Basketball Thread

[The Real Gamer]

Hardly... I'm gonna laugh when Joe Johnson ends up being a complete bust for them. Dude was so unmotivated in Atlanta though so maybe he'll turn his game around.

EDIT: Now there's rumors about the Hawks gunning for Dwight. -_- Can this just end already?

 

[theeboredone]

GM Billy King meeting with Brook Lopez to convince him to be part of a sign and trade for Dwight. Expected answer should come up around 6 Eastern.

 

[theeboredone]

While the ESPYs are "whatever" to me, everyone joking about Pat Summit "forgetting" about her award can go to hell. Bunch of classless losers on twitter.

 

[Jane]

i think KG is definitely top 5 favorite player of mine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlEW4ubeyMU

 

[The Real Gamer]

Blake Griffin injured his knee during a USA scrimmage and will be out of the Olympics. Anthony Davis is being called to replace him. http://basketball.realgm.com/wireta...s_Knee_Anthony_Davis_Called_Back_To_Las_Vegas

This is why I'm glad Bosh and Wade decided to sit this one out. Hopefully Griffin's injury isn't too bad. Looks like we're about to find out what Anthony Davis is really made of.

 

[theeboredone]

Wade had a legitimate excuse under him with the knee surgery and what not. Not sure if Bosh needs anymore "rehabbing" then he does now.

Besides, Wade wouldn't play either way. Dude just wants to get paid

I guess if you're a fan of a team in which, one of the players is playing for the Olympics, you should be concerned if that player goes down. However, that should not be a reason to wish they will not play. You're playing for your country. It's one of the biggest honors a person can have. Players have come out several times saying a Gold Medal is more important than winning the Finals.

 

[The Real Gamer]

It's not like they didn't already win a gold medal for their country.

If they played again they had a good chance at re-aggravating their injuries so they made the right choice. Team USA will still be able to hold down the fort.

 

[theeboredone]

But that's just "settling." Win a gold medal, so you don't have an obligation to play again? I just think NBA players don't really understand the importance of the Olympics compared to other sports. American Football and Baseball don't have many events that have them taking on the world, if any.

Look at Futbol, and you see how much passion is brought when national teams are assembled to take on other teams. The World Cup and the Olympics bring so much hype, and the players that represent their country pour so much emotion for a chance to get the gold. Even region events like the Euro Cup brought plenty of passion and hype to countries everywhere, including the US.

Even a sport like Tennis, where players are constantly competing against players from other countries show pride in representing their country. Andy Murray was crying after he lost Wimbledon to Federer. He knew his country was counting on him, and he openly admitted he let his country down.

And then let's not forget all the other Olympic events. Some have events go on locally and nationally such as swimming and track. However, these guys train everyday, everynight for that one moment that only comes around every 4 years.

A lot of basketball players seem to blow the Olympics off for one reason or another, and I find that greatly disappointing. Injuries is one thing, but if you are willing to suit up when you are "hurting" during the season or playoffs, you should be suiting up for the Olympics as well.

EDIT: LOL! Anthony Davis hits a 4 point play. Gets up and trash talks the Dominican Republic coach....who just happened to be his college coach. Genius.

2nd Edit: BREAKING NEWS: Blake Griffin with a torn meniscus. Might not be ready for start of season?

3rd Edit: Video of how BG got hurt.

http://notbillwalton.lockerdome.com/media/98928905

4th Edit: Subtle foreshadowing by Rockets?

http://notbillwalton.lockerdome.com/media/98929220

 

[Deleted member]

#36. WHO is THAT mother ****ER

is that demarcus cousins? immediately my most hated player in the league

good news is he's expected to be back for the season.

cousins must die

 

[Jane]

cousins is exactly 1 year older than me. and for that sole reason i am a fan of him.

 

[theeboredone]

I think BG will be ready to go for the season, but he might have a lot of rust. Unfortunately, this may also hinder any chance he has to improve some aspects of his game compared to if he were healthy.

Since Louis Scola has been amnestied...who gets him?

 

[Deleted member]

yeah griff was learning some stuff from Melo this summer

i sad.

clippers plz go after scola

 

[theeboredone]

Latest Dwight rumor.

http://www.sportsmemez.com/spotted-dwight-in-la-wearing-lakers-snapback/

 

[theeboredone]

Yeahhh...

 

[Xsyven]

Blake Griffin injured his knee during a USA scrimmage and will be out of the Olympics. Anthony Davis is being called to replace him. http://basketball.realgm.com/wireta...s_Knee_Anthony_Davis_Called_Back_To_Las_Vegas

This is why I'm glad Bosh and Wade decided to sit this one out. Hopefully Griffin's injury isn't too bad. Looks like we're about to find out what Anthony Davis is really made of.

Kinda miffed they brought on Davis, tbh. Should have brought in a guy who's played at least one year in the NBA. I don't think Davis will be a bust or anything, I just think he needs to pay some dues before playing for the olympics. He'll be young enough to play in the next four years.

 

[theeboredone]

They always do this though. In 2008, I believe Derrick Rose also tried out due to his potential. Anthony Davis is in the same situation. The only difference is that the 2008 team did not suffer from injuries, propelling Rose onto the Roster.

And honestly, I'm fine with Davis being on the team. I can't really think of anyone in the NBA that really deserves it and is of US nationality. Guys like KG and Duncan passed. Maybe Perkins? Brook Lopez might still be recovering. Robin Lopez is eh. Gortat is Polish. Bogut is hurt and Australian. Nene is not American either. Al Jefferson would be another candidate. Noah is on the French team. You get the point.

