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I mean shit they traded that young scrub for Kevin Martin!! What more do you want KD???

By blackace Go To PostI mean shit they traded that young scrub for Kevin Martin!! What more do you want KD???

Then Kevin Martin became air.

Well, a trade exception they never used because their owner is cheap as hell.

Why is he like this?

Reilo furiously masturbating right now

don't know that I believe that article--too lazy and too easy to write that, I think there's some smoke to there being some issues with LMA but I don't think it would be over the same issue as Portland

By Dark PhaZe Go To Postdon't know that I believe that article–too lazy and too easy to write that, I think there's some smoke to there being some issues with LMA but I don't think it would be over the same issue as Portland

I agree... LMA in Portland was more I was here first LOVE me!

By Dark PhaZe Go To Postdon't know that I believe that article–too lazy and too easy to write that, I think there's some smoke to there being some issues with LMA but I don't think it would be over the same issue as Portland

Low key guy like LMA getting jealous of a young rising star again wouldn't surprise me in the slightest. I thought it was hard to believe in Portland but it wasn't just one person saying it.

He wants to be treated like the franchise guy while not quite being that good.

How is durant so dumb with these comments. Like just say you are in a different situation and you are moving on

By Moris Go To Post

https://twitter.com/basketballtalk/status/788781543263121409

Why is he like this?

But wait, there's more!

When Aldridge opted to sign with the Spurs, he was led to believe he’d be the future of the franchise in much the way Tim Duncan took the mantle from David Robinson. The belief was that Aldridge would spend a year learning the “Spurs’ way” and would then lead the team forward with Kawhi Leonard as his wingman.

That was the plan as Aldridge’s camp understood it. That is not how it’s playing out. Leonard has emerged as the better fit as “the franchise player” and Aldridge is being pushed into the No. 2 role (and sometimes No. 3) depending on how the Spurs play. Leonard finished second in Most Valuable Player voting last season.

This has become a source of frustration, mainly because the Spurs are not going to be the championship contender Aldridge thought he was joining and he won’t be the focal-point guy who becomes an All-Star. The other part, according to those around the situation, is that Gregg Popovich isn’t coddling him or treating him like the primary guy. Not that Aldridge requires that, but it’s becoming clear that he may not be the guy the Spurs thought he’d be.

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/is-the-clock-ticking-on-aldridge-spurs-maybe-not/

If he only had another All-Star to play with that was okay with being the #2 option on offense. It's too bad that the guy had billboards and a nice shoe deal.

Let's be fair--LMA watched his whole squad die around him in Portland. Jealousy is the most advertised reason for the breakup but it's really hard to hold onto stars after their second extension these days, as we've seen with pretty much everyone besides Wade/Kobe/Dirk/Duncan.

edit: first extension*

Yeah can't believe that piece, too bs of a story. Kawhi was groomed as the franchise guy before the Spurs blew the Heat away in the Finals. Pop ain't one to BS either.

By Dark PhaZe Go To PostLet's be fair–LMA watched his whole squad die around him in Portland. Jealousy is the most advertised reason for the breakup but it's really hard to hold onto stars after their second extension these days, as we've seen with pretty much everyone besides Wade/Kobe/Dirk/Duncan.

edit: first extension*

He did the same shit when he played with Roy. It's now Roy, Damian, and Kawhi. And you can't say it's organizational ineptitude given that he's doing the same shit under Pop/Spurs.

By The Frankman Go To PostYeah can't believe that piece, too bs of a story. Kawhi was groomed as the franchise guy before the Spurs blew the Heat away in the Finals. Pop ain't one to BS either.

Patently false given that every report before the decision to sign with the Spurs was of Pop telling LMA that he'd get the touches he got in Portland. And every report today is saying the same thing.

By Dark PhaZe Go To PostLet's be fair–LMA watched his whole squad die around him in Portland. Jealousy is the most advertised reason for the breakup but it's really hard to hold onto stars after their second extension these days, as we've seen with pretty much everyone besides Wade/Kobe/Dirk/Duncan.

edit: first extension*

Shit died because it was obvious Aldridge was jumping ship.

Booooy

By Tea Go To PostShit died because it was obvious Aldridge was jumping ship.

And yea let's not discount the fact that LMA was completely checked out once the playoffs came around. Portland needed him to step up and instead he just felt like being anywhere else. But somehow that's not his fault?

So many feels. Everywhere. Anyways can't wait to see russ glare from across the court.

By reilo Go To PostAnd yea let's not discount the fact that LMA was completely checked out once the playoffs came around. Portland needed him to step up and instead he just felt like being anywhere else. But somehow that's not his fault?

We joke about how much that .9 shot did to the Rockets but it also did something to Aldridge. Which is sad because he has a great playoff performance that year too. Then 2014-2015 he got envious and spiteful all the more. What's fucked up is the dude never wanted to step up much but then gets pissy Dame did. Dudes a punk.

hey I never said portland was inept, I was mostly talking about the injury luck

Fair. I was mostly talking about how that year the chemistry was off, we could tell well before playoffs then LMA is all "bye" and it suddenly made sense.

By Dark PhaZe Go To Posthey I never said portland was inept, I was mostly talking about the injury luck

It wasn't directed at you but the hot take when he left was that he wanted to go to an org that has their shit together, so to speak. If the Spurs can't manage his ego, then who can?

LMA is prob the most passive aggressive dude in bball right now.

He obviously wanted to be THE franchise player on a winning squad and history just didn't work out that way. Yet he's still chasing phantoms.

he aint wrong, Klay. Paging the Klay-Hating Club.

Klay Thompson is confused by Jason Terry calling him a 'B-side player'

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/klay-thompson-is-confused-by-jason-terry-calling-him-a-b-side-player-160245249.html

By Dark PhaZe Go To PostKevins the guy who wants to breakup but waits to find a reason so its not his fault, even though it totally is

Eh. He's saying what we all said too.

Gondo can harp on about how they also got vets. But Nick Collison, Anthony Morrow and Novak aren't David West or Ray Allen.

Yeah, the thunder got "vets" but never vets that contribute all around. Never those ex-allstars.

I mean, Caron Buttler may be the best "vet" they got.

Compare that to the Spurs... David West, Diaw, Andre Miller, Pau....

got tickets to Friday's game against the Suns.
hyped to see Ingram and Booker in person.
get jelly Giris

LESS THAN ONE WEEK UNTIL THE 2016-2017 NBA SEASON BEGINS.
LESS THAN ONE WEEK UNTIL THE 2016-2017 NBA SEASON BEGINS.

By Kabro Go To Postgot tickets to Friday's game against the Suns.
hyped to see Ingram and Booker in person.
get jelly Giris

Ayyyy me too, let's not meet up

By Moris Go To PostAyyyy me too, let's not meet up

Cold 😂

Highly unlikely, but if anyone is in NOLA during a Pels game, let me know. I usually have an extra ticket. My seats are in the lower part of the balcony but aligned with half court, so you get a tv like angle. I love the view. Would be better if I could get lower, but prices jump exponentially for that.

By Moris Go To PostAyyyy me too, let's not meet up

lmao. oh moris. you cold somabitch.
I dont want to meet with your punk ass anyways
as im going with friends.

Edit: was thinking of ordering a Slaent.com T-shirt. Gotta do my part to attract more laker faithfuls to slaent.

By Kabro Go To Posthe aint wrong, Klay. Paging the Klay-Hating Club.


http://sports.yahoo.com/news/klay-thompson-is-confused-by-jason-terry-calling-him-a-b-side-player-160245249.html

Klay will be better than Kobe by the end of his career.*

By shun Go To PostKlay will be better than Kobe by the end of his career.

See now we're gonna have to fight

By shun Go To PostKlay will be better than Kobe by the end of his career.*

I'd take 5 other players in california before I pick that myplayer looking mofo.

By Moris Go To PostSee now we're gonna have to fight

I think Klay could have a better LOOKING stat sheet. (More efficient, better 3pt, takes less 50/50 mid range shots)

But Klay aint ever going to be Kobe or on that level.

wow

I can't believe they called Derrick Rose a star.

thought he was about to cut a big check early on but some things seriously went in the way of the defense in the last two weeks

By rodeoclown Go To PostI can't believe they called Derrick Rose a star.

they did preface with knicks though.

wonder if she has to pay the court fees

By Dark PhaZe Go To Postwonder if she has to pay the court fees

I know in AU it comes down to the judge and typically he would only award it to the defense if it was frivilous, and in AU, he has the option of only award "standards" based costs. Not your actual. (I.e. a typical barister may charge a rate of $75 per hour, but if you hire someone costing $500 per hour it's your prerogative and you have to pay the difference your self.).

also remember the Lead Detective in the Derrick rose case was found dead in her home weeks ago.
coincidence?

By Kabro Go To Postalso remember the Lead Detective in the Derrick rose case was found dead in her home weeks ago.
coincidence?

.......yes

Look away Gondo

Russell Westbrook and Nick Collison met with Kevin Durant in West Hollywood shortly before the start of free agency.

Westbrook asked Durant what he could do and how he could change. Durant was set to meet with several teams during the first few days of July.

“He went above and beyond,” Collison said.

Westbrook also offered to fly to the Hamptons where Durant would meet with teams.

Westbrook received a text from Durant on July 4th that he was going to sign with the Golden State Warriors. Westbrook played dominoes with longtime friends like Donnell Beverly that day.

“He didn’t talk much about what happened,” said Beverly.

Westbrook posted a bittersweet photo on Instagram of three plates of cupcakes with a "HAPPY 4th YALL…" caption.

When Kendrick Perkins played for the Thunder he called teammates "cupcake" if he thought they were acting a little soft and the term was playfully adopted by Durant and Westbrook.

“This is professional sports,” Westbrook said. “You have to live with it. I just continued about my day.”

Beverly turned the topic to Oklahoma City as the day went on.

“I like my team,” Westbrook told him. “I still really like my team.”

“I don’t know if Russ was hurt,” said Steven Adams, “because he’d never tell me, and he’d definitely never tell you.”

Lee Jenkins.

Slut shaming tactics gonna stay the precedent for these defense attorneys.

By Zoinks! Go To Post…….yes

are you too young to remember that the LAPD has had several corruption scandals in the past?

Honestly the LAPD is so shite it (the suicide) could be related to entirely different problems.

By Kabro Go To Postare you too young to remember that the LAPD has had several corruption scandals in the past?

Aren't you too old to be reading too much into a suicide?

By Tea Go To PostSlut shaming tactics gonna stay the precedent for these defense attorneys.

Plaintiffs withheld information (more than what was published online) that pissed the judge off where he actually considered throwing away the case as a mistrial when prompted by the defense. Also, the roommate's testimony provided a lot of fire and helped the defense a lot. Furthermore, Derrick Rose and his two friends had additional texts provided. There were three things that really swung the direction in favor of Rose's camp.

Lastly, seeing as how the jurors went into deliberation only last night and concluded the following business day? There was nothing there that caused a hung jury or impeding juror to slow the process down. That was a very quick decision. Whatever was shared in court (which was obviously sealed and not allowed to be publicized) made this a very easy decision for them.

Also explains why Rose's camp said they wouldn't settle this case even for $1 and that it was a pure extortion case, which her ex-roommate corroborated too.