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Post#1921 » by Marvel » Fri Apr 5, 2019 9:33 am

I think you pretty much have to kill the Simmons vs Giannis argument. Freak makes Simmons look dumb silly when they play each other.
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Post#1922 » by FlatearthZorro » Fri Apr 5, 2019 9:49 am

Marvel wrote:I think you pretty much have to kill the Simmons vs Giannis argument. Freak makes Simmons look dumb silly when they play each other.


Simmons could be like him, I'm not sure he likes the contact tho. Giannis initiates it and gets the FT line a LOT. One of the reasons I don't wanna play vs the Bucks is that I feel the refs will favor Giannis for however long the series goes.
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Post#1923 » by KGtabake » Fri Apr 5, 2019 11:59 am

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Marvel wrote:I think you pretty much have to kill the Simmons vs Giannis argument. Freak makes Simmons look dumb silly when they play each other.


Simmons could be like him, I'm not sure he likes the contact tho. Giannis initiates it and gets the FT line a LOT. One of the reasons I don't wanna play vs the Bucks is that I feel the refs will favor Giannis for however long the series goes.


This is what Kyrie should be doing all these years. Imagine him with a more CP approach(i'm not saying that i want him to cheat).
If Kyrie gets to the line more, a lot of things change for us offensively.
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Post#1924 » by 3D Chess » Fri Apr 5, 2019 12:39 pm

truth18 wrote:I was staring at Iverson star struck and he took off his sunglasses and gave me the tip of the cap. Idk if he was trying to say the girl I was with was fine or simply thought I was some weirdo but I have been blessed with the glance of AI. Dude looked directly into both our eyes.

He's so **** cool in real life. I never get star struck but damn.

That is awesome dude, thrilled for you.
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Post#1925 » by ConstableGeneva » Fri Apr 5, 2019 1:42 pm

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Post#1926 » by CeltsfanSinceBirth » Fri Apr 5, 2019 3:35 pm

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Marvel wrote:I think you pretty much have to kill the Simmons vs Giannis argument. Freak makes Simmons look dumb silly when they play each other.


Simmons could be like him, I'm not sure he likes the contact tho. Giannis initiates it and gets the FT line a LOT. One of the reasons I don't wanna play vs the Bucks is that I feel the refs will favor Giannis for however long the series goes.


This is what Kyrie should be doing all these years. Imagine him with a more CP approach(i'm not saying that i want him to cheat).
If Kyrie gets to the line more, a lot of things change for us offensively.


Kyrie doesn't have the body/frame to take that kind of abuse I'm afraid. Look at IT. Look at AI. Look at CP3. When you're a little guy throwing yourself into defenders to draw fouls, your body is going to break down sooner rather than later. It sucks that Kyrie doesn't get to the line more, but it is what it is.

The guys on our team who should be drawing the fouls should be Tatum and Hayward.
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Post#1927 » by Taget » Fri Apr 5, 2019 4:47 pm

greenroom31 wrote:This is a great game. Giannis has 0 regard for Ben Simmons in the post.


It'll be criminal if Giannis doesn't win MVP this year.
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Post#1928 » by truth18 » Fri Apr 5, 2019 5:34 pm

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truth18 wrote:I was staring at Iverson star struck and he took off his sunglasses and gave me the tip of the cap. Idk if he was trying to say the girl I was with was fine or simply thought I was some weirdo but I have been blessed with the glance of AI. Dude looked directly into both our eyes.

He's so **** cool in real life. I never get star struck but damn.

That is awesome dude, thrilled for you.


I'm still shook. I've met so many celebrities, I used to walk by Yo Yo Ma and Peter Wolf every morning, I ate dinner with Angela Davis a few months ago, but Allen Iverson taking off his sunglasses to acknowledge me/my friend has destroyed my mind. Holy ****. The man is a God.
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Post#1929 » by djFan71 » Fri Apr 5, 2019 8:15 pm

ConstableGeneva wrote:
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If we don't come out of the East, fire Danny.

I saw the headline on the ticker and foolishly thought I could beat you to posting the news.
I believe they call that "delusions of grandeur."
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Post#1930 » by Jakeopp » Fri Apr 5, 2019 10:41 pm

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Post#1931 » by MagicBagley18 » Fri Apr 5, 2019 11:04 pm

Marvel wrote:I think you pretty much have to kill the Simmons vs Giannis argument. Freak makes Simmons look dumb silly when they play each other.


Agreed. Not even in the same stratosphere anymore.
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Post#1932 » by K For Three » Fri Apr 5, 2019 11:24 pm

truth18 wrote:
3D Chess wrote:
truth18 wrote:I was staring at Iverson star struck and he took off his sunglasses and gave me the tip of the cap. Idk if he was trying to say the girl I was with was fine or simply thought I was some weirdo but I have been blessed with the glance of AI. Dude looked directly into both our eyes.

He's so **** cool in real life. I never get star struck but damn.

