Official NBA 2012-2013 Season Thread

[imlive365]

As if there is some large difference between George Hill & Mario Chalmers

to think there were a lot if people in here saying they would take Stevenson over Chalmers

 

[antidope]

Wait...

LTB keeps mentioning that damn contest for a J.Cole CD?

I guess

Hey, it's the thought that counts

Don't trip I don't think anyone cares for that cd here so I'm just gonna take my giveaway to the music forum.

Ill stop mentioning it.

I want it.......

 

[Ja's 2¢]

Hawks counting their chickens [Freeway]Eeeeaaaaarly[/Freeway]:

Mention of Howard, Paul may constitute tampering

By Chris Vivlamore

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The Hawks may have violated the NBA’s anti-tampering policy by mentioning Dwight Howard and Chris Paul by name in a recent letter sent to prospective ticket buyers.
Howard, who is from Atlanta, and Paul are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents July 1. As each currently is under contract, with the Lakers and Clippers respectively, a team is not allowed to speak about them publicly.

The letter, obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, was sent via email by a member of the ticket-sales department. It was on team letterhead and headlined “Hot New Player news: Chris Paul and Dwight Howard.” It began with the statement:

“The buzz around our offseason is more than heating up. With massive cap space, 4 draft picks, and free agency rapidly approaching, we sit in the best position in the NBA. Player interest is skyrocketing as the possibilities of landing Chris Paul & Dwight Howard become more and more of a reality.”

The letter included a link to a story on ESPN.com reporting that Paul was unhappy with the notion that he played a role in the dismissal of coach Vinny Del Negro last month.
“This is your opportunity to get on board before its (sic) too late. Once we solidify our signings there will be no seats left,” the letter added.

Hawks president Bob Williams issued a statement on the issue Tuesday evening. “The letter that has been referred to was written by one of our season-ticket reps of his own volition. While certainly he is a member of our business staff, his specific reference clearly does not represent how our basketball operations or our business staff have consistently communicated about free agency. It is unfortunate that this mistake, by a single ticket rep with no ill intent, occurred.”

According to a league spokesman, the NBA would not comment on the situation.

As part of its collective bargaining agreement, the league defines tampering as when a player or a team directly or indirectly entices, induces or persuades anyone under contract with another team in order to negotiate for their services. The NBA detailed its anti-tampering policy in a memo sent to all 30 teams in 2008. The letter read: “If a member of your organization is asked by the media about a potential free agent before the July 1 following the last season covered by the player’s contract, or about any other person under contract with another NBA team, the only proper response is to decline comment.” The ban extends to general managers, coaches, players or any employee of an organization.

The league has issued hefty fines in the past for tampering, particularly in 2010 when LeBron James became an unrestricted free agent, for the mere mention of a player under contract with another team. The Hawks were one team disciplined.

Co-owner Michael Gearon was fined $25,000 for comments he made to the AJC on May 27, 2010 about then-Cavaliers forward James. Gearon said “If somebody came to us tomorrow and said you can have LeBron for max money and it puts you in the luxury tax, I’d do it in a heartbeat. But am I going to do that for (Zydrunas) Ilgauskas? Am I going to do it for Jermaine O’Neal? I don’t think so. …”

That was the third time that week that the league issued a fine for tampering. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was fined $100,000 for saying “anybody” would be interested in James in an interview. He added that it would be tough to sign the league MVP in free agency, but a sign-and-trade deal with Cleveland is something he would look at. Steve Kerr, then president of basketball operations for the Suns, was fined $10,000 for comments he made.

 

[johnnyredstorm]

I want it.......

J,Cole my dude too, but I think I'mma buy it and support homie.

 

[atransta]

Appreciate that man.
Ima pm you. Ima do a different contest for a different idea now, but you can be a part of it.

If anyone In here is a JCole fan or interested in his new album PM me. Ill give you guys a chance to be a part of my contest for a copy of the new album coming out. But if you really don't care for it then just ignore and let those who are win.

I wanted to make it for this thread but it's obvious not enough people care for it as a prize here. So if you are let me know.

And Rck, I got you bro.

Cole world

 

[you big dummy]

lebron james head over the rim, kiss the sky, alley oop slam dunk

:x

 

[CP1708]

Jesus Christ.

