NBA 2012-2013 Thread

[Krimzon7]

So seriously, the two other guys combined for 51 points!!! they hit 16 threes... that was a helluva performance.

looking forward to thursday like a motherfucker.

[screech]

Nets apparently looking at Jason Kidd to coach. Cool.

[screech]

Just read again. They are down to Kidd and Brian Shaw. Hope either one adopts the Larry Brown clapping (phone wanted that to be chafing lol)

[Ruien]

Damn dude, GET. OVER. IT. Why wouldn't I be loyal to the team that the player I follow is on? Why wouldn't I adopt them as MY Team if MY player is on them? and I think you mistake 'happy' as 'loyal'. I'm loyal to Lebron, I'm happy for Miami. and just as there is a strong backlash in here From Slicky Tricky Damon, Alvarado, and the likes of people who bag on lebron, I tend to push back by being as obnoxious as I wanna be as a Lebron fan/Heat Supporter.


If you dont agree with this stance, I could care less. There are two things that you should take from this:


1. Get over it
2. shut the fuck up already.

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[screech]

Why wouldn't I be loyal to the team that the player I follow is on?

and I think you mistake 'happy' as 'loyal'.

lol

You make this too easy.

[screech]

Hawks, Rockets, and Kings fined for tampering. Didn't know this was a thing.

http://m.usatoday.com/article/news/2409499

[screech]

I figured saying something like "we've been talking to this guy about coming here" while he's still with another team would lead to a penalty.

Didn't know they couldn't say "that guy would fit here" or "we might be able to get him here" about signed players, though.

[alvarado52]

Just read again. They are down to Kidd and Brian Shaw. Hope either one adopts the Larry Brown clapping (phone wanted that to be chafing lol)

I know Kidd is a capable player and may be a capable coach one day, but if they want to have immediate success they will go with Brian Shaw.

[screech]

Wasn't he in the running for the Lakers job?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Hawks, Rockets, and Kings fined for tampering. Didn't know this was a thing.

http://m.usatoday.com/article/news/2409499

Yes, it is. I'd also make it a rule that NBA teams can't discuss anything publically about next season until after the Finals is over. Give the teams that made it to the final the respect of not talking about anything else except them.

[screech]

I know Kidd is a capable player and may be a capable coach one day, but if they want to have immediate success they will go with Brian Shaw.

Makes sense. He's got experience in coaching, at least. I'm interested to see what Kidd can do, though. Do NBA teams have a bunch of assistants like MLB teams do? Could be a good place for Kidd to start.

Do you think players should wait before becoming coaches rather than jump in right after retiring?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

I'd like player-coaches to become popular again.

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I think Kidd should wait. Especially in a Media-crazy town like NYC. They'd rip him to shreds if he failed.

[Emperor Smeat]

Just read again. They are down to Kidd and Brian Shaw. Hope either one adopts the Larry Brown clapping (phone wanted that to be chafing lol)

If the Nets were smart, they might want to wait another week or two considering Doc Rivers might become available. He's currently deciding on if he wants to coach another year with the Cs or leave for a new team.

Danny Ainge says Doc is staying but Ainge does and says a lot of things that end up becoming different in the end.

http://espn.go.com/boston/nba/story/_/id/9375491/doc-rivers-feels-for-change-boston-celtics-source-says

[screech]

Doc could do good things with the Nets.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Why are the Spurs letting LeBron get away with this "I played like shit" stuff. They made him play like shit. It's call defense.

[Nark Order]

Why are the Spurs letting LeBron get away with this "I played like shit" stuff. They made him play like shit. It's call defense.

Dude. Chill. He was just saying that he didn't play up to his standards.

[screech]

Plus the Spurs would sound like dickheads if they said anything other than [something like] "we played a great game and were able to contain him" so they probably will just leave it and focus on the next game.

[Krimzon7]

Why are the Spurs letting LeBron get away with this "I played like shit" stuff. They made him play like shit. It's call defense.
He missed every conceivable Type of shot...contested and wide open. Yes the Spurs have defended him well.

Lebron was making the mandatory, PC statement That the best player on a team that got housed should say

[screech]

Hey yo, Krimzon. Since you brought up the Nets earlier, who do you think they'll hire/should hire between Kidd and Shaw? Or should they look elsewhere (though that seems unlikely)?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Didn't they already made it official that it was going to be Kidd?

[screech]

Well I guess that happens when I play Super Smash Brothers for three hours.

[Krimzon7]

Out of the two, I think that Shaw would be a better fit.

[Skippord]

Brian Shaw must interview terribly

[Juan]

Shaw would no doubt implement the triangle offense, so maybe that's what's holding him back.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

I think it was more a publicity move for the Nets in their second season in the new city rather than how Shaw would coach.

