NBA Thoughts (Playoff Discussions)

SoulClap · Post by **SoulClap** » Wed May 17, 2006 1:42 pm

stupidregister wrote:A few thoughts on the Suns/Clips:

1) It's hard to say that someone who scores 38 and grabs 20 boards sucks but Shawn Marion sucks.

I don't know how you could possibly justify saying he sucks.

stupidregister wrote: 2) Playing with Sam Cassell must be hard as fuck. Dude is selfish beyond belief sometimes and takes some God-awful shots.

If it wasn't for Sam the Clippers would have struggled to win 40 games and be in the lottery right now without a doubt.

Peeping Tom · Post by **Peeping Tom** » Wed May 17, 2006 2:20 pm

Lebron has to have his statement game tonight

even if he loses he has to establish his scoring threat today so if they do go to a game 6 they'll have to respect it more nad his teammates can make the easy shots when he dishes to them at their home environment

stupidregister · Post by **stupidregister** » Wed May 17, 2006 4:01 pm

SoulClap wrote:
stupidregister wrote:A few thoughts on the Suns/Clips:

1) It's hard to say that someone who scores 38 and grabs 20 boards sucks but Shawn Marion sucks.
I don't know how you could possibly justify saying he sucks.

He lacks skill, period. He gets by on his athleticism alone. He does it well but that's all he does. He can't dribble or shoot, create his own shot or create for others. He can run the floor and dunk, tip rebounds and dunk.

SoulClap wrote:
stupidregister wrote: 2) Playing with Sam Cassell must be hard as fuck. Dude is selfish beyond belief sometimes and takes some God-awful shots.
If it wasn't for Sam the Clippers would have struggled to win 40 games and be in the lottery right now without a doubt.

I didn't say Sam wasn't good, I just said playing with him must suck because he takes terrible, selfish shots. Brand was automatic in the post last night and how many times did Sam pull up and shoot without even passing the ball once.

Gregg Popabitch1 · Post by **Gregg Popabitch1** » Wed May 17, 2006 4:12 pm

i agree somewhat about shawn marion.

he's not a type of player that can create on his own. he needs to be set up.

he defenitely doesnt' suck though.

Psychosis · Post by **Psychosis** » Wed May 17, 2006 4:35 pm

Shawn Marion is a perfect complementary team player. He's unselfish and excels in the hustle/effort categories. He'd be a great number 3 option on most teams. The problem is that he's paid as a franchise player, which he's definitely not.

Sankofa · Post by **Sankofa** » Wed May 17, 2006 7:30 pm

stupidregister wrote:Tim Thomas is a bitch. He coulda been killing the NBA for years but finally decides to put forth an effort? Fuck his lazy-ass.

Brougham33 · Post by **Brougham33** » Wed May 17, 2006 8:06 pm

Sankofa wrote:
stupidregister wrote:Tim Thomas is a bitch. He coulda been killing the NBA for years but finally decides to put forth an effort? Fuck his lazy-ass.

A FUCKING MEN. If I hear another motherfucker the Bulls screwed up....this asshole only tries when he wants too....that is why he is a BUM for life.

binary · Post by **binary** » Wed May 17, 2006 9:38 pm

That call on Varejao is EXACTLY why the nba officiating sucks so much ass right now, they are calling it on anticipation instead of actual foul contact..disgust.

binary · Post by **binary** » Wed May 17, 2006 9:42 pm

how is that not a foul on ben wallace??? wtf is going on here man.

Psychosis · Post by **Psychosis** » Wed May 17, 2006 9:48 pm

Holy fucking shit the Cavaliers lead the series after beating the Pistons at Detroit.

Magneto · Post by **Magneto** » Wed May 17, 2006 9:49 pm

This is fucking insane.

SoulClap · Post by **SoulClap** » Wed May 17, 2006 10:07 pm

Goddamit the Pistons better not let this bullshit happen. I wanna see a competitive Eastern Conference finals not the Cavs get shat on by Miami.

Panama · Post by **Panama** » Wed May 17, 2006 10:16 pm

SoulClap wrote:Goddamit the Pistons better not let this bullshit happen. I wanna see a competitive Eastern Conference finals not the Cavs get shat on by Miami.

Who gives a fuck what you want

GM Dizzy Skillespie · Wed May 17, 2006 10:27 pm

Panama wrote:
SoulClap wrote:Goddamit the Pistons better not let this bullshit happen. I wanna see a competitive Eastern Conference finals not the Cavs get shat on by Miami.
Who gives a fuck what you want

word son
and if this team can take down the top seed... actually fuck that... BEST TEAM IN THE NBA... then Miami better chiggidy check themselves and not overestimate the Cavs.
they are playing like a championship team right now... doing WHATEVER IT TAKES TO WIN. it may not be pretty, but a win is a fucking win.

end of story son.

Psychosis · Post by **Psychosis** » Wed May 17, 2006 10:30 pm

A potential Lebron vs. Wade ECF would be bonkers.

Req · Post by **Req** » Wed May 17, 2006 10:31 pm

YES

fuck Detroit

Peeping Tom · Post by **Peeping Tom** » Wed May 17, 2006 10:42 pm

Kobe's commentary at halftime was hilarious

what a duestch

Brougham33 · Post by **Brougham33** » Wed May 17, 2006 11:05 pm

Lebron vs Wade would be

....that regular season game alone was amazing. They may not be the better team, but it would be amazing to see the Cavs and Lebron do this so early. Lebron is 21

I have said that a 100 times this year. Its still amazing.