That is awesome dude, thrilled for you.


I'm still shook. I've met so many celebrities, I used to walk by Yo Yo Ma and Peter Wolf every morning, I ate dinner with Angela Davis a few months ago, but Allen Iverson taking off his sunglasses to acknowledge me/my friend has destroyed my mind. Holy ****. The man is a God.

My dad loves AI. My old man went to Georgetown so thats a reason why too but he just was so hyped up on AI before in the day and still is.

Made me read a book about him too and what a cluster F his life was and turned out to be.

Most star struck my dad ever got though he said was randomly meeting Bobby Orr at an airport (in the early or mid 80's I think). Said he went up to him and stuttered out "Hello Mr. Orr" and he said back "Don't call me Mr. Orr, call me Bobby."
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Post#1933 » by truth18 » Sat Apr 6, 2019 12:05 am

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truth18 wrote:
3D Chess wrote:That is awesome dude, thrilled for you.


I'm still shook. I've met so many celebrities, I used to walk by Yo Yo Ma and Peter Wolf every morning, I ate dinner with Angela Davis a few months ago, but Allen Iverson taking off his sunglasses to acknowledge me/my friend has destroyed my mind. Holy ****. The man is a God.

My dad loves AI. My old man went to Georgetown so thats a reason why too but he just was so hyped up on AI before in the day and still is.

Made me read a book about him too and what a cluster F his life was and turned out to be.

Most star struck my dad ever got though he said was randomly meeting Bobby Orr at an airport (in the early 80's I think). Said he went up to him and stuttered out "Hello Mr. Orr" and he said back "Don't call me Mr. Orr, call me Bobby."


One of the coolest, most bad ass people to ever walk this earth despite his struggles. I don't know what I would do if I met Pierce after reacting that way to AI, lol. Meeting AB/Glen Davis/Stauskas/lesser NBA players barely registered in comparison and I actually spoke to those guys.
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Post#1934 » by Floody100 » Sat Apr 6, 2019 2:13 am

Blake Griffin playing with himself out their against the Thunder lol.
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Post#1935 » by Celtics_History_Lesson » Sat Apr 6, 2019 3:39 am

truth18 wrote: I don't know what I would do if I met Pierce after reacting that way to AI, lol.


Stauskas.



Paul Pierce used to always be quiet and businesslike when he talked to me. I wonder now that he is the media, if he is more outgoing.



Would trade meeting everyone to talk to Stauskas. Did he speak French, Urdu, English, Xhosa, Michif, Archi? Not many people in Stauskas' town talk in English these days.

Everyone must thank Stauskas. Due to Stauskas, the Celtics get Jayson Tatum and another lottery pick. (99% chance it is a lottery pick)

Who knew that Stauskas had that much control over the universe.

Obviously the 15th roster spot will be kept open for Jake Laymen, but if Portland spends to keep him then Stauskas could be an option and to thank him for all he has done for the Celtics.


Kenrich Williams versus Ray Spalding. Two important starters in the NBA, battling right now to determine if the Celtics get pick 9. Solomon Hill with the foul!



Delon Wright with a triple-double. He is the type of comboguard that could help a team like Toronto.

Terrence Ross taking Orlando to the playoffs. He would be the perfect player for Toronto to have to spread the floor.
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Post#1936 » by truth18 » Sat Apr 6, 2019 3:44 am

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truth18 wrote: I don't know what I would do if I met Pierce after reacting that way to AI, lol.


Stauskas.



Paul Pierce used to always be quiet and businesslike when he talked to me. I wonder now that he is the media, if he is more outgoing.



Would trade meeting everyone to talk to Stauskas. Did he speak French, Urdu, English, Xhosa, Michif, Archi? Not many people in Stauskas' town talk in English these days.

Everyone must thank Stauskas. Due to Stauskas, the Celtics get Jayson Tatum and another lottery pick. (99% chance it is a lottery pick)

Who knew that Stauskas had that much control over the universe.

Obviously the 15th roster spot will be kept open for Jake Laymen, but if Portland spends to keep him then Stauskas could be an option and to thank him for all he has done for the Celtics.



Lol. I was at a diner and sat next to him without realizing. He told me Westbrook was a dick to him the night before and that some players read RealGM when I asked. Then he ate his omelette and I ate my french toast or whatever.
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Post#1937 » by K For Three » Sat Apr 6, 2019 4:00 am

Jeremy Lamb beat the Raptors again at the end. lmfao.

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Post#1938 » by Homerclease » Sat Apr 6, 2019 4:00 am

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Post#1939 » by sam_I_am » Sat Apr 6, 2019 11:12 am

Homerclease wrote:
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Moncrief finally gets in the Hall


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Post#1940 » by KGtabake » Sat Apr 6, 2019 11:51 am

People really hate Paul Pierce man. Everything he says gets mocked. They don't even hear what he says and if his points are valid. Just pure hatred. That championship must have hurt a lot of people.

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