Team USA vs Lithuania Exhibition

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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:36am #20834

ghettosermon
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Anyone else watching this? USA looks horrid. Scored 7 points in the first quarter. Odom, Gay, Durant, Iguodala, Granger all getting out muscled down low. USA has no offense at all. Just sloppy one on one moves all over the place. It’s not the WC’s yet but this play could easily continue. No perimeter shooting and no toughness down low, not a good recipe for international play. Not a good sign.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:36am #381612

IndianaBasketball
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You beat me to it.
Damn… They look AWFUL.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:36am #381631

IndianaBasketball
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You beat me to it.
Damn… They look AWFUL.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:38am #381614

Mr.Knick 32
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Like I said on my post about the roster….THEY needed a couple PF’s.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:38am #381633

Mr.Knick 32
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Like I said on my post about the roster….THEY needed a couple PF’s.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:41am #381620

IndianaBasketball
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Team USA’s lack of experience in international play is evident right now.
They’re really struggling in the half-court.
Kevin Durant is a light weight.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:41am #381639

IndianaBasketball
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Team USA’s lack of experience in international play is evident right now.
They’re really struggling in the half-court.
Kevin Durant is a light weight.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:41am #381622

llperez
durant looks terrible
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:41am #381641

llperez
durant looks terrible
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:42am #381616

ghettosermon
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Having Iguodala, Granger, and Gay are useless when they have to play PF, they will get owned all day against any solid Euro banger. Also Durant is one of the best scorers in the NBA right now but you can really see how far less ineffective he is when he can’t just draw touch fouls whenever he wants.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:42am #381635

ghettosermon
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Having Iguodala, Granger, and Gay are useless when they have to play PF, they will get owned all day against any solid Euro banger. Also Durant is one of the best scorers in the NBA right now but you can really see how far less ineffective he is when he can’t just draw touch fouls whenever he wants.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:42am #381624

Mr.Knick 32
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I said that before they even got shown up.
There a running team with no legit big.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:42am #381643

Mr.Knick 32
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I said that before they even got shown up.
There a running team with no legit big.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:43am #381628

ghettosermon
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3-25 from the field, horrendous. Might not even score 20 in the first half, Lithuania is pretty good but more in the 8-12 range, far from a top tier team.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:43am #381647

ghettosermon
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3-25 from the field, horrendous. Might not even score 20 in the first half, Lithuania is pretty good but more in the 8-12 range, far from a top tier team.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:44am #381630

llperez
yeah, but you also suggested they remedy the big situation by adding jason thompson, marvin williams, and josh smith. You really think that is answer?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:44am #381649

llperez
yeah, but you also suggested they remedy the big situation by adding jason thompson, marvin williams, and josh smith. You really think that is answer?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:44am #381632

llperez
and they are missing open looks. Thats not a big man issue
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:44am #381651

llperez
and they are missing open looks. Thats not a big man issue
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:45am #381634

IndianaBasketball
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Team USA has to start communication on the defensive end. They’re getting lost on screens.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:45am #381653

IndianaBasketball
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Team USA has to start communication on the defensive end. They’re getting lost on screens.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:45am #381636

Mr.Knick 32
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My god, LL please hop off. I thought it was done….
They need another legit big. Maybe not the ones I listed by they need one.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:45am #381655

Mr.Knick 32
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My god, LL please hop off. I thought it was done….
They need another legit big. Maybe not the ones I listed by they need one.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:46am #381638

ghettosermon
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But non of the guys are great shooters. Even guys like Granger, Gay, Iguodala need some shots before they get in rhythm. On this team they aren’t afforded “warm up shots.”
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:46am #381657

ghettosermon
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But non of the guys are great shooters. Even guys like Granger, Gay, Iguodala need some shots before they get in rhythm. On this team they aren’t afforded “warm up shots.”
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:47am #381640

ghettosermon
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They definitely need a Josh Smith. No one other than Chandler is capable of protecting the rim.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:47am #381659

ghettosermon
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They definitely need a Josh Smith. No one other than Chandler is capable of protecting the rim.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:47am #381644

llperez
why do you think everytime i say something to you im on your nuts? Am i no longer allowed to ever disagree without being on yourt nuts?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:47am #381663

llperez
why do you think everytime i say something to you im on your nuts? Am i no longer allowed to ever disagree without being on yourt nuts?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:49am #381650

dwat4444
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they need K Love to get some post scoring, and curry and gordon to shoot the 3. Those are their two biggest weaknesses.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:49am #381669

dwat4444
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they need K Love to get some post scoring, and curry and gordon to shoot the 3. Those are their two biggest weaknesses.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:50am #381652

McDunkin
This is why USA needs to let role players try out. Korver,Redick,Morrow,Kapono,Novak, etc arent doing anything right now
Those names dont scream Dream Team but they can drain open shots
And Coach K should have played Pocius
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:50am #381671

