***Offical 08/09 NBA thread!***

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Yeah and blah, blah Rodney Stuckey is the future Point guard....................He looked stellar yesterday!

 

[Lugnutz 10+ year member]

Smacked the Pistons at their home finally!
Lost the last 4 there in the regular season. I am telling ya, this year is much different than before.

Go Cavs!

Also did Tea finally hang himself or something? How is that Allen Iverson trade working out again? 21-21 with him, pure awesomeness! Chauncey is rolling over in D. Told you it was a bad trade.

How many times do I have to explain this trade to you? Is your head filled with pig fat or something?

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Explain away dumbass!

Funny how I haven't seen you in forever, but as soon as I throw a red flag about your beloved Pistons, bam your on!

I think you have an instant messenger on your computer for when I say something about them, lol!

By the way, how is that team chemistry working out? Even your own players say they miss the floor general, lol!

They keep playing the way they are, they might not make the playoffs...........

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AjGC7MXZ5AB.tu9TL9OJSCE5nYcB?slug=ap-magic-nelson&prov=ap&type=lgns

Well looks like Mo Willams might make it too the all star game after all.

Sucks to hear about it as he was having an amazing year, but a tuff break. Looks to me they need to sign someone else. Can't see Anthony Johnson being the main man at point, even if they were 4-1 with him when Nelson was out for a few games. Magic are in trouble if they can't sign someone with decent experience.

 

[rtillaree 10+ year member]

it's a huge blow, there is no way we can replace Meer...he has been so huge for the Magic, and playing at that all-star level....as for a trade though, not really as red button as the talking heads are making it seem...Hedo runs the offense for the most part now, Lee has PG experience, really just need more offense at the one to create the separation, along with some speed and slashing, which Lee can and has done in the past, we're not going to be able to replace his production, but with the guys we have and how well this team has come together, we should be able to band aid it and pick up the slack, it's going to **** and we wont be the same, but we cant mail it in now...everyone barking up the trade/acquisition tree doesn't follow Orlando..not saying we wont get someone, as we are now down 2 players, but it's not a dire need to bring in a 3rd PG...AJ wont cut it long term, but spread the minutes between the other 2 players we have that can play the position and it's not soo bad...

although, latest word is Nelson is contemplating holding off on the surgery and coming back soon, which makes me both love him more and nervous as hell...

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Yeah, I am sure a lot of sports anyalists don't watch Orlando, what would they know.........

Lee is young and not saying he can't do it, but like you said, you can't replace Nelson, but I think they will try and go out and get somebody.

Who knows though.

 

[rtillaree 10+ year member]

Yeah, I am sure a lot of sports anyalists don't watch Orlando, what would they know.........
Lee is young and not saying he can't do it, but like you said, you can't replace Nelson, but I think they will try and go out and get somebody.

Who knows though.

is that supposed to be a joke? talk about a conversation that could go on for days...same analyst's that put the Magic at 36 wins last season, 5-6th place this season, and dont forget your Cavs finals season, predicted to lose in the first round...

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Well since you know all there is to know, maybe you should hit up that career.

 

[rtillaree 10+ year member]

why do you gotta be that way? when did I say I knew all there was to know?

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Be what way? You seem to be a know it all, just pointing out the facts mang.

 

[rtillaree 10+ year member]

well, true as that may be...I'm not trying to come off as a know it all...I try to be as realistic as possible when it comes to the game...I'm not the one sitting here arguing with you about the Pistons season...My point was that the majority of these analysts are just guys with opinions who get paid an awful lot to share them...and normally, they are further from reality than some of the fans...

like today, they already have Orlando going for Kirk Hinrich, Beno Udrih and Andre Miller, lol, did they forget about the salary cap? why are they all trying to replace Jameer with another PG? he's going to be back eventually...it's just a big wow to me when I hear some of these guys talk...

