2005-2006 NBA thread

[Mister J]

Well Grant Hill went down hill pretty quick due to injuries.

True. True. That's boy's foot ain't never been right again. Grant will get ya what...20 games a year now....maybe?

[Alpha and Omega]

Now, come on. Larry's been hurt for one year (not even the full season) after getting to All-Star calibur. Penny's been hurt since what, like 98.

The new Penny is... I don't know really. I've never seen somebody drop off like this unless they were a druggie.

hahaha, the new Penny is actually his predecessor.:confused: Bwhaaaa! Shawn Kemp on drugs borrowing money from other players for child support.:o

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

True. True. That's boy's foot ain't never been right again. Grant will get ya what...20 games a year now....maybe?

Yeah it's sad, that guy was going to be awesome. Makes you wonder, what if...

[Mister J]

Whatever happened to that Shawn Kemp comeback rumor earlier this year? I was ready to have a good laugh.

[NOFX]

Whatever happened to that Shawn Kemp comeback rumor earlier this year? I was ready to have a good laugh.
Havent heard that but Vin Baker just signed with the Clippers:o

[Mister J]

Yeah it's sad, that guy was going to be awesome. Makes you wonder, what if...

Absolutely. Grant was a damn good player. I remember seeing him at a Duke game a couple years back; He couldn't stand up w/o assistance. It's a real shame.

[Equint77]

Whatever happened to that Shawn Kemp comeback rumor earlier this year? I was ready to have a good laugh.

that lockout in 1999 ****ed up a lot of careers.. Kemp's, Vin Bakers...

[Mister J]

Havent heard that but Vin Baker just signed with the Clippers:o


How many times does this have to flame out before people understand he just doesn't want it? Depression, alcholism, being out of shape, lack of desire. Seriously, WTF?

[NOFX]

How many times does this have to flame out before people understand he just doesn't want it? Depression, alcholism, being out of shape, lack of desire. Seriously, WTF?
The Bright side Vin Baker can really sing! :O

[Alpha and Omega]

Havent heard that but Vin Baker just signed with the Clippers:o

Are you serious? Oh geez, Vin Baker? He's like 102 yrs old. Senior citizens open doors for him. Can his back manage 1/2 of a game let alone 10 or 11 left in the season? If the Clippers have a play-off push, I hope they have a doctor on call 24/7. Baker might pull a Len Byas.:o

Seriously though Nofx, the Clippers have a better chance than my squad. Purple and Gold are having 'lamentations' of turmoil right now.:O :(

[Mister J]

that lockout in 1999 ****ed up a lot of careers.. Kemp's, Vin Bakers...

You mean because they let themselves go completely to crap before the guys reached a deal? What do you mean? I'm not trying to start something, I've just never heard it put like that. Could you elaborate?

[Alpha and Omega]

that lockout in 1999 ****ed up a lot of careers.. Kemp's, Vin Bakers...

Well, that and drugs, parties, groupies, and child support.:o

[NOFX]

Seriously though Nofx, the Clippers have a better chance than my squad. Purple and Gold are having 'lamentations' of turmoil right now.:O :(
I know that! Stop sucking up to me because I owned you azz!!!:supes:

[Mister J]

The Bright side Vin Baker can really sing! :O

Well then, the 'fat man' has replaced the 'fat lady' and the Clippers season is now over. :D

[NOFX]

Well then, the 'fat man' has replaced the 'fat lady' and the Clippers season is now over. :D
....

[Alpha and Omega]

I know that! Stop sucking up to me because I owned you azz!!!:supes:

WTF? Nofx, I think you drink more than Vin Baker. When did you own me? As far as the B-ball thread goes, your official name is now 'Amisteadt.':o Just remember that Nofx. I was attempting to make peace and you want to pull a Luke Abrazzi.:mad: :(

[NOFX]

WTF? Nofx, I think you drink more than Vin Baker. When did you own me? As far as the B-ball thread goes, your official name is now 'Amistead.':o Just remember that Nofx. I was attempting to make peace and you want to pull a Luke Abrazzi.:mad: :(
What I want is a Guarantee , no more attempts on Duncan Life!

[Alpha and Omega]

What I want is a Guarantee , no more attempts on Duncan Life!

:confused: Dead or Alive?? Wha. . . you have your guarantee on TD, but not the frenchman.

[Super_Ludacris]

What I want is a Guarantee , no more attempts on Duncan Life!

He walks around practically lifeless

[The Riddler]

how are the clips ranked 8 on espn's power rankings?

the rockets are taking them out for the second time in about 2 weeks.

yao is having the usual yao game so far.

14 pts., 10 rebs at the half.

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

Not Yao, YO :D

[NOFX]

how are the clips ranked 8 on espn's power rankings?

the rockets are taking them out for the second time in about 2 weeks.

yao is having the usual yao game so far.

14 pts., 10 rebs at the half.
They are currently in the 5th seed in the western conference! And Maggette coming back next week!!! :up:

[Go Web Go!]

that lockout in 1999 ****ed up a lot of careers.. Kemp's, Vin Bakers...

Drugs cut Kemp's career short. Drugs...and food.

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

Drugs cut Kemp's career short. Drugs...and food.

It was the Super Size that got him. :D :up:

[Super_Ludacris]

I think he ate Detlef Shremp in that offseason

I mean come on is it any coincidence he left the league the same time Kemp got fat?

"Detlef Shremp is on the court"

Kemp: "That Left Shrimp? Where? *Mouth Salivates and runs*

[NOFX]

I think he ate Detlef Shremp in that offseason

I mean come on is it any coincidence he left the league the same time Kemp got fat?

"Detlef Shremp is on the court"

Kemp: "That Left Shrimp? Where? *Mouth Salivates and runs*
LMAO!

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

I don't think James deserves all the crap he is getting from people. I mean yeah he was an ass in the All Star game. But as far as being called the next Jordan and the press dumping all this hype on him, that really isn't his fault. It's everyone elses for having such high expectations for him.

[Bizzybone]

I think that James isn't as great as michael...he really is overrated to some degree. What's crackin bah Humbug.

[Erundur]

LeBron ain't no Michael!!

But yeah, to much damn hype, I was hoping for McGrady to get the MVP in the All-Star game.

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

I think that James isn't as great as michael...he really is overrated to some degree. What's crackin bah Humbug.

Not much, about to take a fat dump :up: then workout

I agree he isn't MJ but I think people have one of two views on him.

A) You are all about his hype and love him

B) You spite him because of the hype surrounding him.

I mean the guy is really that good, I watched him play against the Warriors last year at Oakland, it was his second career triple double, the night after he had his first. And the guy really didn't even look like he was trying all that hard. He just seemed to effortlessly score 20+ and grab 10 and dish 10.

He is that good, now only time will tell if he lives up to everyone's expectations of being better than MJ or not. Plus, you have to remember that MJ didn't have this kind of hype surrounding him when he came into the league. No where near this kind of hype. No one has, ever, period.

[Mister J]

Comparing anyone to MJ is just setting them up for failure. I hate that the media always does that. There will never be another MJ, Magic, Bird or whoever. It's just not gonna happen. Just as the great players that have come before were unqiue in their own right and not 'the next someone'.

Lebron has been nothing but a success since he came into the League, regardless of all the chaotic nonsense that surrounds him. He never declared himself 'the next MJ', so I don't see why he catches the flak for it.

Again, 21/6/6, then 27/7/7, and now 31/7/7, and the man is pretty much playing by himself.

[Bizzybone]

Lebron can be great if he so desires, but he would need to capture a championship ring to do that. Michael will always be the greatest.

[Super_Ludacris]

I always hate when people call so and so the next MJ (Grant Hill, Kobe, Vince) but I would no problem with lebron taking it. Fact is, he is discipline and he has advanced expecations. He's like what just 21 and is leading his team to 3rd place in the East and averaging 30 ppg carrying the team on his back on his own and being a vocal and responsible leader and he's dishing the ball to with the assists (Hence the Oscar Robertson comparasion with the points and assists) and being respectful to teammates

Big up Lebron the kid is doing ok

[Stringer]

Lebron is a totally different beast than MJ(no one will ever surpass Jordans greatness). I dont think its fair to either of them to make the comparison.

[Doomed_hero]

I think that its dumb to compare anyone to another person. Kobe and Lebron have always been compared yet I think there acheivments deserve them living up to there own names and not to Jordans.

But hell, I find MJ overrated to. I mean he was good, but you want to talk best BASKETBALL player, then thats Magic. Jordan was best at his position, but Magic was good at every position. Hell won Finals MVP playing as a center when he is usaually a point gaurd.

