Abdul said:

If they get this guy a legit go 2 player 2 compliment his game, the Cavs will be a scary bunch 4 a few years.

Graycap23 said:

Yep, I forget sometimes that Lebron is only 24, he'll only get better and with the right players as support he'll get him some rings

Nelson says there's a possibility he might be able to play in the finals.

Eddie Jordan is the new Sixers coach.

uPtoWnNY said:

Can he possible be in game shape?

There's no guarantee the doctors & coaches would clear him to play.

uPtoWnNY said:

I hope Eddie can come in and do a decent job.

It was 30 years ago tonight. The Seattle Supersonics won the 1979 NBA Championship.
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uPtoWnNY said:

He's got alot of coaching to do with this bunch here in Philly, hope they get it together

july said:

Look at the look on Chris Ford's face, he like "O Well" Lol!!

july said:

Thanks,July.

Seeing those pictures brings back so many cool memories. I hope to God that Seattle is able to get the Sonics back....ASAP!!!

julysaid:

I think it's bullshit that this man is not in the Basketball Hall of Fame. A three-time champion("best player I ever played with", said Larry Bird), Finals MVP, terrific defender(ask Magic Johnson) and one of the best clutch players. His stats don't lie.

july said:

[See images above - Although this post has a basketball theme to it, and is very well presented with beautiful photographs and a well written article, it is OFF TOPIC. It would be better discussed in another thread, perhaps you can create one. In the meantime, please refrain from posting so many pics (and those who comment on them don't repost the pics, as it slows down the download time for others who don't have faster speed computers) as it takes up a lot of bandwidth and slows the thread down, in general. Thanks, other than that, great post! - June7]

June7 said:

There should be a seperate section on the Org just for sports, like there is on other sites.

It amazes me that the finals were already over 30 years ago and the 2009 finals have yet to start. I think they used to play a 5 game series in the first round. I guess that's what has lengthened the playoffs so much.

weused2luvhim said:

Back in the day, it used to be three.

JellyBean said:

u r so right. 4 some reason people hate on him 4 whatever reason, the man is a winner and always will be. IMHO he should have been mvp. He was MVP n the all star game 2 years n a roll. The he was the reason they won the gold n the Olympics so yes he should have been MVP. Him and Paul G. has played more games than any other player n 2008/09 go Lakers

uPtoWnNY said:

Heck yeah, the mini-series. Those were the days.

Game tonight!!! School is out...well I have 3 more days. Summer is here.


Go, Lakers.

I am taking the Lakers in game 1; 110-94.

The march towards title

#11 for Phil Jackson (9 coach and 1 as a player)

#4 for Kobe
Good luck, Lakers!!!!
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Kobe has that Michael Jordan look in his eyes. I just watched a clip of the Magic Johnson interview (ESPN), Kobe has that look in his eyes. This is going to be a good Finals.

Go Magic!!! Nothing against Kobe, it's more anti-Big Chief Triangle.

uPtoWnNY said:

Dude. How can you not like Phil Jackson? He is the coolest coach, next to Lenny Wilkins, that I have ever seen. Plus, he has a chance to pass Red for 10 titles has a coach.....Phil Jackson=Greatest Coach of All-Time.

JellyBean said:

Co-sign.

JellyBean said:

Damn.....11 rings 4 Phil. That is crazy.

Graycap23 said:

Heck yeah. The Zen-Master has that midas touch.
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JellyBean said:

I love it. I'm glad he stopped in Chicago before he gets 2 the Hall of Fame.

Graycap23 said:

That is pretty cool. I still remember the days when Phil Jackson was an assistant to Doug Collins... Talk about taking the talent that was given to you and reaching new heights!! Phil Jackson is the man; I don't care anybody says.

JellyBean said:

I'm with U.

JellyBean said:

It's easy to win titles when you have household names to coach and
sure i know every coach doesn't accomplish this feat but Phil
has practically walked into MJ, Shaq, Kobe. He was struggling
with the lakers last season and prior before the great Memphis
giveaway. Same with boston and the great KG giveaway. I'd like
to see phil coach a team from the ground up like Larry Brown has
done repeatedly in his career. I'm more impressed with the Detroit
Piston led titles of the late great Chuck Daly and Larry Brown's
title in detroit and finals run with Philly.








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phunkdaddy said:

Show me a single coach in NBA history that won multiple titles without good/great players.