[Ninja Scooter]

I saved the post in another tab, if you guys want it PM me.

let me see it.

[reilo]

I saved the post in another tab, if you guys want it PM me.

Get on IRC.

[linsivvi]

Reminds of me young Jason Kidd. He lead that team of scrubs to b2b Final appearances. It was unreal.

[The Frankman]

I'm on IRC now.

[dIEHARD]

http://saltcityhoops.com/wp-content/...2-616x1024.jpg
that dude looks like a very small person.

[dIEHARD]

whoops thats too big, posted link instead.

[ph33nix]

I am on my iPad now but if anyone can pm me or make a pun or something unique describing itthat would be cool

[The Frankman]

let me see it.

Dammit git on NBA-GAF IRC!

[Nori Chan]

I regret everything.

[sf2fanatic]

Alright guys, I'm looking for a little help on this personal project I'm doing. I wanted to start a season on 2K12 (UBR) as the greatest season I can make it. 30 greatest teams of all time, one season. I've been putting a lot of time and thought into which teams to include and have dwindled it down the best I can, but I could use some advice in a few areas. Here's what I have... First off, I am including teams only from 1980 onward as I find these to be the teams that are most fun to play with and easily compete against each other talent-wise. Secondly, my first priority was including the best TEAMS of this era, with second priority being to represent as many great PLAYERS as I could. Lastly, I wanted to have the most variety of teams I could, so I tried to stay away from things like having the '91 Bulls AND '96 Bulls, but rather just picking the '96 team. Teams that had the same core group I would try and keep to one representation. Here is the list of 26 definite teams to include that I came up with right off the bat: 1983 76ers - (Moses & Dr. J, won the chip. Thought about the '85 team with rookie Barkley, but that adds 2 extra years on the aging team so not sure it was worth it.) 1986 Celtics - (Bird, McHale, Parish, won the chip. Considered a top 3 team all time, easy choice.) 1986 Rockets - (Akeem & Sampson, took out the Lakers and made the finals. Fun team with the original Twin Towers.) 1987 Lakers - (Magic, Worthy, Kareem. Considered the best team of show time era, easy choice.) 1989/90 Pistons - (Isiah. Not sure it matters which year, both great teams, nearly identical and two rings.) 1992 TrailBlazers - (Drexler) 1993 Suns - (Barkley, KJ. Barkley wins MVP, carries team to finals. Dope team.) 1993 Knicks - (Ewing. Probably best team of '90s Knicks era, really tested Bulls in ECF.) 1995 Magic - (Shaq, Penny. Fun young team, went to finals.) 1994/95 Rockets - (Hakeem. Which year you guys think? Main difference was '94 had Maxwell and '95 had Drexler, I believe.) 1996 Bulls - (MJ & Pippen, Rodman. 72 wins. GOAT.) 1996 SuperSonics - (Payton & Kemp. What you guys think, this or '93 team where Kemp was OMFG athletic? I went here cause went to finals and played Bulls well.) 1997/98 Jazz - (Stockton & Malone. Could have went with a younger team for them in their prime but this was clearly the best team they were ever on. Suggestions on '97 or '98? Not sure that matters.) 1998 Pacers - (Reggie, Mullin. Miller's best team, took Bulls to brink in ECF.) 2000 TrailBlazers - (All around dope squad. Perfect mix of young players and old vets. So fun to play with.) 2001 Lakers - (Shaq & Kobe. Their best team, right? Unbelievable playoff run, although I do miss having Glen Rice from the previous year's team.) 2002 Kings - (Webber. Awesome team. So many weapons. Should have chipped.) 2004 Pistons - (Epitomized team basketball. Dope defensive squad.) 