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Post by BV on Feb 13, 2011 23:49:05 GMT -5
It's a shame because in Toronto Bosh was a legit post scoring big man, now he is mainly just a mid range shooter. Why the hell is LeBron or Wade scared to take the last shot? Since when is House, Chalmers, or Miller your best option late in games?
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Post by Cult Member BriGuy on Feb 13, 2011 23:55:46 GMT -5
BV the Hive is a cool place. I enjoyed the Bulls/Hornets game on Saturday, back and forth, really close game. That 9-0 run by the hornets before the half was scary. Lots of passionate (drunk?) fans there. Was glad to see some other Bulls fans there as well. I thought NO played good defense the first half. Paul was tough on Rose and your big guys made it hard for the Bulls to get inside. Hornets lost the game at the free throw line, though and it seemed like the Bulls just wanted the win more.
Hugo is an awful mascot, and I love the Ric Flair "Wooooooooo" after Paul scores (why do they do that?)
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Post by BV on Feb 13, 2011 23:58:30 GMT -5
BV the Hive is a cool place. I enjoyed the Bulls/Hornets game on Saturday, back and forth, really close game. That 9-0 run by the hornets before the half was scary. Lots of passionate (drunk?) fans there. Was glad to see some other Bulls fans there as well. I thought NO played good defense the first half. Paul was tough on Rose and your big guys made it hard for the Bulls to get inside. Hornets lost the game at the free throw line, though and it seemed like the Bulls just wanted the win more. Hugo is an awful mascot, and I love the Ric Flair "Wooooooooo" after Paul scores (why do they do that?) Hornets just couldn't rebound. They had like 3 offensive rebounds all game, needed Okafor to really even things up. Shame the Hornets don't play Marcus Thornton more, he was great in his rookie year and just doesn't play much this year. Yeah I don't like Hugo much either, and I have no idea why they do that, but they've been doing the woo for quite a while.
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Post by Quanthor on Feb 13, 2011 23:59:55 GMT -5
That play was actually well designed and executed, Miller was wide open and he can hit those it just happens he didn't on that occasion, it happens even to the best. You don't always have to have a star player taking the last shot, how many big shots did Paxon, Kukoc and Kerr take for the Bulls way back when? Had LBJ hit that free throw they wouldn't have needed that desperation 3 anyhow.
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Post by BV on Feb 14, 2011 0:02:38 GMT -5
That play was actually well designed and executed, Miller was wide open and he can hit those it just happens he didn't on that occasion, it happens even to the best. You don't always have to have a star player taking the last shot, how many big shots did Paxon, Kukoc and Kerr take for the Bulls way back when? Had LBJ hit that free throw they wouldn't have needed that desperation 3 anyhow. Oh I know Miller had a great look, but this isn't the first time by any means someone from the big three has passed up the big shot near the end of the game. You make a good point about the Bulls, but Wade and Bron have built a rep for being extremely clutch in these situations and to see them pass so much is really weird.
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Post by Nash on Feb 14, 2011 0:21:53 GMT -5
Yea but when Payton was with Seattle they actually managed that team well in a completely different era where the need to switch teams was rarer because of a certain player named Michael Jordan. No one wanted to team up against him because they respected him and wanted to defeat them with their current Franchise. Melo is trying to win a championship and thanks to these super teams; it changes everything. Denver has had the unfortunate circumstance of Coach Karl's cancer and also that Kenyon Martin contract was a real detriment. The Iverson move turned out to be wasted time and Billups, coach Karl and he never spent a full season together in those 2 years. Now you've got super teams due to Garnett, LeBron, etc. Completely different circumstances. I still say there's no way he's a Nugget when next season starts. The only teams that have a real chance of winning it all are Boston, LA, Miami and less so Spurs and Magic. Other teams could have an improbable run but what I am saying is unless Melo goes to Chicago, NY or Orlando, he really doesn't have a decent chance at a championship (he's obviously not joining LA, MIA or Boston). Yeah, I'm not saying its exactly the same, but my main point is that theres a certain respect to sticking with your team to win it all. Just like other players had the respect to not team with MJ, its the same respect for someone who trys to win it with their team first. Although I agree with you that Garnett started this super-team non-sense, but atleast him Allen and Pierce were/are at the end of the road as far as their careers go. I think one of the main reasons why LeBron is hated on so much(atleast for me) is that he pretty much gave up only 7 years into his career. Garnett and Allen had already been in the league 12 and 11 years respectfully. So comparing Garnett and LeBron works, but if you look at it by years, you can kind of understand. Bulls didn't exactly play their best yesterday, but Rose was Rose and he pulled us through. Cats and Spurs then break, neither will be easy, but it'd be nice to get as close as they can to the top. With Noah back after the break, I'm really excited to see this team together for a long period of time (hopefully).
