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Those two teams has sth that we dont have. They play POISED in big games. We dont. The only game I remember Orlando playing posessed in an important series was G6 against Cavs last year.

- It has to be an event, not more than one. 1- Olympic Games 2008, Michael Phelps Shattered every mark, wins World Record 8 gold medals. 2- Athletics Worlds, Usain Bolt Same as Phelps, shatters every record, is proclaimed best runner in history. 3- Super Bowl 2009, Steelers Vs. Cardinals 100 yard TD by Harrison in last play of 1st half. Dominance from Pittsburh until tremendous comeback single-handedly done by Fitzgerald. Amazing GW TD in the last play by Roethlisberger to Holmes. 4- Olympic Games 2008, USA Vs Spain Basketball Gold Medal Game Closer than you expected games, a real dream team with Kobe, LeBron, Wade and Dwight against new super power Armada, with Gasols, Rubio, Navarro and the coming out of Rudy Fernandez, who dunks it in Howard

Courtney Lee is 5 times better than JJ, in my opinion. He is better defender, better slasher and his jump shot will progress a lot in his career. JJ is only better in the 3pt attempts, but that is it. I think Redick will be a career back up, while Lee may be a one time All Star someday.

I think it NEVER HAPPENED that the host went out in the 1st round. Dont you guys remember the robbery from Korea against Italy and Spain in 02?

quote: I like how the media changes so frickin much. After the first round - Cleveland is unstoppable. After the second round - Orlando is unstoppable. After the conference finals - Boston is unstoppable and the best defense ever. Now it's "Boston has no chance and it was the Lakers all the way". Of course: The media pick the winners. We all know that. There should be less journalist and more working people. They get paid to pick? Like Simmons, who said "there is no way in hell Boston can make it through the 1st round!" Unbnelievably lucky this guys are

quote: The old celtics can't defend the ball movement of lakers. This is exactly what we were missing in that series: ball movement. When Dwight had the ball down low all by himself, thats where the celtics were best of. Attacking inside and looking for the teammates, that's why this lakers team is so hard to defend. The celtics bench is weak and they just dont have enough men to play. Interesting to see what they will reponse to G1 The Lakers have sth nobody else has: 3 Great Big Men The combination of Gasol, Bynum and Odom is unstoppable for anyone else. We saw it last year. Now Boston is witnessing it. Thats why they outrebound everybody so easily and they win the battle in the paint. Then you throw Kobe, Artest, the "New Horry" Fisher, and that coach, and pretty much you have an "Invincible team".

WOW! In one day, Drogba and Ferdinand OUT ! Unbelievable...Now Ivory Coast let Portugual and Brazil get through easy. England wont have trouble winning their group, but I think their chances for a long run are hurt by this. 3 Strong Candidates remaining: Spain, Brazil and Argentina If Spain does not win this one, then they wont ever win the WC.

I would go for it in a minute... I think major upgrade over Bass and RA.

quote: BOO!!! U!S!A! all da way! US does not stand a chance...They had a good run in 02, but I dont see them going further than round of 16 this time.

I would like a game-changer Arenas can be a game-changer. But it could work out awesome as it could be hell. I would prefer a cheaper up and coming SG, if we could choose. Also, if Redick leaves, it will leave us with Nelson, Carter and Arenas in the backcourt. Would that be good? I dont know. All we know is Arenas might be an older injured Nate Robinson

You have to think about an up and coming player, not one who is already a star (LeBron, Wade, Paul, Deron, etc.) Kind of like when T-Mac joined this team. He averaged 15ppg, then boom, he exploded. You have to make a bet, and then hope it works out. None of the players mentioned will realistically come to the Magic due to their salary demands, except a genius trade by Otis. So the idea is to propose an up and coming player, and not an already there kind of guy. Personally I would pick a SG, the position that hurt our team the most the last couple of seasons. But a young PG could also be fundamental. I would go with the following options: SG - Leandrinho, Beaubois and Brewer PG - Dragic and G. Hill

Every time Jameer is defending, the 3 is being hit.

