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Basketball Thread
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theeboredone
Smash Legend
For those that haven't seen this 2k12 trailer. Badass. Minus Bird missing hands with his teammates in the beginning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHnCZsD9txU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHnCZsD9txU
Maaaaaaaaaan
Smash Lord
Which is just what they need Kerry Collins for. I don't know if I like the signing though. I agree with Reggie Wayne's comments.
And I still think Peyton will come back in time, but I'm certainly less certain.
New 2k trailer is badass. I can't wait for it.
And I still think Peyton will come back in time, but I'm certainly less certain.
New 2k trailer is badass. I can't wait for it.
NTA
Smash Lord
When did Blake Griffin get his hair back? I thought it was still low...
Where have I been :/
Funny Commercial ft. Blake Griffin
Where have I been :/
Funny Commercial ft. Blake Griffin
Maaaaaaaaaan
Smash Lord
Haha, the Espy's were good this year.
Speaking of the Blake Show, he's interning at Funny Or Die during the lockout. :O
Speaking of the Blake Show, he's interning at Funny Or Die during the lockout. :O
theeboredone
Smash Legend
LOL wow...it woulda been funnier if they had Ron Artest smash that fly.
In any case, I would so hire a tandem of Blake and Love to solve a mystery. Best duo ever.
In any case, I would so hire a tandem of Blake and Love to solve a mystery. Best duo ever.
tko112
Smash Lord
http://www.nba.com/2011/news/08/26/david-stern-nbpa-meeting.ap/index.html
inb4 they don't reach an agreement on anything and the lockout takes place
inb4 they don't reach an agreement on anything and the lockout takes place
OmegaXXII
Fire Emblem Lord/ Trophy Hunter
So..Xsy.. I've been meaning to ask, why the hate with the Bulls? What did they do, beat the Jazz? 
Aside from them the Lakers are or were good but I think Shaq is out for the count I believe.
Yeah, Football is ****.
Aside from them the Lakers are or were good but I think Shaq is out for the count I believe.
Yeah, Football is ****.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
I figure the hate for the Bulls would stem deeper than that given their one encounter in the Finals.
It was two! Two encounters in the finals!
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Ah my bad, I was way too young when Jordan was still dominating lol.
OmegaXXII
Fire Emblem Lord/ Trophy Hunter
The 90's basketball was the best, at least The Rockets had Charles Barkley and other legends, it was also around the time I saw Michael Jordan making some of his legendary shots.
Nowadays The Rockets suck ****, at least when Yao was around it was somewhat decent. <_<
Nowadays The Rockets suck ****, at least when Yao was around it was somewhat decent. <_<
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Really is unfortunate that it's so hard to find memorable games anywhere from the 90s. I would love to watch the games in their entirety rather than simply watching montages or just clips.
Not to antagonize the greats, but I would really like to watch complete games to see what made them so great in the first place.
Not to antagonize the greats, but I would really like to watch complete games to see what made them so great in the first place.
http://www.youtube.com/user/HalGreer15
This guy has tons of full classic games uploaded on his channel.
OmegaXXII
Fire Emblem Lord/ Trophy Hunter
Whoa! If there are some classic Rocket games, I'm in.
I'd like to watch basketball again, it's been so long since I last got into it because of my team always dissapointing.
Maaaaaaaaaan
Smash Lord
lmao, stick with your team through thick and thin!!!
Anyways, the legends of the past can ball. The 80's-90's had a toughness that's somewhat absent nowadays.
But don't short-sell the current league, there are players who can do things today that nobody could imagine back then.
Anyways, the legends of the past can ball. The 80's-90's had a toughness that's somewhat absent nowadays.
But don't short-sell the current league, there are players who can do things today that nobody could imagine back then.
Rockets are still a pretty good team, despite having ZERO talent on that roster. :O
tko112
Smash Lord
Ladies and Gents, I present to you: Lebron losing in Knockout to a 16 year-old:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_qRsc8iXjI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_qRsc8iXjI
SharkAttack
Smash Lord
I agree. I loved the NBA on NBC. My favorite series of all time is the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals between the Chicago Bulls and the Indiana Pacers. Game 4 was my favorite in that 7 game series. The Bulls were that team the Pacers could never get around and that Indiana team had the best chance to knock the Bulls out of the playoffs in 1998. The Pacers were trailing in the series 2-1.The 90's basketball was the best, at least The Rockets had Charles Barkley and other legends, it was also around the time I saw Michael Jordan making some of his legendary shots.
Nowadays The Rockets suck ****, at least when Yao was around it was somewhat decent. <_<
In game 4 the Pacers were down by 2 with 3 seconds left. They were inbounding the ball at their end of the court. Reggie shoved Jordan, got open, got the pass and shot a turnaround 3 pointer and hit it. The crowd went wild at Conseco Field House. Then Jordan got the basketball off an inbound with 1 second left. He shot it, the ball spun around the rim, and then spun out, giving the Pacers the win and evening the series 2-2.
Here is a clip from that game. Reggie's 3 at 2:05
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JZtm6LZOA4&feature=related
theeboredone
Smash Legend
That LeBron clip is meh lol. It's just knockout. Least he didn't posterize some random kid like last time LOL.
