***Official NBA Thread***

[Agent TBY]

Think he never wanted to go to Cleveland in the first place, tbf.

 

[duffer]

Nah, he loves the East and he wants to play for a contender so I doubt going to be Lebron and Shaq's sidekick would've caused him too much grief. Larry Brown is a great fit for him as a coach but that team is going nowhere and fast.

Also, just saw Big Dave play lights out against the Lakers. So awesome, he had it at CSKA and is showing his touch and brains in the NBA now. He has a place in the league and hopefully he keeps getting the chance to show it. The Aussie bigs are all doing well so far, now all we need is Patty to come back from injury and it'd be so awesome for the Boomers.

 

[Anil]

apparently iverson is going to the knicks...the soap opera continues...

 

[nightprowler10]

NBA.com has a poll going for the best playoff performance this decade. Some good ones to pick from but I voted for AI's 48 in the finals. That series got me back into basketball in a post-MJ world.

 

[duffer]

Not sure if I've mentioned it but I hate George Karl. Team is 12 up in the first quarter so he puts in scrubs and I watch in shock at the Clippers go on a 19-0 run. We trail by 19 late in the third come back to 92-90 so he changes the defensive rotations.

First possesion Thornton is trying to post up so he gets JR to double and leave Butler open on the perimeter. Next time up Kaman is facing up from mid range and Chauncey doubles leaving Davis open for 3. Fmd, we chose uncontested 3's over contested mid range shots? Madness, 98-90 with 4 to go and momentum to the Clippers. Embaressing loss. Will never win a championship with this guy as coach.

 

[Anil]

i have no idea why/how george karl and lawrence frank are staying in their jobs...

 

[Johnners]

Looks like Oden is really starting to find his feet for the Blazers. Easily my 2nd team after the Cavs with LaMarcus, Roy and Oden (and maybe one day, Mills).

 

[duffer]

i have no idea why/how george karl and lawrence frank are staying in their jobs...

Karl isn't that bad tbh. He has a heap of redeeming qualities and you don't win as many games as he has without being decent. He's an excellent man-manager and if you can't improve your individual game working under him you're a complete tard.

My issue with him is he gets completely found out under high pressure situations. He did okay for 4 games against the Lakers last year (disregarding his security blanket panics of putting Carter in) but once Jackson found him out he coudln't respond. Story of his career, pressure games and situations freeze him. A very good coach but if you have a championship calibre team he'll never get you over the line.

 

[Anil]

the drama is over....for now...

 

[Anil]

Karl isn't that bad tbh. He has a heap of redeeming qualities and you don't win as many games as he has without being decent. He's an excellent man-manager and if you can't improve your individual game working under him you're a complete tard.

My issue with him is he gets completely found out under high pressure situations. He did okay for 4 games against the Lakers last year (disregarding his security blanket panics of putting Carter in) but once Jackson found him out he coudln't respond. Story of his career, pressure games and situations freeze him. A very good coach but if you have a championship calibre team he'll never get you over the line.

karl is better than frank, wasn't really comparing them that way, just that they are 2 coaches who should have been fired a long time ago...and as for denver's last season's run, i feel they did it in spite of karl...for me, the biggest reasons for the good showing were: 1. iverson leaving and billups coming in 2. 'melo's continued development as a player especially after the olympic win 3. the return to good health and form of nene 4. role players like anderson and smith displaying their wares more often....in that order....and if you can't get a contender over the final hurdle, that shows just how good(not) you are, right?

 

[duffer]

Nothing generally disagreeable with what you said as I think all those factors did influence the run but last season was the first season the Nuggets faced teams where they overmatched them talent wise which counted for far more at the end of the day. The Mavs and Hornets were so far behind as far as team completeness goes it wasn't funny.

As soon as they came against a comparable side Karl had no idea what to do. If they get homecourt again this year they'll win a series or two but will never win a championship under Karl.

Completely and utterly depressed by AI retiring though. As nice as it is hearing all the love he's been getting these past couple fo days I'd like to know where all these heroes were last year when he was being blamed for everything under the Sun. He shouldn't be done, I hope someone sends out some feelers for him before season end. He's one year removed from his career season and was put into a no win situation last year. Really saddens me.

 

[nightprowler10]

*hugz duffer*

Seriously thought of you as soon as I heard that. Really interesting discussion on NBA TV regarding this. Eric Snow had some insight on how AI wanted to end things back in the sixer days. Sad end to a great career that could've been much much better if not for the off-court stuff.

 

[Anil]

if not for his me-first attitude and living in denial, he could have got into a contending team, helped them get a ring and retired with dignity and a greater sense of achievement...i find it difficult to sympathize with his situation...it was entirely self-made...

 

[Hoggy31]

lol Hawks offence absolutely capitulated, was quite humourous. Old man Johnson was huge in the last. Looks like Atlanta doesn't have much to go to under pressure besides perimeter crap, Dwight was just too big a presence for Horford and Smith.

 

[Jono]

Kevin Garnett Out 3-4 Months With Pounded Chest | The Onion - America's Finest News Source

 

[Anil]

lawrence frank goes...

 

[duffer]

Marc Gasol gonna get paid this summer. 15/11 shooting 63% from the field and 75% from the stripe. Isn't as smart,skilful or classy as Pau but is bigger, stronger, tougher and is awesome on the boards. If only we didn't have Kmart on the books this year, he is so ridiculously perfect next to Nene.

EDIT: Check out the breakdown for the Clips-Grizz game


Grizzlies 28 30 23 7 88
Clippers 21 22 22 33 98

Choke to end all chokes.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Marc is killing it for my fantasy side.

 

[duffer]

Denver up 14 at half time now down 7 to the Timberwolves in the 4th? Disgraceful third quarter from them. Let's see if they can turn this around. Can't get a stop to save their lives.

 

[Anil]

gives the t-wolves their 2nd win of the season...