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GM2: Phoenix (0) @ LA Lakers (1)
Real Deal replied to Real Deal's topic in Los Angeles Lakers Team Forum
Pretty bold statement. I think it's possible, though...but I don't want to put my neck out there, haha. I think Phoenix has the ability to pull one out at home. -
GM2: Phoenix (0) @ LA Lakers (1)
Real Deal replied to Real Deal's topic in Los Angeles Lakers Team Forum
Not just Gentry, but Nash and Amare are just horrible defensive players, and those are the two guys Gentry needs out there on the court most of the time. I also think what Charles said about Phoenix going smaller was true, to an extent...but the problem with that is that the Lakers aren't missing their shots, and the only way the Suns can speed up the game is by playing defense and grabbing long boards, two things they are worst at in this series. Game 1, Phoenix was roasted by Bryant. They decided not to double, and he burned Hill and Dudley. Game 2? They doubled, and Bryant found all of his teammates, and it was Gasol and Artest who put the Suns to sleep, inside and out. Simply put, the Lakers can adjust...and the Suns can't. That's the difference between a true champion and a contender. -
Yao Ming could leave the Houston Rockets
Real Deal replied to Cobb's topic in Houston Rockets Team Forum
Yao can't expect a six-year deal. Four is pretty generous, considering his injury. If I were Houston, I would have a very, very tough time pushing it to five years, despite him being an excellent center. -
Then they were wrong, because Elgin Baylor has eleven straight.
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Devin Harris, Brook Lopez, Courtney Lee, Chris Douglas-Roberts...that team shouldn't be the worst in the league, let alone on pace to setting a record for the most losses in a season by ANY team in NBA history (up until what, the 65th game or so?). Quite frankly, if I had proof of a team tanking, I would rip their first-rounder from them. The NFL draft absolutely sucks, and the NHL draft rewards tanking teams more than the NBA does...so NBA it is, without a doubt.
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GM2: Phoenix (0) @ LA Lakers (1)
Real Deal replied to Real Deal's topic in Los Angeles Lakers Team Forum
The Lakers are fully healthy, with the exception of Bynum (and Kobe's finger, but that doesn't bother him as much as the knee). That means that we are arguably the most dangerous team in the league, especially now that Ron's hand is healed up. After seeing the way all of our guys are playing, I really wasn't worried that the Suns tied it up at the end of the third. It just felt like the game was still in our hands. -
RD3: (3) Legacy vs. (2) s.t.a.t.
Real Deal replied to Real Deal's topic in Off-Topic Discussion Forum
Still gotta get yours in, though. -
GM2: Phoenix (0) @ LA Lakers (1)
Real Deal replied to Real Deal's topic in Los Angeles Lakers Team Forum
Artest is hitting shots again. I love it. Kobe isn't shooting too well, but he's throwing assists...and the scary thing is, we're up nine and Kobe's quarter is the third. -
They changed the direction of the basketball in the background for the Clips, and also the font for "Los Angeles" just a bit. And the Jazz logo is one of their older versions.
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if you were LeBron, what would you do?
Real Deal replied to The Truth's topic in General NBA Discussion
Now that the Nets aren't getting Wall...I would go to Miami, to team up with Wade (assuming no sign-and-trade will be worked out to send him to LA or another contender). But, that's all irrelevant, because he's going to Chicago. -
Did the fan actually get tossed out of the game? Here's the thing: if a referee threw a ball at me, I would throw it back. What the hell do I do, otherwise? Keep it? Both the fan and DeRosa were at fault. The fan needed to calm down (probably said a few personal things to DeRosa, maybe even more than that) and DeRosa was DEFINITELY in the wrong for throwing the ball at him (at him, to him, whatever...he probably told the fan, "Here, you do my job, then").
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Why did they change the Cavs logo? I don't like the new gold. And that weird gray in the Kings' logo...just doesn't look better than the light gray. Oh well.