I think one of the most memorable playoff series of this generation has to be the Bulls vs Celtics. 2009 I believe? So many OT games...so many clutch shots. Ridiculous.
I think one of the most memorable playoff series of this generation has to be the Bulls vs Celtics. 2009 I believe? So many OT games...so many clutch shots. Ridiculous.
Jane
Smash Hero
i laughed at your presentation of the video more than at the actual video. hahahaha.
that was awesome. i wanna watch some 90s ball now. thanks xsyven for that link to some games.
SharkAttack
Smash Lord
That Bulls and Celtics series was a great one.
The more I think about it I'm not sure I really have a favorite era of basketball anymore like I did years ago. I think it mainly revolves around storylines, powerful teams, and histories. When those three things come together a great series is bound to happen.
The 1990's, or at least the later part of it was all about beating Jordan's Bulls. Which team was going to do it? The Bulls had a three-peat before Jordan went to go play baseball. Then he returns and Chicago goes 72-10 and wins a Championship. It was like the Bulls were back when he came back and one had to wonder if Indiana, New York, or Charlotte (Hornets) could stop them. That Bulls team besides the Celtics in the 1950's is arguably the best NBA ever.
In the 2000's it was all about the Lakers, at least in the early years. They ended up with a three-peat as well and wound up back in the NBA Finals in 2004 after losing the the 2003 NBA Playoffs. Shaq and Kobe were too good, then there was Fisher, Horry, Hunter and of course Phil Jackson as coach. The Spurs and Kings were awsome rivals, in fact so were the Trail Blazers.
The mid 2000's was probabally the most boring era. It was more the rise of good players like Lebron, Amare, Chris Paul and D. Wade as oppose to teams for the most part. The Spurs were dominant though winning in 2003, 2005, and 2007. The Pistons also went the the Eastern Conference Finals 6 years in a row, so I guess this isn't all the way true.
As of now there are once again great players and the rise of great teams again. The Lakers won back to back championships in 09 and 10. The Celtics were close to doing so. It also doesn't feel so much anymore like there is a dominant conference. I still say the West is stronger, but the East is becoming more interesting with the newly formed Heat, a good Bulls team, an intact Celtic team, the potential for the Knicks, and then......well, the Magic and Hawks better find a way to step it up if there is going to be a strong East. The West is appears to be in a transition of teams being good, for Memphis, and OKC were sharp in the playoffs last season. Was it just a fluke the Spurs and Lakers had a bad offseason? The Suns need help to be good again, and the Mavs are just the Mavs who could repeat as champs but also may not.
Wow, I didn't intend to rant this long at all.
Jane
Smash Hero
dont worry, i fully enjoyed that rant.
OmegaXXII
Fire Emblem Lord/ Trophy Hunter
Haha, I remember Reggie quite well, awesome game clip you had there, it brought back some good ol' basketball memories, those playoffs with Michael Jordans and Scotty Pippen were the best IMO.
What's up with Lebron James though??
theeboredone
Smash Legend
What do you mean "What's up with LeBron James?" Did he do something aside from that knockout video?
OmegaXXII
Fire Emblem Lord/ Trophy Hunter
Oh, this is just how people perceive him. People want to find bad things to say about him more than is necessary. There are tons of NBA players who beat their wives, cheat on their wives, have kids all over the country and not supporting them.
Meanwhile LBJ is the biggest villain for signing outside of Cleveland. I mean, I dislike the Heat and the 3 Kings as much as the next guy, but looking for things to make fun of LeBron for is getting old.
Maaaaaaaaaan
Smash Lord
Xsyven's point was extremely legit though. lol
I for one enjoyed the presentation of that video. XD
I for one enjoyed the presentation of that video. XD
The Real Gamer
Smash Hero
NICE the basketball thread is still alive! #swag
Sorry for disappearing on you guys, but I'm back for good.
Sorry for disappearing on you guys, but I'm back for good.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Until Miami loses again that is 
Jane
Smash Hero
HAHAHAHA first post back and hes already getting shit >
OmegaXXII
Fire Emblem Lord/ Trophy Hunter
Whoa^^I suggest you watch it before a certain someone sees that.
But like Xsyven mentioned LeBron isn't really bad at all, he just gets alot of hate simply because he's that good at what he does, signing out of Cleveland doesn't change who he is.
But like Xsyven mentioned LeBron isn't really bad at all, he just gets alot of hate simply because he's that good at what he does, signing out of Cleveland doesn't change who he is.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
-Could explain his reasons for disliking LeBron but is too lazy-
tko112
Smash Lord
to appease everyone after my previous vid:
I present to you this time: Al Harrington and the MMA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqYasKhqeuo
I present to you this time: Al Harrington and the MMA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqYasKhqeuo
The Real Gamer
Smash Hero
Bring on the 2011-2012 NBA season!Until Miami loses again that is
I've been getting crap all summer lol I'm beyond used to it by now... In fact on my 3rd day of college I wore my LBJ jersey to class and I got called a "bandwagon" fan from at least 5 random people. It was a fun day.Whoa^^I suggest you watch it before a certain someone sees that.
Forreal though this lockout needs to end soon.
Maaaaaaaaaan
Smash Lord
I'd settle for 2/3rds of the season at this point. Someone call Dwight Howard and tell him the Spurs would be a perfect fit for him.
Or just give me his number.