dabuda

probably more healthy and consistent but VC is still the better badass dunker

jlukja

Cause there is nothing that wins games better than a badass dunk.

dabuda

thats why i watch games, dont care if they win or lose...unless its some team vs the lakers

dabuda, who likes the streetball games on ESPN

jlukja

Ahh, I understand.

jlukja, who never played b-ball but would probably go ballistic if someone bounced a b-ball of his forehead like on streetball.

goose25

LOL, i would probably do the same thing if a ball was bounced off my head. I like streetball and the Rucker tournament but would not like it too much if some of their antics made it into the NCAA or NBA.

jlukja

Just heard on the Jim Rome show that: a) Lamar Odom's contract has a 15% salary escalation if he gets traded, and (b) the Lakers are now asking for Wade instead of Butler in the Shaq trade. (not sure if a and b above are related or not).

Junkster

well, Rafer Auston (aka Skip to my Lou) made it from the Mix Tape tour to Da League, and he ditched almost all his antics... He's actually pretty raw still, but he does have the natural vision and skills.

Personally, I dont' like circus ball, it's too silly to watch.

Junkster, who prefers more structured ball

goose25

Rafer signed a contract with the Raptors and will be dishing it out to Air Canada this season, unless Vince manages to get himself traded. Skip to my Lou has definitely cut down on his antics but i'd really like to see him go off one game against the Jazz just to see Jerry Sloans reaction, it would be worth a million bucks.

Junkster

And it's official... Da Daddy to Miami. Congrats to Heat fans who now are automatically contenders for the title...

Junkster, who wants some Nuggie signings soon

dabuda

nice, wonder how much heat tickets are now?

dabuda, who is thinking about a trip down to see shaq play

http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/odom_...de_040714.html

goose25

Shaq, we know that the Fakers choose Kobe over you :whocares: and the the organization is the real in this situation. Soon Lakers fans will be :crying: while Heat fans will be and the bubbly will pop while you take your new fans to heights never before achieved and earn at least one when you meet the Fakers on Christmas day and give Kobe a and the Fakers realize that they have been :ripped: Jeanne Buss will grab a and bust a cap in Lamar Odom's ass for :blaze: and the fat lady will start warming up to the sounds of a

jlukja

I'm a die hard Laker fan but this post is great. Rep points to goose

fdl

Vince Carter may be on the move
Raptors discuss three-way trade
Not clear yet who Toronto would get


DOUG SMITH
SPORTS REPORTER

Vince Carter may soon be on the move.

The Raptors, Dallas Mavericks and New York Knicks are involved in serious discussions on a three-way trade that would see Carter end up with the Mavericks, Antoine Walker move from Dallas to New York and at least two players go from the Knicks to the Raptors, according to a league source.

Unlike the four-team trade reported in New York yesterday, this deal cuts out the Golden State Warriors and involves fewer players.

There was no indication on which players the Raptors might receive for Carter, a 27-year-old four-time NBA all-star who has become the face of the Toronto franchise since arriving six years ago.

more here ... http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/Con...l=968793972154

Junkster

So, Dallas wants to weaken it's defense even more... interesting.
I've heard on ESPN, that some of the names that might go to TO is Mutombo (man, I want him back in Denver), Kurt Thomas and Shandon Anderson...

Junkster, who guarantees that VC will NOT play all the games next season

Junkster

some of the other moves that went down on Wed...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1839826

Junkster, who thinks the Warriors should have signed Cardinal

goose25

Bid Deke Mutombo, man he brings back memories of the Nuggets upsetting the Seattle Sonics . The first time an 8 seed defeated a 1 seed in the NBA playoffs. Vince has been working on his defense and i've heard reports on Smack that he actually shut down an opposing 2 guard during his summercamp. The fact that the oppossing player was a 5th grader means little . Seriously, i see no way for the Mavs to win a championship without adding a big man. By adding Vince Carter, they're guaranteed to make the playoffs and then lose in the earlier rounds.

goose25

The Nuggets, according to sources, have agreed to send at least three future first-round picks to the Nets, who would sign Martin to a seven-year deal worth just over $90 million and then ship him to Denver.

Whoa, first the max salary deal and now this. Is Kenyon Martin really worth this much???

