30 Copyright 2009, CBSSports.com http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/board/4 en-us Let's discuss basketball. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:10:06 EST NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17650736?source=rss_boards_NBA I know I've mentioned it a few times, but the more I think about it the more I realize I want to try and get this going again this year. However, this time I want it to be more organized, planned out, and prepared so that it will not fall apart. Befo ... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:02:55 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17650736?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18226534?source=rss_boards_NBA If you haven't already done so, listen now to the latest CBS Basketball Podcast with Adam Aizer and Greg Urbano - http://podcasts.cstv.com/feeds/nba.xml ... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:45:04 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18226534?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18489848?source=rss_boards_NBA This is by-invitation only. During this NBA regular season, the only members listed below are eligible to submit their weekly picks on this blog or via PM (to me). ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:48:47 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18489848?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18529523?source=rss_boards_NBA How is it possible that a team like the New Jersey Nets are not desperately trying to acquire Allen Iverson? Forget about the Knicks. The Nets are being led by the likes of Rafer Alston and Devon Harris? Psshhhh? The Nuggets destroyed them tonight an ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 1:02:24 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18529523?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18299329?source=rss_boards_NBA This is by-invitation only. During this NBA regular season, the only members listed below are eligible to submit their weekly picks on this blog or via PM (to me). ... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:02:54 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18299329?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18528778?source=rss_boards_NBA Before the season started I was thinking the Warriors were going to be a legitimate playoff contender. A ton of talented young players. A lot of players returning from injury (including Monta Ellis) and a savvy veteran in Stephen Jackson to provide s ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 2:06:00 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18528778?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18526307?source=rss_boards_NBA Tonight we have the Knicks against the Lakers I know most of you don't care because you are looking towards the typical blowout! I myself am a long time Knick fan and im looking at this game for several reasons for one I would like to see a competiti ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:49:43 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18526307?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18528494?source=rss_boards_NBA Sorry to start up so many threads, but this had to be noted. The Golden State Warriors just won a game in Dallas with a SIX MAN ROTATION. I'm I'm out of the loop of things, but I cannot remember, off hand, the last time a 6-man rotation was used in t ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 0:24:38 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18528494?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18438792?source=rss_boards_NBA Vegas betters evidently consider some early season results to be flukes. ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:44:32 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18438792?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18493739?source=rss_boards_NBA Or 3-5 years ago I should say. I know NBA ratings hit an all time low over this time, but I thought it was one of the more exciting times for the league-seriously. There was more parity then than there is now and there were a ton of great rivalries: ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 0:33:58 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18493739?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18521783?source=rss_boards_NBA In 2005, a Supreme Court case called Kelo v. Connecticut (now referred to as Kelo v. New London) greatly expanded the power of eminent domain in the US to include lands which oculd be seized for the financial good of municipalities (ie, stuff that's ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:13:31 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18521783?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18495178?source=rss_boards_NBA In another thread, I read where the Hawks were the second best team in the East. LOL... I live in Atlanta, however, I am a Cav's fan from Cleveland. Atlanta fans are the biggest band wagon jumpers in the country.I remember when they couldn't even fil ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:02:54 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18495178?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18055663?source=rss_boards_NBA We are ready to begin the journey through the 2009 Current Player Mock Draft (CPMD). This is a long and winding process and there are rules that need to be followed in order for this to run smoothly: ... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:55:53 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18055663?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18454789?source=rss_boards_NBA Are you kidding me about Alan Iverson? All the Knick fans are crying in the NY Post about the Knicks not signing AI, for what? You just got rid of another "me" guy in Stephen Marbury and now you are looking to take another "me" guy in AI. Congrats to ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 1:46:55 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18454789?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18510018?source=rss_boards_NBA If Cavs and LeBron James fans haven't realized it yet, let me let you guys in on a little secret -- Lebron James is just not a winner. If the two bronze medals didn't clue you into that fact, maybe the finals sweep did. And if neither of those convin ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 1:59:06 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18510018?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18502670?source=rss_boards_NBA Simple. He has made Houston accountable. ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 2:03:22 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18502670?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18387591?source=rss_boards_NBA Well, we took a little hiatus from this fine thread, but now we are back ready to roll on and make this thing work again. As I stated before, keep your eyes open for a PM from me, as I am trying to spread some love around the NBA boards and let some ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:54:06 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18387591?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18499770?source=rss_boards_NBA It's time to get the The Annual Current Player Mock Draft 1st round of pool play going. You should all know the rules by now, but just in case you don't I'll give you the basics. The matchups run for 48 hours exactly, and in case of a tie, the matchu ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 1:25:23 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18499770?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18467562?source=rss_boards_NBA I have been chatting, reading and posting here for years. I think the greatest change has been that the site has lost the art of debate. More and more I see responses that state someone's opinion is stupid or someone is an idiot for saying or thinkin ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:51:46 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18467562?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18387553?source=rss_boards_NBA Right now the answer is a yes, but it's always tough to get a read on this Atlanta team. Last year, I remember the Hawks opened the year with resounding win over Orlando on the road en route to a 6-0 start. Then they had a long road trip and cooled o ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:46:05 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18387553?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18501586?source=rss_boards_NBA Tracy McGrady is back! He's healthy and ready to play! So why isn't he playing? The Rockets GM and coaching staff are pleased with the team they have and don't see any point in messing with the chemistry right now. They have no interest in bringing b ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:05:31 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18501586?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18000190?source=rss_boards_NBA I'm sorry if this makes me sound mean, but does anyone else think Shaq looks absolutely terrible? I've never been a fan of his game because I prefer watching players with skill and finesse over players that are good mostly because of their size and p ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 0:42:40 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18000190?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18435580?source=rss_boards_NBA Ok I know this ain't happenin. Wade will never leave the confort and "Heat" of Miami. Or if he does, he will wrangle further north but not above the 49th parallel. The weather sucks too badly! ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:38:32 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18435580?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18502168?source=rss_boards_NBA The The Milwaukee Bucks have been very good thus far and they haven't really been talked about much. We have heard some about Brandon Jennins but that is about it. They are now 8-3. They have been doing this without what is supposed to be their best ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:27:28 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18502168?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18409831?source=rss_boards_NBA I very rarely like the idea of putting forward potential trades as it is so difficult to ever understand what NBA franchises are thinking internally. ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:50:44 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18409831?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18494021?source=rss_boards_NBA No disrespect to Kobe. Lakers can win Championship without him. ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 0:38:59 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18494021?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18268096?source=rss_boards_NBA I think Tripp called this a measurement game for the Lakers against the Suns and didn't want any excuses. Well I am here to say that I will not make any excuses for the Lakers and that measley little 21 point lead that they have over them. I know it' ... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:57:05 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18268096?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18493777?source=rss_boards_NBA If you look at this guy's stats tonight on his game log, you are probally not going to be impressed, but if saw him play tonight, then you will understand why he is now coming off the bench for Derek Fisher instead of Jordan Farmar. Traded to the Lak ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:47:44 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18493777?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18355781?source=rss_boards_NBA Essentially….. ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 1:12:33 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18355781?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18429438?source=rss_boards_NBA ...Andrew Bynum is playing very well right now for a Gimp. Fact is, I never said he wasn't a talented player, rather, my main point is he is more liable to get injured then probably any center not named Yao Ming. Good luck staying healthy this year, ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 1:17:25 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18429438?source=rss_boards_NBA 100 http://images.cbssports.com/images/cbsdm/spec/cbssportscom.gif http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/board/4 100