NBA reg season thread (we don't care about the finals)

Dans · 30th October 2002, 15:14

If you believe that Barry is a miserable cunt, talk about basketball in this special thread.

kennyj · 30th October 2002, 15:16

Yes, last night was the first night.

Dans · 30th October 2002, 15:23

Now that the rounders is finished I was hoping I'd be able to see some matches soon. Nothing in the schedules though. Gutted.

Dans · 30th October 2002, 15:24

Gutted is a bit extreme actually. I'll tone that down to disappointed.

Nate · 30th October 2002, 15:27

Fecking Lakers lost on opening night...

kennyj · 30th October 2002, 15:31

There were two games on here last night: Orlando v 76ers and Lakers-San Antonio. Orlando and San Antonio won.

Tonight, there are two games on ESPN: Wizards at Raptors, 7 p.m. EST; Lakers at Trail Blazers, 9:30 p.m. EST. Shaq's out though.

Nate · 30th October 2002, 15:35

Kinell.

big first two match ups for the Lakers.

Spurs then Blazers, all without the big man...

30th October 2002, 16:38

is AI starting with philly,his injurys cost them big time last season

best player in the NBA

FresnoBob · 30th October 2002, 16:46

[quote]Originally posted by Nate:
Fecking Lakers lost on opening night...<hr></blockquote>

Luck the Fakers.

Never could stand them, or their Hollywood fans.
The Kings didn't play that well, but it was only the Cleveland Cadavers, after all.

kennyj · 30th October 2002, 17:29

[quote]Originally posted by RUDDY:
is AI starting with philly,his injurys cost them big time last season

best player in the NBA<hr></blockquote>

He played last night and scored 18 points (7 for 25 shooting). Van Horn played pretty well for Philly.

30th October 2002, 17:31

[quote]Originally posted by kennyj:


He played last night and scored 18 points (7 for 25 shooting). Van Horn played pretty well for Philly.<hr></blockquote>

van horn's good but they really should have kept mutumbo

Raoul · 30th October 2002, 17:33

[quote]Originally posted by RUDDY:
is AI starting with philly,his injurys cost them big time last season

best player in the NBA<hr></blockquote>

He started last night.

The Lakers should get off to a rocky start since they'll be without Shaq and Rick Fox. Can't see anyone beating them in the playoffs though. The Nets will be good again.

kennyj · 30th October 2002, 17:34

[quote]Originally posted by RUDDY:


van horn's good but they really should have kept mutumbo<hr></blockquote>

You might be right about that. I think that Philly felt like Mutumbo was declining. I don't think anyone really knows how old he is. Nets look pretty good this year.

30th October 2002, 17:37

who are everybody picks for the play offs?

kennyj · 30th October 2002, 17:42

If Shaq's healthy, the Lakers will win again. I think the Nets will be there too. Unfortunately, the Knicks will be pretty bad.

Dans · 30th October 2002, 18:22

The Mavs folks, the Mavs. You heard it here first (again <img src="graemlins/nervous.gif" border="0" alt="[Nervous]" /> )

Raoul · 30th October 2002, 18:28

The Spurs looked very strong last night. Their new Argentine star Emmanuel Ginobili, seems poised to be the next big import to take the league by storm..

Dans · 30th October 2002, 18:29

I read there was even a Sweaty playing in the NBA this year!

31st October 2002, 00:40

[quote]Originally posted by RUDDY:
who are everybody picks for the play offs?<hr></blockquote>

Sacramento will finally beat LA

mathiaslg · 31st October 2002, 02:45

[quote]Originally posted by ole_92:


Sacramento will finally beat LA<hr></blockquote>

Agreed, Sac will finally beat LA and then go on to win. I think they just have too much talent/depth, and now they have the experience.

31st October 2002, 03:12

the bulls one woooo ohhooooo

GiggsysGirl · 31st October 2002, 03:29

who does Kobi Bryant play for?

Dans · 31st October 2002, 09:17

Bryant plays for LA.

118 points for the Mavs last night - niiiiiiiiiiice

31st October 2002, 10:32

anyone know where i can ship the new reebok sixers jerseys from for a good price cuz they want 82$ on the NBA site,whats that in £'s?

Dans · 31st October 2002, 10:34

About 50-60 quid innit? Can't you find it in UK somewhere? jbsports or something?

