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Who was that Kobe playing with?







Remind me, I forgot.

 

Who was he playing with his entire career? The mamba wants the ball, is all I'm saying, and I can't think of many other players that would have the hubris to demand it over MJ.

 

I don't know WHAT you're talking about. Slander and lies. All of it. Kobe is the ultimate team player and always abides by his three C's. Cooperation, collaboration and consent.

 

What a load of hot garbage, to put it lightly.
From hell's heart, I stab at thee, Sim.

 

Idea: You all should nominate and vote on Player of the Week for each round of games.

Should be able to get the Shaq Attack sims done tomorrow and close out round 1.

 

I nominate Shaq in advance

 

I nominate Wilt for scrub of the week. The White Mamba might be getting a call up. If he does, it's over, folks!

 

Looking forward to the Shaqtin' a Fool segment in which all five nominations are Shaqs.

 

Okay but Stockton averaged double digit points and 16 assists per game (65 assists in 4 games? What?) plus almost 2spg while shooting 56%. Did I mention he was perfect at the line?

 

I nominate Judge Judy.

 

Works for me.

 

Shaq vs. Hakeem! Shaq vs. Elgin Baylor! Shaq vs. Rodman! Shaq vs. Magic! Shaq vs. Himself!

Game 1: Los Angeles Courtsiders 124, A Shaq of the Clones 91

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This reporter isn't quite sure where to start with this one.

A Shaq of Clones seemed determined to shoot themselves in the foot in this one, literally having a turnover every-other-minute. But, they accomplished their Pre-Season Goal of playing Kevin Love less - he played just 4 minutes, took just 2 shots and scored three points. On one hand, Shaquille O'Neal had a dominant game, scoring 16 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, including 5 on the offensive glass. On the other hand, Shaquille O'Neal looked a bit lost out there, committing 6 turnovers and scoring just 9 points in 44 minutes. And, then, there was Shaqille O'Neal adding 19 points, 9 rebound and 6 blocks.

But, none of that really mattered, because the Los Angeles Courtsiders had their way in this way, shooting 58.7% from the field. Hakeem Olajuwan had a monster game with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 blocked shots. Magic Johnson was magical, with 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. And Elgin Baylor scord 20 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and dished out 8 assists.

Game 2: Los Angles Courtsiders 123, A Shaq of the Clones 102

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A Shaq of the Clones did a much better job managing their turnovers this game. But, they had no answers to the inside-outside game of Magic Johnson and Elgin Baylor, and that ended up dooming them.

Magic ended the game with 21 points, 11 assists and 5 rebounds, and his highly efficient 10-for-12 shooting from the field pacing a 56.5% night overall for the Courtsiders. On the inside, Baylor added 30 points and 10 rebounds. Hakeem Olajuwan also added 24 points and 10 rebounds.

Shaquille O'Neal was a monster scoring machine on the inside, pouring in 26 points while grabbing 7 rebounds, but while committing 5 fouls and turning it over 5 times. Shaquille O'Neal, on the other hand, really struggled in this game, scoring just 6 points on 3-for-11 shooting. Mo Williams added 11 points off the bench, as Shaquille O'Neal and Shaquille O'Neal found themselves in foul trouble.

Kevin Love Watch: Kevin snuck on the court for 4 minutes, and managed to take 4 shots in those in four minutes. He hit all four - including two triples - but missed his lone free throw to finish with ten points.

Game 3: Los Angles Courtsiders 130, A Shaq of the Clones 79

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In one of the most dominant displays we've ever seen on the virtual hardwood, the Los Angeles Courtsiders completely embarassed a Shaq of the Clones.

The Courtsiders made 60.2% of their shots (Cleveland's version of Isaiah Thomas thinks A Shaq of the Clones weren't trying on defense), while holding A Shaq of the Clones to just 35.2% shooting. They Commanded a 59-40 edge on the glass. And they got to the line early and often, making 25 of 28 attempts from the charity stripe.

Hakeem Olajuwan lead the way with 24 points and 14 rebounds, while Elgin Baylor added 24 points and 14 rebounds. Oscar Robertson poured in 28 points, and Magic Johnson had 12 points and 10 assists.

Shaquille O'Neal had a nice game in the losing effort with 21 points and 8 rebounds, but Shaquille O'Neal (5-for-22 shooting) and Shaquille O'Neal (2 Points) really struggled in this one.

Kevin Love Watch: Kevin Love got off two shots - both of them triples - in three minutes, but made three of his four free throws.

Game 4: Los Angeles Courtsiders 107, A Shaq of the Clones 76

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A Shaq of the Clones kept this one respectable - sort of. But, the Los Angeles Courtsiders finished off the sweep.

Magic Johnson ran an incredibly smooth offense. The team shot 56% from the field, and assisted on 85.7% of their field goals. Magic had 26 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds himself. Hakeem Olajuwan had 16 points and 7 rebounds, and Oscar Robertson scored 14 points and dished out 8 assists.

