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[giga]

I'm pretty sure you don't want Devin Harris starting at SG so isn't he the backup PG?

Can Lou play the 2?

 

[The Frankman]

que?

just a belated shot at pillonv1.

Golden State has no fans? Huh?

Fans revolted after Ellis was dealt. I'd want to see them the first few games of the new season, because they were pissed off management "bailed out on the season" in their eyes.

 

[benjipwns]

 

[The Frankman]

I see nothing wrong with that poll.

 

[SamuraiX-]

Alan Hahn ‏@alanhahn
Rashard Lewis in Miami will be allowed to become the one-dimensional player he’a always been. Win-win.

Just chuck dem 3s and suck up dat $13.7 mil that the Hornets still have to pay you.

Ken Berger ‏@KBergCBS
Despite changing dynamics, Magic are projecting confidence that Dwight Howard will be traded by the end of the week, league sources say.

Ken Berger ‏@KBergCBS
Those in contact with Magic front office detect no appetite for the Howard saga to linger into next week and beyond, sources say.

It's nice to want things, Orlando.

 

[Knux-Future]

Can Lou play the 2?

Lou is "listed" at 6'1. He weights about 170.

So technically no. But he isn't a point either...so unless you have a tall guard (Jrue and Turner) then he's a point guard in terms of where he plays.

 

[SamuraiX-]

Can Lou play the 2?

Even if you try playing him at the 1, he always believes he's playing the 2 when he's in the game.

he ain't bout dat life

 

[linsivvi]

just a belated shot at pillonv1.

Fans revolted after Ellis was dealt. I'd want to see them the first few games of the new season, because they were pissed off management "bailed out on the season" in their eyes.

I thought they have pretty good attendance even though they field a pretty crappy team.

 

[SUPREME1]

Lakers-Age, I heard the news...I'm devastated.

We lost our resident 80s coke addicted business man. The henchman that always sniffs when he speaks...

Quinn Synder has left us for Mother Russia.

Had me worried for a sec there until I saw the name.

 

[Nori Chan]

Can Lou play the 2?

he wasnt already a 2?

 

[Knux-Future]

Even if you try playing him at the 1, he always believes he's playing the 2 when he's in the game.

he ain't bout dat life

Basically this.

Playing the one requires you to occasionally give fucks.

Lou doesn't like that shit.

 

[darkside31337]

DarnellMayberry
Representatives for Hakeem Olajuwon contacted Thunder coach Scott Brooks today. Olajuwon has expressed interest in working with Serge Ibaka.

 

[giga]

Lou is "listed" at 6'1. He weights about 170.

So technically no. But he isn't a point either...so unless you have a tall guard (Jrue and Turner) then he's a point guard in terms of where he plays.

Even if you try playing him at the 1, he always believes he's playing the 2 when he's in the game.

he ain't bout dat life

Hm. A Teague + Lou backcourt would be some fine smashmouth fuckball.

 

[Knux-Future]

Random sight: Sullinger and Turner complain in the exact same fashion. Same facial expression and everything.

It's eerie as hell.

OSU must have a complain to the refs course.

 

[The Frankman]

Even if you try playing him at the 1, he always believes he's playing the 2 when he's in the game.

he ain't bout dat life

Coach: "Okay Lou, we playing you at PG."
Lou: "Ok, so my job is to score? Cool!"
Coach: "... no, you're a POINT GUARD"
Lou: "Yeah, I got to put up points. I can do that!"
Coach: "Lou, no. Listen, a point guard doesn't to that. He runs the offense-"
Lou: "-and drives it by scoring, yeah!"
Coach: "FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, LISTEN! His main job it to set up the offense for the team and promote ball movement."
Lou: "... but why do they call it Point Guard when you ain't about scoring points??"
Coach: "I want to resign..."

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

DarnellMayberry
Representatives for Hakeem Olajuwon contacted Thunder coach Scott Brooks today. Olajuwon has expressed interest in working with Serge Ibaka.

Not sure Ibaka is quick or talented enough to gain a post game, but if Hakeem could work on his defense, Ibaka could get a lot better.

 

[NervousXtian]

This Jordan v Kobe shit is stupid.

Stats tell it straight up.

FG% - MJ
RPG - MJ
APG - MJ
Steals - MJ
TO - MJ (had less)
Blocks - MJ
PPG - MJ

The only thing Kobe does better than MJ? Slight edge at the 3 point line.

That's it. End this silly discussion. It's a wipeout for MJ.


also: I hated Jordan.. hated him. Yet he's the best player I ever watched, bar none.

 

[Knux-Future]

Coach: "Okay Lou, we playing you at PG."
Lou: "Ok, so my job is to score? Cool!"
Coach: "... no, you're a POINT GUARD"
Lou: "Yeah, I got to put up points. I can do that!"
Coach: "Lou, no. Listen, a point guard doesn't to that. He runs the offense-"
Lou: "-and drives it by scoring, yeah!"
Coach: "FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, LISTEN! His main job it to set up the offense for the team and promote ball movement."
Lou: "... but why do they call it Point Guard when you ain't about scoring points??"
Coach: "I want to resign..."

Actually Doug loved Lou.


Although that might be due to the fact that he was a player who could take time away from Turner.....

hmmm.

 

[xnipx]

The Lou signing is an obvious precursor to the ATL AAU circuit reunion. I remember when he was supposed to be the next iverson with more hops coming out of high school lol

 

[The Frankman]

This Jordan v Kobe shit is stupid.

also: I hated Jordan.. hated him. Yet he's the best player I ever watched, bar none.

Wait until someone starts mentioning LeBron vs. MJ.

Actually Doug loved Lou.

Although that might be due to the fact that he was a player who could take time away from Turner.....

hmmm.

I mean Drew, I give him 1.5/2 months before we see that relationship suffer. Sweet Lou/Drew won't work if they intend to play him at PG.

 

[Pimpwerx]

Basically this.

Playing the one requires you to occasionally give fucks.

Lou doesn't like that shit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9BkKVhMQ-E

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

This Jordan v Kobe shit is stupid.

Stats tell it straight up.

FG% - MJ
RPG - MJ
APG - MJ
Steals - MJ
TO - MJ (had less)
Blocks - MJ
PPG - MJ

The only thing Kobe does better than MJ? Slight edge at the 3 point line.

That's it. End this silly discussion. It's a wipeout for MJ.


also: I hated Jordan.. hated him. Yet he's the best player I ever watched, bar none.

It's a very bad idea to compare averages between the two because the 2000s were a slow-paced era and the early 2000s were extremely good defensively. Jordan is better than Kobe, but this is a flawed comparison.

 

[Knux-Future]

I am going to miss posting that freestyle now.

 

[SUPREME1]

This Jordan v Kobe shit is stupid.

Stats tell it straight up.

FG% - MJ
RPG - MJ
APG - MJ
Steals - MJ
TO - MJ (had less)
Blocks - MJ
PPG - MJ

The only thing Kobe does better than MJ? Slight edge at the 3 point line.

That's it. End this silly discussion. It's a wipeout for MJ.


also: I hated Jordan.. hated him. Yet he's the best player I ever watched, bar none.

Uh, I don't think anyone was arguing who was better. People just pointing out how stupid it is to say the reason why MJ is betterthan Kobe comes down to their teamates.

MJ did it all himself yo. No help. No nada. Even Phil doesn;t count because he was still Phil the Grey and not yet Phil the White.

 

[darkside31337]

Sixers Insider Dei Lynam reports that the Sixers have acquired 6-foot-9 swingman Dorell Wright from Golden State for a future draft pick.

Wright averaged 10.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game last season for the Warriors in 27 minutes per game.

http://www.csnphilly.com/basketball...uire-Wright-from-Warriors-for-?blockID=738194

 

[Walsh]

Wait until someone starts mentioning LeBron vs. MJ.

I don't think anyone goes as far to say Lebron is not as talented or athletic as Jordan. They just say he doesn't have a better outside shot and is not nearly as "clutch" or accomplished.

 

[Knux-Future]

Are we the swingman version of Houston?


Thorn the Mage?

 

[Rodeo Clown]

Sixers Insider Dei Lynam reports that the Sixers have acquired 6-foot-9 swingman Dorell Wright from Golden State for a future draft pick.

Wright averaged 10.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game last season for the Warriors in 27 minutes per game.

http://www.csnphilly.com/basketball...uire-Wright-from-Warriors-for-?blockID=738194

How many swingmen do the Sixers have now?

 

[reilo]

I don't think anyone goes as far to say Lebron is not as talented or athletic as Jordan. They just say he doesn't have a better outside shot and is not nearly as "clutch" or accomplished.

You are fucking joking.

 

[The Frankman]

Sixers Insider Dei Lynam reports that the Sixers have acquired 6-foot-9 swingman Dorell Wright from Golden State for a future draft pick.

Wright averaged 10.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game last season for the Warriors in 27 minutes per game.

http://www.csnphilly.com/basketball...uire-Wright-from-Warriors-for-?blockID=738194

Wow I REALLY like that deal. Legit SF who I think is on the rise.

I don't think anyone goes as far to say Lebron is not as talented or athletic as Jordan. They just say he doesn't have a better outside shot and is not nearly as "clutch" or accomplished.

... are you Shawn?

Your name is Shawn, right?

 

[SamuraiX-]

Dei Lynam ‏@dlynamCSN
Sixers acquire Wright from Warriors for draft pick http://bit.ly/PO4U0L #SixersTalk

Sixers just throwing away picks now. :-/

I was hoping we could get Dorell. :|

Knux. Let's talk.

Salmons or Cisco (not both) for D-Wright, straight up.

 

[LegendofJoe]

Iggy is definitely getting traded, I wonder who's buying?

 

[jobber]

I don't know what's more exciting...

this Summer League without Dante and Galonte trolling

France getting ghettoblasted by Spain

or the Spurs dooming themselves with the players that didn't show up during the WCF

 

[Knux-Future]

Fuck John Salmons.

Hate that dude.

"yeah I know you coulda get a draft pick by S&T but god told me Toronto is where I belong yo".

He can go eat barrels of dicks.

Iggy is definitely getting traded, I wonder who's buying?

Naw son...all SF offense.

Turner
Iggy
Wright
Thad
Harkless(Dem Growth Plates yo).

League a'int ready

 

[The Frankman]

Iggy is definitely getting traded, I wonder who's buying?

Iggy to Houston, I'm sure Philly could use some PFs + picks.

 

[Jonm1010]

I don't think anyone goes as far to say Lebron is not as talented or athletic as Jordan. They just say he doesn't have a better outside shot and is not nearly as "clutch" or accomplished.

Lebron is argaubly a better passer and a better bully driving to the lane thanks to HGH, but that's about it. Offensive skillset, defensive skillset and the intangibles all go to MJ.

 

[KingKong]

LeBron is the closest we've seen to Jordan and even with his crazy efficiency and advanced stats he's not as good, that's how dominant Jordan was

 

[bjb]

Sixers Insider Dei Lynam reports that the Sixers have acquired 6-foot-9 swingman Dorell Wright from Golden State for a future draft pick.

Wright averaged 10.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game last season for the Warriors in 27 minutes per game.

http://www.csnphilly.com/basketball...uire-Wright-from-Warriors-for-?blockID=738194

Wright actually played -ok- two seasons ago. Was plagued with injury this past year.

Clearly Golden State has no intention of winning anytime soon. I guess they're just trying to free up minutes for Harrison Barnes. The fucking Sjack for Jefferson trade made no sense to me, though.

 

[JoeFu]

ugh Cunningham has a hamstring injury and might not play in the summer league The only reason to watch the Mavs summer league now gone

 

[The Frankman]

Naw son...all SF offense.

Turner
Iggy
Wright
Thad
Harkless(Dem Growth Plates yo).

