NBA Thread

[SpeedyGose]

Friendly game at the basketball world cup

 

*Aug. 9 - Lithuania vs Finland - Klaipeda - Svyturio Arena (WON 83-66)

JV: 20 points ( 6/9 FG 8/10 FT ), 11 rebounds (6 off/5def), 2 blocks

[SpeedyGose]

 

Highlights from his performance

[SpeedyGose]

If anyone is interested, Lithuania plays Australia today. Baynes has given JV trouble in the past, excited to see this one + Exum.

 

http://www.sportotv.lt/

 

Starts at noon

[Orgfiller]

So what's with the Raptors getting fined for Drake pumping up KD to Toronto? It was his concert and I'm assuming the Raptors' PR department didn't give him the idea or anything. 25k is nothing to a professional sports team but still, seems like a silly fine.

[NorthOf49]

So what's with the Raptors getting fined for Drake pumping up KD to Toronto? It was his concert and I'm assuming the Raptors' PR department didn't give him the idea or anything. 25k is nothing to a professional sports team but still, seems like a silly fine.

At the time I posted in this thread that it's tampering Drake is employed by the Raptors and he engaged in recruiting a player under contract to another team. Seems clear cut.

 

The fine is probably good for the Raptors anyway... a national news story is worth something real to the franchise. News of the fine will reach many more people than the initial incident did.

[Orgfiller]

Those are good points North, and you're right it does give national coverage to the news.

[burlingtonbandit]

http://thebiglead.com/2014/08/07/lebron-james-is-skinny-heres-an-important-photographic-comparison/

 

I know this is going to sound pretty far-fetched, but does anyone think Lebron took steroids? He has really slimmed down and now that Carmelo has as well maybe the NBA is having stronger testing so players have gone off PEDs and that is why a lot of these guys are losing weight.

[KingKat]

http://thebiglead.com/2014/08/07/lebron-james-is-skinny-heres-an-important-photographic-comparison/

 

I know this is going to sound pretty far-fetched, but does anyone think Lebron took steroids? He has really slimmed down and now that Carmelo has as well maybe the NBA is having stronger testing so players have gone off PEDs and that is why a lot of these guys are losing weight.

 

It's not far fetched to think any athletes takes steroids. In baseball, testing has become more rigorous and they bust people for non-testing evidence too but in all other major sports, drug policies are pretty slack. It's probably not far fetched to assume all the elite football, hockey, basketball and tennis players take steroids.

[burlingtonbandit]

It's not far fetched to think any athletes takes steroids. In baseball, testing has become more rigorous and they bust people for non-testing evidence too but in all other major sports, drug policies are pretty slack. It's probably not far fetched to assume all the elite football, hockey, basketball and tennis players take steroids.

 

The NFL still has tons of guys test positive for banned substances. Its weird how the culture is different as in MLB you are frowned upon for the rest of your career while in the NFL its a "okay lets get you back in 4 games and all is forgotten".

[eastcoastjaysfan]

http://thebiglead.com/2014/08/07/lebron-james-is-skinny-heres-an-important-photographic-comparison/

 

I know this is going to sound pretty far-fetched, but does anyone think Lebron took steroids? He has really slimmed down and now that Carmelo has as well maybe the NBA is having stronger testing so players have gone off PEDs and that is why a lot of these guys are losing weight.

 

LeBron has cut out the carbs. That's why he's dropped so much weight. A quick Google search please before posting next time

[SpeedyGose]

The NFL still has tons of guys test positive for banned substances. Its weird how the culture is different as in MLB you are frowned upon for the rest of your career while in the NFL its a "okay lets get you back in 4 games and all is forgotten".

 

Speaking of the NFL, how ridiculous is their discipline system? Orlando Scandrick, first time offender gets suspended for 4 games for taking Molly (MDMA). Ray Rice gets 2 games for beating his wife.

[KingKat]

Ray Rice gets 2 games for beating his wife.

 

It's been heavily implied that the domestic violence was mutual and not initiated by Rice which I guess is why the discipline is so light. That being said you could easily argue that they should have made an example out of Rice and punished him severely in spite of this. Rice is the public figure. He's the one who is accountable to the NFL for the image he puts forth not his partner.

[dineke]

They couldn't though. They have to follow the guidelines set forth by the CBA.

[KingKat]

They couldn't though. They have to follow the guidelines set forth by the CBA.

 

CBA sets a limit of two games?

[dineke]

CBA sets a limit of two games?

 

Oh I was talking about their drug policies. I don't think there is anything in the CBA for domestic violence.

[burlingtonbandit]

LeBron has cut out the carbs. That's why he's dropped so much weight. A quick Google search please before posting next time

 

Yeah or maybe he is just saying that as a reason why he lost so much weight. That was my point originally. A few superstarts are saying they are going on these diets to lose weight when maybe they are not taking PEDs anymore. I mean Lebron was so jacked I don't think anyone would be that surprised based on just how big he was.

 

There are so many guys taking PEDs in all sports that you would be shocked if all the names came out. I mean I don't think anyone doubts AP took anything to get back from his torn so quickly.

[jays_fever]

Steroids is a great form of drug under proper supervision and taken appropriately, I dont think anyone will dispute that. You still need to put in the work to benefit anything from it, it doesn't magically make you a superhuman.

 

The only issue anyone should have really is in sports where the majority are clean, i.e baseball

[GD]

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24658851/report-nba-offered-to-drop-fine-if-raptors-removed-drakes-title

 

This is getting awesome lol

[NorthOf49]

If Drake really is friends with all the top basketball players, he's worth his weight in gold to the Raptors.

[SpeedyGose]

25K fine to a professional sports team is nothing. He's pushing the brand and is actually good friends with Durant/Durant loves his music.

 

I would be willing to bet Leiweke is more than fine with this

[GD]

The publicity this has garnered is easily worth the $25k.

[GD]

Dunno who this guy is but he's verified:

 

 

[jays_fever]

Indiana probably wont even make the playoffs, let alone win a playoff game.

[SpeedyGose]

Did you guys see the schedule? 4 National games should be fun. Nov 13 vs Bulls on TNT!

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Did you guys see the schedule? 4 National games should be fun. Nov 13 vs Bulls on TNT!

 

Saw that last night. Pretty shocking. #WeTheNorth better be in full display on these nights.

[SpeedyGose]

Saw that last night. Pretty shocking. #WeTheNorth better be in full display on these nights.

 

We gotta hit some games buddy

[eastcoastjaysfan]

We gotta hit some games buddy

 

We most definitely do! Gonna try to get to as many as I can this year.

[burlingtonbandit]

So apparently Tim Leiweke is leaving Toronto. Can't be good news for the Raptors.

[dineke]

Source: Beeston to be named the President of MLSE.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Hearing MLSE president/CEO Tim Leiweke will be leaving the company soon. (1/2)

 

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) August 19, 2014

 

Not sure of where he's going, but hearing the reason is he is looking for a new challenge.

 

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) August 19, 2014

 

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lol What exactly did he accomplish while he was here? If he doesn't want to be here, good riddance. Thanks for the job well done but if you aren't 100% in than peace out..