The NBA (basketball) Thread (its faaaaantastic)

RoyalDeftonicBoy · Jul 03, 2013, 05:17 AM

After a season that came down to losing with Heat, now I must endure that Spurs are keeping Splitter first than Ginobili? Im boiling in anger. This brazilian asshole did as many mistakes as Manu but Ginobili can back that up with 20 point games even if it is 6 games out of 82. Bullshit decision, to be honest I hope Manu lands on Rockets, Clippers and I dont care if they are my enemy team,I hope he lands on Lakers.There I said. Overpaid decision.

bright lights, big city · Jul 03, 2013, 01:09 PM

I thought you blamed their loss on Ginobili being an old man and that he was done! Haha. I've heard word that they still probably will resign him, but for cheap. And if he knows what's good for him, his best chance for success is under Pop.

That said, they did overpay Splitter. I think he'll get better (like Asik did over time with the Bulls/Rockets), but to pay like $10 mil a year? A little odd.

Gee · Jul 03, 2013, 06:43 PM

Well there you go ! Ginobili, 2 more seasons. The big 3 is still there.

Can't wait for next season.

RoyalDeftonicBoy · Jul 04, 2013, 12:44 AM

Quote from: bright lights, big city on Jul 03, 2013, 01:09 PM
I thought you blamed their loss on Ginobili being an old man and that he was done! Haha. I've heard word that they still probably will resign him, but for cheap. And if he knows what's good for him, his best chance for success is under Pop.

That said, they did overpay Splitter. I think he'll get better (like Asik did over time with the Bulls/Rockets), but to pay like $10 mil a year? A little odd.

I was mad yeah but Manu is the heart of the team. I do agree with you that I would have liked to have Asik instead of this soft Brazilian. Interesting moves on Clippers too.

bright lights, big city · Jul 04, 2013, 01:28 AM

Is it possible the Clippers might be the best in the West next season? Definitely ahead of Memphis, Denver and OKC now.

RoyalDeftonicBoy · Jul 05, 2013, 03:54 AM

Quote from: bright lights, big city on Jul 04, 2013, 01:28 AM
Is it possible the Clippers might be the best in the West next season? Definitely ahead of Memphis, Denver and OKC now.

I hope so, they have to stop being underdogs and go on top. Reddick and Dudley came to Clippers and Bledsoe out.
Spurs got Belinelli who is a 38% three point, I hope Pop can make him play some defense.

bright lights, big city · Jul 05, 2013, 07:05 AM

Thibodeau got Belinelli to play some decent defense in the playoffs. I just hope his 3 pt consistency gets better.

RoyalDeftonicBoy · Jul 06, 2013, 01:46 AM

Iguodala joined Warriors instead of Nuggets.
Howard about to close deal with Rockets.
Evans signed with Pelicans which I must say looks like the team doing the best moves
Knicks keeping Prigioni and Smith

bright lights, big city · Jul 06, 2013, 06:44 AM

I think I actually picked the Pelicans to make the playoffs last year. I'm gonna just keep picking them, haha. They've got a nice little core group forming there.

RoyalDeftonicBoy · Jul 06, 2013, 07:41 PM

Quote from: bright lights, big city on Jul 06, 2013, 06:44 AM
I think I actually picked the Pelicans to make the playoffs last year. I'm gonna just keep picking them, haha. They've got a nice little core group forming there.

No, you picked the Hornets last year LOL
Howard went to Rockets and the Lakers fans are so fuming over his decision.

Gee · Sep 25, 2013, 06:29 PM

So, I don't know if you heard, but Parker, Diaw, De Colo and the rest of the French team won the Euro Championship, and it's a pretty big thing right now over here

Parker was at his best (32 points against Spain people, Euro MVP, enough said) and Diaw was HUGE (on average 10+points per games, rebounds and assists all over the place). De Colo really improved since last year's Olympics and I think these 3 plus the new recruit Belinelli (that guy was amazing and it really sucks he didn't make it til the end with Italy) are gonna kick some ass for the Spurs - Popovich seems pleased about it.

Again, can't wait for the new season to start.

RoyalDeftonicBoy · Sep 27, 2013, 06:18 AM

Quote from: Gee on Sep 25, 2013, 06:29 PM
So, I don't know if you heard, but Parker, Diaw, De Colo and the rest of the French team won the Euro Championship, and it's a pretty big thing right now over here

Parker was at his best (32 points against Spain people, Euro MVP, enough said) and Diaw was HUGE (on average 10+points per games, rebounds and assists all over the place). De Colo really improved since last year's Olympics and I think these 3 plus the new recruit Belinelli (that guy was amazing and it really sucks he didn't make it til the end with Italy) are gonna kick some ass for the Spurs - Popovich seems pleased about it.

Again, can't wait for the new season to start.

I truly hope so, we were so so close last season but we fucked it up on Game 6 and Game 7 was a lottery for grabs for both teams. Anyway, that is over and a new season is starting for my Spurs and still underdogs Clippers. I already got tickets for 2 games with Clippers and I cant wait to pay the NBA League pass

October cant come any faster!

deftoolsys07 · Sep 30, 2013, 07:16 PM

Let's go Mavs!

bright lights, big city · Sep 30, 2013, 08:53 PM

Only 4 more weeks!

Gee · Sep 30, 2013, 10:05 PM

Quote from: bright lights, big city on Sep 30, 2013, 08:53 PM
Only 4 more weeks!

Hell yeah. Can't wait to see Rose play again.

bright lights, big city · Sep 30, 2013, 11:48 PM

Quote from: Gee on Sep 30, 2013, 10:05 PM
Quote from: bright lights, big city on Sep 30, 2013, 08:53 PM
Only 4 more weeks!

Hell yeah. Can't wait to see Rose play again.

Here's hoping he's back to his old self. Supposedly he's been putting serious work on his jump shot, which makes me feel better, so he won't be forced to drive to the basket every other possession and risk injury.

Gee · Oct 01, 2013, 11:47 PM

Quote from: bright lights, big city on Sep 30, 2013, 11:48 PM
Quote from: Gee on Sep 30, 2013, 10:05 PM
Quote from: bright lights, big city on Sep 30, 2013, 08:53 PM
Only 4 more weeks!

Hell yeah. Can't wait to see Rose play again.
Here's hoping he's back to his old self. Supposedly he's been putting serious work on his jump shot, which makes me feel better, so he won't be forced to drive to the basket every other possession and risk injury.

Even if he has to do so, the guy worked out a lot and packed a few extra pounds so he is more built and ready to face those situations. Given he did not lose some agility in the middle, he should be even harder to stop.

RoyalDeftonicBoy · Oct 02, 2013, 07:22 AM

Corey Maguette newest addition for my Spurs.

Gee · Oct 03, 2013, 10:31 AM

Quote from: RoyalDeftonicBoy on Oct 02, 2013, 07:22 AM
Corey Maguette newest addition for my Spurs.

33 years old and 5pts average last year...But if he starts playing like he was with the Clippers again, fine by me !

RoyalDeftonicBoy · Oct 05, 2013, 06:46 PM

Quote from: Gee on Oct 03, 2013, 10:31 AM
Quote from: RoyalDeftonicBoy on Oct 02, 2013, 07:22 AM
Corey Maguette newest addition for my Spurs.

33 years old and 5pts average last year...But if he starts playing like he was with the Clippers again, fine by me !

I hope so too. It is gonna be though for my old Spurs to be on top this season and as always West is gonna be a hell.