<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Well what can you say? Lebron plays point guard for the Cavs, so obviously he wanted to do it on the big stage. Plus it got him an MVP last year. But Lebron defientely went nuts about it.</div>No Lebron doesn't play point guard for the Cavs, he plays Small Forward. Eric Snow, Damon Jones, and Daniel Gibson play the point guard spot.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ultimate @ Feb 18 2007, 11:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I swear to god I've seen a couple passes intended for other players and LBJ took it, one of those passes was from Wade to Gil, whose THE PG for the game....</div>If you think Gilbert Arenas is a true point guard, I don't know what to tell you. With Jason Kidd out, the East had no point guard.
Hahahahahahah, I'm still laughing about Shaq the PG.LBJ was trying to repeat the entire night, he completely screwed us up, instant it went to LeBron it was a chuck. Caron didn't get any chances, and I don't know what was w/ Gil and chuckin up three's. I was kinda hoping that EJ would play Wade or LeBron the entire game so they got injured.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ Feb 18 2007, 11:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If you think Gilbert Arenas is a true point guard, I don't know what to tell you. With Jason Kidd out, the East had no point guard.</div>LMFAO, Are you serious!?! /Sarcasm >_> I ain't say that, but he was THE starting pg for the east. Oh yeah, east did have one point guard, C-Billups. Although he ain't do that well either.EDIT:<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ Feb 18 2007, 11:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I love how everyone is complaining about the players messing around and playing flashy. It's the All-Star game, man. That's what it's about. They are supposed to have fun, they are supposed to try their best to excite the crowd as much as possible. What do you want? A big fundamental game where fans cheer once every 15 minutes? I sure as hell don't, not for the All-Star game. I want excitement and thrills.</div>Thas directed to me right? I understand the ASG is more of an exhibition match, what I was talking about was the east was trying to be TOO MUCH FLASHY. When they trailed by 20+ they still were being careless with the ball.
IMO there wasn't really enuf flash for my taste, it being an all star game and all. I woulda bin happy if the score was only around 100 if it was a lil more entertaining.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ultimate @ Feb 19 2007, 12:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>LMFAO, Are you serious!?! /Sarcasm >_> I ain't say that, but he was THE pg for the east. Thas directed to me right? I understand the ASG is more of an exhibition match, what I was talking about was the east was trying to do TOO MUCH FLASHY. When they trailed by 20+ they still were being careless with the ball.</div>Yeah because regardless of the score, the game is still about fun. Also, that wasn't necessarily directed towards you. Justice said something about people showboating and so did a couple other people.Also, about the whole "Gilbert was THE point guard for the East" argument - there was no point guard. The only point guard in this game was Tony Parker. Just because Wade or Gil may be listed as the point guard for a situation like that, doesn't mean they should be expected to run an offense. There is nothing to run, it's the All-Star game with players that never play with each other... and again, it's all about the fun.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jkidd51524 @ Feb 18 2007, 07:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Amare = MVP</div>WRONG!Kobe=MVPCongrats Mamba :dribble:
I swear if the East would have played Chauncey at point, and the players LET him play the point and set up the offense, this game would have been MUCH closer. Chauncey was the only true PG on the east.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ Feb 19 2007, 12:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Yeah because regardless of the score, the game is still about fun. Also, that wasn't necessarily directed towards you. Justice said something about people showboating and so did a couple other people.</div>Oh ok cool, I was starting to think Mods here in BBW are starting to hate me. CB4 being on of 'em ;.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ Feb 19 2007, 12:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Also, about the whole "Gilbert was THE point guard for the East" argument - there was no point guard. The only point guard in this game was Tony Parker. Just because Wade or Gil may be listed as the point guard for a situation like that, doesn't mean they should be expected to run an offense. There is nothing to run, it's the All-Star game with players that never play with each other... and again, it's all about the fun.