Comments on: Going over to the dark side http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/ A Detroit Pistons blog Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:38:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: On keeping Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess | Detroit Bad Boys http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-7775 On keeping Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess | Detroit Bad Boys Tue, 21 Nov 2006 09:28:14 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-7775 [...] Who might that be? I'm not saying they're actually better options, but here are some names: Chicago's Andres Nocioni (whom I hate but also compare to a smaller Bill Laimbeer) and Cleveland's SideshowAnderson "Sideshow" Varejao (whom I hate but only because he out-hustled Detroit's frontcourt in the playoffs last year) will be restricted free agents this summer, and they're six and eight years younger than McDyess, respectively. [...] […] Who might that be? I’m not saying they’re actually better options, but here are some names: Chicago’s Andres Nocioni (whom I hate but also compare to a smaller Bill Laimbeer) and Cleveland’s SideshowAnderson “Sideshow” Varejao (whom I hate but only because he out-hustled Detroit’s frontcourt in the playoffs last year) will be restricted free agents this summer, and they’re six and eight years younger than McDyess, respectively. […]

]]> By: Rhondda Nunes http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1226 Rhondda Nunes Wed, 03 May 2006 01:45:09 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1226 I dug your blog Angela, you have a great sense of humor. I have to say I'm surprised as anyone with kobe passing the ball lately; what's up with that?Gotta give props to Dr. Phil for getting the Kobemeister to buy into that. I haven't called him a ball-hog in at least 10 days.... But no way can I root for the *Lakers*; O.K.,o.k.; maybe it's personal for me with Nor-Cali Laker fans showing up at gigs & dogging me for the King's song as if I don't recognize them in Dodger jerseys, 'tho I'll give the Lakerfans credit for keeping the blog going at http://www.freewebs.com/ron_artest/ & http://www.freewebs.com/lakershaters/ . Give credit where it's due. The series I'm liking is watching the Heat having such a hard time with Miami.I'd like to see that go to 7. hell, even better, the upset. Go Baby Bulls! I dug your blog Angela, you have a great sense of humor.

I have to say I’m surprised as anyone with kobe passing the ball lately; what’s up with that?Gotta give props to Dr. Phil for getting the Kobemeister to buy into that. I haven’t called him a ball-hog in at least 10 days….

But no way can I root for the *Lakers*; O.K.,o.k.; maybe it’s personal for me with Nor-Cali Laker fans showing up at gigs & dogging me for the King’s song as if I don’t recognize them in Dodger jerseys, ‘tho I’ll give the Lakerfans credit for keeping the blog going at
http://www.freewebs.com/ron_artest/ &
http://www.freewebs.com/lakershaters/ . Give credit where it’s due.

The series I’m liking is watching the Heat having such a hard time with Miami.I’d like to see that go to 7. hell, even better, the upset. Go Baby Bulls!

]]> By: laker fan http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1225 laker fan Mon, 01 May 2006 07:17:50 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1225 i've been a laker fan even before Magic came to town, but believe it or not, I'm actually rooting for detroit to win it all this year. the spurs really make me puke. and the lakers (although they're improving a lot) don't have the needed ammo to go all the way, so i'm betting on the bad boys. you're brand of team ball is what I think the lakers are trying to copy. thanks for the idea. and yes, the heat suck and you should have no trouble dispatching any of the east pretenders. i’ve been a laker fan even before Magic came to town, but believe it or not, I’m actually rooting for detroit to win it all this year. the spurs really make me puke. and the lakers (although they’re improving a lot) don’t have the needed ammo to go all the way, so i’m betting on the bad boys. you’re brand of team ball is what I think the lakers are trying to copy. thanks for the idea. and yes, the heat suck and you should have no trouble dispatching any of the east pretenders.

]]> By: Sexual healing at Detroit Bad Boys http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1224 Sexual healing at Detroit Bad Boys Mon, 01 May 2006 00:35:18 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1224 [...] So I'm not as cranky today. Why? 1. Kobe Bryant.1 2. The Baby Bulls; specifically, Andres Nocioni, Kirk Hinrich, and Ben Gordon. 3. And finally, my fiancee snapped the below pic for me while she was in Michigan this weekend. [...] […] So I’m not as cranky today. Why? 1. Kobe Bryant.1 2. The Baby Bulls; specifically, Andres Nocioni, Kirk Hinrich, and Ben Gordon. 3. And finally, my fiancee snapped the below pic for me while she was in Michigan this weekend. […]

]]> By: Ian Cameron http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1223 Ian Cameron Sun, 30 Apr 2006 22:49:23 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1223 That (Game 4 of the Lakers/Suns series) was one of the best games I have ever watched. Games like this are a reason the Pistons are playing on NBATV while others are playing on ABC/ESPN/TNT. The matchups in the other series are just more interesting. On Kobe: last year, I would have thrown up in my mouth had I seen him pumping his fist after the game-winner. This year, I was jumping up and down with him. Great game. That (Game 4 of the Lakers/Suns series) was one of the best games I have ever watched. Games like this are a reason the Pistons are playing on NBATV while others are playing on ABC/ESPN/TNT. The matchups in the other series are just more interesting.

