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Quote from: FlightyPouch on August 28, 2018, 11:02:05 AM

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Quote from: batang_bitcoin on August 27, 2018, 05:51:04 PM

So sad that one of my favorite player is going for the retirement. Sad

Spurs' Manu Ginobili announces retirement after 16 seasons
Manu Ginobili Announces Retirement from NBA After 16 Seasons with Spurs
Ginobili's Retirement Marks End of an Era, Leaving Spurs to Wonder What's Next

I thought this news was unreal.

Oh, sad day for San Antonio fans, Robinson, Manu, Duncan and Parker was the core of the team during its run as champion in the early 2000's. That's why I think that getting Leonard was a start of a dynasty for them but it didn't turn out that way. We enjoy Manu throughout his NBA stint and we will not forgot those amazing defense and offence he has shown us, specially his EURO step. Pretty sure that he will be a HOF.

This is rrally sad. I remember the time when the coach of Golden State Warriors is talking to Manu saying that he can still continue to play as long as he wants too, he even gave some example of players that did. I just feel so old remembering the great team of San Antonio Spurs when it is still one of the greatest team of NBA.

Oh well, San Antonio has given us good games specially during the prime days of their big 3 or 4. So there's nothing to be sad about Manu leaving the game. I do hope that we can see him in the background though, just like any players who have retired, who either became a assistant coach or head coach after some time. San Antonio should give me some potential position from behind because Manu has a lot of offer and teach young and upcoming NBA players.

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Quote from: btc_angela on August 28, 2018, 10:25:03 AM

Quote from: batang_bitcoin on August 27, 2018, 05:51:04 PM

So sad that one of my favorite player is going for the retirement. Sad

Spurs' Manu Ginobili announces retirement after 16 seasons
Manu Ginobili Announces Retirement from NBA After 16 Seasons with Spurs
Ginobili's Retirement Marks End of an Era, Leaving Spurs to Wonder What's Next

I thought this news was unreal.

Oh, sad day for San Antonio fans, Robinson, Manu, Duncan and Parker was the core of the team during its run as champion in the early 2000's. That's why I think that getting Leonard was a start of a dynasty for them but it didn't turn out that way. We enjoy Manu throughout his NBA stint and we will not forgot those amazing defense and offence he has shown us, specially his EURO step. Pretty sure that he will be a HOF.

This is rrally sad. I remember the time when the coach of Golden State Warriors is talking to Manu saying that he can still continue to play as long as he wants too, he even gave some example of players that did. I just feel so old remembering the great team of San Antonio Spurs when it is still one of the greatest team of NBA.

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It is sad to see Manu go but people are reacting like spurs are gone as a franchise and will never be like the good old days. First of all they had a 40 year Manu last year, even tho he played well and provided with some bench and veteran presence he wasn't the person who change the course of the team or something. Secondly they had Kawhi but he played like 9 games and was gone, he didn't play at all so when they traded Kawhi and got Derozan back, that is a HUGE improvement for them, not because Derozan is such a great player (he is tho) but because they basically got Derozan in exchange of nothing (maybe green). So basically this year they will have a all-defense point guard at Dejounte, a Rudy gay that is healthier, a Derozan, lma and Pau at big. This team is once again a 50+ win team and can even content if they can improve from last year (hardly enough to beat warriors but who knows what happens). So even tho Manu going is end of one era, it also creates a whole new era for spurs.

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Quote from: batang_bitcoin on August 27, 2018, 05:51:04 PM

So sad that one of my favorite player is going for the retirement. Sad

Spurs' Manu Ginobili announces retirement after 16 seasons
Manu Ginobili Announces Retirement from NBA After 16 Seasons with Spurs
Ginobili's Retirement Marks End of an Era, Leaving Spurs to Wonder What's Next

I thought this news was unreal.

Oh, sad day for San Antonio fans, Robinson, Manu, Duncan and Parker was the core of the team during its run as champion in the early 2000's. That's why I think that getting Leonard was a start of a dynasty for them but it didn't turn out that way. We enjoy Manu throughout his NBA stint and we will not forgot those amazing defense and offence he has shown us, specially his EURO step. Pretty sure that he will be a HOF.

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Quote from: Reid on August 28, 2018, 07:47:50 AM

Goodbye to the big three of San Antonio but they are now Legends. Hall of Famers which made a big impact on how a team play should be.
Defense then a higher percentage of a field goal after a good D.

This three made NBA look great. Of course it includes their roster. Horry, Bowen and so much more.

Yeah they are legends now. Duncan is the first one who retired and now Manu did retire now and after this season, I believe Parker will be retiring too.

The Spurs are reshuffling their roster now and they acquired new and young members in their team. I'm thinking how will DeRozan fit in their roster. Any ideas??

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Goodbye to the big three of San Antonio but they are now Legends. Hall of Famers which made a big impact on how a team play should be.
Defense then a higher percentage of a field goal after a good D.

This three made NBA look great. Of course it includes their roster. Horry, Bowen and so much more.

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Quote from: batang_bitcoin on August 27, 2018, 05:51:04 PM

So sad that one of my favorite player is going for the retirement. Sad

Spurs' Manu Ginobili announces retirement after 16 seasons
Manu Ginobili Announces Retirement from NBA After 16 Seasons with Spurs
Ginobili's Retirement Marks End of an Era, Leaving Spurs to Wonder What's Next

I thought this news was unreal.

He is not getting any younger, he has a good record and we will always cherish that.
The big 3 of spurs before will complete their retirement because I believe after Manu, it's going to be Parker who will follow to retire.

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Quote from: paul00 on August 27, 2018, 09:05:11 PM

Quote from: batang_bitcoin on August 27, 2018, 05:51:04 PM

So sad that one of my favorite player is going for the retirement. Sad

Spurs' Manu Ginobili announces retirement after 16 seasons
Manu Ginobili Announces Retirement from NBA After 16 Seasons with Spurs
Ginobili's Retirement Marks End of an Era, Leaving Spurs to Wonder What's Next

I thought this news was unreal.

I think it is the best time for his retirement because spurs will be not the spurs anymore since duncan and parker are gone with the team that I will be missed the most i love that era when 3 of them played so well the for the championship.

I Include David "The Admiral" Robinson and Kawhi "The Claw" Leonard, when this players played together they shown how simple basketball can be, the minister Pop bring the best out of his team, the system really balance making the Spurs one of those favorite team who silently dominate Lebron, Manu "The Magician" Ginobili will be remembered because of the way he dominate, a player who can go both inside and outside attack, farewell and thanks for the game where you inspired fans all over the world.

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Quote from: batang_bitcoin on August 27, 2018, 05:51:04 PM

So sad that one of my favorite player is going for the retirement. Sad

Spurs' Manu Ginobili announces retirement after 16 seasons
Manu Ginobili Announces Retirement from NBA After 16 Seasons with Spurs
Ginobili's Retirement Marks End of an Era, Leaving Spurs to Wonder What's Next

I thought this news was unreal.

I think it is the best time for his retirement because spurs will be not the spurs anymore since duncan and parker are gone with the team that I will be missed the most i love that era when 3 of them played so well the for the championship.

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So sad that one of my favorite player is going for the retirement. Sad

Spurs' Manu Ginobili announces retirement after 16 seasons
Manu Ginobili Announces Retirement from NBA After 16 Seasons with Spurs
Ginobili's Retirement Marks End of an Era, Leaving Spurs to Wonder What's Next

I thought this news was unreal.

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Quote from: justspare on August 26, 2018, 07:52:52 AM

The main purpose of lakers getting lebron is to get a chance of being relevant once again but the reason why they are not giving away their young players is because they believe in couple years when lebron calls it a career (probably last contract he has) he will leave a great team behind him at lakers.