2005 Suns - (Nash, Stoudemire. Nash wins MVP, almost beats Spurs but JJ breaks his face. Super fun offensive team.) 2005 Spurs - (Duncan. Need help on this one. '99, '03, '05, or '07? I settled on '05 cause it was prime Duncan with heavily improved TP and Manu from '03 and it was his first chip sans Robinson.) 2008 Celtics - (Allen, Pierce, Garnett. Three great players, however, not at the peak of their powers. Still, one of the greatest teams (especially defensively) of all time.) 2011 Mavericks - (Dirk. Dirk in his prime carried his team in an unbelievable postseason run. Epic.) 2013 Lakers - (Deciding between '09, '10, and current Lakers. I picked current because it allows me to represent a Kobe team and Dwight team at the same time. Any objections and I'm open to a switch.) 2013 Heat - (Either this or '12 Heat. Don't really care. Lebron at his best, with past his prime Wade.) 2013 Thunder - (Again, either this or '12 version. Doesn't matter. Westbrook, Durant, Harden. Awesome team.) Okay, so that's 26 teams. Unless we remove any, that leaves 4 spots left. Here are some honorable mentions that I came up with, featuring players that were either not represented at all or not "properly" represented (in their prime. Ex: Jason Kidd on '11 Mavs, Wade on '13 Heat, etc.) and other fun teams that could be included: Jason Kidd - One of the best point guards ever when in his prime. Possibilities: '97 Suns, '00 Suns, '02 Nets (took to finals),'06 Nets (also features Vince). Allen Iverson - One of my favorite players ever. Obvious choice would be the '01 76ers. Tim Hardaway - '91 Warriors (Run TMC), '97 Heat (w/ Zo) Chris Paul - '08 Hornets or current Clippers (gets Blake too!) Derrick Rose - only option would be current Bulls, and as a salty fan not sure I wanna do that haha. Dwyane Wade - '06 Heat (Wade was so good those playoffs. also features still-kicking Shaq!) Tracy McGrady - '03 Magic, '09 Rockets. Not sure either of these teams were good enough to warrant including. Story of his career (injuries too). Ray Allen - '05 Sonics. Again, don't think it's worth it. Dominique Wilkins - '86 Hawks or '90 Hawks. Latter team also features Doc and Spudd! Lebron James - '09 Cavs. But I think the current Heat team is far better and he is probably better too, so probably pointless. Paul Pierce - '02 Celtics. Young Pierce with Antoine Walker! haha Chris Mullin - Another '91 Warriors Run TMC member. Vince Carter - '00 Raptors or '06 Nets. Personally love Raptors era Vince. Grant Hill - '97 Pistons. Come on, Grant pre-injury was fantastic! Carmelo Anthony - '07 Nuggets (w/Camby & AI) or current Knicks. Not bad! David Robinson - '95 Spurs (MVP year. However, gets wrecked by Dream. Features Rodman as well. Pretty great team actually. I think this one should be in.) Dwight Howard - If the 2013 Lakers should be excluded, then we need a Dwight team which would be the '09 Magic where he carries them to finals... err... rides the 3 pointers. Alonzo Mourning - '93 Hornets, '97 Heat. Definitely would go with '97 Heat for him. He is underrated, loved his game. Dikembe Mutombo - '94 Nuggets or '97 Hawks. Not great teams, but he was a beast. So yeah, probably not. Yao Ming - '04 Rockets or '09 Rockets. Would love to include a Yao/T-Mac team, just for shits and giggles. 1999 Rockets - They didn't amount to anything, but come on, Pippen-Barkley-Hakeem has to count for something! 2007 Warriors - Baron, Richardson, Monta, Barnes, Jackson, Harrington... that firepower!! What a team! So yeah, some of those honorable mentions are a stretch but I decided to throw them in to ponder anyways as they are some personal favorites. Please, help me out here! Need those few more teams and I'm off to begin the greatest NBA season ever! (I have a lot of time on my hands)

