Who do you want to see make the second round first

tmacformvp07 · Post #1 » by **tmacformvp07** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 7:02 am

4 choices

1. Tracy Mcgrady - Houston Rockets => Has never made it past the first round and is 0-6 in his playoff career and is 0-3 in game 7's. Although he has elevated his post season stats in each of the playoff series he has been, his team has never made it past the first round. And it is not looking to good for the rockets and round virgin as Yao Ming arguably the most dominant center in the league will not be in the post season as he is out for the season with a fracture on his foot.

Playoff stats for Tracy Mcgrady

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Career             NBA     32     1355     325     754     51     162     221     283     49     212     195     42     37     104     80     922     .431     .315     .781     42.3     28.8     6.6     6.1

2. Grant Hill - Phoenix Suns ==> In his 14 season he too hasn't made it past the first round but most of it was because of his injury, but now with Phoenix a title contender his playoffs woe could be history

Playoff stats for Grant HIll

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3. Kobe Bryant - Los Angeles Lakers ==> Ever since Shaq has left the lakers, the lakers haven't made it past the first round, first year post shaq, the team failed to make the playoffs while the other 2 seasons, Kobe and the lakers were eliminated by the Phoenix games in 7 2 seasons ago and in 5 last season and it is very likely that these 2 teams will meet again. But with a better team and most likely home court advantage in the first round the chances for Kobe and the lakers to move out of the first round is very high.

Playoff stats for Kobe Bryant

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4. Carmello Anthony - Denver Nuggets ==> The Nuggets main concern right now would be to make the playoffs as they are tied with Golden State for the last playoff spot in west. But if they do indeed make the playoffs, all eyes are going to be on Carmello Anthony as he too hasn't made it past the first round in 4 tries. Although he has Allen Iverson on his side this time around and the DPOY Marcus Camby, it will be very hard for the nuggets and Anthony to advance as they will be playing the #1 seed which is New Orleans. Will it be another year of dissapointment or is it really time for Anthony to show he is a superstar.

Playoff stats for Carmello Anthony

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Duiz · Post #2 » by **Duiz** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 7:05 am

Chris Paul

Patterns · Post #3 » by **Patterns** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 7:13 am

Tittle says who do YOU want to see make the second round first. The poll says who WILL make the second round.

Fix it. :cry:

tmacformvp07 · Post #4 » by **tmacformvp07** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 7:15 am

i can't change poll options anymore, maybe a mod can change it

Duiz · Post #5 » by **Duiz** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 7:17 am

lol... T-Mac will have to step over Utah... Mingless

MaxRider · Post #6 » by **MaxRider** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 7:22 am

Pau Gasol - L.A. Lakers => winless (0-12) in the playoffs in 3 seasons

tmacformvp07 · Post #7 » by **tmacformvp07** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 7:24 am

MaxRider wrote:Pau Gasol - L.A. Lakers => winless (0-12) in the playoffs in 3 seasons

we are talking about superstars here.

Grant Hill used to be a superstar and if it wasn't for his injuries i'm sure he would have made it to the 2nd round or even a championship.

I'm pretty sure most people wouldn't be tuning in to see Pau Gasol win a playoff game.

Duiz · Post #8 » by **Duiz** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 7:25 am

tmacformvp07 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

we are talking about superstars here.

Grant Hill used to be a superstar and if it wasn't for his injuries i'm sure he would have made it to the 2nd round or even a championship.

I'm pretty sure most people wouldn't be tuning in to see Pau Gasol win a playoff game.

erm.. Gasol is a superstar already, not a perennial All-Star, but he is the best Power Forward in the world during the offseason.

tmacformvp07 · Post #9 » by **tmacformvp07** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 7:36 am

Duiz wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

erm.. Gasol is a superstar already, not a perennial All-Star, but he is the best Power Forward in the world during the offseason.

again we are talking about superstars

Gasol is just a role player who was forced to play like a superstar.

Gasol is NOT and will never be a superstar especially now since he has Kobe Bryant to carry him.

Duiz · Post #10 » by **Duiz** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 7:46 am

tmacformvp07 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

again we are talking about superstars

Gasol is just a role player who was forced to play like a superstar.

Gasol is NOT and will never be a superstar especially now since he has Kobe Bryant to carry him.

Gasol puts similar numbers to Yao Ming, and he is considered a superstar. Gasol had his better years behind and had a fluke year this year. Gasol is no stranger to the All-Star status.

Kobay · Post #11 » by **Kobay** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 7:49 am

I want Tmac to be touched for the very first time.

Chubby Chaser · Post #12 » by **Chubby Chaser** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 8:07 am

tmacformvp07 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

again we are talking about superstars

Gasol is just a role player who was forced to play like a superstar.

Gasol is NOT and will never be a superstar especially now since he has Kobe Bryant to carry him.

AgEnT50 · Post #13 » by **AgEnT50** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 8:11 am

As a Magic fan...I NEVER want T-Wack or G. Hill to make it to the 2nd round :wavefinger:

HumbleBumbleBee · Post #14 » by **HumbleBumbleBee** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 11:40 am

the rap fan in me says: i hope tmac never makes the second round

so i hope Hill does

Tom Baker · Post #15 » by **Tom Baker** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 11:47 am

Why the hell is Kobe on that poll? He's won 3 championships. This isn't like T-Mac who's never seen a 2nd round without buying a ticket.

(Not hating on T-Mac here. I just don't understand the logic.)

MagicalMan · Post #16 » by **MagicalMan** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 3:45 pm

none of the above?

MagicalMan · Post #17 » by **MagicalMan** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 3:45 pm

Tom Baker wrote:Why the hell is Kobe on that poll? He's won 3 championships. This isn't like T-Mac who's never seen a 2nd round without buying a ticket.

(Not hating on T-Mac here. I just don't understand the logic.)

I think its because he's never done it as the leader of the team/without Shaq.

The_Believer · Post #18 » by **The_Believer** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 6:29 pm

I'd want Hill to make it.

Suns_Fever · Post #19 » by **Suns_Fever** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 6:37 pm

AgEnT50 wrote:As a Magic fan...I NEVER want T-Wack or G. Hill to make it to the 2nd round

Dont worry Hill wont make it to second round

He will make further and win the title with Suns.

ropjhk · Post #20 » by **ropjhk** » Mon Apr 7, 2008 6:57 pm

I want to see Grant Hill make the second round. Pheonix is also a team I think will be fun to watch as they progress through the playoffs.