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DTOUR: World Cup Losers

So, it's on to Round 2 (which technically has already started since Uruguay and South Africa played yesterday).  Yes, this is a basketball blog, but I'm embracing the world's favorite sport during this event.  Plus, those crazy Argentines need a place to scream and vent, and I wanted to post a poll.  I was going to make it about what crazy thing Maradona might do this World Cup, but there are way too many possibilities.

Star-divide

Plus, there's a Game 7 tonight in the NBA Finals, in case anyone cares.  Is there any way for both the Lakers and Celtics to lose?  Because that would be perfect.

Poll
Who was the biggest loser of World Cup Round 1?
Spain
82 votes
Rob Green, English goalkeeper
79 votes
Adidas Jabulani ball
34 votes
Other
13 votes

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you left out my poor Aussies, I’m just going to have to jump on the Argentina bandwagon early I think

by dtra33 on Jun 17, 2010 6:12 AM CDT reply actions  

yeah we lost 4-0, surely that counts for something?

free malik hairston!
perth wildcats - 2009/2010 nbl champions baby!

by sleep research facility on Jun 17, 2010 6:49 AM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry, forgot about the Aussies, probably because I didn’t see that game.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions  

God damn 4am games….

I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.

by Hipuks on Jun 17, 2010 6:14 AM CDT reply actions  

Now that’s commitment. If we win it will be worth it. If we lose, well FUUUUUUUUUUUUUU…

"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell

by Edg5 on Jun 17, 2010 6:29 AM CDT up reply actions  

come on south korea, at least try!

free malik hairston!
perth wildcats - 2009/2010 nbl champions baby!

by sleep research facility on Jun 17, 2010 7:02 AM CDT reply actions  

woooohooooooooooooooooooooo

free malik hairston!
perth wildcats - 2009/2010 nbl champions baby!

by sleep research facility on Jun 17, 2010 7:16 AM CDT up reply actions  

To make that kind of defensive mistake on a World Cup is unforgivable. Hopefully that will wake the team up.

I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.

by Hipuks on Jun 17, 2010 7:19 AM CDT up reply actions  

2-1 Argentina at the half. I don’t know if the fans can absorb this immense amount of goals.

I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.

by Hipuks on Jun 17, 2010 7:20 AM CDT reply actions  

It’s OK… nobody’s scored in the second yet.

Free Tiago Splitter!

by Tim C. on Jun 17, 2010 8:07 AM CDT up reply actions  

I stand corrected.

Free Tiago Splitter!

by Tim C. on Jun 17, 2010 8:14 AM CDT up reply actions  

i’m no expert, but argentina looked a bit shaky for a while there in the second half. if south korea had gotten that equaliser it could’ve been interesting…

free malik hairston!
perth wildcats - 2009/2010 nbl champions baby!

by sleep research facility on Jun 17, 2010 8:19 AM CDT reply actions  

Our defense is inversely correlated to our offense.

I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.

by Hipuks on Jun 17, 2010 8:21 AM CDT up reply actions  

not shaky as in looking like they’d lose, but not confident like they were in the first half…

free malik hairston!
perth wildcats - 2009/2010 nbl champions baby!

by sleep research facility on Jun 17, 2010 8:22 AM CDT up reply actions  

I agree woth you and that’s why I kind of wanted South Korea to tie it. I wanted to see how well the team dealt with adversity. Not that I’m complaining about a 4-1 win.

"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell

by Edg5 on Jun 17, 2010 8:22 AM CDT up reply actions  

hey do either you or hipuks know where to find the lineup of the argentine basketball team? they’re playing here in australia starting next week (heading to the game here in perth), and haven’t been able to find any details. i know no nba players are making…

free malik hairston!
perth wildcats - 2009/2010 nbl champions baby!

by sleep research facility on Jun 17, 2010 8:26 AM CDT up reply actions  

Here you go. It appears only young, unknown players are going.

"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell

by Edg5 on Jun 17, 2010 8:31 AM CDT up reply actions  

wow…not a single name that i recognise. australian team is fairly young as well, no one over the age of 27 and nine of them 23 or younger.

cheers for that :)

free malik hairston!
perth wildcats - 2009/2010 nbl champions baby!

by sleep research facility on Jun 17, 2010 8:38 AM CDT up reply actions  

damn 7am games extending my bedtime by 2 1/2 hours.

