2006-07 NBA Season(Finals - A Four Game Sweep)

[rollazn]

I've always maintained that as well...... until this years Suns came along. I declared a decade ago that Jason Kidd's team will never win a championship, even when he came close with couple of teams there. Good team will always manipulate the pace of the game, killing any "run&gun" attempt.

Having said that, if Phoenix is healthy come Playoff time, they have just as good chance as anybody at winning the Championship. I hated Kidd(what am I saying? I still do!), but he was good. Nash is better. Nash's teammates are unbelievably good, too.

I still push for the Spurs, but they are in trouble. I'm surprised they didn't attempt an trade for a big, right before the trade deadline. They need help. Spurs used to win with handful of star players and solid role players, but now teams like Dallas, Phoenix, overloaded with talented players on their rosters are taking over. I hope the Big 3 in San Antonio get hot by spring time!

That's true. Spurs could be in a heap of trouble if they don't get their act together. They have been losing to mediocre teams a lot lately including twice to Houston Rockets (one where TMAC was playing / other when Yao was playing).

However Spurs should not be slept on. They are one of the best defensive team in the league (2nd behind the Houston Rockets ). But if they don't play with everything they have - they could easily be defeated by Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Utah.

I'm one of those person who is not sure if all offense can win a championship. However I am not sleeping on the Suns. They are one of the top team in the league and I think they could easily win the championship if they explode.

 

[Klostrophobic]

Speaking of the Rockets:

I can see you salivating right now.

 

[rollazn]

Speaking of the Rockets:

I can see you salivating right now.

I'm not sure what you're trying to say.

Rockets doesnt really need Brian, he is just a good shooting four that doesn't rebound. Rockets have chuck hayes who is the exact opposite although a big 4 that can shoot can really help the rockets out.

We have Steve Novak which is a great shooting rookie but he sucks at rebounding and defense so he isn't getting any playing time.


But if your saying it'll be hard for us to defend him. it's true. A big man that can shoot can kill us.

 

[rollazn]

Two foul on Wells commited by Brian in the first 2 minutes... ouch

edit: sorry for double post

 

[Giancarlo]

I can see you salivating right now.

I'll trade him for Antoine Walker back.

 

[McLaren]

Well, according to the latest news, Wade is going to seek a second opinion.

He can either ignore surgery and maybe come back for the last 10 games of the season and risk the injury, or take surgery and be out for a lot longer, possibly out when the Playoffs arrive.

 

[SS69]

Well, according to the latest news, Wade is going to seek a second opinion.

He can either ignore surgery and maybe come back for the last 10 games of the season and risk the injury, or take surgery and be out for a lot longer, possibly out when the Playoffs arrive.

If he's smart and thinks about his longterm future he would play it safe and sit out untill he's 100%. If he skips surgery he wouldnt be playing at his best, and even so I dont see Miami going too far in the playoffs this season. He could risk hurting himself even more and jeopardize his career. It's not like he's in a once in a lifetime position and he's playing for his career.

 

[Klostrophobic]

I was saying that the Celtics are playing the Rockets and that they are the worst team in the league. Hence the salivation.

Clearly I was wrong, though.

Paul Pierce has over 15,000 career points now.

 

[rollazn]

I was saying that the Celtics are playing the Rockets and that they are the worst team in the league. Hence the salivation.

Clearly I was wrong, though.

Paul Pierce has over 15,000 career points now.

Yep... It was a horrible game. Even without TMAC and YAO the Rockets should have been able to hold on - but they collapsed. Rafer, Shane, Luther combined of 1-21 3pt... that's horrible.

Only upside was Bonzi Wells. 8-16 shooting 11-16 FT and 9 rebounds. Tmac didn't play because of FLU and Yao is still out from his injury... We lost to the worst team in the league.

 

[a6m5]

Yep... It was a horrible game. Even without TMAC and YAO the Rockets should have been able to hold on - but they collapsed. Rafer, Shane, Luther combined of 1-21 3pt... that's horrible.

Only upside was Bonzi Wells. 8-16 shooting 11-16 FT and 9 rebounds. Tmac didn't play because of FLU and Yao is still out from his injury... We lost to the worst team in the league.

At least you didn't get blown out by one of the worst teams. Blazers got hammered by the Sonics, 97-73. I was at the concert(just got back), I don't even know how this happened.

