Official Wizards vs Cavaliers Playoff Thread

[mooby]

Originally Posted by dmek25

why do Washington fans have such a hard one for James? did you guys bitch about a washed up Jordan getting those calls when he played in D.C.? i personally think James is a top 3 player, and pretty much a class act. hell, there isn't a single player in the NBA that ever commits a foul

Was that sarcasm? If you actually are serious, then my b. And I have such a hardon for James because he's the best, man. He's better than Walt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan combined. The last time a team tried to stop him he just started shooting laser beams with his eyes at anyone in his path and he didn't ever have to worry about fouls because he could never do no wrong. [/end sarcasm]

@Js: Really? I had no idea they could do that either lol. Next time you have to take one you should definitely let them know about that, I'd def. take that pill too if I knew I had the option lol.

And you're probably right about the fouls as well, I know a lot of players enhance the damage but I just wish that would stop, even if negatively impacted Arenas or anyone on the Wizards that tries to act hurt too. I just think it's a shame that pretty much all basketball is as much a game of acting and trying to draw the foul as it is shooting and rebounding and all the other basics.

Now I didn't watch basketball decades ago when men were actually men and didn't cry about getting a love tap on the arm, but I wish things were like that again. Basketball should be 5 men against 5 men, shooting baskets, rebounding hard, tough physical play but not overly out of bounds, instead of 5 egomaniacs going up against 5 other egomaniacs, and any time one of them gets touched they need to whine and cry until the refs see things their way, and that's why players such as LBJ shoot 20+ free throws a game.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by mooby

@Js: Really? I had no idea they could do that either lol. Next time you have to take one you should definitely let them know about that, I'd def. take that pill too if I knew I had the option lol.

I'm still pissed they didn't tell me about it til after the procedure!

And you're probably right about the fouls as well, I know a lot of players enhance the damage but I just wish that would stop, even if negatively impacted Arenas or anyone on the Wizards that tries to act hurt too. I just think it's a shame that pretty much all basketball is as much a game of acting and trying to draw the foul as it is shooting and rebounding and all the other basics.

I know...they all bitch they get fouled and they all bitch that they NEVER foul anyone. When I played b-ball I had to raise my hand when I fouled someone or I lose PT.

Now I didn't watch basketball decades ago when men were actually men and didn't cry about getting a love tap on the arm, but I wish things were like that again. Basketball should be 5 men against 5 men, shooting baskets, rebounding hard, tough physical play but not overly out of bounds, instead of 5 egomaniacs going up against 5 other egomaniacs, and any time one of them gets touched they need to whine and cry until the refs see things their way, and that's why players such as LBJ shoot 20+ free throws a game.

The game back in the 80's was by far the best. I miss those times.

[dmek25]

basketball is totally different then it was 20 years ago. they actually ran plays, and guys could make jump shots. it really was a team game. now, its all about the superstar going one on one, and trying to make something happen. that's one reason i enjoy watching the wizards. their coach is old school. you can see them trying to run plays. and i was serious about what i said. lebron could be a d***head, like Scottie Pippen, or Shawn Kemp. but he choose to model himself after Jordan. i applaud him for that. he has been coddled for so long, it would be easy for him to have a massive ego, that he would keep tripping over.

[SmootSmack]

LeBron had quite the flop into the stands today (under the basket today). It was pretty comical actually. I'm not of the belief that he does this regularly, but when he does it's pretty blatant. I mean he was losing his balance, but still it was peculiar.

Where'd you play ball jsarno?

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

LeBron had quite the flop into the stands today (under the basket today). It was pretty comical actually. I'm not of the belief that he does this regularly, but when he does it's pretty blatant. I mean he was losing his balance, but still it was peculiar.

Well, he was taught to "act", and the refs have rewarded him in the past, so why stop now? It's no different than Kobe, or Iverson.

Where'd you play ball jsarno?

Nothing big, just HS. I was too small to make it any farther. (5'10") Plus, I was more concerned with Football and Baseball in college, I didn't even try out in college. I did play for my fraternity, that was fun.

What about you?

[SmootSmack]

I played Division 1 College...intramural team Just rec league stuff really, and of course the playgrounds of DC. Baseball and floor hockey were my sports really. Oh and elementary school flag football of course

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I played Division 1 College...intramural team Just rec league stuff really, and of course the playgrounds of DC. Baseball and floor hockey were my sports really. Oh and elementary school flag football of course

Gotta love those intramural teams!

I played in numerous street / floor hockey leagues back in the day. I even tried to start a league out here and there is literally 0 interest.

[SmootSmack]

That was far and away my best sport. Played in leagues up until about three years ago.

Anyhow, this Hornets vs Spurs game is great.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

That was far and away my best sport. Played in leagues up until about three years ago.

Anyhow, this Hornets vs Spurs game is great.

Yeah, it's looking good, but I am about 20 minutes behind you on it. I had to pause it and do some things, so right now it's 24-23 Spurs for me.

The C's looked good today huh?

[jsarno]

make that 35-35

[jsarno]

never mind, I'm all caught up now. Gotta love a DVR, I fast forwarded through all of half time.

[SeanTaylor21]

ESPN - Wizards' Blatche charged with reckless driving, suspended license - NBA

Wizards' Blatche charged with reckless driving, suspended license

Washington Wizards forward Andray Blatche was arrested in Virginia on Wednesday and charged with reckless driving and operating a vehicle with a suspended license.

The story was first reported by The Washington Post.

Police stopped Blanche's car on Interstate 85 in southern Virginia. He was driving 86 mph in a 70-mph zone, police said.

Brunswick County 1st Sgt. Dwyane Jones told The Post that that anyone caught driving more than 80 mph in Virginia can be charged with reckless driving.

It wasn't the first time that he has been in trouble with the law either, hopefully his problems won't continue, because he can be a starter or good bench player for the Wizards.