<div class="quote_poster">M Two One Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">You were commenting that the NBA is rich. I commented that most European basketball clubs are richer then the entire league itself. The point is the money as a whole, not a single source. Example, the NBA makes money from all the teams among dozens of other sources.</div> You missed my edited post. Real Madrid is more rich, but that is a misleading statement imo. They have to dedicate a good portion of that money to running/paying their football club. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> I was speaking purely on a Baloncesto level. The NBA gives it's players the best contracts in basketball. You also have to consider, that THE best players in the world are from the United States, and there is little reason for the superstars in this country to travel thousands of miles away when the NBA is begging to give them money in a more familiar atmosphere (language-wise and culturally). Now some international leagues might be able to somewhat compete with the NBA in the future, but the NBA will be the most dominant league for decades at least.</div>
Astros have just fired GM Tim Purpura and Manager Phil Garner................all I have to say is................it's about damn time...Garner has always been a BAD manager but he had the players to make up for his idiotic decisions when we went to the World Series in '05 and Purpura has made some bad moves (trading away Willy Taveras) also.......... <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">It doesn't matter if he is a reckless runner or not, the pounding takes it's toll. The law of averages is against him. And if he doesn't take risks while running, he'll just be a 300-400 yard rushing Qb tops in the future. Some QBs are just injury prone, but there is a greater rate of injury in running QBs. You can't name a single great running QB that hasn't been significantly affected by injuries, not one. The most consistent runner not affected by injuries was probably John Elway, but like I say, he was just a 200-300 rushing yard per year guy which Vince is not.</div> I was just about to bring up Elway, but I'm a believer that injuries can happen to anyone while playing football...especially a quarterback. Kurt Warner went through a rough stretch where he had to put up with injuries...Stan Humphries had to quit because of injuries...all it takes is one hit and that can happen in the pocket or when running......and I really don't consider Mcnabb, Young (vince and steve), etc. a "running" QB like Mike Vick because they're much wiser in choosing their spots...but I think VY will be fine I like "I Get Money" by 50 Cent................the video is very entertaining to me....I'm going to go DL that song now.............."Obey King 50"
<div class="quote_poster">shapecity Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">FIBA basketball > NBA basketball</div> Amen to that. I just love the smarter play, passing to the cutters and player movement. That's what I like what Toronto is doing; bringing in international players that will have an effect on how the team plays as a whole. As for the money issue, yeah, NBA basketball has a lot more money involved in it, but at least in my eyes, there is a clear difference in fan support. As with many sports in Europe, the fans are very passionate and loyal to their teams, and that sort of stuff spreads easily. So if they could just market the sport better, teams could probably get many more supporters.
<div class="quote_poster">huevonkiller Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">You missed my edited post. Real Madrid is more rich, but that is a misleading statement imo. They have to dedicate a good portion of that money to running/paying their football club.</div> You have to dedicate your money into all sports in your athletics organization when you are running the most popular one in the World, whose fanbase reaches into the 1 billion range. Considering that number of fans they don't have any trouble spending 100 million dollars per season on footballer transfers alone. They don't release information on true price range on player contracts, but we can only imagine. The basketball club is a high priority at RM, the most successful European basketball team of all-time to go along with the football team of the century award. <div class="quote_poster">huevonkiller Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">You also have to consider, that THE best players in the world are from the United States, and there is little reason for the superstars in this country to travel thousands of miles away when the NBA is begging to give them money in a more familiar atmosphere (language-wise and culturally). </div> "THE best," eh? Your opinion and I need not explain. <div class="quote_poster">huevonkiller Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Now some international leagues might be able to somewhat compete with the NBA in the future, but the NBA will be the most dominant league for decades at least.