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Um, no. We would simply clear out the roster and sign him. Then unlease Wall, Beal & Durant with a couple other pieces on the league.

"Unleash", you mean?

That would be a scary team, though, yeah.

Iggy with the flop to get a 4 point play.

I thought they were fining people for flopping this year.

It was definitely a flop. But why is Griffin even touching him like that? What's worse, he wasn't even defending the guy on the release (up high). You can't give these idiot refs any reason to call a foul there. Especially when a guy is attempting a 3.

I said two years ago that Deandre Jordan would become one of the best centers in the league. Dude protects the rim like no one else, and has developed a nice offensive game.

Matt Barnes is so underrated.

Is it possible no home teams could win today? Probably.

Jordan is a nice player, but not sure what you mean by" developed a nice offensive game." He doesn't have any post moves. He basically catches a lot of lobs and dunks. And gets a lot of garbage points. Don't get me wrong, that WORKS! Just saying...

As for Barnes: he's a nice player, too. But I'm sick of his fake tough guy act. He will shove an opposing player into a defender to try and draw a foul and then whine when it's called a foul. Then when someone pays him back on the other end, he also whines. There's no place for that crap he pulls on defense. If he would have pulled that stuff that he pulled on Iggy in Game 5, in the regular season, he probably gets clocked.

I can't think of a sports team more irrelevant than the Charlotte Bobcats.

Let me help you out..

"The Nationals are one of two MLB franchises, and the only one in the National League, that has never played in a World Series."

The 7 seed and swept in the first round.

Yep. And I picked them to get swept. It wasn't a surprise, nor am I even upset about it.

Even with a healthy Jefferson, I'm not convinced the series would have played out much differently. I'm pretty excited about the future of my team though. They need another scorer, though, to make teams pay for doubling Al. I also think people are underestimating how much going back to the old nickname is going to help that franchise. And I know people will laugh at that statement, but just wait. The future of that team is bright.

No one took the Bobcats seriously this year and probably won't next year either. I am not trolling by saying that KD should join the East so he can sweep ****ty teams like them in the playoffs. You don't think he's jelly of LeBron whizzing by crappy franchises like the Bobcats? Please.

Yeah, the Bobcats were so crappy they beat the Wizards 2 out of 3. So what does that make them? Lol. You must have been dropped on your head as a child or something

KH: this is my last response to you on this. Again, start following the threads closer. You can't come down on me when I'm simply defending my teams from people that trash talk them first. If I'm not starting anything, how am I the problem? You don't make any sense.

And you clearly said I start stuff by posting in Nats and Wizards threads. That is totally WRONG. How is that even possible when I haven't posted in those threads in YEARS, save for the one Nats post I made last year, where I posted in there by mistake (and apologized for posting in there). You can't accuse someone of something and then just blow it off. Facts, please. That's all I ask.

Not the same team. So you are saying that you are a Hornets fan that jumped the bandwagon and got on the Bobcats, now back to the Hornets. Sounds wonderful. That's wonderful if you want to be a Pelicans fan...see my point ?

You mean Vishal ? He has always done that, he isn't typically trying to trash talk though, just express a point. Same as you have always trolled something for no reason. You want examples ? I am sure we can get tons of them. This "he started it" response is simply absurd. You have built this type of response, same as Scott (MSF) did back in the day. He was so aggressive and obtuse/defiant at times that eventually it bit him in the butt and he is gone. I am not trying to pretend to scold you or anything like that, just lending a hand to get you out of this type of situation.

Trash talk is fine, no one cares about that. Problem you have is that you tend to get all defensive and worked up about it (reminds me a a Wiz fan or two), but you go into their thread trash talking their team...just because.

I know that I can be snarky at times and even a homer (But my homerism is not misguided, more hopeful or optimistic, certainly not usually unrealistic ). There is no reason however to continue to go on and on, back and forth with someone over it, if you come out looking like the jerk. That is the reason I am posting this publically.

BTW - You owe me a beer, I don't like to make long posts like this so late.

Seriously, you are so off base it's not funny.

Like I said, I know it's not the same team. I think being a Hornets season ticket holder, I'd know that they left town and a new team arrived. That's Captain Obvious stuff there. And you of all people should know the history with the Hornets in this town. And, besides, I've explained my Hornets/Bobcats fandom many times here. Not going to keep repeating myself. You aren't in any position to question my fandom either. Since you admitted you used to wear a Hornets satin jacket and matching Jordans to their games. I would NEVER wear another team's gear!

You don't post that often, so you are out of the loop. Guys in this thread started in on me, bashing both the Hornets AND Bobcats. No Excuses, specifically, called the Bobcats a "joke" team. I responded with the results of the three games the two teams played this year (Charlotte won 2 out of 3). I also posted the Bullets/Wizards dismal playoff history in the process, since he also said that us Bobcat fans were "salty" towards the Wizards. As if the Bullets/Wizards have this glorious history or something. lol

This same guy that you are defending also 'tries' to talk trash about the Braves, even though we've owned his team over the years. And then when I give it back to him (return fire), he cries that I'm a "troll". And people like you, that don't keep up with the exchanges we have, buy into his mularkey.

And I don't go into Nats OR Wizards threads. That's just further proof that you don't know what you're talking about. I post in the MLB and NBA threads. And thats when he, and others, start in on ME. Seriously, start following those threads and you'll see where I'm coming from.

Umm, Bobcats weren't around in 2002, and why include Hornets at all ? You are a Bobcats fan.

That is not the same team. That would be the same as Ravens fans including Jim Brown as one of their favorites.

I don't even get your thought process with posting that.

You are trolling ... Ugh. That's why you posted it.

I was a Hornets season ticket holder. I will always love the Hornets. So, should I just compare the Hornets to the Bullets/Wizards? Guess who still comes out ahead?

And seriously, can we stop with the stupid "trolling" nonsense? If you actually kept up with the thread, you'd see that No Excuses STARTED IT. In fact, he ALWAYS does. And then gets his feelings hurt when I throw the facts his way.

One of these days these guys will learn that if you're going to talk trash, you'd better be able to back it up.

^^ How many championships do you have?

Nice try.

Seriously, when are you guys going to learn? lol

Only losers romanticize the regular season.

I really didn't want to do this...

Washington Bullets/Wizards Playoff History (1988-2014)

Playoff Appearances: 7

Playoff Series Won: 2

Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats Playoff History

(1988-2014)

Playoff Appearances: 9

Playoff Series Won: 4

lmao

Here's hoping Memphis finishes off OKC next game. Leave that city KD and come to a weaker Eastern Conference where you can play against joke teams like the Bobcats and Hawks.

Washington 97

Charlotte 83

Charlotte 98

Washington 85

Charlotte 100

Washington 94

lmao

Youre talking about your old posts about Kemba walker, and yet im the one that is rehashing old conversations.... right. Bubble Screen logic there. All i said was "I actually dont remember that", how is that rehashing old comments? im sorry if that hurt your feelings that I dont remember all your posts. Geez.

Typical, you couldnt answer the question. Poor guy.

You never prove anyone wrong Bubble, get over your self lol Your seriously in your own world right now. And, if you read my post, I said 31 points on 30 shots is not good, but the guys had 10 rebounds and 13 assists. You continue to ignore that, because it makes your posts come off stupid.

I'm sorry for saying Durant was bailed out, he was not. But you cant say the Westbrook's steal and bucket to tie it up meant nothing. That's just stupid. You keep ignoring that part, ive reiterated it like 5 times. I did not know you guys would get so butt hurt about that. Durant had a decent game, does that make you feel better?

