Official 2011-2012 NBA Thread - Page 13

Fresh Prince · 06-22-2012, 06:21 PM

Well LBJ even though he is 27 is still not in his prime yet, but he is still on Kobe Bryant's level of skill play, infact I think whrn both players career are over LBJ will end up as a better player, offensively and defensively.

Neverending · 06-22-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Fresh Prince

even though he is 27 is still not in his prime yet

The guy has been 9 years in the league and he's in his `20s. This IS his prime.

Tornado · 06-22-2012, 06:51 PM

I would rather have Scottie Pippen in his prime on my team over Wade in his prime any day of the week, especially when I have a superstar like MJ or LeBron I'm building around.

Neverending · 06-22-2012, 07:01 PM

I too prefer Scottie Pippen. But that's only because Wade is too injury prone.

Fresh Prince · 06-22-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Neverending

The guy has been 9 years in the league and he's in his `20s. This IS his prime.

I would always put somebody in their prime when they are 30 in sports.

DarthVader 2004 · 06-22-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tornado

I would rather have Scottie Pippen in his prime on my team over Wade in his prime any day of the week, especially when I have a superstar like MJ or LeBron I'm building around.

I am not a big fan of this whole Lebron will be as good as Jordan crap. Lebron may be better then Magic but Jordan has 6 Rings and won 3 NBA titles in a row two times. He himself kept the Bulls in many games.Lebron maybe will get 3 rings. But there are many teams on the rise and I believe next year we will get The Bulls and The Pacers. I just think if we get a healthy Rose and a couple additons and we finally get back to the big game.
The Pacers I think will be next seasons Thunder.

Neverending · 06-22-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Fresh Prince

I would always put somebody in their prime when they are 30 in sports.

Most players go to college. By 30, they've been at least 8 or 9 years in the league. Which is the same amount that LeBron has now. Experience-wise, LeBron is on the same level. His advantage right now is being in his `20s. So, no matter how you spin it, this is LeBron in his prime.

MasterChief117 · 06-22-2012, 08:42 PM

There should never be a sane person on this planet that says LeBron is an equal, as close to or better than Michael Jordan. Ever. Sure you could say, "MC, that's just your opinion!" I'm also right.

saveus1011 · 06-22-2012, 10:55 PM

Happy for Wade, and we'll leave it at that.

DarthVader 2004 · 06-23-2012, 01:09 AM

Awe no question Wade has been the pulse for the heat ever since Shaq left. Glad he least has 2 rings. But I just am not a Lebron fan. I am sure he is a great person and all but there is just something about him. I like these days Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose. I like players who say little and just play the game.

saveus1011 · 06-23-2012, 01:10 AM

Wade's my favorite player. Has been since he got in the league.

MasterChief117 · 06-23-2012, 01:39 AM

Exactly the same for me. I have four Wade jerseys. I really want to nab one of those black on black jerseys that they wore this year.

FranklinTard · 06-23-2012, 03:09 AM

my feelings for wade are well known. the only reason this is bittersweet.

but after two years i'm over lebron leaving cleveland... he apologized and i accepted.

and i only really said that mj stuff to get mc's head to explode.

but i still don't get the irrational lebron hate. i just don't. at all. how could you not feel happy for the guy?

Fresh Prince · 06-23-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RedVader 2004

I am not a big fan of this whole Lebron will be as good as Jordan crap. Lebron may be better then Magic but Jordan has 6 Rings and won 3 NBA titles in a row two times. He himself kept the Bulls in many games.Lebron maybe will get 3 rings. But there are many teams on the rise and I believe next year we will get The Bulls and The Pacers. I just think if we get a healthy Rose and a couple additons and we finally get back to the big game.
The Pacers I think will be next seasons Thunder.

Yeah Bulls and Pacers are on the rise, but I see the Heat dominating the next 5-7 seasons.

DarthVader 2004 · 06-23-2012, 12:24 PM

The Heat can be beaten and its hard to repeat that kind of momentum

saveus1011 · 06-23-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FranklinTard

my feelings for wade are well known. the only reason this is bittersweet.

but after two years i'm over lebron leaving cleveland... he apologized and i accepted.

and i only really said that mj stuff to get mc's head to explode.

You are a rambunctious sword aren't ya?

MasterChief117 · 06-23-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FranklinTard

my feelings for wade are well known. the only reason this is bittersweet.

but after two years i'm over lebron leaving cleveland... he apologized and i accepted.

and i only really said that mj stuff to get mc's head to explode.

but i still don't get the irrational lebron hate. i just don't. at all. how could you not feel happy for the guy?

I feel like some where in your crude intentions, there is sweet love for me.

I will not lie, the picture of him in the Heat locker room, holding up the trophy in his hand, smiling, is probably the only time I have ever felt compassion towards him. He actually looks generally happy, and in that, I cannot be upset to him. He did win, fair and square.

DarthVader 2004 · 06-23-2012, 02:40 PM

No question the Heat had a complete team win in the Finals. I truly think it wasn't just Lebron. He was a big part but I think Wade, Bosh and Chalmers and so on helped dominate that series.

Neverending · 06-23-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Fresh Prince

I see the Heat dominating the next 5-7 seasons.

The Heat will definitely be a major team during the `10s. But if the Bulls ever get their s--t together, I can see a back-and-forth like Lakers/Spurs in the `00s. Also, the Thunder, with enough experience, will be a force to reckon with. It might take them a few years, but they'll get there. Either way, I think the East Coast is due for a comeback. The NBA could definitely use a change of pace and for those of us in the East Coast, it will be nice to see our teams get titles.

Fresh Prince · 06-23-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Neverending

The Heat will definitely be a major team during the `10s. But if the Bulls ever get their s--t together, I can see a back-and-forth like Lakers/Spurs in the `00s. Also, the Thunder, with enough experience, will be a force to reckon with. It might take them a few years, but they'll get there. Either way, I think the East Coast is due for a comeback. The NBA could definitely use a change of pace and for those of us in the East Coast, it will be nice to see our teams get titles.

Yeah if the Bulls can get some more good role players they can win titles.

Fresh Prince · 06-23-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RedVader 2004

The Heat can be beaten and its hard to repeat that kind of momentum

It is, but the heat have talent and can possibly get it done.

Fresh Prince · 06-23-2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by saveus1011

You are a rambunctious sword aren't ya?

Nice Django quote.

FranklinTard · 06-24-2012, 01:32 AM

thunder don't need to make many changes, getting maynor back next year will be a big help. won't need fisher anymore.

bulls need to get rid of boozer.

rockets are putting their sights on a big, and if the draft doesn't work out, asik is on the short list of restricted free agents they are going after. so the bulls will have to make a decision regarding their depth at the 4 and 5.

Fresh Prince · 06-24-2012, 10:07 AM

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--nb...-proposal.html

Do not know how a World Cup of Basketball would really do, but I like Mark Cubans idea better, NBA could start their own international world cup tournament. And going back to using college players for the olympics is not a problem either.

MasterChief117 · 06-24-2012, 10:59 PM

The only bad thing about the Thunder is the way they play, high risk/reward game. Relying far too much on jump shots to score points. You're going to have nights when you cannot rely on jump shots to bail you out, and clearly that came into effect in this series. Especially on teams with tougher D's.

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06-22-2012, 06:51 PM	#303
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06-22-2012, 07:01 PM	#304
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06-22-2012, 08:42 PM	#308
MasterChief117 The Batman Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gotham City Posts: 13,330	There should never be a sane person on this planet that says LeBron is an equal, as close to or better than Michael Jordan. Ever. Sure you could say, "MC, that's just your opinion!" I'm also right. __________________ "You will give the people an ideal to strive towards. They will race behind you, they will stumble, they will fall. But in time, they will join you in the sun. In time, you will help them accomplish wonders." "You don't owe these people anymore. You've given them everything." "Not everything, not yet."

