Game 4 Afterglow: Hey, Najera, I Strongly Dislike You
by LatinD on Apr 25, 2010 9:00 PM CDT
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“strongly dislike” may be the greatest understatement on ptr ever
free malik hairston!
perth wildcats - 2009/2010 nbl champions baby!
by sleep research facility on Apr 25, 2010 9:01 PM CDT reply actions
“asshole” may be the second greatest understatement on ptr ever
free malik hairston!
perth wildcats - 2009/2010 nbl champions baby!
by sleep research facility on Apr 25, 2010 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Man I was starting to lagg in the other thread for those who dont have it yet
Press conference:http://www.nba.com/playoffs2010/live1/
GO SPURS GO
SPURS 2010 NBA Champions (if team is healty LoL)
:D
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 9:01 PM CDT reply actions
what’s this post game thread?hehehe
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
by Hipuks on Apr 25, 2010 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You forgot to make it search-friendly though. Unless a lot of people actually google “Najera”. Kidding, thanks for putting this up, LD.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Mavs lost their composure… that was the best thing I’ve seen all season.
And ROFL @ Carlisle. He’s pissed in the postgame PC.
REVENGE!
“Coach, why were you guys so bad in the third quarter?”
This reporter has no fear.
Asked before the game how Parker has looked, Popovich said, "He’s still cute. "
whatd he say?
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
he mentioned our defensive intensity picking up. Nice of him to give us credit.
GTFOML!
by the little o on Apr 25, 2010 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
look rick no matter what your team do we win
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
By the way, this is what I was thinking of for RJ. Thank FSM he proved me wrong.
I smell death... everywhere.
by LatinD on Apr 25, 2010 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
love it
"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Apr 25, 2010 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
You don’t know how hard it was for yours truly to resist checking the game thread when we were up big in the 4th.
Mojo is a frightening thing!
"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll win a war." -Gen. George S. Patton
Heh, if this keeps up, I’m g2 have to literally tie my hands behind my back and find a computer-less place to hide for game 5.
"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll win a war." -Gen. George S. Patton
I think I will have to discuss with SiMA and bella how the mojo works between series (if we win). Does it change?
That’s why I haven’t came in for the game threads. I showed up in game 1 and we lost. And since I haven’t come back: 3-0. Just sayin’.
Don’t be lured into what some are doing, dismantling the mojo theory and negating your very influence. Stay strong. For the SPURS.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 26, 2010 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Dude, it’s a change of venue again. He can join in on the game thread.
But then again, I could be wrong. There are so many variables… there’s also the drinking issue… that could affect everything.
I leave the mojo in your capable hands, Sima.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. ~ CMoney
I am happy. I am proud. ~ Manu Ginobili
Great, I missed the first 3 quarters of the game driving back from Ft Worth and now I’m trying ot deal with this wonderful new reality of being up 3-1
I'm comfortable winning -- Emmanuel Ginobili
Carlisle is beside himself
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 9:06 PM CDT reply actions
you cropped my watermark out!
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Heh, maybe you should put it on all four corners, CD :)
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
man manu is clutch he was 1-7 on 3’s but that one 3 he hit was huge
GO SPURS GO
SPURS 2010 NBA Champions (if team is healty LoL)
best players shows up despite being 1-7
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
This game was a serious test of faith for the Spurs faithful. But to fight back from 17 down, with two of the Big Three throwing up bricks, shows how we’re indisputably Championship caliber. George completely lost his mind from the 2nd quarter on, and kept us in it while we just kept pounding away at the Mavs, watching like vultures for the impending emotional meltdown. Dice was HUGE. RJ came to play. And Manu made ‘em when it counted. Cuban weeps.
And it’s a beautiful thing.
"What is this new devilry?" -Jeff Van Gundy
Hill played a tremendous game, but Jefferson deserves a lot of credit as well. He’s been solid in two wins this series. I wouldn’t have thought it was be possible to beat a team like Dallas with Duncan and Ginobili shooting 5-25. It wouldn’t have been possible a year ago, certainly.
Asked before the game how Parker has looked, Popovich said, "He’s still cute. "
Yeah, RJ played well. Good showing from our “extra three” – Hill, RJ and Blair.
Bogans should never play.
REVENGE!
I have a new term for them. The big 4th. Is a fluid conglomeration of a number of players that can vary any given night.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
It wouldn’t have been possible a year ago, certainly.
So true. The maturing of Hill, energy of Blair and addition of RJ made this team better even if the regular season record didn’t show it.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Yeah, the maturing of Hill, and energy of Blair.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
he pumped up the crowd and gave us that enigmatic energy and i don’t know maybe he hill and manu are real wizards!
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
Pivotal in that comeback. Just pivotal. I love him.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Carlisle just said “Najera was in there a short period of time but he made an agressive play.” Are you fucking serious?
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 9:10 PM CDT reply actions
hey, paul pierce – you aint the truth no more, george m11ing hill is
free malik hairston!
perth wildcats - 2009/2010 nbl champions baby!
by sleep research facility on Apr 25, 2010 9:11 PM CDT reply actions
and george doesn’t act at all—-how the hell are they calling him the truth when his acts are lies
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
Hah, and he says Boston is now back to championship form. Paula, bite me. TWHS.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
georgie
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
GEORGE SAID PTR
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 9:13 PM CDT reply actions
did hill said pounding the rock?
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
Hillsaid pounding the rock!
Hillsaid pounding the rock!
Timmy misses a second tower.
by 32MemorialMiracle on Apr 25, 2010 9:14 PM CDT reply actions
what was it?
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
“You started at point guard and didn’t have an assist. Have you been learning from Tony?”
by One4theThumb on Apr 25, 2010 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
That has to be in the quotes page.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
is brent being sarcastic?
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
So, any other Spurs home games for the rest of the playoffs, fans need to wear tape on their noses!
by ramirezm315 on Apr 25, 2010 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Nose Tape Night. It could work.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
The only thing George Hill has done wrong tonight is wearing a collared shirt with horses on it.
Asked before the game how Parker has looked, Popovich said, "He’s still cute. "
oh shit—-ponies—-lol
george is just saying
i can wear you all in game 5!
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
lol but people are riding them WEARING SPURS
Timmy misses a second tower.
by 32MemorialMiracle on Apr 25, 2010 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
“To kick it out to a second year player that maybe wasn’t ready last year…”
I love this guy. He was ready.
I smell death... everywhere.
I love Dice. What a warrior and a winner.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Has he won a ’chip before? Because he really, really should.
"What is this new devilry?" -Jeff Van Gundy
by DrumsInTheDeep on Apr 25, 2010 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
No, i don’t think so. 2010?
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I like the sound of that.
"What is this new devilry?" -Jeff Van Gundy
by DrumsInTheDeep on Apr 25, 2010 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Not yet. It’s ironic that we took that chance away from him in 2005, but hopefully this year, we’ll make it up to him.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
omg thats great
Timmy misses a second tower.
by 32MemorialMiracle on Apr 25, 2010 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
i agree
so how much more if blair was 6-10
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
hq!
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Rec this, peeps!
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 9:18 PM CDT reply actions
Even though that came at the end of the half if started the turnaround. RJ in the middle of something positive. Good for him.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Indeed it did. A block on the other end and he dashed back, Tony rewarded him with the pass for the dunk. I love it.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
He blocked a shot at one end, then turned around and covered 94 feet in a little over five seconds for a dunk. The Spurs haven’t had a small forward with his physical ability in the Robinson/Duncan era.
Asked before the game how Parker has looked, Popovich said, "He’s still cute. "
baw
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Now the Mavs are ready to “please do not link directly to images…?” Wow.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
i like it
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
You know what’s wrong, I don’t own any of the championship DVDs. And now SiMA is going to come up here and whack me upside the head.
Me too. Maybe I’ll just download a torrent of it…
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
HE said it again
Timmy misses a second tower.
by 32MemorialMiracle on Apr 25, 2010 9:19 PM CDT reply actions
orlando spurs finals!manu mvp
is it possible co mvp in the finals with george?
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
I thought we weren’t supposed to do this?
"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich
the what?
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
ok ok…i guess ur right
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
man these mavs fans in the playoffs live chat room is so so so so irritating
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
gosh hill is very smart answering those questions
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
he is a spur…
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
surely he learned it from tim and pop
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
Man the spurs defense is really stepping up here in the playoffs
GO SPURS GO
SPURS 2010 NBA Champions (if team is healty LoL)
record doesn’t show it and we’re not a team who wants to be number one…we’re a team who wants to win those rings
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
Seriously, our bench this game has room to improve. Or is it Pop’s rotations?