31st October 2002, 10:40

[quote]Originally posted by Dans:
About 50-60 quid innit? Can't you find it in UK somewhere? jbsports or something?<hr></blockquote>

the only one that seems to be sold in footlocker is LA

Dans · 31st October 2002, 10:45

Yeah, I have noticed here that the only shirts, caps etc that you can get hold of are from the NY and LA teams generally. 60 squid is a lot for bball shirt though, kinell. They charge the earth for shipping I think don't they?

31st October 2002, 10:47

[quote]Originally posted by Dans:
Yeah, I have noticed here that the only shirts, caps etc that you can get hold of are from the NY and LA teams generally. 60 squid is a lot for bball shirt though, kinell. They charge the earth for shipping I think don't they?<hr></blockquote>

lol yea the shirt is only 29$

Allen Iverson was on fire last night him and van horn look the biz this season

and LA lost again which is always a good thing

Dans · 31st October 2002, 10:52

I guess you have no American friends who could send you one over do you Ruddy

31st October 2002, 10:53

[quote]Originally posted by Dans:
I guess you have no American friends who could send you one over do you Ruddy

Raoul · 31st October 2002, 12:53

The Lakers will be hard to beat in the finals. They've still got the two best players in the game, as well as the best coach ever, and a good supporting cast.

31st October 2002, 12:57

[quote]Originally posted by Raoul:
The Lakers will be hard to beat in the finals. They've still got the two best players in the game, as well as the best coach ever, and a good supporting cast.<hr></blockquote>

kobe granted but shaq is just a huge gaint he aint got no game

is his toe alright now,what a pussy

Raoul · 31st October 2002, 12:59

[quote]Originally posted by RUDDY:


kobe granted but shaq is just a huge gaint he aint got no game

is his toe alright now,what a pussy<hr></blockquote>

ehh ??? Shaq's the NBA's leading scorer (along with AI) when he's healthy. When healthy, he's easily the most dominant player in the game.

31st October 2002, 13:09

[quote]Originally posted by Raoul:


ehh ??? Shaq's the NBA's leading scorer (along with AI) when he's healthy. When healthy, he's easily the most dominant player in the game.<hr></blockquote>

im not saying that hes not

but if he was the size of an iverson or a kidd do you think he still would be as good?

if he wasnt the gaint he is he wouldnt be anything

Raoul · 31st October 2002, 13:13

[quote]Originally posted by RUDDY:


im not saying that hes not

but if he was the size of an iverson or a kidd do you think he still would be as good?

if he wasnt the gaint he is he wouldnt be anything<hr></blockquote>

Apples and Oranges. Shaq plays a completely different position than Iverson and Kidd. There are plenty of 'Giants' in the NBA, but none are even remotely as good as Shaq. Infact imo, there have only been about three Centers in the history of the NBA (Kareem, Russell, Chamberlin) who are as good as Shaq.

If I had to pick the best players in the NBA today it would go:

Shaq
McGrady
Webber
Iverson
Bryant

Dans · 31st October 2002, 13:16

Who does this McGrady play for?

Raoul · 31st October 2002, 13:17

Orlando.

31st October 2002, 13:19

[quote]Originally posted by Raoul:


Apples and Oranges. Shaq plays a completely different position than Iverson and Kidd. There are plenty of 'Giants' in the NBA, but none are even remotely as good as Shaq. Infact imo, there have only been about three Centers in the history of the NBA (Kareem, Russell, Chamberlin) who are as good as Shaq.

If I had to pick the best players in the NBA today it would go:

Shaq
McGrady
Webber
Iverson
Bryant<hr></blockquote>

100% agree with that team

im a bit bias about shaq as i hate the lakers but yea id agree with you even if he is overrated by some

Raoul · 31st October 2002, 13:19

I left Duncan out because he's increasingly a Center these days.

30th October 2002, 15:14	#1 (permalink)
Dans First Team Elder Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 19,690	NBA reg season thread (we don't care about the finals) If you believe that Barry is a miserable cunt, talk about basketball in this special thread.

30th October 2002, 16:46	#9 (permalink)
FresnoBob First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Fresno, California USA Posts: 6,216	[quote]Originally posted by Nate: <strong>Fecking Lakers lost on opening night...</strong><hr></blockquote> Luck the Fakers. Never could stand them, or their Hollywood fans. The Kings didn't play that well, but it was only the Cleveland Cadavers, after all.

