thank you sir! people in the media still talking about what miami didn't do instead of talking about what Dallas DID do. loser talk instead winner talk. crazy.
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Heh, I thought most people didn't give Dallas defense much credit. They were outstanding to be honest. Yeah, maybe LeBron could've done more, but he didn't, mostly because Dallas defensive schemes were great. Even though I'm no Dallas fan, I've got a lot of time for Dirk and Kidd, great players and specially Dirk, I thought he was one of the few good guys in NBA.
Anybody watching the draft?
Cavs choose Irving as the #1 pick. 4 international players picked in the first 7 picks.
Cavs choose Irving as the #1 pick. 4 international players picked in the first 7 picks.
Watching it on ESPN, a lot of international players being picked so far.
Best part so far has been the ESPN guy saying Vesely has great taste in women, I think she is trending on twitter now.
Best part so far has been the ESPN guy saying Vesely has great taste in women, I think she is trending on twitter now.
JIMMER!
Though I'm not thrilled about acquiring John Salmons.
Though I'm not thrilled about acquiring John Salmons.
My sentiments exactly. Love Jimmer, not a fan of Salmons. Dude could fit well if he has a personality transplant.
So a lock-out it is.
We just need a lock-out for Baseball now and everybody can watch Hockey!
This is ridiculous. On a side note, that'll just make the finals loss hurt more and longer for the Heat, while for Dallas that sweat taste will just last longer.
We just need a lock-out for Baseball now and everybody can watch Hockey!
This is ridiculous. On a side note, that'll just make the finals loss hurt more and longer for the Heat, while for Dallas that sweat taste will just last longer.
What is it with lockouts in US Sports? As far as I understand the lockouts have happened because the owners and players cannot reach some sort of agreement but I don't understand why they need to come to an agreement in the first place?
I suppose with the lockout, no trades will be allowed. Someone on ESPN raised an interesting idea that the Heat trade James for Howard. Don't think this will happen but that would be a great move for the Heat.
Also, wtf is Artest thinking changing his name to 'Metta World Peace'
I suppose with the lockout, no trades will be allowed. Someone on ESPN raised an interesting idea that the Heat trade James for Howard. Don't think this will happen but that would be a great move for the Heat.
Also, wtf is Artest thinking changing his name to 'Metta World Peace'
Because it's A) a closed system, and B) usually the only option for players of that sport. No promotion/relegation and a lack of foreign leagues that can pay the same sort of money that the US teams pay means that the league essentially has a monopoly, and is ripe for collusive action to weaken the players' bargaining positions. To keep from tipping the balance of power completely into the owners' hands, players unionize.
Wilbon on the lockout....
Good read. A lock-out would hit the legacies of some great players as well which is a shame.
The 2011-2012 will most likely be lost now, even though a meeting is already scheduled for next week. Both parties don't look interested in what the other have to offer, and neither is in a position now to give up, the players got their ego, while the owner got their money.
A question here is though, can't another sponsor/owner offer to organize a new league with the players and leave the old owners behind with not a penny in their pockets? I mean isn't it possible to play basketball in America without Stern's permission?? Just organize a new league with new sponsors and/or owners, and I'm sure there is enough money to go around if things stayed just the way they are right now (which is what the players want).
A question here is though, can't another sponsor/owner offer to organize a new league with the players and leave the old owners behind with not a penny in their pockets? I mean isn't it possible to play basketball in America without Stern's permission?? Just organize a new league with new sponsors and/or owners, and I'm sure there is enough money to go around if things stayed just the way they are right now (which is what the players want).
Player are under contract
Players will play abroad, Kobe's apparently negotiating with Besiktas (he'd be better off resting imo) & Williams has already agreed a contract with them. Melo & CP3 said they're interested in playing in China.
Oh yeah, which leaves them with playing abroad as their only other possibility..
The Basketball Euroleague will suddenly become interesting to watch!
What's the latest with the lockout? Any hope?
Still locked out and from what I've read a few US journalists think the entire season might be missed; others don't expect anything until February 2012. Apparently NBA is not as popular as NFL in America so the pressure from the fans to sort out the lockout is not as great as it was for the NFL lockout, also each owner has their own agenda so it's more complex.
Bollocks, i was just getting into the NBA. Was gonna try and catch a few different games this year to try and pick a team to support.
Ron Ron coming to play in Chester. HOLY AWESOME
Artest is willing to play for a couple of thousand whilst other players want millions to play abroad. Hopefully he improves his shooting.
Stern has said that there is the possibility of contraction. It's a fair idea as there are a few mediocre teams in the NBA and playing 82 games is too much as you can pretty much guess who the playoff teams will be. How they go about reducing the teams is a different matter.
Stern has said that there is the possibility of contraction. It's a fair idea as there are a few mediocre teams in the NBA and playing 82 games is too much as you can pretty much guess who the playoff teams will be. How they go about reducing the teams is a different matter.
I always thought the NBA regular season should consist of 58 games. Every team plays all the other teams home and away..
All the non-NFL regular seasons are way too long. Especially considering in the 2 82 game seasons ones, half of the teams make the playoffs so it's irrelevant anyway. Need to shorten the playoffs not the regular season, because revenues will take a monster hit if regular season is hit hard at this point.
This lockout business is shit.
Im going to Miami in October and wanted to watch The Heat.
Im going to Miami in October and wanted to watch The Heat.
Go to the beach..
The playoffs are amazing though, they'd be daft to shorten that. That's what draws the highest TV audiences which attracts the big TV money. Especially with the rise in viewing figures the season gone by.
If anything is to be shortened, it'll be the regular season I think. Although I'll be gutted as its less basketball to watch.
The players just look weaker to me than the owners.. If I was to bet on a side to give in, I'd put my money on the players..
Whats the latest on the Lockout? Will the season start in time?
I'd put my money on there being no season or something like a shortened, 30-40 game season.
The longer it goes, the more apparent it is that no one gives a shit about basketball being gone until February/March or so.
It's what the idiots in the NBA don't realize...they aren't as big as the NFL, congress gave a damn about football, the NBA could lose an entire season, and most wouldn't bat an eyelid.
I wouldn't miss it either.
I would. They're about to take my goddamn team away!
I've seen your team. You won't miss much 
You take that back!I've seen your team. You won't miss much
yup. you don't see it mentioned much...not like the nfl was when it was down.
Kornheiser and Ryan were talking about the differences between NBA, NFL and MLB during their strikes. In MLB and NFL, the marquee names were showing up at hearings, talks, etc. and then in the NBA they're all either going overseas or doing their own thing.
Bottom line: NBA is a "me" league not a brotherhood or team.
Bottom line: NBA is a "me" league not a brotherhood or team.
Not defending the players(who would?) but the NFL players didn't really have an option of going elsewhere...and I suppose the MLB players could have gone to Japan...but that's it.
The NBA players are being offered millions and millions to play in Italy/Spain/Turkey - so you can understand why some are seriously considering the offers.
But I hear you...it shows a lack of commonality, and more importantly, the the elite players really don't care. They're still going to get their max contracts.
Kobe is going to play in Italy during the lockout, he's reached an agreement (not signed yet) where he receives $3 million for the first 40 days of the season.
Bad move in my opinion, he needs to rest himself not go play more basketball. At least he will be allowed to return to LA if the lockout ends. I wonder if the other superstars will follow and take offers from other countries?
Bad move in my opinion, he needs to rest himself not go play more basketball. At least he will be allowed to return to LA if the lockout ends. I wonder if the other superstars will follow and take offers from other countries?