Author Topic: NBA 2012-2013 Season (Read 859685 times)

5zig3n · « **Reply #330 on:** Jul 12, 2012 at 10:44 AM »

Quote from: Wiggum on Jul 12, 2012 at 10:42 AM

There are also reports that, after freeing up the PG position for George Hill, Indiana is still looking to add DJ Augustin via a trade from Charlotte.

di ba Collison is better than Augustin?

puffalan84 · « **Reply #331 on:** Jul 12, 2012 at 11:14 AM »

I prefer collison because Augustin is injury prone, better player? I think si augustine because he is a better passer but all-in-all by a small margin lang.. and maybe Pacers was really targeting mahimi kaya they gave up Collison.. Anyway they already G.Hill, who can score, maybe they want someone who can dish naman, or maybe who can compete for the starting PG..

Quote from: 5zig3n on Jul 12, 2012 at 10:44 AM

di ba Collison is better than Augustin?

newwaveboy · « **Reply #332 on:** Jul 12, 2012 at 11:17 AM »

Collison is better than Augustin ..... the PACERS are likely banking on the continued emergence of George Hill, who'll be their lead PG.

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Kinda surprised that the MAVS let Ian Mahinmi go ..... he looked like a keeper for the team - tall yet very agile, plays a mature game as well.

It's very obvious that the MAVS are preserving salary cap space for the 2013 batch of free-agents ...... all their recent hires are 1-year rentals, plus Marion's on the last year of his contract as well.

They're hoping to land 1-2 of the big free-agents next offseason e.g. Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, Andrew Bynum, Josh Smith, Monta Ellis, etc.

beknat · « **Reply #333 on:** Jul 12, 2012 at 11:26 AM »

baka nga may balak si Mark Cuban para sa kanyang team.
kaya maaga na niya inaayos ang roster nia.

LoneWolf · « **Reply #334 on:** Jul 12, 2012 at 12:45 PM »

My eyes still haven't adjusted to Steve in a Lakers uniform, Lol!

leomarley · « **Reply #335 on:** Jul 12, 2012 at 01:28 PM »

Quote from: newwaveboy on Jul 12, 2012 at 11:17 AM

Kinda surprised that the MAVS let Ian Mahinmi go ..... he looked like a keeper for the team - tall yet very agile, plays a mature game as well.

It's very obvious that the MAVS are preserving salary cap space for the 2013 batch of free-agents ...... all their recent hires are 1-year rentals, plus Marion's on the last year of his contract as well.

They're hoping to land 1-2 of the big free-agents next offseason e.g. Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, Andrew Bynum, Josh Smith, Monta Ellis, etc.

and in the process, kicking dirt on Dirk's face by not giving him the chance to contend for 2 years before he gets old.

beknat · « **Reply #336 on:** Jul 12, 2012 at 01:34 PM »

Quote from: leomarley on Jul 12, 2012 at 01:28 PM

and in the process, kicking dirt on Dirk's face by not giving him the chance to contend for 2 years before he gets old.

tama!parang sinabi na din ni Mark Cuban sa kanaya na "tama na isang champion sayo, pinagbigyan na kita."

anya618 · « **Reply #337 on:** Jul 12, 2012 at 03:09 PM »

Nets, Lopez agree on 4-year contract extension

leomarley · « **Reply #338 on:** Jul 12, 2012 at 03:37 PM »

Quote from: beknat on Jul 12, 2012 at 01:34 PM

tama!parang sinabi na din ni Mark Cuban sa kanaya na "tama na isang champion sayo, pinagbigyan na kita."

which begs the question on why players should have loyalty to their team when the team isn't loyal to them.

newwaveboy · « **Reply #339 on:** Jul 12, 2012 at 04:34 PM »

The MAVS not re-signing Tyson Chandler & JJ Barea (and Caron Butler) the last offseason, played a huge part in them being short-handed in defending their crown ...... they basically lost their defensive anchor and lost their best change-of-pace guy.

However, to be fair to Mark Cuban ...... re-signing Chandler & Barea would mean over-paying them - thus leaving the MAVS without much cap flexibility for the next few years, that comes with being on the wrong side of oppressive luxury tax bracket.

Also, Cuban did had a decent contingency/replacement plan in Lamar Odom ...... since Odom just came off a fantastic 2010-2011 season being named the top 6th man.

Of course, nobody foresaw Odom acting and playing like a lost child for the MAVS ..... should Odom have played his usual self last season, I'm sure that the MAVS would have gotten a more favorable seeding and would have fared much better during the playoffs.

