Huevonkiller answers:</p> <div class="quote_poster">Quoting M Two One:</div> <div class="quote_post"> 1. What do you enjoy debating about more then anything else? 2. What is your take on the NBA as a whole? Meaning, is there something that should be changed, what could be done better, etc 3. If Kobe Bryant was to leave the Lakers organization, would you jump ships along with him? Drop your questions!</div> 1. More than anything else, I like to keep threads in perspective. I like to point out that Steve Nash’s stats are indeed inflated due to ball possessions (but I do respect him as a player). I’m not a LeBron fan and he did play poorly in the finals, but I do also recall that he was battling through a bad foot this season (IIRC) and he is still quite young and has had his moments (especially last year with that historic regular season run). I don’t like it when people choose to ignore empirical facts. 2. The luxury tax is killing the league and making the owners complacent (such as Donald Sterling from the LA Clippers). If one could get rid of this obnoxious tax, the league should also look into making trades easier to pull off (don‘t make teams have to match up salaries). David Stern is also screwing up the ratings and not marketing the league as well as he should. The NBA would probably benefit more (rating-wise) if it had some more national exposure and if the NBA reseeded after every round or at least after the second round in the post-season. 3. My favorite player ever is Kobe, so I would unfortunately have to start following a new team; but in that case I would still continue to casually follow the Lakers and root for them.</p> <div class="quote_poster">J_Ray Wrote</div> <div class="quote_post">First question 1. Who's your favorite player of all-time? 2. How did you find JBB? 3. What is your fantasy drafting strategy for any sport?</div> 1. Kobe, lol. 2. Around May last year, I was looking for an LA Lakers forum and I found JBB on Google. Then I joined this site a month later. 3. I’m pretty good at fantasy football (although during the NFL season I don‘t always have time to update my roster and such). Generally I try to draft either Peyton Manning (healthy every year and the most consistent player) or top-tier running backs. Then, if I need more running backs I actually try to go after the Frank Gore / Deuce McAllister types in the 4th/5th/later rounds (sleepers).</p> <div class="quote_poster">Chutney Wrote</div> <div class="quote_post">1. Greg Oden or Kevin Durant? 2. Favourite sport aside from basketball? 3. Favourite food(s)?</div> Edit- I didn't know Oden would be so screwed by injuries in the future. 1. Definitely Oden, because more often than not the Big Man should always have precedence over a swing/perimeter player. It is also easier to find a very solid 3/2 in this league than a Franchise center. 2. NFL, easily. 3. I like Pizza, Cuban/Hispanic food, and a good steak every once in a while (though I try to watch what I eat so I don’t get to eat these foods very much).</p> <div class="quote_poster">MrJ Wrote</div> <div class="quote_post">1. What do you consider your best quality? 2. Who was the better shooter Ray Allen or Allan Houston 3. If you could risk all of your money for a 50/50 chance of getting rich, would you do it or not and why?</div> 1. Too hard to decide. 2. Ray Allen’s percentages across the board are more impressive. He took more three pointers per game on almost the same percentage as Houston, and was a better FT shooter. Allen also has the single season three-point shooting record… 3. Not a chance because I am about to make as much money as I need to live a comfortable upper-middle class life. Why risk it all?</p> <div class="quote_poster">Mamba Wrote</div> <div class="quote_post">1) West or East coast? 2) Kobe Bryant in Miami with Shaq, would you like that? 3) Craziest thing you've ever done.</div> 1. I detest the Miami Heat, but I love living in Miami for a plethora of reasons that I’m sure one can imagine. 2. The Heat are capped out next season and practically capped out the season after that. Kobe would probably opt out after two years (not because of Shaq but because they aren’t going anywhere either). 3. Oh wow, that’s actually too personal to talk about, lol. Hope you’re not annoyed with me Mamba.</p> <div class="quote_poster">Legacy Wrote</div> <div class="quote_post">Will you ever lose the "Jesus" sig? What were you thinking when you saw Kobe score 81? Kobe or Jordan?</div> 1. If Kobe gets traded to another team, I’ll have to get another Jesus sig with a different color scheme or something. 2. I was astonished but I am still more impressed by the Maverick game. I was also glad he stole the headlines away from that boring AFC Championship game earlier in the day. 3. Jordan is better but I don’t think Kobe is that far off. His stats were messed up earlier in his career because Shaq had to get his exorbitant amount of touches (though I understand why that had to occur).