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Bonner has yet to have a good shooting night. I’m not counting on it, but we might need it at some point.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Blair deserves minutes. Bonner has to learn to shoot. Mason can come in in situations. Bogans can get donuts.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
and Tony just had a bad scoring night.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Mason should never, ever come in.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
never
i just found out that mason is the real ojom!
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
down three with seconds left, our ball, from the side. I’d put him in.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
when when we are in need of a buzzer beater or when we are up by 30?
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
yeah that too, when we’re up by 30.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
i hope mase would have “it” again too bad for him…pop trusted him and even the old man lost his faith in him
poor mase
paid 4 mil and just sits—-role player 2.0 version of rj
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
yeah, pity. the last thing i’d want in my beautiful life is to be paid 4 million fucking dollars to sit on the bench next to Duncan, Manu and Pop.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
then b4 being waived or fired get their autographs and you may sell one on ebay may treasure it both
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
Hell, just three made FGs, be they 3s or his hook would be a contribution on offense.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
The shyhook is dead. For now.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
bonbon needs some sandwich
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
My theory is that Bonner has played in Dallas so many times over the past few years that he’s exhausted all of Dallas’ prime sandwich eateries. If we get past this series and go to some place he’s less familiar with, he will find a new sandwich place, get back his personal mojo, and make seven hundred threes in one game.
by DocRostov on Apr 25, 2010 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
+100
"What is this new devilry?" -Jeff Van Gundy
by DrumsInTheDeep on Apr 25, 2010 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Even though Manu shot like shit tonight, I think our fears with regard to his nose were allieved. Dude was throwing himself around like a rag doll. Absolutely fearless.
Brent Barry on Najera foul “The rodeo was last month in San Antonio”
by doggydogworld1 on Apr 25, 2010 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
LOFinL
Timmy misses a second tower.
by 32MemorialMiracle on Apr 25, 2010 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
excellent.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
ah what a great way to start the day…except now i have work to do. bugger.
free malik hairston!
perth wildcats - 2009/2010 nbl champions baby!
by sleep research facility on Apr 25, 2010 9:31 PM CDT reply actions
pop doesn’t need to apologize for calling them dogs
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap;_ylt=ApggCHdTfLOAQwYtc.HK3J85nYcB?gid=2010042524
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
What a ridiculous way to lead off that article. One, he doesn’t, because obviously it worked, and Two, he never, ever would. Do they know Pop at all?
"What is this new devilry?" -Jeff Van Gundy
by DrumsInTheDeep on Apr 25, 2010 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
that’s why we should thank pop for calling them dogs
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
Though I disagree with the defensive philosophy to double Dirk all game, the benefit on Tuesday is that we won doing it and now can go back to taking away everyone else. Maybe Dirk will expect all the doubles and will find himself confused and his shot just a bit off.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
drik’s up
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Dam dirk sounds like his heart was ripped out of him
GO SPURS GO
SPURS 2010 NBA Champions (if team is healty LoL)
like the 1st time he realized why he fell in love with his girlfriend
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i have to say, i actually kind of like dirk. i wish he weren’t a mav. there was a recent article in either ESPN the mag or SI about him and i think he’s a really likeable guy. goofy, intelligent, lonely. i felt bad for him.
but then he broke Manu’s nose and now i hate him.
We’d have to. But he’d be far from my favorite SPUR. He’d probably be my 13th favorite SPUR. On the roster.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 26, 2010 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Disagree. If he was a Spur Pop would make him work on becoming tougher. Either he would toughen up or quit the team as Pop would yell at him too much. Dirk is ultimately responsible for himself, but it is also the Mavs coaching staff’s fault for enabling him.
Dirk would cower under Pop, I’d bet money on it.
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 26, 2010 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Definitely. And that’s my point- Dirk would never BE a Spur. He couldn’t be. He doesn’t have the testicular fortitude, the overall skillset, the leadership qualities, the defensive abilities, etc.
And that’s a pretty good set of reasons (see the segue here?) why I don’t like or respect him. For me, if you can’t be a Spur, you don’t get much love.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 27, 2010 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Dirk has officially checked out of Life.
"What is this new devilry?" -Jeff Van Gundy
by DrumsInTheDeep on Apr 25, 2010 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
be a spur then maybe ur the only mavs fan that feels that
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we’re a stubborn bunch. i still love him but not as a primary scorer. im sure i’ll find some way to love him again (no homo)
loving him while loving the spurs as a team now?
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i wouldn’t say i love the spurs…respect the hell out of them? sure. love…oooooooh boy i long way to go before i say that
ur the only or shall i say a rare mavs fan—-respect for us?wow
that’s better than love eh?
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Fair enough.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
There’s respect on both ends. Dallas wants to do what San Antonio has achieved, then being in the same state and division intensifies that. Then in the past decade, the only teams to beat the Spurs in the playoffs are Dallas or L.A.
Asked before the game how Parker has looked, Popovich said, "He’s still cute. "
It’s a huge hump to get over. David Robinson was always too nice to win it all.
by doggydogworld1 on Apr 25, 2010 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
FWIW, I still have him in my 2k10 team.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
u created ur own team?what’s the name?mine i got kd
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got him through trades
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
for whom?
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i really like dirk but not dallas and ur owner—-i really hope he can go anywhere or even in s.a. to win a ring or so—-i really think he is kg of the mavs
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1) cuban- i love him b/c he’s my team’s owner. I’m sure if he was running the rockets or hornets, i’d find him amusing, but loathe him and his antics. If anything I love the fact that he is living out the ultimate fan’s dream of buying and owning your favorite team.
2) dirk’s gonna have to be a #2 scoring option with a dominant, basket driving sg or pg…when harris left. it was game over
It’s a good thing Cuban’s got deep pockets. It probably boils down to finding the right players. And Dallas should let Dampier go and pick up a younger, more athletic center to back up Haywood.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
well damp has an expiring contract thats worth 15 mill (it pains me to know we’re paying him 15 mill to have hands of brick and no skill whatsoever. But we’re hoping we can trade him to a cash strapped team for a dominating player. and cuban shoves sooo much money into the mavs. its like his personal little play toy. he dosent care how much he loses as long as one day he hopefully win a ring
by fishbonebui on Apr 25, 2010 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
J-Kidd is a playmaker savant but he’s also old. He got abused by G-Hill tonight.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
he may have put old in the spurs instead the mas
yes we are old
oh wait we only have 4 guys in their thirties
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idk maybe 5
i think dirk damp haywood and i think caron and marion
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dirk, damp, haywood, marion, jet, caron, kidd, ptr favorite najera (he’s really not a bad guy), tim thom, and matt carooll and stevenson are both 29
more than what we have
i knw ed is not bad
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yeah…well he seems nice he has all smiles
just too bad he fouled manu too hard
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Tim Thomas is alive?
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
his injured right?
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He has memories of Miami 2006. Four straight losses then, one more to go now. He can feel it coming. Spurs need to finish this and send the Mavs fishing. Or complaining. Whatever they do in Dallas.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
maybe terry would punch and break manu’s nose then tp and td would run after him and….
physical game coming in dallas for game 5
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i’d like to see a brawl!!! Riot!! anarchy!!! eff you stern!!!
by fishbonebui on Apr 25, 2010 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
stern is so stern—-why can’t coaches and players criticize refs—indeed they suck 55% of the time there is a game right?!
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yeah make the plays, sink the shots and make the refs calls irrelevant
by fishbonebui on Apr 25, 2010 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
G Hill a twitter trending topic? I like!
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 9:38 PM CDT reply actions
Anyone notice that on the replay of Duncan’s final inbounds, the clock started late? Terry touched it first, then Manu and yet it started late after Manu’s touch. The game really should have been over then.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Clock always starts a couple tenths late.
by doggydogworld1 on Apr 25, 2010 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I was more concerned that it didn’t start at all after Terry’s touch. The operator, if I saw it correctly, made a mistake.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
I watched in slo-mo, the clock started about two tenths after Terry touched it. That’s typical, the scorekeeper’s reflexes can’t engage any faster.
by doggydogworld1 on Apr 25, 2010 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
why is the post game interview not working anymore?
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wow
it ended dirk is dead
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They’ve got Berry and Battier on NBA TV….hilarious. They are just ripping on Dirk for the way he was talking in the postgame interview.