On Kobe: last year, I would have thrown up in my mouth had I seen him pumping his fist after the game-winner. This year, I was jumping up and down with him. Great game.

]]> By: Rob G http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1222 Rob G Sun, 30 Apr 2006 22:46:02 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1222 Is it weird that in 4 games, Kobe Bryant went from my least favorite player ever to my favorite non-Piston, Kobe may have just made that final step to Greatness Is it weird that in 4 games, Kobe Bryant went from my least favorite player ever to my favorite non-Piston, Kobe may have just made that final step to Greatness

]]> By: Ian Cameron http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1221 Ian Cameron Sun, 30 Apr 2006 15:59:19 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1221 Chris, I live in D.C., and the Wizards are definitely an exciting team (if not the most fundamentally sound). Arenas is still in the mold of a chucker, and eventually he'll need to take that final leap, making his teammates better, if the Wiz really want to succeed. He's only 24 though and he's fun to watch. The NBA is in good shape these days. Chris, I live in D.C., and the Wizards are definitely an exciting team (if not the most fundamentally sound). Arenas is still in the mold of a chucker, and eventually he’ll need to take that final leap, making his teammates better, if the Wiz really want to succeed. He’s only 24 though and he’s fun to watch.

The NBA is in good shape these days.

]]> By: Chris http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1220 Chris Sun, 30 Apr 2006 13:39:31 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1220 I definitely love watching some of the elite NBA players. Aside from Kobe, I try to catch as many Wizard games as possible to watch players like Arenas. At the end of the third quarter of game 3, Arenas hit 3 straight jumpers and a driving layup to put the wizards ahead. Not once did the ball hit rim. He is definitely a smiling assassin and he is great to watch. I definitely love watching some of the elite NBA players. Aside from Kobe, I try to catch as many Wizard games as possible to watch players like Arenas. At the end of the third quarter of game 3, Arenas hit 3 straight jumpers and a driving layup to put the wizards ahead. Not once did the ball hit rim. He is definitely a smiling assassin and he is great to watch.

]]> By: themicrowave http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1219 themicrowave Sat, 29 Apr 2006 18:57:24 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1219 http://www.pistonsforum.com/detroit-pistons-general-discussion/2401-scarlet-letter.html There are always the Red Wings who have managed through various foibles to make their first round series immensely entertaining. http://www.pistonsforum.com/detroit-pistons-general-discussion/2401-scarlet-letter.html

There are always the Red Wings who have managed through various foibles to make their first round series immensely entertaining.

]]> By: tiecg1 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1218 tiecg1 Sat, 29 Apr 2006 16:05:38 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1218 I appreciate team play and defense, so I thoroughly enjoy watch the lakers lay it thick on the suns. Nash should not have won the MVP. I mean, Kobe actually looked excited to see things coming together. And if you watch the press conferences, he actually kinda sounds like Billups with all that team talk. It's quite amazing. But even more exciting was to see players like kwame brown and smush and luke walton and odom play defense. I heard someone say that the suns make the lakers look like the pistons when it comes to d, which is incredible. Maybe Kobe is growing on me because I have no respect for shaq and the "entitled" heat. I promise you, I'm a pistons fan, but this series is helping me get through the lull of the first round. I appreciate team play and defense, so I thoroughly enjoy watch the lakers lay it thick on the suns. Nash should not have won the MVP. I mean, Kobe actually looked excited to see things coming together. And if you watch the press conferences, he actually kinda sounds like Billups with all that team talk. It’s quite amazing. But even more exciting was to see players like kwame brown and smush and luke walton and odom play defense. I heard someone say that the suns make the lakers look like the pistons when it comes to d, which is incredible. Maybe Kobe is growing on me because I have no respect for shaq and the “entitled” heat.

I promise you, I’m a pistons fan, but this series is helping me get through the lull of the first round.

