It's NBA time

[gmoneyak]

I think Dallas should get in the running for Kidd

I called it, I called it!!

Um..wait, maybe not..

DAMNIT!!

[pdhow]

Woooo hoooo....I love me some basketball. Phoenix Suns homer right herrrr....


I hope Shaq works out literally and figuratively.

I hope Marion and Banks (went to UNLV for a little bit, during his time) does well in Miami.

Also what an idiot Stackhouse is....telling everyone he was going to get a 30 day vacation (after being traded to NJ and then waived) while waiting to be re-signed by Dallas.

Any Lake show fans in here?

*I haven't read any other post in this thread yet

[kreutz2112]

I'm a Jazz fanboy. Deron Williams should have been an allstar.

[pdhow]

Yeah I agree, I wouldn't have minded seeing Nash sit this year to rest his achy back. I think Deron or Roy would have been good selections, I just think the coaches wanted to reward Portland for their incredible season thus far. If Kobe sits out maybe they'll let him in .

Rewarding New Orleans with two selections though, I don't agree with. David West is good but not an all star.

[kreutz2112]

Portland had a good run, but I doubt they are even going to make the playoffs. Maybe if they were in the east, but I dont thinkk they can compete in the west, not this year at least.

[pdhow]

Not this year...but if next year the Big guy is operation at a high level. Holy schnikes are they gonna be good.

Korver's really turned you guys into a serious contender over there, hasn't he? Bet the good ole Mormon boys and girls are loving him right?

[kreutz2112]

Yeah, picking up Korver was a good move. I think it's just coincidence that we have done as well as we have after picking him up though. We have a pretty deep bench this year (like we did in 97 and 98). We are playing more aggressive defense in the post and starting to win on the road. I hope we can keep it up. I am sure all the mormons are thrillled. When is shaq expected to start?

[pdhow]

Tuesday against the Lakers supposedly. He has a few more training sessions to go this weekend, then they will update his status. The Suns also want him to get use to the offense but NBA rules forbid any practices this weekend. So we'll see, I hope on Tuesday because I'm very excited and impatient to see how this will pan out.

[Mr. Dylanja]

Glad to see someone else reppin PHX pdhow, welcome.

Beware of the usual whiny, bitter Laker fans around here, scared that the Diesel is coming to get'em!

And whats a matter with the Black Mamba? He hurt his lil pinky didn't he?
To think those three little knuckles could be the beginning of the end...

[downingthief]

Looks like I will be there to witness Shaq's debut...can't wait.

[pdhow]

Looks like I will be there to witness Shaq's debut...can't wait.

Very Nice! It's going to be an incredible atmosphere i'm sure. The Lakers are a rival combined with the presence of one Shaquille O'Neal (crossing fingers).
I wanted to buy tickets. However because of those two factors, tickets are quite expensive currently.

Word up Dylanja, since Day one. Don't mind Lakers fans, they come to expect greatness which makes them a little more crazy and passionate.

Suns fans on the other hand are let down year after year (back in the 80's because of Showtime Lakers) therefore aren't as likely to be as boisterous.

[TomAz]

Tuesday against the Lakers supposedly. He has a few more training sessions to go this weekend, then they will update his status. The Suns also want him to get use to the offense but NBA rules forbid any practices this weekend. So we'll see, I hope on Tuesday because I'm very excited and impatient to see how this will pan out.

actually that game is Wednesday.

[pdhow]

Word wrong on my days. I was corrected right now during the all star game. I can't wait!

[traviscanada]

That was a pretty good allstar game. Last three minutes were a bit of a nailbiter.

[pdhow]

Sure was...I was excited plus my boy Stoudemire was killing for a minute there. Then he got taken to the rim and jammed on by James. Who definitely deserved MVP.

[gmoneyak]

With all the talk about the Kidd trade lately, I think the Hawks picking up Bibby was an absolute steal.

If they keep this starting lineup together a couple years, they could be a pretty interesting team. Bibby is still only 29..

PG - Bibby
SG - Joe Johnson
SF - Josh Smith
PF - Marvin Williams
C - Al Horford


Also..pretty cool All-Star game, I only watched the second half. I got caught up watching Duke getting smacked.

[pdhow]

I like it also...they've got shooters and players that can create for others(Bibby and Johnson), size (Horford and Smith), and a player that can straight up shoot (Williams). Definitely a nice core.

My only hope is they wait to bring all that skill until next year so that the Suns can get a high pick from them. Here's to the Hawks tanking! Please!

[kreutz2112]

Thank god we only have one more day until games start again. I hat e allstar weekend.

[pdhow]

Am I to understand you didn't watch one minute of any all star weekend event? If so I believe you missed out.

I do agree with your sentiments about games starting back up. I cannot wait to see this second half of basketball. I'm terrified about seedings in the West. And more than a little anxious to see who pans out.

[captncrzy]

This made me laugh

[Somewhat Damaged]

Who's the kid?

[kreutz2112]

Am I to understand you didn't watch one minute of any all star weekend event? If so I believe you missed out.

I do agree with your sentiments about games starting back up. I cannot wait to see this second half of basketball. I'm terrified about seedings in the West. And more than a little anxious to see who pans out.

I watched everything but the game.

[pdhow]

I watched everything but the game.

What did you think of the Slam Dunk Contest?

[kreutz2112]

The Celtics are 16-0 against western conference teams! Scary!

[Young blood]

Nuggets say word.

[kreutz2112]

What did you think of the Slam Dunk Contest?

I thought it was the best it's been in years.

[Mr. Dylanja]

LETS GO SUNS

Hopes its a good game tonight, wonder how long it will take for Raja to swipe at that lil pinky problem???

[pdhow]

It's on tonight....who's watching???

I wonder how long Kobe will last. I think it's going to bother him.

[suprefan]

Who won tonight? WHO WON?!?!?!? Yeah you guys rule so hard....... Kobe ftw 41 down your throat!

[kreutz2112]

This is the western conference standings as of tonight. Shouldn't the Jazz be ahead of the Suns since they lead their division???