McDyess Considering Return To NBA - RealGM Wiretap (http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/224281/McDyess_Considering_Return_To_NBA)

[G-spec]

I'm not telling you what would make more sense - just what's most likely to happen....and like I said, Billups does not seem like he's "done"....I said the same thing last year (that he was done) after he got injured, but he's progressed very well and will most likely return as the starting SG and will end up getting around 25-30 minutes per game....Crawford will get the same....Paul will get his 35 minutes....that leaves next to no playing time for Bledsoe....and even if he was lucky enough to get 20 minutes, that's not enough playing time to have a 'break-out' season...



He'll be fine, I called DeAndre Jordan having a breakout season this year and I was dead on from the looks of it, he's already beastin consistently, I'm goin 2 for 2 with Bledsoe I guarantee it.
But he'll get anywhere between 15-20 minutes a game depending on which team they're playing, if it's someone like the Thunder obviously they need Bledsoe on the floor hounding Westbrook's every dribble. Chauncey I have a feeling will be brought back playing full minutes around playoff time, it's when he shines.
But in just 17 minutes of play the other day Bledsoe dropped 13 points 4 assists and 4 rebounds, on efficient shooting.... aaand these numbers would be even higher if he wasn't tasked with shadowing almost full court every possession the opposing teams best and quickest ball handlers every minute he's on the floor.



Clippers are playing the Lakers tonight and afterwards it's Heat vs Knicks :woot2::woot2:

[Mike Oxbig]

Whats wrong with people that have nothing to write about in the media. It takes time sometime half a season or a full season to have things fully clicking. :blueguy: MIA didnt win it the first yr....

[411ken]

Wade felt that the heat/knicks game shouldve been postponed like the nets/knicks game in jersey

Wade is planning to donate the equivalent of a game check -- $209,536.59, before taxes -- to relief efforts, a decision he made Friday morning.

[bballguy]

He'll be fine, I called DeAndre Jordan having a breakout season this year and I was dead on from the looks of it, he's already beastin consistently, I'm goin 2 for 2 with Bledsoe I guarantee it.


What're you talking about man?....DeAndre had 12 points, with 7 boards, 9 turnovers, and 4 fouls in just 23 minutes of play in the season debut....

[jonwon]

james harden... 45 points. at first i thought harden was trippin when he believed he deserved a max contract... sighh

[dlo]

lol harden is just murking the game.. jesus fuck 45/7/2 tonight, woo for having him in my fantasy league!!

[G-spec]

What're you talking about man?....DeAndre had 12 points, with 7 boards, 9 turnovers, and 4 fouls in just 23 minutes of play in the season debut....

watch him play before you make your assumptions about him, it's a night and day diff from last season. no more inconsistency in his offense and defense, when he's on the floor he's making a difference every minute, as opposed to last year.

yea turnovers and foul trouble arent gonna be gone in one summer, but his offensive game is legit now, it looks real good... just watch one clipper game this year see Bledsoe and Jordan... they're playing the Lakers right now but it's blacked out though

and this is good news for Bledsoe, Vinny Del Negro was quoted saying earlier today he's frustrated he can't find more minutes for Bledsoe right now since he's playing so well.
So Chauncey when he comes back, looks like he'll be getting the garbage minutes at least for a while... which is how it should be, he should have retired after the achilles tear straight up

[TRDood]

Jordan Brand Officially Welcomes Blake Griffin | NiceKicks.com (http://www.nicekicks.com/2012/11/jordan-brand-officially-welcomes-blake-griffin/)
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[Isaiah11]

I'm starting to doubt the Lakers as the favorites to get to the finals

[G-spec]

they need to make Blake his own signature shoe asap, those Fly's he was rockin ain't cuttin it.... looks like a rejected version of some Jordan Chris Pauls

[bballguy]

I'm starting to doubt the Lakers as the favorites to get to the finals

3 games in....