[Skippord]

Shaw would no doubt implement the triangle offense, so maybe that's what's holding him back.
I like to believe he keeps peeing on his interviewers legs.

[Juan]

Brian Shaw is a pro, Skippord. Look it up in the book

[Juan]

Drunk Larry King reference

[screech]

I like to believe he keeps peeing on his interviewers legs.

Or humping them.

[Innovator]

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[Krimzon7]

Out of the two, I think that Shaw would be a better fit.

Until I hear that he's bringing in Lawrence Frank. If he can do that and be a 'co coach' the Nets are in better shape than I thought.

[Emperor Smeat]

Doc Rivers currently being rumored for the Clippers job should he decide to leave the Cs.

The Los Angeles Clippers have not formally requested permission to interview Celtics coach Doc Rivers in the wake of widespread reports about Rivers' potential departure from Boston, but there is strong mutual interest between the parties, according to sources close to the situation.

Sources told ESPN.com on Thursday that Rivers is highly intrigued by the idea of coaching the Clippers in the event that he and the Celtics part company after nine seasons together and one championship in 2008 ...

The Los Angeles Times, citing several NBA executives, reported Wednesday that if Rivers decides he doesn't want to coach in Boston anymore, the Clippers would be interested in him and he would become their No. 1 choice ...

But sources added that Boston could be moved to let Rivers out of his deal depending on the level of compensation the Celtics get from the Clippers, whether that's a veteran player or future draft picks. The thought in coaching circles is the close relationship between Ainge and Rivers might help the coach get out of his obligation.

Also being rumored the Clippers could revive the Pierce/KG - Bledsoe/Jordan trade talks if Doc does leave Boston.

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/9384172/doc-rivers-los-angeles-clippers-mutual-interest-sources-say

[alvarado52]

After these two games im pretty sure Thiago Splitter will have nightmares of trying to dunk and being blocked by the entire Heat team.

[Emperor Smeat]

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2787877/boshflop2.gif

Not watching the game at the moment but did the refs seriously whistled that as a foul for the Heat?

Might also be the best looking flop of these playoffs.

[Innovator]

Bosh Bosh'd all over the place before halftime

[alvarado52]

Did Dwayne Wade finally pull LeBrons cock out of his ass and decide to take back his team?

[Crimson]

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2787877/boshflop2.gif

Not watching the game at the moment but did the refs seriously whistled that as a foul for the Heat?

Might also be the best looking flop of these playoffs.

Would you rather it be on the Spurs? No foul anywhere there

[Skippord]

or it could just not be called a foul

[Ruien]

Foul for flopping. That is the way it should work.

[Juan]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/38e451386a3388700c818e077840b320/tumblr_mod6ydxOht1qzb7vjo1_500.jpg

Tony Romo was at the Spurs/Heat game.

Coincidentally, San Antonio had 18 turnovers…

[Emperor Smeat]

Would you rather it be on the Spurs? No foul anywhere there

Was it called against the Heat?

Wasn't watching the game at the time but the tweet from SB had the gif and mentioned it was called as a foul against the Spurs.

[Krimzon7]

That Green kid is a fucking scorer. He needs legit finals MVP consideration.

[alvarado52]

I think a flop(!) should be counted as a Technical. It would be the right punishment (1 free throw plus possession), and it would scare the twats from trying it again or else getting kicked.

[Skippord]

they should probably just eject anyone who flops, so no one can play basketball anymore

[owenbrown]

fuck fining these guys start suspending them if they are repeat offenders

[Nark Order]

Why is everybody so consumed with flopping now? It's been apart of the game forever.

[DaveBrawl]

Because something just has to be picked at.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

It's because Stern made such a big deal about it before the season.

[Krimzon7]

Why is everybody so consumed with flopping now? It's been apart of the game forever.
Because the Heat are (?) Doing it.

[Krimzon7]

Kinda odd that we have teams with irregular mascots..,Heat Magic, Thunder, and Jazz I'm looking right at ya. It makes subjet verb agreement a nightmare!

[Emperor Smeat]

Bunch of NBA news:

NBA fined Chris Bosh $5,000 for his flop yesterday.

Kobe Bryant teases he's extending his "retirement" goal by another season. Was rumored next season would be his last (always desired to retire around the age of 35-36) but now his goal is for two more seasons.

Dwight Howard currently rumored to be interested in playing for the Clippers next season especially now that Chris Paul has been in close contacts with him recently. If it doesn't happen its because the Hawks are rumored to be making a strong push for both guys.

Nets coach Jason Kidd recently extended an offer towards former Pistons coach Lawrence Frank to be part of his staff for next season. If he accepts, it lets him stay in New Jersey and with his wife who is currently ill.

[McLegend]

Andre Iguodala is going to opt out of the last year of his 16 million dollar contract.