McDunkin
This is why USA needs to let role players try out. Korver,Redick,Morrow,Kapono,Novak, etc arent doing anything right now
Those names dont scream Dream Team but they can drain open shots
And Coach K should have played Pocius
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:51am #381654

Mr.Knick 32
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Noone brought it up but you. I said they need a big and here you come ” Like Jason Thompson?”
Please. Fall back. You have to come on and call me out for no reason? Let it go. Why you even commenting at me for? You honestly must be on my nuts.
You are allowed to disagree with me but on a topic that was made 2 weeks ago? Yea, you must be holding my nuts. I’m sorry.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:51am #381673

Mr.Knick 32
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Noone brought it up but you. I said they need a big and here you come ” Like Jason Thompson?”
Please. Fall back. You have to come on and call me out for no reason? Let it go. Why you even commenting at me for? You honestly must be on my nuts.
You are allowed to disagree with me but on a topic that was made 2 weeks ago? Yea, you must be holding my nuts. I’m sorry.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:52am #381658

IndianaBasketball
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It seems like USA is playing on skates… Everybody keeps on slipping and falling.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:52am #381677

IndianaBasketball
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It seems like USA is playing on skates… Everybody keeps on slipping and falling.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:54am #381660

llperez
well you act like you are bragging about being right. "im the one who said they needed pf’s". Actually everyone on this site pretty much agreed the big man situation was weak. WHy do you act like you are the smart one who noticed it? You were upset you got ripped on your post and are trying to say "see i told you guys" but the fact is you got ripped on your post becasue it was weak. You brought up 5 guys they should add and the only one who even slightly made sense was maybe josh smith.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:54am #381679

llperez
well you act like you are bragging about being right. "im the one who said they needed pf’s". Actually everyone on this site pretty much agreed the big man situation was weak. WHy do you act like you are the smart one who noticed it? You were upset you got ripped on your post and are trying to say "see i told you guys" but the fact is you got ripped on your post becasue it was weak. You brought up 5 guys they should add and the only one who even slightly made sense was maybe josh smith.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:56am #381666

lakano
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yea man that court seems real slippery
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:56am #381685

lakano
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yea man that court seems real slippery
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:57am #381668

Ahkasi Clay
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a little better, but they play like this against some of the better international teams they are going to get blown out.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:57am #381687

Ahkasi Clay
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a little better, but they play like this against some of the better international teams they are going to get blown out.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:57am #381674

billyk
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Team USA is too good for Lithuania, they just need to slow down on offense… I agree with USA needing bangers, they are soft as puddy in the middle..
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:57am #381692

billyk
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Team USA is too good for Lithuania, they just need to slow down on offense… I agree with USA needing bangers, they are soft as puddy in the middle..
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:58am #381676

dwat4444
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I agree completely. Redick and Korver would’ve been good players for this team. At this point, they have enough athleticism and play making(westbrook, rondo, rose, iggy, gay, durant). what they need are defensive stoppers and shooters
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:58am #381694

dwat4444
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I agree completely. Redick and Korver would’ve been good players for this team. At this point, they have enough athleticism and play making(westbrook, rondo, rose, iggy, gay, durant). what they need are defensive stoppers and shooters
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:58am #381696

iceman21
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I thought they should have had LaMarcus Aldrige when they found out that Amare was not going to play.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 9:58am #381678

iceman21
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I thought they should have had LaMarcus Aldrige when they found out that Amare was not going to play.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:00am #381698

IndianaBasketball
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Lamarcus Aldridge is the definition of soft.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:00am #381680

IndianaBasketball
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Lamarcus Aldridge is the definition of soft.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:01am #381700

lakano
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yea i dont get how Tyson Chandler is their only legit center
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:01am #381682

lakano
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yea i dont get how Tyson Chandler is their only legit center
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:02am #381702

ghettosermon
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Hah never thought I’d say this but we are extremely lucky and should be happy to just be down 1 point at half time. This teams style of play is eerily similar to the 2002 WC’s team which finished 6th place on home soil.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:02am #381684

ghettosermon
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Hah never thought I’d say this but we are extremely lucky and should be happy to just be down 1 point at half time. This teams style of play is eerily similar to the 2002 WC’s team which finished 6th place on home soil.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:03am #381706

Mr.Knick 32
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So what? I didn’t see any post before mine that said they needed another big. I looked. I didn’t see one.
Noone’s bragging. I said they needed PF help. You read the 1st two posts, they sounded surprise they couldn’t score in the post.
This is what I’m talking about: Why even comment about me? Why even bring me up? So what If I said it? It’s not a big deal. People disagreed with me and I moved on. You must be so upset about it for no reason. I’m not arguing with you over a post made 2 weeks ago. You must be bored if your gonna attack it…AGAIN.
Like I said, that’s just holding my nuts man. If I didn’t comment on this, you would have never said anything about it. I didn’t name 5 guys, I said ” I was them, I would remove 3 and put in these 3″ I also named guys who I would at least brought to try outs.
Please, why even attack me on it then? Please explain that….
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:03am #381688

