I actually love seeing this picture becomes it helps me better envision what it's going to be like when the entire Celdicks team are crying like babies when they get their asses handed to them.
I can't wait for another championship parade this year, and I definitely can't wait for the sweet taste of revenge we are going to get from this series. Home court advantage + a better-than-ever Kobe + Artest + Bynum + an experienced Pau Gasol = revenge time.
Everything has chains...Absolutely nothing's changed. - PJ
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
Celdicks? Really? Thats the best you guys can come up with?
"FF, I've heard the droning about the Sawx being the baby dolls. Yeah, I get it, you guys invented baseball and suffered forever. I get it." -JearlPam0925
Celdicks? Really? Thats the best you guys can come up with?
You guys? As far as I can tell, I'm the only one speaking up here.
Keep fighting that good fight dude!
Seriously though, best of luck. It should be a fantastic series.
"FF, I've heard the droning about the Sawx being the baby dolls. Yeah, I get it, you guys invented baseball and suffered forever. I get it." -JearlPam0925
Celdicks? Really? Thats the best you guys can come up with?
You guys? As far as I can tell, I'm the only one speaking up here.
Keep fighting that good fight dude!
Seriously though, best of luck. It should be a fantastic series.
Haha, same to you. Couldn't have asked for a better Finals -- I'm expecting 6-7 games with most coming down to the wire and lots of physical, tough play between the two. May the best team (the Lakers) win.
Everything has chains...Absolutely nothing's changed. - PJ
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
Haha, same to you. Couldn't have asked for a better Finals -- I'm expecting 6-7 games with most coming down to the wire and lots of physical, tough play between the two. May the best team (the Lakers) win.
Agreed. This should make for a great NBA Finals. I do understand that people are sick of seeing Lakers / Celtics win...bu tin all honesty, it's mainly been the Lakers dominating championships more so than the Celtics. But, any true fan of basketball will appreciate this finals because of the sheer intensity it should bring with it's rivalry, and the fact that both these teams have a lot of big name players.
Can't wait for Game 1!!
7/2/06 - Denver, CO
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
Hate to say it, celtics in 7!! They are hitting their stride at the right time..... Bynum will fall apart, gasol will be pushed around like a rag doll..... Kobe will be a monster, I don't think it will be enough. Don't get me wrong Pau is playing phenominal, he can't finesse the celts
plus they won in '08 and are 9-2 against the lakers all time in the finals
whoever wins it, enjoy while you can
Knicks will sign Joe Johnson and some other loser and will be gunning for u in 2095
the Lakers of 2010 are head and shoulders above the Lakers of 2008, while the Celdicks are just older and slower.
The differences for the Lakers are the addition of Artest, a definte upgrade over Ariza, and the fact that Bynum can suit up, a definite downgrade.(He'll foul out in at least 3 games)
For the Celtics, there is one glaring difference...Rondo's development from June 2008 to June 2010, he has improved by leaps and bounds, and that will be the difference in the series.
Who is going to guard him? Derek Fisher? Now thats older and slower, Rondo will blow by him all game long. If they cheat with Artest or Kobe to help out on Rondo, they leave Ray Allen or Paul Pierce wide open, I'll take that any time.
the Lakers of 2010 are head and shoulders above the Lakers of 2008, while the Celdicks are just older and slower.
The differences for the Lakers are the addition of Artest, a definte upgrade over Ariza, and the fact that Bynum can suit up, a definite downgrade.(He'll foul out in at least 3 games)
For the Celtics, there is one glaring difference...Rondo's development from June 2008 to June 2010, he has improved by leaps and bounds, and that will be the difference in the series.
Who is going to guard him? Derek Fisher? Now thats older and slower, Rondo will blow by him all game long. If they cheat with Artest or Kobe to help out on Rondo, they leave Ray Allen or Paul Pierce wide open, I'll take that any time.