He is an idiot, and the people that pay him will be even bigger idiots

[Emperor Smeat]

Clippers-Cs started trade talks for Rivers while the Clippers are also considering a deal with the Lakers as another option.

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Boston Celtics have formally opened serious discussions on multiple transactions that potentially could add up to a seismic trade arrangement that ultimately lands Celtics stars Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce and coach Doc Rivers in L.A., according to sources close to the process.

Sources told ESPN.com the Clippers are concurrently weighing the prospect of offering star forward Blake Griffin in tandem with prized young guard Eric Bledsoe to the Los Angeles Lakers in a sign-and-trade pitch to land Dwight Howard after July 1.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9390303/los-angeles-clippers-believe-land-doc-rivers-kevin-garnett-paul-pierce-according-sources

Yahoo Sports is stating the Clippers-Cs deal would involve the Clippers getting KG and Doc while the Cs would get Jordan and a 2 1st Round draft picks. Pierce would be rumored to be traded in a second deal at a later time.

Although LA Times is stating the Clippers are already planning to hire either Lionel Hollins or Brian Shaw by next week if no trade is agreed to by the Cs.

[Skippord]

Andre Iguodala is going to opt out of the last year of his 16 million dollar contract.

He is an idiot, and the people that pay him will be even bigger idiots
if people pay him more he isn't really an idiot

[alvarado52]

Would pull the trigger on that Blake/Bledsoe deal in a heart beat if i were the Lakers. Blake can put up very similar numbers, cost less, and they get a promising young PG.

[RoXer]

silly deal for the clippers

[Nark Order]

The LA media has a reputation in being soft compared to the east coast media but I don't think Dwight would be probably leaving if it wasn't for all the negative media coverage.

[Emperor Smeat]

Clippers-Cs trade deal on hold and probably about to collapse again.

Clippers do not want to trade Bledsoe while the Cs want him in any deal that also involves KG going to the Clippers. The Clippers are refusing because they need him in order to persuade the Lakers to trade Howard.

Whole thing is expected to be done or fall apart within the next 1-2 days.

If both fail then there is another series of potential deals involving several teams for Bledsoe.

Sources say that the Clippers, meanwhile, have already engaged the Orlando Magic and Indiana Pacers in separate trade discussions headlined by Bledsoe, with Orlando's Arron Afflalo and Indiana's Danny Granger as the respective trade targets.

[McLegend]

It's fishy to me that Dwade can go from looking to washed up to best player in the league in two games.

[Droford]

Spurs almost blow a 20 point lead..think if there had been more time they might have

[Innovator]

It's fishy to me that Dwade can go from looking to washed up to best player in the league in two games.
Spur of the moment trips to Germany help

[Crimson]

This is going 7..pretty crazy how they've all pretty much been blow outs. I think game 7 will be the close one though

[SammyG]

I don't think it is going 7.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

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[Emperor Smeat]

Clippers-Cs trade talks fell apart again.

Cs were willing to drop demands for Bledsoe but the Clippers didn't want to give up 2 1st Round picks.

Clippers currently looking at Lionel Hollins, Brian Shaw, and Brian Scott as their next coach.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9399106/los-angeles-clippers-walk-away-boston-celtics-deal-sources


Update: Clippers also rumored to not be willing to pay Doc's current contract and wanted either the Cs to pay part of it (big reason why the Cs wanted 2 1st Rd picks) or Doc to take a pay cut.

[alvarado52]

Lol LeBron

[Droford]

Think it might be time to panic in south beach

[Corndad]

Lebron may never wear a Headband again after this 4th Quarter

[Droford]

Its all over but the crying in miami

[Droford]

Stupid waste of a 21,000th post

[Droford]

Well damn

[DaveWadding]

Ray Fucking Allen. Christ Jesus Shuttlesworth.

[Frank Drebin]

Its all over but the crying in miami

[alvarado52]

LeBron better suck on Jesus Shuttlesworth's cock after this game for bailing his bricks out.

[alvarado52]

http://i47.tinypic.com/3088k6f.jpg

[alvarado52]

Ginobili, if you're gonna suck, do it on the bench.

[Droford]

Lol no foul

Shocked

[alvarado52]

I'd be shocked if Ginobili didnt kill himself after this game.

[alvarado52]

seriously...he single handedly blew the Spurs W this game.

[Emperor Smeat]

Probably could blame Pop more considering he screwed up with the rest timing early in the 4th.

Lebron should be thanking Ray Allen tonight didn't become a national "LOL Heat" night.

[alvarado52]

I have no clue why Manu had the ball during critical situations like that. The dude was throwing bad passes and making shit decisions with his shot the entire game...and dont get me started on his defense and that bitch foul he put on Bosh for the 3 point play

[alvarado52]

he had 8 of the Spurs 15 turnovers

[OssMan]

Ok I watched like the last minute of this game and every single play looked like traveling

[Emperor Smeat]

Clippers-Cs trade talks started again and this time look very likely to be done within the next 24 hours.