Maybe Battier watching this will make him want to become a Spur.
got any link?
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Barry “after that listening to Kenny G would cheer me up”
by doggydogworld1 on Apr 25, 2010 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I do miss Brent. Excellent passing, great 3-pt shooter, smart ass till the end.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
helped us in the playoffs when we needed him—-uh…cuz i just watched that det san finals 2005 two days ago in our tv—-miss that guy
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He said all the things most players say after a playoff loss, but he was so monotone and morose about it.
REVENGE!
but doesn’t he always sound like that?
free malik hairston!
perth wildcats - 2009/2010 nbl champions baby!
by sleep research facility on Apr 25, 2010 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
At least he showed up. Poor guy.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I feel for him. During the Mavs championship years, the best players he’s had are a past-his-prime Jason Kidd, a young Devin Harris or someone as unreliable as Josh Howard. Yet he’s the one who critics first point at.
Asked before the game how Parker has looked, Popovich said, "He’s still cute. "
i really think 06 mavs is better than ’10 mavs
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I don’t know if I buy that. If you replaced Tim with Dirk over the past 10 years and give him the same supporting cast, I can’t imagine the Mavs lose as much as they have in the playoffs.
When you’re the superstar, especially in basketball, you get the credit for winning and the criticism with losing. At some point you’ve gotta step up and carry the team.
by GMac14 on Apr 25, 2010 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
+ my firstborn
This really needs to be on the Quotes page or something. Perfectly said, A champion wins. Period. A champion makes others better. Period.
This is why I’ve always thought dirk was overrated. He never wins the big game and never makes others better; his game is selfish and disgusting to watch for someone who really understands and enjoys the game of basketball.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
disgusting to watch? what did he do, rape your parents or something?
free malik hairston!
perth wildcats - 2009/2010 nbl champions baby!
by sleep research facility on Apr 25, 2010 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Golden shower? Rainbow?
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I’ve always disliked Dirk, mostly because I see his facial responses (whining and sneering and boasting) during games. But after really really studying his play, I began to dislike him even more. He’s the posterboy for how NOT to play basketball. He’d be the guy you’d never ever bring up if you were coaching kids the fundamentals.
I have no respect for players like him; really only where they are because of a genetic condition. Think about it- if Dirk just happened to not be tall, where would he be? No defense, shots contrived using his length and height, minimal ball-handling skills, poor leadership, etc. Contrast that with a player like David Robinson- a player whom you could argue, would have even made a good forward or guard.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Not fair. You can’t compare him to David Robinson. He’s David Robinson.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
True, but no comparison- just a reference using another example. Use Hakeem. Or even KG.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Then again Robinson could never get it done until Duncan arrived.
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
Yeah, and Jordan couldn’t win until Pippen.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
True, but I’m not talking about winning it all. I’m talking about the overall components of an individual’s game. Not the conclusion, but the process.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
He’ll probably be a third-stringer as a guard, but I like Dirk. Precisely because he is a tall shooter.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I know the old guards of basketball don’t like tall players shooting outside shots, but Dirk is a trailblazer with his type of game.
It also duped GMs into drafting scrubs like Nikoloz Tskitishvili.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay, I’ll bite. You must then love Rasheed, right?
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
there’s a difference: rasheed is a talented post player who is too lazy to do anything other than jack threes anymore, whereas dirk only has jump shots as his game.
And he’s 10 times the shooter Sheed was in his best moment. Are you kidding me, SiMA?
I smell death... everywhere.
He said he liked dirk because he was a “tall shooter.” I simply brought up Rasheed for discussion.
Don’t give me more work to do here.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I’m still here. I can still hear you. Don’t talk about me in the third person. =p
honestly, i like dirk. i liked sheed. sorry if i do. sorry if i did.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Understand. I just don’t respect his game, OR his “leadership.” And I feel bad for the people of dallas, because they deserve more in a franchise superstar than someone who’s just really interesting to watch or really talented.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
kill me. i used to follow the jailblazers. i lobbied for him instead of dice.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
but, like what LD says above, he’s no dirk.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Like Barkley was saying the other day. Skilled big man are scarce this days. They grow up being bigger than everyone so they dont have to develop any skill. The fact that he can jump like he can is admirable.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
“Jump like he can?!”
You mean, “Able to clear a stapler with a single bound?!”
Barkley was right. Only I wouldn’t consider Dirk a ‘skilled big man,’ because he very seldom if never plays that. I’d consider him a very tall guard, or small forward who happens to be tall. Which segues right back to why I don’t respect him- he didn’t have to develop any more skill using his body because of his great shooting, and thus simply chose to rely on that alone. RATHER THAN CREATE A MORE WELL-ROUNDED GAME.
And all of these Dirk comments, and we haven’t even brought up defense. I don’t even have to mention the fact that Dirk couldn’t guard a corpse to make my point.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 26, 2010 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions
I meant jump shoot.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Apr 26, 2010 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
So was Blake Ahern, just not as tall.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
It’s like talking to a foreigner with poor English skills talking with you.
Yes LatinD, that is kinda the point. The point I was making earlier in fact, when I said that Dirk’s greatness comes more from his height than anything else, and I can’t respect that.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
You’re dismissing how difficult it is to learn to play like him with his size. I’m sure he put a lot of effort into his game – years upon years of training and training. World-class athletes don’t depend just on their talent to succeed.
I don’t like the guy much, because he’s a whiner. But “leadership” is a vague concept, and I don’t like using it to belittle a player. It speaks well of him that he learnt to shoot using his length, his height – his natural gifts. What was he supposed to do? Shoot in ways that don’t give him an advantage?
I’m not saying he’s perfect, but I feel you’re overly critical because you don’t like him as a person.
I smell death... everywhere.
And that’s a fair, howbeit inaccurate, assumption. I don’t like him, because I don’t respect his game.
A player with his ability who put the time and energy into learning to play the post well would be an icon, a once-in-a-lifetime talent, a GOAT player. Not that he hasn’t spent time, but… he hasn’t. He’s comfortable enough with shooting from outside over smaller players instead of bodying up in the paint frequently and being an even better player. And this laziness (opinion), is one of things I despise.
And though “leadership” is vague, it’s not a stretch to look as his career, his failings, his supporting cast, his highs and lows, etc; and make the easy rationalization that he’s not a good leader.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Dirk has this move, he would post up. back to the basket, then turn and shoot a fadeaway jumper from close. He should do that 80% of the time. He’d be unguardable.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
It’s still a jumpshot, and one of the lowest percentage shots in the game. I’d prefer he developed a go-to post move like a short baby hook or something.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
hmm.. wow, i can’t even imagine dirk with a hook shot.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions
It’d be pretty retarded.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions
SBNation’s formatting of comments just finally all falling together and becoming indistinguishable is both gay, AND retarded.
Sorry- And white. And black. And straight. And smart. And female.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions
You suck.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. ~ CMoney
I am happy. I am proud. ~ Manu Ginobili
+1
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
You don’t think he could’ve won a ring with Manu and Tony? Hmm.
Well, now I feel dirty for defending Dirk Noringski. I hate you for making me do it.
I smell death... everywhere.
Agreed, and I won’t say anymore past this for that reason.
To answer your question, NO. Dirk has had incredible talent around him for his career, and never won. In fact, as perhaps a testament to his testicular fortitude, got within 2 games of a ring and actually lost it.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I simply cannot respect a player who CAN be even better, but isn’t. Or a player who has leaned upon his genetics to allow him to avoid improving parts of his game that require work. IE- a tall guy who’s really only rated highly because of his tallness.
Make Dirk 6’4" and we wouldn’t be having this conversation. There would just be yet another guy somewhere in Germany, home brewing with some hops.
And that’s my point. Yes, he’s good (according to the stats). Yes, he’s often fun to watch. But I don’t like players (ahem,Shaq,ahem) who have gotten where they are solely on a physical condition. There’s no honor in that.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you feel the same way about Yao Ming?
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
Yes.
But I like Yao personally a hell of a lot better, so I’m quiet about it. Plus, with all that Yao’s dealing with it doesn’t seem fair.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions
If he was 6-4 I guarantee that his game would be nothing like it is. His jump shot is too good. Its not a gift he had when he was born. It is something he developed. If he was 6-4 he would be a great passer or a great slasher or something else.
It would be nice if he could post up, but can anyone do everything? Could David Robinson shoot like Dirk can? Can Duncan? Or Snaq? Or any other big? NO. That is why you cant ask Dirk to post up like they can.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
this is an interesting question. some of the players on rival teams i “hate” the most (nash, nowitzki, gasol, sheed) are some of the ones i think i would like if i actually knew them. not met, but knew.
This is SUCH a great (and huge) topic, so I’m not even gonna get into it.
I’m just gonna continue admiring Denver’s collapse.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Sometimes I imagine a scenario where I am placed in a blank room to have a nice dinner and discussion with a basketball player — no icebreaking required, no need to associate before or after the conversation, and no time limit or minimum. Just a full on conversation over some dinner. Chillin’ out.
There are a lot of guys who I love watching (eg LeBron, Deron, Crash) who I would probably absolutely hate doing that with. Can’t imagine having a good conversation with those guys. It’d probably ruin my ability to enjoy watching them. Then there are players on teams I like who I love watching (Duncan, D-Rob, Nash) and who I think would probably be fantastic in that kind of a setting. Those guys are special.
But then there’s the last group, the players on teams that I absolutely despise but who would probably make it impossible for me to hate them if I was in that sort of a situation. Gasol with his pretty incredible humility and smarts, Kobe with his ridiculous work ethic, Ray Allen with his generally being an awesome person, etc. Sometimes I stealth-root for Gasol in spite of the Lakers just because I like the dude so much.
It’s hard work, being a hater.
i said it before, i’ll say it again. i’ll do anything (well almost) to have dinner with the barry family. or the waltons.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 26, 2010 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions
the waltons would be pretty amazing, but i think i’d want to punch jon barry by the end of the night.
that would be a highlight of the night in itself.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 26, 2010 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions
+1
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 26, 2010 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions
You are too harsh. The man has an amazing jump shot, no matter how he shoots it. I dont think his game is selfish either. Yesterday he was passing the ball and finding the open man amazingly well. He would get into the paint and find the open man for a three. That is why the game was so close.
The man is a warrior and is consistent. If you take him out of that Mavs team Im not sure they would get to the playoffs.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
He never wins the big game and never makes others better; his game is selfish and disgusting to watch for someone who really understands and enjoys the game of basketball.
Okay. Other than the ‘disgusting to watch’ comment (which is clearly subjective), can you argue against any other point or provide evidence against it?
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 26, 2010 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Not really. The games I have watched he can definitely pass the ball but I cannot reach a definite conclusion because I do not watch enough Mavs games. On game 4 he found Terry wide open (damn you Parker) for the three more than once I believe and he did it while driving and being defended pretty intensely.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
i think the problem is dirk’s basically a 7 foot two-guard who relies on fadeaways and BS foul calls to get his points. he’s just not the kind of guy who’ll completely take over a playoff game the same way a dominant big (duncan, duncan, duncan) or a real slasher/scorer can (manu, kobe, lebron).
plus he is the worst defending 7 footer in history.
If Dirk were the second best player on his team, that team would be purrty good.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
He’s got my sympathy. I looked into those eyes and I saw death.
"What is this new devilry?" -Jeff Van Gundy
by DrumsInTheDeep on Apr 25, 2010 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Woot!! Great win. Ballsy. George Hill, SAM and RJ played like champs. Still gotta finish em off.
by Big50 on Apr 25, 2010 9:50 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Looked like a really chippy, physical game from the 10 or so minutes I managed to watch. Cant wait to watch the Tivo replay when I get off at midnight… (Writing that resume can wait, priorities…)
The Spurs = Not your granddaddies 7th seed !
Some photos from the game.
“No, Jason… don’t go! I love your oldness!”
“That’s what I told him, George. I said, ‘Timmy, just relax and enjoy your birthday. Me and G. Hill got this chit.’”
Look at those arms. They’re long and like badass laser cannons.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 9:54 PM CDT reply actions
wow we all love hill
hopefully in the future he can..just be a one time all star
he deserves it
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
the way we may assume why td is not td
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
Check out Temple on the bench. Just being that close to this level of action will show him how much he has to work and improve in the off-season, much like Hill did last summer. Great experience being involved with this run.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
not only that garrett would learn alot from hill and would have pop’s trust in summer camp and in october
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
Great win guys! Dallas radio is already calling for the team to be blown up.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
wow you just arrived?
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
some people here missed you
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
You have no idea Cap. This is exactly why I wanted the Mavs so bad in the first round. And to see it falling into place is a beautiful thing.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
I thought you were Huckleberry-ing for the Lakers? :P
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, both scenarios can work out for us. Good times.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Could this be the first time the West 1st Round sees all-upsets?
"What is this new devilry?" -Jeff Van Gundy
by DrumsInTheDeep on Apr 25, 2010 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
yes that lakers where i root my 2nd fave team to win
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
I think she was saying that she’s rooting for OKC? What’s wrong with that?
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
yes im rooting for okc
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
ok aalis na ako mga suplado na iba dito.LOL
anyways kain na ako
bye guys
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
Haha di ka lang nila na gets agad, tp.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
ok lang tawa nga ako eh—ahhaha
ciao—dapat claro pala eheheh
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
babae c tp_09?
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Oo.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
kaya pala tp.. hehe
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you all retarded?
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
oo
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Don’t hate the furriners, man :)
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
btw, im trying to book a laiya resort for me and my friends on the 8th. no luck. any ideas?
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
That’s a much more graceful response than I could have mustered, Davis.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
SiMA’s a meanie but he’s cool. One of the reasons, along with Powell, stamp and ATS why I joined this site.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I joined this site because guys used to post feeds, and when you stopped, i had to get in to get the feeds.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Join for the wrong reasons but stay for the right ones?
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
please don’t remove me from the group.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Lauri doesn’t know that yet, I’m afraid. Either that or she believes the naysayers.
That said, when my cousin was younger, she loved “Lord of the Rings.” So much so in fact, that she wore the shirts and the jewelry. She was a “Lord of the Rings Nerd” if there ever was one. I was still in my 20s at this time and just tolerated it because, you know, she’s blood.
But one day when I heard her speaking some gibberish that she called “Elfin, the language of Lord of the Rings;” I called her retarded.
I stand by that just as much as I stand by my comments now.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I’m just glad the word retarded hasn’t been banned yet.
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
i wonder why that is? is it just because noone’s gotten around to it, or is it because the rationale for banning some words is something other than “don’t be a heartless dick?”
It’s weird because in feminist blogs you can say bitch but you can’t say retarded.
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
you’re a member of those blogs?
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
No, but I visit them. I also visit some pretty right wing websites. It’s not fun reading things you agree with all the time.
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
Which is why I’m on PtR.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I think that officially makes you retarded, then. Right?
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Check this out-
Yes. I am retarded.
And just like that in America, I’ve shielded myself from criticism or regulation.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
He was talking to me, retard. Click the “up” button to see who the person is replying to.
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
what in the world is happening here
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I have nothing against the word “retarded”. I just didn’t understand why SiMA was using it to describe Tagalog.
I see now that it was just a hilarious joke.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
i dunno, it seems a lot to me like using “gay” when you mean “stupid.”
basically, people that talk like this are either contemptuous or ignorant of the fact that other people are different from them.
I should be replying with a NTTAWWT, but I agree, wanga.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, but bastard and lame and idiot have roots in insulting people too. People get all worked up about one word and ignore others.
Stupid can be used to refer to a mentally challenged person if that is your intention.
Most of the time when people say retard they’re saying the idea is really stupid.
When people choose to be offended are a particular word they immediately create a double standard because they’re ignore other similar, hurtful words.
At the end of the day, it’s all about intentions, and you can say something 10 times worse using nothing but exquisite prose.
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
i’m not offended by the word “retarded,” i just think it’s dickish to use it that way. context matters here, and the fact is that in current English usage, “retarded” is a derogatory term for someone with a developmental disability. bastard, lame, and idiot don’t have the same connotation.
i don’t use it, and i don’t go out of my way to find rationalizations for using it, just like i don’t go out of my way to find reasons to give myself permission to use homophobic or racial or even, yes, ableist slurs (no accusation here, just for clarification).
Moral relativism is so cheap and easy, though.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
So is political correctness and moral superiority.
They’re just words, folks. Get off your pedestals and settle down. You can’t be offended if YOU don’t chose to be.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
meh. no one’s offended, no one’s unsettled, and no one’s on a pedestal. it’s a conversation, that’s all.
all this for asking—in Tagalog—if tp_09 was indeed female.
