Lebron hate was a small small minority when he was in Cleveland. Now people pick on every thing done or said. What changed, because his game certainly didn't... (rhetorical question)

And for the record, I watched MJ play from 89 on. The best there ever was, but he got away with some ridiculous stuff on a regular basis. More than any other player I have ever watched.

Preach! :rofl2:

I've been a lebron hater since before it was cool. But seriously? are you defending him after this past week? Him using his "clout" to whine about the fouls and get them upgraded to flagrant when he literally lowers his shoulder into every one when he drives and never gets called for charging?!

Yeah, I am defending him. Because contrary to what you say, he doesn't "lower his shoulder" into everyone when he drives. That is just ridiculous, he would destroy people every game. Players would be leaving on stretchers. C'mon dude. And if you use the example for when he got his flagrant from hitting Boozer, that was intentional and retaliation for what had been going on all game. It surprised me because a) I had never seen Lebron charge someone like that before and b) I never saw Lebron retaliate before.

And you know what? It was a good thing. 2 years ago, all the hits would have taken Lebron out of his game, and he probably would have ended the game sulking. Now, he is just not going to take it anymore. Good for him, and a bad sign for every other team in the league.

And you know what, how is this any different than Kobe talking about the "dangerous play" on him a few weeks ago, when he landed awkwardly on his ankle because his defender "got to close" when he was making a jump shot? That was a much more innocent play than the intentional hits Lebron takes when he drives to the hole. But they are both right, players should be protected, basketball (for the most part) really isn't a contact sport. I want to see the stars play against each other, not taken out of the game because of over-aggressive physical play.

I agree with these statements. Please continue. :icon17::drama:

Surprised no one posted about Kobe rupturing his Achilles.

Kobe Bryant of Los Angeles Lakers to be out 6 to 9 months after Achilles surgery - ESPN Los Angeles

A lot has to unfold between now and next season, but I think the Lakers are done for the next 5-10 years.

^ wrong. they are far from done. stern will not let them fade away.

and nobody posted in here BC Kobe is a laker not a heatle lol

Rose is out for the season. :shakes head:

Oh no, not another Stern conspiracy theorist?!? Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Thats a shame cause it is all in his head. But at least he will have time to heal to 110% and work it out in his mind. Hopefully he comes back stronger.

I'm just dropping in to say, GO DUBS!

Knicks all day.

Looks like the heat are leading the eastern conference :tup:

Results :tup:

NBA.com - 2012-2013 Conference Regular Season Standings :happydance:

Home teams swept the first game of the playoffs, with lots of blowouts. The first round looks to be a yawner. Knicks and Celts look to be the only interesting match up, and maybe not even.

Too bad about the Warriors though, losing David Lee sucked.

Anybody else feel there were too many injuries this season? (I'm sure LA does)

65% FG for the Warriors sans D. Lee. Holy sh*t guys, Curry and Co. can shoot lights out FOR AN ENTIRE GAME.