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NBA Discussion / Re: Why the hate/disrespect for LeBron?

« Last post by Laker Fan on March 01, 2013, 02:56:26 PM »

So good to see you Rolando! I think Lebron's problem goes back to his anointing, his subsequent mistreatment of the Cavaliers ("the Decision"), and his inability when the game was on the line to be "the man" thus deferring to IMO the REAL star of the Miami Heat, Dwane Wade.

He certainly has demonstrated his dominance this season but his understated arrogance, much like Kobe and Shaq's overt arrogance, has doomed him to criticism, and I think it is criticism well deserved, I am NO fan of James, but even I am grudgingly recognizing his skills, although he has yet to prove to me he has the stab your heart out and eat it in front of you killer instinct of a Jordan or Bryant, an instinct despite your love of the man, Shaq also lacked.

What are your thoughts? Can't throw the question out there without pontificating about it yourself!

A;; that being said, let me ask you your opinion regarding the Thunder, especially my man (UCLA, what can I say?) Westbrook? Is he the PG of the future? Id Durrant capable of taking them to the promised land? Can the Thunder break through? One of the most exciting team I have seen in a long time, your thoughts?

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NBA Discussion / Why the hate/disrespect for LeBron?

« Last post by Rolando Blackman on March 01, 2013, 11:42:56 AM »

Hey, y'all:
I have a hard time with all of the criticism that is leveled at LeBron, despite all of his athletic prowess and accomplishments. What's up with that? It is so reminiscent of the era that the 'Big Aristotle' dominated when he was in in his prime...no matter what, he can't do right. :\

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General Discussion / Did the East German women dope in '76?

« Last post by Rolando Blackman on March 01, 2013, 08:58:13 AM »

Personally, I don't have a problem with all of the means athletes use yo enhance their performance - it's called progress! Let them take all of the HGH, steroids, the Cream, the Clear, whatever Balco and their ilk can conjure up. What is the limit? :l

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NBA Discussion / Nostalgia

« Last post by Rolando Blackman on February 28, 2013, 09:12:24 PM »

Hey Reality!
   
First of all, my Simpson juicer finally died after 11 years of daily service - I blame you! lol
 
I'm back - any board is only as interesting as its participants. We had such a diverse, informed group in the olden days...let's bring them all back with interesting posts!

Shaq #1

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NBA Discussion / Cruel, churlish Jordan

« Last post by Rolando Blackman on February 28, 2013, 07:26:17 AM »

Hey, now!
 
As a subscriber to ESPN the Magazine I just want to inform y'all that there is a monster article on MJ in the current issue...access it any way you can. It is worth the effort!

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General Discussion / Checking in

« Last post by Rolando Blackman on February 28, 2013, 07:21:31 AM »

Howdy, y'all!
 
It has been a long time since I accessed this board - so many life changes have occurred that intervened in my particpation here. Even now at 4AM in Cali I feel pressure...not what I expected out of life at age 57. Youngbloods, enjoy every second...after 50, it's all downhill. Seriously, take heed - just being real :l

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NBA Discussion / I am grinning like a Cheshire cat

« Last post by Rolando Blackman on February 28, 2013, 07:05:11 AM »

Hey, y'all!
 
To all of the old MSNBC gang, I just want to tell you what a pleasure it is to see so many of the old names...my boy jn, Randy, Ziggy, WoW, Reality...the list goes on. I will try to maintain a regular presence here with my old friends...it's been too long. I have MANY stories to tell!
 
Shaq #1

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NBA Discussion / Toxic relationships

« Last post by Rolando Blackman on February 28, 2013, 06:58:19 AM »

Hey Reality!
Do I know how that can eff you up...talk about it! It is sad that we do not have 20/20 foresight in any areas of life. Remember always, pride is the enemy - subsume it whenever possible. Word to the mutha...aloha, brah!

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NBA Discussion / Re: The Long, Slow, Sad Decline

« Last post by Reality on February 26, 2013, 11:25:39 AM »

Reality, I hope things are going well for you!

thanks.
I keep getting health scares and keep playing Dodgeball.
But i was forewarned that's gonna happen to virtually all of us when we hit 50s so it's certainly not just me.

As to your 2nd ex, I'm told by *experts* that getting and staying away from an abusive toxic relationship is one of the "healthiest" choices you can make.  So i salute you, do not judge you for your choice.

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NBA Discussion / Re: The Long, Slow, Sad Decline

« Last post by Reality on February 26, 2013, 11:10:53 AM »

Wow!  Welcome back Rolando.
Congrats on offspring making it all the way to grad.
Was thinking of you, among other things tunes.  I remember when we were talking some of the very good guitarists.

Maybe i should put this on the music thread we had, but this band on this song to me nails it as far as rock/metal/rap fusion.
Kind of like when Run DMC and Aerosmith nailed it with Walk This Way.

Boom! by P.O.D.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZjpnXcGZ9w

Before you say "Ah Reality, that was 2002" i know that.
I wrongly judged them and subsequently ignored them when i saw a different video with the dreadlocked lead singer throwing his hands in my face along with that rap meism punk attitude.  Along with the lyrics, which i had wrongly judged as being glorifying violence.  I just now saw the official video and wow was i wrong.  I think this song kicks, excellent all the way around.
Can you rock to it Rolando?