Steve9347 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jun 20, 2012 -> 10:58 AM) am I the only one that thinks it didnt look like Lebron cramped up last night? The way they were treating him and the way he was acting looked like a thigh bruise or strain or something. I was thinking hamstring pull/tear, but I'm no doctor. I don't think they'd be stretching him like they were if they thought that were the case, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 what I noticed is they immediately started rubbing an ice bag on his thighs when he got to the bench. and I dont remember that being a treatment for cramping up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 20, 2012 -> 10:05 AM) Wait a minute. Did you just suggest that Bill Russell is one of the 4 greatest players to ever live? We're done, Q. Forever. Wait a minute, bolded part... QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 20, 2012 -> 09:50 AM) Age 27 was Jordan's 7th year in the league. It's LeBron's 9th. Kobe won his first at age 21 in his 4th year. LeBron's shot at being GOAT is gone, partially because Jordan's resume reads like a myth, Kareem's longevity and dominance put him up there, Wilt was an inhuman machine, and Russell has 11 rings. Those are the four I always see as main GOAT contenders (though I obviously think it's Jordan and I don't feel Russell should be up there) and I can't see LeBron matching any of those four. That being said, if the Heat go on a crazy run, I can see LeBron punching his way into the Top 5. My top five is this: 1. Jordan 2. Wilt 3. Kareem 4. Magic 5. Bird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 The Wizards have traded Rashard Lewis and the No. 46 pick in the 2012 draft to the Hornets, in exchange for Emeka Okafor and Trevor Ariza. http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nba/182...or-okafor-ariza Awesome trade for the Hornets. They can buy Lewis out for a tick over 13 million (jesus christ, that dude is so loaded for being terrible), they dump the big money owed to Okafor, and yeah, Ariza is solid, but they aren't going anywhere. Big money to find someone to play with Davis soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 20, 2012 -> 02:32 PM) The Wizards have traded Rashard Lewis and the No. 46 pick in the 2012 draft to the Hornets, in exchange for Emeka Okafor and Trevor Ariza. http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nba/182...or-okafor-ariza Awesome trade for the Hornets. They can buy Lewis out for a tick over 13 million (jesus christ, that dude is so loaded for being terrible), they dump the big money owed to Okafor, and yeah, Ariza is solid, but they aren't going anywhere. Big money to find someone to play with Davis soon. Does it put Charlotte under the cap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonWeltall Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 20, 2012 -> 08:32 PM) Big money to find someone to play with Davis soon. Like who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomSlowik Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 20, 2012 -> 02:38 PM) Does it put Charlotte under the cap? WAY under. They were at like $42 mil with Okafor and Ariza and counting their two firsts (albiet not counting Gordon). Now, even if Gordon gets $16 mil a year (which would be a bit steep), they'd be at about $40 million in salary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 20, 2012 -> 03:38 PM) Does it put Charlotte under the cap? Assuming you meant New Orleans...they are currently at $43 million committed, but that is before their #1 draft pick and with only a qualifying offer to Eric Gordon. So, closer to $49 million counting Davis, and then presumably Eric Gordon will get more than $5 million from someone unless he plays out the season on the QO in order to become unrestricted. For the 2013 offseason though, They'd have Davis, Jason Smith ($2.5 million), and anyone else they draft or sign this year. If they sign Gordon, they'll be sitting at ~$20 million, total, and could offer 2 max deals. They have another $10 million in Team Option players that year they might keep, but at ~$30 million there's almost room for 2 max deals, and they can be choosy about who's options they pick up or how they structure Gordon's deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Gordon + Anthony Davis + 10th pick + good financial standing. Pretty good shape for that franchise, obviously a lot of work/development to be done but thats a nice start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Jun 20, 2012 -> 02:47 PM) Gordon + Anthony Davis + 10th pick + good financial standing. Pretty good shape for that franchise, obviously a lot of work/development to be done but thats a nice start. They'll probably do something stupid like sign Harden to a max contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 You want the real scary thing? The top 2 unrestricted free agents next offseason...when the Hornets will have cap space...Dwight, and Chris Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 20, 2012 -> 02:54 PM) You want the real scary thing? The top 2 unrestricted free agents next offseason...when the Hornets will have cap space...Dwight, and Chris Paul. Why is that scary? Dwight isn't going to NO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 John Salley took a big s*** on Michael Jordan on ESPN today. Said MJ doesn't make his top 5 best players, implies that MJ would not have been successful if he didn't have Phil Jackson coaching him, declares Magic Johnson far and away the GOAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 QUOTE (Jake @ Jun 20, 2012 -> 03:10 PM) John Salley took a big s*** on Michael Jordan on ESPN today. Said MJ doesn't make his top 5 best players, implies that MJ would not have been successful if he didn't have Phil Jackson coaching him, declares Magic Johnson far and away the GOAT 20 years later and still a two bit hater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jun 20, 2012 -> 04:10 PM) Why is that scary? Dwight isn't going to NO. New Orleans offering a max deal to CP3 again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 20, 2012 -> 03:19 PM) 20 years later and still a two bit hater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 20, 2012 -> 03:21 PM) New Orleans offering a max deal to CP3 again? If Dwight wanted to win championships, there are other options. But he doesn't care about that. He wants to make $$. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 QUOTE (Jake @ Jun 20, 2012 -> 03:10 PM) John Salley took a big s*** on Michael Jordan on ESPN today. Said MJ doesn't make his top 5 best players, implies that MJ would not have been successful if he didn't have Phil Jackson coaching him, declares Magic Johnson far and away the GOAT And Magic had Kareem and Riley, so he's not a top 5 either. Hakeem is the GOAT if we want to start playing the whole "hsd great coach/teammates" thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 19, 2012 -> 11:28 PM) I've thought about that a lot since enjoying the Dream Team doc. Then I got sad thinking about a special kid from Chicago who can GO UPSTAIRS not participating. It should be awesome, though. What really sucks for Rose is that it appears that basketball in the next Olympics will likely be limited to players 23 and under so Rose wouldn't be eligible unless they adopt a plan similar to soccer where you can augment your roster with a player or 2 above the age of 23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 QUOTE (Jake @ Jun 20, 2012 -> 03:10 PM) John Salley took a big s*** on Michael Jordan on ESPN today. Said MJ doesn't make his top 5 best players, implies that MJ would not have been successful if he didn't have Phil Jackson coaching him, declares Magic Johnson far and away the GOAT John Salley shouldn't be allowed to talk basketball anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 20, 2012 -> 02:53 PM) They'll probably do something stupid like sign Harden to a max contract. They have Eric Gordon. That'd be pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 QUOTE (Jake @ Jun 20, 2012 -> 03:10 PM) John Salley took a big s*** on Michael Jordan on ESPN today. Said MJ doesn't make his top 5 best players, implies that MJ would not have been successful if he didn't have Phil Jackson coaching him, declares Magic Johnson far and away the GOAT Ha, and back to the cave he goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 20, 2012 -> 05:04 PM) They have Eric Gordon. That'd be pointless. That assumes Gordon signs an extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 20, 2012 -> 04:58 PM) That assumes Gordon signs an extension. Is Gordon a restricted free agent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 20, 2012 -> 03:54 PM) And Magic had Kareem and Riley, so he's not a top 5 either. Hakeem is the GOAT if we want to start playing the whole "hsd great coach/teammates" thing. He had clyde didnt he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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