watch him play before you make your assumptions about him, it's a night and day diff from last season. no more inconsistency in his offense and defense, when he's on the floor he's making a difference every minute, as opposed to last year.

yea turnovers and foul trouble arent gonna be gone in one summer, but his offensive game is legit now, it looks real good... just watch one clipper game this year see Bledsoe and Jordan... they're playing the Lakers right now but it's blacked out though

and this is good news for Bledsoe, Vinny Del Negro was quoted saying earlier today he's frustrated he can't find more minutes for Bledsoe right now since he's playing so well.
So Chauncey when he comes back, looks like he'll be getting the garbage minutes at least for a while... which is how it should be, he should have retired after the achilles tear straight up

It's hard to understand what you are saying when you are saying a bledsoe is going to "break out" and DeAndre is "beasting".......Maybe we just have completely different definitions of "break out" and "beasting".....

Dayumn, DeAndre 2/3 for 5 points today, what a beast...
Bledsoe with 14 minutes by the way....fact of the matter is that Blesoe is great (everyone knows that) but their simply isn't enough time to around for Bledsoe to truly "break out"....

[TRDood]

Any word on Steve Nash? Didn't want the game but Blake's stats seem like it was useless tonight as usual.
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[Nlkko]

I hope Harden doesnt get injured. He's so fun to watch. Guy just on god mode right now.

Lakers... well, i just dont have any trust in Mike Brown. We'll see though.
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[bballguy]

Any word on Steve Nash? Didn't want the game but Blake's stats seem like it was useless tonight as usual.
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possibly miss another game or 2...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV8-EflerTc

[G-spec]

3 games in....




It's hard to understand what you are saying when you are saying a bledsoe is going to "break out" and DeAndre is "beasting".......Maybe we just have completely different definitions of "break out" and "beasting".....

Dayumn, DeAndre 2/3 for 5 points today, what a beast...
Bledsoe with 14 minutes by the way....fact of the matter is that Blesoe is great (everyone knows that) but their simply isn't enough time to around for Bledsoe to truly "break out"....



yea he had a rough game last night no doubt.... what I'm trying to tell you is if you watch him play this season, he's put a few important things together this season. Looks like he worked on his post a LOT over the summer, his offensive post game looks fluid now, he's actually got moves as opposed to mechanical movements like last season. Last season he couldn't make a post move for the life of him, now he's catching down low, takin his time shimmy shakin dropping baby hooks lookin like he doin it all his life.
I still have him averaging a solid double/double this season, and that's what they need from him if they wanna deep playoff run.
Also they need Blake to play defense, they can't rely on subbin in Rony Turiaf and Hollins to hack post players as a defensive method.

[bballguy]

yea he had a rough game last night no doubt.... what I'm trying to tell you is if you watch him play this season, he's put a few important things together this season. Looks like he worked on his post a LOT over the summer, his offensive post game looks fluid now, he's actually got moves as opposed to mechanical movements like last season. Last season he couldn't make a post move for the life of him, now he's catching down low, takin his time shimmy shakin dropping baby hooks lookin like he doin it all his life.
I still have him averaging a solid double/double this season, and that's what they need from him if they wanna deep playoff run.
Also they need Blake to play defense, they can't rely on subbin in Rony Turiaf and Hollins to hack post players as a defensive method.

Okay, that's fine....I dunno why, but I got the impression that you said he was going to be "beasting"....sure I fully expect a double/double out of DeAndre this year....That said, I also expect that out of Jonas Valancuinas and J.J. Hickson.

Steve Nash was diagnosed with a fracture to the head of his left fibula and he will be out at least one week.

[Isaiah11]

anyone watching the Raps vs Nets game?

Lowry is such a stud, too bad his teammates are so mediocre

[Vale46Rossi]

Anyone watch the Boston game tonight?


Rajon Rondo with the smart/lucky shot at the shotclock buzzer vs Wizards - YouTube


So Crazy.

[bballguy]

^ This nigga's got the hands the size of Shaq's...

