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Fantasy NBA League / Re: 2013-14 Fantasy Season
« Last post by Wolverine on October 29, 2013, 11:39:38 PM »Yep! Trying to get everything figured out.
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NBA Discussion / Re: ziggy; Jacoby Ellsbury
« Last post by Wolverine on October 29, 2013, 11:38:52 PM »My nephew and brother went to Jacoby's wedding reception, and they both agreed Pedroia, Lester, and couple of others were engaging, and respectful people. Some though were not.
Who were the dicks, Zig???
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NBA Discussion / Re: ziggy; Jacoby Ellsbury
« Last post by ziggy on October 25, 2013, 01:05:13 PM »Well it was truly bitter and sweet! I have been Tiger fan for 45 years. I sucked it up when they lost 119, and we 22 years between World Series appearances. I was rooting for the Tigers to win and for Jacoby to win the Series MVP.
As far as WS I have always been a fan of the Cards, they are such a good organization. I do not care for a number of the Red Sox players (Gomes, Victorino, Lackey, Bucholtz, Salty). At the same time the Sox do have some players who I respect. My nephew and brother went to Jacoby's wedding reception, and they both agreed Pedroia, Lester, and couple of others were engaging, and respectful people. Some though were not.
In the end though I will root for Jacoby to get another ring. So Red Sox all the way!!
As far as WS I have always been a fan of the Cards, they are such a good organization. I do not care for a number of the Red Sox players (Gomes, Victorino, Lackey, Bucholtz, Salty). At the same time the Sox do have some players who I respect. My nephew and brother went to Jacoby's wedding reception, and they both agreed Pedroia, Lester, and couple of others were engaging, and respectful people. Some though were not.
In the end though I will root for Jacoby to get another ring. So Red Sox all the way!!
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NBA Discussion / Re: ziggy; Jacoby Ellsbury
« Last post by Reality on October 19, 2013, 11:58:51 PM »zig i hope you are celebrating somewhere.
Sox in series and Ellsbury has had a tremendous playoff comeback from foot injury.
Sox in series and Ellsbury has had a tremendous playoff comeback from foot injury.
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Fantasy NBA League / 2013-14 Fantasy Season
« Last post by atom2030 on October 19, 2013, 04:16:22 AM »Hey guys,
will there be one here?
Greetz from Austria
Tom
will there be one here?
Greetz from Austria
Tom
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NBA Discussion / ziggy; Jacoby Ellsbury
« Last post by Reality on September 19, 2013, 11:23:22 AM »zig i do not know if you still use the email posted on this site.
I do not use mine, i shut it down.
At any rate, here's hoping Ellsburys foot heals in time for the playoffs.
Great year he and the Sox were and are having. 52-4 on stolen bases.
I do not use mine, i shut it down.
At any rate, here's hoping Ellsburys foot heals in time for the playoffs.
Great year he and the Sox were and are having. 52-4 on stolen bases.
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NBA Discussion / Mixed thoughts about Dwightmare reloaded . . .
« Last post by Randy on July 06, 2013, 01:01:06 AM »Lakers obviously lost here. I almost stated that they shot themselves in the foot but it a far more lethal blow they inflicted on themselves.
When the Lakers stated after the season, that they were committed to D'Antoni and he "wasn't going anywhere" -- they might have well gone ahead on packed Dwight's bags for him. D'Antoni took what should have been the best frontcourt in basketball and turned on the most skilled post players into a 3 point shooter and the other into watching the ball bounce around the perimeter. IMO, the only reason why D'Antoni is still coaching the Lakers is because Jim Buss can't admit he doesn't know anything about basketball and he made a mistake.
They didn't do the Lakers strategy any good by allowing Kobe to become part of the "pitch" to Howard. How many saw that going well? While Kobe (and Nash) did have a point (stay in LA, don't let an injury ridden season be the way you left -- of yeah, you were injured most of the season too and played some of the worst ball of your career this year, learn how to win a championship) -- Howard already thinks of himself as "the man." I think Kobe and Nash are right in their assessment but that's telling Howard things he doesn't want to hear.
