Anyone here into Basketball (NBA)?

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

I've been getting into it the past couple of weeks - I've always kinda liked it but never really known much about it outside of Jorands Bulls in the 90's and Shaq & Kobe.

Now that I actually understand the rules and positions, I've actually really taken gained an appreciation of the sport. Really enjoying the play-offs. Think OKC might take it all the way

Yeah think they might aswell. Surprised by them. Obviously with KD and Westrook they have quality but they kept throwing leads away in the regular season and they tended to just almost play pick up basketball, which worked against poorer teams, but not so much against the quality teams. But they've stepped up in the playoffs.

Imagine how dominant they'd be if they'd have kept hold of Harden as well.

Wow. Didn't know they had him. Interesting. I like Adams, think they could involve him inplays more than they do.

Is it normal to have your centre out on the perimeter marking the PG?

[El Kabong]

There's a lot of flash in the league positions 1-3 (that's Point Guard, Shooting Guard, and Small Forward for you foreigners), but when you start to understand the beauty of the inside game that's when things get interesting. Tim Duncan is one of the all-time greatest players and he's flown under the radar for much of his career. Watching guys like Kareem Abdul-Jabaar and Hakeem Olajuwon move in the paint was magical, for guys over 7 feet tall they were graceful and had lots of finesse and then you have guys like Shawn Kemp and Shaquille O'Neal and Darryl Dawkins who were just pure power.

I enjoy seeing the COMPLETE game, play hard on offense, make the extra pass for the open shot, but also hustle. Follow your shots, rebound, outlet passes, diving on the court for loose balls, playing good defense.


And if you ever want to see some brilliance at the PG spot look no further than THE 'Pistol' Pete Maravich...

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

There's a lot of flash in the league positions 1-3 (that's Point Guard, Shooting Guard, and Small Forward for you foreigners), but when you start to understand the beauty of the inside game that's when things get interesting. Tim Duncan is one of the all-time greatest players and he's flown under the radar for much of his career. Watching guys like Kareem Abdul-Jabaar and Hakeem Olajuwon move in the paint was magical, for guys over 7 feet tall they were graceful and had lots of finesse and then you have guys like Shawn Kemp and Shaquille O'Neal and Darryl Dawkins who were just pure power.

I enjoy seeing the COMPLETE game, play hard on offense, make the extra pass for the open shot, but also hustle. Follow your shots, rebound, outlet passes, diving on the court for loose balls, playing good defense.


And if you ever want to see some brilliance at the PG spot look no further than THE 'Pistol' Pete Maravich...

Looks and moves like Johan Cruyff.

[El Kabong]

Hakeem 'The Dream' Olajuwon


'The Rainman' Shawn Kemp


'The Mailman' Karl Malone


'The Big Fundamental' Tim Duncan





And of course this is going back to the flashy guys, but if you like dunks this guy did it the best

Vince Carter

[El Kabong]

I want to give some shout outs to some International flavor here as well: Ricky Rubio, Dirk Nowitzki, Toni Kukoc, Drazen Petrovic, Vlade Divac, Arvydis Sbonis, Yao Ming, Steve Nash, Pau & Marc Gasol, Rik Smits, Luc Longley, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Dikembe Mutombo, Hedo Turkoglu, Andrei Kirolenko, Dino Radja, Peja Stojakovic, Detlef Schrempf, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, Andrew Bogut.


So well done Canada (Steve Nash) and Australia (Luc Longley and Andrew Bogut)....the best basketball player ever from the UK is probably at this point Luol Deng who is actually from Sudan, but lived in England long enough to be a member of that national team.....quality player though and of course basketball is something that will eventually catch on better there once more kids give it a shot.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

In London and surrounding counties most recreational spaces have hoops (usually atop goal posts though). You find a lot of eastern European kids play it. I'd like my kids to play it actually.

[brocktonblockbust]

When I was 8 I loved St Bonaventure Purple Eagles. Baseball and boxing far outstrip basketball for my taste. I wouldn't even put basketball in the Top 7 greatest sports, Lyle.

1. Boxing
2. Baseball
3. Roller Derby (women's only)
4. Ice hockey
5. Motocross
6. Bowling
7. Golf

THEN, Lyle, MAYBE THEN,

8. BASKETBALL

[El Kabong]

Basketball isn't one of my favorite sports either, but it doesn't stop me from knowing about it...I used to play it just like every other American kid does.

[brocktonblockbust]

Basketball isn't one of my favorite sports either, but it doesn't stop me from knowing about it...I used to play it just like every other American kid does.

I played it for a few years. However by 6th or 7th grade I joined the wrestling team and wasn't tall enough for basketball.

[El Kabong]

Basketball isn't one of my favorite sports either, but it doesn't stop me from knowing about it...I used to play it just like every other American kid does.

I played it for a few years. However by 6th or 7th grade I joined the wrestling team and wasn't tall enough for basketball.

Not enough fingers up the bum in basketball eh Brock?

[SlimTrae]

When I was 8 I loved St Bonaventure Purple Eagles. Baseball and boxing far outstrip basketball for my taste. I wouldn't even put basketball in the Top 7 greatest sports, Lyle.

1. Boxing
2. Baseball
3. Roller Derby (women's only)
4. Ice hockey
5. Motocross
6. Bowling
7. Golf

THEN, Lyle, MAYBE THEN,

8. BASKETBALL

Basketball is off/on for me.
I was never good at it. Track was my best, but I never watched it much.
Your post made me realize the sports I watch the most aren't the ones I played the most.

Going 8 best to watch...hhmmm..
1. Boxing
2. American football NFL
3. MMA
4.Basketball
5 Track & Field
6. Soccer
7. Baseball
8. Tennis
I may watch 2 or 3 games all season for 6-8

Sports i liked to participate
1.Track. .broke the 600 yard dash in my only year on the track team. Tied the long jump.
Someone broke both next school season...
Flag football .. wasn't tough enough for the real deal.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

Can't work out if Love should be playing or not. Hardly worth dropping him again.

[SlimTrae]

61-61 halftime

[Pastor John]

I watch every Cavs game. I make sure to go watch Lebron play every year in New Orleans or Atlanta.

[vidgil]

I haven't followed the Pistons since they won in 04