Around the NBA III

[Coxy]

Watched the Orlando vs Hornets epic today, here's 3 observations I took from it.

1. Kemba Walker is very very good, huge fan. His D is underrated as he has great lateral quickness and isn't afraid to take on guys physically. Big fan.

2. Orlando should be MUCH better than what they are. So much talent but can't seem to forge an identity. They need a big time defensive PF next to Vuc, and Tobias Harris aint the answer.

3. I like the look of Frank Kaminsky and would like him here on the Dubs in Speights role.

[Sleepy51]

dumbasses

Definitely dubmasses, but lance has got some paws. Josh was about to get all touched up if that kept going. Note to self:

1. Do not fight Lance Stephenson
2. Lance Stephenson might rape you a little bit.

[Sleepy51]

Note to self:
3. Fight Blake Griffin ... apparently he's a dick and doesn't know how to make a fist

[wco81]

Well there are reports that the guy threw the first punch.

So he's either stupid or he wanted to sue or get a settlement from a rich NBA player.

[Sleepy51]

Blake apparently has a history of putting his paws on people. He got into it in a Vegas club slapping some dude like he thinks he's Charlie Murphy. He seems to be a little bit of a meathead. It is surprising that a pro athlete would be SUCH a meatheaded as to end up ground and pounding a team employee on the curb in front of a restaurant. Pretty sure he's a little but of a moron, or a little bit of a dick. Probably a good amount of both.

[wco81]

You'd think athletes would have body guards so they don't get into altercations with strangers.

They should be able to physically dominate people but you never know if they get some kind of freak injury like that, which could affect their earnings potential. He's got a guaranteed contract and probably all kinds of insurance but he's going to miss time because of this foolishness and he may be liable to civil suit.

[Sleepy51]

This was wasn't even a bodyguardish situation. This equipment manager is reportedly his dude. They hang out. They were at dinner together and ended up scrapping. Blake is just such a toolbag that he ends up trying to bash his friend's face in. Fortunately, Blake's bones are made of cotton candy and he broke his fist before causing the other guy serious injury.

Unless the equipment manager just got done informing Blake that he was banging his baby's mama and then told him to pay the check, this is all time douchery.

[510TWSS]

Well, we do know Blake most likely didn't have any gloves on when he got his hammer fist on.

[floppymoose]

It's crazy how far some CAV beat reporters will go to avoid pinning anything on Lebron:
http://www.nba.com/2016/news/features/shaun_powell/01/22/loves-struggles-at-center-of-blatts-demise/index.html

[Coxy]

Blake Griffin gives me 100% grade A **** vibes whenever I look at him. He's the type of guy that I would never ever want to have a beer with. Comes across as a huge jock bully that thinks he's better and above everyone in life. It wouldn't surprise me at if I heard that a fiend tried to take his head off. He was probably being a complete tool to the guy and deserved a chop to the teeth. That footage of him pulling his trainers head into his groin says so much about that tool bag.

Can't stand him. Hope he snapped that hand up good and misses the season.

[Quazza]

that Clipps worker just got hit in the face with a lottery

[Coxy]

that Clipps worker just got hit in the face with a lottery

Definitely. Out of court settlement coming for millions.

[Left*My*Heart]

Blake apparently has a history of putting his paws on people. He got into it in a Vegas club slapping some dude like he thinks he's Charlie Murphy. He seems to be a little bit of a meathead. It is surprising that a pro athlete would be SUCH a meatheaded as to end up ground and pounding a team employee on the curb in front of a restaurant. Pretty sure he's a little but of a moron, or a little bit of a dick. Probably a good amount of both.

Not only a team employee, but a good friend, the guy is a dick.

[Left*My*Heart]

The Suns used to be an organization that I hoped the Warriors would emulate 10 years ago. They sure have gone down hill in a big way. They have made some bad trades and signings the past couple of years and have made their team worse, so they fire the coach. The GM should have been the one to go. You can't weaken your team in the West and expect to be competitive. Kings, Jazz and even the Blazers rebuild have more potential than the Suns.

[psimanic1]

Would you guys rather play DEN in 1st round or POR/UTA/SAC?

[Coxy]

Would you guys rather play DEN in 1st round or POR/UTA/SAC?

Whoever.

[510TWSS]

Wanted to check out MKG since he came back from his shoulder injury. He had a damn fine game against the Lakers with 19 points on 6/7 FG's 2/2 3PT 5/8 FT's. His jumper still looks funny, but that elbow motion looks more fluid. One of the most underrated wings in the league still. Hope he stays healthy and keeps gaining confidence in his offensive game.

[turk3d]

Big Moves looming on the horizon:

DHoward
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--rockets-contacting-teams-about-trading-dwight-howard-191621017.html

Denver:

The Raptors, sources say, have had exploratory discussions to gauge the possibility of acquiring Denver's Kenneth Faried, Brooklyn's Thaddeus Young and the Phoenix duo of Markieff Morris and P.J. Tucker.

Seems like quite a few other big names are out there (of course I'm sure Blake is one of them who are available for the right offer)..

[Mamba Mentality]

I've heard the Raps are interested in Ryan Anderson as well. Looks like they're going to make some sort of splash before the trade deadline.

[Mylie10]

The fact that the Heat would consider trading Whiteside, leads me to believe he's a supreme douche bag.