Mr.Knick 32
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So what? I didn’t see any post before mine that said they needed another big. I looked. I didn’t see one.
Noone’s bragging. I said they needed PF help. You read the 1st two posts, they sounded surprise they couldn’t score in the post.
This is what I’m talking about: Why even comment about me? Why even bring me up? So what If I said it? It’s not a big deal. People disagreed with me and I moved on. You must be so upset about it for no reason. I’m not arguing with you over a post made 2 weeks ago. You must be bored if your gonna attack it…AGAIN.
Like I said, that’s just holding my nuts man. If I didn’t comment on this, you would have never said anything about it. I didn’t name 5 guys, I said ” I was them, I would remove 3 and put in these 3″ I also named guys who I would at least brought to try outs.
Please, why even attack me on it then? Please explain that….
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:03am #381708

llperez
Missed a lot of ft’s too.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:03am #381690

llperez
Missed a lot of ft’s too.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:04am #381710

ghettosermon
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Brendan Haywood, Taj Gibson, Josh Smith, Roy Hibbert, Paul Milsap could provide that size and shot blocking they desperately need. I still feel like Javale should have made the team. He’s not the strongest guy but he can block shots unlike the guys we have down low like Odom, Gay, Durant, Granger, who are struggling physically.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:04am #381693

ghettosermon
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Brendan Haywood, Taj Gibson, Josh Smith, Roy Hibbert, Paul Milsap could provide that size and shot blocking they desperately need. I still feel like Javale should have made the team. He’s not the strongest guy but he can block shots unlike the guys we have down low like Odom, Gay, Durant, Granger, who are struggling physically.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:05am #381713

Mr.Knick 32
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Or do you just wanna argue with me?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:05am #381695

Mr.Knick 32
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Or do you just wanna argue with me?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:07am #381699

McDunkin
its off topic…but that midget in the milk commercial with Bosh is lookin kind of good
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:07am #381717

McDunkin
its off topic…but that midget in the milk commercial with Bosh is lookin kind of good
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:08am #381701

IndianaBasketball
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I don’t know… Other than Josh Smith, I don’t know about anybody else on that list.
Roy Hibbert doesn’t rebound and isn’t really physical at all.
Taj Gibson isn’t physical.
Paul Milsap is tough/physical, but he doesn’t provide size. He’s what… 6′ 6″?
I don’t know if Brandan Haywood was really an option.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:08am #381719

IndianaBasketball
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I don’t know… Other than Josh Smith, I don’t know about anybody else on that list.
Roy Hibbert doesn’t rebound and isn’t really physical at all.
Taj Gibson isn’t physical.
Paul Milsap is tough/physical, but he doesn’t provide size. He’s what… 6′ 6″?
I don’t know if Brandan Haywood was really an option.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:08am #381703

Ahkasi Clay
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Did Al Jefferson get a Invite?
(and why does it look like I spelled his name wrong?)
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:08am #381720

Ahkasi Clay
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Did Al Jefferson get a Invite?
(and why does it look like I spelled his name wrong?)
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:08am #381705

llperez
well, if you want to continue this as to why i "attack" you, i just come on here and if you had said i htink they need pf’s then i wouldnt have said anything. Instead you made 2 post about how you had already said it and you came off like you were braggin. Like hey everybody, i already called it the bigs are weak. And in case you didnt read the first post, here is another one reminding you i said it before. Look at me i called it. Yeah, im not sure why the usa didnt make dwight howard join or tell bynum that he was not allowed to have surgery becasue he had to play, you called it.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:08am #381722

llperez
well, if you want to continue this as to why i "attack" you, i just come on here and if you had said i htink they need pf’s then i wouldnt have said anything. Instead you made 2 post about how you had already said it and you came off like you were braggin. Like hey everybody, i already called it the bigs are weak. And in case you didnt read the first post, here is another one reminding you i said it before. Look at me i called it. Yeah, im not sure why the usa didnt make dwight howard join or tell bynum that he was not allowed to have surgery becasue he had to play, you called it.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:13am #381709

Mr.Knick 32
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First off, if you were smart. You would go back and read it. I ASKED, not said ” Bill Simmons asked why Howard wasn’t playing.” and I wonder why they didn’t ask Bynum.
I said IN THE FU.CK.ING POST- I don’t know the whole format into how they pick the players.
Yea, you still give me crap for it. Also, In the 2nd post about them being a running team- I was responding to Ghettomosterson and what he said. Not “restating” it twice to sound correct.
Can you PLEASE, just let it go.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:13am #381727