[Erundur]

On TNT
8 p.m. - Pacers at Pistons
10:30 p.m. - Kings at Lakers

Surprisingly enough, this will be my first time watching Artest play for the kings.

[Mister J]

Damn, aren't the Heat on tonight?

[Alpha and Omega]

Comparing anyone to MJ is just setting them up for failure. I hate that the media always does that. There will never be another MJ, Magic, Bird or whoever. It's just not gonna happen. Just as the great players that have come before were unqiue in their own right and not 'the next someone'.

Lebron has been nothing but a success since he came into the League, regardless of all the chaotic nonsense that surrounds him. He never declared himself 'the next MJ', so I don't see why he catches the flak for it.

Again, 21/6/6, then 27/7/7, and now 31/7/7, and the man is pretty much playing by himself.

Very true. :up:

[Go Web Go!]

Damn, aren't the Heat on tonight?

Negative. They raped the Knicks last night and don't play until Saturday. :down

[Kipobe]

When Odom is confident and plays up to his talent level, the Lakers are a worthy opponent. One more year of training, and these guys shall be unleshed! Also, George is one of the best third options for them considering his familiarity with the triangle... but with Smush playing well, and Kwame showing glimmers of usefulness, they really look good. If only they could do this every night.

[NOFX]

Also, George is one of the best third options for them
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :O

[Kipobe]

k, well anyway, anyone know where I can get the entire slam dunk contest in high res? Just throwing it out there in case anyone has it...

[Equint77]

anyone else like that new jordan commercial?

[Kipobe]

:up: :up: :up:

[Stringer]

Why dont the Lakers trade for KG? I know its too late now but in the offseason they could easily trade Odom Bynum and a draft pick for him. Lakers would be instant contenders.

[Go Web Go!]

Why would you trade Bynum? The kid's very capable of exploding within the next couple of years and become a franchise center. I wouldn't trade anyone before seeing what they got. *AHEM* (Pistons)

[LastSunrise1981]

Why dont the Lakers trade for KG? I know its too late now but in the offseason they could easily trade Odom Bynum and a draft pick for him. Lakers would be instant contenders.

Pfft, would never happen either way. KG wouldn't put up with Kobe's ego and that's why he wouldn't go there.

He had a chance to go there during the off-season, yet he didn't you know? And Minn is going to want more than Odom, Bynum, and a draft pick for Garnett.

I could see Garnett MAYBE going to NY, Houston, or maybe even the Nets somewhere down the line. No way would he go to LA though.

[Stringer]

Why would you trade Bynum? The kid's very capable of exploding within the next couple of years and become a franchise center. I wouldn't trade anyone before seeing what they got. *AHEM* (Pistons)
Bynums may be good but still very young and raw. If you have a shot at winning a championship instantly, you take that shot.

[Stringer]

Pfft, would never happen either way. KG wouldn't put up with Kobe's ego and that's why he wouldn't go there.

He had a chance to go there during the off-season, yet he didn't you know? And Minn is going to want more than Odom, Bynum, and a draft pick for Garnett.

I could see Garnett MAYBE going to NY, Houston, or maybe even the Nets somewhere down the line. No way would he go to LA though.
I would think by this time KG would just want to get a ring, and deal with some of Kobes ego, but I see your point. Lakers have plenty of players they could give up to make it happen though.

[NOFX]

Huge game tonight Lakers vs. Clippers!!! Damn I wish I was going:(

[NOFX]

Why dont the Lakers trade for KG? I know its too late now but in the offseason they could easily trade Odom Bynum and a draft pick for him. Lakers would be instant contenders.
Why the hell would Minessota want ODOM???!!!

[CalebBrightmore]

Someone needs to get Isiah Thomas out of NYC. He's building a team for the And 1 tour right now. Could he get any more guards on a team?

[NOFX]

Someone needs to get Isiah Thomas out of NYC. He's building a team for the And 1 tour right now. Could he get any more guards on a team?
He just needs skip to my lou:O

[CalebBrightmore]

He just needs skip to my lou:O

Can we give him Jerome James contract?

[Stringer]

Why the hell would Minessota want ODOM???!!!
Well thats the end of my argument:(

[NOFX]

Alright the game is starting...

[Immortalfire]

Hawks beat Pacers :up:

[NOFX]

Why would you trade Bynum? The kid's very capable of exploding within the next couple of years and become a franchise center. I wouldn't trade anyone before seeing what they got. *AHEM* (Pistons)
I dont know why everyone thinks Bynum is giong to be guaranteed superstar because he is not!

[NOFX]

Hawks beat Pacers :up:
Its funny the only time you post here is when the hawks win, which is what a total of 3 post?:D

[Mister J]

I dont know why everyone thinks Bynum is giong to be guaranteed superstar because he is not!

He's going to suck royally.

[NOFX]

He's going to suck royally.
Nothing I've seen from him suggest that he is going to be a superstar! Hell Darius Miles had a better rookie year than Bynum and now look where Darius Miles is at!

[Mister J]

I think guys who come into the league straight from high school have it rough enough as it is. When you play in the post, it complicates things that much more. It just usually does not turn out well. They're not mature enough physically or in terms of their game.

[Immortalfire]

Its funny the only time you post here is when the hawks win, which is what a total of 3 post?:D :rolleyes:

16.

[NOFX]

I think guys who come into the league straight from high school have it rough enough as it is. When you play in the post, it complicates things that much more. It just usually does not turn out well. They're not mature enough physically or in terms of their game.
U know what if Bynum wasnt in the Lakers no one would be talking about this kid!!!

[NOFX]

:rolleyes:

16.
Your dumbass probably went to every page to see how many post you made on this thread:rolleyes: :D

[Immortalfire]

No, I just know that's the number of games they've won.

[NOFX]

No, I just know that's the number of games they've won.
Touche'

[Tangled Web]

Earl Watson got traded to the crappy Sonics. :mad: He could have been a starter with the Lakers.

The lakers also missed out on Baron Davis last year.

Kupcheck is a crappy GM.

I miss West.

[Mister J]

Hey, 16 is more than I thought they've have right now. Didn't Johnson go off for like 40 tonight?

[Mister J]

TW, you seriously wanted Baron Davis?

[Tangled Web]

TW, you seriously wanted Baron Davis?
Hell yes!
I remember when he was a Bruin!!

He gained too much weight too fast though. That's why he has ankle problems.

[NOFX]

Hell yes!
I remember when he was a Bruin!!

He gained too much weight too fast though. That's why he has ankle problems.
I remember he was the last great UCLA player:(

[Immortalfire]

Hey, 16 is more than I thought they've have right now. Didn't Johnson go off for like 40 tonight? 40 indeed.

Check that, it's now 17 wins.

[Mister J]

He can play, definately. He's just never healthy. It's a set-up for disappointment each year.

[The Riddler]

yao is the best center in the nba today.

22 pts., 21 rebounds.

[NOFX]

yao is the best center in the nba today.

Its a sad day in the nba:(

[Mister J]

joe johnson is the best conditioned player in the nba today.

48 minutes played

[The Riddler]

Its a sad day in the nba:(
true, good centers today are rare.

but yao is undeniably improving and his play is getting better every night.

i thought you were asian?

what a loser. :down

[Mister J]

joe johnson is the most effiicient player in the nba today.

40 points, 48 minutes

[The Riddler]

actually efficiency can also go by shooting percentage.

[fangrl06]

It's gonna be between the pistons and the suns this year. Steve Nash is my hero!

[Mister J]

actually efficiency can also go by shooting percentage.

esteban batista is the most efficient player in the nba today.

1-1 FG;

[Mister J]

It's gonna be between the pistons and the suns this year. Steve Nash is my hero!

The Pistons are going to run into a rather large obstacle in the East Finals.

[The Riddler]

esteban batista is the most efficient player in the nba today.

1-1 FG;
nice. :up:

[NOFX]

true, good centers today are rare.

but yao is undeniably improving and his play is getting better every night.

i thought you were asian?

what a loser. :down
Im Indonesian, and us Indonesians hate all Chinese people!!!

[The Riddler]

The Pistons are going to run into a rather large obstacle in the East Finals.
and the suns have the spurs in their way.

[Mister J]

nice. :up:

It's a slow night, man. I take the laughs where I can get 'em.:up:

[The Riddler]

Im Indonesian, and us Indonesians hate all Chinese people!!!
punk. :down

[The Riddler]

It's a slow night, man. I take the laughs where I can get 'em.:up:
i didn't laugh. :o

:D

[Mister J]

Im Indonesian, and us Indonesians hate all Chinese people!!!

