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MasterIchiro · Post #201 » by **MasterIchiro** » Sat May 17, 2014 3:55 pm

I still think the creepy billionaires 'girlfriend' might be a tranny. I'm dead serious. I wouldn't feel comfortable even if there is only a wee bit of doubt. When she talks she sounds like the Asian exotic dancers from Hangover II. Of course they turned out to be shemales.

Post #202 » by **fatlever** » Sat May 17, 2014 4:29 pm

apparently mark jackson banned the legendary warriors announcer jim barnett from practice.

In his [radio] interview with the “Murph and Mac” show, [Jim] Barnett [Warriors TV analyst] said that he supported the coaching change, and revealed that he was never able to attend practice.

“I never was able to go to a practice,” he said (transcript via Bay Area Sports Guy). “We were banned from practice that way. We weren’t part of the group. I always felt like it was Mark Jackson against the world. It was us against them and he had that kind of philosophy. And therefore, I don’t know Mark Jackson any better today than I knew him three years ago.”

Those quotes are telling of the culture that Jackson created in Golden State. There is no doubt that he supported and treated his players extremely well, but may have took it too far by creating an “us against the world” mentality. Everyone, including the front office and even team broadcasters, was an enemy, and the only “good guys” were the players."

LamarMatic7 · Post #203 » by **LamarMatic7** » Sat May 17, 2014 6:11 pm

fatlever wrote:apparently mark jackson banned the legendary warriors announcer jim barnett from practice.

In his [radio] interview with the “Murph and Mac” show, [Jim] Barnett [Warriors TV analyst] said that he supported the coaching change, and revealed that he was never able to attend practice.

“I never was able to go to a practice,” he said (transcript via Bay Area Sports Guy). “We were banned from practice that way. We weren’t part of the group. I always felt like it was Mark Jackson against the world. It was us against them and he had that kind of philosophy. And therefore, I don’t know Mark Jackson any better today than I knew him three years ago.”

Those quotes are telling of the culture that Jackson created in Golden State. There is no doubt that he supported and treated his players extremely well, but may have took it too far by creating an “us against the world” mentality. Everyone, including the front office and even team broadcasters, was an enemy, and the only “good guys” were the players."

Google "Murph and Mac podcast iTunes" to find out (just like I did) that you can listen to this interview with Barnett. I will definitely do so as you know that I love Barnett as much as you do.

By the way, I recently tweeted out some support to Barnett only to find out that he actually will be returning next year as a Dubs announcer. Yay!

[tweet]https://twitter.com/uograd66/status/462810347192057856[/tweet]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/uograd66/status/462870498100015104[/tweet]

mrknowitall215 · Post #204 » by **mrknowitall215** » Sat May 17, 2014 6:34 pm

MasterIchiro wrote:I still think the creepy billionaires 'girlfriend' might be a tranny. I'm dead serious. I wouldn't feel comfortable even if there is only a wee bit of doubt. When she talks she sounds like the Asian exotic dancers from Hangover II. Of course they turned out to be shemales.

I wouldn't be surprised if he/she was neither. Something is just too mysterious about her/him, like no past or childhood history for people to dig up. That might insinuate that she is a man that transgender to a man later in life, and created a new lifestyle

countryboi · Post #205 » by **countryboi** » Sat May 17, 2014 10:19 pm

I saw Stephen Silas at the Marshall's in blakeny. He was with his wife and kids. He is much taller than I expected. I told him they had a great season and good luck next year.

ARHornet · Post #206 » by **ARHornet** » Sat May 17, 2014 11:56 pm

Adrian Wojnarowski
‏@WojYahooNBA
Charlotte assistant Bob Beyer is a strong candidate to join Stan Van Gundy as top assistant coach in Detroit, league sources tell Yahoo.

countryboi · Post #207 » by **countryboi** » Sun May 18, 2014 1:49 am

ARHornet wrote:Adrian Wojnarowski
‏@WojYahooNBA
Charlotte assistant Bob Beyer is a strong candidate to join Stan Van Gundy as top assistant coach in Detroit, league sources tell Yahoo.

Booo this...who do you want to roll with the protege or the teacher.

mrknowitall215 · Post #208 » by **mrknowitall215** » Sun May 18, 2014 1:57 am

ARHornet wrote:Adrian Wojnarowski
‏@WojYahooNBA
Charlotte assistant Bob Beyer is a strong candidate to join Stan Van Gundy as top assistant coach in Detroit, league sources tell Yahoo.

Sound like a job opening for Matt Carroll if you ask me. The last time I heard, the Sixers were eyeing Carroll as a shooting consultant, and he ended up just working for the Bobcats as a community ambassador. This Charlotte team could use as much shooting expertise as possible

Liver_Pooty · Post #209 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Sun May 18, 2014 1:59 am

mrknowitall215 wrote:
ARHornet wrote:Adrian Wojnarowski
‏@WojYahooNBA
Charlotte assistant Bob Beyer is a strong candidate to join Stan Van Gundy as top assistant coach in Detroit, league sources tell Yahoo.

Sound like a job opening for Matt Carroll if you ask me. The last time I heard, the Sixers were eyeing Carroll as a shooting consultant, and he ended up just working for the Bobcats as a community ambassador. This Charlotte team could use as much shooting expertise as possible

Eh, I pass on Carroll as an assistant. Clifford has plenty of connections throughout the league. He will be able to pick up a really good assistant easily.

