2005-2006 NBA thread

[samurai black]

I bet half of these Heat "fans" weren't fans until Shaq came and led them to the finals, they're typical bandwagoners and will dump them in a heartbeat should Miami lose this series.

As I said, this series is fixed and the fact that it's 2-2 proves my theory.

Actually, I wouldn't say that we're bandwagon. It's just that our expectation levels are now higher. Back in early 2000s (pre-Shaq) we didn't kid ourselves about winning a title. We supported wade when everyone else was on the lebron/carmelo bandwagon and knew we had someone special. when shaq came, we knew that our chances of reaching an nba finals were realistic. And as a fan who likes to attend games in person and used to live in LA, it actually sucks having Shaq on your team bc he has this power to turn once decent and available seats into ridiculously outpriced seats that you can no longer get unless you know somebody, who knows somebody, who knows somebody. So after he get's another ring and retires, the seats prices will go back down and all of us "bandwagoneers" will still be here, supportive as always.

 

[batman44]

I still think Dallas will win it all in 6, it's kinda funny the series is going almost exactly how I thought it would.......I love basketball.

 

[samurai black]

Yeah, although from someone who likes good competition, i hate to see teams get blown out though. It was fun to watch as a heat fan, but it means more for them to beat dallas when dirk is at his best. that way there are no excuses.

 

[batman44]

Yeah, although from someone who likes good competition, i hate to see teams get blown out though. It was fun to watch as a heat fan, but it means more for them to beat dallas when dirk is at his best. that way there are no excuses.

Yep, there is nothing better than seeing both teams go at it during their best. It's why I loved watching the Mavs/ Spurs series so much.

 

[NOFX]

Well Stackhouse is suspended for the next game!

 

[Jplaya2023]

thats 2 bad for dallas but they are a deep team and avery will adjust. Look for marquis daniels to get some good run in game 5

 

[batman44]

Well Stackhouse is suspended for the next game!

OMG, this is so unwarranted. Now I'm really fired up for Dallas to win it all.

 

[DarthRekal]

Actually, I wouldn't say that we're bandwagon. It's just that our expectation levels are now higher. Back in early 2000s (pre-Shaq) we didn't kid ourselves about winning a title. We supported wade when everyone else was on the lebron/carmelo bandwagon and knew we had someone special. when shaq came, we knew that our chances of reaching an nba finals were realistic. And as a fan who likes to attend games in person and used to live in LA, it actually sucks having Shaq on your team bc he has this power to turn once decent and available seats into ridiculously outpriced seats that you can no longer get unless you know somebody, who knows somebody, who knows somebody. So after he get's another ring and retires, the seats prices will go back down and all of us "bandwagoneers" will still be here, supportive as always.

you are a heat fan ..that i actually like....kudos man!.... i dont like your team and i hope they lose but you are an epitomy(sp) of a fan.... i cant knock you for rootin heat...

 

[elektrafighter]

Heats Won !!!!!!!!!

 

[Trainwreck2100]

http://random-m.com/images/506100079_shaq_stackhouse2.gif

 

[LastSunrise1981]

Stackhouse being suspended is proof that the league wants to help the Heat now.

Shaq can elbow Nowitzki with no consequences, he can elbow Stackhouse and draw blood in the process, but Shaq who is 330lbs is somehow so easily fragile that he makes it look like Stackhouse threw him to the floor.

I said it once and I'll say it again; it's nothing more than a conspiracy to help the Heat win.

So congratulations Heat fans, you have David Stern on your side and have a bigger advantage now.

 

[Trainwreck2100]

Stackhouse being suspended is proof that the league wants to help the Heat now.

Shaq can elbow Nowitzki with no consequences, he can elbow Stackhouse and draw blood in the process, but Shaq who is 330lbs is somehow so easily fragile that he makes it look like Stackhouse threw him to the floor.

I said it once and I'll say it again; it's nothing more than a conspiracy to help the Heat win.

So congratulations Heat fans, you have David Stern on your side and have a bigger advantage now.

Exactly Stern getting the Spurs out in the second round is also proof.

 

[Ghostvirus]

Well this thread has offically lost my interest. Considering there are fans here that don't seem to be in touch with reality. See you next season. I'm Out!

 

[Go Web Go!]

Stackhouse being suspended is proof that the league wants to help the Heat now.

Shaq can elbow Nowitzki with no consequences, he can elbow Stackhouse and draw blood in the process, but Shaq who is 330lbs is somehow so easily fragile that he makes it look like Stackhouse threw him to the floor.

I said it once and I'll say it again; it's nothing more than a conspiracy to help the Heat win.

So congratulations Heat fans, you have David Stern on your side and have a bigger advantage now.

Quit your *****ing already. You were normal before the last game. Must've been something in the water.

 

[DOG LIPS]

It's rigged!!! RIIGGEEDDD!!!!!!!!!











Go Mavs!

 

[CameraObscura]

Looks like Cuban sending in all those tapes trying to get players suspended is backfiring.

 

[Mister J]

Did anybody here Shaq's quote about how he was Jor-El's other son or something??

"Win or lose, I am programmed to do more," O'Neal said. "That's because I am the other son of Jor-El, Superman."
Remember, he does have Superman tattoos, plus had the distinctive 'S' logo on the grill and adorning the rims of some of his cars.

