Arenas is amazing

[hooskins]

60 points agaisnt the Lakers, give him his props. Kinda pisses me off that Kobe is so full of himself he couldn't do the same. So he was making excuses as to why Gil totally destroyed him.

And damn cant the Wiz play consistently they are losing to the Nuggets right now, without Melo.

YOU GUYS ARE KILLING ME!!!!

[Big C]

horrible first quarter, nice comeback but not enough. u could tell they were exhausted from last nights game and to add to that they lost an hour flying, and at altitude...it adds up. u know the nuggets would be fired up, not suprised by the loss

[skinsfanthru&thru]

kinda funny people r talking about how great a game he had against Kobe who got trashed last year for scoring 21 more points than arenas did in a non overtime game. I really wish there was someone with a logical explanation as to why so many people hate on kobe the basketball player.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfanthru&thru

kinda funny people r talking about how great a game he had against Kobe who got trashed last year for scoring 21 more points than arenas did in a non overtime game. I really wish there was someone with a logical explanation as to why so many people hate on kobe the basketball player.

I dont at all, I think he is an amazing player and I actually like him. It just pissed me off that he basically wasn't acknowledging that Gil out did him that game.

I think alot of people hate Kobe because he is good and he has a bit of an ego. But hey, who the hell doesnt? He is a pretty intelligent person too, like Arenas, which I like.

[dgack]

Originally Posted by skinsfanthru&thru

kinda funny people r talking about how great a game he had against Kobe who got trashed last year for scoring 21 more points than arenas did in a non overtime game. I really wish there was someone with a logical explanation as to why so many people hate on kobe the basketball player.

First of all, regardless of Gil's 60, look at Jamison and Butler and you have 2 guys who average > 20 a game each. So it's not like Gil is chucking like Kobe does, night in and out. You've got the highest trio of scorers in the NBA in DC, and Kobe has.... what, exactly? Right. Like Gil has said on more than one occasion... if he didn't have shooters like 'Tawn and Caron on the team, he would probably be taking 10-20 more shots a game. And making them.

Second, Kobe is arrogant, on and off the court, is a whiner, doesn't show respect to anybody else he plays against (even then they own him), and generally just acts like a spoiled child.

Third, I think most people still pretty much believe he's a rapist. Or at least your typical athlete who believes he is above the law and beyond reproach and the reach of the public who basically pay his salary.

He's just not a very likeable guy. Maybe he needs a new Nike commercial. I hated LeBron after last year's playoffs but "The LeBrons" has made me chuckle enough to reconsider.

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by dgack

First of all, regardless of Gil's 60, look at Jamison and Butler and you have 2 guys who average > 20 a game each. So it's not like Gil is chucking like Kobe does, night in and out. You've got the highest trio of scorers in the NBA in DC, and Kobe has.... what, exactly? Right. Like Gil has said on more than one occasion... if he didn't have shooters like 'Tawn and Caron on the team, he would probably be taking 10-20 more shots a game. And making them.

That's a really good point. It's also a reason Arenas should get some MVP votes. If I recall, when it was him, Jamison and Hughes, they were also the leading scoring trio in the NBA. Arenas scores, but he still plays point guard and keeps guys involved. That's very important for a scorer.

In Kobe's defense though, he's really only got Lamar Odom to play with. Bynum sucks, Kwame's not much better and Walton is just now coming on. There's not much around Kobe. I don't think much of Parker either. Still, I think he likes it that way.

[SmootSmack]

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[dmek25]

kobe was born with a silver spoon, and in alot of peoples eyes never earned anything. gil is a helluva player. and saw an interview with him, and he seems like an alright guy

[skinsfanthru&thru]

Originally Posted by dmek25

kobe was born with a silver spoon, and in alot of peoples eyes never earned anything. gil is a helluva player. and saw an interview with him, and he seems like an alright guy

sure his dad was a former player of high regard in the italian leagues, but I fail to see how people could view he never earned anything when atheletic ability is never anything just given to someone, but earned through a lot of work. If he was a rich kid like the hilton's who have done nothing to earn their position in life other than to have been born, then I could understand that point of view. but as all of us who have followed professional sports for a while know, genetics never promises great atheletic ability ie Jared Payton, Eli Manning, among others.
Arenas is a damn good player even though he should have made atleast one of those damn free throws last year against cleveland. He has one of the smoothest jumpshot I've seen in a while.

[dgack]

Originally Posted by skinsfanthru&thru

Arenas is a damn good player even though he should have made atleast one of those damn free throws last year against cleveland. He has one of the smoothest jumpshot I've seen in a while.

He learned a lesson about icewater in the veins there, I think (hope). You could see it in his bizarre struggles in November this year, that when he gets worried about being the hero instead of just going out there knowing he's going to handle his business, he can be psyched out. Not that uncommon for a young guy. And people forget how young he is.

What's scary is he maybe hasn't even hit his prime yet.

[Duffman003]

he's awesome, if he could learn to pass better he would be unstoppable

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by Duffman003

he's awesome, if he could learn to pass better he would be unstoppable

hey, he had 8 dimes last night... to go along 11 boards. that's a sick stat line for a primary scorer... remember, his job isn't to be a j-kidd-like point guard. he gets enough assists to keep everyone happy.

Hibachi!

[itvnetop]

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[hooskins]

I just went to the game last night against the Bulls and we rocked it without Arenas playing well. Stevenson looked really good that game, and I hope he can step it up when one of the Big Three are not playing well. We really need that.

[Redskins_P]

Originally Posted by hooskins

I just went to the game last night against the Bulls and we rocked it without Arenas playing well. Stevenson looked really good that game, and I hope he can step it up when one of the Big Three are not playing well. We really need that.

Not only that but with Etan coming back and Blatche stepping up, the bench just got much deeper. Plus they're still waiting on Songaila to get healthy......this team can only get better.