Cs appeared to have agreed to back down from requesting Bledsoe to be included while the Clippers appear to have agreed to both the draft picks and Doc's current contract ($30 million left).

www.espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9404760/trade-talks-los-angeles-clippers-boston-celtics-back-sources-say-doc-rivers-danny-ainge-meeting

[alvarado52]

The Clippers should TOTALLY trade for D'Antonie instead...he'd fit right in.

[Krimzon7]

This has been a great series

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Guys I'm pretty close to deciding who I'm gonna root for this postseason. Stay tuned.

[Krimzon7]

Guys I'm pretty close to deciding who I'm gonna root for this postseason. Stay tuned.
We are waiting with bated breath

[screech]

Bigger reveal than Droford's announcement?

[Krimzon7]

Ginobli....

[Krimzon7]

Bosh...

[Krimzon7]

Lol Ginobli!

[Krimzon7]

Its a real chance that Bosh finishes this game beside Spolestra

[Krimzon7]

Bosh is committing allof his energy to defending Duncan.

[Krimzon7]

Jesus Fuck Tim Duncan!!!!

[screech]

Duncan seems to bank shots from every possible angle.

[Skippord]

did he major in Geometry in college?

[Supreme Olajuwon]

YEAH the Heat! We can do this!

[screech]

lol

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>The Spurs are a bunch of choke artists.</font>

[Krimzon7]

YES!!!!!!!!!!

[screech]

Fantastic series. Well deserved rings for the Heat.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Woooo!!!!!!!!!! We did it!!!!!!!

Never lost faith. Fuck the haters.

[Krimzon7]

Pop is pure class. He looks legit happy for Miami

[alvarado52]

This will go down as the biggest choke in NBA history. Way to blow it San Antonio.

[Nark Order]

Deal with it.

[Emperor Smeat]

The last few games in the series were pretty amazing.


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Heat: 1st team to win back-to-back championships since Lakers in 2009 &amp; 2010.

12th time in NBA history a team has won consecutive titles.</p>&mdash; ESPN Stats &amp; Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/statuses/347924453172322304">June 21, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Don't think ESPN realizes its happened a lot more than 12 times.

[Skippord]

BIRDMAN HAS A RING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Great win for the Heat. Pretty funny how Heat fans showed their true colors in Game 6 abandoning the arena when they thought it was over.

[Krimzon7]

This will go down as the biggest choke in NBA history. Way to blow it San Antonio.
Umm, I wouldnt dare call game six a choke. Pop coached the way he always coached, a 21 year old missed a free throw. An ginobli, Well... he was sporadic all year. The Heat was composed a won a great game

[alvarado52]

I'm probably dealing with it better than you year in and year out with your bottom feeder Kings

[alvarado52]

Umm, I wouldnt dare call game six a choke. Pop coached the way he always coached, a 21 year old missed a free throw. An ginobli, Well... he was sporadic all year. The Heat was composed a won a great game

You're gonna say a team up 5 points and 27 seconds away from a championship blowing plays NOT a choke?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Massive Pop for this being Stern's last NBA Final.

[Skippord]

dude fuck all of you guys, I just saw Chris "Birdman" Andersen with the Larry O. Brien trophy

exciting

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Somebody had to lose. Doesn't mean they choked. Pretty great series between two really good teams tbh.

[Droford]

The last few games in the series were pretty amazing.


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Heat: 1st team to win back-to-back championships since Lakers in 2009 &amp; 2010.

12th time in NBA history a team has won consecutive titles.</p>&mdash; ESPN Stats &amp; Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/statuses/347924453172322304">June 21, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Don't think ESPN realizes its happened a lot more than 12 times.

Wonder what happens when they win next year. 3 peat is taken. Back to back to back is kinda wordy.
I say 3-heat or heat-peat

[Krimzon7]

Cant wait for that gif!

[alvarado52]

God i fucking hate LeBron. Shines as a biggest douche bag in a team full of them.

[Krimzon7]

Wonder what happens when they win next year. 3 peat is taken. Back to back to back is kinda wordy.
I say 3-heat or heat-peat
THREE RINGS FOR. THREE KINGS

[alvarado52]

Eh, whatever, seasons over, time to focus on next year.

[Skippord]

God i fucking hate LeBron. Shines as a biggest douche bag in a team full of them.
I'd just like to remind you that you're a fan of a team with Kobe Bryant on it

[Droford]

THREE RINGS FOR. THREE KINGS

And 4 for wade..

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

dude fuck all of you guys, I just saw Chris "Birdman" Andersen with the Larry O. Brien trophy

exciting

Wonder how much kiddie porn he'll get into tonight from all of the excitement of winning the championship.

