NBA 2009-2010 Season Thread

[SammyG]

lol @ Instant Classic and how much of a faggot he is.

Anyway, this is really unfortunate and embarrassing as a Lakers fan... Kobe... what are you thinking?!

http://www.latimesmagazine.com/2010/05/kobe-white-hot.html

[alvarado52]

Yes but the Lakers themselves arent the best, so they would like to avoid playing the best, increasing their chances of winning, cause let's face it, LBJ is gonna destroy the Lakers and their fans.

um, pretty sure thats why PLAYOFFS happen in sports, so championships come down to the two best teams...or maybe im missing something?

[McLegend]

The Cavs getting a beatdown here.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

RASHEED WALLACE DUNKIN ON CATS

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Celts fucking blowing the lead again

[McLegend]

Not anymore

[Emperor Smeat]

Big win even with the Cavs dominating too much in the 4th Q. Cavs end up being their worst enemy most of the time since once Lebron gets tired or goes into huge ball hog mode, rest of the team struggles.

Absolutely hate how the refs of the NBA kill the flow of a lot of playoff games with inconsistent fouls. Not just about games with the Celtics but every year has a bunch of wtf calls and moments.

[SammyG]

WITNESS

[alvarado52]

after every Cavs/Celts game...im both happy and irritated, no matter who wins or loses. Dont matter, neither team will get passed Orlando.

[SammyG]

I dunno about that... I'm excited about every series right now to be honest. awesome matchups. Well except LA and Utah, that should be Lakers in 5.

[McLegend]

The Cavaliers are in trouble.

[Juan]

. Cavs end up being their worst enemy most of the time since once Lebron gets tired or goes into huge ball hog mode, rest of the team struggles.

Happens every year

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Rondo is fucking ridiculous, 19 assists.

[RoXer]

Soarin' Goran

[DaveWadding]

Hate the Spurs. Glad the Suns won tonight though.

[SammyG]

Why does there need to be a though in that sentence.

[SammyG]

Rajon Rondo is the best point guard in this league.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Why does there need to be a though in that sentence.lol come on man, you of all people are going to call somebody out for the use of "though?"

[IC Champion]

Rajon Rondo is the best point guard in this league.

Really? Dude isn't even top 5, and he can barely shoot past 15 feet.

Deron Williams
Chris Paul
Derrick Rose
Steve Nash
Tony Parker


All are better PG than Rondo.

[SammyG]

Yes?

[SammyG]

Tony Parker is better than Rondo? You're retarded.

[IC Champion]

Fucking faggot ass greek faggots who look like faggots.

[IC Champion]

Tony Parker is better than Rondo? You're retarded.

No you are retarded, for thinking someone gets 19 assists one game and now they are the best ever. STFU you don't anything, at all. You know enough to look at the box score to see who's winning, that's it.

[IC Champion]

Don't forget Chauncy and J Kidd.

[Juan]

Yeah, Rondo is good, but no way he is the best point guard in the league. Not even close.

[IC Champion]

Yeah, Rondo is good, but no way he is the best point guard in the league. Not even close.

Yeah, he's one of the better pgs in the game, but not one of the best.

[DaveWadding]

LOSSSSSSS SUNSSSSSSSSS bringin the heat Wednesday night. Definitely going to the bar to get blasted on Hornitos and cheer them on.

[McLegend]

Rondo is way closer to being the best point guard in the league then everyone seems to think.

He's easily the best player on The Celtics, and the 2nd best player in that whole series.

[OssMan]

My friends and I love to make fun of Anderson Varejao and how he is the worst player in the NBA so last night was hilarious for us.

[McLegend]

Anderson Varejao is far from the worst player in the league.

He is a very important role player.

[Juan]

Yeah, all that flopping is crucial

[SammyG]

No you are retarded, for thinking someone gets 19 assists one game and now they are the best ever. STFU you don't anything, at all. You know enough to look at the box score to see who's winning, that's it.
lol @ u telling ME that I don't know anything about basketball. Have you ever even played the game? I've been a PG my whole life, trust me, I know what I'm talking about. If Rondo had a decent jumper, he'd be one of the deadliest players in the game. You can't stop his penetration, excellent defender, and is one of the best passers, if not the best. Shut the fuck up.

[alvarado52]

You can't stop his penetration, excellent defender, and is one of the best passers, if not the best. Shut the fuck up.

is your mom feeding you Rondo's basketball strengths?

[alvarado52]

SammyG's mom is the greatest NBA analysis in history. Okay, all joking aside, Rondo is definitly one of the top point guards in the NBA, but i wouldnt call him the best...he still has a looooong way to go. And truthfully, i'd like to see him make something out of nothing like Deron or Chris Paul does.