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Post by Cult Member BriGuy on Feb 14, 2011 0:26:47 GMT -5
Lebron is hated on so much because he is a bitch who had his own special announcing where he was going. He played cleveland, leading them on to believe there was a chance that Lebron would stay. Lebron knew he was leaving way before he announced it.
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Post by Nash on Feb 14, 2011 0:27:56 GMT -5
For sure, thats definetly the major part, but atleast for me, part of it was just where he was at in his career as well.
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Post by LA Times on Feb 14, 2011 8:49:00 GMT -5
Yea but when Payton was with Seattle they actually managed that team well in a completely different era where the need to switch teams was rarer because of a certain player named Michael Jordan. No one wanted to team up against him because they respected him and wanted to defeat them with their current Franchise. Melo is trying to win a championship and thanks to these super teams; it changes everything. Denver has had the unfortunate circumstance of Coach Karl's cancer and also that Kenyon Martin contract was a real detriment. The Iverson move turned out to be wasted time and Billups, coach Karl and he never spent a full season together in those 2 years. Now you've got super teams due to Garnett, LeBron, etc. Completely different circumstances. I still say there's no way he's a Nugget when next season starts. The only teams that have a real chance of winning it all are Boston, LA, Miami and less so Spurs and Magic. Other teams could have an improbable run but what I am saying is unless Melo goes to Chicago, NY or Orlando, he really doesn't have a decent chance at a championship (he's obviously not joining LA, MIA or Boston). Yeah, I'm not saying its exactly the same, but my main point is that theres a certain respect to sticking with your team to win it all. Just like other players had the respect to not team with MJ, its the same respect for someone who trys to win it with their team first. Although I agree with you that Garnett started this super-team non-sense, but atleast him Allen and Pierce were/are at the end of the road as far as their careers go. I think one of the main reasons why LeBron is hated on so much(atleast for me) is that he pretty much gave up only 7 years into his career. Garnett and Allen had already been in the league 12 and 11 years respectfully. So comparing Garnett and LeBron works, but if you look at it by years, you can kind of understand. Bulls didn't exactly play their best yesterday, but Rose was Rose and he pulled us through. Cats and Spurs then break, neither will be easy, but it'd be nice to get as close as they can to the top. With Noah back after the break, I'm really excited to see this team together for a long period of time (hopefully). How come the Lakers after getting Pau for his younger, crappier brother are never mentioned as a superteam? Kobe almost asked to be traded before they went out and got Gasol.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Feb 14, 2011 9:45:55 GMT -5
LOL moment of being at the game yesterday, watching Lebron STARE at the jumbotron for a good 30 seconds after he commits a foul to see if he actually did.
What a tool.
