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QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Jun 13, 2011 -> 11:07 PM) Huh? I don't really see anyone praising this...it's more of a "hey we could either throw all this s*** out or give to some poor people" move. Yeah, I don't want to derail the thread, but it would actually be better for them to just throw them out.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jun 13, 2011 -> 08:52 PM) This ad. A lot of 3rd world countries receive donations of clothing that have the wrong winner. Generally the clothing is printed before the outcome is determined, so they give it away. as a side note: these types of donations are the worst possible kind of charity. Refrain from putting your well-meaning effort toward those should the case arise. I'll be happy to point you toward charities doing the most effective work in their fields.

speaking of, what's the new top ten player rankings?

Why aren't we discussing Bill Wennington?

Everyone I read basically calls Shaq unequivocally the greatest center of all time. I agree. He was unbelievably dominant for so many years.

I agree with J4L that it's hard to imagine putting comparing Bill Russell to today's players. I guess the other argument to be made is with modern nutrition and weightlifting would BIll Russel have still been a monster? Maybe. But like I said, I feel confident with the post 1980 comparisons. ABA has been consolidated. Athletes are entering the league. I still think Magic and Bird would be great in any era. The only one that consistently confuses me is Barkley b/c of his height.

And defense. I think people underrate Bird more nowadays, I think the idea being that a white dude who never jumps could be dominant in different eras, but bird was dominant until his back gave out.

Naw, he's just Texas strong.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 13, 2011 -> 03:38 PM) He said he wanted to play another 2 or 3 years. And I hope he does, I really enjoyed watching him. As long has he plays on a team where he can get some rest during the season.

I think all nba player rankings should be have two lists pre 1980, and post 1980. Anyone that ccovers both must be literally split in half.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 13, 2011 -> 01:03 PM) I don't buy that. He would be viewed as a coward either way for bolting Cleveland. If MJ or Kobe leave Chicago or LA because they couldn't get it done, their legacies are totally reshaped. The Decision was an all-time epic fail. But c'mon now. This isn't the worst thing that's ever happened in sports. It was a year ago. How much longer are you (not you) going to use that as diesel fuel to supplement your hatred for LeBron? If you want to critique LeBron for his sub par performance in the finals, have at it. I'm doing the same thing. But the whole Decision thing is tired now. I doubt that second sentence. Was shaq's legacy reshaped? KGs? If Barkley won it all in PHX, would people have hated on him? PLenty of players move, it was the "let's just ALL team up!" aspect that pissed everyone off. That and the celebration. And that he plays like a tool.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 12, 2011 -> 01:34 PM) Which is exactly why people hate that arrogant tool. also, that he's a huge tool in real life: http://deadspin.com/5598719/read-espns-spi...ladies-in-vegas

QUOTE (hawkubes @ Jun 10, 2011 -> 09:32 AM) its hilarious b****in about KW trading away Gio a half decade ago when he'd be our 7th pitcher right now. OK 6th with peavy hurt. clearly you haven't followed Gio.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 9, 2011 -> 06:54 PM) Good luck finding just out of HS girls to be runners and sleep with highly paid traders in Indiana.....Well at least attractive ones. I enjoyed this.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jun 10, 2011 -> 05:05 PM) Wade only played 6 less minutes than his average. Wade was -13 compared to Lebrons -11. Meaning that in less time, Wade on the floor hurt Miami more than Lebron did. Oh what a bunch of bulls***. Down the stretch what did you get out of lebron james? A bunch of jump shots (that he missed). What did you get out of Wade? Drives that lead to foul calls, and beautiful passes to Haslem for easy buckets. Lebron was effective when he started to post up, but he'll NEVER do that for long periods of time, because he doesn't want to go through the tough trial period where it's less effective than him facing the basket. I've seen what a Lebron James lead team looks like. It looks like 50 wins and no shot at a championship, but his stats are oh, so glorious and efficient.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jun 10, 2011 -> 05:00 PM) How did Wade do more than Lebron? The refs just gave Wade a ton more free throws, you can rewatch the game but when Lebron gets hit, he wasnt getting the same calls as Wade. In no universe did Wade deserve 9 more free throws than Lebron. Furthermore, Wade contributed to 39 points (8 assists, 23 points), Lebron contributed to 37 points (10 assists, 17 points). and also had 10 rebounds (compared to Wade's 2). Lebron took more shots than Wade, he made more shots than Wade, he had more assists than Wade, he had more rebounds than Wade. The only thing Lebron didnt do more than Wade, was shoot free throws and that is because when Wade flopped they gave him the call, whereas when Lebron drove they called a charge on him. If they gave Lebron that call, its an and 1, but to say that Wade had a bigger impact than Lebron is just untrue. I wont even get into the fact that after Wade got hurt he barely even tried on defense. On the other hand Lebron basically manned every position besides for the 5. Lebron may not be scoring 30, but he is giving the Heat a chance. *In more time.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jun 10, 2011 -> 04:44 PM) First of all, youve already said that you arent even watching the series, so how can you even comment on why Miami lost last night? Miami lost because Dallas made 13 of 19 threes, including 2 pretty ridiculous shots by Terry. Lebron kept Miami in a game they had no business in. Secondly, Im pretty sure its up to the coach to substitute. Just because MJ wants to play 48, doesnt mean Phil lets him. Wade is the "Captain" its "his" team. Yet when they were on the brink, it was Lebron by himself. I did watch the game. Lebron did not keep miami in a game they had no business being in: Wade did. When they started to slip, wade drove, got a foul, hit his free throws. Just like when dallas needs dirk, he drives, gets fouled, makes his free thros. Lebron shoots jump shots. When he makes them he poses for hours acting like he's god's gift to man. When he misses them, it's because someone is banging his wife. But he just hasn't this series, said, "Hey, I should drive since I have a 6'3 pg on me and i'm 6'8 and outweigh him by 100 lbs!"

Mark Jackson did a quick switch and was very critical of Lebron. I wonder if being a coach now, he wants to point out all the ways the heat screw other teams.

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why did you start with hhmmppph then.

that was boring as hell.

I love footnotes. They are things that add a lot of insight, but can really cut down on the flow. So you allow people to make the choice. Some people use them to awesome effect.

It was a good lunch. JJs isn't my fav. but they're pickled peppers are delicious.

Great article. http://www.tnr.com/article/economy/89675/b...degree?page=0,1

just got back. Line seemed long but i made my trip in 20 minutes Also, plenty of mexican places are open late.