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BALLINari wrote:Hello!

Although RealGM did not exist in the 1980s, archives of NBA discussion still exist. Google acquired Usenet, which served as what we know call forums, for the average Internet users of the 80s. It also has a great "Search" feature so you can find interesting discussion about a variety of subjects.


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BALLINari wrote:Hello!

Although RealGM did not exist in the 1980s, archives of NBA discussion still exist. Google acquired Usenet, which served as what we know call forums, for the average Internet users of the 80s. It also has a great "Search" feature so you can find interesting discussion about a variety of subjects.


Here is an example.

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Look at Portland. They could
have drafted Michael Jordan, but they took Bowie instead. Everyone
said that they were making a mistake. No mistake. Portland needs
another guard like it needs a hole in the head. Yes, Jordan has
had a great rookie season, but Bowie has done well and the
Trailblazers are looking strong for the playoffs.

JustCame wrote:

BALLINari wrote:Hello!

Although RealGM did not exist in the 1980s, archives of NBA discussion still exist. Google acquired Usenet, which served as what we know call forums, for the average Internet users of the 80s. It also has a great "Search" feature so you can find interesting discussion about a variety of subjects.


Here is an example.

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You are the man.

This deal would make absolutely no sense at all. Why would the wolves need a
small forward such as Kobe when they already have Garnett and Gugs to play both
forward postions. Besides, it is my opinion that the wolves wish to
improve next year instead of building for way in the future. Kobe Bryant
will not make an impact this year.. probably not for another three years if
at all.. i don't believe that he will ever be an impact player and I feel
sorry for the Hornets wasting their pick in the draft.

Kevin T. Meyer

Eliminating salary cap and other extraneous considerations, would you trade Ron
Mercer for Kobe Bryant?
There's no way in hell that I would. Personally, I think Kobe's overrated due
to the hype machine that is L.A. I also think that he gets alot of attention
because he came into the NBA out of high school. But if you look at his game,
it isn't all that special. So what if he can jump through the gym and produce
highlight film dunks? Have you seen Mr. Mercer the past few games? There's some
quality dunks if that's what you want.
Mercer has the better overall offensive game. He's much more of a pure shooter
than Kobe. Bryant's more of a chucker. I will give Kobe this - he does have
better range as a shooter. Mercer has yet to show (or even attempt to show) he
can shoot the three. Maybe this will come with time or maybe it's something
that isn't part of his game. Either way, I'd take Mercer over Kobe any day of
the week.

I agree with everything you said about the LA media machine. And you're
right, Mercer shows more skill, Kobe shows all highlight reels. Mercer can
make his own too.
Helz...maybe we could send this to NBC before they make us listen to
another "pasing the torch" thing like the all-star game, reason alone to
hope those two teams don't make the Finals....Puh-leez, Kobe the next
Mike--Hey NBC, watch the game, not the highlight reels.

Great post! I like them both a lot. you have to agree that Kobee will be a
force for years, and has more aggressiveness. But Mercer is my guy!
They may give us the former Bird/Magic wars we loved in another 2-3 years.

> Kobe averages 20pts and 5 ast and 5 reb a game IF 1) they let him play 70
> minutes a game. 2) they trade him to a team where he will not be the 4th
> option. 3) the Lakers trade their starting 5 to the 76ers for the rights
> to Larry Brown. There is NO way that Kobe will do that.

Not exactly. 70 minutes a game is way to exaggerating. This season, he
averaged about 15 minutes and about 7 points. When he plays more than 14
minutes in a game, he averages more than 10. Even though I don't think
Kobe can average 20 pts a game, I think he'll score around 15 points if
they let him play at least 20 minutes.

> >Just wanted to say that.Can't wait to see how good he is.
> Kobe Bryant will be a big addition to the Lakers. Kobe and Shaq will
> be a dynamic duo. GO LAKERS!!!!
> This is the reincarnation of Lakers of the 1980.


Shaq = Kareem
Kobe = Magic
Eddie Jones = Cooper
Ceballos = Worthy
Nick = ???