Mr.Knick 32
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First off, if you were smart. You would go back and read it. I ASKED, not said ” Bill Simmons asked why Howard wasn’t playing.” and I wonder why they didn’t ask Bynum.
I said IN THE FU.CK.ING POST- I don’t know the whole format into how they pick the players.
Yea, you still give me crap for it. Also, In the 2nd post about them being a running team- I was responding to Ghettomosterson and what he said. Not “restating” it twice to sound correct.
Can you PLEASE, just let it go.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:13am #381711

yaboymal
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calm down people they have to hit there groove they have only had 3 weeks w eachother while these euro teams have been playing with eachother for years as soon as things start to click they will do good because they are missing easy shots they normally make like rudy gay omfg!
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:13am #381729

yaboymal
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calm down people they have to hit there groove they have only had 3 weeks w eachother while these euro teams have been playing with eachother for years as soon as things start to click they will do good because they are missing easy shots they normally make like rudy gay omfg!
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:14am #381712

IndianaBasketball
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@Mr.Knick 32
It’s not THAT serious dude… Not to be mean, but boo hoo… Somebody called you out. Get over it. I’m sure it’s not personal.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:14am #381731

IndianaBasketball
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@Mr.Knick 32
It’s not THAT serious dude… Not to be mean, but boo hoo… Somebody called you out. Get over it. I’m sure it’s not personal.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:15am #381714

yaboymal
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they are playing exeptional defense not good or great.. so its there offense that needs to get going and they have more than enough talent to do that
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:15am #381733

yaboymal
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they are playing exeptional defense not good or great.. so its there offense that needs to get going and they have more than enough talent to do that
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:15am #381716

llperez
yes, i can just let it go. Its done.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:15am #381735

llperez
yes, i can just let it go. Its done.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:17am #381718

Mr.Knick 32
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It’s not THAT serious dude… Not to be mean, but boo hoo… Somebody called you out. Get over it. I’m sure it’s not personal.
It’s not but like I said before, just let it go. I’m not gonna argue something that happened 2 weeks ago. Why even start arguing about it? It’s not personal but just don’t attack me on something I said and then MISQUOTE me on it.
Also.
It’s done.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:17am #381737

Mr.Knick 32
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It’s not THAT serious dude… Not to be mean, but boo hoo… Somebody called you out. Get over it. I’m sure it’s not personal.
It’s not but like I said before, just let it go. I’m not gonna argue something that happened 2 weeks ago. Why even start arguing about it? It’s not personal but just don’t attack me on something I said and then MISQUOTE me on it.
Also.
It’s done.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:18am #381721

lakano
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Is the ball smaller or something all these missed shots and free throws its starting to bother me…lol
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:18am #381739

lakano
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Is the ball smaller or something all these missed shots and free throws its starting to bother me…lol
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:18am #381723

Ahkasi Clay
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I’m diggin the white on white for the names on the uniforms.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:18am #381741

Ahkasi Clay
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I’m diggin the white on white for the names on the uniforms.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:20am #381724

McDunkin
awww llperez You used to be fierce. You used to be ruthless!
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:20am #381743

McDunkin
awww llperez You used to be fierce. You used to be ruthless!
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:20am #381726

IndianaBasketball
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Westbrook has been one of the best players today, despite his turnovers. He even just hit a three-pointer.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:20am #381745

IndianaBasketball
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Westbrook has been one of the best players today, despite his turnovers. He even just hit a three-pointer.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:21am #381728

llperez
yeah, the ball seems to be effecting them. I think they use those foamposite balls that the nba tried to intorduce a few years ago. I actually liked them. They have better grip and seem lighter.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:21am #381747

llperez
yeah, the ball seems to be effecting them. I think they use those foamposite balls that the nba tried to intorduce a few years ago. I actually liked them. They have better grip and seem lighter.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:22am #381730

llperez
what you mean mcdunkin, im just a misunderstood pussycat
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:22am #381749

llperez
what you mean mcdunkin, im just a misunderstood pussycat
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:22am #381732

IndianaBasketball
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I HATED those balls.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:22am #381751

IndianaBasketball
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I HATED those balls.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:24am #381734

llperez
westbrook being the shooter, who saw that coming?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:24am #381753

llperez
westbrook being the shooter, who saw that coming?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:24am #381736

IndianaBasketball
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That last cut is going to be HARD.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:24am #381754

IndianaBasketball
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That last cut is going to be HARD.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:26am #381738

Ahkasi Clay
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Pos. Starter Bench Reserve Inactive
C Marc Gasol Fran Vázquez Pau Gasol
PF Felipe Reyes Jorge Garbajosa Víctor Claver
SF Rudy Fernández Álex Mumbrú Fernando San Emeterio
SG Juan Carlos Navarro Sergio Llull
PG José Calderón Ricky Rubio
This is a nice team!
and will have the support from the fans
I call the U.S. losing by 15 pts
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:26am #381757