 

[hood17]

CP rant

 

[finallyfamous]

So I take it Pop and CP won't be hanging out anytime soon

 

[Peep Game]

Just wait 5 years from now when Lebron's skills decline and he can't do any amazing feats like that anymore. HMMM *folds arms and pouts*

 

[CP1708]

I like Pop, HOFer, elite coach, but he's not God. That's all I'm saying. His hype outweighs his actual production. I don't mean to disrespect him, 4 titles is great, but he doesn't trump Phil or Riley or Red. Chuck Daly could make a claim.

People act like Pop never loses or some ****, thas all I'm sayin. I'm not sayin he's Vinny or anything.

 

[lawdog1]

lebron james head over the rim, kiss the sky, alley oop slam dunk

:x

I have dreams about doing something like that. Can only imagine how good that must feel.

 

[cash money 1999]

 

[M. Fresh]

some "fans" of other teams are always trying to discredit the spurs titles. Yes we didnt repeat, yes we didnt, three peat, the lakers did and good for them. Its so hard for some "fans" to just say damn thats a good team and they won.

i understand what youre saying CP but it seems like Doo messed it up for all of us spurs fans.

I think Pop is going to play lebron straight up and let him get his points similar to what they did against the suns with amare when he avg 30 and 10. Not one person can stop Lebron and two he is more destructive when he is distributing the ball and getting everybody involved imo.

 

[grandtheftbike]

:x that feel i will never feel

 

[lamekilla]

When classy meets nasty. Y'all keep doubting the spurs this series...

 

[licensed to ball]

I want it.......

J,Cole my dude too, but I think I'mma buy it and support homie.

That's the spirit.

 

[CP1708]

Naw, it's not just him.

Look at Bill Simmons as an example. He goes on NATIONAL TV and says IF not for .4 and the Dirk 3 point play, Duncan/Pop would have won FIVE straight titles.

IF.

A team that never won 2 straight, just GIVEN 5 on some if type mess.

Yet, if I play Bills game, IF Horry's shot goes in in 2003, and IF Horry's shot does NOT go in in 2005, and IF Stern doesn't suspend the Suns........Spurs have 1 title, in a lockout shortened year vs an 8 seed.

Why didn't Bill mention those things, ya know what I mean? It's not even just Spur fans, it's everyone.

Iono, just things I wonder why the negatives never get brought up for some teams, but harped on hard for others. I'm just the guy pointing these things out.

 

[gllahone84]

Bill is an idiot at this point to me 

 

[srvballer]

Spurs won't be able to pound them inside like the Pacers did. Bosh is gonna feel so much more free this series and Battier will be back in the mix.

I also kind of disagree with putting Lebron on Parker unless its absolutely necessary, I think Cole and Chalmers can hold their own. This is one of those series where its better to have Lebron as a roamer/safety type on defense IMO.

Parker is gonna have to average 26+ and 8 to even give the spurs a chance. I just don't see Duncan dominating his match up, not in 2013.

Spurs have to steal one of the first 2 games in Miami or else its a wrap.

Most importantly of all one team has Lebron, the other doesn't. It's as simple as that. Heat in 5

 

[mr2cool80]

Day 1 of "no NBA Finals" a wrap

 

[sb]

CP dropping that knowledge. dude is one of the most knowledgeable nba fans ive come across. respect bruh.

 

[datznasty]

Spurs won't be able to pound them inside like the Pacers did. Bosh is gonna feel so much more free this series and Battier will be back in the mix.

I also kind of disagree with putting Lebron on Parker unless its absolutely necessary, I think Cole and Chalmers can hold their own. This is one of those series where its better to have Lebron as a roamer/safety type on defense IMO.

Parker is gonna have to average 26+ and 8 to even give the spurs a chance. I just don't see Duncan dominating his match up, not in 2013.

Spurs have to steal one of the first 2 games in Miami or else its a wrap.

Most importantly of all one team has Lebron, the other doesn't. It's as simple as that. Heat in 5

they get 3 home games in a row though. Terrible *** format

 

[mr2cool80]

CP dropping that knowledge. dude is one of the most knowledgeable nba Sports fans ive come across. respect bruh.

Fixed

 

[big j 33]