30 Copyright 2009, CBSSports.com http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/board/4 en-us Let's discuss basketball. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:16:46 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 ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 2:02:07 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/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/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: ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 3:36:23 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18493739?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/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/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/18561245?source=rss_boards_NBA Chris Paul has missed 6 games. In those 6 games the Hornets are 4-2, with wins against Atlanta, Milwaukee, and Phoenix. They also lost by 1 point in Miami. With Paul in the lineup the Hornets were 3-7. It doesn't make sense considering the numbers Pa ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 3:20:36 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18561245?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18538910?source=rss_boards_NBA Unless he makes an unexpected comeback... ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:54:00 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18538910?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 ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:51:13 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18521783?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 ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 8:05:12 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18387553?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18562731?source=rss_boards_NBA Louis Williams is out. Now the 76ers offense, already one of the worst in the league, will be missing 17 ppg and 5 apg. Could this be the opportunity Iverson was waiting for? The 76ers have plenty of weapons in Igoudala, Young, and Brand. Could Ivers ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:07:33 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18562731?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 ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:52:34 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18510018?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18434156?source=rss_boards_NBA It's the third quarter right now and the Warriors are up 72-66. I don't know if they will hold on and win the game but I certainly hope they do. ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 1:56:48 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18434156?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 ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 2:18:30 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18502168?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/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 ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:34:44 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18529523?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 ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 8:57:20 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18548272?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18388068?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 ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:09:57 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18388068?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 ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:47:48 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18538429?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 16:24:50 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18528494?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 ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 2:37:29 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18528778?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18491899?source=rss_boards_NBA Don't misunderstand me here because they are not doing anything special here. They are supposed to beat teams like the Thunder with ease and blow them out. They are the world champions and I expect them to play like champions. Still, however it has b ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:22:13 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18491899?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18539091?source=rss_boards_NBA I Don't believe Iverson will not play another game in his life. ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:00:49 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18539091?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 15:44:56 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18000190?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/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 ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:53:10 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18493777?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! ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:50:47 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18435580?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18422684?source=rss_boards_NBA One would think Iverson would want a shot at a championship. That being said, would he change his ways and be a role player for a true contender. I am a Cavs fan. I wonder would he accept coming off the bench for the Cavs. I don't know if we really n ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:33:24 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18422684?source=rss_boards_NBA 100 http://images.cbssports.com/images/cbsdm/spec/cbssportscom.gif http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/board/4 100