[Krimzon7]

God i fucking hate LeBron. Shines as a biggest douche bag in a team full of them.
Let the hate flow through you!

[Skippord]

Wonder how much kiddie porn he'll get into tonight from all of the excitement of winning the championship.
probably none, because he's never been involved with kiddie porn

[Krimzon7]

Wonder how much kiddie porn he'll get into tonight from all of the excitement of winning the championship.
Get your stories straight before you condemn him to that man....

[Droford]

Can't wait for when lebron ditches Miami and goes somewhere else

[alvarado52]

Get your stories straight before you condemn him to that man....

definitely! The correct answer was "how much cocaine is this dude going to buy with his championship bonus?"

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/basketball/12464908-419/nuggets-chris-birdman-andersen-investigated-for-child-porn.html

http://www.businessinsider.com/chris-anderson-child-porn-2012-5

He was investigated for it.

[Droford]

definitely! The correct answer was "how much cocaine is this dude going to buy with his championship bonus?"

I thought it was how many more tats can he get?

[Krimzon7]

definitely! The correct answer was "how much cocaine is this dude going to buy with his championship bonus?"
Ugh... asshole, its heroin and bath salts. Get yourshittogether

[Droford]

He's clearly gotta get the trophy tattoo on him now

[screech]

I thought it was how many more tats can he get?

How much higher can he spike his hair?

[alvarado52]

Every Heat fan better find Ray Allen and suck him off for this championship.

[screech]

Have always liked Dwayne Wade for some reason. Feel happy for him/really bummed for Duncan.

[Krimzon7]

Every Heat fan better find Ray Allen and suck him off for this championship.
YESSSS!!! THATS IT, BE A CONDUIT FOR YOUR HATRED

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Heat defenders seem to think that saying Game 6 was a San Antonio chokejob takes away any sort of legitimacy of a title. It doesn't. The Heat got a lucky break and took full advantage of it and clearly were the better team in Game 7. Good for them. Lucky breaks happen and the Heat were able to capitalize. Doesn't change the fact that the Spurs cocked up royally.

Great series overall.</font>

[Skippord]

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/basketball/12464908-419/nuggets-chris-birdman-andersen-investigated-for-child-porn.html

http://www.businessinsider.com/chris-anderson-child-porn-2012-5

He was investigated for it.
yeah and it turned out that he was being blackmailed because he is a gigantic dummy, not a child porn user.

(is user the right word?)

[Krimzon7]

The spurs are in great hands with this young talent

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Be a conduit for your mouth to his dick. Unless you aren't really a Heat fan. :)

[alvarado52]

All LeBron hate aside, do you think D Wade feels like these championships mean anything less? His first he led HIS team to the title, but now he's an after thought to LeBron as he takes the glory for these titles?

I mean, I'd imagine one couldnt help but feel like they gave their team up.

[Skippord]

All LeBron hate aside, do you think D Wade feels like these championships mean anything less? His first he led HIS team to the title, but now he's an after thought to LeBron as he takes the glory for these titles?

I mean, I'd imagine one couldnt help but feel like they gave their team up.
he's probably pretty psyched about winning 3 NBA titles and two of them with two of his best friends

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

He didn't win that title on his own either Shaq played a huge part. Don't know if it was "his" team in 2005 either.

[Nark Order]

Lebron is going to be the best ever. All is right in the world .

[Nark Order]

Alvarafo coming off as bitter as fuck. Just be happy for LeBron for fucks sake.

[James Steele]

I don't give a shit if LeBron gets 2 rings on every finger, every toe, both his nuts, and 5 more on his dick; he is a fucking cunt.

[Nark Order]

No he isn't't. He's seems like a pretty nice dude, tbh.

[James Steele]

He acts like a child who gets told no by his mother when he wants to buy candy at the grocery store checkout aisle every time he gets breathed on. He acts like he is just killed a bear with his bare hands whenever he makes a play. Act like you've fucking been there and done that. "The King" needs to act like a man.

[alvarado52]

Alvarafo coming off as bitter as fuck. Just be happy for LeBron for fucks sake.

Never. That guy is a grade A d bag with zero class.

[James Steele]

He is a tremendous basketball player, but that doesn't give you a pass on acting like a fucking cunt.

[RoXer]

plllrrrrb

blllrrrrp

plllfff

lrrrghh

bellllch

blllllrt

fart

[RoXer]

thats what this thread is right now

[alvarado52]

YOU SHUT THE FUCK UP ROXER

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Lebron is going to be the best ever. All is right in the world .

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[Nark Order]

He is a tremendous basketball player, but that doesn't give you a pass on acting like a fucking cunt.

His behavior is vastly exaggerated mostly because people just want to not like him due to him being good. Is he Tim Duncan? No. But lets not act like he's a collossal fucking asshole. It doesn't seem that way at all and most everybody that has played with him says he's a solid dude. The decision was a bad idea that he admits was a bad idea, no use throwing it in his face forever.

