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the biggest trade in NBA history

55 durable postsStarted 2005-08-03Latest 2005-08-04

#456144Post 41 of 552005-08-04

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[quote=asdf_admin][quote]Funny...the league and over a dozen Hall of Famers call him one of the best ever.[/quote]

there is a different between [b]great[/b]and [b]dominant[/b]. he is dominant but not the best ever.[/quote]

No one said [b]the[/b] best ever...he himself doesn't say that. Ever heard him with his MDE schtick...Most Dominant Ever. His stat and rings alone make him "great." But no, he is and will never be a prototypical, technique center a la Kareen or Hakeem. But who cares...he is way better to watch.

[quote=hulkhuss]:Hmmm: ok :P he can't win a title w/o kobe to carry his fattazz :EatMe: :CrackUp:[/quote]

Do you actually watch basketball, or just know what people tell you?

#456146Post 42 of 552005-08-04

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we will see if he is worth the millions. he is an aging man, and all ready has many pains in his legs and feet. which i guess is typical for all centers. one thing is for sure ... centers have the longest "play" life out of all positions. (as long as their injuries do not prevent them for playing)

i still do not like him, do not support him, and love watching him lose. i am no shaq fan. and almost call a foul on every play he touches. :D

#456161Post 43 of 552005-08-04

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[quote=asdf_admin] one thing is for sure ... centers have the longest "play" life out of all positions. (as long as their injuries do not prevent them for playing)[/quote]

That is true...look at Sabonis. That guy played till he was like 40.

[quote=asdf_admin]and almost call a foul on every play he touches. :D[/quote]

And he gets fouled every time he touches the ball. Don't let your dislike of him distort the truth....he gets fouled every trip down the court. The refs just don't always call it because a) it would slow the game to a crawl b) it doesn't really effect him and c) he [b]is[/b] the most dominant player, and others have to do what they do to stand a chance.

#456166Post 44 of 552005-08-04

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[quote]That is true...look at Sabonis. That guy played till he was like 40. [/quote]

yes. he was a Blazer. loved him. 8)

#456182Post 45 of 552005-08-04

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That's why I brought him up, I figured you would have some first hand knowledge of him. :D He was [b]supposed[/b] to have been better than Jordan could have ever been when he was young, but no one got to see him play because he was from Russia. He was a damn good passer and shooter even for as old as he was when he played for the Blazers.

#456186Post 46 of 552005-08-04

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[quote]but no one got to see him play because he was from Russia. He was a damn good passer and shooter even for as old as he was when he played for the Blazers.[/quote]

actually he did not want to play in the NBA. he was a super power in the Euro league. He came towards the end of his career. and yes he was a great center. he was an amazing passer and he could pull Shaq from the paint. 8) my fav.

#456191Post 47 of 552005-08-04

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Yeah, I remember hearing he was pretty much a one man team. So why did he end up coming here if he never wanted to??

#456196Post 48 of 552005-08-04

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i am not sure. money i believe. i know his parents were pretty sick and I think he just wanted to cash in on his success. plus of course ... NBA ring. 8)

#456201Post 49 of 552005-08-04

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[quote=evangelion]Yeah, I remember hearing he was pretty much a one man team. So why did he end up coming here if he never wanted to??[/quote]

duhhh...........2 thangs, $$ and to play in da top league.... :roll:

#456205Post 50 of 552005-08-04

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:lol: bunch of wasps out today. :lol:

#456208Post 51 of 552005-08-04

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[quote=asdf_admin]i am not sure. money i believe. i know his parents were pretty sick and I think he just wanted to cash in on his success. plus of course ... NBA ring. 8)[/quote]

I can understand the money thing, especially if his parents were sick, but why wait so long. He didn't come till he was what...35?? If he wanted to cash in you figure he would have come alot sooner...in his prime at least. I always thought it was some kind of extortion/mafia thing.

[quote=hulkhuss]duhhh...........2 thangs, $$ and to play in da top league.... :roll:[/quote]

Do you serve a purpose???

#456214Post 52 of 552005-08-04

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He was a P-town fav. People loved him. He would do promos for the Blazers and his English was just terrible ... it was a blast having him. That shit would crack me up.

#456218Post 53 of 552005-08-04

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the best european player is Vlade he has that flop down perfect! :D

#456221Post 54 of 552005-08-04

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[quote=asdf_admin]He was a P-town fav. People loved him.[/quote]

I would say the league loved him too. He was a highly respected player.

#456225Post 55 of 552005-08-04

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[quote=evangelion][quote=hulkhuss]duhhh...........2 thangs, $$ and to play in da top league.... :roll:[/quote]

yes i am sorry that was a stupid question....Can I serve a purpose for you???[/quote]

not at this time thank you :selfish: