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Re: Pretend Sports
« Reply #585 on: August 29, 2007, 02:23:58 pm »
Wow, my fantasy team and my favorite team are both in tailspins right now. At least over the past few weeks while the Fightin' Reanimated Reagans were beginning their steep decline, I could find comfort in the fact that the Mariners were kicking ass all over the AL. Now... not so much! They've both decided that it's time I look forward to the NBA season.

Yeah, that's right, the NBA. I might be the last white person in America who still prefers it over the NFL.
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Re: Pretend Sports
« Reply #586 on: August 29, 2007, 04:49:19 pm »
Quote from: melack on August 29, 2007, 02:23:58 pm
Yeah, that's right, the NBA. I might be the last white person in America who still prefers it over the NFL.
Basketball's problem is the opposite of soccer's: too much scoring.  They need to increase the size of the court, raise the basket, and allow zone defenses so the game becomes more than a series of windsprints and dunks.  The fact that an 18-year old can play pro ball indicates the demands of the game are too simple.
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Re: Pretend Sports
« Reply #587 on: August 29, 2007, 05:34:44 pm »
Well, they do allow zone defenses. And the only 18 year old to succeed in the NBA in the last ten years? LeBron James. Kind of a special case.

But I know the NBA's not for everyone. In fact, the amount of people it is for continues to dwindle -- but I don't think it's from lack of scoring. Look at the Phoenix Suns. They play a fast-paced game that's all about unselgiraffeness and teamwork... and they're the most entertaining team in the league because of it.
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Re: Pretend Sports
« Reply #588 on: August 29, 2007, 06:49:13 pm »
Quote from: melack on August 29, 2007, 02:23:58 pm
They've both decided that it's time I look forward to the NBA season.

Yeah, that's right, the NBA. I might be the last white person in America who still prefers it over the NFL.

Hey, don't feel bad about discussing the NBA in this thread - it is 'Pretend Sports', after all.

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Re: Pretend Sports
« Reply #589 on: August 29, 2007, 06:57:38 pm »
Zing! This fuck*ng guy right here!!
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Re: Pretend Sports
« Reply #590 on: August 29, 2007, 09:01:43 pm »
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Re: Pretend Sports
« Reply #591 on: August 29, 2007, 09:49:15 pm »
Quote from: melack on August 29, 2007, 05:34:44 pm
Well, they do allow zone defenses. And the only 18 year old to succeed in the NBA in the last ten years? LeBron James. Kind of a special case.

Kobe, KG, Carmello Anthony (19), ...
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« Reply #592 on: August 29, 2007, 09:58:41 pm »
Kobe and KG were both more than 10 years ago and didn't exactly set the world on fire as 18 year olds. Carmelo, though,  is a much better example. I kind of forgot about him, what with him having played college basketball and all.

But the main point I'm trying to make is that the vast majority of 18 year olds can't really "play pro ball." If they're lucky, they'll turn into the aforementioned players. More likely, they'll turn into Martell Webster, Shaun Livingston, Sebastian Telfair, etc.
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Re: Pretend Sports
« Reply #593 on: August 30, 2007, 03:06:19 am »
FUCK YES LADIES. Hockey's onnnnn!

http://hockey.fantasysports.yahoo.com/hockey/register/createjoin

Do we have an imaginary hockey league set up?
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Re: Pretend Sports
« Reply #594 on: August 30, 2007, 04:44:30 am »
If you set one up, L-Money, I'm in.

I'll have to get the advice of my friend Mark who, like, actually knows stuff about hockey but I'm in.
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Re: Pretend Sports
« Reply #595 on: August 30, 2007, 05:00:40 am »
Quote from: littlefallsmets on August 30, 2007, 04:44:30 am
If you set one up, L-Money, I'm in.

I'll have to get the advice of my friend Mark who, like, actually knows stuff about hockey but I'm in.

I ain't know shit about violence ball, but I'm willing to learn.

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Re: Pretend Sports
« Reply #596 on: August 30, 2007, 05:26:26 am »
I joined under the team name 'Sex Funeral'. Watch out, hockey world!

At this point, I should probably mention that I know literally nothing about hockey.
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Re: Pretend Sports
« Reply #597 on: August 30, 2007, 07:10:11 am »
I'm the Utica Devils... the minor league hockey team closest to where I grew up.
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Re: Pretend Sports
« Reply #598 on: August 30, 2007, 11:29:39 pm »
I am Tonya Harding Redux.

I was AWOL back when people were signing up for pretend football, so I'm happy to be able to get in on this, even if my only knowledge of hockey comes from watching "Mystery, Alaska."  I have a friend who's a huge Thrashers fan, so maybe I can get him to help me out.

Actually, does anybody who's signed up so far know anything about hockey?  It seems like everyone here has confessed their complete ignorance of the sport after joining.  This could make for an interesting season...
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Re: Pretend Sports
« Reply #599 on: August 31, 2007, 01:58:05 am »
I hope I get Sammy Cosby.
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