[IC Champion]

lol @ u telling ME that I don't know anything about basketball. Have you ever even played the game? I've been a PG my whole life, trust me, I know what I'm talking about. If Rondo had a decent jumper, he'd be one of the deadliest players in the game. You can't stop his penetration, excellent defender, and is one of the best passers, if not the best. Shut the fuck up.

Oh I'm sorry, you've played in a pick up league, excuse me. You being a PG means you know everything about being a PG. The point is he isn't the best, you still haven't made much of a case that he is. But then again, you shouldn't really have to, being a point guard and all....

[IC Champion]

SammyG's mom is the greatest NBA analysis in history. Okay, all joking aside, Rondo is definitly one of the top point guards in the NBA, but i wouldnt call him the best...he still has a looooong way to go. And truthfully, i'd like to see him make something out of nothing like Deron or Chris Paul does.

Or even Nash, his team didn't even make the playoffs last year.

[IC Champion]

Wow Magic destroying Atlanta 85-44 at the end of three.

[McLegend]

Can The Hawks just concede every road playoff game from now on?

[IC Champion]

Can The Hawks just concede every road playoff game from now on?

They did beat a short handed, under-sized Bucks, in 7.

[Icess]

"Now back to Los Angeles with Dick and the other announcer"...

Gold

[alvarado52]

lol

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

No you are retarded, for thinking someone gets 19 assists one game and now they are the best ever. STFU you don't anything, at all. You know enough to look at the box score to see who's winning, that's it.Rondo has been playing well all season and as it's been pointed out - he's the second best player in the Celts/Cavs series.

Is he the best PG in the league? No, is he one of the best? I think so. He doesn't have a jump shot but Steve Nash doesn't play defense, so obviously you can have serious weaknesses and still be considered one of the tops at a position.

lol @ SammyG claiming that because he played point guard in high school that makes him authority of the subject of point guards though; can't believe nobody touched on that yet.

[DaveWadding]

Sammy played point guard because he's like 5'4", not because he knows shit.

[Skippord]

I think they should probably just award the Magic their series now

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Come on Pau Gasol, Carlos Boozer would fucking body you.

[Juan]

lol Adam Morrison is such a nerd

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Height is way too much for Utah. Pau Gasol is a bitch though, can't believe he tried to get tough down the end. Just keep playing awkward European big man basketball please

[Juan]

lol do you expect him to back down??

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

lol Adam Morrison is such a nerdLuke Walton was loving it.

Whoa what marketing just happened right there though. The strategic placement of Kobe Bryant's family is unbelievable, Nike is a monster

[Juan]

Are Willaims and Boozer with Nike also? They both had their kids with them at the podium at the press conference after they eliminated the Nuggets.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

lol do you expect him to back down??
Back down? Boozer was on the floor when it started.

[Juan]

yeah, but after Boozer got in Pau's face, what was Pau supposed to do?

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Are Willaims and Boozer with Nike also? They both had their kids with them at the podium at the press conference after they eliminated the Nuggets.They are

They aren't trying to overcome being associated with being accused of rape/cheating on their wives though, that was my point. Ever since the "Denver Incident" you've seen an increase in Kobe "the family man" - it's good marketing.

Jason Kidd was great at this as well, blowing kiss every time at the foul line for his son after the whole "domestic abuse" incident.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

yeah, but after Boozer got in Pau's face, what was Pau supposed to do?Not start an issue by standing over a guy when he's laying on the ground, that's my point. I don't care about what happens after.

NBA is dumb when it comes to this kind of thing anyway, nothing ever happens.

[Juan]

You have an answer for eveyrthing, Jesus Stimasworth

[DaveWadding]

They are

They aren't trying to overcome being associated with being accused of rape/cheating on their wives though, that was my point. Ever since the "Denver Incident" you've seen an increase in Kobe "the family man" - it's good marketing.

Jason Kidd was great at this as well, blowing kiss every time at the foul line for his son after the whole "domestic abuse" incident.

Joumana Kidd was full of shit anyways. Can't believe the Suns made that fuckin panic trade.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

You have an answer for eveyrthing, Jesus StimasworthWhat am I suppose to do, back down?????????????

But really I say something its because I have an opinion behind it. I'm not one of those idiots who just says stuff just to say something (aka RP). So yeah I am going to have an answer.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Joumana Kidd was full of shit anyways. Can't believe the Suns made that fuckin panic trade.
Yeah but the damage was done. After that it was all kisses and alien head Jason Kidd Jr all over the screen

[Skippord]

I'd like to see Boozer and Gasol fight

[DaveWadding]

Yeah but the damage was done. After that it was all kisses and alien head Jason Kidd Jr all over the screen

True, but it still directly led to the Stephon Marbury Phoenix Suns. Made me want to puke on a nightly basis.

