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My man ill-Will....lol....
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- Thread in 'Sports & Training' Thread starter Started by pr0phecy718,
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lol yo will is on the rise, im tellin yall
got potential
got potential
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�ILLLLL WILLLLLLLL
that made my day... love that new Juelz track as well. One of my favorite songs of the year so far.
also just a thought... Why the $%@! no Lee in that commercial?! You got every scrub on a cover and you dont have one with our best player...� maybe Spike'sgot some inside info
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Originally Posted by THE GR8
also just a thought... Why the $%@! no Lee in that commercial?! You got every scrub on a cover and you dont have one with our best player...� maybe Spike's got some inside info
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Curry wants to play for Knicks
Friday, June 5, 2009
BY MIKE CRANSTON
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Stephen Curry was back in his hometown, in the practice gym where he's hoisted hundreds of shots. His father was sitting courtside and his brother watched from the balcony.
Curry was only a few miles from the house he grew up in and a 30-minute drive from where he became a college star at Davidson.
Yet Curry was about 650 miles from where he'd like to start his NBA career.
Shortly after finishing his first pre-draft workout for the Charlotte Bobcats on Thursday, Curry made it clear that playing for New York in Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni's fast-paced offense is his top choice.
"If I could be picky, yeah, it would be nice to have that kind of setting: Madison Square Garden," Curry said. "I wouldn't mind being home here in Charlotte or anywhere else. New York would be fun with the legacy up there, trying to turn that team around."
The Knicks, picking eighth in the June 25 draft, could be where the sweet-shooting point guard ends up. But following an impressive pre-draft camp performance last week in Chicago, the 6-foot-3 Curry might be gone by then.
Curry said he's received interest from Oklahoma City, which holds the No. 3 pick. Washington, picking fifth, and Minnesota, at No. 6, need help at point guard. Curry said he's also heard from Portland, which may try to move from the 24th pick to snag the top scorer in college basketball last season.
But Curry wants to play in New York. Even with Chris Duhon running the point there, Curry feels that style of play best resembles the system he played under coach Bob McKillop at Davidson - where he led the surprising Wildcats within a missed three-pointer of the Final Four in 2008.
"It's how I played all my life," Curry said. "I can adjust to any style of game, but if it's consistent with how I played in college, I think D'Antoni's system is the best fit."
After watching Curry consistently knock down jumpers, whip passes to Duke's Gerald Henderson, Florida State's Toney Douglas and the three others at the workout, Bobcats coach Larry Brown was convinced Curry is "not going to be around when we draft" at No. 12.
"I had heard people rave about how he shoots the ball," Brown said of Curry, who made 414 three-pointers in three college seasons. "The thing that most impressed me is that he passes the ball. He's a great passer. He knows how to play."
Brown also quickly dismissed concerns that the slender Curry isn't strong enough for the rigors of an 82-game schedule and is too much of a liability on defense. Brown was impressed at how quickly Curry picked up concepts on offense and defense he introduced during the workout.
"I have a great IQ for the game," Curry said. "The terminology, picking up things and the footwork, things like that, I can pick it up pretty easily. That's going to make me a better player down the road."
Curry, who averaged 28.6 points a game last season, left Davidson after his junior year. Once considered too small to play for the big schools, there is skepticism about how he'll adjust to the NBA. He didn't switch to point guard until last season.
But Curry is confident. The son of former Charlotte Hornets three-point specialist Dell Curry has spent the past few weeks in Washington working on his conditioning and lifting weights under the guidance of personal trainer Idan Ravin.
After getting the first draft workout under his belt with the familiarity of home - his father works in the Bobcats' front office - Curry is ready for the next step: an audition with the Knicks next week.
"I can be a true point guard," Curry said. "I think I proved that this year. I have a lot to learn, of course, but I have that potential to go out and be a leader on an NBA team for a whole season.
"Definitely with my ability to shoot the ball I can spread the defense more and open up options for my teammates. I love being a playmaker, getting assists and helping my team win. Hopefully the coaches, the GMs and all the organizations can see that."
Friday, June 5, 2009
BY MIKE CRANSTON
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Stephen Curry was back in his hometown, in the practice gym where he's hoisted hundreds of shots. His father was sitting courtside and his brother watched from the balcony.
Curry was only a few miles from the house he grew up in and a 30-minute drive from where he became a college star at Davidson.
Yet Curry was about 650 miles from where he'd like to start his NBA career.
Shortly after finishing his first pre-draft workout for the Charlotte Bobcats on Thursday, Curry made it clear that playing for New York in Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni's fast-paced offense is his top choice.
"If I could be picky, yeah, it would be nice to have that kind of setting: Madison Square Garden," Curry said. "I wouldn't mind being home here in Charlotte or anywhere else. New York would be fun with the legacy up there, trying to turn that team around."
