NBA Playoffs 2016-17 G/V: The Playoffs Are A Band Metaphor Now

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Two Tone Shoes: Jan 2, 2009; All that's missing is the ring.

Yo check this sick dunk out

https://twitter.com/NBAcom/status/841824542196682752

# ? Mar 15, 2017 02:43

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# ? May 29, 2024 00:58

euphronius: Feb 18, 2009

Two Tone Shoes posted:

Yo check this sick dunk out

https://twitter.com/NBAcom/status/841824542196682752

I did that in a pickup game once . It owned

# ? Mar 15, 2017 02:46

dokmo: Aug 27, 2006; man

tanglewood1420 posted:

I think I'd still rather have Noah's contract than Parsons'.

Parsons is guaranteed 100% trash for the next three years - he is the seventh best wing on the Grizzlies' roster. His defence has evaporated as he has lost all lateral movement whatsoever, all he does is wave in an agitated manner as players blow by him. On offense he is even worse and his jumpers are hilariously bad. At least with Noah there is the possibility, however slim, of him getting healthy for brief periods and being a solid starter for a few games at a time.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 03:01

Blind Pineapple: Oct 27, 2010; For The Perfect Fruit 'n' Kaman

1 part gin
1 part pomegranate syrup
Fill with pineapple juice
Serve over crushed ice; College Slice

Is there any chance Parsons could get healthy to the point he could be a serviceable shooter off the bench? At that price, it would still be terrible for the Grizzlies, but I could see a small chance at a path towards usefulness. I can't say the same for Noah, who's pretty much guaranteed to be a forced retirement or straight cut at some point in the next couple of years.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 03:09

Shear Modulus: Jun 9, 2010

I want the Pelicans to stomp all the short shooty teams with 7 footer to 7 footer passes that go clear over the other team's reach.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 03:32

WhyteRyce: Dec 30, 2001

Is there a country more technologically advanced than Germany? Parsons should go there to have the blood magic centrifuge treatment

# ? Mar 15, 2017 03:45

Spacebump: Dec 24, 2003; Dallas Mavericks: Generations

Whoever said Parsons is the new Danny Granger (before the newest injury) is most likely right. I'd love to see him turn it around but doubt it's going to happen.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 03:49

the mean lunch lady: Jun 24, 2009; went mad at sea
lots were drawn
Kroenke didn't survive
he was delicious

cougar cub posted:

NBA summer league for Vegas announced (July 7-17). Plan on going as it's a great excuse to drink in Vegas when it's god drat hot.

Has anyone done Vegas summer league before and if so have any advice / things I should know?

My tip from going two years ago: do not go for a whole week. Holy gently caress Vegas is exhausting.

Also eat a buffet, then just go to Thomas and Mack early and plant yourself down really close to the court for the day.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 04:06

CRISPYBABY: Dec 15, 2007; by Reene

A guy once told me that a long weekend is the best length of time for Vegas. Just long enough so that you can go hard but short enough that your body doesn't involuntarily shut down on you. Then you book the first day off when you're back home to sleep.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 05:00

MOVIE MAJICK: Jan 4, 2012; by Pragmatica

Spacebump posted:

Whoever said Parsons is the new Danny Granger (before the newest injury) is most likely right. I'd love to see him turn it around but doubt it's going to happen.

Wow, Danny Granger? That's a name I hadn't heard in a long time.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 05:01

Rick: Feb 23, 2004; When I was 17, my father was so stupid, I didn't want to be seen with him in public. When I was 24, I was amazed at how much the old man had learned in just 7 years.

My tip is also just don't plan well in advance for just one day if you only want to see one team, because the schedule is not as firmly in stone as say a regular season game, especially near the end. Give yourself a couple of days to see who you want to see.

attackmole posted:

A guy once told me that a long weekend is the best length of time for Vegas. Just long enough so that you can go hard but short enough that your body doesn't involuntarily shut down on you. Then you book the first day off when you're back home to sleep.

Go to Vegas, then drive to the Grand Canyon or Zion after to regenerate.

Rick fucked around with this message at 05:08 on Mar 15, 2017

# ? Mar 15, 2017 05:03

EvanTH: Apr 24, 2004; i like to express my inner pain by being really boring on the phone
or just when i'm kickin it
that's me though
i'm kind of oddddddd

Zogo posted:

code:

Select the eight Eastern Conference playoff teams:

		Votes	Percentage
Cavaliers	106	99.1%
Raptors		106	99.1%
Celtics		105	98.1%
Pistons		96	89.7%
Hawks		87	82.1%
Pacers		81	75.7%
Hornets		68	63.6%
Wizards		64	59.8%
Bulls		45	42.1%
Knicks		30	28.0%
Bucks		29	27.1%
Magic		24	22.4%
Heat		14	13.1%
76ers		1	0.93%
Nets		0	0%


Select the eight Western Conference playoff teams:

		Votes	Percentage
Warriors	107	100%
Spurs		105	98.1%
Clippers	104	97.2%
Thunder		90	84.1%
Trail Blazers	84	78.5%
Grizzlies	75	70.1%
Rockets		75	70.1%
Jazz		72	67.3%
Timberwolves	61	57.0%
Mavericks	49	45.8%
Pelicans	26	24.3%
Kings		2	1.87%
Lakers		2	1.87%
Nuggets		2	1.87%
Suns		2	1.87%

Which team finishes with the best record?