Edit - Changed my mind. He would be an alright addition.

mrknowitall215 · Post #210 » by **mrknowitall215** » Sun May 18, 2014 2:01 am

Liver_Pooty wrote:
mrknowitall215 wrote:
ARHornet wrote:Adrian Wojnarowski
‏@WojYahooNBA
Charlotte assistant Bob Beyer is a strong candidate to join Stan Van Gundy as top assistant coach in Detroit, league sources tell Yahoo.

Sound like a job opening for Matt Carroll if you ask me. The last time I heard, the Sixers were eyeing Carroll as a shooting consultant, and he ended up just working for the Bobcats as a community ambassador. This Charlotte team could use as much shooting expertise as possible

Eh, I pass on Carroll as an assistant. Clifford has plenty of connections throughout the league. He will be able to pick up a really good assistant easily.

Edit - Changed my mind. He would be an alright addition.

If there's anymore Van Gundy disciples remaining available they are sure to be headed to Detroit before Charlotte

Post #211 » by **JDR720** » Sun May 18, 2014 2:16 am

I would rather not have 2 shooting coaches on the staff, i would look for an offensive coach

catch20two · Post #212 » by **catch20two** » Sun May 18, 2014 8:07 pm

Having multiple ballhandlers and capable shooters is giving Miami trouble right now from Indy. And of course having a big like Hibbert will always give small ball Heat a little problem.

Fred Williamson · Post #213 » by **Fred Williamson** » Sun May 18, 2014 8:25 pm

watching Stephenson now. I seriously do not see how he would be a good fit on this team. He's ball hogging most of the time and ball movement is pretty much non existant when he's on the court. Kemba is a ball dominant PG, and Big Al holds the ball for a quite a while as well. Add in Stephenson and we would see Iso ball on pretty much every offensive possesion. Do not want.

catch20two · Post #214 » by **catch20two** » Sun May 18, 2014 8:55 pm

Fred Williamson wrote:watching Stephenson now. I seriously do not see how he would be a good fit on this team. He's ball hogging most of the time and ball movement is pretty much non existant when he's on the court. Kemba is a ball dominant PG, and Big Al holds the ball for a quite a while as well. Add in Stephenson and we would see Iso ball on pretty much every offensive possesion. Do not want.

He would just take away from all of the possessions the ball get stuck in McBob's hands. I would rather Stephenson as a ball dominant guard than McBob getting the ball stuck in his hands once defenses start playing the passing lanes.

Post #215 » by **JDR720** » Sun May 18, 2014 8:58 pm

catch20two wrote:
Fred Williamson wrote:watching Stephenson now. I seriously do not see how he would be a good fit on this team. He's ball hogging most of the time and ball movement is pretty much non existant when he's on the court. Kemba is a ball dominant PG, and Big Al holds the ball for a quite a while as well. Add in Stephenson and we would see Iso ball on pretty much every offensive possesion. Do not want.

He would just take away from all of the possessions the ball get stuck in McBob's hands. I would rather Stephenson as a ball dominant guard than McBob getting the ball stuck in his hands once defenses start playing the passing lanes.

Pretty much, our offense now basically consists of Kemba midrange jacks, McBob dribbling around and Al/Gerald iso having another ball handler/playmaker that isn't a PF will probably help us and unlike McBob, Lance will actually score when you leave him wide open

catch20two · Post #216 » by **catch20two** » Sun May 18, 2014 9:05 pm

If we can sign Stephenson I wouldn't be opposed to letting McBob walk if he opt out expecting over $4 mil annually.

If we're just getting somebody like Afflalo then we'll have to bring McBob back.

Post #217 » by **JDR720** » Sun May 18, 2014 9:07 pm

catch20two wrote:If we can sign Stephenson I wouldn't be opposed to letting McBob walk if he opt out expecting over $4 mil annually.

If we're just getting somebody like Afflalo then we'll have to bring McBob back.

having Zeller start over McBob will make the team better i think, Zeller can score in more ways, is a better defender/rebounder and athlete

catch20two · Post #218 » by **catch20two** » Sun May 18, 2014 9:18 pm

JDR720 wrote:
catch20two wrote:If we can sign Stephenson I wouldn't be opposed to letting McBob walk if he opt out expecting over $4 mil annually.

If we're just getting somebody like Afflalo then we'll have to bring McBob back.

having Zeller start over McBob will make the team better i think, Zeller can score in more ways, is a better defender/rebounder and athlete

I'm skeptical of Zeller starting but that's mostly because of how terrible he looked in the final weeks of the season. Hopefully he develops because I think the sh*t might hit the fan in negotiations with McBob opting out. I think Cho will be extra stern after probably regretting re-signing Hendo. If we would've gave Hendo like $4 mil he would've been easier to trade.

catch20two · Post #219 » by **catch20two** » Sun May 18, 2014 9:21 pm

Today might be the first time Lebron lose a game officiated by the one and only Scott Foster.

mrknowitall215 · Post #220 » by **mrknowitall215** » Mon May 19, 2014 2:12 am

[tweet]https://twitter.com/MKH973/status/467681997192953856[/tweet]

I discussed wanting to trade MCW while he's overrated earlier in the season because I for one am not high on his potential or his style of play. I'm obliged that Hinkie may be thinking like me, like I expected. I also wanted to trade Jrue Holiday while the iron was hot, and Hinkie transpired my thoughts on 2013 draft day for my favorite prospect (Noel) and a lightly protected 1st rounder

I would be extremely excited to escape this draft with at least 2 out of the 3, Jabari Parker, Dante Exum, and/or Zach LaVine as a Sixers fan. Maybe there's a trade package where Orlando may be interested in pairing MCW up with Victor Oladipo