NBA Finals start tonight!!!! - Page 3

KSigkid · #31 06-11-2003, 09:04 PM

There are a lot of people who are talking about Tony Parker for MVP of the series...he's been amazing thus far, I couldn't argue with that.

There's also an article on ESPN where Dan Patrick says that the Spurs SHOULD NOT sign Jason Kidd this summer - what do all the Spurs fans think of that? It brings up an interesting point, in that the Spurs have one of the best young point guards in the game right now; do you sacrifice his confidence to bring in the best point guard in the game?

lifesaver · #32 06-12-2003, 04:31 AM

Is it me or does Dikembe Mutombo sound like the Cookie Monster when he talks?

Just a thought....

Me want cookie. Me want big gold NBA ring.

sigtau305 · #33 06-12-2003, 02:14 PM

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Originally posted by KSigkid
There are a lot of people who are talking about Tony Parker for MVP of the series...he's been amazing thus far, I couldn't argue with that.

There's also an article on ESPN where Dan Patrick says that the Spurs SHOULD NOT sign Jason Kidd this summer - what do all the Spurs fans think of that? It brings up an interesting point, in that the Spurs have one of the best young point guards in the game right now; do you sacrifice his confidence to bring in the best point guard in the game?

No. Tony Parker has grown up the last two years and He's doing pretty well. Plus, you have Speedy Claxton as well. I don't think having Jason Kidd would help (Even though It sounds good). The Spurs are pretty much set. like the saying goes: if it ain't broken, why try to fix it?

I'm still hurting over last night's 77-76 loss to the nets.

#34 06-12-2003, 03:11 PM

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Originally posted by KSigkid
There are a lot of people who are talking about Tony Parker for MVP of the series...he's been amazing thus far, I couldn't argue with that.

There's also an article on ESPN where Dan Patrick says that the Spurs SHOULD NOT sign Jason Kidd this summer - what do all the Spurs fans think of that? It brings up an interesting point, in that the Spurs have one of the best young point guards in the game right now; do you sacrifice his confidence to bring in the best point guard in the game?

There are HUGE debates on most Spurs forums on whether the SPURS should pursue Jermaine O'Neal of the Pacers or try to test Don Sterling and his devotion to Elton Brand of the Clippers. O'Neal would be easier to acquire, he is a FA, while Brand is a Restricted FA, meaning the Clips have the ability to match whatever offer the Spurs make and keep him.

I think most Spurs fans would prefer to see the team sign a big man to replace DRob rather than JKidd. Personally, JKidd's great and all, but TP has lead his team to 2 wins shy of the NBA Championship in his 2nd season. I say you stick with the youth.

As for the Brand vs. O'Neal debate. Brand is more of a replacement for DRob. Not too flashy of a scorer, but VERY solid all the way around and has a complete game. O'Neal offers a substantial offensive threat, and paired with Duncan would give opposing teams fits. You can't double both of them, and if you leave one open he will own you. The down side (if there is one) to O'Neal is that he seems to be a me-first player, concerned with getting his shots and his points. It remains to be seen how Pop could mesh him into the team concept of the Spurs game.

All in all, if O'Neal can be had and made to understand that he and Tim will share the scoring options and he is happy with it, i would love to see him in a Spurs uni. If not, i say the Spurs sign him anyway, let him play next year, and then organize a trade to bring in Brand when he's unrestricted.

Kitso
KS 361 rings the Spurs would win with a lineup of TP, Manu, Bowen, O'Neal, and Duncan, with Speedy and SJax coming off the bench

sigtau305 · #35 06-12-2003, 03:48 PM

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Originally posted by AggieSigmaNu361
There are HUGE debates on most Spurs forums on whether the SPURS should pursue Jermaine O'Neal of the Pacers or try to test Don Sterling and his devotion to Elton Brand of the Clippers.

Kitso
KS 361 rings the Spurs would win with a lineup of TP, Manu, Bowen, O'Neal, and Duncan, with Speedy and SJax coming off the bench

Kitso,

The Clippers have no devotion. none. At the Start of the Season, after they traded Darius Miles for Andre Miller, they thought that this team was ready to go to the playoffs, But once again, the team was a big bust. They haven't done anything to help themselves reach their goals. Seems the Clippers' Management Staff needs to look in the mirror and ask themselves are they really devoted to making the Clippers a winning franchise or just continue their collecting the top draft picks. If they let Elton Brand go to the Spurs, I say Cool. Brand deserves better.

FAB*SpiceySpice · #36 06-12-2003, 05:06 PM

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Originally posted by lifesaver
Is it me or does Dikembe Mutombo sound like the Cookie Monster when he talks?

Just a thought....

Me want cookie. Me want big gold NBA ring.

Hahaha. That is so funny but I gotta disagree with you, I think he sounds SCARY! Not a good monster like Cookie Monster, but a mean, scary, UGLY one that would haunt me in my dreams. GAH! I almost had a heart attack when they interviewed him after the game the other day, SCARY!

#37 06-12-2003, 05:13 PM

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Originally posted by sigtau305
Kitso,

The Clippers have no devotion. none. At the Start of the Season, after they traded Darius Miles for Andre Miller, they thought that this team was ready to go to the playoffs, But once again, the team was a big bust. They haven't done anything to help themselves reach their goals. Seems the Clippers' Management Staff needs to look in the mirror and ask themselves are they really devoted to making the Clippers a winning franchise or just continue their collecting the top draft picks. If they let Elton Brand go to the Spurs, I say Cool. Brand deserves better.

i agree sigtau, but there's a lot of people on the boards who think that for some strange reason, probably nothign more than to aggravate the Spurs, that sterling will retain Brand.

if it was any other owner in the NBA, i'd say to hell with the Restricted thing, offer the contract and take your chances. The way that you can't predict Sterling makes me think it my be a tricky situation. Unless of course you can sway sterling with draft picks, none of which will be lottery in the Spurs forseeable future.

Kitso
KS 361 times, GO SPURS GO!

madmax · #38 06-12-2003, 05:17 PM

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Originally posted by lifesaver
Is it me or does Dikembe Mutombo sound like the Cookie Monster when he talks?

Just a thought....

That is common among giants. George Murisan 7'7" of the old Washington Bullets. Andre the Giant 7'4" had the same thing. There is a guy named Matt that is an occasional guest on the Howard Stern show. He is about 7'4" and he has the worlds largest feet. He has the same condition.

I don't know the medical term for the condition but I think they have some sort of gland that causes them to grow extremly large. One of the characteristics of this condition is an unusually deep voice.

Steeltrap · #39 06-12-2003, 05:20 PM

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Originally posted by lifesaver
Is it me or does Dikembe Mutombo sound like the Cookie Monster when he talks?

Just a thought....

Me want cookie. Me want big gold NBA ring.

Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean Jacque Wamutombo was once described as having a voice as deep as the Grand Canyon.

I'm not rooting for any team, since mine is gone.

CutiePie2000 · #40 06-12-2003, 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by lifesaver
Is it me or does Dikembe Mutombo sound like the Cookie Monster when he talks?

I honestly could not tell you, since I don't follow basketball that closely, but I *will* tell you that the guy in Linkin Park who sings "Somewhere I Belong" sounds like Oscar the Grouch, ESPECIALLY when he gets to the chorus part where it goes:

I want to heal
I want to feel
What I thought was never real
I want to let go of the pain I've held so long
[Erase all the pain 'til it's gone] I want to heal
I want to feel
Like I'm close to something real
I want to find something i've wanted all

Listen to it and tell me that it isn't so!!

KSigkid · #41 06-12-2003, 08:18 PM

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Originally posted by lifesaver
Is it me or does Dikembe Mutombo sound like the Cookie Monster when he talks?

Just a thought....

Me want cookie. Me want big gold NBA ring.

Howard Stern actually did a bit a couple of years ago where he played clips of Mutombo and clips of the Cookie Monster, comparing the two.

The guy is actually very intelligent - if you listen to what he says, and add in the fact that he knows a ton of languages, he's an extremely intelligent guy.

But the Stern bit was funny stuff.

tinydancer · #42 06-12-2003, 09:36 PM

HAHAHAHA

The sports talk station I listen to said the same thing today. They played part of an interview with him and then played Cookie Monster songs.

Separated at birth???

#43 06-16-2003, 12:18 AM

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Originally posted by AggieSigmaNu361
I'll be watchin my SPURS at Wings and More with lifesaver and SATX tonight, anyone have plans?

I see this series goin 6 games, with the SPURS bein victorious

btw, another cool pic for you kids:

here's another one, just for you mavs fans out there

Kitso
KS 361 assists TP's gonna have in the Finals

just had to bring this back up.....

and to add the following:

I've paid my dues
Time after time
I've done my sentence
But committed no crime
And bad mistakes
I've made a few
I've had my share of sand
Kicked in my face
But I've come through

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

We are the champions - my friends
And we'll keep on fighting
Till the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the World

I've taken my bows
And my curtain calls
You brought me fame and fortune
And everything that goes with it
I thank you all
But it's been no bed of roses
No pleasure cruise
I consider it a challenge before
The whole human race
And I ain't gonna lose

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

We are the champions - my friends
And we'll keep on fighting
Till the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the World

We are the champions - my friends
And we'll keep on fighting
Till the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions

Kitso
KS 361 times phil jackson and the rest of the fakers can kiss my Texan ass

sigtau305 · #44 06-16-2003, 12:25 PM

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Originally posted by AggieSigmaNu361
just had to bring this back up.....

and to add the following:

I've paid my dues
Time after time
I've done my sentence
But committed no crime
And bad mistakes
I've made a few
I've had my share of sand
Kicked in my face
But I've come through

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

We are the champions - my friends
And we'll keep on fighting
Till the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the World

I've taken my bows
And my curtain calls
You brought me fame and fortune
And everything that goes with it
I thank you all
But it's been no bed of roses
No pleasure cruise
I consider it a challenge before
The whole human race
And I ain't gonna lose

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

We are the champions - my friends
And we'll keep on fighting
Till the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the World

We are the champions - my friends
And we'll keep on fighting
Till the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions

Kitso
KS 361 times phil jackson and the rest of the fakers can kiss my Texan ass

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SAN ANTONIO SPURS 2003 NBA WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!