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2012 NBA Offseason |OT3| The Barclays Center is covered in rust
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iamshadowlark
Banned
Oh please, they are using the same Elite base. Same ANT engine that all their games use. You don't have to explain game development to me.
They started this dumbass hype train in like Feb to claim "LIVE is back" or whatever when they probably were nowhere close to having it remotely ready. Hell they just released a hype trailer 2 weeks ago, which got laughed off the nets again, but now they need another year to even get it playable? After 3 years? Thats clown shit. The only thing thats "warped" is your mind for trying to defend this.
theignoramus
Member
yeah, but sometimes the only way you can tell an obvious flop is by video review, and that kind of stoppage of play is something nobody wants. as much cheap flopping as there is, theres all kind of instances of with dudes being barrelled into, taking a legit charge. technicals after the fact though would be something to look into. or maybe a suspension after x amount of fines.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
More on the new flopping stuff via Berger:
ELIZABETH, N.J. -- The NBA is finalizing a new procedure to deal with flopping this coming season, with an off-court remedy expected to be in place before the start of the regular season.
After meeting with their newly revamped competition committee two weeks ago in New York, the league anticipates that incidents of flopping will be adjudicated on a postgame basis with fines assessed for the offenses, a league spokesman said Thursday.
"The procedures will likely involve a postgame review as opposed to calling it as an in-game infraction," the league spokesman said in a statement to CBSSports.com and other outlets.
The new policy does not need to be approved by the Board of Governors, which meets next month in New York, because it does not involve a rule change for on-court play. In that way, the new policy will be similar to a crackdown several years ago on so-called "respect for the game" rules violations, which resulted in a brief uptick in technical fouls.
The news came to light as the NBA's officiating department held its annual preseason camp, some of which was attended by sports writers and broadcasters who cover the NBA. It was the first such meeting under the leadership of Mike Bantom, who was appointed executive vvice president of referee operations earlier this month, replacing former U.S. Army Gen. Ron Johnson.
ELIZABETH, N.J. -- The NBA is finalizing a new procedure to deal with flopping this coming season, with an off-court remedy expected to be in place before the start of the regular season.
After meeting with their newly revamped competition committee two weeks ago in New York, the league anticipates that incidents of flopping will be adjudicated on a postgame basis with fines assessed for the offenses, a league spokesman said Thursday.
"The procedures will likely involve a postgame review as opposed to calling it as an in-game infraction," the league spokesman said in a statement to CBSSports.com and other outlets.
The new policy does not need to be approved by the Board of Governors, which meets next month in New York, because it does not involve a rule change for on-court play. In that way, the new policy will be similar to a crackdown several years ago on so-called "respect for the game" rules violations, which resulted in a brief uptick in technical fouls.
The news came to light as the NBA's officiating department held its annual preseason camp, some of which was attended by sports writers and broadcasters who cover the NBA. It was the first such meeting under the leadership of Mike Bantom, who was appointed executive vvice president of referee operations earlier this month, replacing former U.S. Army Gen. Ron Johnson.
theignoramus
Member
gotta be suspensions handed down after multipe fines for it to have any teeth.
I'd hope so. Something similar to accruing techs.
Yep. I feel like flops will cut down, but players who are getting paid a lot will not give any fucks.
iamshadowlark
Banned
Jay Z is putting money up to. And he has alot less than Prok. The brand at this point is mostly if not all JayZ at this point. And the brand is probably the most important thing. There are plenty of owners that wouldn't mind paying up to win. NYK was ready. So was LAC. So was CHI(for a minute anyway). So was CLE. Etc.
You have to have a club that people want to come to and Jay Z is at the front molding that. Every thing from the location, to the color, from the motto to the logo is JayZ. He even had Dwight bitching to come over.
Like I said Proky is fronting some dough but that means shit by itself.
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
Jazz going to get no flopping fines this year other than maybe Mo.
MorisUkunRasik
Member
Isn't Bell still technically on The Jazz?
you shut your dirty whore mouth
The brand is nice but useless if you don't have several hundred million to throw at it and a new arena.
ThisWreckage
Banned
I agree with Stephen A Smith when it comes to Dirk. The fact that he ranked number 11 on ESPN's ranking is pretty damn insulting. The guy was just a Finals MVP two years ago, he's one of the best shooters in the league, and even though they got swept by the Thunder last year it certainly wasn't because of him (I think he averaged something like 26 points a game).
If you thought the ESPN list would be anything other than a comedy shitfest of popularity you're kidding your self.
They have Pau Gasol ranked at #15. That list is invalid.
Red Blaster
Member
At way worse efficiency
Dirk is declining, it's fair to say he's no longer Top 10.
ThisWreckage
Banned
I was more shocked that I was agreeing with Stephen A Smith, to be honest.
People keep on bringing up that Dirk is 34, but he has never been a fast player or an athletic player. He is immensely productive and I would argue that he might be the most productive player in the league. Carmelo Anthony ranking above him is a joke. Dirk has proven that he can carry a team. When has Carmelo EVER done such a thing?
Way worse efficiency? The guy shot over 45% from the field and nearly 89% from the free throw line. Not many other players can say the same thing.
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
Not really. To get Dirk out of the top ten you have to start putting guys who have bad efficiency compared to Dirk and have even more injury issues (like Rose, Kobe, and Deron) ahead of him.
I think he's going to be a top 4 player this year. It was obviously within a few months after the Mavs won the title that he wasn't taking last offseason seriously and I think he will be working harder this offseason.
ThisWreckage
Banned
The guy averages 26 points per games in the playoffs. As long as he is playing he is a top ten player. I don't care what anyone says.
If he stays healthy he is probably going to be a top five player this season. He is surrounded by more offensive help than he has ever had.
Saying Dirk isn't Top 10 and then putting Melo, Wade, and Deron (2010-12 lloool) ahead of him reeks of stupidity.
Hell, the fact that Bynum and Gasol are in the Top 15 alone is an insult because it suggests that they are only a hair worse than Dirk.
Hell, the fact that Bynum and Gasol are in the Top 15 alone is an insult because it suggests that they are only a hair worse than Dirk.
ThisWreckage
Banned
I wouldn't place him that high and I'm a Mavs fan. He'd be in the 7-8 range for me.
Gasol has never been half the PF that Dirk has been.
MorisUkunRasik
Member
Dirk Dangerfield was ranked after Bron and Wade in the 2011 NBA Rank immediately after he lifted their skirts in the Finals.
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
Melo was 17th. Rose and Kobe being ahead of Dirk is pretty insane though.
ThisWreckage
Banned
My friend thinks I'm crazy, but I think Dirk can play until he's 40 as long as he keeps his conditioning up. He probably won't be a top tier player, but he'll be the best second option in the NBA.
Red Blaster
Member
K I forgot about who was ranked ahead, Dirk is better than scrubs like Kobe but I still think he's not near as good as he was in 2011.
Yeah, Rose wasn't all that great last year especially with injury. Playoff Dirk is just on another level from these wannabes.
MorisUkunRasik
Member
That's pretty insane. Can't say I see it happening.
ThisWreckage
Banned
He wasn't, but he came into camp out of shape. Once he took a week off and did some rehab his numbers shot right back up.
ThisWreckage
Banned
He has had no major injuries. Including knee or back issues (these things cripple a big man). His game does not rely on athleticism or speed. Theoretically, he could be used as a spot up shooter and still be one of the best shooters in the league.
Red Blaster
Member
I haven't checked Magic news in a while...just learned Moe Harkless is injured and is out till mid-November
shit
god I hope Andrew Nicholson is good
shit
god I hope Andrew Nicholson is good
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
I think it's fair to say that Dirk played a good bit worse last year than in previous years, but I don't think he should be called declining until we see how he plays in a non-lockout season where he's trying hard again because he's not on a post championship high. If he's about the same this year as he was in 2012, then he's declining, but I think he could easily bounce-back.
Tomorrow is the official media day for the Miami Heat, also known as The 2012 World Champion NBA Champions of the World. Nothing major happens on that day, but it marks the official start of the repeat campaign. Championships are kind of like breasts. One is never enough. This coming season, them boys from Miami are gonna lay a double-D sized ass-whoopin' on the league as we take what's rightfully ours...basketball immortality. Lebron ton roulet. PEACE.
When shooters drop off, they drop off rapidly though.
And no injuries is nice, but he's racked up a lot of minutes in his career.
Then you add in he's 7'
Eh, it's doubtful.
Dominican Power
Member
Really?
All 2k13 signature skills
http://www.operationsports.com/forums/nba-2k/581103-nba-2k13-all-signature-skills-each-player.html
I think they're the only team with one player with multiple skills, and most other teams have at least one player with three skills.
Only team with everyone having a skill, YOUR NEW YORK KNICKS
look at all dem Spot Up Shooters
http://www.operationsports.com/forums/nba-2k/581103-nba-2k13-all-signature-skills-each-player.html
I think they're the only team with one player with multiple skills, and most other teams have at least one player with three skills.
Only team with everyone having a skill, YOUR NEW YORK KNICKS
look at all dem Spot Up Shooters
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
lol it's gonna be hilarious when the Heat fail again because they have to play in a real season.
Pimpwerx doesn't do drugs; drugs do Pimpwerx.
MorisUkunRasik
Member
"You know when you like grab a Larry O'Brien Trophy and it's... you feel it and it feels like a bag of sand, when you're touching it?"
"Bag of sand?"
"You know what I mean, why don't we just play."
"have you ever felt a Larry O'Brien Trophy before?"
Syphon Filter
Member
"You know when you like grab a Larry O'Brien Trophy and it's... you feel it and it feels like a bag of sand, when you're touching it?"
"Bag of sand?"
"You know what I mean, why don't we just play."
"have you ever felt a Larry O'Brien Trophy before?"
When melo gets his ring, it will be glorious!
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
Not to troll.. But do you really think the Knicks are anywhere close to being able to get a ring?
Syphon Filter
Member
I think they can make the ECF.
Ninja Scooter
Member
You planning on blowing up the Celtic and Heat team buses?
Boozer – Bruiser, Post Proficiency
If by Bruiser you mean he gets bruised easily, and by Post Proficiency, you mean Jumpshooter, then yes.