NBA Discussion Thread - Page 1511

Brodeur · 05-22-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanTaylorRIP

Beasley stopped caring about basketball already. Adding another guy like Stat will make him completely give up.

He gets blamed for everything by Spolestra as it is, so he has reason to give up.

yo123 · 05-22-2010, 08:39 PM

Yeah Beasley isn't ever going to get better than he is right now, which isn't very good. He seems totally disinterested and his potential coming out was massively overrated in the first place.

M.O.T.H. · 05-22-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nepg

They're not in terrible shape. VC is an expiring contract (essentially). Whatever team that misses out in FA this year will look at taking on VC for a year.

I'm sure he and Tracy McGrady both regret splitting up that Toronto team.

Orlando will still be a 2/3 seed next year with him, so sadly...VC is here to stay.

......

I used to love the guy and wanted him a few years ago, but god damn he's so old now.

Chucky · 05-22-2010, 08:42 PM

I love watching VC fail.

MichaelJordanEberle (sabf) · 05-22-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Chucky

I love watching VC fail.

Me too. **** that *****.

soybean · 05-22-2010, 09:09 PM

Matt Barnes is my hero. stupid ass KG.

Halsey · 05-22-2010, 09:46 PM

Yeah, so the Eastern Conf. Finals are going just like everyone expected... Who couldn't see this coming after the Magic started 8-0 in the Playoffs and dominated the Hawks...

Forenci · 05-22-2010, 09:54 PM

Wow. Just an embarrassing performance for the Magic. I feel bad for Dwight. Very likable guy.

scottyboy · 05-22-2010, 10:31 PM

i just wanna say one thing real quick:
Terrance Williams is going to be a stud. He's an animal.
that is all

thenewfeature06 · 05-22-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by scottyboy

i just wanna say one thing real quick:
Terrance Williams is going to be a stud. He's an animal.
that is all

I really don't even know who to compare him too. Dude is creating a name for himself, hopefully he doesn't get caught up in being that guy.

Forenci · 05-22-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by scottyboy

i just wanna say one thing real quick:
Terrance Williams is going to be a stud. He's an animal.
that is all

I like him a lot. I don't think he'll be a 'stud', at least not in NBA terms, but he should be a very good player for years to come.

aNYtitan · 05-22-2010, 11:39 PM

Wow that Stan Van Gundy is sure showing what a fantastic coach he is.

wordofi · 05-23-2010, 01:42 AM

The Magic aren't going anywhere until Dwight Howard dramatically increases his skill level. He can't dominate against the better teams which takes away open shots and driving lanes for his teammates. The only move he can rely upon is his running jump hook.

They also need a banger at the 4 position. Anderson and Lewis are shooters. Also, how does Lewis manage to average less than 5 rebounds per game?

derza222 · 05-23-2010, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Chucky

It seems to me like New York and Chicago were included becuase of his desire to play with LeBron. Could be wrong though.

Also...Chicago was an 8 seed and if LeBron doesn't sit out that game Toronto would have been the 8 seed. I doubt he puts too much value in Chicago finishing one game ahead of Toronto.

I think New York was, Chicago could probably go either way. They certainly have a talented young core, that's the whole reason Lebron apparently wants to go there so it's not a bad cast for Bosh either. Miami certainly makes more sense without Bron in Chicago though.

And yeah you could consider it a wash then, but take Bosh away from the Raptors and they're nowhere near the 8 seed. Not like you're comparing apples to apples there, Bosh has to imagine the Bulls would have been considerably better than the Raptors were last year if he was on the team.

Chucky · 05-23-2010, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by derza222

I think New York was, Chicago could probably go either way. They certainly have a talented young core, that's the whole reason Lebron apparently wants to go there so it's not a bad cast for Bosh either. Miami certainly makes more sense without Bron in Chicago though.

And yeah you could consider it a wash then, but take Bosh away from the Raptors and they're nowhere near the 8 seed. Not like you're comparing apples to apples there, Bosh has to imagine the Bulls would have been considerably better than the Raptors were last year if he was on the team.

Obviously its not a wash...but when players say they want to go to winning teams that they can win championships on...they don't think of going to 8 seeds. Before Bosh got injured(probably more like 5-10 games before that) the Raps were the 5th seed with a legit shot at moving up. Of course they faltered and fell pretty hard, but that potential is still there

D-Unit · 05-23-2010, 03:02 AM

1. Orlando will not win the Championship until Dwight Howard develops a go to move.

2. Orlando will not win the Championship until Jameer Nelson is not the starting PG.

3. Orlando will not win the Championship with Stan Van Gundy.

Chucky · 05-23-2010, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by D-Unit

1. Orlando will not win the Championship until Dwight Howard develops a go to move.

2. Orlando will not win the Championship until Jameer Nelson is not the starting PG.

3. Orlando will not win the Championship with Stan Van Gundy.

4. Orlando will not win the Championship with Wince Carter on their roster.

You forgot one

Mr. Goosemahn · 05-23-2010, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by D-Unit

1. Orlando will not win the Championship until Dwight Howard develops a go to move.

Dwight needs to spend the summer with Hakeem Olajuwon and learn some post moves, like Kobe did. If Kobe improved after spending less than a week with him, so can Dwight.

Also, he might want to spend some time with Shaq too, and learn the "Black Tornado" and other moves.

Mr. Goosemahn · 05-23-2010, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by D-Unit

1. Orlando will not win the Championship until Dwight Howard develops a go to move.

2. Orlando will not win the Championship until Jameer Nelson is not the starting PG.

3. Orlando will not win the Championship with Stan Van Gundy.

Who'd you like for a starting PG? Like, really, a legitimate, acquirable option for next season?

TACKLE · 05-23-2010, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Goosemahn

Dwight needs to spend the summer with Hakeem Olajuwon and learn some post moves, like Kobe did. If Kobe improved after spending less than a week with him, so can Dwight.

Also, he might want to spend some time with Shaq too, and learn the "Black Tornado" and other moves.

The "Black Tornado" as you call it, only works if the defender respects your other moves. So Dwight needs to establish a solid repertoire of moves before the "Tornado" will become effective.

fenikz · 05-23-2010, 03:32 AM

I would like to blend Zach Randolph/Al Jefferson with Dwight Howard

Mr. Goosemahn · 05-23-2010, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TACKLE

The "Black Tornado" as you call it, only works if the defender respects your other moves. So Dwight needs to establish a solid repertoire of moves before the "Tornado" will become effective.

Yeah, Dwight does need more moves. And that was the only move who's name I remember from Shaq, lol. I remember he called it that in an interview and it stuck with me. I still remember the interview, it was on an SI Kids magazine.

Anyway, do you guys think Phoenix finally figures out how to win today?

EvilNixon · 05-23-2010, 07:15 AM

Orlando needs to trade Dwight for Zach Randolph =D

Forenci · 05-23-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by D-Unit

1. Orlando will not win the Championship until Dwight Howard develops a go to move.

2. Orlando will not win the Championship until Jameer Nelson is not the starting PG.

3. Orlando will not win the Championship with Stan Van Gundy.

Maybe you'll get 2 out of 3 wrong again this time! Haha, sorry.

EvilNixon · 05-23-2010, 11:35 AM

He's going to be a top 5 player very soon.