Bad Boys team was awesome :( Isiah,Dumars, The Microwave, Rodman, Laimbeer, Mahorn, James Edwards

Also another player in the 90's I liked was Petrovic. Sabonis too

[Malleymal]

Lol wtf did that guy post to get banned?? Porn.?

[reilo]

Lol wtf did that guy post to get banned?? Porn.?

so. much. porn.

[TheKaeptain]

What? I missed porn?

[Iron E Man]

I regret everything.

no you dont

[brokenbeans]

Heck of a way to go out then!

[Bread]

http://saltcityhoops.com/wp-content/...2-616x1024.jpg that dude looks like a very small person.

that face needs to be an avatar

[Nori Chan]

no you dont

No, I'm pretty sure I do after that last one.

[The Frankman]

No, I'm pretty sure I do after that last one.

That wasn't my fault! Why do you let Zep get to you?

[Nori Chan]

I didn't click it

there are times where it's ok to say yolo then there are other time where you just can't do it

[reilo]

Well, now I know the difference between genital warts and vestibular papillomatosis.

[The Frankman]

The things you learn in NBA-GAF IRC.

[Zep]

I didn't click it there are times where it's ok to say yolo then there are other time where you just can't do it

pop

[ph33nix]

Well, now I know the difference between genital warts and vestibular papillomatosis.

Well I most certainly will not need request a PM on that matter

[ph33nix]

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nba/story...rose-sidelined

"We still did good even when we didn't have Derrick (last season)," said Gibson, who threw out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago White Sox's game on Monday. "We beat the Heat without Derrick.

But you didn't beat the Sixers. WTF

[SamuraiX-]

Oh, Taj.

GTFO and back into your lamp you freaking genie.

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nba/story...rose-sidelined But you didn't beat the Sixers. WTF

They were also without Noah and Deng was hurt as well.

They're going to be a lot worse this year though.

[Khalifa Jayy]

And people keep saying Dwight won't sign an extension (;



Isn't it beautiful?! Lakers faithful, we're truly blessed!

[Dark FaZe]

Glad Kareem is finally getting his due. The Bynum/Kareem chemistry never worked and Bynum basically didn't want to learn from him anymore. Dwights personality and focus is much better than Drews so nice to see them working together.

Also dat statue.

[Vestal]

