NBA Discussion - Page 4

*Redeemer* · 04-30-2014, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Wingnut

Donald Sterling CANNOT, I repeat, CANNOT sue the NBA.

He might have a case against his mistress for recording him in private and without permission, since that is against the law. That's a totally separate matter.

I didn't realize you were a lawyer. Its just curious speculation. There have been countless frivolous law-suits out there. Why don't you take a brake before you blow a gasket.

Anyway....Sterling is getting fined and most likely is going to be forced to sell his team for something he said in the privacy of his own home. I can't believe how much people are reacting to this. This is just a typical racist a-hole with a lot of money.

I have a bigger question why was he not forced to sell his team when he was sued for discrimination a few years ago???

Wingnut · 04-30-2014, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Redeemer

I didn't realize you were a lawyer. Its just curious speculation. There have been countless frivolous law-suits out there. Why don't you take a brake before you blow a gasket.

If that was blowing a gasket, you're overly sensitive.

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I have a bigger question why was he not forced to sell his team when he was sued for discrimination a few years ago???

He settled out of court most of the time. Elgin Baylor's case never made it to court. When the DOJ sued him, I have no idea why something wasn't done.

Anyway...I'll be taking my "brake" now to watch highlights from the Raptors game. Came close to blowing a 22 point lead, gotta see how that went down.

*Redeemer* · 05-01-2014, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Wingnut

If that was blowing a gasket, you're overly sensitive.

He settled out of court most of the time. Elgin Baylor's case never made it to court. When the DOJ sued him, I have no idea why something wasn't done.

Anyway...I'll be taking my "brake" now to watch highlights from the Raptors game. Came close to blowing a 22 point lead, gotta see how that went down.

I was simply stating that you should calm down is all. If I was upset I would be personally attacking you like you saw others do in the movie forums

I think Joe Johnson started shooting lights out last I heard. I got Miami out of the east. They are starting to get hot, Wade is not a crippled this year for ounce. Hopefully it doesn't screw up the chemistry.
Also bc the Pacers are collapsing and looks like a first round bounce for them.
The Nets are the only team with a winning record versus the Heat and they might get bounced or will be too tired to beat the Heat.

The West......damn toss up......

OKC is starting to collapse and the Spurs are starting to show a chink in the armor. Houston and Portland Best series so far in the playoffs.

*Guitar_Raph* · 05-01-2014, 02:53 PM

One of the protesters @ Staples, had a sign reading
No
Bigots
Allowed

Guess that would also go for Archie Bunker & George Jefferson (LOL)!

*Redeemer* · 05-01-2014, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Wingnut

Donald Sterling CANNOT, I repeat, CANNOT sue the NBA.

He might have a case against his mistress for recording him in private and without permission, since that is against the law. That's a totally separate matter.

Well apparently you can sue the NBA

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/ba...icle-1.1774769

I am with you though I don't see him winning the suit.

Wingnut · 05-01-2014, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Redeemer

Well apparently you can sue the NBA

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/ba...icle-1.1774769

I am with you though I don't see him winning the suit.

Ya got me pardner, but yes, he's pissing into the wind.

Deadspin summed it up nicely

*EDIT: That last-second buzzer beater to put the Blazers through was just awesome. Series for series, the playoffs haven't been this exciting in a long time.

Peanut · 05-14-2014, 07:50 PM

Oh my god I almost died.

Donald Sterlings identity revealed!

*Redeemer* · 05-14-2014, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

Oh my god I almost died.

Donald Sterlings identity revealed!

Wow really????

So it looks like The Heat are in the finals, if the Pacers can close out the series with the wizards I see the Pacers beating the Heat in 7. Don't know why, but I feel like the Heat bring the best out of the pacers.
I don't know whats going to happen, but I know the Heat will not win the championship again. I just don't see it.

*The Stryker* · 05-14-2014, 10:45 PM

The Heat aren't as good as they were last year but they can beat the Pacers. They did it when the Pacers weren't a walking example of inconsistency like they are now.

*Redeemer* · 05-15-2014, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by The Stryker

The Heat aren't as good as they were last year but they can beat the Pacers. They did it when the Pacers weren't a walking example of inconsistency like they are now.

Thats true, but Lebron had to score 49 points to be beat the Nets two games ago....

But with they way the playoffs are shaping up we might have a finals repeat.

Wingnut · 05-15-2014, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Redeemer

But with they way the playoffs are shaping up we might have a finals repeat.

That's what I am pulling for. The Spurs are the perfect foil to the Heat and vice versa.

Honestly, I just want to see Duncan win one more ring. Winning it against the Heat would be a great way to go out, though.

*XERO* · 05-15-2014, 12:48 PM

I just hope we get that rematch. Spurs vs. Heat has an already awesome backstory behind it. Their last Finals was a classic.

But first, the Spurs gotta get past the winner of the Clippers/Thunder. If the Thunder wins that series, it's gonna be tricky if we play them. They killed the Spurs last time.

