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EArl · Post #586 » by **EArl** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 6:26 am

Jajwanda wrote:No bro. Hill has more potential...

It does make sense to move Hill once Pau returns. You can't have a three man big rotation that can't mix and match parts. Tired of the Hill can't play with Dwight, Gasol-Hill works but Gasol is the jump shooter nonsense.

The team needs a true PF.

Im joking, but I really like Hill and would not give him up for just anything.

Jajwanda · Post #587 » by **Jajwanda** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 6:46 am

I wouldn't either, but I think this is the maximum for his value with the Lakers and I'd rather chip in on him then watch his value go down and trade Gasol.

Post #588 » by **Slava** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 1:29 am

I need to start watching more Rubio. Easily the best passer since Magic and Steve Nash. There was one pass vs Dallas to Stiesma I guess, that I don't think anyone else would even see let alone try and connect perfectly.

Post #589 » by **dockingsched** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 1:33 am

SlavaMedvedenko wrote:I need to start watching more Rubio. Easily the best passer since Magic and Steve Nash. There was one pass vs Dallas to Stiesma I guess, that I don't think anyone else would even see let alone try and connect perfectly.

rubio is amazing. some of the passes he makes are just price of the ticket worthy.

Jajwanda · Post #590 » by **Jajwanda** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 3:53 am

Something around Pau-Kirilenko would be amazing for both teams.

Gek · Post #591 » by **Gek** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 2:42 pm

Speaking of Kirilenko, Batum got the first 5 x 5 since AK47 did it in 2006.

11 points, 5 boards, 10 assists, 5 steals and 5 blocks.

Only the 15th in NBA history. AK and Olajuwon got most of them... WIki link (decent article)

Post #592 » by **Slava** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 4:10 pm

I know he's pretty athletic but 5 blocks is pretty impressive for anyone at that position not named Lebron or Kirilenko.

The Skyhook · Post #593 » by **The Skyhook** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:24 pm

Batum is the perfect fit to the Lakers starting lineup. I think the Blazers could have been the best team in the league if it worked out for them with Roy, Batum, LMA, and Oden. They had the perfect balance of youth, athleticism, play making, spacing, and defense.

Post #594 » by **TyCobb** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:03 am

Gek wrote:

Whose the Kidd now? I gotta steal that for my avatar.

Doormatt · Post #595 » by **Doormatt** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:20 am

that was the lamest pun maybe in the history of the internet.

but kyrie is such a beast its almost ok.

Post #596 » by **TyCobb** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:23 am

Kalidogg24 · Post #597 » by **Kalidogg24** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:15 am

Damn Kyrie shook the panties off J. Kidd.

Kyrie even broke the ankles off of his face mask. lol

Optms · Post #598 » by **Optms** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 6:10 am

Those were some elite level ball handling skills but Kidd played it well. It sucks that I'll never get to see Kidd in a Lakers jersey. Been my dream since I was a kid. Damnit.

Post #599 » by **dockingsched** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 10:13 pm

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine

About to be posted online: ESPN sources say Mavs are waiving PG Derek Fisher at Fisher's request

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine

Mavs will be calling up Chris Douglas-Roberts, widely regarded as D-League's hottest current prospect, to replace Fish. ESPN link on the way

Post #600 » by **Kilroy** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 2:06 am

dockingsched wrote:
Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine

About to be posted online: ESPN sources say Mavs are waiving PG Derek Fisher at Fisher's request

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine

Mavs will be calling up Chris Douglas-Roberts, widely regarded as D-League's hottest current prospect, to replace Fish. ESPN link on the way

So Dock, do we read anything into this or not? Is Fisher better than Duhon or Blake?

Doormatt · Post #601 » by **Doormatt** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 2:08 am

think it would be really scumbag-ish if fisher went and signed with the lakers.

Post #602 » by **dockingsched** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 2:11 am

he later said that its cause he misses his family, and i believe there's nothing else to it. i mean, what could fisher possibly offer? he can't shoot better than duhon/morris are, he can't defend, and this is the d'antoni offense where fisher would have no idea how to run a pick n roll. now, i wouldn't be totally shocked if he became like a coaching consultant or assistant with the team.

Post #603 » by **Slava** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 2:42 am

Clippers might sign him if Billups is off longer and they really like guys who used to play for LA.

Odom, Turiaf, Barnes, Butler, Fisher. That's a 5-man unit right there.

H00PDREAMS · Post #604 » by **H00PDREAMS** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 6:53 am

That is just one of two streaks James has going as he didn't get called for a personal foul for a sixth straight game. James' most recent foul was an offensive call against New Orleans on Dec. 8. He has played 250 minutes, 4 seconds without being whistled for a personal foul, though he was hit with a technical for arguing a no-call late in the first half on Saturday.

For his part, James said he is enjoying the no-foul streak more than anything else.

"That means I'm putting myself in the right position and I'm not getting out of position," James said. "Just trying to be there before plays actually happen. That means I'm helping my teammates out on offense and defense."

Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Heat-too-much-for-Jazz-4141435.php#ixzz2Fr5rd0Hq

Uh umm... Suuuure Mr. James. :roll:

Optms · Post #605 » by **Optms** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 12:33 pm

He should be enjoying the treatment he's been getting. It has little to do with what he's doing on the floor and more to do with how the refs have decided to look the other way.