You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime

by the little o on Jun 17, 2010 8:24 AM CDT reply actions  

Argentina 4-1 South Korea. Gonzalo Higuaín scores a hat trick. Germany, the ball is in your court.

I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.

by Hipuks on Jun 17, 2010 8:25 AM CDT reply actions  

argentina looks scary, but quite vulnerable to a counter-attack. I guess this is why their offense is so good though.

You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime

by the little o on Jun 17, 2010 8:26 AM CDT reply actions  

spain was by far the better team. Kudos to the Swiss goalie though. The swiss got EXTREMELY lucky on the goal but all that matters is the final score i guess ;)

Dejuan BLAAAIIIIIIRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!

by beastage on Jun 17, 2010 9:05 AM CDT reply actions  

The US got extremely lucky on their goal too. But I’m okay with that.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions  

korea lost pretty well too

by cojones2thewall on Jun 17, 2010 1:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Sorry I always forget to leave the title box empty. It’s, like, worse than getting into a japanese house with your shoes on after stepping on a dog’s crap, isn’t it?

by mg4tx on Jun 17, 2010 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

The weird thing is that other blogs will tell its members to use the title box. AACK!

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Plus, there’s a Game 7 tonight in the NBA Finals, in case anyone cares. Is there any way for both the Lakers and Celtics to lose? Because that would be perfect.

I’m getting a little nervous. I actually think it could go either way tonight. Thank you for all the good wishes.

Hey if repeating as champions were that easy even the Spurs could do it.

by olf on Jun 17, 2010 4:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Without Perkins I predict a Lakers win for sure…

"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG

by LasEspuelas on Jun 17, 2010 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

olf, you know I love you, just not your team.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anyone watching game 7?

"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG

by LasEspuelas on Jun 17, 2010 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

The Lakers are dominating the offensive board.

"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG

by LasEspuelas on Jun 17, 2010 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

God I hope Boston pulls it off.

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't"

by ddog28 on Jun 17, 2010 9:12 PM CDT reply actions  

It would be epic.

Free Tiago Splitter!

by Tim C. on Jun 17, 2010 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yea me too, for a couple reasons. Boston winning would give Spurs fans more belief that their team can still win even though they are “old”. And I feel really bad for Kendrick Perkins. If there was no other reason but his injury that would be enough for me.

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 17, 2010 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don’t care if Boston wins, as long as L.A. loses.
Heyyy, everybody!

by DrumsInTheDeep on Jun 17, 2010 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Go Celtics?

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Si

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't"

by ddog28 on Jun 17, 2010 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I’m still hoping there’s a way that both teams can lose, but since there isn’t, I echo your questioning support.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

But Kobe has sucked tonight, so I can take solace in that. And yes, I’m gonna be a hater.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Vamos vamos, Argentinaaaaa.

Erm. I mean. WTF’s up with Kobe?

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Is your whole country still drunk?

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Too early in the WC for that. You don’t start to party until the semis.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Helloooooooo. Soccer neophyte here. I’m sure there were some Americans who got drunk because of our 1-1 tie with England on a soft goal. And I’m sure there were some English fans who got drunk.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Also, what do you think are the odds that Maradona has a flask on the sidelines?

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Chocolate bar is more likely.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bonner is playing in the Finals, I think.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 9:59 PM CDT reply actions  

I know I did a double take.

by DrumsInTheDeep on Jun 17, 2010 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

UGLY basketball at its best

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

And people say the Spurs play ugly basketball – this is almost unwatchable. Thank goodness this is the only game I’ve wasted my time watching. 57-53 at the end of the 3rd?

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

If it were the Spurs, it’d be the “Worst. Finals. Ever.”

by DrumsInTheDeep on Jun 17, 2010 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Are you kidding? This is GREAT. Defense like this is what wins championships. If the Spurs played this kinda D it would be unbelievable.

