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Around SBN: News And Other Updates Leading Up To Pats-Giants

USA vs. Spain LIVE 7:15 (SPOILERS!)

Here is a thread for all of us that are going to watch the game live online. This thread is only for us streaming folks. If you watch it at 10 AM I encourage you to go to Dave's post.

Link to Live Stream

On an unrelated topic, if I was 16 and like 5' 2" and was worried about dating a girl shorter than I was. I'd totally be like, "Shawn Johnson, sup?"

Go Rudy! and uhh US too, I guess.

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I am watching at 10:00am

And I won’t be checking in here because I know somebody will creep into the delayed thread and spoil it for me. I hate spoilers….

ROY > MJ

by myemic23 on Aug 16, 2008 12:06 AM PDT reply actions  

Let me know

If Rudy can double on Kazoo

"He doesn't let grass grow under his feet when there are points to be had." - Dave

by BlueBooYay on Aug 16, 2008 12:23 AM PDT reply actions  

Is ANYBODY up yet?

Rudy is looking better groomed this morning.

by sagebru5h on Aug 16, 2008 7:09 AM PDT reply actions  

3 Minutes Away

I love getting this quality of basketball in the middle of the offseason. Lets hope this one ends up being a great, close, hard fought game.

by as11osu on Aug 16, 2008 7:13 AM PDT reply actions  

Unlike the game I just watched ;-)

China – Germany: No points and horrible officiating to make China advance

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 7:14 AM PDT reply actions  

Hey, they even gave James his beloved magnesia powder to throw up in the air

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 7:17 AM PDT reply actions  

RRRRRRRRUUUUUUDDDDYYYY Triple-Triple-Triple

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 7:19 AM PDT reply actions  

Nice pass Rudy

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 7:20 AM PDT reply actions  

Rudy also inbounds the ball under the basket - interesting

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 7:23 AM PDT reply actions  

It's looking good for Spain

Excuse me for a few minutes while the 100m are on.

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 7:28 AM PDT reply actions  

It's liket he 1936 Summer Olympics all over again

Can our team of all black players defeat the racist team from Spain?

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 7:31 AM PDT reply actions  

Hmm, I read that 3 times and still have a typo

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 7:31 AM PDT up reply actions  

rudy played well while he was in..

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Aug 16, 2008 7:31 AM PDT reply actions  

Questions:

The winer will find Argentina in his way to the final. Do you want to avoid Argentina?.
The winer will earn a lot of confidence. Good or bad?.
Who should give some rest to some players this game?
Do you test systems or hide them?
I´m ready to lose.

The Midnight Rambler

by amlmart1 on Aug 16, 2008 7:32 AM PDT reply actions  

whos the winer?

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Aug 16, 2008 7:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

I think the US players...

… want to go undefeated.

I think Spain is trying to win but won’t mind very much if they lose.

Lithuania has looked like the team you want to avoid.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Aug 16, 2008 7:35 AM PDT up reply actions  

Agreed

USA has the whole redeem team “we want to dominate like it’s ’92” thing going while Spain seems like they can live with having sealed their ticket to the next round.

by Gargen on Aug 16, 2008 7:38 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'm not sure

But I think Team USA could beat a team of NBA all stars.

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 7:35 AM PDT up reply actions  

what team is there left, this is 66% of em

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Aug 16, 2008 7:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

They could beat the Celtics

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 7:38 AM PDT up reply actions  

i am not sure i would agree.. they are shooting terrible, and the cleanish defense

the celts play would be quite detering

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Aug 16, 2008 7:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

That 100m finals was sick sick sick. Go Check it out later!

Craziest most dominant race for many years. Hope those guys are clean.

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 7:34 AM PDT reply actions  

you like how they are playing spanish music from the along came polly soundtrack..

its both american and spanish!

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Aug 16, 2008 7:35 AM PDT reply actions  

spain doing excellent job

not letting it get out of hand. it was on the verge for a second there.

Free Sergio! http://www.freesergio.com

by sergioFTW on Aug 16, 2008 7:38 AM PDT reply actions  

Don't worry

It will happen. Team USA has God on their side.

