Around the NBA: Feb. 2017

[Chris Craig]

Jordan was the best

LeBron second best

Kobe with the rest

 

[dviss1]

Even if it was "Kobe's" generation first, or Duncan's, Lebron is still the best player of that generation. The fact that Kobe came first doesn't change that.

That's debatable.

 

[dviss1]

Jordan was the best

LeBron second best

Kobe with the rest

Don't know.... Oscar Robertson...

 

[dviss1]

Larry Bird also put up better stats than LeBron...

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Larry Bird also put up better stats than LeBron...

I am not going to disparage Larry Bird because he is awesome and that would be dumb but I think you may be surprised that LeBron wins this battle overall (but it is admittedly close):
http://bkref.com/tiny/8B7qw

 

[Chris Craig]

Don't know.... Oscar Robertson...

How to measure greatness? It goes beyond stats. There is an element that some players, the greats have, and others don't

 

[Schilly]

Larry was far more willing to take the team on his back and not make excuses.

 

[BBert]

Larry was far more willing to take the team on his back and not make excuses.

Double like

Lebron "waahhh...I don't have three other all stars on my team...waahh" James is an amazing athlete, but not a player I would ever idolize.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Double like

Lebron "waahhh...I don't have three other all stars on my team...waahh" James is an amazing athlete, but not a player I would ever idolize.

Yep. Larry never demanded to play with hall of famers. Of course, he always did play with at least 3 other hall of famers, so he never had to. Hell, in '86, there were five hall of famers on the Celtics.

 

[BBert]

Yep. Larry never demanded to play with hall of famers. Of course, he always did play with 2 or 3 other hall of famers, so he never had to.

 

[Cippy91]

But you're not though. You just called the organization pathetic. Well we don't need fans like you saying bullshit like that. If it's so pathetic, why do you continue to root for them? Quit while you're behind...

You mad?

If you had any logic, you might figure why I still hang around. Many people here say things out of anger for this team because they care about the team so much. Not gonna go through this again with somebody, I don't need to prove shit to you, use your head

 

[dviss1]

You mad?

If you had any logic, you might figure why I still hang around. Many people here say things out of anger for this team because they care about the team so much. Not gonna go through this again with somebody, I don't need to prove shit to you, use your head

Not at all. I just don't suffer foolishness. Your post was foolish and didn't make you sound like a fan of the team.

 

[blue9]

Larry was far more willing to take the team on his back and not make excuses.

He's also a single-team player. For me, that's a check box on the Greatness Checklist. You don't need to be a single-team player, but it's one of those things that puts guys like Larry, Magic, Duncan, Robinson - and even Kobe - ahead of guys like LBJ. It elevates Reggie Miller to a higher level than he'd be at had he changed teams. And it slightly diminishes, IMO of course, Karl Malone's career.

 

[dviss1]

Yep. Larry never demanded to play with hall of famers. Of course, he always did play with at least 3 other hall of famers, so he never had to. Hell, in '86, there were five hall of famers on the Celtics.

This. Lakers and Celtics were super teams well before Bron Bron.

Y'all hate on Lebron WAY to much in this forum but (save Woookie) would love to have him here.

 

[dviss1]

He's also a single-team player. For me, that's a check box on the Greatness Checklist. You don't need to be a single-team player, but it's one of those things that puts guys like Larry, Magic, Duncan, Robinson - and even Kobe - ahead of guys like LBJ. It elevates Reggie Miller to a higher level than he'd be at had he changed teams. And it slightly diminishes, IMO of course, Karl Malone's career.

Larry Bird would do shit like scored 20-plus points using just his left hand. There's not a player on the planet that did shit like that. Jordan included.

 

[H.C.]

I think you just made my point for me. It was Kobe's generation before it was LeBron's. LeBron came during the Kobe era. As much hate as we want to give Kobe Bryant, he's still was the best player on the best team for a long time. If we really want to get down to it, it probably was the Tim Duncan era.

I wonder if it was Duncan instead of Kobe on the Lakers if more would acknowledge this.

 

[blue9]

Larry Bird would do shit like scored 20-plus points using just his left hand. There's not a player on the planet that did shit like that. Jordan included.

I really miss the cerebral and fundamentally skilled basketball of decades past. Today's players whoop the old school dudes when it comes to athleticism and strength, but don't have the mental or fundamental part of the game that makes the game enjoyable to watch.

 

[dviss1]

I wonder if it was Duncan instead of Kobe on the Lakers if more would acknowledge this.

