The Official Playoffs Thread

REDDzone · Post #1 » by **REDDzone** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 4:40 pm

It begins.

Love this day. Basketball beginning early and goes all day long.

Bulls/Celts on now.

REDDzone · Post #2 » by **REDDzone** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 4:56 pm

Rajon Rondo putting on a show.

europa · Post #3 » by **europa** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:07 pm

Derrick Rose is kinda good.

trwi7 · Post #4 » by **trwi7** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:13 pm

What the hell are playoffs?

Newz · Post #5 » by **Newz** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:39 pm

If you want to watch the transformation of a good basketball player into a superstar, turn on ESPN.

Derrick Rose is ridiculous.

Newz · Post #6 » by **Newz** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:41 pm

Lol. Nice box out Celtics.

europa · Post #7 » by **europa** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:42 pm

LukePliska wrote:If you want to watch the transformation of a good basketball player into a superstar, turn on ESPN.

Derrick Rose is ridiculous.

He really is a special player.

Newz · Post #8 » by **Newz** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:44 pm

europa wrote:
LukePliska wrote:If you want to watch the transformation of a good basketball player into a superstar, turn on ESPN.

Derrick Rose is ridiculous.

He really is a special player.

He reminds me so much of Derron Williams, only he is much more athletic. If he continues to improve there is nothing stopping him from being the best PG in the entire league... And yes, I realize Chris Paul is playing.

Ayt · Post #9 » by **Ayt** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:47 pm

The Bulls really became a solid team after the deadline.

europa · Post #10 » by **europa** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:48 pm

LukePliska wrote:
europa wrote:
LukePliska wrote:If you want to watch the transformation of a good basketball player into a superstar, turn on ESPN.

Derrick Rose is ridiculous.

He really is a special player.

He reminds me so much of Derron Williams, only he is much more athletic. If he continues to improve there is nothing stopping him from being the best PG in the entire league... And yes, I realize Chris Paul is playing.

It wouldn't surprise me. He has all the skills. He is so much fun to watch.

SupremeHustle · Post #11 » by **SupremeHustle** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:51 pm

LukePliska wrote:
europa wrote:
LukePliska wrote:If you want to watch the transformation of a good basketball player into a superstar, turn on ESPN.

Derrick Rose is ridiculous.

He really is a special player.

He reminds me so much of Derron Williams, only he is much more athletic. If he continues to improve there is nothing stopping him from being the best PG in the entire league... And yes, I realize Chris Paul is playing.

He reminds me of a less athletic Jeff Nordgaard.

REDDzone · Post #12 » by **REDDzone** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:52 pm

LukePliska wrote:He reminds me so much of Derron Williams, only he is much more athletic. If he continues to improve there is nothing stopping him from being the best PG in the entire league... And yes, I realize Chris Paul is playing.

Wow, bold.

75totheMACCfund · Post #13 » by **75totheMACCfund** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:54 pm

trwi7 wrote:What the hell are playoffs?

there are games after the regular season? What?

europa · Post #14 » by **europa** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:57 pm

A lot's being made of the Cavs having homecourt if they face the Lakers in the Finals. That's ignoring two points:

1. The Lakers were the best road team in the league this season.
2. The Lakers were the second-best home team in the league this season.

If No. 1 comes into play, the Lakers could steal a game in Cleveland at the start of the series. And if that happens, No. 2 comes into play with three straight games in LA.

SupremeHustle · Post #15 » by **SupremeHustle** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:59 pm

REDDzone wrote:
LukePliska wrote:He reminds me so much of Derron Williams, only he is much more athletic. If he continues to improve there is nothing stopping him from being the best PG in the entire league... And yes, I realize Chris Paul is playing.

Wow, bold.

It's the excitement of the game talking. Chris Paul will probably be a top 5 guard ALL TIME before his career is done.

Magic
Oscar
Stockton
Thomas
Cousy

I could see CP3 in the top 3.

europa · Post #16 » by **europa** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:03 pm

Don't forget about Nash on that list. He has won two MVP awards and that's pretty significant.

I could see Rose winning an MVP or more than one in his career. He has the skills and leadership ability to be a superstar in this league. I loved watching him in college last season and it's fun watching him now in the NBA.

Newz · Post #17 » by **Newz** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:05 pm

SupremeHustle wrote:
It's the excitement of the game talking. Chris Paul will probably be a top 5 guard ALL TIME before his career is done.

Magic
Oscar
Stockton
Thomas
Cousy

I could see CP3 in the top 3.

Have you ever watched Derrick Rose play? If the kid grows into his potential he could easily be mentioned with all of those guys.

Ayt · Post #18 » by **Ayt** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:08 pm

Bulls should have drafted Beasley.

Newz · Post #19 » by **Newz** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:08 pm

Wow, Rose is just ridiculous.

europa · Post #20 » by **europa** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:09 pm

LukePliska wrote:Wow, Rose is just ridiculous.

This reminds me of watching Paul in the playoffs last season. You're seeing a guy who's transcending his game.