2005-2006 NBA thread

[Jplaya2023]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]FIYA[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] NBA Rankings #7[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Rank[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]FIYA[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Analysis[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]1[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Pistons[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]They'll have more wins this season than Ben Wallace will have made 15 footers. Count on it.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]2[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Spurs[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bruce Bowen needs to be kidnapped, drugged, locked in a crate and shipped straight to hell. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]3[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Mavs[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Keith Van Horn: 15.7 million…Erick Dampier: 7.6 million…Josh Howard: 873 thousand and some blame in June. Wonderful. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]4[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Cavs[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]That's right, 'Bron. Put on a show in winter and fold in spring. We've seen your act before. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]5[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Grizzlies[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Pau can dunk on Shaq and punch Tiny Lister in the face and *****s will still call him soft. He's feeding off the hate, people. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]6[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Suns[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]I think Boris Diaw got hypnotized into thinking he good…ya know, like Jimmy Walker in Uptown Saturday Night. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]7[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Clippers[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Maggs' foot got Frankie Muniz and Billy Crystal shook. They know this is their chance. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]8[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Pacers[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bird says he feels betrayed by Ron Artest. He got a lotta damn nerve. Call your daughter, you piece of ****!
CALL YOUR GODDAMN DAUGHTER! [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]9[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bucks[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]A source in the Bucks front office revealed that Anthony Mason called and offered to play for free. However, as soon as the team showed interest he asked for a maximum contract. ****in' Mase, man. He'll never learn. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]10[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Heat[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Pistons are not afraid of you, Pat. If it comes down to Ben's fro and your slickback…please. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]11[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Nets[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]When Vince wants people to know he's still the best dunker in the world and a top 10 player, Vince lets people know. Period. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]12[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Lakers[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Kwame's back, y'all. Yup, that explains it. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]13[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]76ers[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Shavlik Randolph credits his newfound toughness to Coach K, who informed Shav over the phone last month that he wouldn't get him anymore roster spots, so he'd better make the most of this chance and help get his dad out of that mountain of debt before his mom is selling herself all over Raleigh. Coach K...master motivator. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]14[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]T-Wolves[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Any copies of Troy Hudson's CD would be greatly appreciated. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]15[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Nuggets[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]24 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Too bad he was drafted the same year as LeBron and Wade. He's such a disappointment because of it. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]16[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Warriors[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Mike Dunleavy Jr. says he's struggling because he's unsure about his role in the offense. Mike, lemme explain it for you. When you get the ball…SHOOT IT! Baron and J-Rich got no problems doing it, so I don't see why you do. There's no protocol. **** them. Shoot the ball. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]17[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Sonics[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]If Reggie Evans and Danny Fortson played one-on-one, there'd be about 24 baskets (16 by Danny) and 4032 rebounds (split evenly). [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]18[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Jazz[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Booz gets back this week. LMAO…what a *****. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]19[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Wizards[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]As you read this, know that Gilbert Arenas just shot a basketball. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]20[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bulls[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Mike "King of 48 minute prorated stats" Sweetney had all y'all dumb ass Bulls fans fooled. GOOD! He fat and he's gonna stay fat. Deal with it. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]21[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Rockets[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]A source close to the Rockets recently informed me that Yao's injury is not as serious as has been indicated. It's believed that Yao is faking the injury to let McGrady learn how it feels to carry that group of scrubs for a month. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]22[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Magic[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Steve Francis needs to check the garbage and find his game. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]23[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Celtics[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]In his time as starting center, Kendrick Perkins has proven the following: He's fat. He's dumb. Ainge ****ed up. Again. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]24[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Hornets[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]David West thinks someone cares. Please. *****, you still sorry. Try hard all you want. You sorry. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]25[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Kings[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Asked he's disappointed with the team's play so far, a befuddled Bonzi Wells responded, "What? Disa…who? Man, I'm having a great time! I get all the shots I want. I ain't gotta listen to nobody. Nobody don't bother me. This all I ever wanted since I been in the league. I'm really at peace, man. It's beautiful."[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]26[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Blazers[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]I think it should be mandatory for every arena to play a clip of the dueling banjos from Deliverance everytime Steve Blake dishes out an assist. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]27[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bobcats[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]When asked if he's satisfied with the progress of Emeka Okafor, a relaxed Bernie Bickerstaff offered: "Y'all mutha****as gon' make me punch one y'all dead in the face. Keep trying me. That's all for today."[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]29[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Hawks[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]As you read this, know that Salim Stoudamire just shot a basketball. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]26[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Knicks[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Responding to the recent booing he's been receiving at MSG, an unapologetic Marbury released the following statement: "Dear fans, I got my family out of the projects. I used to sleep on the ****ing floor. My mom used to cry her self to sleep at night, thinking of ways to take care of us. Now, I make 15 mil a year. So, please just be patient. Good things come to those who wait. I'm living proof of that. **** you all for your support, you bagel eating *****es."[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]30[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Raptors[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Charlie Villanueava's eyebrows and beard were last seen cheering in the stands everytime he scored a basket against Houston. [/FONT]