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 7:38 AM PDT up reply actions  

so i guess it depends on

whether God is still hungover from all those bodyshots last night.

Free Sergio! http://www.freesergio.com

by sergioFTW on Aug 16, 2008 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

yep, manifest destiny

doesnt just apply to the owing all the land

"it takes two to lie. One to lie and one to listen." -- Homer

by bow4meow on Aug 16, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice one.

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

It seems like the US

can turn Spain over any time they want. CP took young Ricky to school.

by JasonT on Aug 16, 2008 7:39 AM PDT reply actions  

Wow.

I didn’t see the Rudy pass between legs of the defender for a layup. They just showed a replay. Very impressive.

by JasonT on Aug 16, 2008 7:40 AM PDT reply actions  

The way Team USA plays...

is almost like the old Knicks or Heat played in the 90s… using brutal defense to compensate for a lack of a beautifully coordinated offense.

by trevorthegreat on Aug 16, 2008 7:40 AM PDT reply actions  

see link to live stream in post at very top

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Aug 16, 2008 7:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

Great Passing by USA

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 7:41 AM PDT reply actions  

teyshaun with some early pt

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Aug 16, 2008 7:42 AM PDT reply actions  

Gosh

a lot of ticky tack fouls in this game.

by JasonT on Aug 16, 2008 7:45 AM PDT reply actions  

RUDY!!@!@!@<

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Aug 16, 2008 7:45 AM PDT reply actions  

for the ast

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Aug 16, 2008 7:45 AM PDT reply actions  

haha

Shawn Johnson is a dead ringer for a chipmunk.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Aug 16, 2008 7:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

The Gasol towers

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 7:47 AM PDT reply actions  

another and one

I thought it would include something about “uno”
guess i am wrong

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Aug 16, 2008 7:47 AM PDT reply actions  

I feel bad for Spain

LeBron is hitting from deep.

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 7:47 AM PDT reply actions  

Rudy isn't afraid to mess with the big men

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 7:48 AM PDT reply actions  

great find for rudy

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Aug 16, 2008 7:49 AM PDT reply actions  

Rudy is waiting on the wing for the pass more today

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 7:50 AM PDT reply actions  

ah a spoiler thread

I was wondering why there were only 40 comments.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 7:51 AM PDT reply actions  

Is Pau Gasol

one of the fattest skinny guys you’ve ever seen? A flabby bean pole? For that matter the entire team of Spain looks that way.

by JasonT on Aug 16, 2008 7:51 AM PDT reply actions  

Team usa

is a bunch of complainers. Whatever part of me that was hoping for a US win is now dead. I have not respect for people complaining when they’re up by ten.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 7:52 AM PDT reply actions  

??

Its not like 10 is an insurmountable lead, and its not like Spain doesn’t complain.

Its fine if you aren’t rooting for the USA but that’s not a very logical reason. I think its pretty hard to argue Spain has better guys at this point.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Aug 16, 2008 7:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

oh no

team usa definitely has the better talent.

and you’re right it’s not insurmountable. I don’t need logic. I HATE freaking babies on the court.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 7:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

More great passing by USA to hit the open 3

I want them to win by 30

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 7:54 AM PDT reply actions  

Rudy misses the open 3

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 7:54 AM PDT reply actions  

Wow...

They are running on all cylinders. This is impressive.

by Cablinasian on Aug 16, 2008 7:54 AM PDT reply actions  

He might want to come to Portland when he has his ETO next year ;-)

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

gf says

“team usa is being a bunch of bick heads!”

and she was rooting for them before.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 7:55 AM PDT reply actions  

no

but this is a censored site.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

yeah

whereas Spain is all impeccable characters.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Aug 16, 2008 7:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

they're not complaining like USA

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

yeah

they pose for offensive pictures, but at least they complain to the refs slightly less.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Aug 16, 2008 7:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

you have your buttons

and I have mine.

that was one reasons I hated the jail blazers so much… the complaining.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 7:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

I

Krikey! Kiteboarding is Kewl!

by prezofdeath on Aug 16, 2008 7:56 AM PDT reply actions  

I'm here

What’d I miss?

Krikey! Kiteboarding is Kewl!

by prezofdeath on Aug 16, 2008 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

The US is running on all cylinders.

Rudy’s been playing well. He is 1-4 on threes though… a few of them open looks.

by Cablinasian on Aug 16, 2008 7:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

Before E

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

That was a weak call on Marc.

He was justing standing there doing anything but guarding the post.

by sagebru5h on Aug 16, 2008 7:57 AM PDT reply actions  

Garbajosa looks like

the guy who played Leon in The Professional.

by trevorthegreat on Aug 16, 2008 7:58 AM PDT reply actions  

This is really good quality video

I wish NBA TV could do something like this

Krikey! Kiteboarding is Kewl!

by prezofdeath on Aug 16, 2008 7:58 AM PDT reply actions  

usa time out of FEAR

believe it

"Si llegado el momento, no me acostumbro, o no me dan minutos, puede ser que vuelva a España. Para mí no es un paso atrás". Rudy Férnandez

by chickenmelt on Aug 16, 2008 7:58 AM PDT reply actions  

Rudy says

see you next year D-Will, get that crap outta here!

Free Sergio! http://www.freesergio.com

by sergioFTW on Aug 16, 2008 7:59 AM PDT reply actions  

D-Will is looking flashy again

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:00 AM PDT reply actions  

I hope Bayless was paying attention

Rubio hit his freethrows….both of them….

Krikey! Kiteboarding is Kewl!

by prezofdeath on Aug 16, 2008 8:01 AM PDT reply actions  

Dang Spain complaining about fouls again.

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:01 AM PDT reply actions  

They figure it's working for team US.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 8:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

u guys are funny

Free Sergio! http://www.freesergio.com

by sergioFTW on Aug 16, 2008 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

okay...

now spain is bitching.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 8:01 AM PDT reply actions  

lol...love the commentary
Spain slaps Prince so loud that you can hear it from China but they complain about the call.

Krikey! Kiteboarding is Kewl!

by prezofdeath on Aug 16, 2008 8:01 AM PDT reply actions  

I really love the part

“You can hear it from China”

Umm…Mr. Commentator…they’re IN China

Krikey! Kiteboarding is Kewl!

by prezofdeath on Aug 16, 2008 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

i guess the commentator

isn’t really prone to exaggeration then.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 8:03 AM PDT up reply actions  

lol

Krikey! Kiteboarding is Kewl!

by prezofdeath on Aug 16, 2008 8:03 AM PDT up reply actions  

funny

and true

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

Nice Oop by Rudy from Ricky.

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:02 AM PDT reply actions  

rudy

alley oop!

"Si llegado el momento, no me acostumbro, o no me dan minutos, puede ser que vuelva a España. Para mí no es un paso atrás". Rudy Férnandez

by chickenmelt on Aug 16, 2008 8:02 AM PDT reply actions  

Rudy seems

asleep at the wheel. What’s up with that?

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 8:04 AM PDT reply actions  

i should bad mouth him more often.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 8:05 AM PDT up reply actions  

it's like the playground

Survival of the loudest.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 8:04 AM PDT reply actions  

Who names his child "Berni"?

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:05 AM PDT reply actions  

Prolly a nickname.

Besides, names like Olga are much worse.

by Cablinasian on Aug 16, 2008 8:05 AM PDT up reply actions  

That was #12, not Rudy

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

really?

I thought it was rudy too.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 8:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

no

it was Rudy

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Aug 16, 2008 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

only terrible

when you miss.

Otherwise it’s incredible.

Stars take those shots… (they also make them most of the time though)

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 8:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

But he took it with

too much time on the clock. He could’ve burned more time and the US wouldn’t have got that last bucket

by JasonT on Aug 16, 2008 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

i didn't see the time

you’re right.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions  

Taveling

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:05 AM PDT reply actions  

nice profile line

i like that

"Si llegado el momento, no me acostumbro, o no me dan minutos, puede ser que vuelva a España. Para mí no es un paso atrás". Rudy Férnandez

by chickenmelt on Aug 16, 2008 8:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

Dumb shot by Rudy

but overall, I’ve really been impressed by his passing skills

by JasonT on Aug 16, 2008 8:06 AM PDT reply actions  

Rudy didn't high five the fan on the way to the locker room

I bet he would have if the guy wasn’t Chinese.