[GLOW]

anyone watching the Raps vs Nets game?


i thought gray had too many pump fakes should have just took it strong to the hoop at least 2 times.

Anyone watch the Boston game tonight?


Rajon Rondo with the smart/lucky shot at the shotclock buzzer vs Wizards - YouTube (http://youtu.be/I70FVYBaf9Y)


So Crazy.

i saw that in the highlights :ahwow:

[dlo]

aaron gray is a piece of shit... fuck he always a step behind....

[G-spec]

I don't know what to make of that call against CP3 when he tied the game, whether Curry got to his spot fully before CP3 went up. From the looks of it he didn't, and it should have been tie game...
but we'll see if they review it further, doubt they will game is over


meanwhile, KD Trey, also J Crossover

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slEdyYFOlYE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45UWuJeQ7TA


his new shoes are lookin slick, I'm gonna pick up a pair, gotta support this guy he's a stand up dude

http://images.sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/nike-kd-v-tech-sheet-1.jpg

[GLOW]

Over the years Crawford has shown me some real pretty moves. He just added another to the library :bigthumb:

[Mike Oxbig]

Westbrook again... :okay:

Still my nigga

[bballguy]

Steve Nash (fractured fibula) could miss four weeks, according to Lakers beat writer Mike Bresnahan.
The key word here is "could" and this shouldn't be taken as an official report, though I wouldn't be at all surprised if Nash is out longer than the minimum one-week timetable.

[bugohoss]

steve blake is the best? hehehe

[G-spec]

I don't know whats going on in Oklahoma, they're trying to turn Durant into a hybrid PG and have him distributing more while Westbrook reverted back into a ball dominating shot jackin idiot.
Get back to what worked last season you idiots, it got you to the finals...

some CP3 highlights, Mini Shammgod in the first vid from last night, and the second move is deadly, I use it on a nightly basis for the same reason Chris had to use it there, don't have that young man quickness anymore to beat people off the dribble at will, so just spin off dudes day long lol

Chris Paul sick handles - YouTube

Chris Paul SHAKES LOOSE - YouTube

[Nlkko]

^wharever worked last season is now in Houston :troll: They will fire Scott Brooks in time.
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[Isaiah11]

watching the Raps get murked

[GLOW]

it's hard to watch the raps like this :okay:

[Mike Oxbig]

Missed tonight's thunder game... still believe they got what it takes to return to the finals IF westbrook can just share the ball instead of trying to steal KD's spot light/fame. :okay:

[GLOW]

pretty sure this has been reposted a few times here but came across it again just now and gave me a chuckle...

"No More Questions For You Bro.... Troll" - Russell Westbrook :lawl:

Russell Westbrook Shuts Down Reporter For Asking Stupid Questions In Game 4 Postgame Interview - YouTube

[wasabisashimi]

it's hard to watch the raps like this :okay:

does raptors play any defense at all? , I stopped watching after first half. open 3s, dunks...... Its even worse than poor shooting last night.

[bballguy]

does raptors play any defense at all? , I stopped watching after first half. open 3s, dunks...... Its even worse than poor shooting last night.

Do you speak English?

[TRDood]

Lowry is in my team. :okay:
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[Nlkko]

Lakers :okay:

[TRDood]

http://ru-crazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/mike-brown-600x435.jpg
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[Isaiah11]

Monroe with a triple double but Pistons fall to the Kings

[Not really racist!]

lakers bench..

goodness..

[G-spec]

^ I think their whole typical Hollywood mentality went something like "Who needs backups when you got stars like this"
Well just goes to show how good NBA players are, you got pretty much an all-star starting 5 and it still doesn't amount up to automatic wins

and Clips just "cruised" is an understatement past the Spurs.... damn they look good

Any of you guys plan on pickin up some jerseys this yet ? which ones ?
I'm lookin at the whole authentic Knicks setup complete with the slick waistband shorts, probably doin a throwback player though Allan Houston

http://heavyinthegames.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/knicksunis4.jpg



and also an alternate blue Clips CP3 authentic these are really nice

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/404212_10151205040761877_838991512_n.jpg

[bballguy]

Kobe @ Mike Brown
http://cjzero.com/gifs/KobeStaresBrown.gif

[411ken]

“I think sometimes as a team we got to be able to not really show our frustrations that much,” Howard said. “A lot of the guys look at me and Kobe and they feed off us, so we have to do a better job of keeping our frustrations on the inside and just playing through it so our teammates won’t get down on themselves. So, we just got to do a better job at that.