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Mark Cuban's gamble on Odom failed ...... but it was a decent gamble at the time - who wouldn't want to have the reigning 6th man of the year on their squad?

His gamble on creating cap-space for Deron Williams also failed ...... but many other teams would have wanted to be in their solid position of landing Williams right?

Besides, it's cap space that wont go anywhere and can still be used for the 2013 batch of top free-agents ..... they now the flexibility to hire 1-2 (maybe a 3rd upper-tier player) top players after this upcoming season e.g. Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, Andrew Bynum, etc.

Furry · « **Reply #340 on:** Jul 12, 2012 at 05:26 PM »

Time for me to cheer the Lakers for next season. I want Nash to win his ring and can't wait to see a televised game and finally, we may get to see the ball more on the point guard's hands rather than Kobe's

They still need somebody to guard Westbrook!

rusty · « **Reply #341 on:** Jul 12, 2012 at 06:53 PM »

Elton Brand Wants To Be A Maverick, According To A Source

5zig3n · « **Reply #342 on:** Jul 12, 2012 at 07:00 PM »

5zig3n · « **Reply #343 on:** Jul 12, 2012 at 10:15 PM »

Pistons sign Kyle Singler to 3-year deal

5zig3n · « **Reply #344 on:** Jul 12, 2012 at 11:10 PM »

NASH, CAMERA, ACTION: Steve Nash is "The Bourne Laker"

warmaster · « **Reply #345 on:** Jul 13, 2012 at 04:43 AM »

Kobe: 1992 squad can beat the 1992 Dream Team

http://news.yahoo.com/jordan-1992-dream-team-better-2012-usa-squad-154238111--oly.html

dream on kobe!

Battousai · « **Reply #346 on:** Jul 13, 2012 at 05:19 AM »

I think a lot of fans are still wearing blinders when it comes to the Dream Team. I will be the first to admit that the 1992 team was legendary or of mythic status in the world of sports. But come on. It's just plain arrogance if they think their generation of hall of famers are untouchable. I reckon they've never played with the freaks of nature like LBJ, Westbrook, Rose et al. They are the epitome of athleticism the same way His Airness was during his time.

Obviously, Jordan and Barkley chimed in coz of pride and we can't blame them for it. But look at what they went up against in Barcelona and the opposition Team USA have faced for the past 10 years. It's leagues apart in terms of competition.

But the issue is whether this USA team can beat the Dream Team (yes, there is only one Dream Team). As a fan and observer of the game, I believe Kobe and co. can challenge them, but I'd still put my money on the Dream Team.

warmaster · « **Reply #347 on:** Jul 13, 2012 at 05:59 AM »

how the hell could kobe call them old and at the tail end of their careers? they were all in their prime well except for magic and bird. and kobe is 34 right now which makes him actually older than those guys were. the dream team can play team offense and can lock down on defense. the dream team is more fundamentally sound and they knew how to win. athleticism isn't the only gauge for a player or a team to succeed. stockton isn't the most athletic player in the NBA but he knew how to play the game (all time leader in steals and assists). even the 1992 version of magic johnson was still a force to reckon with. lebron james, kobe bryant and kevin durrant has been stopped on offense in their prime, can the same be said with MJ?

Michael Jordan dropped 35 on James "Robert Horry" Posey (Houston Rockets) like what Avery Johnson likes to call him; 35 on Kevin Garnett (Minnesota Timberwolves) & KG was guarding him!; 43 on Richard Jefferson & Kenyon Martin (New Jersey Nets); 41 on Shawn Marion (Phonex Suns) & made the game winning shot on him; 32 on Tracy McGrady (Orlando Magic) & 32 pts on Paul Pierce (Boston Celtics).

this was during the 2002-2003 season and waaay beyond his prime. kobe should stop trying to top MJ and these kids should start showing some respect

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #348 on:** Jul 13, 2012 at 06:08 AM »

Quote from: warmaster on Jul 13, 2012 at 04:43 AM

Kobe: 1992 squad can beat the 1992 Dream Team

http://news.yahoo.com/jordan-1992-dream-team-better-2012-usa-squad-154238111--oly.html

dream on kobe!

Delusional.

The Dream Team has the smarts to offset what is said to be (arguably) the more athletic team in the current Olympic Team.

The Dream Team version of MJ, Barkley, Stockton, Malone, Robinson, Ewing, Pippen, Drexler.... were all still in their prime and can compete in today's soft/touch-fouls NBA game.

Larry Bird was probably at the end of his career then but can still thrive. Magic likewise.

