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View Poll Results: Who's the best current NBA Player?
Kobe Bryant
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33.33%
Tim Duncan
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1.96%
Allen Iverson
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0%
Shawn Marion
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0%
Steve Nash
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21.57%
Dirk Nowitzki
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1.96%
Tracy McGrady
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5.88%
Yao Ming
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Kevin Garnett
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3.92%
Carmelo Anthony
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1.96%
Dwyane Wade
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13.73%
Shaquille O'Neal
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1.96%
LeBron James
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3.92%
Chris Bosh
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3.92%
Gilbert Arenas
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5.88%
Jason Kidd
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Old 02-21-2007, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
There's simply no arguing that point. The Suns may not be a playoff team without Nash. There record was abyssmal without him last year as well yet they made the semi's and alsmot beat Dallas without Stoudamire.

Granted the Lakers may be even worse off without Kobe.

totally agree... Nash > Kobe...

since I'm from VA, I gotta give some love to Gil... agent zero...
Old 02-21-2007, 10:20 AM
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Dwayne Wade no brainer even with Shaq out he kept Miami playing at a high level
Old 02-21-2007, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
Dwayne Wade no brainer even with Shaq out he kept Miami playing at a high level

Since when is sub 500 in a horrible conference a high level?
Old 02-21-2007, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
Dwayne Wade no brainer even with Shaq out he kept Miami playing at a high level
wow you watch a lot of basketball.
Old 02-21-2007, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
I'm a Bosh fan (obviously) but he's nowhere near the league's best. He weaknesses really show when going up against skilled big men. He was owned by Wallace and Webber in Detroit a few weeks ago.
yeh, he was exposed in Detroit...you're right.

but he's has become a monster and a serious leader and continues to get better....i'm just bias i guess
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bosh has come a long way. but i'd take howard over bosh if starting a franchise.
Old 02-22-2007, 10:57 AM
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bosh got punked by anderson varejao last night.
Old 02-22-2007, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by brianlin87
bosh got punked by anderson varejao last night.

Yes he did. That guy what great on the boards. Not the reason the Cavs won though. Toronto's ineptness at going to the basket did that. 16 seconds left down by one, lets run a play that has TJ Ford going to the basket taking an ill advised off balance shot. Great call coach.
Old 02-22-2007, 11:18 AM
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poor LeBron
Old 02-22-2007, 11:22 AM
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D-wadetizzle ftmfw. What an athlete that guy is.
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Originally Posted by agranado
D-wadetizzle ftmfw. What an athlete that guy is.
more like what a pussy.

since when has an athlete needed to be wheelchaired off the court for a shoulder injury?



dwayne wade is a chump. kobe FTMFW.
Old 02-22-2007, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by brianlin87
more like what a pussy.

since when has an athlete needed to be wheelchaired off the court for a shoulder injury?



dwayne wade is a chump. kobe FTMFW.
cause he had a seemingly bad injury to his shoulder where he was screaming in pain means he's a pussy? please, spare me
Old 02-22-2007, 01:30 PM
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the dude dislocated his shoulder. no shame in that.
Old 02-22-2007, 01:38 PM
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if you watch the video clip off espn.com the trainer brought in the wheelchair to immobilize his arm, the trainer didn't want his arm to move...
Old 02-22-2007, 02:04 PM
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Kobe Bryant, D Wade or T-Mac
Old 02-22-2007, 07:02 PM
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IMO, The Lakers with Nash > Lakers with Kobe
Old 02-22-2007, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by BstonBruin
Best pure scorer: Kobe
Start franchise with: Lebron
Favorite player: Wade
thats exactly what I was going to say.
Old 02-22-2007, 10:59 PM
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Nobody talks about T-Mac anymore..............he still is only 28.

Plus he kept that team afloat.....the injury label has hurt him.
Old 02-23-2007, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Phesto
Nobody talks about T-Mac anymore..............he still is only 28.

Plus he kept that team afloat.....the injury label has hurt him.
He still is one my favorite player but he isnt what he used to.
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Originally Posted by S14 n Tsx
He still is one my favorite player but he isnt what he used to.
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Whos giving neg rep in this thread? Someone must have something against Dwayne Wade
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Originally Posted by brianlin87
more like what a pussy.

since when has an athlete needed to be wheelchaired off the court for a shoulder injury?



dwayne wade is a chump. kobe FTMFW.
I think you are a chump! WADE FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by got_tl?
I think you are a chump!
Old 02-23-2007, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by sonnyg80
that guy is going around giving every neg rep. what a retard! kobe is an awesome player but I clearly dont see him getting the mvp. If nash doesnt get the mvp then its going to be dirk. I see kobe on my top 10 list but no near top 5.
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Old 02-23-2007, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by brianlin87
more like what a pussy.

since when has an athlete needed to be wheelchaired off the court for a shoulder injury?



dwayne wade is a chump. kobe FTMFW.

a dislocated shoulder is pretty painful there's no need for a wheelchair.
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Originally Posted by got_tl?
WADE FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wade is a punk. Where does he even get off attempting to criticize Lebron, Dirk and Kobe for leadership skills? Mark Cuban put it best:

Originally Posted by Mark Cuban
I guess you have earned the right to criticize Dirk with an obvious display of your own leadership skills.

