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Posted: 7/11/2003, 8:13 pm
by Sufjan Stevens
Yeah, Malone is a fucking bastard. I've hated him since he threw his elbows around like a jackass and broke Isaiah Thomas' nose and knocked him out for a few games...that dirty fuck.
Posted: 7/11/2003, 8:46 pm
by Henrietta
Haha. I think the Wizards have a good shot...
Posted: 7/11/2003, 8:51 pm
by superrgirll
that is all.
Posted: 7/11/2003, 9:14 pm
by Sufjan Stevens
Lori, I am sorry, but I have to post these pictures of the guys you love so much.
<img src="http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-2/101865/dirk_bar.jpg" width=275 height=200>
<img src="http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-2/101865/dirk_nash_1.jpg" width=195 height=262>
Posted: 7/11/2003, 9:16 pm
by superrgirll
ha, that's funny. i've never seen those before. i still love my boys though.

Posted: 7/11/2003, 9:18 pm
by Sufjan Stevens
Look at Dirk in the first one. Oh my Jesus, he looks so damn funny.

Posted: 7/11/2003, 9:18 pm
by superrgirll
yea, he looks pretty drunk.
Posted: 7/12/2003, 12:32 am
by Neil
I hope this is goodbye wrote:
Next offseason will be interesting. Look for the Pistons to make a huge push for Kevin Garnett.. He would want to come here, and my God, we will dominate the league if that happened. Could you imagine the starting line-up of Ben Wallace at center, Darko Milicic at power forward (if he doesn't suck), Kevin fucking Garnett at small forward, Rip Hamilton at shooting guard, and Chauncey Billups at the point. If that happened, we know who is making it to the finals from the eastern conference. Until then, I am not bothering to watch an NBA game, because the season is already over.
Dream long and hard for lots of nites if you seriously think K.G. will go to the Pistons. Coming from a Minnesota native.......keep my eye on the papers back home and the wires, it'll take a lot to get him there. Look for the Timberwolves to throw a lotta money his way, and hopefully sign a "big name" to help keep him there.
No matter what......doesn't compare to the Lakers. God I'm glad I'm a sports junkie.

Posted: 7/12/2003, 12:33 am
by Neil
SpclAgntCass wrote:
AMEN! I hate Malone. I always tolerated him cause he had Stockton under his wing and Hornacek. Now he can go straight to fucking hell. I remember a long time ago him talking about riding other people's shirttails to succes. Hmmm Karl...what do you think signing to a superstar team is? Yup, cop out.
And for those of you who think Malone is reliable. My ass he's reliable! That man...if you are a Laker's fan, you're gonna shit your pants when you see him w/ his fade away shot. Sure, in 1 out of 20 games you thank your lucky stars for that shot. But most of the time it's just a damn turnover. Laker rot in hell! I'm w/ Mr. Bo on this one!
All I can say is.........you'll be surprised. I just might eat these words about 14 weeks into the season, but watch out. If all the Laker starters stay healthy, watch out. Personal hated or not.......he wouldn't be in the game if he didn't have it left.
Posted: 7/12/2003, 12:34 am
by Neil
Lori - I think I hear Dirk crying........oh wait, he's taking a shit, nevermind.
Posted: 7/12/2003, 6:48 am
by emily
Posted: 7/12/2003, 8:42 am
by Sufjan Stevens
Look at it this way. If you play in the NBA, why would you stick with a losing team? Garnett can make the same amount of money in Detroit as he can in Minnesota, so there's no big change in monetary value. If he goes to the east, he has a realistic chance of making it out of the first round of the playoffs for the first time in his career. So what would you do? Take the money and lose, or take the money and win?
Posted: 7/12/2003, 10:30 am
by Neil
I hope this is goodbye wrote:Look at it this way. If you play in the NBA, why would you stick with a losing team? Garnett can make the same amount of money in Detroit as he can in Minnesota, so there's no big change in monetary value. If he goes to the east, he has a realistic chance of making it out of the first round of the playoffs for the first time in his career. So what would you do? Take the money and lose, or take the money and win?
So you're saying that Detroit is putting together all around better seasons than the Timberwolves. Yes....this past season was an eye opener for the 'Tons. BUT......who has made the Timberwolves into a team that for the first several years of our existance, couldn't win 20 games in a season, and is now an over .500 franchise??? God....I remember those first couple seasons *blah* freakin Pooh Richardson oh my lord.
Well.....our first decent season we had Garnett and Gugliotta (who matters NONE now) running the floor. Garnett has made the team.....if the Timberwolves give him more money, possibly another supporter granted they hold onto Cassell which was a great pick-up, then I can't see Garnett leaving. He's made the team.....now with only a little bit more help we'll see brighter things for the Timberwolves.
Posted: 7/12/2003, 10:30 am
by Bandalero
piffft.
them boys don't look like they can hold their alcohol.
welcome to texas boys, best get your tolerance up, a 13 year old could drink you under the table.