Celtics in 6.
i'd argue with you on that but i can't and don't forget mr. kardasian...it's a neck and neck tie with ron ron for biggest head case on the team :roll: :P
i'd argue with you on that but i can't and don't forget mr. kardasian...it's a neck and neck tie with ron ron for biggest head case on the team :roll: :P
GO LAKERS!!
in 2008, Mr. Kardasian and the Llama became shrinking violets when confronted with the Celts' physical style. It'll be interesting to see how they handle things this year. Llama is definitely playing well, but against west conference finesse teams who play little (OKC and UTAH) defense or absolutely no defense (Feenix) at all.
Artest won't disappear in a physical game, I firmly believe he was brought on board just for this potential finals matchup, we'll see if he can be the difference.
the Lakers of 2010 are head and shoulders above the Lakers of 2008, while the Celdicks are just older and slower.
The differences for the Lakers are the addition of Artest, a definte upgrade over Ariza, and the fact that Bynum can suit up, a definite downgrade.(He'll foul out in at least 3 games)
For the Celtics, there is one glaring difference...Rondo's development from June 2008 to June 2010, he has improved by leaps and bounds, and that will be the difference in the series.
Who is going to guard him? Derek Fisher? Now thats older and slower, Rondo will blow by him all game long. If they cheat with Artest or Kobe to help out on Rondo, they leave Ray Allen or Paul Pierce wide open, I'll take that any time.
Celtics in 6.
I suspect Kobe will, for the most part, be assigned to Rondo, with Fisher on Allen. That's actually a decent plan since Allen is primarily a spot-up shooter who needs picks and screens to get open, and Fisher (despite his diminished speed) is a tough guard who does a good job of fighting through screens.
Of course, Fisher was primarily assigned to three very good point guards (two of which are definitely better than Rondo) in Westbrook, Deron Williams, and Nash in the playoffs so far, and none of those have done enough to bring their team to victory, so Phil may very well elect to play straight up again.
The key will be how the Lakers respond to Boston's style of defense. Everyone said that Phoenix was a poor warm-up for Boston, but I disagree. Boston plays a style that is very similar to the zone that Phoenix threw at the Lakers starting in game 3 of the WCF. Luckily, it gave the Lakers an opportunity to figure it out to the point where we know how to handle it now. If we can carry that over to the Finals, there should be another championship parade rolling through the streets of Los Angeles in a few weeks.
Everything has chains...Absolutely nothing's changed. - PJ
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
the Lakers of 2010 are head and shoulders above the Lakers of 2008, while the Celdicks are just older and slower.
The differences for the Lakers are the addition of Artest, a definte upgrade over Ariza, and the fact that Bynum can suit up, a definite downgrade.(He'll foul out in at least 3 games)
For the Celtics, there is one glaring difference...Rondo's development from June 2008 to June 2010, he has improved by leaps and bounds, and that will be the difference in the series.
Who is going to guard him? Derek Fisher? Now thats older and slower, Rondo will blow by him all game long. If they cheat with Artest or Kobe to help out on Rondo, they leave Ray Allen or Paul Pierce wide open, I'll take that any time.
Celtics in 6.
He may be an upgrade from Ariza, but he can't be considered a significant one. Artest time and time again has shown his low basketball IQ. Or am I the only one that sees the ridiculous shots he takes?
7/2/06 - Denver, CO
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
the Lakers of 2010 are head and shoulders above the Lakers of 2008, while the Celdicks are just older and slower.
The differences for the Lakers are the addition of Artest, a definte upgrade over Ariza, and the fact that Bynum can suit up, a definite downgrade.(He'll foul out in at least 3 games)
For the Celtics, there is one glaring difference...Rondo's development from June 2008 to June 2010, he has improved by leaps and bounds, and that will be the difference in the series.
Who is going to guard him? Derek Fisher? Now thats older and slower, Rondo will blow by him all game long. If they cheat with Artest or Kobe to help out on Rondo, they leave Ray Allen or Paul Pierce wide open, I'll take that any time.
Celtics in 6.