 

[Alpha and Omega]

The wizards at 19? Under the Jazz? I want a recount! something smells fishy!!

 

[Wrath]

Don't know a lot about Basketball (I am a footy fan, English Footy that is) but have begun to follow the Suns since I was in Arizona a year or so ago. That Steve Nash is quite the dynamo.

 

[Babs Gordon]

oh snap wrath you're here too!?! yay!

 

[Lobo]

Hey Wrath

 

[Super_Ludacris]

who?

 

[Wrath]

oh snap wrath you're here too!?! yay!

Originally Posted by Lobo
Hey Wrath

Hey peeps.

I had an account here a while back under "Wrath of Khan" ages ago. Can't access it now, playing silly buggers. Only a hundred posts on it anyways.

I like it here especially for this icon:

Smokin'

 

[Eyeballing]

The warriors have the talent, they just have hit a wall and they're not playing well right now, but its only been 25+ games i think they can turn it around.

Yes they have talent and I have to admit I am liking J Rich much more than I used to, he has worked hard in the off season inspired by the acuasition of B Davis and he seems to not force as many plays and make as many mistakes. That being said, it seems like they are half the new team that we say earlier this season and half the old warriors which we have seen more of lately.

They have Mike Dunleavy jr. who is sorely playing under his potential, he should be averaging at least 6 more ppg if not 10 more ppg he could easily be grabbing 2 more rpg being that he's 6'9" and he could be getting at least 2 more apg. Not to mention he is shooting the 3 ball horribly, .250% this season, I could do better than that, I'm being serious too. For being the 3rd over all draft pick and a Duke product he simply isn't living up to expectations. But then again maybe I am too hard on the kid, it is a lot to ask to play good NBA basketball.

Then They are weak at Center, don't get me wrong Foyle is a decent hustle hard playing center, but he isn't the type of center that is going to get it done for them. J-Rich, Davis and Murphy are the three mainstays of their team, Foyle is a good fourth but Dunleavy jr. is stinking up the court this season. Fisher is a great back up pg tp have, Cheaney has his moments, Pietrus I am almost as dissapointed with him as I am with Dunleavy Jr. except for the fact that he is two years younger and did not grow up here in the states playing basketball for the major universities (not that it is a negative).

Diogu, still young and fresh so we will see what comes from him in a couple of years same with Taft Ellis and Miles, Cabarkapa will hopefully come around in a year or two same with Biedrins.

That being said you still put them above the Heat, which is ridiculous. The Cavs equally ridiculous as well as the Pacers, Bucks and Lakers. Now I know this was a week or two ago. So I'll give you the Lakers but as for the rest of those teams the Warriors were not better than them, maybe as good as some of them, like the Bucks or Pacers at the time. But better than they were not.

Don't get me wrong like I said I am from the bay area and they are my team and have been for years but they are a team coming into their own this season. Hopefully they make the playoffs for the first time in more than a decade but they may even be hard pressed to do that if the Rockets, Sonics, Kings and Nuggets get it together.


Here are my top 16 teams around the league

EAST
1. Pistions (no doubts, no questions)
2. Heat (Wade, Shaq and now Riley nuff said)
3. Bucks (playing great basketball right now playing hard every game)
4. Pacers (minus Artest but still a solid all around squad with a good coach)
5. Cavs (simply for the lack of playoff experience is why they are 5)
6. Nets (kidd slowing down, Carter determined to play hard and Richardson doing his usual)
7. 76ers (Iverson, will he ever make it back to the finals? I hope so)
8. Washington (simply here by default)

Teams on the Rise:
Orlando may be coming together with the return of Hill, but will Francis keep playing well enought to push them back into playoff contention?