And I dont have an agenda against Durant. Ive watched him since he was at Montrose, and followed him throughout his career, including at Texas. I want him to come to DC and pair up with Wall and Beal. You'd know that if you actually paid any attention to this thread or the Wizards thread, instead of just coming in here every now and then. Feel free to go through both threads and read my posts regarding Durant coming to DC. Just because I think LeBron is a better player, that doesnt imply that a have an agenda against Durant. But he's having a poor series, and I've called him out on it. Just like I would if James had a bad game.

So, for the record:

KD= MVP, had a better regular season.

LBJ= Best player in the world.

EDIT** Why are you still talking about Kemba Walker? Get over it. He's out of the playoffs. They got swept. 4-0.

EDIT2** Destino feels the same way about Durant as I do about LeBron. I can respect that. But the difference is if LeBron has a bad game, I will call him out on it. And by bad, i mean LeBron bad. I am not gonna pass it on to Wade or Bosh. LeBron is the face of the team, so he has to shoulder the blame, just the same way Durant should. But seems like you guys think Durant can do no wrong lol.

EDIT3*** Should have known debating with Bubble would go no where. Sorry for derailing.

1. The "rehashing" comment was pertaining to the Wall all star game thing and the top 10 PG deal. That was clearly pointed out to you already.

2. And I didn't answer your question because it was IRRELEVANT to the discussion we were having. Ya know, the one where you said Westbrook "bailed out Durant", despite me pointing out to you that Westbrook has now gone 0-14 from the floor in four OT games, with ONE point!! LMAO... furthermore, the Thunder LOST, so the fact that Westbrook sent the game to OT means NOTHING! Especially when he disappeared in OT.

3. I don't disagree with you on Durant-LeBron. But you wanting to put most of the blame on Durant, is silly. Those two (KD and Russ) are equally to blame for their playoff struggles.

4. The Walker playoff comparison thing was a JOKE. You clearly have no sense of humor whatsoever. And it's ridiculous to point out the Bobcats were swept by the two-time defending champs, as a 7 seed, with their best player hurt. As if that is insulting or something lol And btw, smart guy, I PICKED the Bobcats to get swept in the playoff game here! A small part of me actually hopes you guys get by the Hawks or Pacers, so I can watch your team (a healthy one, at that) get destroyed by the Heat.

I actually dont remember that, I dont go around fishing for your posts. Talk about dumb comments haha.

Just tell me this, who had the better game, Durant or Westbrook? It requires one word answer, dont try and twist anything around. Just, who had the better game.

I made the Walker comment FIRST. The conversation then turned to top 10 PGs, etc. Again, I was obviously joking if I said Walker was better than Wall. But I made sure to 'clarify' that I was joking. So stop rehashing old conversations about things I didn't actually say.

As for Westbrook: I'm not answering that. You made a silly comment about him "bailing out Durant". I proved you wrong. So stick to the topic.

Hell, two HOF players AND Kenny Smith all agree that Westbrook's triple double wasn't anything special. Especially when he disappeared in OT. You just have an agenda against Durant. Admit it.

And for ****s and giggles:

2014 playoffs--

Kemba Walker: 19.5 PPG 6.0 ASS 2.0 STL

John Wall: 18.8 PPG 6.8 ASS 2.2 STL

But you did just make it up? Quote that post you are referring to where i said he was Top two.

I still have your PMs dude. Do you remember your reasoning as to why you said he wasnt a good point guard? "Because he was voted in as a RESERVE"

HAHA oh now you were "joking" because you were flat our wrong. lmao your a trip.

Yes, I was joking. Just like when I said Kemba Walker was greater than Wall. You remember that, right?

So stop bringing up crap that has been clarified. And stop changing the subject when you get called out for making dumb comments lol.

Lol again, you have really bad reading comprehension. Stick to football man.

"John Wall is not a top 10 point guard. He's overrated, and hes bad because the coaches voted him into the allstar game instead of the fans voting him in as a starter."

Ha, i will never forget that.

I clarified the Wall all star game comments. But let's not let facts get in the way.