Ahkasi Clay
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Pos. Starter Bench Reserve Inactive
C Marc Gasol Fran Vázquez Pau Gasol
PF Felipe Reyes Jorge Garbajosa Víctor Claver
SF Rudy Fernández Álex Mumbrú Fernando San Emeterio
SG Juan Carlos Navarro Sergio Llull
PG José Calderón Ricky Rubio
This is a nice team!
and will have the support from the fans
I call the U.S. losing by 15 pts
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:27am #381742

Mr.Knick 32
Participant
I think Gordon is getting the last spot over Curry
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:27am #381761

Mr.Knick 32
Participant
I think Gordon is getting the last spot over Curry
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:27am #381744

lakano
Participant
Rondo always pokes the ball out from behind … I hated when he used it on Kobe… love it now
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:27am #381763

lakano
Participant
Rondo always pokes the ball out from behind … I hated when he used it on Kobe… love it now
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:28am #381746

llperez
international play is one of the biggest differences since i started watching ball back in 1992. It used to be anything less then a 20 point win was a dissapointment.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:28am #381765

llperez
international play is one of the biggest differences since i started watching ball back in 1992. It used to be anything less then a 20 point win was a dissapointment.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:28am #381748

IndianaBasketball
Participant
DAMN! Rudy Gay just got knocked the F out lol.
Reminds me of Horry vs Nash.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:28am #381767

IndianaBasketball
Participant
DAMN! Rudy Gay just got knocked the F out lol.
Reminds me of Horry vs Nash.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:33am #381758

IndianaBasketball
Participant
Curry is a great shooter and can play both backcourt positions, but he isn’t physical and doesn’t defend like Westbrook or Gordon.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:33am #381776

IndianaBasketball
Participant
Curry is a great shooter and can play both backcourt positions, but he isn’t physical and doesn’t defend like Westbrook or Gordon.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:34am #381762

ghettosermon
Participant
He won’t be but as good as he is I think Granger should be cut. He’s not as strong as Gay and Iguodala down low, and I don’t think he’s a good enough 3 point shooter to warrant being on the roster. This team is obviously guard heavy so you might as well keep both Gordon and Curry, it’s not like Granger adds any size really.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:34am #381780

ghettosermon
Participant
He won’t be but as good as he is I think Granger should be cut. He’s not as strong as Gay and Iguodala down low, and I don’t think he’s a good enough 3 point shooter to warrant being on the roster. This team is obviously guard heavy so you might as well keep both Gordon and Curry, it’s not like Granger adds any size really.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:34am #381766

LazarusMunoz
Participant
anyone have any news on Steph Curry? will he play at all?
Gordon n Westbrook looking pretty good today
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:34am #381784

LazarusMunoz
Participant
anyone have any news on Steph Curry? will he play at all?
Gordon n Westbrook looking pretty good today
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:35am #381768

llperez
yeah, i think curry might get cut. And does anyone know why love aint playing?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:35am #381786

llperez
yeah, i think curry might get cut. And does anyone know why love aint playing?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:36am #381777

IndianaBasketball
Participant
Gordon looks good on D
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:36am #381794

IndianaBasketball
Participant
Gordon looks good on D
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:37am #381779

Mr.Knick 32
Participant
I believe K-Love is hurt as well.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:37am #381796

Mr.Knick 32
Participant
I believe K-Love is hurt as well.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:37am #381781

lakano
Participant
lmao held my breath on that rudy gay dunk
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:37am #381798

lakano
Participant
lmao held my breath on that rudy gay dunk
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:37am #381783

IndianaBasketball
Participant
Correction… He looks GREAT on D
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:37am #381800

IndianaBasketball
Participant
Correction… He looks GREAT on D
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:37am #381785

LazarusMunoz
Participant
Gordon is an absolute lock with his insane defense!!! Kid is busting out of his shell!
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:37am #381802

LazarusMunoz
Participant
Gordon is an absolute lock with his insane defense!!! Kid is busting out of his shell!
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:39am #381787

IndianaBasketball
Participant
Love’s rebounding and outlet passing will be usefull in this type of game.
I see the USA team struggling in the half court. They’ll need to pressure the ball, create turnovers and get out in transition.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:39am #381804

IndianaBasketball
Participant
Love’s rebounding and outlet passing will be usefull in this type of game.
I see the USA team struggling in the half court. They’ll need to pressure the ball, create turnovers and get out in transition.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:39am #381789

llperez
between this game and the france game, i actually think both westbrook and gordon look better defenisvely then rondo has.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:39am #381806

llperez
between this game and the france game, i actually think both westbrook and gordon look better defenisvely then rondo has.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:40am #381791

llperez
lol, rondo says shut up perez
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:40am #381808

llperez
lol, rondo says shut up perez
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:42am #381795

