The Answer

Login to find out (May 24, 2005 at 9:51pm)

AdnanA - I used to be disgusted at Iverson's attitude in his younger days in the NBA. He has changed on and off the court this season and finally understands what is needed of him. I saw his news conference with Mo Cheeks today - the guy is soooo sincere now, dying to win an NBA championship and said he will just about do anything - even playing the 5. Never plays team basketball? I think he really made several attempts to change that this season. The Problem with O'Brien - he didnt play his best center all yr - Dalembert, didnt play Willie Green nor Kyle Korver enough. This team will change dramatically and play much to their potential next season.

Login to find out (May 24, 2005 at 10:08am)

dickiev...you know you're not dick vitale, right? Just wanted to make sure your delusion hasn't gone beyond treatment ;)

Login to find out (May 24, 2005 at 9:47am)

Mo Cheeks is a step in the right direction babay...he's a ptp'er as a player and coach...i see him being in philly for several years to come.

Login to find out (May 23, 2005 at 4:26pm)

I dont know why O'Brien was fired - he is a pretty decent coach. The only reason I believe is that after getting Webber, Philly, the fans, the media thought they would be one of the top 3 teams in the East. Is Mo Cheeks a good coach? Its hard to judge him considering he had to coach the TrailBlazers.

Login to find out (May 23, 2005 at 1:59pm)

Wow Danzig03 - pick up one loser for another - now thats a smart GM move.

Login to find out (May 23, 2005 at 12:56pm)

philly should trade web to the celtics for walker.

Login to find out (May 23, 2005 at 11:58am)

Salam all,

Jordan was never physically thrown around like Wade or Ginobili? I will agree, but only during his second coming during 95-98. Otherwise, his first time around was physical torture because of the original Bad Boys, Celtics, and the mentality of the NBA in the 80s. All Jordan would do is dunk or slash, and that took a toll on his body too. Hence, he developed that patented turn around fade away, which was the deadliest weapon in the NBA since Kareem's sky hook.

Detroit hammered Jordan to the point where everything would be considered a flagrant foul today; money still dropped 40-60 points on them everytime. What about the New York Knicks vs. the Bulls in '92 and '93? That series was so physical it looked like a football match.

*One thing MJ was not given credit for was his strength and endurance. The man played countless 82 game seasons. The only one who comes to mind that surpasses his endurance was John Stockton.

By the way, I strongly agree with the fact that no one has been hacked like the way Shaq during a long NBA career. Salam!!!

Login to find out (May 23, 2005 at 9:14am)

Wow, Omerhussain, apart from being a sports analyst ur also an amateur comedian. General Manager of the Lakers Mitch Kupchak stated that he went to Shaq and presented him with a contract extension that would have made O'Neal the highest paid player in the league. However, it wasn't good enough for Shaq, as a matter of fact, he felt insulted by the offer since he wanted more years on the contract. I do have a problem with a player who delays surgery and torpedoes HIS team's chances to win four consecutive titles, who refuses to get in prime playing condition a la LA LAkers of last season. He could have been so much more - look at MJ - who had incredible off season workouts even though he was the best player on the planet in his era. No my friend, if you look at NY Knicks roster they have 4 PFs, they have Jamal Crawford? Has he proved anything yet? They have terrible management and the media will not give this team a chance to rebuild properly - ie dismantling the team, they always seem to want to do a patch job.

Login to find out (May 22, 2005 at 3:04pm)

After Toronto and Chicago? Have u seen the Knicks - they are in salary cap hell, they hardly can play together - even though they are the third highest payroll in the NBA. Respect SHAQ? Pahleeez, Shaq is (1) an extremely lazy player because he knows he can run over opponents in the paint - hence he is always injured because he is not a conditioned athlete and(2) I NEVER recalled Shaq saying that Miami is Wade's team - and if he did - we should believe him to be a team player after he left LA for more money?______As far as Iverson, he is a phenomenal player and is a much better team player than in yrs past, Webber should shut his damn piehole, rebuild his knee as well as self confidence and play like a #2 or #3 option.

Login to find out (May 20, 2005 at 12:04pm)

Best player in the league? What about Dirk, Amare, Shaq, Flash, The King, Kobe, and Duncan are better team and individual players hands down. Do not get me wrong, AI has heart, amazing scoring abilities, and is a hard worker, but he has to change his game to win.

And yes, CWebb (no heart) is done. An injury to the knee is a death sentence in hoops.

Login to find out (May 20, 2005 at 7:47am)

trade Cwebb to the lakers for lamar odom and brian grant. both teams would be better by dumping those players.

Login to find out (May 19, 2005 at 10:38am)

WEBBER IS THE MOST OVERRATED PLAYER IN THE LEAGUE, BUT I THINK THIS TEAM IS A COUPLE OF YEARS AWAY FROM MAKEING A BIG RUN, IGUODALA WILL BE A GREAT PLAYER ONE DAY, HE WILL BE A LIGITIMATE ALL-STAR, WATCH OUT 4 HIM.

Login to find out (May 19, 2005 at 8:45am)

AI is not & never will be a team player. too big of an ego....all points & stats. nuthin' else.

Login to find out (May 19, 2005 at 8:35am)

Ai is best player in the league hands down. I thought Philly could make some noise this year beacuse i thought C-Web would give something... not all star caliber play, but anything. If he could have just given AI 10 Rebounds a game with a little D, AI could carry the rest. Pity... AI not a team player? He had no team... he single handedly carried a pathetic collection of players into the playoffs. by all rights, their spot should have been orlando's or cleveland.. much better teams.. sheeei even NYC had more talent than AI had. If you give him some players, he will get to the finals... oh wait he's already proved that.

Login to find out (May 18, 2005 at 8:43pm)

sixers got thrashed by detroit. they're not gonna do anything special anytime soon

Login to find out (May 18, 2005 at 8:37pm)

Webber is way past his prime.....a jump shooting power forward. Horrible trade......they needed someone down low, score some points, get some boards. Iverson carries that team, they wouldn't win 20 games without him.

Login to find out (May 18, 2005 at 7:17pm)

Webber retracts

"I'm telling you I never said that b.s. about A.I.," Webber said vehemently over and over again, adding that he already had called Iverson. "I love A.I. I love being back East. I've got no problems with Allen and I don't know where the hell anybody got that from.

Login to find out (May 18, 2005 at 7:12pm)

AI is an awesome player. C-Webb needs to realize that he needs the answer more than vice versa, shut his mouth and play. The should contend for the division crown next year.

Login to find out (May 18, 2005 at 6:11pm)

while I respect AI's skills, I still think he is not a team player. I actually agree with Webber that he dribbles too much and kills the offense. Honestly, if AI's ego wasn't that big, he would have one or two rings in his hand right now.

Login to find out (May 18, 2005 at 4:19pm)

webber needs to go back to where he came from (sacramento) kings need him :o(

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