Other Sports Official 2012-2013 NBA Thread - Page 190

Al Bundy · 10-27-2012, 08:53 PM

Looks like James Harden has been To the Rockets for Jeremey Lamb, Kevin Martin and future picks. Plus... this is a general NBA thread.

Hootie · 04-13-2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by okcchief

I believe the Thunder can get past LeBron.

of course you do, OKCchief fan.

Just like back in the 90s NYCchief fan, and then PHOchief fan, and LAchieffan (ew), and UTAHchief believed they could get past MJ.

Hootie · 04-13-2013, 01:15 PM

I mean, after MJ won his 1st title it was over.

I predict the same thing to happen for LeBron from now until he hits 34 and then we'll see how he's playing before I predict any other prolonged dynasty success.

I prefer LeBron takes his talents elsewhere after this three peat...LA, Cleveland...I don't care.

I want him to rape and rape on different teams and just show everyone "omg look I can win wherever I go because I'm the best player ever"

I think that would be cool.

-King- · 04-13-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lcarus

They probably would have won either way, but with the Lakers you have the huge chance that Kobe and Howard get a ton of shitty "star calls" by the refs.

Like OKC doesnt?

okcchief · 04-13-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Peyton's Princess

of course you do, OKCchief fan.

Just like back in the 90s NYCchief fan, and then PHOchief fan, and LAchieffan (ew), and UTAHchief believed they could get past MJ.

Those teams didn't have 2 players the caliber of Durant at Westbrook who still hadn't reached their prime either.

If LeBron could do it with anyone he would be on his 4th or 5th title by now. It absolutely matters who is playing with him. Doesn't have to be Bosh or Wade, but he has to have a few.

There are too many variables in sports. Too many things can happen. Lots of these teams that people call being dynasties or the greatest teams of all time fall short. LeBron and the Heat could dominate for a long time or shit could happen. I respect your opinion on a lot of stuff unlike most, but I think you are being a bit shortsighted here. Even thoughin the end you could be right about LeBron winning 5 straight.

-King- · 04-13-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I'm just devastated by this as a Laker fan. I fell asleep early last night and woke up at 4 AM and saw this news. Just awful for the greatest player I'll ever have on one of my sports teams in my lifetime.

I don't blame Pringles though. I hate that MF, but Kobe is going to play the minutes Kobe wants to play.

I just read a rumor on Twitter that D'Antoni is already tired of the pressure of Lakerland and will likely work on a buyout over the summer. Howard has gone to management and told them he wants Phil next year so I expect some type of smoothing over process if this were in fact true.

I don't think the Phil bridge is completely burned.

As long as Jim Buss is running the basketball ops, it's completely burnt. It's to the point where Jenny Buss (Phil's fiance and team president or something) doesn't even talk to Jim.

okcchief · 04-13-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Like OKC doesnt?

Like all good teams don't?

Hootie · 04-13-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by okcchief

Those teams didn't have 2 players the caliber of Durant at Westbrook who still hadn't reached their prime either.

If LeBron could do it with anyone he would be on his 4th or 5th title by now. It absolutely matters who is playing with him. Doesn't have to be Bosh or Wade, but he has to have a few.

There are too many variables in sports. Too many things can happen. Lots of these teams that people call being dynasties or the greatest teams of all time fall short. LeBron and the Heat could dominate for a long time or shit could happen. I respect your opinion on a lot of stuff unlike most, but I think you are being a bit shortsighted here. Even thoughin the end you could be right about LeBron winning 5 straight.

Dude I love OKC. Durant is one of my favorite players...I love the fact that city rallies around that team and makes their home games amazing to watch.

I just don't see, IMO, anyone getting past LeBron anytime soon. His game is just on another level that I haven't probably seen...ever.

kcxiv · 04-13-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Did you know that Howard had the best efficiency in the NBA for big men last year when he was involved in the screen roll?

I have watched every single lakers game this year and that shit is always ugly when dwight is on offense. HIs pick and roll this year has been terrrible. I dont care about what he's done in the past on another team. Im going by what i have seen this year. He's good at dunking and getting fouled thats it. On offense at least.

okcchief · 04-13-2013, 01:34 PM

The free throw bitching always cracks me up. Smart teams teach their players to go to the rim and draw contact. The Thunder players were not good at this originally. They worked on it. Harden his first year NEVER drew contact now he's on the the best in the league. KD and Westbrook go to the rim a lot. LeBron and Wade go to the rim a lot. Kobe goes to the rim a lot. Sometimes you get calls and sometimes you don't. Westbrook in game 4 of the Finals went to the rim 20 times and drew 1 foul. Sometimes you get calls and sometimes you don't. Part of good teams going to the line though is by design. That's part of the reason they are good teams. It's not just the ref blowing the whistle because you are a star. People that bitch about every little call should just stop watching basketball and end their frustration.

kcxiv · 04-13-2013, 01:40 PM

Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo 2m
Lakers trainer Gary Vitti expressed hope @kobebryant will be ready for the 2013-14 season-opener.

jd1020 · 04-13-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo 2m
Lakers trainer Gary Vitti expressed hope @kobebryant will be ready for the 2013-14 season-opener.

Another "miracle" recovery in the making.

Derrick Rose hasn't gotten the message.

okcchief · 04-13-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Peyton's Princess

Dude I love OKC. Durant is one of my favorite players...I love the fact that city rallies around that team and makes their home games amazing to watch.

I just don't see, IMO, anyone getting past LeBron anytime soon. His game is just on another level that I haven't probably seen...ever.

I'm not saying you are totally off base. I'm well aware of LeBron's greatness. I'm also well aware that Westbrook and Durant can get so much better than they are now which is ridiculously good. A break here and there they will get one or two from them. I follow and love the team so it's hard not to have a little bias I suppose. I don't think anyone on this board would say I'm full blown homer. I'm often critical of the Thunder even in a season where they are about to win 60 games and be the first seed in a tough Western conference. I also believe their potential is far from tapped. If not, LeBron rapes the World.

**SAUTO** · 04-13-2013, 01:47 PM

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-King- · 04-13-2013, 02:04 PM

If Kobe is back by the season opener or anywhere close, Derrick Rose should be embarrassed.

-King- · 04-13-2013, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Peyton's Princess

by the way

I bet you any amount of anything the Lakers are now a better team without Kobe.

I've said this all along.

Not a bash on Kobe, but now D'Antoni can finally play his style with Nash and Howard.

Didn't even see this post.

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okcchief MVP Join Date: Jul 2008 Casino cash: $9849890	The free throw bitching always cracks me up. Smart teams teach their players to go to the rim and draw contact. The Thunder players were not good at this originally. They worked on it. Harden his first year NEVER drew contact now he's on the the best in the league. KD and Westbrook go to the rim a lot. LeBron and Wade go to the rim a lot. Kobe goes to the rim a lot. Sometimes you get calls and sometimes you don't. Westbrook in game 4 of the Finals went to the rim 20 times and drew 1 foul. Sometimes you get calls and sometimes you don't. Part of good teams going to the line though is by design. That's part of the reason they are good teams. It's not just the ref blowing the whistle because you are a star. People that bitch about every little call should just stop watching basketball and end their frustration.
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