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quote:That's awesome. I keeping finding myself getting a little nostalgic when watching his farewells on League Pass every other night. Kobe is the same age as me, so it's a really unique feeling to see him saying "it's time" even though he has always been the enemy as a Spurs fan. I have always respected the hell of out Kobe's drive and will to win. The game just won't be the same without him, just like it hasn't been the same since Jordan retired and just like it won't be once Duncan is done. As a big Kobe fan, it's cool that you got to experience that in person.
Stopped my uncontrollable weeping long enough to take this obligatory pic when he checked out:
Tonight is the game we really need to lose if we are going to close out this season without a playoff series.
quote:Right there with you. I have never understood the fascination with him. He's definitely a top 8 player, but MJ's retirement had about 1/4 of the hype Kobe's had. Also, Tim Duncan will never have a retirement tour like this either. Kobe is a phenomenal player but also an egomaniac who was never very personable with people. Seeing so many Kobe jerseys at the game yesterday was disappointing. Two folks behind my father and I would not stop chanting "Kobe" or "Mamba". Towards the end of the game as they left, my dad turned around and said, "Have a safe trip back to LA, make sure to pick up your house and yard in Alief along the way."
Screw Kobe, don't care about all this farewell tour garbage, glad he's leaving.
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I have never understood the fascination with him. He's definitely a top 8 player,
quote:Lol, Dad burn.quote:Right there with you. I have never understood the fascination with him. He's definitely a top 8 player, but MJ's retirement had about 1/4 of the hype Kobe's had. Also, Tim Duncan will never have a retirement tour like this either. Kobe is a phenomenal player but also an egomaniac who was never very personable with people. Seeing so many Kobe jerseys at the game yesterday was disappointing. Two folks behind my father and I would not stop chanting "Kobe" or "Mamba". Towards the end of the game as they left, my dad turned around and said, "Have a safe trip back to LA, make sure to pick up your house and yard in Alief along the way."
Screw Kobe, don't care about all this farewell tour garbage, glad he's leaving.
This is their three game win streak. I don't think we stand a chance.
Season ends tonight if we lose and the Jazz win. Both the Rockets (-3) and Jazz (-7) are favored in their games tonight via ESPN App.
I found Kobe's farewell tour to be humorous. He basically just gave a middle finger to his whole team and just got his night after night after night. The team play was poor, he clearly did not spend any time mentoring young players and he really gave 2 craps about winning. It was just all about him and his loyal fans licking the gum off of his shoe. I'm glad he chose to leave the NBA in such a fashion. It is the way I hope to always remember him: Selfish.
Great player, but if you think the game will change because of his departure you are a fool. Kobe basically died 3 years ago and we have seamlessly replaced him with a new crop of much more likeable stars. Its not like when MJ left (the second time) and there was a dearth of quality in the NBA. The NBA is loaded now! I actually think the game will be better off without Kobe. He was one of the last few successful Hero-ballers. The new NBA is more team oriented thanks to the rise of the Warriors and continued excellence of the Spurs. Future generations of kids may actually aspire to be good team players instead of hero ballers like Kobe.
Great player, but if you think the game will change because of his departure you are a fool. Kobe basically died 3 years ago and we have seamlessly replaced him with a new crop of much more likeable stars. Its not like when MJ left (the second time) and there was a dearth of quality in the NBA. The NBA is loaded now! I actually think the game will be better off without Kobe. He was one of the last few successful Hero-ballers. The new NBA is more team oriented thanks to the rise of the Warriors and continued excellence of the Spurs. Future generations of kids may actually aspire to be good team players instead of hero ballers like Kobe.
Maybe I was wrong. Dominating the game so far.
Dwight is really active tonight.
Playoff Dwight is early this year
This team sweeps the Warriors
103 points in the first 3 quarters. Where has this been all year?
quote:He's hoping a team sees him and gives him a max contract.
Playoff Dwight is early this year
quote:quote:He's hoping a team sees him and gives him a max contract.
Playoff Dwight is early this year
Or maybe he's hoping to make the playoffs
whats the tie breaker if we tie the jazz?
quote:quote:quote:He's hoping a team sees him and gives him a max contract.
Playoff Dwight is early this year
Or maybe he's hoping to make the playoffs
Ehhhh I think it's the first one
So now Josh Smith is getting all of Beasley's minutes? What in the hell is going on anymore?
quote:Rockets own tie breaker against Jazz and Mavs.
whats the tie breaker if we tie the jazz?
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So now Josh Smith is getting all of Beasley's minutes? What in the hell is going on anymore?
No kidding. Beasley has been the 2nd best player on the team for several weeks now. I'm not sure JB even knows what JB is doing now.
If we tie it goes to conference record. We own tiebreakers over Dallas and Utah if we end with same record.
Gobert got hurt. Not returning tonight vs. Mavs.
Looking like win and in on Wednesday.
Looking like win and in on Wednesday.
Our lottery pick rests in the hands of the Sacramento Kings.
Still alive
I want the pick
You guys aren't losing to a Cousin-less Kings team that is resting other players in an attempt to tank. Still hoping for a Spurs/Rockets matchup.
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You guys aren't losing to a Cousin-less Kings team that is resting other players in an attempt to tank. Still hoping for a Spurs/Rockets matchup.
Well Seth curry is looking like Steph curry currently and carrying them to blowing out Phoenix
Seth is making me some good money on Fanduel tonight.
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Seth is making me some good money on Fanduel tonight.
I'm buying into the Kobe going away jacking up 20 shots a game tour. Also the rose and Pauless Bulls with jimmy butler. I didn't cash at all tonight on my $18. I had Seth but threw Kobe in there instead because I had the extra money
I've been killing it lately winning big 10 of the past 12 nights although I got my ass handed to me last night with the late Favors scratch.
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I've been killing it lately winning big 10 of the past 12 nights although I got my ass handed to me last night with the late Favors scratch.
I was killing it but then I took the weekend off for my ring weekend and then got killed tonight. I may wait until the playoffs or only enter a couple small tourneys the next couple nights.
I was legitimately excited for some Rockets playoff ball until that Suns game. This sucks.
Looks like it's a win and we get the 8 seed or lose and get our pick situation. We obviously beat the Warriors so this is a win-win for us.
Well, the Wolves beat the Warriors the other night and we destroyed the Wolves so transitive property....