NBA finals, anyone else watching? - Page 4

Miles · 06-08-2006, 09:15 PM

Pretty solid game so far and about to hit the 4th quarter.

Miles · 06-08-2006, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Psyko Tek

NOOO

THERE ARE NO NBA FINALS
SUNS LOST END OF NBA
sticks fingers in ears
LALALALALLALALALALALLALAL

good luck mavs

The Suns achieved far beyond what was expected of them without Amare. Pretty impressive that they made it that far.

Basileus777 · 06-08-2006, 10:59 PM

Dallas is too much for Miami to handle. Only Terry shows up on offense and they still win by 10, and Dirk and Howard won't play that poorly for the entire series. Dallas will win in 5 or 6. If Miami doesn't win game 2 they are done. Winning three strait home games would be too much.

And whats with Wade and his turnovers? Its ridiculous how often he gives the ball away. Him and Walker are turnover machines.

Halfcan · 06-08-2006, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by PGM

he may be a dick, but that's the kind of guy you want running your team....you would think after all this time in the league shaq would have improved a little on those free throws.

Shaq will never be considered one of the best ever with that FT shooting-I coach kids that do better. Its a mental block, plus absolutly horrible form.

Basileus777 · 06-08-2006, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

Shaq will never be considered one of the best ever with that FT shooting-I coach kids that do better. Its a mental block, plus absolutly horrible form.

Shaq already is considered one of the best ever. He has three rings and was so dominant. His FT shooting is a joke, but it hardly tarnishes his legacy. It is obvious that he doesn't work on his FT shooting though.

**Tribal Warfare** · 06-09-2006, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

Shaq will never be considered one of the best ever with that FT shooting-I coach kids that do better. Its a mental block, plus absolutly horrible form.

I have disagree,because Wilt had an even worse FT% than Shaq

**Rausch** · 06-09-2006, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Pretty solid game so far and about to hit the 4th quarter.

Moooo · 06-09-2006, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

I have disagree,because Wilt had an even worse FT% than Shaq

There are always haters of the greats. Some will say he doesn't deserve it cause he can't shoot free throws, some will say its because he had no competition at his position.

The truth is he earned three rings, and is a monster of the paint. He's put up the points, rebounds and is probably one of the best dishing centers ever. I mean, it's not very often you see a guy of his size find the open man and get it to him as well as O'neal does once the D has shifted to his having the ball. Yet, you rarely hear people comment on this side of him.

He's truely one of the great players of all time in the NBA, hands down.

Moooo

Psyko Tek · 06-09-2006, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 58-4ever

the Suns will never win it all with that kind of basketball. Even when they have a big lead they jack up bad shots with 18 seconds left on the shot clock.

ouuuhh

cold man
kick to the balls when I'm down

wait'll next year
we'll almost make it again and be one hell of a fun ride

Miles · 06-09-2006, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Moooo

I mean, it's not very often you see a guy of his size find the open man and get it to him as well as O'neal does once the D has shifted to his having the ball. Yet, you rarely hear people comment on this side of him.

Shaq's passing skills out of the paint are really not all that great at all. He has inproved in that area over his career and is better than most of the half assed centers in the league right now.

Moooo · 06-09-2006, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Shaq's passing skills out of the paint are really not all that great at all. He has inproved in that area over his career and is better than most of the half assed centers in the league right now.

Exactly, he works the game better than most centers, in cobination with his size that equals a good player.

I don't understand how so many people can get upset over him saying he's only good because of his size... UH SO!?! It's basketball, and I don't see very many 5'8" (note I said many) guys in the NBA. There's nothing wrong with having your size be a reason (or even 90% of the reason) you're so good.

Moooo

**007** · 06-09-2006, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Moooo

Exactly, he works the game better than most centers, in cobination with his size that equals a good player.

I don't understand how so many people can get upset over him saying he's only good because of his size... UH SO!?! It's basketball, and I don't see very many 5'8" (note I said many) guys in the NBA. There's nothing wrong with having your size be a reason (or even 90% of the reason) you're so good.

Moooo

The only thing I don't like about Shaq is the fact he hardly ever gets called for charges. You can stand there upright, he will run you over to get to the basket and the foul is on you? He runs people over like a mack truck and the foul is on the other guy. Hell, they ought to at least make it a no-call when he runs you over. You already paid the price.

Moooo · 06-09-2006, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kcchiefsguru

The only thing I don't like about Shaq is the fact he hardly ever gets called for charges. You can stand there upright, he will run you over to get to the basket and the foul is on you? He runs people over like a mack truck and the foul is on the other guy. Hell, they ought to at least make it a no-call when he runs you over. You already paid the price.

Well, I see this as a problem in the NBA in general, its not his fault he uses the refs to his advantage. This is why I don't watch the NBA, that and the constant travelling...

Moooo, who is a College Basketball fan.

**007** · 06-09-2006, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Moooo

Well, I see this as a problem in the NBA in general, its not his fault he uses the refs to his advantage. This is why I don't watch the NBA, that and the constant travelling...

Moooo, who is a College Basketball fan.

Agreed. I gave up on the NBA a long time ago. Really no team aspect to it at all. I don't fault him for using the officials. I fault the officials for allowing it to happen.

College hoops are by far the most fun to watch anyway.

Miles · 06-09-2006, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Moooo

Well, I see this as a problem in the NBA in general, its not his fault he uses the refs to his advantage. This is why I don't watch the NBA, that and the constant travelling...

Moooo, who is a College Basketball fan.

As if there is no heavy contact in college ball. I think it is often mistaken for tough defense at that level.

Moooo · 06-09-2006, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles

As if there is no heavy contact in college ball. I think it is often mistaken for tough defense at that level.

I understand that, but its not as much on who is doing it. The contact is allowed and even though someone like the Tarheels will get less calls on them than someone who isn't a perrenial favorite, there's not the, "Oh that's just (fill in name here)."

Contact is a part of BBall, but favortism isn't.

Moooo

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