Basketball (NBA, College, etc.)

LOL, someone said that the sale of Boston Cream pies will increase with Shaq joining the Celtics. :rofl:

There may be an organization more screwed up than the Clippers:

Isiah Thomas hired as Knicks consultant

NEW YORK (AP)—Even after losing all those games and an embarrassing sexual harassment lawsuit, Isiah Thomas has a place with the New York Knicks.

Thomas was rehired Friday by the team as a consultant, two years after he was fired as its coach and president.

gIsiah Thomas brings unique experience as a Hall of Fame player, coach, executive and owner, and we believe having him as part of our organization will be extremely beneficial to the teamfs success,h Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan and team president Donnie Walsh announced jointly in a statement.

Thomas, a Hall of Famer with the Detroit Pistons, had a dismal run as team president from December 2003-April 2008, with the Knicks never winning a postseason game despite often having the NBAfs highest payroll. He was also the coach the final two seasons, getting dismissed after a 23-59 season in 2007-08.

^^ Can't wait until I read the weekend NY papers about this, don't think I've seen another person more put down by them than him...for good reason too! :victory:
BMW...thanks for the Boston cream pie tip, now I know what stock to invest in. :doh:

hitomi #1 wrote:BMW...thanks for the Boston cream pie tip, now I know what stock to invest in. :doh:

Yup.

That'll be his training regimen... The Jabba the Hutt of Basketball.

Lakers re-signed Shannon Brown, i think to a 2 year deal, and he can opt'd out the 2nd year if he decides to. I think the Lakers are more solid this year with their bench, and could meet Miami in the finals, that is if Miami, Lakers both reach the finals next year. I'd say Lakers have a more good chance to get there since they are a very experienced championship team. Miami Heat has a lot to prove despite their new team.

qilver wrote:Lakers re-signed Shannon Brown, i think to a 2 year deal, and he can opt'd out the 2nd year if he decides to. I think the Lakers are more solid this year with their bench, and could meet Miami in the finals, that is if Miami, Lakers both reach the finals next year. I'd say Lakers have a more good chance to get there since they are a very experienced championship team. Miami Heat has a lot to prove despite their new team.

What do you think about Shaq joining the Celtics?

I think it's purely a coattail ride for him to get that fifth ring to match Kobe.

bmwracer wrote:
What do you think about Shaq joining the Celtics?

I think it's purely a coattail ride for him to get that fifth ring to match Kobe.

You're right about that, be interesting if they met in the finals again. :hehe:
NY Post front page...Say it aint so! Isiah back at MSG :doh:
Back page...DISGRACE! Dolan bringing back Isiah is a slap on the face to Knick fans.
He's also on the front page of the Daily News...ARE THEY KNUTS? :rofl:
Gonna be a long soap opera for the fans there this year, luckily don't think any of us are here. :applaud:

bmwracer wrote:
What do you think about Shaq joining the Celtics?

I think it's purely a coattail ride for him to get that fifth ring to match Kobe.

he should have definitely retired long ago, now its just entertainment, as other commentators and basketball analysts have been saying about him.
no value added to the Celtics, he will just clog up their painted area and change their game. I don't think he'll get his 5th ring, maybe its just for fame and more money, even if he is playing for veteran's minimum.

qilver wrote:he should have definitely retired long ago, now its just entertainment, as other commentators and basketball analysts have been saying about him.
no value added to the Celtics, he will just clog up their painted area and change their game. I don't think he'll get his 5th ring, maybe its just for fame and more money, even if he is playing for veteran's minimum.

He's definitely a clog, that's for sure.

I'll bet he gets hurt sometime during the season, considering his training regimen consists of BK doubles and fries.

I'm sure our Shaq lovers/haters can probably think of a good name for him. :rofl:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AkxatdDJxnHMaRveedcO_vG8vLYF?slug=ap-shaq-nickname

hitomi #1 wrote:I'm sure our Shaq lovers/haters can probably think of a good name for him. :rofl:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AkxatdDJxnHMaRveedcO_vG8vLYF?slug=ap-shaq-nickname

I saw that article... Lots of funny nicknames... He deserves 'em. :hehe:

LOL, Trevor Ariza wanted a fat contract that the Lakers couldn't give him, so he went to Houston... Who promptly traded him off after one year to the Hornets.

hitomi #1 wrote:
You're right about that, be interesting if they met in the finals again. :hehe:
NY Post front page...Say it aint so! Isiah back at MSG :doh:
Back page...DISGRACE! Dolan bringing back Isiah is a slap on the face to Knick fans.
He's also on the front page of the Daily News...ARE THEY KNUTS? :rofl:
Gonna be a long soap opera for the fans there this year, luckily don't think any of us are here. :applaud:

Looks like you'll be spared the drama... Isiah declines the offer: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-knicks-thomas

bmwracer wrote:
Looks like you'll be spared the drama... Isiah declines the offer: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-knicks-thomas

Guess the NBA was going to void the deal, can't see how it wouldn't be a conflict of interest. :shakehead: Knick fans for the moment are breathing a sigh of relief but this is the last year of their GM's contract. :twisted:

Shaq To Solidify Celtics' Ability To Get 3-Second Violations

http://www.theonion.com/articles/shaq-to-solidify-celtics-ability-to-get-3second-vi,17900

deseipher wrote:Shaq To Solidify Celtics' Ability To Get 3-Second Violations

http://www.theonion.com/articles/shaq-to-solidify-celtics-ability-to-get-3second-vi,17900

Now that's something that Shaq can guarantee to give the C's. :rofl:

The U.S. wins the World Basketball Championship, defeating Turkey, 81-64.

Lakers open up the NBA preseason by playing the T-Wolves on October 4... In London. :headscratch:

Do they watch basketball in London?

bmwracer wrote:Do they watch basketball in London?

Doubt it, of course the NBA wants to believe other wise. If anything these games should be held in American cities that don't have an NBA team.

Jav_sol wrote:Doubt it, of course the NBA wants to believe other wise. If anything these games should be held in American cities that don't have an NBA team.

Yeah, I think so, too... The NBA is just trying to expand their profit margins.