</p> <div class="quote_poster">Umair Wrote</div> <div class="quote_post">1. In 5 years, Dwight Howard or Yao Ming? 2. Your best experience on JBB? 3. Favorite type of car?</div> 1. Wow, that’s a good one Umair. Howard is great for a 21 year old but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s going to exponentially improve (e.g. LeBron regressed a bit this season). Since Yao will be about 31 in 5 years (meaning he‘ll be just a bit past his Prime or might have to deal with injuries on a more consistent basis), whereas Howard will be about 26, I’ll take Howard. 2. Engaging in long debates because they are fun. 3. I like “rugged” cars that can handle various types of terrain (off-road etc.). I want a car that can also handle large pools of water and such because fierce storms and Hurricanes pass through Miami on occasion. Therefore I am now driving a Jeep Wrangler.</p> <div class="quote_poster">Master Shake Wrote</div> <div class="quote_post">1. Do you think the Lakers will ever re claim the Dynasty form they used to have? 2. Do you think less of the Raptors because of the 81 poing "fluke"? 3. Which Jessica is hotter? Simpson or Alba?</div> 1. Not in the Kobe Era. Dynasties are hard to come by, I’ll say the Lakers will have another one in 10-20 years (people do love living in LA). 2. Actually, no, I still respect them. I understand that they did a poor job on Kobe that night but the man also has had 4 other 50 point games in only three quarters. That was just his day to shine. 3. Alba I suppose. I actually don't think about celebrity actresses/models much because I try to focus on attractive and charming girls I actually know in real life.</p> <div class="quote_poster">Dark Hero Wrote</div> <div class="quote_post">1. Will Bynum become the great Center everybody thinks he will? 2.When your not a JBB posting what other websites do you go? 3.Paris Hilton or Nicole Richie which one is hotter?</div> 1. Bynum is so raw and young right now, it is difficult to predict what he will become (it also took Jermaine O‘Neal five years to fully develop). Just out of sheer intuition, I will say he will be just under (or barely) an All-Star caliber center. He certainly doesn’t seem like the next Kareem though. 2. Not many others. Most of the other websites I go to are Homework related. I also don’t use myspace or anything like that because I prefer to talk to people in person. 3. No thanks.</p> <div class="quote_poster">Swish Wrote</div> <div class="quote_post">1. You're an opinionated guy who has went back and forth with many of JustBBall's members. Who are some of your favorite members to debate and why? 2. After all of the stuff that has come up with Kobe lately and many Laker fans losing respect for him, has he been downgraded from Jesus to say Moses or Noah in your mind? 3. You're an active and intelligent member. Why are you not on the writing team?</div> 1. Great question. It seems like I don’t really argue with any particular person on a consistent basis. I guess by default I’ll say durvasa because debates with him usually have a logical conclusion and he keeps his cool most of the time. 2. That’s simply not possible. At the moment I find myself agreeing with Ric Bucher and his perspective on Kobe. He is right when he points out that Michael Jordan would do anything he had too to win (listen to a recent pod cast of him in the Lakers forum: <a href="http://www.justbball.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71776" target="_blank">http://www.justbball.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71776</a>) and wasn’t such a great guy himself. Kobe hasn’t done anything terrible either. <font color="" red="">Edit: July 15, 2007-</font> Ric Bucher seems really off base now with his Kobe being traded comments. That is unfortunate. 3. I’m very flattered but sometimes I really don’t have that much time to post. Every other week it seems like I’m occupied with school or a personal matter.</p> <div class="quote_poster">NTC Wrote</div> <div class="quote_post">1. What is your take on the whole "Kevin Garnett to the Lakers" rumour? 2. What do you consider your worst quality?</div> 1. I never bought into it. Bucher says the Lakers are still holding out hope at the moment though, which is why they haven’t talked to any other team about trading Kobe in the last few days. 2. No comment. </p> <div class="quote_poster">A.F. Venom Wrote</div> <div class="quote_post">1. Why am I getting killed in the polls like Ralph Nader? 2. Explain why the Colts will not repeat this year.</div> 1. Mamba is a mod and Dream is always starting these controversial threads about how such and such suck. 2. Indy hasn’t lost any *important* starters (they only lost Harper and David which they replaced with Kelvin Hayden and Marlin Jackson; both were drafted much higher than their predecessors and showed prowess in the 07 Post-season) and they had a great draft. The only reason they wouldn’t repeat is if San Diego got there act together or if the Pats get home field advantage. Can’t wait for the season to start.