The 2013-14 NBA season

Newch91

Did someone hear after the last Laker basket someone say, "AH! Fuck you bitch!"?

Newch91

As norm would say, it's literally a battle for the ages.

81

might be one of the better confrence finals in recent memory

Newch91

81 wrote:

might be one of the better confrence finals in recent memory

Should be an exciting one.

Newch91

What is it with Westbrook's glasses?

The Juggler

BEAT IT KOBE.

Jason P

The new and improved Adam Morrison! (or it could be the undertaker ... still not sure)

pureoc

The Juggler wrote:

BEAT IT KOBE.

Now if we can just get LeBron out, we're all set!

DewieCox

Newch91 wrote:

Did someone hear after the last Laker basket someone say, "AH! Fuck you bitch!"?

I heard something, but no idea what was said. Seemed like the crowd reacted to it too.

dcfaithful

Newch91 wrote:

81 wrote:

might be one of the better confrence finals in recent memory

Should be an exciting one.

Definitely! I can't wait until Sunday! I'll be in Oregon, but I have got to find a place to watch that game.

tybird

81 wrote:

Speaking of stars, nice article on duncan in si this week

Timmy's the man....and, you are correct about the article.

norm

81 wrote:

perfectlefts14 wrote:

I've got three words for Mike Brown;
YOU'RE FUCKING FIRED!

fact

if he's coach next year, the lakers are done...although they're pretty much done as is


i wouldn't be shocked if by the time the next season starts, kobe is playing somewhere else

81

norm wrote:

i wouldn't be shocked if by the time the next season starts, kobe is playing somewhere else

any interest in Boozer for Kobe :P

norm

81 wrote:

norm wrote:

i wouldn't be shocked if by the time the next season starts, kobe is playing somewhere else

any interest in Boozer for Kobe :P

if jimmy buss likes him, it's a done deal :roll: :fp:

dougfloyd

norm wrote:

i wouldn't be shocked if by the time the next season starts, kobe is playing somewhere else

I think he's got 2 years $53 million left, that's a big contract to try to move!

dcfaithful

dougfloyd wrote:

norm wrote:

i wouldn't be shocked if by the time the next season starts, kobe is playing somewhere else

I think he's got 2 years $53 million left, that's a big contract to try to move!

You are correct on the details of his contract. Definitely a big contract to move. Kobe has said he plans to retire a Laker, but at this point if management finds a deal that is realistic and looks to improve the team, I see no reason why they shouldn't move on and begin retooling now.

Having said that, I am a-ok with seeing the Lakers have some down years for a while.

FenwayFaithful

Looks like the extra day off benefited the Celtics. They have to win tomorrow to rest those legs for the Heat. They're gonna need to be fresh to take down those punks.

dcfaithful

FenwayFaithful wrote:

Looks like the extra day off benefited the Celtics. They have to win tomorrow to rest those legs for the Heat. They're gonna need to be fresh to take down those punks.

Agreed. But, don't rule out Indiana yet. They're still very well alive in the series, just as much as Miami is. I have faith that they have what it takes to beat Miami, but it's going to take some damn fine defense, and even better execution of their offense.

Stay alive in Miami for one game, bring it back to Indiana to seal the deal.

FenwayFaithful

dcfaithful wrote:

FenwayFaithful wrote:

Looks like the extra day off benefited the Celtics. They have to win tomorrow to rest those legs for the Heat. They're gonna need to be fresh to take down those punks.

Agreed. But, don't rule out Indiana yet. They're still very well alive in the series, just as much as Miami is. I have faith that they have what it takes to beat Miami, but it's going to take some damn fine defense, and even better execution of their offense.

Stay alive in Miami for one game, bring it back to Indiana to seal the deal.

Oh, they're def still in it. Tonight is huge, but something tells me Miami takes it tonight.

I loved it last night after the game with KG's take on Philly fans.

norm

dcfaithful wrote:

dougfloyd wrote:

norm wrote:

i wouldn't be shocked if by the time the next season starts, kobe is playing somewhere else

I think he's got 2 years $53 million left, that's a big contract to try to move!

You are correct on the details of his contract. Definitely a big contract to move. Kobe has said he plans to retire a Laker, but at this point if management finds a deal that is realistic and looks to improve the team, I see no reason why they shouldn't move on and begin retooling now.