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

well, true as that may be...I'm not trying to come off as a know it all...I try to be as realistic as possible when it comes to the game...I'm not the one sitting here arguing with you about the Pistons season...My point was that the majority of these analysts are just guys with opinions who get paid an awful lot to share them...and normally, they are further from reality than some of the fans...
like today, they already have Orlando going for Kirk Hinrich, Beno Udrih and Andre Miller, lol, did they forget about the salary cap? why are they all trying to replace Jameer with another PG? he's going to be back eventually...it's just a big wow to me when I hear some of these guys talk...

It's cool mang. Don't take it to heart. You're one of the killer doods to talk to, just sometimes you come off as a know it all. Hell I do too. Smash it!

I actually think Kirk Hinrich would be a nice fit for you guys. True point guard and plenty of time left in him, plus would be a nice bench guy once Nelson comes back. I guess they are saying he might be out for the year, if not then 7-8 weeks, which is a couple months if he decides to rehab it.

 

[rtillaree 10+ year member]

well yea, Steve Nash would be great too, but when you look at dollars and cents, it's just not even a possibility...the Magic are faced with re-signing Hedo Turkoglu next season, so they have to cut back on salary as it is, bringing in Kirk, Miller, Felton or Udrih, that just flat out kills our cap space, and plus depletes the Magic's already limited bench for whomever we package out...it just doesnt figure logistically...as if that wasnt bad enough, they talk as if the Magic should pursue Marbury and Tinsley...any one who knows anything about the Magic knows that they will be the last team on the planet to bring in character problem guys...it's just lol to me...

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

well yea, Steve Nash would be great too, but when you look at dollars and cents, it's just not even a possibility...the Magic are faced with re-signing Hedo Turkoglu next season, so they have to cut back on salary as it is, bringing in Kirk, Miller, Felton or Udrih, that just flat out kills our cap space, and plus depletes the Magic's already limited bench for whomever we package out...it just doesnt figure logistically...as if that wasnt bad enough, they talk as if the Magic should pursue Marbury and Tinsley...any one who knows anything about the Magic knows that they will be the last team on the planet to bring in character problem guys...it's just lol to me...

Ahh, we were talking the likes of Heinrich, Miller,Udrih........not Nash, lol! I am sure they would have a hard time signing a 2 time MVP, countless all-star guy.

Marbury should just give up. I don't know how anybody puts up with his shit. Guy is joke!

What is wrong with Tinsley? I never knew him to be a problem guy, but haven't paid much attention to his team.

So basically you think just stay where your at? You have already lost 3 out of 6 games and now this blow. You honestly think you will be ok?

 

[rtillaree 10+ year member]

well we're talking about starting PG's and $ here though, so Nash was relative...

well we haven't played a game without Nelson since the injury, tonight will be the first game...am I for staying pat? I dont know yet...we are "stacked" at the 2, so Lee can move to the 1, he was brought here as a PG hopeful, so he will get his shot tonight, even though LAC isnt much of a test...I think Stan and Otis are going to play it by ear while still working the field trying to find a deal...we did go 4-1 earlier in the season without Nelson, the one loss came to Boston, and we were also down 3 other guys at that time...It's not like Orlando is devoid of talent, Rashard, Hedo, Dwight, Pietrus and Lee, they have plenty of guys that can go to work still...just need to make some adjustments...

the thing about this team is, they wont pull the trigger unless they are 100% satisfied...now ask me if I would trade some expirings for Earl Waton? sure, solid PG, takes care of the ball, creates for himself, can shoot, plays D, will slash and kick out, pretty much fits our system...will I unload a bunch of pieces and or jeopardize out off season? no...this team is working towards a chip, and has done so progressively for the last 3 off seasons, next off season will be crucial for us in re-signing Hedo and bringing in another FA...we wont be able to do that if we brought in Felton, Miller, Udrih or Hinrich...

plus that guy is going to have to go to the bench once Nelson returns, not many starters are happy about that...

as for Tinsley, whoa, yea, shootings, robberies, why do you think he's been told to stay away from the team this season?