Where did that come from? :confused:

[Mister J]

i didn't laugh. :o

:D

Again, slow night. I'll have to laugh for us both.

[Mister J]

Riddler, you a Rockets fan or do you just like Yao?

[NOFX]

Where did that come from? :confused:
From Indonesia!

[Mister J]

From Indonesia!

err...umm...OK.

[The Riddler]

Riddler, you a Rockets fan or do you just like Yao?
i'm just a yao homer.

wherever he goes, my team goes.

[Mister J]

I see, I see

[The Riddler]

I see, I see
it's mainly because i live in sf and la and the warriors suck.

i like the lakers though.

[Mister J]

it's mainly because i live in sf and la and the warriors suck.

i like the lakers though.

You are a homer.
Gotta follow your team though.
What do you think about Bynum? We were trashing him awhile ago.

[The Riddler]

he can be pretty good.

i never thought to highly of him before the draft though.

he'll never replace shaq, but he can be a solid big man.

[Mister J]

He has to develop somehow and everytime I see him he's on the bench. I know he's a rookie, but he's gotta get out there. He doesn't really have anybody to learn from either (player-wise). He needs some help before he gets lost.

[Alpha and Omega]

I feel really sorry for the Knicks right now. I know this is usually Nofx's territory, but instead of posting a link for this, I figured that I'd actually post it, since it is pretty funny. . . unless your name's mentioned in the article.:o

Check out this parody by Bill Simmons aimed towards some of the leagues "less popular" GMs. (Geez, he killed Mitch K.:( )

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/060224&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab2pos2

[Go Web Go!]

yao is the best center in the nba today.

22 pts., 21 rebounds.

*Vomit*

[Mister J]

Bill Simmons is hilarious. I was waiting for to lay into Isiah again.

[Stringer]

Whats up with Lebron constantly choking guys?

[Alpha and Omega]

Donyell Marshall blamed it on his lack of rest.

[Go Web Go!]

Whats up with Lebron constantly choking guys?

That's why I would rather have Wade. :)

[Mister J]

It's all about D-Wade

[Stringer]

Donyell Marshall blamed it on his lack of rest.
lol horrible excuse

[Stringer]

Yeah I mean as of now wouldnt you HAVE to put dwade slightly ahead of Lebron? It may change but right now Id have to take wade

[Mister J]

Plus, D-Wade has won in the playoffs (before Shaq)

[Alpha and Omega]

lol horrible excuse

When people lose, those are usually sure to follow; LJ just blamed himself and said it was one of those nights. Did the Wizards actually attempt to play D in that game? They did a decent job of it.:up:

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

Okay the Warriors are really starting to piss me off now! :mad:

[Go Web Go!]

How about that sissy fan being carted off after being hit in the face by KG with a basketball? Is that guy trying to milk it or what?

[Stringer]

How about that sissy fan being carted off after being hit in the face by KG with a basketball? Is that guy trying to milk it or what?
Man that was a sickening display:o

[Mister J]

How about that sissy fan being carted off after being hit in the face by KG with a basketball? Is that guy trying to milk it or what?

WHAT?!

*tuning in to ESPNews*

[NOFX]

Is there a video link?

[Mister J]

OK, I just saw the Garnett thing. That fan is a ****ing pansy. He didn't look like he threw it that hard. Now admittedly, what KG did was wrong. However, it wasn't his intention and he did apologize. He's not that kind of guy.

My beef is with this whiny little punk who got carted off on a gurney. Are you friggin' kidding me. You would have thought the guy got shot. Now this idiot is all over the sports news, looking like he wants to cry, along side his little daughter who is crying. I hope this isn't the start of some lawsuit.

[The Riddler]

*Vomit*
29 pts. 11 rebs today.

tell me yao is not the best pure center in the league, today.

and tell me why.

[Stringer]

OK, I just saw the Garnett thing. That fan is a ****ing pansy. He didn't look like he threw it that hard. Now admittedly, what KG did was wrong. However, it wasn't his intention and he did apologize. He's not that kind of guy.

My beef is with this whiny little punk who got carted off on a gurney. Are you friggin' kidding me. You would have thought the guy got shot. Now this idiot is all over the sports news, looking like he wants to cry, along side his little daughter who is crying. I hope this isn't the start of some lawsuit.
that fan made a lot of sports fans look bad. Here he has KG, a top 10 player in the league, apologizing to him face to face and he just looks at him like some type of pompous jerk.

[Jplaya2023]

29 pts. 11 rebs today.

tell me yao is not the best pure center in the league, today.

and tell me why.


2. reasons

1. its the magic

2. Shaq went 15-16 and had 31 points

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

OK, I just saw the Garnett thing. That fan is a ****ing pansy. He didn't look like he threw it that hard. Now admittedly, what KG did was wrong. However, it wasn't his intention and he did apologize. He's not that kind of guy.

My beef is with this whiny little punk who got carted off on a gurney. Are you friggin' kidding me. You would have thought the guy got shot. Now this idiot is all over the sports news, looking like he wants to cry, along side his little daughter who is crying. I hope this isn't the start of some lawsuit.

DUh, of course it is :rolleyes:

[user123456789]

2. reasons

1. its the magic

2. Shaq went 15-16 and had 31 points

LMFAO. :up:

[Mister J]

DUh, of course it is :rolleyes:

You know, it's not as if you're privy to some inside information in the matter. You may have a contrary belief, but there's no need to be inflammatory.

[Go Web Go!]

29 pts. 11 rebs today.

tell me yao is not the best pure center in the league, today.

and tell me why.

Because Shaquille O'Neal is still in the NBA. And I'm not too sure of this but didn't Yao go an entire game without 1 freakin' rebound a week or 2 ago? Nothing says "Best Center in the League" like 0 rebounds in that box score. :down

[Stringer]

DUh, of course it is :rolleyes:
Not necessarily. I think its reasonable to think that when a fan purchases a ticket they waive certain rights to sue a player or a team if certain things like this happen. Like when a baseball fan gets nailed by a foul ball.

[NOFX]

29 pts. 11 rebs today.

tell me yao is not the best pure center in the league, today.

and tell me why.
I would pick Shaq over Yao anyday!!!

[Super_Ludacris]

Ditto, regardless of Shaq having a career low year, he's more physically stronger and more of a leader. Eventually Yao will come in his own, he maybe playing well statistically but his hustle on court is terrible. I cant believe the other day he lost a jumpball to Derek Fisher!!!!!. If he's more aggressive then he will be the best center until then it doesnt matter if he his stats are better right now that Shaq we all know who will win that match up all the time

[Equint77]

man.. since I have no refuge in real life.. i've been playing live 06 on PS2.

and with the current Knicks roster... with the addition of Desmond Mason and newly acquired Josh Howard.. I've got a 24-8 record. :(

Unlike Zeke... I'm gonna wait for these contracts to expire for the summer so I can sign some players.

****ing live. :(

[NOFX]

