NBA Discussion Thread

[soybean]

oh damn, that was dirty...

[SickwithIt1010]

**** it, if we are going to play like this we might as well call up D'Antoni. He would have some fun with this group of guys, no defense.

[Rob S]

Originally Posted by SickwithIt1010

**** it, if we are going to play like this we might as well call up D'Antoni. He would have some fun with this group of guys, no defense.

And Dwight and Pau would at least make it tough to score inside by default.

[SickwithIt1010]

Originally Posted by Rob S

And Dwight and Pau would at least make it tough to score inside by default.

Right? haha. Brown ain't makin it through the year, though.

[Rob S]

I wouldn't be shocked if the Lakers somehow pulled this one out.

[Rob S]

You know, unless Batum keep nailing dirty threes.

[bantx]

Mavericks had a horrible 3rd quarter didn't get to watch the 2nd half anyone know if we weren't just hitting our shots or what?

[Paul]

I want to see what Houston can do when/if Royce White is ready.

[Jvig43]

Did Curry play the whole game last night, cause if not, **** you.

[iowatreat54]

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nba/story...lion-extension

CHICAGO -- Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson said Wednesday night that he agreed to a four-year, $38 million extension after the Bulls' 93-87 win against Sacramento.

"I looked at the numbers," Gibson said. "That's a lot of money. I can't really turn down that much money. Especially for the security, you never know what can happen all through the year."

Earlier in the day, Gibson had said he was not optimistic about getting an extension done before the midnight deadline. After the Bulls' win, Gibson explained his decision-making process.

[Rosebud]

The Bulls are still going to be a danger to the heat if Rose gets back 100%. They've got the defense, depth and size to bother miami and a healthy Rose gives them a finisher down the stretch.

[iowatreat54]

I don't think the quality of the bench mob is going to be there at the end of the season. I look at it now, and it's worse than a year ago, and I'm sure everyone will improve and get used to playing with one another, but I really don't see it performing to the level of the 2010 or 2011 bench mobs.

And I would really rather not have Rose back this year, or forced into a spot where he has to over-exert himself. I'm already worried he's going to try and come back too soon...

[Brodeur]

Originally Posted by Rosebud

The Bulls are still going to be a danger to the heat if Rose gets back 100%. They've got the defense, depth and size to bother miami and a healthy Rose gives them a finisher down the stretch.

No they won't. Nobody in the East can touch the Heat this season.

[Rosebud]

The bench lost a lot, but I like Jimmy Butler a lot, Belli is an adequate replacement for hot-sauce, Ratface can do better than Watson and even though he's no Asik, Nazzie can be solid.

[Brodeur]

So basically, they got worse at every bench position and Rose won't be fully healthy all season...but they can challenge the Heat if he's back? Alright then.

[Rosebud]

I didn't say it'd be this year, I said whenever Rose is back to full health. As for the bench, Taj is still improving, Butler can be a lot better than Brewer, Ratface is more talented than Watson and Bellineli-Korver is a wash. So Asik and chemistry are the big downgrades.

[Brodeur]

Korver >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Belinelli.

[D-Unit]

Originally Posted by Brodeur

No they won't. Nobody in the East can touch the Heat this season.

The one team that surpringly no one is talking about is the Brooklyn Nets. Watching NBAtv and ESPN panelists I hear them talking up the Pacers and Sixers as teams who might pose any threat in the East... and the Bulls when Rose returns... but I think the Nets can do some damage and aren't getting the attention they deserve yet.

[comahan]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon...album/1671723/

Quite possibly the greatest sports story ive ever read.

"I asked [Jackson] if I could rap a little on his album, and he told me no, straight out," Tim Duncan told The San Antonio Express-News. "I was very offended. He's never even heard me rap. He doesn't know what I could do."

[D-Unit]

Originally Posted by comahan

http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon...album/1671723/

Quite possibly the greatest sports story ive ever read.

Jackson lost out on a ton of sales right there. LOL. Duncan rapping... ha ha ha

[MetSox17]

What is it with the spurs and making rap songs? Maybe that's how they stay young.

[scottyboy]

i just read through like 20+ pages. **** you hurricane. I <3 the NBA being back

[MetSox17]

Originally Posted by scottyboy

i just read through like 20+ pages. **** you hurricane. I <3 the NBA being back

This is the only thread in the whole forum i catch up on whenever i have extended absence.

<3 NBA

[thefalconer]

the great white hope and uncle drew

[soybean]

You guys are forgetting they were a game from elimination against the Pacers and the Celtics.

Them destroying the Thunder clouded your memory.