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 17, 2010 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Defense has been pretty good, but the offensive execution has been awful (and not just because of good defense). Sloppy, sloppy, sloppy.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, it’s kinda exciting. Refs are definitely letting them play.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can we all agree that Vujacic sucks?

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

That’s “THE MACHINE” to you!

by DrumsInTheDeep on Jun 17, 2010 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

he’s their version of Mase

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

That’s an insult to Mace.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Okay, it’s getting pretty exciting now.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Definitely either team’s to win.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

WTF is Pierce doing?

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Of all the beer in the world, Bud is the sponsor of the World Cup?

::shakes head::

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

This game is going to be crazy.

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 17, 2010 10:15 PM CDT reply actions  

WTF is that call in a game like that!!

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Been giving it all season. You can’t guard a man like that.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow, helluva shot by Allen.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Kobe-like.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice defensive sequence by Davis

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Doc Rivers is a mad man. Now is not the time to play bench guys

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 17, 2010 10:18 PM CDT reply actions  

+1

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

And boston is in the penalty

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Artest taketh away… but Artest also giveth.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Crazy Pills is playing well.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Somewhere, Stern must be touching himself.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:19 PM CDT reply actions  

You know things are going wrong when Ray Allen misses a FT

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 17, 2010 10:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Gasol missed both…..

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not a good foul by Sheed, and not good FTs from Pau.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:21 PM CDT reply actions  

ball dont lie

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Keep going to Allen

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Really? He hasn’t been good.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

but he has scored the last 5pts

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Still. KG’s kept them in the game.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Derrick Fisher….-_-

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 17, 2010 10:23 PM CDT reply actions  

I really don’t like Fisher.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Holy shiiiiit. Fisher has balls of steel.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:24 PM CDT reply actions  

That’s actually his first 3 of the series

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 17, 2010 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

What a 3.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

I still think they’re scoring too many points.

by DrumsInTheDeep on Jun 17, 2010 10:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Lowest scoring Finals game is Fort Wayne 74 – Syracuse 71 in 1955.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

2nd lowest was Spurs 75 – Cavs 72.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Those were good times

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 17, 2010 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

good times

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Recap


Substance over style. That’s the San Antonio way. Rude and ruthless,

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

How many FTs fo the lakers in the fourth?

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Fuck

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Ok, It’s Kobe time. That could be good or bad

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 17, 2010 10:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Game.

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't"

by ddog28 on Jun 17, 2010 10:30 PM CDT reply actions  

HEY! Rule #— ahh, screw it.

by DrumsInTheDeep on Jun 17, 2010 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Really? 5 mins left, ddog.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

:/

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't"

by ddog28 on Jun 17, 2010 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

nice late call there

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:33 PM CDT reply actions  

I really don’t want the Lakers to win.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:34 PM CDT reply actions  

I’ll win a bet if they win, and I still don’t want them to win. Not really. :)

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

22 offensive rebounds? Are you fucking kidding me?

Free Tiago Splitter!

by Tim C. on Jun 17, 2010 10:36 PM CDT reply actions  

they are missing Perkins badly

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Even more that the Lakers were shooting in the 20% range so lots of misses to rebound.

Hey if repeating as champions were that easy even the Spurs could do it.

by olf on Jun 18, 2010 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions  

This is tough to watch.

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't"

by ddog28 on Jun 17, 2010 10:39 PM CDT reply actions  

I’m over it.

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't"

by ddog28 on Jun 17, 2010 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can this game just end already so we can move on to next season….

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 17, 2010 10:39 PM CDT reply actions  

I’ve moved on already. Wish all offseasons came with a WC.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

So can the US beat Slovenia tomorrow?

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

They should.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Recording it. Wonder if I can avoid seeing the score all day.

Basically voted most normal person on PtR.

by Queness on Jun 17, 2010 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

don’t check the DTOUR thread tomorrow, then.

Free Tiago Splitter!

by Tim C. on Jun 17, 2010 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Its over, its a free throw parade for the lakers

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Not a good moment to start calling everything.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why is all that people on the sidelines? Meh.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:42 PM CDT reply actions  

I can only hope that Splitter is half as good as Gasol

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:42 PM CDT reply actions  

I would take that. Solid starter is all I’m looking for.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

He’s been compared to the other Gasol. And to be honest, I see it.

