Ben Wyatt
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Dec 27, 2012 15:05:31 GMT -5
NBA superstars can get treatment that even NFL QB's don't. Yep. Case in point: As of earlier this week, Lebron hadnt had a foul called on him in 2 weeks. Wait, I agree with Unocal76? Im scared
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Post by MGH on Dec 27, 2012 15:07:09 GMT -5
If the Nets want to make a run at Stan Van Gundy I would not be opposed to that at all.
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Ben Wyatt
Crow T. Robot
Are You Gonna Go My Way?
I don't get it. At all. It's kind of a small horse, I mean what am I missing? Am I crazy?
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Dec 27, 2012 15:09:51 GMT -5
If the Nets want to make a run at Stan Van Gundy I would not be opposed to that at all. That's actually not a bad idea at all
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Post by horsemen4ever on Dec 27, 2012 15:31:59 GMT -5
I hope the Nets hire Phil Jackson. The Knicks owe him for his bad mouthing the team in the off season, it would be fun to beat his brains in.
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sryans
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Post by sryans on Dec 27, 2012 15:34:26 GMT -5
If the Nets want to make a run at Stan Van Gundy I would not be opposed to that at all. Apparently he is not interested in the Brooklyn job, though he would probably be the best pick. (http://twitter.com/MagicInsider/status/284379330371522560) Maybe Jeff Van Gundy? Everyone seems to forget that he was a good coach. Flip Saunders? Nate McMillan? That one guy who has been Popovich's assistant for like 16 years? Patrick Ewing? Mike Brown? There are options out there, I just hope the management goes with the right one. EDIT: I've got it! Move Stackhouse into a player/coach role. That will work.
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vm88
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Post by vm88 on Dec 27, 2012 19:02:00 GMT -5
And did Sessions seriously get called on a foul for getting kicked in his own balls?! REALLY?! Come the f*** on refs! Wade straight up field goal kicked Sessions in the family jewels and Sessions is called on the foul? He got called for holding Wade when he was going to the basket, not for what happened afterwards. People tend to ignore the fact that Wade was trying to make a move to the basket, put his leg up trying to keep his balance after being held, and accidentally hit Sessions in the groin. Instead, it's just that he "kicked the guy in the balls" after being held. I may be in the minority here, but I don't think Wade meant to hit Sessions in the groin. If it was intentional, then I would agree with you guys that he should be suspended and fined, but I didn't see it that way. And I'm not saying that because I'm a Heat fan. Looking back at the footage, Wade didn't even look at him when the incident happened.
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Post by kingoftheindies on Dec 27, 2012 19:11:09 GMT -5
Avery Johnson has one of the most annoying voices I've ever heard. It'll be nice not to hear it during postgame conferences and commercials anymore. Also he's a pretty lousy head coach. I still think the Nets' front court (outside of Gerald "Player Most Likely To Be Confused With Katt Williams" Wallace) isn't anything special, but Deron Williams and Joe Johnson should be playing a lot better than they are. it seems to me that some are starting to turn against Deron Williams. At least... the one article I read earlier this week and some of Deron's quotes tend to suggest. Sounds like the media at least is tired of his attitude. With Johnson, not shocked. Atlanta fans were doing backflips after Ferry got rid of his contract. I'm really not that shocked by some of the Nets struggles. As soon as it became apparent to everybody that Dwight Howard was not going to happen, the Nets panicked quite a bit. Don't get me wrong, the Nets should be a bit better than they are, but they still have HUGE holes that people were way too willing to overlook with the move to Brooklyn. It's somewhat similar to why I had the feeling the Lakers would struggle compared to the hype they were receiving preseason, and why I felt the Clippers would be better this season and why the Harden trade would not hurt the Thunder as much
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Post by darbus alan on Dec 27, 2012 19:28:14 GMT -5
The funny thing is that Jerry Sloan's leaving the Jazz REALLY weighed heavily on Deron Williams' mind. He felt awful about it.
Granted I don't think Avery Johnson's firing will have the same impact. Attitudes and talent of the players aside, he's not a very good coach.
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Post by MGH on Dec 27, 2012 20:34:40 GMT -5
@wojyahoonba The NBA has suspended Dwyane Wade one game for shot to the groin of Charlotte's Ramon Sessions.
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BRV
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Post by BRV on Dec 27, 2012 20:39:55 GMT -5
@wojyahoonba The NBA has suspended Dwyane Wade one game for shot to the groin of Charlotte's Ramon Sessions. For once, the NBA has grown some nuts. Dwyane Wade responded by kicking said nuts.
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Post by kingoftheindies on Dec 27, 2012 20:55:42 GMT -5
The funny thing is that Jerry Sloan's leaving the Jazz REALLY weighed heavily on Deron Williams' mind. He felt awful about it. Granted I don't think Avery Johnson's firing will have the same impact. Attitudes and talent of the players aside, he's not a very good coach. which is ironic because the team initially got rid of Sloan because they thought Deron had a "him or me" stance as the 2 always went back and forth at each other. Course, there was also the believe that the owner and GM wanted to get rid of Sloan for a few years. And I agree, the firing of Avery won't have that much of an impact. Deron never really wanted to go to the Nets.
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vm88
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Post by vm88 on Dec 27, 2012 23:02:11 GMT -5
Well, D-Wade got suspended. I'm not gonna complain, it's the NBA's decision. Maybe he meant to kick Sessions in the nuts, but I didn't see it that way. It's fine, it's not like the game that he's suspended for is a game against the East's best. I wouldn't consider Detroit, Miami's next opponent, an elite team this year.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Dec 28, 2012 0:13:45 GMT -5
Well, D-Wade got suspended. I'm not gonna complain, it's the NBA's decision. Maybe he meant to kick Sessions in the nuts, but I didn't see it that way. It's fine, it's not like the game that he's suspended for is a game against the East's best. I wouldn't consider Detroit, Miami's next opponent, an elite team this year. You probably didn't consider Washington one either and look how that turned out for the Heat.
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Unocal 76
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Post by Unocal 76 on Dec 28, 2012 1:28:05 GMT -5
Lob City wins again!
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Post by Tyfo on Dec 28, 2012 2:12:40 GMT -5
Post something about Avery Johnson and Tyfo posts in the thread for the first time in forever. Amazing. I have a special Avery sense. That f***ers name comes up and I just feel it in my bones. And look what happens. I unload on that bastard and he immediately gets s*** canned! Back where you belong Avery, the unemployment line! I wish the Hawks job was open so he could somehow dupe them into hiring him. I get a sick amusement out of Devin Harris constantly getting stuck with Avery. They deserve each other!
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Unocal 76
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Post by Unocal 76 on Dec 28, 2012 4:32:15 GMT -5
This picture is dripping with nostalgia:
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Post by andrew8798 on Dec 28, 2012 14:58:48 GMT -5
Phil Jackson would "for sure" be open to the "possibility of coaching" the Nets, a source told CBS Sports.
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Post by horsemen4ever on Dec 28, 2012 16:26:41 GMT -5
I am begging Phil Jackson to take the Nets jobs. Finally a chance for the Knicks to beat his brains in. I don't think unless you have the best players in the league on the roster, Phil is an unproven without that help, and it would fun to see what he can do. And to beat him after all the smack he talked about the Knicks.
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Post by fuzzywarble, squat cobbler on Dec 28, 2012 16:27:46 GMT -5
This picture is dripping with nostalgia: Iceman = God
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2012 16:31:49 GMT -5
Phil Jackson would "for sure" be open to the "possibility of coaching" the Nets, a source told CBS Sports. In other news, Kobe has suddenly become interested in becoming a Net.
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