IndianaBasketball
Participant
Westbrook and Gordon changed the game to me
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:42am #381812

IndianaBasketball
Participant
Westbrook and Gordon changed the game to me
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:42am #381797

Mr.Knick 32
Participant
Agreed. Love will be big help down low in the post.
I think Rondo should be a starter. I don’t understand even having Billups. Is Billups playing today? I’m in and out on this game.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:42am #381814

Mr.Knick 32
Participant
Agreed. Love will be big help down low in the post.
I think Rondo should be a starter. I don’t understand even having Billups. Is Billups playing today? I’m in and out on this game.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:43am #381803

McDunkin
martynas andriuskevicius???
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:43am #381820

McDunkin
martynas andriuskevicius???
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:44am #381807

Mr.Knick 32
Participant
nvm, I see him.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:44am #381824

Mr.Knick 32
Participant
nvm, I see him.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:47am #381813

IndianaBasketball
Participant
Billups has been sloppy…
As surprising is it is, Durant isn’t THAT great of a fit in FIBA. He’s not physical and it’s clearly affecting him. It’s like him vs the Lakers all over again.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:47am #381830

IndianaBasketball
Participant
Billups has been sloppy…
As surprising is it is, Durant isn’t THAT great of a fit in FIBA. He’s not physical and it’s clearly affecting him. It’s like him vs the Lakers all over again.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:48am #381815

ghettosermon
Participant
Kevin Love sighting.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:48am #381833

ghettosermon
Participant
Kevin Love sighting.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:49am #381819

IndianaBasketball
Participant
Has Derrick Rose even played in the second half?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:49am #381836

IndianaBasketball
Participant
Has Derrick Rose even played in the second half?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:50am #381823

IndianaBasketball
Participant
Nevermind… Here he is
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:50am #381840

IndianaBasketball
Participant
Nevermind… Here he is
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:50am #381825

McDunkin
Why isnt Coach K pressing all game long?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:50am #381842

McDunkin
Why isnt Coach K pressing all game long?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:51am #381831

llperez
yeah, billups has striked me all along throughout this process as he plays like he is so good he doesnt have to try his hardest. Hes laughing while missing ft’s and throwing sloppy passes. But just as a type that he hits another 3 showing why he is so valuable.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:51am #381848

llperez
yeah, billups has striked me all along throughout this process as he plays like he is so good he doesnt have to try his hardest. Hes laughing while missing ft’s and throwing sloppy passes. But just as a type that he hits another 3 showing why he is so valuable.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:52am #381832

Ahkasi Clay
Participant
down goes love
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:52am #381850

Ahkasi Clay
Participant
down goes love
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:59am #381839

stanford hoops
looking forward to seeing my boy vasquez play against u.s.a tommorrow..if hes recovered from his injury
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:59am #381856

stanford hoops
looking forward to seeing my boy vasquez play against u.s.a tommorrow..if hes recovered from his injury
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:59am #381841

ghettosermon
Participant
Too bad if Curry gets cut. He’s the best shooter on the team.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 10:59am #381858

ghettosermon
Participant
Too bad if Curry gets cut. He’s the best shooter on the team.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:00am #381843

Ahkasi Clay
Participant
I’d keep Curry over Granger, the U.S. needs the outside shooting.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:00am #381860

Ahkasi Clay
Participant
I’d keep Curry over Granger, the U.S. needs the outside shooting.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:02am #381845

IndianaBasketball
Participant
I don’t know about cutting Granger…
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:02am #381862

IndianaBasketball
Participant
I don’t know about cutting Granger…
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:03am #381849

McDunkin
IndianaBasketball …arent the Warriors your favorite team? i thought you would be for it
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:03am #381866

McDunkin
IndianaBasketball …arent the Warriors your favorite team? i thought you would be for it
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:04am #381853

lakano
Participant
Hope Spain doesnt just throw tomorrows game… its been a couple of years since ive seen Rubio in action
Anyone think he’ll have much of an impact on the game considering it’s a “friendly”
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:04am #381870

lakano
Participant
Hope Spain doesnt just throw tomorrows game… its been a couple of years since ive seen Rubio in action
Anyone think he’ll have much of an impact on the game considering it’s a “friendly”
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:06am #381857

IndianaBasketball
Participant
@McDunkin
I’m not a Warriors fan. I’m a Pacers fan, but I support the Blazers (Oden and Roy) and Clippers (Gordon).
Granger didn’t play well today, but at 6′ 8″ and able to play the 3/4… I don’t think they can let him go.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:06am #381874