Behind big individual nights from Shaquille O'Neal, Shaquille O'Neal, Shaquille O'Neal, and Shaquille O'Neal, a Shaq of the Clones had a huge advantage on the glass, outrebounding the Courtsiders by a margin of 57-42, including 24-6 on the offensive glass. Shaq scored 19 points and grabbed 17 rebounds (6 offensive), while Shaq scored 19 points and grabbed 8 rebounds (6 offensive), Shaq added 11 points and 9 rebound (6 offensive) and Shaq scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds (3 offensive). But, that wasn't enough to overcome 35.2% shooting from the field.

Kevin Love Watch: 18 minutes! 0-for-5 shooting, including 0-for-4 from three.

 

This never got old...

 

Standings:

Grantland Memorial League

new World order 3-1 (+17)
Game, Blouses 3-1 (+10)
the honolulu humuhumunukunukuapua a 1-3 (-10)
It's About Damn Time 1-3 (-17)


Talents in South Beach League

Los Angles Courtsiders 4-0 (+136)
ABSOLUTE UNIT 2-2 (+28)
The Anti-Dentites 2-2 (-28)
A Shaq of the Clones 0-4 (-136)


Next Round of Games ...

@Wang Chi and the new World Order try to take control of Grantland League, as they take on @tom and the honolulu humuhumunukunukuapua a who look to right their ship and stay in playoff contention.
@Dark Lord Of The Empire's It's About Damn Time will try not to Wilt under the pressure brought by @Point Given and Game, Blouses
@DarthTunick puts the perfect 4-0 record on the line against the Anti-Dentites of @heels1785
And @LloydChristmas and a Shaq of the Clones will look for their first win of the season - and continue our Kevin Love watch - against the ABSOLUTE UNIT from @a star war

Let's say a day and a half to get lineups minutes posted? You can recall from the G-League, but otherwise cannot change rosters. And, let's say if you want to nominate for Player of the Week, post it with your minutes/lineup, and we'll vote once all are up. So, Lineups/Minutes/PotW Nominations by Midnight in Denver on Thursday evening.

 

benching the answer doesn't seem likely to be *the answer* but he was 18 for 51 in his first four games so we're going to find out.


minutes:
c: david robinson 93-94 (35 minutes), kareem abdul jabbar 76-77 (13 min)
pf: anthony davis 14-15 (31 min), kareem abdul jabbar 76-77 (17 min)
sf: tracy mcgrady 02-03 (40 min), jimmy butler 16-17 (8 min)
sg: jeff hornacek 95-96 (26 min), ray allen - 00-01 (14 min), allen iverson 00-01 (8 min)
pg: steph curry 15-16 (40 min), allen iverson 00-01 (8 min)

 

What I'm seeing is that Shaq is (cumulatively) averaging like 80 points a game. MVP.

 

Minute Allocation:
PG: Chris Paul (36)/ LeBron James (6)/ Anfernee Hardaway (6)
SG: Kawhi Leonard (20)/ Anfernee Hardaway (12)/ Scottie Pippen (8)/ Ray Allen (8)
SF: LeBron James (20)/ Scottie Pippen (12)/ Kawhi Leonard (8)/ Andrei Kirilenko (8)
PF: Charles Barkley (36)/ LeBron James (10)/Andrei Kirilenko (2)/ Serge Ibaka (0)
C: Wilt Chamberlain '62/'63 (30)/ Wilt Chamberlain '68/'69 (18)/Horace Grant (0)/ Serge Ibaka (0)

 

L.A. Courtsiders


Active 12-man roster:


Starters:

PG: Magic Johnson, '86-'87 (30 minutes)
PF: Elgin Baylor, '61-'62 (34 minutes)
C: Hakeem Olajuwon, '93-'94 (35 minutes)
SF: Tracy McGrady, '04-'05 (35 minutes)
SG: Oscar Robertson, '70-'71 (7 minutes)



Bench:

PF: Dennis Rodman, '96-'97 (14 minutes)
SG: Dennis Scott, '91-'92 (3 minutes)
C: Chris Bosh, '11-'12 (13 minutes)
SG/SF: Vince Carter, '06-'07 (7 minutes)
SF: Adrian Dantley, '82-'83 (0)
SG/SF: Andre Iguodala, '07-'08 (6 minutes)
PG/SG: Chris Paul, '13-'14 (8 minutes)





The Denny's League:

Steven Adams, '16-'17
Tyreke Evans, '14-'15
Mark Price, '88-'89
Nate Thurmond, '67-'68

 

Gonna send J-Kidd down to the minors for a series and give Grant Hill a spin.

new World order minute assignments

PG: Michael Jordan 88-89 (40 minutes) / Manu Ginobili 07-08 (8 minutes)
SG: Kobe Bryant 05-06 (38 minutes) / Grant Hill 04-05 (6 min) / Glen Rice 94-95 (4 min)
SF: Larry Bird 84-85 (38 minutes) / Rick Barry 74-75 (6 min) / Billy Cunningham 69-70 (4 min)
PF: Kevin McHale 86-87 (30 min) / Kevin Garnett 07-08 (18 min)
C: Moses Malone 78-79 (30 min) / Brad Daugherty 91-92 (10 min) / Kevin Garnett 07-08 (8 min)

Let's do this, tom! May your blade chip and shatter.

(jk, good luck)