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hah, i have that shirt. they were like 10 bucks at the adidas outlet...
 
BTOWN_HUSTLA said:
hah, i have that shirt. they were like 10 bucks at the adidas outlet...
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Wait... they're Adidas shirts? I would have NEVER guessed, based on the insanely annoying logo placement.

Ed O.
 
barfo said:
What happens if you use reboiled water?
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Actually I do it all the time. (Good thing these message boards are anonymous.) But it's supposed to have less oxygen in it. Or something like that. Let me check. Ah yes:

The more oxygen that is dissolved in water, the better it tastes. So, to make sure you use water with the maximum amount of oxygen, don’t re-boil any leftover water in your kettle. Water that is boiled too much becomes poorly aerated because oxygen atoms escape in the form of steam. By always filling your kettle up afresh, you are ensured fully aerated and tasty water.
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Rastapopoulos said:
Actually I do it all the time. (Good thing these message boards are anonymous.) But it's supposed to have less oxygen in it. Or something like that. Let me check. Ah yes:
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So the key to great tea is to get an aerator for your tea water?
 
The more oxygen that is dissolved in water, the better it tastes. So, to make sure you use water with the maximum amount of oxygen, don’t re-boil any leftover water in your kettle. Water that is boiled too much becomes poorly aerated because oxygen atoms escape in the form of steam. By always filling your kettle up afresh, you are ensured fully aerated and tasty water.
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That kind of sounds like horseshit to me. Water tastes better if it has air in it? Really?

barfo
 
westnob said:
So the key to great tea is to get an aerator for your tea water?
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Yes. It's the same for coffee.

First, always use cold water.

Second, pour it back and forth between two containers a few times.

The difference is negligable if you're using cheap product or poorly maintained equipment. If you're using quality leaves, your tea pot is clean and you studiously steep your pot, it makes a significant difference (unless you drown it with milk).
 
It's safe to say that this thread tangented very well.
 
Who's the most impressive rookie you've seen? For me it's Stephen Curry. He's much quicker than I thought, and a better PG than I thought. And he can get to the rim and finish. He just looks ready right now.
 
Rastapopoulos said:
Who's the most impressive rookie you've seen? For me it's Stephen Curry. He's much quicker than I thought, and a better PG than I thought. And he can get to the rim and finish. He just looks ready right now.
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Hmmm ... maybe. But as we saw with Jerryd there's a pretty substantial difference between the competition level you face in summer league and the level of competition in the regular season.
 
Nikolokolus said:
Hmmm ... maybe. But as we saw with Jerryd there's a pretty substantial difference between the competition level you face in summer league and the level of competition in the regular season.
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Jerryd would've done fine playing the position he did in summer league - shooting guard. It was because we insisted on playing him out of position that he couldn't get minutes.
 
Rastapopoulos said:
Who's the most impressive rookie you've seen? For me it's Stephen Curry. He's much quicker than I thought, and a better PG than I thought. And he can get to the rim and finish. He just looks ready right now.
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Evans. His combination of ball handling, size, and strength on display yesterday were reminiscent of Roy when he played in summer league. I think if he improves his shooting stroke, he will be an impact player as early as this season.
 
DeJuan Blair: 22 mins, 13 points, 10 rebs, 1 steal, 4-7 FG, 5-6 FT and 2 knees still holding up.

Sounds like a pretty good debut, especially in summer league games where guard play is more emphasized.
 
Other stats that jumped out to me from Sunday's games just to throw out there:

Hornets
Darren Collison: 34 mins, 19 pts, 5 rebs, 6 assts, 6-13 FG

Spurs
Malik Hairston: 29 mins, 16 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast
George Hill: 30 mins, 25 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts, 4 TOs

TWolves
Jonny Flynn: 28 mins, 11 pts, 1 reb, 7 asts, 7 TOs
Wayne Ellington: 24 mins, 4 pts, 2-12 FG, 8 rebs
Corey Brewer: 18 mins, 14 pts, 5 rebs, 1 ast

Rockets
Maarty Leunen: 32 mins, 6 pts, 3 rebs, 1 ast, 5 fouls
Chase Budinger: 21 mins, 11 pts, 2 rebs, 3 asts

Thunder
James Harden: 18 mins, 4 pts, 1 reb, 3 asts, 1-5 FG
Russell Westbrook: 23 mins, 14 pts, 2 rebs, 3 asts, 4 TOs, 6-9 FG
Shaun Livingston: 22 mins, 4 pts, 2 rebs, 1 ast

Grizzlies
Hasheem Thabeet: 20 mins, 9 pts, 2 rebs, 4 fouls, 1 block
Marcus Williams: 28 mins, 7 pts, 17 asts
Sam Young: 20 mins, 14 pts, 3 rebs, 2 steals, 6-10 FG

Bucks
Joe Alexander: 29 mins, 8 pts, 5 rebs
Brandon Jennings: 30 mins, 23 pts, 2 rebs, 8 asts, 5 stls, 3 TOs
Jodie Meeks: 31 mins, 16 pts, 2 rebs, 2 asts
Salim Stoudamire: 8 mins, 2 pts, 1 ast
 
The two best teams I've seen have been The Lakers (which is surprising given that it's essentially the Stache and a bunch of nobodies, but their center McCauley (sp?) is a keeper) and the Pistons. Austin Daye can play (in this setting, at least), DeJuan Summers was a steal, and Deron Washington is a human highlight reel, with the best hair in the building.
 
yuyuza1 said:
Evans. His combination of ball handling, size, and strength on display yesterday were reminiscent of Roy when he played in summer league. I think if he improves his shooting stroke, he will be an impact player as early as this season.
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Watching him I was thinking, if Jerryd Bayless is Jarrett Jack on steroids, then Evans is Jarrett Jack on HGH. He's big, he bulls his way to the rim on every play, and he just doesn't do much for his teammates. I think Sergio is going to get a lot of minutes at PG.
 
By FAR AND AWAY the best PG I've seen has been Marcus Williams. I guess he always had that talent, but it's amazing how simple he makes things for other players. Little bounce passes for layups, the whole bit. Nobody else (including the sainted Jonny Flynn) has looked close.

Another player we were supposed to be interested in and I wish we could've got was Darren Collison. He's looking good too.

Everyone's ooing and ah-ing over Westbrook. He's okay - clearly better than most people he plays, but more because of size, speed and confidence than basketball skill. He and Evans are the same kind of player - neither of them is a natural point. They better have somebody else who can see the floor playing with them. With Westbrook, that might be James Harden. I can see where the Brandon Roy comparisons are coming from.
 
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Are any of the games on TV? Didn't seem the listed on CSNW.
 
DaJuan Blair 13 point and 10 boards his first game. In 22 minutes. I think my blood pressure just went up. :devilwink:
 
Brandon Jennings is gonna be a solid PG!
 
Paxil said:
Are any of the games on TV? Didn't seem the listed on CSNW.
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Only 3 of the games are being broadcasted on CSN. Starting Wednesday. All 3 are HD by the way!
 
Rastapopoulos said:
Watching him I was thinking, if Jerryd Bayless is Jarrett Jack on steroids, then Evans is Jarrett Jack on HGH. He's big, he bulls his way to the rim on every play, and he just doesn't do much for his teammates. I think Sergio is going to get a lot of minutes at PG.
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Well there you have it. Your whole thinking pattern that you base all thought off of is flawed. That explains everything. You should really try not to think of everything as being a version of JJ.
 
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