		Votes	Percentage
Warriors	95	88.8%
Spurs 		8	7.5%
Cavaliers	3	2.8%
Celtics		1	0.9%

I bet I voted Spurs

But anyways I wonder if it was just being contrary or some kinda huge mental blip that made 2 people leave out the Spurs and 1 leave out the Cavs and Raptors

Also that reads to me like basically everyone figured the Spurs were a reasonable second behind the Warriors and this forum shouldn't be particularly shocked by this season's developments.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 05:41

R.D. Mangles: Jan 10, 2004

the Ball vs. Jordan Old Man Challenge reminds me of the greatest basketball feud of all time, Bryon Russell vs. a Dubious Michael Jordan Impersonator at a Utah Flash game.
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705350004/Utah-Flash-Russell-stares-down-fake-Jordan.html

# ? Mar 15, 2017 05:45

Doppelganger: Oct 11, 2002; Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

attackmole posted:

A guy once told me that a long weekend is the best length of time for Vegas. Just long enough so that you can go hard but short enough that your body doesn't involuntarily shut down on you. Then you book the first day off when you're back home to sleep.

I went for 4 days in January, and that felt like the exact right amount of time. Only difference with me is I already drink a lot, so I went easy on the booze and ate like a viking warrior instead. Only time I felt like poo poo the whole time was when I was full of steak and potatoes while walking a mile to see Carrot Top.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 06:47

Blind Pineapple: Oct 27, 2010; For The Perfect Fruit 'n' Kaman

1 part gin
1 part pomegranate syrup
Fill with pineapple juice
Serve over crushed ice; College Slice

EvanTH posted:

But anyways I wonder if it was just being contrary or some kinda huge mental blip that made 2 people leave out the Spurs and 1 leave out the Cavs and Raptors

"This will be the year the Spurs fall off" says increasingly nervous man...

# ? Mar 15, 2017 07:40

Away all Goats: Jul 5, 2005; Goose's rebellion

Lebron trying to murder his teammates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6vFE_ys_GY
First he trucks over Kyrie then attempts to take Thompson's head off. smh

# ? Mar 15, 2017 09:53

AggressivelyStupid: Jan 9, 2012

Picking up kyrie and keeping his dribble is an elite NBA move

# ? Mar 15, 2017 10:19

MalarkeyToboggan: Jan 4, 2015

Doppelganger posted:

Only time I felt like poo poo the whole time was when I was full of steak and potatoes while walking a mile to see Carrot Top.

Seeing Carrot Top will do that to you.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 11:08

Dejan Bimble: Mar 24, 2008; we're all black friends; Plaster Town Cop

AggressivelyStupid posted:

Picking up kyrie and keeping his dribble is an elite NBA move

That was truly impressive

# ? Mar 15, 2017 11:33

AggressivelyStupid: Jan 9, 2012

That was Dad Strenth from Bron too, just picked Kyrie up like it was his kid

# ? Mar 15, 2017 12:11

Jack's Flow: Jun 6, 2003; Life, friends, is boring

He's the gift that keeps on giving.

https://twitter.com/CountOnVic/status/841844545151213569

# ? Mar 15, 2017 12:41

RCarr: Dec 24, 2007

euphronius posted:

I did that in a pickup game once . It owned

I bet your teammates were upset you were watching NBA highlights on the court.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 13:29

Niwrad: Jul 1, 2008

Jack's Flow posted:

He's the gift that keeps on giving.

https://twitter.com/CountOnVic/status/841844545151213569

#stayMe7o

# ? Mar 15, 2017 14:38

Chairchucker: Nov 14, 2006; to ride eternal, shiny and chrome

THUNDERDOME LOSER 2022

Tae posted:

Realistically, I don't think the Timberwolves can get a better player than Lavine unless Thibs manages to snatch a player coming to or in his prime to play in Minnesota.

They should poach Patty Mills imo

# ? Mar 15, 2017 15:38

Menstrual Show: Jun 3, 2004

Jack's Flow posted:

He's the gift that keeps on giving.

https://twitter.com/CountOnVic/status/841844545151213569

why does he do this?

