Official 2009 NBA Offseason Thread of Yue 'n Lue: Kiss The Rings
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Future PhaZe
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Sexiest Frontcourt in the galaxy. Props to Pau for the ring, he's a tremendous player.
I'm looking for a repeat next year. The biggest for sure threat next year are probably the Rockets. The Cavs aren't guaranteed to get by anyone with that front court, and the Magic still have a key signing to make in Turk. The Celtics are a great team but if E.House and Davis find a way off of that squad then there is no way they beat a hungry D12 or a down right raged LBJ.
The Rockets will still have Brooks who will continue to eat Fish alive unless Shannon manages to improve drastically, and the thought of a healthy T-Mac, Shane, Ron, and Yao...well fuck.
We'll find a way to keep Ariza and LO. There have just been so many points during these playoffs where we just flat out wouldn't have survived without either of them. I've been saying that LO is more important because with the way Drew's been playing on D lately...shit. But Trevors defense, hustle, and shooting have given us the edge we need. And props to fucking Luke who actually helped to run the offense for our bench. I can't remember many times during this run that Luke let us down.
Buss is just going to have to empty his pockets.
The Stealth Fox
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Hey man, if Yao can stay healthy for prolonged periods of time, so can T-Mac. The curse has been broken!
Future PhaZe
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During a contract year I can see T-Mac somehow miraculously being healthy for around 70 games + playoffs.
Yao? Well...there's always the rest him on back 2 backs bullshit.
Yao? Well...there's always the rest him on back 2 backs bullshit.
I think the Paul Westphal as Kings coach talk got skipped over during playoff chatter. Considering the options, he was one of the better choices. All better choices were not possible due to the Maloofs not wanting to pay much for a coach.
As for the draft, the Kings are sort of at the mercy of everyone else. It depends on who is available or leftover and who wants to trade. The fourth pick could be turned into anyone at this point.
As for the draft, the Kings are sort of at the mercy of everyone else. It depends on who is available or leftover and who wants to trade. The fourth pick could be turned into anyone at this point.
Jamesfrom818
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So what now NBA-age? Are we going to do Court Rivals again?
Well fucking done Lakers! They proved beyond any doubt, that they are the best team in the NBA. These world champions deserve more credit than they've been given thus far or will receive in the coming days.
I'm already looking forward to next season when we'll take on the challenge of defending our title. Pau, Lamar and Ariza make up a great supporting cast for Bryant and I couldn't be any happier with them. They've now taken that next step and know what it's like to be champions. There's no way they'll take a step back after this... and if promising guys like Shannon and Andrew continue to work hard and improve, there is no doubt in my mind that we can make it back to the finals and even repeat.
As for Kobe:
Kobe just cemented his legacy as one of the all time greats, no matter what any detractor might say.
He has the stats, the resume, the moments, the longevity, the skill, the talent, the hardware, the team selections, everything. Only a fool would deny this. Everything from here on out is just icing on the cake. Thanks for the greatest of memories Kobe. I hope the remainder of your career is filled with nothing but highs.
LAKERS!!!!! 2009 NBA CHAMPIONS!!!!!!
I'm already looking forward to next season when we'll take on the challenge of defending our title. Pau, Lamar and Ariza make up a great supporting cast for Bryant and I couldn't be any happier with them. They've now taken that next step and know what it's like to be champions. There's no way they'll take a step back after this... and if promising guys like Shannon and Andrew continue to work hard and improve, there is no doubt in my mind that we can make it back to the finals and even repeat.
As for Kobe:
Kobe just cemented his legacy as one of the all time greats, no matter what any detractor might say.
He has the stats, the resume, the moments, the longevity, the skill, the talent, the hardware, the team selections, everything. Only a fool would deny this. Everything from here on out is just icing on the cake. Thanks for the greatest of memories Kobe. I hope the remainder of your career is filled with nothing but highs.
LAKERS!!!!! 2009 NBA CHAMPIONS!!!!!!
Well fucking done Lakers! They proved beyond any doubt, that they are the best team in the NBA. These world champions deserve more credit than they've been given thus far or will receive in the coming days.
I'm already looking forward to next season when we'll take on the challenge of defending our title. Pau, Lamar and Ariza make up a great supporting cast for Bryant and I couldn't be any happier with them. They've now taken that next step and know what it's like to be champions. There's no way they'll take a step back after this... and if promising guys like Shannon and Andrew continue to work hard and improve, there is no doubt in my mind that we can make it back to the finals and even repeat.
As for Kobe:
Kobe just cemented his legacy as one of the all time greats, no matter what any detractor might say.
He has the stats, the resume, the moments, the longevity, the skill, the talent, the hardware, the team selections, everything. Only a fool would deny this. Everything from here on out is just icing on the cake. Thanks for the greatest of memories Kobe. I hope the remainder of your career is filled with nothing but highs.