After watching Kobe at halftime...is he easily not the most vile motherfucker alive? Fuck him.

binary · Post by **binary** » Thu May 18, 2006 12:40 am

The Spurs remind me of the Lakers pre-Kobe. They dump it into duncan (shaq) and just pray.

That being said, the Mavs are in trouble. Ginobli got his swagger back and is gonna attack these fools in game 6 like nobodies business.

KritiKal · Post by **KritiKal** » Thu May 18, 2006 3:36 am

Ya, Lebron's off-arm driving vs. D Wade launching himself kamikaze style towards the rim, that will be a great series. Heat in 3 games. I don't know what is going on, it's like the Pistons don't even care anymore. I have the McDyess face right now and if they lose Friday I'm not watching TV for a month.

Last week I was discussing how this was gonna be over in 5 IF the Cavs were lucky. Blaaaaah, Vareejo, Veraejo, Viriejo, Vvelveta......

I'm gonna continue drinking and watch my 03-04 championship DVD until I fall asleep. Rewinding that Tayshaun block always cheers me up

SoulClap · Post by **SoulClap** » Thu May 18, 2006 10:31 am

Since either the Spurs and Mavericks are coming out the West and the Heat will not be able to beat either team I'm cheering for the Pistons the rest of the way. On the bright side in the unlikely case that the Pistons don't wake the fuck up and take out these fucking crumbs the Heat will take em out in 4-5 and they'll get plenty of rest for the finals.

Henessee Williams · Post by **Henessee Williams** » Thu May 18, 2006 10:32 am

Cavs got that momentum. I can't fucking believe its actually happening.
LeBrontasauras can't be stopped at this point. Cavs are playing with much more heart.

What did Kobe do at halftime?

Gregg Popabitch1 · Post by **Gregg Popabitch1** » Thu May 18, 2006 11:30 am

duncan played one of the best halves of basketball i've ever seen.

what the cavs is doing is insane, for lack of a better word.

an-also · Post by **an-also** » Thu May 18, 2006 1:59 pm

Varajo is out of control

bringinoutbangerz · Post by **bringinoutbangerz** » Thu May 18, 2006 2:13 pm

an-also wrote:Varajo is out of control

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

the Wiper · Post by **the Wiper** » Thu May 18, 2006 3:04 pm

it's amazing how arrogant pistons fans are...

all you heard at the arena before game 3 was 'sweep this, not good enough that, we're a dynasty...'

then, after they lost, it was, 'doesn't matter, you're still not good enough, we're gods, pistons in 5..'

then rasheed started with his bullshit...

now, you STILL hear motherfuckers on the radio yappin' about how the cavs had a good run, it's a solid start for next year...

it was 2-2, and on mike and mike in the morning, they were talking about how the heat wouldn't be able to take the pistons, the pistons were too clutch for the heat...

seriously, why not just say the cavs are a damn good team.

keep in mind, their best defensive player and probably the second best overall hasn't even played in the 3 wins...

i understand wanting to mourn and all, but this is a business. you hear players say it all the time. the cavs are doing themselves a service by letting hughes take his time, but come ON already...you're making millions and millions of dollars, and it's the PLAYOFFS.

not trying to sound heartless...but shit. okay, the shock of it all kept him out of game 3. but game 4? game 5 was right before the funeral...

it's time to come back and play man..

Henessee Williams · Post by **Henessee Williams** » Thu May 18, 2006 3:57 pm

the Wiper wrote:it's amazing how arrogant pistons fans are...

all you heard at the arena before game 3 was 'sweep this, not good enough that, we're a dynasty...'

then, after they lost, it was, 'doesn't matter, you're still not good enough, we're gods, pistons in 5..'

then rasheed started with his bullshit...

now, you STILL hear motherfuckers on the radio yappin' about how the cavs had a good run, it's a solid start for next year...

it was 2-2, and on mike and mike in the morning, they were talking about how the heat wouldn't be able to take the pistons, the pistons were too clutch for the heat...

seriously, why not just say the cavs are a damn good team.

keep in mind, their best defensive player and probably the second best overall hasn't even played in the 3 wins...

i understand wanting to mourn and all, but this is a business. you hear players say it all the time. the cavs are doing themselves a service by letting hughes take his time, but come ON already...you're making millions and millions of dollars, and it's the PLAYOFFS.

not trying to sound heartless...but shit. okay, the shock of it all kept him out of game 3. but game 4? game 5 was right before the funeral...

it's time to come back and play man..

i couldn't agree more, except the Hughes shit.
He is not 100%, and he was playing pretty shitty before his bro's death.
I think we are better without him right now.

Dunnnnleavy · Post by **Dunnnnleavy** » Thu May 18, 2006 10:50 pm

clips/suns NEEDS to go 7.

this 2nd round (sans heat/nets) have been pretty OHSH OHSH. down to the wire, scoring, marquee names involved, fuck college bball purists.

Gregg Popabitch1 · Post by **Gregg Popabitch1** » Thu May 18, 2006 10:52 pm

Dunnnnleavy wrote: this 2nd round (sans heat/nets) have been pretty OHSH OHSH. down to the wire, scoring, marquee names involved, fuck college bball purists.

this is the first time nba playoffs has actually been entertaining in 3-4 years. march madness has ALWAYS been entertaining.

an-also · Post by **an-also** » Thu May 18, 2006 10:57 pm

prolly the best playoffs in a while