# ? Mar 15, 2017 15:43

Shear Modulus: Jun 9, 2010

Menstrual Show posted:

why does he do this?

First digital athlete.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 16:26

zoux: Apr 28, 2006

LMA is cleared to play again. I know when I saw he was having "heart problems" I was like, jesus christ, but apparently this is a chronic, non-life threatening condition he has that's come up a few times before and resolves itself in a week or so.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 16:59

Metapod: Mar 18, 2012

https://twitter.com/KCJHoop/status/842046088248983552

:smith:

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:16

Chairchucker: Nov 14, 2006; to ride eternal, shiny and chrome

THUNDERDOME LOSER 2022

How'd Sanders look?

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:19

AggressivelyStupid: Jan 9, 2012

About as good as you'd expect a man who hasn't played basketball in years to look when inserted in the final two minutes of a blowout against a 7'5 ogre.

He was nice and mobile, ran the court well. Boxed out. Hustled. The crowd was going nuts when he had the ball in the post against Boban so I think he said gently caress it and tried to make a move on him.

He asked to get some time in in the d league before last nights game so expect to see some d league highlights soon.

E: https://twitter.com/CantonCharge/status/842013384858038273

Oh hey

AggressivelyStupid fucked around with this message at 17:31 on Mar 15, 2017

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:24

Dexo: Aug 15, 2009; A city that was to live by night after the wilderness had passed. A city that was to forge out of steel and blood-red neon its own peculiar wilderness.

Metapod posted:

https://twitter.com/KCJHoop/status/842046088248983552

oh nooooooooo not Cameron Payne... :rolleyes:

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:33

Libertine: Jun 21, 2004; When I die, I hope they say I made the eSports industry a better place than I made millions of dollars.

Chairchucker posted:

How'd Sanders look?

He looked decent, but the game was such a joke I'm not really sure what takeaways anyone could glean from it. The Pistons looked like poo poo last night.

Dexo posted:

oh nooooooooo not Cameron Payne...

Who was it that posted the sum total of what the Bulls have traded for what became Cameron Payne? I need to read it again and do one of these: :vince:

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:41

Kibner: Oct 21, 2008; Acguy Supremacy

zoux posted:

LMA is cleared to play again. I know when I saw he was having "heart problems" I was like, jesus christ, but apparently this is a chronic, non-life threatening condition he has that's come up a few times before and resolves itself in a week or so.

My brother had something with similar symptoms, but his was caused by an extra artery or something attached to his heart. It was not life-threatening but annoying because his heart would randomly (and rarely) start beating like twice as fast when he was doing something athletic. The surgery to fix it was cauterizing that extra part and he hasn't had an issue since.

LMA has an extra electrical pathway which doesn't seem as easy to fix as my brother's condition.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:43

Dexo: Aug 15, 2009; A city that was to live by night after the wilderness had passed. A city that was to forge out of steel and blood-red neon its own peculiar wilderness.

Libertine posted:

He looked decent, but the game was such a joke I'm not really sure what takeaways anyone could glean from it. The Pistons looked like poo poo last night.

Who was it that posted the sum total of what the Bulls have traded for what became Cameron Payne? I need to read it again and do one of these:

Taj Gibson, Doug McDermott, Gary Harris, and Jusuf Nurkić. Off the top of my head. Toss in some second rounders too.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:44

Chairchucker: Nov 14, 2006; to ride eternal, shiny and chrome

THUNDERDOME LOSER 2022

I hope Sanders goes well.

BTW, if (when) the Cavs win, does Bogut get a ring?

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:45

Paul Zuvella: Dec 7, 2011

-37.98.

That is Larry Sanders PER

This has been a production of Small Sample Size theater.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:47

Shear Modulus: Jun 9, 2010

Chairchucker posted:

I hope Sanders goes well.

BTW, if (when) the Cavs win, does Bogut get a ring?

It would be pretty lovely if he didn't since he broke his leg for them.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:48

TheShazbot: Feb 20, 2011

Chairchucker posted:

I hope Sanders goes well.

BTW, if (when) the Cavs win, does Bogut get a ring?

I hope not. gently caress Bogut. A broken leg is karma for all the cheap poo poo he's done over the years imo

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:50

Paul Zuvella: Dec 7, 2011

I'm pretty sure than can offer anyone who was on the Roster at anypoint of the year a ring. They should and probably will offer a ring to guys like Bogut, Liggins, Chris Anderson.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:51

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# ? May 29, 2024 00:58

the mean lunch lady: Jun 24, 2009; went mad at sea
lots were drawn
Kroenke didn't survive
he was delicious

TheShazbot posted:

I hope not. gently caress Bogut. A broken leg is karma for all the cheap poo poo he's done over the years imo

I think he has dealt with that kind of karma already though

# ? Mar 15, 2017 17:58

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