[Build A Team 4.0] Discussion Thread Part 3 - I LOVE MY TEAM

[NBA Fan 1234]

Spurs GM is back from the beach and looking to get in on the action. If anyone is interested in anyone on our roster email bish1324@aol.com

Just sent you an email.

[H20KilledHeat]

Barbosa, Mo will and Brand on block

[Mecca]

Spurs GM is back from the beach and looking to get in on the action. If anyone is interested in anyone on our roster email bish1324@aol.com

Just sent you an email.

Hey man, I'd put Aminu at PF and Casspi at SF...

[I am Ra]

Spurs GM is back from the beach and looking to get in on the action. If anyone is interested in anyone on our roster email bish1324@aol.com

Just sent you an email.

Hey man, I'd put Aminu at PF and Casspi at SF...

agreed. aminu is stronger (similar to deng). I dont think Casspi can play any minutes at PF.

[NBA Fan 1234]

Just sent you an email.

Hey man, I'd put Aminu at PF and Casspi at SF...

agreed. aminu is stronger (similar to deng). I dont think Casspi can play any minutes at PF.

Yeah, thanks a lot lol. I just fixed that.

[H20KilledHeat]

Barbosa, Mo will and Brand on block

[NewEra]

@ Ra- Responded.

[I am Ra]

@ Ra- Responded.

back atcha

[2010]

**ATTENTION JUDGES/GENERAL MANAGERS** (again)

Yao Ming is has officially quelled all talk of an iminent retirement and has been medically cleared to resume all basketball-related activities this week without any restrictions. Therefore any concerns in the judgment of him as my starting center should be viewed as irrelevant unless he suffers another injury.

Rockets center Yao Ming has clarified comments made earlier this season that seemed to indicate retirement was a possibility in the not-so-distant future.

The comment came out of China last month. He mentioned the possibility of retirement if his foot didn't heal properly.

He was cleared for basketball activities this week.

"That entire interview was talking about the future of Chinese basketball," Yao said. "I told them however long I can play, one day I will retire. This team [Chinese National Team] needs to learn how to play without me, either now or later. Sooner is better than later.

"I also told them, the worst case, I'm just saying the worst case, the worst case, is that I don't go through the season and have to retire after the season. They only put that part in the story. That interview was only about how to develop Chinese basketball."

Read more [RealGM Wiretap Article]: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/ ... z0xfBuCtll

Additionally, on the heels of the Team USA vs Spain World Championships warmup game on Sunday, any concerns of Ricky Rubio's effectiveness versus top-flight NBA competition should also be quelled. He went head-to-head with Derrick Rose and more than held his own with a great showing. Couple that with the fact that BAT rules state he MUST be judged on the same footing as any other eligible NBA player in our draft. Therefore, any negative viewing of the Rubio selection despite him being fully eligible and proving to be worthy of being viewed as a starter with his Team USA vs Spain performance would mean that particular judge is outright H8N and not basing his assessment on the pertinent rules and facts.

MADRID (AP)—Ricky Rubio(notes) continued to impress despite Spain’s 86-85 loss to the United States in a friendly game Sunday.

“He’s an amazing defender, that’s one thing that stood out to me is how well he pressured the ball and disrupted our offense,” said Kevin Durant, who led the game with 25 points. “He’s flashy, he’s crafty as well and the passes he did tonight were kind of amazing.”

Rubio’s stutter-step into the lane drew defensive attention and allowed him to feed Felipe Reyes for an easy lay-in for Spain’s first lead of the game with 90 seconds to play.

Rubio’s entry in the first half helped energize a flagging Spanish side that was in danger of falling far behind after trailing 16-3. He helped rally Spain to within 23-16 and drew gasps after providing an over-the-head, no-look backhanded alley-oop chance that center Fran Vazquez missed in the second period.

U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski expects Rubio to be a great NBA guard as he continues to physically grow.

“He’s gotten bigger and he plays outstanding defense, and because he’s a pass-first guard—he’s going to be liked by everybody who plays with him,” said Mike Krzyzewski, whose U.S. team came up against Rubio in the Olympic final two years ago. “He’s improved his shooting and he’s not afraid.”

Rubio has said he will likely move to the NBA after playing one more season at Barcelona, with the Minnesota Timberwolves having taken him with their 2009 first-round pick.

Even Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose(notes) came away impressed from their duel, despite Rubio stealing from him on at least two occasions. But Rose got the better of Rubio as he got past the Spaniard on a drive to the basket that led to the lay-up with the clock winding down. Shortly after Rubio turned it over, Rose sealed the game with two free throws.

“It was great just to test him. He’s a young player and he played great,” Rose said. “He really runs the offense well … I think he’s ready for the NBA.”

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=A ... pain-rubio

[magnumt]

^Bro we saw already the last 3 times you posted it.

--Mags

[TheBluest]

For the record whoever posted that idiotic chat spoof trying to mock my handle and persona.... lol @ them......

My handle on the chat is tied to my Twitter account.....so my name is the_bluest with the underscore and not thebluest without..... as was highlighted in the chat spoof

NICE TRY!

[2010]

^Bro we saw already the last 3 times you posted it.

--Mags

What are you talking about? I never posted that before at all. The first time I posted anything similar it was regarding Yao being medically cleared. However, if you actually read the details of my latest post it's more focused on Yao clarifying the comments previously reported by the media that said he would potentially retire from the NBA. Yao is basically saying he never spoke of the NBA but instead of possibly retiring from the Chinese National Team.

The second portion of my post refers to Ricky Rubio and his effectiveness going up against some of the best the NBA has to offer in the World Championships exhibition game last Sunday. I'm effectively proving that he is a PROVEN commodity, more so than the Wes Johnson's of the world when others were arguing against it. Here we have a kid that has played well against TWO Team USA renditions and to assume he is an unknown against NBA competition doesn't make any sense and is a hollow argument. I have provided quotes from NBA players talking up his game in detail regarding his abilities and effectiveness.

Where have I posted such details before?

[I am Ra]

receive:


Vince Carter



receive:


Troy Murphy

We get the 2 guys we desperately need and sort out the big man glut.

[magnumt]

receive:


Vince Carter



receive:


Troy Murphy

We get the 2 guys we desperately need and sort out the big man glut.

Agreed, and ditto for the Knicks. We sort out our SG glut and get the Big Man we need and balance out out Roster even further!

Troy Murphy (who is 3 Years younger than Vince Carter, shoots better, fills our PF Depth needs, and averaged 14.6 PPG and 10 RPG). He is also an additional expiring who saves us about $14 Million and boosts our Team and balances it further. He will REALLY help further our Championship run!

Welcome to the Team Troy!

--Mags

[I am Ra]

This may really be my last trade.








No, I mean it.

[Miklo]

Welcome Troy, trade helps both teams greatly!

[bishnykfan]

mags-

Exactly the kind of deal I was talking about... For the first time in many years, I maybe able to say that the Knicks are now elite! Nicely done.

[I am Ra]

mags-

Exactly the kind of deal I was talking about... For the first time in many years, I maybe able to say that the Knicks are now elite! Nicely done.

what about the Twolves? I think we have an outstanding squad and we are also very young.

[NewEra]

Good deal guys.

[bishnykfan]

mags-

Exactly the kind of deal I was talking about... For the first time in many years, I maybe able to say that the Knicks are now elite! Nicely done.

what about the Twolves? I think we have an outstanding squad and we are also very young.

Ra, I understand why you would make a trade like this and don't dislike it for you as much as the couple other ones earlier. This balances out your roster. However, I am not a Vince Carter fan at all. I feel he is just about finished. It is a trade that may work for both sides due to the fact you each gave an area of strength for an area of weakness, I just happen to like Murphy more then Carter at this stage of their careers. Not a bad trade though by any means.