NBA Thread 2011-12

[The Buscher]

I'm not sure LeBron is a douche. I think he's naive and a little stupid. He definitely doesn't "get it," but I'm not sure it's not all his fault. He's been protected in some delusional bubble ever since he was a kid and people started hyping him. Anybody who isn't part of LeBron's posse/from Miami/Colin Cowherd could've told him The Decision was the worst idea, but he sincerely didn't think it'd be that big a deal.

I remember when that "What should I do?" commercial came out thinking oh my god, he's actually just fucking stupid. He genuinely doesn't understand why people are mad. And it's because nobody close enough to talk to LeBron would ever tell him that.

[naiwf]

Congrats to D-Wade for picking up ring # 2, and I'm sure Bosh will be happier when he sheds tears after the last game of the season this time around. As for me, I'm taking my talents to the NFL thread.

[Plubby]

Mike Miller is shooting like Plubby in NBA2k12 from three.

[The Heartbreak Kid]

Well, it looks like all the children in Africa are going to be wearing the OKC Thunder - 2012 NBA Champion hats and t-shirts.

[gunnar hendershow]

Juwan Howard is on the court.

[JStarr]

One member of the Fab Five managed to pick splinters out of his ass long enough for someone to go win him a title. Admirable patience from Juwan.

Also, I believe Battier is going to become the first Duke player under Coach K to win titles in college and the pros. I think Danny Ferry was Coach K's only player to win one at all when he clung like a barnacle to one of the Spurs' title teams.

[Plubby]

NOW we're playing some basketball! RONNY TURIAF!!!!

[JStarr]

Wonder if anyone yelled, "GOOD JOB! GOOD EFFORT!" to the Thunder as they left.

[gunnar hendershow]

It's truly a great day in NBA history to see the icon, the legend, the showstopper Juwan Howard finally win a ring.

[Fait Accompli]

Is anyone else expecting a letter from Dan Gilbert to be published later tonight?

[naiwf]

Look for Steve Nash to pay Miami to win him that elusive title next season. Is Grant Hill a free agent too? Maybe that can be LeBron's penance. Get all of the old, past their prime NBA darlings scavenged rings and maybe some people will forget all about The Decision.

[Benjamin]

I realized today that NBA announcers far outshine Joe Rogan when it comes to hyperbole.

[Mofoticon]

This does it for me and the NBA, nothing else to root for in that league.

When a guy like LeBron gets rewarded for the shit he pulled, it's not a league I want to waste my time with.

Edited June 22, 2012 by Mofoticon

[gunnar hendershow]

Look at that fucking grin on Stern's face.

[Plubby]

This does it for me and the NBA, nothing else to root for in that league.

When a guy like LeBron gets rewarded for the shit he pulled, it's not a league I want to waste my time with.

...Wait, wut? What shit he pulled?

[Fait Accompli]

This does it for me and the NBA, nothing else to root for in that league.

When a guy like LeBron gets rewarded for the shit he pulled, it's not a league I want to waste my time with.

...Wait, wut? What shit he pulled?

I'm guessing The Decision.

Edited June 22, 2012 by Fait Accompli

[JStarr]

Look for Steve Nash to pay Miami to win him that elusive title next season. Is Grant Hill a free agent too? Maybe that can be LeBron's penance. Get all of the old, past their prime NBA darlings scavenged rings and maybe some people will forget all about The Decision.

Karl Malone's probably blowing up Pat Riley's cell right now.

EDIT:

Is anyone else expecting a letter from Dan Gilbert to be published later tonight?

He popped out a tweet congratulating "OKC and Miami" on the series, and ended with "Back to work on promising Cavs' draft."

[naiwf]

I can see it now on the ESPN scrawl. BREAKING NEWS: Shaq will come out of retirement to re-join the Heat.

[JStarr]

Is anyone else expecting a letter from Dan Gilbert to be published later tonight?

He popped out a tweet congratulating "OKC and Miami" on the series, and ended with "Back to work on promising Cavs' draft." Nary a word about whatsisname.

[xXEdgeXx]

Dan Gilbert is probably on suicide watch right now...

In all seriousness, congratulations LeBron!