Bulls/Bucks: Derrick Rose MVP bandwagon returns to Milwaukee
by Frank Madden on Mar 26, 2011 3:01 PM CDT
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2010/2011 NBA Season
vs.
29-42 (19-18 home) vs. 52-19 (20-15 road)
March 26, 2011
Bradley Center
7:30 PM
Radio: 620 WTMJ TV: FSN Wisconsin
Probable starters:
Brandon Jennings
PG
Derrick Rose
John Salmons
SG
Keith Bogans
Carlos Delfino
SF
Luol Deng
Luc Mbah a Moute
PF
Carlos Boozer
Andrew Bogut
C
Joakim Noah
(29th) 101.2 - OFFENSE - 108.0 (13th)
(4th) 102.5 - DEFENSE - 99.8 (1st)
(25th) 89.8 - PACE - 90.4 (23rd)
On the Bulls: Blog a Bull / Bulls By The Horns
A day after his 37 points sparked the Bucks to a very necessary win in New York, Brandon Jennings hopes to reprise his starring role against MVP candidate Derrick Rose and the Bulls.
Brandon going off. Jennings' season-high 37 last night is the most he's scored since...wait, has he ever scored more than that in the NBA? Gee, I can't remember.
NBA.com: Redd finally ready?
He's still listed as "out" on the Bucks.com gameday page, but it sounds like there's a good chance Redd suits up and gets his first run in over 13 months tonight.
Scott Skiles says he will "most likely" suit up tomorrow night against the Chicago Bulls at home. "We’re not sure how much he’s going to play yet. That will probably depend on the game." Skiles said. "He looks good, though. He’s in good shape. He’s been playing 4-on-4 and 5-on-5 after a long rehab."
It's difficult to imagine Redd being ready to make a real impact on the court, but giving him a couple minutes should at least offer an emotional boost in front of what could be a mixed crowd.
Short bench. Drew Gooden was active but DNP-CD'ed last night in New York, so it will be interesting to see if and how Skiles works his opening night starter back into the rotation, especially with Larry Sanders playing well over the past week. Skiles has said a number of times lately that he's trying to go with a shorter rotation, usually in reference to why Corey Maggette and Chris Douglas-Roberts have been relegated to peripheral members of the team, but the Bucks are seriously short on big men given Ersan Ilyasova's continued absence and the Bucks' decision to set Earl Barron loose after a couple of 10-day contracts.
JS: Rose brings MVP act to Bradley Center
Not withstanding the arguments for Dwight Howard and a slew of other guys, all the hype suggests Derrick Rose will walk away with the MVP this year.
"He can not have a great game on a given night and still close the game out and win the game with big plays," Bucks coach Scott Skiles said. "That’s what the great players do."And he can have a great night as well. He’s got the size, the speed and the power at that position and he’s an excellent finisher. His defense is much better. His three-point shooting is greatly improved and you’ve got to respect him on the floor now. That’s why he’s markedly better.
"He was very, very good coming into the league. Now he’s continued to get better. It’s scary."
Bulls still winning with defense. The Bulls have cruised to a 14-3 record since the all-star break, overtaking the Celtics for tops in the East despite their star players' numbers dropping off a bit. Though his scoring has been around 25 ppg all season, Rose's other numbers have tailed off a bit since the all-star break: .398/.292 shooting and 6.5 apg vs. .450/.355 and 8.2 apg before. Carlos Boozer has also had his struggles since the all-star break, dealing with ankle issues and putting up an un-Boozer-like 13.6 ppg with 7.5 rpg on 44% shooting compared to 19.3 ppg, 9.9 rpg and 54% before.
But all that's OK when you have the league's best defense (99.8 pts/100). Chicago has the best eFG% allowed (.461) and are third in the league in forcing turnovers. And the Bulls play all that defense while still ranking in the league's top half offensively--take note, Bucks.
SLAM: Jennings Receives NBA Cares Award for February
Not to be lost in Jennings' on-court heroics are his equally impressive contributions off the court. The NBA this week recognized his help in refurbishing the Double Rock Learning Center in his hometown of Compton with the NBA Cares Award, given each month to players who do the most for their communities. Well done, Brandon.
SBNation.com: Derrick Rose No Better An NBA MVP Candidate than Russell Westbrook
Tom Ziller at SBN takes the contrarian angle, using the relative anonymity of Russell Westbrook (at least in MVP terms) to make his point.