I swear I’ll never ask if tp_09 is female in Tagalog ever again.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions
All your fault, man. All your fault.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay, since you guys are my Internet buddies, I’ll tell you where my “retarded” pet peeve comes from.
People here use “mogólico” – that’s “mentally retarded”. Lady who used to work in my house had a retarded son. I once called my brother that: “mogólico”. In front of her.
Mom took be aside and explained why it was wrong. I loved that woman (not my mom, the other woman), she was a second mother to me, and I couldn’t help but wonder how she’d feel about me using her son’s condition as an insult. So nowadays I always think of people who have a retarded son.
I don’t bother people about it because I know it’s only it’s a product of my mother’s teaching. As I said, I even remember the scene to this day. (I was 6?) So I know it’s common, it just bothers me a little. But I don’t hold it against people when they use it.
And that’s all I have to say about that. /forrest
I smell death... everywhere.
in English, I think it’s actually “mongoloid,” which pretty much everyone agrees is a nasty thing to say to someone.
Well, it’s a common insult here. We don’t have a “retarded”. “Retrasado”, maybe, but it’s not heard.
I smell death... everywhere.
Hey LD-
If I can ever find 5 minutes, you’ve got a good email coming.
Hint: “Alfajores de Colorado.”
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions
They don’t have that meaning now, but they used to have.
You know what would happen if saying retarded was frowned upon by everyone and rarely used? It’d be a hell of a more powerful insult.
Take the “C” word, it’s about one of the only insults that will shock people nowadays. It’s very rarely used.
The problem aren’t insults, the problem is people being insulting. You take away retard, something else will come up, and it will probably be just as ableist as before.
I mean come on, “Mentally challenged” is a joke in an of itself now. People focus on the words because it’s the easy thing to point out, but what that really does change nothing at all.
That’s the whole point of PC language, superficial shallow change without any true difference.
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
what’s the c word?
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
count?
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I find that highly insulting.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
which is not as bad as saying “your mom is THE count,” implying that she hangs around with toddlers and giant puppets and has a consuming obsession with numerology.
i can sue you for that.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, you really did.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
well, i don’t think that’s really the point of “pc” language (though the etymology of the term ‘politically correct,’ which began its history in american english as an ironic term used by the left, is very interesting.)
the point is that words do matter. i’d say that in modern america, they matter more than the reality they refer to, a lot of the time. superficial, shallow things are basically what constitute our entire cultural and political reality.
/dork
Words matter but intentions matter even more. Frowning upon certain words does nothing but mask the problem.
Not to mentioned sometimes PC language is even more offensive than the original thing. I never understood how “little people” was supposed to be the PC thing to say.
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
yes, but the agreed-upon method by which human beings communicate and recognize intentions is language, so i don’t think you can separate the two in a meaningful way. there isn’t a real difference between the mask and the problem, at least when you’re talking about language shared by large groups of people.
besides, i don’t see how not calling LD’s friend’s son a nasty name is “nothing.” it’s not being mean to that kid and/or his mother. what’s wrong with not being mean to someone?
also, the idea that pc language is often “more offensive” than the original thing seems like a stretch to me.
Calling him a retard is wrong, but so would be saying, yeah the kid’s an idiot. Yet idiot is widely used and not frowned upon.
You took away one word but you didn’t do anything to solve the problem. If someone wants to insult a mentally challenged person they will do so using other words. That’s because nothing about them has really changed, only that the person learned using a certain word is offensive, so he doesn’t use it.
The person in this case actually told LatinD why it was offensive for him to use that word. LatinD actually learned something, he wasn’t just told, “Don’t use that word!” just giving it more power.
Although one can make the point that by being offended by the word retarded, you’re actually strengthening the connection between the word and those who are mentally challenged.
PC language like African American or Little People is beyond stupid. They let everyone feel good by being sensitive when in reality no one has done anything meaningful.
Words have power but it’s always about what people mean when they say them. There will always, until end of time, be insults. That’s because people want to insult. Nothing’s gonna change that. You can either be offended and extender their power and staying power, or they can be used so much that they eventually have no connection to their original meaning.
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
i think you’re making a couple of assumptions here that i don’t agree with. one is that people who don’t want other people to use racist or ableist or whatever words don’t care about the underlying reality, but only the words themselves. i don’t think that’s really ever the case. people care what words people use because as you say, words have power: they reflect a reality (discrimination, hatred) that some people want to change.
plus there’s a bit of reductio ad absurdum in saying that someone who would frown on calling someone a “retard” would then say it was okay to insult this person by other means. this formation seems to have a lot in common with the “liberal hypocrite” meme which like all good stereotypes has a grain of truth to it but is not nearly as prevalent as people like to make it seem.
i do think your point about appropriating language and trying to rob it of its power to injure (cf. “queer,” which is a positive term of identification for many people now) is a good one, but again, context matters. it’s certainly not an argument for being able to use hateful language whenever you want, without regard for its effect on people who maybe aren’t considering the issue in as nuanced a way as you are, and without anyone being allowed to call you on it or disagree with its usage.
But you’re calling it hateful language. That’s exactly the problem. That ends all the debate. That’s the danger of being so easily offended by a word.
I could decide that “lame” is extremely offensive to me. Therefore I would appreciate if nobody used it in PTR. Those who do are using offensive language.
There, it’s done. Who’d want to use offensive language? Who’d want to be a dick and say it after I said it was offensive to me?
By just proclaiming that, I have just made everyone change their way of speaking to suit my needs.
There’s always going to be words that offend someone somewhere. You cannot decide one is okay and the other isn’t when people can be offended by both.
I have no doubts about the way I mean the words I say. Some other people might not believe me, might think I’m rationalizing. But they can disagree in whichever way they want and I won’t take away words from them to do so.
You take away the word retard and yes, a lot of people might be less offended, but the precedent that was just set is in my view more damaging that any word could ever be.
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
wow.. deep shit.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 26, 2010 12:53 AM CDT up reply actions
this is a different argument.
i’m talking about the reasons for a person (me, in this case) to choose not to use certain words, and why i think other people should choose to do the same thing. i’m not talking about “taking away” words, i’m not talking about prohibiting any kind of speech. there is an important difference between saying “i think you shouldn’t” and “you shall not.”
i’m not interested in trying to prevent people from saying anything because, as you say, there’s always going to be someone who’s going to find a way to insult others. however, i am very interested in having conversations about why people feel compelled to use those words that i disagree with using. i hardly think that can be called “ending the debate.”
you answer your own question about “who’d want to be a dick” if you let it be known a certain term offended you: somebody would do it, for whatever reason. but then, would you not want someone else to speak up if they agreed with you and thought it wasn’t good to use that language?
I’ve found out that in life, sometimes it’s not worth typing walls of text in a blog at 1 am.
I smell death... everywhere.
Yes it does, in this blog.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 26, 2010 1:17 AM CDT up reply actions
You’re don’t want to take away words but you do call it hateful language, that’s extremely powerful too. Most people self-censor anyway. It’s not like words can be banned, one of the greatest things about this country is the rock solid belief in freedom of speech.
I feel compelled to use the words because I have always used “offensive” words. It’s the way I speak, the way I like to express myself. Almost all people do this, except I also use words people have deemed almost extra offensive.
I like the way they sound, most of them. I like their pronunciation and I like that they’re an extremely effective way to convey an idea.
I like explaining why I use them to show people I just don’t use them for the hell of it.
Most of all, if I were to be offended by one word, I’d have to constantly scan public opinion and be offended by other words too. I’d have to be offended by a never ending list of words and I’d have to keep on top of the latest PC language.
I refuse to give power to those who are offended by changing the way I speak, because if I do then they have won. And if they win they won’t stop at one word, or two or three.
Most of all I worship at the altar of freedom of speech. Although it does not apply here it does in real life, and I will never accept a group, any group, taking away words from another group just because they happen to find it offensive.
As I have said before, it’s about the ideas for me and not the words. Words are “offensive” because they can be used to express offensive ideas, when they’re not, then they’re not offensive anymore.
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
Too Late Dinosaur Nile Retarded?
I gotta go anyway, Aqua Teen Hunger Force is about to start and it’s a new episode.
Very good discussion though, glad I was part of it.
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
I thought it was a good discussion, too, and I’d actually like to continue it in another forum (or maybe in a DTOUR thread or something), because this sort of thing is my bread and butter, and I do see merits in virtually any position that can be taken on the subject. Which makes the whole thing like trying to nail soup to the wall or punch smoke or something. Bad for my blood pressure; good for my ’brane.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
blast
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
There was a campaign to stop saying the word retarded. I thought it was retarded.