30th October 2002, 17:29	#10 (permalink)
kennyj Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New York Posts: 4,393	[quote]Originally posted by RUDDY: <strong>is AI starting with philly,his injurys cost them big time last season best player in the NBA</strong><hr></blockquote> He played last night and scored 18 points (7 for 25 shooting). Van Horn played pretty well for Philly.

30th October 2002, 17:31	#11 (permalink)
RUDDY Posts: n/a	[quote]Originally posted by kennyj: <strong> He played last night and scored 18 points (7 for 25 shooting). Van Horn played pretty well for Philly.</strong><hr></blockquote> van horn's good but they really should have kept mutumbo

30th October 2002, 17:33	#12 (permalink)
Raoul Administrator Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Baghdad Posts: 26,792	[quote]Originally posted by RUDDY: <strong>is AI starting with philly,his injurys cost them big time last season best player in the NBA</strong><hr></blockquote> He started last night. The Lakers should get off to a rocky start since they'll be without Shaq and Rick Fox. Can't see anyone beating them in the playoffs though. The Nets will be good again.

30th October 2002, 15:16	#2 (permalink)
kennyj Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New York Posts: 4,393	Yes, last night was the first night.

30th October 2002, 15:23	#3 (permalink)
Dans First Team Elder Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 19,690	Now that the rounders is finished I was hoping I'd be able to see some matches soon. Nothing in the schedules though. Gutted.

30th October 2002, 15:24	#4 (permalink)
Dans First Team Elder Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 19,690	Gutted is a bit extreme actually. I'll tone that down to disappointed.

30th October 2002, 15:27	#5 (permalink)
Nate Poached vegetables a speciality Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 27,161	Fecking Lakers lost on opening night...

30th October 2002, 15:31	#6 (permalink)
kennyj Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New York Posts: 4,393	There were two games on here last night: Orlando v 76ers and Lakers-San Antonio. Orlando and San Antonio won. Tonight, there are two games on ESPN: Wizards at Raptors, 7 p.m. EST; Lakers at Trail Blazers, 9:30 p.m. EST. Shaq's out though.

30th October 2002, 15:35	#7 (permalink)
Nate Poached vegetables a speciality Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 27,161	Kinell. big first two match ups for the Lakers. Spurs then Blazers, all without the big man...

30th October 2002, 16:38	#8 (permalink)
RUDDY Posts: n/a	is AI starting with philly,his injurys cost them big time last season best player in the NBA

30th October 2002, 17:34	#13 (permalink)
kennyj Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New York Posts: 4,393	[quote]Originally posted by RUDDY: <strong> van horn's good but they really should have kept mutumbo</strong><hr></blockquote> You might be right about that. I think that Philly felt like Mutumbo was declining. I don't think anyone really knows how old he is. Nets look pretty good this year.

30th October 2002, 17:37	#14 (permalink)
RUDDY Posts: n/a	who are everybody picks for the play offs?

30th October 2002, 17:42	#15 (permalink)
kennyj Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New York Posts: 4,393	If Shaq's healthy, the Lakers will win again. I think the Nets will be there too. Unfortunately, the Knicks will be pretty bad.

31st October 2002, 03:29	#22 (permalink)
GiggsysGirl Mrs Pilkington Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: You can't make someone love you! All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in! Posts: 19,755	who does Kobi Bryant play for?

30th October 2002, 18:22	#16 (permalink)
Dans First Team Elder Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 19,690	The Mavs folks, the Mavs. You heard it here first (again <img src="graemlins/nervous.gif" border="0" alt="[Nervous]" /> )

30th October 2002, 18:28	#17 (permalink)
Raoul Administrator Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Baghdad Posts: 26,792	The Spurs looked very strong last night. Their new Argentine star Emmanuel Ginobili, seems poised to be the next big import to take the league by storm..

30th October 2002, 18:29	#18 (permalink)
Dans First Team Elder Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 19,690	I read there was even a Sweaty playing in the NBA this year!

31st October 2002, 00:40	#19 (permalink)
ole_92 Posts: n/a	[quote]Originally posted by RUDDY: <strong>who are everybody picks for the play offs?</strong><hr></blockquote> Sacramento will finally beat LA

31st October 2002, 02:45	#20 (permalink)
mathiaslg First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: DC, USA Posts: 11,106	[quote]Originally posted by ole_92: <strong> Sacramento will finally beat LA</strong><hr></blockquote> Agreed, Sac will finally beat LA and then go on to win. I think they just have too much talent/depth, and now they have the experience.

