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**dirk digler** · 01:06 PM

Great sports weekend with the draft and now the NBA Playoffs starting today

First Round Matchups Today:

76ers vs Bulls
Knicks vs Heat
Magic vs Pacers
Mavs vs Thunder

Sunday:

Jazz vs Spurs
Celtics vs Hawks
Clippers vs Grizzlies
Nuggets vs Lakers

**DaKCMan AP** · 05-18-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

He was paughing on the sidelines just before the end of the game, look again. YOu might of had your eyes on the Cheetos bag at the time.

I don't eat Cheetos.

BIG_DADDY · 05-18-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

I don't eat Cheetos.

You got my point irregardless.

**dirk digler** · 05-18-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

His play this entire season (and especially in the post season) has worn on me. He's not the same guy he was a few years ago. He stays behind the play whining to the ref instead of hustling back on defense, his FT shooting doesn't have any arc to it, he takes stupid 3's, etc. Before when he got angry he'd go off and play spectacular. Now when he gets angry he broods and takes stupid shots and commits turnovers.

For me it is just the constant whining to the refs. I realize a lot of players do it but it seems like it is all the time with him. I realize he is playing hurt and maybe that is part of it but just stop whining and play. What's worse is that he has rubbed off on Lebron and now does it a lot as well.

**DaKCMan AP** · 05-18-2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

For me it is just the constant whining to the refs. I realize a lot of players do it but it seems like it is all the time with him. I realize he is playing hurt and maybe that is part of it but just stop whining and play. What's worse is that he has rubbed off on Lebron and now does it a lot as well.

Lebron's is kind of funny. What he'll do a lot is instead of yell at the ref and possibly get T'd up he'll run over to the Heat bench and yell at them (presumably saying what he would say to the ref just facing the Heat bench). Stupid, but funny.

BIG_DADDY · 05-18-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

For me it is just the constant whining to the refs. I realize a lot of players do it but it seems like it is all the time with him. I realize he is playing hurt and maybe that is part of it but just stop whining and play. What's worse is that he has rubbed off on Lebron and now does it a lot as well.

Bosh's flopping rubbed off on him as well.

ChiefsCountry · 05-18-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

His play this entire season (and especially in the post season) has worn on me. He's not the same guy he was a few years ago. He stays behind the play whining to the ref instead of hustling back on defense, his FT shooting doesn't have any arc to it, he takes stupid 3's, etc. Before when he got angry he'd go off and play spectacular. Now when he gets angry he broods and takes stupid shots and commits turnovers.

Yeah something isn't right with DWade this year at all.

**SAUTO** · 05-18-2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

I understand you dislike the Heat and especially Lebron. Fine. I don't care. But you claiming that LBJ thinks this is all funny just shows your ignorance and/or foolish bias. He wasn't laughing/joking during last nights game. I was actually impressed for once in the way he acted. He was encouraging his teammates and being a leader going to each one of them letting them know that it was one game, not to panic, and to stay positive.

This is true. IMO he was trying to keep the team loose.
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MIAdragon · 05-18-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Bosh's flopping rubbed off on him as well.

He has always flopped

okcchief · 05-18-2012, 02:29 PM

I have a theory on Wade. Again, just a theory I have no proof. I played football with guys on roids. The shift in their personalities is just like that. I'm wondering if he started taking them because of injuries. He went from a player I really liked to someone out of control really ****ing quick. Again, I could be completely off base, but it has occurred to me.

ChiefsCountry · 05-18-2012, 02:35 PM

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I have a theory on Wade. Again, just a theory I have no proof. I played football with guys on roids. The shift in their personalities is just like that. I'm wondering if he started taking them because of injuries. He went from a player I really liked to someone out of control really ****ing quick. Again, I could be completely off base, but it has occurred to me.

Your off base.

okcchief · 05-18-2012, 04:42 PM

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Your off base.

I very well maybe. It's just a thought. I played college football and was around it. His behavior is similar and he has the injury history. Obviously, I don't know shit except he's a bit of a dick on the court.

**the Talking Can** · 05-18-2012, 05:00 PM

wade knows he doesn't have 'it' anymore...he's mortal, but can't accept it yet

hence all the whining and pouting...last night was just embarrassing, he just decided to pout rather than play

if he wasn't playing with james his decline would be even more obvious, and Riley is neither a dumbass nor sentimental so it wouldn't shock me at all if he moves wade while he still has the aura of value (in spite of the fan freak out it would cause)

okcchief · 05-18-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

wade knows he doesn't have 'it' anymore...he's mortal, but can't accept it yet

hence all the whining and pouting...last night was just embarrassing, he just decided to pout rather than play

if he wasn't playing with james his decline would be even more obvious, and Riley is neither a dumbass nor sentimental so it wouldn't shock me at all if he moves wade while he still has the aura of value (in spite of the fan freak out it would cause)

That's probably accurate.

-King- · 05-18-2012, 05:19 PM

Heat cancel practice, media session following Game 3 loss

Posted May 18 2012 12:47PM

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Miami Heat canceled practice and their media availability one day after a blowout loss in Game 3 to the Pacers.

The team gave no immediate reason for Friday's decision, which was announced on the Heat's media telephone hotline.

The Heat lost 94-75 on Thursday night and trail Indiana 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Miami's latest defeat was magnified by a sideline confrontation between star guard Dwyane Wade and coach Erik Spoelstra. The two exchanged words during one of the worst playoff games of Wade's career. He scored just 5 points on 2-of-13 shooting and refused to discuss what happened with Spolestra.

Wade has been slowed by injuries. The Heat are also without power forward Chris Bosh, who has an abdominal strain.

kcxiv · 05-18-2012, 06:04 PM

Wade played to "rough" for his body frame and he's just a good player now and can have great nites every once in a while, Just like Kobe. Kobe has much much more miles on his body, but Wades is a little different, dude played kinda like Bird, just all wreckless at times.

Sucks when a player declines, but there are ways to extend his career if he takes it. He needs to follow the Kobe path.

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okcchief MVP Join Date: Jul 2008 Casino cash: $9849890	I have a theory on Wade. Again, just a theory I have no proof. I played football with guys on roids. The shift in their personalities is just like that. I'm wondering if he started taking them because of injuries. He went from a player I really liked to someone out of control really ****ing quick. Again, I could be completely off base, but it has occurred to me.
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-King- ▓▓▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▓▓ Join Date: Jan 2009 Casino cash: $2515743	Heat cancel practice, media session following Game 3 loss Posted May 18 2012 12:47PM INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Miami Heat canceled practice and their media availability one day after a blowout loss in Game 3 to the Pacers. The team gave no immediate reason for Friday's decision, which was announced on the Heat's media telephone hotline. The Heat lost 94-75 on Thursday night and trail Indiana 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Miami's latest defeat was magnified by a sideline confrontation between star guard Dwyane Wade and coach Erik Spoelstra. The two exchanged words during one of the worst playoff games of Wade's career. He scored just 5 points on 2-of-13 shooting and refused to discuss what happened with Spolestra. Wade has been slowed by injuries. The Heat are also without power forward Chris Bosh, who has an abdominal strain. __________________ 🏁
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kcxiv In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Valley, Cali Casino cash: $8807996	Wade played to "rough" for his body frame and he's just a good player now and can have great nites every once in a while, Just like Kobe. Kobe has much much more miles on his body, but Wades is a little different, dude played kinda like Bird, just all wreckless at times. Sucks when a player declines, but there are ways to extend his career if he takes it. He needs to follow the Kobe path.
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