2005-06 Power Rankings: Week 17
RANK (LAST WK) TEAM REC. COMMENT
1 (1) Mavericks 44-11 Friendly advice: If you want to keep the No. 1 ranking, Dallas, I'd avoid spotting Spurs a lead of 19 or 24, both of which Mavs overcame to beat Grizz and Raps.
2 (2) Pistons 46-9 Calm down, Motown. Mavs stay at No. 1 because they're on an 18-1 run. Besides, your Pistons are starving for bulletin-board material these days.
3 (3) Spurs 43-12 It hasn't really hurt, with Spurs right on Mavs' heels, but this is the lowest-scoring month (14.6 ppg) in Duncan's career. Previous low: 15.2 ppg in November 1997.
4 (4) Suns 37-17 GM and owner are on the outs and K. Thomas is suddenly out up to two months, but Suns needn't fret too much yet with a six-game lead in the Pacific.
5 (6) Heat 35-20 Shaq's belief, borrowed from Phil Jackson, is that only the last 30 games matter. Not a philosophy Riles shares, but Shaq does seem to be turning up the intensity.
6 (5) Nets 31-24 Heat have a cushy stretch-run schedule, but Nets had the second-easiest coming out of the break based on opponent win PCT: .467 to Miami's .446.
7 (12) Nuggets 30-26 I keep hearing that Denver was supposed to get a shooter at the deadline, but who was available? Evans (rebounding) and Patterson (perimeter D) fill voids, too.
8 (10) Pacers 28-25 Vince left early with a hamstring tweak, true, but you can't downgrade a road win over tough-at-home Jersey when you remember Pacers don't have O'Neal or Tinsley.
9 (8) Clippers 31-23 This is a recording: This is the best team in Los Angeles, even when Clips take a five-game losing streak into a Staples showdown with downtrodden Lakers.
10 (7) Hornets 31-25 OK, OK. Perhaps we were struck with a bit of OKC fever when we bumped Hornets all the way up to No. 7. They're still top-10ers, though.
11 (9) Cavaliers 32-24 We'll get to the shrewd Flip Murray pickup later. First I need to hear that reports of Cavs fans booing LeBron were indeed exaggerated. Set me straight, Cleveland.
12 (14) Wizards 29-25 Arenas is on record as saying he thinks Wiz will finish fifth in the East. But fourth is not out of the question, even though No. 6 is really the best seed of the three.
13 (11) Grizzlies 30-26 With that D we're always raving about, you'd think Grizz wouldn't blow two double-digit leads (even to Mavs and Spurs) and then lose to Wolves after KG gets tossed.
14 (17) Rockets 25-31 One more problem for Houston to contend with: No team returned to work last Tuesday with a tougher remaining schedule, based on .539 opponent winning PCT.
15 (18) 76ers 28-27 Philly's consolation from the All-Star Saturday robbery: A ticked-off Iguodala has had two 20-point games since Houston, after going 21 games without one.
16 (16) Lakers 28-28 January: Kobe averaged 43.4 ppg in 13 games; LA went 9-4. February: Kobe's at 31.8 ppg; LA is 4-8. Conclusion: Kobe needs to start shooting more.
17 (15) Kings 25-30 Kings have won a more Kings-like nine straight at home. But Kings are 1-6 on the road since the Artest deal and play only 12 of their final 27 games at home.
18 (13) Bucks 28-28 Bucks are still 11-5 in games decided by three points or less or overtime, but they're also looking increasingly shaky at 11-17 since that 17-11 start.
19 (20) Jazz 26-29 First Jazz go to OKC and give their playoff push a boost by beating Hornets in first of four stretch-run meetings. Then Jazz turn around and lose to NO/OKC in SLC.
20 (19) Bulls 24-31 Buying out T. Thomas to let him sign with Nets is one thing. You can understand why Bulls don't want to buy him out so Thomas can help keep Philly in the top eight.
21 (25) Celtics 23-33 Pierce is the league's top scorer in February at 33.5 ppg. Now for the real news: Celts just went 3-1 on a four-game trip after leaving home with a 4-20 road record.
22 (22) Timberwolves 24-31 I fear a suspension for ball-tossing KG is inevitable. What we know for sure is that KG's frustration with 12th-placed Wolves is now there for everyone to see.
23 (23) Raptors 20-35 They'd look even smarter if they could've held Saturday's 24-point lead, but spending three off nights in Bosh's hometown of Dallas proves Raps ain't dummies.
24 (24) Hawks 17-37 At least one of these kids is getting it: Joe Johnson adds a 40-point game to his fabulous February and pushes his assist average for the month to 9.1.
25 (21) Warriors 24-31 They've been skidding for weeks and this won't help: No team returned from the break with a higher percentage of road games remaining than Warriors: 18 of 30.
26 (26) SuperSonics 21-36 The good news: Wilcox is off to a decent start. The better news: February is almost over, after 10 roadies this month and Sonics' 1-9 record in those games.
27 (27) Magic 20-35 Coach Hill insists he didn't relish the opportunity to waive Penny. But with Magic mired in a 2-13 slide, it's pretty much the only feeling of triumph he's had lately.
28 (28) Trail Blazers 18-37 I'll go out on another limb and bet that billionaire Paul Allen struggles for sympathy from the locals in search of government assistance with Blazer debts.
29 (29) Knicks 15-40 The focus is bound to shift now from trades to Isiah's future, but I'm not so sure it's a slam-dunk that Zeke goes before the coach. It is Larry Brown, after all.
30 (30) Bobcats 15-42 Give him some East Player of the Week votes: After his car accident, Felton posts two double-doubles and a 31-point game. Bobcats even went 1-2 in those games.

[Jplaya2023]

FIYA NBA Rankings #16
Rank
Team
FIYA Analysis
1
Pistons

Tayshaun Prince being the only Pistons starter to not be named an all-star makes him the equivalent of being the tall kid in Another Bad Creation.
2
Spurs

Does anyone remember when Michael Finley had a jheri curl? I do. That ***** looked like Frenchie off In Living Colour. "I'm hip, I'm slick and all the women love my natural fadeaway J."
3
Mavs

Dirk had a key defensive stop and a game-winning shot in the same game. Do you really need further proof that Dallas isn't going to do anything in the playoffs?
4
Suns

Shawn Marion just crept past Elton Brand as the league's most underrated star.
5
Heat

Many of you will look at Shaq's 31 point and 9 rebound game against the Sonics and think, "Why can't he do that every game?" Lemme break it down to you in detail: He's fat and lazy.
6
Nets

What if Vince just dunked over lil' Earl Boykins, pushed him down and started screaming as he ran back down the court? Would that be the funniest **** ever?
7
Cavs

LeBron chokes more than a ***** shooting a scene with Lexington Steele.
8
Clippers

If Maggette returns at 100%, there's a 100% chance the Clippers still won't win the West.
9
Nuggets

Better under pressure: 'Melo or the leader of a bomb disposal unit?
10
Grizzlies

How many pounds of food would you say Pau Gasol has had caught in his beard this year?
11
Hornets

Hey look, it's the lost seventh Jackson brother. (http://fiyastarter.com/fs-gfx/fs-youngcp3.GIF)
12
Wizards

Etan Thomas and Brendan Haywood were scuffling last week in practice. Apparently, Brendan used some of Etan's beeswax to shine his shoes. You don't **** wit no boho dude's beeswax.
13
Lakers

It's like Kobe's teammates are just standing around waiting for him to score 81 points again.
14
76ers

If Allen Iverson had chosen to stick with football, is there any doubt he'd still be an exciting superstar, with great stats, that never wins a damned thing?
15
Pacers

Has anyone noticed the best player for the Pacers for the past month has been Fred Jones? You wanna guess who told Donnie Walsh to draft him? Cruel irony.
16
Bucks

There's no way Scoonie Penn doesn't ask Michael Redd for money. Scoonie was supposed to be the best of the two. "I made you, *****! I put you in the league!" That's Scoonie's way of asking for money.
17
Jazz

Booz is only playing well to improve his trade value. There are dudes in jail that don't want to be free as much as Booz wants out of Utah.
18
Kings

If this team makes the playoffs, Tru Warrier gets all the credit.
19
Rockets

Some might say Yao stepped it up last week. I say he played like he's 7 ****in' 5 for once.
20
Warriors

*shines spotlight on Chris Mullin and point at him like Martin Lawrence on Def Comedy Jam*
We notice everything here, Chris. You ****in up.
21
Bulls

I guess it's okay to have a redundancy at point guard if you're a white GM?
22
T-Wolves

Y'all see KG make that lil' white girl cry? When a ***** is angry enough to make a white woman cry, that means he's not happy with his situation. It's a fact of life. And that lil girl's father is fulla ****, by the way.
23
Celtics

Wally Szczerbiak has a legit chance to be the 25th best white player in Celtics history.
24
Sonics

Rashad Lewis says it's unlikely that he'll be with the Sonics next year. I don't think I've cared so little about something since 50 dropped Olivia.Oh, allegedly.
25
Magic

Grant Hill reminds me of my old Nintendo. It didn't work most of the time, but once you wiggle that cartridge enough and get it working, it's pretty fun to watch.
26
Raptors

I'd like to see Bosh and Villanueva in steel cage tag team match against Godzilla and Mothra. I wouldn't bet against those mutant ass *****s.
27
Hawks

The Suns should have paid Joe Johnson that money. I just have a feeling they're gonna regret it.
28
Blazers

Paul Allen says the Blazers are going to lose 100 mil over the next three years. That's like a $500 parking ticket to regular people.
29
Bobcats

Does Emeke Okafor still live in the United States?
30
Knicks

When I look at the media coverage of the Knicks, it reminds a ***** being watching in a department store (that'd be Isiah) while a white guy steals everything that isn't nailed to the floor (that'd be Bronze Brown).

[Equint77]

I wish it was 1996. :(

[Mister J]

The Heat are starting to turn it on. It's all about peaking at the right time.