</div>Let me clear that up, I meant that Gil was the player listed as the PG in the game. I didn't expect him to run the offense, it's an exhibition match, meant to entertain us fans. Matter of fact, to end this arguement, forget I mentioned "THE PG" in that sentence, and I'll rephrase it: Wade's pass was meant for Gil, and LBJ took it. Don't know if it was intentional....But knowing LBJ, it probably wasn't'.Although he was a few feet away from where Wade threw the ball at.BTW, anyone counted how many Dunks Kobe did in the game? Just curious. And if Anybody happens to have any pics of his dunks (one that NBA.com won't have), please pm it to me. I wanna make a sig for this year's ASG MVP.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ Feb 18 2007, 11:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Yeah because regardless of the score, the game is still about fun. Also, that wasn't necessarily directed towards you. Justice said something about people showboating and so did a couple other people.</div>There is a difference between making some interesting and jaw-dropping plays and making yourself look like a moron. That LeBron off the backboard attempt was just stupid. It was entertaining in the sense that me and my roommate were laughing at how much of a jackass LeBron is. Then there was Wade trying to force up a Shaq alley oop, and Gilbert trying to light up everyone and failing miserably. Kobe was the one that actually did well trying to showboat, but I can't say I was falling out of my chair at how awesome he was playing. It's just annoying when players are like, "Hey guys I'm gonna win the MVP of the All-Star Game tonight!" What a pointless bunch of garbage. There were guys that just played hard and played well on top of that, a la Marion and Stoudemire. They didn't look like fools, because they were playing the game rather than playing the show.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>There is a difference between making some interesting and jaw-dropping plays and making yourself look like a moron.</div> So true.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>I love how everyone is complaining about the players messing around and playing flashy. It's the All-Star game, man. That's what it's about. They are supposed to have fun, they are supposed to try their best to excite the crowd as much as possible. What do you want? A big fundamental game where fans cheer once every 15 minutes? I sure as hell don't, not for the All-Star game. I want excitement and thrills.</div>I honestly don't mind flashy and know it's about fun at the All-Star game. But I believe the ones who have made complaints are the ones who rather see it as team oriented and spread around. Instead of 3-4 guys who felt the need to carry the show. A lot of fans want to see their players go out and deliver, not a select few. This is why Team USA sucks and will never be near the the level of Dream Team. And by that, I mean our best players look for their own, then the team. I mean great example is this game where players in a game for fun and excitement, tried to look good.
The players don't get enough practice with each other to have an actual game. Therefor, give me the sloppy, yet flashy game over the sloppy and boring game.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ReppinTheD @ Feb 18 2007, 10:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I swear if the East would have played Chauncey at point, and the players LET him play the point and set up the offense, this game would have been MUCH closer. Chauncey was the only true PG on the east.</div>And if the West didn't have 4 injured studs and didn't have Parker as the only point guard...the West is just that much better right now. I loved seeing Amare and Marion do well, especially after that guarantee that Amare made that EVERYONE doubted him on. Had he made that 3 and Carmelo hadn't missed an easy opportunity from an Amare pass he probably should have won the MVP, but it's alright. Now that Kobe won his MVP he should be satisfied and they need to spread the love around a little bit. Dirk gets the next MVP and Nash wins the Finals MVP so each 3 can be happy. :happy0144:
I barely watched. It just isn't fun to watch when they don't give a damn since 80% of them are hungover from like four days straight of partying. (I would be too, for the record. Vegas rules!) I would post some of my own Vegas stories, but I saw the age of some of you in here and I probably shouldn't. Just trust me on it! I'm so glad that they busted out Wayne Freakin' Newton early on because he's EXACTLY the type of musical act the NBA fan enjoys. Was Yoko Ono busy? By far the best thing in the game was Gilbert Arenas running out there during the mascots trampoline stunt and dunking the ball off the trampoline. I love that guy. He's like Chad Johnson, but actually funny. It is nice to see the best player in the world winning MVP. That's the only one he'll get this year especially with his team stumbling of late. Too many injuries. Now that this is over the second half of the season can begin. Cannot wait for the West Playoffs and also how well my Raps can do in the (L)East.