[IC Champion]

Rondo has been playing well all season and as it's been pointed out - he's the second best player in the Celts/Cavs series.

Is he the best PG in the league? No, is he one of the best? I think so. He doesn't have a jump shot but Steve Nash doesn't play defense, so obviously you can have serious weaknesses and still be considered one of the tops at a position.

lol @ SammyG claiming that because he played point guard in high school that makes him authority of the subject of point guards though; can't believe nobody touched on that yet.

I wasn't saying he wasn't good, I just thought SammyG was retareded to calling him the best.

[SammyG]

Yeah, I was retareded, whatever that means

Anyway. Ron Artest is 7-42 from downtown in this postseason. That is gonna end up costing us in the Finals or something, he NEEDS to do something about it. There will always be one open shooter when we move the ball so well, and Ron has GOT to step up, shit.

Now, enjoy Adam Morrison.

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[McLegend]

This Los Suns/Spurs game is incredible.

[RoXer]

Suck my pink dick San Antonio

[DaveWadding]

LOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSS SUNSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SHOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

[alvarado52]

Yeah, I was retareded, whatever that means

Anyway. Ron Artest is 7-42 from downtown in this postseason. That is gonna end up costing us in the Finals or something, he NEEDS to do something about it. There will always be one open shooter when we move the ball so well, and Ron has GOT to step up, shit.

Now, enjoy Adam Morrison.

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lol, god...we should sign Morrison to a lifetime contract just for entertainment value.

[SammyG]

Suns kinda scare me. WCF might go 7.

[alvarado52]

Nah...other than Nash, i dont see us having much for matchup problems.

[Nark Order]

As long as Lakers don't win the trophy I'm happy.

[Skippord]

who pissed the Cavs off?

[Nark Order]

Wow, Cavs dominate.

[Emperor Smeat]

Meh not shocked since the Cs tend to give the Cavs a 20+ point lead when they play against each other more times than should be possible. Celtics didn't even bother to play with any motivation and got "lazy".

ESPN is annoying though since now focus went from Lebron's elbow injury being serious (Cavs loss) to not even worrying about it becoming an issue (Cavs win).

[Prez]

It was that third MRI that healed him

[DaveWadding]

The Dragon and the Blur just took over the game. Wow.

[RoXer]

Soarin' Goran

[RoXer]

The Croation Sensation

[RoXer]

errr -- Slovakian

[McLegend]

Wow that was impressive.

[DaveWadding]

so Goran Dragic = matchup problem? :?:

[RoXer]

AYYYYYY

I PLAYA THA BASKETABALL, EHH?

[RoXer]

Gunna scope out Game 6 tix against the Lakers when they're available

[alvarado52]

As long as Lakers don't win the trophy I'm happy.

stfu hater, your opinion doesnt matter.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Bad enough the Celtics got demolished, but they had to lose to the Cavs while they wore their make believe throw-back uniforms (old design with current colors, the fuck is that?)

[DaveWadding]

http://www.cavshistory.com/jerseys/2009-2010-cavfanatic-jersey/

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Yeah I know they created some story to cover up the fact they want to sell more LeBron jerseys

[DaveWadding]

Goran Dragic was feeling it in Game 3. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, his 26 points in 17 minutes of action were the most points scored by a player who played fewer than 20 minutes in a postseason game in the shot-clock era.

[Juan]

Not surprised at this start by the Jazz.

[Loose Cannon]

did games air on EPSN last year? I thought all the games aired on TNT, hence the 40 games/40 nights thing.

[Juan]

ESPN and TNT used to switch each year. One would air the Eastern Conf. game and the other the West. Looks like they've been splitting the games this year

[Loose Cannon]

Ah ok. yea, I recall last year watching like 3 games a night sometimes on TNT during the 1st round. that was pretty cool cause I never had to change the channel

[Juan]

mama there goes that man

[Juan]

Utah is done

[alvarado52]

I dunno who made the decision to foul...that was stupid. If youre up by three, the worst that can happen (barring a small miracle) is a tie. Play that shit out.

[SammyG]

INSANE

[SammyG]

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/4990/97880446.jpg

lol

[RoXer]

lol

[alvarado52]

shits hilarious.

[RP]

Rondo just owned Lebron with that behind the back pass

[RP]

Rondo has a triple double and the 4th hasnt even started

[RP]

How old is Pierce? 46...47?

