The 2008/2009 NBA season thread

[AxlsMainMan]

I need to stress that this is purely an educated guess from one of my guys who knows his stuff. But I was sufficiently convinced to share the speculation.

If the Celtics fail to repeat as champs, and if A.I. were willing to take a short-term deal to chase the ring that has eluded him, Iverson to Boston is not nearly as outlandish as it sounds.

Iverson almost certainly would have to accept the bench role he repeatedly has said he'll never accept again, which is a sizable impediment. But that probably would be the biggest impediment here.

Why are you so sure the Celts would have no interest in a short-term arrangement? Weren't you just as sure Boston would never sign Marbury?

We dipped into the archives to find this paragraph from an old Weekend Dime in December 2006, shortly after Iverson's request to be traded from Philadelphia was made public and when the Celts had no idea Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen would be arriving months later: "Boston's Paul Pierce, sources say, still wants Iverson as a teammate and remains hopeful that his team has a shot. Danny Ainge, meanwhile, is said to be a longtime Iverson fan, with AI apparently possessing the Michael Jordan brain type and with the Celts' personnel boss known to be a big believer in brain-typing."

The other provocative suggestion in circulation comes from TNT's David Aldridge, who in an NBA.com piece posted Thursday made the claim that the best place for Iverson to try to resurrect his career is Charlotte, with the offensively challenged Bobcats. And with a certain coach from Iverson's past named Larry Brown.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dime-090404-05

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

mira guey, Chupa la verga....that means "i can dream", for you people that can't read Spanish 

Let's ask Ignatius.

hahahahah nice Garry
"Guey" is a word we don't use in Spain, but they do in Mexico. I believe it means something like "dude" or "pal".

So, basically "Mira Guey, chupa la verga" means "Look pal (or dude), suck the cock"

Don't kill the translator now... 


Go Lakers!

Hahahaha, I know, I just wanted to get w.axl.rose banned after what he did to my mother.

Learn how to quote, "pendejo."

[CheapJon]

garry and tony when they were about 10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyiW60sKT4c

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

garry and tony when they were about 10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyiW60sKT4c

Ah yeah, I remember when I used to be chunky and Mexican.

That was before the operation of course...






ANYWAY...

Anyone want to talk about the Celtics' injuries?

The race for home court?

Draft lottery?

[faldor]

Celtics injuries could hurt them, mainly KG.  Who knows how much he'll be able to give them.  BUT, I don't think it really matters.  The NBA isn't gonna let the Cleveland Lebrons lose this year.

[D]

I think the only team that should take AI is a lottery team that needs to sell tickets. He isn't a team player or a winner.

he destroys every team he plays on

[faldor]

As for the Celtics taking a chance on AI, and referencing Marbury.  That's a completely different situation.  They're paying Stephon a minimal ammount for half a season.  I think it'd cost a decent amount to bring in AI, who isn't what he once was.  The C's could spend their money much wiser than that.

[AxlsMainMan]

As for the Celtics taking a chance on AI, and referencing Marbury.  That's a completely different situation.  They're paying Stephon a minimal ammount for half a season.  I think it'd cost a decent amount to bring in AI, who isn't what he once was.  The C's could spend their money much wiser than that.

The NBA salary cap is shrinking next season and with it, Iverson's 20 million a year is expected to shrink to at least 8.5 million.

I'm sure the Celtics could afford him.

An AI/Larry Brown reunion would be cool too though.

[faldor]

As for the Celtics taking a chance on AI, and referencing Marbury.  That's a completely different situation.  They're paying Stephon a minimal ammount for half a season.  I think it'd cost a decent amount to bring in AI, who isn't what he once was.  The C's could spend their money much wiser than that.

The NBA salary cap is shrinking next season and with it, Iverson's 20 million a year is expected to shrink to at least 8.5 million.

I'm sure the Celtics could afford him.

An AI/Larry Brown reunion would be cool too though.

I never said the C's couldn't afford AI, I said they could use that money in a much more effective manner.

[AxlsMainMan]

As for the Celtics taking a chance on AI, and referencing Marbury.  That's a completely different situation.  They're paying Stephon a minimal ammount for half a season.  I think it'd cost a decent amount to bring in AI, who isn't what he once was.  The C's could spend their money much wiser than that.

The NBA salary cap is shrinking next season and with it, Iverson's 20 million a year is expected to shrink to at least 8.5 million.

I'm sure the Celtics could afford him.

An AI/Larry Brown reunion would be cool too though.

I never said the C's couldn't afford AI, I said they could use that money in a much more effective manner.