[Nark Order]

I hate Kobe Bryant mostly because I really want to hate Kobe Brtant. I don't want to see him being a good guy or showing tenacity because I really want to hate him. Ill openly admit to that. I just wish people would admit to doing the same with Lebron. Lebron James threatens peoples outlooks on basketball. All people want to do is live in this bubble where Jordan is the greatest forever but it isn't going to happen.

[alvarado52]

His behavior is vastly exaggerated mostly because people just want to not like him due to him being good. Is he Tim Duncan? No. But lets not act like he's a collossal fucking asshole. It doesn't seem that way at all and most everybody that has played with him says he's a solid dude. The decision was a bad idea that he admits was a bad idea, no use throwing it in his face forever.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1677741-exclusive-chael-sonnen-details-history-beef-with-lebron-james

Bleacher Report: What prompted you to call LeBron James a dork on The Jim Rome Show? Is there any sort of history between the two of you?

Chael Sonnen: His name being brought up prompted it. He makes (Steve) Urkel look cool. I would have liked to call him a twat, but they changed subjects.

Let me tell you a story about LeBron. He asked the UFC for tickets for my fight against Anderson Silva. We sit the guy front row, and all through the night he snubs our fans. He’s a guest in our house and he refuses to sign any autographs or take any pictures unless your cup size was later in the alphabet than he was able to learn.

And from what I understand, he thinks the letter purple comes after "C." This guy walked up to my fiancee backstage and asks her if there’s a Tic Tac in her blouse or if she was just happy to see him.

I had a UFC employee tell me he saw a mother wheel her handicapped child up to him to get a picture. LeBron was walking towards them. When he reached the kid, the mother stopped the wheelchair. LeBron took the wheelchair, wheeled it out of the way and kept walking.

I'd like to slap the divots right off his face.

[Skippord]

yeah out of those two I believe LeBron's the dick and not Chael Sonnen

[Nark Order]

Yes. Chael Sonnen is a wonderful source. Well done.

[Skippord]

Greatest person in the world Chael Sonnen says LeBron's a bad guy? WELL FUCK HIM

[alvarado52]

Yes. Chael Sonnen is a wonderful source. Well done.

and the shit coming out of your mouth is a better source?

[James Steele]

Tax writeoffs.

[Droford]

I'd pay to see him knock lebron's receding hair line off his head

[DaveBrawl]

Wonder what happens when they win next year. 3 peat is taken. Back to back to back is kinda wordy.
I say 3-heat or heat-peat
Doesn't Pat Riley own the rights to 3peat though? I guess they could use it. I'm sure that would rile people up some more.

[screech]

I love how if you don't like Lebron, it's either because he is so good or because of The Decision.

It can't be because he acts like a shithead and whines when plays go against him. Nope, only two options!

[screech]

Doesn't Pat Riley own the rights to 3peat though? I guess they could use it. I'm sure that would rile people up some more.

They will have certainly earned it. Would be funny to see some of the reactions if they use it.

[Krimzon7]

WOOOO!!!! IM ESTATIC AS SHIT.

[Ruien]

Wonderful last two games. Wish the rest of the series would have been like that.

[screech]

Wonderful last two games. Wish the rest of the series would have been like that.

Agreed. Was still a fun series to watch, though.

[Ruien]

Agreed. This series and the MIA/IND series made the playoffs memorable.

[DaveBrawl]

LeBron James: Making Memories

[ron the dial]

i want to see lebron win 20 rings just to see all you bitter cocks in here cry about it. great win for the heat.

[screech]

okay, next year I will definitely [probably not] watch the NBA outside of the Finals.

[DaveBrawl]

The Heat will be losing to the revamped, revitalized & revered Denver Nuggets in the finals next season. #pipedream

[owenbrown]

Dan LeBatard CHAMPIONSHIP RANT 2013.... always classic

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[owenbrown]

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[Juan]

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[James Steele]

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[James Steele]

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[James Steele]

Nice try, Owen.

[owenbrown]

fucking twitter embedding doesn't work :lol: It's a picture of Dan LeBatard's dad pretending to sleep on a couch with the trophy tweeted by Dan.

[owenbrown]

https://twitter.com/LeBatardShow/status/348169155121397760

[James Steele]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="http://t.co/qFlanwsa7l">pic.twitter.com/qFlanwsa7l</a></p>&mdash; Dan Le Batard Show (@LeBatardShow) <a href="https://twitter.com/LeBatardShow/statuses/348169155121397760">June 21, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[James Steele]

Not hard, owen.

[owenbrown]

well I don't know why it didn't work right for me :-\

[McLegend]

Lol @ the Chal Sonnenn stories.

Funniest thing I have ever read.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Chael Sonnen the only guy on the floor more than LeBron is.