[Super_Ludacris]

I wish it was 1996. :(

So you guys can limp to 40 wins and lose 4-1 to the Bulls:confused:

[Equint77]

So you guys can limp to 40 wins and lose 4-1 to the Bulls:confused:

well that would be STILL be more respectable than it is now.

I was talking about the overhaul that summer.

Having that team of LJ, Allan, Drunk Chris Childs...

that team was built to beat Chicago. :(

[Super_Ludacris]

You wanna wish it was 93-94 is what you wanna do

[Equint77]

You wanna wish it was 93-94 is what you wanna do

actually the 92-93 season.. 60 wins... Patrick having an MVP season....

If Charles Smith's parents had chosen abortion... they would have beaten Phoenix to win the title. :(

[Super_Ludacris]

actually the 92-93 season.. 60 wins... Patrick having an MVP season....

If Charles Smith's parents had chosen abortion... they would have beaten Phoenix to win the title. :(

That was Chuck's season, I dont think NY would have won 60 that year, it was a good year for the East (Chi and upcoming teams in Indiana, Miami, Charlotte and Orlando and Jersey....good times)

[Jplaya2023]

actually the 92-93 season.. 60 wins... Patrick having an MVP season....

If Charles Smith's parents had chosen abortion... they would have beaten Phoenix to win the title. :(

***k outta here they wasnt beating the bulls and the suns would of ****ted on the knicks in the finals. Kevin johnson would of ****ted all over dereck harper hubert davis whomever that had.

The knicks only beat the bulls from help by hugh hollins and it still went 7 games

Pathetic knicks

[Equint77]

That was Chuck's season, I dont think NY would have won 60 that year, it was a good year for the East (Chi and upcoming teams in Indiana, Miami, Charlotte and Orlando and Jersey....good times)

I think the Knicks could have beaten the Suns... yeah Barkley had an amazing year and he had KJ and Thunder but there's no way Fat boy Oliver Miller or Chambers could have even held Patricks jock.

But yeah... all those teams were on the rise... it was a good time back then. :(

I hate to say it now but I mentioned it on Friday... I really really love that new Jordan commercial. :up: :up: :up:

[Equint77]

***k outta here they wasnt beating the bulls and the suns would of ****ted on the knicks in the finals. Kevin johnson would of ****ted all over dereck harper hubert davis whomever that had.

The knicks only beat the bulls from help by hugh hollins and it still went 7 games

Pathetic knicks

only to make up that no call the year before.

But I never understood that ref theory... it's either Hugh Hollins or Dick Baveta. :confused:

[Jplaya2023]

only to make up that no call the year before.

But I never understood that ref theory... it's either Hugh Hollins or Dick Baveta. :confused:

What no call in 93???? Charles smith didnt get fouled he got sonned.

[Super_Ludacris]

Oliver Miller would have been no patch for Patrick your right but Phoenix had the better bench and outmatched NY on all the other positions. I mean Chuck and KJ could handle Starks and Oak

BUT

it would have been a hell of a series and possibly would have gone 7 games

[Equint77]

What no call in 93???? Charles smith didnt get fouled he got sonned.

I hate smith.. I dont' even consider him a man.. but even a scarecrow could have gotten that call.

they were at home. :confused:

[Super_Ludacris]

Gonna be real interesting to see how the Magic and Knicks do in the 2007 Free Agent race. Having said that whoever they sign will be a bust who they will trade for cap space in like 2012 :(...Damn NBA cycle

[Jplaya2023]

I hate smith.. I dont' even consider him a man.. but even a scarecrow could have gotten that call.

they were at home. :confused:

You gotta be kidding me i have the game on the comp somewhere, Smith didnt get fouled they were all clean blocks.

Damn hugh hollins did us over in 94 we would of beat the knicks in 6, beat the pacers in the ECF, then beat the rockets in 6 games in the finals having won 4 straight ships

:down to cheating ass hugh

[Equint77]

Gonna be real interesting to see how the Magic and Knicks do in the 2007 Free Agent race. Having said that whoever they sign will be a bust who they will trade for cap space in like 2012 :(...Damn NBA cycle

i'm counting them out for 07... had they not gotten francis or traded away Penny and Davis... I'd think they they'd have a chance.

It's down the ****ter now. :(:down :down

[Super_Ludacris]

Jplaya and Equint= Alonzo and LJ in the 98 Playoffs or PJ Brown and Charlie Ward in the 1997 Playoffs

[Mister J]

Just curious, Equint. What do you think of your boy Isiah?

[Jplaya2023]

Oliver Miller would have been no patch for Patrick your right but Phoenix had the better bench and outmatched NY on all the other positions. I mean Chuck and KJ could handle Starks and Oak

BUT

it would have been a hell of a series and possibly would have gone 7 games

It would of been 6 games the suns had homecourt advantage

they win the first 2 games, lose the next 1 win the next lose the next win the next.

[Super_Ludacris]

Possibly

[Equint77]

Just curious, Equint. What do you think of your boy Isiah?

alright.. for real for real...

After having Scott Layden as GM.. I didn't think it would be worse

When Zeke came over.. he bagged Steph.. which was huge.

He got rid of Eisley, Shandon..all the deadweight the Knicks had.

Then he signed JC...which I liked.. He drafted Ariza who I liked too.. and the guy's got potential... Orlando fans need to look out for him. He's gonna be the real deal in a few years.

Then he drafted Frye, Nate and Lee.. which was great.. the team was getting younger.. he stole Curry from Chicago. The team was building and keeping youth.

Then Zeke got crackish.... signing james, trading for Rose and now Francis... I have no ****ing idea what his plan is.

I wanted to build through the draft and let contracts expire to start getting cap space... and I thought that was happening.

Now I'm lost. :confused: :( :down :down

[Jplaya2023]

Possibly

No fact.

no possibly to it.

[Mister J]

alright.. for real for real...

After having Scott Layden as GM.. I didn't think it would be worse

When Zeke came over.. he bagged Steph.. which was huge.

He got rid of Eisley, Shandon..all the deadweight the Knicks had.

Then he signed JC...which I liked.. He drafted Ariza who I liked too.. and the guy's got potential... Orlando fans need to look out for him. He's gonna be the real deal in a few years.

Then he drafted Frye, Nate and Lee.. which was great.. the team was getting younger.. he stole Curry from Chicago. The team was building and keeping youth.

Then Zeke got crackish.... signing james, trading for Rose and now Francis... I have no ****ing idea what his plan is.

I wanted to build through the draft and let contracts expire to start getting cap space... and I thought that was happening.

Now I'm lost. :confused: :( :down :down

You ain't the only one who is lost. It just make sense. I thought I wouldn't get any worse than when he traded Crazy Kurt Thomas for Quey Rich. I was wrong.

NY isn't big enough for both, Zeke and Larry Brown. One of 'em has got to go. PTI just brought up a rumor that Isiah may go back to Indiana to coach the Hoosiers. WTF? I doubt it'll happen, but still...WTF? How does this man continue to get plum jobs? He underachieved as the Pacers' coach, ran the CBA into the ground, and has single-handedly put together a hideous roster with the Knicks. I just don't get it.

[LastSunrise1981]

I just want my Mavs to have the number one record from the Midwest and have home-court advantage through the playoffs.

We're playing great ball from the looks of things, but we've been known to let up and let a few weak teams knock us down. This is our chance to silence the critics and actually win the division for the first time since our franchise began.

However I feel we're still missing one thing and if we could get Theo Ratliff sometime in the future, then we'll be set for an actual championship. Hopefully we win the championship this year, although with Phoenix and San Antonio posing the biggest threats only time will tell what will happen.

[Equint77]

You ain't the only one who is lost. It just make sense. I thought I wouldn't get any worse than when he traded Crazy Kurt Thomas for Quey Rich. I was wrong.

NY isn't big enough for both, Zeke and Larry Brown. One of 'em has got to go. PTI just brought up a rumor that Isiah may go back to Indiana to coach the Hoosiers. WTF? I doubt it'll happen, but still...WTF? How does this man continue to get plum jobs? He underachieved as the Pacers' coach, ran the CBA into the ground, and has single-handedly put together a hideous roster with the Knicks. I just don't get it.

To be honest... I like the Q for Kurt trade... Q is 25.. Kurt is like 34 and no longer what he used to be. It was a risk... and to be fair.. with Q's brother getting killed and his divorce... I don't blame him for not playing well. It's no excuse but still. I can't get on him for struggling.. that's the price of trades.

I wouldn't be surprised if he stepped down and they named LB the GM/Coach.

[Go Web Go!]

Suns' GM Colangelo off to Toronto. Bleh. What the hell is he thinking?

[Super_Ludacris]

New oppurtunites and challenges perhaps?

[Equint77]

Suns' GM Colangelo off to Toronto. Bleh. What the hell is he thinking?

must be the money money money.... :o

[Mister J]

To be honest... I like the Q for Kurt trade... Q is 25.. Kurt is like 34 and no longer what he used to be. It was a risk... and to be fair.. with Q's brother getting killed and his divorce... I don't blame him for not playing well. It's no excuse but still. I can't get on him for struggling.. that's the price of trades.

I wouldn't be surprised if he stepped down and they named LB the GM/Coach.

I always had Q pegged as spotty. That move could have worked, but I was more surprised that they we're getting rid of a post guy for another swingman. That James deal was doomed from the start and they needed all the help down low they could get.

I expected them to make a trade before the deadline; just not one for yet another perimeter guy. Is there a method to the madness?

[Mister J]

must be the money money money.... :o

Yep. Stepping into a challenge is one thing; stepping into an abyss is quite another. They have some parts, but that's an uphill climb.

[Equint77]

Yep. Stepping into a challenge is one thing; stepping into an abyss is quite another. They have some parts, but that's an uphill climb.

if Jerry West can go to Memphis... anything's possible.

But how many GM's can compare to West? :confused:

[Mister J]

But how many GM's can compare to West? :confused:

That, my friend, is a short list.

Playing and executive career combined, Jerry West may be the greatest ever in the NBA.

[Super_Ludacris]

I like how Joe Dumars has shaped into a GM. He aint no west but he's doing a great job

[Mister J]

I like how Joe Dumars has shaped into a GM. He aint no west but he's doing a great job

Joe D has put together a real squad (obviously). I think the highlight is him fleecing Jordan and the Wizards for Rip (come on, Stackhouse?).

[Super_Ludacris]

Holla!

[Equint77]

I like how Joe Dumars has shaped into a GM. He aint no west but he's doing a great job

Joe is smart... however that Darko trade kinda made him step back... it makes that pick a complete waste. I don't care what anyone says but passing up Melo, Wade, Hinrich, Bosh... that was one of the deepest drafts in recent memory.

But other than that... Joe's done a great job.... :up: :up:

[Mister J]

Anybody think Darko is actually going to be a player?

Coming into the League, I thought he had some talent. He needed to be in the right scenario though. I'm starting to question that.

[Super_Ludacris]

Anybody think JAL is actually gonna touch Jessica Alba?

[Mister J]

Anybody think JAL is actually gonna touch Jessica Alba?

Response noted.
:D:D

[Super_Ludacris]

Holla!

[Go Web Go!]

New oppurtunites and challenges perhaps?

Yeah, but what does he have aside from Chris Bosh? No one wants to play in Toronto. Look at all the players that have slithered their way out of that place (Carter, Mourning, Alston, and on and on it goes)

Bosh is a free agent in a few years so he might not even stay. The only way I see marquee players signing with the Raptors is if they give them ridiculous money. :down

[Super_Ludacris]

Yeah, but what does he have aside from Chris Bosh? No one wants to play in Toronto. Look at all the players that have slithered their way out of that place (Carter, Mourning, Alston, and on and on it goes)

Bosh is a free agent in a few years so he might not even stay. The only way I see marquee players signing with the Raptors is if they give them ridiculous money. :down

That's why he's there, he's gonna get players and try to make Toronto a place for free agents obviously. Lets see what he does, hell he made Phoenix a place for players to go to

[Mister J]

They'll have to pay alot. Those Canadian taxes are murder.

[Poeman]

you know this trade with the knicks and francis was only done for to try and help them get outta last place and avoid giving the top pick... its embarrising, i think Dolan has to think smart and fire Thomas, there was a reason he was fired at Indiana

[Immortalfire]

Hawks beat Nets in OT :up:

[LastSunrise1981]

Hawks beat Nets in OT :up:

:eek:

I think next season the Hawks may be in contention, they appear to be gathering some unexpected wins and surprising a lot of people. I wouldn't be surprised if they make the playoffs next season.

http://www.buckleshop.com/images/2206e.jpg

My Mavericks won again. :up:

[Mister J]

D-Wade, Shaq and the boys were at it again tonight. We're starting to hit on all cylinders.

[Jplaya2023]

:eek:

I think next season the Hawks may be in contention, they appear to be gathering some unexpected wins and surprising a lot of people. I wouldn't be surprised if they make the playoffs next season.

http://www.buckleshop.com/images/2206e.jpg

My Mavericks won again. :up:

Its the regular season they always win

[Go Web Go!]

:eek:

I wouldn't be surprised if they make the playoffs next season.

Really? You wouldn't? They're the freaking Hawks, man. They are and, for the last decade, have been the worst team in the NBA. They're not going to turn into winners over night without some big additions (much like the Suns & Clips have done)

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

Just got done watching the Warrios most depressing game I have seen in quite a long time :(

[NOFX]

Just got done watching the Warrios most depressing game I have seen in quite a long time :(
There not going to make the playoffs deal with it:)

[The Riddler]

yao ming dominated the suns today.

29 pts, 18 boards, 5 assists.

also, playing at 7 ft 6 inches is harder than playing ball at 7ft. 2 in.; if you know basketball i shouldn't need to explain why.

[NOFX]

yao ming dominated the suns today.

29 pts, 18 boards, 5 assists.

also, playing at 7 ft 6 inches is harder than playing ball at 7ft. 2 in.; if you know basketball i shouldn't need to explain why.
They got blown out at home???!!!:confused:

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

There not going to make the playoffs deal with it:)

I was pretty sure they weren't going to make the playoffs anyway, even when they were playing well. I just want them to be at least .500

[LastSunrise1981]

Its the regular season they always win

Pfft, our last regular season in 2003-2004 season was horrible. We had Walker and he made our team extremely crappy.

This is the best regular season we've had this year. Hopefully we can win the division and maintain homecourt advantage. We made it to the WCF against the Spurs in 2003 and in my heart, I believe we would've won had Dirk been healthy.

That was then and this is now. Anything can happen and I'd love to see my team go all the way.

[Stringer]

It all depends on Dirk being able to take advantage of Bruce Bowen:rolleyes:

[Mister J]

Looks like Zeke is on the hot seat. He got summoned to Memphis to meet with Dolan after that whooping the Spurs put on the Knicks. He was supposed to be scouting in Europe.

[Equint77]

Looks like Zeke is on the hot seat. He got summoned to Memphis to meet with Dolan after that whooping the Spurs put on the Knicks. He was supposed to be scouting in Europe.

God man... just make ME the GM... I can't do worse. :(

I'd let these current contracts expire.

Look for ANY takers for Steph...even if I get lowballed... I'd be willing to take future draft picks.
Look to move Francis this summer... same deal as Steph.
Buy out Taylor, James, Rose contracts.

[Mister J]

God man... just make ME the GM... I can't do worse. :(

I'd let these current contracts expire.
Look for ANY takers for Steph...even if I get lowballed... I'd be willing to take future draft picks.
Look to move Francis this summer... same deal as Steph.
Buy out Taylor, James, Rose contracts.

I was wondering if you were privy to the news yet. :D

It doesn't really help to ease things when Larry keeps throwing Thomas under the bus too (although, I do find it funny). Something's gotta be done.

[LastSunrise1981]

It all depends on Dirk being able to take advantage of Bruce Bowen:rolleyes:

Dirk is 7 feet obviously, so he should be able to take advantage of Bruce Bowen and destroy him.

Most of the time I've seen Duncan or Horry on Dirk, which definitely causes Dirk some problems and it results in him not getting his shot off. But Dirk would destroy Bowen.

[Equint77]

I was wondering if you were privy to the news yet. :D

It doesn't really help to ease things when Larry keeps throwing Thomas under the bus too (although, I do find it funny). Something's gotta be done.

This weekend the fans at the Garden were chanting "fire thomas".

He's toast. :o

[Go Web Go!]

yao ming dominated the suns today.

29 pts, 18 boards, 5 assists.


Yes. Totally dominated the Suns.

Final Score: Phoenix 111 Houston 94

[blahah]

well the suns had 6'8 Boris Diaw starting at C so Yao had to at least put up some decent numbers.

[NOFX]

The Clippers held the Hornets to all time low 16 points in a half???!!!

[Mister J]

The Clippers held the Hornets to all time low 16 points in a half???!!!

That's pathetic. 8 points in each of the last two quarters.

[NOFX]

That's pathetic. 8 points in each of the last two quarters.
Thats Elton Brand for you!!! Elton for MVP!

