Devastated Laker Fan..

[LOTRFan]

On a side note I hear the Nets turned down a Kidd for Bynum swap.. A move they would have done last February.. You snooze you lose Mitch..

Tis true, I am the one who shot that infamous video.

 

[Bannister]

Boston's 8 in a row was an astonishing feat than will never be repeated in any sport, I bow in respect to that.

I actually think Chicago would have matched it had Jordan not retired the first time. Of course that is just speculation, like saying Phoenix would have won the title this year had Amare not been suspended for Game 5.

 

[gideon]

Bodie - The meeting was reported on the ESPN radio network Saturday morning -- but no details.

The hip check did occure at mid court - IN BETWEEN the two benches. The league could have defined the bench area far more generously than they otherwise did. I guess its like a teacher or umpire - you decide what you want to see or hear and it depends on your mood and motivation when you punish and when you let things go. They were looking to slap down Amare Stoudemire for his comments before the series began and they did.

Bannister ... Jordan and the Bulls matching the Celtics? I bet even Jordan would not have bet on that happening. Of course, his "betting" on other things provided a key reason why he "retired" in the first place. I wonder if the truth will ever come out on that?

 

[Bannister]

Bodie - The meeting was reported on the ESPN radio network Saturday morning -- but no details.

The hip check did occure at mid court - IN BETWEEN the two benches. The league could have defined the bench area far more generously than they otherwise did. I guess its like a teacher or umpire - you decide what you want to see or hear and it depends on your mood and motivation when you punish and when you let things go. They were looking to slap down Amare Stoudemire for his comments before the series began and they did.

Bannister ... Jordan and the Bulls matching the Celtics? I bet even Jordan would not have bet on that happening. Of course, his "betting" on other things provided a key reason why he "retired" in the first place. I wonder if the truth will ever come out on that?

They did win 6 out of 8 and the first year Jordan was gone I think they still won 55 games, so I think had they had Jordan they would have at least won that year, if not the next. That isn't too crazy of an assumption. As far as the gambling goes, are you referring to the supposed secret suspension of Jordan for his gambling?

 

[gideon]

Yes. Many people suspect that the whole retirement thing was the leagues way of working out a deal with Jordan - allowing him to depart and then return without the stain of a suspension for the gambling. This exceprt from the net

October 6, 1993. Not what you'd call a red-letter date in history. But in the sporting world, especially the NBA, nothing could’ve been more shocking. Michael Jordan, the biggest and brightest star in the entire sporting world, suddenly announced his retirement from the NBA. Having just led his team, the Chicago Bulls, to its third World Championship in as many years, and still reeling from the tragic murder of his father James Jordan in July of that same year, MJ had had enough.

But almost forgotten in the hubbub surrounding his retirement was the NBA's ongoing investigation into allegations of Michael Jordan's gambling problem. Not surprisingly, just two days after Jordan’s speech, the NBA announced its five month long investigation had ended with the league apparently finding nothing of significance.

Under this squeaky clean surface, however, bubbled true ugliness. For I don't believe that Michael Jordan willingly "retired" on that October morning, but was directed by the NBA and its commissioner David Stern to seek counseling for his growing addiction to gambling. An addiction that was well known both inside and outside the league, and one that had to be kept as invisible as possible so as not to tarnish the image of both Michael Jordan and the NBA.

 

[Bodie The Cursed]

Heated Talks between the Wolves and Lakers to bring KG to LA..

Odom and Bynum & 19th pick for Garnett.. Wolves want a little more.. They say this could be announced from any minute from now to draft day..

Gideon, from what I hear that was what the meeting between Kobe and Kupchak was about last Friday.. Ironicly enough his highness has not make a peep since that meeting..

If this is the case I'll be packing a major woodrow all season.. I can safley say KG is one of my favorite players..


*keeping fingers crossed*

 

[gideon]

Well Bodie, you may get your wish ... and then you might get the direct oposite of what you wish for. ESPN radio in the last two hours had several guests talking about NBA trade rumors and the consensus was that the Phoenix Suns now were closer to a deal for Garnett than the Lakers are. Boston may also be in the mix as part of a three team swap. And it appears that Atlanta is trying to package their two picks - including #3 - for one star player so that may work into the mix also.

I think it would be a huge mistake for Phoenix to trade Stoudemire for Garnett since they are losing seven years and the future. But its probably going to mean a title or two so they may pull the trigger on that deal.