[Ruien]

Question time. Is the Heat a dynasty? If not what else do they need to so? 1 more ring? A last final appearance? What do you say?

[Emperor Smeat]

3 in a row guarantees it but think the agreement is at least 2 titles back-to-back and another within 2 (maybe 3) years before or after the back-to-back.

Its why the Spurs were never considered as one and the Bulls dynasty included the years the Rockets went back-to-back. Heat's 1st title (2006) is too far away from their 2nd title (2012) to have it count.

[Krimzon7]

don't forget this epic rant....right up your ass RP

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[Krimzon7]

Tell me more about how I ain't clutch. Tell me more about how this blueprint won't work.




http://cdn.necolebitchie.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Screen-Shot-2013-06-21-at-8.41.05-AM.png

[screech]

Another title next year (obviously) or within the following two seasons would make them a dynasty, I think.

[owenbrown]

don't forget this epic rant....right up your ass RP

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damn I should have posted this one too lol

[Skippord]

I love how if you don't like Lebron, it's either because he is so good or because of The Decision.

It can't be because he acts like a shithead and whines when plays go against him. Nope, only two options!
every NBA player whines when something goes against them, like I used to hate Tim Duncan because he does it constantly

[Krimzon7]

damn I should have posted this one too lol

totally shits on indy

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Tell me more about how I ain't clutch. Tell me more about how this blueprint won't work.




http://cdn.necolebitchie.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Screen-Shot-2013-06-21-at-8.41.05-AM.png

He was clutch. If he can keep that jump shot going he could easily three-peat.

Pats were considered a dynasty after 3 out of 4 wins. Going to go with that even though its a different sport.

[Ruien]

Pretty much feel the same way.

Next question, is Bosh tradable? Will anyone want to pay the amount of money he is going to earn for his current production? Should they amnesty Bosh? Will the amount of savings be worth it? Or should the Heat do the what Bulls are doing and that is eating the Boozer contract.

[Skippord]

I would totally trade for Chris Bosh, the way they play him isn't utilizing his skills at all.

[Nark Order]

Lakers fans take Lebron successes so personally.

[Emperor Smeat]

NBA set to approve the newest Clippers-Cs deal which sends Doc Rivers to the Clippers in return for 1 first round pick (2015).

NBA had hinted they would have denied the original deal of KG & Doc for Bledsoe and 2 picks due to rules involving coaches being in player trades.

Sources confirmed on Sunday that the Clippers will sign Rivers to a three-year, $21 million contract. They will send a 2015 first-round pick as compensation to the Celtics, who have agreed to release the coach from the three years, $21 million he has remaining on his deal with the club.

[Droford]

I never understand trades involving players for coaches..granted this is a draft pick and not for 2 years, but Id almost guarantee whoever that player is ends up with Boston longer than Rivers is with the Clippers given how NBA coaches get run all the time

[Kris P Lettus]

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18rr335mymaeegif/ku-medium.gif

[alvarado52]

Brian Shaw is Denver's next coach. I love it.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

I never understand trades involving players for coaches..granted this is a draft pick and not for 2 years, but Id almost guarantee whoever that player is ends up with Boston longer than Rivers is with the Clippers given how NBA coaches get run all the time

I don't know. I heard Danny Ainge would coach and I think that would be a temporary thing until they find a permanent replacement so he isn't doing two jobs at once.

[Skippord]

Brian Shaw must not have pissed on Josh Kroenke's leg

[alvarado52]

He was probably telling himself the whole time "dont piss on his leg dont piss on his leg"

[Skippord]

Sounds like a thinking man's coach

I LOVE HIM!

[alvarado52]

The Suns passed on Noel :lol:

[Bad News Gertner]

Canada#1. We're taking over!

[McLegend]

OMG the Sixers traded their 1st round pick next year...

I really wanted them to tank this year. This is terrible. They traded Jrue Holiday there is no way they are going to be good... What the hell

[Crimson]

Update McLegend..Sixers actually received a 1st rounder plus get Noel.

[McLegend]

Word is Sixers get Noel and The Pelicans first round next year... The pelicans get Holiday.

Excellent trade... I love it.

[McLegend]

Love Sam Hinke.

[DaveBrawl]

I love how the crowd boos Stern and he just eats it up.

[Triple Naitch]

Really excited for the Noel comparisons.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61tUiyO53kL._SX500_.jpg

[Triple Naitch]

Something would have been amazing about Nerlins playing in N'Orleans

[Bad News Gertner]

Jazz trade for Trey Burke!

Good times. Finally a point guard.

[Emperor Smeat]

Celtics-Mavs-Hawks ended up swapping around their first round pick players.

