NBA Discussion Thread

[LTgiants]

Originally Posted by ATLDirtyBirds

Not really. He's pretty terrible. I mean, so are our players, but D'Antoni is a buffoon.

Ya I tend to feel bad for the one decent coach we have had recently.

Lets see the guy waited around for two seasons while putting his name and reputation on the line as the Knicks essentially tanked games for 2 seasons while waiting to clear salary cap space.

Making trades that had nothing to do with basketball. Only for the team to make a yet another mid season deal blowing up his team.

Then after Donnie Walsh finally assembled a decent roster for him. The worlds worst owner of a professional sports team decides to let go the best GM he had in years. Blowing up the roster on D'antoni mid season yet again. Cause he is a god dam star ******.

Saddling Mike with a player who doesn't fit in with his system at all. While only having the 2nd half of the season to try and make something work.

Now after failing to make this team work in 42 games he has to resign with his name and reputation essentially ruined cause he got stuck with a bums like Melo and James Dolan.

So with less then two seasons trying to make his "star players" work this is his fate I feel bad for him.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

He could of, you know, adjusted.

[zachsaints52]

Originally Posted by descendency

That team should be the Celtics. Clear cap space for next year when you can make a major play for Howard+Williams (the Cs are still a premiere organization in the NBA... so much better than Dallas lol).

Name the last high profile FA the Celtics got though.

Originally Posted by SeanTaylorRIP

How do the Hawks rebuild with so much money tied into Joe Johnson, Horford, and Marvin Williams long term? Although the trade isn't bad, doesn't make sense as Smoove is their best player and would only move him for a true Center to slide Horford to PF or a top flight PG. Although Reke can play the point him and Joe Johnson are far too similar to share the ball.

I agree, they can't rebuild unless they Amnesty JJ and trade Smoove and have to add Marvin to it. And I highly doubt they Amnesty JJ, and their GM stated its close to zero chance Smoove would be traded.

Originally Posted by WMD

So what does New York do when Carmelo and Amare still continue to be lazy jerkoffs?

You mean the Knicks didn't think it through when they signed two guys who need the ball and barely play defense?

[LTgiants]

Originally Posted by ATLDirtyBirds

He could of, you know, adjusted.

What adjustment did the superstar make? At least D'antoni tried different things unlike Melo who does the same god dam Iso bs even though it isn't working for him at all this year.

Honestly I feel bad for this franchise. We always have to deal with this type of bs as long as Dolan owns the Knicks

[scottyboy]

Originally Posted by RaiderNation

I think this will potentially be the end of Lin as well, can't see him having the type of success he has had in another offense.

I knew I loved you

[scottyboy]

Originally Posted by ATLDirtyBirds

He could of, you know, adjusted.

it's the old Bill Parcells adage, if you want me to cook the meal, I gotta pick the groceries. Don't have a coach and then bring in guys who don't suit his philosophy and style. It will never work.

[mqtirishfan]

Originally Posted by zachsaints52

Name the last high profile FA the Celtics got though.

Chris Wilcox isn't a high profile FA? Damn.

[zachsaints52]

Originally Posted by mqtirishfan

Chris Wilcox isn't a high profile FA? Damn.

Hahahaa :)

No one really wants to go to Boston to play for the most part. The reporters hound you, its weather is supposed to be bad, and overall just not a good city to live in.

Its what Ive read about why no one wants to go there Free Agency wise for the Celts, I still plan on moving there in 2 years :)

[D-Unit]

Prediction time: Dwight Howard to the Rockets

[WMD]

Originally Posted by zachsaints52

Hahahaa :)

No one really wants to go to Boston to play for the most part. The reporters hound you, its weather is supposed to be bad, and overall just not a good city to live in.

Its what Ive read about why no one wants to go there Free Agency wise for the Celts, I still plan on moving there in 2 years :)

And it's supposedly still a little racist.

[zachsaints52]

Originally Posted by D-Unit

Prediction time: Dwight Howard to the Rockets

Have a specific trade in mind? 3rd team involved? I dont see the Rockets having enough to where they can take on Jameer/ Hedos contract.

[zachsaints52]

Originally Posted by WMD

And it's supposedly still a little racist.

Good thing Im white... sorta.

[soybean]

Clippers should can Del Negro and hire D'antoni fastttt.

[WMD]

Originally Posted by soybean

Clippers should can Del Negro and hire D'antoni fastttt.

They shouldn't have hired Del Negro in the first place..

[Babylon]

Originally Posted by zachsaints52

Hahahaa :)

No one really wants to go to Boston to play for the most part. The reporters hound you, its weather is supposed to be bad, and overall just not a good city to live in.

Its what Ive read about why no one wants to go there Free Agency wise for the Celts, I still plan on moving there in 2 years :)

I grew up in Boston, give me a break ok. Boston is one of the great places to live in this country.

[SickwithIt1010]

Originally Posted by Babylon

I grew up in Boston, give me a break ok. Boston is one of the great places to live in this country.

Very debatable.

[Babylon]

Originally Posted by SickwithIt1010

Very debatable.

It isnt Seattle of course (lattes arent as good) but it's really got everything you want in a major city. Great schools, nice beaches, great nightlife, good looking women. See where i'm going with this?

[Mr. Goosemahn]

Originally Posted by SickwithIt1010

So Felton wont even be on the roster after we trade for him? lol.

But there is currently an article on AOL talking about how the Magic are hoping that the Lakers get back into trade talks...they are panicking now big time.

Oops, add him to the bench!

Also, Woj is saying that Portland, Minnesota, and the Lakers are working on a 3 team deal that sends Crawford to Minny, and Beasley to L.A. Nothing else is known.

Hopefully Felton to L.A. Also happens in there, somehow.

[D-Unit]

Beasley to the Lakers

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap...ee_W ay_Talks

[LTgiants]

Originally Posted by D-Unit

Beasley to the Lakers

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap...ee_W ay_Talks

You should have reworded you made it sounded like the deal was done.

Also what would Portland get?

[Complex]

Originally Posted by WMD

And it's supposedly still a little racist.

I heard that too but I don't like the cold so I don't plan on living their or visiting to find out.

[iowatreat54]

Originally Posted by WMD

They shouldn't have hired Del Negro in the first place..

But he did such a bang up job in Chicago...


Also, Deng in tonight, Rose questionable (probably out), and Rip (shocking) and Watson both likely out. If the Bulls keep it within 20, I will be shocked.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Originally Posted by LTgiants

What adjustment did the superstar make? At least D'antoni tried different things unlike Melo who does the same god dam Iso bs even though it isn't working for him at all this year.

Honestly I feel bad for this franchise. We always have to deal with this type of bs as long as Dolan owns the Knicks

Everyone is at fault, this is true. Maybe we can convince the Hawks into doing something Amare for Smith based? Probably not.

Originally Posted by WMD

They shouldn't have hired Del Negro in the first place..

Such a terrible coach.

[scottyboy]

what the **** is going on? really, now dwight's gonna pick up his option?

my head hurts

[LTgiants]

Originally Posted by ATLDirtyBirds

Everyone is at fault, this is true. Maybe we can convince the Hawks into doing something Amare for Smith based? Probably not.

Unless the Knicks are going to take all the Hawks terrible contracts I dont see the benefit for them.