Things that shit you about the NBA

[Scallop Industry Thug]

It definitely has taken off in the past 18 months or so, a lot more talk and high quality talk for that matter. More interest in the NBA with one's coverage?

I think its due entirely to people periodically checking in to see the status of eathb's James White MIP + 10 FTs per game prediction

 

[The Mollusk]

Mamba. Just the fact that he gave himself that nickname irritates me

ESPN showing Mark Cuban behind the bench every 3 minutes.

Rasheed Wallace.

 

[peternorth]

It definitely has taken off in the past 18 months or so, a lot more talk and high quality talk for that matter. More interest in the NBA with one's coverage?

you must have me on ignore

Mamba. Just the fact that he gave himself that nickname irritates me

ESPN showing Mark Cuban behind the bench every 3 minutes.

Rasheed Wallace.

the chosen one *cough*

 

[The Mollusk]

'The mamba can strike with 99 percent accuracy at maximum speed, in rapid succession' - Kobe 'the Black Mamba' Bryant

 

[RoosterLad]

I'm sure if a Mamba had 19 attempts at its prey it would hit more than 4 times.

 

[The Mollusk]

I'm sure if a Mamba had 19 attempts at its prey it would hit more than 4 times.

What about in Colorado hotel rooms?

 

[Look2Me4Guidance]

Avery Johnson's voice.

 

[flight23]

Avery Johnson's voice.

most annoying part of the NBA



REAL NBA - enough of the heart warming crap, one an episode is enough, last weeks one was the whole frigging episode

 

[aaronm46]

cool beans

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

I'm sure if a Mamba had 19 attempts at its prey it would hit more than 4 times.

Avery Johnson's voice.

YA GOTTA DEFEND DA BASKETBOWL!

 

[Borgsta]

Games being played in LA and the constant showing of celebrities. Like I give a flying **** if Pete Sampras is at the game.

 

[sojthebest]

Would this be the best basketball forum Australia has to offer? I know of no other, but I'm sure they exist...

http://ozhoopsboards.com/

 

[Darealrath]

The sleeves, the tats, the whole hip hop image.

Star calls.

Too many timeouts.

Detroit basketball.

The franchise ownership structure.

The prejudice/stereotypes against foreign players that some in the media can't get over.

 

[The Mollusk]

The sleeves, the tats, the whole hip hop image.

The prejudice/stereotypes against foreign players that some in the media can't get over.

Both things are mutually exclusive

 

[Damon_3388]

The lack of midrange game across the league. It's either dunk/layup or three pointer/elbow jumper/really long two these days with most guys, and nothing in between. I've only seen them in YouTube highlights (a guy named VeoShock makes some awesome videos of a diverse range of individual players on there), but players like Bernard King, Adrian Dantley and Alex English scored 25-30 a game in their prime on mid-range jumpers, post footwork and getting to the line, without hoisting 5 three point attempts a game or having to relying on athleticism to score, and it was beuatiful to watch. Apart from Kobe, Dirk and Carmelo, nobody seems to consistently have anything to offer between 10-20 feet these days. Sure, it's not as sexy as a deep three or a big dunk, but the midrange game is fast becoming a lost art. The lack of back-to-the-basket big men is a concern too.

All that being said, I do love Corey Maggette's greedy, no-bull, "blinkers on, ignore my teamates, bulldoze and bully my way to the line" offensive tactics

 

[popathon]

The lack of midrange game across the league. It's either dunk/layup or three pointer/elbow jumper/really long two these days with most guys, and nothing in between. I've only seen them in YouTube highlights (a guy named VeoShock makes some awesome videos of a diverse range of individual players on there), but players like Bernard King, Adrian Dantley and Alex English scored 25-30 a game in their prime on mid-range jumpers, post footwork and getting to the line, without hoisting 5 three point attempts a game or having to relying on athleticism to score, and it was beuatiful to watch. Apart from Kobe, Dirk and Carmelo, nobody seems to consistently have anything to offer between 10-20 feet these days. Sure, it's not as sexy as a deep three or a big dunk, but the midrange game is fast becoming a lost art. The lack of back-to-the-basket big men is a concern too.

All that being said, I do love Corey Maggette's greedy, no-bull, "blinkers on, ignore my teamates, bulldoze and bully my way to the line" offensive tactics

Luol Deng?

 

[PHX]

Rip Hamilton?

I haven't seen Detroit play all year but he used to have a very nice mid-range J.

 

[The Mollusk]

Players who sign for the max and then years later want out because the team isn’t doing very well, sit on the bench and mail it in for 20 games and force the team to trade you away for 30 percent of what you are worth, and then miraculously start averaging 27ppg 6rps and 5 assists for your new team.

 

[Look2Me4Guidance]

YA GOTTA DEFEND DA BASKETBOWL!

Why weren't you DE-NY-ING Kobe Bryant the basketbowl Jay-len?

 

[givemethecure]

The sleeves, the tats, the whole hip hop image.

Frankly, I think the tatt angle has been overplayed, by the media and the players. If i see another AND1 or jumpman or strong to survive tatt I swear I'll... I'll...

anyways, the only thing that annoys me about the tatts is how cheesy they are. Get something original (same goes for AFL players getting tribals and koi fish). Tattoos and hip hop are pretty hard for an organisation filled with predominantly young black american men to shy away from.

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

Frankly, I think the tatt angle has been overplayed, by the media and the players. If i see another AND1 or jumpman or strong to survive tatt I swear I'll... I'll...

anyways, the only thing that annoys me about the tatts is how cheesy they are. Get something original (same goes for AFL players getting tribals and koi fish). Tattoos and hip hop are pretty hard for an organisation filled with predominantly young black american men to shy away from.

I disagree with this slightly.

Neck lips are original.

The chosen one in gothic writing across your back is original.

SuperCoolBeas across your chest is original.

 

[Damon_3388]

Luol Deng?

Rip Hamilton?

I haven't seen Detroit play all year but he used to have a very nice mid-range J.

To be honest, I forgot about both of them. And as a Pistons supporter, with the way Rip is shooting this year, I'd rather forget him

Still, the midrange game is nowhere near as prominent as it seems to have been in the past.

Players who sign for the max and then years later want out because the team isn’t doing very well, sit on the bench and mail it in for 20 games and force the team to trade you away for 30 percent of what you are worth, and then miraculously start averaging 27ppg 6rps and 5 assists for your new team.

Example?

Most "stars" in that situation in recent years who get traded for cap relief or have their big contracts bought out usually don't end up having that much of an impact for their new team (eg. Antoine Walker, Stephon Marbury)

I disagree with this slightly.

Neck lips are original.

The chosen one in gothic writing across your back is original.

SuperCoolBeas across your chest is original.

They're all original, but they're all lame as well.

 

[popathon]

I disagree with this slightly.

Neck lips are original.

The chosen one in gothic writing across your back is original.

SuperCoolBeas across your chest is original.

Especially when it has a pair of sunglasses hanging off the "S".

 

[mdc]

Example?

It was a dig at Vince Carter, but Boom Dizzle is another good example.

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

Especially when it has a pair of sunglasses hanging off the "S".

oh Ive got to look at this again