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:06 AM PDT reply actions  

Actually

Rudy had just picked his nose. He was just being thoughtful.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

was he holding for last shot?

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Aug 16, 2008 8:06 AM PDT reply actions  

Watching the pre-halftime highlights...

That was a nice oop by Rudy, as was that pass to Gasol in the corner for the 3 ball

Krikey! Kiteboarding is Kewl!

by prezofdeath on Aug 16, 2008 8:08 AM PDT reply actions  

yeah their defense

has really helped them take the lead… second only to their complaining.

Spain is desperately trying to catch up in the complaining department.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

USA 7/11 on 3-pt shooting

tough to beat a team that hot from outside no matter who they are

by Gargen on Aug 16, 2008 8:08 AM PDT reply actions  

OT

we are gonna bake in oregon today.. 100’s eck!

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Aug 16, 2008 8:08 AM PDT reply actions  

Or

Beer…. ing. If you’ve got friends with… beer.

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

beer ing is a great idea

for those of you who don’t know here is a quick little tidbit of trivia. It is better to put non ethanol fuel in boats, so it is more expensive to put gas in a boat.

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Aug 16, 2008 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

Huh?

Krikey! Kiteboarding is Kewl!

by prezofdeath on Aug 16, 2008 8:14 AM PDT up reply actions  

I think it'll be 80 something in SLC

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions  

Should be 76 here today

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

Should be 76 tomorrow too

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

and 76 the day after that as well

and another comment by me about 48 hours after anyone cares.

Krikey! Kiteboarding is Kewl!

by prezofdeath on Aug 19, 2008 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow, I think I love this commentator
This game has looked a little sloppier than the first 3 games for the US but part of that obviously is because Spain is good.

Krikey! Kiteboarding is Kewl!

by prezofdeath on Aug 16, 2008 8:09 AM PDT reply actions  

if USA beats spain

The only thing stopping them from gold is themselves. Spain is the second best team playing.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 16, 2008 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions  

does that mean that you think that you're in love?

"it takes two to lie. One to lie and one to listen." -- Homer

by bow4meow on Aug 16, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

OT - I'm out

Gonna’ help a buddy rip some sod out of his lawn…catch you guys later

Krikey! Kiteboarding is Kewl!

by prezofdeath on Aug 16, 2008 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

Here come the men in black

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:10 AM PDT reply actions  

Commentators

I love that I can’t hear them on the live feed and can therefore hear more of what is being said on the court. it’s nice watching a game without it being interpreted for you.

by begottenson on Aug 16, 2008 8:11 AM PDT reply actions  

exactly

kind of refreshing not hearing commentators talk and talk

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

right?

like I don’t need to be reminded of what a technical foul is, yet every game, i am.

by begottenson on Aug 16, 2008 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

good morning

glad I’m not the only one watching it live..

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:11 AM PDT reply actions  

I love you man

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

The officiating in that game was appalling

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

really?

didn’t see it. Homer calls? Was Dirk furious?

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Aug 16, 2008 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

Let's say, there was a play in the fourth where Yao took like five steps

On the other side, Germany was whistled for three seconds in the lane. The first time I’ve seen that call here in Beijing. The US would get that call 10 times per game.

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions  

But they played horrible in the third, so it was their fault that they had to come from behind.

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions  

it's just written commentary

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:12 AM PDT reply actions  

Argentina only beat Iran by 15

Iran was losing to summer league teams in SLC.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Aug 16, 2008 8:17 AM PDT reply actions  

yea

that score kind of shocked me

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

Russia might even have to go home

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions  

I wonder if the online feed

is the same feed NBC is showing? And if we watch it again at 10:00 it will be like deja vu.

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:19 AM PDT reply actions  

"written texting commentary."

Hahahaha

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 8:20 AM PDT reply actions  

Clanged

Off the front… questionable.

