anybody think may will put the fork down?

Dexmor · Post #1 » by **Dexmor** » Thu Jan 1, 2009 11:19 pm

Im glad Larry is not playing May until he losses the weight and gets in shape. I don't understand how you can be in the nba and still be fat? These guys work out for a living!
How much does he eat?
I think if he really hits the gym and is tired of being embarassed (although I don't think you can change just like that) he could be a great undersized center. To slow for pf although if he could trim the fat maybe he might be able to pull it off.
Unlike Morrison I actually think he has alot of potential.

Post #2 » by **BigSlam** » Thu Jan 1, 2009 11:59 pm

Dexmor wrote:Unlike Morrison I actually think he has alot of potential.

Based on what? The hand full of NBA games he's played over 4 years, his eagerness to shoot the ball any time he touches it or the numerous amount of times opposing forward lines have abused him on the offensive end?

W_HAMILTON · Post #3 » by **W_HAMILTON** » Fri Jan 2, 2009 1:21 am

I actually refrained from saying too much about him, because I figured he would bust his ass out there to prove he belongs in this league, if just for the simple fact it's a contract year for him.

And he is still disappointing and out of shape. How pathetic can you be?

If he can't get his act together this season, he probably never will. And if he does, it will be like one of those epiphany moments where he finds God or something, ie, don't count on it.

I was reluctant to throw him in any trade like others were, because I figured of all years, this would be the year he did something. But it looks like I was wrong.

He's just useless. Since we are paying him anyway, I'd do what Brown is doing, and make him lose weight and get into better condition before playing him. If he still shows nothing once he's done all of that, cut ties with him already. Hell, even Derrick Coleman could get into shape a few times during his career.

bobcatters · Post #4 » by **bobcatters** » Fri Jan 2, 2009 3:21 am

Dexmor wrote:Im glad Larry is not playing May until he losses the weight and gets in shape. I don't understand how you can be in the nba and still be fat? These guys work out for a living!
How much does he eat?
I think if he really hits the gym and is tired of being embarassed (although I don't think you can change just like that) he could be a great undersized center. To slow for pf although if he could trim the fat maybe he might be able to pull it off.
Unlike Morrison I actually think he has alot of potential.

Did Bozzy get a new handle?

ohara · Post #5 » by **ohara** » Fri Jan 2, 2009 3:23 am

I gave up on may already. I have come to the conclusion that he is one of those players who can be an All American in College, but who doesn't have the game for the NBA level. It happens once in a while. And couple that with his out of shape conditioning and bad knees, and he is out of the league when his Contract is expired. I see him much like Ammo, except I think Ammo will play in Europe for nice $ and do OK. May's knees will just knock him out of basketball altogether.

W_HAMILTON · Post #6 » by **W_HAMILTON** » Fri Jan 2, 2009 5:19 am

I think he actually could have been a decent player at the NBA level (at least stat-wise), but he just can't stop eating. If you can't stop eating and get yourself into shape when it's possibly worth tens of millions of dollars, when can you?

Bassman · Post #7 » by **Bassman** » Fri Jan 2, 2009 1:41 pm

May is unwilling to change his lifestyle, period. Those who continue to see him out at the bars, stripper clubs, etc, say he drinks and eats plenty. Did this guy never see the movie Rocky? I mean, when you know your future is on the line, millions of dollars at stake, and you STILL refuse to discipline yourself enough to be productive??

It's not even a result of the knee, which blows me away. I thought THAT would be the excuse, but it's not (although I know it's not in perfect shape). But May himself has said there is no real problem now with the knee. HE is the problem. I cannot say adios fast enough when this season is over.

Dexmor · Post #8 » by **Dexmor** » Fri Jan 2, 2009 2:06 pm

Well I didn't know he was a party animal to.
I figured if he would of it would have been coming into his first or second season.
The only reason I ask now is embarassment could be a motivator. I have weighed in my adult life 168-264 and that is between the ages of 21-28 and Im 6'2.
I am in turbo mood now to get in good shape but the trigger to lose the weight this time was embarassment so that is why I asked.

