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Notorious T.R.E.
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Juxtatarot
Footballguy
For any of you guys that are bored tonight: 7:00 Eastern, NBATV, Derrick Rose returns!
Man of Zen
Footballguy
Not sure what the hurry is. I'd like to see him get a little bit of rest for that knee before he attempts the big comeback.
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
Although Rose's statline wasn't impressive (5-12 for 13 points, 3 assists, 4 TOs) and he was clearly rusty, his speed seemed back. He's also apparently has added five inches to his vertical. Out of those 12 shots, I think only one was from the outside and that was an end of the shot clock heave. I was concerned that post-injury he'd start relying on his outside shot, but he didn't seem shy about penetrating at all. Nice start all things considered. If the Bulls stay healthy, they are certainly a contender.
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
I've never found any of them personally compelling, but listening to any of them talk shop is pretty fascinating.
boubucarow
Footballguy
He exploded to the rim multiple times and the drive miss and quick jump to tap it in alleviated any of my concerns. It is all about getting into game shape now.
I have almost zero faith the Bulls will be close to full strength for the playoffs so I can't even talk about what they are capable of doing if they are.
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
Even one rotation player down (besides Rose and perhaps Noah), I think they could compete with the best.
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I would hope that a by-product of the additional time off is that he's fully ready to go and not worried about cutting on the knee. Not to pile on, but it's not like he's rushing back from this. Agreed that they are contenders - he's just a bit of an upgrade on Nate Rob.
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Juxtatarot
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Honestly, I'm not sure where his 37 is coming from. At his draft combine he tested 34.5 for no-step vertical and 40.0 max vertical. He was only 19 at the time and it's not surprising he'd be better as he got into his 20s. The main point is he doesn't appear to have lost his athleticism like many others have after ACL tears. I was in "wait and see" mode when it came to his prospects post-surgery but now I'll 100% on board as a fan-boy.
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Magic leaving ESPN, reportedly because of Bill Simmons having too much power. http://deadspin.com/sources-magic-johnson-left-espn-because-of-bill-simmon-1443543687
Losing Magic and Wilbon is a good thing, although I don't know about Doris Burke as a replacement.
Losing Magic and Wilbon is a good thing, although I don't know about Doris Burke as a replacement.
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tommyGunZ
Footballguy
Abraham
Footballguy
I can't believe that. Magic Johnson is one of the most iconic basketball players of all time and is a billionaire. Bill Simmons is popular, but espn is not going to let him be the big dog in all that.
tommyGunZ
Footballguy
No one on this forum loves Magic more than I do, but if I was running a network's basketball coverage show, I'd put Simmons behind the wheel instead of Magic. Simmons has proven to be brilliant at spotting talent and giving viewers what they want.
Controller
Footballguy
IMHO Doris Burke knows the game of basketball as well as any commentator.
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
Doug Collins is joining ESPN. Big improvement over Magic.
Eephus
Footballguy
Television is far from Simmons' best medium (except for 30 for 30). But Magic's talent for stating the obvious in a confusing manner won't be missed. Besides the Dodgers suck.No one on this forum loves Magic more than I do, but if I was running a network's basketball coverage show, I'd put Simmons behind the wheel instead of Magic. Simmons has proven to be brilliant at spotting talent and giving viewers what they want.
ESPN's NBA panel shows have always been poor. I think the table has generally been too crowded. It's too many guys yelling about random stuff and laughing at each other's jokes. It's hard to break down a half of basketball in a couple of short segments because the game doesn't lend itself to being summarized in a handful of highlights. TNT errs on the side of entertainment which is probably the best way to play it.
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
If we just count while they were playing, I'd go Jordan, but since retirement his dickishness has been on greater display. So then Id go lebron.