In basketball speak, I'm wondering what type of adjustments Dallas is going to make on defense. Avery has hinted at switching up the approach on D-Wade, after their scouting report initially billed him as 'a slasher with an inconsistent jump shot'. Wade has hit that outside shot with regularity, as well as getting to the hole. I'm anticipating something along the lines of a halfcourt trap to force the ball out of Flash's hands. He's more than capable of making the pass then to the open teammate for a perimeter look and guys like Williams, Walker and Posey will have to knock it down. They could lessen the double/triple team on Shaq to provide more outside help in accomodating a trap, but I don't think they're going to dare the Diesel to beat Dampier/Diop one-on-one.

In other more pressing news, I could have sworn I left a dollar on my nightstand before I went to sleep and when I woke up this morning, it was gone. I smell a conspiracy and I blame Stern!

 

[Cmill216]

Wade said his knee was sore after the first half of Game 4, but after the game he said it felt a lot better. He said that he was kind of forced to shoot in that first half, and his shots were just falling. To me, he looked a bit less explosive in Game 4, but if he's healthier for Game 5, watch out.

 

[batman44]

"Win or lose, I am programmed to do more," O'Neal said. "That's because I am the other son of Jor-El, Superman."
Remember, he does have Superman tattoos, plus had the distinctive 'S' logo on the grill and adorning the rims of some of his cars.

In basketball speak, I'm wondering what type of adjustments Dallas is going to make on defense. Avery has hinted at switching up the approach on D-Wade, after their scouting report initially billed him as 'a slasher with an inconsistent jump shot'. Wade has hit that outside shot with regularity, as well as getting to the hole. I'm anticipating something along the lines of a halfcourt trap to force the ball out of Flash's hands. He's more than capable of making the pass then to the open teammate for a perimeter look and guys like Williams, Walker and Posey will have to knock it down. They could lessen the double/triple team on Shaq to provide more outside help in accomodating a trap, but I don't think they're going to dare the Diesel to beat Dampier/Diop one-on-one.

In other more pressing news, I could have sworn I left a dollar on my nightstand before I went to sleep and when I woke up this morning, it was gone. I smell a conspiracy and I blame Stern!

It was kinda funny seeing Avery talk about all the set ups and traps he tried to put Wade through and all failed.

Can't wait till game 5 Sunday, I'm hoping it be one of the best games in the Finals.

 

[Jplaya2023]

Top 10 future headlines:

10. "Wade carried to ATM machine by ambulence, withdraws money"
9. "Wade passes out while heating up mac and cheese, but still manages to eat lunch"
8. "Wade's foot falls asleep, but he miraculously recovers, saves family from burning house"
7. "Stray eyelash blinds Wade, but he returns to hit game winner with one eye"
6. "Wade slams finger in car door, dies, but is resurrected, hits game winner"
5. "Wade suffers severe flea bite, but still delivers State of the Union address"
4. "Wade bites tongue, taken to emergency room, pushes self to game in wheel chair, then scores 30 points"
3. "Wade hit by errant Shaq freethrow, carried to locker room, has blood transfusion, returns in fourth quarter to score game winner"
2. "Dehydated, Wade crawls 3 miles to water cooler in above average temperature to get a drink"
1. "Wade collapses after feelings hurt, gets shocked with difibrillator, rushed to game by Blackhawk copter."

 

[DOG LIPS]

Top 10 future headlines:
9. "Wade passes out while heating up mac and cheese, but still manages to eat lunch"
8. "Wade's foot falls asleep, but he miraculously recovers, saves family from burning house"
7. "Stray eyelash blinds Wade, but he returns to hit game winner with one eye"
6. "Wade slams finger in car door, dies, but is resurrected, hits game winner"
5. "Wade suffers severe flea bite, but still delivers State of the Union address"
4. "Wade bites tongue, taken to emergency room, pushes self to game in wheel chair, then scores 30 points"
3. "Wade hit by errant Shaq freethrow, carried to locker room, has blood transfusion, returns in fourth quarter to score game winner"

Ha ha ha.

 

[CameraObscura]

3. "Wade hit by errant Shaq freethrow, carried to locker room, has blood transfusion, returns in fourth quarter to score game winner" "

My Favourite.

 

[TheCheshireCat]

Stackhouse being suspended is proof that the league wants to help the Heat now.

Shaq can elbow Nowitzki with no consequences, he can elbow Stackhouse and draw blood in the process, but Shaq who is 330lbs is somehow so easily fragile that he makes it look like Stackhouse threw him to the floor.

I said it once and I'll say it again; it's nothing more than a conspiracy to help the Heat win.

So congratulations Heat fans, you have David Stern on your side and have a bigger advantage now.

There's a difference between elbowing someone while reaching for the ball and tackling someone in midair. Conspiracies are for morons.

 

[TheCheshireCat]

I still think Dallas will win it all in 6, it's kinda funny the series is going almost exactly how I thought it would.......I love basketball.

It's going exactly how I expected, too. Except I have The Heat in 7. Whoops?

 

[Guason]

I bet half of these Heat "fans" weren't fans until Shaq came and led them to the finals, they're typical bandwagoners and will dump them in a heartbeat should Miami lose this series.

Who`d blame them?
They`re from Florida, the badwagon state.
First they jumped on the 2003 Marlins bandwagon which is a shame, because they beat the Cubs, the team with the greatest fans in sports.
And now the jump in the Heat bandwagon.
I still remember how the 90`s Bulls wiped the floor with them each time they faced in the playoffs, and this year they were perhaps the team which they had a harder with time to get to the Finals.
Yeah, harder than Detroit.