God Damn, gonna be Lakers Celtics again.

Can't believe this at all. My friends and I were watching the draft lottery in between the hockey playoffs and the Celtics game and just laughing about the Wizards because they are terrible and even though we love them they are so easy to make fun of. Then the actual lottery thing starts and they start reading off the teams and they put a graphic up in the exact order that they were being picked and we were like WTF, why the fuck do they have a graphic with the order already determined, there is no suspense at all, and the Wizards were at number 3. I guess it was some crazy fucking anamoly of a coincidence, and the order strayed from that around #6 and we were like damn, we are guaranteed a top 3 pick. As soon as they announced Philadelphia for #2 we went fucking crazy, like the most surreal thing. I don't even know.

They do the actual drawing behind closed doors and supposedly only a couple of people are allowed to witness it and it can't be taped.

Its supposed to prevent the draft order being leaked before the show and prevent "tanking" during a season but at the same time people believe the whole thing is rigged since majority of the time the worst team doesn't get the top pick.

Doug Collins is apparently in negotiations with Sixers to be the next head coach.


Don't know if I like it...

He sucks.

Sucks might be a little strong, but I see what you are getting at.

I want to shank Channing Frye right now.

That was pretty hilarious when he kept running and missed the rebound.

Not worried yet. Suns traditionally start slow in the 1st.

Suns need to drop the zone coverage. it's killing them because the Lakers are making the open shots.

WOW...:wtf::nono:
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There's absolutely no call for stuff like that, I don't care how pissed DeRosa was with the fan...who as it happens is a CEO for a hotel chain, lol.

yeah, the only problem is anytime the coaching staff says the word 'defense' the team looks at each other in confusion.

Damn @ Barbosa

GRANT HILL DRINKS SPRITE!?

Love when Doug Collins gets on Amere's defense. It's at least 3 times a game.

Amare's defense has been scary bad.

well this one is a lock, but i dont count any team out until they lose on their home court. Needless to say, the Suns need to win BOTH of their upcoming home games, otherwise its over.

lol Suns

"Fascinating Gentry quote on Kobe's unselfishness last night: "He's not going to force things. He doesn't do that any more." "

Suns played great last night (offense wise) until the end of the game. The Lakers are one of those teams where a team like the Suns have to play all out just to keep it close. Then they get tired in the 4th and that's when the Lakers slam it home.

Definately done in 4 or 5 games. Grant Hill and Dudley played tremendous last night. Staud played like shit again. They could not stop Gasol, Odom and Brown. That's the biggest problem.

Reading the desperation on PHX forums is pretty funny.

Reading Cavaliers forum was better after they lost. Lakers fans should shut up, mad annoying.

Hey look, I can post gifs too.

http://www.gifsoup.com/view/547388/dudley-steal-o.gif

LOL

This Gloria/Delonte West rumor is picking up steam.

from deadspin:

Hall-of-Famer Calvin Murphy appeared on ESPN Radio in Houston today and as all basketball conversations must do, the topic turned to the rumors about Delonte West's dalliance with LeBron James' mom. Murphy's response: "It ain't no rumor."
Murphy—who is not exactly the classiest individual to ever wear an NBA uniform—didn't just say he thinks it could have possibly, maybe happened. He says the story is "absolutely true," that everyone knew about it, and he has "legit" sources who can prove it. Oh, and there's also more than one dude involved. Unbelievable.
Since Murphy had already gone all-in, he also threw out new rumors about LeBron "taking time off" and had some rather heated opinions about who deserves more blame in this situation. (Calvin is also a fan of the word "homeslice.") One way or another, someone is definitely getting blackballed by the NBA, because true or not, the powers that be can't be happy about this.
By the way, when Calvin Murphy is distressed by your behavior ... then you really messed up somewhere.
You can listen to the whole interview from ESPN 97.5's "The Drive with Carl Dukes, Dave Tepper and Julie Takahashi" by clicking here.
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Wadding, are you attempting to talk shit with your pathetic team down 2-0, and with a strong chance you get swept?

SammyG, why do you think your Laker cock sucking is any less annoying?

Stay out of this thread, you're not even an NBA fan really.

OH, GOT ME.

Listen, guy. You're correct. Just getting back into the sport. However, you can't really get "on a guy" for supporting his team when you do it in a fashion that is about 8000 times more annoying. I mean, come on.

I heard that Dudley approached Kobe after the game and thanked him for grabbing his jersey and bestowing upon him the power to have a decent game.

Hey, fuck you

You fuck you

SammyG gets on guys all the time. He can't help it.

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4 days between games in series is fucking ridiculous. Even between series it sucks, but it's not nearly as ridiculous.

The NBA is the worst about this. Fucking bullshit interests

I love these moments

Delonte West is insane. I don't know what to expect there, but if it keeps heating up it won't be good. A rap song about how he fucked her is probably the least harmful scenario

SammyG in the NHL thread
 

It really is ridiculous, not to mention it helps older teams like the Lakers and Celtics who have played alot of ball in the last 3 years.

You're so fucking pathetic.

Umm... getting a well paid job in the medical field, getting a new car this summer and loving life? And it's ME who is pathetic? OKAAYYYYY.