Master of Past and Present
Footballguy
What a clueless tool to leave a team like he did and then get offended they didn't deny a request for the number.http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-dwight-howard-1016-20131015,0,3537409,full.story
Premier
Footballguy
It is unbelievable how stupid he is.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-dwight-howard-1016-20131015,0,3537409,full.story
tommyGunZ
Footballguy
The Simmons/Rose Youtube team previews may be the best thing I've seen on the internet in years. They are absolutely perfect in every way.Television is far from Simmons' best medium (except for 30 for 30). But Magic's talent for stating the obvious in a confusing manner won't be missed. Besides the Dodgers suck.No one on this forum loves Magic more than I do, but if I was running a network's basketball coverage show, I'd put Simmons behind the wheel instead of Magic. Simmons has proven to be brilliant at spotting talent and giving viewers what they want.
ESPN's NBA panel shows have always been poor. I think the table has generally been too crowded. It's too many guys yelling about random stuff and laughing at each other's jokes. It's hard to break down a half of basketball in a couple of short segments because the game doesn't lend itself to being summarized in a handful of highlights. TNT errs on the side of entertainment which is probably the best way to play it.
Cliff Clavin
Footballguy
Oden already 'held out of practice for swelling in his left knee'.
Possum
Footballguy
It is unbelievable how stupid he is.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-dwight-howard-1016-20131015,0,3537409,full.story
Jayrod
Footballguy
pollardsvision
Footballguy
I'm more excited about Countdown with the news of Simmons getting more control. TV's not his best medium, yet. He can certainly improve with experience, like he has with everything else.Television is far from Simmons' best medium (except for 30 for 30). But Magic's talent for stating the obvious in a confusing manner won't be missed. Besides the Dodgers suck.No one on this forum loves Magic more than I do, but if I was running a network's basketball coverage show, I'd put Simmons behind the wheel instead of Magic. Simmons has proven to be brilliant at spotting talent and giving viewers what they want.
ESPN's NBA panel shows have always been poor. I think the table has generally been too crowded. It's too many guys yelling about random stuff and laughing at each other's jokes. It's hard to break down a half of basketball in a couple of short segments because the game doesn't lend itself to being summarized in a handful of highlights. TNT errs on the side of entertainment which is probably the best way to play it.
It's probably good for the overcrowded stage problem. Simmons has long made fun of the overcrowded analyst desk.
With Wilbon and Magic out, and Burke and Collins in, it's already heading into a better direction.
Encyclopedia Brown
Footballguy
Has Abe adjusted to calling Donuts: DoMo?
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They are very entertaining.The Simmons/Rose Youtube team previews may be the best thing I've seen on the internet in years. They are absolutely perfect in every way.Television is far from Simmons' best medium (except for 30 for 30). But Magic's talent for stating the obvious in a confusing manner won't be missed. Besides the Dodgers suck.No one on this forum loves Magic more than I do, but if I was running a network's basketball coverage show, I'd put Simmons behind the wheel instead of Magic. Simmons has proven to be brilliant at spotting talent and giving viewers what they want.
ESPN's NBA panel shows have always been poor. I think the table has generally been too crowded. It's too many guys yelling about random stuff and laughing at each other's jokes. It's hard to break down a half of basketball in a couple of short segments because the game doesn't lend itself to being summarized in a handful of highlights. TNT errs on the side of entertainment which is probably the best way to play it.
Stop with this sentiment that Simmons was behind Magic leaving. If that was the case Simmons would let it be instead he has gone out of his way to say it's not the case. I really like Simmons. But he barely gets PTI gigs and to think that he is the shot-caller with regards to the on-air talent is laughable.
Bill Russell arrested after having a loaded gun in his carry-on. Wasn't expecting this. Old age?
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9846592/nba-legend-bill-russell-arrested-seattle-airport-security-finds-gun-carry-bag
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9846592/nba-legend-bill-russell-arrested-seattle-airport-security-finds-gun-carry-bag
Man of Zen
Footballguy
I kind of agree, even though I find Jalen unwatchable and skip ahead through his inane feature segment every time. But there's eight-to-ten solid, interesting minutes of almost each one.They are very entertaining.The Simmons/Rose Youtube team previews may be the best thing I've seen on the internet in years. They are absolutely perfect in every way.Television is far from Simmons' best medium (except for 30 for 30). But Magic's talent for stating the obvious in a confusing manner won't be missed. Besides the Dodgers suck.No one on this forum loves Magic more than I do, but if I was running a network's basketball coverage show, I'd put Simmons behind the wheel instead of Magic. Simmons has proven to be brilliant at spotting talent and giving viewers what they want.
ESPN's NBA panel shows have always been poor. I think the table has generally been too crowded. It's too many guys yelling about random stuff and laughing at each other's jokes. It's hard to break down a half of basketball in a couple of short segments because the game doesn't lend itself to being summarized in a handful of highlights. TNT errs on the side of entertainment which is probably the best way to play it.
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coyote5
Footballguy
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/news/20131013/bill-simmons-magic-johnson-espn-media-circus/They are very entertaining.The Simmons/Rose Youtube team previews may be the best thing I've seen on the internet in years. They are absolutely perfect in every way.Television is far from Simmons' best medium (except for 30 for 30). But Magic's talent for stating the obvious in a confusing manner won't be missed. Besides the Dodgers suck.No one on this forum loves Magic more than I do, but if I was running a network's basketball coverage show, I'd put Simmons behind the wheel instead of Magic. Simmons has proven to be brilliant at spotting talent and giving viewers what they want.
ESPN's NBA panel shows have always been poor. I think the table has generally been too crowded. It's too many guys yelling about random stuff and laughing at each other's jokes. It's hard to break down a half of basketball in a couple of short segments because the game doesn't lend itself to being summarized in a handful of highlights. TNT errs on the side of entertainment which is probably the best way to play it.
Stop with this sentiment that Simmons was behind Magic leaving. If that was the case Simmons would let it be instead he has gone out of his way to say it's not the case. I really like Simmons. But he barely gets PTI gigs and to think that he is the shot-caller with regards to the on-air talent is laughable.
Simmons says he had nothing to do with Magic leaving...
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
I found Magic to be incredibly dull. ESPN made the right move IMHO.
Others have stated, but he did little more than state the obvious. As legendary as the guy is, he's not going to want to make you tune in on regular basis. I think he's better left to making a cameo appearance here and there.
Others have stated, but he did little more than state the obvious. As legendary as the guy is, he's not going to want to make you tune in on regular basis. I think he's better left to making a cameo appearance here and there.
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Magic the last guy you want to make an enemy of if you are in the NBA business. Why doesn't he own an NBA team?http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/news/20131013/bill-simmons-magic-johnson-espn-media-circus/They are very entertaining.The Simmons/Rose Youtube team previews may be the best thing I've seen on the internet in years. They are absolutely perfect in every way.Television is far from Simmons' best medium (except for 30 for 30). But Magic's talent for stating the obvious in a confusing manner won't be missed. Besides the Dodgers suck.No one on this forum loves Magic more than I do, but if I was running a network's basketball coverage show, I'd put Simmons behind the wheel instead of Magic. Simmons has proven to be brilliant at spotting talent and giving viewers what they want.
ESPN's NBA panel shows have always been poor. I think the table has generally been too crowded. It's too many guys yelling about random stuff and laughing at each other's jokes. It's hard to break down a half of basketball in a couple of short segments because the game doesn't lend itself to being summarized in a handful of highlights. TNT errs on the side of entertainment which is probably the best way to play it.
Stop with this sentiment that Simmons was behind Magic leaving. If that was the case Simmons would let it be instead he has gone out of his way to say it's not the case. I really like Simmons. But he barely gets PTI gigs and to think that he is the shot-caller with regards to the on-air talent is laughable.
Simmons says he had nothing to do with Magic leaving...
Man of Zen
Footballguy
Kev4029
Footballguy
Cousins is the better talent, but I would rather have Favors for equivalent money.
$12M/yr for a starting center is probably pretty close to the going rate. That's McGee/Pekovic/Nene money. Cousins at $15M is more like Gasol/Chandler/Lopez money.
Not saying Favors is overpaid. We live in a world where McGee makes 10m. But would rather pay a slight premium for franchise player upside, even if he's nuts.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Everyone figured that they would be super conservative with his rehab, especially since they don't care about winning games. It is a surprise that they would officially shut him down, especially since Andrews is saying good things. Tank mode is really in full effect.
Man of Zen
Footballguy
Boogie's the more highlight reel friendly talent, but for a franchise I hoped would contend one day, I'd prefer Favors for everything except moving merchandise.
If Favors hits his ceiling, he's a nightly 20/10 threat who also becomes one of the premiere paint lockdown guys in the NBA, against 4's or 5's. If Boogie hits his, he's a nightly 20/10 threat with occasional 30+ outbursts who's useless on D. I'd rather have the guy who has the potential to play at an allstar level both ways, and Favors is already the only one who does it pretty much every night on at least one end of the court.
tommyGunZ
Footballguy
Cousins' ceiling is significantly higher. That's not a slight to Favors, as there are only a few player in the league whose ceiling is higher than Boogie's.Boogie's the more highlight reel friendly talent, but for a franchise I hoped would contend one day, I'd prefer Favors for everything except moving merchandise.
If Favors hits his ceiling, he's a nightly 20/10 threat who also becomes one of the premiere paint lockdown guys in the NBA, against 4's or 5's. If Boogie hits his, he's a nightly 20/10 threat with occasional 30+ outbursts who's useless on D. I'd rather have the guy who has the potential to play at an allstar level both ways, and Favors is already the only one who does it pretty much every night on at least one end of the court.
No. 16
Footballguy
Agreed, but that begs the question....Cousins' ceiling is significantly higher. That's not a slight to Favors, as there are only a few player in the league whose ceiling is higher than Boogie's.Boogie's the more highlight reel friendly talent, but for a franchise I hoped would contend one day, I'd prefer Favors for everything except moving merchandise.
If Favors hits his ceiling, he's a nightly 20/10 threat who also becomes one of the premiere paint lockdown guys in the NBA, against 4's or 5's. If Boogie hits his, he's a nightly 20/10 threat with occasional 30+ outbursts who's useless on D. I'd rather have the guy who has the potential to play at an allstar level both ways, and Favors is already the only one who does it pretty much every night on at least one end of the court.
Is it easier to teach a big man to play elite defense or elite offense and what's more valuable, because that's what it is with Cousins and Favors?
Favors will never sniff 20 points a game. You are vastly overrating his offensive talent.Boogie's the more highlight reel friendly talent, but for a franchise I hoped would contend one day, I'd prefer Favors for everything except moving merchandise.
If Favors hits his ceiling, he's a nightly 20/10 threat who also becomes one of the premiere paint lockdown guys in the NBA, against 4's or 5's. If Boogie hits his, he's a nightly 20/10 threat with occasional 30+ outbursts who's useless on D. I'd rather have the guy who has the potential to play at an allstar level both ways, and Favors is already the only one who does it pretty much every night on at least one end of the court.
Abraham
Footballguy
Agreed.Favors will never sniff 20 points a game. You are vastly overrating his offensive talent.Boogie's the more highlight reel friendly talent, but for a franchise I hoped would contend one day, I'd prefer Favors for everything except moving merchandise.
If Favors hits his ceiling, he's a nightly 20/10 threat who also becomes one of the premiere paint lockdown guys in the NBA, against 4's or 5's. If Boogie hits his, he's a nightly 20/10 threat with occasional 30+ outbursts who's useless on D. I'd rather have the guy who has the potential to play at an allstar level both ways, and Favors is already the only one who does it pretty much every night on at least one end of the court.
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