Free Tiago Splitter!

by Tim C. on Jun 17, 2010 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

That would make me ecstatic.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just remember, it took Marc 2 seasons to “get it” in the NBA.

Free Tiago Splitter!

by Tim C. on Jun 17, 2010 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

True. But that’s not what I’m expecting – hoping, but not expecting.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

If the Lakers win then I’ll be happy for them. They earned it.

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 17, 2010 10:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Holy shit, Ronnie.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:46 PM CDT reply actions  

WOW.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Great shot by Sheed.

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't"

by ddog28 on Jun 17, 2010 10:46 PM CDT reply actions  

23 offensive rebounds. Damn.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:47 PM CDT reply actions  

That’s just not getting it done.

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 17, 2010 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kobe is going to get his fifth

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:49 PM CDT reply actions  

foul?

Free Tiago Splitter!

by Tim C. on Jun 17, 2010 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 17, 2010 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't"

by ddog28 on Jun 17, 2010 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

VUJACIC IS THE CHOSEN ONE.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Finley in going to win this game

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:52 PM CDT reply actions  

MACHINE!!!! … :P

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:53 PM CDT reply actions  

I miss PTR. Sniff.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:54 PM CDT reply actions  

I miss beer. I didn’t have enough to watch this game.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

That’s why I’m here… at the bitter, bitter end…

by DrumsInTheDeep on Jun 17, 2010 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

::raised eyebrow::

Free Tiago Splitter!

by Tim C. on Jun 17, 2010 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whaaaa?

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

I miss you actually writing for PtR. ;)

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Monday is a national holiday. I’m working the entire weekend, and Monday. Eventually. :)

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

I’ll believe it when I read it (even though I have no room to talk).

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Me too. Things have been quiet around hre for a while now

"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell

by Edg5 on Jun 17, 2010 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

here

"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell

by Edg5 on Jun 17, 2010 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Seriously. I can only write so much hackish material on the FP before it gets noticed.

Free Tiago Splitter!

by Tim C. on Jun 17, 2010 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Throwing up a little now.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 10:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Morrison gets his second ring. We are all witnesses.

"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell

by Edg5 on Jun 17, 2010 10:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Ha

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 17, 2010 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Somewhere, Sun Yue curses his name.

Free Tiago Splitter!

by Tim C. on Jun 17, 2010 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

memories..

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 10:56 PM CDT reply actions  

I think this was one of the worst Finals I’ve ever watched.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:57 PM CDT reply actions  

It really was.

"Whereas I never went fly like some of the boys." -- Ice

by DocRostov on Jun 18, 2010 12:42 AM CDT up reply actions  

Look forward to some Bruxism-Kobe wallpapers.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 10:58 PM CDT reply actions  

so PAU gets the MVP?

by pablitoo on Jun 17, 2010 10:58 PM CDT reply actions  

He should have. How can you give it to a guy who shoots 25% in a game 7?

by 4Him on Jun 18, 2010 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions  

Because he was the most consistent guy in the series Pau had two good games

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 19, 2010 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

thank god the season is over!

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 11:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Amen to that

"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell

by Edg5 on Jun 17, 2010 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Lakers could easily win another one next year with their talent but D. Fish and Phil might not be there. Other teams better step their game up. Seriously.

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 17, 2010 11:05 PM CDT reply actions  

I know he’s a Celtic but you don’t boo Bill Russel. Shame on you Laker fans

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 17, 2010 11:08 PM CDT reply actions  

If you boo Bill Russel you get free tacos…

"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell

by Edg5 on Jun 17, 2010 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

I’m glad I wasn’t the only one who was ashamed of basketball when that happened. They always bitch about how the Celtics fans are less classy but I think they very definitively won the title as the most low-down classless fanbase in the NBA tonight.

"Whereas I never went fly like some of the boys." -- Ice

by DocRostov on Jun 18, 2010 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions  

Seriously?! They booed Bill Russell?

In Manu, we trust.

by day_late_friend on Jun 18, 2010 1:49 AM CDT up reply actions  

These are the same folks that booed their own team when they lost to the Spurs late in the season.