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
I never liked using the word “mogólico” as an insult. I guess “retarded” is the closest thing in English.
I smell death... everywhere.
gotta admit, speaking elfin is pretty retarded.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
So everyone else that doesn’t speak the English language is retarded? Typical American brashness.
:————————)
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
No, just “less good.”
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
That’s true, when you’re number one in the world, you get to choose the language.
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
gotta learn (north) korean soon then.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
that was my initial response. but nuclear bomb is the bomb.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions
How is a fruit gonna be the most popular language?
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
I can’t believe I read this whole thing.
"What is this new devilry?" -Jeff Van Gundy
by DrumsInTheDeep on Apr 26, 2010 8:01 AM CDT up reply actions
no okc is my 2nd fave team
tehn chi
i don’t hate nor like l.a.
but i want them out
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
gtg i got to eat
ehehhe
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
revenge is indeed sweet
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
adding sweet to it
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
There’s more vengeance to be had. Hey, how about that as a new sig when we finish this?
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
im scared with the suns though they torched us in the reg season and i can say they play better defense but i bet we can kick their ass too
hopefully we do
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
It was the regular season. That’s all I have to say about that.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
i’d rather have the suns though—we can’t beat portland in the reg season despite no roy—-but i guess with the march april and playoff spurs we could—but we don’t know
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
Guys, settle down. How many years have we said this EXACT same thing about phx, with each successive year justifying it with, “but this year they’re even better?!”
A. Lot.
Phx’s game is not built for the postseason, pure and simple. First round doesn’t mean anything (and yes, even for us); anyone can look good in the 1st (especially versus a VERY depleted lower seed), kindof like any psycho chick can be perfect on one given night.
I’m salivating over phx. Good thing there’s still one more W that need now though.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
You also told me you were terrified of Dallas. You still feel that way?
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
Dallas matched up well against us and imploded.
Not only does phx match up poorly against us, but they’re prone to imploding.
It’s a match made by the mojo gods. EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT WE’RE FREAKIN’ TALKING ABOUT IT ALREADY, AND THE FIRST ROUNDS NOT EVEN OVER.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
BTW, can we get a little Cuban/ Dancing with the Stars pics in this thread?
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
SiMA didn’t have to pull that one out and we still won. Sweet.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, it most definitely came out. You know it. We’ve won every game with it, we’ll continue to see it.
And by request…
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
as a Portland fan, you guys don’t want us. We’re probably not as good as Phoenix, but the Blazers are a tough bunch that will extract some flesh in the series. Phoenix is easily beaten by the Spur meat-grinder.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 25, 2010 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you for the warning.
Sadly, it would be difficult- many PtRers are closet Blazer fans anyway.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I think the feeling is mostly mutual. I love the SA franchise; classy organization, good fans.
Also, the pace of a Portland-SA series would be brutally slow.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 25, 2010 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
But the really cool thing is that regardless of outcome, it would definitely be far more civil of a series because of the true mutual respect.
Dammit. Now I’m hoping we get Portland.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
that is true. I hate facing the Suns because of Suns fans.
The Spurs would win in six, in SA, I think. Roy isn’t Roy right now, so the ceiling is limited. Of course, that’s why we’re unlikely to advance in the first place. If he makes a return to awesomeness, then we’d have a shot.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 25, 2010 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions
George Hill led all players with 45 minutes played. All worthy. Well done young man.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Let’s hope we don’t need him to carry the banner on Tuesday, because he’s gonna be exhausted.
"What is this new devilry?" -Jeff Van Gundy
by DrumsInTheDeep on Apr 25, 2010 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, he’ll be just fine to play, but we can’t expect him to step up like this again. Tim and Manu need to fix whatever is wrong.
"What is this new devilry?" -Jeff Van Gundy
by DrumsInTheDeep on Apr 25, 2010 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
YOU CAN QUOTE ME ON THIS!
We are watching before our very eyes a transformation of a player to All-Star caliber. George Hill is turning into our very own Derrick Rose.
Print that shit!
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
Maybe people would stop bringing it up if he would say he was wrong. Oh… wait… he’s a man. Never mind.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. ~ CMoney
I am happy. I am proud. ~ Manu Ginobili
I’ve admitted I was wrong. Also that I’m an idiot. What more are you looking for?
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
Hah.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
i really wish that hill can be an all star even just once in his career bcuz he deserves it——and yes he is our own rose—-except he defends better and shoots threes
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
I did like this Barkley line at halftime of the Utah game. When told that game 5 would be on NBATV he said, “NBATV! You’re supposed to put the good games over here.”
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Yeah, they shouldn’t put any Eastern Conference first round games over there. The great parties are back out West.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Somebody needs to put this game on torrent
"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili
i missed everything except the last minute
"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili
LatinD?
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
please say yes, dammit
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
hahahahahahaha
im a mavs fan too =(
by fishbonebui on Apr 25, 2010 10:15 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
and youknow what will happen and accepts it—very humble unlike other mavs fan
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
humble sure, slightly masochistic? hell yeah! i guess tahts why i follow the mavs, to suffer the pain of hope royally screwing with my team
by fishbonebui on Apr 25, 2010 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
ok gtg now
thanks bye
Ginobelieve!---That is Matt Bonner straight down the lane with the dunk,I repeat Matt Bonner down the lane with the dunk!LoL---NBA guy that recaps the games on NBA.com(Spurs-T'Wolves recap)---Manu is the god of basketball-write it down in your list of Greek gods.Zeus says its official---his a fan!
So since game 5 is on NBA TV, that means I have to hear Mavs announcers for a playoff game? I’m pissed. They should at least give us both teams’ broadcast teams and allow us to choose.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
im guessing that you dont live in SA/ATX
by fishbonebui on Apr 25, 2010 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Odds we see this figure in game 5?
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 10:20 PM CDT reply actions
I say high.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Effing subject box.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
GREAT question. I wouldn’t be surprised.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
wouldnt you guys prefer to lock it up at home?
by fishbonebui on Apr 25, 2010 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
true true but technically speaking, i do believe we (mavs) are older than you (spurs)
by fishbonebui on Apr 25, 2010 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
ESPN sucks (i didnt just say that did I?) with they’re wade/lebron man crush and SEC pushing agenda
by fishbonebui on Apr 25, 2010 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Absolutely freakin not. That’s the difference between some teams and others. You have the chance, you lock it down. Regardless of zip code. NEVER give an opponent life.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
even for the sake of competition? you know you love beat up on the mavs
by fishbonebui on Apr 25, 2010 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I’ll say it again- Absofreakinlutely not. NEVER, EVER give an opponent life. NEVER allow them hope, or passion, or energy, or discipline, or joy, or will. EVER. It doesn’t matter when or where; if you have the chance, and you’re a championship caliber team, you slam the door.
Besides, what better place to destroy a team’s season than in their own gym in front of their own fans?
Killer instinct = champion.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Typically we’ve always been a road close out team. And then there’s the whole thing about them closing us out in our place last season.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Revenge!
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmm… I may have to believe this point differential thing, after all. If not the ’jo, then that one.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:24 PM CDT reply actions
true
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
for those who are sticking around in this thread, i’ve got gifs from the second half coming
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 10:27 PM CDT reply actions
oooook. whatever that means
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Lol
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Dang it, they shouldn’t be losing like that. Dantley sucks as a coach.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Me too.
Not that it’s unexpected, but it is interesting.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but Karl might actually be a good coach. Except for the inbounds plays, of course.
Don’t feel bad. For these nutjobs, he IS the right fit. He’s the only option for a team of malcontent underachievers. Not that he’d ever bring them success per se, but he’s at least the best fit for managing so many individuals.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
That damn interview with Karl ESPN this morning really depressed me today. I really feel for him and his family.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
yeah, that was horrible. when they showed him getting his shot from his wife in his old, white, fish-looking belly, i about wanted to cry.
if i ever get cancer, i’m definitely not inviting a tv crew led by rick mfg reilly in my house.
I thought the same thing. Have some decency ESPN. Seriously, have some discretion.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
I may be a cynic here (duh), but it’s not like the Karl’s didn’t know what they were getting by allowing media into their home. I think responsibility for such an indecent story goes both ways here, sadly.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
agree but it was still pretty awful.
and i hate rick reilly much, much more than george karl, so i’ve got no problem apportioning blame unfairly.