[Super_Ludacris]

What's this I'm hearing about Nate Robinson getting deactivated from the Knicks roster?

Ariza's gone, Nate is cut, that leaves what? Frye?

[Alpha and Omega]

Are they going to trade NR? Judging from NY's moves, it seems like Isaiah Thomas and Larry Brown have scrapped this season; maybe they've amassed those big names to trade them for some real team players.

I hope they keep Frye, but I would probably dismiss a lot of their roster.

[Super_Ludacris]

But why trade/waive 2/3's of your future? with Steph on his way out too (Y'all heard Stephen A last night during the Bulls-Sixers game Steph's teammates hate him........ouch).

There putting a lot of stock in the mighty Francis-Curry-Frye Express....

[musclesforsupes]

The atlanta hawks were stuff in the 80s and for some of the 90s. I love dominque wilkens.

[Alpha and Omega]

But why trade/waive 2/3's of your future? with Steph on his way out too (Y'all heard Stephen A last night during the Bulls-Sixers game Steph's teammates hate him........ouch).

There putting a lot of stock in the mighty Francis-Curry-Frye Express....

I missed Steve A and I'm sorry I did; he usually is blunt and I love that. NY is in trouble. . . :eek: Did Steph's teammates acknowledge the hatred publicly? Animosity will kill team resolve.:o I'm a LAL fan; I know.:(

The atlanta hawks were stuff in the 80s and for some of the 90s. I love dominque wilkens.

DW is their President of operations now. The Hawks are improving and he might turn their franchise around. They have a nice core group of players.:up:

[musclesforsupes]

I hate the coach, and the new uniforms, they need the oldskool uniforms back.

[Alpha and Omega]

I hate the coach, and the new uniforms, they need the oldskool uniforms back.

:confused: How about a new team philosophy which includes perennial defense, team work on offense, and consistent 4th quarter conversions?:o

[Equint77]

ha ha.. you're all missing out on the REAL fun going on here.

The NY Media is deballing the entire franchise. :D

If I wasn't laughing I'd be crying. :(

[Alpha and Omega]

NY's franchise in dire straits and it's even worse because the city is arguably the largest media capital in the country. :o

Sooo, have you heard any Stephan(sp?) Marbury jokes?:)

[musclesforsupes]

maybe they need team randor?

[Alpha and Omega]

Team Skeletor. :cool:

[musclesforsupes]

team teela!!!!

[Mister J]

Team Evilseed (I couldn't resist)

In other news, the Heat are kicking booty.

[Equint77]

NY's franchise in dire straits and it's even worse because the city is arguably the largest media capital in the country. :o

Sooo, have you heard any Stephan(sp?) Marbury jokes?:)

I've been hearing steph jokes since HS... lol

Our HS's used to play each other and my friends on the team used to tell me stories about him. :up: :up:

Hell about 6 years ago he got his chain snatched in NY while he was in his car.... I remember laughing at him. :D

[Immortalfire]

Here I am again...you know what that means :p

Hawks beat Raptors :up:

[musclesforsupes]

lol hey immortal remember this old hawks theme from years ago...

NOTHING CAN STOP US, NOTHING CAN STOP US, NOTHING CAN STOP US WERE ATLANTA'S AIR FORCE LOL.

LOL OR WHAT BOUT THE PLAYOFF PROMISE FROM YEARS AGO LOL.

[Alpha and Omega]

I've been hearing steph jokes since HS... lol

Our HS's used to play each other and my friends on the team used to tell me stories about him. :up: :up:

Hell about 6 years ago he got his chain snatched in NY while he was in his car.... I remember laughing at him. :D

:eek: Ha ha, wow. I hope his teammates don't know. Certain NYer's are pretty savage about things like that. Marbury's name is probably on a mix-tape in somebody's basement.

I remember watching him on the old And 1 mixtapes. He didn't play defense; well nobody really played defense, but he seemed like he really didn't want to be there unless he had the ball.:rolleyes: :down Silly prima-donnas. :o

[Stringer]

Is that why Hot Sauce wasnt on the And 1 tour last year? Being a Prima Donna I mean.

[Alpha and Omega]

I wouldn't doubt it. Hot Sauce frequently ran his mouth; he was good, but was he really a 'street legend?'

[Equint77]

Is that why Hot Sauce wasnt on the And 1 tour last year? Being a Prima Donna I mean.

from what I heard.. they all get egos midway through those tours... which is why they go around picking up so many new people. :confused:

[musclesforsupes]

hey equint who u voting for in my battle

[Equint77]

hey equint who u voting for in my battle

no one... I'm neutral. :o

I won't vote for or against anyone.

[Stringer]

from what I heard.. they all get egos midway through those tours... which is why they go around picking up so many new people. :confused:
Which would explain why the tour sucks now, I get ya:o

[musclesforsupes]

equint thats very fakor of you :)

[Equint77]

equint thats very fakor of you :)

hey if anyone noticed.. I don't even post in those threads. :D

I choose not to have to vote against anyone here. :up: :up:

[musclesforsupes]

so equint what your thoughts on the MLHP?

[Equint77]

so equint what your thoughts on the MLHP?

when does it begin? :confused:

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

Okay so who else here is surprised that Iverson has not been invited to try out for the olympic team?

[Assassin]

haha Chicago owned Labron...i hope they win

[Assassin]

thats was ****kkkkkkkkkkkked up :(

[Go Web Go!]

LeBron gagged all over himself last night (no FG's in the 2nd half AGAIN) and is pretty close to doing so again tonight vs. Chicago. He's only taken 2 shots in the 4th. You can't do that in a close game. He needs to have the killer instinct that Wade and even Carmelo have. Flip Murray has been taking the big shots tonight.

[Mister J]

Okay so who else here is surprised that Iverson has not been invited to try out for the olympic team?

That decision is ridiculous. How does the man not get invited to tryout? There are 25 tryout spots. It's not like he acted foolishly or anything during the last Olympics. To the contrary, he was exemplary. No way should he not have been invited. He's still one of the best in the League. He'll be 33, when it rolls around, but still. It's rather insulting and disappointing at the same time.

[Alpha and Omega]

That decision is ridiculous. How does the man not get invited to tryout? There are 25 tryout spots. It's not like he acted foolishly or anything during the last Olympics. To the contrary, he was exemplary. No way should he not have been invited. He's still one of the best in the League. He'll be 33, when it rolls around, but still. It's rather insulting and disappointing at the same time.

I don't think AI would fit into Mike Kryzyzewski's system.

[user123456789]

whose watchin the dallas - san antonio game

[user123456789]

Lmfao @ Bulls Game.

Lebron 3pt= God.....

[Go Web Go!]

I don't think AI would fit into Mike Kryzyzewski's system.



It's not about the coach. It's about the players. We don't send our best coaches to compete in the Olympics. We send the best that the USA has to offer and like him or not, AI should be and deserves to be on the roster.

[Stringer]

It's not about the coach. It's about the players. We don't send our best coaches to compete in the Olympics. We send the best that the USA has to offer and like him or not, AI should be and deserves to be on the roster.
Not only is he one of our best players he would represent us Americans very well, just as he did in Athens. Its laughable how he didnt get an invite:mad:

[Go Web Go!]

Not only is he one of our best players he would represent us Americans very well, just as he did in Athens. Its laughable how he didnt get an invite:mad:

Yeah, it is. And it's disappointing because he's one of the few NBA players who puts his name out there because he actually wants to play for his country and represent it whether it be in the actual Olympic games or in the qualifying rounds. You would think they would show more loyalty to a guy who has given up his free time on more than one occasion to help Team USA in whatever way he could.

[Alpha and Omega]

It's not about the coach. It's about the players. We don't send our best coaches to compete in the Olympics. We send the best that the USA has to offer and like him or not, AI should be and deserves to be on the roster.

MK is the coach and players work under his system, not the other way around. This was what National official stated when they hired Duke's Head Coach.

It's never about individual players. It's about team correlation. The Coaching officials didn't feel that he brought the right element to the team, so he's not a part of it.

Honestly, I'm a fan of AI, but I can see why they didn't choose him. Size, fg percentage, defensive liability, somewhat ineffective w/out the ball at times, not used to working as part of a unit where he's not the no.1 option. These things were all probably noted by Kryzyzewski; look at his college teams. Have you ever seen an AI type(when I say type, I mean basketball wise, nothing more; his off the court activities are his own business) play for Duke? It doesn't happen.

