NBA: 2012-2013 Season

[sumbrownkid]

I remember very well how the players looked skinnier, back when. I honestly can't tell if today's scorers are more explosive, because they sure don't look it. With the exception of guys like Derrick Rose, Dwayne Wade, etc., today's scorers sure seem to lack finesse, agility, skills, things like that getting to, and executing at the basket. I don't know.

Players today are physically more capable today than back then, but athletes back then are more "innate" with the fundamentals than the superstar stuff you see today.

 

[a6m5]

Players today are physically more capable today than back then, but athletes back then are more "innate" with the fundamentals than the superstar stuff you see today.

I do agree with that, though physically, players back then were tougher too, in the sense that they had to play with injuries, as teams didn't baby their players back then. Now, it's like too much money's riding on them.

In reference to QJ's comment regarding Pre-2000 NBA, I think the 1980's NBA was the best. Then again, if you ask me about pop music, I'll tell you that 80's had the best pop hits.

 

[sumbrownkid]

And I would probably slap you for saying 80s music was the best. Well everything except Aerosmith and Michael Jackson.

 

[a6m5]

And I would probably slap you for saying 80s music was the best. Well everything except Aerosmith and Michael Jackson.

What are you talking about!? INXS? Guns 'N' Roses? Def Leppard? Tiffany?

Get the hell outta here with your nonsense!

 

[Quackjack]

Griz showed us! They looked fine.

Rockets next.

 

[sumbrownkid]

What are you talking about!? INXS? Guns 'N' Roses? Def Leppard? Tiffany?

Get the hell outta here with your nonsense!

Make me.

 

[a6m5]

*fart*

That should do it.

I hope Miami loses as many games as possible. I don't expect Miami to be anything short of invincible come Playoffs, but with a rough regular season(maybe couple of injuries ), who knows? It couldn't hurt.

 

[sumbrownkid]

Your farts are weak and decadent a6m5. Just like your Blazers. OHHHHHHHHHH.

Sorry.

 

[a6m5]

Blazers suck even when they are good(as in good record), so the long time fans are used to the smack talk. My fart on the other hand, it's like a gentle breeze over bed of roses.....

 

[JohnBM01]

I'm expecting the Heat to win against my Rockets Monday night, unless the Heat just don't show up. We'll be playing every other weekday this week. Heat on Monday, Hornets on Wednesday, and at Portland on Friday. Rockets are 3-3 on the season so far.


According to the current standings, Detroit and Washington are winless. DET is 0-7, and WAS is 0-5. Meanwhile, you know it's strange when the New York Knicks are unbeaten! But... it's true.

 

[Paulie]

The Knicks have also had a much easier start to the season by comparison to most, it's bound to even out eventually.

 

[sumbrownkid]

When the the 3 ball stops falling for them, expect the Knicks to freak out.

Edit: Speaking of the Knicks, their old whipper snapper D'Antoni is now the head coach of the Lakers.

lol or cause for worry?

 

[a6m5]

I think he's the best fit, but the MEGA question would be, could D'Antoni be effective without the team running? D'Antoni is stereotyped as a running offense coach, whose team plays no defense. I always bring up to doubters, one of the best Playoff series I ever followed was the Phoenix Suns - San Antonio Spurs, back few years ago, one that Nash got his nose busted?

In that series, Spurs played great run & gun offense, and Suns played great defense, also set plays. I have very little doubt that Nash & D'Antoni woud click. Can guys like Kobe(old) & WurldMetametaFece(mental illness, also very big physically) be effective under his coaching? The other big piece of the puzzle, Dwight, I think he'll be OK once he's healthy.

I wish them luck!

 

[Stavingo]

Johns rockets are putting up a solid fight against the heat with them leading 85-82 by the end of the 3rd.

 

[sumbrownkid]

@a6m5: Great insight, but I have my doubts. One, he totally flopped in New York, and the locals completely chewed him out for his stumbles. And two, the entire locker room was expecting Phil from the response of things to this hiring.

Besides that, the media scrutiny on D'Antoni will probably go way beyond what he encountered in New York because the Lakers are actually legit contenders year in and year out, and the expectation for success is enormous with an organization with as many titles as they do.

 

[a6m5]

@a6m5: Great insight, but I have my doubts. One, he totally flopped in New York, and the locals completely chewed him out for his stumbles. And two, the entire locker room was expecting Phil from the response of things to this hiring.

Besides that, the media scrutiny on D'Antoni will probably go way beyond what he encountered in New York because the Lakers are actually legit contenders year in and year out, and the expectation for success is enormous with an organization with as many titles as they do.

Yeah, I hate repeating it, but just like when they first put this Laker team together, it really could go either way, and I think the odds are, they'll just be another good team.