I'd say they shared that era.

 

[H.C.]

I'd say they shared that era.

eh, I say Kobe was carried by Shaq to three rings, and by Paul to two rings.
Duncan > Kobe.

I would also like to add that I'm a Blazer fan who is completely neutral and unbiased towards the Lakers & Kobe.

 

[Schilly]

Pure Talent....
MJ > Kobe > Lebron >Duncan> Bird
You could actually make the argument that Kobe had more pure talent than even MJ.

Brain doesn't get in the way....
MJ>Bird>Duncan>>>>>>>Lebron>>>Kobe

 

[andalusian]

eh, I say Kobe was carried by Shaq to three rings, and by Paul to two rings.

I do agree that Shaq was the reason for the 3 championships he and Kobe shared, but I do not think Pau really carried that Lakers team that won 2 championships. Kobe was the best player on that team. Of course, this team was one Perkins getting hurt away from winning only 1 ring.

Duncan > Kobe.

No doubts in mind.

 

[Cippy91]

Really glad the NBA is adopting the SJW movement. This league has gotten so soft, it's insane

 

[PDXFonz]

Terrible news about Jabari, dude was balling out this year. Hopefully he comes back strong, one of the promising young players.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Don't know.... Oscar Robertson...

If by Oscar Robertson, you mean Russell Freaking Westbrook!!

 

[Dougnsalem]

A full-length 'Uncle Drew' movie is in the works starring Cavs' Kyrie Irving

https://www.google.com/amp/www.cbss...-in-the-works-starring-cavs-kyrie-irving/amp/


Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Kyrie Irving hinted at an "Uncle Drew" movie back in October, and now it's official: Pepsi is going to "fully fund development" for a feature-length feature about Irving's alter ego, per Variety:

Sources tell Variety that Temple Hill Entertainment has acquired the feature film rights to Irving's "Uncle Drew" Pepsi commercials. "Skiptrace" scribe Jay Longino is set to write the script and Irving is attached to reprise the role of Drew.

Temple Hill's Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, and John Fischer will produce the film, described as a love letter to basketball. The original Pepsi Max advertisements showed Irving, in full make-up, playing a 70-plus-year-old man, Drew, who would show up to pick-up basketball games and school kids half his age, while also reminiscing about how the game used to be played.

...

Described as "Blues Brothers" in the pick-up basketball world, Longino's pitch shows Drew and his old squad on the legendary Rucker Park basketball court in Harlem. Years later Drew is talked into returning to the courts to compete in a tournament and goes on a road trip to round the old squad up to play.

Longino said he took inspiration from the commercials and began building a story that he hoped would make people excited, but also hopefully "inspire them to not let things like their age, or their size, or their past failures limit what they're capable of accomplishing."

...

Pepsi also was game for Longino and Temple Hill's idea for the movie, so much so that they are planning to fully fund development of the project while producers begin packaging the elements to take out to studios. As for Irving, winning another championship with Cavaliers is still his top priority. But Longino said has still taken the time to give his input on where he would like the character to go.

I liked the original commercial as much as anybody ... in 2012. Irving looked like a realistic old guy, and even though this seemed like a Johnny Knoxville rip-off, it worked. The reactions of the other streetball players seemed genuine, and it allowed the Cavs star to come off as "funny" without telling any real jokes.

My one gripe about it: It was too long. This could been a tight, three-minute video. Five minutes seemed a bit much. At no point did I think I wanted a 90-minute version, especially after Pepsi released several sequels to the first viral hit. I wonder if anybody really wanted a 90-minute version.

Anyway, this movie is being written, and Irving is apparently excited to star in it. For his sake, I hope it turns out better than that television show about the GEICO cavemen.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

A full-length 'Uncle Drew' movie is in the works starring Cavs' Kyrie Irving

https://www.google.com/amp/www.cbss...-in-the-works-starring-cavs-kyrie-irving/amp/


Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Kyrie Irving hinted at an "Uncle Drew" movie back in October, and now it's official: Pepsi is going to "fully fund development" for a feature-length feature about Irving's alter ego, per Variety:

Sources tell Variety that Temple Hill Entertainment has acquired the feature film rights to Irving's "Uncle Drew" Pepsi commercials. "Skiptrace" scribe Jay Longino is set to write the script and Irving is attached to reprise the role of Drew.

Temple Hill's Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, and John Fischer will produce the film, described as a love letter to basketball. The original Pepsi Max advertisements showed Irving, in full make-up, playing a 70-plus-year-old man, Drew, who would show up to pick-up basketball games and school kids half his age, while also reminiscing about how the game used to be played.

...

Described as "Blues Brothers" in the pick-up basketball world, Longino's pitch shows Drew and his old squad on the legendary Rucker Park basketball court in Harlem. Years later Drew is talked into returning to the courts to compete in a tournament and goes on a road trip to round the old squad up to play.

Longino said he took inspiration from the commercials and began building a story that he hoped would make people excited, but also hopefully "inspire them to not let things like their age, or their size, or their past failures limit what they're capable of accomplishing."

...

Pepsi also was game for Longino and Temple Hill's idea for the movie, so much so that they are planning to fully fund development of the project while producers begin packaging the elements to take out to studios. As for Irving, winning another championship with Cavaliers is still his top priority. But Longino said has still taken the time to give his input on where he would like the character to go.

I liked the original commercial as much as anybody ... in 2012. Irving looked like a realistic old guy, and even though this seemed like a Johnny Knoxville rip-off, it worked. The reactions of the other streetball players seemed genuine, and it allowed the Cavs star to come off as "funny" without telling any real jokes.

My one gripe about it: It was too long. This could been a tight, three-minute video. Five minutes seemed a bit much. At no point did I think I wanted a 90-minute version, especially after Pepsi released several sequels to the first viral hit. I wonder if anybody really wanted a 90-minute version.

Anyway, this movie is being written, and Irving is apparently excited to star in it. For his sake, I hope it turns out better than that television show about the GEICO cavemen.

I'll watch.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

I'll watch.

I'll wait for everyone here to bitch about how bad it is - they'll probably be right, but we'll see.

 

[Dougnsalem]

I'm gonna post just one, on the off chance that someone hasn't seen them before. Pretty darn funny. The other parts are on YouTube.....

 

[Boob-No-More]

I'm gonna post just one, on the off chance that someone hasn't seen them before. Pretty darn funny. The other parts are on YouTube.....

Clyde sighting at 1:39.

BNM

 

[dviss1]

A full-length 'Uncle Drew' movie is in the works starring Cavs' Kyrie Irving

https://www.google.com/amp/www.cbss...-in-the-works-starring-cavs-kyrie-irving/amp/


Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Kyrie Irving hinted at an "Uncle Drew" movie back in October, and now it's official: Pepsi is going to "fully fund development" for a feature-length feature about Irving's alter ego, per Variety:

Sources tell Variety that Temple Hill Entertainment has acquired the feature film rights to Irving's "Uncle Drew" Pepsi commercials. "Skiptrace" scribe Jay Longino is set to write the script and Irving is attached to reprise the role of Drew.

Temple Hill's Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, and John Fischer will produce the film, described as a love letter to basketball. The original Pepsi Max advertisements showed Irving, in full make-up, playing a 70-plus-year-old man, Drew, who would show up to pick-up basketball games and school kids half his age, while also reminiscing about how the game used to be played.

...

Described as "Blues Brothers" in the pick-up basketball world, Longino's pitch shows Drew and his old squad on the legendary Rucker Park basketball court in Harlem. Years later Drew is talked into returning to the courts to compete in a tournament and goes on a road trip to round the old squad up to play.

Longino said he took inspiration from the commercials and began building a story that he hoped would make people excited, but also hopefully "inspire them to not let things like their age, or their size, or their past failures limit what they're capable of accomplishing."

...

Pepsi also was game for Longino and Temple Hill's idea for the movie, so much so that they are planning to fully fund development of the project while producers begin packaging the elements to take out to studios. As for Irving, winning another championship with Cavaliers is still his top priority. But Longino said has still taken the time to give his input on where he would like the character to go.

I liked the original commercial as much as anybody ... in 2012. Irving looked like a realistic old guy, and even though this seemed like a Johnny Knoxville rip-off, it worked. The reactions of the other streetball players seemed genuine, and it allowed the Cavs star to come off as "funny" without telling any real jokes.

My one gripe about it: It was too long. This could been a tight, three-minute video. Five minutes seemed a bit much. At no point did I think I wanted a 90-minute version, especially after Pepsi released several sequels to the first viral hit. I wonder if anybody really wanted a 90-minute version.

Anyway, this movie is being written, and Irving is apparently excited to star in it. For his sake, I hope it turns out better than that television show about the GEICO cavemen.

MY EYES!!