 

[NTA]

I like the USA vs Dominican Republic match. That one kid that wsa 16 haAd a damn good experience imo. Can't believe he has size 20 shoes >_>

Thinking about taking basketball seriously and trying out for the D-League between 2013 and 2014 :D

 

[theeboredone]

Antawn Jamison signed with the Lakers. Does that mean Jordan Hill is out? Or are they trying to have a 4 big man rotation?

Edit: Fun game to watch between USA and Brazil. Was actually competitive first half. I love how Kobe plays D during the Olympics. Took it right to Barbosa. Things even got physical in the third Q.

Also OJ Mayo signs with Mavs.

 

[tko112]

One more hour until the Knicks decides whether to match the Rockets' offer to Lin

http://www.nba.com/2012/news/07/17/lin-rockets-offer.ap/?ls=iref:nbahpt2

looks like Lin is a Rocket

 

[CableCho57]

all those Lin jerseys go to waste

 

[The Real Gamer]

Honestly I still think "Linsanity" was just a fluke, but I hope he does well on the Rockets just to give the Knicks something to ***** about next season. lol

EDIT: Knicks fans are already going crazy on RealGM so I've found my entertainment for the next hour. lol

Oh boy I've already found some good material:

We have one of the worst backcourts in the entire league. No front-court depth, at all. No assets. No picks. No prospects that can make a leap. Two "stars" that have never looked comfortable playing together. One of the worst, most unimaginative coaches in the L. A bench filled with geriatrics. Only two positions that aren't complete question marks (C and SF). We just let one of the most exciting talents in the league go for NOTHING...And posters are "ready to go to war" with this team.

Newsflash: We're the Hawks.

"Lin is the better player, but Felton may be the better fit. That is all I personally care about."

"You're absolutely right. Jeremy Lin's youth, upside, intelligence, humbleness and winning attitude just wasn't a good fit on the Knicks roster."

 

[NTA]

all those Lin jerseys go to waste

People still have.wear Vick falcon jerseys

Will bynum come off the bench more often if dwight gets traded to the lakers?

 

[theeboredone]

Bynum would be traded if Dwight came.

 

[Hot_ArmS]

Id rather win a ring than a gold medal tbh, as long as im a key player in the team that won the finals

 

[tko112]

here's a gift for you guys:

 

[theeboredone]

Haha, yeah I saw that on facebook last night. Good stuff.

Btw, if Jeremy really wanted to play for NY, he was dumb to sign the offer sheet Rockets gave him. That's either his fault or his agent's. That essentially put NY in the decision to pay him pretty much 30 mil a year in his third year.

No wonder Mavs signed Mayo.

 

[theeboredone]

BREAKING: Dwight has agreed to resign with LA. Three team deal with Orlando, LA, and Cavs. Dwight has been reported to sign an extension. Not sure how I feel about Dan Gilbert making a big market team better, given he led the charge veto'd in CP3, and fought the CBA for competitive balance.

Anderson Varejao and draft picks to Orlando. Orlando will give Dwight to LA. Cleveland will get Bynum.

http://notbillwalton.lockerdome.com/media/99068102

https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard/status/225840521531232256

https://twitter.com/JRudolphSports/status/225854452706459649

http://www.yahoosportsradio.com/listen/

 

[Hot_ArmS]

Gilber really wanted bynum then, probly gonna give him all the money he wants

Lol at all these Orlando big men going to LA



Wait, holy **** Kobe, Nash, pau, and Dwight. Do you still need a bench for this?

 

[The Real Gamer]

Weird according to RealGM the trade hasn't been done yet...

 

[Hot_ArmS]

yeah from what i could tell its not official yet

 

[theeboredone]

Yeah my bad. It was rather late the information coming out was all over the place. But I suppose now, the key bit is that Dwight is willing to resign with LA. I think the only thing holding back the current trade is Bynum.

 

[ViperGold42]

Yeah my bad. It was rather late the information coming out was all over the place. But I suppose now, the key bit is that Dwight is willing to resign with LA. I think the only thing holding back the current trade is Bynum.

if the Cavs get Bynum! HOLY ****! that would be the best player that've gotten since that douchebag. man they can start building their own big 3 with Ivring, Bynum and someone else.

 

[theeboredone]

Lol, well Dwight's agent is now saying Dwight plans to not sign an extension with any team.

I once again state, all owners should negotiate in secret that no one will sign Dwight.

 

[NTA]

OLYMPICSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

>_>

Ready for the next season to start -_-

Looking forward to see how USA will fare against the Almighty SPAINN

 

[theeboredone]

USA did work on great Britain. deron Williams man...11 straight in the third



http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8...additional-uses-instant-replay-2012-13-season

Can't believe NBA jerseys are gonna have ads on them...

 

[GOTM]

How do ads on players uniforms affect viewers at all?

 

[theeboredone]

I like my jerseys to be "clean" that's all. Nothing but the team name, logo, numbers, and a person's last name.

 

[GOTM]

Yeah I guess. Looks better when they are simple, but we could have bigger issues than this as fans, lol.

 

[tko112]

http://www.nba.com/2012/news/07/20/hill-lakers.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2

these guys are definitely turning out to be formidable this season, this upcoming season could be one of the most interesting season in a while

 

[CableCho57]

I just don't see Lakers winning with Mike Brown for some reason

I really don't think he's a championship caliber coach

freak if we end up getting Dwight, imagine if Zen master was still coaching....
another three-peat donzo

EDIT: WAIT SPOELSTRA DID IT. derp then Mike Brown definitely can do it