Having said that, I don't know what the Zen Master could do with this team either, because when I think of Phil Jackson's big man, I think of guys like Bill Cartright, Will Purdue, Luc Longley(highly overrated, just ask Stav, Space goat, etc. ). I honestly don't think anybody could claim to know how either Phil Jackson or D'Antoni's coaching would work with this team? I certainly couldn't begin to predict, except the home run I'm hoping for is a bit of a long shot. I think they have too much talent to be a 6th~8th seed, but it really would take a lot of things to go right for this line up to dominate at the level of Miami Heat.

Regarding the pressure on D'Antoni, I couldn't agree more. Lakers, especially with the team they have this year, the pressure is already reaching an unbelievable level(we haven't played ten games!). At least they get paid well.

Regardless, I think this goes back to what McLaren & myself has been preaching since the Lakers obtained Nash: Steve Nash must run this team.

 

[sumbrownkid]

Steve Nash is the missing key to this Lakers team. They'll figure it out eventually.

The reason I think Phil is the better choice because the team could thrive on the triangle offense, and he already has that respect factor that Los Angeles faithful dare not question.

That, and the man has 13 NBA titles to his name, and 11 as coach on his resume...

I have a gut feeling that Jim Buss's true reason to pick D'Antoni: less pay, or trying to find some balls to make the big decisions that people question him on. Let's see if he has chosen wisely.

 

[JohnBM01]

As predicted, we failed- 113-110 in favor of El Heat. Hornets swarm into Toyota Center Wednesday night. Rockets now 3-4 on the young season.

 

[sumbrownkid]

Expect a rebound game against Nawlens.

That said, your team managed to make the Heat at least work for their win.

 

[a6m5]

The reason I think Phil is the better choice because the team could thrive on the triangle offense, and he already has that respect factor that Los Angeles faithful dare not question.

That, and the man has 13 NBA titles to his name, and 11 as coach on his resume...

True on all accounts, especially good point on the respect Phil Jackson have of not just the Faker fans, but also the media. Media would not touch Phil unless things go seriously south.

I have a gut feeling that Jim Buss's true reason to pick D'Antoni: less pay, or trying to find some balls to make the big decisions that people question him on. Let's see if he has chosen wisely.

Agreed, not because he's 🤬 your daughter. When I heard that Phil Jackson wanted the job back, I was surprised that he didn't get it. Then again, season's still early. Maybe they can fire D'Antoni by the All-Star break if things do work out, bring Phil in then.

 

[sumbrownkid]

Phil feels awfully disrespected (HERESY ON BUSS) though. He came out saying the Laker's basically lied to him.

Ouch.

And he must be feeling awfully mad that he can't get with his daughter again.

 

[a6m5]

Phil feels awfully disrespected (HERESY ON BUSS) though. He came out saying the Laker's basically lied to him.

Ouch.

And he must be feeling awfully mad that he can't get with his daughter again.

He should have just accepted the Portland head coach position. He could have lead the team we have to probably the 9th spot.

I do feel for the Zen Master, but he shouldn't take it personally. He did walk out on the Lakers on his terms. And yeah, Jeanie's pretty hawt.

 

[sumbrownkid]

No, he would lead your team to a Finals title, a Super Bowl title, a World Cup title (mens and womens), and victory over the damn Nazis.

 

[a6m5]

Nice try, but he won the World War II in 1945. He was a fetus(I just checked, DOB September of 1945!).

 

[McLaren]

I remember very well how the players looked skinnier, back when. I honestly can't tell if today's scorers are more explosive, because they sure don't look it. With the exception of guys like Derrick Rose, Dwayne Wade, etc., today's scorers sure seem to lack finesse, agility, skills, things like that getting to, and executing at the basket. I don't know.

It was all in the short shorts man.

 

[Stavingo]

^^

All that leg room to give their hamstrings airflow.

 

[a6m5]

Like I said, 80's so rocked.

I forgot to mention: Do you guys remember when Kobe used to wear #8? Do you guys know why, and why he changed it to 24?

He used to wear #8 in tribute to his childhood favorite player. And while he gave some reason for changing his jersey number, I could swear it happened after the Lakers lost the Playoff series to Phoenix Sun, coached by D'Antoni.

 

[Stavingo]

Like I said, 80's so rocked.

I forgot to mention: Do you guys remember when Kobe used to wear #8? Do you guys know why, and why he changed it to 24?

He used to wear #8 in tribute to his childhood favorite player. And while he gave some reason for changing his jersey number, I could swear it happened after the Lakers lost the Playoff series to Phoenix Sun, coached by D'Antoni.

He changed to 24 because that was the number he always wanted when he started in the NBA but it wasn't available at the time.

 

[Omnis]

If I were playing basketball, I would want to wear those shorter shorts too. I couldn't even do a crossover without the ball getting caught in my baggy basketball shorts.

 

[sumbrownkid]

Real men play in short shorts.