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jrg · 2010-09-29T23:31:23-07:00

The team threads are being started...and the NBA season is nearly upon us..let this thread be used for teams w/o a thread or general NBA talk. Lets start.. _________________________________________________________________ NEW RULES? HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS – The gap between the NBA game and the international game of basketball continues to shrink at a rapid pace. FIBA instituted NBA-style rule changes earlier this year (including the dumping of that trapezoid lane, the no-charge zone under the basket and the extended 3-point line). Now comes the NBA’s move towards closing the gap from the other side. The NBA D-League announced today that is has tweaked its goaltending and overtime rules, the goaltending rule will now mirror the FIBA rule that allows a player to knock the ball away when it is on the rim. Since it serves as, in the words of NBA D-League President Dan Reed, the NBA’s “Research and Development” department, it’s reasonable to assume that it’s just a matter of time before this new goaltending rule is implemented in the NBA. NBA Commissioner David Stern has been a vocal supporter of changing the rule for years. “As far as I’m concerned, FIBA has it right: It’s in play and the only thing the referee has to judge is, Did it hit the rim? That’s it,” Stern said told Sports Illustrated’s Ian Thomsen last year. “To me, that’s a sensible rule, and it would make foul shooting more fun too.” The NBA D-League tested the adidas-developed NBA Revolution 30 uniforms you will see on your favorite NBA players this season. So this wouldn’t be the first time the “R&D department” delivered the goods. If the new goaltending rule is a success in the D-League it could pave the way for one of the most significant rules changes the NBA has seen since the 3-point shot was adopted in the 1979-80 season. Seriously, can you imagine how crazy it would be to have guys like Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Gerald Wallace, Josh Smith and even an aging but cagey veteran like Kevin Garnett going after the ball while it’s on the cylinder? Talk about a potential game-changer for some of the league’s elite athletes and craftier players, a new goaltending rule in the NBA could revolutionize the game for some teams and players (the difference in rules go a long way in explaining why some NBA players flourish during international competitions and other struggle, same for the international players that thrive in their game and don’t always make a smooth adjustment to the NBA).

Nov 16, 2011 at 8:22 AM

#4726

Amir
RIP Amir, Hall of Fame
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Congrats Pete. You'll do an awesome job.

Nov 16, 2011 at 9:43 AM

#4727

Otter
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Congrats Pete.

*adds kevlar vest to shopping cart on Amazon*

Christmas shopping for LA is done.

Nov 16, 2011 at 9:58 AM

#4728

LA9erFan
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Thanks for the congrats, guys.

Otter, I'll respond to your post a couple of pages back when I have a little more time. Lots of b-ball responsibilities just fell into my lap.

Nov 16, 2011 at 10:27 AM

#4729

TheSixthRing
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So... dunking coach?

Nov 16, 2011 at 10:42 AM

#4730

LA9erFan
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Originally posted by TheSixthRing:
So... dunking coach?

Sorry, I'm in talks with Shawn Bradley for the position. I believe he possesses a dual functionality in this capacity that you don't. Sorry, Sixth.

Nov 16, 2011 at 10:50 AM

#4731

TheSixthRing
Beer Gut
Posts: 81,628

Originally posted by LA9erFan:

Originally posted by TheSixthRing:
So... dunking coach?

Sorry, I'm in talks with Shawn Bradley for the position. I believe he possesses a dual functionality in this capacity that you don't. Sorry, Sixth.

So I can get dunked on, but not dunk... is that it?

Now I'm glad I stole That b*****d's Ridiculously Ginormous bike!

Nov 16, 2011 at 10:54 AM

#4732

NineFourNiner
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SO FRIKKING AWESOME! Congrats, Pete! I am very happy for you!

Nov 16, 2011 at 11:43 AM

#4733

valrod33
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SpearsNBAYahoo Marc J. Spears by WojYahooNBA
Players vs. NBA class-action antitrust lawsuit filed in Oakland set for Feb. 29 2012. Court official says it could be moved to earlier date.

Nov 16, 2011 at 11:45 AM

#4734

Jcool
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KCJHoop K.C Johnson

RT @SpearsNBAYahoo: Players vs. NBA class-action antitrust lawsuit filed in OAK set for 2/29/12. Court official says could be moved earlier.

Nov 16, 2011 at 12:11 PM

#4735

Otter
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Originally posted by valrod33:
SpearsNBAYahoo Marc J. Spears by WojYahooNBA
Players vs. NBA class-action antitrust lawsuit filed in Oakland set for Feb. 29 2012. Court official says it could be moved to earlier date.

Anyone know why Oakland?

Nov 16, 2011 at 12:27 PM

#4736

TheSixthRing
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Posts: 81,628

Originally posted by Otter:

Originally posted by valrod33:
SpearsNBAYahoo Marc J. Spears by WojYahooNBA
Players vs. NBA class-action antitrust lawsuit filed in Oakland set for Feb. 29 2012. Court official says it could be moved to earlier date.

Anyone know why Oakland?

NBA players want to join the Occupy Oakland movement.

Nov 16, 2011 at 2:04 PM

#4737

Otter
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Originally posted by TheSixthRing:

Originally posted by Otter:

Originally posted by valrod33:
SpearsNBAYahoo Marc J. Spears by WojYahooNBA
Players vs. NBA class-action antitrust lawsuit filed in Oakland set for Feb. 29 2012. Court official says it could be moved to earlier date.

Anyone know why Oakland?

NBA players want to join the Occupy Oakland movement.

lol. I knew that was coming. I almost made an OWS reference, but thought nah, why spoils sixth's fun.

Nov 16, 2011 at 2:21 PM

#4738

TheSixthRing
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Posts: 81,628

Originally posted by Otter:

Originally posted by TheSixthRing:

Originally posted by Otter:

Originally posted by valrod33:
SpearsNBAYahoo Marc J. Spears by WojYahooNBA
Players vs. NBA class-action antitrust lawsuit filed in Oakland set for Feb. 29 2012. Court official says it could be moved to earlier date.

Anyone know why Oakland?

NBA players want to join the Occupy Oakland movement.

lol. I knew that was coming. I almost made an OWS reference, but thought nah, why spoils sixth's fun.

Because it's all I have left in life. Dumb jokes. And a handlebar moustache.

Nov 16, 2011 at 2:46 PM

#4739

marshulk
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Originally posted by TheSixthRing:

Originally posted by Otter:

Originally posted by TheSixthRing:

Originally posted by Otter:

Originally posted by valrod33:
SpearsNBAYahoo Marc J. Spears by WojYahooNBA
Players vs. NBA class-action antitrust lawsuit filed in Oakland set for Feb. 29 2012. Court official says it could be moved to earlier date.

Anyone know why Oakland?

NBA players want to join the Occupy Oakland movement.

lol. I knew that was coming. I almost made an OWS reference, but thought nah, why spoils sixth's fun.

Because it's all I have left in life. Dumb jokes. And a handlebar moustache.

But what else could anybody possibly want or need??? You're set dude

Nov 16, 2011 at 5:53 PM

#4740

susweel
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am I the only one not caring about the NBA right now.