*shuriken* · 05-15-2014, 10:43 PM

Wizards vs Trailblazers woulda been awesome for sake of having 2 very hungry young teams facing off in the Finals. But its looking more and more like a repeat of last year...Clippers and Pacers would be neat as well but those Spurs are ridiculously good/reliable/consistent. Pacers can't beat the Heat the way they've been playing.

psychturtle · 05-15-2014, 10:56 PM

Anyone else hate Blake (the flake) Griffin?

*Redeemer* · 05-15-2014, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by okstpsy

Anyone else hate Blake (the flake) Griffin?

spurs fans better pray to the good lord that the clippers win this series bc the spurs struggle against okc

psychturtle · 05-16-2014, 09:41 AM

Being a huge OKC thunder fan, I do acknowledge that San Antonio has struggled against us for some time. Our guys can be super athletic, overly emotional, and make mistakes. San anontio is a really good team and is not an easy task for the thunder. I can honestly see the series going in san antonios favor. Thunder have struggled at home and have really been battle tested by Memphis and LA.

I guess we will see how San Antonio adjusts to our guards. We always do well when we attack the bucket against SA. With Ibaka being injured, this series may give San Antonio another advantage.

*XERO* · 05-16-2014, 01:13 PM

Yeah, but so far, Spurs haven't been able to stop Durant all season. Guy's been playing like a madman. He's the MVP for a reason. But the Spurs are the better overall team. It could honestly go either way, but I'm down for the Spurs. I just hope Ginobili doesn't cost us any fouls or anything. Haha.

*Redeemer* · 05-18-2014, 07:12 PM

And this is why Heat fans including myself did not want to play the Pacers....they are the one team in the east that could beat us in a 7 game series......

But then again the 4 playoff series they have squared off the Pacers have won every single Game 1, but this time they have home court advantage.

*XERO* · 05-18-2014, 09:54 PM

The Heat also lost in Game 1 in the Finals against us last year. This is nothing.

*shuriken* · 05-19-2014, 06:59 PM

As much as I dislike it the finals will most likely be Spurs vs Heat again.

05-14-2014, 10:45 PM	#69
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	The Heat aren't as good as they were last year but they can beat the Pacers. They did it when the Pacers weren't a walking example of inconsistency like they are now. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

05-15-2014, 12:48 PM	#72
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	I just hope we get that rematch. Spurs vs. Heat has an already awesome backstory behind it. Their last Finals was a classic. But first, the Spurs gotta get past the winner of the Clippers/Thunder. If the Thunder wins that series, it's gonna be tricky if we play them. They killed the Spurs last time. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

05-15-2014, 10:43 PM	#73
shuriken Second City Shinobi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chi-town Posts: 4,182	Wizards vs Trailblazers woulda been awesome for sake of having 2 very hungry young teams facing off in the Finals. But its looking more and more like a repeat of last year...Clippers and Pacers would be neat as well but those Spurs are ridiculously good/reliable/consistent. Pacers can't beat the Heat the way they've been playing. __________________ Some things are better left unsaid. This isn't one of them

05-16-2014, 01:13 PM	#77
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Yeah, but so far, Spurs haven't been able to stop Durant all season. Guy's been playing like a madman. He's the MVP for a reason. But the Spurs are the better overall team. It could honestly go either way, but I'm down for the Spurs. I just hope Ginobili doesn't cost us any fouls or anything. Haha. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

05-18-2014, 07:12 PM	#78
Redeemer Technodrome Technician Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: third earth Posts: 4,737	And this is why Heat fans including myself did not want to play the Pacers....they are the one team in the east that could beat us in a 7 game series...... But then again the 4 playoff series they have squared off the Pacers have won every single Game 1, but this time they have home court advantage. __________________ GT:Reedeamer *THE TECHNODROME REDESIGN 2015* http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=51594

05-01-2014, 02:53 PM	#64
Guitar_Raph Superhero musician Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,191	One of the protesters @ Staples, had a sign reading No Bigots Allowed Guess that would also go for Archie Bunker & George Jefferson (LOL)!

05-14-2014, 07:50 PM	#67
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Oh my god I almost died. Donald Sterlings identity revealed!

05-15-2014, 10:56 PM	#74
psychturtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,001	Anyone else hate Blake (the flake) Griffin?

05-16-2014, 09:41 AM	#76
psychturtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,001	Being a huge OKC thunder fan, I do acknowledge that San Antonio has struggled against us for some time. Our guys can be super athletic, overly emotional, and make mistakes. San anontio is a really good team and is not an easy task for the thunder. I can honestly see the series going in san antonios favor. Thunder have struggled at home and have really been battle tested by Memphis and LA. I guess we will see how San Antonio adjusts to our guards. We always do well when we attack the bucket against SA. With Ibaka being injured, this series may give San Antonio another advantage.

05-18-2014, 09:54 PM	#79
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	The Heat also lost in Game 1 in the Finals against us last year. This is nothing. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

05-19-2014, 06:59 PM	#80
shuriken Second City Shinobi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chi-town Posts: 4,182	As much as I dislike it the finals will most likely be Spurs vs Heat again. __________________ Some things are better left unsaid. This isn't one of them