KC 2004 TSX

No... But who is for play a game?

Junkster

The worst part about this deal? We have to keep Skita!!!

90 mill is kinda much, but I swear, if he doesn't play up for it, I'll boo him until he leaves town. If he plays well, he'd be worth it.

Junkster, who wonders what years the Nets get the picks

Junkster

BTW, did anyone else catch that Shaq interview on ESPN last night?

Shaq, not directly quoted...

"I'm the Big Benz... the S 55, faster then the V12, on 24's, spinning... I'm not a BMW, Volkswagon or a truck... We all know I'm a Benz, not a BMW..."

Shaq likes his cars, that's fo damn sho...

Junkster, whose only seen the S55 once

Junkster

Dang it, Kobe said 3 pm eastern... can't wait. Hope Jim Gray breaks the story a few hours early...

Junkster, who thinks Kobe will play for cell block 7 next year

dabuda

thats funny he brings that up since his dad owns a special edition benz S2000.

dabuda, who had his ride waxed at the same car wash shaq's daddy does. thanks eric!

ks112

"I am that big bodied benz, i ain't not bmw. I am the Benz on 24's chrom's spinning, not the BMW on 20's. I am the Benz s55 black on black goin down I95 straight to miami......"
greddy ass arrogant mofo thats what shaq is

Junkster

He's goofy as hell, that's how I see it. Plus, his contributions to charities are amazing.

Junkster, who can't hate Shaq like he hates Kobe

dabuda

haha, he says those things because that's his sense of humour...kobe on the other hand...

Junkster

Shaq, definitely one of the most quotable atheletes of our time.

Junkster, whose still waiting for the Kobe announcement

Junkster

Just announced... Kobe stays with the Lake show...

Junkster, whose happy that he can stay a Laker Hater

ks112

i tried to find the s55 that shaq was refering himself to. I couldn't find it, however i found the SL65 does anyone know that if this is better then whatever shaq was refering to. here is the link. http://www.mbusa.com/brand/container...=MODELSELECTOR

Junkster

ummm... you couldn't find this?

http://www.mbusa.com/brand/models/S55.jsp

Junkster, who would love such a sedan

ks112

well i thought shaq was refering to a drop top. Why the hell would he compare himself to the s55 when he can compare himself to the sl65. Well if he's not gona compare himself to the sl65 i will.

goose25

He's a big ass kid in a giant's body. It's very hard to hate him because deep down inside, you just know that Shaq's a good guy, unlike the Kobster. I mean, this is one cat who can't even get along with his family, much less his teammates.

dabuda

me too, sure is sexy

Junkster

Shaq's well loved, that's for sure... now, he's involved as one of the heads of the player's union. Most of the younger players complement Shaq on giving good advices. Ever see Shaq back in his Orlando days? He used to break dance during practice and did backflips into a pool... a 7 foot 1 or 2, 340+ guy spinning on the floor or flipping, that's some scary atheleticism from a guy that size.

Plus, every Christmas, he donates more money then any other athelete for charity work.

Personally, I think his 'tough guy' exterior is a great front he puts on to seem serious.
Oh, and remember his interview during the finals?

"Shaq, why didn't you get the more more often in the post?"
"Story of my life, buddy"

And a few weeks ago, at the player's union meeting, when the roll call asked for raise of hands for which teams each player represented, Shaq raised his hands for the Kings, Dallas, and LA... classic.

Junkster, who thinks Shaq would actually be fun to hang out with

dabuda

wow, kobe is getting close to 20 million a year...

His contract will be worth more than $136.4 million over seven years.

Clips were only able to offer $100 million over seven years. how dare they!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1840336

dabuda

Posted article here

Junkster

dang it, we need to combine the two NBA threads that we have going.

Junkster, who also posted the same thing on the other thread

dabuda

funny how their tallest player is now a unsigned draft pick at 6' 11 and biggest guy is b.grant at 254lbs

interesting to see how they do this year

dabuda

ooops

Junkster

I really feel sorry for Rudy T, he's gonna have a hella time dealing with the Kobe ego, new players to new team, and the LA crowd that's gonna expect miracles...

Junkster, who wouldn't take a job like that

dabuda

yeah, esp since they're a "small" team now...the bulls were small but they had jordan

and kobe is def no jordan