Ben Gordon (photo. Stephen Hill)Is it really possible that this comic tragedy of season could culminate in a playoff berth for the Bulls? Things have been so crazy around this team that someone needs to write a book (if the beat writers are unavailable, we nominate Joakim Noah), and yet here it is six weeks away from the end of the regular season and Chicago is still alive for the postseason. Last night they knocked off the Jazz by double digits, with Ben Gordon playing like the kind of guy who actually could command big money this summer; sticking some timely threes and finishing with 19 points … And AK-47 was back for this one, so no excuses for the Jazz. They simply came out flat on the road and lost to a team they should have beaten … We know Carlos Boozer isn’t exactly KG on the defensive end, but taking 24 points from Drew Gooden? Not good. Jerry Sloan implied as much in the post-game: “They beat us with points in the paint,” Sloan said. “They drove down the middle. We got out of the way and let them shoot layups.” … In Jim Boylan’s media session he said the line that every Bulls fan would like to believe: “This is a basketball team, not a soap opera.” Whatever helps you sleep at night, buddy … This is when T.J. Ford is in his element: The late stages of a game in which his team is behind, just far enough that they’re not slowing the game down by fouling but still close enough to where they need to keep shooting. Throw in the fact that the #1 option on T.J.’s team is out injured and he’s in his personal Garden of Eden. That’s how it was against the Lakers, with Chris Bosh still resting the knee (Are the Raps fans worried at all?) and T.J. free to fire away. He ended up with 28 points in the loss, jacking 23 shots in 27 minutes off the bench. Ford did throw in 4 assists, for what it’s worth … How about the play late in the fourth when T.J. had it on the break and seriously tried to dunk on Kobe like he was the 6-7 one and Kobe was the sub-six-footer? You can guess how that turned out. Who does he think Kobe is, DJ Mbenga? … Kobe posted a healthy 34 points, 7 boards, 7 assists and 4 steals in the win … Tonight the Rockets go for 20 wins in a row in Atlanta. We’re predicting they get the W, but the x-factor will be Al Horford. He could very well punish the Rockets’ old/undersized front line. The Rockets have moved to #1 in our NBA Hit List power rankings, followed by four franchises who have combined for a bunch of championships — and then the Hornets. Check it out HERE … The scheduling fairy again gave the Grizzlies a raw deal. Really, have you noticed how many times this year the Grizz popped up on someone’s schedule who needed nothing more than an easy win? Last night Rudy Gay and Co. were in Phoenix, facing a Suns team that’s trying to build momentum from Sunday’s big win over the Spurs. So of course Amare (29 pts, 13 rebs), Grant Hill (17 pts, 7 rebs) and the rest took the opportunity to stomp Memphis out … We must say, we’re surprised Mike D’Antoni is giving Gordan Giricek this much playing time. He played 30 minutes off the bench and put up 18 points … Shaq had another play where he went careening toward the stands after a loose ball. Only this time he stopped himself before getting airborne, and everyone in that section of the crowd got the hell out of the way … Nick Young reminds us a lot of Gilbert Arenas; it’ll be interesting to see how they’ll work together in the same backcourt once Gil gets healthy (and assuming he doesn’t go somewhere else in free agency). Young scored 22 against the Bucks, getting into the lane by sheer force of will and converting some awkward-looking/tough layups and elevating for the occasional banger. Young caught Andrew Bogut one time pretty bad, but also got stuffed by Bogut on a play where he tried to crown him … LaMarcus Aldridge is a few days at the tattoo parlor and several late-night White Castle runs away from being Eddy Curry. Really, TWO rebounds last night against the Wolves? Scoring the ball (20 pts) is great, but you’ve gotta do better than that. Rebounds equal possessions and you can’t win games if you don’t have the ball. Not that it hurt the Blazers too much last night — they were playing the Wolves — but it’ll be an issue if they want to win a playoff series someday … We’re out like T.J.’s restraint …
March 12th, 2008 at 5:22 am
bigger_daddy says:
hope the raps get rid of ford for the next season
March 12th, 2008 at 5:25 am
josh says:
The Bogeyman will be an allstar in next year.
