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**repeatoffender** · 08-07-2009, 08:41 PM

I dunno man, free agency only officially opens for business as of tomorrow morning (our time). I expect a lot of player movement and trades, especially with so many teams shedding payroll and getting prepped for the huge 2010 free agency market.

I think while you are right about what is essentially a big 5 now, there will be plenty of teams stepping up trying to outdo the rest.

I still think if LA lets Ariza and Odom walk, even with the addition of Artest they have regressed from last year.

**tigeryas** · 09-07-2009, 09:35 AM

Don't think they'll let Odom walk, I thought it was one or the other?

**steve-o** · 09-07-2009, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by tigeryas

Don't think they'll let Odom walk, I thought it was one or the other?

That's what i gathered too. I think if they keep Odom, they're going to be very strong for next season. I absolutely love Artest as a player, cause he'll free up the other players, he can play lock down defense and he's not a bad shooter as well.

**tigeryas** · 09-07-2009, 10:27 AM

I've always been a fan of multi-position non-superstar players, ie.

Odom
Boris Diaw
Grant Hill (when healthy)
Scottie Pippen and Toni Kukoc (back in the day)
Jason Kidd (ok he isn't multi-position but did lead the Nets in rebounding one year which's good enough for my list)

(non-superstardom means no Magic Johnson, Oscar Robertson, Wilt, Bird, Jordan, LeBron, Kobe)

**repeatoffender** · 09-07-2009, 04:30 PM

Well if Jason Kidd doesn't make HOF I will be amazed and Scottie was one of the Top 50 of All time. I know what you are driving at though

Odom is still up in the air in terms of re-signing but LA looks to have the biggest shot at signing him.

Oh and as wished for earlier in this thread, the city of Dallas welcomes Shawn Marion to town (actually The Matrix probably fits quite well onto your multi faceted "non-superstar" type player list). Awesome news, now to ship Howard out of town...

I love the offseason.

...and Mark Cuban

**Shothole** · 09-07-2009, 04:37 PM

Marion has just been getting worse since he left the Suns. I dont think he will help the Mavs much.

Artest to LA is a good move... makes LA stronger with better defence.

Shaq should also help the cavs he has learnt how to play a second option role when he won a ring with the heat.

**repeatoffender** · 09-07-2009, 04:40 PM

Agreed, but he does rely on playing with a true point guard which he hasn't really had since, what, Nash? Who has he had since - Mario Chalmers and Jose Calderon. Hmmm... While Kidd is declining also, he is still among the best pass first point guards in the game.

Marion will only be the 3rd or 4th option on offense in Dallas. All he needs to do is bring the D and be able to finish on the break or when Kidd throws up lobs.

**Shothole** · 09-07-2009, 10:31 PM

the mavs would have to have the oldest starting 5 in the nba, still a good trade for the mavs tho they off load Stackhouse

**tigeryas** · 10-07-2009, 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by repeatoffender

(actually The Matrix probably fits quite well onto your multi faceted "non-superstar" type player list).

yeah he would

but fucking hell that is ONE UGLY SHOOTING STYLE

while we're at it...
David Wesley - Shocker of a layup (not really the worst ever, see below)

and even worse...
Travis Outlaw - Airball on a dunk

... and even worse still...
J J Redick - Airball on a layup

**waxE** · 11-07-2009, 09:27 AM

brandon bass to the magic. fuck thats going to be an exciting team to watch.

**repeatoffender** · 11-07-2009, 04:58 PM

bass is gonna explode if / when he gets starter minutes in orlando, i love his game.

i just hope otis smith doesn't match the mavs offer for gortat, 5 days to go...

**linelevel** · 01-05-2010, 12:26 PM

An oldie but a goodie

number 3 - the most rim rocking slam ever? you decide...

**repeatoffender** · 02-05-2010, 07:56 AM

yo anyone else following the playoffs or is it just me?

**tigeryas** · 02-05-2010, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by repeatoffender

yo anyone else following the playoffs or is it just me?

all over it, both on the web as well as watching it on OneHD

GO SPURS

**Shothole** · 02-05-2010, 08:11 PM

fuck the spurs! haha but I do like Hill he will be a star.

was sad to see the Thunder go out... at least they put up a fight against the lakers.

**tigeryas** · 02-05-2010, 08:19 PM

and here come the pretzels...

i reckon we can get over them to see LA or Utah in the conference finals... (I don't mind either way as I love Steve Nash)

Utah just has to make LA's bench play. Tough ask from a team that lost 2 frontline players and probably didn't expect to beat the Nuggets in 6 :\

**Shothole** · 02-05-2010, 08:32 PM

yah i saw D will got injured on one of the last plays of the game.... that sucks! had him in my fantasy bball team he is a superstar!

**linelevel** · 07-05-2010, 11:14 AM

Cavs & Celtics game 3 7am Perth time tomorrow. Anyone know if ONE or ESPN are televising it? The foxtel guide online doesn't list actual teams just says NBA playoffs.

**THA LOC II** · 07-05-2010, 11:15 AM

id say so...

The Hawks just dont have the getup to match the magic.

**Burnside** · 07-05-2010, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by the LOC II

id say so...

The Hawks just dont have the getup to match the magic.