The Lakers roster is a nightmare for next season. Kobe is hurt until at least November. Steve Nash's age is going to be shown in injuries. MWP is a shell of his former self. Meeks didn't do well when he had wide open looks. Earl Clark was probably the brightest spot in the Lakers season last year and he is gone (glad he got a decent contract -- he earned it this year). Antawn Jamison was worthless (who liked that signing?). Jordan Hill was hurt (he may start next season which hurts our bench even more). Gasol looked horrible this year until they finally lt him go back into the post and then he proceeded to outplay Dwight the rest of the year.
Laker fans will get the privilege of watching to see how the Lakers rebuild in 2014.
As for the pros of watching Howard go -- this guy has got to learn another post move besides the baby hook and athleticism. I know the Lakers didn't have the shooters Orlando had but his post moves were abysmal. He has proven he isn't a leader. He wants to be "the man" but I still see Hardin being "the Man" in Houston but Hardin and Hardin will get together better. Hardin doesn't have Kobe's huge ego and Hardin won't push Howard as much as Kobe did. Also, I did not like what I saw in the final game of the playoffs. Howard quit. That's not the mark of a leader (okay, it is of a bad leader). Do you want to build a franchise around that type of character?
Houston should be very good this year. They already had a scrappy defense and they have a ton of shooters to give Howard room in the post. If Howard can be happy with letting the ball move around the perimeter rather than feeding into the post first, Howard will fit into the offense very well and he will make the Rockets defense very tough.
One last thought: I heard the Rockets main thrust of their pitch went something like this: The Rockets have a long history of building a championship team around a legendary big man. Hmm, wouldn't this pitch 'cause Howard to choose the Lakers, not the Rockets? The Rockets have won how many titles? And after Hakeem and McAdoo, the list starts getting pretty thin on legendary centers. The Lakers? Mikan, Kareem, Wilt, Shaq! Even Gasol and Vlade Divac were better centers than Sampson and Yao (okay, not Vlade here but definitely Gason -- I still believe Yao was over-rated). Interesting tactic.
Bottom line: Howard is a great fit for the Rockets and he makes them instant contenders. Howard, Gasol and Kobe would have put the Lakers into the mix but not, IMO, at the same level as the Rockets. I don't like the fact that Howard really never gave his best to LA (not his fault, for the most part, he was just injured). And it will be seen if Buss allows Mitch to put together a new team in the future. I do think that the Lakers ought to see about doing a sign-and-trade -- if nothing else, just to load up on some draft picks. I doubt that will happen at this point.
When the Lakers stated after the season, that they were committed to D'Antoni and he "wasn't going anywhere" -- they might have well gone ahead on packed Dwight's bags for him. D'Antoni took what should have been the best frontcourt in basketball and turned on the most skilled post players into a 3 point shooter and the other into watching the ball bounce around the perimeter. IMO, the only reason why D'Antoni is still coaching the Lakers is because Jim Buss can't admit he doesn't know anything about basketball and he made a mistake.
They didn't do the Lakers strategy any good by allowing Kobe to become part of the "pitch" to Howard. How many saw that going well? While Kobe (and Nash) did have a point (stay in LA, don't let an injury ridden season be the way you left -- of yeah, you were injured most of the season too and played some of the worst ball of your career this year, learn how to win a championship) -- Howard already thinks of himself as "the man." I think Kobe and Nash are right in their assessment but that's telling Howard things he doesn't want to hear.
The Lakers roster is a nightmare for next season. Kobe is hurt until at least November. Steve Nash's age is going to be shown in injuries. MWP is a shell of his former self. Meeks didn't do well when he had wide open looks. Earl Clark was probably the brightest spot in the Lakers season last year and he is gone (glad he got a decent contract -- he earned it this year). Antawn Jamison was worthless (who liked that signing?). Jordan Hill was hurt (he may start next season which hurts our bench even more). Gasol looked horrible this year until they finally lt him go back into the post and then he proceeded to outplay Dwight the rest of the year.
Laker fans will get the privilege of watching to see how the Lakers rebuild in 2014.