[RP]

Paul Pierce is playing like Betty White out there

[RP]

Rondo is dominating this game and where the fuck did Tony Allen come from?

[SammyG]

Rajon Rondo= best PG in the league.

[OssMan]

Lerbon is the best player in the league

[RoXer]

How does a PG get 18 rebounds?

[RoXer]

Mothe fucking hate San Antonio

[RoXer]

If Nash even trips over his shoelaces and bleeds, it will make me hate San Antonio even more.

I know the elbow wasn't intentional. I don't give a fuck. We need put a Spur on his back.

[McLegend]

Steve Nash is so tough.

[DaveWadding]

Ginobili singlehandedly lost that game by trying draw a foul on the 3. If he yould have just taken the shot, it was probably good.

[McLegend]

Steve Nash was amazing.

[Juan]

Lakers vs. Suns - WCF

Lakers in 6

[DaveWadding]

Shouldn't the Lakers actually...you know, finish the series they're playing before you start making predictions? Sayin.

[Juan]

lol

[Juan]

I'm not trying to come off as SammyG-esque here, but come on. No way Utah wins 4 in a row, let alone 2 at Staples where they haven't won since 2001.

[Juan]

Just like there was no way San Antonio was coming back from 3-0

[RoXer]

agreed

[DaveWadding]

I'm not trying to come off as SammyG-esque here, but come on. No way Utah wins 4 in a row, let alone 2 at Staples where they haven't won since 2001.

I think Utah can at least take Game 4.

[SammyG]

Time to renew the Wadding-SammyG rivalry again. Lakers in.. 5, maybe 6.

[Juan]

http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/4572/fishy3xx6.jpg

[alvarado52]

First name Evah, last name Greatest. Suns/Lakers WCF...all hell is gonna break loose here in TPWW Sports

[Juan]

http://www.tpww.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=26&pictureid=384

[SammyG]

rofl Boozer/Jazz

[SammyG]

LOL Lakers bus hit Boozer's Escalade on the way out

[McLegend]

The Cavs look really good right now.

[Emperor Smeat]

:lol: Celtics got revenge against the Cavs for Game 3 being the worst home loss in their playoff history. Now Game 5 ends up as worst home playoff loss in Cavs history.

[McLegend]

That was such an awful performance. That was just uncomfortable to watch.

[Juan]

lol cavs

[Juan]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd188/might0617/39637237xy7zc.gif

[SammyG]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3508/3702030478_f137d86c0e.jpg

[SammyG]

Ecstatic about this. Feels awful rooting for the C's, but still. Hopefully Boston closes this out at home, and all the people preaching the greatness of LBJ and how the Cavs will win the title this year shut the hell up

[Dragon]

Can't believe as a Knicks fan I've been rooting for the Celtics this series but I have. Only thing to root for is hoping it makes it easier for LeBron to leave Cleveland if they get knocked out again this year.

Just read an article that was saying the Knicks have had a guy on their staff for the past two years who's sole job is to make LeBron want to come to NY in the summer.

Gonna be so disappointing when he doesn't come here.

[Nark Order]

Ecstatic about this. Feels awful rooting for the C's, but still. Hopefully Boston closes this out at home, and all the people preaching the greatness of LBJ and how the Cavs will win the title this year shut the hell up

Why would they shut the hell up? If the Cavs lose then people will still sing the praise of Lebron because he's currently the best basketball player alive.

Also, people had every right to think the Cavs would win the Championship this year, given their record. If they don't win, it will be an upset.

[Nark Order]

It comes down to match-ups. Mo Williams is fucking his team over hard because he can't play with Rondo. Rondo is smashing him up hard everywhere.

[SammyG]

Shut the hell up because i have heard nothing but kobe and laker hate.... LeBron is so much better than Kobe. blah blah blah

[DaveWadding]

maybe because it's the truth?

[Juan]

maybe because it's the truth?

debatable

[DaveWadding]

shut up you fat Mexican

[OssMan]

Cleveland fans are watching LeBron leave right before their eyes.

[alvarado52]

maybe because it's the truth?

Laughable, LeBron cant hit a jump shot to save his life.

[Juan]

shut up you fat Mexican

Yeah, reading this thread during the WCF is gonna be tons of fun. Especially with such outspoken characters like Dave Wadding, Roxer and SammyG.

[SammyG]

Phoenix has as much chance as winning the WCF as the Diamondbacks bullpen being decent.

[Skippord]

why is everyone on tpww such a baby about sports?

[RP]

The Suns will beat the Lakers. Just saying.