All told, Rose likely has the slimmest of edges over Westbrook based on the fact he has played more minutes and, given the turnover comparison, a touch more efficient. But it's incredibly close, and if you're willing to strongly consider Rose for the award, you've also got to consider Westbrook. And if you consider Rose and Westbrook, you've got to consider superior producers LeBron James, Dwight Howard, Dwayne Wade, Dirk Nowitzki ... heck, Durant. Kevin Love is as productive as Rose. Why not him? Where would the Wolves be without Kevin Love? Worst team ever? Kobe Bryant. Zach Randolph. Pau Gasol. Amar'e Stoudemire. All of these players compare to Rose in terms of production; many of them compare favorably.
The formula for Rose's likely success is ironically similar to what propelled Brandon Jennings to plenty of rookie of the year hype a year ago: surprising (if not particularly efficient) raw numbers, a team that surpassed all expectations, and a certain aesthetic appeal to his game. To be clear, Rose is way ahead of Jennings and he also has the big market thing going for him, but I'd hazard that the type of fans who thought Jennings was the league's best rookie a year ago are probably squarely in Rose's MVP camp now (Bucks/Bulls hatred excluded).
If Rose does take home the MVP, he'll likely do it with the worst FG% (43.7%) of any MVP in the last 47 years save for Allen Iverson (42% in 2001).
Jennings in the clutch. He was terrific down the stretch last night, but Brandon Jennings has mostly struggled late in games this season: via 82games, he's managed just 23% eFG shooting in clutch situations. Woof. But hey, at least he's an 85% shooter from the line in those situations...
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more painful and distressing than losing.....
is having to do it all whilst watching KT in a Bulls uniform, oh and also schooling Bogut
That," says LeBron, "is for everyone that watches me play. They witness something special. You're all a witness.
Yeah, thanks for KT!
He’s been great for us :)
Fuck the Big Macs!
Given how terrific KT's post defense is...
It might not be the worst thing in the world that Noah is healthy again. No disrespect to Noah—I’ll take him on my team anytime—but it seems like Drew really struggles against KT.
true enough.....can add KT to Dalembert & Horford, always seem to give him headaches....no pun intended
That," says LeBron, "is for everyone that watches me play. They witness something special. You're all a witness.
I'll give you a big ***GROAN*** anyways!
Squad Six is to the Bucks what beer is to Milwaukee (or anywhere else for that matter)... the catalyst for you doing dumb things in public and not feeling self-conscious!
by Big Crazy Dave on Mar 26, 2011 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Ill give KT the post defense
im not so sure I like when he drops double figures in points on Bogut
That," says LeBron, "is for everyone that watches me play. They witness something special. You're all a witness.
Redd will tear several muscles tonight.
(Seriously, that would be awful though, obviously….)
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your assuming Redd still has several muscles to tear
good luck to Redd by the way on a serious note hope he gets out there and knocks down a few open jumpers
That," says LeBron, "is for everyone that watches me play. They witness something special. You're all a witness.
This is on topic, if...
you feel the Brewhoop’s bond with sports, national teams and Argentina is strong enough.
Argentina’s soccer national team is playing with USA in less than half an hour. Any messi fans around here?
dont mind a bit of Lionel Messi
That," says LeBron, "is for everyone that watches me play. They witness something special. You're all a witness.
His name is the complete oppposite to his skills
Squad Six is to the Bucks what beer is to Milwaukee (or anywhere else for that matter)... the catalyst for you doing dumb things in public and not feeling self-conscious!
by Big Crazy Dave on Mar 26, 2011 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
how did the big match go?
That," says LeBron, "is for everyone that watches me play. They witness something special. You're all a witness.
No good
We all bowled and fielded really well, just couldn’t score enough runs. There was a 6 run deficit in the 1st innings. They beat us by 6 wickets in the 2nd. Proud of my guys though, fought like dogs to the end :)
Squad Six is to the Bucks what beer is to Milwaukee (or anywhere else for that matter)... the catalyst for you doing dumb things in public and not feeling self-conscious!
by Big Crazy Dave on Mar 28, 2011 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
certainly makes a mess of opposing defenses
That," says LeBron, "is for everyone that watches me play. They witness something special. You're all a witness.
