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[Branduil]

In the past year, Utah has lost Boozer(lol), Maynor, Matthews, and Deron.

 

[The Stealth Fox]

Not mad at all. It was an awesome decade to be fans of both of my teams. Might be a long time (if ever) before I get to see something like it again.

And do you really think NBA GAF is as good as it used to be?

No, but I'm probably part of the problem because I've turned into an annoying Lakers-hater because my team is irrelevant.

But yes, I miss the days when DMCzaf was a fan of the T-Macs and there would be image wars.

I miss the days when the Lakers were bad and T-Mac > Kobe

 

[The M.O.B]

Udonis Haslem is ACTIVE TONIGHT!
EDIT: Beat par usual, BUT IM STILL DANCING.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

There's also been a subdued tone to this thread when TCB died and we were robbed of the chance to see him meltdown after DAT FIRST ROUND EXIT.

 

[Zep]

And do you really think NBA GAF is as good as it used to be?

A lot less people used to post. The playoffs thread this year alone has gone to about 35,000 posts...Go back 3-4 years ago and you would be lucky to have 4,000+2,000 for the finals thread.

 

[reilo]

There's also been a subdued tone to this thread when TCB died and we were robbed of the chance to see him meltdown after DAT FIRST ROUND EXIT.

If only he could have been unbanned for a day when the Spurs were ousted.

 

[SUPREME1]

There's also been a subdued tone to this thread when TCB died and we were robbed of the chance to see him meltdown after DAT FIRST ROUND EXIT.

Not to mention Brandy getting some counseling and moving on from his troubled relationship.

 

[reilo]

A lot less people used to post. The playoffs thread this year alone has gone to about 35,000 posts...Go back 3-4 years ago and you would be lucky to have 4,000+2,000 for the finals thread.

Three years ago we got pictures of T-Mac and Vince with their shirts off... this year we get Kate Upton GIFs.

I'm gonna go with the latter. DMZ can go with the former.

 

[bionic77]

No, but I'm probably part of the problem because I've turned into an annoying Lakers-hater because my team is irrelevant.

But yes, I miss the days when DMCzaf was a fan of the T-Macs and there would be image wars.

I miss the days when the Lakers were bad and T-Mac > Kobe

At times this thread seems to turn into some kind of competition as to who can become the biggest asshole or douchebag. Before it used to be a lot more fun without a lot of the (what I assume is) teenage back and forth. Hopefully once some of these new characters get a drivers license and touch a few bewbs they will mellow out.

Nice reminiscing for a while. Time to leave work and go back to "reality"...

A lot less people used to post. The playoffs thread this year alone has gone to about 35,000 posts...Go back 3-4 years ago and you would be lucky to have 4,000+2,000 for the finals thread.

That makes it better. Even back then 70% of posts were not well thought out. With the increase of members and post counts you just get more garbage. It is impossible to follow this thread now unless that is all you do.

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

You're an embarrassing one.

I'm not the one who is on his knees in front of his Bosh poster.

 

[cuevas. PhD.]

I'm not the one who is on his knees in front of his Bosh poster.

You are retarded. His bosh poster is on the ceiling over his bed.

 

[reilo]

At times this thread seems to turn into some kind of competition as to who can become the biggest asshole or douchebag. Before it used to be a lot more fun without a lot of the (what I assume is) teenage back and forth. Hopefully once some of these new characters get a drivers license and touch a few bewbs they will mellow out.

Nice reminiscing for a while. Time to leave work and go back to "reality"...


That makes it better. Even back then 70% of posts were not well thought out. With the increase of members and post counts you just get more garbage. It is impossible to follow this thread now unless that is all you do.

Man, Trax is almost damn near 30 years old.

 

[The Stealth Fox]

At times this thread seems to turn into some kind of competition as to who can become the biggest asshole or douchebag. Before it used to be a lot more fun without a lot of the (what I assume is) teenage back and forth. Hopefully once some of these new characters get a drivers license and touch a few bewbs they will mellow out.

Nice reminiscing for a while. Time to leave work and go back to "reality"...

It was amazing. I came around the 2006 season and it was a lot of fun seeing the Rockets vs. Lakers matchups in this thread, because they'd have the biggest -ages. It was amazing how everyone would complain about how Yao didn't get the goddamn ball.

 

[Sanjuro]

I just was thinking. Rondo has a memorable postseason moment from game three, best thing LeBron has to compare to that feat was quitting on his team last season.

 

[Gigglepoo]

He's right. Ray Allen makes Reggie look like a benchwarmer.

Reggie was considered significantly better before Ray joined the Celtics. Turns out it's much easier to score if you're the third best player on your own team. Go figure.

 

[giri]

Dirk is getting so fucking over-rated in this thread right now.

He is a great player but mother of god, please stop.

People have been saying the same thing about vince and bosh.