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Only a little over a month until the draft...so here we go: LeBron James - Chicago Bulls Dwyane Wade - Miami Heat Chris Bosh - Miami Heat Amare Stoudemire - New Jersey Nets Joe Johnson - New York Knicks Carlos Boozer - New York Knicks Ray Allen - Boston Celtics
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Like I said, they weren't fully committed to the double. It wasn't like they were playing him the way teams used to play Shaq. Once Howard gathers for his shot, they close in on him. That's his cue to pass the ball. Plus, you just told us all they let him score 30 without doubles...and he scored his 30 in Game 2, so I'm not sure what you're saying. I don't smoke.
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Go ahead and answer these ASAP.
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Well, not yet. He weighs around 200 pounds, so I wouldn't stick him at the three until he put on more muscle and weight...and as far as playing the point goes, maybe in the triangle (LA, Minny), but nowhere else. In two or three years, assuming he bulks up, he's primarily an NBA two-guard, secondary small forward.
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Forbes: LeBron Could Buy Ownership In Knicks
Real Deal replied to The Regime's topic in New York Knicks Team Forum
Or, he can live the life of the Russian billionaire, and have access to more money than he ever imagined. Or, he could be fully committed to winning championships, and join Wade in Miami and work on a dynasty. I can't look too much into this yet. There are way too many factors that can sway his decision one way or another. -
Amare -"Odom had a lucky game"
Real Deal replied to Be Like Mike's topic in Los Angeles Lakers Team Forum
Here recently, Odom hasn't performed well against Phoenix...but that's mainly due to the role he has. When he was a starter, though (or playing 30+ minutes a game)...big difference. Odom has done pretty good, overall. -
They doubled him a few times in Game 1, and he shot 3-10. Didn't do it in Game 2, and he dropped 30. Those doubles aren't hard double-teams, with full commitment, but having an extra player sliding away from a perimeter shooter to watch Howard with caution...it changes everything if the Magic capitalize on it. Perkins is an excellent defensive player, but Howard can put him in foul trouble early. Davis and Sheed can't hold Dwight, at least not for extended minutes, so the aggressive Dwight has to show his face just enough to put Perkins on the bench, then doubles will come as they did in Game 1, and Howard starts to kick out to the shooters. Pushing the tempo won't get it done. Cleveland tried this a few times with O'Neal on the bench. Boston may be old in terms of age, but they aren't playing like it, and if Ray has trouble getting back on transition, Rivers will stick Tony Allen in there, and that will be the end of that mess. Orlando's only hope is to hit their shots. Live by the three, die by the three. They have nothing else, until Howard's offensive post skills improve. Had Cleveland shown that they could adjust, they'd be in the ECF...but like Orlando, Cleveland is a one-trick pony on offense.
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Yes, because they will have Bird Rights on them, and because their owner is one of the richest men in the world.
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That's not me saying Orlando will be swept, though...but there's still a chance of it.
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The two plans you listed don't account for slashing guards, and Nelson and Vince are two of those. Unfortunately, as stated, Vince would rather take a contested jumper, and Nelson is too indecisive. The way to beat Boston? Drop the ball into Dwight, let him draw a double, then start passing it out and swinging it to shooters. Boston has to show a double most of the time, and they usually do...and when that happens, there is ALWAYS someone open. The man to take advantage of is Ray Allen, and that's all on Vince. He's not getting it done, Howard isn't passing out of the doubles, and the Magic have two road games coming up that, surprisingly, could be their last two games of the season.
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Arenas won't be dealt, unless a GM decides to go into idiot mode and pick his contract up. He's a shell of his former self, and he's making too much money. 2010-11: $17.7 million 2011-12: $19.3 million 2012-13: $20.8 million (player option that Gilbert will exercise) 2013-14: $22.4 million That's ridiculous.
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I wouldn't say Turner is a sure bet just yet. Philly could always go big, drop Iggy to the two-guard position, keep Young and play him at the three. Cousins and Favors both have a lot of potential. Plus, if the Sixers are looking at Al Jefferson (haven't heard that rumor, but I'll take your word for it), then they might as well consider Cousins and keep Iguodala.
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Re-opened. When I say to stop the personal attacks and baiting, it stops. Mods, give out a three-day suspension if it happens again in the topic.