I'm watching the game right now
I’m a Barca fan who also owns a #19 Messi Argentina jersey from the ‘06 World Cup. So yes, I’m on board with you, palomba :)
by Frank Madden on Mar 26, 2011 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Batista, the new Argentina's coach,
was designed in order to play Messi the way he does in Barsa. For what I’m watching now, he’s playing him more at the field’s center than to the right as in Barsa.
Messi used to be much more right-sided with Barca, but since Villa joined he seems to spend more time in the middle with Villa left/Pedro on the right. It’s interesting because I was a bit worried that they would struggle without a true target-man in the middle, but Villa has fit in well and continues to score, while Pedro has also been a terrific/versatile man up front.
by Frank Madden on Mar 26, 2011 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Well,
your comment shows some time has passed since I watch barsa for the last time. I don’t even know how Macherano fit in the system. Behind the Iniesta-Xavi tandem, I guess.
Yes, though Busquets has made it hard for him to get a game
I was very disappointed Barca sold Yaya over the summer, in part because I just liked Yaya and in part because I thought Busquets was far too erratic last year. So I was pleased Barca signed Mascherano but they really haven’t need him. Busquets looked dramatically better in the World Cup and has been terrific this year, which has made it hard on Mascherano. Like Busquets he generally plays just ahead of the centerbacks, which is a crucial position since Alves plays so far up the pitch most of the time. Not sure if you saw it, but he had a crucial tackle late in the game against Arsenal when Bendtner was bearing down on goal.
by Frank Madden on Mar 26, 2011 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm still making my mind about him
I’m more a Tevez fan (Delfino is also, according to what he tweeted a couple of days ago), and I like a lot Pastore and Di MarÃa.
Messi usually plays a lot better with Barcelona than with Argentina, avannd I’m figureing out if he’s not part of this vanity sports legion with Christiano Ronaldo, Le Bron James an others
I'm watching that right now
But I watch soccer like I watch hockey – with no idea of what’s going on beyond the ball/puck moving.
I never use a big word when a diminutive word would suffice.
It's cool when it's broken down
And sometimes even I can see the moves develop, but most of the time I’m like “whoa, that ball went really high.”
I never use a big word when a diminutive word would suffice.
In the same boat.
Minus the whole I watch soccer and hockey part….;)
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Im kinda hoping Redd gets a few minutes, Id like to see a few jumpers from him
on the other hand Im not thrilled about seeing our supposed PF Drew Gooden back shooting jumpers
That," says LeBron, "is for everyone that watches me play. They witness something special. You're all a witness.
Didn't want to pay him for the rest of the season.
Only two ten day contracts before a guy has to be guaranteed for the remainder of the year. I thought he played fairly well, but it seems like Skiles wants as few players as possible in his rotation…
by Frank Madden on Mar 26, 2011 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Redd is active tonight.
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Mar 26, 2011 6:52 PM CDT reply actions
57 points.
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
All I remember from that game is him missing the game winner
It was againt the Jazz, right?
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
I missed the game, but can’t remember why.
by Frank Madden on Mar 26, 2011 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Bulls fans sure reaaaalllllyyy want Rose to win MVP....
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What the hell was that?
Bogut shooting step-backs?
by Frank Madden on Mar 26, 2011 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Missed it
Must have been epic
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Now Charlotte
Is doing a beat-down on the Knicks
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
It'd be amusing if they got the 8th seed
Especially with Jordan’s comments.
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
It will be like Major League ...
When the players won the whole thing to spite their owner. Just making the playoffs will be their championship.
by Brick's house on Mar 26, 2011 8:28 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
apparently Charlie Sheen knows how to win
That," says LeBron, "is for everyone that watches me play. They witness something special. You're all a witness.
I was reading a Knicks blog
And a lot of fans were saying no one wants to face the Knicks in the playoffs. if the season were a little longer might not have to worry about that.
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Haha
I can see their point, but bottom line is Knicks don’t scare anyone right now…
by Frank Madden on Mar 26, 2011 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
It's okay, Isiah has all the answers.
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Was going to say D'Antoni
But same thing
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
The quality of this stream is horrible
No Bulls on TV in a Chicago area hotel? Lame.
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Limited Channel selection -_-
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably the biggest reason our ofense sucks so bad
Besides the players we have.
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Just was watching the vid of Batum'w winning basket last night
Sure was reminiscent of Luc to bogut against Indiana.
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Internet at BC is atrocious so I will probably be light on in-game updates… but yes, there are thousands of people shouting “MVP” every time Derrick Rose, I don’t know, breathes.
