30 Copyright 2009, CBSSports.com http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/board/4 en-us Let's discuss basketball. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:53:26 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, 29 Nov 2009 17:34:02 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/18570637?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). ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:51:27 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18570637?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18630303?source=rss_boards_NBA I have decided that I was too harsh on Allen Iverson. I for one would not want him with the Los Angeles Lakers, but after watching the Lakers play the New Jersey Nets in what is already a big blow out, it is obvious that New Jersy minus their coach t ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:45:43 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18630303?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/18617404?source=rss_boards_NBA Hey guys don't shoot the messenger. I just read this- just talk on the Raptors board. But thinking about it, this would be an interesting trade. Toronto would get two intense players with heart- something lacking in their current locker room and Chic ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:07:26 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18617404?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18534608?source=rss_boards_NBA Well it being a holiday weekend I had a tough time getting two participants, so this week I will step in and fill the void left. Be gentle with me. ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 1:10:04 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18534608?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18616970?source=rss_boards_NBA When Pau Gasol was traded to the Lakers in early 2008, most NBA fans and talking head analysts desribed it as a terrible move by the Grizzlies. At the time, I took the controversial view that the Grizzlies did the right thing, in that theyw ere going ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:18:09 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18616970?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18581437?source=rss_boards_NBA Pierce is driving the lane unabated,looking like he'll go for a left hand jam, when Bosh gets in front of the basket from Pierce's left. Bosh jumps straight up from inside the circle,a split second after Pierce's left knee begins to go up. Pierce the ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:37:24 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18581437?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18548272?source=rss_boards_NBA This is a very touchy subject among nba guru's and it sure will stir up some debate and controversies, however, being the statistical nut that I am, I've done my best to determine the top 200 NBA Players as we speak right now for 2009/2010 NBA Season ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:40:46 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18548272?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18617048?source=rss_boards_NBA Toronto has not been beaten by anyone this year: they have repeatedly beaten themselves- so much so that the opponents have not needed their "A" games. Against Charlotte- they gave away the ball so much- it resulted in about 40 uncontested ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:55:49 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18617048?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: ... Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:26:20 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18493739?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18538910?source=rss_boards_NBA Unless he makes an unexpected comeback... ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:36:13 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18538910?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! ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:33:06 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18435580?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 ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:38:12 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18000190?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18586256?source=rss_boards_NBA See here for previous power rankings (August 6th): ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:46:16 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18586256?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 ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:15:32 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18529523?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 ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:18:47 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. ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:12:07 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18502670?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18543711?source=rss_boards_NBA I say good riddance because lets face the facts. What did he do in Philadelpha? The answer is nothing. He did nothing in Denver that was noteworthy and even less in Detroit because he simply couldn't accept that fact that as a player just coming into ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:00:10 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18543711?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/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 ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:46:55 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18499770?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18440970?source=rss_boards_NBA Hey Magic Fans You Know it bads when the officals hand you the game in Boston. I saw about 10-13 bad calls last night that all went orlandos way, Im sick of the NBA having its officals hand over games to LeBron James and Dwight Howard they baby those ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:15:13 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18440970?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 ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:54:34 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18495178?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18625925?source=rss_boards_NBA I am late with this I know but Rasheed Wallace yelled, "and one" to the official when he thought he was fouled and he immediately got a technical foul on him. I understand that he has a mouth and has done a lot of stupid things to deserve Technical F ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:05:46 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18625925?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18533672?source=rss_boards_NBA Sulphurous Nonentities ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:53:17 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18533672?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. ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:53:13 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18438792?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18540805?source=rss_boards_NBA PHILADELPHIA -- Allen Iverson is set to retire from the NBA, according to an online report. ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:06:54 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18540805?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18377126?source=rss_boards_NBA Celtics might be part of a 3-way trade that would land Boston Nocioni, Sacramento JR Giddens and Sam Dalembert and Philly Brian Scalabrine, Tony Allen and cap relief in Kenny Thomas expiring contract. This would be a good move for Sacramento and woul ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:36:35 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18377126?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18538429?source=rss_boards_NBA Being a Magic fan, I was taking a look at the magic's upcoming schedule and stumbled across an interesting occurence. Magic fans felt disrespected at all of the Kobe/LBJ love during the playoffs last year and felt the NBA wanted that match up for rat ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:53:40 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18538429?source=rss_boards_NBA 100 http://images.cbssports.com/images/cbsdm/spec/cbssportscom.gif http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/board/4 100