“I know [Kobe] was a little frustrated tonight. He wants to win just as bad as all of us do, but we just got to stay together, remember it’s a process, and stay focused.”


Coming from D12 and I agree with him wit this comment. I think if they take a "fun" approach to the game, they'll be more successful.

I don't get why Brown isn't giving meeks a shot, 40% 3 point career shooter should be given a shot IMO.

Also, go sign Kenyon Martin for the bench.. he'd sign for veteran's minimum or even Iverson :P hahahaha

[GLOW]

Also, go sign Kenyon Martin for the bench.. he'd sign for veteran's minimum or even Iverson :P hahahaha

iverson off the bench? you might as well go ask him to come to practice :badpokerface:

as for having fun...they might need to call the fun police :fullofwin:

Nike Fun Police (Garnett, Hardaway, Porter) - YouTube

[PHATFLIP_14]

^ I think their whole typical Hollywood mentality went something like "Who needs backups when you got stars like this"
Well just goes to show how good NBA players are, you got pretty much an all-star starting 5 and it still doesn't amount up to automatic wins

and Clips just "cruised" is an understatement past the Spurs.... damn they look good

Any of you guys plan on pickin up some jerseys this yet ? which ones ?
I'm lookin at the whole authentic Knicks setup complete with the slick waistband shorts, probably doin a throwback player though Allan Houston

http://heavyinthegames.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/knicksunis4.jpg


and also an alternate blue Clips CP3 authentic these are really nice

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/404212_10151205040761877_838991512_n.jpg

I got a Nash Yellow Laker's jersey, got to show some love to the Canadian guy (will post some pics later).
I agree the Clipper's jersey are looking nice, I would either get Paul, Billups or Bledsoe :fullofwin:

[wasabisashimi]

This shows lakers offense is ok, The Dwight Howard and Steve Nash Effect on the Lakers - YouTube


Their defense is shit

[bballguy]

This shows lakers offense is ok, The Dwight Howard and Steve Nash Effect on the Lakers - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxafGcM95KA)


Their defense is shit

.....that video is from August 22nd; things aren't as simple as putting a bunch of shit on a drawing board...

[wasabisashimi]

^ and?....does the date matter when showing lakers can make it work on Princeton offense?

Don't worry, I am not a laker fan, don't be so aggressive. calm down.

[bballguy]

^ and?....does the date matter when showing lakers can make it work on Princeton offense?

Don't worry, I am not a laker fan, don't be so aggressive. calm down.

I just said...It's not as simple as just throwing an offense on the drawing board...

[pastarocket]

Turnovers is another area of the Lakers' game that needs to be improved too.

-way too many fast break points given to the opponents as a result of turnovers. Protect the ball guys.

[thebigbea]

hopefully nash will be back soon...

[Isaiah11]

I'm sad yet happy my Pistons are sucking so bad, we need all the talent we can get from the draft

even the bobcats have a stronger core than ours right now

[G-spec]

^ really, you really feel that way or you just want a high draft pick ?
upcoming draft is gonna suck, the one you want is with Andrew Wiggins which is the one after next years.

Bobcats got like Kemba, Gordon, Henderson, Kidd-Gilchrist.... and you think these guys are better core than Monroe, Drummond, Stuckey, Knight, Magette ??