And I was 'joking' about the top 10 thing. That was also pointed out to you. What's hilarious though is guys like yourself thinking Wall is a top TWO PG lol You can't make this stuff up!

Btw, I love the way you steered the conversation away from the Westbrook topic. Too funny!

Ahh so your saying it would have been better if they had just lost in regulation. Gotcha.

Haha, dude im glad you post on here, i need a good laugh every now and then.

I knew it was pointless to try and have a conversation about basketball with you. Clueless.

I give up, man. You're right. Going 0-14 from the field and scoring ONE point in four OT games is definitely bailing out Durant lol.

Lol good ol bubble at it again.

When I posted the "bailing out" post, it was after Russel got the steal, and tied the game. If you actually watched the game, you'd know that was what I was talking about. Dont believe me? Go look at the time stamp of the post. But, you always gotta twist things around to try and make you sound better haha but hey, im used to it by now, whatever floats your boat.

Obviously 31 points on 30 shots is not good, but the 10 rebounds and 13 assists didnt matter bubble? The game tying steal and layup didnt matter? Common man, you gotta think.

Dude, you said that someone had to "bail Durant out again". Great. RW made a play to send it to OT. But he has done NOTHING in those OTs. That's the point I was trying to make. Stop being ridiculous.

"Common" man! lmao

I know right? The game tying steal to send it into overtime was such a terrible play. He contributed nothing to the game.

Glad you can read graphics that TNT puts up, otherwise that "plus" statement, you wouldve had no clue about.

If it werent for westbrook, they wouldve lost in regulation. Maybe you should try actually watching the games instead of just reading the stats afterwards.

Nice try, smart guy. I watched the game. So you can stop with the assumptions.

I never said Westbrook "did nothing". I was just disputing that his triple double was great. He didn't play that great.

He and Durant both have been awful in this series when it matters most. ONE point on 0-14 FG in FOUR OT games, man. Yeah, that's really bailing someone out lol. smh

He wont as long as Westbrook is on the team. The blame is and always will be put on Westbrook.

They both deserve blame. But when your PG is jacking up 30 shots, there's a problem.

Durant with another stinker. Luckily he has someone to bail him out AGAIN. Westbrook close to a triple double

That wasn't a good triple double. It's not hard to score 30 points when you take 31 shots.

Plus Westbrook scored a grand total of ONE point in those 4 OT games on 0 of 14 from the floor.

Do some of you guys even watch the games?

These Rockets-Blazers games are outstanding.

Lol seriously, the way you talk about the Bobcats, you would think Andrew Luck played for them

IT WAS JUST A JOKE BUBBLE!

I think part of the problem is some of you guys are confusing my posts with Smitty's. I don't agree with him that Jefferson is the best center in the league or that the Bobcats would have beaten the Heat (won the series) with a healthy Jefferson.

If you notice, I'm the one that said Charlotte is possibly the 10th best team, if they were in the West.

No matter the sport or thread, Bubble will be hated lol

Are you sure you're not a wrestling fan? Lol

The thing is, though, I rarely ever start anything. I'm hated because my return fire is a lot more fierce.

I hate wrasslin', btw.

Charlotte has fans?

Apparently so...

"In their 14 years in the NBA, the Hornets led the league in attendance eight times. It helped that their teal and purple color scheme – designed by Chapel Hill native Alexander Julian – was incredibly popular. It regularly outsold the merchandise of every NBA team except Jordan’s Bulls."

Reading around the internet, Charlotte fans in general are salty about the Wizards LOL. It's cute.

Yeah, we're clearly salty about the Wizards...

2014--

Washington 97

Charlotte 83

Charlotte 98

Wasington 85

Charlotte 100

Washington 94

"The Wizards’ last reached the postseason in 2008. They last won a series in 2005 in six games against the Bulls. Their previous playoff series win came in 1982. Washington hasn’t made it past the second round since 1979. This isn’t an organization that can rely on history to guide it."

lmao