NBA Regular Season 2008-09 Thread

[Magnetic Curses]

LeBron James is the best player in the NBA, possibly ever.

Michael Jordan. LeBron has to win a a title before you can even think about that.

 

we had this conversation before and it was decided that lebron may be the most physically gifted player in nba history, he is not, nor ever will be a killer. and there are killers that walk the courts of the nba, even now.

 

What constitutes a "killer"? Not being snide, just wondering what your classification is.

 

a "don't worry, he'll handle it" type guy. i just don't think he has what it takes to win multiple championships. he may win one on his talent alone (and that would be an extraordinary testament to his ability if that happens), but i don't think he has the instinct, or the consistent jumpshot to make the caves a dynasty. they'll need another player, and i'm not talking about the guy who has a pit bull with a halo tattooed on his shoulder, either.

[Magnetic Curses]

LeBron James is the best player in the NBA, possibly ever.

Michael Jordan. LeBron has to win a a title before you can even think about that.

 

we had this conversation before and it was decided that lebron may be the most physically gifted player in nba history, he is not, nor ever will be a killer. and there are killers that walk the courts of the nba, even now.

A killer? Is this some sort of "intangibles" argument? So somehow if a guy like Kobe forces up a shot regardless if there is an open man in the corner, that makes him a killer? Don't get me wrong, I can see LeBron needing to step up his intensity, but there have been countless times where he does/has. Did you watch the playoff game with Detroit? He doesn't do it in the same way Kobe does, but his skill and the results are still there.

 

what happened in the finals that year, by the way?

[Magnetic Curses]

LeBron James is the best player in the NBA, possibly ever.

Michael Jordan. LeBron has to win a a title before you can even think about that.

 

we had this conversation before and it was decided that lebron may be the most physically gifted player in nba history, he is not, nor ever will be a killer. and there are killers that walk the courts of the nba, even now.

A killer? Is this some sort of "intangibles" argument? So somehow if a guy like Kobe forces up a shot regardless if there is an open man in the corner, that makes him a killer? Don't get me wrong, I can see LeBron needing to step up his intensity, but there have been countless times where he does/has. Did you watch the playoff game with Detroit? He doesn't do it in the same way Kobe does, but his skill and the results are still there.

 

he's probably watched 2 cavs games all year, he doesn't know what he's talking about

 

guilty as charged. but don't blame me, they're never on national tv.

[Keener98]

I know its hard to believe, but Michael Jordan is going into the Hall of Fame. Congrats MJ

[Guest]

I know its hard to believe, but Michael Jordan is going into the Hall of Fame. Congrats MJ

pfft - I guess they'll let anyone in.

[SpongeWorthy]

I know its hard to believe, but Michael Jordan is going into the Hall of Fame. Congrats MJ

 

Somewhere, Skip Bayless whines about the transformation of the Basketball HoF into the "Hall of the Very Good."

[Mike Aller]

guilty as charged. but don't blame me, they're never on national tv.

I'm guessing that's sarcasm, right? They've been on national TV over twenty times.

 

Anyway, what happened that year was LeBron and the Cavs lost to a much, much better team. But, what does that have anything to do with it? MJ didn't win a championship every single season of his career. This must mean he wasn't a killer in the years he didn't win, right? I really hate the ridiculous added value of a championship. I think it is important, but not anywhere near the importance that most people put on it. That said, LeBron will win multiple championships. You honestly don't think they have a legitimate chance this year?

 

This is a silly argument. In short: quit watching NBA fast break.

[Magnetic Curses]

guilty as charged. but don't blame me, they're never on national tv.

I'm guessing that's sarcasm, right? They've been on national TV over twenty times.

 

considering that they were on tv twice this weekend, i think you guess right.

 

Anyway, what happened that year was LeBron and the Cavs lost to a much, much better team. But, what does that have anything to do with it? MJ didn't win a championship every single season of his career. This must mean he wasn't a killer in the years he didn't win, right? I really hate the ridiculous added value of a championship. I think it is important, but not anywhere near the importance that most people put on it. That said, LeBron will win multiple championships. You honestly don't think they have a legitimate chance this year?

 

This is a silly argument. In short: quit watching NBA fast break.

 

i don't watch nba fast break and i don't see lebron winning multiple championships without another superstar. that's just my opinion, you are free to have yours. i see a wildly gifted player out there, but oscar roberston was wildly gifted, too.

[Guest]

Ginobili out for the season and playoffs with a stress fracture.

[Mike Aller]

Ginobili out for the season and playoffs with a stress fracture.

Bye bye Spurs glory days.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

BP's All-Defensive Team

 

First Team

PG-Rondo

SG-Battier

SF-LeBron

PF-Ben Wallace

C-Howard (POY)

[Warpticon]

Classic.

[Mike Aller]

BP's All-Defensive Team

 

First Team

PG-Rondo

SG-Battier

SF-LeBron

PF-Ben Wallace

C-Howard (POY)

Ben Wallace? Seriously?

[Mike Aller]

Haha, nice job Andre Miller. Misses both FT. Philly up 1 with 3.7 left. Cavs' ball.

[Mike Aller]

lol, ew @ last possession. Cavs lose. :(

 

Sorry Bulls.