It's pretty amusing
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
And disheartening, with Rose so young, this could be a regular thing for the next decade
by MadTown Hoops on Mar 26, 2011 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Unless the Bucks actually get even halway decent
Then yeah.
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Me too
Probably the last month he’s a Buck…would kind of be some closure.
by Frank Madden on Mar 26, 2011 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
He deserves to be the Bucks leading scorer
He never asked out and he’s a good guy
by MadTown Hoops on Mar 26, 2011 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1
Don’t get all the redd bashing
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
I'm afraid if he does well we'll throw money at him
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah, he never played for the Clippers
by MadTown Hoops on Mar 26, 2011 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nice.
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Portland fan here
Just dropping in to say good luck! I’ve always liked the Bucks and I think I’ll stick around for this gdt.
Draft Nikola Vucevic!
Enjoy your stay
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Want to trade teams?
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Minus the injured ones, so umm our team for Wallace and Aldridge?
by MadTown Hoops on Mar 26, 2011 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Gooden and Maggette for Wallace and Aldridge
Uh, I think that’s a fair trade….;)
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
God I'd love Aldridge on this team
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
You guys are a little too down on your team imo.
I love Andrew Bogut. But I have to wonder, what do you guys think about Jennings? He can definitely score, but he seems streaky, do you think that he’ll be able to develop more consistency?
Draft Nikola Vucevic!
Yes, I hope so anyway
The fan base here is probably split though.
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Also I'm a fan of Ersan Illyasova
I know he’s not really anything special, but I like watching him play, he seems to play pretty intelligently and within his abilities, I would love him as a backup on Portland.
Draft Nikola Vucevic!
Yeah, right now he has a concussion
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Paintophobia
You may know such prominent sufferers such as Andrea Bargnani and John Salmons
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
What, you mean this season?
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
No to be scoreboard watching but....
Pistons up 11 on Pacers, cats over the Knicks by 8 with 2 left
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Scoreboard watching is something to be proud of
It’s a national pastime.
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
And I'm not watching the game anyway so......
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Always liked those Pistons
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
That'll happen when your coach prefers Josh McRoberts over Hansbrough
by MadTown Hoops on Mar 26, 2011 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
See my sig.
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Proof that no one in the Bucks organization is a stathead
The Bucks preferred shot is the contested long two.
+2.6678976
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
It had to be a decimal
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Now there are
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"You want Josh McRoberts? You can't HANDLE Josh McRoberts!" --Sportscenter anchor
by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
The Bucks need a consistent post scorer.
Or a dynamic wing guy. They seem set at the 1 and 5 but need a number 1 scoring option. Do you guys have anybody in mind that you would like to add to this team as your primary scorer?
Draft Nikola Vucevic!
Preferably, but he might be hard to get
We might have to settle for Durant
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"You want Josh McRoberts? You can't HANDLE Josh McRoberts!" --Sportscenter anchor
by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Corey Maggette
LOL
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
hahaha
In all seriousness I’m not sure who the Bucks can go out and get to help. A back-to-the-basket PF with a mid-range jumper would be fantastic, but I’m not sure who that would be.
by Frank Madden on Mar 26, 2011 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
How bout Scola?
Now that Houston has Patterson and Hill, maybe they will be willing to move Scola. Reunite him with Delfino.
by Brick's house on Mar 26, 2011 8:38 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
oh, of course, I would love that
Scola will pair great with Bogut also. But I don’t think Houston will release him, unless they get a big star in the trade.
Yeah, same here, I think it'd take Bogut or Jennings
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I saw a guy on Golden State of Mind say Maggette was the closest thing they had to LeBron.
i wading through post after post of anti Maggette so that should have been a red flag. Alas…
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Our best bet is looking through the draft
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Not much cap room
And we’re not the preferred destination of todays NBAer
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
But...But
Drew Gooden wanted to come here!!!!1111oneone
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Qualifier was todays
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Haha
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd be curious to see how a guy like Landry would fit in here
by Frank Madden on Mar 26, 2011 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Very well I'd imagine
He does all the little things, protects the ball, can hit from deep and is a high energy dunker. The Bucks need an invigorator and by ’12 he could be a monster
by MadTown Hoops on Mar 26, 2011 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
The curse of the small market, Portland has the same problem,
hell we got snubbed by Hedo for Toronto (really dodged a bullet with that one). Building through the draft usually the way to go for we small market teams. But what if you could get someone like Danny Granger, would you want him?