Free Tiago Splitter!

by Tim C. on Jun 18, 2010 7:59 AM CDT up reply actions  

OK, Bill Russel is probably my favorite Celtic but having him at Staples to present the Finals MVP Trophy (named after him) to a Laker after they just beat the f’ing Celtics would be like having Shaq be master of ceremonies when they retire Duncan’s jersey. I dare say even the classy Spurs fans might boo a bit.

Hey if repeating as champions were that easy even the Spurs could do it.

by olf on Jun 18, 2010 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions  

you’re comparing booing shaq to booing bill russel?

You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime

by the little o on Jun 18, 2010 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

OK, then Derek Fisher or Karl Malone then. I’m saying they don’t belong there.

Hey if repeating as champions were that easy even the Spurs could do it.

by olf on Jun 18, 2010 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did Bill Russel and Kobe Bryant ever played against each other?

"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG

by LasEspuelas on Jun 18, 2010 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

He was presenting an award that’s named after him. 90% of the people in that stadium weren’t old enough to read when Russell beat the Lakers. Been retired 40 years. First person on the court after the game to congratulate Kobe, if you were watching past the buzzer. Didn’t have to go up there, he could have left. But he manned up.

There is no way he could’ve handled that in a classier way. Conversely, there’s no way the fans at Staples could’ve handled that in a more classless way. Just because mommy and daddy told the Laker kids Russell was a mean man doesn’t excuse booing him. He’s the best center of all time, he never got (nor will ever get) nearly the recognition he deserves, and he deserves a hell of a lot more respect than that.

"Whereas I never went fly like some of the boys." -- Ice

by DocRostov on Jun 18, 2010 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Spare me the lecture. It is the Celtic fans that constantly remind Laker fans the he beat us like 8 years in a row back in the 60s. If you guys ever make it back there feel free to invite him to your ceremony.

I don’t hate the guy but he don’t belong making championship presentations to Lakers.

PS. He’s the best defensive center of all time.

Hey if repeating as champions were that easy even the Spurs could do it.

by olf on Jun 19, 2010 1:07 AM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah right. he presented the Larry O’Brien trophy? I didn’t know he had two names.

In Manu, we trust.

by day_late_friend on Jun 19, 2010 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Spurs fans wouldn’t boo anyone. Steve Nash killed us but did we boo them or did we congratulate them? Either way, this is BIll Russel. There would be no NBA as it is today without him. They should be singing praises to him because their beloved Kobe would not be playing if it wasn’t for him. This is not just another Celtic.

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 19, 2010 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

what?

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 18, 2010 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

OK, I will try in English. My point is don’t have old F’ing Celtic players making championship trophy presentations to Lakers in Staples Center. I don’t hate Bill Russel but he don’t belong there.

Hey if repeating as champions were that easy even the Spurs could do it.

by olf on Jun 18, 2010 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agrre with you. Bill Ruseell represents the celtics more than their logo. Its an insult. He should be booed or else I would consider the lakers fans soulless.

"Rock and Roll angels bring that HardRock Hallelujah"

by Chilai on Jun 18, 2010 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe they should have brought someone else to present the Bill Russel finals MVP trophy.

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 19, 2010 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

who will they pick to present it when he’s 6 feet under?

You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime

by the little o on Jun 19, 2010 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tim Duncan

"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG

by LasEspuelas on Jun 19, 2010 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wouldn’t matter

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 19, 2010 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Night, fellas. Closing my eyes to ignore the nightmare now.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jun 17, 2010 11:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Hmm next year is an odd number.

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't"

by ddog28 on Jun 17, 2010 11:14 PM CDT reply actions  

So was last year….

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Jun 17, 2010 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

so was 2001

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't"

by ddog28 on Jun 17, 2010 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Once again, srf, you’ve managed to recap a game with a few words.

by CapHill on Jun 17, 2010 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

awesome

"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

by spursfan87 on Jun 17, 2010 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Queensbridge with the best post-game conference of all time. Boy, I love that guy.

You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime

by the little o on Jun 18, 2010 12:59 AM CDT reply actions  

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