31st October 2002, 03:12	#21 (permalink)
tom00764 Posts: n/a	the bulls one woooo ohhooooo

31st October 2002, 09:17	#23 (permalink)
Dans First Team Elder Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 19,690	Bryant plays for LA. 118 points for the Mavs last night - niiiiiiiiiiice

31st October 2002, 10:32	#24 (permalink)
RUDDY Posts: n/a	anyone know where i can ship the new reebok sixers jerseys from for a good price cuz they want 82$ on the NBA site,whats that in £'s?

31st October 2002, 10:34	#25 (permalink)
Dans First Team Elder Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 19,690	About 50-60 quid innit? Can't you find it in UK somewhere? jbsports or something?

31st October 2002, 10:40	#26 (permalink)
RUDDY Posts: n/a	[quote]Originally posted by Dans: <strong>About 50-60 quid innit? Can't you find it in UK somewhere? jbsports or something?</strong><hr></blockquote> the only one that seems to be sold in footlocker is LA

31st October 2002, 10:45	#27 (permalink)
Dans First Team Elder Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 19,690	Yeah, I have noticed here that the only shirts, caps etc that you can get hold of are from the NY and LA teams generally. 60 squid is a lot for bball shirt though, kinell. They charge the earth for shipping I think don't they?

31st October 2002, 10:47	#28 (permalink)
RUDDY Posts: n/a	[quote]Originally posted by Dans: <strong>Yeah, I have noticed here that the only shirts, caps etc that you can get hold of are from the NY and LA teams generally. 60 squid is a lot for bball shirt though, kinell. They charge the earth for shipping I think don't they?</strong><hr></blockquote> lol yea the shirt is only 29$ Allen Iverson was on fire last night him and van horn look the biz this season and LA lost again which is always a good thing

31st October 2002, 10:52	#29 (permalink)
Dans First Team Elder Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 19,690	I guess you have no American friends who could send you one over do you Ruddy

31st October 2002, 10:53	#30 (permalink)
RUDDY Posts: n/a	[quote]Originally posted by Dans: <strong>I guess you have no American friends who could send you one over do you Ruddy </strong><hr></blockquote> <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" />

31st October 2002, 12:53	#31 (permalink)
Raoul Administrator Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Baghdad Posts: 26,792	The Lakers will be hard to beat in the finals. They've still got the two best players in the game, as well as the best coach ever, and a good supporting cast.

31st October 2002, 12:57	#32 (permalink)
RUDDY Posts: n/a	[quote]Originally posted by Raoul: <strong>The Lakers will be hard to beat in the finals. They've still got the two best players in the game, as well as the best coach ever, and a good supporting cast.</strong><hr></blockquote> kobe granted but shaq is just a huge gaint he aint got no game is his toe alright now,what a pussy

31st October 2002, 12:59	#33 (permalink)
Raoul Administrator Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Baghdad Posts: 26,792	[quote]Originally posted by RUDDY: <strong> kobe granted but shaq is just a huge gaint he aint got no game is his toe alright now,what a pussy</strong><hr></blockquote> ehh ??? Shaq's the NBA's leading scorer (along with AI) when he's healthy. When healthy, he's easily the most dominant player in the game.

31st October 2002, 13:09	#34 (permalink)
RUDDY Posts: n/a	[quote]Originally posted by Raoul: <strong> ehh ??? Shaq's the NBA's leading scorer (along with AI) when he's healthy. When healthy, he's easily the most dominant player in the game.</strong><hr></blockquote> im not saying that hes not but if he was the size of an iverson or a kidd do you think he still would be as good? if he wasnt the gaint he is he wouldnt be anything

31st October 2002, 13:13	#35 (permalink)
Raoul Administrator Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Baghdad Posts: 26,792	[quote]Originally posted by RUDDY: <strong> im not saying that hes not but if he was the size of an iverson or a kidd do you think he still would be as good? if he wasnt the gaint he is he wouldnt be anything</strong><hr></blockquote> Apples and Oranges. Shaq plays a completely different position than Iverson and Kidd. There are plenty of 'Giants' in the NBA, but none are even remotely as good as Shaq. Infact imo, there have only been about three Centers in the history of the NBA (Kareem, Russell, Chamberlin) who are as good as Shaq. If I had to pick the best players in the NBA today it would go: Shaq McGrady Webber Iverson Bryant

31st October 2002, 13:16	#36 (permalink)
Dans First Team Elder Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 19,690	Who does this McGrady play for?