As for the pros of watching Howard go -- this guy has got to learn another post move besides the baby hook and athleticism. I know the Lakers didn't have the shooters Orlando had but his post moves were abysmal. He has proven he isn't a leader. He wants to be "the man" but I still see Hardin being "the Man" in Houston but Hardin and Hardin will get together better. Hardin doesn't have Kobe's huge ego and Hardin won't push Howard as much as Kobe did. Also, I did not like what I saw in the final game of the playoffs. Howard quit. That's not the mark of a leader (okay, it is of a bad leader). Do you want to build a franchise around that type of character?
Houston should be very good this year. They already had a scrappy defense and they have a ton of shooters to give Howard room in the post. If Howard can be happy with letting the ball move around the perimeter rather than feeding into the post first, Howard will fit into the offense very well and he will make the Rockets defense very tough.
One last thought: I heard the Rockets main thrust of their pitch went something like this: The Rockets have a long history of building a championship team around a legendary big man. Hmm, wouldn't this pitch 'cause Howard to choose the Lakers, not the Rockets? The Rockets have won how many titles? And after Hakeem and McAdoo, the list starts getting pretty thin on legendary centers. The Lakers? Mikan, Kareem, Wilt, Shaq! Even Gasol and Vlade Divac were better centers than Sampson and Yao (okay, not Vlade here but definitely Gason -- I still believe Yao was over-rated). Interesting tactic.
Bottom line: Howard is a great fit for the Rockets and he makes them instant contenders. Howard, Gasol and Kobe would have put the Lakers into the mix but not, IMO, at the same level as the Rockets. I don't like the fact that Howard really never gave his best to LA (not his fault, for the most part, he was just injured). And it will be seen if Buss allows Mitch to put together a new team in the future. I do think that the Lakers ought to see about doing a sign-and-trade -- if nothing else, just to load up on some draft picks. I doubt that will happen at this point.
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NBA Discussion / Re: Finals. 2013 Spurs vs Heat
« Last post by Reality on June 24, 2013, 10:51:37 AM »Game 6s Spurs rank #1 in all time playoff game chokes?
Does for me.
Miami played horribly in Game 6 too.
Failure to foul in the two point area and/or allow the three point attempt is so unfundamental. I know Popazit is not the only coach who subscribes to the losing strategy of let em shoot the game tying three.
Does for me.
Miami played horribly in Game 6 too.
Failure to foul in the two point area and/or allow the three point attempt is so unfundamental. I know Popazit is not the only coach who subscribes to the losing strategy of let em shoot the game tying three.
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NBA Discussion / Re: Finals. 2013 Spurs vs Heat
« Last post by Randy on June 20, 2013, 10:53:28 PM »And Ginobili followed up a horrible game with one huge turnover after another. He had Chalmers on him -- he should have been able to take over the game with James on Parker. Green also made some really bad decisions with the ball.
It has been a great series -- I really hate to see Miami win it again but give them their due -- James was on fire tonight and Wade, Battier and Chalmers all hit huge baskets. Miami appeared to want it a bit more as they continuously hit the boards and were always quicker to loose balls. Great coaching as well -- both made changes and responded. It appeared that the Spurs (esp. Parker) ran out of gas.
Leonard was amazing -- this guy once again shows how talented the Spurs are at recognizing talent.
Great series -- there has been some great bball in this playoffs this year! Lots to enjoy this year!!!
It has been a great series -- I really hate to see Miami win it again but give them their due -- James was on fire tonight and Wade, Battier and Chalmers all hit huge baskets. Miami appeared to want it a bit more as they continuously hit the boards and were always quicker to loose balls. Great coaching as well -- both made changes and responded. It appeared that the Spurs (esp. Parker) ran out of gas.
Leonard was amazing -- this guy once again shows how talented the Spurs are at recognizing talent.
Great series -- there has been some great bball in this playoffs this year! Lots to enjoy this year!!!
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NBA Discussion / Re: Finals. 2013 Spurs vs Heat
« Last post by jn on June 19, 2013, 09:01:51 AM »Absolutely brutal night for Ginoblli. Far and away the worst game I have ever seen him play.
It was an entertaining game though.
It was an entertaining game though.