March 12th, 2008 at 5:31 am
simon says:
Bogut? Pass me the crack your smoking….
March 12th, 2008 at 5:32 am
YOUNGFED says:
Glad to see TJ ballin’ like that wonder why Giricek didn’t play like that for the pistons. probably cause he din’t play. LOL.
K-Hova definetly ic locking up the MVP award. If ya’ll ain’t figured it out by now it’s K-Hova cause dude is a GodBody in basketball.
I’m out like anyone else’s hopes of winning the MVP award.
March 12th, 2008 at 5:52 am
YOUNGFED says:
Nice tie in the pic Ben good job representin’ the grown and classy black male.
March 12th, 2008 at 5:53 am
Spliff 2 My Lou says:
Yeah Aldridge should be grabbing more boards than that but comparing him to eddie curry is just wrong. Luckily Oden will have his back next year.
The way the rockets have been ballin lately I don’t see horford alone making enough difference to beat them. Somebody else needs to step up for Atlanta if they’re going to end the streak.
The Bulls are my team but it will be very sad for the NBA if a dysfunctional team like them makes the playoffs. In fact its terrible that any sub .500 team makes the playoffs. I’m all about tradition but the League needs to really consider taking the 16 best records regardless of conference unless this years discrepancy is a fluke.
March 12th, 2008 at 6:04 am
kobeef says:
Is Drew Gooden the best player on the Bulls? As someone said above-I don’t get this team, but I would like to see them in the playoffs just to mock the Big Ben trade.
I hate watching TJ Ford play basketball. TJ and Mo Williams are the only players that cause me to stop watching the game. It is just too painful. I don’t know how a player who is supposed to be a good PG decides that taking Kobe one-on-one is a good play. This decision is about 100 times worse when you are under 6ft. Even Kobe laughed at TJ after the play. Just plain stupid. Maybe the PT and scoring will convice some team that he is worth trading for.
March 12th, 2008 at 6:14 am
foscheezeeee says:
I dk what happened to TJ. Dude used to be a playmaker and a winner…but now he just str8 jackin’ on any opportunity he has! He tryna play like AI, but he can’t shoot. Furthemore AI is a unique player when it comes to creating and making tough shot. TJ can’t do that.
It’s ashame when you can sleep and get paid for 80% of the season(Bulls,Nets,Pacers,Bucks) and still be in the playoff hunt. East is terrible and King David need to come up with a new playoff format asap.
Nick Young is on the come up, he need to work on his handle, but he has all the tools to be a really good player in the L. When Gil come back they can be a decent tandem if he ever see the rock.
March 12th, 2008 at 6:17 am
Muwu says:
I think it’s not unbearable to the Blazers that LaMarcus doesn’t rebound at all. Once they have Oden on the court, they’ll be like the new Chandler-Curry pairing, each one complementing the shortcomings of the other one.
March 12th, 2008 at 6:43 am
DunkOnME! says:
BOgut is like OLowakandi!
they are both the big bust!
March 12th, 2008 at 6:52 am
Brown says:
It’s a good thing for Aldridge that Oden will be back next season (hopefully) to make up for his lack of rebounding.
When the Wiz played the Raptors last week, Young threw down some filthy dunks where the Raps “defenders” looked shocked that he could get up like that. Dude was taking it to the hole with a purpose and looking to dunk, hopefully he keeps it up because Washington needs players with that kind of drive.
As for TJ, I have nothing left to say about that guy other than he needs to take a long hard look in the mirror and wake the fuck up. Is there something in the water in Milwaukee that turns PGs into low-bball-IQ jackers?
March 12th, 2008 at 7:28 am
dagwaller says:
Sad that the Bulls can make the playoffs, but even sadder still that the Knicks won’t, with all the drama they have. Last night, the graphic on NBA Coast-2-Coast had every team in the East in the playoff hunt except for the Knicks and the Heat…hahahaha
March 12th, 2008 at 7:32 am
Simon says:
At foscheezeeee:
“King David” - hahaha nice, that nickname has got to stick!
March 12th, 2008 at 7:41 am
Celts Fan says:
DunkOnME - Please don’t compare Andrew Bogut to the Kandi-Man, Kandiman is and always was useless. Bogut has become a pretty good NBA player. He’ll NEVER live up to being first overall over CP3 and Deron, and is probably destined to have a career just like Joe Smith’s - very productive, but still over-shadowed by being drafted about 5 spots too high, thus putting bigger expectations on him than simply the consistent 14 and 10 he’s putting up. Don’t know about All-Star next year, but he’s not a complete bust like the Kandi-Man, that’s just the perception based on the expectations that come w/ being first overall.
March 12th, 2008 at 8:01 am
GEE...my style is a style that's not a style says:
Twenty twen twen!
I got 5 on a 20 sac…
Dang, hate they got to play A-town in the A. Hope they don’t take them for granted. Don’t think they will though.
Chicago are the troubled Blazers of old.
Wanna send some props to the Bulls for beating Utah though. Every other West loss the squad.
Not to mention San An or New O is gonna take an L tonight too.
The seat is lovely!
Straight Hilarious the way them dudes on the bench scrambled out the way when Shaq was headed there. I ain’t seen cats move that fast in a while lol.
Kobe, Kobe, Kobe. Balling like crazy. LeBron still got that MVP though.
Amazing how 1 player can free up another to do so much. Lamar is playing so well, since Pau arrived.
If the Lakers do go against Boston for it all, can you imagine how many times Bird, Magic and others are going to be interviewed.
Rebounds are not, I would take L.A. on my squad with the quickness.
20 is plenty!
Houston up! Yall know the rest!
March 12th, 2008 at 8:06 am
YOUNGFED says:
BETCHA DIDN’T KNOW:
Rashard Lewis has made atleast FIVE 3’s in each of the Magic’s games this season. (Not Bad)
Dime ya’ll should give this guy a lil more press plus I’m tired of everyone acting like Hedo is better.
HEDO vs LEWIS (Season Stats from SI.com)
points/assist/rebounds/Blocks/Steals
Lewis 18.5/2.4/5.2/0.5/1.2
Hedo 19.6/4.9/6.1/0.3/0.9
DAMN I guess Hedo is BETTER…(Lol) Looks like he’ll have to get a 100mil too add that to Dwights 100mil he’ll soon be getting Orlando is only going to have to play games with just 3 players. Can you say WHOAx3
March 12th, 2008 at 8:10 am
Kobeef says:
From the “WTF files”:
Apparently the Clippers are looking to sign Smush Parker….
Some people should not be allowed to own NBA teams.
March 12th, 2008 at 8:11 am
Kobeef says:
YOUNGFED you got your information wrong.
The MAGIC (as a team) have made at least 5 threes in each game this year - NOT Rashard.
March 12th, 2008 at 8:14 am
Chris says:
concerning Kobe/Mbenga: http://www.mavswiki.com/images/thumb/1/10/DJ_Mbenga.jpg/250px-DJ_Mbenga.jpg
March 12th, 2008 at 8:20 am
Celts Fan says:
that seems much more likely Kobeef. I was gonna say, 5 threes EVERY game is ridiculous, possible, but ridiculously hard.
and Smush may not be a terrible pickup for the Clippers. They have been giving burn to Dan Dickau, DAN DICKAU!!! At least Smuch MAY have a future in the league as a backup or something.
March 12th, 2008 at 8:30 am
YOUNGFED says:
EVEN MO BETCHA DIDN’T KNOW: (The Long Ball Edition)
1.)All Time 3 pointers made - Reggie Miller - 2,560
2.)Steven Nash ranks 6th alltime 3pt. percentage
3.)Jason Kapono is the leagues alltime leader in 3pt. percentage. WOW
4.)Mike Redd holds the recdord for most 3’s in a qaurter
5.)Dirk is the tallest player to ever win the 3pt. contest in 2006.
BETCHA DON’T KNOW? Who is in 2nd place for alltime 3’s made? Clue: He’s still playing so it should be pretty easy to figure this one out.
March 12th, 2008 at 8:38 am
YOUNGFED says:
You are right Kobeef good lookin’ cuz’
March 12th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Celts Fan says:
ray allen
March 12th, 2008 at 9:06 am
foscheezeeee says:
@ #21
I cannot think of another PG in the league who I WOULDN’T take over Smush Parker. He’s a talented streetballer w/o a J. TJ is a Hall of Famer compared to dude.
March 12th, 2008 at 9:07 am
foscheezeeee says:
That was for #20. My bad
March 12th, 2008 at 9:14 am
control says:
TJ Ford is really starting to piss me off. I don’t think Toronto has even come close to winning a game when he’s spraying and praying. He has to get it through his thick ass head, HE IS NOT IVERSON, HE WILL NEVER BE IVERSON, QUIT JACKING UP STUPID SHOTS. When he is on the court, all of Toronto’s shooters have lower shooting percentages. He pounds all the air out of the ball trying to get his shot, that when he is forced to pass the ball, there is like 1-2 seconds left on the shotclock and they have to jackup a quick shot.
Hopefully TJ falls on his head again, gets amnesia and reverts back to the player he was when Toronto got him…a very quick solid play making point guard.
March 12th, 2008 at 9:27 am
Dennis Castro says:
I think TJ sees the writing on the wall up in Toronto, so he figures he’s going to go for his. That could be real dangerous to a team that’s in the playoff hunt and looking to move past the first round.
I think you’ve got to blow that Bulls team up. Keep Noah, Thomas, Heinrich, Deng(if the money’s right), Duhon, and maybe Adrian Griffin for a veteran voice in the locker room.
I’m trying to think where Ben Gordon could play and play well. He’s ideal coming off the bench for about 25 mins a game and playing 4th quarters. So a team that needs bench help from the guard position. Any thoughts?
I’m curious to see how much of a factor drive and determination is tested when these guys are drafted. I mean we all know if you’re in the league you’ve got talent, and I swear if Lil Romeo makes the league I’m done, but it’s the willingness to put in the work and raise your game that takes players to that next level. Guys like Smush and Gerald Green have a ton of talent, just no drive to get better.
March 12th, 2008 at 9:46 am
YOUNGFED says:
I figured you’d get it Celts that was a lil to easy.
March 12th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Ian says:
wow
youngfed
rashard 5 threes per game damn
hes gonna pass reggie miller for the alltime list by april
March 12th, 2008 at 10:03 am
YOUNGFED says:
Naw that was a Typo Ian its the the Magic that shot atleast 5 but I’m sure Rashard shoots atleast 3 of’em (LOL)
March 12th, 2008 at 10:28 am
YallAllReadyKnow says:
how tall is joakim noah? he is the bulls starting center? all the shit the coaches and players talked about him early and now they need him to start. lol
ben gordon had more promise as a rook. dude just looks like he dont wanna play in chitown no more. who told this bum he’s worth more than a $50million contract?
jazz are so disciplined its hard to beat them, but their interior defense is a big weakness. okur nor boozer can’t guard anybody.
i am the jerry sloan of this board. dont F with me
tj ford is a bum. he’s quick for nothing. the puss takes all these shots and can’t even shoot. how has sam mitchell not beat his ass yet?
didn’t phoe just play the griss last week too? i swear grant hill caught a dunk in that game on the break. grizz need jerry west back badly
nick young sux too
andrew bogut aint no kandi man. if yall havent noticed, bogut has better numbers than andrew bynum. and since yall all love bynum all of a sudden, then just consider bogut has better numbers.
lamarcus aldridge aint no eddy curry. curry might be the worst big man of all time. curry might not get 2rebs in a game for the rest of his career
March 12th, 2008 at 10:40 am
hard to believe says:
seriously?
The magic have MADE at least 5 three’s in every game?
or just taken five threes in each game?
5 made per game would have to be some kind of a record
March 12th, 2008 at 10:42 am
Jim says:
I don’t think the Blazers would find Baby Bulls Curry/Chandler an acceptable outcome for Aldridige/Oden.
Aldridge needs to step his Ho Grant impersonation up when Oden comes through. Come on Texas-Exes, you are killing me.
March 12th, 2008 at 10:44 am
jz_smoove says:
say what you want, k-hova stil suxxx a$$. its a bad nickname if you HAVE TO explain it. face it dude its AWFUL. i dont like Mamba either but at least it makes sense, mamba is a killer species. Kobe is a killer on the court. Mamba = killer. Kobe = killer. Mamba = Kobe. hahahaha.
March 12th, 2008 at 10:54 am
Kobeef says:
@ Hardtobelieve
Believe it. Youngfed pulled all of his 3pt stats from this article
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0803/nba.triple.threats/content.3.html
March 12th, 2008 at 10:55 am
GayforRudy says:
I agree with smoove.
March 12th, 2008 at 10:55 am
Austin Burton says:
Can we talk about Jake Voskuhl being called “Body By Jake” by the Bucks announcers? That’s a bad nickname.
March 12th, 2008 at 10:57 am
GayforRudy says:
Kobeef,
That’s what ALMOST everybody does on here. Most don’t have an opinion of their own. They just eat what ever they hear and spit it out on here as if it’s their own.
Like that shooting guard list from yesterday. That was straight from ESPN.
March 12th, 2008 at 10:57 am
YOUNGFED says:
Good job Kobeef
March 12th, 2008 at 10:58 am
GayforRudy says:
Austin,
That’s a horrendous nickname for an NBA player. But, if you think about it (and those corny Body by Jake infommercials) it’s sort of funny at least.
March 12th, 2008 at 10:59 am
hard to believe says:
then I guess I believe.
but damn, wouldn’t there be more press on this? like it’s an incredible feat of some kind?
I’ve never heard of a team being that prolific, and consistent, from behind the arc.
…unless it was me back at Rucker in the eighties….
March 12th, 2008 at 11:02 am
word says:
Well I’m glad the Bulls trade is kinda sorta working out for them. I still think Jim Boylan is a herb, I wonder who they get for next season, actually I wonder wtf exactly Paxson is going to do next season with that entire squad.
TJ Ford had to get the shine back Calderon stole from him while he was injured. Either way the Raps are trash.
March 12th, 2008 at 11:04 am
YOUNGFED says:
Thats not and opinion Faggot it’s called facts you fukin panzy. I told not to mention my name. Go suck some of Jz smooves kids he’d probably like it the way he dik ridin’.
Also If all you came here to do is discuss my nickname how lame is that get a life dude. fukin squares.
March 12th, 2008 at 11:07 am
word says:
YallAllReadyKnow, Noah is 6′11. And imo he is going to get much better in the future, dude got potential. He got 20 boards the other night, and has had double doubles a few times. I just wonder if they keep Hughes next season or Gordon, I think Gooden will stay, But for fucks sakes get a new guy at the 1 Hinrich is fucking trash. They need a vet though, they are all too young. I hope they make playoffs though, just for the sake of experience.
March 12th, 2008 at 11:20 am
K Dizzle says:
This TJ haterism is straight comedy. Raps lose to my Lakers without Bosh like they supposed to. Fish/Farmar get 28 on 23 shots just like TJ and dudes are shittin on him like he had options. Calderon was invisible(1-6, 3 tos). Anthony Parker been the man, averagin 20 since CB4 been out, but someone must have told Kobe cuz Parker had 21(4-5 from 3) but NUTHIN in the 4 quarter. That’s called lockdown. Heads who keep cryin about Ford keep forgettin that Bosh is out and they need buckets. Dude was doin the same last season when Bosh was out and I ain’t hear no complaints, probably cuz they were winnin, but now dude is selfish cuz he’s tryin to score when the top option is out and even gets ripped for tryin to throw it down on Kobe even tho we all know dude got ups and Kobe barely caught it.
Beware Houston, ATL is your trap game
KB24 - still the MVP
March 12th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Austin Burton says:
I disagree that Kobe “barely” blocked TJ. That dunk had no chance from the moment he left his feet.
March 12th, 2008 at 11:31 am
ben says:
Ford’s chucking can only be rivaled by George Costanza
March 12th, 2008 at 11:31 am
YOUNGFED says:
Good Post K-Dizzle couldn’t have said it better.
March 12th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Kobeef says:
OK K-dizzle
I am also a Lakershow fan but there is no need of trying to make Kobe look better by suggesting TJ’s shot was tough to block.
Look at the NBA top 10 list today and you can see Mamba laughing at the stupidty of TJ for trying to dunk on him.
TJ can barely dunk with a running start. I don’t know what he was thinking.
March 12th, 2008 at 11:44 am
Celts Fan says:
I like Noah (I hate Florida and have no opinion on the Bulls, so this is just how I see it, completely unbiansed.) He’s a hard worker and shares a passion for the game and winning w/ guys like AI and KG (not even in the same stratosphere talent-wise, so please don’t anyone think I’m comparing them w/ anything but heart) He’s the same kind of guy you’d have to drag off the court in a close game, the kind of guy that would dive for loose balls in the summer league, the kind of guy that would cry if they lost in the playoffs. You want those kind of guys on your team! Basically, he’s the exact opposite of Gerald Green. I think he’s the PERFECT replacement for Big Ben (but he still needs to cut that awful ponytail!)
also think that if Chicago blows it up, they should definitely keep Thabo Sefalosha. He’s versatile, can defend, and has enough of a handle he can play the point in spirts. He’s not a starter, but has enough talent that you should keep him on your bench. Also think it’s too early to give up on Hinrich and they absolutely shouldn’t trade him, especially after 4 solid years, you can’t hold one bad year against him when all this crap is tumbling down around him.
TJ Ford = Not that good. All you Raptor fans that were trying to claim TJ was a top 20 PG (I remember a few of you saying “We have 2 top 20 pgs,” a few months ago when that came up) should look at him now and realize he is just a bigger, slightly better version of Earl Boykins.
March 12th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Celts Fan says:
“TJ can barely dunk with a running start. I don’t know what he was thinking”
actually, that’s not true Kobeef, I haven’t seen him in the past year, but before this past back injury, he was known to throw down some serious dunks in the layup line. It sticks with me, cuz I remember watching him before a Celtics game and being shocked he could throw it down like that.
and I’m not trying to completely hate on TJ with my post (#50), I’ve never really thought he was anything too spectacular, so my view on him is the same as it was a few years ago…
March 12th, 2008 at 11:50 am
doc says:
Aint nothing wrong with trying to dunk on Kobe fellas. He aint god.He just plays one on the court.As long as the Bulls dont catch Philly Im good.
March 12th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Celts Fan says:
YAll, I’m with you on Bogut not being like Kandiman, he’s a legit player, but you can’t just say his numbers are better than Bynum’s. Numbers are great, but there’s no number to measure defensive presence (Bynum’s = huge, Bogut’s = huge target) and how much they mean to a team’s success (pre-Pau, LA was still a Western Conference playoff team, Milwaukee’s in the East and the Beasley sweepstakes) We’re in agreement on Bogut being a solid player (see post 14) but let’s not go crazy and try to compare him favorably to Andrew Bynum (who’s also younger, so has more room to develop whereas Bogut’s about as good as he’s going to get.)
March 12th, 2008 at 11:55 am
YOUNGFED says:
BREAKING NEWS:
Dipset member Juelz Santana was arrested near the entrance of his Teaneck, New Jersey home, after police found hollow point bullets and marijuana in his Bentley.
The rapper, born LaRon James, was arrested last week as he approached his home in the gated community of Glenpointe.
The arresting officer claimed he smelled the odor of marijuana emanating from Santana’s Bentley and upon further inspection, noticed several marijuana roaches, Dutch Masters and White Owl cigars.
After police learned the rapper was driving with a suspended license, they searched the vehicle and found 29 hollow point bullets wrapped in a sock, as well as $19,500 dollars in cash in a hidden plastic bag filled with “hundreds of Jolly Rancher candies.”
According to The New York Daily News, after being searched, police also found a rolled marijuana blunt in Santana’s sock.
Police also found a sandwich bag of marijuana in the police car where Juelz Santana had been sitting.
Representatives for Juelz Santana were not available as of press time.
DAMN The HipHop Police are busy this year.
I know some will say how does this relate to basketball but Hip-Hop & B-Ball go hand in hand.
March 12th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
YallAllReadyKnow says:
who the hell is juelz santana?
either way…serve his dumb ass right. if you dont wanna be arrested by the ‘hiphop police’ may i suggest that you not break the law.
rappers have got to be the most ignorant, immature and down right stupid creatures on earth!
March 12th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
YallAllReadyKnow says:
celtsfan
bogut: 13.6pts, 9.3rebs, 2.5asts, 1.7blks, .504fg%
bynum: 13.1pts, 10.2rebs, 1.7asts, 2.1blks, .636fg%
similar. one player does not have the luxuary of playing with kobe bryant and lamar odom.
if they switched teams, la wouldnt lose a thing. but the bucks would be worse even with a healthy bynum.
niether are that good to me, but dont fool yourself.
March 12th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
dagwaller says:
Yall, I kind of agree with you on this. While I think that both are still fairly young and able to improve (and play at a position where there being able to improve upon being decend already counts as “really good” these days), there’s a flipside to “being an option on a bad team”. That being, “being an option on a team that has a lot of good players that can get you the ball better than Mo Williams can”.
March 12th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
GEE...my style is a style that's not a style says:
Young that must have been one big @#$ sock!
Guess they can start printing up the free Santana shirts.
Celts I hear you on Noah’s passion, but to me he needs to control it. I don’t know about his off court demeanor and all but I don’t think it’s the best. He still has a lot of growing up to do. Cause that same passion can disrupt teams sometimes when you don’t handle it right.
K-Diz were those really Jose’s numbers…daaaaang.
Atl. is Houston’s trap game. Then again for like the past 5 games, every team has been Houstons supposed stopper. So hopefully after tonight Houston will be going for blackjack!’
I hope N.O. wins tonight!
March 12th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
YOUNGFED says:
Lol GEE.
To#55:
“who the hell is juelz santana?”
What planet are you from dude and does it have MTV or BET?
March 12th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
YallAllReadyKnow says:
mtv or bet
they still have music on them networks?
i thought it was stupid reality tv programs
rap music discussion has no place on this board, but with a name like jewelz santiago, i bet he sings reggaeton. and reggaeton should have no place on this earth
lets get back to bball gentlemen (and bitches for some of you)
iholla
March 12th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
GayforRudy says:
Thanks for the breaking news on Juelz Santana. I imagine there about three people in the world that care.
And my point is that everyone sees the various articles out there. Posting them as though YOU did the research is garbage. I feel that if you are reposting other things that can be found elsewhere you are wasting peoples time.
For example, the Bobcats are 24 & 39. What do you think of that? I think it’s crazy. I did alot of research to discover this hidden gem and give you some b-ball insight!
The homophobia is amusing though…is your real name Tim Hardaway? You know sometimes they say the thing you fear the most is what you secretly are.
March 12th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Austin Burton says:
Basketball connection: Juelz Santana was the MC on the track from the Nike “Second Coming” commercial.
I had no idea his name was LaRon James.
March 12th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
YallAllReadyKnow says:
hahahalol
shows u how much i know
i called him jewelz santiago in my earlier post
bah well….
he’s still a nobody to me
good luck chump getting ur bail money together.
now please….
back to the bball talks like:
has anyone on here ever seen a player contract? do you know what an official nba team/player contract looks like? do you know how to read one? anyone….anyone
March 12th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
GEE...my style is a style that's not a style says:
Juelz is nice, probably best out the group depending on the style you like.
Anyway I think he has been known to do some celebrity basketball joints too. Heard his game was decent, not spectacular.
I’d say just off hand about 4 to 5 rappers get quoted in post everyday round here.
B-Ball and hip hop are just meant to be.
March 12th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Celts Fan says:
YAll, we’ve finally reached something we can agree on. Juelz is garbage. I know who he is, but he’s a nobody to me anyway.
and there’s no way in hell if you switched Bynum and Bogut that the Bucks get worse from that. Bogut plays no D, Bynum plays real good D, and Bynum rebounds and scores better, AND still has room to improve. I’ll give you that RIGHT NOW, they’re relatively close on the offensive end, but again, Bynum’s still developing, Bogut’s about what he’s going to be.
March 12th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
isotope says:
Juelz the best in dipset? lol. The only person worth paying attention to is Cam and maybe that new battle rapper they signed.
CURTIS!!!
March 12th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Ian says:
yallreadyknow
everyone likes bynum because hes plays for the lakers not the bucks but trust me lakers fan would be talking the same shit if it were bogut on their team and they would call bynum the bust
bogut at this point is better
March 12th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Ian says:
gayforrudy
of course it was from espn
i posted it to see the opinions people have on it
what the fuck were u thinking when u read it?
March 12th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
D-NICE says:
at least tj had the BALLS to even try to dunk on kobe. K-Dizzle said it all in his post…..All you TJ Ford haters need to stop chugging down tha haterade…What is he supposed to do not score when no one else is scoring…. half the squad is still adjusting on how to play with him because hes been out with injuries.Hes still young and has a good chance to be one of the better point guards in the league for years to come
March 12th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Ian says:
before laker fans come back to me
with the bynum stuff
i said NOW not next season
but shit celts fan i dont see bogut being bad on D
March 12th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Celts Fan says:
I don’t see how Bogut is better (and I defended him earlier today, so it’s not like I don’t respect his game) but Bynum’s emergence was the reason the Lakers were doinga s well as they were before Pau, and he plays better D and the rest of his numbers are about the same, so: their scoring and boards are about even, Bynum plays better D, and Bynum’s on the better team. I openly said you can’t call Bogut a bust (he’s very solid), but he’s not better than Bynum.
March 12th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Celts Fan says:
fine Ian, but do you see Bogut being good on D? Cuz Bynum is.
March 12th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
dagwaller says:
Like Austin said in the “Pick your Poison” topic today, there’s such a thing as “culture of losing”. Does anyone think that the Milwualkee team simply has a culture of losing surrounding it? Due to whatever combination of coaches, players, management you like. Either way, I like/respect Bogut and wonder if he’d be better on a better team (since he’s kind of like a playmaking center).
March 12th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
GayforRudy says:
Ian,
If you read the comments on ESPN you’ll see what people think about it. I was thinking that I don’t “get” the point of reposting it here. Is this the hub for great basketball minds? Do you want all of your little friends on the ‘Smack’ board to thank you for pointing out the great ESPN list to them that they already read?
March 12th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
K Dizzle says:
switchin topics and I know i got no love for the man, but if this Rockets streak keeps goin (which will end when Kobe comes to town) but if it keeps goin, how long before T-Mac gets into the MVP convo?
March 12th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
foscheezeeee says:
Back to TJ for a sec….. I was just messin around on NBA.com and compared TJ’s numbers to another fellow PG that I don’t think is that nice. Kirk Hinrick
TJ Kirk
PPG 12.2 PPG 12.5
RPG 2.3 RPG 3.5
APG 5.8 APG 6.0
SPG 1.0 SPG 1.1
FG% 0.448 FG% 0.415
FT% 0.886 FT% 0.869
3P% 0.265 3P% 0.340
MPG 22.8 MPG 32.7
Besides the 3pt fg% they about the same and TJ plays 10 minutes less per game.
I think we may be a little too hard on TJ, but I think part of that is because if he did the right things sky is the limit with him. True enuff that he is no superstar b/c of his size, but with the right attitude he could be a really good PG in the L.
March 12th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
JHov says:
You never lied about Aldrige..I got him on my fantasy squad..that kid is a baller..but cant rebound worth ****
March 12th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
Ian says:
gay
if u dont like stuff dont answer it
the article didnt say your name or did it?
March 12th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
dagwaller says:
Yea, only Hinrich is legit having a terrible season on a terrible team.
T-Mac deserves some headlines for MVP, but I’d just feel weird giving it to him. Can’t put my finger on why.