Draft Nikola Vucevic!
It'd be interesting to see how Millsap would have worked
Although he really was just a power play
by MadTown Hoops on Mar 26, 2011 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Granger works for me
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
I like Millsap quite a bit.
Although the Jazz find a lot of different ways to get the ball to him. I don’t think the Bucks are creative enough…
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"You want Josh McRoberts? You can't HANDLE Josh McRoberts!" --Sportscenter anchor
by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Kevin Love would be awesome if Rambis and Kahn still aren't sold
Otherwise in 2012 I like Courtney Lee and Landry Fields as targets
by MadTown Hoops on Mar 26, 2011 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I think that ship has sailed, unfortunatley.
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Funny how A. Randolph has been going off since Love got hurt.
Makes you wonder about the way Love puts up numbers on a bad team. His replacement is putting up comp numbers.
by Brick's house on Mar 26, 2011 8:46 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Why stop at MVP?
Rose could probably be the Governor of Illinois right now if he watned.
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*wanted
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"You want Josh McRoberts? You can't HANDLE Josh McRoberts!" --Sportscenter anchor
by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Could you imagine the Bulls
If they had a 2 guard that could score a bit?
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
John Salmons?
And we’ll take….Luol Deng!
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
John Salmons is the gift that can keep on giving...Hell, he would have probably spurred a nice run for the Knicks at 1/100 of the cost.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
TBH I'd stick with Salmons
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Really?
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Deng 40m for the next 3 years
ya
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Good point
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll take Deng for that, over Salmons for 4 (or 3) more years.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Salmons 3/25(last year no guaranteed)
is better than Deng’s for sure. if equal contracts i agree but you gotta play the money game.
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Valid. Both grossly overpaid. Hindsight is 20/20 however. Some thought Deng was going to be the next MJ.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll give you they're both overpaid
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Piston 90-83
With 3 1/2 left
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Charlie V. with the dagger 3
To stretch the lead to 10
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Meh.
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I love him too
On the Pistons
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
yes
he at least rebounds
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Can I take neither?
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Josh McRoberts!?
(and have to play him too many minutes, like the Pacers)
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
You mean my sig?
I don’t really like him that much, I just thought it was funny
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
No, I meant him as the third option, sarcastically.
I head that on SC.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok Pistons up 11 with a minute left
Now one more thing and then I can get my hopes up again
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Alright, I'll keep Salmons :).
(Give it 5 minutes)
Haha
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
We actually have a chance to win.
Mixed feelings.
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why mixed feelings
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
8th seed not too appealing, but I like watching them win.
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Take the playoffs
dare to dream….anything can happen……
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Except the Bucks winning a series...:(
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Would you have thought last year with bogut out
We would have almost beat the Hawks?
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Understand your point but
This isn’t last year’s team and the Celtics/Heat/Bulls aren’t the Hawks.
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Still rather make the playoffs
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Thats good for us isn't it?
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Usually
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Awesome.
I’m calling him Keith Red Neck from now on.
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
"This crowd is loving it"
A small percentage of them.
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What you thing 60% - 40%? (Bulls that is, sadly)
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Could be even bigger for the Bulls fans
The usual “Let’s go Bucks” chant was all “Let’s go Bulls”
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
The Bucks' collapse starts NOW.
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Shhhhhhh
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
by CanadaBucks on Mar 26, 2011 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I can't say it enough...
I HATE Stacy King’s play by play
by Brick's house on Mar 26, 2011 9:14 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I don't like ours either..Wait we don't really have one, two color commentators.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Meh, You could find flaws in all commentators
I’ll take ours.
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
True, at least they are consistent...hilariously consistent.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I stand by my like for them :)
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Paschke reads Brewhoop
Just quoted Frank’s Rose FG%-MVP stat, complete with Allen iverson
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Then I take back my previous comment...You rock Jim!
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually Frank rocks
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Yeah, I know he was interviewed here a whiel back
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
What do Joakim Noah, Lebron James, Amar'e Stoudemire, Chris Bosh, Manu Ginobli, and Stephen Jackson have in common?
Many answers accepted.
Flopping?
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Guys I would have a hard time cheering for
if they were on the Bucks?
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
well I like Ginobli so that doesnt work
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Major Douches?