Kemba still hasn't put it together, but he's a hard worker and he will... Gordon is a shell of his former self, Henderson is like a poor mans Gerald Wallace, Kidd-Gilchrist is an up and coming perimeter beast....
On the Pistons side, Monroe is already well established as not just one of the best young centers, but one of the best pure centers in the game, Drummond is a consistent nightly monster already, Stuckey sucks so far this season but he's a very good shooting guard and will get on track soon, and Magette.... well Magette is and always has been doin his thing, 10+ trips to the line a game, consistent 15 ppg...

[Isaiah11]

we're playing like absolutely shit right now not even sure how we're even close in some games

Drummond is no where close to playing even 25 minutes a game

Monroe hasn't been as great this year

Maxiell may be the only highlight which is saying a lot about the rest of the team

[dlo]

lol stuckey is a pree big reason why the pistons gettin fucked up..
1/23 the first 3 games or something? lol...

[GLOW]

i think i saw that 1, it was an open dunk right? :lawl:

[Nlkko]

I don't get why Brown isn't giving meeks a shot, 40% 3 point career shooter should be given a shot IMO.


You kiddin right. The same Mike Brown who played Troy Murphy heavy minutes last year. Troy Murphy....

I have little faith in Mike. He seems lost out there. This is a win-now or bust team. Stevie signed for 3 years but he's like 1000 years old. Can Brown handle it?

1-4 overall and 1-2 at home. Like what the fuck, man? We could be 1-6 by Monday for all I know. Mike Brown should thank the NBA for giving him 2 home games this weekend. His ass will be gone if he lose both of them.

[G-spec]

^ like I said before, Mike Brown, Vinny & Spoelstra should have never gotten these jobs in the first place.
I think it would have been dope if Jerry Sloan was brought in for the Lakers gig... I still have a hard time liking Deron Williams for running a respected coach like Sloan into quitting

just got home from my league game feelin hyped, efficient night for me and most importantly finally broke a 3 game losing streak... 5-6 from 3 point land, and 5-7 from the field, 0 assists, 0 rebounds, lol... I'm on the team to score dammit...
Bout to get into this Clippers Portland replay right aboot now

[411ken]

No I'm not kidding. Jodie Meeks isn't that bad. He was brought in to give Kobe some breaks and I don't think I've seen him given much of a chance this regular season.

Once Nash is back. I'd run Blake Meeks Peace or Jamison Howard. Then they still have Ebanks Morris to use if any of the guys are having an off day. The bench isn't that bad but they just have to play their game.The bench seems scared to shoot and get criticized by Kobe.. That's how I see it.

[Not really racist!]

Kobe @ Mike Brown
http://cjzero.com/gifs/KobeStaresBrown.gif

http://i.imgur.com/17Zf0.gif

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1703735/failkers.gif

[G-spec]

lol, fckin Kobe, gotta love this guy even if you hate him


Kobe Bryant Responds to Questions About His Death Stare - YouTube



Craw diggity.... no that doesn't flow.... J diggity ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik-2M9bL_no

[411ken]

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1703735/failkers.gif

i love how world peace points that the ball should be theirs.. always cracks me up when players does that haahha

[411ken]

Also, anyone know where we can buy that lakers basketball shirt that kobe's wearing (been wanting one for a while lol).. hoping not to get it through nba site

[G-spec]

^ I've seen it on other sites that are a bit shady, probably counterfeit. And on the same sites I seen swingman jerseys on other sites goin for like $30, and those are $80-$150 on NBA store, so no way it's all authentic. Check the USA Amazon store, stay away from eBay though, a lot of eBay shit is counterfeit even when they say authentic. Like I bought a special edition Top Flite basketball from eBay store and it was a fckin Chinese counterfeit, the thing was noticeably heavier and bounced like a medicine ball, lol

I'm about to place an order right now for a few hundred bucks worth of stuff from NBAstore so shipping is free to Canada after $99, shooting shirts, accessories, etc... you get free shipping to Canada if it's over $99 dollars from last time I ordered anything which was a few months ago, I assume it's the same now....
That's what the popup on nbastore.com used to say, free shipping to canada on orders over $99 But now when I went on the site, the pop up says WELCOME CANADA FANS we have shipping as low as $14.99 to Canada

[GLOW]

Craw diggity.... no that doesn't flow.... J diggity ?