[Nark Order]

What? Lebron being better than Kobe isn't really THAT debatable. You can look at simple stat cards and it would be pretty one sided. I guess you can't argue with championships but he didn't really do it alone.

[Juan]

Who does?

[McLegend]

why is everyone on tpww such a baby about sports?

Cause it's kind of fun.

[Nark Order]

In most all the years Kobe won a championship with the Lakers, he had an All-Star team backing him up. The Cavs right now consists of one extremely good player and a bunch of average players working together perfectly.

Kobe is an extremely good player but it seems you could put Lebron on just about any team and they are instantly playoff capable.

[Juan]

The Cavs right now consists of one extremely good player and a bunch of average players working together perfectly.

Exactly. If Lebron's team mates don't step up and help him win a title, they'll keep floundering in the post season. No one wins a championship alone.

[Nark Order]

Agreed.

I say send Lebron to a team that will actually take advantage of him and that will use him to win championships. That's just me though. Cavs still have a chance, but it's all they have. There are many teams that would be pretty much guaranteed a championship with Lebron on the squad.

[SaskatchewanChamp]

James, in the first quarter of tonight's game, had 0 points, and 4 assists. Now I don't know much about basketball and quite frankly, I hate the game. However, I caught a little bit of that first quarter and to me, your best player has to be your best player. Lebron's game is not playing the "dish master" but it is to take games over, and win them, by himself if necessary. Im not sure how he did in the other quarters and do not care to look but the score kind of says it all.

[Nark Order]

But Lebron is the best player in the NBA because he ISN'T a selfish player. He doesn't try to "take control" of the game or put it into his own hands. He wins a team player and he loses a team player.

[alvarado52]

yknow, Jordan took over alot of games when he needed to, and he is the greatest of all time.

[Juan]

But Lebron is the best player in the NBA because he ISN'T a selfish player. He doesn't try to "take control" of the game or put it into his own hands. He wins a team player and he loses a team player.

How many Cavaliers games have you watched this season, out of 90 games?

[alvarado52]

http://www.posters57.com/images/nikeair.jpg

[SaskatchewanChamp]

But Lebron is the best player in the NBA because he ISN'T a selfish player. He doesn't try to "take control" of the game or put it into his own hands. He wins a team player and he loses a team player.

Yes, but at some point he is going to have to take the ball to the hole by himself. We all know he has the ability to score between 25-30 points a game, but some games he is going to have to put 30-40 so his team can win. In the age of the salary cap which is a part of most pro leagues, if a team wants a player like that, his supporting cast isn't going to be as good. Thus, like I said before, the Star has to lift most of the weight.

[Nark Order]

How many Cavaliers games have you watched this season, out of 90 games?

To tell you the truth, not all too many but my brother is the biggest Cavs fan I'll probably ever meet. He tells me a whole lot.

From what I've seen, what I say mostly rings true. That isn't that say that he doesn't take vital shots when he needs to but he isn't a complete ball hog like many "star players" tend to be. You don't get the stats that Lebron has by being a selfish player, I mean, look at his assists alone.

[Juan]

My point is that Lebron is known for taking over games. Nothing wrong with that, because sometimes that what the team needs, but to say he doesn't take control of games is a bit off.

[SaskatchewanChamp]

That isn't that say that he doesn't take vital shots when he needs to but he isn't a complete ball hog like many "star players" tend to be. You don't get the stats that Lebron has by being a selfish player, I mean, look at his assists alone.


Maybe that is why he doesn't have a ring yet, and may not get one this year?

[Nark Order]

My point is that Lebron is known for taking over games. Nothing wrong with that, because sometimes that what the team needs, but to say he doesn't take control of games is a bit off.

Guess that depends on what you mean by taking control, or I could be wrong altogether. Just now starting to get back into the game. My point is that he gives his team a very fair amount of looks in comparison to himself. His team would not have near the individual stats that they have even, if Lebron wasn't on the team.

[Nark Order]

Maybe that is why he doesn't have a ring yet, and may not get one this year?

So what? Kobe has like 5 rings and isn't considered the best player in the league right now. Surely a player with no rings can still be considered the best if the stats ring true?

[Juan]

So what? Kobe has like 5 rings and isn't considered the best player in the league right now.

You seem have this notion that Kobe not being the best player in the league is a unanimous consensus.

[SaskatchewanChamp]

So what? Kobe has like 5 rings and isn't considered the best player in the league right now.

[Nark Order]

Juan, is he statistically the best player in the league?

[SaskatchewanChamp]

MVP!!!



http://www.hotcappers.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Steve-Nash-Eye-300x168.jpg

[Nark Order]

And by "not considered the best player in the league", I wasn't going off my opinion. I was going off who won the MVP.