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 8:22 AM PDT reply actions  

oh no

he’s holding his back

"Si llegado el momento, no me acostumbro, o no me dan minutos, puede ser que vuelva a España. Para mí no es un paso atrás". Rudy Férnandez

by chickenmelt on Aug 16, 2008 8:22 AM PDT reply actions  

clean block

Free Sergio! http://www.freesergio.com

by sergioFTW on Aug 16, 2008 8:22 AM PDT reply actions  

Yeah

How did Jason Kidd do that. I don’t even think he jumped.

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions  

Rudy flopped on all ball block

Then Kobe gave him a hug.

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:22 AM PDT reply actions  

oh no

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:22 AM PDT reply actions  

Ah, Kidd and Kobe are trying to break our Rudy

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:23 AM PDT reply actions  

Kobe makin sure Rudy is OK

I feel like I have an opinion about that, but I don’t know what

by Gargen on Aug 16, 2008 8:23 AM PDT reply actions  

RUDY NO

K*be making sure he’s okay on a clean block? Unexpected class.

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 8:23 AM PDT reply actions  

oh snap.. please be ok rudy

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Aug 16, 2008 8:23 AM PDT reply actions  

melo actually playing good for once

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:24 AM PDT reply actions  

First the ball goes on the floor, then the step Kobe

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:24 AM PDT reply actions  

I wonder what Kobe's tongue feels like.

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:25 AM PDT reply actions  

No

Melo made the trip.

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions  

Nice trash talking

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:25 AM PDT reply actions  

Zing

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions  

if the US shoots the 3 ball like this...

… during the medal round, they are a lock for the gold.

Spain is capable of a lot more— they know this game isn’t that important for them.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Aug 16, 2008 8:27 AM PDT reply actions  

next up Croatia

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:28 AM PDT reply actions  

Dirk is done

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:30 AM PDT up reply actions  

He would win it all if he had Rudy

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions  

The startes get significantly more playing time today

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:29 AM PDT reply actions  

Aren't they all starters?

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions  

Chris

Boshed it

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 8:30 AM PDT reply actions  

What's Rudy's stat line so far?

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:31 AM PDT reply actions  

One million

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions  

Five points, three rebounds, three assists, one steal in about 15 min.

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

i just saw rudy stand. he isn't paralyzed

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Aug 16, 2008 8:31 AM PDT reply actions  

From the commentary:

Stop the presses!!!! J Kidd has taken a shot….his first of the tourney.

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:32 AM PDT reply actions  

Nice little run by Spain here

I don’t think they will comeback to win it, but they are chipping away…

by diskord on Aug 16, 2008 8:33 AM PDT reply actions  

wow

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:34 AM PDT reply actions  

To see Rudy shoot over D-Wade

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions  

You would think

That with the size of their NBA contracts, the Gasol brothers could afford a pair of hair clippers between the 2 of them.

by diskord on Aug 16, 2008 8:35 AM PDT reply actions  

the play by play section

is about a second ahead of the live action, annoying, I turned it off

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:36 AM PDT reply actions  

yep

it ruined a goal for me in a soccer match I was watching.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Aug 16, 2008 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

HGH

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

Rudy but be really butthurt.

I thought he’d be back in the game by now.

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:38 AM PDT reply actions  

it's interesting....

to actually be able to hear the players.

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

One thing no Blazer fans have talked about

What about Nate assistant coaching for team USA. Think he is picking D’Antoni’s brain non-stop for offense tips?

Seriously, I wonder how this will affect him and if it will improve him as a coach going forward. I was proud to see Nate chosen to be a part of the team.

by diskord on Aug 16, 2008 8:39 AM PDT reply actions  

I wondered if that doesn't confuse team USA players today

Nate vs. D’Antoni. That must create impossible requirements. And then you have Coach K, who like to control everything but they play run and gun.

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

They are mocking Marc for his slow FT routine

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

he knows how to block shots

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:39 AM PDT reply actions  

spain flops alot

so Rudy likely will, I hate flopping but perhaps I just need to think of it as being more open-minded to other people’s customs

by begottenson on Aug 16, 2008 8:39 AM PDT reply actions  

i hear rudy

has taken flopping to the level of art form.

