MorisUkunRasik
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I think that's exactly what people are saying. A tough second round exit after 5 or 6 games.
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I think that's exactly what people are saying. A tough second round exit after 5 or 6 games.
Red Blaster
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What did I say that's not true? Melo is a net zero and Amar'''''''''''''''''''e is a power forward that doesn't know how to rebound or play defense. Max contracts, bad players.
captmcblack
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Nah, I see people talking about how the Knicks are going to blow up/flame out, not succeed and win games in the playoffs.
that's what im saying.
Justin Timberlake
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Yeah dude, that elite Bulls defense.
Christ, you make them sound like the 99 Spurs or something. The Bulls aint shit and you know it. Chandler+Shump against Rose=gg no re.
They are gonna take the Lin pick and roll in the ass like every other team. And they won't be able to do a damn thing about it.
Just remember this Knicks-age.
Like when I told Lakers-age that their kingdom would burn. Jeremy Lin is a very, very good player. But don't compare a lockout season where teams have sat starters for entire halfs. For entire weeks and months to make sure they're ready for the playoffs. The second round will be just as intense as ever and there is no way that the Knicks routine of "pray for a miracle" will get them into anything but deeper shit as they realize that Lin is not Nash. He is Lin. You can't surround a new guy, no matter how good he is, with the kind of personalities and court presences of guys like these (with issues like theirs) and expect good things to happen. It'll break him. And the Knicks will lose in the 2nd round.
And Lin will come back next year and play well. But he'll still be broken. Because that's what happens to good point guards who get fucked into situations that they have no business being in. So once he's broken, it'll be the same thing over and over again. Just like Orlando with Jameer, but a lot less fun to talk about.
Like when I told Lakers-age that their kingdom would burn. Jeremy Lin is a very, very good player. But don't compare a lockout season where teams have sat starters for entire halfs. For entire weeks and months to make sure they're ready for the playoffs. The second round will be just as intense as ever and there is no way that the Knicks routine of "pray for a miracle" will get them into anything but deeper shit as they realize that Lin is not Nash. He is Lin. You can't surround a new guy, no matter how good he is, with the kind of personalities and court presences of guys like these (with issues like theirs) and expect good things to happen. It'll break him. And the Knicks will lose in the 2nd round.
And Lin will come back next year and play well. But he'll still be broken. Because that's what happens to good point guards who get fucked into situations that they have no business being in. So once he's broken, it'll be the same thing over and over again. Just like Orlando with Jameer, but a lot less fun to talk about.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
What? Bulls nearly lost to the Knicks a few weeks ago before Lin came to the line, with virtually no points from our Knick bench too. Dude, put the salt down. Wait for it all to happen and then make it rain "I told you so" on this bitch.
captmcblack
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Hey, you know who's really underrated?
The Spurs.
They're on a NINE game winning streak, propelled by the now-healthy Manu and the venerable Tony Parker.
People are talking about OKC and Lob City out West, but we should pay really close, specific attention to the excellent Spurs. They've also been remarkably healthy this season outside of Manu!
The Spurs.
They're on a NINE game winning streak, propelled by the now-healthy Manu and the venerable Tony Parker.
People are talking about OKC and Lob City out West, but we should pay really close, specific attention to the excellent Spurs. They've also been remarkably healthy this season outside of Manu!
Red Blaster
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The Magic blew out the Heat last week. That obviously means they can take them in the playoffs.
captmcblack
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I love that the second round is the new goalpost for flameouts now, not "missing the playoffs" or "bounced out the first round".
Always new lengths to justify that sodium! Mind you, for a team that hadn't even had a winning record in TEN YEARS prior to last season, the second round would normally be applauded and be something to build on.
but meh, "lol knicks" is best knicks.
Always new lengths to justify that sodium! Mind you, for a team that hadn't even had a winning record in TEN YEARS prior to last season, the second round would normally be applauded and be something to build on.
but meh, "lol knicks" is best knicks.
Yeah once the playoffs start and teams get the appropriate rest between games. Playoff teams will truly shine.
MorisUkunRasik
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That only happens if they fizzle out land the 8th or 7th seed and face Miami in the first round.
