PC Board OT thread

ccameron · Post #61 » by **ccameron** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 7:16 pm

Chuck Texas wrote:I drive this:

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Jealous?

Do it Chuck

Hawk · Post #62 » by **Hawk** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 7:39 pm

lukekarts wrote:
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Nice to meet you, ardee.

I'm from England. I'm a buyer for the University of Oxford, I run tenders / negotiate contracts for all major IT purchases.

Only got into basketball through video games (one of the early NBA Live games IIRC) - but obviously knew about MJ & Shaq before then. Started to support Miami in the early Shaq/Wade era but only really got to follow the NBA more closely with online streaming around 2009 or so (whevever I joined RGM)

My first love is motorsports, I raced karts for many years. I now race a Porsche 944 (me:)

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh5dTgIOfsU[/youtube]

And I like football (soccer) a bit and support Chelsea.

Which one is your favourite circuit? Have you ever been racing abroad?

CKRT · Post #63 » by **CKRT** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 7:41 pm

22, major is Graphic Design. I live in OKC, and growing up we had a lot of Laker fans here but I loved watching the early 00s Kings teams. Been a Kings fan since then. Getting the Thunder was awesome because it let me go to Kings games, and eventually watch a good team in my own backyard. The Thunder drafting Harden was what got me REALLY into basketball and made me realize that a lot was happening in the small details on the floor. I loved seeing how the team just played way better when he was on the floor, especially when he handled the ball. HIs abilities, and seeing how little he was being played made me start to question why a player like Jeff Green could get 40 minutes a game, and Harden couldn't. It was pretty much a catalyst for me to understand things like RAPM, TS%, etc.

I'm terrible at actually playing basketball though. I can for the most part see how plays are going to develop if I'm watching, but it's really hard for me to process that while I'm playing. Add in the fact that I hated sports as a kid/teenager, and I really just never developed basic skills to play even at a rec level. Instead of sports, I was really into competitive gaming. I played the **** out of Halo PC. Now I play Counter-Strike competitively, but I've recently transitioned to more 'casual' competitive playing (AKA no league play).

Greatness · Post #64 » by **Greatness** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 7:55 pm

SideshowBob wrote:We really need to have a PC Board pickup game at some point.

If that ever happens I definitely want Doctor MJ on my team :lol:

Post #65 » by **Doctor MJ** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 7:57 pm

Greatness wrote:
SideshowBob wrote:We really need to have a PC Board pickup game at some point.

If that ever happens I definitely want Doctor MJ on my team

Hehe, you got it. Pretty much guarantee though that I won't be the best player out there.

Post #66 » by **bondom34** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:02 pm

CKRT wrote:22, major is Graphic Design. I live in OKC, and growing up we had a lot of Laker fans here but I loved watching the early 00s Kings teams. Been a Kings fan since then. Getting the Thunder was awesome because it let me go to Kings games, and eventually watch a good team in my own backyard. The Thunder drafting Harden was what got me REALLY into basketball and made me realize that a lot was happening in the small details on the floor. I loved seeing how the team just played way better when he was on the floor, especially when he handled the ball. HIs abilities, and seeing how little he was being played made me start to question why a player like Jeff Green could get 40 minutes a game, and Harden couldn't. It was pretty much a catalyst for me to understand things like RAPM, TS%, etc.

I'm terrible at actually playing basketball though. I can for the most part see how plays are going to develop if I'm watching, but it's really hard for me to process that while I'm playing. Add in the fact that I hated sports as a kid/teenager, and I really just never developed basic skills to play even at a rec level. Instead of sports, I was really into competitive gaming. I played the **** out of Halo PC. Now I play Counter-Strike competitively, but I've recently transitioned to more 'casual' competitive playing (AKA no league play).

Whew, I feel better now, I know I can't play (at least anymore, haven't picked up a ball in years), so I'm at least not alone!