WEST
1. San Antonio (as dominating in the west as Pistions are in the East, finals rematch? Different outcome?)
2. Dallas (can they dethrone the Spurs this year?)
3. Phoenix (Amare, take your time they will need you 100% come playoffs)
4. Memphis (Allowing an NBA low of 86.8 ppg, could they pull a major upset this year in the playoffs?)
5. Clippers (starting to show signs of slowing?)
6. Lakers (above .500 now, but how many times will Kobe have to drop 60+?)
7. Warriors (#1 in the Pacific for the first time since 96, wish it would have lasted longer)
8. Timberwolves (KG 22.1ppg 1st, 10.7rpg 1st, 5apg 2nd, 1.38 spg 2nd, 1.42bpg 2nd 54.048 FG% 1st, 75.817 FT% 4th, does this kid have to do everything himself?)

Teams on the Rise:
Can Denver put it togther and regain their playoff spot, I would think so but hopefully for my Warriors they don't. Sonics and Kings show signs of being playoff caliber teams but they more often display the reasons why they're not.

 

[Alpha and Omega]

They have Mike Dunleavy jr. who is sorely playing under his potential, he should be averaging at least 6 more ppg if not 10 more ppg he could easily be grabbing 2 more rpg being that he's 6'9" and he could be getting at least 2 more apg. Not to mention he is shooting the 3 ball horribly, .250% this season, I could do better than that, I'm being serious too. For being the 3rd over all draft pick and a Duke product he simply isn't living up to expectations. But then again maybe I am too hard on the kid, it is a lot to ask to play good NBA basketball. - Eyeballing


How many Duke players have had strong NBA careers?

 

[Eyeballing]

They have Mike Dunleavy jr. who is sorely playing under his potential, he should be averaging at least 6 more ppg if not 10 more ppg he could easily be grabbing 2 more rpg being that he's 6'9" and he could be getting at least 2 more apg. Not to mention he is shooting the 3 ball horribly, .250% this season, I could do better than that, I'm being serious too. For being the 3rd over all draft pick and a Duke product he simply isn't living up to expectations. But then again maybe I am too hard on the kid, it is a lot to ask to play good NBA basketball. - Eyeballing


How many Duke players have had strong NBA careers?

How many Duke players have gone pro?

 

[Alpha and Omega]

A few, but the only one you consistently hear anything about is Elton Brand. . .maybe sometimes Corey Magette.
I think Coach K's philosophy is great for college, but is a double-edged sword because it kind of cripples them for the next level.

 

[Alpha and Omega]

A few, but the only one you consistently hear anything about is Elton Brand. . .maybe sometimes Corey Magette.
I think Coach K's philosophy is great for college, but is a double-edged sword because it kind of cripples them for the next level.

I'm sorry for the double post.

 

[Assassin]

whatta game pistons up by 5 17 sec left

 

[Assassin]

whatta game pistons win by 5

 

[Assassin]

24 and 3 Baby!

Raseed with 4, 3 pters, lol thats what he gets for missing that last one on game 7

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

D-troit Basketball!

 

[Alpha and Omega]

It might be there year. We won't know until closer to the postseason. That's when the Spurs actually start to care.

 

[Assassin]

I hate how no media gives a damn, there still talking about Kobie and Labron...

The only ppl that deserve to be looked at right now besides the pistons are Miami, Shaq and Wade (steel and flash) are a good team. when the pistons reign is over, I expect wade to have a championship or two under his belt

 

[Alpha and Omega]

He legitimately has two years left w/ Shaq, before he starts to lose his dominance. Then D'wade is on his own. . .kinda like Kobe now.

 

[Assassin]

why, wheres shaq gonna go??

u actually think he'll go to another team?

 

[Alpha and Omega]

why, wheres shaq gonna go??

u actually think he'll go to another team?

he's in his mid-30's! As he ages, his metabolism, old injuries, the gruesome schedule of the league, and up and coming stars will test him; eventually he will fall. Hopefully he's smart, and he retires on top, but I doubt TD & co. or the Big Ben, Rip, and their squad want that to happen.

Basically he'll probably retire man. Henceforth, the clock is ticking D. Wade.

 

[Assassin]

i dont think detroit will split up any time soon, i thing the core players will retire pistons like isaih, dumars, lambear and the rest of the badboys

non of the ppl on the team are greedy, except sheed and i think he;ll retire in 2 years or less, as a piston or a 76er

 

[Assassin]

eww u like inuahsya

 

[Alpha and Omega]

What are you talking about?

 

[Assassin]

stop doing that dude, im tired as it is, stop making me feel like i'm going insane