Don't misunderstand. I'm not saying he shouldn't have been selected. I'm just putting possible reasons out there for why he wasn't selected. He's a capable player, but he wasn't chosen. Out of the 22 that were chosen, only 12 are retained. The other 10 will not make the cut either.

[Stringer]

MK is the coach and players work under his system, not the other way around. This was what National official stated when they hired Duke's Head Coach.

It's never about individual players. It's about team correlation. The Coaching officials didn't feel that he brought the right element to the team, so he's not a part of it.

Honestly, I'm a fan of AI, but I can see why they didn't choose him. Size, fg percentage, defensive liability, somewhat ineffective w/out the ball at times, not used to working as part of a unit where he's not the no.1 option. These things were all probably noted by Kryzyzewski; look at his college teams. Have you ever seen an AI type(when I say type, I mean basketball wise, nothing more; his off the court activities are his own business) play for Duke? It doesn't happen.

Don't misunderstand. I'm not saying he shouldn't have been selected. I'm just putting possible reasons out there for why he wasn't selected. He's a capable player, but he wasn't chosen. Out of the 22 that were chosen, only 12 are retained. The other 10 will not make the cut either.
Look at some of the players they invited AO. I mean Luke Ridinour, Rashard Lewis, and Carmelo (who had plenty of problems in Athens) Like those three arent defensive liabilities. Not to mention Iverson played extremely well in Athens and was one of the few brights spots in that whole debacle.

[Super_Ludacris]

Okay so who else here is surprised that Iverson has not been invited to try out for the olympic team?


Me and if you've been watching TV, reading articles checking out forums and listening to fanradio everyone else too

I know AI doesnt fit the team's image but he's a gutsy and committed player and him and Odom were the only good players on the 04 team. AND he was the MVP of the 2003 qualifying team.

s'all good though

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

That decision is ridiculous. How does the man not get invited to tryout? There are 25 tryout spots. It's not like he acted foolishly or anything during the last Olympics. To the contrary, he was exemplary. No way should he not have been invited. He's still one of the best in the League. He'll be 33, when it rolls around, but still. It's rather insulting and disappointing at the same time.

Agreed, during that Olympics is when I really took to liking Iverson again full on. He truly knew what it meant/means to represent his coutnry in the Olympics and showed a love for the game that very few big time athletes have or exhibit. But like he said there is still lots of time left so he still has time to be invited.

[Alpha and Omega]

Look at some of the players they invited AO. I mean Luke Ridinour, Rashard Lewis, and Carmelo (who had plenty of problems in Athens) Like those three arent defensive liabilities. Not to mention Iverson played extremely well in Athens and was one of the few brights spots in that whole debacle.

Yeah, but defensive skills in a team setting can be instilled in a reasonable amount of time. They have two years to work w/ MK's conceptual b-ball philosophy. Melo, Lewis, and Ridinour are TEAM players who are seperate, but can work together. Iverson was a bright spot in Athens, but look at the line-up from Athens. Those players were some of the best, but could they adjust to their new roles? They didn't and the team suffered.

Larry Brown just recruited popular names who could play different positions, but he didn't factor in continuity in style of play. AI isn't a versatile player(in the sense of co-existing in a team atmosphere where he isn't necessarily a no. 1 option). He's one of the greatest in his generation, but he's would never fit in a MK system.

That's why he wasn't chosen. I'm not disputing whether it was right, but would he be effective under Coach Kryzyzewski?

AI's one of the hardest working NBA players, and he doesn't complain, he tries harder. I would enjoy watching him play, but I can see why he wasn't picked. If the issue was that important to AI, he would've made an appeal on his own behalf.

[NOFX]

Magette is finally back! His first game tonight against the jazz!!! :)

[The Riddler]

critics are idiots.

before the all-star game, many said camby was deserving of the starting west center spot over yao.

today, yao finally played camby and abused him, posterinzing him on a dunk and rejecting camby's shot at redemption.

yao is the best center in the league.

[NOFX]

Tim Thomas signed with the suns

[Mister J]

Tim Thomas signed with the suns

Why would anyone, let alone a title contender, bring this guy into the fold. He's talented, but is not nearly consistent enough. On top of that, he's got serious attitude issues. There's a reason he's bounced around so much.

[NOFX]

He's talented, but is not nearly consistent enough. On top of that, he's got serious attitude issues.
He represents the average black man!

[The Riddler]

He represents the average black man!
lol, are you racist?

[NOFX]

lol, are you racist?
No, Im just being real:O

[NOFX]

NBA bites back!

NEW YORK -- The NBA suspended San Antonio Spurs forward Robert Horry two games without pay for his role in a physical confrontation with Dallas Mavericks forward Jerry Stackhouse, in which the Mavericks say Horry bit Stackhouse on the arm.

The league said it suspended Horry "for intentionally making physical contact with a game official" and for his actions in the altercation. But the league did not specify in its release whether Horry bit Stackhouse, or if a bite or attempted bite was the cause of the suspension.

Horry denied biting Stackhouse.

Replays of the incident showed Horry attempting to bite Stackhouse's arm, but Horry's teeth never made contact with Stackhouse's skin.



"I went for a rebound, felt a stiff-arm, and it was Horry," Stackhouse said before the Mavericks faced Charlotte in Dallas on Friday night. "It was a basketball play, a heat-of-the-moment thing. I didn't see him try to bite me."

The incident came with just over a minute left in the Spurs' 98-89 win in San Antonio, a hard-nosed defensive struggle between the top teams in the NBA's Western Conference. Horry and Stackhouse tangled under the Mavericks' basket after both went for a rebound.

Horry will serve his suspension Saturday when the Spurs host the Portland Trail Blazers and on Monday against the Lakers in Los Angeles.


For his part, Stackhouse earned a $30,000 fine for an obscenity-laden post-game tirade against veteran referee Dick Bavetta, who worked the game.


"Somebody saw Bavetta get off the bus [Wednesday] night and I thought, 'Oh, [expletive].' I knew what was coming," Stackhouse told The (Fort Worth) Star-Telegram.

"It's tough to come on the road in this environment and have to play agains the refs, too," Stackhouse told the paper. "[Expletive] Dick Bavetta. I'm tired of his [expletive]. It's like the game is about him. He just needs to call the game and call the fouls."



Friday, Stackhouse said he thought he would receive a lesser fine from the league.


"I was expecting $7,500,'' he said. "Did I expect $30,000? Not at all."



Stackhouse did not back off from his criticism of the officiating in the matchup between the top two teams in the Western Conference.


"I'm not going to change how I feel," he said.

Bavetta, a 31-season league veteran, declined to comment.

[Go Web Go!]

Knicks lose AGAIN! Weeee!

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

Hmm, not that I don't agree but there is still a lot of season left, so let's see what we have.


Best Case Worst Case
Tue 31 @ New Jersey W W
Feb
Wed 1 Minnesota W W
Fri 3 @ Philadelphia W W
Sat 4 @ Indiana W L
Tue 7 @ Atlanta W W
Wed 8 L.A. Clippers W L
Fri 10 @ Orlando W W
Sun 12 @ Miami L L
Tue 14 New Jersey W W
Tue 21 Atlanta W W
Thu 23 Indiana W W
Fri 24 @ Chicago W W
Sun 26 Cleveland W L
Mon 27 @ Cleveland L L
Mar
Wed 1 @ Denver W L
Fri 3 @ Seattle W W


Sat 4 @ L.A. Lakers L L
Wed 8 Chicago W W
Sat 11 @ Washington W W
Sun 12 Charlotte W W
Wed 15 @ Toronto W W
Fri 17 @ New York W W
Sat 18 @ Charlotte W W
Mon 20 Atlanta W W
Wed 22 Miami W W
Fri 24 @ Indiana W W
Sun 26 New Jersey W W
Tue 28 Dallas L L
Wed 29 @ Phil W W
Fri 31 Milwaukee W W
Apr
Sun 2 Phoenix W L
Tue 4 NO/Okla. W W
Thu 6 @ Miami L L
Fri 7 @ Orlando W W
Sun 9 Indiana W W
Wed 12 Cleveland W W
Fri 14 @ Toronto W W
Sun 16 New York W W
Mon 17 @ Milwaukee L L
Wed 19 Washington W W

FINAL RECORD 71-11 / 62-16


Like I said, those are IMHO, best and worst case scenarios. Of course there are always teams like the Hawks or Raptors that sneak a win in here or there, but I still think that those records are the best and worst Detroit will do.

Right now they stand at 48-10 I had them at

Best 50-7
Worst 47-11

[Assassin]

lol stackhouse plays for dallas? lol