NBA Discussion Thread - Page 1753

Chucky · 07-22-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by diabsoule

Okafor would more than likely be the starting PF while Lewis goes to SF

Except theare getting David West as well

CC.SD · 07-22-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by yo123

What part makes him an imbecile?

The part where he publically turns his new acquisition into a laughing stock?

MetSox17 · 07-22-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by diabsoule

Okafor would more than likely be the starting PF while Lewis goes to SF

What Chucky said. You gave them David West.

yo123 · 07-22-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CC.SD

The part where he publically turns his new acquisition into a laughing stock?

Where does he do that?

Brodeur · 07-22-2010, 07:20 PM

Carl Pavano mustache avatar!

yo123 · 07-22-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodeur

Carl Pavano mustache avatar!

I'm disappointed and slightly embarassed that it took me this long.

diabsoule · 07-22-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MetSox17

What Chucky said. You gave them David West.

In one of the three trades I did. West has a player option after this year where he could opt out, which he likely will to make another pay day. So yeah, Okafor is the backup C and makes a ton but that comes in handy when Howard gets in foul trouble.

Orlando would likely have to take on Okafor's contract anyway if they are serious about acquiring CP3. In this case, they get a legit PF who Okafor gets to tag along with.

Bob Sanders Dreadlock · 07-22-2010, 08:08 PM

http://twolvesblog.com/201007223073/...-in-miami.html

Another NBA player that smokes copious amounts of ganja? There a surprise.

MetSox17 · 07-22-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by yo123

Where does he do that?

Where he says something like "he has smoked too much weed".

Seriously, when was the last time you heard a GM disclosing that type of information to the media? He's a full-blown imbecile because not only does he not know basketball (comparing Darko Milicic to Vlade Divac and Chris Webber), but he drafts like dog **** too.

Gribble · 07-22-2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Sanders Dreadlock

http://twolvesblog.com/201007223073/...-in-miami.html

Another NBA player that smokes copious amounts of ganja? There a surprise.

KAAAAAAAHNNNN!

yo123 · 07-22-2010, 08:14 PM

No no no I'm well aware that he is in fact an imbecile I just don't know how you get it from that quote. He just stated a fact that everyone already knows. Michael Beasley smoked/smokes weed.

MetSox17 · 07-22-2010, 08:16 PM

He threw his newly acquired player under the bus to the media. That alone makes him an imbecile.

scottyboy · 07-22-2010, 08:21 PM

reading up on team USA stuff, Brook Lopez is getting shafted by all these writers. I cannot wait until he just dominates. People are calling him servicable and a decent option. My god Bropez, just unleash all your sex upon them and make everyone eat their ******* words.

yo123 · 07-22-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MetSox17

He threw his newly acquired player under the bus to the media. That alone makes him an imbecile.

I don't see that as throwing him under the bus but I guess we're just going to have to agree to disagree. He basically just said he's made some mistakes in the past but it's behind him now.

Mr. Goosemahn · 07-22-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MetSox17

He threw his newly acquired player under the bus to the media. That alone makes him an imbecile.

This, as a GM, you've got to stick up for your guy, especially if everyone's already giving you **** for getting him.

Without the trade, Miami wouldn't have signed both Big Z and Mike Miller.

But yeah, a GM calling out his own player? That's a pretty dumb move.

Lakers' GM doesn't go out and say "Kobe is immature and used to rape chicks and destroy teams, but he told me he doesn't rape or destroy anymore."

Grizzlies' GM doesn't go out and say "Zach Randolph is immature and used to think he's the guy from American Gangster, but he told me he doesn't have warehouses full of marijuana anymore."

Celtics' GM doesn't go out and say "Paul Pierce is immature and likes it up the ***."

That kind of stuff. Poor Beasley, they never leave him alone.

And regarding the three team trade, it's okay for LA I guess. It would be much better to get a big dude to replace Bynum at center so Gasol can stay at PF, and it would be ecstasy if we could get rid of Luke, but getting Paul straight up for Bynum isn't too shabby. And we clear cap space by just giving away Sasha.

yo123 · 07-22-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Goosemahn

This, as a GM, you've got to stick up for your guy, especially if everyone's already giving you **** for getting him.