Alright guys, I'm looking for a little help on this personal project I'm doing. I wanted to start a season on 2K12 (UBR) as the greatest season I can make it. 30 greatest teams of all time, one season. I've been putting a lot of time and thought into which teams to include and have dwindled it down the best I can, but I could use some advice in a few areas. Here's what I have... First off, I am including teams only from 1980 onward as I find these to be the teams that are most fun to play with and easily compete against each other talent-wise. Secondly, my first priority was including the best TEAMS of this era, with second priority being to represent as many great PLAYERS as I could. Lastly, I wanted to have the most variety of teams I could, so I tried to stay away from things like having the '91 Bulls AND '96 Bulls, but rather just picking the '96 team. Teams that had the same core group I would try and keep to one representation. Here is the list of 26 definite teams to include that I came up with right off the bat: 1983 76ers - (Moses & Dr. J, won the chip. Thought about the '85 team with rookie Barkley, but that adds 2 extra years on the aging team so not sure it was worth it.) 1986 Celtics - (Bird, McHale, Parish, won the chip. Considered a top 3 team all time, easy choice.) 1986 Rockets - (Akeem & Sampson, took out the Lakers and made the finals. Fun team with the original Twin Towers.) 1987 Lakers - (Magic, Worthy, Kareem. Considered the best team of show time era, easy choice.) 1989/90 Pistons - (Isiah. Not sure it matters which year, both great teams, nearly identical and two rings.) 1992 TrailBlazers - (Drexler) 1993 Suns - (Barkley, KJ. Barkley wins MVP, carries team to finals. Dope team.) 1993 Knicks - (Ewing. Probably best team of '90s Knicks era, really tested Bulls in ECF.) 1995 Magic - (Shaq, Penny. Fun young team, went to finals.) 1994/95 Rockets - (Hakeem. Which year you guys think? Main difference was '94 had Maxwell and '95 had Drexler, I believe.) 1996 Bulls - (MJ & Pippen, Rodman. 72 wins. GOAT.) 1996 SuperSonics - (Payton & Kemp. What you guys think, this or '93 team where Kemp was OMFG athletic? I went here cause went to finals and played Bulls well.) 1997/98 Jazz - (Stockton & Malone. Could have went with a younger team for them in their prime but this was clearly the best team they were ever on. Suggestions on '97 or '98? Not sure that matters.) 1998 Pacers - (Reggie, Mullin. Miller's best team, took Bulls to brink in ECF.) 2000 TrailBlazers - (All around dope squad. Perfect mix of young players and old vets. So fun to play with.) 2001 Lakers - (Shaq & Kobe. Their best team, right? Unbelievable playoff run, although I do miss having Glen Rice from the previous year's team.) 2002 Kings - (Webber. Awesome team. So many weapons. Should have chipped.) 2004 Pistons - (Epitomized team basketball. Dope defensive squad.) 2005 Suns - (Nash, Stoudemire. Nash wins MVP, almost beats Spurs but JJ breaks his face. Super fun offensive team.) 2005 Spurs - (Duncan. Need help on this one. '99, '03, '05, or '07? I settled on '05 cause it was prime Duncan with heavily improved TP and Manu from '03 and it was his first chip sans Robinson.) 2008 Celtics - (Allen, Pierce, Garnett. Three great players, however, not at the peak of their powers. Still, one of the greatest teams (especially defensively) of all time.) 2011 Mavericks - (Dirk. Dirk in his prime carried his team in an unbelievable postseason run. Epic.) 2013 Lakers - (Deciding between '09, '10, and current Lakers. I picked current because it allows me to represent a Kobe team and Dwight team at the same time. Any objections and I'm open to a switch.) 2013 Heat - (Either this or '12 Heat. Don't really care. Lebron at his best, with past his prime Wade.) 2013 Thunder - (Again, either this or '12 version. Doesn't matter. Westbrook, Durant, Harden. Awesome team.) Okay, so that's 26 teams. Unless we remove any, that leaves 4 spots left. Here are some honorable mentions that I came up with, featuring players that were either not represented at all or not "properly" represented (in their prime. Ex: Jason Kidd on '11 Mavs, Wade on '13 Heat, etc.) and other fun teams that could be included: Jason Kidd - One of the best point guards ever when in his prime. Possibilities: '97 Suns, '00 Suns, '02 Nets (took to finals),'06 Nets (also features Vince). Allen Iverson - One of my favorite players ever. Obvious choice would be the '01 76ers. Tim Hardaway - '91 Warriors (Run TMC), '97 Heat (w/ Zo) Chris Paul - '08 Hornets or current Clippers (gets Blake too!) Derrick Rose - only option would be current Bulls, and as a salty fan not sure I wanna do that haha. Dwyane Wade - '06 Heat (Wade was so good those playoffs. also features still-kicking Shaq!) Tracy McGrady - '03 Magic, '09 Rockets. Not sure either of these teams were good enough to warrant including. Story of his career (injuries too). Ray Allen - '05 Sonics. Again, don't think it's worth it. Dominique Wilkins - '86 Hawks or '90 Hawks. Latter team also features Doc and Spudd! Lebron James - '09 Cavs. But I think the current Heat team is far better and he is probably better too, so probably pointless. Paul Pierce - '02 Celtics. Young Pierce with Antoine Walker! haha Chris Mullin - Another '91 Warriors Run TMC member. Vince Carter - '00 Raptors or '06 Nets. Personally love Raptors era Vince. Grant Hill - '97 Pistons. Come on, Grant pre-injury was fantastic! Carmelo Anthony - '07 Nuggets (w/Camby & AI) or current Knicks. Not bad! David Robinson - '95 Spurs (MVP year. However, gets wrecked by Dream. Features Rodman as well. Pretty great team actually. I think this one should be in.) Dwight Howard - If the 2013 Lakers should be excluded, then we need a Dwight team which would be the '09 Magic where he carries them to finals... err... rides the 3 pointers. Alonzo Mourning - '93 Hornets, '97 Heat. Definitely would go with '97 Heat for him. He is underrated, loved his game. Dikembe Mutombo - '94 Nuggets or '97 Hawks. Not great teams, but he was a beast. So yeah, probably not. Yao Ming - '04 Rockets or '09 Rockets. Would love to include a Yao/T-Mac team, just for shits and giggles. 1999 Rockets - They didn't amount to anything, but come on, Pippen-Barkley-Hakeem has to count for something! 2007 Warriors - Baron, Richardson, Monta, Barnes, Jackson, Harrington... that firepower!! What a team! So yeah, some of those honorable mentions are a stretch but I decided to throw them in to ponder anyways as they are some personal favorites. Please, help me out here! Need those few more teams and I'm off to begin the greatest NBA season ever! (I have a lot of time on my hands)

The 91 Bulls. It was MJs most complete statistical performance in a playoff run. and that team had some great chemistry.

