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puffalan84 · « **Reply #450 on:** Jul 16, 2012 at 03:14 PM »

Quote from: synchro_01 on Jul 15, 2012 at 12:59 PM

If I were Linn I would wish that NY doesn't match the offer sheet that the Rockets gave to him. He will play behind Felton and Kidd if that happens which isn't good for his career. If the Rockets end up with him chances are he will be the starting PG since Lowry and Dragic were both shipped out already.

if knicks sign lin, magiging 4 guard rotation sila, masyado marami.. forgot the name of that injured pg, who i think is better than lin and felton, because he plays good d.. Sayang talaga si dragic, kung yun ang nkuha ng knicks, instead of felton or resigning lin..

5zig3n · « **Reply #451 on:** Jul 16, 2012 at 03:23 PM »

Quote from: puffalan84 on Jul 16, 2012 at 03:14 PM

if knicks sign lin, magiging 4 guard rotation sila, masyado marami.. forgot the name of that injured pg, who i think is better than lin and felton, because he plays good d..

Iman Shumpert? he's more of a combo guard but i agree that he plays good D

or.. are you talking about Baron Davis?

LOL on Melo's comments that Lin's offer from Houston is a ''ridiculous contract''

he's being payed a lot too but he hasn't done anything yet to carry the Knicks to the promised land

5zig3n · « **Reply #452 on:** Jul 16, 2012 at 03:29 PM »

Jason Kidd arrested on DWI charge in New York

details from espn.com

partying

got drunk afterwards

accident site

rexFi · « **Reply #453 on:** Jul 16, 2012 at 03:32 PM »

Quote from: 5zig3n on Jul 16, 2012 at 03:23 PM

Iman Shumpert? he's more of a combo guard but i agree that he plays good D

or.. are you talking about Baron Davis?

LOL on Melo's comments that Lin's offer from Houston is a ''ridiculous contract''

he's being payed a lot too but he hasn't done anything yet to carry the Knicks to the promised land

there're also rumors of Grant Hill starting before Shump returns.

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@FrankIsolaNYDN
Grant Hill, NBA's second oldest player behind Kurt Thomas, is considering Knicks, Lakers & Heat. Hill's wife, the singer Tamia, prefers NY

5zig3n · « **Reply #454 on:** Jul 16, 2012 at 03:36 PM »

^ sa Lakers na lang si Hill!

puffalan84 · « **Reply #455 on:** Jul 16, 2012 at 03:55 PM »

Quote from: 5zig3n on Jul 16, 2012 at 03:23 PM

Iman Shumpert? he's more of a combo guard but i agree that he plays good D

or.. are you talking about Baron Davis?

LOL on Melo's comments that Lin's offer from Houston is a ''ridiculous contract''

he's being payed a lot too but he hasn't done anything yet to carry the Knicks to the promised land

BD, haha.. yeah Shumpert, solid guard for me.. Melo can only play D against LBJ, he struggles against others.. or maybe the effort.. if he plays better d this year, he could be top 10

5zig3n · « **Reply #456 on:** Jul 16, 2012 at 03:59 PM »

Quote from: puffalan84 on Jul 16, 2012 at 03:55 PM

Melo can only play D against LBJ, he struggles against others.. or maybe the effort.. if he plays better d this year, he could be top 10

+ make his teammates better and be the leader that they desperately need.

newwaveboy · « **Reply #457 on:** Jul 16, 2012 at 05:21 PM »

A major luxury tax hit is what Lin will bring the KNICKS two years from now ..... when his back-loaded contract (from the ROCKETS) coincides with the existing huge contracts of Melo, Amare, Chandler, etc.

I'm sure no one doubts the marketing power of Lin ...... (for once) but I kinda agree with J.R. Smith when he stated in an interview:

"I think some guys take it personal (Lin's impending huge contract), because they've been doing it longer and haven't received any reward for it yet. I think it's a tough subject to touch on for a lot of guys."

Though Lin deserves a nice pay raise, his new huge contract speaks more of his marketability rather than compensation for his court contributions - which amounts to just 35 games ..... I agree with Smith that at the very least, it might affect team chemistry.

The KNICKS management probably see this angle too (it's likely that a few KNICKS players have already said a few words to them) ...... there can also be some doubts about Lin's productivity on a full 82-games season.

We'll see in a day or two if the KNICKS retain Lin (and have 4 PG's under contract) or they'll go with Felton as their lead PG.

5zig3n · « **Reply #458 on:** Jul 16, 2012 at 09:26 PM »

• Kobe Bryant on Shaq

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• Kobe Bryant says he'll likely retire soon

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mattia · « **Reply #459 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 06:54 AM »

Brazil up by 10. 17-7 first quarter

mattia · « **Reply #460 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 08:40 AM »

USA beats Brazil 80-69.

It was a Lebron show with 30 points.

rusty · « **Reply #461 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 10:02 AM »

OJ Mayo to sign with the Mavs

Aaron Brooks signs with the Kings in a 2 yr deal

beknat · « **Reply #462 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 10:53 AM »

Dallas Bench:

PG-Darell Collison
SG-O.J Mayo
PF-Elton Brand
C-Chris Kaman

Onkyo606 · « **Reply #463 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 03:04 PM »

Quote from: beknat on Jul 17, 2012 at 10:53 AM

Dallas Bench:

PG-Darell Collison
SG-O.J Mayo
PF-Elton Brand
C-Chris Kaman

dallas is no slouch with this players added, Brand and Mayo used to play very good basketball, i just dont know if its the same thing now.