+1,000,000,000
Can’t stand Rick Reilly’s constant reach for cheap sentimentality.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
albom. arggh.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
i hate him too.
i mean, the guy makes money off of 1) horrible, cliche-ridden sports columns, 2) appearances on television where he makes smug pronouncements about things he knows nothing about, and 3) formulaic tearjerker novels that play on people’s fear of death and desire to believe that grandma isn’t just worm food these days.
i don’t read 1. i don’t get to see 2. 3 just kills me.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Kills you in a good or bad way?
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
in a retarded way.
bad.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I see what you’re saying but here’s an example of the way I see it.
I had to shoot and produce a video documentary for a client. The video was sort of a “play this after I die” type of video for his dying father. The interview was going great except for the fact that during a very emotional moment, the father farted. Yep, he tore ass. Even though what he said was amazing. There’s no way I could include this segment in the video. Use some discretion is all I’m saying.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
But I did give the son (who was there) the outtakes with it included.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
That’s awesome. And I agree with you.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
i think, after i die, i’d like a video of me made for my loved ones that consisted of ONLY clips of me farting. it’d be more cinema verite, you know?
by wangalusa on Apr 25, 2010 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I’d like to have a copy of that.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I don’t know. I can see a lot of people battling cancer getting hope from that sort of honest look at it—instead of feeling like it’s something to hide and be ashamed of.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
That’s a really good way of looking at it. Just seems like it could have been handled a little better by someone other than Reilly.
And this is Karl’s 2nd battle with cancer and I think they said his son had it too…that’s just rough. So any hope it could have provided is a good thing.
i certainly don’t think there’s anything shameful about having a disease, but i myself would never want such an intimate view of my private life broadcast for the entertainment of people like, well, me. then again, the whole idea of a private life hardly exists anymore, does it?
http://www.theonion.com/articles/loved-ones-recall-local-mans-cowardly-battle-with,772/
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
So, I had an iPod playlist going in my ear when it happened, but… did anyone else(like, say, the announcers) think the flagrant on RJ was BS?
REVENGE!
The one on Blair was worse. Either way, I’m glad the playoff vet and rookie understand how to give a playoff foul. No and-1 especially after the cheap shot from Najera.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
I didn’t agree with the call on RJ, but think the one on Blair was legit. Blair definitely gave and extra push down with his arm after he could not get the ball. Think he was just pissed about the foul on Manu and wanted to show the Mavs that we were going to stand our ground.
Perhaps. All I saw was bigger and stronger man fouling a smaller guy hard who was going up to score. Kind of like Duncan fouling Butler in game 2. Kidd wasn’t injured nor did I see Blair’s foul as cheap or excessive. Maybe it was but without the previous few game minutes of fouls I think that goes as just a hard foul. I would’ve found it interesting if JVG has been commentating what he would’ve said since he does not hide his feelings on these things.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Hi, I appreciate the image, but could you type your message in the message area, and not the subject line?
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
You are now LD’s favorite PtRer. No contest. And not just because you helped jrw finally finish the Lexicon.
I do what I can
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
That is one adorable puppy. What kind?
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
he’s a pug, and he’s the biggest spurs fan!
by GoSpursGo32 on Apr 25, 2010 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 10:43 PM CDT reply actions
I have no words here.
Just pure unadulterated rage. I’ve always hated Najara, and that just intensified.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
What’s almost as bad is that Najera was high-fiving a couple of Mavs fans as he walked toward the tunnel.
I saw that too, and actually (and sadly?) caught myself wishing that we had passionate enough fans that would have drenched him with beer and showered him with pretzels. And maybe even urine.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 26, 2010 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Looks like the Nuggest are DUN…..which is a shame, because if LA gets past OKC, they will have no problem discarding the Jazz, like every other year.
THE BEAST
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 10:50 PM CDT reply actions
And, I dunno what I missed, but I really do not understand those “’Melo’s People of Utah” ads? What are they?
All they say at the bottom in fine print is ‘Sponsored by Jordan.’
by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 25, 2010 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Just stupid ads for Nike.
They’re trying to get people doing just what we’re doing. So let’s stop.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
My best guess is it’s a Nike campaign.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
Oooh! Haha… they might wanna remove the part about ‘Soon-To-Be-Champion!’ :-P
by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 25, 2010 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I missed tonights game and I so badly wanna watch it. Is there any place on internet where I can watch it? TNT has no replay for it.
LatinD holds our only hope. That or you can wait for the torrent in two days on Davka.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Kidd got beasted
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 10:52 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah, I’m concerned about that as well.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Albatross!
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 10:57 PM CDT reply actions
’Melo trying to turn this into a game.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
Denver’s cut the lead from 20 to 11.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
5 minutes left… I wonder if the Nuggets can do it.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope so. Make the series go as long as possible so the eventual winner is utterly depleted.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
Wait… do we want that? Are we getting this winner, or the phx/Blazer winner?
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
we play the winner of PHX/POR
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
It depends. If they play the Lakers in the next round, I want the winner fresh. If they play the Thunder in the next round, I don’t care.
I just reflexively want everyone else’s series to go 7. Everyone but the Spurs.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
Lol, I agree with this.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Billups fouled out. Wow.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow. Denver is getting WORKED. 11 point lead with 9 left.
Question. What do you do if you’re Denver, and you truly actually legitimately want to have a championship team?
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 10:58 PM CDT reply actions
trade for dirk.. ha.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously though. I pushed for trading Melo a year and a half ago, and people are still laughing at me. But Denver is still imploding and losing. If you had all of those ridiculous contracts, and you wanted to be a legit contender…. what would you do? What COULD you do?
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
i dunno really. the roster’s not bad on paper. perhaps big post presence.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 25, 2010 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
RJ!
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 10:59 PM CDT reply actions
GOL
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I like the end of the clip the most
"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Apr 25, 2010 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Last one…
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 11:03 PM CDT reply actions
I know. TP furthered my tachycardia
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
dennis scott...
is going to say “money ball”, but thats all he says.
Yes it was. I also love how all the fans rise in unison when Manu starts too shoot.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
500+ comments on a post-game thread, almost 2,000 in two game threads and a dozen FanPosts and FanShots in a day? Damn, PtR. You’re on fire. I can’t keep up.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 11:07 PM CDT reply actions
Billups just fouled out. Melo’s got 5 too. 3:46 left, 95-104 Utah.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:16 PM CDT reply actions
I like the headline.
Supporting Cast Forges 3-1 Lead
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, Nene has not been dominant this series. Dude, you’re 6-11 and built like a brick. Blair could teach your how to use your bulk.
Has he been dominant ever?
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I’ve always said, he’s the one guy I covet on denver’s squad. He could be such a force if he had some good help.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
GOL
Even though I’m tempted to be highly offended at this, as a fan of cabbage.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Mrs. SiMA used to know him (through mutual friends) when he first started, and said he was the nicest guy you’d ever meet, very humble and down-to-earth and fun-spirited. She then watched as he (says she) became just like every other pro, and became greatly egotistical and selfish. He’s always a sore subject because of this- she gets sad.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions
If we had him on the Spurs he would have stayed a good guy. TD’s example and Pop’s coaching just mold players the right way.
+1
That’s exactly how I responded to that story. Just another small little strategically delivered quip or comment designed to manipulate her into switching allegiances. And it’s worked.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 26, 2010 12:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Bah, Denver has indeed folded. At least I can go to bed now. Good night, Spurs faithful. Gird your loins for Game 5.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
Nite Lauri, sweet dreams.
GO SPURS GO.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions
see ya!
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions
’Night, Laurizzle.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I need to watch this game, I feel incomplete
"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili
I like these post-game quotes:
George Hill:
“From the day they drafted me, I knew I belonged.”
“We’re not going to back (down), we’re not going to take hits and let them keep doing it. Our guys stepped up and we can deliver a blow, too.”
Dirk Nowitzki:
“If you tell me before the game we hold the Big Three to those numbers, we figure we win the game”
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 11:26 PM CDT reply actions
That’s awesome. I really do like George. His passion and defiance is great for us.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
You forgot my favorite Hill quote from his presser, after someone asked him if he wanted to turn the big three into the big four: “I don’t really believe in the big three. Or the big four, really. We have three great players, and then we have twelve other great players. We’re a team.”
by DocRostov on Apr 26, 2010 12:28 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
+1
Pop’s favorite player indeed.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 26, 2010 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions
recced
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 26, 2010 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Awesome.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 26, 2010 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Ahh dammit. Nuggs finally folded like a chair.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 11:29 PM CDT reply actions
Wow. Denver lost it. I would have lost a lot of money on this series; never saw this, without Okur and AK especially.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:30 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah no doubt. But I truthfully think it’s fools gold at this point.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I want the Jazz to win this series and for Sloan to have a career as one of the detectives in Law & Order when he retires.