</div> Are you kidding me? International domestic leagues will never compete with the NBA unless the league folds. That is never going to happen. However, Euroleague is powerful and many of the big clubs are getting more and more into the sport since 2001. Real Madrid have once stated years ago that this sport is in line with priorities with their football club. A bit of BS for the fans IMO, but when you take a look at their history they really can't complain. In your quote of Kobimel you stated that you doubt the NBA will lose quality players to European clubs in 3 to 5 years. I doubt that as well, however, in 10 to 20 years, quite likely a yes. Unless the NBA changes things they will be overtaken by the Euroleague, moneywise now and eventually by fan numbers. European sports in general are becomming more and more popular in the United States and Canada and can easily be viewed on television. At first you had to pay big money to see European sports, no longer. When the European version of the game becomes more popular overseas then you can expect players to start flooding there. This is because once these clubs reach a certain point they will invest a ton more money into their product. Far more then they already do. For instance CSKA Moscow already pay big money to a few players that would earn little in the NBA. 10 million over three years is quite big for a player who would earn less then 1 million per year. This is where their big money comes in from different aspects, so it is not a misleading statement. When Real Madrid and dozens of other clubs offer the NBA and their teams hundreds of millions for popular players, will they turn down the offer? Of course they won't. Just don't expect that to happen during LeBron James' era. Also just to note, the atmosphere in the European game is bar none. Panathinaikos for instance have the same type of atmosphere you would find at a big-time European football match. Sold out arenas every night with team songs and chants ringing throughout. Truly inspiring. <div class="quote_poster">Bahir Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">As for the money issue, yeah, NBA basketball has a lot more money involved in it, but at least in my eyes, there is a clear difference in fan support. As with many sports in Europe, the fans are very passionate and loyal to their teams, and that sort of stuff spreads easily. So if they could just market the sport better, teams could probably get many more supporters.</div> Yes, exactly. Also, you only see that type of similar atmosphere in North America in cities like Chicago and Toronto among very few others.
<div class="quote_poster">M Two One Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">You have to dedicate your money into all sports in your athletics organization when you are running the most popular one in the World, whose fanbase reaches into the 1 billion range. Considering that number of fans they don't have any trouble spending 100 million dollars per season on footballer transfers alone. They don't release information on true price range on player contracts, but we can only imagine. The basketball club is a high priority at RM, the most successful European basketball team of all-time to go along with the football team of the century award.</div> Ok, you and I know what I meant by "misleading" (which you later address by admitting it will take 10-20 years for the NBA to lose some players to Euroclubs). This paragraph was superfluous. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">"THE best," eh? Your opinion and I need not explain.</div> Yes, I very arrogantly say that. I can't wait to give Spain the "ol' in-out" (I Love A Clockwork Orange) in some future Olympic/World Championship match-up when the USA team actually works on chemistry and doesn't send second tier players into slaughter. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> Are you kidding me? International domestic leagues will never compete with the NBA unless the league folds. That is never going to happen. However, Euroleague is powerful and many of the big clubs are getting more and more into the sport since 2001. Real Madrid have once stated years ago that this sport is in line with priorities with their football club. A bit of BS for the fans IMO, but when you take a look at their history they really can't complain. </div> I meant that at best, they'll somewhat compete in the future (by stealing some role players). It is a very ambiguous term I made, I don't see why you jumped to conclusions. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> In your quote of Kobimel you stated that you doubt the NBA will lose quality players to European clubs in 3 to 5 years. I doubt that as well, however, in 10 to 20 years, quite likely a yes. Unless the NBA changes things they will be overtaken by the Euroleague, moneywise now and eventually by fan numbers. European sports in general are becomming more and more popular in the United States and Canada and can easily be viewed on television. At first you had to pay big money to see European sports, no longer.</div> The NBA will lose some role players, yes, but the core is all I really care about to be honest. The reason I watch basketball is to see the stars shine. Now of course I would like the refs to keep their whistles in their pockets more, but aside from that I have no other egregious problem with the league rules-wise. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> When the European version of the game becomes more popular overseas then you can expect players to start flooding there. This is because once these clubs reach a certain point they will invest a ton more money into their product. Far more then they already do. For instance CSKA Moscow already pay big money to a few players that would earn little in the NBA. 10 million over three years is quite big for a player who would earn less then 1 million per year. This is where their big money comes in from different aspects, so it is not a misleading statement. When Real Madrid and dozens of other clubs offer the NBA and their teams hundreds of millions for popular players, will they turn down the offer? Of course they won't. Just don't expect that to happen during LeBron James' era. </div> Hundreds of millions? I'm sure by the time Madrid reaches that level, the NBA will go through some contract inflation themselves. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> Also just to note, the atmosphere in the European game is bar none. Panathinaikos for instance have the same type of atmosphere you would find at a big-time European football match. Sold out arenas every night with team songs and chants ringing throughout. Truly inspiring.</div> Oh I know what you mean. Being born in South America I know how passionate fans can be. I don't watch games for the atmosphere though, I just want to see Kobe give people facials (or drop 100 efficiently). <div class="quote_poster">THE DREAM Wrote</div><div class="quote_post"> I was just about to bring up Elway, but I'm a believer that injuries can happen to anyone while playing football...especially a quarterback. Kurt Warner went through a rough stretch where he had to put up with injuries...Stan Humphries had to quit because of injuries...all it takes is one hit and that can happen in the pocket or when running......and I really don't consider Mcnabb, Young (vince and steve), etc. a "running" QB like Mike Vick because they're much wiser in choosing their spots...but I think VY will be fine</div> Did you read my previous posts DREAM? I said McNabb, Pep, etc. weren't run-first QBs but it didn't matter.
<div class="quote_poster">M Two One Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Invalid Video Link I have a thought .. lol!</div> No body think, no one ponder, no theories......I think..SLAP! I loved that movies. The Humour is great.
For some reason, despite having a sh!tty past couple weeks and start of my senior year of high school...I feel like I can do anything right now. I guess some things just happen for a reason, and a slap in the face has basically just woke me up out of just being content with what I'm doing. One of my friends is about to leave for basic training (Air Force), and he is going to let me use his studio mic while he is gone for six weeks. I'm feeling real hungry.
My first day of school was very shi**y. I dont even have classes with 2 of the 3 girls I like, and the other one I liked graduated. No more spittin game, and I got some boring ass teachers. And its my senior year, I think after 1st semester, im gonna stop giving a f***. Im just hoping it was this first day that was bad
<div class="quote_poster">hustler Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Ahahahahah you have school already? I don't have it till like the 10th.</div> blah.. lucky you, but your day will come... very soon. THIS FIIIIIIINE chick i got to know last year and i dont have class with her. **** SCHOOL.. i was actually lookin forward to have classes with friends and stuff. Guess not..
<div class="quote_poster">hustler Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Ahahahahah you have school already? I don't have it till like the 10th.</div> When do you get off? Late June? I just want to get senior year over with and move on. I really only have to worry about the first semester too, after that I should have a good idea where I'll be going to college. They say it goes by extremely fast, so heres to hoping they're right.
lol, I'm trying help one of my friends friend (who is gay) find a boyfriend, and he is going to help me try and find a girlfriend, lol. Only problem is, I dont know any gay guys lmao, talk about bad choice of words in this Yahoo! Sports article: <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">But the Mexicans, <u>who sneaked into the second round</u> through a three-team tiebreaker, outplayed their more talented counterparts for much of the next two periods before the U.S. put them away for good late in the third.</div>
LOL the other day I was bored so I wrote up some lyrics. At the same time my friend was making a mashup where he takes the acapella of one song and puts it on another beat and he asked me if i wanted to record what I had to put as a verse on it. So the song turned out to be Jay-Z's Encore verse and some whack verse I wrote up on the Stronger Beat by Kanye. The voice quality is really bad because I didnt have a real mic or anything but I'll post it later if you guys want to hear.
