Open Thread: Final Four
by Tom Ziller on Apr 4, 2009 3:07 PM PDT
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UConn sure seems to have a lottery pick out there
that Adrien guy looks really good.
(just kidding lttg).
The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give…Howard Cosell
yeah, he's playing well
Interesting game.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Seems like a blowout in the making
and the raised floor is really strange
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
speed vs power
I agree that the game looks like UConn’s to lose though.
The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give…Howard Cosell
MSU doing a good job though
lots of offensive boards.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
MSU needs to start hitting fome of those 3s
2-9, still only down 2 though
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
yup
they are playing well, and really hard, but if they don’t make some 3s, its going to be rough.
That being said, UConn is doing a crappy job on offense the last few minutes.
The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give…Howard Cosell
U-Conn's center
Thabeet.
The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give…Howard Cosell
Thabeet will be a lottery pick
Price-PG for UConn a late 1st early 2nd rounder
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Adrien needs to get at least a Tech
and should consider himself fortunate if he stays in the game.
The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give…Howard Cosell
Well at least no one went into the stands
This being in Detroit and all. ;p
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
nice agility
by Thabeet.
The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give…Howard Cosell
Thabeet running the floor there
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
MSU up 4
Fun game
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Yep
I’m sorry, I just can’t buy into Thabeet. I’ll be disappointed if he’s our #1 pick, even if we have the 4th or 5th pick.
The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give…Howard Cosell
It's going to be an interesting draft
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
No on really using the Tourney to move up
It’s Blake and maybe Rubio and then just a mess.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm kinda in the Dalt camp now
Tyreke Evans is a player I’d want the Kings to consider regardless of how good Ricky Rubio is.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
That kind of says it all
only 2 Fresh/Soph starters in the final four. 18 Juniors/Seniors. A bunch of guys that were not good enough to be high lottery picks over the last 2-3 years.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Stanley Robinson has lottery talent
But personal problems are another reason he probably hasn’t jumped by now. On the other hand, you stinky Korean, your point about lottery talent is probably why the NBA will push the age limit to be 20 or 2 years of college if you’re an American.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
8 point MSU lead
7:40 to go
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
OH!
nice dunk
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
partially blocked too
but still got it down
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Michigan needs a bucket here
lead down to 6
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
3 pointer by Lucas
9 point game now
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
and now 11
Time out UConn. 71-60 – 3:18 to go.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
that says a lot
considering he may end up in the 2nd round.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I would too
Robinson has serious defensive gifts.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Very underwhelming performance from Thabeet
even if he does become a good shot blocker,
people forget that Shawn Bradley used to block 3 or 4 a game with no problems.
He’s gotta do more.
Wow, Thabeet went down hard
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
4 point game now
MSU better suck it up
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Nice put back for Robinson
and huge and one on the other end
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Yeah
82-73 final score
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Interested to see how well Ty Lawson plays
He’s probably played himself up out of the reach of the Rocket’s pick. Maybe up to a late lottery pick.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Announcers just said he's in the 50-40-80 club this season
50% from the field – 40% from 3 and 80% from the line.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Checking his stats
he’s actually at 48.5% from 3. Improved each of his 3 years: 35.6%-36.1%-48.5%
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
19-8 UNC
TO ’Nova.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
26-12 now
11:22 to go in the 1st half
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
If he were to fall that far
I wouldn’t mind taking Tyler Harnsbrough with our second rounder. I would even consider using the Rox pick, if it fell to the 25th to 27th pick. Every team needs an energy big off the bench who’s not afraid to get dirty and annoy people
I'd consider Hansbrough in the 2nd round
Just to have him annoy teammates at practice.
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Come on... he can do more than that
If we win a championship, imagine him dancing at the parade ala Mark Madsen…
Priceless
Yeah
NBADraft.net has us taking Blake, Evans and Tyler. I could live with that.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, they still have Lawson at 18
I think he sneaks into the lottery myself.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd almost guarantee it if UNC wins it all.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Looking at th late 1st rounders and early 2nd
and that’s a decent amount of prospects. Darren Collison, AJ Price, Tyler, Mills, Ellington
yeah, strange draft
Best spots are 1-2, and late lottery thru 33 or so. Picking 3-7, seems really scary to me.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Totally agree
I really don’t see who the clear picks 3rd through 10th are. It could really be 2nd through 10th if Rubio doesn’t declare
Yes
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Not if you're OKC
There are plenty of those prospects that could help fill some of their holes. Especially Thabeet.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Yeah -
There are some players down there right now. It will be interesting to see what the pool looks like after everyone declares or goes back to school.
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
This is one reason I'm curbing back the commenting
I’m more interested in the players themselves, and what they do well/don’t do well.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Blake Griffin, anyone, anyone and we should be pretty happy :)
The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give…Howard Cosell
Or Rubio anyone, anyone
Both of those scenarios work for me.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
At this point
If we draft Griffin, we should get PGs with the next 2 and if we get Rubio, we should get bigs with the next 2. We’ll have a better idea once we know who declares
I'd be for a risk with the 2nd rounder
go with a project or an athletic 2-3, whoever could be very good.
Pretty clear we need a solid starter with our 1st pick and we need at least a rotation guy with the Rocket’s pick though.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
athletic 2-3
I like the idea of taking a swing man who can play D. Someone in the mold of Trevor Ariza, Dough Christie, Tayshaun Prince, etc.
by misterbrister on Apr 4, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw a post on another site
in which a guy who sounds like he knows a lot more about NCAA players than I do advocated for Terrence Williams. He sounds like the kind of 2-3 you’re looking for. However, they say that early in the year he was expected to go in the late first round, but he’s been rising lately, so if we want him, we’d probably need to use the Rocket’s pick for him (if he’s still on the board at that point). That would mean using our second best pick for a player that doesn’t fit one of our top two needs.
Have any of the rest of you seen him enough to have strong opinions?
At the bottom end of the draft
You’re much better off drafting best player available anyway. What that means, though, I’m not quite sure.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
rather hope he slides to the 31st pick
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
was wondering
Lol
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Lawson
I love his command of the game, intelligence, his shot goes in.
He seems awfully small, not particularly athletic, and I’d worry about whether he can shoot like he does in the pros. His release seems very deliberate.
The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give…Howard Cosell
Listed at 5'-11"
Spud Webb?
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't see many college players listed as 5-11
probably means he’s 5-8 or so.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Lawson
Measured 5-10 3/4 at the camp last year (out of shoes), 3/4 inch taller than D.J. Augustin.
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Surprising they list him at 5-11 then
He should be listed at 6’ or 6-1. And thanks for the info.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 5, 2009 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Lawson's athleticism
Keep in mind he’s still playing with a dislocated toe.
by misterbrister on Apr 4, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
that would make a difference
thanks for letting me know
The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give…Howard Cosell
'Nova should feel good to be down only 9.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
'Nova starting out the 2nd half like the ended the 1st
5 point game now
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
And just like that
it’s back to 10 and 1 coming for Ty
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 4, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
'Nova just can't buy a shot
3-24 from 3 – 12.5%. Ouch.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
hard to ignore winning
I am not saying Ty Lawson is Mateen Cleaves but that name should be in the conversation.
by betweentheeyes on Apr 5, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
"Correct as usual King Fan...day"
Oh how I hated Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood
"Greed is the inventor of injustice as well as the current enforcer." - Julian Casablancas
It might warm your heart to know this
Rogers was a Marine in Vietnam, and the reason he wore those sweaters was to cover up the body wide tattoo’s.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
I might have the wrong war actually
It seems he was too old to fight in Vietnam. So maybe the story I heard was totally false.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
are you sure that wasn't Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood
a la Saturday Night Live (Eddie Murphy)?
by betweentheeyes on Apr 5, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
No
But, I wouldn’t take me at face value.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
It ain't fasho
I found this link. http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/fredrogers/a/mr_rogers.htm, and it clarifies the rumor.
(PS: I don’t know how to do that link thing because I’m on a mac.)
"Greed is the inventor of injustice as well as the current enforcer." - Julian Casablancas
I heard that story too
He just seriously creeped me out when I was younger, especially by the way he interacted with the postman. His fish was cool though.
"Greed is the inventor of injustice as well as the current enforcer." - Julian Casablancas
Thabeet had a pretty good game, 17 pts
Blocked out for a lot of Adrian’s rebounds too
Certainly has some things to work on – but who doesn’t?
So imitate the action of the tiger!.
- lend the eye a terrible aspect
and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii
Shut down Suton when he was in..
(did all/most of his damage when Thaeet was on the bench)
So imitate the action of the tiger!.
- lend the eye a terrible aspect
and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii
by lietothegirls on Apr 6, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
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