[zimbloth]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

I know I know... for you loyal Cs fans everywhere, 4 years seems "short". Well, but I think it is likely we will meet in the Finals at last.

I hope so. Detriot still scares the shit out of me. We need to beat them in game 6, no more game 7 bs.

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by zimbloth

I hope so. Detriot still scares the shit out of me. We need to beat them in game 6, no more game 7 bs.

I feel for you. And the truth is, if any team is capable of coming back from a 2-3 hole, it will be them Pistons. Good luck tomorrow night.

[GH0STrider]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

Hey, Mr. Blackcock, you know I am usually pretty easy going, but what the fuck is up with Paxson for hiring Collins as the next Bulls coach?

Maybe it is just me, but I thought Collins is a better commentator than a coach these days. And his recent track records (with Pistons in the mid 90's and then the Wiz in 01 - 03) just don't show signs of hope, man. IMHO, he is not known as a good teacher of the game, yet the Bulls have quite a few younger players that really need a teacher first kind of coach. Please explain to me what is going on...

I'm strongly against it. His is skiles esq and I don't think he is the guy for the job. Your right about his track record- He hasn't accomplished anything in the nba. He had A sub-par run witht he bulls in the late 80's but his work with the pistons and wizards was pretty crappy. I don't understand why he is so highly regarded as a coach in the nba? The bucks have tried to hire him every off-season for the last 5 years. The suns were after him as well. He is one of the best commentators out there today. He obviously knows what he is talking about and has nothing but great insight to say. Hopefully his years of observing the game have made him a better coach and has helped him understand how today's nba works. He can't come in here yelling at guys and preaching like skiles was. He needs to teach and be understanding. That being said- The bulls need a proven winner who commands respect. It didn't work with collins the first time, why go down that road again? ask orlando how well it worked rehiring a former coach that saw some success. I'm strongly against it. I don't know what pax is thinking- I've seriously had enough of paxon at this point. he's an idiot. I wouldn't be suprissed if he even fucks up on draft night this year. Why isn't avery johnson the coach of the bulls already??? that is the best coach out there right now and just what we need. A guy who commands respect. a guy who was a player at the highest of levels. A guy who has seen great success as a coach in the nba.

Doug collins? c'mon pax- what the fuck? we have a roster of young talent and a number 1 overall pick coming our way. doug collins? where the fuck is avery johnson?

[playstopause]

Lakers vs Celtics for the final. Epicness like the old days (well, kind of ). I won't miss a game : that's gonna be AWESOME!

[Apex1rg7x]

Im pretty excited about this since im a Lakers fan and a big fan of the NBA. This is exactly what the NBA needs to boost ratings and get people back into watching the game. This should be really competitive and entertaining.

I got the Lakers in 6

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by GH0STrider

I'm strongly against it.

I feel for you, dude.

Originally Posted by GH0STrider

ask orlando how well it worked rehiring a former coach that saw some success. I'm strongly against it.

Well, rehiring a former coach is not always a bad thing. Phil Jackson is a good example. Then again, Brian Hill isn't even 1/100 as good a coach compared to Phil to begin with. So yeah, why the hell the Magic would rehire him in the first place a few years back?


So it is now down to a potential classic Finals between two old rivals. I say Lakers in 5 or 6! Seriously, I thought we have been playing better on the road in these playoffs than at home. And knowing Phil and how well his coaching staff in preparation for each series, I might not even be surprised if we take BOTH in Boston.


The Big Three are going to get theirs, and it is now down to how we limit their second chances (that's what killed the Pistons) and their bench's production. I am completely surprised by the Pistons' inablity in slowing down guys like Ken Perkins, PJ Brown and even Leo Powe. Seriously, are you kidding me? KP got 18 pts and 16 rebounds in game 5?! Crap like that cannot happen in the Finals, and we will make sure that won't happen either.

[heavyjeffd]

I just hope it's about skill, ability and good competition, not flopping, cheap shit and pointless showboating.

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by heavyjeffd

I just hope it's about skill, ability and good competition

Checked... Kobe, KG will deliver that.

Originally Posted by heavyjeffd

not flopping

Checked... Manu will be watching at home

Originally Posted by heavyjeffd

cheap shit and pointless showboating.

Well... you have guys like Posey, Cassell...


EDIT Talk about cheap shit... man, the 80's was worse! YouTube - Kevin McHale Clotheslines Kurt Rambis

[heavyjeffd]

Lay off Manu dammit. :\

lol

[GH0STrider]

Originally Posted by heavyjeffd

Lay off Manu dammit. :\

lol

Nope, sorry. the king of flopping will continue to be treated like a bitch until he stops playing like one.


Azyiu- I think phil jackson is a different story. He quit his first time around, didn't he? Besides rehiring someone who won 3 tittles in 5 years is way different than rehiring someone who didn't even get you to the finals.