 

[The Stealth Fox]

Reggie was considered significantly better before Ray joined the Celtics. Turns out it's much easier to score if you're the third best player on your own team. Go figure.

I never said anything about Ray Allen though. He brought him into the discussion. I'd put Ray in the Hall of Really Good also.

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

Reggie was considered significantly better before Ray joined the Celtics. Turns out it's much easier to score if you're the third best player on your own team. Go figure.

Reggie didn't play D like Ray Allen. Reggie didn't come off the screen like Ray Allen. Reggie wasn't as good of a finisher as Ray Allen. The best player in Pacers history has been eclipsed by Jesus in every possible category. Go figure.

 

[jman2050]

I just was thinking. Rondo has a memorable postseason moment from game three, best thing LeBron has to compare to that feat was quitting on his team last season.

Pretty sure if the Celts lose this series no one will ever remember game 3. Much like no one will ever remember Lebron's 3 from then 2009 ECF.

 

[Sanjuro]

Pretty sure if the Celts lose this series no one will ever remember game 3. Much like no one will ever remember Lebron's 3 from then 2009 ECF.

Eh, I wouldn't go that far. Locally we are hearing about it a bit more, but Rondo's performance is already a notable mark on the all time history books for postseason play.

 

[Gigglepoo]

I never said anything about Ray Allen though. He brought him into the discussion. I'd put Ray in the Hall of Really Good also.

Do you think the HoF is reserved for superstars*? Because I don't consider Reggie on that level. If that's your argument, I would agree.

*Superstar = could be the best player on a championship team. I think Reggie would have been an amazing #2.

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

Do you think the HoF is reserved for superstars*? Because I don't consider Reggie on that level. If that's your argument, I would agree.

*Superstar = could be the best player on a championship team. I think Reggie would have been an amazing #3.

Fixed.

 

[obijkenobi]

Real talk questions for NBA-GAF

1. Would the Grizz have swept the Lakers?
2. Who was the worst player in this year's playoffs that averaged at least 10 minutes per game?

For me the answers are:

1. Yes
2. Bogans or Bonner....it's a toss up

 

[giri]

Who needs Deron Williams when you have Eric Maynor waiting in the wings?

Hey, i was reliably informed that earl watson would start for a lot of teams!

 

[Rodeo Clown]

Thunder forward Kevin Durant has reportedly purchased a condo in a luxury high-rise in Miami.

According to the South Florida Business Journal, a company affiliated with Durant bought a $1.825 million unit at 900 Biscayne Boulevard. The company, K. Durant Enterprises, closed on the property on March 30, according to the report. The unit is a three-bedroom, 3,535-square-foot condo.

It's all downhill from here.

 

[The Stealth Fox]

Do you think the HoF is reserved for superstars*? Because I don't consider Reggie on that level. If that's your argument, I would agree.

*Superstar = could be the best player on a championship team. I think Reggie would have been an amazing #2.

Pretty much what it is. The words "Hall of Famer" gets thrown around too lightly nowadays, just like "All NBA First Team Defense".

Reggie would have been a very good number 2.

 

[Sanjuro]

Real talk questions for NBA-GAF

1. Would the Grizz have swept the Lakers?
2. Who was the worst player in this year's playoffs that averaged at least 10 minutes per game?

For me the answers are:

1. Yes
2. Bogans or Bonner....it's a toss up

1. No.
2. Kobe.

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

Pretty much what it is. The words "Hall of Famer" gets thrown around too lightly nowadays, just like "All NBA First Team Defense".

Reggie would have been a very good number 2.

or GOAT

 

[giri]

Real talk questions for NBA-GAF

1. Would the Grizz have swept the Lakers?
2. Who was the worst player in this year's playoffs that averaged at least 10 minutes per game?

For me the answers are:

1. Yes
2. Bogans or Bonner....it's a toss up

1.Yes.
2.Asik, Chalmers, the knicks

 

[jman2050]

I would put neither Reggie nor Ray in the hall of fame, at least not right away.

Real talk questions for NBA-GAF

1. Would the Grizz have swept the Lakers?
2. Who was the worst player in this year's playoffs that averaged at least 10 minutes per game?

1. Nah
2. Can I just post the entire Orlando Magic roster sans Dwight? [/bitter]

 

[Sanjuro]

weekend_warrior - Yankees / Lakers
jman - Yankees / Magic
Frankman - Mets / Knicks

...am I missing something here?

 

[reilo]

Real talk questions for NBA-GAF

1. Would the Grizz have swept the Lakers?
2. Who was the worst player in this year's playoffs that averaged at least 10 minutes per game?

For me the answers are:

1. Yes
2. Bogans or Bonner....it's a toss up

1. Yes
2. Rudy Fernandez

 

[Cloudy]

1. Would the Grizz have swept the Lakers?
2. Who was the worst player in this year's playoffs that averaged at least 10 minutes per game?