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, him being there eliminated a lot of options for me
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
They all make more money in a month than my parents make in 10 years.
I gots to put the team on my back, doo.
by BlackPack-fan on Mar 26, 2011 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Winner
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Lacking in most of everything except hustle.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously i dont't know what ppl were expecting with him though
he came as advertised
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
Candlejack?
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"You want Josh McRoberts? You can't HANDLE Josh McRoberts!" --Sportscenter anchor
by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Letting this one slip away. So Believable
by Brick's house on Mar 26, 2011 9:26 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Too busy chanting MVP?
“Did you see the way Rose dribbled? MVP! MVP!”
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I really wish our fans would cheer MVP for one of our players...I don't care who.
It would be a nice mock………Oh wait, we may not get to the free throw line.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, It IS on TV here. Fail.
Oh well, I’ll take Bucks announcers on a crappy stream.
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"You want Josh McRoberts? You can't HANDLE Josh McRoberts!" --Sportscenter anchor
I once had to listen to him on a Bulls-bucks broadcast
Not going through that again.
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"You want Josh McRoberts? You can't HANDLE Josh McRoberts!" --Sportscenter anchor
by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't know if anyone has ever had the pleasure
Of listening to joe tait doing Cavs games but the guy is great. He’s done all their games since 1970 except 2 years I think, going to retire at the end of the season. i grew up lsitening to him on WWWE
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
He just got out of the hospital
And returning to the broadcasts.
by toasterrebound on Mar 26, 2011 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
The internet needs a universally accepted sarcasm font
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"You want Josh McRoberts? You can't HANDLE Josh McRoberts!" --Sportscenter anchor
by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
We could agree on something
Maybe start any sarcastic comment with a ~?
by Frank Madden on Mar 26, 2011 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Italicize every other letter.
like this
I gots to put the team on my back, doo.
by BlackPack-fan on Mar 26, 2011 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah I noticed as I did the example.
I gots to put the team on my back, doo.
by BlackPack-fan on Mar 26, 2011 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
That could work
No green font, unfortunatley.
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"You want Josh McRoberts? You can't HANDLE Josh McRoberts!" --Sportscenter anchor
by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
How bout ending with comic book curse words.
#%$&
by Brick's house on Mar 26, 2011 9:34 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Andrew Bogut is lights out from 3 point range #$*
Corey Maggette passes ^%&#@
I gots to put the team on my back, doo.
by BlackPack-fan on Mar 26, 2011 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Where's fourth quarter secret weapon Earl Barron when you need him?
Maybe we could draw up another play for him.
Did it get tipped?
If not then I quit.
I gots to put the team on my back, doo.
by BlackPack-fan on Mar 26, 2011 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Whoops.
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Carlos Delfino is on fire (not ~)
Yup this is going way too far.
Squad Six should just chant MVP the whole game in honor of Bulls fans
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Daaaaaa Bulls Da Bulls Da Bulls Da Bulls
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
BAHAHA
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
It's nice that Korver tries on defense.
Results, not so much.
I really don't like Carlos Boozer.
Great “numbers,” terrible team results.
Bulls fans don't like him either...that tells you something.
He doesn’t even get MVP chants.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
They prefer Asik.
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"You want Josh McRoberts? You can't HANDLE Josh McRoberts!" --Sportscenter anchor
by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
This*
Seriously, I’d take Gooden…assuming he puts in effort.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Not this year
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Puke at Bradley Center. Absolute puke.
We NEED to win.
Why does Salmons have the ball in his hands so much?
Please, Scott. Have you learned anything from the first 70 games?
I gots to put the team on my back, doo.
Skiles still remembers Salmons as the guy who led them to the playoffs
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
lol.
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"You want Josh McRoberts? You can't HANDLE Josh McRoberts!" --Sportscenter anchor
Pretty much.
It’s pathetic how little people care about the Bucks here, but It’s not like they’ve given them anything to be a fan of…
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, but sadly there are people like us.
I’m in college and I love the Bucks more than the Packers (who just won a Super Bowl) and the Brewers. Don’t know many others.
Let me finish throwing up in my mouth, and not from alcohol sadly.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Nights like these it's tough to see this franchise sticking around in the long term
by Frank Madden on Mar 26, 2011 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah it was an embarrassment. I feel really bad for Herb.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
It's worth noting the Chicago bandwagoners did this in Indiana and Detroit, too.
