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NBA Offseason Thread! All offseason NBA talk in THIS thread!
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Bat said:
Bat said:
Well we only got our GM a few weeks ago after like, six months of searching. I'm surprised the Raps even managed to get that done. Anyway, they're hoping to have someone in about a week.
DMczaf said:
"Rafael, I am your father..."
"NO! That's not true! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
scola said:
Finally! America! the NBA!
America?.... *chuckle* Who said anything about that?
Bat said:
Ninja Scooter said:
What else do you think that fucking moron would bitch and moan about? Aside from soiling his Depends every five minutes after yet another high schooler was picked, this is the only other thing that's on his alleged mind this time every year. It's annoying as fuck...you'd think every college guy that's ever been drafted has had a hall of fame career in the pros.
dskillzhtown said:
Ninja Scooter said:
If the Spurs don't resign Manu, it'd only be because they're going after Kobe. And I know you don't want that.
rc213 said:
Hell, why not...I'm sure the Kings would love to dump C-Webb while he still has a bit of market value. Don't see it happening though...it's Dallas or bust.
That's the thing aboiut these high schoolers: everyone is quick to point out the busts, but the fact is 2/3 of the first round is always a bust, across the board. People mention Kwame Brown being a bad #1, however what was the alternative? The consensus college #1, Shane Battier, isn't exactly a superstar (he's actually a bench/role player). The two best players in that draft (Gasol and Parker) were Euros, not college players.
Ninja Scooter
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i don't think Jay Williams plays this year. From what i've heard, he's still walking with a pretty heavy limp. He might be optimistic, but its likely he'll never play again.
http://www.floridatoday.com/!NEWSROOM/062504dentonmagic.htm
NEW YORK - All-star guard Steve Francis spoke with Orlando general manager John Weisbrod for more than 20 minutes Thursday night, bringing his imminent trade to the Magic for Tracy McGrady one step further.
And contrary to several reports, Francis apparently wont be traded out of Orlando when the Magic-Rockets deal becomes official likely either tonight or Saturday.
``It is our understanding that the Magic want Steve to be their starting point guard come opening night next season, said Jeff Fried, Francis agent.
Weisbrod stopped short of saying that the deal with the Rockets is close, stressing that the Magic are ``still looking at all of our options.
Weisbrod said earlier in the week that the Magic were talking trade with seven teams, the most serious of them being Houston, Phoenix, Indiana and Miami.
The trade with the Rockets would involve the Magic shipping McGrady, Juwan Howard and Tyronn Lue - Orlandos three most productive starters last season - to Houston for Francis, shooting guard Cuttino Mobley and center Kelvin Cato.
NEW YORK - All-star guard Steve Francis spoke with Orlando general manager John Weisbrod for more than 20 minutes Thursday night, bringing his imminent trade to the Magic for Tracy McGrady one step further.
And contrary to several reports, Francis apparently wont be traded out of Orlando when the Magic-Rockets deal becomes official likely either tonight or Saturday.
``It is our understanding that the Magic want Steve to be their starting point guard come opening night next season, said Jeff Fried, Francis agent.
Weisbrod stopped short of saying that the deal with the Rockets is close, stressing that the Magic are ``still looking at all of our options.
Weisbrod said earlier in the week that the Magic were talking trade with seven teams, the most serious of them being Houston, Phoenix, Indiana and Miami.
The trade with the Rockets would involve the Magic shipping McGrady, Juwan Howard and Tyronn Lue - Orlandos three most productive starters last season - to Houston for Francis, shooting guard Cuttino Mobley and center Kelvin Cato.
MARCH MADNESS - MARCH 11 - LOS ANGELES
Oh shit, I missed the dunk! Hope nobody notices!
NBA DRAFT DAY - JUNE 24 - CLEVELAND
"We're going to pick Luke Jackson."
"Who?"
NBA DRAFT DAY - JUNE 24 - NEW YORK
"I...I got signed by the Cavaliers...Goddamnit."
MBA DRAFT DAY - JUNE 24 - CLEVELAND
"Look at me, brother! I'm some white boy that'll get traded ten games into the season!"
Oh shit, I missed the dunk! Hope nobody notices!
NBA DRAFT DAY - JUNE 24 - CLEVELAND
"We're going to pick Luke Jackson."
"Who?"
NBA DRAFT DAY - JUNE 24 - NEW YORK
"I...I got signed by the Cavaliers...Goddamnit."