06-22-2012, 10:55 PM	#309
saveus1011 Directive 4 (Classified) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,711	Happy for Wade, and we'll leave it at that. __________________ Glory Glory Man United Steel Curtain Films

06-22-2012, 06:21 PM	#301
Fresh Prince Executive Producer Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,776	Well LBJ even though he is 27 is still not in his prime yet, but he is still on Kobe Bryant's level of skill play, infact I think whrn both players career are over LBJ will end up as a better player, offensively and defensively.

06-23-2012, 01:09 AM	#310
DarthVader 2004 Executive Producer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 13,547	Awe no question Wade has been the pulse for the heat ever since Shaq left. Glad he least has 2 rings. But I just am not a Lebron fan. I am sure he is a great person and all but there is just something about him. I like these days Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose. I like players who say little and just play the game.

06-23-2012, 01:10 AM	#311
saveus1011 Directive 4 (Classified) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,711	Wade's my favorite player. Has been since he got in the league. __________________ Glory Glory Man United Steel Curtain Films

06-23-2012, 01:39 AM	#312
MasterChief117 The Batman Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gotham City Posts: 13,330	Exactly the same for me. I have four Wade jerseys. I really want to nab one of those black on black jerseys that they wore this year. __________________ "You will give the people an ideal to strive towards. They will race behind you, they will stumble, they will fall. But in time, they will join you in the sun. In time, you will help them accomplish wonders." "You don't owe these people anymore. You've given them everything." "Not everything, not yet."

06-23-2012, 03:09 AM	#313
FranklinTard Damn,ThatsAColdAssHonkey Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15,723	my feelings for wade are well known. the only reason this is bittersweet. but after two years i'm over lebron leaving cleveland... he apologized and i accepted. and i only really said that mj stuff to get mc's head to explode. but i still don't get the irrational lebron hate. i just don't. at all. how could you not feel happy for the guy? __________________ Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well- warmed, and well-fed. -Herman Melville (1819 - 1891)

06-23-2012, 12:24 PM	#315
DarthVader 2004 Executive Producer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 13,547	The Heat can be beaten and its hard to repeat that kind of momentum

06-23-2012, 02:40 PM	#318
DarthVader 2004 Executive Producer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 13,547	No question the Heat had a complete team win in the Finals. I truly think it wasn't just Lebron. He was a big part but I think Wade, Bosh and Chalmers and so on helped dominate that series.

06-24-2012, 01:32 AM	#323
FranklinTard Damn,ThatsAColdAssHonkey Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15,723	thunder don't need to make many changes, getting maynor back next year will be a big help. won't need fisher anymore. bulls need to get rid of boozer. rockets are putting their sights on a big, and if the draft doesn't work out, asik is on the short list of restricted free agents they are going after. so the bulls will have to make a decision regarding their depth at the 4 and 5. __________________ Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well- warmed, and well-fed. -Herman Melville (1819 - 1891) Last edited by FranklinTard; 06-24-2012 at 01:34 AM.

06-24-2012, 10:07 AM	#324
Fresh Prince Executive Producer Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,776	http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--nb...-proposal.html Do not know how a World Cup of Basketball would really do, but I like Mark Cubans idea better, NBA could start their own international world cup tournament. And going back to using college players for the olympics is not a problem either.

06-24-2012, 10:59 PM	#325
MasterChief117 The Batman Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gotham City Posts: 13,330	The only bad thing about the Thunder is the way they play, high risk/reward game. Relying far too much on jump shots to score points. You're going to have nights when you cannot rely on jump shots to bail you out, and clearly that came into effect in this series. Especially on teams with tougher D's. __________________ "You will give the people an ideal to strive towards. They will race behind you, they will stumble, they will fall. But in time, they will join you in the sun. In time, you will help them accomplish wonders." "You don't owe these people anymore. You've given them everything." "Not everything, not yet."