He may be an upgrade from Ariza, but he can't be considered a significant one. Artest time and time again has shown his low basketball IQ. Or am I the only one that sees the ridiculous shots he takes?
Artest's defensive mentality and physical toughness are an upgrade over Ariza, although I agree that he makes some really stupid decisions on the court at times. You take the good with the bad, I guess.
It seems like you're discussing the 2008 versions of the Lakers/Celtics, though, in which case this is a pretty meaningless discussion. Ariza was injured throughout most of the end of that season and hardly played against the Celtics. It was Vladimir Radmanovic who started at SF for the Lakers in the Finals, and he pretty much split minutes with Puke Walton. Surely you can't deny that, mental deficiencies or not, Artest is a HUGE upgrade over either of those two.
Everything has chains...Absolutely nothing's changed. - PJ
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
Of course, Fisher was primarily assigned to three very good point guards (two of which are definitely better than Rondo) in Westbrook, Deron Williams, and Nash in the playoffs so far, and none of those have done enough to bring their team to victory, so Phil may very well elect to play straight up again.
The key will be how the Lakers respond to Boston's style of defense. Everyone said that Phoenix was a poor warm-up for Boston, but I disagree. Boston plays a style that is very similar to the zone that Phoenix threw at the Lakers starting in game 3 of the WCF. Luckily, it gave the Lakers an opportunity to figure it out to the point where we know how to handle it now. If we can carry that over to the Finals, there should be another championship parade rolling through the streets of Los Angeles in a few weeks.
The point guards that Fisher faced are very different from Rondo. You can argue Williams and Nash are better overall PG's, and thats basically because both have a better outside shot and have good 3 point range. Rondo's game however is driving to the basket and he is significantly faster with the ball than pretty much any other player in the league. Fisher will be toast if he plays hi straight up.
And Phoenix' zone is a good warmup for the Celts man to man, help defense? Isn't that like saying a Creed concert is a similar experience to a Pearl Jam concert?
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
fuck the lakers
kareem was soft
magic was soft
gasol is the softest
kobe is soft
bynum is hurt
remember game 6 - 2008
131-92, the largest margin of victory in a series-clinching win in NBA finals history
the lakers are soft
celtics in 4
and phil jackson is the worst coach with 10 rings ever
their colors are soft
purple and yellow
they look like a bunch of fuckin easter bunnies out there
fuck the lakers
The whole world will be different soon... - EV
RED ROCKS 6-19-95
AUGUSTA 9-26-96
MANSFIELD 9-15-98
BOSTON 9-29-04
BOSTON 5-25-06
MANSFIELD 6-30-08
EV SOLO BOSTON 8-01-08
BOSTON 5-17-10
EV SOLO BOSTON 6-16-11
PJ20 9-3-11
PJ20 9-4-11
WRIGLEY 7-19-13
WORCESTER 10-15-13
WORCESTER 10-16-13
HARTFORD 10-25-13
Of course, Fisher was primarily assigned to three very good point guards (two of which are definitely better than Rondo) in Westbrook, Deron Williams, and Nash in the playoffs so far, and none of those have done enough to bring their team to victory, so Phil may very well elect to play straight up again.
The key will be how the Lakers respond to Boston's style of defense. Everyone said that Phoenix was a poor warm-up for Boston, but I disagree. Boston plays a style that is very similar to the zone that Phoenix threw at the Lakers starting in game 3 of the WCF. Luckily, it gave the Lakers an opportunity to figure it out to the point where we know how to handle it now. If we can carry that over to the Finals, there should be another championship parade rolling through the streets of Los Angeles in a few weeks.
The point guards that Fisher faced are very different from Rondo. You can argue Williams and Nash are better overall PG's, and thats basically because both have a better outside shot and have good 3 point range. Rondo's game however is driving to the basket and he is significantly faster with the ball than pretty much any other player in the league. Fisher will be toast if he plays hi straight up.
And Phoenix' zone is a good warmup for the Celts man to man, help defense? Isn't that like saying a Creed concert is a similar experience to a Pearl Jam concert?
