
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jan 23, 2012 3:11pm
The Spurs are retiring Bruce Bowen's jersey.
I'm not even sure what to say about that....
I'm not even sure what to say about that....

wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jan 23, 2012 4:09pm
wildcats20;1063241 wrote:The Spurs are retiring Bruce Bowen's jersey.
I'm not even sure what to say about that....
Lol, he was an average player for a lot of years

Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 23, 2012 4:20pm
Elite defender though. Brought attitude to the court every game. Reminded me of a better Eric Snow with a 3 pt shot.
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gport_tennis
Posts: 1,796
Jan 23, 2012 4:44pm
Laley23;1063105 wrote:Question: Have the Lakers ever won the title as the 10 seed? Cause thats where they currently sit.
+1

Skyhook79
Posts: 5,739
Jan 23, 2012 5:25pm
No.Laley23;1063105 wrote:Question: Have the Lakers ever won the title as the 10 seed? Cause thats where they currently sit.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jan 23, 2012 5:47pm
Commander of Awesome;1063304 wrote:Elite defender though. Brought attitude to the court every game..
Exactly. He was an integral cog in the Spurs machine that was so dominant. Hall of Fame player? No, but neither is Z and the Cavs will retire his number because of his importance to the organization.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jan 23, 2012 5:48pm
Don't forgot to add that their youth and athleticism allows them to take advantage when the other teams they're playing aren't giving 100% effort because of the compacted season.Classyposter58;1062841 wrote:Really though the Pacers are a heck of a surprise team this season, very balanced

Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 23, 2012 5:54pm
Bowen isnt a HOF player. But I dont see whats wrong with retiring his number. Franchises can do that for a number of reasons, on is greatness (not Bowen), but one is because of what they meant and brought to the organization. I feel Bowen did this for the Spurs and their run. He was a very important player to the whole franchise.

wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jan 23, 2012 6:01pm
I know, I know.Laley23;1063372 wrote:Bowen isnt a HOF player. But I dont see whats wrong with retiring his number. Franchises can do that for a number of reasons, on is greatness (not Bowen), but one is because of what they meant and brought to the organization. I feel Bowen did this for the Spurs and their run. He was a very important player to the whole franchise.
But when you think of getting a jersey retired, what do you think of? Greatness? Or importance?
I don't have a problem with it, just thought it was kind of far fetched.

wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jan 23, 2012 8:57pm
OKC up 30 on Detroit in the 2nd.

chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Jan 23, 2012 9:01pm
Washington and Detroit are the two worst teams I have seen this year. Charlotte is in there as well. Common thread? Terrible front offices.wildcats20;1063513 wrote:OKC up 30 on Detroit in the 2nd.

wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jan 23, 2012 9:07pm
And Boston, playing without half the team, as beating up on the Magic.

Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jan 23, 2012 10:40pm
Yeah WTF Orlando...worst performance of any performance this season...

chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Jan 23, 2012 10:49pm
Orlando shot 25% and scored 56 points and lost by 30 to a team without Rondo and Allen LOL

Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Jan 23, 2012 11:03pm
I've never seen a team score only 20 points in a half. Lolmagic.

hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jan 24, 2012 12:34am
Don't know if it was posted because I haven't read back, but supposedly the Knicks offered Amar'e and Tyson for D12...

robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jan 24, 2012 12:38am
I saw that, not sure how D12 fits into D'antoni's offense thoughhoops23;1063649 wrote:Don't know if it was posted because I haven't read back, but supposedly the Knicks offered Amar'e and Tyson for D12...

Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 24, 2012 12:39am
This Memphis - GS game has been awesome, at least the 4th.

hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jan 24, 2012 12:39am
Rubio 2/10 6 points 12 assists.
There was a discussion on NBA TV the other day on if Rubio may have already hit his ceiling. They mentioned this because he's been playing pro ball for so long and likely has his tendencies/skill set ingrained so deep within himself that there may not be any "coaching up" left for improvement.
There was a discussion on NBA TV the other day on if Rubio may have already hit his ceiling. They mentioned this because he's been playing pro ball for so long and likely has his tendencies/skill set ingrained so deep within himself that there may not be any "coaching up" left for improvement.

robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jan 24, 2012 12:40am
Meltdown by GSLaley23;1063653 wrote:This Memphis - GS game has been awesome, at least the 4th.

robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jan 24, 2012 12:41am
I don't buy that, the European game is way different than the NBA game. His jump shot has already improved a ton from last year, and the more run he gets the more comfortable he is going to get at playing in this league. His skill set may not get a ton better but he is still young and learning the NBA game.hoops23;1063654 wrote:Rubio 2/10 6 points 12 assists.
There was a discussion on NBA TV the other day on if Rubio may have already hit his ceiling. They mentioned this because he's been playing pro ball for so long and likely has his tendencies/skill set ingrained so deep within himself that there may not be any "coaching up" left for improvement.

Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 24, 2012 12:41am
Indeed. But it has produced entertainment for me.robj55;1063655 wrote:Meltdown by GS

hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jan 24, 2012 12:42am
Guy on the radio didn't think Mike would be HC much longer.. He thinks the Knicks try to bring back a former Knick player as HC... One who has won 2 titles as a Knick player and 11 as a HC.robj55;1063652 wrote:I saw that, not sure how D12 fits into D'antoni's offense though

Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 24, 2012 12:42am
Interesting, but I dont think so. Different game. He will figure out how to score in America. Now, his shooting may be ingrained, and not improve too much. But I doubt that he has hit his ceiling at 21.hoops23;1063654 wrote:Rubio 2/10 6 points 12 assists.
There was a discussion on NBA TV the other day on if Rubio may have already hit his ceiling. They mentioned this because he's been playing pro ball for so long and likely has his tendencies/skill set ingrained so deep within himself that there may not be any "coaching up" left for improvement.
Just wondering. How long had the others been playing pro in Europe? Dirk, Peja, etc?

robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jan 24, 2012 12:44am
Memphis has a really great core, if they can just figure out how to play Gay and Randolph together they are going to be very good in the future.Laley23;1063657 wrote:Indeed. But it has produced entertainment for me.