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[Mr. Dylanja]

Rajon Rondo is that dude. My obvious Nash bias aside, he's my favorite point guard by far.

RR > CP3

[obzen]

1. CP3
2. Rondo
3. Rose
4. Westbrook
5. D-Will

Revised:

1. CP3
2. Rondo
3. Parker
4. Rose
5. Westbrook


Honorable mentions: D-Will, Ty Lawson

[Gribbz]

Why do you think CP3 is better than Rondo?

[obzen]

Personally, I'd prefer Rondo's game better (FOR THE LAKERS) as a true 1; the other wily PG however, is a better scorer, arguably more clutch; more of an asshole if we're talking intangibles.

[unit300021]

As a fan of the Lakers, I must say, Rondo is quite badass.

Yeah this season Rondo has turned into one of my favorite players in the league. Would probably be my favorite if he wasn't a Celtic.

Only reason I say CP3 is better then Rondo is because CP3 is a much better jump shooter then Rondo. Everything else I'd say is a tie between them.

[Mr. Porter]

Great performance by Rondo but it's an aberration

[Gribbz]

Great performance by Rondo but it's an aberration

An aberration? Rondo has 9 post-season triple doubles (tied with Wilt Chamberlin for 4th in NBA history). I wasn't surprised to see that he almost got his 10th tonight.

[Mr. Porter]

His shooting performance was an aberration. I'm still not convinced that he'll duplicate this kind of offensive output in this series.

[HotHamWater]

Personally, I'd prefer Rondo's game better (FOR THE LAKERS) as a true 1; the other wily PG however, is a better scorer, arguably more clutch; more of an asshole if we're talking intangibles.

I would agree with this, except for the fact that clutch doesn't exist. Rondo is quickly closing the gap, though.

[lt.roast.a.botch]

Anyone who has played sports at a competitive level knows that your body during crucial points in a game can react differently, especially in individual sports like tennis where you have more exposure to such situation. If you have a poor mindset your body will stiffen up and poor decisions are made. This is what people call a choke. However, some thrive off of the big point and focus even more, hit harder, play faster, ect. That's what people are referring to being clutch.

Of course you could say that in the law of averages that person is just playing to his ability. So in that sense, being clutch really means the propensity not to choke in crucial points more often then not.

[lehorne]

Was asked to play a game of ‘21’ on Memorial Day at the park across from Edison HS by a guy whom ended up shooting an airball freethrow only hitting the bottom part of the net, then corralled his own rebound playing on like nothing happened. I said “that’s a travel”. He intensely disagreed and started to get all huff & puffy about it (“not a travel” “I don’t respect anybody” WTF? Are we going to be fist fighting here shortly?). I ended up winning on a step-in-to-step-back twisting fall away three in which afterward he said “Nice shot, Kobe” and heard an audible gasp of disbelief from the cool asian guy with tattoos and a very sweaty back, whom beat me 11-8 in one-on-one previously, and ended closely with 17pts.

Researching it now, I guess HS and NCAA does allow for rebounding your own airball if the Ref deems that it was actually a legitimate shot attempt. But on free throws as well? Just seems so cheesy and shouldn’t be rewarded.

[bobert]

His shooting performance was an aberration. I'm still not convinced that he'll duplicate this kind of offensive output in this series.

You don't think he'll score 40+ again in the series? Bold statement.

[theklein25]

Researching it now, I guess HS and NCAA does allow for rebounding your own airball if the Ref deems that it was actually a legitimate shot attempt. But on free throws as well? Just seems so cheesy and shouldn’t be rewarded.

I'm only certain on NBA rules, but I know a free throw has to hit the rim. If it doesn't then the opposition gets to take it out of bounds

[Mr. Dylanja]

We got ourselves a series.

[Drewbles]

An airball on a free throw attempt results in a change in possession. It's different than a "normal shot attempt" airball - which can be rebounded by the shooter if determined to be an actual shot attempt. This is different in 21, though. I'd say your gripe is legitimate. (Nice win)

Man, I hope the Spurs lose. So sick of seeing Tony Parker and Ginobili flop around like fish. You guys see Westbrook dribble off Parker's face at the end of the 1st half (Parker then fell down like a little French bitch)? Loved it. THUNDER UP!!

[TallGuyCM]

JAMES HARDEN!!!

[lunatic core]

HARDEN IS BIG

On my way to the airport for the welcome home party.

[TomAz]

He also has the greatest beard in human history this side of a Cossack.

[Miroir Noir]

I am shocked -- shocked! -- that the Spurs are looking mortal now that they are no longer getting two or three days off between each game.

[santasutt]

He also has the greatest beard in human history this side of a Cossack.

Captain Lou begs to differ

[obzen]

That shit looks fucked off.

[Mugwog]

I am shocked -- shocked! -- that the Spurs are looking mortal now that they are no longer getting two or three days off between each game.

Well.. there are quite of few of them who have played for nearly or over a decade... OKC is a bunch of young sprouts

[IceyHotshot]

Well.. there are quite of few of them who have played for nearly or over a decade... OKC is a bunch of young sprouts

I think that was Mirror Noir's point.

[rag and bone]

The OKC crowd is going to be going fucking nuts on Wednesday. Can't wait.

[lunatic core]

It was insane at the Airport. It was pretty much impossible to get a good picture. You gotta be their early (we were), then you have a chainlink fence that you have to shoot through, but it gets shaken and banged on You have people shoving to get to the fence to touch the players as the come by. In fact a fight started breaking out next to us between some young teen girls. They also hussle through pretty quick and the lighting is bad. So basically If I go again I probably won't bring the camera at all. That said Harding rolled up in his new car like a boss and I snapped this somehow.


DSC05831 by Lunatic Core, on Flickr

[stuporfly]

When the Bonnaroo schedule was released a couple of weeks ago, I was pretty stoked to learn they'd be showing Game 6 of the Eastern Conference playoffs in the cinema tent. As the series began, I was wondering if it would even make it to a sixth game. Happy the Celtics have helped provide me with an opportunity to sit around with a bunch of smelly hippies on Thursday evening.

[nathanfairchild]

Since I'm here this summer I think I might try and find a cheap ticket to the game tomorrow night. I haven't been able to go to any games this season.

[Mr. Dylanja]

Does anybody have any info on the Dream Team show? Is it a series or just a special? Either way, I can't wait to watch it.

[TomAz]

This Dream Team show?

[Gribbz]

Bosh is a game time decision.

Also, bobert, your inbox is full.