The Knicks, picking eighth in the June 25 draft, could be where the sweet-shooting point guard ends up. But following an impressive pre-draft camp performance last week in Chicago, the 6-foot-3 Curry might be gone by then.
Curry said he's received interest from Oklahoma City, which holds the No. 3 pick. Washington, picking fifth, and Minnesota, at No. 6, need help at point guard. Curry said he's also heard from Portland, which may try to move from the 24th pick to snag the top scorer in college basketball last season.
But Curry wants to play in New York. Even with Chris Duhon running the point there, Curry feels that style of play best resembles the system he played under coach Bob McKillop at Davidson - where he led the surprising Wildcats within a missed three-pointer of the Final Four in 2008.
"It's how I played all my life," Curry said. "I can adjust to any style of game, but if it's consistent with how I played in college, I think D'Antoni's system is the best fit."
After watching Curry consistently knock down jumpers, whip passes to Duke's Gerald Henderson, Florida State's Toney Douglas and the three others at the workout, Bobcats coach Larry Brown was convinced Curry is "not going to be around when we draft" at No. 12.
"I had heard people rave about how he shoots the ball," Brown said of Curry, who made 414 three-pointers in three college seasons. "The thing that most impressed me is that he passes the ball. He's a great passer. He knows how to play."
Brown also quickly dismissed concerns that the slender Curry isn't strong enough for the rigors of an 82-game schedule and is too much of a liability on defense. Brown was impressed at how quickly Curry picked up concepts on offense and defense he introduced during the workout.
"I have a great IQ for the game," Curry said. "The terminology, picking up things and the footwork, things like that, I can pick it up pretty easily. That's going to make me a better player down the road."
Curry, who averaged 28.6 points a game last season, left Davidson after his junior year. Once considered too small to play for the big schools, there is skepticism about how he'll adjust to the NBA. He didn't switch to point guard until last season.
But Curry is confident. The son of former Charlotte Hornets three-point specialist Dell Curry has spent the past few weeks in Washington working on his conditioning and lifting weights under the guidance of personal trainer Idan Ravin.
After getting the first draft workout under his belt with the familiarity of home - his father works in the Bobcats' front office - Curry is ready for the next step: an audition with the Knicks next week.
"I can be a true point guard," Curry said. "I think I proved that this year. I have a lot to learn, of course, but I have that potential to go out and be a leader on an NBA team for a whole season.
"Definitely with my ability to shoot the ball I can spread the defense more and open up options for my teammates. I love being a playmaker, getting assists and helping my team win. Hopefully the coaches, the GMs and all the organizations can see that."
- Jul 16, 2002
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[h1]CAVALIERS DOING THEIR BEST TO RE-SIGN LEBRON THIS OFFSEASON[/h1][h2]BUT MAY NEED TITLE TO CONVINCE JAMES TO STAY IN CLEVELAND[/h2]
[h3]By JUSTIN TERRANOVA[/h3]
The city of Cleveland could breathe a collective sigh of relief if LeBronJames re-signs with the Cavaliers this offseason, instead of waiting to hit the open market following next season. But without a championship in his firstsix years that scenario seems unlikely.
"We've had a lot of other business to focus on," Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert said. "It takes two to make a contract. At the appropriatetime, we'll make our best efforts to make sure LeBron understands the great plans we have and all the opportunities here. We feel pretty good aboutit."
Cleveland won a NBA-best 66 games this year, but lost in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Magic. With James entering the last year of his contract, thiscould be Gilbert's final chance to show his superstar why Ohio is the best place for him. Gilbert traded for Mo Williams last offseason, a move that catapulted the Cavaliers to the top of theconference, but it wasn't enough. And the feeling is the Cavaliers are still another player away from winning a championship.
"We feel very confident that this franchise and the direction we're going will make it the best place to play basketball for our current players,LeBron James, future players and anybody else," Gilbert said. "That's all we can do. We can create the best environment and best culture andcreate a team that has the best chances of ultimately winning a NBA championship. We're doing that."
If James does hit the free-agent market in 2010, the Knicks will be one of many teams competing for his services. James may feel a certain loyalty since hewas born in Ohio, but his desire to win a NBA Title may win out if he doesn't think Cleveland is the place that can happen. For his part, Gilbert has showna willingness to spend money, raising the team's payroll in each of his four years as owner.
"We will win a championship for Cleveland, Ohio," Gilbert said. "It's going to happen . . . We're going to work very hard, beginninga couple of days ago, to make sure that happens."