1. No - Grizz don't have the shooting to spread LA out and Pau would try extra hard vs. his brother and old team. Plus Grizz wouldn't get calls like Dallas did in LA

2. Fisher and it's not close. CP3 revival and now JJ Barrea is a household name lol

 

[Black Mamba]

Did I just read Iverson had a 10 year peak? Oh Canada.

 

[jman2050]

weekend_warrior - Yankees / Lakers
jman - Yankees / Magic
Frankman - Mets / Knicks

...am I missing something here?

Orlando was the local team when I started following the NBA somewhat seriously. I latched onto them the season before T-Mac came to town, and have been aligned with them ever since.

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

Did I just read Iverson had a 10 year peak? Oh Canada.

Well to be fair, the person who said that also thinks Bosh is the best PF in the league.

 

[KingGondo]

2. Fisher and it's not close. CP3 revival and now JJ Barrea is a household name lol

Check and mate. Can't argue with that.

 

[Sanjuro]

Orlando was the local team when I started following the NBA somewhat seriously. I latched onto them the season before T-Mac came to town, and have been aligned with them ever since.

I just always had the local team/family aspect. Your combo is not really a douche one unlike weekend. One my dad took me to the Garden, it was like a flow of knowledge of what I had to do.

I would have said Fisher, but Laker fans told me he would be good for another few years. :/

 

[reilo]

Well to be fair, the person who said that also thinks Bosh is the best PF in the league.

Any time you can lead the league in scoring at 31.4PPG while shooting 39.8FG%, you gotta be proclaimed better than Dirk Nowitzki.

 

[giri]

I just always had the local team/family aspect. Your combo is not really a douche one unlike weekend. One my dad took me to the Garden, it was like a flow of knowledge of what I had to do.

I would have said Fisher, but Laker fans told me he would be good for another few years. :/

Could be worse, you could be a FC Barca & Lakers fan, eh omiee?

 

[Zep]

Any time you can lead the league in scoring at 31.4PPG while shooting 39.8FG%, you gotta be proclaimed better than Dirk Nowitzki.

Don't be an asshole. Round that shit up to 40!

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

Any time you can lead the league in scoring at 31.4PPG while shooting 39.8FG%, you gotta be proclaimed better than Dirk Nowitzki.

Well to be fair, Iverson had a horrible team while Dirk has had the dream team the last 12 years.

 

[Sanjuro]

Could be worse, you could be a FC Barca & Lakers fan, eh omiee?

Is that a fast food restaurant?

 

[jman2050]

I just always had the local team/family aspect. Your combo is not really a douche one unlike weekend. One my dad took me to the Garden, it was like a flow of knowledge of what I had to do.

The family aspect formed my allegiances for MLB/NBA/NHL early, but no one in my family really gave a shit about basketball outside of being part of the large 'OMG JORDAN' contingent of the 90's. So to me it makes sense why the NBA is different for me.

Alternatively: What self-respecting sports junkie would ever willingly become a Knicks fan?

 

[giri]

Did I just read Iverson had a 10 year peak? Oh Canada.

To be fair, he was still scoring at a high rate, so from 96 - 07 he did score well. But he became more injury prone, and started turning the ball over more. But there's no way he was at his "peak" for 10 years. Not, take over games at will, peak.

Is that a fast food restaurant?

Barcelona, the soccer super club in spain. But i presume you're just trolling.

 

[Black Mamba]

Most everyone agrees that Andrew Bynum’s hit on J.J. Barea was uncalled for, even if the Lakers center was frustrated by the Mavericks’ huge lead. But his elbow to upper body in a hotly contested playoff game certainly is not unprecedented in Lakers’ lore.


Yep, Magic Johnson, the same person who called the Bynum’s and Lamar Odom’s late-game fouls “classless acts”, once committed a similar move on Isiah Thomas.

http://lakers.ocregister.com/2011/05/09/bynums-elbow-play-lakers-fans-have-seen-it-before/54583/

Oh Magic, you so crazy.

 

[Sanjuro]

The family aspect formed my allegiances for MLB/NBA/NHL early, but no one in my family really gave a shit about basketball outside of being part of the large 'OMG JORDAN' contingent of the 90's. So to me it makes sense why the NBA is different for me.

Alternatively: What self-respecting sports junkie would ever willingly become a Knicks fan?

Some New Yorkers, sure. I still remember leaving my apartment in Brooklyn the day after the Celtics won in 2008 to people yelling "Go Celtics" and cheering/honking at me. Took me completely off guard.

 

[Sanjuro]

Barcelona, the soccer super club in spain. But i presume you're just trolling.

I was jesting a bit, but honestly I had no idea who they are. Soccer just isn't very popular over here.

 

[diehard]

Hey, whenever you can trade Deron Williams for Martell Webster, you gotta do it.

fixed

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

fixed

I'd trade John Stockton for CP3 any day. Stockton was lucky he played his career with Malone and Co. CP3 has had to do it all alone.