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playoffs...PLAYOFFS?

01-13-2009, 11:15 PM

Not sure if anyone else caught this on PTI

http://sports.espn.go.com/stations/player?context=podcast&id=3831015
( forward to 20:05 )

basically Tony rips on the Bobcats and Michael defends us saying that we are getting better

our W-L is pretty deceiving considering how much better we are after the trade...I actually enjoy people thinking that we are a terrible team and show up and beat them (think Pistons/Celtics)

Alex

01-13-2009, 11:37 PM

Wilbon is the man but he does say some really dumb things from time to time (like when he said the Panthers main color was teal...)

WAM9

01-14-2009, 12:12 AM

our W-L is pretty deceiving considering how much better we are after the trade...I actually enjoy people thinking that we are a terrible team and show up and beat them (think Pistons/Celtics)

We are definitely playing better ball after the trade. Here's a little proof. We are in a tie for the 4th best record over our last 10 games in the East. We are 5-5 and only Cleveland, Orlando and Detroit are better. We just beat Detroit tonight so recently, especially with Raja getting more comfortable, I am pretty pleased with our performance. We still have to play better than .500 ball but for now, that is a great accomplishment (especially since we beat Boston and Detroit during that stretch).

We are improving, without a doubt. ILBIT

Mustachio

01-14-2009, 12:12 AM

I dont think Doc and the boys thought too kindly of DJ's post game comments.

bring it.

teej

01-14-2009, 12:15 AM

they can whine all they want, they lost even with help from the refs!

davcbow

01-14-2009, 12:38 AM

I dont think Doc and the boys thought too kindly of DJ's post game comments.

bring it.

I didnt hear the comments what did he say? "Bring it"?

Mustachio

01-14-2009, 12:23 PM

I didnt hear the comments what did he say? "Bring it"?

nah i was saying bring it to the Celtics. We proved that they talk a big intimidating game, but if you dont back down.... they crumble.

Im just saying DJ should probably watch out next game against them because they will gun for him after he kind of shot off at the mouth.

playoffs...PLAYOFFS?

01-16-2009, 11:53 AM

true, they took that pretty much to heart

i honestly didn't think that DJ was that out of line...well deserved I would say, given how much trash talking the Celtics/fans do. So what if DJ said something? It wasn't too cocky, or arrogant, or really putting them down.. They were just sour after that loss and made it a much bigger deal than it was.

docend24

01-16-2009, 12:00 PM

I remeber a Cavs announcer the very next game saying something like (paraphrasing) "it might look harsh on paper and too cocky from a rookie, but I actually watch a video of DJ saying it and it wasn't meant that way, he said that calmly like he was stating a fact".

Beeves

01-16-2009, 03:47 PM

How can the worst sportmanship team in the league (mainly because of KG) be upset about a comment that was more in confidence than in cockiness. DJ was making a statement, IMO, more towards we arent backing down from the Celtics just because of all the hype. I also believe if you win then you have whats considered "bragging rights". People are way too sensitive, but what is funny is its coming from a team that crosses the line more than any other team.

KG has intensity and I can appreciate that but the fact that he is was a "richard noggin" with the Calderon/Bayless stunts is pure b*tchness.

I am proud of DJ, the littlest guy on the court may have the biggest heart.

spectre

01-16-2009, 04:17 PM

Beeves

01-16-2009, 04:25 PM

BETCATS

01-16-2009, 04:25 PM

How can the worst sportmanship team in the league (mainly because of KG) be upset about a comment that was more in confidence than in cockiness. DJ was making a statement, IMO, more towards we arent backing down from the Celtics just because of all the hype. I also believe if you when then you have whats considered "bragging rights". People are way too sensitive, but what is funny is its coming from a team that crosses the line more than any other team.

KG has intensity and I can appreciate that but the fact that he is was a "richard noggin" with the Calderon/Bayless stunts is pure b*tchness.

I am proud of DJ, the littlest guy on the court may have the biggest heart.

co-sign. And KG crawlin on the floor made me tear up laughing. Is he really serious? I know he is into the game, i know he did that stuff in Minny, but now he only does it AT HOME. KG is just a phony bologna showman.

Felton for Prez

01-16-2009, 05:08 PM

I loved that Howard didn't back down.

I loved that Felton was getting ready to kick Davis' ass.

I loved that DJ said "they ain't all that".

Take no shit. It's about time we started developing some attitude.

Dare I say that's confidence starting to work its way thru the team??? I love it, I hope so. The team has been lacking confidence, swagger and toughness. Let's hope that's started to change.

teej

01-16-2009, 05:15 PM

Beeves

01-16-2009, 05:28 PM

would be awesome if it was true

oh and dont be too hard on the celtics guys, they are champs, KG earned it (he works as hard as Gforce), and no one else on the team is really annoying

even if i am biased

Pierce, Allen and KG annoy me. I am not questioning KG's work ethics I am stating he is an idiot, ring or no ring. With antics like his I would never put him in the same class as Hakeem, Kobe, Jordan, hell anybody for that matter. If I was a Celtics fan I would be embarrassed.

teej

01-16-2009, 05:32 PM

Pierce, Allen and KG annoy me. I am not questioning KG's work ethics I am stating he is an idiot, ring or no ring. With antics like his I would never put him in the same class as Hakeem, Kobe, Jordan, hell anybody for that matter. If I was a Celtics fan I would be embarrassed.

I think he just doesnt know how to handle the attention...think about it...he had little local coverage in minny and now hes part of the nbas advertising campaign...and idk if u watched his sit downs with bill russell but he knows his history

Beeves

01-16-2009, 05:35 PM

Not saying he doesnt know his history either. Just stating that the guy is an idiot on the court. If he is a history buff then he may want to learn how to conduct some sort of professionalism in his job by watching the greats.

teej

01-16-2009, 06:01 PM

well he wasnt unbearable last year

and his teammates dont exactly love him doin the crazy stuff either