BobsBuddy · Post #9 » by **BobsBuddy** » Fri Jan 2, 2009 3:47 pm

3-4 years this has been going on. God almighty!!!
9.9 million this guy counts for the cap this year. I'm tired of seeing him in street cloths sitting behind the Bench. The only things missing is Nachos,Beer, and Bobcats cheerleader doing a lap dance on time outs.
Larry--ITS TIME NOW-- either play him 15-20 minutes a night until he goes back on IR or package him with 2 or3 other players as expiring contract trade foder.. I read his most recent comments about coach not playing him because he is out of shape..Whats more important to the team. Him being out of shape or an extra 8 points 8-10 boards 15-20 minutes a game.??????????? Lets play him and tell him no more talk.ITS TIME TO SETTLE IT ONCE and FORALL ON THE COURT.. The fans want to know whether he's either an NBA Player or Hasbeen cripple thats out of the league for good.

dmutombo321 · Post #10 » by **dmutombo321** » Fri Jan 2, 2009 5:05 pm

He actually only counts 2.6 mil towards the cap this season but thats still 2.6 mil down the drain. He's gone next year. Its hard not to think about what couldve been everytime you look at a Pacers box score and see Granger dropping 35 on some team.

Post #11 » by **fatlever** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 5:50 pm

http://blogs.charlotte.com/inside_the_n ... rious.html
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/bobcat ... 63831.html

looks like the bobcats mean business. may has to get to 260 to play.

“Coach Brown is really old-school and really cut-and-dry. This is tough love-type stuff. Now I understand it, and I just want to play.”

now he understands. really? it only took 3 years, but now he understand. good to know.

"But if that's what they want, that's what they want."

but that statement doesnt sound like he understands why they want him at 260, just that he understands he has to get to 260 to play.

so, does he really understand?

Post #12 » by **BigSlam** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 5:56 pm

260? Seriously, how hard can it be for a professional athlete with millions of disposable income and more resources than most to control their weight and keep it to a very reasonable 260?

If they were asking him to get down to 220, I'd say they were being unfair, but 260?

His heart just isn't into being an NBA player.

Enjoy Europe fatty.

SacTown Kings · Post #13 » by **SacTown Kings** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:54 pm

LOl at him saying he is at 270 and needs to lose 10 lbs. I guarantee the guy is closer to 300 than 270. The thing is if you are already guaranteed a couple million no matter what you do, then what incentive is there to get in shape. Some people are happy just to make a few million and then sit on their ass the rest of their life. I would be ok with that.

e4Nf6 · Post #14 » by **e4Nf6** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 7:21 pm

SO he only needs to lose 10 pounds? Thats not much for a guy who weighs (allegedly) 270. he could realistically lose that weight in a couple of weeks. Of course, at a glance, I'm not convinced he weighs 270.....

chrbal · Post #15 » by **chrbal** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 7:49 pm

BigSlam wrote:260? Seriously, how hard can it be for a professional athlete with millions of disposable income and more resources than most to control their weight and keep it to a very reasonable 260?

Its not a matter of difficulty, its a matter of interest. Ask Derrick Coleman.

Post #16 » by **BigSlam** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:01 pm

chrbal wrote:
BigSlam wrote:260? Seriously, how hard can it be for a professional athlete with millions of disposable income and more resources than most to control their weight and keep it to a very reasonable 260?

Its not a matter of difficulty, its a matter of interest. Ask Derrick Coleman.

BigSlam wrote:His heart just isn't into being an NBA player.

chrbal · Post #17 » by **chrbal** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:12 pm

touche

August Us Seazr · Post #18 » by **August Us Seazr** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 2:18 am

260, huh? Pounds or kilograms? :lol:

The guy doesn't need a "nutritionist". He needs a freakin Marine drill sergeant! And hikes! And KP (cooking and serving-NO EATING)! And latrine duty! And spit shine on those basketball shoes! And no weekend passes, either! :lol:

After that, if he STILL hasn't got down to 260 "lbs." he needs to quit fooling himself that he'll be an NBA player. A pick-up game player, maybe.

Claw on!