OFFICIAL 2010-2011 NBA PLAYOFFS THREAD : VOL. MOST. ANTICIPATED. PLAYOFFS. EVER?

[bijald0331]

Interesting point from Simmons' retroactive West preview:
You know the phrase "40 is the new 30"? In the NBA, "47 is the new 35." As in wins. We're in the middle of such a talent boom right now, a team like Houston could look solid on paper and it doesn't matter. Credit the influx of foreign players, the success of the rookie salary cap (preventing any Kenny Anderson/Derrick Coleman-type career meltdowns), the swollen career arcs of stars like Nowitzki/Nash/Kobe/Pierce/Garnett (still thriving after 12-14 years) and a sorely needed talent boom (from 2003 to 2009: LeBron, Melo, Wade, Bosh, Howard, Josh Smith, Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Granger, Lee, Ellis, Roy, Gay, Rondo, Millsap, Aldridge, Durant, Horford, Rose, Love, Westbrook, Mayo, Gordon, Lopez, Griffin, Evans, Curry and Jennings) for creating a significantly deeper league. Four years ago, No. 27 through 29 in my "Who has the highest trade value?" column were Shaun Livingston, Kirk Hinrich and Andrei Kirilenko. I just named 28 guys from the 2003-09 drafts alone who are better right now than those guys ever were.

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[bijald0331]

Interesting point from Simmons' retroactive West preview:
You know the phrase "40 is the new 30"? In the NBA, "47 is the new 35." As in wins. We're in the middle of such a talent boom right now, a team like Houston could look solid on paper and it doesn't matter. Credit the influx of foreign players, the success of the rookie salary cap (preventing any Kenny Anderson/Derrick Coleman-type career meltdowns), the swollen career arcs of stars like Nowitzki/Nash/Kobe/Pierce/Garnett (still thriving after 12-14 years) and a sorely needed talent boom (from 2003 to 2009: LeBron, Melo, Wade, Bosh, Howard, Josh Smith, Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Granger, Lee, Ellis, Roy, Gay, Rondo, Millsap, Aldridge, Durant, Horford, Rose, Love, Westbrook, Mayo, Gordon, Lopez, Griffin, Evans, Curry and Jennings) for creating a significantly deeper league. Four years ago, No. 27 through 29 in my "Who has the highest trade value?" column were Shaun Livingston, Kirk Hinrich and Andrei Kirilenko. I just named 28 guys from the 2003-09 drafts alone who are better right now than those guys ever were.

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[Deleted member 38182]

 Sad that I woulda known half of em

 

[Deleted member 38182]

 Sad that I woulda known half of em

 

[kiddin like jason]

Erie Bayhawks
Bakersfield Jam
I think Chuck got Idaho Stampede right

That's all I've got.

Anyway, Bill Russell just gave one of the best interviews ever on NBATV.

 

[kiddin like jason]

Erie Bayhawks
Bakersfield Jam
I think Chuck got Idaho Stampede right

That's all I've got.

Anyway, Bill Russell just gave one of the best interviews ever on NBATV.

 

[japanair21]

I knew Austin Toros, Tulsa 66ers, Texas Legends, and Bakersfield Jam.

 

[japanair21]

I knew Austin Toros, Tulsa 66ers, Texas Legends, and Bakersfield Jam.

 

[JD617]

Only one I knew was Maine Red Claws.

 

[JD617]

Only one I knew was Maine Red Claws.

 

[dontsteponmyshoes]

Are NBA league pass games not in HD? I have the hd channels on my channel guide but none of the games this year will play on the HD channels.

 

[dontsteponmyshoes]

Are NBA league pass games not in HD? I have the hd channels on my channel guide but none of the games this year will play on the HD channels.

 

[smedroc]

Originally Posted by Zyzz

Originally Posted by MrONegative

Originally Posted by YEEUPP

Originally Posted by Zyzz

Originally Posted by JPZx

Can I ask you to change that avy?

i hope your not talkin to me brah

I......................think....................he.........................is.

Can we vote his avy out?

u mirin?

they mirin brah

 

[smedroc]

Originally Posted by Zyzz

Originally Posted by MrONegative

Originally Posted by YEEUPP

Originally Posted by Zyzz

Originally Posted by JPZx

Can I ask you to change that avy?

i hope your not talkin to me brah

I......................think....................he.........................is.

Can we vote his avy out?

u mirin?

they mirin brah

 

[Bert.]

sad thing is i know all the d-league teams

 

[Bert.]

sad thing is i know all the d-league teams

 

[CP1708]

The Thunder are playin without Green AND Durant and are still doin this, in Boston? 

Even if they lose this, that is damn impressive. 

 

[CP1708]

The Thunder are playin without Green AND Durant and are still doin this, in Boston? 

Even if they lose this, that is damn impressive. 

 

[japanair21]

Darko "Bust," Milicic.

12/11/3 with 6 blocks.

At halftime.

.

The guy is only 25, maybe he just took a long time to come around. I never thought he was THAT bad...

 

[japanair21]

Darko "Bust," Milicic.

12/11/3 with 6 blocks.

At halftime.

.

The guy is only 25, maybe he just took a long time to come around. I never thought he was THAT bad...

 

[Bert.]

Originally Posted by JapanAir21

Darko "Bust," Milicic.

12/11/3 with 6 blocks.

At halftime.

.

The guy is only 25, maybe he just took a long time to come around. I never thought he was THAT bad...

its just one game

i was expecting some close to that the entire season but he hasnt done jack. if he doesnt turn it around this year then hes worthless. im one of the few people that actually believe in him but hes not doing anything to prove the doubters wrong.

 

[Bert.]

Originally Posted by JapanAir21

Darko "Bust," Milicic.

12/11/3 with 6 blocks.

At halftime.

.

The guy is only 25, maybe he just took a long time to come around. I never thought he was THAT bad...

its just one game

i was expecting some close to that the entire season but he hasnt done jack. if he doesnt turn it around this year then hes worthless. im one of the few people that actually believe in him but hes not doing anything to prove the doubters wrong.

 

[bhzmafia14]

Originally Posted by JapanAir21

Darko "Bust," Milicic.

12/11/3 with 6 blocks.

At halftime.

.

The guy is only 25, maybe he just took a long time to come around. I never thought he was THAT bad...

I've seen him give those games before. He will just revert back to himself, trust me. 
OKC is playing very well without Durant and Green. They usually play better when Durant doesn't play which is kinda weird. 

Rudy is #1 in the league in FGM, but Hollins pounds the ball in to Zach. Its tiring being a Grizz fan. Somebody relieve me. 

 

[bhzmafia14]

Originally Posted by JapanAir21

Darko "Bust," Milicic.

12/11/3 with 6 blocks.

At halftime.

.

The guy is only 25, maybe he just took a long time to come around. I never thought he was THAT bad...

I've seen him give those games before. He will just revert back to himself, trust me. 
OKC is playing very well without Durant and Green. They usually play better when Durant doesn't play which is kinda weird. 

Rudy is #1 in the league in FGM, but Hollins pounds the ball in to Zach. Its tiring being a Grizz fan. Somebody relieve me. 

 

[maddog345]

Great win for us tonight against a quality opponent. Thaddeus Young