NBA Thread

Post by **Shirley** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:22 pm

Keg wrote:I kow you're just joking but there was a lot more body contact by Burke:

That still looks totally clean to me. There's gonna be SOME body contact on a play at the rim. Burke has just as much right to space.

That's as good of a block of a dunk as you'll ever see from a little guy.

howard · Post by **howard** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:04 pm

Is it still goaltending if you pin the ball to the glass on a block (above the rim)? I am guessing not, as I have not heard this mentioned.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:05 pm

It is not. You can also throw the ball at your own hoop and then stop it from going in.

howard · Post by **howard** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:14 pm

So you can goal-tend a wrong-way shot? That is cool, makes sense.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:18 pm

howard wrote:So you can goal-tend a wrong-way shot? That is cool, makes sense.

If I have any fault, it's that I'm too deep into the NBA rulebook.

Post by **Shirley** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 3:39 pm

Ryan wrote:
howard wrote:So you can goal-tend a wrong-way shot? That is cool, makes sense.
If I have any fault, it's that I'm too deep into the NBA rulebook.

You put its ass to sleep.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 10:23 pm

Has TNT ever done this before where they have no play by play guy? I like the concept--it's like when the McEnroes do tennis matches. I just wish Reggie Miller wasn't involved.

Johnny Hotcakes · Post by **Johnny Hotcakes** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:00 am

Ryan wrote:It is not. You can also throw the ball at your own hoop and then stop it from going in.

If only Ricky Davis was made aware of this loophole.

Hodor · Post by **Hodor** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:52 am

Hodor

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:19 am

Best part of this is David Lee being David Lee. His nickname should be NoPoster

Keg · Post by **Keg** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 12:30 am

Lakers fear Kobe tore his achilles tonight.

Square Rob · Post by **Square Rob** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:19 am

I don't see a guy at his age returning from a torn Achilles. Wow.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 7:17 am

Square Rob wrote:I don't see a guy at his age returning from a torn Achilles. Wow.

I just watched the end of this game, and saw the play where Kobe went down. Nothing dramatic, so crazy twist or collision. Just kind of had his foot slide out from under him.

Johnny Hotcakes · Post by **Johnny Hotcakes** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 3:25 pm

Apparently Kobe posted this on FaceFuck at 3:30am this morning:

This is such BS! All the training and sacrifice just flew out the window with one step that I've done millions of times! The frustration is unbearable. The anger is rage. Why the hell did this happen ?!? Makes no damn sense. Now I'm supposed to come back from this and be the same player Or better at 35?!? How in the world am I supposed to do that??

I have NO CLUE. Do I have the consistent will to overcome this thing? Maybe I should break out the rocking chair and reminisce on the career that was. Maybe this is how my book ends. Maybe Father Time has defeated me...Then again maybe not! It's 3:30am, my foot feels like dead weight, my head is spinning from the pain meds and I'm wide awake. Forgive my Venting but what's the purpose of social media if I won't bring it to you Real No Image?? Feels good to vent, let it out. To feel as if THIS is the WORST thing EVER! Because After ALL the venting, a real perspective sets in. There are far greater issues/challenges in the world then a torn achilles. Stop feeling sorry for yourself, find the silver lining and get to work with the same belief, same drive and same conviction as ever.

One day, the beginning of a new career journey will commence. Today is NOT that day.

"If you see me in a fight with a bear, prey for the bear". Ive always loved that quote. Thats "mamba mentality" we don't quit, we don't cower, we don't run. We endure and conquer.

I know it's a long post but I'm Facebook Venting LOL. Maybe now I can actually get some sleep and be excited for surgery tomorrow. First step of a new challenge.

Guess I will be Coach Vino the rest of this season. I have faith in my teammates. They will come thru.

Thank you for all your prayers and support. Much Love Always.

Mamba Out

Johnny Hotcakes · Post by **Johnny Hotcakes** » Sun Apr 14, 2013 7:08 pm

Is it possible that (if they hold on to the 8 seed) the Lakers (without Kobe) could be one of the worst playoff teams in recent memory? They were so painful to watch this season, and that was before it became Earl Clark time.

Scottie · Post by **Scottie** » Sun Apr 14, 2013 7:21 pm

Johnny Hotcakes wrote:Is it possible that (if they hold on to the 8 seed) the Lakers (without Kobe) could be one of the worst playoff teams in recent memory?

They aren't brilliant. But there are a couple of Raptors seasons that I'd throw into such a conversation.

Keg · Post by **Keg** » Sun Apr 14, 2013 8:27 pm

A Nash/Gasol/Howard nucleus aint that bad...its a lot better than what Orlando had last year with Howard on the shelf. It might also be better than Chicago without Rose.

Johnny Hotcakes · Post by **Johnny Hotcakes** » Sun Apr 14, 2013 9:23 pm

Keg wrote:A Nash/Gasol/Howard nucleus aint that bad...its a lot better than what Orlando had last year with Howard on the shelf. It might also be better than Chicago without Rose.

Yeah, I've only seen about 5 or 6 Lakers games this year, so I'm going off what is admittedly a very small sample size. Just seems like every time I've watched them this year the offence is completely stagnant, the defence is atrocious, and they just look old. And then Kobe bails them out. Also, I think referring to a Nash/Gasol/Howard nucleus is a tad misleading since Nash looks spent and Howard still looks hurt. They certainly aren't the same players that they have been. Regardless, I assume that you watch a lot more Lakers than I do, so I will defer to your judgment on this one.

