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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2006-07 Season

« on: December 25, 2006, 10:57 PM »

Quote from: Dressel Rebel on December 25, 2006, 10:55 PM

Kobe will never be better than Mike.

Artest has a shot, at least on the defensive side of the ball.

But Kobe's not better on either side.

You don't have to tell me that. He just likes to think that he is, and I was just making the point that had Jordan been as sick as Kobe, he still would've found a way to kill the team he was playing against.

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2006-07 Season

« on: December 25, 2006, 10:48 PM »

Quote from: Dressel Rebel on December 25, 2006, 10:46 PM

Kobe was sick though!

Yeah, I heard that. Funny that never stopped Jordan from showing up (and usually dominating) in big games. If Kobe wants to be better than Mike, he has to show up when it's the hardest to do so.

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2006-07 Season

« on: December 25, 2006, 10:40 PM »

I'd say that the showdown today of the NBA's two best guards was a bit one-sided. Thanks for the Christmas present, Dwyane.

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2006-07 Season

« on: December 23, 2006, 08:09 PM »

I think that guy in the second row fouled him too. Damn.

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2006-07 Season

« on: December 20, 2006, 01:16 PM »

Quote from: Darth Slothus on December 20, 2006, 10:52 AM

It could end up like another Marbury/Francis marriage..we'll see.

It definitely could, but I don't think it will be quite as bad. First of all, both AI and Melo are better players than either Marbury or Francis. Second, they don't play the same position, like Marbury and Francis do. Though Melo is a good jump-shooter, he thrives when he's in the post. He's bigger and stronger than guards, and he's way too quick for most forwards to cover him. They could get a great inside-outside game going between the two of them.

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2006-07 Season

« on: December 20, 2006, 09:12 AM »

Quote from: JayDouble on December 19, 2006, 11:24 PM

Denver is going to need the new and old ball to keep everyone happy.

Nice.

It will take some adjustments, but they should be alright. Remember, Denver runs and guns even more than Phoenix does (they're just not as good at it). With the fast tempo, AI and Melo both should still get all the shots they want.
I wouldn't want to play that team. They have two players that legitimately should be double-teamed on almost every play, and they now have two clutch players for the end of close games. They'll be a tough out in the Playoffs, if they mesh together.

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2006-07 Season

« on: December 18, 2006, 02:25 PM »

Quote from: Dressel Rebel on December 17, 2006, 04:02 AM

I really think Anthony is going to get more like 8-15 games

Good call, Matt. 15 games it is:

Suspensions total 47 games from Knicks-Nuggets fight

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2006-07 Season

« on: December 18, 2006, 08:59 AM »

Quote from: Darth Slothus on December 18, 2006, 05:36 AM

A guy on radio last night brought up a good point about how NBA fights are rare...but when they happen everyone involved is referred to as a 'thug'. He was comparing NBA fight frequency to MLB fight frequency...how there are so many more bench clearing fights in MLB and how no person afterwards is called a 'thug'.

That's a good point ... but I don't see everyone that gets into a fight in the NBA as a "thug". But, when someone sucker-punches a guy in the face and then runs away like a little bitch, that's definitely "thug-like".

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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: The Office

« on: December 17, 2006, 01:09 PM »

Quote from: Sprry75 on December 17, 2006, 11:09 AM

I'm just kidding, Neal. No worries.

None here either.

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2006-07 Season

« on: December 17, 2006, 09:29 AM »

Quote from: Dressel Rebel on December 17, 2006, 04:02 AM

I hear rumblings that Anthony is going to get 1-5 games, but I watched the footage 10 times of him throwing that right hook that dropped Collins, and considering the fight was partially in the stands, I really think Anthony is going to get more like 8-15 games, and if it were more I wouldn't be surprised at all.

So ... how long until he becomes one of your favorite players? You're always raving about Artest and Sheed. Melo fits right into that "talented thug" category that you seem to love so much.

I wouldn't be shocked if Melo gets at least 10 games. A few years ago, he would've received no more than 3 - 5 games. After the Pistons/Pacers brawl, things have changed a bit.

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JD Sports Forum! / Re: NBA 2006-07 Season

« on: December 16, 2006, 11:16 PM »

Damn, it's good to have Wade back:

41 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 blocked shot. And more importantly ... one win.

And did anyone catch the "extracurricular" activities at MSG tonight? Damn.

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