Just looking at it, next season average western teams are going to get such huge win total boosts by simply playing more Eastern conference teams. Expect a .400 team to be the 8th seed out East next year and ~.560 being the minimum for a playoff spot in the west.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
The only thing broken about Jameer Nelson is his old ass body. He used to be legitimately good but now a days he can barely stand on his two feet. I cringe whenever he ends up on the ground, dude should be wearing a LifeAlert or something.
And I can't believe some of you think the Knicks wouldn't be a better team with JR Smith. It's not exactly like they have surplus of good players coming off the bench right now.
And I can't believe some of you think the Knicks wouldn't be a better team with JR Smith. It's not exactly like they have surplus of good players coming off the bench right now.
Justin Timberlake
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DY just compared Jeremy Lin to Jameer fucking Nelson.
...must be on some good shit today.
And who is to say hes not a Steve Nash-calibur dude? He sure as hell looks like it. You don't just pull up for a clutch asshole 3 gamewinner and then get "broken" mentally cause a few guys want the ball too much.
No ones gonna applaud you for making the playoffs in the East dude.
...must be on some good shit today.
And who is to say hes not a Steve Nash-calibur dude? He sure as hell looks like it. You don't just pull up for a clutch asshole 3 gamewinner and then get "broken" mentally cause a few guys want the ball too much.
No ones gonna applaud you for making the playoffs in the East dude.
Barrage
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I've been saying the Spurs are being slept on all season. People just look at them and say theyre old, when in reality:
-TP is having the 2nd best season of his career
-Old Duncan is equal to Hibbert
-they have numerous lower first round picks that have panned out into contributing roster players
AND Manu is coming back.
Red Blaster
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TCB knows a thing or two about trolling what with the Spurs regular season last year.
Between Fields and Shump they have enough depth at 2 guard and with Melo you don't need depth at the 3. JR is one of the biggest hoggers in the NBA and will stop any ball movement they have going. And don't forget that they go from decent and lockdown defense to 0 defense from JR.
Jameer used to be a good point guard. Then SVG ruined him.
And JR is not what they need.
ItWasMeantToBe19
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Who says no:
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7pzcogm
Jazz also get the Hawks and Lakers' first round picks. Lakers get to add some depth (Zaza is decent and Raja is shooting 41% from three) while keeping all their rotation players and their Odom TPE. Hawks get more scoring. Jazz clear some space for next year and get picks to try to move up in the 2012 draft.
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7pzcogm
Jazz also get the Hawks and Lakers' first round picks. Lakers get to add some depth (Zaza is decent and Raja is shooting 41% from three) while keeping all their rotation players and their Odom TPE. Hawks get more scoring. Jazz clear some space for next year and get picks to try to move up in the 2012 draft.
reggieandTFE
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The Bulls were missing two starters and the Knicks were at home. The Knicks don't have a shot at beating a healthy Bulls team in a 7 game series.
Jim Ross and Clyde doing play by play will take us over the top!
Trade our only consistent offensive player and keep our starting scrub pg? sounds good to me!
Luke Walton... lol
good troll bro
Bulls will never be healthy gain with Rose's crippled back.
captmcblack
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As soon as you can quote one user that said even something quasi-similar, I'll happily do so. I suppose you might hear some idiot radio/TV guy, or some bros on Facebook somewhere say something like that, though.
Justin Timberlake
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A good PG was what they needed to put them over the top.
And they got it in spades.
JR is just icing.
MorisUkunRasik
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Feces icing.
With DY biting the hardest too... smh.
Barrage
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This is how you tank...except LA would never throw in their 1st Rounder in this hypothetical deal.
Dominican Power
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Who would you rather have shooting threes, JR or Bill fucking Walker?
What did I say that's not true?
Syphon Filter
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i like how some of you think you know what will happend for sure. lets wait and see what happens.
Would it be crazy for the NBA to expand to 32 teams?
You still praying for that pick?
Its true. I've missed him so
ItWasMeantToBe19
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I enjoy Al's layup line defense and bad hookshots as much as anyone, but sometimes vets need to be moved to make minutes available for the two top 3 picks on the team.
Rodeo Clown
All aboard! The Love train!
Yes, totally crazy. The NBA shouldn't and won't expand. When Seattle gets a new team, it will be through relocation.
Knicks will end up with around the 10th pick.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Yes. There are too many teams like the Bobcats as it is.
If we don't tank, who will?
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Enjoy your tanking while it lasts. Magic got the #1 pick locked down for years once Dwight is gone.
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