Mavs traded their #13 pick (Kelly Olynyk) in return for the Cs #16 pick (Lucas Nogueira) and then swapped Nogueira to the Hawks in return for the Hawks #18 (Shane Larkin) and #44 picks. Mavs also gained 2 future 2nd round picks while lost a player from the whole process.

[Bad News Gertner]

Trey Burke is gonna win rookie of the year

[Innovator]

TIM HARDAWAY!......Jr.

[Emperor Smeat]

:lol: everyone celebrating during Stern's final pick

[Crimson]

The Dream Olajuwon. Knicks fans remember him schooling Ewing twice a year

[screech]

Pierce and Garnett to the Nets, apparently.

[Skippord]

the Nuggets traded Kosta Koufus

may as well just quit watching them

[Emperor Smeat]

Pierce and Garnett to the Nets, apparently.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Proposed trade details: Celtics get: Gerald Wallace &amp; 3 first-round picks ('14, '16, '18) Nets get: Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Jason Terry</p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/350449932374777858">June 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Celtics get a few other players as well but all are either just as salary dumps or as sign-and-trade players.

Bill Simmons hates that Gerald Wallace was included since he's owed around $30 million in guaranteed money and makes him almost untradeable in any future deal.

[DaveWadding]

The Suns drafted Darko Milicic 2.0. Awesome.

[Nark Order]

Over the moon rynaw.

[DaveBrawl]

Was so glad to see Denver draft a big man...then they traded him for a point guard from Virginia Tech. *Sigh*

[alvarado52]

Cleveland is farkin retarded. They always talk about getting a bigman to play with Kyrie, then pass on Noel.

76ers are just as retarded, trading away an established young talent for the unknown in Noel and a pick next year. Guaranteed to suck this season.

[Ermaximus]

Snells and Murphy to Da Bulls. I like it! Need to dump Boozer though.

[alvarado52]

Also, i know he's just a second round pick, but I do think the lakers found a good stretch 4 in Ryan Kelly.

[McLegend]

How good were the Sixers with Jrue Holiday as their best player?

[McLegend]

Of course they are going to suck... That's the point.

[Evil Vito]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Doc on <a href="https://twitter.com/WEEI">@WEEI</a> about <a href="https://twitter.com/BillSimmons">@BillSimmons</a>: &quot;He did everything he could to get me fired. Wrote letters, wanted to sit down w/ owners to talk about it.&quot;</p>&mdash; Ben Rohrbach (@brohrbach) <a href="https://twitter.com/brohrbach/statuses/350733674637037569">June 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The quote I just retweeted is an outright, 100 percent lie. I'd be careful, Glenn. Seriously. Stop talking. You are making sh*t up.</p>&mdash; Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) <a href="https://twitter.com/BillSimmons/statuses/350738891302641664">June 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[Skippord]

Was so glad to see Denver draft a big man...then they traded him for a point guard from Virginia Tech. *Sigh*
to be fair they probably wouldn't have drafted Gobert if Utah didn't want him

they didn't want a first round pick so they can resign Iguodala

[Skippord]

although Evan Fournier was excited about another Frenchmen being on the team so now he's bummed

[Nark Order]

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Doc Rivers was really being kind of an asshole here. I'll admit to being a bit of a Grantland fanboy so I might be a bit biased but it's quite obvious what happened. Doc Rivers signed an extension, the Celtics organization decided to rebuild, and Doc Rivers decided he'd rather be on a team that was already full of established talent instead of being a part of the rebuild process. I hate when people do the "There's much more to the story" and then they don't elaborate at all. I'm thinking there probably isn't more to the story. Doc Rivers knew what he was doing and where he was going. Simmons is right but at the same time it's not like Doc Rivers is going to tell the truth to the media because they'd blow it completely out of proportion.

It's simple. Doc Rivers wants to coach a team that's good now, not a team that will be good in 5-10 years. That's fine, he's just being untruthful and defensive about it.

[Nark Order]

By the way, it's just a bit of a dick move anyway for the former coach of the Celtics to call the biggest Celtics fan on the entire planet an idiot. That would be like Patrick Stewart kicking tb1 in the balls on national television.

[alvarado52]

Doc Rivers is a shit coach. He sucked before the big three, and he sucked after they got old.

[Innovator]

It's crazy how players/coaches will go to the "he didn't play" excuse against Simmons, when he basically researched and wrote the Basketball bible.

[Emperor Smeat]

By the way, it's just a bit of a dick move anyway for the former coach of the Celtics to call the biggest Celtics fan on the entire planet an idiot. That would be like Patrick Stewart kicking tb1 in the balls on national television.

Think Doc also forgot that Simmons is a big Clippers fans as well so this feud won't just disappear now that Doc is gone from Boston.

Don't blame Doc for leaving though considering Ainge has been pretty horrible when it comes to building a bench and rebuilding. Only managed to build a good bench once and that was the title year while he's been more miss than hit with the drafts.