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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jan 21, 2011 22:08:19 GMT -5
I always liked DJ Augustin, but whenever people really start to like him and see him rising up the PG ranks he goes into spells of being awful and benched/possibly traded etc. It's good to see him finally mature and start turning himself into a solid PG He's never really been a full time starter before this season. If anything he hasn't regressed or gone into awful spells, we're just still waiting to see what he is. Well he was almost traded 43040 times and Larry Brown hated him, so he did suck at times, but Paul Silas is just letting them play this year which is good for him and the Bobcat
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Post by Nash on Jan 21, 2011 22:35:21 GMT -5
This happened at the Bulls game last night. I couldn't tell if it was real or fake. I've been going to Bulls games for a couple of years now and had never seen something like this. What happened was Benny the Bull was walking down the aisle with a cake for a 10 year anniversary for this couple. He was on the big screen. Well this guy in a Dallas jersey and hat stands up and is showing off his jersey in front of Benny. It looked like the usher or someone told the Dallas guy to sit down. The guy didn't, kept flashing his jersey, then had a confrontation with Benny and knocked the cake down. He just sort of hit it out of Benny's hands and it fell on the ground. Everyone booed him, and the guy just sat back down in his seat. This was in the 1st quarter. He was shown on the big screen a few times during breaks, receiving more boos. Well then in the 2nd quarter, Benny shows up with a bunch of balloons. He goes down the aisle and grabs the guy's Dallas hat and runs to the next aisle. The guy goes after him. Benny ties the hat to the balloons and let go, sending the balloons and hat up to the roof of the United Center. The guy seemed pissed off and looked like he was yelling. He goes back to his seat, grabs his coat and leaves. His friend leaves with him. Anybody familiar with this type of mascot antics? I feel dumb having to ask if it was real or not. Haha wow that is really weird. From how it sounds though, it sounds like it was real. The guy had it coming though if it was real. I'm surprised he wasn't thrown out for it. Yeah that was some what of a statement win last night. Their offense wasnt even totally on, they just really played great defense. Sounds like Boozer is set to return tomorro though, so thats encouraging for sure. Even though they did play great yesterday, but who knows how long that could last.
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Post by user9327 on Jan 21, 2011 22:48:17 GMT -5
He's never really been a full time starter before this season. If anything he hasn't regressed or gone into awful spells, we're just still waiting to see what he is. Well he was almost traded 43040 times and Larry Brown hated him, so he did suck at times, but Paul Silas is just letting them play this year which is good for him and the Bobcat Yea that is true he has had to switch coaches who run different styles. Not a good sign if Larry Brown hates you though. I still think Gerald Wallace's drop off and Augustine's up and down assists are red flags though. I mean, it's safe to say Steve Blake and Nate Robinson have had more meaningful seasons as backups at some points this year which makes you wonder if they could put these numbers and wins up on the Bobcats. Maybe not Blake but Nate could start on the Bobcats and take shots away from Wallace the same way.
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Post by BV on Jan 21, 2011 22:53:27 GMT -5
Well he was almost traded 43040 times and Larry Brown hated him, so he did suck at times, but Paul Silas is just letting them play this year which is good for him and the Bobcat Yea that is true he has had to switch coaches who run different styles. Not a good sign if Larry Brown hates you though. I still think Gerald Wallace's drop off and Augustine's up and down assists are red flags though. I mean, it's safe to say Steve Blake and Nate Robinson have had more meaningful seasons as backups at some points this year which makes you wonder if they could put these numbers and wins up on the Bobcats. Maybe not Blake but Nate could start on the Bobcats and take shots away from Wallace the same way. The Bobcats taking DJ in the first place was stupid, they could really use a guy like Brook Lopez right now.
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Post by Greg Weinstein on Jan 22, 2011 2:02:16 GMT -5
What the is wrong with my Jazz? Where are you D-Will, Millsap... I thought they were good.
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Post by user9327 on Jan 22, 2011 17:50:12 GMT -5
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jan 22, 2011 18:55:31 GMT -5
Carmelo is risking a TON of money if he signs outright with the Knicks, especially with the potential salary cap coming in lower. Endorsements make sense, but his best bet is to do the sign and trade with Denver, where NY would still have up the Galinari's, Douglas's and picks of the world. There is still 5 weeks until the deadline, but I guess holding onto him and then doing the sign and trade for Melo to get the extra $ and years makes sense for Denver too.
