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Yep. So good.
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2012 NBA Mar |OT2| The Manhattan Project Part II: Blow It All Up, Again
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Yep. So good.
CoffeeJanitor
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But he's going to chuck a ton. Euro ball has a lot of jumpshooting (no def 3 sec right?)
They're bound to lose a few games this week. I wouldn't be surprised if they give up the #1 spot.
jordan0386
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We're not in '04 anymore. When they sent immature players and Tier C players.
'12 will be a cakewalk. '16 and '20 probably some weak teams depending on how the NBA's core will be performing and maturity at that time.
But the "nocstm!!" as you say doesnt really apply now. Team too grown for that.
Did you see him last time around?
Russell puts up lots of shots for OKC because that's what the team needs from him.
He is an incredible athlete who brings energy off the bench and absolutely nobody on any international team can check him. Anyone who watched him in the FIBA tournament or in all-star games knows that he's capable of changing his approach to the game.
He is an incredible athlete who brings energy off the bench and absolutely nobody on any international team can check him. Anyone who watched him in the FIBA tournament or in all-star games knows that he's capable of changing his approach to the game.
jordan0386
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He wont. Skewed image in your head of YNB game. He goes off because he is OKCs second best player. So, he gonna miss some wtf shots. Its also unrealistic for KD to be shooting 50 times a game. We kinda have to level our angst towards Russell and his Iso-PG play. He is 6'5, he can naturally do more than pgs who are 6'0-6'1.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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They're up 3 & 1/2 games though and play 3 games, that would be hard to do.
jordan0386
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I know the Russell I am seeing now. If he goes to London he will play well. And will probably jump over somebody.
jordan0386
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Kinda obvious, but Skip Bayless and company are painting a different picture to casual fans.
Yeah, but they're only two ahead in the loss column. That's what I base #1 spot on.
Change up what? The rules on the perimeter had him looking lost throughout the last run. He looked terrible. I honestly liked him as a young point guard until that tourney where his IQ was finally shown off.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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It'll be funny if Rip comes back before Derrick.
I would have lost that fake bet.
I know the odds were more in Rip's favor of returning first but Rip himself destroys all odds.
CoffeeJanitor
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TheGreatMightyPoo
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Only Stephen A does.
YNB certainly earned that title during the divisional and WCF during last years playoffs. He's looking deadly this season and defers to Durant at the right times.
I never believed that the Russel/Durant schism rumors or whatever. They've always seemed totally cool with each other but it seems like Westbrook now knows Durant is the number 1 option. I haven't seen any negative game changing YNB decisions
I never believed that the Russel/Durant schism rumors or whatever. They've always seemed totally cool with each other but it seems like Westbrook now knows Durant is the number 1 option. I haven't seen any negative game changing YNB decisions
I'm not saying he should be the primary ball-handler or facilitate other players. Let him play off the ball and provide a spark when needed. That's all.
Believe it or not, he's progressed a lot since the FIBA Tournament. 2 years is an eternity for a player who works like he does.
jordan0386
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There is full zone. No 3 secs.
Rip will slip and fracture his ankle during his return. "Someone put a mask on that ankle!"
TheGreatMightyPoo
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He needs to wear as much padding as allowed when he returns.
I don't care if it impedes his activity or not.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lgXqPT61qE
This should do the trick.
Get that for Derrick too, lol.
Westbrook would be a great shooting guard.
But he's probably one of the top 5 dumbest PGs in the league.
Prototype-03
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^ That's what I was just thinking.
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TheGreatMightyPoo
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I was looking up Bulls news and KC Johnson tweeted that look out for Fred Hoiberg as a candidate for the Blazers head coaching job.
Take that for what it is.
Take that for what it is.
Who cares what Skip Bayless says? Dude is has been a troll his entire career and anyone who actually takes him seriously probably lacks the intelligence to properly tie their shoes let alone analyze basketball.
Skip Bayless is the NBA version of Rick Santorum. Pander to the scummiest/dumbest people to stay popular.
Do people honestly not remember them playing melo at the four a ton last tourney? He played great, even on defense/rebounding.
Jason Quick threw that name out there the other day. It was just an idea, and nothing that he heard from sources. That's how rumors get spread, lol.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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Oh, I don't know, hahaha.
Just saw it today following an article in the Chicago Tribune all about Fred Hoiberg(I didn't read it).
What? That doesn't sound like Skip. I watch the guy practically everyday and he has a bunch of unpopular opinions that would show that he isn't pandering for success. His hate on LeBron, for instance, has been consistent for years, even when he was considered "likable". Hell, most of his NBA opinions are consistent with what people in here say.
jordan0386
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As SAS, Skip hedges his bets very very well. He can be annoying.
In light of news about Amare's MRI, I decided to look at the Knicks' schedule.
Knicks upcoming 3 games: MIL, ORL, ATL
Knicks in April: @IND, @ORL, CHI, @CHI, @MIL, MIA, BOS, ATL, LAC
Bucks upcoming 3 games: @NYK, ATL, MEM
Bucks in April: OKC, NYK, IND, PHI, BOS
Good luck!
Knicks upcoming 3 games: MIL, ORL, ATL
Knicks in April: @IND, @ORL, CHI, @CHI, @MIL, MIA, BOS, ATL, LAC
Bucks upcoming 3 games: @NYK, ATL, MEM
Bucks in April: OKC, NYK, IND, PHI, BOS
Good luck!
Prototype-03
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Am I the only one who likes SAS? Granted, I have never seen that clip where he was being racist.
jordan0386
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He is cool.
But the rants on Lin are dumb. No merit, no basis. Wont ever call out Melo for his poor season. Sketchy.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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I like watching him while cringing if that counts.
His voice inflection bothers me the most.
... Please let me know if you are actually serious or not because if you are I'd like to toss you on the ignore list. Anyone who thinks Skip is anything but a troll has mental issues of some sort and I'd rather not read what comes from these issues.
He's been right about Lebron all this time. Even when it wasn't popular to hate on him.
Please, feel free to ignore me. I watch the guy everyday. Maybe he is a troll, but his criticisms of LeBron disappearing in the 4th are legitimate, and his criticisms of the Bulls relying on a scoring point guard are legitimate too. Please, though, I'd be happy if you ignored me.
Be careful there Reilo, or he may IGNORE you! Oh no!!!
Right about one thing? Guys a genius.
WTF?????
Damn amare been playing so well lately to
Ninja Scooter
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Skip just takes the contrarian opinion about everything. He's like a permanent devil's advocate. Eventually he's going to be right about one thing or another but he's wrong about everything else.
Yea pretty much.
ItWasMeantToBe19
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The Nets get outscored by 26 points per 100 possessions when Kris Humphries is on the bench. I am fairly certainly that would lead to an expected win total of zero and yet the Nets have 14 wins. MVP, baby.
lawlohwhat
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Wow. I was skeptical when I opened the video, but it looks like nothing has changed since last year. That is systematically bad play.
Also, harden's a man, but I think we knew that already.
Prototype-03
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OKC has some underrated players. Thabo is an excellent defender that goes under the radar a lot of times. It's not just Durant and Westbrook, people!!
Thabo is basically Keith Bogans.
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