I know Shaq appreciates your leadership as well. He called out your team a few weeks ago saying it was "embarassing'. Great leadership DWade. Your coach sat players for being fat. I guess you couldnt lead them away from the buffet.

You are an amazing player Dwayne. I love watching you shoot free throws. What you know about Dirk's leadership skills is non existent. You don't have a clue. Your ability to evaluate leadership skills....well you obviously have an overinflated value of your own. Did you take business classes at Marquette?
On top of being a punk off the court, the way he plays on the court is just plain ugly sometimes. As much as I dislike him, I gotta admit, he's got talent. But it's absolutely unreal the calls that guy gets. Don't get me wrong, he's good, but if you look at him the wrong way, they send him to the line. The thing about it is, he runs into the defender 70% of the time off of a screen, and he doesn't even look to actually make the shot, cuz he knows he's getting those calls. Obviously ESPN is on his jock saying "he can't be stopped" 'cause the refs make sure of it.

Originally Posted by S14 n Tsx
that guy is going around giving every neg rep. what a retard! kobe is an awesome player but I clearly dont see him getting the mvp. If nash doesnt get the mvp then its going to be dirk. I see kobe on my top 10 list but no near top 5.
What's even more retarded, is that you can't give me neg rep points 'back' b/c it seems like you ALREADY DID. if you cant' handle "neg rep points", dont' dish 'em. I'm just returning the favor.

And for record, taking one word off Wade's EXACT response through his Si interview, doesn't mean you should omit quotes around your last sentence cuz it was word-for-word exactly what Wade said.

Get off Wade's jock, you're riding him like fuckin' seabiscuit. Dwayne Wade is a punk. Jump off the band-wagon already. This years championship team is coming from the West.
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a dislocated shoulder is pretty painful there's no need for a wheelchair.
i'll respond like sonnyg and say absolutely nothing but
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PG - Steve Nash (purest PG)
SG - T-MAC/Kobe (virtually same stats)
SF - Matrix
PF - KG
C - Yao Ming (he was tearing it up before getting injured)

As for best player, it's going to be hard to tell since it's hard to compare positions. If I had to say right now...I'd say T-MAC or KG....
Old 02-23-2007, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by brianlin87

Which is exactly why the Suns can't win championships. They burn out just like they did last season. Nash's backup Marcus Banks hasn't developed all season cuz D'Antoni can't split playing time.
He splits the time ok, Banks just sucks. Suns can't hold a lead with him in.
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Originally Posted by brianlin87
Wade is a punk. Where does he even get off attempting to criticize Lebron, Dirk and Kobe for leadership skills? Mark Cuban put it best:


On top of being a punk off the court, the way he plays on the court is just plain ugly sometimes. As much as I dislike him, I gotta admit, he's got talent. But it's absolutely unreal the calls that guy gets. Don't get me wrong, he's good, but if you look at him the wrong way, they send him to the line. The thing about it is, he runs into the defender 70% of the time off of a screen, and he doesn't even look to actually make the shot, cuz he knows he's getting those calls. Obviously ESPN is on his jock saying "he can't be stopped" 'cause the refs make sure of it.


What's even more retarded, is that you can't give me neg rep points 'back' b/c it seems like you ALREADY DID. if you cant' handle "neg rep points", dont' dish 'em. I'm just returning the favor.

And for record, taking one word off Wade's EXACT response through his Si interview, doesn't mean you should omit quotes around your last sentence cuz it was word-for-word exactly what Wade said.

Get off Wade's jock, you're riding him like fuckin' seabiscuit. Dwayne Wade is a punk. Jump off the band-wagon already. This years championship team is coming from the West.
you lil bitter that lakers sucks dick?? do me a favor. blow me bitch!
btw, I dont give a shit about neg rep so you can suck it.
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i'll respond like sonnyg and say absolutely nothing but
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Originally Posted by S14 n Tsx
you lil bitter that lakers sucks dick??
you bitter cuz you got caught quoting an SI interview? :troutslap fuckin' like i said before, if you can't handle the heat, don't dish it. the lakers are gonna be fine. still 5 games above 500 and i guarantee they'll win tonight.

two words for ya bitch: bob hill.
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I'll throw this out there,

What about Gil Arenas.....the hibachi lol.
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Originally Posted by Phesto
I'll throw this out there,

What about Gil Arenas.....the hibachi lol.


haha... now this thread is getting interesting... I love to see what you guys think...

Second leading scorer in the league (29.3 ppg behind C. Anthony 30.3) ...Kobe ... fourth in the league with 28.7. The Wizards would not be sitting on top of the Southeast region without Agent Zero...
Old 02-23-2007, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by brianlin87
you bitter cuz you got caught quoting an SI interview? :troutslap fuckin' like i said before, if you can't handle the heat, don't dish it. the lakers are gonna be fine. still 5 games above 500 and i guarantee they'll win tonight.

two words for ya bitch: bob hill.

Guaranteeing a win against the Celtics isn't saying much....
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Originally Posted by SHYUperman
Guaranteeing a win against the Celtics isn't saying much....
I know...if they don't win tonight then they should quit.
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Shouldn't Chris Paul and Michael Redd be on that list too?
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Originally Posted by SHYUperman
Guaranteeing a win against the Celtics isn't saying much....


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