Post #67 » by **Texas Chuck** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:04 pm

Greatness wrote:
SideshowBob wrote:We really need to have a PC Board pickup game at some point.

If that ever happens I definitely want Doctor MJ on my team

OK I'll take the other side. I play against a 6'10" guy in one of my regular pick-up games and frequently have to guard him so I have some experience with that.

Im looking for the PC board chucker because my screen/o-rebounding game works best with an unabashed chucker. Let me hear from you--I know we have some on here.

edit: that van is hilarious. My son would love it. The wife......not so much.

Greatness · Post #68 » by **Greatness** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:07 pm

Just to speak on my "game" (I say that very loosely), I'm around 6'1 maybe 6'2 210 pounds. I play with my friends throughout the summer every year but I've never really been on a team or tried out for one other than in Grade 8 when I was glued to the bench.

Anyway, I play like a stretch 4 who can also bang down low and dribble. Unfortunately a stretch 4 at 6'1 is laughable and embarrassing but hey, that's just how I play

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Hawk · Post #69 » by **Hawk** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:10 pm

Chuck Texas wrote:
Greatness wrote:
SideshowBob wrote:We really need to have a PC Board pickup game at some point.

If that ever happens I definitely want Doctor MJ on my team

OK I'll take the other side. I play against a 6'10" guy in one of my regular pick-up games and frequently have to guard him so I have some experience with that.

Im looking for the PC board chucker because my screen/o-rebounding game works best with an unabashed chucker. Let me hear from you--I know we have some on here.

edit: that van is hilarious. My son would love it. The wife......not so much.

Well, if you want rebounds I'm not your man then, sadly. My nickname is similar to Jordan's, 'Air', but with an addition: 'Air..ball', so I would need someone used to grab balls before they go out of bounds.

Post #70 » by **Texas Chuck** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:14 pm

Im not looking for rebounds Im looking for a guy willing to jack up shots at a rate that would make Kobe embarrassed. My scoring game is extremely limited. If I'm wide-open I can knock down my set-shot and Im okay at following up misses, but asking me to create my own shot against even the worst of defenders is dicey.

When I play at the offensive end I just want to set screens and crash the glass. So if you hate passing and love shooting, I'm your guy.

Post #71 » by **Quotatious** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:33 pm

I'd definitely want to have An Unbiased Fan on my team in a PC board pickup game. IIRC he's about 6'5'' 210 lbs and claimed that he could beat MJ 1 on 1. Why am I not surprised that he's a big Kobe guy? :lol:

ardee · Post #72 » by **ardee** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:39 pm

Well I'm 6'1, 176 lbs (about 9% body fat though, steadily gaining, hoping to be 185 or close to that by the end of the year). I had a pretty ok jumper, off the bounce and spot-up, but I really haven't been playing with most of my attention focussed on the gym. Despite my comparatively piddly squat numbers I have very strong legs and back people down in the post easily... finishing is another issue though.

If I got it back with some practice I'd be happy to pair up with Chuck and make a good no. 2/3 pairing for someone like Doctor MJ or AUF to be our Jordan/Kobe/LeBron for :lol:

ardee · Post #73 » by **ardee** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:41 pm

Everyone descend on California this Christmas, we'll play at the court at Venice 8-)

Post #74 » by **Quotatious** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:44 pm

Chuck Texas wrote:Im looking for the PC board chucker because my screen/o-rebounding game works best with an unabashed chucker. Let me hear from you--I know we have some on here.

We would be a great fit - I'm a pretty remorseless chucker (or at least was, don't play much these days), with a very streaky jumper. Really, I never met a shot I didn't like.

ShaqAttack3234 · Post #75 » by **ShaqAttack3234** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:51 pm

Chuck Texas wrote:Im not looking for rebounds Im looking for a guy willing to jack up shots at a rate that would make Kobe embarrassed. My scoring game is extremely limited. If I'm wide-open I can knock down my set-shot and Im okay at following up misses, but asking me to create my own shot against even the worst of defenders is dicey.