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Post by bad guy™ on Feb 14, 2011 10:02:38 GMT -5
Rondo on James was hilarious. But hey, it worked. Love Rondo. <3
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Post by Quanthor on Feb 14, 2011 11:31:02 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm not saying its exactly the same, but my main point is that theres a certain respect to sticking with your team to win it all. Just like other players had the respect to not team with MJ, its the same respect for someone who trys to win it with their team first. Although I agree with you that Garnett started this super-team non-sense, but atleast him Allen and Pierce were/are at the end of the road as far as their careers go. I think one of the main reasons why LeBron is hated on so much(atleast for me) is that he pretty much gave up only 7 years into his career. Garnett and Allen had already been in the league 12 and 11 years respectfully. So comparing Garnett and LeBron works, but if you look at it by years, you can kind of understand. Bulls didn't exactly play their best yesterday, but Rose was Rose and he pulled us through. Cats and Spurs then break, neither will be easy, but it'd be nice to get as close as they can to the top. With Noah back after the break, I'm really excited to see this team together for a long period of time (hopefully). How come the Lakers after getting Pau for his younger, crappier brother are never mentioned as a superteam? Kobe almost asked to be traded before they went out and got Gasol. They're kind of a superteam. Kobe are Pau and superstars but nobody really else is on that team. Artest thinks he is and he did make the all-star team once upon a time, but his meager 8pts per at under .400 shooting isn't exactly star numbers, in fact they're pretty terrible numbers for even bench players. Odom is borderline and Bynum is injury prone but has superstar potential. They are loaded with a lot of good players, but it's mainly just two guys carrying the bulk that I would consider superstars.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Feb 14, 2011 11:42:49 GMT -5
Rondo's the best
"There was no timeout, so I wanted to see what the play was"
Could have been punched in the face, but gotta admire the LOL factor of that
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Post by Quanthor on Feb 14, 2011 15:26:08 GMT -5
LaMarcus Aldridge earns Western Conference player of the week honors again.
Some stats...
The team released this info, I don't know if the top portion is accurate or not, knowing the Blazers admin it probably isn't, but it might be true.
If he could rebound up to his capabilities(10+ per) he would almost make losing Roy seem inconsequential. He's been a beast and has certainly surprised me with his level of play especially late in games where he was known in past seasons as choking.
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Post by Jamal on Feb 14, 2011 15:33:03 GMT -5
Rondo's the best "There was no timeout, so I wanted to see what the play was" Could have been punched in the face, but gotta admire the LOL factor of that He knew the Heat were a bunch of pussies, so really no risk there.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Feb 14, 2011 16:23:27 GMT -5
Rondo's the best "There was no timeout, so I wanted to see what the play was" Could have been punched in the face, but gotta admire the LOL factor of that He knew the Heat were a bunch of pussies, so really no risk there. I knew Wade had balls, and I admire him going after KG for the pick, I was surprised the Heat responded. You know Lebron or Bosh wouldnt, so I was surprised and happy to see Wade stand up for his team like that.
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Post by Tim of thee on Feb 14, 2011 21:24:43 GMT -5
didn't Snaq call Bosh the RuPaul of the NBA?
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Post by user9327 on Feb 14, 2011 23:55:22 GMT -5
didn't Snaq call Bosh the RuPaul of the NBA? Indeed. Shaq was still with Miami, if I am not mistaken. Just the other week Kevin Durant called Bosh a "fake tough guy."
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Feb 15, 2011 0:01:51 GMT -5
I mean KG is still a beast defensively, but its not like hes Dwight Howard, but no lie, Bosh refused to go in the paint. And I Dont understand why, the Celtics had ONE center, one stupid one at that and the Heat didnt even go at him.
Bosh is a **** anyways, but stupid game plan
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Post by user9327 on Feb 15, 2011 3:21:43 GMT -5
I mean KG is still a beast defensively, but its not like hes Dwight Howard, but no lie, Bosh refused to go in the paint. And I Dont understand why, the Celtics had ONE center, one stupid one at that and the Heat didnt even go at him. Bosh is a **** anyways, but stupid game plan I didn't get to see much of that game. But from what you guys wrote in here and what I did see/read... it sounded like Boston's supporting cast is just better and overall Boston is just a better team. It probably puts a lot of pressure on Miami's Big 3. I still think Miami could get it together and make a good run at the East... but it's next season that truly worries me. They are literally one player away from being that much better.
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