We are a larger victim of location, unfortunately
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
But was it as huge of a majority?
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 10:16 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Probably not. But just because of location.
Trust me, neither sell more seats than the BC.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
My thoughts as well...
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by Jacob Grinyer on Mar 26, 2011 10:15 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
It kills me that
the Bucks get great opportunities but act completely unaware. Joakim Noah comes in with 5-6 minutes left in the fourth with 5 fouls…it only makes sense to go straight at the guy, get the charge or get draw the foul and make things easier on themselves. Instead, we settle for outside jumpers while there is a mirage of a big man in the lane.
John Salmons only managed 1 turnover at the end of the game, but he tried for about 3 turnovers.
In positive news, I'm really glad Redd didn't make his debut.
It would have been absolutely disgusting to hear more boos than cheers for him returning (Bulls fans).
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 10:12 PM CDT reply actions
Our scorers on the bench
DNP. Result, tired at the end.
by toasterrebound on Mar 26, 2011 10:21 PM CDT reply actions
Bulls fans are going orgasmic about taking over the BC.
To be quite honest, I think it’s terrible for the league already known for “bandwagoners.” I guess it would be kind of entertaining if I were a Bulls fan, but I don’t think I’d enjoy it very much.
I didn’t enjoy the “Go Pack Go” chants in Atlanta during the playoffs, at all.
I guess it’s a respect thing.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 10:30 PM CDT reply actions
Yes I understand that, I still find it very disrespectful to takeover an opponent's place.
Personally, I would hate it if the same thing happened with any of our teams. I’m probably in the minority, but I think it looks terrible for the league.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Obviously, nothing you can do to stop it or prevent it, other than win games and have fan support.
I guess we “deserve it,” but I still find it disturbing. Especially for the NBA. They already have an image problem.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate to see it
Happen to MY team. Being a sports fan is subjective.
by toasterrebound on Mar 26, 2011 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Obviously, I am emotional and biased right now.
But like I said I’m all for respect of the game and I hated when Packers’ fans did the same thing. I would oppose it even if the Bucks did the same thing. I’d be happy with fans there, just not obnoxiously loud nor outnumbering their fans.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
It's no more disrespectful
Than the visiting team winning.
by toasterrebound on Mar 26, 2011 10:45 PM CDT reply actions
I think it is. That stung more than the loss.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Mainly, as mentioned before, it sends a cruel reminder as to why we may not have a team in a few years.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Like you said
That’s on the organization. The loss stung more.
by toasterrebound on Mar 26, 2011 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I am speaking on behalf of an NBA fan first, Bucks fan second.
This just shows what is horribly wrong with the direction the NBA is heading.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
What's wrong with fan support
We’re just on the wrong end this year. This type of enthusiasm is not bad for the league, just the losers.
by toasterrebound on Mar 26, 2011 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
It's bad when teams lose "home games"...because the huge markets inevitably gather a huge bandwagon group countrywide.
You don’t see this issue in the NFL or MLB. There are bandwagoners….not this bad.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
It's bad for thse loser
Also, Cub fans have done the same thing. But baseball and football stadiums seat a lot more people. And the Bulls fans live only 90 miles away. I really don’t know if they are bandwagon fans, just enjoying a great season. The Bucks blew this game because of coaching and offensive flaws.
by toasterrebound on Mar 26, 2011 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I will agree to disagree. I just think it's an indictment of where the league is headed.
5-10 big market “super teams” dominating the NBA in every facet imaginable. I think contraction (as predicted by the “King”) is conceivable.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Even if it happens
Most of the league is small market teams. They just don’t attract the big name free agents. THAT is what’s wrong with the league.
by toasterrebound on Mar 26, 2011 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...and that problem is growing every year.
This is just a secluded example.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Woah, you're a CUBS fan?!?!?!
I see your bias now :)
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, and sorry about the Cubs.
Could be an interesting year for them.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't say that
But I am. Also, it has nothing to do with it. Like I mentioned, I don’t want to hear it in our house.
Interesting, I don’t know how.
by toasterrebound on Mar 26, 2011 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Roster turnaround. Low expectation in the division.
Could be beneficial for them, though. I’m not getting into a baseball argument with you though :)
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Good
They need all the benefits they can get.
by toasterrebound on Mar 26, 2011 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions
A ticket sold is a ticket sold
It could be helping.
by toasterrebound on Mar 26, 2011 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a possibility.