[RP]

it's pretty clear Lebron is throwing this series to leave Cleveland

[Juan]

Juan, is he statistically the best player in the league?

Without looking it up, I think Kevin Durant's number's were better

[Nark Order]

Maybe his numbers in certain areas, I don't know. Seems that LeBron would be a hard player to beat statistically all around. He's a pretty complete player.

What I want to know is why LeBron bothers alot of Lakers fans so much? Even if he is the greatest player in the NBA, what does that take away from the Lakers, who are on their way to maybe winning another NBA Championship? (I actually think the Magic will take it, but you know what I mean)

[Nark Order]

But the Durantula is awesome.

[alvarado52]

I dont think it just bothers Laker fans. Me personally? I have been a Laker fan my whole life, from the late 80's (when i started watching games) showtime era, to the days where our 'superstar' was Cedric Ceballos, up to (my personal fave season of all) the 97 Lakers, and now.

Cavs 'fans', for the most part, couldnt tell you shit about the organization prior to James being drafted. Most of their fans werent rooting for them when their superstar was Shawn Kemp

[Nark Order]

I still don't see why that bothers you though. LeBron has brought many fans to the NBA who weren't fans before, just as Jordan and Magic did.

I'm not a Cavs fan btw. Unfortunately my loyalty lies with The Kings.

[Juan]

I have nothing against Lebron really. He's not my favorite player and I don't always like his attitude, but he's a great player who will only get better with time.

I just think that he's not quite at the level as some people may think he is.

[SammyG]

I still don't see why that bothers you though. LeBron has brought many fans to the NBA who weren't fans before, just as Jordan and Magic did.

I'm not a Cavs fan btw. Unfortunately my loyalty lies with The Kings.
Unfortunately? Kings are gonna be good soon. Tyreke is gonna be a SUPERSTAR

[Nark Order]

Yeah, I say give it some time and this team really has some potential. They're really young and they're only getting better by the day.

[McLegend]

it's pretty clear Lebron is throwing this series to leave Cleveland

A lot of people are saying this. I don't believe it even though it's hard not to believe after the game last night.

[McLegend]

I think he was rattled more then he was "throwing the game" or "proving a point."

Now why was he rattled? I don't know.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Imagine how good Rondo would be if he was a top 5 point guard and could shoot from 15 feet away?

[RP]

i have this feeling Lebron is going to crush the Celtics tonight. It's what once in a lifetime players do.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I predict Lebron will drop 50, but the Celtics will win.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

www.wewantwade.com (http://www.wewantwade.com)

The Heat have gone viral

[McLegend]

Yeah this game tonight as taken on a new life of his own. It's becomming bigger then basketball.

Really interesting to watch.

[McLegend]

www.wewantwade.com (http://www.wewantwade.com)

The Heat have gone viral

This is hilarious, and yet sad at the same time.

[McLegend]

I really think this is the biggest NBA game since game 6 of the 98 finals, which ended up being Jordan's last game as a Bull.

Or maybe some Lakers/Kings game from 2002. I don't know though.

[McLegend]

Also

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/13/lebron-james-offered-lap_n_574676.html


The Scores, a gentlemen's club in Manhattan, is promising James "access to the ladies of Scores for the rest of his life" if he signs with the Knicks, FanHouse reports. According to the web site, Scores general manager Ed Norwick thinks the offer "might push [James] over the top."

[SammyG]

feel disgusting for it but...

LET'S GO CELTICS

[McLegend]

Antawn Jamison is a dog

[Innovator]

Love the Knicks chants, Simmons got it going

[alvarado52]

BUUUURN BABY BUUURN!

[McLegend]

Am I the only one that is botherd by Glen Davis falling on the ground all the time?

[Innovator]

That sound you hear is 433,000 hearts breaking in Cleveland

[alvarado52]

Rasheed Wallace must think he's wearing a Blazers jersey still.

[Juan]

somewhere, Kobe Bryant is smiling

[Emperor Smeat]

1 more turnover for Lebron to reach a quadruple double

Cavs basically quit in the last minute with the lack of fouling.

[Emperor Smeat]

http://admin.listenernetwork.com/modules/massemail2/uploads/images/123/johnson/king.jpeg

[alvarado52]

alright, Lakers win here: LeBron jock riders can shut up for the rest of the playoffs, and we are one step closer to getting our revenge against the C's...assuming they can handle the Magic.

[Nark Order]

LeBron could never win a championship and he'd still be the greatest player to probably ever live.

[Innovator]

LEBRON

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[Nark Order]

Really hoping LeBron leaves Cleveland now in search of a championship.

[SammyG]

WITNESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[McLegend]

LeBron could never win a championship and he'd still be the greatest player to probably ever live.

You might end up getting flamed by this comment.

[DaveWadding]

alright, Lakers win here: LeBron jock riders can shut up for the rest of the playoffs, and we are one step closer to getting our revenge against the C's...assuming they can handle the Magic.


And assuming the Suns dont run you off the floor by going small with Nash - JRich - Hill - JYD - STAT


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[Juan]

LeBron could never win a championship and he'd still be the greatest player to probably ever live.

Get the fuck out of here with that

http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Sports/images-3/michael-jordan.JPG

[Nark Order]

I can't say anything bad about King Jordan but look how far Lebron has already come and he's only 25 years old. Come on, now.

[McLegend]

I thought Lebron played pretty well until the final mintue.

Now the 10 turnovers are telling me something though.

[Juan]

http://26.media.tumblr.com/8Umytvl9ko5oht4nLXEQ2OZTo1_400.jpg

[Nark Order]

Jordan as also had a Robin though in Scotty Pippen, who was a hall of famer in his own right. LeBron needs to find his Robin and he probably isn't going to find it it if he stays in Cleveland.

[Nark Order]

Juan, I'm not getting the joke here. LeBron is a sham because he didn't win the 2010 NBA Championship?

[Juan]

You don't watch Inside the NBA on TNT? The Gone Fishin' thing is a running joke on that show. They do it every time a team gets eliminated. Don't get your panties in a twist.

[alvarado52]

I can't say anything bad about King Jordan but look how far Lebron has already come and he's only 25 years old. Come on, now.

he's got two MVPs...the same amount that Jordan had when he hit 25. Youre acting like he's on pace to eclipse Jordan as the greatest ever.

Kobe, on the other hand, has 3 championships before he hit 25.

Whats LeBron exactly on pace for?

[Nark Order]

Not twisting my panties just yet. Just didn't get the joke. Naw, don't watch that all too often. Didn't really get back into to game til the end of the season. Next season I'll follow religiously again.

[McLegend]

I didn't even notie that was a fish.

[Innovator]

Have they ever fired a coach live during his post game press conference?

I can see it happening now

[alvarado52]

he's got two* MVPs...the same amount that Jordan had when he hit 25. Youre acting like he's on pace to eclipse Jordan as the greatest ever.

Kobe, on the other hand, has 3 championships before he hit 25.

Whats LeBron exactly on pace for?


correction, Jordan had one MVP before 25, but considering he entered the league at 21, i'd say it evens out.

[McLegend]

Also it should be noted The Celtics did play really well.

Their defense was pretty stifling.

[Nark Order]

he's got two MVPs...the same amount that Jordan had when he hit 25. Youre acting like he's on pace to eclipse Jordan as the greatest ever.

Kobe, on the other hand, has 3 championships before he hit 25.

Whats LeBron exactly on pace for?

I haven't been watching for quite awhile. Is this the big thing for Lakers fans now? They don't want LeBron to be known as better than Kobe?

Everything you've been telling me comes down to this.

[McLegend]

correction, Jordan has one MVP before 25, but considering he entered the league at 21, i'd say it evens out.

Also evens out that he had 3 important years in college playing in Big time Program with pressure. That's a huge factor that no one talks about.

Now before you say it the entire franchise wasn't put on Kobe's back when he was first drafted. Unlike like Lebron who has had a colossal amount of pressure on from day 1.

[Juan]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/ThatJuanGuy1/6a00d83451c3cb69e201156fbef83c970c-.jpg

[McLegend]

Now I can clearly see the fish in that picture.

[Juan]

I haven't been watching for quite awhile. Is this the big thing for Lakers fans now? They don't want LeBron to be known as better than Kobe?

Everything you've been telling me comes down to this.

Laker fans aren't the only ones who don't think Lebron is better than Michael Jordan.

[alvarado52]

I haven't been watching for quite awhile. Is this the big thing for Lakers fans now? They don't want LeBron to be known as better than Kobe?

Everything you've been telling me comes down to this.

I dont think ANYONE is better than Michael Jordan. He is the greatest, period. I DO think Kobe is up there on that level though, and just the fact that you could potentially debate their talents is a testiment to the talent of Kobe.

Kobe isnt better than MJ.

LeBron isnt better than Kobe.

James is the most athletically gifted player in pro sports today, no doubt...but his jump shot is sketchy.

He gets almost ALL his points by using his athleticism, and most of his assists come in that same form. He either drives and gets a dunk/layup, or drives and dishes out after the collapse.

He isnt Steve Nash or CP3 (or even Rondo) in his passing, he isnt Kobe Bryant in his clutch shooting, and he isnt Micheal Jordan in his basketball IQ and consistency.

But according to most James Jock Riders, he is the greatest thing EVER. He is not, he is nothing more than a big, strong, fast player who can drive the basket.

[Juan]

I dont think ANYONE is better than Michael Jordan. He is the greatest, period. I DO think Kobe is up there on that level though, and just the fact that you could potentially debate their talents is a testiment to the talent of Kobe.

Kobe isnt better than MJ.

LeBron isnt better than Kobe.

James is the most athletically gifted player in pro sports today, no doubt...but his jump shot is sketchy.

He gets almost ALL his points by using his athleticism, and most of his assists come in that same form. He either drives and gets a dunk/layup, or drives and dishes out after the collapse.

He isnt Steve Nash or CP3 (or even Rondo) in his passing, he isnt Kobe Bryant in his clutch shooting, and he isnt Micheal Jordan in his basketball IQ and consistency.

But according to most James Jock Riders, he is the greatest thing EVER. He is not, he is nothing more than a big, strong, fast player who can drive the basket.

bingo

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Hopefully the Celtics are too old for the Magic too.

But seriously gonna be a tough series but I didn't think the Celtics would win this series 4-2 either though so we'll see

[Loose Cannon]

all's I got to say is I loved the Boston fans chanting NY KNICKS at the end of that game. lol

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Heard Bill Simmons was behind that, no idea how though

[Emperor Smeat]

Did it using Twitter leading up to Game 6 and then it spread quickly all over the place.

http://blog.masslive.com/parquetpride/2010/05/bill_simmons_celtics_chants_twitter_account.html

His actual Twitter account : http://twitter.com/celticschants

[Emperor Smeat]

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[Rev. Hallowell]

http://www.5starhiphop.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/lebron_new_york_knicks.jpg

Start spreading the news, I’m leaving today
I want to be a part of it - new york, new york
These vagabond shoes, are longing to stray
Right through the very heart of it - new york,
new york

[Loose Cannon]

yea, that kid with the Cavs jersey and Yankees hat. come on now. And now I notice the kid next to him. just stop

[McLegend]

I hate New York so much.

[McLegend]

I felt like I had to let that be known.

[DaveWadding]

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[Loose Cannon]

and then you got a guy with a Go Lakers shirt. wtf

[McLegend]

I hate that song so much.

[Juan]

Did you get mugged in NY or something?

[McLegend]

Few things would make me happier if the Knicks just got Carlos Boozer and Joe Johnson this offseason.

[Droford]

Am I the only one that wants Suns/Magic Finals?

[DaveWadding]

No.

[Juan]

People who enjoy games with more offense than defense will probably agree.

[DaveWadding]

I just enjoy games without ballhogging rapists like THE BLACK MAMBA.

[Juan]

Can you ever NOT go there? Seriously...

[Juan]

You talk about Kobe more than I do

[DaveWadding]

BTW, LeBron is better than him. Sayin.

[Juan]

Yeah you're right, can't wait to see him in the Eastern Conference Finals.

[DaveWadding]

LeBron didnt have Paul Gasol giftwrapped for him either.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

http://nyc.3432.voxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/gal_lebron6_1-480x343.jpg

I'm already sick of the LeBron talk, but that's a pretty sick picture...

As for seeing a Suns/Magic finals, no I don't want to see that.

If I had to pick a team, other than the C's obviously, to win it all I'd go with the Suns. I can't stand the Lakers (mostly Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol) and I really don't like the Magic. I don't like Dwight Howard's goofball attitude, I think it's stupid.

[Juan]

LeBron didnt have Paul Gasol giftwrapped for him either.

Well he better get someone that's even close to Pau Gasol if he wants to win one in New York.

[DaveWadding]

Well he better get someone that's even close to Pau Gasol if he wants to win one in New York.

All I'm saying is not even Jordan won one without Scottie. Batshaq didn't win one without Kobin or the Flash. Hell, even Hakeem had The Glide and look at Duncan's supporting casts.

[Juan]

:?: What's your point? I agree with all of that. No one wins a championship alone. I think I even mentioned that on page 48 or 49

[Nark Order]

I'm not really sure exactly how the salary cap works much but could New York even sign LebRon James? And if they did, would they have enough money left for anybody else? As we've seen, LeBron by himself can only do so much.

[Juan]

The Knicks has been preparing to sign Lebron + 1 or 2 key free agents since around the 2008 season. They have the money.