Good point about Rondo. His quickness will be a major factor in making sure we contain the Celtics' offense (not that they are a dominant offensive team, however). Look for Kobe to play Rondo a lot, daring him to take the outside shot.
I never said that the Celtics play a zone defense. I said that their defense is similar to the zone defense the Suns crafted against the Lakers. Yes, they play man to man, but with many principles similar to that of a zone defense. There is an excellent, Celtic-specific elaboration on this point here: http://templeofzones.blogspot.com/2010/ ... fense.html
Everything has chains...Absolutely nothing's changed. - PJ
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
"FF, I've heard the droning about the Sawx being the baby dolls. Yeah, I get it, you guys invented baseball and suffered forever. I get it." -JearlPam0925
fuck the lakers
kareem was soft
magic was soft
gasol is the softest
kobe is soft
bynum is hurt
remember game 6 - 2008
131-92, the largest margin of victory in a series-clinching win in NBA finals history
the lakers are soft
celtics in 4
and phil jackson is the worst coach with 10 rings ever
their colors are soft
purple and yellow
they look like a bunch of fuckin easter bunnies out there fuck the lakers
The greatest saying is always said twice. But seriously, you could've just left it at that.
7/2/06 - Denver, CO
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
fuck the lakers
kareem was soft
magic was soft
gasol is the softest
kobe is soft
bynum is hurt
remember game 6 - 2008
131-92, the largest margin of victory in a series-clinching win in NBA finals history
the lakers are soft
celtics in 4
and phil jackson is the worst coach with 10 rings ever
their colors are soft
purple and yellow
they look like a bunch of fuckin easter bunnies out there
fuck the lakers
Thanks for the post. Now I'm not going to feel bad about coming in here and rubbing it in when the Lakers whup the Celtics.
Everything has chains...Absolutely nothing's changed. - PJ
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
fuck the lakers
kareem was soft
magic was soft
gasol is the softest
kobe is soft
bynum is hurt
remember game 6 - 2008
131-92, the largest margin of victory in a series-clinching win in NBA finals history
the lakers are soft
celtics in 4
and phil jackson is the worst coach with 10 rings ever
their colors are soft
purple and yellow
they look like a bunch of fuckin easter bunnies out there
fuck the lakers
Thanks for the post. Now I'm not going to feel bad about coming in here and rubbing it in when the Lakers whup the Celtics.
You'd like that, wouldn't you?
7/2/06 - Denver, CO
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
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I actually love seeing this picture becomes it helps me better envision what it's going to be like when the entire Celdicks team are crying like babies when they get their asses handed to them.
I can't wait for another championship parade this year, and I definitely can't wait for the sweet taste of revenge we are going to get from this series. Home court advantage + a better-than-ever Kobe + Artest + Bynum + an experienced Pau Gasol = revenge time.
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
You guys? As far as I can tell, I'm the only one speaking up here.
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
Seriously though, best of luck. It should be a fantastic series.
Haha, same to you. Couldn't have asked for a better Finals -- I'm expecting 6-7 games with most coming down to the wire and lots of physical, tough play between the two. May the best team (the Lakers) win.
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
Agreed. This should make for a great NBA Finals. I do understand that people are sick of seeing Lakers / Celtics win...bu tin all honesty, it's mainly been the Lakers dominating championships more so than the Celtics. But, any true fan of basketball will appreciate this finals because of the sheer intensity it should bring with it's rivalry, and the fact that both these teams have a lot of big name players.
Can't wait for Game 1!!
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
plus they won in '08 and are 9-2 against the lakers all time in the finals
whoever wins it, enjoy while you can
Knicks will sign Joe Johnson and some other loser and will be gunning for u in 2095
For the Celtics, there is one glaring difference...Rondo's development from June 2008 to June 2010, he has improved by leaps and bounds, and that will be the difference in the series.
Who is going to guard him? Derek Fisher? Now thats older and slower, Rondo will blow by him all game long. If they cheat with Artest or Kobe to help out on Rondo, they leave Ray Allen or Paul Pierce wide open, I'll take that any time.
