NBA 2008

Mr. claw · 02-16-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JayCarrfan

Kings Trade Bibby for Williams, others

Kings trade Mike Bibby for Shelden Williams, Tyron Lue, Anthony Johnson, and Lorenzen Wright.

Williams might not be too bad, not so sure about the other three.

Williams will only get better, I know that much. Tyron Lue is largely responsible for the Lakers' domination of the 76ers back in.... 01? Whenever that was. Lue guarded Iverson all 5 games like his life depended on it. But he may be getting old.

***Art*** · 02-16-2008, 08:23 PM

I am in shock of this trade. My current favorite player on my favorite team being Bibby, of course. Sheldon Williams is a nice pickup, but the Kings already have too many forwards. Tyronn Lue is a throw in, and I think he'll ride the bench plenty. Anthony Johnson might start, but Beno Udrih has been really solid as a starter for the Kings this year (when Bibby was hurt.) Wow. I just don't know what to say. This sucks.

**Mr.Zachcore** · 02-16-2008, 11:24 PM

Did anyone else catch the dunk contest?

all i can say is, "holy crap".

**Fandrew** · 02-16-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Zachcore

Did anyone else catch the dunk contest?

all i can say is, "holy crap".

It's a Bird! It's a plane! It's Dwight Howard!

Although, I did like the cupcake from Gerald Green.

**Mr.Zachcore** · 02-17-2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JayCarrfan

It's a Bird! It's a plane! It's Dwight Howard!

Although, I did like the cupcake from Gerald Green.

Yeah. the "birthday cake" was the most innovative dunk of the night for sure. But Howard killed it. Straight killed it.

I think it's safe to say the dunk contest is actually worth watching again.

TahoeJeff · 02-17-2008, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Art

I am in shock of this trade. My current favorite player on my favorite team being Bibby, of course. Sheldon Williams is a nice pickup, but the Kings already have too many forwards. Tyronn Lue is a throw in, and I think he'll ride the bench plenty. Anthony Johnson might start, but Beno Udrih has been really solid as a starter for the Kings this year (when Bibby was hurt.) Wow. I just don't know what to say. This sucks.

I just saw this. I'm pissed. What are the Kings thinking??!! Why the hell do you get rid of Bibby? This makes NO sense. Somebody needs to knock the Maloofs upside their heads. I am feeling nothing but anger right now. I am disgusted.

Dave H · 02-17-2008, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Zachcore

Yeah. the "birthday cake" was the most innovative dunk of the night for sure. But Howard killed it. Straight killed it.

What? Are you kidding? Dwight Howard was at least as innovative and on four dunks! The birthday cake dunk was good, but I wouldn't go so dar as to say most innovative, for me I think I'd probably take Howard's new "reverse" dunk from behind the backboard.

Iceman-bass14 · 02-17-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave H

What? Are you kidding? Dwight Howard was at least as innovative and on four dunks! The birthday cake dunk was good, but I wouldn't go so dar as to say most innovative, for me I think I'd probably take Howard's new "reverse" dunk from behind the backboard.

Agreed.It was also tougher.

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Originally Posted by Art

I am in shock of this trade. My current favorite player on my favorite team being Bibby, of course. Sheldon Williams is a nice pickup, but the Kings already have too many forwards. Tyronn Lue is a throw in, and I think he'll ride the bench plenty. Anthony Johnson might start, but Beno Udrih has been really solid as a starter for the Kings this year (when Bibby was hurt.) Wow. I just don't know what to say. This sucks.

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Originally Posted by TahoeJeff

I just saw this. I'm pissed. What are the Kings thinking??!! Why the hell do you get rid of Bibby? This makes NO sense. Somebody needs to knock the Maloofs upside their heads. I am feeling nothing but anger right now. I am disgusted.

While this deal does favor the Hawks i still dont even see why the Hawks would make this trade.Theyve been talking that they have too man PG's (3-4) and trading 2 of them to get another PG?Doest make sense.Also if your gonna trade for a PG whyd you draft Acie Law so high last year?They obviously dont expect him to start very soon,but if thats the case you shouldnt have taken him with the 11th pick.

sabertooth181 · 02-17-2008, 06:57 PM

Well it looks like the Kidd deal is on again. The mavs switched Trenton Hassell and Keith Van Horn for Stackhouse and George. Appears to be a good solution to me. I just think Kidd is the last piece to put them over the top.

***Art*** · 02-17-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman-bass14

While this deal does favor the Hawks i still dont even see why the Hawks would make this trade.Theyve been talking that they have too man PG's (3-4) and trading 2 of them to get another PG?Doest make sense.Also if your gonna trade for a PG whyd you draft Acie Law so high last year?They obviously dont expect him to start very soon,but if thats the case you shouldnt have taken him with the 11th pick.

It makes plenty of sense for them. First of all, they drafted poorly. They recognize this. Second, they are in contention for a playoff spot this year, and that is a VERY big deal for this franchise. Getting Mike Bibby, in my opinion, easily puts them over the top. They got a big, exciting name that puts butts in the seats.

As for the Kings, they got Sheldon Williams, who they will try to turn into a good forward, plus three expiring contracts, and freed up a bunch of cap room. If they can turn it into something, great. Otherwise, this sucks.

Iceman-bass14 · 02-17-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Art

It makes plenty of sense for them. First of all, they drafted poorly.

Tis the story of the Hawks.I will never understand them.I mean Marvin Williams over Chris Paul?Really?I'll root for them only cause theyre from Atlanta but they still suck.

***Art*** · 02-17-2008, 09:26 PM

Well, they just made their first really smart move, so that's a start.

Mr. claw · 02-17-2008, 09:31 PM

Kobe being out for the West made all the difference, methinks.

The Pistons in the game did a whole of nothing. Allen, James, Howard...these are the heroes of the East. Dun dun dun.

***Art*** · 02-17-2008, 09:47 PM

I doubt Kobe made a whole ton of difference, personally.

wjarmusch · 02-18-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sabertooth181

Well it looks like the Kidd deal is on again. The mavs switched Trenton Hassell and Keith Van Horn for Stackhouse and George. Appears to be a good solution to me. I just think Kidd is the last piece to put them over the top.

Yes, Nowitzki & Kidd could be a lethal combination if that trade finally goes through.

I don't think I'll even comment on the Kings trade, nothing they've done in the last 5 years makes any sense to me.

There are now a few interesting power teams. Lakers, Mavs, Suns, Spurs should all be very tough in the west, along with a couple teams to watch in the playoffs such as Utah. Will be tough as usual. In the East it seems to be shaping up as a battle between Boston & Detroit, with a couple other teams like Orlando hoping to be spoilers. Should be a fun playoff season (and run up to it).