NBA Discussion Thread - Page 2236

jayceheathman · 05-23-2011, 11:15 PM

Epic fail by the Thunder!

SeanTaylorRIP · 05-23-2011, 11:21 PM

What a shame would have been a great series. Thabo doesn't belong in there anymore, he is awful on offense. With Harden out they needed Maynor to control tempo and move Westbrook to SG. Durant this summer all he needs to work on is ballhandling. He will be unstoppable if he can get his ballhandling to a competent level.

Docta · 05-23-2011, 11:26 PM

You never get momentum back when you lose a big lead. They'll learn how to keep a lead once they get more experienced. Youngest team in the league, and they're already in the conference finals. Talk about potential.

jayceheathman · 05-23-2011, 11:32 PM

15 turnovers between Durant and Westbrook and that is what lost it for them. That was 2 more turnovers than Dallas' whole team had combined.

Ward · 05-24-2011, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Complex

I spoke to soon I thought that OKC was up 3-2 for some reason. Memphis vs Heat is still on.

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Originally Posted by fenikz

I see no way that Dallas can stop Durant and Westbrook

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Originally Posted by JETS5128

Gotta be impressed with the way the Thunder played today. I really like how they match-up with Dallas too. Kidd doesn't stand a chance against Westbrook and Durant can have his way with Marion. Sefalosha and Stevenson are literally the same player, Perk and Chandler kind of cancel each other out too. Obviously no one can stop Dirk and he should still get his, but I have a tough time seeing somebody else being able to step up consistently in this series for the Mavs.

Even their bench is gonna have match-up problems. Terry is a good player but I dont think Barea and Peja are gonna see the same success they saw against LA. OKC is just such a good team defensively both inside and on the perimeter I just dont see the Mavs being able to score enough to win this series. As long as Westbrook stays under control I have the Thunder in 6

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Originally Posted by sbh15

I think Ibaka should do fine. Obviously he's not a great perimeter defender, but he's very long and athletic and won't make life easy for Dirk. I like the Thunder in 6-7 games, honestly.

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Originally Posted by RaiderNation

I still have Miami winning in 6, and Thunder in 7.

I'm just gonna leave these here, ok?

thedong · 05-24-2011, 01:48 AM

Watching the post game with my 50 inch HD plasma.

Damn Durant needs to work on his acne. Sons I highly recommend he uses Broactiv, it's like proactiv but with cocoa butter.

fenikz · 05-24-2011, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by fenikz

I see no way that Dallas can stop Durant and Westbrook

but it will also be hard for OKC to stop Dirk, still going to be a lot closer series than I think most people believe

gj ward way to look like a douchbag

Ward · 05-24-2011, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by fenikz

gj ward way to look like a douchbag

Oh no, a guy I don't know thinks I'm a douchebag for posting his quote. Just enjoying the Dallas haters.

fenikz · 05-24-2011, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ward

I'm a douchebag

you should use the entire quote or you might send the wrong message

Ward · 05-24-2011, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by fenikz

you should use the entire quote or you might send the wrong message

Why are you so mad about this? You've never been wrong before?

fenikz · 05-24-2011, 02:37 AM

i actually just thought it was funny

bantx · 05-24-2011, 02:56 AM

Maverick Nation!

jayceheathman · 05-24-2011, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bantx

Maverick Nation!

That is the cutest sig I have ever seen.

SativaDominant · 05-24-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanTaylorRIP

What a shame would have been a great series. Thabo doesn't belong in there anymore, he is awful on offense. With Harden out they needed Maynor to control tempo and move Westbrook to SG. Durant this summer all he needs to work on is ballhandling. He will be unstoppable if he can get his ballhandling to a competent level.

I still don't understand why OKC doesn't do this. Nobody has been able to explain it to me.

SeanTaylorRIP · 05-24-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SativaDominant

I still don't understand why OKC doesn't do this. Nobody has been able to explain it to me.

Especially since the Mavs are playing a 2 PG set with Kidd and Terry. Also if Westbrook doesnt' have to handle he could expend energy on defense guarding Terry.

descendency · 05-24-2011, 02:50 PM

I just saw an interesting debate on another forum about where some current players rank all time (Kobe, Dirk, Kidd). Should that be it's own topic? Anyways, there is far too much living in the moment with people putting Dirk and JKidd really high and Kobe really low because of what they've done recently recently.

I also find it interesting the lists people are coming up with, yet all of them continue to leave off one player who is arguably top 10 all time (someone I personally watched play most of his career - I'm mid 20s).

soybean · 05-24-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by descendency

I just saw an interesting debate on another forum about where some current players rank all time (Kobe, Dirk, Kidd). Should that be it's own topic? Anyways, there is far too much living in the moment with people putting Dirk and JKidd really high and Kobe really low because of what they've done recently recently.

I also find it interesting the lists people are coming up with, yet all of them continue to leave off one player who is arguably top 10 all time (someone I personally watched play most of his career - I'm mid 20s).

i hate guessing games... since you're a boston fan? (im assuming) im going to guess kg?

But anyways, Kobe is the best player SINCE Michael Jordan... (not saying that can't change either)

You can argue guys like Duncan etc., but it's so much harder for a SG to lead a team to a championship than it is for a big man (center or pf) to IMO

CrankthatCrabtree · 05-24-2011, 04:00 PM

I would put Shaq and Duncan ahead of Kobe(although it is pretty close)

SativaDominant · 05-24-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by descendency

I just saw an interesting debate on another forum about where some current players rank all time (Kobe, Dirk, Kidd). Should that be it's own topic? Anyways, there is far too much living in the moment with people putting Dirk and JKidd really high and Kobe really low because of what they've done recently recently.

I also find it interesting the lists people are coming up with, yet all of them continue to leave off one player who is arguably top 10 all time (someone I personally watched play most of his career - I'm mid 20s).

It depends on how you define "best." Mainly, how do you compare the entirety of the career vs. the peak of the career.

SeanTaylorRIP · 05-24-2011, 04:40 PM

Off the top of my head my list would be:

1) Michael Jordan
2) Magic Johnson
3) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
4) Larry Bird
5) Wilt Chamberlain
6) Elgin Baylor
7) Bill Russell
8) Kobe Bryant
9) Shaq
10) Oscar Robertson
11) Tim Duncan
12) Karl Malone
13) Dr. J
14) Jerry West
15) Hakeem Olajuwon

soybean · 05-24-2011, 05:32 PM

I thought this was pretty spot on lol, especially the Lebron one:

Why you should like Dirk, lol classic video... lol a Lebron jersey:

soybean · 05-24-2011, 07:26 PM

do you guys think it'd be a good idea if Taj Gibson started in place of Boozer and let boozer come off the bench? He could play a ginobli type of role.

Also, Westbrook gets torn to pieces by you all but it's not like D-rose has been lighting the world on fire either in his last two games.

But I concede the biggest difference is the huge turnover disparity...

yo123 · 05-24-2011, 08:10 PM

Bosh is the biggest douche on the planet.

yo123 · 05-24-2011, 08:37 PM

Rose just completely **** on Joel Anthony. Wow.

Nalej · 05-24-2011, 08:51 PM

lol @ Dizzy impersonations