I believe MJ can stop Kobe with his always questionable shot selection and Pippen can effectively limit Lebron. Pippen might not have the strength. But he can stick to Lebron like glue and has quick hands.

With today's touch-fouls/no hand check rule, MJ & Barkley alone will have a field day on the stripe!

Battousai · « **Reply #349 on:** Jul 13, 2012 at 06:09 AM »

Please. MJ and company didn't face the freaks of nature we call players now in the world of basketball. Kobe's the only one with balls big enough to challenge the Dram Team myth. The only advantage the old timers have is that they are mentally tough compared to the players of today.

rexFi · « **Reply #350 on:** Jul 13, 2012 at 06:22 AM »

^ My vote is still Dream Team 1992 though.

Mental toughness and non-bonehead moves is their advantage.

My question is, will Harden FLOP around? Ugh... *cringe*

I side on what Barkley said on this one.

rusty · « **Reply #351 on:** Jul 13, 2012 at 06:44 AM »

*Rockets likely to amnesty Scola, Mavs are reportedly after him
*The Rockets will soon have the space to absorb Orlando's Dwight Howard, Jason Richardson, Hedo Turkoglu, Chris Duhon and Epcot Center. @WojYahooNBA

*Pacers sign Augustin for one year

beknat · « **Reply #352 on:** Jul 13, 2012 at 06:49 AM »

Quote from: leomarley on Jul 12, 2012 at 03:37 PM

which begs the question on why players should have loyalty to their team when the team isn't loyal to them.

isang malaking check jan sir!

ganyan siguro nangyari kay LBJ sa Cavs nun kaya iniwan niya dahil ayaw gumawa ng paraan ang GM nila para magchamp sila.

parang ginagatasan lang nila ang mga players nila, sila lang ang kumikita tapos wala man lang balik sa player, paano gaganahan ang mga players na maglaro kapag ganyan ang management, kaya hindi mo din masisisi ang iba na lumipat at iwan ang dati nilang team.

bumblebee · « **Reply #353 on:** Jul 13, 2012 at 06:57 AM »

They only look like "freaks of nature" because of today's soft play. Put them in an 80s style of game and they'll look "normal". Athleticism is nice to have but is not a requirement in basketball. Bird's layup is worth as much as Lebron's tomahawk.

Battousai · « **Reply #354 on:** Jul 13, 2012 at 07:12 AM »

That is where I beg to differ. Yesterday's thug defense is by no means "defense" like the way these young kids play it. They have better footwork, speed and mobility now than years ago. You can only go so far with the pushing and hard fouls.

beknat · « **Reply #355 on:** Jul 13, 2012 at 07:19 AM »

bakit pa natin kasi kinukumpara ang laro dati sa laro ngayon.
malaki ang pagkakaiba ng laro sa dati ang sa ngayon dahil dati more on physical aspect kahit sikuhin ka at itulak wala pa din tawag habang ngayon naman ay more on mental aspect utak na ang papaganahin mo kaya nga ang dami ng naglilipatan na mga players e, dati kahit hard foul na wala pa din tawag, ngayon naman umarte lang yung may hawak na bola foul na kagad, chaka dati hindi uso yung flagrant 1 and 2, ngayon mahirap na mag-hard foul kasi tiyak flagrant foul ka, suspended ang katapat mo at pagmumultahin ka pa. chaka dati may hand check pa at illegal defense.madami na ding artistang player ngayon, naging entertainment na din kasi ang NBA, dun kasi sila kumikita e.

rusty · « **Reply #356 on:** Jul 13, 2012 at 07:26 AM »

Point guard Ramon Sessions landing a two-year deal with Bobcats, source tells Yahoo! Sports.
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) July 12, 2012

leomarley · « **Reply #357 on:** Jul 13, 2012 at 07:28 AM »

guys ipapalabas ba sa NBA Premium mga games ng Team USA?

beknat · « **Reply #358 on:** Jul 13, 2012 at 07:48 AM »

Quote from: rusty on Jul 13, 2012 at 07:26 AM

Point guard Ramon Sessions landing a two-year deal with Bobcats, source tells Yahoo! Sports.
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) July 12, 2012

sayang nasa magandang team na sya e.

XanderCage · « **Reply #359 on:** Jul 13, 2012 at 08:12 AM »

Quote from: leomarley on Jul 13, 2012 at 07:28 AM

guys ipapalabas ba sa NBA Premium mga games ng Team USA?

12pm. delayed telecast.

2nd quarter na ngayon sa live.

I have no idea that Al Horford is from the dominican republic. hahaha. kala ko american yun. amp.