Around the NBA II

Azyattic Dee · Post #401 » by **Azyattic Dee** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 2:50 am

turk3d wrote:Watch out for the TWolves now that they have Rubio back (9 assists, 4 reb, 3 stl, 2 tos in just 18 minutes). They're now 6th best record behind us (5th) @ 12-9. Looks like it might be us and them unseating a couple of perennial playoff teams this year. Kinda just crept up there into the playoff picture.

man... rubio is fun as hell to watch though...

9abovetherim · Post #402 » by **9abovetherim** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:39 am

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/22 ... gn_McGuire

We play them tomorrow.

ILOVEIT · Post #403 » by **ILOVEIT** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:01 pm

I just got a little nervous....both the Warriors AND the Clippers are good now... End of the world stuff???

Frank Mulely · Post #404 » by **Frank Mulely** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:08 pm

GSForever wrote:I think the Dubs get screwed at the end of the year. When it comes to being most improved team, Coach of the Year or Exe of the Year. Clips win by default getting the LA love and national attention that goes with the team.

who really cares about awards dominated by east coast media anyway. just win baby.

Frank Mulely · Post #405 » by **Frank Mulely** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:09 pm

whocurrz wrote:
ILOVEIT wrote:Kobe is an Ass...has always been....

Just read the little article where he says that "Dwight is coming along..maturing..." That's typical Kobe, by saying this he is acting like Dwight is some kind of rookie or something...."coming along" what an ASS.

Don't see what's wrong with that. Dwight IS immature, and doesn't show a lot of intensity or emotion when they lose. And he's been a big part of some of their losses. In Stephen A Smith's interview with Kobe he elaborates on some of the stuff like Dwight's FTs and he NEEDS to start caring about the fact that he sucks. He can't be smiling and shaking his head when he misses, because he's costing his team games. I have no problem with Kobe calling out his current team's lack of intensity and focus. They are not all to blame as his defense and turnovers are a huge problem and his playmaking has been subpar, but he's the only one who seems to care right now in LA.

Yeah, Kobe is a jerk without a doubt but he's definitely got stripes to talk down to Dwight. Dwight acts like a 14 year old girl half the time whereas Kobe is fully mature and is a proven winner.

that said, if dwight didn't resign and blamed Kobe that would be comedy gold.

9abovetherim · Post #406 » by **9abovetherim** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:53 pm

http://www.nba.com/powerrankings/?ls=iref:nbahpt6c

:eyebrows:

I LAK IT UH LOT

ILOVEIT · Post #407 » by **ILOVEIT** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 12:32 am

Wow....No way Warriors are better than Memphis in my humble opinion...but...I like the ranking! And above Miami..wow....

This is all.....too...much...I'm feeling light headed....

Ganji · Post #408 » by **Ganji** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 2:14 am

lol Orlando just beat TWolves with Love and Rubio back. There are cryptonite for West teams

Fans are loving as well, no more dwight bs, just pure team ball, glad for them.

BW32 · Post #409 » by **BW32** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 3:16 am

Realgm fans might be loving it but that arena was damn near empty when we played them.

KevinMcreynolds · Post #410 » by **KevinMcreynolds** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 6:19 am

am I crazy or do the Clippers have the easiest schedule so far? It seems like every night I look up and they're playing another scrub team.

Lucky Striker · Post #411 » by **Lucky Striker** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 1:48 pm

Ganji wrote:lol Orlando just beat TWolves with Love and Rubio back. There are cryptonite for West teams Fans are loving as well, no more dwight bs, just pure team ball, glad for them.

That is a tough basketball team. I think they are one dominant scorer away from being a top-5 team in the East (not saying much, but still) and if Harrington is out and has to retire, thats a huge blessing for them and their cap space.

Should be interesting to see them develop with those draft picks and young players. Hope they don't get another Grant Hill.

ILOVEIT · Post #412 » by **ILOVEIT** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 6:53 pm

I hope CP3 stays with Clippers....Warriors and Clips are going to be a great nor cal so cal rivalry and it's great to know that Lakers won't be relevant any more.

Here is to hoping it's Warriors and Clippers playing some tough playoff series for the next 10 years

Post #413 » by **Sleepy51** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:46 pm

Good Kobe piece by Simmons:
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/872 ... e-question

DreDay · Post #414 » by **DreDay** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 12:34 am

How is Blake Griffin's tomahawk dunk better than Barnes? I swear NBA.com is so bias for Blake Griffin.

TaylorMonkey · Post #415 » by **TaylorMonkey** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:21 am

oaklandwarriors wrote:How is Blake Griffin's tomahawk dunk better than Barnes? I swear NBA.com is so bias for Blake Griffin.

I know. Ridiculous. Not over another guy and not even his best dunk.

Coxy · Post #416 » by **Coxy** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:45 am

Sleepy51 wrote:Good Kobe piece by Simmons:
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/872 ... e-question

Spot on.

Flawed talent, but still bad ass at his age. So easy to hate.

Lucky Striker · Post #417 » by **Lucky Striker** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:20 am

Coxy wrote:
Sleepy51 wrote:Good Kobe piece by Simmons:
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/872 ... e-question

Spot on.

Flawed talent, but still bad ass at his age. So easy to hate.

If you saw his final shot against the Bobcats last night-- a fall away 22 footer with a man in his face-- it'd be easy to see why the guy is so reviled.

Lucky Striker · Post #418 » by **Lucky Striker** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 7:51 pm

Random, unlikely prediction: Tonight is the night I think Rubio re-injures his knee. Running with OKC and trying to guard Westbrook in combination with coming back really soon from two torn knee ligaments is going to catch up to him.

and1GS · Post #419 » by **and1GS** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 12:29 am

Kobe's a fantastic basketball player, but as was mentioned he's a flawed talent. You need to build a team around him in two ways: to complement his game and to cover up his deficiencies as a leader. He's a j-off, of the Jordan variety.

BW32 · Post #420 » by **BW32** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 7:17 am

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abzGvMqhtB0#[/youtube]

Meat.