[ph33nix]

The 91 Bulls. It was MJs most complete statistical performance in a playoff run. and that team had some great chemistry.

if great chemistry means bill cartwright playing out of his mind due to fear of being sanduskied in the shower by jeffrey....

then yes that team had all time great chemistry

[SUPREME1]

And people keep saying Dwight won't sign an extension (; Isn't it beautiful?! Lakers faithful, we're truly blessed!

Dat CAP!

Free LSteam!!

[dIEHARD]

I love the Laker "fans" that don't actually read the thread, they just drop by to post Nash/Dwight pictures that we have already seen.

[theignoramus]

Reggie Miller highlights.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmme_HV1ccY

whose the GOAT from beyond the arc? Larry Legend, Jesus Shuttlesworth or Millertime? ...edit: or Steve Kerr?!

[Nori Chan]

i loved how diehard conveniently joined the irc last night and coincidentally was playing a game at the same time

[StickSoldier]

And people keep saying Dwight won't sign an extension (; Isn't it beautiful?! Lakers faithful, we're truly blessed!

Nahhh, Dwight looks like he got's a medium on.

fuckin lakers man....

[Fenderputty]

Glad Kareem is finally getting his due. The Bynum/Kareem chemistry never worked and Bynum basically didn't want to learn from him anymore. Dwights personality and focus is much better than Drews so nice to see them working together. Also dat statue.

I like Kareems comment the most:

#Dwight Howard Great meeting you today - Laker Nation is in great hands for years to come. Now lets WIN a championship." #DwightHoward thankful to impart my knowledge to a highly-motivated, gifted, athlete with integrity and focus on the prize - a championship!

The second part is the biggest slight against Drew I've seen. Such indirect criticism.

[dIEHARD]

i loved how diehard conveniently joined the irc last night and coincidentally was playing a game at the same time

Frankman said get on IRC so i did, i knew not to click anything in there.

and yes, Mechwarrior Online is awesome.

[Khalifa Jayy]

I like Kareems comment the most: The second part is the biggest slight against Drew I've seen. Such indirect criticism.

The Cap sonning fools even in retirement. Love it.

[The Frankman]

Frankman said get on IRC so i did, i knew not to click anything in there. and yes, Mechwarrior Online is awesome.

I didn't know Mechwarrior Online was another name for that site.

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

From Chris Sheridan's magical site:

Has a rookie ever had a 20-20 game in his debut? Something to think about while awaiting Drummond vs. Asik.

So...Has this guy ever watched either Drummond or Asik ever play basketball if he thinks Drummond can score 20 on Asik?

[dIEHARD]

even if he scored 20.. what the hell is the other 20 going to be?

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

even if he scored 20.. what the hell is the other 20 going to be?

Drummond may have run away from defensive rebounds in college, but against one of the best rebounders in the NBA, he'll definitely grab 20 of them in his first game.

[Knux-Future]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap..._Tracy_McGrady


T-Mac back.

[giri]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap..._Tracy_McGrady T-Mac back.

he sure is determined to get as much money as possible before retiring.

[DY_nasty]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap..._Tracy_McGrady T-Mac back.

Be still, my beating heart

[The Insane Dufresne]

From Chris Sheridan's magical site: So...Has this guy ever watched either Drummond or Asik ever play basketball if he thinks Drummond can score 20 on Asik?

Lol. I doubt he'll play 20 minutes in the first game.

Is this a joke site?

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap..._Tracy_McGrady T-Mac back.

It's been weird watching him play after he lost his explosiveness.

I don't want to see him hang on and not rise above being bench fodder. He should retire soon......

[theignoramus]

who on that Bobcat team can hit a jumper or a trey? other than Gordon.

[Rodeo Clown]

who on that Bobcat team can hit a jumper or a trey? other than Gordon.

Henderson can hit from mid range.

But the answer is it doesn't matter because they aren't trying to win.

[darkside31337]

Henderson can hit from mid range. But the answer is it doesn't matter because they aren't trying to win.

I think the players are trying to win. They just suck.

[DY_nasty]

Henderson can hit from mid range. But the answer is it doesn't matter because they aren't trying to win.

Beaten.

But I'd love to know that this season ended with MKGod-Christ learning lazy eye swag from Mac.

I think the players are trying to win. They just suck.

You're just saying that because your team lost to the greatest tankjob of all time.

And Biyombo smanged your frontcourt.