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The Official Playoffs Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 4:40 pm
by REDDzone
It begins.
Love this day. Basketball beginning early and goes all day long.
Bulls/Celts on now.
Re: The Official Playoffs Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 4:56 pm
by REDDzone
Rajon Rondo putting on a show.
Re: The Official Playoffs Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:07 pm
by europa
Derrick Rose is kinda good.
Re: The Official Playoffs Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:13 pm
by trwi7
What the hell are playoffs?
Re: The Official Playoffs Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:39 pm
by Newz
If you want to watch the transformation of a good basketball player into a superstar, turn on ESPN.
Derrick Rose is ridiculous.
Re: The Official Playoffs Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:41 pm
by Newz
Lol. Nice box out Celtics.
Re: The Official Playoffs Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:42 pm
by europa
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.
Re: The Official Playoffs Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:44 pm
by Newz
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.
Re: The Official Playoffs Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:47 pm
by Ayt
The Bulls really became a solid team after the deadline.
Re: The Official Playoffs Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:48 pm
by europa
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.
Re: The Official Playoffs Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:51 pm
by SupremeHustle
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.
Re: The Official Playoffs Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:52 pm
by REDDzone
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.
Re: The Official Playoffs Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:54 pm
by 75totheMACCfund
trwi7 wrote:What the hell are playoffs?
there are games after the regular season? What?
Re: The Official Playoffs Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:57 pm
by europa
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.
Re: The Official Playoffs Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:59 pm
by SupremeHustle
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.
Re: The Official Playoffs Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:03 pm
by europa
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.
Re: The Official Playoffs Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:05 pm
by Newz
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.
Re: The Official Playoffs Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:08 pm
by Ayt
Bulls should have drafted Beasley.
Re: The Official Playoffs Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:08 pm
by Newz
Wow, Rose is just ridiculous.
Re: The Official Playoffs Thread
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:09 pm
by europa
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.