NBA Basketball 2007-08: The Thread Part II - Page 32

thetitans2k · 06-19-2008, 09:42 AM

I think that what the "whatever that's worth" comment was about. He certainly is not goint to hurt that team. We saw in college that he definetly has alot of game. If he comes back from the surgery alright, he should be a great player in this league.

No spoken words · 06-19-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by thetitans2k

I think that what the "whatever that's worth" comment was about. He certainly is not goint to hurt that team. We saw in college that he definetly has alot of game. If he comes back from the surgery alright, he should be a great player in this league.

"For whatever that's worth" is not a qualifier for Oden's injury/lack of experience. It's a way of saying "I'm tossing this info out there, who knows what it might mean to you". I am reasonably competent with our language, thanks.

I'm just saying that he has just as many "if's" as Bynum does, so to look at Oden as a positive but not look at Bynum as a positive does not register with me. For whatever that's worth to you.

Headache in a Suitcase · 06-19-2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by No spoken words

"For whatever that's worth" is not a qualifier for Oden's injury/lack of experience. It's a way of saying "I'm tossing this info out there, who knows what it might mean to you". I am reasonably competent with our language, thanks.

I'm just saying that he has just as many "if's" as Bynum does, so to look at Oden as a positive but not look at Bynum as a positive does not register with me. For whatever that's worth to you.

i'm not saing bynum won't help, i'm just saying it's a little premature to say that because bynum will (maybe) be healthy next year that the Lakers are mortal locks to return to the finals, as many both here and in the media seem to be suggesting.

my mention of greg oden was a throw away... nobody knows for sure what he'll be, but Portland has a very bright future with or without him. if he can be an all star caliber player portland could very well leap frog the Lakers next year, IMO. not to mention that the hornets and jazz could very well pass the lakers as well, especially if they add a piece or two.

that said, i was never that big on oden to begin with... and that was before the injury.

No spoken words · 06-19-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Headache in a Suitcase

i'm not saing bynum won't help, i'm just saying it's a little premature to say that because bynum will (maybe) be healthy next year that the Lakers are mortal locks to return to the finals, as many both here and in the media seem to be suggesting.

my mention of greg oden was a throw away... nobody knows for sure what he'll be, but Portland has a very bright future with or without him. if he can be an all star caliber player portland could very well leap frog the Lakers next year, IMO. not to mention that the hornets and jazz could very well pass the lakers as well, especially if they add a piece or two.

that said, i was never that big on oden to begin with... and that was before the injury.

Dude, I'm with you re: the Lakers. I do not think that Bynum is the second coming, but, I eye Oden just as skeptically. I do like Portland overall, though.

Just thought that Bynum was not bigger or less of a question mark than Oden.

Headache in a Suitcase · 06-19-2008, 10:11 AM

he is, 'cause he's never done anything before, where as bynum at least does have those 30 good games under his belt.

Mr. BAW · 06-19-2008, 10:15 AM

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Btw, I might be going to Boston in November again, and I will post a picture wearing it.

Mark my words.

You'll be safe..

I made it thru the Boston beer gardens and the arena wearing my USC hat but then I was hanging with Hewson who was attempting his best Joe Montana imitation wearing his green #3...Now that, was good times...

Headache in a Suitcase · 06-19-2008, 10:24 AM

i have to hit up boston this summer some time

Mr. BAW · 06-19-2008, 10:52 AM

You definitely need to get out more often...

CTU2fan · 06-19-2008, 11:08 AM

Apparently Mark Cuban is whining abou the Olympics again...I generally like Cuban but jeez he's a fucking baby sometimes. I mean c'mon...wah wah Yao's illegal screens wah wah Dork might get hurt in the Olympics wah wah Don Nelson. Give it a rest.

Did anyone see the Brian Scalabrine postgame? Guy talks a lot of shit considering his role...at least Rudy had a sack in that game at the end.

RedRocksU2 · 06-19-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by phanan

Here, have a cookie.

Thanks P.
*feelsbetter*

Headache in a Suitcase · 06-19-2008, 11:33 AM

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You definitely need to get out more often...

considering my daily commute now consists of a 20 second walk (literally), you are very much right about this. i feel like i'm part of a commune.

Hewson · 06-19-2008, 11:51 AM

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You'll be safe..

I made it thru the Boston beer gardens and the arena wearing my USC hat but then I was hanging with Hewson who was attempting his best Joe Montana imitation wearing his green #3...Now that, was good times...

Of course USC is not a hated rival of any local team here in Boston. Its not a risk wearing SC gear, but stroll down Landsdowne Street on a Saturday night sporting a Yankee hat, a Canadiens jersey, waving a Lakers pennant and shouting "Jets rule", you might have a rough weekend.

**Diemen** · 06-19-2008, 02:54 PM

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There is no bandwagon here, it's a fairly basic fact that once you get to the Finals, there are only 2 teams to root for..I went into the series rooting for old stalwarts by virtue of the name that I had respected as a child, ie the Lakers...Boston won my admiration and respect, and solidly. It wasn't a matter of being a wishy-washy fan or not supporting 'my team', because 'my team' was out of the playoffs. It was a case of being a fan of the game. And Boston epitomized everything that is beautiful about the game. The Lakers did not. Not even in the games they won.

QFT.

randhail · 06-19-2008, 03:16 PM

I think does a fantastic job of summing up how awesome it's been being a Boston sports fan lately:

Lila64 · 06-19-2008, 03:45 PM

Kevin Garnett & Ray Allen appeared on David Letterman last night

YouTube - David Letterman-Ray Allen-Kevin Garnett-June-18-2008

WildHoneyAlways · 06-19-2008, 08:10 PM

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I think does a fantastic job of summing up how awesome it's been being a Boston sports fan lately:

I want to take this kid's sign away and burn it right in front of him.

:bitter:

CTU2fan · 06-20-2008, 06:40 AM

My daughter has that beat...6 years old, 7 championships (her dad's a UConn alum). 9 if you count the Diana Taurasi titles. I think we should all take a moment to thank Eli Manning and the New York Giants because if they lost can you imagine what New England sports fans would be like?

Hewson · 06-20-2008, 07:33 AM

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9 if you count the Diana Taurasi titles.

We don't.

CTU2fan · 06-20-2008, 07:53 AM

Nobody outside CT does. But in the state there are rabid and I mean RABID UConn women's BB fans. You will find people, lots of people, who insist that the women's teams could beat the men. They hate Pat Summitt the way the rest of the country might hate a Pat Riley or Coach K...it's bizarre really.

The Sox are supposed to be having a pregame ceremony honoring the Celts tonight, apparently wearing the green unis. Should be cool.

No spoken words · 06-20-2008, 08:22 AM

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because if they lost can you imagine what New England sports fans would be like?

Obnoxious?

Present company excluded, and I mean that, even for Hewson.

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thetitans2k Refugee Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,752 Local Time: 08:08 PM	I think that what the "whatever that's worth" comment was about. He certainly is not goint to hurt that team. We saw in college that he definetly has alot of game. If he comes back from the surgery alright, he should be a great player in this league. __________________

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Headache in a Suitcase Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: This forum just ain't what it was pre-2007 but I still post here Posts: 69,560 Local Time: 04:08 PM	he is, 'cause he's never done anything before, where as bynum at least does have those 30 good games under his belt.

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Headache in a Suitcase Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: This forum just ain't what it was pre-2007 but I still post here Posts: 69,560 Local Time: 04:08 PM	i have to hit up boston this summer some time

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CTU2fan Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,366 Local Time: 04:08 PM	Apparently Mark Cuban is whining abou the Olympics again...I generally like Cuban but jeez he's a fucking baby sometimes. I mean c'mon...wah wah Yao's illegal screens wah wah Dork might get hurt in the Olympics wah wah Don Nelson. Give it a rest. Did anyone see the Brian Scalabrine postgame? Guy talks a lot of shit considering his role...at least Rudy had a sack in that game at the end.

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randhail Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Outside Providence Posts: 3,560 Local Time: 04:08 PM	I think does a fantastic job of summing up how awesome it's been being a Boston sports fan lately:

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CTU2fan Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,366 Local Time: 04:08 PM	My daughter has that beat...6 years old, 7 championships (her dad's a UConn alum). 9 if you count the Diana Taurasi titles. I think we should all take a moment to thank Eli Manning and the New York Giants because if they lost can you imagine what New England sports fans would be like?

06-20-2008, 07:53 AM	#639
CTU2fan Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,366 Local Time: 04:08 PM	Nobody outside CT does. But in the state there are rabid and I mean RABID UConn women's BB fans. You will find people, lots of people, who insist that the women's teams could beat the men. They hate Pat Summitt the way the rest of the country might hate a Pat Riley or Coach K...it's bizarre really. The Sox are supposed to be having a pregame ceremony honoring the Celts tonight, apparently wearing the green unis. Should be cool.