[h3]By JUSTIN TERRANOVA[/h3]
The city of Cleveland could breathe a collective sigh of relief if LeBronJames re-signs with the Cavaliers this offseason, instead of waiting to hit the open market following next season. But without a championship in his firstsix years that scenario seems unlikely.
"We've had a lot of other business to focus on," Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert said. "It takes two to make a contract. At the appropriatetime, we'll make our best efforts to make sure LeBron understands the great plans we have and all the opportunities here. We feel pretty good aboutit."
Cleveland won a NBA-best 66 games this year, but lost in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Magic. With James entering the last year of his contract, thiscould be Gilbert's final chance to show his superstar why Ohio is the best place for him. Gilbert traded for Mo Williams last offseason, a move that catapulted the Cavaliers to the top of theconference, but it wasn't enough. And the feeling is the Cavaliers are still another player away from winning a championship.
"We feel very confident that this franchise and the direction we're going will make it the best place to play basketball for our current players,LeBron James, future players and anybody else," Gilbert said. "That's all we can do. We can create the best environment and best culture andcreate a team that has the best chances of ultimately winning a NBA championship. We're doing that."
If James does hit the free-agent market in 2010, the Knicks will be one of many teams competing for his services. James may feel a certain loyalty since hewas born in Ohio, but his desire to win a NBA Title may win out if he doesn't think Cleveland is the place that can happen. For his part, Gilbert has showna willingness to spend money, raising the team's payroll in each of his four years as owner.
"We will win a championship for Cleveland, Ohio," Gilbert said. "It's going to happen . . . We're going to work very hard, beginninga couple of days ago, to make sure that happens."
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Curry of flynn ftw... man im still upset we aint get russel westbrook last year.. Or dj augustin
- Jul 16, 2002
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i've gotten over that. i love gallinaris game, confidence, attitude, and he has great potential. I think he'll have a better career than augustin. icant wait once he becomes a starter and gets 30+ mins every night. thats y i would love curry. curry and gallinari
- Jan 29, 2007
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^that team would be playing no defense at all
we'll literally be torching teams with 130+ a night though....
augustin has a lot of potential, but aint getting burn with felton running things there. that may change this year, but eh.
maybe they'll take one of our bad contracts for their bench like they did to la
we'll literally be torching teams with 130+ a night though....
augustin has a lot of potential, but aint getting burn with felton running things there. that may change this year, but eh.
maybe they'll take one of our bad contracts for their bench like they did to la
- Oct 5, 2007
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Cleveland seems desperate, Lebron WILL NOT resign in the offseason.
supafly122
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Originally Posted by pr0phecy718
Originally Posted by THE GR8
also just a thought... Why the $%@! no Lee in that commercial?! You got every scrub on a cover and you dont have one with our best player...� maybe Spike's got some inside info
[h1]David Lee Sign-And-Trade?[/h1]
Jun 07, 2009 7:30 AM EST
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Originally Posted by Supafly122
Originally Posted by pr0phecy718
Originally Posted by THE GR8
also just a thought... Why the $%@! no Lee in that commercial?! You got every scrub on a cover and you dont have one with our best player...� maybe Spike's got some inside info
[h1]David Lee Sign-And-Trade?[/h1]
Jun 07, 2009 7:30 AM EST
In an apparent attempt to maximize salary cap space in 2010, Donnie Walsh is trying to work a sign-and-trade deal for David Lee.
- Jan 29, 2007
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sign+trade for who?
this summer cant come by any slower...
this summer cant come by any slower...
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supafly122
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I dont think its one or the other, If DLee leaves I think they're shipping nate also
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DLee + Jeffries/Curry anyone?
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For who though?
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if you're willingly to take jared/eddy's contract, hell ill take anyone as long as thier contract doesn't go past 2010
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Originally Posted by BangDak
if you're willingly to take jared/eddy's contract, hell ill take anyone as long as thier contract doesn't go past 2010
Seriously.
I kinda like this. I'd rather a sign and trade than just letting Lee walk.
big j 33
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Sucks to see Lee potentially be leaving, but HTTB is right, might as well get value for him if we don't intend on resigning him and keeping him.
Got to look at the big picture.
Got to look at the big picture.
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yo Proshare, I got that last spot. Lemme know when you want me to papypal you the money. I want to see Mez cry when they draft a random euro.
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yupOriginally Posted by HarlemToTheBronx
Originally Posted by BangDak
if you're willingly to take jared/eddy's contract, hell ill take anyone as long as thier contract doesn't go past 2010
Seriously.
I kinda like this. I'd rather a sign and trade than just letting Lee walk.
which is sad because Dlee is a beast. Who knows maybe we can sign him back down the road when the team is doing well again. We need the money it's a nobrainer.
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I would like to see us draft Teague but if Curry's still available we gotta take him.
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trade Lee for some draft picks
