Chicago Bulls

davidtrios

I knew we shoulda got Melo for Noah. Don't get me wrong, I love Noah- great heart and hustle..and just a cool, laid back guy...but I've always questioned his durability.

loadedgun

Davidtrios wrote:

I knew we shoulda got Melo for Noah. Don't get me wrong, I love Noah- great heart and hustle..and just a cool, laid back guy...but I've always questioned his durability.

I think Melo destroys the team cynergy they have built. I like this team as it is currently constructed.

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loadedgun wrote:

Davidtrios wrote:

I knew we shoulda got Melo for Noah. Don't get me wrong, I love Noah- great heart and hustle..and just a cool, laid back guy...but I've always questioned his durability.

I think Melo destroys the team cynergy they have built. I like this team as it is currently constructed.

agreed.

it's not like Noah has missed a ton of games to injury during his career.

it's a blow in the short term, but the schedule isn't bad for the next 6-8 weeks (actually, it's not bad for the rest of the season). Taj while not as big as Noah is a solid rebounder and defender. And outside of Orlando and Boston, who in the east has a legit center that you need a bigger defender for?

The turkey rookie should see his minutes go up as well which is a good thing in his development. Turkey just needs to play more physical, but he can rebound and block shots. just don't put him on the free throw line. he might lose a contest with shaq.

they can also dust off kurt thomas for the orlando/boston games.

dcfaithful

The stats I saw last night indicated that Boozer showed up big.

Win streak at 7, Chicago seems to be rolling...

Can't wait to watch the Christmas Day games.

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dcfaithful wrote:

The stats I saw last night indicated that Boozer showed up big.

Win streak at 7, Chicago seems to be rolling...

Can't wait to watch the Christmas Day games.

Toronto sucks the big one. they have no shot blockers and the front line doesn't play much d. Boozer abused them inside. as did just about every other bull.

dcfaithful

81 wrote:

dcfaithful wrote:

The stats I saw last night indicated that Boozer showed up big.

Win streak at 7, Chicago seems to be rolling...

Can't wait to watch the Christmas Day games.

Toronto sucks the big one. they have no shot blockers and the front line doesn't play much d. Boozer abused them inside. as did just about every other bull.

I think they'll be good scrappers in this Knicks/Bulls match-up on Christas morning.

Indifference71

loadedgun wrote:

Davidtrios wrote:

I knew we shoulda got Melo for Noah. Don't get me wrong, I love Noah- great heart and hustle..and just a cool, laid back guy...but I've always questioned his durability.

I think Melo destroys the team cynergy they have built. I like this team as it is currently constructed.

I couldn't agree more.

The thing the Bulls do need is a decent 2 guard....Keith Bogans is not getting the job done.

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Indifference71 wrote:

Keith Bogans is not getting the job done.

he has been brutal. Brewer isn't too bad, but he's not a great shooter. Tough to find a good 2 guard now a days.

dcfaithful

81 wrote:

Indifference71 wrote:

Keith Bogans is not getting the job done.

he has been brutal. Brewer isn't too bad, but he's not a great shooter. Tough to find a good 2 guard now a days.

Ginobili & Ray Allen are at the top of their class.

81

dcfaithful wrote:

81 wrote:

Indifference71 wrote:

Keith Bogans is not getting the job done.

he has been brutal. Brewer isn't too bad, but he's not a great shooter. Tough to find a good 2 guard now a days.

Ginobili & Ray Allen are at the top of their class.

ahead of Kobe and Wade?

dcfaithful

81 wrote:

dcfaithful wrote:

Ginobili & Ray Allen are at the top of their class.

ahead of Kobe and Wade?

In my eyes, being humble goes along way. But, they are definitely at the top too. I enjoy Kobe now a lot more than I did years back. He's really developed into a better all-around player. He's for certain the leader of the Lakers, but I think Gasol is pushing the envelope of being the teams star.

Wade is a damn good SG. Anyone see him becoming a hall of famer?

Here are his credentials so far:

NBA Champion (2006)
NBA Finals MVP (2006)
6× NBA All-Star (2005–2010)
NBA Scoring Champion (2009)
2× All-NBA First Team (2009–2010)
2× All-NBA Second Team (2005–2006)
All-NBA Third Team (2007)
3× All-Defensive Second Team (2005, 2009–2010)
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004)
NBA All-Star Game MVP (2010)
2× Skills Challenge Champion (2006–2007)

davidtrios

in regards to xmas- bulls/knicks matters again....im glad the knicks are competetive...all is right with nba eastern conference.

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dcfaithful wrote:

81 wrote:

dcfaithful wrote:

Ginobili & Ray Allen are at the top of their class.

ahead of Kobe and Wade?

In my eyes, being humble goes along way. But, they are definitely at the top too. I enjoy Kobe now a lot more than I did years back. He's really developed into a better all-around player. He's for certain the leader of the Lakers, but I think Gasol is pushing the envelope of being the teams star.

