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[Zwak]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Robert Parish, Moses Malone...Kevin Love

Kevin Love posts NBA's 1st 30-30 game in 28 years

MINNEAPOLIS -- Kevin Love grabbed a franchise-record 31 rebounds and scored 31 points, the NBA's first 30-30 game in 28 years, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from a 21-point, third-quarter deficit to stun the New York Knicks 112-103 on Friday night.

Love grabbed 15 boards in the third quarter alone to will the Timberwolves to victory. Moses Malone was the last player to do it with 32 points and 38 rebounds for Houston against Seattle in 1982.

I read on Twitter that Wilt Chamberlain had 103 30/30 games in his career.

[Dances With Gophers]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Robert Parish, Moses Malone...Kevin Love

Kevin Love posts NBA's 1st 30-30 game in 28 years

MINNEAPOLIS -- Kevin Love grabbed a franchise-record 31 rebounds and scored 31 points, the NBA's first 30-30 game in 28 years, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from a 21-point, third-quarter deficit to stun the New York Knicks 112-103 on Friday night.

Love grabbed 15 boards in the third quarter alone to will the Timberwolves to victory. Moses Malone was the last player to do it with 32 points and 38 rebounds for Houston against Seattle in 1982.

I read on Twitter that Wilt Chamberlain had 1,033,030 women in his career.

FYP

[jallengarry]

Wow K-love! And Beasley with a ho hum 35.

[SouthTexGopher]

Not an NBA fan (not for many years)...but this is well done, accurate and fake. But it's still good.

Michael Jordan on Lebron James

[Dances With Gophers]

Okay, this was pretty clever/funny:

Kevin Love Makes All-Star Bid With 'Numb#rs'.

The Minnesota Timberwolves hope that the key to the Western Conference coaches' All-Star vote is through their noses.

Introducing "Numb#rs," the new fragrance by Kevin Love.

On the same day the NBA announced the starters for the All-Star game next month, the Wolves' public relations department unveiled its campaign to convince the coaches to vote their star into the game as a reserve.

[Beauner]

Okay, this was pretty clever/funny:

Kevin Love Makes All-Star Bid With 'Numb#rs'.

The Minnesota Timberwolves hope that the key to the Western Conference coaches' All-Star vote is through their noses.

Introducing "Numb#rs," the new fragrance by Kevin Love.

On the same day the NBA announced the starters for the All-Star game next month, the Wolves' public relations department unveiled its campaign to convince the coaches to vote their star into the game as a reserve.

If Love doesn't make the ASG it's just more of an indictment of the most god-awful of the major 4 sports.

[Dances With Gophers]

Kevin Love selected as final All-Star

[MATT]

there have been a few good preposterous statement nominees the past few days. here's the wolves/k-love one:

Joe Nelson: after Kevin Love's Double-Double streak ended, "Kevin Love didn't get his double-double because he was on the West Coast and there was the Daylight savings hour loss that messed him up"

[SouthTexGopher]

Very interesting set of videos/short articles marking the decline of toughness in the NBA.

http://www.athlonsports.com/nba/slidesh ... timeline#1

Kevin McHale vs. Kurt Rambis
Game 4, 1984 Finals
Zero Suspensions, Zero Ejections

That’s what a personal foul looked like in 1984. No flagrants, no ejections, just a simple message-sending clothesline. The Celtics went on to even the series with an overtime win, but all anyone could talk about after the game was how in the world Rambis managed to keep his glasses on the throughout the fracas.

[Hobey Baker]

Two time defending champion Lakers swept out of the playoffs yesterday. Phil Jackson to retire.

[Jupiter]

It's pretty apparent to me that the NBA Draft Lottery is FIXED.

Cleveland gets the #1 pick after losing Lebron James. T-Wolves get #2.

[Armadillo]

It's pretty apparent to me that the NBA Draft Lottery is FIXED.

Cleveland gets the #1 pick after losing Lebron James. T-Wolves get #2.

Good God, the Wolves are Tsutomu Yamaguchi-style lucky.

For those who don't get the reference:

A resident of Nagasaki, Yamaguchi was in Hiroshima on business for his employer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries when the city was bombed at 8:15am on August 6, 1945. The following day he returned to Nagasaki and, despite his wounds, returned to work on August 9, the day of the second atomic bombing.

[Bushwood Gopher]

Not a bad year to be #2. They will get whoever is leftover between Kyrie Irving and Derrick Williams and undoubtedly would've drafted the wrong one anyway if they were selecting first.

[Dances With Gophers]

Not a bad year to be #2. They will get whoever is leftover between Kyrie Irving and Derrick Williams and undoubtedly would've drafted the wrong one anyway if they were selecting first.

You got it all wrong. With the #2 pick belonging to the T-Pups, the #1 pick will undoubtedly be the second coming of MJ.

[Greyeagle]

Not a bad year to be #2. They will get whoever is leftover between Kyrie Irving and Derrick Williams and undoubtedly would've drafted the wrong one anyway if they were selecting first.

You got it all wrong. With the #2 pick belonging to the T-Pups, the #1 pick will undoubtedly be the second coming of MJ.

Who was a third pick.....meaning the Woodmutts will draft this year's Sam Bowie.

[Slap Shot]

The NBA had to pile on this town's sporting woes apparently.

[jallengarry]

I'm pretty excited about Derrick Williams.

[BlueBandit24]

Assuming Rubio actually suits up and Irving goes to Cleveland, I think Williams might be a better fit in the long run anyway. Love and Williams would be a pretty solid frontcourt and might entice me to watch one Timberwolves game next season.

[Handyman]

Rubio? He will never suit up for the Wolves...never for a minute. Even my one buddy who loves the Wolves admits that one. (as does my father who for some reason watches that team)

[Bigbeer]

So no one is watching the NBa playoffs...really. I haven't watched the NBA for
Awhile but his years playoffs have been pretty good. Pulling for the Heat to play against this guy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU6UHBYJOUw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[psych]

Not that anyone on here cares, least of all me, but still worth mentioning. From the looks of it, the Wolves would get the #4 and #8 picks in the draft and give up the #2 to Cleveland, who would hold the #1 and #2 picks in the draft. I think it's a bad idea, which is exactly why the Wolves will do it.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2011/news/story?id=6603100

[sec 16 row16 seat 16 17]

board up that franchise.

[Snowcool08]

Not that anyone on here cares, least of all me, but still worth mentioning. From the looks of it, the Wolves would get the #4 and #8 picks in the draft and give up the #2 to Cleveland, who would hold the #1 and #2 picks in the draft. I think it's a bad idea, which is exactly why the Wolves will do it.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2011/news/story?id=6603100

I don't follow much NBA, but I have heard that this draft wasn't very good because some of the bigger stars stayed in school because of the possible strike. Why in the world would the Wolves want to drop down in a weak draft. The #8 pick is almost useless because players outside of the top 5 are rarely the superstars that the Wolves need right now. At least with the #2 pick you can get a player who has much more potential to be a superstar. This would be just a dumb move.

[Tee09]

With the way the wolves draft, is there really a difference between 2 and 4 + 8?

[sec 16 row16 seat 16 17]

hoops is a bunch of thugs.puck rules

[Armadillo]

Not that anyone on here cares, least of all me, but still worth mentioning. From the looks of it, the Wolves would get the #4 and #8 picks in the draft and give up the #2 to Cleveland, who would hold the #1 and #2 picks in the draft. I think it's a bad idea, which is exactly why the Wolves will do it.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2011/news/story?id=6603100

If there's something, ANYTHING, that the Wolves are good at, it's being too cute by half with their draft picks.

[Chris83]

Lord, I wish they would move...

[Beauner]

Not that anyone on here cares, least of all me, but still worth mentioning. From the looks of it, the Wolves would get the #4 and #8 picks in the draft and give up the #2 to Cleveland, who would hold the #1 and #2 picks in the draft. I think it's a bad idea, which is exactly why the Wolves will do it.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2011/news/story?id=6603100

"Bad idea" is way too generous. This is a TERRIBLE IDEA. Let's trade down to 4 and 8 in a 2-player draft when we have 2 more years of Kevin Love before he signs elsewhere. I was talking with a buddy of mine today and we came up with the following (ideal--meaning not ever going to happen) situation: Cavs take Derrick Williams. TWolves take Kyrie Irving at #2. We then package Rubio or Flynn (probably Rubio) and our pick from Utah (#21 I think) to get a player that can make a decent impact at the SG/SF role, or another lottery pick if a team values Rubio.

If we could go with Irving at PG, Wes Johnson at SG, Love/Beasley/Darko/Nikola in the front court on a rotation business and get a decent swing man the team could be pretty entertaining.

[psych]

Not that anyone on here cares, least of all me, but still worth mentioning. From the looks of it, the Wolves would get the #4 and #8 picks in the draft and give up the #2 to Cleveland, who would hold the #1 and #2 picks in the draft. I think it's a bad idea, which is exactly why the Wolves will do it.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2011/news/story?id=6603100

"Bad idea" is way too generous. This is a TERRIBLE IDEA. Let's trade down to 4 and 8 in a 2-player draft when we have 2 more years of Kevin Love before he signs elsewhere. I was talking with a buddy of mine today and we came up with the following (ideal--meaning not ever going to happen) situation: Cavs take Derrick Williams. TWolves take Kyrie Irving at #2. We then package Rubio or Flynn (probably Rubio) and our pick from Utah (#21 I think) to get a player that can make a decent impact at the SG/SF role, or another lottery pick if a team values Rubio.

If we could go with Irving at PG, Wes Johnson at SG, Love/Beasley/Darko/Nikola in the front court on a rotation business and get a decent swing man the team could be pretty entertaining.

[Handyman]

"Bad idea" is way too generous. This is a TERRIBLE IDEA. Let's trade down to 4 and 8 in a 2-player draft when we have 2 more years of Kevin Love before he signs elsewhere. I was talking with a buddy of mine today and we came up with the following (ideal--meaning not ever going to happen) situation: Cavs take Derrick Williams. TWolves take Kyrie Irving at #2. We then package Rubio or Flynn (probably Rubio) and our pick from Utah (#21 I think) to get a player that can make a decent impact at the SG/SF role, or another lottery pick if a team values Rubio.

If we could go with Irving at PG, Wes Johnson at SG, Love/Beasley/Darko/Nikola in the front court on a rotation business and get a decent swing man the team could be pretty entertaining.

That Cavs arent taking Williams #1 (unless they have #2) so your idea is D.O.A. If there was even a remote chance the Wolves would not be discussing a deal. (even if they are the dumbest franchise ever)

As I have said all of this comes from my friends who enjoy NBA basketball, but they are not upset about the idea of moving down because the Wolves do not need Williams. They need a PG and a SG badly. (along with a SF and a C...a new GM, a coach...ummm...hmmm) They can get a decent PG at 4 or 8, not a superstar but this draft is really bereft of superstars...the #1 pick played in like 12 games last year. (yes I know it was more than that)

Personally I call Golden State and see what they want for Steph Curry (who the Wolves should have drafted instead of Flynn) since apparently they want him gone. I would give them the #2 and Rubio for Curry and their #11. Then you draft a lesser PG and you have yourself a nice start. Plus you arent giving Cleveland Irving and Williams which actually wont help them because they are friggin Cleveland

[Beauner]

"Bad idea" is way too generous. This is a TERRIBLE IDEA. Let's trade down to 4 and 8 in a 2-player draft when we have 2 more years of Kevin Love before he signs elsewhere. I was talking with a buddy of mine today and we came up with the following (ideal--meaning not ever going to happen) situation: Cavs take Derrick Williams. TWolves take Kyrie Irving at #2. We then package Rubio or Flynn (probably Rubio) and our pick from Utah (#21 I think) to get a player that can make a decent impact at the SG/SF role, or another lottery pick if a team values Rubio.

If we could go with Irving at PG, Wes Johnson at SG, Love/Beasley/Darko/Nikola in the front court on a rotation business and get a decent swing man the team could be pretty entertaining.

That Cavs arent taking Williams #1 (unless they have #2) so your idea is D.O.A. If there was even a remote chance the Wolves would not be discussing a deal. (even if they are the dumbest franchise ever)

As I have said all of this comes from my friends who enjoy NBA basketball, but they are not upset about the idea of moving down because the Wolves do not need Williams. They need a PG and a SG badly. (along with a SF and a C...a new GM, a coach...ummm...hmmm) They can get a decent PG at 4 or 8, not a superstar but this draft is really bereft of superstars...the #1 pick played in like 12 games last year. (yes I know it was more than that)

Personally I call Golden State and see what they want for Steph Curry (who the Wolves should have drafted instead of Flynn) since apparently they want him gone. I would give them the #2 and Rubio for Curry and their #11. Then you draft a lesser PG and you have yourself a nice start. Plus you arent giving Cleveland Irving and Williams which actually wont help them because they are friggin Cleveland

Well my friend and I were talking about them taking Williams because 1) Of their top 6 scorers last year, 3 of them were point guards, 2) He plays the same position LeBron did, 3) their starting SF is named Alonzo Gee and no team in the history of sports has ever won anything when a guy named Alonzo Gee is a starter. Plus they have Baron Davis, who played pretty well for them last year, and Anthony Parker at the guard spots.

I think they'll take Kyrie too, but we were just hoping they'd be stupid and take Williams. Alas, Kahn doesn't run the Cavs too

[Handyman]

Do you remember when everyone was calling for Taylor to buy the Vikes because he is "a great businessman and owner who is one of us"? How great an idea would THAT have been

[CollegeHockeyAddict]

Do you remember when everyone was calling for Taylor to buy the Vikes because he is "a great businessman and owner who is one of us"? How great an idea would THAT have been

With Taylor as the Vikings owner atleast they wouldn't move to LA or some where else.

[Handyman]

No, they would just spend to the salary floor (instead of to the cap like under Zygi) have a friend of his be GM who would have full control and screw everything up. I would rather they leave than deal with that.

[Hobey Baker]

McHale agrees to become Rockets next coach.

Heat beat Rockets in game 1 of NBA Finals 92-84.

[st8ofhockey]

Heat beat Rockets in game 1 of NBA Finals 92-84.

I was about to correct this... but then I realized - knowing who's playing in the NBA Finals is probably a ban-able offense here

[Hobey Baker]

McHale agrees to become Rockets next coach.

Heat beat Rockets in game 1 of NBA Finals 92-84.

I meant Heat beat Mavs.

Shaq announces his retirement after 19 seasons.

[MATT]

from KFAN (link): Ricky Rubio and the Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly agreed to a deal that would make the Spanish point guard a member of the Wolves for the 2011-2012 season. KFAN's Dan Barreiro broke the story Wednesday night reporting that the two sides have come to an agreement that will end the negotiation process that has been ongoing for the past two years.

[Ballz]

from KFAN (link): Ricky Rubio and the Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly agreed to a deal that would make the Spanish point guard a member of the Wolves for the 2011-2012 season. KFAN's Dan Barreiro broke the story Wednesday night reporting that the two sides have come to an agreement that will end the negotiation process that has been ongoing for the past two years.

Can't shoot. Can't defend. Can't create for himself off the dribble. Plays off the bench on his Spanish team. However he can play the dumbest GM in sports like a fiddle.

[Chris Eckes]

RICKY RUBIO WOOOOOOOOO!!!!

meh I really don't know much about roundball. can't hurt, though.

[Go4 Guy]

from KFAN (link): Ricky Rubio and the Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly agreed to a deal that would make the Spanish point guard a member of the Wolves for the 2011-2012 season. KFAN's Dan Barreiro broke the story Wednesday night reporting that the two sides have come to an agreement that will end the negotiation process that has been ongoing for the past two years.

Can't shoot. Can't defend. Can't create for himself off the dribble. Plays off the bench on his Spanish team. However he can play the dumbest GM in sports like a fiddle.

unless something changed in the past year or Coach K doesn't know what he is talking about, it appears he is a pretty good defender

"He's gotten bigger and he plays outstanding defense, and because he's a pass-first guard -- he's going to be liked by everybody who plays with him," Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said last year. Krzyzewski also coached Team USA against Rubio and Spain in Beijing.

[ScoobyDoo]

Rubio's coming. They might win 25 next year.

[davescharf]

Rubio's coming. They might win 5 next year.

FYP

[Handyman]

It was in his best interest to sign...he did nothing all season and is a bench player in the playoffs for his team now. The drive for 20 (wins) is alive!

[sec 16 row16 seat 16 17]

this franchise is a failure puck rules.

[Armadillo]

this franchise is a failure puck rules.

What's a failure puck?

[psych]

Dallas outscores the Heat 22-5 down the stretch to win game 2 95-93.

[Chris83]

Dallas outscores the Heat 22-5 down the stretch to win game 2 95-93.

Don't care a great deal, but I'm certainly pulling for Dallas

[psych]

Dallas outscores the Heat 22-5 down the stretch to win game 2 95-93.

Don't care a great deal, but I'm certainly pulling for Dallas

I don't either, but I'm with ya. Dirk/Kidd deserve a title more than anyone.

[Ballz]

from KFAN (link): Ricky Rubio and the Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly agreed to a deal that would make the Spanish point guard a member of the Wolves for the 2011-2012 season. KFAN's Dan Barreiro broke the story Wednesday night reporting that the two sides have come to an agreement that will end the negotiation process that has been ongoing for the past two years.

Can't shoot. Can't defend. Can't create for himself off the dribble. Plays off the bench on his Spanish team. However he can play the dumbest GM in sports like a fiddle.

unless something changed in the past year or Coach K doesn't know what he is talking about, it appears he is a pretty good defender

"He's gotten bigger and he plays outstanding defense, and because he's a pass-first guard -- he's going to be liked by everybody who plays with him," Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said last year. Krzyzewski also coached Team USA against Rubio and Spain in Beijing.

Coach speak is your argument? Krzyzewski may be a phenomenal coach, but he's definitely had his fair share of Pat Fitzgerald like praise of opposing players and coaches.

But for your sake, lets say he's Gary Payton or better at defense. One guy will not defensively alter a team that routinely gave up over 120 points. He is not quick enough to keep up with DWade, etc. for a whole game. Furthermore, he could be the best passer in the universe, but if he can't shoot, the other team will just defend everyone else and let him throw up bricks. He has demonstrated he is not tough--recurring nagging injuries and an unwillingness to take contact when going to the basket. He'll be at best the Al Nolan of the NBA.

[Tee09]

But for your sake, lets say he's Gary Payton or better at defense. One guy will not defensively alter a team that routinely gave up over 120 points. He is not quick enough to keep up with DWade, etc. for a whole game. Furthermore, he could be the best passer in the universe, but if he can't shoot, the other team will just defend everyone else and let him throw up bricks. He has demonstrated he is not tough--recurring nagging injuries and an unwillingness to take contact when going to the basket. He'll be at best the Al Nolan of the NBA.

He's not quick enough to be the Al Nolen of the NBA. He will be eaten alive in the NBA because he's too soft and too slow.

[sunbone]

Rubio? He will never suit up for the Wolves...never for a minute. Even my one buddy who loves the Wolves admits that one. (as does my father who for some reason watches that team)

Are you thinking this was a sign and trade? Or is this yet another thing you have been wrong about lately?

[Handyman]

This from the guy who said the Twins would sign more players that Nishioka in the offseason and how their bullpen would be fine? My excuse is I don't watch the wolves old man what's yours?

Plus I said I got my info from friends who watch the NBA...I.E. Idiots

But sure I was wrong

[sunbone]

This from the guy who said the Twins would sign more players that Nishioka in the offseason and how their bullpen would be fine? My excuse is I don't watch the wolves old man what's yours?

Plus I said I got my info from friends who watch the NBA...I.E. Idiots

But sure I was wrong

Let's see....according to Handy:

Nishioka is going to be out for the year.
Rubio will never play for the Wolves.
Ohio State is going to skate...

Compared to you Drew Butera has a high average.

[Handyman]

Is Nishioka back yet? (I'm in Scotland so I don't know)
Has Ohio State been punished yet? (see: above)

Don't count your chickens...

Has that awesome twins bullpen you worshipped called you up yet...you are as good as they are! And at least if they had signed you you would have been right about something this year?

Oh and did the Gophers beat UAA I believe you had that one too...apparently you score less than they do.

[Armadillo]

Inbound. Layup. Timeout. Inbound. Layup. Timeout. Inbound. Layup. Timeout. Inbound. Foul. Free throw. Putz around. Free throw. Timeout. Inbound.

It's taken ten minutes to play 30 seconds of the game. Good LORD.

[Next Crosby]

Inbound. Layup. Timeout. Inbound. Layup. Timeout. Inbound. Layup. Timeout. Inbound. Foul.

It's taken seven minutes to play 20 seconds of the game. Good LORD.

You're actually watching that crap. Good Lord.

[Armadillo]

Inbound. Layup. Timeout. Inbound. Layup. Timeout. Inbound. Layup. Timeout. Inbound. Foul.

It's taken seven minutes to play 20 seconds of the game. Good LORD.

You're actually watching that crap. Good Lord.

I know. I'm an HD sports sucker.

[trixR4kids]

I hate the NBA but this is a fun series to watch. Mostly because of my hatred for quitters like Lebron who makes Loftquits look like Lance Armstrong.

[Snowcool08]

Inbound. Layup. Timeout. Inbound. Layup. Timeout. Inbound. Layup. Timeout. Inbound. Foul. Free throw. Putz around. Free throw. Timeout. Inbound.

It's taken ten minutes to play 30 seconds of the game. Good LORD.

I think you missed a couple of timeouts somewhere in there.

[magoose]

I think a few travelling calls may have also been missed by the refs?

[team22tank]

I personally think the Lebron James is the most over hyped, over marketed player ever in any sport.

[gator]

HAHA… LeBron James… Chris Bos… Dwayne Wade… Miami Heat Fans… and the NBA!!! Jason Terry gets to keep his tattoo.

NOW... LET'S GO BRUINS!!!

[Armadillo]

This is the most bizarre championship "celebration" I've ever seen. I understand they're in Miami, but there's just NO passion evident from the Mavericks right now...Nowitzki left the court before time expired, and all the Mavs are out in the crowd hugging their friends and families instead of each other. Where's the hogpile? Where's the mass team celebration? Where's the big huge smiles? It's like they ran the clock down, put on their "NBA Champions" hats, and that's that.

Weird.

[Six Hole]

I'm happy for Jason Kidd and Mark Cuban. Other than that, no feelings. The NBA is a stupid league.

Stern showed how much he cares about his sport by pronouncing the W in Nowitzki. Dunce. Enjoy the lockout.

[Tee09]

HAHA! Suck it Lebron!

[IDGopher]

As a former Sonics fan, f*** you David Stern.

[gator]

I'm happy for Jason Kidd and Mark Cuban. Other than that, no feelings. The NBA is a stupid league.

Stern showed how much he cares about his sport by pronouncing the W in Nowitzki. Dunce. Enjoy the lockout.

Agree, I like Cuban as a owner. Stern could not spit words out fast enough to get off that stage. At lease Gary Bettman shows some emotion when handing off the Cup to the team who the NHL did not want to win.

[Beauner]

I'm happy for Jason Kidd and Mark Cuban. Other than that, no feelings. The NBA is a stupid league.

Stern showed how much he cares about his sport by pronouncing the W in Nowitzki. Dunce. Enjoy the lockout.

Agree, I like Cuban as a owner. Stern could not spit words out fast enough to get off that stage. At lease Gary Bettman shows some emotion when handing off the Cup to the team who the NHL did not want to win.

Stern is pissed because he wanted the series to go 7 games. From what I've heard (I had softball so I didn't see any of the game---not that I would have watched much of it) the refs officiated the game like the league wanted a 7th game too. This is the worst possible outcome Stern could have had.
I love it.
LeBron.

[Bushwood Gopher]

This is the most bizarre championship "celebration" I've ever seen. I understand they're in Miami, but there's just NO passion evident from the Mavericks right now...Nowitzki left the court before time expired, and all the Mavs are out in the crowd hugging their friends and families instead of each other. Where's the hogpile? Where's the mass team celebration? Where's the big huge smiles? It's like they ran the clock down, put on their "NBA Champions" hats, and that's that.

Weird.

It was the complete antithesis of what a Miami Heat celebration would have been. Over the top, in your face, void of any humility. And in that sense, I don't see the Mavs' celebration as weird at all. Quite refreshing actually.

[Armadillo]

This is the most bizarre championship "celebration" I've ever seen. I understand they're in Miami, but there's just NO passion evident from the Mavericks right now...Nowitzki left the court before time expired, and all the Mavs are out in the crowd hugging their friends and families instead of each other. Where's the hogpile? Where's the mass team celebration? Where's the big huge smiles? It's like they ran the clock down, put on their "NBA Champions" hats, and that's that.

Weird.

It was the complete antithesis of what a Miami Heat celebration would have been. Over the top, in your face, void of any humility. And in that sense, I don't see the Mavs' celebration as weird at all. Quite refreshing actually.

It's not the lack of "attitude" or whatever you want to call it, it just seemed like they weren't even happy. You can be joyous and going berzerk without being classless or arrogant. Maybe I'm just so used to hockey players celebrating like it was V-E Day all over again, but it felt weird to me.

[Six Hole]

the refs officiated the game like the league wanted a 7th game too. This is the worst possible outcome Stern could have had.

The first part isn't true. It was fair; the Heat just stunk. As for the second part, yeah, Stern probably hoped for otherwise. Problem was, the Mavs seized every opportunity they were given throughout the series. The Heat should have won in five.

[drmatthew21]

Why is James considered "king James"? He hasn't accomplished anything. If anything he's shown how worthless he is in the clutch. Jordan would've scored 40+ in any elimination type game or game that really mattered, but than again when did that happen? . Michael is the real king of bball and may always will be. Pippen calling him out last week was truly pathetic!

[Dolphin275]

Why is James considered "king James"? He hasn't accomplished anything. If anything he's shown how worthless he is in the clutch. Jordan would've scored 40+ in any elimination type game or game that really mattered, but than again when did that happen? . Michael is the real king of bball and may always will be. Pippen calling him out last week was truly pathetic!

Nice Post. I agree.
You seen Mr. James face in the 4th quarter, he looked scared, or unsure at times.
With Jordan, in the 4th quarter, he ate you for lunch!

[drmatthew21]

Why is James considered "king James"? He hasn't accomplished anything. If anything he's shown how worthless he is in the clutch. Jordan would've scored 40+ in any elimination type game or game that really mattered, but than again when did that happen? . Michael is the real king of bball and may always will be. Pippen calling him out last week was truly pathetic!

Nice Post. I agree.
You seen Mr. James face in the 4th quarter, he looked scared, or unsure at times.
With Jordan, in the 4th quarter, he ate you for lunch!

We see nowitzki...he woulda been the Karl Malone who never got his trophy if.he was playing against Jordan...so would James and everyone else....and I may be a little Jordan biased:) but his Bulls teams were just that good.