"Si llegado el momento, no me acostumbro, o no me dan minutos, puede ser que vuelva a España. Para mí no es un paso atrás". Rudy Férnandez

by chickenmelt on Aug 16, 2008 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

Wow

Awesome shot of Pau and Jorge looking completely uninterested in their team’s play

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 8:39 AM PDT reply actions  

was that Bosh

who just yelled out OW!!

"Si llegado el momento, no me acostumbro, o no me dan minutos, puede ser que vuelva a España. Para mí no es un paso atrás". Rudy Férnandez

by chickenmelt on Aug 16, 2008 8:42 AM PDT reply actions  

Rubio doesn't look terribly NBA ready

But neither does Calderon, so what.

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:42 AM PDT reply actions  

I'd draft Ricky in a heardbeat

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

..heartbeat....

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

1st round...

he’s only 17, imagine in 3-4 years….

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

He's been playing pro ball since he was freaking 14!

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

Which might be a stretch, but he is a high lottery pick for sure

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

He knows that they will play together in a year or two

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

Rude

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

oops

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

Ricky cried like a girl after missing that layup.

He soft bro.

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:47 AM PDT reply actions  

great steal by Ricky

good recovery by Bosh

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Aug 16, 2008 8:47 AM PDT reply actions  

And Rudy draws a charge against Wade

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:49 AM PDT reply actions  

nice closeup

of rudy

"Si llegado el momento, no me acostumbro, o no me dan minutos, puede ser que vuelva a España. Para mí no es un paso atrás". Rudy Férnandez

by chickenmelt on Aug 16, 2008 8:49 AM PDT reply actions  

Rudy gets brutalized on the high screen

every damn time. One thing he will have to learn.

by diskord on Aug 16, 2008 8:50 AM PDT reply actions  

Your arm's off

no it isnt

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

RUDYYYYYY

Big 3, haha

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 8:50 AM PDT reply actions  

Rude-E 4 3

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:50 AM PDT reply actions  

didnt rudy step out on the baseline?

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Aug 16, 2008 8:51 AM PDT reply actions  

That's what I was thinking too.

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

Heresy!

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

-1

O only speak the truth.

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

Rudy for 3!

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:51 AM PDT reply actions  

Rudy with the o rebound and the three. Whooo

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:51 AM PDT reply actions  

pull your shorts up Gasol...

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:52 AM PDT reply actions  

So what

No Kobe and Rudy are all tight?

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 8:53 AM PDT reply actions  

little more man love from kobe to rudy

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Aug 16, 2008 8:53 AM PDT reply actions  

it's almost like kobe is on a mission

to make Blazer fans not hate him. sadly, we all know that is not possible.

Free Sergio! http://www.freesergio.com

by sergioFTW on Aug 16, 2008 8:53 AM PDT reply actions  

What if he is the veteran KP is targeting for 2009?

That would be a serious mind conflict: KP can do no wrong, but can Kobe do right?

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

That would be sweet

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

Hey it could happen, Kobe has player / ETO options in 2009 and 2010

He would be a serious upgrade at SF ;-)

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

MJ wouldn't love Rudy like Kobe does

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:53 AM PDT reply actions  

kobe patted rudy affectionately on the head after helping him up. that’s love, man.

"Si llegado el momento, no me acostumbro, o no me dan minutos, puede ser que vuelva a España. Para mí no es un paso atrás". Rudy Férnandez

by chickenmelt on Aug 16, 2008 8:54 AM PDT reply actions  

He just feels

threatened

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

I keep

wanting to reaply to the commentator

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 8:54 AM PDT reply actions  

I hate to state the obvious

But Rudy really is a piss poor defender. He won’t see the court until he shows a little responsibility toward his man. If he was providing help D, that’d be another thing entirely; but he isn’t.

by Samuelson on Aug 16, 2008 8:57 AM PDT reply actions  

Joining in

To stir things up, are we? Just for that I’m going to +1 you.

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

+1 me?

I’ve been around since the dark ages, friend. Just for that I’m going to +1 you.

by Samuelson on Aug 16, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

yea...

he has a lot of work to do in that area. He moves a lot, but sometimes shouldn’t be….

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by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

Sometimes

He should just stand there

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

maybe he is ADHD....

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
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by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions  

But he takes nice charges and rebounds

He could be the Anderson “Sideshow Bob” Varejao among shooting guards ;-)

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

DAGGER

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 9:00 AM PDT reply actions  

I love the idea

Of a pointless 3 being a dagger for a team down 30+

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions  

I hope USA can get it up to 40+

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 9:01 AM PDT reply actions  

Then Nate can always say to Rudy "remember that game against the US? Don't play defense like that"

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

Most points for the US in the tournament

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 9:01 AM PDT reply actions  

Most points of any team, that is

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

The only way the US loses a game in the Olympics is

if they are not motivated. I don’t think it’s any coincidence they just destroyed their perceived best competition.

by JasonT on Aug 16, 2008 9:03 AM PDT reply actions  

Spain's Game plan

How awful was Spain’s game plan? Run a full court press against the U.S.? To provide MORE fastbreak opportunities and speed up the game??? Shoot early in the shot clock? Mind boggling.

by PoliSam on Aug 16, 2008 9:03 AM PDT reply actions  

are they chanting Kobe?

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
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by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 9:04 AM PDT reply actions  

Okay

I can see Spain taking this if Rudy can come in and make 15 3’s at the same time.

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 9:04 AM PDT reply actions  

Wanna take bets how long the commentards from NBC will say "but the game is still close and could go either way"

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions  

Haha

oh man you’ll have to get back to me on that

"... and with the thirteenth pick in the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trailblazers select: David Bowie, of space." Draft Bowie!

by Sarbonis on Aug 16, 2008 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

Come one USA sink a 3

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan

by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 9:05 AM PDT reply actions  

Will Spaing do their circle dance?

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 9:06 AM PDT reply actions  

Spain is just setting the US up. Letting them get over confident

they will lull them to sleep and then bring down the hammer. Marc my words. You like that? Marc……..ya, that was awesome

I'm a little confused by your tactics

by oderiferous emanations 74 on Aug 16, 2008 9:06 AM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, the Spaniards just didn't want to lose against Russia again

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

I love the scoring system: You get a point if you just show up

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 9:08 AM PDT reply actions  

mascots on floor are actually CGI graphics, not real....

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 16, 2008 9:08 AM PDT reply actions  

Howard

Howard has been really unimpressive in these Olympics. I don’t know if he is not as into winning or playing hard as the other guys or he’s just not that good.

Kinda amazing how having Kobe, Wade, Paul, and Lebron in the game can make everyone else look ordinary.

by PoliSam on Aug 16, 2008 9:26 AM PDT reply actions  

agree

Howard has been a disappointment.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Aug 16, 2008 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wade and Lebron duo right now

is one of the most deadly recent duos I’ve seen. How many times have we seen Bron feed it to Wade for a dunk…though you would like to think in an NBA game Wade would be the number 2 guy to not leave open all the time if he was on a team with Lebron.

About Howard, I wouldn’t say he’s looked that bad, just very ordinary. Plays are being run for guards by guards (and SF/SG combos) on this team, not the big guys. Howard would look a lot better if he would grab some rebounds instead of swatting them though.

I was pretty happy with Rudy tonight. His defense was ok. I wish people would stop saying his defense is bad… did you by any chance notice who he was guarding? A few big names…can’t think of em right now though… he seemed pretty pesty for that player who’s name we shall not mention. Other than not playing much he was always involved when he was in at both ends. I mean come on he was going at it with a cranky Lebron without backing down, give him some credit. If defense is judged by how well you guard Lebron every single player in the NBA is terrible at defense.

by Bskey on Aug 16, 2008 9:37 AM PDT reply actions  

8

The Midnight Rambler

by amlmart1 on Aug 16, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

His stats were not that bad

8 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers. Not amazing, but not horrible either on a team that was clearly overwhelmed.

Case in point: Calderon almost disappeared, shooting 0 of 4 from the three point line and 1 of 9 from the field, while also getting 4 rebounds but 0 assists and 0 steals. The guy was a borderline all-star last season, with amazing statistical averages in the NBA. Rudy will be a fine backup next season, probably making at least the All-Rookie team.

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

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