Without the trade, Miami wouldn't have signed both Big Z and Mike Miller.

But yeah, a GM calling out his own player? That's a pretty dumb move.

Lakers' GM doesn't go out and say "Kobe is immature and used to rape chicks and destroy teams, but he told me he doesn't rape or destroy anymore."

Grizzlies' GM doesn't go out and say "Zach Randolph is immature and used to think he's the guy from American Gangster, but he told me he doesn't have warehouses full of marijuana anymore."

Celtics' GM doesn't go out and say "Paul Pierce is immature and likes it up the ***."

That kind of stuff. Poor Beasley, they never leave him alone.

And regarding the three team trade, it's okay for LA I guess. It would be much better to get a big dude to replace Bynum at center so Gasol can stay at PF, and it would be ecstasy if we could get rid of Luke, but getting Paul straight up for Bynum isn't too shabby. And we clear cap space by just giving away Sasha.

Well all of those comparisons are terrible and I hope you realize that. But it honestly isn't a big deal. He didn't need to call him immature but the rest of it is perfectly fine. You've never heard a coach or front office guy say that a player has made mistakes in the past? Kahn just used specifics that everyone in the league knows about. On the scale of all the dumb things he's done or said over the last couple years it's VERY low.

Mr. Goosemahn · 07-22-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by yo123

Well all of those comparisons are terrible and I hope you realize that. But it honestly isn't a big deal. He didn't need to call him immature but the rest of it is perfectly fine. You've never heard a coach or front office guy say that a player has made mistakes in the past? Kahn just used specifics that everyone in the league knows about. On the scale of all the dumb things he's done or said over the last couple years it's VERY low.

Lol, yeah, the comparisons are pretty bad, but it's kind of the gyst of it. No need to remind people of the mistakes he's made and that everyone knows he's made.

RaiderNation · 07-22-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Goosemahn

Why argue about Daniel Orton when Demarcus Cousins is obviously the second coming of Shaq?

Fixed it for you

Mr. Goosemahn · 07-22-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RaiderNation

Fixed it for you

Cousins is a ******* manimal.

Forenci · 07-22-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chucky

He's not being sarcastic a bunch of Knicks fans on this board think he is the second coming.

Haha, that's probably true although I envision him as a potential third option on a good team. He'd also be an awesome shooter for a team that had Paul on it.

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Originally Posted by bigbluedefense

People actually like that bum?

wait, you're being sarcastic.

i think...

Did you watch the Knicks at all this year? He was the only player that wasn't a complete idiot and was consistently effective. He was also being forced to be a shooter the entire time, and he can be more than that.

Also, I know you think players need to be shot blockers and rebounders but Gallinari is a SMALL FORWARD, not a PF or C. It was also essentially his rookie year and he showed an ability to get steals and block a shot from time to time. Also has a silky jump shot which would only improve when teams don't focus completely on him behind the arc like they did this year.

And that said, I'm not as crazy about him as some Knicks fans who envision him as a 25 point scorer.

Say what you will about him defensively, but it's not from a lack of trying.

/end rant

soybean · 07-22-2010, 09:41 PM

Matt Barnes reaches 2 year deal with Lakers

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slu...rsbarnes072210

EDIT: Can't believe he turned down almost double that offered by the Cavs.

They also signed Theo Ratliff.

I hope that doesn't get in the way of Derrick Caracter getting playing time.

jballa838 · 07-22-2010, 09:52 PM

who didn't know Beasley smoked too much weed? did you ever see him play? GONEE!

zachsaints52 · 07-22-2010, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jballa838

who didn't know Beasley smoked too much weed? did you ever see his eyes? GONEE!

I think that sums it up right there.

soybean · 07-22-2010, 10:10 PM

Josh Powell to the Hawks:

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angele...ory?id=5399853

CC.SD · 07-22-2010, 10:15 PM

I just want to jump in and say I ******* love cousins so much it should be illegal ;)