I understand that lebron is amazing but he is also getting older each year and can't really continue bringing this team into relevancy forever.

Nevertheless if you put ingram+lonzo+kuzma and whoever else they have into a lebron lead team with other veterans like rondo and beasley and lance helping them out a bit too, those kids will develop a lot faster, much faster and when all those veterans leave, these kids will be amazing and keep bringing lakers to playoffs at least, maybe even further depending on what happens with warriors in 4 years. The great thing about lakers is that they are seeing the potential of these young players even after the 4 year contract of lebron ends.

I have to disagree with you Lebron James didn't go to the Lakers to become a mentor for their young players, he is just there hoping that a big market team will be luring more Free Agents next off season. He wants this season to be a sacrifice for him because he knows there are a lot of superstar free agents coming next season. Trust me that all their young core will be touchable once the right player/s signs with the team. That is what happened to the Cavs when Lebron didn't want Wiggins on the team as he wants a big help with Kevin Love. Lebron is there because he know he has h8gher chances of winning more rings with this big market team.

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It is more about west vs east than lebron vs warriors. If lebron was on east with the same roster lakers has, he could easily achieve finals once again, it would be even easier than last year. Think about it, they had so many problems with the roster last year and was horrible. This year this lakers is better than last years cavs team if you ask me. However the difference is that lebron won't be playing toronto or boston, lebron will be playing against okc, spurs, rockets, pelicans, warriors and all of those great teams. Last year he had trouble single handedly beating pacers and celtics, he did it but it took a lot from him, this year he has no shot at going to finals because west is a lot more tough than east.

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Looks like JamesHarden is kind of positive about Carmelo going in to Houston.

A quote from Harden:

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"Everybody in the world knows what Carmelo brings, how gifted and talented he is.

“He still has a lot more to go. If he comes to the Rockets, we'll get the best out of him."

But the stats doesnt tell it.
His worse career stat was recorded when he was at Oklahoma. (That could also be the reason they didnt offer him anyth8ing again)

He should prove himself now.
That is number 2 team of the Western Conference which he will be joining in. (Actually 1 if we will look at the season rankings.)

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Quote from: btc_angela on August 27, 2018, 05:46:38 AM

Quote from: BitBustah on August 26, 2018, 08:18:34 AM

I don't think the Lakers can realistically compete against the Warriors. I think Lebron knows this, he went to Los Angeles for the endorsement deals and to do other hollywood appearances.

The Lakers have been lacking a true superstar since Kobe left so Lebron will help them generate hype, sell loads of merchandise, and sell out every game.

I do agree that Lebron moving to LA ha something to do with Hollywood. But it doesn't mean that he will not bring his best to Lakers. Remember he singlehandedly bring Cavs against the Warriors so don't be surprise if the bring the same attitude in LA to compete in the West with the likes of GSW and Houston.

At least lebron can play in a relaxed manner. He doesn't have the same pressure anymore because of his age and he has already won 3 rings. Most experts already rank lebron in the top 3 greatest players of all time. So from here on out anything else he accomplishes is just icing on the cake.

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Quote from: btc_angela on August 27, 2018, 05:46:38 AM

Quote from: BitBustah on August 26, 2018, 08:18:34 AM

I don't think the Lakers can realistically compete against the Warriors. I think Lebron knows this, he went to Los Angeles for the endorsement deals and to do other hollywood appearances.

The Lakers have been lacking a true superstar since Kobe left so Lebron will help them generate hype, sell loads of merchandise, and sell out every game.

I do agree that Lebron moving to LA ha something to do with Hollywood. But it doesn't mean that he will not bring his best to Lakers. Remember he singlehandedly bring Cavs against the Warriors so don't be surprise if the bring the same attitude in LA to compete in the West with the likes of GSW and Houston.

He has a harder journey now because he is in the west, also, his teammates are young and no championship experience.
That is the reality I like, I don't want to expect a lot from the Lakers, if they can make a slow but significant progress, that would already be better.