I never said you did. I was merely alluding to the fact that next season, AI isn't going to be making a helluva lot more than Marbury is making now.

[faldor]

As for the Celtics taking a chance on AI, and referencing Marbury.  That's a completely different situation.  They're paying Stephon a minimal ammount for half a season.  I think it'd cost a decent amount to bring in AI, who isn't what he once was.  The C's could spend their money much wiser than that.

The NBA salary cap is shrinking next season and with it, Iverson's 20 million a year is expected to shrink to at least 8.5 million.

I'm sure the Celtics could afford him.

An AI/Larry Brown reunion would be cool too though.

I never said the C's couldn't afford AI, I said they could use that money in a much more effective manner.

I never said you did. I was merely alluding to the fact that next season, AI isn't going to be making a helluva lot more than Marbury is making now.

AI will be making a LOT MORE than the 450K the C's are paying Marbury though.

[AxlsMainMan]

As for the Celtics taking a chance on AI, and referencing Marbury.  That's a completely different situation.  They're paying Stephon a minimal ammount for half a season.  I think it'd cost a decent amount to bring in AI, who isn't what he once was.  The C's could spend their money much wiser than that.

The NBA salary cap is shrinking next season and with it, Iverson's 20 million a year is expected to shrink to at least 8.5 million.

I'm sure the Celtics could afford him.

An AI/Larry Brown reunion would be cool too though.

I never said the C's couldn't afford AI, I said they could use that money in a much more effective manner.

I never said you did. I was merely alluding to the fact that next season, AI isn't going to be making a helluva lot more than Marbury is making now.

AI will be making a LOT MORE than the 450K the C's are paying Marbury though.

450K? My bad dude, I thought he'd be making at least 2.5-3 million.

[faldor]

Actually it might only be 400k, but nevertheless, they're not paying him that much.  His contract was bought out by the Knicks, as they were desperate to get rid of him so Boston was able to get him quite cheaply.



Stephon Marbury was signed by the Boston Celtics on Friday.

Marbury signed for the veteran's exception, which, pro-rated, is somewhere around $400,000. He joined the team for a morning shootaround and will be available to play against the Pacers on Friday night.
Source: New York Daily News

[gilee7]

An AI/Larry Brown reunion would be cool too though.

I'd like to see the Bobcats get Iverson. I mean, Charlotte is a team on the rise. They're just barely going to miss out on the playoffs this season. Bringing in AI would help them sell more tickets and merchandise. It'd give the team the go-to scorer they desperately need. AI would get a lot of playing time; he'd be relied on again. Plus it'd make him look good when the Bobcats make the playoffs for the first time in their short franchise history (which I think they'll do next season anyway, even without AI).

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

An AI/Larry Brown reunion would be cool too though.

I'd like to see the Bobcats get Iverson. I mean, Charlotte is a team on the rise. They're just barely going to miss out on the playoffs this season. Bringing in AI would help them sell more tickets and merchandise. It'd give the team the go-to scorer they desperately need. AI would get a lot of playing time; he'd be relied on again. Plus it'd make him look good when the Bobcats make the playoffs for the first time in their short franchise history (which I think they'll do next season anyway, even without AI).

Why ruin an up-and-coming franchise with AI?

[D]

The only reason AI could possibly work on Charlotte is, their are some pretty good defenders around him. Bell, Wallace, Okafur

AI though is probably finished as a big time superstar though.

[gilee7]

An AI/Larry Brown reunion would be cool too though.

I'd like to see the Bobcats get Iverson. I mean, Charlotte is a team on the rise. They're just barely going to miss out on the playoffs this season. Bringing in AI would help them sell more tickets and merchandise. It'd give the team the go-to scorer they desperately need. AI would get a lot of playing time; he'd be relied on again. Plus it'd make him look good when the Bobcats make the playoffs for the first time in their short franchise history (which I think they'll do next season anyway, even without AI).

Why ruin an up-and-coming franchise with AI?

Well, from a business standpoint, he'd help sell a lot more tickets and merchandise. I'm going to school in Charlotte right now, and I go to a few Bobcats games every now and then, and I watch them a lot on TV, but most people around could care less about the team. Half the arena is always empty, unless they're playing the Lakers, Celtics, or Cavs. Even if AI is past his prime, he's still a big draw and would help garner a lot of excitement around here.

Plus I don't think he'd ruin the team. Charlotte has some good defenders and solid role-players, but they lack a true offensive threat. They need a scorer like AI. Maybe I'm underestimating the negativity he can bring, but I think he'd work out well here.

[w.axl.rose]

 

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

Damn, Bynum grew!

[CheapJon]

kobe should grow his afro back