YOU ARE SO FUCKEN WHITE

**THA LOC II** · 07-05-2010, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Burnside

YOU ARE SO FUCKEN WHITE

this post smacks of effort.

**Burnside** · 07-05-2010, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by the LOC II

this post smacks of effort.

fo shizzle

**tigeryas** · 07-05-2010, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by linelevel

Cavs & Celtics game 3 7am Perth time tomorrow. Anyone know if ONE or ESPN are televising it? The foxtel guide online doesn't list actual teams just says NBA playoffs.

games on OneHD are usually Wednesdays or Fridays, ie. there's one on today (replay on tonight)

**Pattonhawk** · 07-05-2010, 11:34 AM

Atlanta should have won that game, lame lame lame, my team is shit, Spurs need to get rid of some dinosaurs...

**linelevel** · 07-05-2010, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by tigeryas

games on OneHD are usually Wednesdays or Fridays, ie. there's one on today (replay on tonight)

tomorrows game on espn live has to be cavs celtics its the only one that coincides with the tipoff time on nba.com

**repeatoffender** · 08-05-2010, 11:28 AM

wish i could have seen today's game. lebron went to work on the celtics, 21 pts in the first qtr alone.

this cat is on another planet physically..

**linelevel** · 08-05-2010, 12:30 PM

It was a demolition, Celtics were fucked from mid 2nd quarter.

**repeatoffender** · 08-05-2010, 05:13 PM

stream all playoff games via this link:

http://www.firstrow.net/sports/basketball.html

yessss

**tigeryas** · 14-05-2010, 10:42 AM

The Cavs are going down...

**THA LOC II** · 14-05-2010, 10:51 AM

i missed the last few games, what did I miss?

**linelevel** · 14-05-2010, 10:58 AM

Cavs went down. Lebron needs more support simple as.

**Vito Corleone** · 14-05-2010, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by linelevel

Cavs went down. Lebron needs more support simple as.

Wonder if he'll get that in NY next year?

I would'nt say the supporting cast are bad, but they need a legitimate all-star in his own right ala Scottie Pippen at the Bulls. Shaq can't dominate games like he used to and Antawn Jamison isn't at that level.

**linelevel** · 14-05-2010, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by Vito Corleone

I would'nt say the supporting cast are bad, but they need a legitimate all-star in his own right ala Scottie Pippen at the Bulls.

Spot on that's exactly whats missing. The Celtics have 3 or 4 excellent players versus Cavaliers with 1 Jordan-esque freak and a few decent players.

**tigeryas** · 14-05-2010, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by linelevel

Spot on that's exactly whats missing. The Celtics have 3 or 4 excellent players versus Cavaliers with 1 Jordan-esque freak and a few decent players.

The Cavs' supporting cast are just so hot-and-cold imo.

Well-rounded teams such as Celts, Magic, even the Bucks to an extent (with a healthy Bogut) get my vote.

Likewise over west, Gasol and Duncan (when he makes his free throws) are as solid as they come. Suns, Jazz, Spurs... add them to the well-rounded list

**The Biz** · 14-05-2010, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by linelevel

Cavs went down. Lebron needs more support simple as.

That was bullshit. I hope the rest of the Cavs had fun watching LeBron play 5-on-1 for four quarters.

**Gradual** · 23-05-2010, 07:51 PM

really hoping that this rumour is true

i hate delonte west very much.... but thats got to take some serious balls

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

**tigeryas** · 24-05-2010, 04:14 PM

Mike Brown has been fired as coach of the Cavs.

**repeatoffender** · 24-05-2010, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by tigeryas

Mike Brown has been fired as coach of the Cavs.

1 year overdue tbh

**sPeCtRuM`** · 27-05-2010, 10:02 AM

good series so far. could be a good comeback for Suns and Magic pending todays game....

**Pattonhawk** · 28-05-2010, 12:10 PM

Fuck Ron Ron, what a prick...

Go Magic...

**sPeCtRuM`** · 28-05-2010, 12:11 PM

thought la v suns was about to go into overtime, close game!

**tigeryas** · 28-05-2010, 12:15 PM

Artest you fucking cunt...

**THA LOC II** · 15-06-2010, 01:10 PM

come on Boston

**Shothole** · 15-06-2010, 01:51 PM

how shit is artest.... beat LA!

**THA LOC II** · 15-06-2010, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by Shothole

how shit is artest.... beat LA!

lol flops over from a push from Rondo..

**Shothole** · 15-06-2010, 02:23 PM

yah that was funny... all this flopping in the NBA makes me sad... watching fisher / kobe and pierce milk fouls is painful

**THA LOC II** · 15-06-2010, 02:52 PM

floppy pierce

**The Biz** · 15-06-2010, 03:10 PM

When is game 6, and are there any bars or anything showing it?
I don't have Fox, and this day and a half later shit that channel ONE is doing is torture.

**repeatoffender** · 15-06-2010, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by Shothole

yah that was funny... all this flopping in the NBA makes me sad... watching fisher / kobe and pierce milk fouls is painful

flat out sad man, seems to be getting worse too... this vid makes me laugh:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWRjyUzPX70

kirilenko flop at 1:33 is insane

oh and ftr go c's

**Pattonhawk** · 16-06-2010, 09:40 AM

Lakers by 12 second quarter, GO BOISTON...

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