]]> By: Kurt http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1217 Kurt Sat, 29 Apr 2006 15:36:17 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1217 I never, never, never miss a chance to see LeBron play. Maybe if the Cavs gain strength and become a major rival on the court (ala Jordan's Bulls) my feelings might change, but until they're a real threat, I am quite comfortable rooting him on. And all season, I enjoyed getting off work and finding the Suns playing, just as a team ,not Nash or anything in particular, they're fun to watch. But I'd have the Lakers on too, and definitely respect what Kobe does. I just don't find it near as entertaining as King James. I never, never, never miss a chance to see LeBron play. Maybe if the Cavs gain strength and become a major rival on the court (ala Jordan’s Bulls) my feelings might change, but until they’re a real threat, I am quite comfortable rooting him on.

And all season, I enjoyed getting off work and finding the Suns playing, just as a team ,not Nash or anything in particular, they’re fun to watch. But I’d have the Lakers on too, and definitely respect what Kobe does. I just don’t find it near as entertaining as King James.

]]> By: Jamie http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1216 Jamie Sat, 29 Apr 2006 15:13:14 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1216 I completely agree. Last night, I forced myself to stay up late so that I could flip back and forth between Kings-Spurs and Lakers-Suns. For the 1st time in my life, I actually found myself rooting for Kobe AND Artest. Weird. I completely agree. Last night, I forced myself to stay up late so that I could flip back and forth between Kings-Spurs and Lakers-Suns. For the 1st time in my life, I actually found myself rooting for Kobe AND Artest.

Weird.

]]> By: Angela http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1215 Angela Sat, 29 Apr 2006 15:08:01 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1215 I set the <a href="http://mujer.livejournal.com/#mujer398607" rel="nofollow">entry</a> in public so ya'll can see it. :) I set the entry in public so ya’ll can see it. :)

]]> By: The Admiral http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1214 The Admiral Sat, 29 Apr 2006 14:40:36 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1214 If it wasn't for the fact that one of my online acquaintences wasn't completely head over heels for Kobe (he never stops talking about him) I think I could appreciate Kobe a little more. With the Phoenix-Lakers series, what intrigues me the most is Phil Jackson and his coaching style. I never had too much respect for the guy who effectively took jobs with teams that were already ready to win titles, but his coaching has been impeccable in this series. Only two games I know, but by keeping it a mystery as to which Kobe is going to show up, he's effectively thrown Phoenix completely off of their pre-game preparation. I can't wait to see the Pistons play the Cavs and Lebron. This rivalry will go on for a long while I think and it obviously hasn't fully developed yet but I think that Tayshaun will end up showing just why he is one of the best defenders in the league while guarding Lebron. After Lebron there really isn't anyone I'm all that interested in that would be on the Pistons road to number 4. I like the bulls (the team, I really don't like Scott Skiles) and hope that they can win another on Miami. I would really like to see the Clippers beat Denver but after that it's all Pistons for me. If it wasn’t for the fact that one of my online acquaintences wasn’t completely head over heels for Kobe (he never stops talking about him) I think I could appreciate Kobe a little more. With the Phoenix-Lakers series, what intrigues me the most is Phil Jackson and his coaching style. I never had too much respect for the guy who effectively took jobs with teams that were already ready to win titles, but his coaching has been impeccable in this series. Only two games I know, but by keeping it a mystery as to which Kobe is going to show up, he’s effectively thrown Phoenix completely off of their pre-game preparation.

I can’t wait to see the Pistons play the Cavs and Lebron. This rivalry will go on for a long while I think and it obviously hasn’t fully developed yet but I think that Tayshaun will end up showing just why he is one of the best defenders in the league while guarding Lebron.

After Lebron there really isn’t anyone I’m all that interested in that would be on the Pistons road to number 4. I like the bulls (the team, I really don’t like Scott Skiles) and hope that they can win another on Miami. I would really like to see the Clippers beat Denver but after that it’s all Pistons for me.

]]> By: Nels http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1213 Nels Sat, 29 Apr 2006 14:38:24 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-04-29/going-over-to-the-dark-side/#comment-1213 Wow. <a href="http://givemetherock.com/2006/04/17/the-rebirth-of-kobe/" rel="nofollow">Is everybody starting to say the same thing</a>? At least we can take comfort that we're not the only ones. Don't be afraid to show your love for all of basketball! Of course we're all loyal to our teams, but the NBA is just too powerful right now! Wow. Is everybody starting to say the same thing? At least we can take comfort that we’re not the only ones. Don’t be afraid to show your love for all of basketball! Of course we’re all loyal to our teams, but the NBA is just too powerful right now!

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