Celtics in 6.
i'd argue with you on that but i can't
GO LAKERS!!
Artest won't disappear in a physical game, I firmly believe he was brought on board just for this potential finals matchup, we'll see if he can be the difference.
Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
I suspect Kobe will, for the most part, be assigned to Rondo, with Fisher on Allen. That's actually a decent plan since Allen is primarily a spot-up shooter who needs picks and screens to get open, and Fisher (despite his diminished speed) is a tough guard who does a good job of fighting through screens.
Of course, Fisher was primarily assigned to three very good point guards (two of which are definitely better than Rondo) in Westbrook, Deron Williams, and Nash in the playoffs so far, and none of those have done enough to bring their team to victory, so Phil may very well elect to play straight up again.
The key will be how the Lakers respond to Boston's style of defense. Everyone said that Phoenix was a poor warm-up for Boston, but I disagree. Boston plays a style that is very similar to the zone that Phoenix threw at the Lakers starting in game 3 of the WCF. Luckily, it gave the Lakers an opportunity to figure it out to the point where we know how to handle it now. If we can carry that over to the Finals, there should be another championship parade rolling through the streets of Los Angeles in a few weeks.
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
He may be an upgrade from Ariza, but he can't be considered a significant one. Artest time and time again has shown his low basketball IQ. Or am I the only one that sees the ridiculous shots he takes?
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
why confine to just basketball...the dude's head is full of rocks
Artest's defensive mentality and physical toughness are an upgrade over Ariza, although I agree that he makes some really stupid decisions on the court at times. You take the good with the bad, I guess.
It seems like you're discussing the 2008 versions of the Lakers/Celtics, though, in which case this is a pretty meaningless discussion. Ariza was injured throughout most of the end of that season and hardly played against the Celtics. It was Vladimir Radmanovic who started at SF for the Lakers in the Finals, and he pretty much split minutes with Puke Walton. Surely you can't deny that, mental deficiencies or not, Artest is a HUGE upgrade over either of those two.
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
And Phoenix' zone is a good warmup for the Celts man to man, help defense? Isn't that like saying a Creed concert is a similar experience to a Pearl Jam concert?
.....and I Especially liked what Geddy had to say when they played the GAHDEN 08'
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Peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
kareem was soft
magic was soft
gasol is the softest
kobe is soft
bynum is hurt
remember game 6 - 2008
131-92, the largest margin of victory in a series-clinching win in NBA finals history
the lakers are soft
celtics in 4
and phil jackson is the worst coach with 10 rings ever
their colors are soft
purple and yellow
they look like a bunch of fuckin easter bunnies out there
fuck the lakers
RED ROCKS 6-19-95
AUGUSTA 9-26-96
MANSFIELD 9-15-98
BOSTON 9-29-04
BOSTON 5-25-06
MANSFIELD 6-30-08
EV SOLO BOSTON 8-01-08
BOSTON 5-17-10
EV SOLO BOSTON 6-16-11
PJ20 9-3-11
PJ20 9-4-11
WRIGLEY 7-19-13
WORCESTER 10-15-13
WORCESTER 10-16-13
HARTFORD 10-25-13
Good point about Rondo. His quickness will be a major factor in making sure we contain the Celtics' offense (not that they are a dominant offensive team, however). Look for Kobe to play Rondo a lot, daring him to take the outside shot.
I never said that the Celtics play a zone defense. I said that their defense is similar to the zone defense the Suns crafted against the Lakers. Yes, they play man to man, but with many principles similar to that of a zone defense. There is an excellent, Celtic-specific elaboration on this point here: http://templeofzones.blogspot.com/2010/ ... fense.html
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
The greatest saying is always said twice. But seriously, you could've just left it at that.
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
Thanks for the post. Now I'm not going to feel bad about coming in here and rubbing it in when the Lakers whup the Celtics.
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
You'd like that, wouldn't you?
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2