Having said that, I am a-ok with seeing the Lakers have some down years for a while.

i'm sure there are a few teams out there that would take his contract...maybe kobe will restructure...i'm saying this will happen but kobe knows as does everyone else that the lakers will not be a contender for the next few years...especially since the league (stern) doesn't want them to be successful...why i have no idea

dcfaithful

norm wrote:

especially since the league (stern) doesn't want them to be successful...why i have no idea

I think that has a lot to do with plenty of fans tired of seeing the Lakers claim titles. It's probably just not good for business. Especially when you take into consideration how hated the Lakers tend to be, along side how loved they are by their fan base.

I think a team dominating the league for years would just be bad for business in the NBA's current model.

polaris_x

gasol is definitely gone ... kobe was pretty pissed with pau that last game ... i can see a dwight for bynum trade and then gasol moved for some depth ...

norm

dcfaithful wrote:

norm wrote:

especially since the league (stern) doesn't want them to be successful...why i have no idea

I think that has a lot to do with plenty of fans tired of seeing the Lakers claim titles. It's probably just not good for business. Especially when you take into consideration how hated the Lakers tend to be, along side how loved they are by their fan base.

I think a team dominating the league for years would just be bad for business in the NBA's current model.

i know you hate la but exactly have they done wrong? except for shaq, every one of their big stars came via draft or trades...contrary to popular belief, they are not the yankees buying players...sorry that most people live in nyc, la, chi etc so they have more $$$...i think everyone needs to suck it up and stop this fucking whining...i'm looking at you dan gilbert...you're in cleveland...deal with it :P

norm

polaris_x wrote:

gasol is definitely gone ... kobe was pretty pissed with pau that last game ... i can see a dwight for bynum trade and then gasol moved for some depth ...

after the last 2 playoff performances and this years reg season, why would anyone want gasol...enough to give the lakers someone of value

dcfaithful

norm wrote:

dcfaithful wrote:

norm wrote:

especially since the league (stern) doesn't want them to be successful...why i have no idea

I think that has a lot to do with plenty of fans tired of seeing the Lakers claim titles. It's probably just not good for business. Especially when you take into consideration how hated the Lakers tend to be, along side how loved they are by their fan base.

I think a team dominating the league for years would just be bad for business in the NBA's current model.

i know you hate la but exactly have they done wrong? except for shaq, every one of their big stars came via draft or trades...contrary to popular belief, they are not the yankees buying players...sorry that most people live in nyc, la, chi etc so they have more $$$...i think everyone needs to suck it up and stop this fucking whining...i'm looking at you dan gilbert...you're in cleveland...deal with it :P

I don't think they've done anything wrong. In fact, they've done a lot of things right as evidenced by their championships. They have the advantage of being in LA to help them lure bigger names through free agency. They've got some good management there, that can't be denied.

But in reference to you saying you don't understand why it seems that Stern doesn't want them to succeed, I think it's a business thing. Just consider it, how many fans would want to watch one team win championships over and over and over and over again? It's like when Jordan retired in 1998 and the Buls blew it up. It had to have been somewhat of a relief for many people who were not Bulls fans knowing that a change was coming. Not saying that it's a guarantee that they will, and I do think that Stern's move with the CP3 trade was fucked, but I believe that is his logic behind it.

The Juggler

the only reason i hate the lakers is because of kobe bryant.

g under p

The Juggler wrote:

the only reason i hate the lakers is because of kobe bryant.

Yeah cause he can be a beast and he's simply dedicated to becoming the best in his sport. I have to give him props even though I can't stand the Lakers.

Peace

The Juggler

g under p wrote:

The Juggler wrote:

the only reason i hate the lakers is because of kobe bryant.

Yeah cause he can be a beast and he's simply dedicated to becoming the best in his sport. I have to give him props even though I can't stand the Lakers.

Peace

definitely have to give him props for that. but i go back to middle school with him. he was an arrogant prick back then. seems like one now too. he does have a rapist's wit though. that much i'll give him.

zing.

FenwayFaithful

TNT knows how to do it. Shaq, Kenny the Jet and Chuck are too funny.

Chuck on Shane Battier: "Let me tell you something. Shane Battier has been around a long time. I remember him playing for Duke back in the 70s."

Newch91

FenwayFaithful wrote:

TNT knows how to do it. Shaq, Kenny the Jet and Chuck are too funny.

Chuck on Shane Battier: "Let me tell you something. Shane Battier has been around a long time. I remember him playing for Duke back in the 70s."