***2012-13 NBA THREAD!!! New Season/New Thread - LET'S GO!!!!!***

[RonArtest15]

I am not about to get into an argument about a rivalry that only existed for a little while and the main antagonist isn't even on that team anymore. And when I meant chippy, I didn't mean a couple of hard fouls and jawing, I KNOW stuff that happened off the court. And I am not talking about that silly Deshawn Stevenson Souljah Boy nonsense.

Whatever you say, bro.

[stevemcqueen1]

Cleveland--Washington died as a rivalary because it didn't last long enough. It was headed that way. But both teams became absolute dreck about the same time and the Wizards have had 100% roster turnover since they were mildly relevant. That's almost true about Cleveland too.

John Wall doesn't hate Kyrie Irving either. You can tell they're friends. There's just nothing to hate about a team that's as bad as you are.

If the Wizards ever get good, I could see a little bit of a Clippers rivalry picking up but it'll never be big playing in separate conferences. And really, you could say that about any team and the Clippers. I get the sense EVERYONE hates them. Bunch of flopping clowns. I'd love to see Golden State get good and take it to them. Though it does seem like Clippers have had a hand in dicking the Wizards over with things like winning the lotto in 2009 when the Wiz were so awful and we fell to 5th then pissed away our pick, Griffin "being a rookie" the year John should have won ROTY, Griffin winning that lame as dunk contest that JaVale should have won, etc.

[RonArtest15]

Cleveland--Washington died as a rivalary because it didn't last long enough. It was headed that way. But both teams became absolute dreck about the same time and the Wizards have had 100% roster turnover since they were mildly relevant. That's almost true about Cleveland too.

John Wall doesn't hate Kyrie Irving either. You can tell they're friends. There's just nothing to hate about a team that's as bad as you are.

If the Wizards ever get good, I could see a little bit of a Clippers rivalry picking up but it'll never be big playing in separate conferences. And really, you could say that about any team and the Clippers. I get the sense EVERYONE hates them. Bunch of flopping clowns. I'd love to see Golden State get good and take it to them. Though it does seem like Clippers have had a hand in dicking the Wizards over with things like winning the lotto in 2009 when the Wiz were so awful and we fell to 5th then pissed away our pick, Griffin "being a rookie" the year John should have won ROTY, Griffin winning that lame as dunk contest that JaVale should have won, etc.

When the Clippers eventually get bounced in the playoffs, you best believe that they'll be getting some of their own medicine from opposing players on the bench/court/etc. They are setting themselves up for some serious taunting. I loved when Kent Bazemore went HAM on the bench a few months back when Blake Griffin hit the side of the backboard on a 3pt attempt.



This is tame....just wait. It's gonna get worse for the Clippers.

[MLSKINS]

What makes that video funnier is the fact that he air balled another three pointer against the same team in the same building like a week later

[Destino]

Golden state seems to have a thing with Blake Griffin. Here is David Lee telling him to stop flopping:



David Lee might be the most ignored all star in the NBA.

[RonArtest15]

Golden state seems to have a thing with Blake Griffin. Here is David Lee telling him to stop flopping:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1Nm4PQLxzA

David Lee might be the most ignored all star in the NBA.

Speaking of David Lee, did you see that Mike D'Antoni said that he would have preferred him over Amar'e? This is on the heels of Stoudemire's knee problems - which may be a precursor to his career ending.

SMH @ that uninsured contract. Easily the worst in the NBA.

[youngchew]

Carmelo Anthony returns to Denver for the first time since being traded to the Knicks 2 years ago. he's getting his ass whooped by 30.

11 wins in a row for the Nuggets.

[MLSKINS]

I just feel so bad for the Lakers. Howard was starting to get hot and Kobe goes down.
I don't think it was a dirty play, but Jones is from Duke and he is known for some dirty stuff so who knows

[Kosher Ham]

Dirty or not, bad timing for an injury to happen.

They should still win 3 of the next 4. Problem to me is that they still are not playing defense. It's terrible. The game should not have been that close to begin with. The offense is up and down and the D usually sucks for 36 minutes.

Kobe walked out on his own, he will be playing again on Friday.

I feel worse for Knicks fans. Tyson...looks like for the season. They might drop all the way to the 6-8 seed.

[Kosher Ham]

Real Talk...

Is Carmelo ever going to win a ring ?

When he went to Denver...I was thinking he might. Now, not so much.

Is he the new version of Vince Carter/ Grant Hill / Dominique Wilkins ? I am starting to think so.

[Bubble Screen]

11 wins in a row for the Nuggets.

That's cute.

--- Miami Heat

---------- Post added March-14th-2013 at 02:54 AM ----------

Real Talk...

Is Carmelo ever going to win a ring ?

When he went to Denver...I was thinking he might. Now, not so much.

Is he the new version of Vince Carter/ Grant Hill / Dominique Wilkins ? I am starting to think so.

You're just now starting to doubt Melo? Dude is never winning a ring. It's not in his makeup.

[Kosher Ham]

You're just now starting to doubt Melo? Dude is never winning a ring. It's not in his makeup.

Review my history. I was not a fan of Melo the defender and/or leader. Melo the scorer/ talent is indeed great. Same as the other players I mentioned...keep up Bubble.

[youngchew]

I just feel so bad for the Lakers. Howard was starting to get hot and Kobe goes down.
I don't think it was a dirty play, but Jones is from Duke and he is known for some dirty stuff so who knows

kobe was pissed lol. and rightfully so.

[RonArtest15]

Real Talk...

Is Carmelo ever going to win a ring ?

When he went to Denver...I was thinking he might. Now, not so much.

Is he the new version of Vince Carter/ Grant Hill / Dominique Wilkins ? I am starting to think so.

Carmelo Anthony is the single most overrated player in the NBA. Does little to nothing for the team is his shot isn't falling. He's not a good leader and he's not someone who will put the team on his back if the going gets tough. I've been saying this for the longest time. Carmelo Anthony is nothing more than a bigger version of Allen Iverson.

[youngchew]

Carmelo Anthony is nothing more than a bigger version of Allen Iverson.

LOL. Agreed though. I don't believe he'll ever win a ring with him as the focal point of a team, which will always be the case.