</p> <div class="quote_poster">Apollo Wrote</div> <div class="quote_post">Who`s your favorite superhero?</div> 1. I’ve always liked Spiderman and Batman. I’m kind of bummed out that Venom didn’t get more time in that last Spidey movie. I’m hoping the next Batman flick will make up for that.</p> <div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div> <div class="quote_post">(1) So what's really the story behind the whole sig/avy thing? Is that just a play on Kobe Bryant's status, or is there some sort of serious religious belief behind it? (2) How old are you, and (3) what are your career aspirations? I see you posting all the time, but I really don't know much about you as a person</div> 1. It’s just a silly sig and avy to be honest. 2. Can’t click on my profile? Lol, I’m 19 years old. 3. I am going to major in Biomedical engineering.</p> <div class="quote_poster">THE DREAM Wrote</div> <div class="quote_post">Where do you rank Hakeem Olajuwon all time?..Top 10?...Top 20?</div> 1. At least top 20. It would take me a while to take every factor into account and form a top 10 list. But one could say that Hakeem is a top 10 caliber player.</p> <div class="quote_poster">Iggy Wrote</div> <div class="quote_post">1) Players/transactions aside (despite who you get in return) which team would you like Kobe to go to? 2) Would you rather freeze or burn to death?</div> 1. I’m still hoping I’ll have to get my Bulls’ jersey ready. 2. Freeze.</p> <div class="quote_poster">Kidd Wrote</div> <div class="quote_post">1. Any particular hobbies outside of basketball? 2. What are your thoughts about the Jason Kidd trade, that fell through back in February?</div> 1. Oh, well, I do all sorts of exercise and try to stay in good shape. 2. Unfortunately I think it was for the better. Kidd would be due his fair share of the salary cap and the Lakers would still be in Limbo with Jason.</p> <div class="quote_poster">shapecity Wrote</div> <div class="quote_post">1. You like to site a lot of statistical facts in your debates. What are some of your favorite statistical basketball sites you visit? 2. David Stern's goal is to make the NBA a global sport and is using the Soccer blueprint to accomplish this. In the future he wants teams to function similar to the clubs do in Soccer. What are your thoughts on this? 3. How can JBB improve as a site?</div> 1. My favorite statistical sites are basketball-reference, knickerblogger, and 82games (because they have clutch stats and other random stats like that). Although basketball-reference usually has everything I need. 2.I think David Stern needs to focus on the teams already in the US/Canada. As previously stated, the Cavs/Spurs Finals was the worst rated NBA Finals of all time and marketed poorly. I feel that the League will become diluted if Stern tried to expand in spite of the serious issues present today. 3. I’m fond of the official JBB articles posted by fellow JBB members. I think this forum is full of very talented writers that could blow away Yahoo!/ESPN/etc. NBA articles. Keep the JBB exclusives coming, shape.</p> <div class="quote_poster">Brian Wrote</div> <div class="quote_post">1. If you're looking to build a team for the future, who would you pick, Lebron James or Dwyane Wade, in other words, who'll become the better player in the future. 2. Kevin Garnett is walking down the street, he says hi to you, you say hi back. How do you pursuade him in demanding a trade to the Lakers? 3. You got $500,000. 2 suitcases left, $1,000,000 and $1 left, deal or no deal?</div> 1. LeBron is three years younger and I feel he has more upside. Wade has also missed over 20 games already in two seasons. I feel his ferocious slashing style will take a toll on his body; he injured his shoulder against the Blazers because he was going to the hoop and then aggravated it against the Rockets. 2. I’d tell him to go else where. The Lakers will have KG/Kobe/Walton and then who? They can’t win a title like that, I wouldn’t want to waste KG and Kobe’s time. 3. No deal, $500,000 is good enough.</p>
so is the next UTM a double header with me and DREAM since we tied in at 13? Ok, tell me the craziest thing you've ever done that you can talk about.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Mamba:</div><div class="quote_post">so is the next UTM a double header with me and DREAM since we tied in at 13?</div> Sent you and DREAM a PM about that. Nice answers huevonkiller.
<div class="quote_poster">Mamba Wrote</div><div class="quote_post"> Ok, tell me the craziest thing you've ever done that you can talk about.</div> Hmm... Well in that case it isn't anything horribly interesting (the "Crazy" events I can talk about here).
