The NBA Thread

[MC Prussian]

Speaking of Golden State, I recently came across coverage of Latrell Sprewell and his post-NBA career. Seems like he rode himself in some tough **** in no time:

http://www.startribune.com/ex-wolf-latrell-sprewell-pokes-fun-at-his-poor-life-choices-in-commercial/368356941/

 

 

 

Sprewell's career came to an unexpected end in 2005 when he refused a $21-million three-year contract offer from the Timberwolves, which he implied would not be enough to feed his children. Since that time, he has made headlines for grounding his million dollar yacht, having two of his homes foreclosed upon, and being prohibited from seeing his children.^[1]

Just... 

[Jordan]

I'm shocked that Spree is in the shit. Surely his post-basketball business that made spinning rims is as recession- and fad-proof as it gets...

[The Year Of The Fox]

ROI fans have been told it should get sorted so don't lose hope. Obviously get in touch with EnglandFans and UEFA asap

[MC Prussian]

ROI fans have been told it should get sorted so don't lose hope. Obviously get in touch with EnglandFans and UEFA asap

Okay, this is definitely the wrong thread for that.

[dmm27]

I can't wait for Playoffs to come.

[MC Prussian]

The Golden State Warriors have made NBA history by becoming only the second team to win 70 regular season games after the Chicago Bulls in 1995-96.

 

They can even surpass that record and setting their own by winning their remaining three games, which would put them at a sensational 73-9.

[Jattdogg]

They have to play sanantonio in SA on back to back. Could be the game that breaks that chance. That said remarkable team. Cant see anyone beating them except my raptors of course. ☺

[dmm27]

And they surely have the chance now to break the record of '96 Bulls by beating the Grizzlies on Wednesday.

 

Superb season for the Warriors!

[Detroit Blues]

And they surely have the chance now to break the record of '96 Bulls by beating the Grizzlies on Wednesday.

 

Superb season for the Warriors!

 

I took a peak at the stubhub prices for the Grizzlies game, knowing that the prices would be crazy. Tickets starting at $390

[dmm27]

It's truly insane!

[NGoloMode]

Kobe Bryant hit 60 points in his last ever game last night.

 

Becoming the oldest player to hit 60 points in 1 game at 37 years old and it's the 7th time in his career he hit 60 points in a game. True legend.

[dmm27]

Incredible final game for Kobe!

[Jattdogg]

Incredible ending for bryant and the warriors as well setting the record for most wins.

More importantly LETS GO RAPTORS!

[MC Prussian]

 

Thanks for all the great memories, Black Mamba. Even though I could never stand the Lakers, your achievements deserve nothing but respect.

To maintain such a presence over the course of 20 years is truly outstanding.

 

Up there with Michael Jordan in my book.

[Jattdogg]

Great series. Lebron finally brings it home to cleveland. Congrats cleveland.

[lildave3]

Amazing game 7.

[Samilktray]

Is it just me who finds Steph Curry quite irritating?

[lildave3]

Is it just me who finds Steph Curry quite irritating?

No a lot of people do, I've never seen a superstar so openly ridiculed.

Personally I love him though.

[Samilktray]

No a lot of people do, I've never seen a superstar so openly ridiculed.

Personally I love him though.

Still a Lakers fan LD3?

[bovril]

Cleveland and Leicester win titles in the same year, say it ain't so.

[lildave3]

Still a Lakers fan LD3?

Ah, a bit more quietly these days though!

[Jordan]

What a Finals.

LeBron's legend grows by the day.

[foxoffderby]

Watched a fantastic documentry last night on Sky Atlantic on the life of Kareem Abdul Jabber. Took into account his personal life and pro career what a player and man.

[KingsX]

Cleveland and Leicester win titles in the same year, say it ain't so.

Better get a punt in on the Cleveland Indians now.

[KingsX]

The diehard Foxes and Cleveland fanbases have too much in common. 

 

After spending weekly winter and spring mornings watching a superior City side handle team after team, by April I had little doubt.  While you lifers kept waiting for the sky to fall.  The joy of playing with house money.

 

Of course, when the Cavs’ turn rolled around, I spent the last fortnight $#...ing bricks.  Not so much expecting them to choke, as for the implacable gods to smite us with, say, a game 7 LeBron injury.  I was struck almost dumb at the buzzer.  So this is how 50 years in purgatory ends (!)  I’m still stunned.  But smiling. 

 

The last shall be made first and the first shall be last.

 

Life is good.