TBT (The Basketball Tournament)

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Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 6:10am #61120

Bmore_DC
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Has anybody else been watching these games? I didnt even know it existed till this year. I turned on ESPN when it just said "basketball" and it was Boeheims Army vs. City of God, a team comprised of former Cuse players and a team based out of Baltimore (lived in both cities) so it kinda got me into it. Its mostly guys over 25 still trying to make the league and the winner of the tournament gets around $1 million.
Its actually a good product and a mix between pickup and structured ball with ex-NBA refs. Anyways, today is the championship between "Over-seas Elite" vs. "Team 23" at 3 pm on ESPN.
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Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 6:31am #1005152

dcase
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The TBT has been very entertaining. I actually went to the elite eight games in Chicago last weekend…..mainly to watch Boeheim’s Army. Although it wasn’t the outcome I was hoping for, it was a good experience. Got to see Hakim Warrick play and my favorite Cuse player of all time (Moten) coach the team. City of Gods had 5 former NBA guys on the roster (including two lottery picks) and just were too quick and shot the ball from the guard position too well for the Cuse team to prevail. I thought that the City of Gods team was going to win the whole thing but they were handled easily yesterday by Overseas Elite.
The finals today should be a good game and definitely worth watching.
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Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 6:31am #1005291

dcase
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The TBT has been very entertaining. I actually went to the elite eight games in Chicago last weekend…..mainly to watch Boeheim’s Army. Although it wasn’t the outcome I was hoping for, it was a good experience. Got to see Hakim Warrick play and my favorite Cuse player of all time (Moten) coach the team. City of Gods had 5 former NBA guys on the roster (including two lottery picks) and just were too quick and shot the ball from the guard position too well for the Cuse team to prevail. I thought that the City of Gods team was going to win the whole thing but they were handled easily yesterday by Overseas Elite.
The finals today should be a good game and definitely worth watching.
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Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 7:04am #1005156

Bmore_DC
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Yea i figured City of Gods too but Over-Seas Elite was just draining 3’s on them. I cant figure out why Kabango is not in the league, the announcer was saying most of Over-Seas Elite players wouldnt be the worst players in the NBA but these teams in other countries are paying these guys a lot of money. Plus these kinda tournaments and the D-League for more exposure.
Please tell me you saw big ol Mike Sweetney??
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- Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 7:24am #1005159
  
  dcase
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  Oh yeah. He was big in college, but he is pushing about 350 now.
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- Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 7:24am #1005299
  
  dcase
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  Oh yeah. He was big in college, but he is pushing about 350 now.
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Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 7:04am #1005295

Bmore_DC
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Yea i figured City of Gods too but Over-Seas Elite was just draining 3’s on them. I cant figure out why Kabango is not in the league, the announcer was saying most of Over-Seas Elite players wouldnt be the worst players in the NBA but these teams in other countries are paying these guys a lot of money. Plus these kinda tournaments and the D-League for more exposure.
Please tell me you saw big ol Mike Sweetney??
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Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 7:05am #1005154

RUDEBOY_
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yeah,about 2 weeks ago i stumbled upon it,the same way you did…its been interesting watching former nba & college guys balling again…considering the talent on their rosters,i think alot of people had city of gods or boeheim’s army winning it all….city of gods had 10 former nba draft picks on its team…and boeheim’s team had hakim warrick,donta green,lawrence moten,rick jackson,eric devendorf & demetris nichols..i mean most of those guys played at cuse at the same time…..
but just like alot of these settings,its the guards who’ve dominated…former texas guard myck kabongo and cj mccolloum’s brother eric have helped overseas elite advance to the final game….i think i remember the announcers saying they shot 53% from 3 and 56% fg for the game….
its a winner take all event..no money for finishing 2nd or 3rd…i thought every player on the winning team will get the exact same amount..but watching it yesterday,they had 1 player possibly getting 60,000 & another 25,000..i havent found out how that million dollars is broken down……

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Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 7:05am #1005293

RUDEBOY_
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yeah,about 2 weeks ago i stumbled upon it,the same way you did…its been interesting watching former nba & college guys balling again…considering the talent on their rosters,i think alot of people had city of gods or boeheim’s army winning it all….city of gods had 10 former nba draft picks on its team…and boeheim’s team had hakim warrick,donta green,lawrence moten,rick jackson,eric devendorf & demetris nichols..i mean most of those guys played at cuse at the same time…..
but just like alot of these settings,its the guards who’ve dominated…former texas guard myck kabongo and cj mccolloum’s brother eric have helped overseas elite advance to the final game….i think i remember the announcers saying they shot 53% from 3 and 56% fg for the game….
its a winner take all event..no money for finishing 2nd or 3rd…i thought every player on the winning team will get the exact same amount..but watching it yesterday,they had 1 player possibly getting 60,000 & another 25,000..i havent found out how that million dollars is broken down……

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Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 7:25am #1005161

RUDEBOY_
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i enjoyed watching him play in college…i didnt feel he would be a star ..but felt he would have a good career in the nba…..david west & boris diaw were taken after him….
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Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 7:25am #1005301

RUDEBOY_
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i enjoyed watching him play in college…i didnt feel he would be a star ..but felt he would have a good career in the nba…..david west & boris diaw were taken after him….
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Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 7:38am #1005163

Bmore_DC
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I think Sweet starting hitting the bottle too much, and he obviously liked to eat too much as well. Kinda sad, but good to see him still playing.

