Re: Who's Gonna Win The NBA Championship?
Originally posted by SAtown_punk
I think they can repeat because right now they are almost exactly where they were at this time last year, the younger guys are again stepping up, Rasho Nesterovic is playing well
Almost exactly where they were last year??? 😆
Nobody, and I mean absolutely nobody, is mistaking Nesterovic for David Robinson. Although his stats might not have showed it, he was a very important piece in the Spurs' championships. Yall might have that little Bobby Hurley wanna-be Manu Ginobli, and the most overrated PG in the league in Tony Parker, but they won't be doing much good when Duncan is getting tripled teamed in the post. Sure, he'll get fouled a lot, but he's a less than adequate free throw shooter.
Last season Robinson might have only put up 10 points a game, but he drew the double team away from Duncan, allowing Duncan to put up 25 points a night.
Re: Re: Who's Gonna Win The NBA Championship?
Originally posted by boxofdeath2.0
Almost exactly where they were last year??? 😆Nobody, and I mean absolutely nobody, is mistaking Nesterovic for David Robinson. Although his stats might not have showed it, he was a very important piece in the Spurs' championships. Yall might have that little Bobby Hurley wanna-be Manu Ginobli, and the most overrated PG in the league in Tony Parker, but they won't be doing much good when Duncan is getting tripled teamed in the post. Sure, he'll get fouled a lot, but he's a less than adequate free throw shooter.
Last season Robinson might have only put up 10 points a game, but he drew the double team away from Duncan, allowing Duncan to put up 25 points a night.
Are you really that ignorant? Have you seen the way they've been playing? They've managed to run a great motion offense and still get back down and play defense. That's unheard of in the NBA. If they can master that when Duncan comes back, there's no stopping them. Malik Rose is playing great, Rasho is getting into a groove, Turkoglu is playing great. Overrated point guard! He's underrated! He is going to be one of the greatest points of all time, and right now he is only 21! And there is no mistaking Manu Ginobili's ability. You must be a Lakers fan.
HAHAHAHA!!!! you really honestly believe the Spurs have a chance in hell of winning the championship? get real. The Lakers got it this year with Sac being their only real competition.
Also, there is a problem with Phil Jackson. The Lakers have stopped negotiating with Phil about coming back. He WILL NOT be backJerry Bus won't let Phil go anywhere. He's openly stated that he has interest in returning to the Lakers. He'll either retire or re-sign with the Lakers, because there isn't a more appealing city on this planet for basketball.
Shaq won't either, and he won't play well the remainder of the season.Where do you come up with this crap? You dare have the audacity to say Nesterovic will do good and you can say Shaq will play poor? You are rediculous. 4 retards can be on the court with Shaq and they'd still win. He isn't playing poorly...he's just playing team basketball because he has a supporting cast. Not all 4 stars can average 30 pts a game...
No one man handled Shaq...what game were you watching? Out playing Shaq is 1 thing, and that's entirely possible. But to sit there and say he got man handled is just ignorance. He outscored Shaq by a whole 7-8 pts, and just overall outplayed him. But NO ONE can do that to Shaq in a best of 7 series...it just can't happen. After the 3rd game Yao will be bruised used and abused.
Karl Malone is a whiner, and past his primeKarl Malone is a Man...where do you come off calling him a whiner? Past his prime? he's in better physical shape than any other power forward in the league with acception of Kevin Garnett and perhaps Jermaine O'neil (sp?). He's got perfect range on his jumper, big size for posting up and rebounding, and his passing ability for the triangle offense is phenominal. Remember...with him in the line up, the Lakers started 18-3. He's been out since December and now he's back...
Kobe isn't playing well
Spurs to repeat? They have no one! They are in far worst shape this year than last year. They lost 7 people from last year. And now they just lost Timmy...i'm sorry buddy, but your Spurs aren't even going to make it out of the 1st round. I'd put my money on the Grizzlies before i ever went on ranting about the Spurs.
I wouldn't comment on what the Lakers are going to be like next year because you really don't have a clue. Winning a championship will keep Karl there for another year. There's no chance in hell that they are going to lost Phil, Shaq, and Kobe in the same year....it's just not possible. Jerry Bus is the best owner in the league for a reason...and that is because he knows how to make a dynasty. The Spurs? they were just a fluke.
I'm a moronic Lakers fan?! Who's more moronic on this arguement?