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
That’s awesome, nice
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
The Moonmen are messing up my playoff picks.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Figures, I just closed that window. Somebody “Alexander” I think.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I was way off.
“SAMSONITE!”
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 25, 2010 11:37 PM CDT reply actions
What’s that about?
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Am I just tired? I don’t get it.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions
man, if you’re gonna be an embarrassing nerd, at least be an embarrassing nerd about a GOOD movie, not some recycled piece of crap with liam neeson in a glitter cape.
I still don’t even know what you guys are referring to or talking about.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions
It’s about that movie, “Clash of the Titans”
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Okie dokie. I only saw “Remember the Titans.”
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions
That was a good movie.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions
“i don’t care if you’re black, blue, white, green or orange…”
or some combination of colors like that.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Apr 26, 2010 12:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Yo peeps, Charley Rosen writing about the Spurs win and Hill’s game:
http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/san-antonio-spurs-dallas-mavericks-george-hill-042510
I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.
charley rosen is really good, although the new picture they put up of him makes him look kind of like a zombie:
Old man Rosen FTW.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Great Quote-
This was a character win for the resourceful Spurs, as well as a characterless loss for the lightweight Mavs.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 26, 2010 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Great. It’s snowing here right now.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:40 PM CDT reply actions
Well, I do love it here. And the outdoor sports/activities can’t be beat. And yes, it’s critical for work. And the Mrs is from here.
But the exact town we live in is up on a pass and at high elevation and especially brutal. From Friday morning to Saturday morning, Denver got about 1/4"; I got 22". Overall it’s perfect; but those several days here and there from December to May can be challenging.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions
amen to that. i just moved after living in wyoming for 5 years, and the may/june snowstorms damn near drove me insane.
People don’t understand that. It’s not the winter storms- you expect and are prepared for those. They’re nothing but fun, forcing you to stay home and enjoy a nice day of movies. It’s those storms that come in the middle of a week of 70 degree temps, those that drop half a foot of that damn heavy wet snow that’s impossible to shovel.
I don’t think I realized that you were ever in WY. For work? or from there?
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 26, 2010 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Speaking of shady, do you understand that since you… there have been exactly 0 problems with that?? It’s still so frustrating to me. Not half as frustrating as missing an opportunity to meet cheerleaders, but still frustrating none-the-less.
Which reminds me, I do have something for you.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 26, 2010 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions
No, I’m kidding. It was the crooked installer. But I’m still bitter and frustrated about it, for your sake.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 26, 2010 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions
Lots of work will be done by that point too. It’ll look totally different then. We need to start setting it up though, I’m looking forward to it.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 26, 2010 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions
for grad school, then work. my job involved driving all over the state, in all kinds of weather. i remember i got stuck in casper on june 5th one year for two whole days and i was this close to burning the I-25 holiday inn express to the ground. i mean, casper is just bearable when it’s nice out.
i hear you on the wet spring snow, too. it slushes up the highway during the day and then freezes overnight and it’s just a nightmare. plus in spring/fall you have people from other states hauling ass on the roads when by all rights they shouldn’t even be out there.
My favorite is always the opposite- the (usually tourist or newbie) that drives exceptionally slow in an effort to be incredibly safe… only it’s in fog…. and he ends up creating MORE problems and backed up traffic, or worse as people come up behind him too quickly, on ice.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 26, 2010 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Kenny Smith just made an interesting statement-
(about Najara’s take-down of Manu) “Makes me wonder if he came into the game to do just that.”
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 25, 2010 11:57 PM CDT reply actions
Just like I said in the game thread, Najera came in to the game carrying a hit order.
Just cause we're crippled, don't mean we gotta take the crumbs.
by silverandblack_davis on Apr 25, 2010 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I don’t want to believe that either, but it is interesting. Eddie’s career is not exactly free of dirty play and questionable actions, then to come in during a SPURS run and play for exactly 47 seconds… it’s just shady.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 26, 2010 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions
BTW Compeletely Deck – thanks for all the gifs, they greatly increase my enjoyment of the afterglow.
+1
Most definitely, they are great.
"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA
by SgtinManusArmy on Apr 26, 2010 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions
thanks guys!
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 26, 2010 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions
I love the gifs as much as everybody else, but they tend to lock up my computer for about ten seconds every time I scroll past one. If it’s okay to break a cardinal rule, could you just put a dash in the subject line so I can close it after I’ve seen it?
"What is this new devilry?" -Jeff Van Gundy
by DrumsInTheDeep on Apr 26, 2010 7:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Okay, I can do that. Sorry about all that.
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 26, 2010 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions
It’s all good. Thanks for putting them together!
"What is this new devilry?" -Jeff Van Gundy
by DrumsInTheDeep on Apr 26, 2010 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions
No problems!
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 26, 2010 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions
No apology needed! We heart you.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
:]
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 26, 2010 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I know Hill is great and all, but we passed up on Mario Chalmers to get him.
/sarcasm
by TecateBoltsFan on Apr 26, 2010 12:58 AM CDT reply actions
What a bizarre, bizarre game…. I have to agree with Dirk, if you’d told me that The Big Three scored 31 points total and nothing else about the game, I’d be in a week-long funk.
But instead, it’s Dallas that’s in a funk… you know they’ve got to be wondering, “What do we have to DO to beat these guys?” Nowitzki, Terry, Dampier, and Barea might even be like that pot of geraniums (“Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy”) thinking “Oh no, not again!” — the flashback to the 2007 first-round playoff series loss to eighth-seeded GS has got to be brutal.
Kudos to GH, RJ, Dice, Blair, and the other role players, who really came thru and gave the Birthday Boy a most excellent present! That’s got to give them tons of confidence going forward; this game might turn out be the equivalent of the Rodeo Road Trip in past seasons.
But shame on me for getting ahead of myself. The Spurs are up 3-1, true, but Dallas is still in the same position of needing to hold serve at home and win one on the road. The only difference is that they now have to do it in three consecutive games… at a time that their confidence has to be shaken, if not shot, and at a time the Spurs are playing with passion, ferocity, and will to win that is truly beautiful to watch.
The only thing that I got right about the game was to predict the “been there, done that” factor… that the Spurs wouldn’t panic and fight back to win the game, and that Dallas would lose their composure as their implosions in previous years would chip away at their confidence when things went badly for them. Dallas sportswriters have all but written off the Mavs, and have pointed out the difference in mental attitude between the two teams:
Spurs know how to win, Mavs don’t; it’s that simple
This isn’t about effort or desire or any other intangible. This is about the Spurs, a franchise with championship pedigree, finding ways to win, while the Mavs, a franchise with a history of choking in the playoffs, finds ways to lose.
The Mavs didn’t give the game away, the Spurs punched them in the jaw and took it. San Antonio increased its defensive intensity and watched as the Mavs wilted under the constant pressure.
The Spurs have won four championships since 1999, so they expect to win. They understand how to do it. They realize the total commitment it takes to win in the playoffs, where every possession matters.
Mavericks can learn lesson from Spurs in team ball
From the Mavericks’ perspective, this lost weekend in San Antonio was anything but festive. They gave away two games that they could have won, maybe even should have won.
The reason Sunday was a matter of one team keeping its cool and the other bordering on panic.
The Spurs were behind by 15 points in the second quarter and somehow, you just knew they were going to scrap and claw and get back into the game.
The Mavericks were down 13 points in the second half and somehow, you just didn’t get the same feeling about them.
There’s a reason this happened. Allow Spurs coach Gregg Popovich to explain.
“We let them know there was about a day and a half left to play,” Popovich said about what he told his players during a timeout when they were behind by double figures.
“We wanted to make sure they were concentrating on one play at a time. But we said that if we tried to hurry it or do things too fast or have one guy trying to be a hero, it was going to be an ugly night.”
When it was the Mavericks who were down double figures, the same sense of chipping away seemed lost. They got close, but this is a team that in the past has acknowledged that it has a tendency to try to do things individually.
I need to see what you’d do with your own FanPost. I like your style.
"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 26, 2010 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
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