Clippers G Jamal Crawford nutmegs Spurs G Nando de Colo - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik-2M9bL_no)

sweet vid. irked by the announcer saying at this time of the game he should get a hard foul on the next possession for doing it. it's not like he just dunked and started doing gangnam style or something

[kayceeee]

Lakers have just fired Mike brown
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[GLOW]

sauce
Los Angeles Lakers have fired coach Mike Brown, source says - ESPN Los Angeles (http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/8610888/los-angeles-lakers-fired-coach-mike-brown-source-says)

[TPMarko]

lol 5 games. honestly though this is the right move if they can find a good replacement that will bring an offense that works for this roster.

[Mozo]

guess sloan will be next in line for the lake show....

Man I was getting annoyed seeing lamar odom play last night. this dude is out of shape still and lazy as fuck. The guy never runs up and down the floor and just walks around. you'd think that getting a chance to play in LA again would set this guy straight

[van_city23]

Mike Brown fired.. about damn time. Talks are about brining in D'Antoni which would be cool to watch offensively.

[Tim Budong]

FINALLY THEY FIRE HIS SORRY ASS
seriously, he shoulda been gone two games ago

[Porschedog]

I think Sloan would be the perfect replacement for Lakers.

[Isaiah11]

Clippers looked good last night

I didn't think they were contenders in the preseason but Crawford proves me wrong

but then again I didn't know the Lakers have so many glaring holes

[Nlkko]

fuck yes. The guy doesn't know what he's doing. Phil Jackson, Brian Shaw, Nate McMillan, Jerry Sloan in that order
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[bballguy]

http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/535514_535967489765113_958028002_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/311326_10151260474034433_970266289_n.jpg

[bballguy]

I think Mike D'Antoni is the most likely candidate.

[dachinesedude]

dam that was fast, but good decision

im hoping sloan or d'antoni get the job, they know how to utilize a good point guard

[bballguy]

I'm really hoping Sloan WON'T go to LA....He doesn't take shit from nobody and you have to think the primadonnas in LA (Kobe and Dwight) will probably give him some kind of shit when things aren't going their way....Even Phil Jackson had to put up with Kobe's shit, but he was far more laid-back than Sloan is...Sloan will just walk right up on out of there, the same way he did in Utah, and I don't want to see that happen again - the guy deserves way more respect that.

[caronimo]

14194

[mlworks]

:joy: one of the comments on espn.com
Hire Stan Van Gundy... just to see Dwight Howards face.

[GLOW]

http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/535514_535967489765113_958028002_n.jpg


14194

:lawl:

[Ron_Swanson]

D'Antoni would be a better choice with his "run and gun" offense and he also has his offense run through the PG

[wuuhoo]

hope they get shaw to coach

[Mike Oxbig]

Run and gun until the finals when they meet the Heat's defense shutting the Lakers down :fullofwin:

[roflwaffle604]

hope they get shaw to coach

i doubt the pacers would let him go. he's also got to be pretty pissed at the lakers for choosing brown over him in the first place

[TRDood]

http://alltheragefaces.com/img/faces/large/happy-pfftch-l.png
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[dlo]

mikey FTW!!! nash and him reunited? :fullofwin:

[Nlkko]

History is in Jim Buss's hand. He better not fuck it up.
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[pastarocket]

Besides D'Antoni, I figure Phil Jackson will also get strong consideration from Lakers GM Kupchak.

-just found out that owner Jerry Buss's sister, Lakers' executive Jeanie Buss, is Jackson's girlfriend:

Lakers fire head coach Brown after 1-4 start (http://www.tsn.ca/nba/story/?id=409148)



Perhaps she might sweet talk her boyfriend to come out of retirement to coach again. Go for championship no. 12? :considered: