Guy Berger Posted November 12, 2005 Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 Is Bill Walton the absolute worst announcer in the history of the game? ... What a frickin' moron. He's atrocious. How does he keep his job?! ← No, he's not the worst, but he's pretty bad (and he doesn't even have stupidity as an excuse). I remember a finals game from last year when it was tied at halftime and he said something about how the Spurs had the Pistons on the ropes. Greg Anthony had the biggest "WTF?" look on his face and pretty much said so. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted November 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 Another gem from last night: "This just goes to show that basketball is 100% physical and 100% mental." His co-announcer (can't recall who it was) just sat silent for a few moments and then said, "That doesn't make sense. How can it be 100% physical AND 100% mental. That makes 200%" Walton then replies, "Oh you're comparing apples to oranges." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie87 Posted November 12, 2005 Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 (edited) Think he's burned a few too many brain cells maybe? Edited November 12, 2005 by Aggie87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Berger Posted November 12, 2005 Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 Another gem from last night: "This just goes to show that basketball is 100% physical and 100% mental." His co-announcer (can't recall who it was) just sat silent for a few moments and then said, "That doesn't make sense. How can it be 100% physical AND 100% mental. That makes 200%" Walton then replies, "Oh you're comparing apples to oranges." ← It's too bad ABC doesn't have Marv Albert & Steve Kerr -- those guys are really good. (Is Doug Collins announcing this year? I dig him too.) Mike Fratello needs to quit coaching and come back to announcing. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md655321 Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 THROW IT DOWN BIG MAN, THROW IT DOWN!!!! They should really print a book of Bill Walton phrases. They are just plain amazing. A few faves: "Robert Traylor is treating this game like a buffet line" "Robest Horry just might be the most dominant defensive post player of his era." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 Bucks 103 Pacers 102 Winner at the buzzer. Bucks 4-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 i hate to admit this the pistons are playin' some ball probably the best starting five in the league also WTF is up with the clippers are they taking over the staples center? # 08 is still a chump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceW Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 (edited) i hate to admit this the pistons are playin' some ball probably the best starting five in the league also WTF is up with the clippers are they taking over the staples center? # 08 is still a chump ← Yep I'm back!!! Hey Soulstation, what's up? i was one of the fire victims in California two years ago and just now am getting back into our home. Look for the Pistons to take it all barring injuries. They have best starting five and best next 6-10. They are deep. And yes, the Clippers are taking over, just watch. #8 is still getting a lot of his points off of selfish "no passing" shots or "Pass what, I've got the ball dude." Kobe takes a lot of bad selfish shots. In short....... DETROIT ROCKS!! :bwallace2: Edited November 15, 2005 by BruceW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Berger Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 WTF is up with the clippers are they taking over the staples center? Well, they have a good team and their roommates don't. With Sacramento stinking it up (Losing to the Knicks at home? Now THERE'S a real WTF) and Phoenix crippled by Amare's absence, it wouldn't surprise me to see the Clips snag the division title (and consequently slot #2 or #3 come playoff time). Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceW Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Don't know about a title for Clips but right now it appears they will definitely make the playoffs. Actually it is way too early for any speculation but that is what speculation is; something to have fun with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md655321 Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 (edited) 7-0 If the Bucks lose tonight that will mean that every team in the league has atleast two losses. Except the team anchored by this man: Edited November 16, 2005 by md655321 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Berger Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 (edited) I remember thinking last Friday that I would go nuts if the Warriors lost to the Knicks at home. Given how low my expectations are, I can't imagine how Kings fans felt. Playing the Bucks tonight... hopefully Baron will feel a little better. (What the heck was Montgomery doing playing him in the Monday blowout?) It was funny to see Taft and Biedrins averaging 1 foul/2 minutes. For those Warriors fans excited by our 5-3 start, I'd like to remind you of the 2001-2002 season. We started 5-3 and finished the first half of the season 14-27. Then things really deteriorated and we ended up 21-61. Guy Edited November 16, 2005 by Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 heat shoulda lost to the hornets last night how long before riley is on the heat sidelines? anyone see that dunk vince carter had over zo?? LeBron James is the shizzznettt i might have to drop shaq and adopt LBJ as my fav player LBJ plays 99% of the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceW Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 AND LeBron is developing a mean scowl for opponents to deal with also..... BUT, you see Big Ben is meaner...... go Pistons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceW Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Lakers playing in a couple of hours........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 the wnba is probably better than knicks / lakers match-up i can't believe i said that shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Bucks "rebound" on the road. Bucks 90 Warriors 87 Bucks 5-2 Tough division, but hopefully they'll (the Bucks) make the playoffs this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted November 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 The Bucks are for real this year. That's nice to see. What's up with the Pacers getting their butts handed to them by the Bobcats?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 is stern gonna limit the size of the afro? 4" max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted November 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 I found this this article on Ron Artest so disgusting I had to email ESPN the following: For Scoop Jackson to compare the Pistons/Pacers brawl to 9/11 is the utmost example of the blatant narcissism that is the real problem with sports today. Everyone likes to talk about how athletes are spoiled, but this goes for all the loud-mouthed sports talk fools on the radio, all the inane sports journalists, and everyone involved in covering sports that like to take any tiny event and turn it into the LARGEST CATASTROPHE MANKIND HAS EVER FACED! Over 3,000 people died on September 11th, 2001. To somehow equate that with a brawl between athletes earning millions of dollars and some dumb fans is so incredibly stupid and insulting, not to mention insensitive and conceited, is it any wonder that players get big heads and do equally stupid things? It's a game, people. It's not life or death. Get real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Berger Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Bucks "rebound" on the road. Bucks 90 Warriors 87 Bucks 5-2 Tough division, but hopefully they'll (the Bucks) make the playoffs this year. ← Fortunately the Warriors bounced back from this loss (and they really deserved to lose considering that they played like crap for most of the game) by beating Portland. They just have to survive two more weeks and they get a break in the schedule. Nice to see the Clips beat the Lakers! I'm guessing we will see that happen a few more times this season. I'll go on a limb and predict that Dallas will snap the Piston's streak tomorrow, though it will be close. Jim's response to Scoop Jackson was good. Why is so much of sports journalism so crappy? Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted November 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 I think Dallas will be a tough test for the Pistons, especially after having to extend a little more energy than they would have liked to against Houston last night. You could tell by the way they were playing that Detroit was trying to get away with as little work as possible but Houston forced them to turn it up in the second half. I do think, however, that Detroit will beat Dallas tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceW Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Like I keep saying, Pistons Rock :bwallace2: LOL You know, a point could be made that those figures are Wallace and Hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim R Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Bucks "rebound" on the road. Bucks 90 Warriors 87 Bucks 5-2 Tough division, but hopefully they'll (the Bucks) make the playoffs this year. ← Fortunately the Warriors bounced back from this loss (and they really deserved to lose considering that they played like crap for most of the game) by beating Portland. They just have to survive two more weeks and they get a break in the schedule. ← Yeah, the W's were crappy bad against the Bucks. 90-87 is deceiving- it wasn't that close. We've been playing some bad ball at times, yet we're still hanging close through most of those phases thanks to some improved defense (defense? WTF is defense? ). If everybody (especially Dunleavy) can just groove their shooting a bit, and if we can start blocking off on the defensive glass, we're going to be pretty dangerous. Baron looked more comfortable against the Blazers last night, even going up for an alley-oop from Jason (there's a bassackward situation). Scared the hell out of me when I saw him jump that high, too. JRich had quite a game- a FUN guy to watch! I wish they could be just a little more consistent as a team, though. 34 in the opening quarter, and then something in the teens (?) in the second quarter. Anyway, 6-3 is feeling pretty good right now, and we would be 7-2 if not for the screwup in Chicago. Just curious- anybody seen the Sonics yet? I haven't done any reading on the subject, in fact I don't even know who took over for McMillan. Are they still running the same type of offense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Berger Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Anyway, 6-3 is feeling pretty good right now, and we would be 7-2 if not for the screwup in Chicago. 6-4, though maybe you're suffering amnesia about one of the losses. The minus is that despite the schedule being dense, it hasn't exactly been difficult -- mostly eastern conference teams and none of the western conference elite teams. OTOH, they've been competitive in almost every game. Interesting to see if they give the Clippers a run on Sunday. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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