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Aw Dammit

by Aaronstampler on Dec 19, 2006 3:00 PM CST in Spurs News

A.I., my second favorite NBA player, got shipped two one of two teams that I didn't want him to go to. I'd blame God for this, but he doesn't exist anyway. Maybe I'll blame Santa.

So now I have to rationalize it. It's not like Kenyon Martin is on the team right now anyway. And I liked Carmelo in Syracuse...

Who am I kidding. This is terrible. I am NOT happy. This is me being unhappy. Right now as you look at this, just know that wherever you imagine me to be or me to look like, I'm being unhappy.

Here's the story.

(sigh).

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Re: Aw dammit.

how the hell did King get absolutely shit in return for Iverson?! How is that possible? Andre Miller, a 7m expiring contract and two MIDround 1st round draft picks? Are you fucking kidding me?

by booth52 on Dec 19, 2006 3:31 PM CST reply actions

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Yeah, absolutely ridiculous. Amazing. Terrible.

On the other hand, that AI-Melo-Karl relationship is going to be great until it's suddenly absolutely terrible. It's too bad K-Mart isn't around to add a little more piss-and-moan to the stew. Denver looks like a mess of a franchise to me, and it wasn't too long ago that they were looking pretty good.

by flickup17 on Dec 19, 2006 3:34 PM CST reply actions

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AI is my favourite player. And one thing comes to mind : why the fuck denver?! jesus Moses Christ! i hate anthony, and now he's going to be playing with AI, and AI is going to have to take a backseat to him. Fuck that!Aaron i'm way over unhappy. I'm pissed! Speaking of pissing, nice poll Matthew.

by Luzy on Dec 19, 2006 3:45 PM CST reply actions

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I don't believe AI will take a backseat to anyone (he is 31 and an MVP). Since Carmelo is suspended for 15 games, AI is going to be allowed to shoot at will; now what will be interesting is when Carmelo returns. George Karl allows Carmelo to take 30 shots per game, can you believe that! How is he going to shoot 30 times with AI on the team. Combine that with the fact that J.R. smith will now have to come off the bench he won't be pleased at all.

Another huge problem for Denver is they were trying to get rid of Nene's huge contract and they are still stuck with him. They also don't have a true point guard, Boykins is shoot first pass second point guard, unfortunately there is not enough basketballs to go around. This might have worked if they had a point guard, like Nash, because all he does is distribute to his teammates but they don't have anyone left, since letting go of Miller.. This is drama in the making!!!

I understood that this was the best possible trade for Philly. They were the only team in the NBA that offered first round draft picks. And the new class coming in the NBA is suppose to be as deep as when Wade, Bosh, James Anthony came in.

by adam8065 on Dec 19, 2006 4:07 PM CST reply actions

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Does anyone else think they might fight for the ball at the end of the game to see who takes the final shot; or if they look at the stats sheet and each of them just start jacking up shots so they can lead the league in scoring (wouldn't that be great!)

by adam8065 on Dec 19, 2006 4:11 PM CST reply actions

Isiah Thomas

has anyone else read this article about Thomas?
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/basketball/nba/spurs/stories/MYSA121906.1D.brawl.reax.2edd6c1.htm l

Boy I can't stand him, he is such a jerk. Yes you were a great player, but you can't coach or manage a team. You are a disgrace to the Knicks and the NBA!

by adam8065 on Dec 19, 2006 4:45 PM CST reply actions

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It looks like they're putting all their offense in the backcourt and all their defense in the frontcourt. I'm sure that sounds great to George Karl after five rusty nails in the hotel bar, but doesn't it sound like a first-round playoff team at best? Coaches like him and Don Nelson are always looking for new ways to prove their eccentric genius -- well, he gets his chance now. And, Adam, you're right -- the real test will be working Melo into The New Allen Show.

And, yes, I think they might fight each other for the last shot, but I'm assuming AI will be the guy initiating the offense most of the time, since Smith and Melo are better at being set up than starting things themselves... so look for a few token dishes at key times and a lot more AI pull-ups off the dribble.

(Do I have to go back to work now?)

by flickup17 on Dec 19, 2006 4:54 PM CST reply actions

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Alright, more scoring and less defense for Denver! Just what they needed. Because as we all know, defense doesn't win championships, highlight-type scoring does. 'Melo and Iverson in the same team is going to be interesting to say the least, especially without a good point guard in the team to distribute the ball.

by Hipuks on Dec 19, 2006 4:55 PM CST reply actions

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Wow, that was incredibly stupid. Andre Miller, for all his troubles scoring, was a great distributor for Denver's fastbreaks. They'll be better on the basis of AI's pure scoring poweress, but they're still not elite yet.

by FirebatM3 on Dec 19, 2006 5:09 PM CST reply actions