MBA DRAFT DAY - JUNE 24 - CLEVELAND
"Look at me, brother! I'm some white boy that'll get traded ten games into the season!"
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Dwight Howard believes he's what Tracy McGrady needs to be successful in Orlando.
McGrady has told the Magic he wants a trade to a contender, preferably one with a quality big man. But Howard, the prep sensation selected first in the NBA draft, wants the disgruntled superstar to know that help is on the way.
"Tracy, I hope that you stay and play with me a couple of years," Howard said Thursday night from New York. "I think we'll be a really good combo."
T-Mac - "And then the kid said he thought he was what I needed in Orlando..."
VC - "Haha! You didnt even want me!....HEY!"
McGrady has told the Magic he wants a trade to a contender, preferably one with a quality big man. But Howard, the prep sensation selected first in the NBA draft, wants the disgruntled superstar to know that help is on the way.
"Tracy, I hope that you stay and play with me a couple of years," Howard said Thursday night from New York. "I think we'll be a really good combo."
T-Mac - "And then the kid said he thought he was what I needed in Orlando..."
VC - "Haha! You didnt even want me!....HEY!"
BTW, I would like to cordially invite the Orlando Magic to "Bowser's List of Most Hated Teams" currently with two occupants, The New Orleans Hornets and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Orlando, congratulations on making the list!
Bowser's Most Hated Teams
1. New Orleans Hornets
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
3. Orlando Magic
Damn, looks like Florida and I aren't on very good terms
edit - How could I forget Enemy #1? It's definately the Hornets!
Bowser's Most Hated Teams
1. New Orleans Hornets
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
3. Orlando Magic
Damn, looks like Florida and I aren't on very good terms
edit - How could I forget Enemy #1? It's definately the Hornets!
Ninja Scooter
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and that is why its rumored they will tell Dallas to fuck off.
The Philadelphia Inquirer: As July 1st moves closer and closer, the Lakers are becoming slightly nervous that they will be unable to move Shaquille O'Neal. With Mavericks owner Mark Cuban standing as firm as he can on not relinquishing Dirk Nowitzki, the Lakers are speaking to other clubs with even greater urgency. Reports indicate that the Clippers, Pacers and even the Kings are in the running.
If O'Neal is not traded before July 1st, the Lakers situation with Kobe Bryant becomes that much trickier. It is clear that it will take a small miracle for these two superstars to ever play together again and if O'Neal is still on the Laker roster, Kobe will likely test the open market with even greater tenacity.
The San Antonio Spurs are readying their summer courtship of a superstar, much in the same way they did last year for Jason Kidd. Tim Duncan and Tony Parker will actively recruit Bryant to come to Texas, which is the place most suited for Kobe to win championships. His goal this summer though, besides his Colorado trial, is to begin building a championship team up from scratch, a la his imitated idol Michael Jordan, with the Suns being the leading contenders in that category.
If O'Neal is not traded before July 1st, the Lakers situation with Kobe Bryant becomes that much trickier. It is clear that it will take a small miracle for these two superstars to ever play together again and if O'Neal is still on the Laker roster, Kobe will likely test the open market with even greater tenacity.
The San Antonio Spurs are readying their summer courtship of a superstar, much in the same way they did last year for Jason Kidd. Tim Duncan and Tony Parker will actively recruit Bryant to come to Texas, which is the place most suited for Kobe to win championships. His goal this summer though, besides his Colorado trial, is to begin building a championship team up from scratch, a la his imitated idol Michael Jordan, with the Suns being the leading contenders in that category.
I think they made the right choice, too. Why is everyone assuming that Okafor will be a far better player next year? Dwight Howard already has an NBA body, which is the biggest impediment for high schoolers going to the NBA. What's preventing him from having an Amare Stoudamire like rookie season? Not saying its guaranteed, but its definetly a possibility. And in the long term, I think you have to go with the potential superstar with the number 1 pick.
Orlando Sentinel: In an expected turn of events, Steve Francis' agent has announced that his client no longer has any objections of joining the Orlando Magic. He will join the #1 overall selection, Dwight Howard, as the nucleus of a rebuilding franchise. Cuttino Mobley and Kelvin Cato will also become members of the Magic. The Magic are now instant playoff contenders in the anemic Eastern Conference.
Time to dance the night away!
Time to dance the night away!
