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Jan 23, 2012 3:11 PM
The Spurs are retiring Bruce Bowen's jersey.

I'm not even sure what to say about that....
Jan 23, 2012 3:11pm
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Jan 23, 2012 4:09 PM
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
Jan 23, 2012 4:09pm
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Jan 23, 2012 4:20 PM
Elite defender though. Brought attitude to the court every game. Reminded me of a better Eric Snow with a 3 pt shot.
Jan 23, 2012 4:20pm
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Jan 23, 2012 4:44 PM
Laley23;1063105 wrote:Question: Have the Lakers ever won the title as the 10 seed? Cause thats where they currently sit.

+1
Jan 23, 2012 4:44pm
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Jan 23, 2012 5:25 PM
Laley23;1063105 wrote:Question: Have the Lakers ever won the title as the 10 seed? Cause thats where they currently sit.
No.
Jan 23, 2012 5:25pm
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Jan 23, 2012 5:47 PM
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.
Jan 23, 2012 5:47pm
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Jan 23, 2012 5:48 PM
Classyposter58;1062841 wrote:Really though the Pacers are a heck of a surprise team this season, very balanced
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.
Jan 23, 2012 5:48pm
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Jan 23, 2012 5:54 PM
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.
Jan 23, 2012 5:54pm
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Jan 23, 2012 6:01 PM
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.
I know, I know.

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.
Jan 23, 2012 6:01pm
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Jan 23, 2012 8:57 PM
OKC up 30 on Detroit in the 2nd.
Jan 23, 2012 8:57pm
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Jan 23, 2012 9:01 PM
wildcats20;1063513 wrote:OKC up 30 on Detroit in the 2nd.
Washington and Detroit are the two worst teams I have seen this year. Charlotte is in there as well. Common thread? Terrible front offices.
Jan 23, 2012 9:01pm
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Jan 23, 2012 9:07 PM
And Boston, playing without half the team, as beating up on the Magic.
Jan 23, 2012 9:07pm
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Jan 23, 2012 10:40 PM
Yeah WTF Orlando...worst performance of any performance this season...
Jan 23, 2012 10:40pm
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Jan 23, 2012 10:49 PM
Orlando shot 25% and scored 56 points and lost by 30 to a team without Rondo and Allen LOL
Jan 23, 2012 10:49pm
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Jan 23, 2012 11:03 PM
I've never seen a team score only 20 points in a half. Lolmagic.
Jan 23, 2012 11:03pm
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Jan 24, 2012 12:34 AM
Don't know if it was posted because I haven't read back, but supposedly the Knicks offered Amar'e and Tyson for D12...
Jan 24, 2012 12:34am
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Jan 24, 2012 12:38 AM
hoops23;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...
I saw that, not sure how D12 fits into D'antoni's offense though
Jan 24, 2012 12:38am
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Jan 24, 2012 12:39 AM
This Memphis - GS game has been awesome, at least the 4th.
Jan 24, 2012 12:39am
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Jan 24, 2012 12:39 AM
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.
Jan 24, 2012 12:39am
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Jan 24, 2012 12:40 AM
Laley23;1063653 wrote:This Memphis - GS game has been awesome, at least the 4th.
Meltdown by GS
Jan 24, 2012 12:40am
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Jan 24, 2012 12:41 AM
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.
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.
Jan 24, 2012 12:41am
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Jan 24, 2012 12:41 AM
robj55;1063655 wrote:Meltdown by GS
Indeed. But it has produced entertainment for me.
Jan 24, 2012 12:41am
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Jan 24, 2012 12:42 AM
robj55;1063652 wrote:I saw that, not sure how D12 fits into D'antoni's offense though
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.
Jan 24, 2012 12:42am
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Jan 24, 2012 12:42 AM
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.
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.

Just wondering. How long had the others been playing pro in Europe? Dirk, Peja, etc?
Jan 24, 2012 12:42am
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Jan 24, 2012 12:44 AM
Laley23;1063657 wrote:Indeed. But it has produced entertainment for me.
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.
Jan 24, 2012 12:44am