I think it’s a growing image problem rather than a fiscal one.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Winning
Not whining, improve the image.
by toasterrebound on Mar 26, 2011 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
honestly though, the NBA has always been built on 5-10 super teams.
80s: Bulls, Lakers, Celtics, Pistons
90s: Bulls, Magic, Rockets, Jazz
00s: Spurs, Lakers, Celtics, etc.
Small market teams can succeed (see: Spurs), you just need to know how to compliment your best player, which our GM misfired on this season.
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Mar 26, 2011 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, but free agent stars' obsession of grouping together is making it a little different.
Everyone talks about Bogut being a terrible pick, but he is the only top pick willing and wanting to stay in Milwaukee. Deron Wiliams is out and Chris Paul is on his way out.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions
The Deron Williams thing points back to my inital point about surrounding your stars with the right players
D-Will was perfectly happy to stay with Utah, but they screwed up their offseason by letting go Boozer, Korver, and Wes Matthews. Those were D-Will’s guys. They didn’t think his glue guys were important enough or worth it to keep.
Groups of stars have always been on teams, sure it’s different now because we have free agency, but look at those Celtics and Lakers teams in the 80s.
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Mar 26, 2011 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
They had a fine supporting cast.
Sloan left because of D-Will…everything went downhill fast after that.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions
They replaced Boozer with Jefferson (upgrade)
Wes Matthews got overpaid and Portland gave that contract to purposely screw the Jazz (they did the same thing previous season with Millsap). Raja Bell is a poor man’s Korver.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
but those were Williams' guys
I mean, maybe that showed Williams that the Jazz front office wouldn’t stick next to their guys. I mean, you never heard any issues with Williams before this season.
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Mar 26, 2011 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah you have.
When they traded Brewer last year he went nuts. He said “that’s why I only signed a three year contract.” He was against Jazz management for a long time despite of their winning longevity.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions
okay, so that goes back to the inital comment, then no?
Williams was unhappy because they team was getting rid of his guys.
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Mar 26, 2011 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
But is unhappiness wasn't justified.
How’s he enjoying New Jersey? Jazz are a top 5 organization. Not sure what he was looking for.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it's hard to identify our best player.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions
well we have two really good/young players in Bogut and Jennings
Guys like Salmons and Maggette who dominate the ball just don’t fit very well in this offense.
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Mar 26, 2011 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Bogut has trouble against the top teams
He needs to heal so he can shoot with both hands.
by toasterrebound on Mar 26, 2011 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions
that's another issue I have with the Bucks
wish they would have just shut down Bogut this season and let him get 100% healthy for the future.
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Mar 26, 2011 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions
At this point, it probably doesn't really matter.
It’s a difference of a couple weeks. He’s not further hurting it either, if he was they would certainly shut him down.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions
well of course it's nothing now
But I’ve been calling for it since December.
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Mar 26, 2011 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but I guess I trust Bucks' trainers and Bogut more than visual evidence on the court.
He’s not healthy, but I don’t think he’s hurting or slowing down the healing at all.
by HowardGreenFTW on Mar 26, 2011 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
At least he's staying in playing shape
And he’s always getting some other injury anyway.
by toasterrebound on Mar 26, 2011 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions
haha. knee, back, elbow, migraines
it’s always something.
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Mar 26, 2011 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Except the 70s
Eight different champions. Free agency started in 1977 and there was mandatory compensation then.
by toasterrebound on Mar 26, 2011 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I am a Cowboy fan
and would argue that point. When they used to play in Arizona and other ;places with poor attendance there would be more visiting fans than home fans. NBA is likely more prevalent though.
"You play anybody and if they shoot 70 per cent from three, they're going to be tough to beat." More wise words from Chris Bosh
by CanadaBucks on Mar 27, 2011 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
and that's why Derrick Rose is the MVP of the league.
unreal
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Mar 26, 2011 10:57 PM CDT reply actions
Notice
How Rose always attacks the middle and Jennings is always on the wings. There’s your difference.
by toasterrebound on Mar 26, 2011 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
he made Jennings look plain silly on that crossover/layup drive.
I mean, I’ve stated before that Rose is my favorite player, so I’m not surprised at this. I’m glad the Bucks gave them a good fight, they just aren’t at the Bulls level, or, maybe more appropriately, they don’t have a player like Rose that can take them to the next level.
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Mar 26, 2011 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
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