IndianaBasketball
Participant
@McDunkin
I’m not a Warriors fan. I’m a Pacers fan, but I support the Blazers (Oden and Roy) and Clippers (Gordon).
Granger didn’t play well today, but at 6′ 8″ and able to play the 3/4… I don’t think they can let him go.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:07am #381859

IndianaBasketball
Participant
@lakano
I can’t wait to see Rubio. He has his hands full with Rondo, Westbrook and Rose though. They’re going to pressure the hell out of him, so I’m anxious to see how he handles it.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:07am #381876

IndianaBasketball
Participant
@lakano
I can’t wait to see Rubio. He has his hands full with Rondo, Westbrook and Rose though. They’re going to pressure the hell out of him, so I’m anxious to see how he handles it.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:08am #381861

McDunkin
it was a bad joke man i know you bleed big bird yellow
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:08am #381878

McDunkin
it was a bad joke man i know you bleed big bird yellow
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:10am #381863

IndianaBasketball
Participant
Lmao… I was like, “Huh… Doesn’t this foo see my jersey?” lol.
On another note though… Would it be dumb to cut Kevin Love?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:10am #381880

IndianaBasketball
Participant
Lmao… I was like, “Huh… Doesn’t this foo see my jersey?” lol.
On another note though… Would it be dumb to cut Kevin Love?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:13am #381867

McDunkin
I think it depends on how bad his injury is, but when healthy his game is tailor made for international play
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:13am #381884

McDunkin
I think it depends on how bad his injury is, but when healthy his game is tailor made for international play
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:16am #381871

Demarcus Oneal
Participant
It would be dumb since the team has 5 true point guards 3 wings and Chandler Odom LOve are the only bigs i understand some players can play mutiples positions but it would make a much smaller team even smaller and take away one of the most efficent rebounders in the NBA and a great outlet passer for the fast break which U.S will need to utilize with their athletes and small ball lineup
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:16am #381888

Demarcus Oneal
Participant
It would be dumb since the team has 5 true point guards 3 wings and Chandler Odom LOve are the only bigs i understand some players can play mutiples positions but it would make a much smaller team even smaller and take away one of the most efficent rebounders in the NBA and a great outlet passer for the fast break which U.S will need to utilize with their athletes and small ball lineup
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:16am #381873

Demarcus Oneal
Participant
It would be dumb since the team has 5 true point guards 3 wings and Chandler Odom LOve are the only bigs i understand some players can play mutiples positions but it would make a much smaller team even smaller and take away one of the most efficent rebounders in the NBA and a great outlet passer for the fast break which U.S will need to utilize with their athletes and small ball lineup
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:16am #381890

Demarcus Oneal
Participant
It would be dumb since the team has 5 true point guards 3 wings and Chandler Odom LOve are the only bigs i understand some players can play mutiples positions but it would make a much smaller team even smaller and take away one of the most efficent rebounders in the NBA and a great outlet passer for the fast break which U.S will need to utilize with their athletes and small ball lineup
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:16am #381875

andxxx
Participant
Granger needs to be cut gordon, westbrook, and curry have been too good when given the chance they already got a.i, durant and gay there’s no need for him
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:16am #381892

andxxx
Participant
Granger needs to be cut gordon, westbrook, and curry have been too good when given the chance they already got a.i, durant and gay there’s no need for him
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 12:19pm #381904

ghettosermon
Participant
I agree on Granger being cut. Durant, Rudy, and Iguodala have proven to be stronger down low. Rudy has actually surprised me with how tough he is down low. Now that Granger is strictly there really for shooting I’d rather have Curry. At the same tone even though Love should make it if they just plan on burying him on the bench the whole time, Boozer style, they might as well keep Granger the more versatile scorer. Still though the cut is probably Westbrook or Curry. Sucks though because Curry is a lights out shooter who can play point, and Westbrook is the best on ball defender we have and a slightly more reliable shooter than Rondo.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 12:19pm #381919

ghettosermon
Participant
I agree on Granger being cut. Durant, Rudy, and Iguodala have proven to be stronger down low. Rudy has actually surprised me with how tough he is down low. Now that Granger is strictly there really for shooting I’d rather have Curry. At the same tone even though Love should make it if they just plan on burying him on the bench the whole time, Boozer style, they might as well keep Granger the more versatile scorer. Still though the cut is probably Westbrook or Curry. Sucks though because Curry is a lights out shooter who can play point, and Westbrook is the best on ball defender we have and a slightly more reliable shooter than Rondo.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 12:51pm #381955

stealsgalore
Participant
Indianabasketball I agree the final cut’s going to be an extremely diffucult decision
Westbrook and Gordon both played extremely well today, which is bad news for the injured Steph Curry. Does anyone know if he’ll get to play tommorow?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 12:51pm #381939

stealsgalore
Participant
Indianabasketball I agree the final cut’s going to be an extremely diffucult decision
Westbrook and Gordon both played extremely well today, which is bad news for the injured Steph Curry. Does anyone know if he’ll get to play tommorow?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 1:11pm #381953