Interesting hours ahead for all of us.

 

[Bodie The Cursed]

From what I hear Boston is blowing the KG deal for us..

I read the Suns rumors and my heart sunk.. Yet again...

 

[gideon]

In defense of Boston, it looks like Danny Ainge was stoned out of his mind over the weekend and came back to the real world sometime yesterday. Somebody must have slipped something in Mr. Clean Livings coffee because he was on the verge of making a deal which did nothing for his club and could have cost him his job down the road. But now Ainge has no time to breathe easy since his star Paul Pierce now says "trade me too". Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe - a man who knows as much about pro basketball as anyone to never have played or coached - was all over this rumored trade on Tuesday and apparently Ainge heard his loud disapproval.

ESPN at noon said that there will probably NOT be a direct deal between the Lakers and Minnesotta since the Lakers have nothing the T-wolves want.

If there is a deal, look for Atlanta to be involved with their draft picks.

 

[Bannister]

I think it would be a huge mistake for Phoenix to trade Stoudemire for Garnett since they are losing seven years and the future. But its probably going to mean a title or two so they may pull the trigger on that deal.

Interesting hours ahead for all of us.

Not if he has anything to say about it.

 

[Bannister]

In defense of Boston, it looks like Danny Ainge was stoned out of his mind over the weekend and came back to the real world sometime yesterday.

 

[gideon]

Bannister --- I thought the Demon from The Netherworlds of Basketball was going to retire this year after 45 years in the league?

Latest rumor has Shawn Marion going to Boston in a three way deal with Suns and TWolves which would put Garnett with Phoenix. Marion can opt out of a 33 million $ deal at the end of next season so Phoenix considers him a trade possibility. The Lakers are now out of it --- at least until the next rumor.

 

[Bodie The Cursed]

They say if Bynum were in the draft he would be at #3..

How about Bynum and Odom for Bostons #5 and player package..

Then the #5, #19 and player package to Minnestoa for Garnett..

Boston Pairs Peirce w/ Odom and Bynum.. Upgrade.. Star Pacified..

Minnestoa gets expiring contracts and high Draft picks.. This is what they wanted..

LA gets Garnett to pair w/ Kobe.. Stars pacified..


Cut Indiana out of the deal w/ thier Bum Jermaine O'niel


I should be a GM..

 

[Bannister]

Bannister --- I thought the Demon from The Netherworlds of Basketball was going to retire this year after 45 years in the league?

Everyone knows Satan is a liar. I think he said he wants to come back next year and try and win another one. I know he has had back problems but as far as I know his hip is still in good shape so he should be good for another title run.

 

[Bannister]

I should be a GM..

 

[Bodie The Cursed]

YOu think Phoenix is sticking thier big butt in this so the Lakers don't get Garnett..

Right now I hate Boston and Phoenix more than I ever have..

BAH...

 

[Bodie The Cursed]

--- at least until the next rumor.

The Atlanta Hawks are also making a concerted pitch for Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett.

The Hawks, who are in desperate need a franchise-type player, are dangling their two lottery picks – Nos. 3 and 11 – and other considerations for Garnett.



I think its time for me to step away from the rumors.. See you guys 2mar0 on draft day.. Thats when this thing should be solidified... Maybe..

 

[gideon]

Of course Phoenix wants to prevent the Lakers from getting stronger with KG. If you were GM of Phoenix you would do exactly the same thing. Phoenix knows they have to beat both the Spurs and the Mavs next year to win. They do not want to add the Lakers to that problem. That is just smart basketball. And for some reason, Marion is making noises like he is unhappy with the Suns. Go figure.

Bannister - that was a great line about Horry and his hip being in good shape.

 

[Nitro]

They say if Al Jefferson was in the draft he would be the 3rd pick according to several basketball analysts over here in New England. There is a tremoundous upside with Jefferson, but I'm tired seeing the "rebuilding" process of the Celtics. They should trade Jefferson and the 5th pick overall for the right guy.

I feel bad for Pierce, but I get more upset seeing players like Garnett and Marion refuse to play in Boston. Pierce absolutely needs a co-star here. Not another kid coming from China or college, learning the ropes of the NBA. Ainge is a joke of a GM and should've been fired by now. What was such a proud franchise has turned into the biggest joke in the league. I remember when players wanted to come play here in Boston and add another championship to this storied franchise.

 

[Bannister]

Bannister - that was a great line about Horry and his hip being in good shape.