It always amazes me how he shits on Skip's basketball opinion, but usually just ends up agreeing with Skip on most things, lol. SAS is wrong, and his belief that the Heat are done, simply means that they're going to win in a game 7 blowout, Konex style.
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2012 NBA Playoffs |OT3| If he dies, he dies *wink*
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Justin Timberlake
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Wow, that really helps. I still don't really know the dining of the area that well so I've been wanting recommendations like this for a while. I'll definitely save this post.
I live in Santa Monica but work downtown (really close to Staples/LA Live). I spend most of my day downtown though, so those suggestions are super helpful.
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Tonight's game takes on added significance for me.
If OKC wins, I'll be booking tickets to Prometheus IMAX 3D for Friday night.
If they lose, I'll have to hold off until at least Sunday since Game 7 will be Friday.
I can't take the pressure... :X
In Cleveland, he never played with another guy as good as YNB, Harden, or Ibaka are now.
It's still amazing how far LBJ took teams of absolute scrubs in Cleveland.
If OKC wins, I'll be booking tickets to Prometheus IMAX 3D for Friday night.
If they lose, I'll have to hold off until at least Sunday since Game 7 will be Friday.
I can't take the pressure... :X
To be fair, KD has a much better supporting cast than LBJ has even in Miami. Much more complete roster top-to-bottom.Vahagn said:
In Cleveland, he never played with another guy as good as YNB, Harden, or Ibaka are now.
It's still amazing how far LBJ took teams of absolute scrubs in Cleveland.
Thunder still has the Spurs killer. He's due for a good game.
Only possible in the East.
Only possible in the East.
MorisUkunRasik
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bron is still better but I can see Durant becoming better if he keeps adding to his game. Bron's J is too shakey to rely on, I don't think he could manage a barrage of mid range Js like Durant has shown. If Durant keeps working on it and is able to do that more than once or twice every other game he'll be the hardest man to guard in the NBA.
Byakuya769
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As much as I joke on Kobe, I definitely respect him and his game, but WHAT THE FUCK!?! I don't think Skip has ever said anything close to as stupid as this. Tebow for President of Good Job, Good Effort Operations.
True, but still. The Cavs assembled laughable talent around Bron.
I mean... There was no one even CLOSE to the talent level of Harden on any of those Cavs teams.
GremlinFool
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A 36 year old averaging 19.9 points on 50% shooting with 10.8 boards and 1.8 blocks on a championship contender in the playoffs.
God damn, KG.
God damn, KG.
Prototype-03
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WTF, u work less than 20-30 mins walking distance from me
Justin Timberlake
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No, the Lakers were insane that year. But so were the Spurs, Wolves, Kings, Pistons, and Pacers.
Despite that, Lakers should have been eliminated by the Spurs in the 2nd round (Spurs choked), and they only got past the wolves in the WCF because both Troy Hudson and Sam Cassell were injured. that left Darrick Martin as the only true point guard for the Wolves, with Fred Hoibert and KG also sharing duties of running the offense. Hoiberg hadn't played the position since high school.
Still took the lakers 6 games to win.
seattle6418
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As a shameless-sore-loser Sonics fan, my only hope is that each one of those four demand to get paid and the core is broken up.
If the Blazers knew how to draft we wouldn´t have to go through this. As much as i hate Bennet, he does a hell of a job running a team.
Black Mamba
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To add:
Chinatown - Yang Chows. Order the Slippery Shrimp. Your life will change and you will thank me. But never go on a Fri/sat/ night w/o a reservation Every other time is fine.
Langer's Deli. Best Pastrami. #19. Do it.
The Pantry.
I've heard good things about Nickel Diner, but haven't been.
Also, with Philippes, make sure to use the hot mustard. And do double dip the sandwiches as suggested. If you go before a Dodger game starts, take note it will be packed.
A 36 year old in his 17th season, with 1500 games and 56,000 minutes under his belt.
seattle6418
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I´m not surprised. He´s healthy. It´s not like this is a first for PFs.
Karl Malone averaged 27 and 9 in the playoffs as a 36 year old. Pretty amazing, but GAF hates his personality, so it´s like it never happened.
Black Mamba
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Malone never had the injury KG had nor started out of highschool into the NBA.
But in fairness, KG hasn't played any bigs of worth at all the entire playoffs except for like 2 games of a just back Horford.
Miami has no one above 6'8...
Malone was built for longevity though. He was pretty bulky.
KG is tall and lanky. And the only players in the league who have played similar minutes to him are Kidd and Kobe.
Here's something to ponder: KG, Allen, and Pierce have played 123, 126, and 128 playoff games, respectively. Lebron has already played 108. Wade 103. They're much bigger playoff veterans than KG, Pierce, and Allen were when they joined together in Boston.
I understand the bitterness, but you've gotta let go eventually (or maybe you don't).
As for your vain hopes about our young core: KD and YNB are already "paid," although it's an underrated fact that YNB took less than he could. He would have been eligible for the Rose Rule bump, but he opted for a regular extension (saving the team about $15 million over the course of his contract, or a little over a year's salary for either Harden or Ibaka). Both YNB and KD are essentially getting max deals.
I believe the team is prioritizing keeping Harden over Ibaka, but I think they believe they can keep both. It could be tough, but if those guys can be locked up at this young age, the heights this team could reach are scary. None of them are even close to being in their primes.
Prototype-03
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Don't feel so safe talking all that shit about the Spurs now, do ya?
Hah, I like the Spurs. Like I said before, I'd prefer Spurs to take it all over OKC, Miami and Celtics.
The Frankman
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There's no way they resign Harden and Ibaka at least.