When I play at the offensive end I just want to set screens and crash the glass. So if you hate passing and love shooting, I'm your guy.

Well, when I used to play, I loved jacking up 25 footers from straight away and the wing. Not much of a corner 3 guy, but give it to me anywhere else outside, and I'll throw it up. Problem is, my handle always sucked, especially for someone my height. Don't know why, but shooting always came way more naturally to me. Haven't played in a few years due to knees, stamina and to at times, a bad back. I'm not old, and not the least bit overweight, in fact, I'd like to gain weight, but smoking for years has taken A LOT from my stamina.

But if I got into shape again, I'd be happy to be a Reggie or Dan Majerle type chucker, or are you talking about someone who handles the ball better?

It's funny because my favorite player when I got into basketball was John Starks and his handle wasn't bad, but I guess I forgot that part and just imitated his chucking. :lol:

Post #76 » by **PaulieWal** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:55 pm

Damn, there are some tall people in this thread. Now I feel short and no, don't ask me how tall I am :lol:

. I ain't telling all of you tall people.

MisterHibachi · Post #77 » by **MisterHibachi** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:57 pm

Cool thread.

I'm a 20 year old studying Political Science at the University of Toronto, planning for law school. Born in Pakistan and moved to Toronto at the age of 9. First game I ever watched was LeBron's game 5 against Detroit in 07. Started playing a ton of ball in grade 7 and 8 so the love grew from there. I'm not the best, but I'm decent enough for the guys I play with. 6'2, stick thin lol I don't shoot much, almost to a fault. I like to pass but I also like to dribble a lot. Can't shoot for the life of me, I have the worst form, no rotation on the ball.

I think I'm one of the youngest here.

ShaqAttack3234 · Post #78 » by **ShaqAttack3234** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 9:14 pm

PaulieWal wrote:Damn, there are some tall people in this thread. Now I feel short and no, don't ask me how tall I am . I ain't telling all of you tall people.

I know how you feel, even if I was standing on a stack of phone books, I'd still be looking up at almost everyone in this thread.

Post #79 » by **Quotatious** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 9:37 pm

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Mock draft. Who would go #1 overall based on these scouting reports? Who would you rather build around - Texas Chuck or Quotatious? :lol:

drza · Post #80 » by **drza** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 9:46 pm

ardee wrote:
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drza wrote:
ardee wrote:Also majorly into bodybuilding, used to just mess around in the gym but now I discovered Starting Strength and my lifts are shooting up in the last few months (200 bench, 275 squat, for those who are wondering)

I've never independently done a weight program, but back when I was competing (track) we had a circuit training regimen we had to do 3 days a week. Back then I maxed out at 295 on the bench and 395 squat. Of course, that was back in the 90s. 15 years, a wife, kids, and a lot of food later I entered last year way out of shape. I've tried to get back in the gym a bit, but not as consistent as I'd like. I've got "old man strength" now, so ironically weight lifting comes easier now than it did when I was competing. My bench PR has gone up, but I haven't been focused enough to get my squats back up. In a perfect world I'd like to try cross fit, but I'm not quite there yet

Crossfit? What is your goal? Strength, hypertrophy, or weight loss?

"Goal" makes my interest sound deeper than it is. But if I had to state one, I'd say that I'd be looking for a combination of strength and stamina (and perhaps explosion) if I tried cross fit. My old normal was that I could look anyone, even world class athletes, in the eye and not feel out of my league. My new normal is that I'm way bigger than I used to be (not necessarily in a good way) and no longer in anywhere near the same type of shape. So if I did cross fit (or whatever more regimented program), my real goal would be to re-train my body so that I could feel like I was operating closer to capacity again. I miss that feeling. And my kids are getting older, and into sports, and I'd like to be able to hang on to the "superman" respect from them as long as I possibly can.