[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by GH0STrider

"y'all"??? Azyiu- aren't you from china?

Well, I am from Hong Kong originally, and some people from my generation do not want others to think we are from the mainland.

Yeah, y'all...

BTW, yeah, it is close to Dec., and your Bulls ain't doing too well. Management needs to do something about it, man.

[ibzrg1570]

Originally Posted by zimbloth

This was one of the best moments ever for me as a fan, unbelievable. They were down by 2 with 4 seconds left and didnt even have the ball. I was throwing my remote across the room just seconds before this...

UConn baby, that's my boy right there.

As good as the Celtics are I have to admit I was a bit surprised that a team like the Bobcats came so close to winning, not that I mind at all (another UConn alum there). The Bobcats have been surprisingly good so far this season though.

[GH0STrider]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

Well, I am from Hong Kong originally, and some people from my generation do not want others to think we are from the mainland.

Yeah, y'all...

BTW, yeah, it is close to Dec., and your Bulls ain't doing too well. Management needs to do something about it, man.

I think the problems are also blind to management. John paxon has literally fallen in love with his creation. It's that simple. He thinks this team can go all the way and as much as it pains me to say it- they can't and won't. They lack 2 very important factors that most championship teams have( including all 6 bulls championship teams)

1. a post player, someone who can play with their back to the basket. (eddy curry... thanks pax. Looks like his health is just fine.)

2. A go-to scorer. Ben gordon's incosistent act is tiring and loul doesn't drive the basket enough.

You look at what danny ainge did. He gave up a crop of young talent and draft pick for kg while being able to reatin peirce. He was able to drop bad contracts and a lotery pick for allen. WHY COULDN'T PAX DO THE SAME??? He could have dropped young talent and draft picks to grap kobe. HE could have traded our loterry pick that turned out to be noah and an expiring contract(duhon,brown) for a legit strating center. I mean seriously pax- what the fuck? like we really need another offensivly challenged rebounder/shot blocker who can't make a free throw if his life depended on it. Welcome back to town tyson chandler.

I don't blame skiles as much as I do pax. Yes, the players aren't listening to skiles- but had pax done a better job we might have players here that were willing to listen.

so in the end... Danny ainge, I tip my hat to you sir. I doubted you at first but this celtics team looks poised for a tittle run.

And john paxson- your days are numbered here in chicago. The only smart thing you've done all season is not giving ben" I only wanna play every other game or so" gordon a 14 million dollar a year contract extension. You still get a thumbs down and big fuck you for falling so short.

The only way I see this being forgiven is if I see kobe in a bulls uniform this season.

[zimbloth]

Originally Posted by ibzrg1570

UConn baby, that's my boy right there.

As good as the Celtics are I have to admit I was a bit surprised that a team like the Bobcats came so close to winning, not that I mind at all (another UConn alum there). The Bobcats have been surprisingly good so far this season though.

Second night of a back-to-back on the road. The C's played horrible, the Bobcats got lucky and shot like 99% from deep. Considering all that happened, and they stilled pulled out a win, that's just great to me. The C's just don't pull out games like that in past seasons.

I'd also like to remind the people obsessing over Orlando, we lost by TWO, on THE ROAD. We had a flukey/terrible first half and were down 20 late in the 3rd quarter. We came back to take the lead. They lost the lead at the end (thanks to some nonstop Turkoglu 3's, boneheaded turnovers and horrendous phantom calls in Orlando's favor.). Given all that, is losing by TWO points on the road to Orlando really a statement game? I really don't think so. The C's have the best margin of victory by FAR (like +10 over San Antonio). They've had some relatively poor games thus far and have had to win a few close ones (lost one close one too). It happens.

Again, this is NOVEMBER, usually teams w/ practically an entirely new core takes a few months to get going. The C's are 11-1. Can't ask for any better. They'll only get better and better as the months go on (and next season).

PS: San Antonio and Phoenix just got spanked by jv teams. No one's perfect.

[smueske]

Oh God, I'm still pissed about the Garnett trade. WTF were the Timberwolves thinking?

[ibzrg1570]

Originally Posted by smueske

Oh God, I'm still pissed about the Garnett trade. WTF were the Timberwolves thinking?

The T-Wolves weren't going to win a championship with Garnett anytime soon. I think they made the right choice by getting rid of him while he was still valued and investing in young talent. It'll take a few years, but Al Jefferson's already on his way to being a great center. With Randy Foye back and a few lottery picks in the coming seasons they'll be a contender in the near future.

[zimbloth]

The Wolves got a lot of talent back, they made out fine. Getting rid of Mark Blount and Ricky Davis was smart too. They're both schmucks. The Wolves will be good, and Jefferson signed for a very reasonable contract so they'll have flexibility to sign nice FAs in coming years.

I like Ryan Gomes a lot, but as for Gerald Green...I have no idea what the deal is with that guy. He seemed like a lock to be the next McGrady after watching him in his rookie year. He's regressed a lot since. Might have a problem upstairs, as his talent is off the charts.

[GH0STrider]

Originally Posted by zimbloth

The Wolves got a lot of talent back, they made out fine. Getting rid of Mark Blount and Ricky Davis was smart too. They're both schmucks. The Wolves will be good, and Jefferson signed for a very reasonable contract so they'll have flexibility to sign nice FAs in coming years.

I like Ryan Gomes a lot, but as for Gerald Green...I have no idea what the deal is with that guy. He seemed like a lock to be the next McGrady after watching him in his rookie year. He's regressed a lot since. Might have a problem upstairs, as his talent is off the charts.

I agree 100 percent. The t-wolves weren't gonna find a better deal. they were looking for young talent, expiring contracts, and draft picks. They got all of that and now can rebuild properly.

[Azyiu]

This NBA Thread is alive!!! For the first time in like forever, there are more than just me, Mr.Blackcock and occassionally Derek posting here.

Hey, Mr.Blackcock, what you said about the Bulls is quite true. On top of that, I think you guys need at least one post guy who can pass too. I just don't see too many passing or good passes in the couple games I saw thus far.

@ Nick, yes, it is still Nov., but I am not obessess with the Magic at all. I truly think they are an up and coming team, and they are just a good vet / leader away from being truly legit. Maybe D-Howard will develop quickly enough to play that role, we will see. If you look at the east, only the Raptors and the Magic (ok, maaaaaybe the Bucks too) are on the raise with young talents right now, and could be a potential threat in the playoffs to some teams. Even if none of them matter this season, they will still be around for the next few years.

[GH0STrider]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

Hey, Mr.Blackcock, what you said about the Bulls is quite true. On top of that, I think you guys need at least one post guy who can pass too. I just don't see too many passing or good passes in the couple games I saw thus far.

Ben wallace (although he is not a offensive post player) is a very good and underrated passer. That is one of the reasons the bulls brought him in. When he is on- he is a damn fine passer, rebounder, and shotblocker.