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BALLAHOLLIC? @ Feb 18 2007, 11:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Kobe Bryant can never catch a break can he? Hop off his dick for once, and give him his props. He played a great all around game, and had plenty of exciting dunks as well. Kobe can never win with you guys, people always turn everything he does into something negative. You need to open your eyes and and be thankful you're lucky enough to watch such a great player.It's getting annoying.</div>Kobe Bryant is the best player in the NBA, no matter what anyone else says. He can do it all, and has done it all. I always give the man his props, hell, I always talk highly of this guy when ever I see him play, or when ever he is killing the Cavaliers. He had a very good game, Amare had a good one too. It is hard for me to pick, since Amare came back from being Hurt and all, and having a great game, I would of gave it to him. But I'm happy what ever way they went with it, by giving it to Kobe. He Actually did some great dunks, trying to make it worth watching because the East played terrible Defense.I don't know if you were talking about me, or anything, I did say Amare should of gotten the MVP, but Kobe for sure played a great game, and should of won it. I wouldn't be to upset if Amare and Kobe shared it also, but what ever.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ReppinTheD @ Feb 19 2007, 12:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I swear if the East would have played Chauncey at point, and the players LET him play the point and set up the offense, this game would have been MUCH closer. Chauncey was the only true PG on the east.</div>Dude, not taking anything away from Chauncey, but the East defense was terrible. It didn't matter who ran the point, the West was just playing WAY better offense, and they couldn't stop them. I highly doubt it would of been MUCH closer. He is still a great Point Guard, and I love watching the guy play.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>The players don't get enough practice with each other to have an actual game. Therefor, give me the sloppy, yet flashy game over the sloppy and boring game.</div>It's not hard to make a pass. Also, I did not say they should be out there and playing like it's an actual game. I'm pointing out how certain players are looking for their shot, when really they should be looking for the pass first. It's an All-Star game, every player should be given chances to shine, that's limited when players look for their shot first and foremost and urges others to do so. Like this game, did you not notice, how it was one and done with passes. Players got the ball, went up for the shot most of the time. That's boring to me and repetitive. How about a flashy game where players pass the ball and get rewarded and earn the MVP. Instead of jacking shot after shot trying to win it for themself. That's ridiculous.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rok @ Feb 19 2007, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>It's not hard to make a pass. Also, I did not say they should be out there and playing like it's an actual game. I'm pointing out how certain players are looking for their shot, when really they should be looking for the pass first. It's an All-Star game, every player should be given chances to shine, that's limited when players look for their shot first and foremost and urges others to do so. Like this game, did you not notice, how it was one and done with passes.Players got the ball, went up for the shot most of the time. That's boring to me and repetitive. How about a flashy game where players pass the ball and get rewarded and earn the MVP. Instead of jacking shot after shot trying to win it for themself. That's ridiculous.</div>In some cases there was too much passing. Over passing, trying to make one too many passes, going for the ridiculous alley oop, etc... The West broke the record for most assists in an all star game. Everyone outsid eof Josh Howard, Okur and Duncan all got over 7 shots up. T-Mac and Parker both had over 10 assists. And yes, a lot of time it was one and done, but the score was 153-132, and both teams shot near or above 50%. There were a crapload of dunks and 3's, so it wasn't like a regular NBA game where fans didn't get their money's worth in a blowout.Just like every year, after a certain point players start to see who might win the MVP and get him the ball a lot (or if it's a hometown player, like last year with T-Mac). Yous aw that in the 2nd half with Amare and Kobe. Almsot everythign they did was flashy in some way and the crowd liked it.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jkidd51524 @ Feb 18 2007, 09:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think that wayne newton guy was lipsinging.</div>He actually wasnt, but if you didnt notice, hes had serious palstic surgeory before. He is in his 60's by the way, and they pulled his face so far back that he has troubles moving his mouth. His mouth doesn't stretch at all, so when he is singing, it can only extend a certain diameter.