Wade is a damn good SG. Anyone see him becoming a hall of famer?

Here are his credentials so far:

NBA Champion (2006)
NBA Finals MVP (2006)
6× NBA All-Star (2005–2010)
NBA Scoring Champion (2009)
2× All-NBA First Team (2009–2010)
2× All-NBA Second Team (2005–2006)
All-NBA Third Team (2007)
3× All-Defensive Second Team (2005, 2009–2010)
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004)
NBA All-Star Game MVP (2010)
2× Skills Challenge Champion (2006–2007)

wade could make the hall if continues to play like he is. if his career ended to day, i would say no.

and gasol is soft. you could see he didn't like the physical d that noah was playing on him.

dcfaithful

81 wrote:

and gasol is soft. you could see he didn't like the physical d that noah was playing on him.

...and he's going to be the teams star. Fuck the Lakers.

81

dcfaithful wrote:

81 wrote:

and gasol is soft. you could see he didn't like the physical d that noah was playing on him.

...and he's going to be the teams star. Fuck the Lakers.

if he is the star, they will be in trouble.

loadedgun

81 wrote:

dcfaithful wrote:

81 wrote:

and gasol is soft. you could see he didn't like the physical d that noah was playing on him.

...and he's going to be the teams star. Fuck the Lakers.

if he is the star, they will be in trouble.

By the time Kobe is gone, they will have paid someone else to be the star. CP3? Maybe. Or an even younger ace. Yes, Gasol is a puss.

dcfaithful

81 wrote:

dcfaithful wrote:

81 wrote:

and gasol is soft. you could see he didn't like the physical d that noah was playing on him.

...and he's going to be the teams star. Fuck the Lakers.

if he is the star, they will be in trouble.

I know I only have wishful thinking. Buss will put up the money for another star like loadedgun said.

eyedclaar

Hey now, it could be the strong physical resemblance to a mountain goat, but I like Gasol.

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loadedgun wrote:

By the time Kobe is gone, they will have paid someone else to be the star. CP3? Maybe. Or an even younger ace. Yes, Gasol is a puss.

can't argue this statement.

dcfaithful

I'd like to see the Lakers play without Bryant, Fisher and Gasol.

Put Walton in as a starter.

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Dennis Rodman: Hall of Famer?

http://www.basketball-reference.com/pla ... ade01.html

dcfaithful

81 wrote:

Dennis Rodman: Hall of Famer?

http://www.basketball-reference.com/pla ... ade01.html

I know it's popular opinion, but I think his rebound stat alone and him as a defensive player is worth the consideration. Not to mention his persona, if you want to add that to being qualification for HoF.

loadedgun

dcfaithful wrote:

I'd like to see the Lakers play without Bryant, Fisher and Gasol.

Put Walton in as a starter.

This would basically be the Raptors or Wolves. Sad, really.

loadedgun

81 wrote:

Dennis Rodman: Hall of Famer?

http://www.basketball-reference.com/pla ... ade01.html

Without a doubt. How can you vote against one of the greatest rebounders of all time, when there are already a handful of scrubs in the HOF.

dcfaithful

Is Reggie Miller in the HoF? If not, I would no question vote for him on a ballot.

Sloan? Definitely should be.

Phil Jackson, I also think should make it simply for his coaching achievements.

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dcfaithful wrote:

Is Reggie Miller in the HoF? If not, I would no question vote for him on a ballot.

Sloan? Definitely should be.

Phil Jackson, I also think should make it simply for his coaching achievements.

Miller will be in. 25,000 points will get him in

Jackson and Sloan are both in.

dcfaithful

81 wrote:

dcfaithful wrote:

Is Reggie Miller in the HoF? If not, I would no question vote for him on a ballot.

Sloan? Definitely should be.

Phil Jackson, I also think should make it simply for his coaching achievements.

Miller will be in. 25,000 points will get him in

Jackson and Sloan are both in.

Great! Miller needs to be there.

Malone, Stockton, Miller...

Did Drexler make it? I haven't looked at his stats.

81

dcfaithful wrote:

81 wrote:

dcfaithful wrote:

Is Reggie Miller in the HoF? If not, I would no question vote for him on a ballot.

Sloan? Definitely should be.

Phil Jackson, I also think should make it simply for his coaching achievements.

Miller will be in. 25,000 points will get him in

Jackson and Sloan are both in.

Great! Miller needs to be there.

Malone, Stockton, Miller...

Did Drexler make it? I haven't looked at his stats.

Clyde is in.

quick, name the Dream Team members not in the hall.

dcfaithful

81 wrote:

quick, name the Dream Team members not in the hall.

Chris Mullin
Christian Laettner

81

dcfaithful wrote:

81 wrote:

quick, name the Dream Team members not in the hall.

Chris Mullin
Christian Laettner

you cheated.