FindMyFarms
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Holy crap, you can actually buy those shirts now LOL
http://www.lequitjames.com/details....-Effort.68758&product_type=Value-T-Shirts.828
a whole store dedicated to hating on lebron james, i'm guessing i'm super lttp
The Frankman
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I...
wow
I don't pretend to understand the mystical ways of The Presti.
I simply believe and good shit seems to happen.
Not sure if this has been posted yet:
http://www.boston.com/sports/blogs/thebuzz/2012/06/snls_jay_pharoa.html?p1=Well_Sports_links
dat pierce response
http://www.boston.com/sports/blogs/thebuzz/2012/06/snls_jay_pharoa.html?p1=Well_Sports_links
dat pierce response
MorisUkunRasik
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MetalFearSolid
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Pierce lol.
seattle6418
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Best case scenario, Seattle eventually regains a team and the rivalry between the two would be awesome.
You guys got very lucky with the timing. If this team was put togheter two seasons early, with the sucess it has, they would have more trouble leaving the city, because a winning team never leaves. People put up with stupid clauses and pay for it, because it makes economic sense.
They were very shit right after Clay bought them, that made things a bit easy.
If OKC can keep those four players togheter for five more years, we´re talking multiple championships, but i have a feeling Harden will want to get paid. He´s a top 5 SG in the NBA in two or three years.
Boombloxer
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I think so. Then the back-side sweep happened and--HEY WAIT
aorange999
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Read that today Pierce is great.
Dominican Power
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You might be right, but don't underestimate how tight these guys are. I fully believe that Harden would take $2-3 million less/year if it meant continuing to play with KD (and YNB).
As for the timing, I still blame Schultz primarily for that. He did a shitty job with the Sonics (unless you want to count that one playoff year), and Clay saw an opportunity to overpay and bring a franchise to OKC. And while it's a convenient conspiracy theory to say that Bennett "tanked" the team so they could move, this team would be nowhere near as good without that extended period of suckitude (and getting the chance to draft Westbrook and Harden).
Things have undeniably worked out beautifully for the franchise since Bennett bought it, but it was partly luck (getting the 2nd pick in 2007, the Tyson Chandler trade falling through) and the rest was taking full advantage of almost every roster move and opportunity.
Not this again. That team was built around Lebron. They defended, rebounded, hit jumpers and got out of Lebron's way for most of the game. If they could have gotten Amare or Bosh to pair with Lebron when he was in cleveland that team would have won something.
MorisUkunRasik
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Hahahah, Harden and Ibaka will be screaming the chorus to Biggie's "Gimme The Loot" so fast.
You're right, a guy making millions a year should just shop at walmart.
Then he'd look just like you!
You're crazy. The big 3 could take those cuts because they get endorsements. Players that don't make good money outside of basketball won't take a cut in salary.
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I wouldn't buy a walmart brand purse.
MorisUkunRasik
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I highly doubt Harden leaves 8-12 mil for the honor to be KDs 6th man.
He'll get thrown a huge contract and a starting spot. Same for Ibaka, but the contract won't be as big. His agent will certainly remind him that if he has a career ending injury OKC ain't gonna pay the bills foreve, got to get it while you can. Pay cuts are for vets with more money than they can count, not guys coming off their rookie deals with a 6th man of the year award and a league drooling to sign them.
He'll get thrown a huge contract and a starting spot. Same for Ibaka, but the contract won't be as big. His agent will certainly remind him that if he has a career ending injury OKC ain't gonna pay the bills foreve, got to get it while you can. Pay cuts are for vets with more money than they can count, not guys coming off their rookie deals with a 6th man of the year award and a league drooling to sign them.
Red Blaster
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ahuahuahu at PeonGondo thinking any of those guys are going to take cuts for their first big payday
darkside31337
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Yeah thats just ridiculous.
Harden is going to get paid. And he should get paid.
Harden is going to get paid. And he should get paid.
Harden already has a few endorsements, and he's already one of the most recognizable guys in the NBA (even if it's mainly because of the beard).
And I see no reason why Serge couldn't snag some endorsements here or abroad (thanks to the Spain thing). Not to mention that he's a handsome MF and could absolutely get some $$$ from non-traditional athlete endorsers (fashion brands, etc.).
The key is keeping them from hitting the open market. These guys know the FO has their shit together and will offer them as much as they can and keep winning.MorisUkunRasik said:
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Y'all didn't believe me when I said Harden showed signs of greatness, and you don't believe me now.
I'll be back in a few months to laugh in your faces after James and Serge sign extensions.
Red Blaster
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Hell I could see some moron team throwing 11 million per at Ibaka thinking he's the next Tyson Chandler
Bam Bam Baklava
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Should read Good Foul, Good Effort.
MorisUkunRasik
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Harden already has a few endorsements, and he's already one of the most recognizable guys in the NBA (even if it's mainly because of the beard).
And I see no reason why Serge couldn't snag some endorsements here or abroad (thanks to the Spain thing). Not to mention that he's a handsome MF and could absolutely get some $$$ from non-traditional athlete endorsers (fashion brands, etc.).
The key is keeping them from hitting the open market. These guys know the FO has their shit together and will offer them as much as they can and keep winning.
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Y'all didn't believe me when I said Harden showed signs of greatness, and you don't believe me now.
I'll be back in a few months to laugh in your faces after James and Serge sign extensions.
Theyd have to have the worst agents in the world, especially if they play well tonight and if they get to the finals and if they chip.
OKC winning is going to be bittersweet for OKC, Harden and Ibaka stock rises the further you guys go.
Best case they convince one of them (Harden) to sign before FA to the most they can offer and let Ibaka leave. I can't see either passing up on FA to stay in OKC, they at very least want to see what they're worth and their agents want some of that payday money. Better believe one of them is leaving, just hope one of them is signed before he gets curious as to how much money he gave away to stay in Oklahoma
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