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Post by user9327 on Jan 22, 2011 23:45:48 GMT -5
A sign and trade deal might not even exist or be allowed under the new CBA.
If he doesn't sign the extension he stands to lose 16 million, no more no less. I think he makes that back easy but yea it's still lost money.
But then again, LeBron signed for less in Miami and certainly didn't give a crap about "lost money."
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Post by BV on Jan 22, 2011 23:53:34 GMT -5
HORNETS ANYONE? DESTROYED the Spurs tonight. Only team to beat them twice.
DAMNIT TALK ABOUT THE HORNETS
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Post by user9327 on Jan 22, 2011 23:56:26 GMT -5
Chris Paul had a great interview on Inside the NBA the other night you need to find it.
He's really smart and I think one day he's gonna be talking hoops on the TV. He takes criticism well.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jan 22, 2011 23:59:56 GMT -5
A sign and trade deal might not even exist or be allowed under the new CBA. If he doesn't sign the extension he stands to lose 16 million, no more no less. I think he makes that back easy but yea it's still lost money. But then again, LeBron signed for less in Miami and certainly didn't give a crap about "lost money." No thats going to be allowed, what Melo needs to worry about is a franchise tag type move, which would be awesome for the NBA, but sucks for Melo. Also, no one knows for sure how much he might lose, they havent set the salary cap for next year and the future.
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Post by user9327 on Jan 23, 2011 0:10:42 GMT -5
A sign and trade deal might not even exist or be allowed under the new CBA. If he doesn't sign the extension he stands to lose 16 million, no more no less. I think he makes that back easy but yea it's still lost money. But then again, LeBron signed for less in Miami and certainly didn't give a crap about "lost money." No thats going to be allowed, what Melo needs to worry about is a franchise tag type move, which would be awesome for the NBA, but sucks for Melo. Also, no one knows for sure how much he might lose, they havent set the salary cap for next year and the future. where did you hear all this? I heard the possibility of no sign and trade from NBA TV
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jan 23, 2011 0:25:49 GMT -5
No trade was mentioned, as was a zillion other things but the players wont let it get away.
Chad Ford and someone else mentioned the franchise tag, which is awesome
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Post by user9327 on Jan 23, 2011 7:27:42 GMT -5
No trade was mentioned, as was a zillion other things but the players wont let it get away. Chad Ford and someone else mentioned the franchise tag, which is awesome The Franchise tag in the NBA wouldn't go into effect immediately for a player like Melo who can opt out of a contract before the lock out, his opt out is under the old CBA... he'd a be a free agent at that point in time with Denver having no leverage at all.
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Post by BV on Jan 24, 2011 22:25:33 GMT -5
DAVID ING WEST HITS THE GAME WINNER AGAINST THE THUNDER! ING TALK ABOUT THE HORNETS GODAMNIT WE'RE ING GOOD
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Post by Quanthor on Jan 25, 2011 14:19:26 GMT -5
The highlight of last nights game was the ovation MJ got for being in attendance. You know you're the greatest ever when Blazer fans are giving you props. He left after the first half...I wish I had too.
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Post by Nash on Jan 25, 2011 16:30:49 GMT -5
Didn't get to see the game yesterday, but I saw some of the highlights, and it looked like a good overall game. Thomas has been everything you could ask for and more since Noah has been injured. 22 pts. 9 boards and 5 assists is amazing. Wont probably get that every night, but still he has stepped up big time when this team needed him.
So thats 31-14, and maybe even more impresive, 10-0 in the division, the only team in the NBA with no losses in the division. I would have maybe expected this at full strength, but with Noah and Boozer on and off, this has really been a huge surprise. Can't wait to see what they'll look like at full strength in the playoffs.
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Post by user9327 on Jan 25, 2011 17:40:54 GMT -5
Rose has got to be MVP if they win around 55 games this year.
Top PG's:
1. CP3 2. Rose 3. Williams
I think it's safe to say any of those guys could be on the Cavs right now and they'd have 5-8 more wins.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jan 25, 2011 18:38:37 GMT -5
Perkins is back tonight and I have a boner!
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Post by BuckDenaro7: Elite Trader on Jan 25, 2011 18:53:45 GMT -5
Ive been waiting for his return since Game 6 ended. So glad hes back.
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