Yes, I am glad you understand something for once.

lol

A Well Paid Job in the Medical Field:

http://www.tpww.net/forums/showthread.php?t=102866

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you can do it!

It's 8.68 starting, and I can basically get a permanent there one when I want it, after school is done. Anyway.

Why were you trying to rub that garbage in his face when it has no place, though?

ROFL you gotta be fucking kidding me, right?

<font color=goldenrod> :lol: got 'em</font>

lol, jesus fucking hell SammyG. What has this thread become?

YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT IT IS. Some dude on ESPN was saying that John Wall might fall to Sacramento. Would be mad insane with Reke and Wall

PG's are somewhat overrated. The last time a PG lead a team to a championship it was Isiah Thomas. And it was like 1990.

No way John Wall falls to the 5th spot.

Now apparently The Sixers are shopping the number 2 pick only if a team is willing to take Elton Brand. Now Elton Brand makes 51 million over the next 3 years so pretty much no one is going to do it.

But if the Sixers trade the number 2 pick... I'm going to fuckin lose it.

Alvin Gentry reminds me of an anime character. Like he could have been in the anime scenes in Kill Bill Vol. 1

boss matsumoto

whimper!

damn

Lakers.... Celtics....

Lakers in 7

Man...these Eastern teams look like they just roll over and die.

Rajon Rondo definitely isn't one of the top 5 PG in the NBA because he isn't a great jump shooter

That might be sort of a blessing for him since every team tends to under-estimate his shooting potential ever since the 2006 NBA Draft. If his shooting was better, he doesn't fall far to be picked by the Celtics and everyone would have already created a defense to contain him.

The downside is Celtics can't just rely on his shooting similar to the Cavs with Lebron.

Aside from a decent series between Oklahoma City/LA and LeBron getting eliminated, this has been the most boring fucking playoffs of all time

Don't think the Suns will fold at home tonight.

They will fold faster than a cheap tent.

You mean faster than your mom last night?

Dear Channing Frye,

STOP SHOOTING. GIVE UP NOW.

Kisses,

Planet Orange

Sorry Wadding, the Suns are out classed in this series. The Lakers play defense.

seriously though, Frye is on a super slump man. Not just this series, but the playoffs in general. Amar'e needs to play some defense too, or else everyone he guards is gonna have a 'lucky game'

you want Amar'e to do what?

Amar'e doesn't do that. Just give him the damn ball.

Nash freakin' amazes me...that dude plays at a level most dudes 10 years younger dont. He's like a living video game character.

Suns aren't going to win this game

HIT THE SHOWERS, MR. KARDASHIAN

Still can see the Lakers coming back and winning this. Hopefully I'm wrong though

dunno who the hell told the Lakers we're sharpshooters from beyond. I know they've played zone the entire game, but shit...drive the basket and collapse, THEN pass the ball. Lakers are settling for 3's.

Also, Lamar has to be the most frustrating fucking player in the NBA

Ron Artest missed at least 2 key shots there.

well as much as i'd like to have seen a sweep for rest purposes, im still plenty comfortable with the thought that we are finals bound. No way the Suns win this series.

on a side note, if i were the Lakers front office, i'd strongly entertain trade offers for Bynum and Odom, as long as it means landing a strong point guard, a defensive front court player, and a reliable 3rd scorer.

Damn 42 points for Stoudemire, didn't realize he had that much

Suns played well...i wouldnt say they played GREAT defense...i'd say im more puzzled with the Lakers inability to figure out how to break down the zone for the best shot.

They'll clean up their act next game, and will do the traditional coin flip to see which Lamar Odom shows up for that game.

I love how you Lakers fans are so ready to crown their ass. It's only 2-1 and I have complete faith that the Suns will defend their home court. And I have a pretty striong belief they can steal one at Staples.

Suns/Lakers series basically is set that which ever teams scores 100 points first wins the game.

High scoring games but neither team is showing any quality defense though to be fair the Suns are really good at forcing teams to play a high scoring style of game.

your faith in your team isnt any different than the faith in our team. I also, have complete faith that we will defend our home court (which we have the advantage of) and can 'steal' one from PHX.

So im not exactly sure how us Laker fans are out of line.

i guess, according to Wadding, i should be here saying 'oh shit, ive been a Laker fan my whole life...but fuck do they suck. I know we fought for homecourt throughout the West, but there is NO way we can possibly defend it'

gtfo.

Sore winner

YEAHHHH BRING ON BOSTON

All I know is I'm getting a well paid job in the food industry, buying a new mountain bike in the summer, and lovin life. And its ME who is a sore winner? OKAYYYYY

SUN SHOWWWWWW

nash's nose looked crooked in post game interview

Suns/Celtics Final would be ideal for me. Mainly so I don't have to listen to Laker fans.

Cavs fire their coach. Guess they're blaming him for choking year after year in the playoffs. :nono:

Eh, if they lose James, they won't have to worry about choking in the playoffs anymore. Or playing in them. He may be overrated and a choke artist, but the Cavs are screwed without him.

There is just no way the Magic can even win this game.

This is one of the worst played games ever.

I might be a little concerned about Rondo if I'm celtic fan.

If Frye made that 2nd 3 I would have gone bonkers

fucking kobe