Around The NBA:2016-2017

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Post#401 » by getrichordie » Thu Jul 13, 2017 9:13 am

Pillendreher wrote:Nah man, that was not staged. Him reacting like that is real.

If it had been staged, he would have smiled at it.


Absolutely real. He's tired of people talking about that ****. That's his legacy they are talking about.
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Post#402 » by oken » Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:13 am

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Post#403 » by oken » Thu Jul 13, 2017 11:36 am

Ekpe Udoh for such a contract could be a great addition to OKC especially if team was able to dump Kanter, but as it seems unlikely they possibly did not feel the need for a 3rd center. In the meantime Jazz interior defense just got scarier.

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Post#404 » by Old Man Game » Thu Jul 13, 2017 12:01 pm

bondom34 wrote:The more I think the less I think it was scripted. Him tweeting the emoji after the fact doesn't seem like he'd do it if it were scripted. That and he's a bad actor.


It looked less staged on my second viewing. And especially the tweet. That seals it. I think it was genuine.
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Post#405 » by Andre Roberstan » Fri Jul 14, 2017 5:26 pm

https://streamable.com/ptpqd

This is a classic excerpt from Road Trippin. Horry and RJeff talking about guys who come into SA after the fact don't do as well as their homegrown guys.
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Post#406 » by ThunderBolt » Fri Jul 14, 2017 10:53 pm

I hate Golden State fans. Not all, just a very vocal majority.
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Post#407 » by bondom34 » Sat Jul 15, 2017 12:59 am

Knrstz wrote:I hate Golden State fans. Not all, just a very focal majority.

If it's here don't let them troll you, if they're trolling just report it.

If it's reddit yea I know, been there.
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Post#408 » by Andre Roberstan » Sun Jul 16, 2017 2:04 am

Knrstz wrote:I hate Golden State fans. Not all, just a very vocal majority.

The ones on their board are generally pretty good. The ones that only hang out on the GB tend to be pretty combative. RealGM's actually a lot better than most places.

If you're on Reddit, just avoid anyone not named swollencornholio.
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Post#409 » by Pillendreher » Fri Jul 21, 2017 8:34 pm

Now's the time to try to snatch Kevin Love.
"I don't know of any player that, when the shot goes up, he doesn't want it to go in," Donovan said
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Post#410 » by Osirus89 » Fri Jul 21, 2017 8:39 pm

Pillendreher wrote:Now's the time to try to snatch Kevin Love.


Was just thinking the same thing :D
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Post#411 » by spearsy23 » Sat Jul 22, 2017 3:06 am

I know Cleveland is kinda a special case because of how dysfunctional Dan Gilbert is, but if they can't keep their stars after three straight finals, having lebron basically as a hometown guy, and spending whatever necessary, how do other small markets manage?

Also, this seems like the perfect opportunity for the Lakers to get a jump on next year. Offer Ball or Ingram and then you already have one star to put beside George.
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Post#412 » by ThunderBolt » Sat Jul 22, 2017 3:15 am

There are enough small market teams that if they stand together they can have a powerful voice.

LA doesn't deserve a super team. They hired magic Johnson, who thought Jimmer Fredette was the next big thing.

Kyrie wants to play for James Dolan. I'm pretty sure Donald Sterling could build a superteam in this NBA climate.
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Post#413 » by spearsy23 » Sat Jul 22, 2017 3:28 am

Knrstz wrote:There are enough small market teams that if they stand together they can have a powerful voice.

LA doesn't deserve a super team. They hired magic Johnson, who thought Jimmer Fredette was the next big thing.

Kyrie wants to play for James Dolan. I'm pretty sure Donald Sterling could build a superteam in this NBA climate.

They hired Johnson, but there is no chance pelinka signed on just to be a yes man.
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Post#414 » by Old Man Game » Sat Jul 22, 2017 3:36 am

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Knrstz wrote:There are enough small market teams that if they stand together they can have a powerful voice.

LA doesn't deserve a super team. They hired magic Johnson, who thought Jimmer Fredette was the next big thing.

Kyrie wants to play for James Dolan. I'm pretty sure Donald Sterling could build a superteam in this NBA climate.

They hired Johnson, but there is no chance pelinka signed on just to be a yes man.

Sure Rob's voice will be heard but his point that Magic is a moron and is now the head of that organization is correct.
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Post#415 » by ThunderBolt » Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:41 pm

Why is it breaking news any time nba players play a pickup game with each other?
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Post#416 » by Kizz Fastfists » Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:13 pm

Knrstz wrote:Why is it breaking news any time nba players play a pickup game with each other?


Because the only reason they would do that is because they are planning on teaming up in the near future. So we all know that Russ, LeBron and PG will be playing for the Lakers next year because they were in Vegas together a few weeks ago. :lol:
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Post#417 » by ThunderBolt » Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:30 pm

Kanter and Durant are teaming up??
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Post#418 » by Kizz Fastfists » Wed Aug 16, 2017 11:04 pm

Knrstz wrote:Kanter and Durant are teaming up??


Kanter is going to opt out and sign with GS for the minimum next off-season. GS loses in the first round of the playoffs. Klay loses faith in the FO and leaves the next off-season with cupcake also leaving. GS collapses and never makes the playoffs again. :D

Kanter's departure gets PG and Russ to resign. OKC follows Utah in getting much better once Kanter is gone. OKC wins championships. :nod:
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Post#419 » by ThunderBolt » Thu Aug 17, 2017 12:15 am

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Knrstz wrote:Kanter and Durant are teaming up??


Kanter is going to opt out and sign with GS for the minimum next off-season. GS loses in the first round of the playoffs. Klay loses faith in the FO and leaves the next off-season with cupcake also leaving. GS collapses and never makes the playoffs again. :D

Kanter's departure gets PG and Russ to resign. OKC follows Utah in getting much better once Kanter is gone. OKC wins championships. :nod:

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Post#420 » by jbk1234 » Fri Sep 1, 2017 1:44 pm

Did you guys see this quote out of Chicago on Payne!

“We knew the second practice [after he was acquired] that he couldn’t play at [an NBA] level,’’ the source said. “The only reason it took two practices was because we thought maybe it was nerves in the first one."

http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/source-bulls-got-gar-red-in-the-cameron-payne-trade/
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