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H00PDREAMS · Post #581 » by **H00PDREAMS** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:31 pm

EnigmaticProblem wrote:
AI-in-LA wrote:Yeah, MJ now has a starting 5 of Augustin/Kemba/Henderson/Tyrus/Diop ... that is a 10 win team, wow ... should be one of the all-time worst defensive teams in history as well as that back-court is going to get murdered and Henderson will get killed guarding SF's ... of course they could always bring in defensive stopper Corey Magette, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

I think the Raptors, and the Bocats'll be the two bottom feeders, next year.

That being said they are all going to be lined up for the top picks in one of the deepest drafts in 10 years.
The race to the bottom begins... :-?

RJM · Post #582 » by **RJM** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 1:43 am

Maybe Michael wants to groom his own UNC recruit next season in Harrison Barnes?

H00PDREAMS · Post #583 » by **H00PDREAMS** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 8:31 pm

Iceburg Slim wrote:I think we may be on the verge of acquiring Dwight Howard.

Umm... No details? You got some info?

tugs · Post #584 » by **tugs** » Fri Jul 1, 2011 1:01 am

Casspi + future unprotected pickto the Cavs for JJ Hickson. Sacramento looking deep there.

H00PDREAMS · Post #585 » by **H00PDREAMS** » Fri Jul 1, 2011 3:16 pm

Still think they are gonna keep the 2 hot heads on the team? Cousins and Evans aren't getting along theres only one ball and there can only be one #1 option. I wonder how that will play out?

The_Trade_Seer · Post #586 » by **The_Trade_Seer** » Sat Jul 2, 2011 12:48 am

The Queens have a nice lineup now and enough talent to make the playoffs ... just need to get their heads on straight ...

As for the above comment ... Cousins and Evans are easily tradeable and would net a nice return so it's not a big issue ... the Pistons would give up Monroe and future picks and cash for Cousins ... most any team would want Evans and I'm sure the Kicks would offer Douglas, Fields, Turiaf and future picks in a spit sec ...

tugs · Post #587 » by **tugs** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:46 am

Kobe's first game back from his knee therapy:

Kobe, Durant, Rose reportedly to play two exhibitions games in Philippines

Kobe Bryant, Derrick Rose and Kevin Durant will participate in a pair of charity basketball games against SMART-Gilas Pilipinas, a developmental Filipino national team, and an all-star team from the Philippine Basketball Association, InterAksyon.com reports (via SLAM). The games will be played in Manila, according to the report.

The games will benefit the MVP Sports Foundation, an organization that helps Filipino sports and athletes.

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nba/feed/2011-07/nba-overseas/story/kobe-durant-rose-reportedly-to-play-two-exhibitions-games-in-philippines

Post #588 » by **snaquille oatmeal** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 6:12 pm

curious to see what Shaq is gonna say about Kobe on TNT. he will be forced to talk about him. I can see him saying good things in the beginning, but curious to see what he says when he gets relaxed and complacent . will the real Shaq be revealed?

Post #589 » by **Slava** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 10:45 pm

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1Y04AMkvdg[/youtube]

These guys are going to be get fked in college ball for conditioning.

Post #590 » by **TyCobb** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 10:54 pm

What the hell did I just watch?

Wavy Q · Post #591 » by **Wavy Q** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 11:17 pm

SlavaMedvedenko wrote:[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1Y04AMkvdg[/youtube]

These guys are going to be get fked in college ball for conditioning.

They wont make it

Post #592 » by **Slava** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 11:24 pm

That's an understatement but I've followed their story every now and then just because they were hyped in Indian media. Its obvious that they are terribly uncoordinated and could stand to lose a good 50 - 60 lbs to get into proper college conditioning.

Both guys are 7'4 and got basketball drilled into their heads for quite a while just for that reason. One of them has expressed verbal intent to sign with Xavier University. Its clear that the whole high school team played their pace so they don't get exposed from those videos.

Doormatt · Post #593 » by **Doormatt** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:27 pm

cool indian story bro

Post #594 » by **Slava** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:38 pm

Easily amused aren't we?

Optms · Post #595 » by **Optms** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:00 am

AI-in-LA wrote:The Queens have a nice lineup now and enough talent to make the playoffs ... just need to get their heads on straight ...

As for the above comment ... Cousins and Evans are easily tradeable and would net a nice return so it's not a big issue ... the Pistons would give up Monroe and future picks and cash for Cousins ... most any team would want Evans and I'm sure the Kicks would offer Douglas, Fields, Turiaf and future picks in a spit sec ...

I've been on high on Evans since before he was drafted. After that stellar rookie year, I was left disappointed during sophomore year, like most I imagine. Kid needs to step up his game. Cousins can go F-himself.

iamworthy · Post #596 » by **iamworthy** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:05 am

If Lebron never wins a ring would you consider him overrated?

Optms · Post #597 » by **Optms** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:12 am

I already consider him overrated to a certain extant. If he goes out his entire career without a ring (which I doubt because even if it took him to the age of 40, I have indisputable evidence he would hop on the bandwagon express with several teams until he gets what he wants) he would be an even bigger loser than Charles Barkley or Karl Malone.

iamworthy · Post #598 » by **iamworthy** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 1:38 am

Do you guys read the player comparison thread? Why do I get the impressions that alot of people are missing alot of good basketball.

Post #599 » by **Slava** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 7:02 am

I actually think Lebron would have kicked ass in the 80s and 90s. Imagine stopping that guy without a zone defense. He'd be a fking nightmare night in and nigh out. You cannot out-muscle him or stop him with hand checking.

If he had the mental stamina to stand up to the bad boy pistons and MJ, he'd be a beast.

Optms · Post #600 » by **Optms** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:49 pm

Crap. Just when you thought the General board couldn't get any more stricter. Hide your smilies.

iamworthy wrote:Do you guys read the player comparison thread? Why do I get the impressions that alot of people are missing alot of good basketball.

Do you mean they aren't watching basketball games?

I think a lot of them know what they're talking about, some have absolutely no clue obviously. The thing I hate about it though is that every analysis of a players game is based off of numbers. They'll talk about a player and how efficient he was, his PER, his supporting cast, accolades, etc.

Very seldom will they talk about what a player could do on the floor or what he couldn't do. Its frustrating to me because a lot of the posters there were around during the 80's, early 90's. I'd love to hear breakdowns of a players game from those eras a lot more. Maybe not the Magic's, Jordan's, or Bird's but some of the lesser known stars would made an impact for their teams during that era.