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Quote from: BitBustah on August 26, 2018, 08:18:34 AM

I don't think the Lakers can realistically compete against the Warriors. I think Lebron knows this, he went to Los Angeles for the endorsement deals and to do other hollywood appearances.

The Lakers have been lacking a true superstar since Kobe left so Lebron will help them generate hype, sell loads of merchandise, and sell out every game.

I do agree that Lebron moving to LA ha something to do with Hollywood. But it doesn't mean that he will not bring his best to Lakers. Remember he singlehandedly bring Cavs against the Warriors so don't be surprise if the bring the same attitude in LA to compete in the West with the likes of GSW and Houston.

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Quote from: BitBustah on August 26, 2018, 08:18:34 AM

I don't think the Lakers can realistically compete against the Warriors. I think Lebron knows this, he went to Los Angeles for the endorsement deals and to do other hollywood appearances.

It's still too early to say and have this theory but I'm not against with it. I don't know with any other purpose that Lebron has by jumping to Los Angeles Lakers but if ever he does, it's out of my league.

Quote from: BitBustah on August 26, 2018, 08:18:34 AM

The Lakers have been lacking a true superstar since Kobe left so Lebron will help them generate hype, sell loads of merchandise, and sell out every game.

Exactly, he'll contribute to many source that Lakers can have.

It's not only about his performance but you know, its about business and making money.

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Quote from: LogitechMouse on August 26, 2018, 10:30:20 AM

Quote from: BitBustah on August 26, 2018, 08:18:34 AM

I don't think the Lakers can realistically compete against the Warriors. I think Lebron knows this, he went to Los Angeles for the endorsement deals and to do other hollywood appearances.

The Lakers have been lacking a true superstar since Kobe left so Lebron will help them generate hype, sell loads of merchandise, and sell out every game.

Its too early too speculate at this moment but if we will base it on the rosters of the 2 teams, the warriors have better players but the Lakers have Lebron and I think he can teach those young players and will be an all star caliber someday. Regarding the endorsement deals blah blah, I have no comment Cheesy

but I know Lakers will enter the Playoffs in the upcoming season.

yeah Lakers will definitely will be in playoffs this season LeBron alone will get them there but their youngsters need to improve with him and not rely only on LBJ my expectations for them is to finish 4rth at best (if they don't get a lot of injuries) and get somewhere near 50 wins as for winning warriors I don't see that happening any time soon unless they get kahwi. Oklahoma , Utah and Rocket's wouldn't be as difficult as Warriors so Winning against them will be the case of how the team performing at that stage.

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Quote from: BitBustah on August 26, 2018, 08:18:34 AM

I don't think the Lakers can realistically compete against the Warriors. I think Lebron knows this, he went to Los Angeles for the endorsement deals and to do other hollywood appearances.

The Lakers have been lacking a true superstar since Kobe left so Lebron will help them generate hype, sell loads of merchandise, and sell out every game.

Its too early too speculate at this moment but if we will base it on the rosters of the 2 teams, the warriors have better players but the Lakers have Lebron and I think he can teach those young players and will be an all star caliber someday. Regarding the endorsement deals blah blah, I have no comment Cheesy

but I know Lakers will enter the Playoffs in the upcoming season.

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Quote from: BitBustah on August 26, 2018, 08:18:34 AM

I don't think the Lakers can realistically compete against the Warriors. I think Lebron knows this, he went to Los Angeles for the endorsement deals and to do other hollywood appearances.

The Lakers have been lacking a true superstar since Kobe left so Lebron will help them generate hype, sell loads of merchandise, and sell out every game.

I dont think thatis how Lebron thinks.

Look at all the hard work he had done. A player who is just for marketing himself wont do all that hard work just for money and fame.

He still lacks the championship that he can say his own. He is still in that part of his life where he wants to prove something to himself.
You cannot just judge someone just because he goes to a team where the Hollywood is. Actually, it should have been New York if he want that kind of fame.

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