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[RBelong2Us]

lol! wow.....

 

[Andrew Korenchkin]

https://mobile.twitter.com/bball_ref/status/765941446465753088

 

[Jarate]

https://mobile.twitter.com/bball_ref/status/765941446465753088

he's also probably 32

I mean, He's tall and can shoot, he might work out better in todays NBA, but I doubt his defense will be good enough

 

[Andrew Korenchkin]

he's also probably 32

I mean, He's tall and can shoot, he might work out better in todays NBA, but I doubt his defense will be good enough

Breh, Nick Young....

Lol.

 

[Fjordson]

https://mobile.twitter.com/bball_ref/status/765941446465753088

Goddamn Swaggy

 

[LyleLanley]

How soon before we get a post saying MJ had more heart than LeBron in that other thread?

 

[Fjordson]

I think Jordan is the greatest ever and pretty much idolized him growing up. Shit I'm wearing Jordan 1's right now. But the way his career is mythologized these days is a little crazy.

 

[LyleLanley]

I think Jordan is the greatest ever and pretty much idolized him growing up. Shit I'm wearing Jordan 1's right now. But the way his career is mythologized these days is a little crazy.

The worst part is how these arguments bring fans who don't know what the fuck they're talking about out. Someone in that thread says he doesn't even know who LeBron is but he's wrong anyways.

 

[Bread]

Lebrong more like LeRight. He's right.

 

[Fjordson]

The worst part is how these arguments bring fans who don't know what the fuck they're talking about out. Someone in that thread says he doesn't even know who LeBron is but he's wrong anyways.

Yeah like wtf lol.

I also get a little annoyed by the constant denigration of modern basketball. The pro game is so much more complex and filled with so much more talent these days than some people realize.

 

[LyleLanley]

Yeah like wtf lol.

I also get a little annoyed by he constant denigration of modern basketball. The pro is so much more complex and filled with so much more talent these days than some people realize.

Goddamn casuals!

 

[Fjordson]

Also hate how the discussion usually dives headfirst into how modern players are too friendly or aren't "tough enough" and do nothing but flop. Whenever people start talking about toughness or players being "soft" my brain shuts down.

 

[Bread]

If Lerbon played in the 90s he would have been the Michael Jordan of basketball

 

[LyleLanley]

Also hate how the discussion usually dives headfirst into how modern players are too friendly or aren't "tough enough" and do nothing but flop. Whenever people start talking about toughness or players being "soft" my brain shuts down.

This is why Bill Laimbeer is remembered as the greatest basketball player of all time.

 

[Andrew Korenchkin]

This is why Bill Laimbeer is remembered as the greatest basketball player of all time.

Bill Laimbeer was awesome.

 

[Chase17]

It's too bad Skip isn't on the air yet, I could have gotten a fair and nuanced reaction to this quote.

 

[Exodust]

Won't lie, I have a soft spot for the Bad Boys of Detroit even though I'm a Lakers stan. The nWo before the nWo.

That said, Jordan is who I think is GOAT but people who act like Bron Bron isn't in the same conversation need to check themselves. I hate when people don't follow or haven't followed a thing anymore feel the need to make sweeping comments.

 

[Jarate]

MJ is still better then Lebron, but people make him out to be Wayne Gretzky tier of dominant when he isn't

Most underrated azthlete of all time is still Barry Bonds. I assume pretty much every player does Steroids and HGH anyway (if it was the difference between you making millions of dollars for you and your family, wouldnt you use it) and no one in Baseball was anywhere close to as dominant as he was other then Maybe Ruth, but Ruth wasnt allowed to play with a large size of the population.

 

[Hitta93]

Also hate how the discussion usually dives headfirst into how modern players are too friendly or aren't "tough enough" and do nothing but flop. Whenever people start talking about toughness or players being "soft" my brain shuts down.

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[panthapanda]

I was around 5 or something when MJ was dominating. Wasn't into basketball at the time but my gramps kept a whole stat sheet of basketball even tho he didn't know a lick of English lol. I should try to find his old tapes, he might've recorded over them tho with my baby videos...

Idk tho, I think LeBron is in that tier of all time greats. If I had to bet against him or MJ, I would keep my money out of it.

 

[LyleLanley]

 

[Bread]

"eat some fucking crow" - jarate

 

[Misterhbk]

Through 6 games in Rio Durant now has 111 points on 58 shots. 62 FG%. 67% from 3. 80 TS%. Fucking video game level. Jesus.

 

[Fjordson]

Through 6 games in Rio Durant now has 111 points on 58 shots. 62 FG%. 67% from 3. 80 TS%. Fucking video game level. Jesus.

He's had some beautiful offensive stretches in Rio.

Last game he was fiyah. Especially that crossover + eurostep play. Bah gawd.

 

[Hitta93]

Is there any reason why I should believe Lillard is a better player than Kyrie?

 

[erlim]

Yes. There is Jordan overvaluing in general, but irks me most is the SEVERE undervaluing Scottie Pippen gets.

The Bulls rolled deep.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

Nearly official: http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/ap-source-nba-chooses-orleans-2017-star-game-41510511

The NBA has decided to hold the 2017 All-Star Game in New Orleans, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Friday because the decision hasn't been announced. An announcement was expected within the day, the person said.

New Orleans replaces Charlotte, which was set to host the game until the NBA decided last month that it wouldn't hold its marquee, mid-season event in North Carolina because of a state law that limits anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay and transgender people.

Unlike several other Southern states, Louisiana has not been swept up in legislative efforts to pass laws similar to that in North Carolina — a fact Gov. John Bel Edwards has touted while lobbying the NBA to bring its All-Star weekend to New Orleans for a third time.

 

[NH Apache]

Nearly official: http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/ap-source-nba-chooses-orleans-2017-star-game-41510511

Oh yeah. My wife told me not to tell anyone this week, but it's been wrapped up for a while.

It's confirmed, the delay was just due to to coordination efforts via the PR agencies.

 

[Hitta93]

Might be worth the trip.

 

[chicko1983]

why doesnt any team make a play at Teodosic? he was crazy good against Australia today, waaay too good for our nba players to defend him.

 

[Hitta93]

Looking at the Pelicans roster, they could be a sleeper team out West. Very strong starting 5 with solid depth.

Dallas is looking more and more like the odd man out this season.

 

[Chase17]

Big day for China
http://deadspin.com/jj-hickson-is-going-to-china-1785542539

 

[pislit]

Looking at the Pelicans roster, they could be a sleeper team out West. Very strong starting 5 with solid depth.

Dallas is looking more and more like the odd man out this season.

That's what people keep saying the last few years and they only failed to qualify the PO once in a .500 record.

And Anthony Davis could've been the MVP and homecourt advantage last year, nope.

 

[Chase17]

http://www.wsj.com/articles/kobe-br...l-100-million-venture-capital-fund-1471838403

Good to see another retired athlete investing into a video game developer.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

http://www.wsj.com/articles/kobe-br...l-100-million-venture-capital-fund-1471838403

Good to see another retired athlete investing into a video game developer.

Let's fast forward to the end where he goes out of business and gets fired by ESPN for posting bigoted tweets.

 

[Vanillalite]

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[Jarate]

Any of ya'll getting 2k?

Getting it on PC, hopefully it won't be shit

 

[Vanillalite]

Any of ya'll getting 2k?

Getting it on PC, hopefully it won't be shit

Probably not, but I'm not a buy a sport's game ever year kind of person.

Since we got 2k16 via PS+ I'm good.

 

[Fjordson]

Any of ya'll getting 2k?

Getting it on PC, hopefully it won't be shit

I will. I get it ever year. Probably shouldn't since the last few years have had issues, but oh well. I always get a lot of fun out of the My Career mode.

 

[LyleLanley]

Any of ya'll getting 2k?

Getting it on PC, hopefully it won't be shit

2K has it's problems but it's the only game I can play on a nearly daily basis so I'll be getting it.

 

[Chase17]

Any of ya'll getting 2k?

Getting it on PC, hopefully it won't be shit

I'll be there if the campaign follows a now retired Freq, attempting to become a successful financial manager after he loses his playing money from some unknown investment.

You play the NBA games as a COF (Client Of Freq)

 

[Hitta93]

Any of ya'll getting 2k?

Getting it on PC, hopefully it won't be shit

Xbox One copy already preordered.

Also the only sports series I buy yearly.

 

[Lionel Richie]

Holy shit I miss basketball so much.

 

[panthapanda]

Any of ya'll getting 2k?

Getting it on PC, hopefully it won't be shit

I'm getting it. I would like to wait for the inevitable sale but I'm not trying to fall behind in MyPark.

It's going to be interesting playing with my Hawks because we obviously took a hit with the pick and pop game, which was super deadly with that front court, but Dwight probably can't get that spacing like horford can. And then we don't have as many shooters too. Millsap will probably still be a beast tho.

Also that timing of the lay ups crap. Wonder how that's going to effect the inside game.

 

[Andrew Korenchkin]

I played basketblal for the first time in three months....

Jeeze that was bad.

 

[Chase17]

This trailer may have been better than the entire Spike Lee Joint
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHpBe082PFM

Team USA in my career should be fun.

 

[Tubobutts]

This trailer may have been better than the entire Spike Lee Joint
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHpBe082PFM

Olympics in my career should be fun.

I like President of Basketball more than Frequency Vibrations.

 

[Jarate]

Philadelphia is sending guard Kendall Marshall to Utah for Tibor Pleiss, two future second-round picks and cash, sources tell @TheVertical.

Championship

 

[megalowho]

This trailer may have been better than the entire Spike Lee Joint
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHpBe082PFM

Team USA in my career should be fun.

Matt Walsh, neat.

Career mode is usually pretty cornball but I like the create a player changes shown off here.

 

[Fjordson]

Hyped for 2K. I like how early it's coming out (pretty sure it's earlier than the last few 2K games unless I'm remembering wrong).