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
"John McClain was just on 610 saying that he was told that the owner of the Magic was going to roll out the red carpet for Francis tomorrow when Francis visits. He is supposedly flying in his entire family to show him how much they really want him."
Roofles
Roofles
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
No,his image was taking a hit and some bball friends told him to shut the fuck up and be a man.
lol @ DM,Tmac is in for a world of hurt..get ready to watch him play D 24/7
lol @ DM,Tmac is in for a world of hurt..get ready to watch him play D 24/7
I'm a bit late (like, 6 hours) but Bill Simmons' draft diary is up! Rejoice!
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/040625
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/040625
Heard on talk radio tonight from a guy who is a huge Magic fan (Drew Garabo) that Tracy privately told the Magic he was interested in staying now with Howard and Nelson being added but that Weisbrod said something along the lines of, "Tough, you're trade bait now." If that's true, I hope he gets shot.
As for taking Howard over Okefor -- it was the right thing to do. He's a better player, he's a better talent and he doesnt have a bad back. Anyone who follows the NBA/the Magic knows that Tracy McGrady has the capacity to be a MUCH better player than he is but his chronicly bad back limits him. Why in the world would we take Okefor who could also potentially have a career problem with his back? We've already had to suffer through T-Mac injuries and have taken the worst ass-raping in just about sports history on the trade for Grant Hill with his injury. Why would we set ourselves up for another potential disaster?
In the long run, it WILL be seen as the right decision. Belee'dat.
As for taking Howard over Okefor -- it was the right thing to do. He's a better player, he's a better talent and he doesnt have a bad back. Anyone who follows the NBA/the Magic knows that Tracy McGrady has the capacity to be a MUCH better player than he is but his chronicly bad back limits him. Why in the world would we take Okefor who could also potentially have a career problem with his back? We've already had to suffer through T-Mac injuries and have taken the worst ass-raping in just about sports history on the trade for Grant Hill with his injury. Why would we set ourselves up for another potential disaster?
In the long run, it WILL be seen as the right decision. Belee'dat.
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
HAHA no way Tmac said that,I find it hard to believe that a rookie pg and a high school project would make him think they would win right away and he would want to stay and I cant see their GM saying that.
"Didn't hear the quote, but was reported on ESPN Radio that Francis claims Van Gundy lied to him about trade speculation.
Francis also said he thinks the deal will go through and that he is happy to go to Orlando."
Van Gundy and Steve will fight one day on the court.....I place my bets on Gundy going for Steves left leg? What do guys think?
"Didn't hear the quote, but was reported on ESPN Radio that Francis claims Van Gundy lied to him about trade speculation.
Francis also said he thinks the deal will go through and that he is happy to go to Orlando."
Van Gundy and Steve will fight one day on the court.....I place my bets on Gundy going for Steves left leg? What do guys think?
Drew says he heard it from a Magic source. Last year he hosted his night show at least 10-15 times from the O-Rena. I'm not saying I believe it, but it isnt out of the question. A starting five of Dwight Howard, Juwan Howard, Tracy McGrady, Jameer Nelson and Drew Gooden would be a pretty damn good lineup and outside of J. Howard, a good core for what could be many years to come.
Kobe vs. Childs fight
http://members.cox.net/dmczaf/kobevschilds.avi
T-Mac vs. Bobby Jackson
http://members.cox.net/dmczaf/mcgradyvsjackson.avi
http://members.cox.net/dmczaf/kobevschilds.avi
T-Mac vs. Bobby Jackson
http://members.cox.net/dmczaf/mcgradyvsjackson.avi
Ninja Scooter
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wtf is Darrel Armstong reaching at Tmac's shorts for? Even the ref is like:
"Hey, leave the man's pants alone for crissakes!"
"Hey, leave the man's pants alone for crissakes!"
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
"Mark Berman interviewed Les Alexander. Les said he expected the trade would get done. When Berman asked if he had any doubts it would get done, Alexander said, "No."
Berman also interviewed Nate Peake, one of Francis' agents, who said Francis likes Orlando and wants to play for them. He said, "I won't say it is done, but I expect we'll get it done over the weekend." He said there were just a few details left to be worked out between the teams."
HOT SEX ON A PLATE!
Berman also interviewed Nate Peake, one of Francis' agents, who said Francis likes Orlando and wants to play for them. He said, "I won't say it is done, but I expect we'll get it done over the weekend." He said there were just a few details left to be worked out between the teams."
HOT SEX ON A PLATE!
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