 

[JCE]

a6m5 have the Blazers organization cleaned that team up yet? I know Rashweed and Smokemire isn't on the team anymore but have they signed/drafted some normal players?

 

[rollazn]

Well the Blazers are doing pretty good. They have good young players. Brandon Roy will be a star in this league one day. He's pretty good and Zach Randolph creates a problem for everyone (including my Rockets) on the offensive end. He is too strong for most SF/PF and too fast for centers.

However the i'm not surprise Sonic won. They have a good team. With Ray Allen and Lewis leading the way - they are a pretty formidable opponent. Plus Chris Wilcox gets at least one alley oop jams a game. Haha.

The Rockets are now 35-21. We need to step our game up - we have to defeat Toronto!

It's embarrassing we lost to the Atlanta Hawks and the Boston Celtics - two teams that we should have easily beaten.

 

[JCE]

Interestingly Cuban has expressed interest in signing Reggie Miller. As much as I like Miller it may messup the sync the team has. But I could be wrong, for all I know he could hit a series winning 3 pointer. *shrugs*

 

[rollazn]

Wait - Reggie Miller is coming out of retirement? Insane.

First Scotty Pippen - now Reggie Miller. Maybe the Rockets can sign Hakeem Olajuwon to be Yao's back up.

 

[a6m5]

a6m5 have the Blazers organization cleaned that team up yet? I know Rashweed and Smokemire isn't on the team anymore but have they signed/drafted some normal players?

They sure have. Stat sheet won't show it, but excluding Zach Randolph and Darius Miles, all our players have clean record, most have great personality, too.

We couldn't do anything with Rashweed, but Damon, at least when he was with the Blazers, he turned his act around. He went from the Blazer I most hated, and embarrassed by, to one of the players on the team I respected the most. He just turned it around, completely. I hope he still is the same way in Memphis. Now, there's a dude who grew up. 👍

rollazn:

This is Scotty

And this is Scottie

Scottie is like.... the bestest(my 3rd favorite player, all time!).

 

[rollazn]

Haha my fault. Scottie - then. I hear the only reason he's attempting a comeback is because he's broke. I have the link somewhere.

Scottie is good but at his age - I don't think he would be real effective

 

[a6m5]

Haha my fault. Scottie - then. I hear the only reason he's attempting a comeback is because he's broke. I have the link somewhere.

Scottie is good but at his age - I don't think he would be real effective

Wow. I have very hard time believing he's broke. He was making so much from his endorsements on top of the hefty contract.

I'm against him coming back, btw.

 

[rollazn]

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/basketball/bulls/269688,CST-SPT-pip23.article

Link.

Do Scottie think he's Mutumbo or something?

 

[Klostrophobic]

The Celtics can't even lose properly like the Grizzlies. Sickening; they're going to end up with the 7th pick in the draft and they'll have to take someone like Chase Budinger, who while pretty god damn good, is not Greg Oden.

So stupid.

 

[a6m5]

The Celtics can't even lose properly like the Grizzlies. Sickening; they're going to end up with the 7th pick in the draft and they'll have to take someone like Chase Budinger, who while pretty god damn good, is not Greg Oden.

So stupid.

I'm kind of torn on that one. I hate teams throwing games in hope of a higher draft pick. But of course, can you blame teams that aren't going anywhere for trying to improve their chances to land a player like Oden?

I had this idea a long time ago. If you miss the playoffs, then you have to play other non-playoff teams for better draft picks. Actually, I think this can actually work, as long as the bonuses are offered for the players playing in those series, too.

At least you didn't get blown out by one of the worst teams. Blazers got hammered by the Sonics, 97-73. I was at the concert(just got back), I don't even know how this happened.

And they totally redeem themselves! Blazers over the Bobcats, 127-90. That's some serious a$$kicking!

Oh, and our President/GM resigned today. I was little bit shocked.

 

[JCE]

Gotta love the drama!

 

[Klostrophobic]

I had this idea a long time ago. If you miss the playoffs, then you have to play other non-playoff teams for better draft picks. Actually, I think this can actually work, as long as the bonuses are offered for the players playing in those series, too.

And the winner of the tournament gets the first pick or...?

If so, horrible idea. The Miami Heat would get Greg Oden this year, for instance.

Memphis, those mouthbreating jackasses, lost again. Jesus, help a brother out, will you?