League a'int ready

In fairness, you know Turner is only playing 18 minutes a game with Collins still the coach.

 

[Bowser]

Wright actually played -ok- two seasons ago. Was plagued with injury this past year.

Clearly Golden State has no intention of winning anytime soon. I guess they're just trying to free up minutes for Harrison Barnes. The fucking Sjack for Jefferson trade made no sense to me, though.

They invested the 7th overall pick in the draft, I would think they want to make sure he could get as much playing time as possible right away...

 

[MorisUkunRasik]

LeBron is the closest we've seen to Jordan and even with his crazy efficiency and advanced stats he's not as good, that's how dominant Jordan was

Their skill sets are nothing alike. Bron is a more athletic Magic with worse post game and much worse passing and court vision.

 

[LegendofJoe]

Naw son...all SF offense.

Turner
Iggy
Wright
Thad
Harkless(Dem Growth Plates yo).

League a'int ready

I didn't know you had that many 3's on the team, damn.

Iggy to Houston, I'm sure Philly could use some PFs + picks.

That's not a bad match if Houston loses out on Howard.

 

[NervousXtian]

I don't think anyone goes as far to say Lebron is not as talented or athletic as Jordan. They just say he doesn't have a better outside shot and is not nearly as "clutch" or accomplished.

Athletically LeBron is a beast.. size, strength, power, speed.. LeBron is a freak of nature. 6'8" 250 vs 6'6" 210? Jordan was a freak athlete as well, but LeBron is something else.

The thing that MJ had that LeBron doesn't is that absolute drive to be the best and always win. It's the one reason that Kobe get's the MJ comparison, he has that. LeBron doesn't.

Anyone who watched him play through his career saw it, and if you saw his HOF speech it just cemented it. Dude was horribly bitter basketball player who never was satisfied.

LeBron is far too happy to ever be MJ. LeBron seems satisfied just goofing around.

 

[Squall ASF]

New Mexico: Not a single fuck was given

 

[SamuraiX-]

For anyone who cares, T-Rob's contract according to HoopsWorld: 5-years, $17.8M

He'll be averaging ~3M/yr with backloaded salary on a $3.9M team option and $5.1M qualifying offer, respectively, for the 4th and 5th years of his deal.


And some excerpts from Day 2 of Kings Mini-Camp:

First a little something for dIEHARD.

English thinks Jimmer has been playing more confident and looks more sure of himself on the court. Jimmer did appear a bit more poised on the court, running plays more effectively as his team’s point guard. From the portion of the scrimmage I watched, he dished a few passes and didn’t leave his feet, like he would’ve done last year.

I'd be satisfied with him this season if he's at least able to stop leaving his feet so much. Everything else is a bonus.

As expected, (Darnell) Jackson is also personally mentoring Kings rookie big man Thomas Robinson. Both men are Jayhawk alums and share similar personal backgrounds. ”He mentored me at Kansas and he’s doing the same now,” Robinson said of Jackson. ”So, he’s definitely a big help for me right now.” While he playing in the Ukraine last season, Jackson says he texted Robinson to check on him and his little sister Jayla from time-to-time.

Mentoring from Darnell Jackson? Whatever. I'll take it. Beggars can't be choosers.

 

[Knux-Future]

Serious answer:

This doesn't mean Iggy is gone...

technically we lost Lou and Meeks.

Young replaces Lou and Wright Replaces Meeks.

I could see a lineup that looks like.

Jrue/Turner(Supersub..lol)
Young/Turner
Iggy/Wright/Harkless
Thad/Allen/Moultrie
Hawes/Allen/Vucevic


yaaaay?

 

[Adam Blade]

Give us Iggy, Knux.

 

[KingKong]

Their skill sets are nothing alike. Bron is a more athletic Magic with worse post game and much worse passing and court vision.

I meant in terms of dominance in advanced stats

http://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/ws_yearly.html
http://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/per_yearly.html

 

[Colonel Nasty]

New Mexico: Not a single fuck was given

We usually don't. Kind of hard to with no major sports teams.