LAKERS!!!!! 2009 NBA CHAMPIONS!!!!!!
I'm already looking forward to next season when we'll take on the challenge of defending our title. Pau, Lamar and Ariza make up a great supporting cast for Bryant and I couldn't be any happier with them. They've now taken that next step and know what it's like to be champions. There's no way they'll take a step back after this... and if promising guys like Shannon and Andrew continue to work hard and improve, there is no doubt in my mind that we can make it back to the finals and even repeat.
As for Kobe:
Kobe just cemented his legacy as one of the all time greats, no matter what any detractor might say.
He has the stats, the resume, the moments, the longevity, the skill, the talent, the hardware, the team selections, everything. Only a fool would deny this. Everything from here on out is just icing on the cake. Thanks for the greatest of memories Kobe. I hope the remainder of your career is filled with nothing but highs.
LAKERS!!!!! 2009 NBA CHAMPIONS!!!!!!
KolosLazar16
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""hey phil do this commercial"
Phil: that's gay
"you get 50k"
Phil: Shit I could complain about the refs twice"
Phil: that's gay
"you get 50k"
Phil: Shit I could complain about the refs twice"
KolosLazar16
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YES
Crash is a nickname earned.NomarTyme said:
And Tmac's got another good year left in him, thats all we need... just one good year of vet play at the 2. Then we can move on, riding the momentum of a 66 win season.
lol wtf phil, this should be the new mandatory ALL OVER MY FACE pic
KolosLazar16
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Smokey said:
wait...what?
Future PhaZe
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Well I guess we're good for a repeat.
He had surgery this past February and the recovery time is 6-12 months.
Don't know about you but knowing how he handled his rehab with his last injury im saying 12 months which is around the time of the All-star game.
Then again him witnessing his team get out of the first round w/o him fuels (not to mention it's a contract year) him to work harder than he ever has. I hear through my sources that he indeed is working extremely hard in his rehab which if true I'd place him on the court in mid-Nov - December.
Just enough time for him to play before the trade deadline...
Don't know about you but knowing how he handled his rehab with his last injury im saying 12 months which is around the time of the All-star game.
Then again him witnessing his team get out of the first round w/o him fuels (not to mention it's a contract year) him to work harder than he ever has. I hear through my sources that he indeed is working extremely hard in his rehab which if true I'd place him on the court in mid-Nov - December.
Just enough time for him to play before the trade deadline...
or be a bum and wait until after the deadline to come back so he can't get traded
So Knicks-Age, who do you want in the draft?
If he's still on the board, Curry no question, but I just don't see him staying there till 8. If he's(Curry) off the board, I like Jrue Holiday. Brandon Jennings just reminds me of Marbury 2.0 with his recent comments about Rubio, and he is just banking on some "mystique" because of his play in Europe (which apparently wasn't that good). Other potential picks I could see are Jonny Flynn and Demar DeRozan.
If he's still on the board, Curry no question, but I just don't see him staying there till 8. If he's(Curry) off the board, I like Jrue Holiday. Brandon Jennings just reminds me of Marbury 2.0 with his recent comments about Rubio, and he is just banking on some "mystique" because of his play in Europe (which apparently wasn't that good). Other potential picks I could see are Jonny Flynn and Demar DeRozan.
Just got back from work, watched the last few minutes of game there. Congrats to the Laker fans here. Only wish you had a better opponent or played us to win the title, Magic are just god awful to watch play. Team should be good for years to come unless horrible business practices happen. I hope they dump off Sasha and put the money towards Odom for deal.
Now to the moran section of Laker fans on the radio calling in saying "Celtics couldn't make it back without Garnett".....not really using your brains on that one. Kobe goes down and the same happens to you. Common sense.
Now to the moran section of Laker fans on the radio calling in saying "Celtics couldn't make it back without Garnett".....not really using your brains on that one. Kobe goes down and the same happens to you. Common sense.
Raging Spaniard
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Justin Timberlake
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Raging Spaniard said:
Once again, Kobe Bryant rides a great big man's coattails to a ring and takes all the credit. Can't say I am surprised. Whatever, someone had to win a ring in The Year Where Every Team But The Lakers and Cavs Are Injured.
Oooh, offseason thread, does that mean I can post regularly again? Or do the lifelongs need one more go around the parade before they get bored?
ClovingWestbrook
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The Crimson Blur said:
Oh how cute, a Ginobli fan talking about someone riding another player's coattails.
Justin Timberlake
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DY_nasty said:
Ginobili is the second winningest player of all time, only trailing Larry Bird. T-Mac has yet to get out of the first round.
I fail to see the comparison.
LovingSteam said:
I am only a Manu fan? Lurk moar. I love my Spurs equally.
Corran Horn
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reilo said:
Draft is June 23rd.
Justin Timberlake
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linsivvi said:
I love some more equally than others of course.
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