30 Copyright 2009, CBSSports.com http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/board/4 en-us Let's discuss basketball. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:26:08 EST NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18112007?source=rss_boards_NBA It seems Kobe is showing his true leadership. Everyone is pumping this guy up to be so great. But without Pau, his team is struggling to beat the Rockets and the Thunder. Giving the Thunder have a dynamic player in Kevin Durant. But the Rockets? The ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 1:53:26 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18112007?source=rss_boards_NBA 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, 08 Nov 2009 11:25:36 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17650736?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18161509?source=rss_boards_NBA First off, I have the results for Week One. Congratulations, The Big B! Based on the highest score, he is a winner for the first week's pick'em. The week 3 pick'em is ready to go! Good Luck! ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:56:39 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18161509?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: ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 1:09:13 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18055663?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18187707?source=rss_boards_NBA Pre-season through the first few weeks of the season most of the talk has been about Boston, the Cavs and Orlando in the East and the Lakers and Spurs in the West. Hard to argue with these choices as front runners. But who are the dark horses? Those ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 0:24:56 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18187707?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18194924?source=rss_boards_NBA Well, this will be the first rankings with some actual regular season games having been played. With about a half dozen or more games behind us I think we have a clearer picture of what we can expect from some teams in the league. I understand we ar ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 0:11:32 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18194924?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18187483?source=rss_boards_NBA Vince and Turk are v ery different players. VC- athletic, quick and talented with a heart that has been questioned; Turkoglu is kind of slow, not spectacular yet played a key role in the Magic's run to the finals last year. ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:55:49 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18187483?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18129635?source=rss_boards_NBA Well the Bulls are off to a better start then I thought and I like a lot of what I have seen but there are a few big questions looming in the forefront and the back of my mind. The heart of this blog is going to center around Vinny Del Negro but I w ... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:58:10 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18129635?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18089481?source=rss_boards_NBA A few thoughs: ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:34:27 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18089481?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18196057?source=rss_boards_NBA Without Andrew Bynum and without Pau Gasol, the Lakers took their last two games against Memphis and New Orleans. What is more impressive about the win against New Orleans, however is the fact that it was pretty much a blowout with D J Mbenga in the ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 1:43:34 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18196057?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18114731?source=rss_boards_NBA Bargnani has scored over 20 points in three of the four games in which he's played but Wednesday was his first double-double. He has also hit at least two threes in each game. He should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy C for use in all leagues. ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:32:48 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18114731?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18006870?source=rss_boards_NBA As of Oct 31, 2009 at 8:50 PM EST: ... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:29:49 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18006870?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18142419?source=rss_boards_NBA I thought I would quickly point out a few interesting things that have happened so far this NBA season. We are only a couple of weeks in but a few things have jumped out at me. I am not saying these things will continue and set a trend but they are ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:51:22 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18142419?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17601196?source=rss_boards_NBA The word is the Warriors have talked to the Cavs about Z. While Stephen Jackson is a good player, I don't think he quite fits the bill of what we're looking for. And with all his offcourt issues and the fact that we're going through some offcourt dra ... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:33:36 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17601196?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18176898?source=rss_boards_NBA I heard this last night and thought I would see a thread about it here or on the Pistons board but haven't come across one so far. It turns out that he has been down for the last week but an MRI confirmed a ruptured disk in his back. Surgery has not ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:27:36 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18176898?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18012589?source=rss_boards_NBA Players shouldn't be allowed to play in Euorope while they are currently in the NBA. I feel that is a conflict of interest and raises the chance of a player getting injured. I believe this last summer Mark Cuban pulled the plug on one of his players ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:04:25 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18012589?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17997840?source=rss_boards_NBA Yes, you heard me right and now that he's back with the Pistons he's proving it. He wasn't be used correctly on the Bulls and Cavaliers who tried too much to play him out of position (PF) and never let him roam like he could. He's old now, so I won't ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:06:01 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17997840?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18109201?source=rss_boards_NBA I really think most people were overlooking Phoenix this year. With Shaq gone and Stoudemire back, however the Suns have went back to their natural style of basketball of run and gun. Nash is a bit older as Grant Hill is as well and Stoudemire is not ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:22:14 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18109201?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18105137?source=rss_boards_NBA Wow, rookie Ty Lawson goes for 23 points against the New Jersey Nets?! "Ty was huge," said Chauncey Billups. Nice. It shouldn't be to anybody's surprise but the Nuggets have beaten the Jazz, Trail Blazers, Grizzlies, Pacers and now the Nets ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:26:13 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18105137?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18114454?source=rss_boards_NBA Non guaranteed contract of Coby Karl also included. Move clears space for the Pistons and gives them the flexibility to move Prince if they want to create more space. Joe Dumars has expressed interest in going after a big name this offseason. And Ham ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:48:06 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18114454?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18108142?source=rss_boards_NBA To reiterate what has happened, this last season Trevor Ariza was given McGrady's number who according to John Ireland on ESPN said was with the blessing of McGrady. McGrady will be assigned to #3 if and when he comes back. They said he is in the fin ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18108142?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18074926?source=rss_boards_NBA I happen to think that the NBA is enjoying an era of unprecented talent on the court. I could name all the usual suspects as well as anyone. These players have all grown up in the last 5 years and now we have a league that is deep with talent and the ... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:15:54 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18074926?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18162774?source=rss_boards_NBA In my analysis of the Cavs so far, we're still missing what I've been saying and a lot of other Cavs fans have been saying. A guy that can drive the paint and score. I know we haven't filled that need. And I felt with Z's expiring contract there is a ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:36:09 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18162774?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, 08 Nov 2009 22:45:25 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18000190?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18081638?source=rss_boards_NBA So far the Jazz and Hornets look terrible. I think one of the two or maybe both will not make the playoffs. The Rockets look good and will make the playoffs. Utah is just a joke and they have no idea what defense is. It's pretty sad that Chris Paul a ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 7:16:12 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18081638?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18089612?source=rss_boards_NBA Anyone catch the Dallas/Utah game today? The Jazz played like a team not coached by Jerry Sloan. They allowed only 52 points through 3 and were up 67-52 heading into the 5th quarter and then just completely fell apart. They simply could not stop Dirk ... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:31:06 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18089612?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18129882?source=rss_boards_NBA Who is behind the undisputed leader of the PG's (Chis Paul aka CP3). here is my breakdown, of my personal opinion. ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 9:56:46 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18129882?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18156640?source=rss_boards_NBA Spurs are in 8th place. ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 1:12:07 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18156640?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18143339?source=rss_boards_NBA Yep that's right guys the Miami Heat who many predicted to finish 7-10 in the east are now 5-1 and dominated the Nuggets tonight. At one point late in the 3rd the Heat were up by 28. This heat defense is for real and shut down the nuggets, and even t ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:19:48 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18143339?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18091479?source=rss_boards_NBA Adrian Wojnarowski wrote a great article on the dispute between Paul and Rondo on Yahoo Sports. Rondo is an alien looking, overrated piece of crap. I can't wait for a few years down the road when Garnett, Wallace, Allen, and Pierce are gone and that ... 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