All-Star team of absents: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/w...p?cc=3888&ver=global I think Zanetti and Cambiasso should not be there, since time and time again they have proven they are not capable of providing the same performances that they do on Inter wearing the National Shirt. Plus Inter Milan plays like cowards, with everyone defending. Argentina will most certainly dont play like that. Also Essien (with a recent injury), Benyaoun, Falcao and Ronaldinho are missing in my opinion.

Speaking of which... "Hand of G-d or Brain of Idiot" http://soccernet.espn.go.com/w...p?cc=3888&ver=global

GORAN DRAGIS looks like the "Real Deal" He reminds me of what Manu did when he was young in the league. He is playing poised at the most important time of the year. His move on (I hate you) Fisher was just spectacular.

quote: To be honest the English national team sucks compared to how good the premier league is, they should be alot better. Speaking of which, when will YOU guys finally show up at a WC and WIN IT?

I think the Bulls will be scary if they get LeBron & Bosh They could be Noah Bosh LeBron Deng Rose That is the best starting 5 I could see in my whole life. Then again, I dont know the salary cap situation. Heat could look O

How much would I like D12 to Punch KG and Pierce in their ugly faces... I cannot tell you how much.

REFEREES SUCKS !!!

Kenny Smith is to the Orlando Magic what Scott Norwood is to the Buffalo Bills = The beginning of the bad luck. His 3pt in G1 in 95 Finals started it all. Then Swept by Jordan happened... Then Shaq bolting happened... Then Penny revolting happened... Then Reece Gaines and Jeryll Sasser happened... Then T-Mac guarantees happened... Then Grant Traitor's ankle happened... Then 21-61 happened... Then Pistons over and over again happened... Then Fran Vazquez happened... Then Derek Fisher happened... Now KG turning back 25 and 2008 Pierce and Allen is happening... Then 21-61

This could only increase our players and fans morale... "4. Orlando. Just because a city has only one major professional sports franchise doesn't mean it doesn't rank among the biggest gaggers of all in my book. Young Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway were on to something big early-on against the Houston Rockets in the 1995 NBA Finals. But then Nick Anderson missed four free throws in the final 10 seconds of regulation in Game 1. It was painful to watch. Had he made just one, the Magic would have avoided overtime. Instead, they lost that game 120-118, and ultimately the series. A few years later, young Tracy McGrady was talking about how nice it was to reach the second-round of the NBA playoffs. There was one problem. The Magic were up only 3-1 over the Pistons in the series and, you guessed it, lost three straight. T-Mac is still waiting to advance to the second round. And now there are the Magic of young Dwight Howard. Will they make a return trip to the NBA Finals? And if they do, will they prevail or fall short like they did against the Lakers last season? For now, they remain fourth on my list thanks to those earlier pratfalls. "

No KC there ... http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c...13/chokes/index.html

This could only increase our players and fans morale... "4. Orlando. Just because a city has only one major professional sports franchise doesn't mean it doesn't rank among the biggest gaggers of all in my book. Young Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway were on to something big early-on against the Houston Rockets in the 1995 NBA Finals. But then Nick Anderson missed four free throws in the final 10 seconds of regulation in Game 1. It was painful to watch. Had he made just one, the Magic would have avoided overtime. Instead, they lost that game 120-118, and ultimately the series. A few years later, young Tracy McGrady was talking about how nice it was to reach the second-round of the NBA playoffs. There was one problem. The Magic were up only 3-1 over the Pistons in the series and, you guessed it, lost three straight. T-Mac is still waiting to advance to the second round. And now there are the Magic of young Dwight Howard. Will they make a return trip to the NBA Finals? And if they do, will they prevail or fall short like they did against the Lakers last season? For now, they remain fourth on my list thanks to those earlier pratfalls. "

quote: I don't think Magic fans realize how rare it is to have a superstar like Dwight who accepts public criticism from his coach w/o pouting. When in Sports it is logical to have a PLAYER that does not obey his coach's orders? I am not saying it has not happened. Penny, Shaq, LeBron, it happens in every sports and in every circumstances. But dont you think this is the WAY IT SHOULD BE, and not the other way around? I mean, accepting the coach decisions is imperative for the players. Coach outranks players. If not, what is the point of having one?

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