I just laid it down for you...and you've proved that you're a completely hopeless Spurs fan that's holding onto a dream.
Explain how liking the Lakers is trendy? What are you like 12? I was around to watch their Dynasty in the 80s and i've been a Lakers fan since the first game i ever watched.
You call me following a trend? how about jumping on the Spurs bandwagon?
Don't stoop to the level of calling me names because at this time of the year...when it really matters. My team is getting better and healthier, and your team is falling apart.
As a mutual observer: I don't think its moronic to say that either Lakers, Spurs, Kings or T-Wolves have a chance. They all obviously are in the running for the championship. Its moronic to act like you know which team is going to win but its alright to have an opinion of who you think has the best chance.
As an Anti-Laker: Link- Keep in mind that although Lakers may win this year, Kings always give them a run for the money and have added Brad Miller, Spurs aren't far behind from last year, and T-Wolves almost beat Lakers last year before this years huge improvements.
Oh i totally agree that No One should go around saying that they know that one team is going to win over another, i only acted that way in a defensive mannor because i'm being verbally attacked by a Spurs fan.
To nit pick...and that's what i'd have to do to scratch your near flawless arguement...
Kings - Getting Brad Miller is a huge step in the right direction. He's an overall fabulous player. I see there down side to be getting Chris Webber back from injury. I know what you're thinking, he's an all star, but he's also been known to be a choke artist his whole career. He requires the ball in order to be effective, and he's no where near the team player Miller is. Having Webber back will only hurt the production of the Kings....especially while he gets back into a groove.
Spurs - I find them to be producing similar to last year, but that is because the production of Manu Ginobili has picked up as he matures in the league. Nesterovic is about the best replacement for David Robinson that was available to them at the time....so I think that was a good move. But he's still no D. Robinson. Timmy's knee is what worries me the most. No one knows how bad that knee is hurt, and it's not a good sign when he comes back from injury for one game and then has to sit out the next two due to soreness. He pushes that knee to hard and the Spurs season could be over quick.
Timberwolves - Cassel, Sprewell, and Hudson are all very streaky. If they are on their game....they are damn near unstoppable. IMO KG is the best player in the league, so i don't have much i can say against the wolves except consistency would help them.
Mavs - Defense...they have none. Their other problem is that they have 5-6 potential all stars on that team and just about no role players or team players. They're all show and no go. Even when they shoot the lights out, they can still lose games.
Lakers - Defense sucks for them too. Bad free throw shooting and injuries (Karl and Kobe could go back down anytime) could really hurt their playoff production. Their difference is that they DO have Kobe Bryant and Shaq. Both are near unstoppable on offense and they are excellent 1 on 1 defenders. Losing Horry only to pick up Malone and Horace Grant helps them a lot too. IMO Karl is a perfect big man for the triangle offense.
I was not verbally attacking you. I was calling you a moronic laker's fan. That's hardly a verbal atack.
I agree that the Lakers are playing great. I also know that what you said about Kobe and Karl could potentially go down anytime is true. And as Kobe's trial draws nearer, where will his mind be?
The Spurs did lose a great player and locker room presence in david Robinson, yes. But Nesterovic is doing a great job of filling those big shoes. Manu is progressing very well, if Tony has his head in the game, he's one of the best PG's in the league. They aren't rushing Tim for the very same reasons you said. And in a best of 7 series, I don't think anybody could beat them. I loved the Spurs since I was a kid, because I grew up in Texas. I'm also a Mavs and Rockets fan, as well as the Kings. But the Spurs will always be my first choice because I live in San Antonio.
Kobe played like an MVP in the 2nd half of that game. I'm not trying to toot my Laker horn or anything, but he completely took over that game like Jordan would do when he was in the zone. And it all started when he stepped up the defense.
Yes, they did take over the Spurs and i don't think that's temporary, but what i'm most interested in is that the Kings have lost 2 in a row. I highly doubt the Lakers, Spurs, or Wolves can overtake their record, but i wouldn't rule it out.
the Lakers have like 12 out of 16 games at home...and they are a freight train at home...I hope they can do some climbing...
Originally posted by Jeff_Atello
lol.I have to give props to L.A. for their comeback win last night over Orlando.
If you think about it, Orlando has no business even being in that game to begin with. All Orlando is playing for is a good lottery spot. The Lakers should have absolutely crushed them. NO props are given for beating a terrible team in a terrible conference.