*The Official 2011-12 NBA Thread*

OH and yes, I had a knockdown drag out with him last year, where he called me an *******.

BTW, I have corresponded with Scott Raab of all people, and he at least has a brain and you know where he is coming from (he just hates Lebron). I must say, Scott Raab is rather interesting, and has a good sense of humor.

This guy is just a scumbag.

 

I haven't had a chance to read Raab's book (Whore of Akron) yet - but a few friends have, and it sounds like it is less about LeBron and more about Raab's struggles through life. He uses LeBron (and sports) as sort of an antagonist for his own struggles and triumphs. Everyone I know that read it has come away impressed.

 

really? No one wants to see the Bobcats beat the Knicks bro...

 

Speak for yourself

 

I understand what Lebron was to Cleveland but I just never understood the hate. When Santana Moss (A Miami Hurricane I love) played for the Jets I could never bring myself to hate him. Wade could have went to Chicago and played for his home town. Heck I guarantee that team would win multiple championships with Wade...but he didn't. Playing for your home team is great but at the end of the day if you are a true competitor you play the game to win.

 

Santana Moss isn't a good example considering he didn't pick the Jets himself, and Wade example would make more sense to fans IMO because he'd be going "home." Lebron was already "home."

A better example would be more like Joe Mauer leaving Minnesota for the Yankees in his prime.

And let's be honest, every Miami fan would've been pissed if Wade left in FA for Chicago. They might not feel the same sense of betrayal that many Cleveland fans did, but there would certainly be some hate (for some time). Also, Carlos Boozer's departure a handful of years prior didn't do Lebron any favors.

I don't think Wade would have went on national TV to announce his departure. That certainly contributed somewhat to many Clevelander's feelings too.

 

I agree, I was just using an off the top of my head example. I do like your example better.

It doesn't really change the point of my post. In my opinion if someone based that much of their own hopes and dreams upon Lebron James winning a championship in Cleveland I just think they need to reevaluate what is important in life. My two cents.

 

Isn't LeBron from Akron? Totally different cities bro. Who determined that LeBron owed the state of Ohio something upon turning 18?

 

That's why I used "home" in quotes. It was still Northeast Ohio, as Cleveland is all of 30 mins away from Akron. And I'm glad someone recognized Akron as a separate city, as many people on the internet act like it's a suburb of Cleveland. Robbins, Illinois is Wade's hometown I believe, not actually Chicago.


And I don't have any clue who determined LeBron owed Ohio anything, I certainly didn't. He gave the Cavs 7 great years, and a number of those years are as good as or better than any season the franchise had ever seen prior (though I wasn't a fan until like 2004).

 

LOL They are interviewing Varejao and he looks like he is high as hell. I dont know if it's just how he always looks but man he looks stoned off his ***.

 

It's how he always looks.

 

Beside Pete and I, I dont know if any of you have lived in that area....but there's a reason he left as soon as he could. Its terrible in Akron...hell its no better in Cleveland. He was there his whole life, how can anyone hate him for wanting to move out of the ghetto? And Gilbert didnt make him relavant, he made the Cavs relevant. The only thing that burned me even as a Heat fan was the announcment. Although I think his intent was good.

 

**** you NBATV. Now I can't watch the damn game.

 

Spoiler

http://www.firstrow.tv/sport/basketball.html

 

Ive never seen two teams look more focused on moving the ball around and less focused on actually scoring.

 

Tried that, it wouldn't play on my laptop.

 

You need to have someone fix your internets.

 

You aren't really missing much on either side unless you like lots of passing and missed shots. Followed up by sloppy fast breaks and poor all around play. Or maybe its just good defense....I'm not really sure what that looks like in the NBA anymore.

 

Being reported Love has signed the 4 year 62 million contract. CRISIS ADVERTED.

Never mind seems like a false report = /

 

Derp ball is in full effect.

 

That **** was ugly. whew..

Well...Bosh is a beast. Win by 7. Gotta take it.

 

Melo threw a tantrum tonight huh? 0-7 and scored 1 point?

Yet the Knicks worked their blood rival the Charlotte Bobcats?

They are better without Melo? lol.

 

I want to hear the Knicks fans here accept the scientifically proven fact that Bosh is light years ahead of Amare.

 

Bosh has been great this year...extremely consistent.

 

Meh, Kevin Love is extremely overrated. The Wolves would be better served letting him test FA so a team like the Sixers could drastically overpay for him.

 

Let's be real, Howard to NY isn't happening, and if by the slim chance that it did, you can bet that Hedo would be going to NY in that deal, with Anderson staying.

 

Well, we don't know that Orlando initiated anything. Like I said before, consider the source. He might of gotten the Miami Heat thing right but even a broken clock is right twice a day. This is from years of experience dealing with that blowhard. Remember, he was a 76ers beatwriter before ESPN. And I just don't see any way that even if it did happen you wouldn't be taking back Turkoglu's contract. Tyson Chandler is a bad contract as well... And Amare's contract is uninsured. Dwight for Amare and Chandler without the Knicks taking Turk would be highway robbery imo.

 

2 years and 1 player option, 34.2M altogether. As for why the Knicks would do it, well, the Knicks do a lot of things we question so...

 

I only got to see a bit of this game - but looks like Irving didn't have a great game. Too bad - was hoping he'd put on a show since this is as close to a nationally televised game as the Cavs have all year (seriously - I know they're bad, but you'd think the #1 pick would get them ONE game).

 

Greg Anthony: "The Heat play with arrogance, and feel as if they can turn it on, whenever they want, and they think they can win whenever they want."

Well, yeah. and?

 

Best Power Forwards in the NBA:

1. Kevin Love
2. Chris Bosh
3. Lamarcus Aldridge
4. Pau Gasol
5. Blake Griffin
6. Paul Millsap
7. Amare Stoudemire
8. Josh Smith
9. Kevin Garnett
10. Carlos Boozer

the top 2 is not really up for debate, and yes, I am gloating about it.

 

Kevin Love is 1st on that list....

 

Knicks fans cant count^

 

I consider Dirk a swing SF/PF and so does every single advanced stat site. Plus, he has been terrible this year.

As for Millsap...he is having a MUCH better year than Amare Stoudemire this year. and it is not even close. Zach Randolph is hurt so he doesn't qualify.

and yeah, Kevin Love is #1 on the list.

 

and that list was for this year, but if you insist on ranking them OVERALL and you want to include Dirk..it is:

1. Kevin Love
2. Dirk Nowitzki
3. Chris Bosh
4. Pau Gasol
5. Lamarcus Aldridge
6. Blake Griffin
7. Zach Randolph
8. Amare Stoudemire
9. Kevin Garnett
10. Paul Millsap

 

Millsap is really having a good year. His fade away is money. Love sings 4 year extension with a 3rd year opt out.