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- Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 8:19am #1005169
  
  RUDEBOY_
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  speaking of hitting the bottle & over eating…. i expect to be doing alot of both later 2nite..becuz i’ll be celebrating my 41st birthday ….
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  - Posted on: Mon, 08/03/2015 - 1:27pm #1005381
    
    LeroyJenkins
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    Happy Birthday you RudeBum
    You’re probably thinking of some corny joke as you get a prostate exam.
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    - Posted on: Tue, 08/04/2015 - 7:26am #1005627
      
      RUDEBOY_
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      tell u what le’roy.since its my birthday month and i’m still in a good mood…here’s something to help you do better with the ladies….
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    - Posted on: Tue, 08/04/2015 - 7:26am #1005488
      
      RUDEBOY_
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      tell u what le’roy.since its my birthday month and i’m still in a good mood…here’s something to help you do better with the ladies….
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      - Posted on: Wed, 08/05/2015 - 12:37pm #1005946
        
        RecoveringVegetarian
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        Hey now!!! That pic. Is hilarius!!
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      - Posted on: Wed, 08/05/2015 - 12:37pm #1005806
        
        RecoveringVegetarian
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        Hey now!!! That pic. Is hilarius!!
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  - Posted on: Mon, 08/03/2015 - 1:27pm #1005519
    
    LeroyJenkins
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    Happy Birthday you RudeBum
    You’re probably thinking of some corny joke as you get a prostate exam.
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- Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 8:19am #1005309
  
  RUDEBOY_
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  speaking of hitting the bottle & over eating…. i expect to be doing alot of both later 2nite..becuz i’ll be celebrating my 41st birthday ….
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Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 7:38am #1005303

Bmore_DC
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I think Sweet starting hitting the bottle too much, and he obviously liked to eat too much as well. Kinda sad, but good to see him still playing.

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Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 7:46am #1005165

dcase
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I read on rotoworld last week that he has battled depression for many years but was getting things turned around. roto also said his weight got up to 320lbs. On TV and in person I would say that was a bit of an underestimation.
That city of gods team also had Demarr Johnson…..talk about someone that has overcome a lot.
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Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 7:46am #1005305

dcase
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I read on rotoworld last week that he has battled depression for many years but was getting things turned around. roto also said his weight got up to 320lbs. On TV and in person I would say that was a bit of an underestimation.
That city of gods team also had Demarr Johnson…..talk about someone that has overcome a lot.
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Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 8:24pm #1005382

TRC1991
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Davin White, the PG for team 23 was unconscious…Guy simply couldn’t miss. Absolute baller.
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Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 8:24pm #1005243

TRC1991
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Davin White, the PG for team 23 was unconscious…Guy simply couldn’t miss. Absolute baller.
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- Posted on: Mon, 08/03/2015 - 12:12pm #1005359
  
  Chewy
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  carried Team 23 offensively. But Kennedy did the same thing for Overseas Elite. For two teams that showed all tournament that they play as a team and share the ball… the final game felt like a one on one offensive matchup between Kennedy and White.
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- Posted on: Mon, 08/03/2015 - 12:12pm #1005497
  
  Chewy
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  carried Team 23 offensively. But Kennedy did the same thing for Overseas Elite. For two teams that showed all tournament that they play as a team and share the ball… the final game felt like a one on one offensive matchup between Kennedy and White.
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Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 8:36pm #1005386

European Basketballer
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On the first post, these players from "overseas: are not "still trying to make the league". I can assure you that players like James Gist and Errick McCollum are not trying to make the NBA. They are making tons of money in the leagues they are playing in and Gist for example plays in very high level in Euroleague and in a very big club.
So no, they are not trying to make the NBA. That is complete nonsense.

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Posted on: Sun, 08/02/2015 - 8:36pm #1005247

European Basketballer
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On the first post, these players from "overseas: are not "still trying to make the league". I can assure you that players like James Gist and Errick McCollum are not trying to make the NBA. They are making tons of money in the leagues they are playing in and Gist for example plays in very high level in Euroleague and in a very big club.
So no, they are not trying to make the NBA. That is complete nonsense.