 

[rollazn]

So Klostrophobic - you believe that Greg Oden will get the first pick? What about Kevin Durant - some believe that he could be chosen first as well. Which one would you choose?

This year's draft is going to be good.

 

[Klostrophobic]

I'd choose Oden a billion times out of a billion times. Just like every GM in basketball will. He's Alonzo Mourning and Patrick Ewing and he could be the best defensive C in basketball the moment he steps on the court. Durant is probably the greatest consolation prize at #2 since Len Bias.

Unluckily for me, the Celtics are on a three game winning streak and are playing themselves out of a prime opportunity to build the club for the next decade. But I guess a win here and there will be good for Delonte West's confidence.

C'mon Joakim Noah! Just what the Celts need, another role player. Screw losing and maybe getting Greg Oden, gimme a couple more wins and Joakim Noah.

 

[McLaren]

And Dallas sets franchise history as they hit 15th wins in a row, and are now 50-9.

Unforunately, the Lakers are our next opponent this coming Sunday, and I think they may be able to stop our streak.

But we'll have to get through New Jersey next Tuesday.

 

[a6m5]

And the winner of the tournament gets the first pick or...?

If so, horrible idea. The Miami Heat would get Greg Oden this year, for instance.

With the NBA officiating the way it is, yes. With fair officiating, player bonuses, Miami wouldn't be a lock for Top-3.

Here's the surprise to some: Some of the worst teams in the league, it's not like they played their best and ended up with a 20-win season. But combination of NBA officiating system("marketing"), lazy/unmotivated players, and teams intentionally throwing games, they end up with very horrific record in the end.

Teams aren't that uneven as people think. NBA Superstars? They wouldn't shine so bright without the help from David Stern, which is why he is both loved, and hated.

Edit: Oh, I forget. I got to go to the Blazers/Kings game tonight. Kevin Martin just torched the Blazers. Blazers were just so lazy defensively, they were always step or two behind going around the screen, or pick & roll. We are still green.

 

[Giancarlo]

You guys know, Oden and Durant aren't even a lock for this year's draft anyway. Both of them have said they wanna wait until the college season ends before they really decide. Durant's father has said he'd rather have the kid do another year in college, to get a good education.

 

[McLaren]

Gian, do you know if Wade has made a decision to do surgery now or wait later? They do know he will have surgery either way.


Anyways, looking through recent news, here's an injury I have never seen in the NBA. L. Wright of the Hawks apparently suffered a concusion in the game against Washington.

I'm beginning to wonder what the worst injury has been in the NBA.


On game news, Phoenix leads the Lakers with 1 QTR left. C'mon Nash!

 

[a6m5]

I'm beginning to wonder what the worst injury has been in the NBA.

I don't know about the worst play/game-related injury, but this one could be worst overall injury in the NBA:

Kermit Alan Washington (born September 17, 1951, Washington, D.C.) is an American former professional basketball player.

Washington is best remembered for punching opposing player Rudy Tomjanovich during an on-court fight on December 9, 1977. Washington was currently engaged in a brawl when he saw Tomjanovich running to help, so Washington swung around to meet him. The punch, which took Tomjanovich by surprise, fractured his face away from his skull about 1/4 of an inch and left Tomjanovich unconscious in a pool of blood in the middle of the arena. Players involved often say that right after Tomjanovich collapsed, the silence at the arena, filled with shocked fans, was "the loudest silence ever heard". Upon later inspection by the doctors at the scene, it was discovered that Rudy was actually leaking spinal fluid into his mouth, and that not only his basketball career, but his life, was in danger at that point. Tomjanovich would later recount that at the time of the incident he believed a scoreboard fell on him. Washington, then playing with the Los Angeles Lakers, was suspended for two months, missing 26 games. Tomjanovich, then of the Houston Rockets, missed the entire season. He later won a court judgment against the L.A. Lakers and was awarded $3.2 million, even though the original sum set by Tomjanovich was $2.4 million. The incident is remembered as one of the most frightening in the NBA's history.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kermit_Washington

 

[McLaren]

I don't know about the worst play/game-related injury, but this one could be worst overall injury in the NBA:

Woah.

The punishment seems a little light.

I mean, he possibly endangered a man's life. I would think that would permit a ban from the NBA, or at least, banned for the rest of the season.

I supposed times were a bit different then in th NBA.