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Definitely Shane Battier. A true professional.

Hence why Eric Gordon stayed and Rondo left the team. Jennings is somewhat in the same mould as Rondo and Curry, with his outside shooting, definitely have an advantage in the FIBA team.

I can see Big Z or Dampier being content with a DNP-Coach's decision at times so I don't think PT would be a problem. Anthony, Haslem and Bosh are the only bigs who should definitely play every possible game.

Mike Posner - Please Don't Go

Well, in the Mavs only Dirk classifies as first-tier star, but Kidd, Marion and Butler or even Terry would definitely be second/third tier-stars. To keep with topic: Butler starts, both finish. Roddy B's energy can bring the Mavs some points at the first 2 quarters but as defence tightens that won't happen.

Anyone obtained the demo yet? I am still waiting for the PS3 one to come out. Sucks how 360 got theirs like 4 hours ago.

^ Nah he still got a huge contract with the Wizards. T-Mac could be another candidate if his stint with the Pistons doesn't work out.

It's quite clear now that China is the ideal destination for any veterans that is unable to obtain a contract with an NBA team but AI would be MASSIVE in China as he is very, very popular there. Who would have thought that you may be able to see Iverson v Marbury in China in the not-so-distant future?

:o That is damn scary once you read the legal documents and understood what has happened.

Jermaine should be classified as a PF as well then, no?

Billups and Rose wears Adidas so...

According to Art Garcia, Amundson's going to the Warriors. Here's to hope that Hornets get Barron instead and Emeka can get a Paul Millsap-type of role.

Harper was like 36/37 years old by the Lakers era and unlike Fisher, Harper rely a lot on his strong body and his athleticism. Sure, his role in the Lakers team was minimal, but he did have an impact with the Bulls and that's still 3 championship teams.

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Yup same. Going to be the holidays when it comes out so probably just gonna stay at home and play like 2-3 games everyday.

MJ, no doubt. Off-topic: Had MJ not retire for 2 years, I bet you the Bulls would have won two more championships, which is truly a shame.

Boston: B+ Great signings to address the interior problem for when Perkins is gone. Losing Sheed and Tony Allen hurts a bit but nonetheless still a nice off-season. Wing depth could be a problem though as to who plays back-up SF (not a fan of Daniels) LA: A They improved their bench without losing anyone of significant impact. Blake > Farmar and so, really nice offseason. Not to mention the two rookies got potential to enter the rotation in this deep squad, which is another +.

They just take links from all around the world wide web anyway, so it was quite unlucky of you to encounter one with virus.

Kobe v Michael. The most successful swingman in the 2000s era against the most successful swingman in the 1990s era.

Jason Kidd is with PEAK and KG is now with ANTA, another Chinese shoe brand. Looks like the Chinese are trying to break the duopoly in the basketball shoes market.

Well the first thing that came to my mind that associates with passing is assists...and hence, the greatest passer IMO is John Stockton.

I can see Deng, Taj Gibson and James Johnson + picks gone for Melo. This would be the 'best' care scenario for us to obtain Melo without trading Noah.

Still, I expected Spain's B-team to give up a fight, not concede soft goals like Reina did and lose 1-4. Spain's A-team > Argentina's A-team, however.

I don't think Khedira will do well in Real Madrid but that's just a feeling I got. I would much prefer Lassana Diarra playing instead of Khedira. I like the 4-3-3, but Di Maria would be better than Benzema on the wing because he is a natural winger. The biggest issue is still chemistry of the team, let's see whether Mourinho can guide them through.

Ron Harper, most people would remember him as the PG for the second Bulls' three-peat but he was a threat before then.