EzeEd
Participant
we just were’nt making shots in the 1st half, it wasn’t Lit’s defense, we just didn’t shoot well or even decently. The defense was tremendous, especially on the perimeter. Coach K left Rondo and Billups in too long in the 1st half, especially when Billups wasn’t hitting any jumpers, and then he brought in Westbrook and then Rose and got the same result; waited WAY too long to bring in Gordon. Eric came in and the game immediately changed in our favor. We missed 2 breakaway dunks, Gay and Gordon……who’d have thought that Iggy would have made our 1st 3 pt shot, lol. It was our 1st game, which may account for our poor shooting? Lit played less zone than I thought they would, we got decent penetration but not a lot of finishes, Very poor ft shooting by us. Team is still learning, played a good 2nd half against an “experienced” team…….we will have to get better and put two halfs together. Lastly, how ironic would it have been if that full-court shot just before halftime had gone in——we’d have led at half after missing so many 15-18ft jumpers?
Are they going to use that trapaziod lane in these games?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 1:11pm #381969

EzeEd
Participant
we just were’nt making shots in the 1st half, it wasn’t Lit’s defense, we just didn’t shoot well or even decently. The defense was tremendous, especially on the perimeter. Coach K left Rondo and Billups in too long in the 1st half, especially when Billups wasn’t hitting any jumpers, and then he brought in Westbrook and then Rose and got the same result; waited WAY too long to bring in Gordon. Eric came in and the game immediately changed in our favor. We missed 2 breakaway dunks, Gay and Gordon……who’d have thought that Iggy would have made our 1st 3 pt shot, lol. It was our 1st game, which may account for our poor shooting? Lit played less zone than I thought they would, we got decent penetration but not a lot of finishes, Very poor ft shooting by us. Team is still learning, played a good 2nd half against an “experienced” team…….we will have to get better and put two halfs together. Lastly, how ironic would it have been if that full-court shot just before halftime had gone in——we’d have led at half after missing so many 15-18ft jumpers?
Are they going to use that trapaziod lane in these games?
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 1:39pm #381976

stealsgalore
Participant
We’ve had slow starts in both games (although this game was much worse than the France game)
Our defense was good but I think we’ll really see how good it is when we see it against the elite guards of Spain (Lithuania’s guards are not nearly of the same quality)
Durant looks way too weak right now, hopefully he will adjust and start hitting his jumper, he’s goin to have to pony up if the U.S. has a chance. Actually the whole team will, we’re going to have to start playing much more physical.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 1:39pm #381991

stealsgalore
Participant
We’ve had slow starts in both games (although this game was much worse than the France game)
Our defense was good but I think we’ll really see how good it is when we see it against the elite guards of Spain (Lithuania’s guards are not nearly of the same quality)
Durant looks way too weak right now, hopefully he will adjust and start hitting his jumper, he’s goin to have to pony up if the U.S. has a chance. Actually the whole team will, we’re going to have to start playing much more physical.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 1:46pm #381986

llperez
im not saying durant isnt very important and that he wont lead the team in scoring, but hes not a guy that team usa can sit back and expect him to carry them. He is still kinda weak and doesnt have the best one on one ball handling.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 1:46pm #382001

llperez
im not saying durant isnt very important and that he wont lead the team in scoring, but hes not a guy that team usa can sit back and expect him to carry them. He is still kinda weak and doesnt have the best one on one ball handling.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 1:50pm #381992

stealsgalore
Participant
Totally agree llperez especially if Durant’s playing the PF. I’d rather start Odom at the 4 move Durant to the 3 Iggy to the 2 and have Rondo come of the bench. After today I have a bad feeling he’ll be abused by bigger 4’s in the tournament.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 1:50pm #382007

stealsgalore
Participant
Totally agree llperez especially if Durant’s playing the PF. I’d rather start Odom at the 4 move Durant to the 3 Iggy to the 2 and have Rondo come of the bench. After today I have a bad feeling he’ll be abused by bigger 4’s in the tournament.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 1:54pm #381998

llperez
yeah, im looking at that spain roster and the thought of durant playing pf is a littel concerning. He can do it in stretches. Chandler and odom are gonna have to be on top of their games all tournament. The biggest USA advantage is permiter defense and the ability to creat turnovers and wreak havoc.
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Posted on: Sat, 08/21/2010 - 1:54pm #382013

llperez
yeah, im looking at that spain roster and the thought of durant playing pf is a littel concerning. He can do it in stretches. Chandler and odom are gonna have to be on top of their games all tournament. The biggest USA advantage is permiter defense and the ability to creat turnovers and wreak havoc.
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