Posted: 7/12/2003, 10:34 am
by Neil
Mr. Bojangles wrote:piffft.
them boys don't look like they can hold their alcohol.
welcome to texas boys, best get your tolerance up, a 13 year old could drink you under the table.

Reno.......you and me need to have a hoe'down, or a showdown or whatever.

I'm only hungover now, but I'm able to pretty much see everything straight. I drank two full cups of water before I finally passed out for the nite. I'm good to go....
So, Mourning signed with the Nets, you people think that's as huge of a move for them or is all the hype a bit much?????
Posted: 7/12/2003, 10:44 am
by Bandalero

bring it!
mourning might have something left, he looks like he want sto play. i dunno maybe.
Posted: 7/12/2003, 11:32 am
by Sufjan Stevens
It's amazing. Alonzo Mourning will make $5million a season for the next four years and he doesn't have a kidney. I have two, therefore, I should make at least $10million a year, right? He would have been worth the league minimum. You can't rely on the guy to be great anymore, although anything is better than the Nets' centers.
And I will say it again about Garnett. He can make the same amount of money in Detroit as he could in Minnesota. It comes down to the choice of either playing for a team that he has to carry or a team that can help him out. Out of the 50+ wins the T-Wolves win a year, you could easily take away 30 of them if they didn't have Garnett. You add Garnett to the Pistons, he could be the difference in 10-12 more wins a season and almost a guaranteed trip to the NBA Finals. To me, the choice seems obvious. Either get violated by Shaq and Tim Duncan in the first round of the playoffs, or come over to a league with no centers and no standout teams and thrive with a good team that can pay you top dollar. Which would you choose?
Posted: 7/12/2003, 11:42 am
by Neil
Completely valid points Alan......but again, I'm going to have to say that it will take a lot to get him out of Minnesota. True, given those points the choice does seem rather obvious.
But.....Garnett has stated over and over that he's completely secure with the leadership role in Minnesota. If he goes to a team like the Pistons, that have players that have established themselves within their roles, its not like Garnett can stroll on into Detroit and completely take over.
I'm not completely ruling out that he won't leave Minnesota.....but i think people are underestimating how much he likes it there.
Posted: 7/12/2003, 11:58 am
by Sufjan Stevens
I am sure he does like it there, there's no doubt it my mind about that, but you have to realize that he isn't going anywhere with the team. They're not any closer to winning the championship than they were since they drafted him. They make it to the playoffs consistantly, but they always bow out in the first round. I am sure after a while he has to get tired of it. If Garnett doesn't make it out of the first round next season, I think there's a good chance he would leave. He has to make it to the Conference Finals to be absolutely sure that he will stay in with Minnesota. it that doesn't happen, I don't see him not looking to shop himself around.
I think he will go to Detroit for two reasons. One, we have all the money we need to sign him. We could have went after Tim Duncan if we wanted to, but Duncan will never leave San Antonio. Two, a good friend of his is on the team. Chauncey Billups and Garnett are great friends, and that can help sway you to playing for Detroit.
Posted: 7/12/2003, 5:09 pm
by superrgirll
clumsy_congressman wrote:Lori - I think I hear Dirk crying........oh wait, he's taking a shit, nevermind.
quiet you.