Scottie · Post by **Scottie** » Sun Apr 14, 2013 9:37 pm

Johnny Hotcakes wrote:
Keg wrote:A Nash/Gasol/Howard nucleus aint that bad...its a lot better than what Orlando had last year with Howard on the shelf. It might also be better than Chicago without Rose.
Yeah, I've only seen about 5 or 6 Lakers games this year, so I'm going off what is admittedly a very small sample size. Just seems like every time I've watched them this year the offence is completely stagnant, the defence is atrocious, and they just look old. And then Kobe bails them out. Also, I think referring to a Nash/Gasol/Howard nucleus is a tad misleading since Nash looks spent and Howard still looks hurt. They certainly aren't the same players that they have been. Regardless, I assume that you watch a lot more Lakers than I do, so I will defer to your judgment on this one.

I won't try to herd Keg's sheep on this one, il miglior fabbro. I watch many Lakers games. Most, actually, because out here on the West Side (represent!) we get 'em all. Although I confess to favoring the Clippers and my sentimental favorites outta Golden State.

But the Lakers just are not sharp. It's like taking five or six decent musicians, forcing them in to a studio, and saying "okay, make a brilliant album". And then, when the album sucks, blame the producer.

Half that team may end up in the Hall Of Fame, for all I know, but that doesn't mean they can, or even like, playing together. It's not a happy team. Not a team in their happy place. And some of the shit they pull is flat out dirty and gets tiresome. Perhaps that's a result of expecting wins to come their way simply because, well, they are the Lakers, and those wins just didn't happen automatically because wins just do not happen automatically. I can't even begin to count how many times I've seen them down 20-points in the 3rd this year, mount a semi-comeback to get within 10 and then . . . lose by about 8. And far more often that not, that was Kobe getting frustrated, taking the ball, and putting some points up down the stretch.

Maybe Kobe has to go. He won't. Not on an injury. He'll be back. And this year will also be next year. And . . . Chipper Jones. Mind you, apropos of nothing perhaps, look at the Braves lately.

Keg · Post by **Keg** » Wed Apr 17, 2013 2:37 pm

Chris Paul wins the flop of the year:

Here are the Top 10:

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howard · Post by **howard** » Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:49 pm

Sheed retires (again)

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 3:19 pm

The Rockets will not finish within 10 points in any game against the Thunder. They've run out of gas. Not a bad result for the youngest team in the league. Bring on Josh Smith.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 8:42 pm

Giff wrote:The Rockets will not finish within 10 points in any game against the Thunder. They've run out of gas. Not a bad result for the youngest team in the league. Bring on Josh Smith.

Be careful what you wish for.

howard · Post by **howard** » Mon Apr 29, 2013 6:36 pm

NBA committee rejects Kings move to Seattle

Scottie · Post by **Scottie** » Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:15 pm

howard wrote:NBA committee rejects Kings move to Seattle

Ahhhhhhhh, fuck. Dammit.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 8:04 am

DSafetyGuy wrote:
Giff wrote:The Rockets will not finish within 10 points in any game against the Thunder. They've run out of gas. Not a bad result for the youngest team in the league. Bring on Josh Smith.
Be careful what you wish for.

Well, at least I was off on my score prediction. Not sure if anyone saw Delfino posterizing Durant, but it was pretty spectacular.

travzilla · Post by **travzilla** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 8:58 pm

Anyone else find the TNT font for the game score horrible? I've got it on HD on 50" and better than decent eyesight and I'm constantly guessing what the score. Right now it is 65-86 (i think) and I can easily see it as any combination of those numbers if I just flipped to it.

(god I hope I'm not just getting old)

howard · Post by **howard** » Thu May 02, 2013 10:45 pm

David "Willis" Lee off the bench for the dubs. And I had only heard rumours of this Andrew Bogut guy; personally I had doubted he existed. But he is slapping Nuggets' shots around like he is Mutombo. 42-40 Denver at the half. Kinda low scoring (no one shooting 55% or higher tonight).

howard · Post by **howard** » Thu May 02, 2013 11:15 pm

With Bogut, Lee, Klay Thompson and Curry on the floor, that is an almost white squad.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Fri May 03, 2013 12:17 am

The combined mental fortitude shown by the Nuggets and Warriors in the final 90 seconds is about what you would expect in a game played by nine-year-olds.

howard · Post by **howard** » Fri May 03, 2013 9:45 am

Yeah, Big Chief Triangle working for the Pistons. And this:

John Salley: Brian Shaw can make Pistons winners right away

Keg · Post by **Keg** » Fri May 03, 2013 9:54 am

I'm thinking Phil will try to get one of his buddies (Shaw, Cleamons or Rambis) a job.

Keg · Post by **Keg** » Fri May 03, 2013 3:39 pm

Craig Sager passed out drunk:

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DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Fri May 03, 2013 10:30 pm

Blake Griffin definitely has some cheap shot bitch in him. Please see his scrap with Randolph tonight.

I do enjoy the Grizz fans' shirts in support of Tony Allen (navy blue with yellow graphic is much better, but couldn't find a nice-sized photo... and lacked the desire to do the legwork of fixing one):

howard · Post by **howard** » Mon May 06, 2013 11:33 pm

Guess this is what happens when you don't score for 5:02 in the fourth. Overtime.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Mon May 06, 2013 11:58 pm

howard wrote:Guess this is what happens when you don't score for 5:02 in the fourth. Overtime.

And they were gifted a couple of very uncharacteristic turnovers by the Spurs, one each from Parker and Ginobili.

Of course, Kent Bazemore may have made if all okay.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Mon May 06, 2013 11:59 pm

GINOBILI!

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Tue May 07, 2013 12:20 am

howard wrote:Guess this is what happens when you have to play Richard Jefferson in the fourth. Overtime.

FIFY

howard · Post by **howard** » Wed May 08, 2013 10:33 pm

This 'live by the jumper, die by the jumper' shit is getting tired.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Thu May 09, 2013 6:22 am

Man, I wish Noah would have fucked up these two.