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Posted on: Mon, 08/03/2015 - 3:17am #1005405

BallGawd01
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Apparently their was a fight in the championship game lol, I’m trying to find the footage online.
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Posted on: Mon, 08/03/2015 - 3:17am #1005266

BallGawd01
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Apparently their was a fight in the championship game lol, I’m trying to find the footage online.
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- Posted on: Mon, 08/03/2015 - 12:09pm #1005357
  
  Chewy
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  it was a weak fight and I don’t think you could even call it a fight. Kabongo overreacted on a small foul and spin and sorta-kinda brushed the defenders head. Defender holds his head like he got a right cross from Ronda Rousey and one wing on Team 23 flips out and starts yelling… that’s about it. No punches thrown, no technicals even given for the "action."
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- Posted on: Mon, 08/03/2015 - 12:09pm #1005495
  
  Chewy
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  it was a weak fight and I don’t think you could even call it a fight. Kabongo overreacted on a small foul and spin and sorta-kinda brushed the defenders head. Defender holds his head like he got a right cross from Ronda Rousey and one wing on Team 23 flips out and starts yelling… that’s about it. No punches thrown, no technicals even given for the "action."
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Posted on: Mon, 08/03/2015 - 3:47am #1005409

Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers
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I didn’t see the final but I saw some of the earlier rounds. Some of the play was good and some was extremely choppy and mostly one-on-one. It was interesting to see some ex-nba and college guys back in action. Some of them still looked they could play and some just looked awful and completely out of shape( Mike sweetney, hassan Adams). The two guys that impressed me the most were Davin White ( who I’d never even heard of ) and DJ Kennedy.
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Posted on: Mon, 08/03/2015 - 3:47am #1005270

Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers
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I didn’t see the final but I saw some of the earlier rounds. Some of the play was good and some was extremely choppy and mostly one-on-one. It was interesting to see some ex-nba and college guys back in action. Some of them still looked they could play and some just looked awful and completely out of shape( Mike sweetney, hassan Adams). The two guys that impressed me the most were Davin White ( who I’d never even heard of ) and DJ Kennedy.
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Posted on: Mon, 08/03/2015 - 4:14am #1005413

McDunkin
I say next year The Late Night Crew assembles.
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Posted on: Mon, 08/03/2015 - 4:14am #1005274

McDunkin
I say next year The Late Night Crew assembles.
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Posted on: Mon, 08/03/2015 - 2:04pm #1005387

VRod305
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My biggest takeaway was how many hundreds of pounds Mike Sweetney put on since his playing days.
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Posted on: Mon, 08/03/2015 - 2:04pm #1005526

VRod305
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My biggest takeaway was how many hundreds of pounds Mike Sweetney put on since his playing days.
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Posted on: Mon, 08/03/2015 - 2:22pm #1005394

Bmore_DC
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@European_Basketball…
When did i ever say they were all trying to make the NBA??? And i highly doubt that none of them would turn down an NBA contract if it was the right opportunity. Read the full post before you comment on something and say its nonsense. At least i actually talk about BASKETBALL unlike you..troll…
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Posted on: Mon, 08/03/2015 - 2:22pm #1005534

Bmore_DC
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@European_Basketball…
When did i ever say they were all trying to make the NBA??? And i highly doubt that none of them would turn down an NBA contract if it was the right opportunity. Read the full post before you comment on something and say its nonsense. At least i actually talk about BASKETBALL unlike you..troll…
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Posted on: Mon, 08/03/2015 - 3:29pm #1005398

VRod305
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Really, if you think about it, the TBT is kind of one big tryout for the NBA. Just like the summer leagues and training camp. Like during the stoppage a few years ago when they played the big pickup games, it was a tryout for some guys.
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Posted on: Mon, 08/03/2015 - 3:29pm #1005537

VRod305
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Really, if you think about it, the TBT is kind of one big tryout for the NBA. Just like the summer leagues and training camp. Like during the stoppage a few years ago when they played the big pickup games, it was a tryout for some guys.
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Posted on: Tue, 08/04/2015 - 5:48pm #1005652

RecoveringVegetarian
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Hey now!! I is a lit shock Warrick is out of the nba!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted on: Tue, 08/04/2015 - 5:48pm #1005791

RecoveringVegetarian
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Hey now!! I is a lit shock Warrick is out of the nba!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted on: Tue, 08/04/2015 - 5:48pm #1005654

RecoveringVegetarian
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Hey now!! I is a lit shock Warrick is out of the nba!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted on: Tue, 08/04/2015 - 5:48pm #1005793

RecoveringVegetarian
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Hey now!! I is a lit shock Warrick is out of the nba!!!!!!!!!!
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