5zig3n · « **Reply #464 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 03:15 PM »

Quote from: beknat on Jul 17, 2012 at 10:53 AM

Dallas Bench:

PG-Darell Collison
SG-O.J Mayo
PF-Elton Brand
C-Chris Kaman

Kaman (C) and Collison (PG) would probably be starting for the Mavs this upcoming season

5zig3n · « **Reply #465 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 03:18 PM »

Antawn Jamison is expected to sign with the Lakers later this week

newwaveboy · « **Reply #466 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 03:41 PM »

Quote from: Onkyo606 on Jul 17, 2012 at 03:04 PM

dallas is no slouch with this players added, Brand and Mayo used to play very good basketball, i just dont know if its the same thing now.

Brand is still serviceable ...... way overpaid though, hence was amnestied by the 76'ers. Great pick-up by the MAVS.

Brand is kinda like the PBA's Bong Hawkins - limited hops, but has a very decent short jumper and knows his way near the basket.

IMO Mayo has been a minor disappointment the past few seasons ..... can't seem to find his role in Memphis. His move to the MAVS just might be a blessing for his game.

warmaster · « **Reply #467 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 04:00 PM »

Quote from: newwaveboy on Jul 17, 2012 at 03:41 PM

Brand is still serviceable ...... way overpaid though, hence was amnestied by the 76'ers. Great pick-up by the MAVS.

Brand is kinda like the PBA's Bong Hawkins - limited hops, but has a very decent short jumper and knows his way near the basket.

LOL +1 ako sa comparison na yan although mas kalabaw si Brand. parang hawkins elevation with asaytono's physicality

5zig3n · « **Reply #468 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 04:39 PM »

rusty · « **Reply #469 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 04:57 PM »

^
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The Hawk! GOAT!!!

puffalan84 · « **Reply #470 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 05:20 PM »

Quote from: newwaveboy on Jul 17, 2012 at 03:41 PM

Brand is still serviceable ...... way overpaid though, hence was amnestied by the 76'ers. Great pick-up by the MAVS.

Brand is kinda like the PBA's Bong Hawkins - limited hops, but has a very decent short jumper and knows his way near the basket.

IMO Mayo has been a minor disappointment the past few seasons ..... can't seem to find his role in Memphis. His move to the MAVS just might be a blessing for his game.

agree on mayo, grizzlies is more focus now on defense, and great tony allen can score too..

puffalan84 · « **Reply #471 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 05:25 PM »

Quote from: rusty on Jul 17, 2012 at 10:02 AM

OJ Mayo to sign with the Mavs

Aaron Brooks signs with the Kings in a 2 yr deal

nice, glad to see aaron brooks again..

warmaster · « **Reply #472 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 06:45 PM »

Quote from: mattia on Jul 17, 2012 at 08:40 AM

USA beats Brazil 80-69.

It was a Lebron show with 30 points.

for all that swagger, hype and freaks of nature they just managed to win by 11 points

jhelenz · « **Reply #473 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 07:12 PM »

http://on.nba.com/PYNY6r?ls=iref:nbahpt1

a nice article on the hotly debated topic between the 1992 dream team vs the 2012 olympic team.the writer could not have said it better that it was not only the offense of the dream team that made that team special but it was it's defense.supposing chris paul,bryant,lebron and company got past stockton,jordan and pippen i wonder how they deal with players such as ewing,robinson,barkley and malone guarding the paint.

frequenzy · « **Reply #474 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 07:42 PM »

it look like NY will not match the offer. the marketability of Lin far outweighs the penalties that NY has to deal. Lin doesn't even need to produce all-star stats as long as NY wins.

Onkyo606 · « **Reply #475 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 07:51 PM »

Quote from: newwaveboy on Jul 17, 2012 at 03:41 PM

Brand is still serviceable ...... way overpaid though, hence was amnestied by the 76'ers. Great pick-up by the MAVS.

Brand is kinda like the PBA's Bong Hawkins - limited hops, but has a very decent short jumper and knows his way near the basket.

IMO Mayo has been a minor disappointment the past few seasons ..... can't seem to find his role in Memphis. His move to the MAVS just might be a blessing for his game.

i just remember Mayo on his ealrly years in the NBA, i hope he gets his game back, a lot of players are like that, sprewell, steve smith, among others

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #476 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 07:52 PM »

Quote from: frequenzy on Jul 17, 2012 at 07:42 PM

it look like NY will not match the offer. the marketability of Lin far outweighs the penalties that NY has to deal. Lin doesn't even need to produce all-star stats as long as NY wins.

I kinda agree from a business standpoint. Arena advertisements, box office draw, merchandise sale...with Lin, I believe they would make more money than the $25M Lin is being offered. Heck they might be able to make more than that in Lin's first year alone.

5zig3n · « **Reply #477 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 08:07 PM »

frequenzy · « **Reply #478 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 08:13 PM »

Quote from: DVD_Freak on Jul 17, 2012 at 07:52 PM

I kinda agree from a business standpoint. Arena advertisements, box office draw, merchandise sale...with Lin, I believe they would make more money than the $25M Lin is being offered. Heck they might be able to make more than that in Lin's first year alone.

+25M
as long as Lin is healthy he's pretty much a cash cow. if he starts for NY, expect that he will sell more jerseys than any of his teammates :-)

rusty · « **Reply #479 on:** Jul 17, 2012 at 09:19 PM »

^Something's fishy about the Knicks not wanting to match the Lin deal.

In other news, Kris Humphries signs with the Nets with a 2 yr $24m deal.

Who's afraid of the luxury tax?