Took James too long to get numbers in game one. Granted, he can be a factor by getting his teammates involved, but the Cavs need him to be more productive than he was in the first half. Spurs had some dry moments and that's probably due to the long period of rest, they'll play better as the series continues.

I think cavs will get sweeped. Spurs are way too good. I don't know what mike brown is thinking still starting with larry hughes, he needs to start 3-point wizard Gibson or Defense-man Eric Snow. Tony parker + Tim Duncan are just too good.

About Kobe, there's no doubt he is the best player in the world right now. He scored 45+ points in 5 straight games (including 50+ in 4 straight) and yet nobody thought that was legendary like LeBron. I hope to see him in New York with Eddy Curry or in Chicago.

Remember, the Cavs trailed the Pistons 2-0 going to Cleveland. I don't think they'll get swept but they'll be lucky to see a game 6.

But the Cavs had a chance to win both of those games, they haven't been close in this series.

Is anyone still watching the Finals? I haven't watched a single minute of the series myself.

I am, hoping to be "witness" to history by Lebron

Yea they are pretty bad this year. I watched Game 1, 2nd half of 2, and 4th quarter of 3.

im watching the game right now and they r already losing

cavs in 6

Congratulations to Spurs for winning the NBA title yet again. 4-0, thats a real comprehensive victory.
They really deserve the title because they have great group of players who really work well as a team and been consistent throughout the season. Can anyone tell me who got the MVP for the finals?

parker

Parker was great. LeBron really needs some help around him if he ever wants to win anything.

I must admit that the cavs were one of the worst teams to ever make the finals. First, they faced washington, who would have been serious contenders if it wasn't for gilbert arenas and caron butler being injured, then they faced the nets, another bad team who limped into the play offs, and then faced the toughest challenge, the detroit pistons who were playing phenomenally until game 4 of the chicago series and then from then on just played poor basketball. I don't know what was wrong with them, they didn't play the defense they are known to play, and just didn't deserve to beat the cavs.

Well, Detroit jumped up 2-0 on the Cavs. I think they lightened up and checked out. They didn't take Cleveland seriously and just like that LeBron went off and carried them to 4 straight wins.

What an awful finals series.

Well, that wasn't surprising. As good as the Spurs are, and as eye-catching as LeBron may be, this series was never going to attract many viewers. I'm actually surprised that the ratings weren't any lower.

Yep usually when the conference finals hit, loads of Indians usually get up and watch the games early in the morning. We used to chat about the game when we wre in school and stuff and because Cleveland were featuring in the (no disrespect but they only have James) there was not a big buzz about it.

What a horrible finals.
So incredibly predictable.

it's because 95% of the games leading up to the finals are on the cable networks, and once the finals go to abc, the casual fan doesn't care nor does he know the storylines behind these two teams

Low ratings, eh. Who cares (other than ABC)? The city of San Antonio sure don't. Go Spurs.

If Lebron is ever thinking of winning a championship, he needs to talk to management and force them to get him a little help. In a way I get how Lebron gets compared to Jordan since they are both as talented as it gets, but in a way I dont. Jordan had plenty of help in Chicago, saying that Lebron choked is unfair and ignorant. The spurs, yeah theyre "boring" but they get the job done. I actually watched the forth game and I thought it was kinda sad how Lebron sometimes hesitated when passing to his teammates, knowing that they are probably not gonna make the shot. I hope that this embarrasment of final forced to cavs management to pickup some help for Lebron

No lebron is nothing like Mike. People need to stop making that comparison because it's embarrassing to Mike. The closest player to resemble mike since he retired would be kobe. He can do it all, hit the 3, the fade-away, and is clutch! Lebron hasn't been clutch so far in his career, can't shoot a free throw (he air balled one in game 4 of finals) , and is an average shooter. If it wasn't for his superhuman athleticism, he wouldn't be so hyped. He is being so hyped because he took an average team to the finals, but everyone forgets it was in the East conference. Just look at who they played for god's sake! IF the cavs were in the west, they probably would have gotten swept by the entire western conference play off teamas (spurs,suns,mavericks,rockets,nuggets,lakers,warriors,jazz)

lebron at 22 is more of a leader then kobe would ever be. Kobe is so selfish and a prick, no wonder no one likes him on the team. Kobe got a better suporting cast too yet can't do shit. For the proclaimed "best Player' he sure can't motivate his teammates like lebron can.

so if you havent seen it aready....
http://www.thekobevideo.com/

HAHA. god bless the internet.

My opinion is that Kobe has separated the Laker nation. There are Kobe fans , who are Kobe fans through. They will follow Kobe at no cost. Then there are Laker fans, who are just pissed and feel betrayed ..so they're saying "ship out Kobe". Of course then you add in the Shaq fans(god knows why someone would be one) who are still pissed at Kobe for chasing Shaq away.

I dont know why any team would trade for Kobe. Unless they can pair him with another great player, like Nowitski, whats the point? So he can put up 30 PPG and your team loses in round 1? I dont get the interest in Kobe.

Kobe would win the East every year. End of story.

And Lebron's supporting cast is better than Kobe's. Odom is the only laker that would start for the cavs. flip it the other way. Odom and Luke would be the only starters that kept their spots.

The rumors continue. They say 3 teams involved could be Phoenix, the Bulls,and NY. The Suns shouldn't go after him, better with what they have, the Knicks don't have anything in return, so the Bulls are left. I hope not because all the Kobe lovers would keep the MJ thing going all day.

hopefully we'll see a trade for KG this year. I hate it that this guy doesnt have a ring, or atleast he isnt on a team thats in a contention for a ring.

Apparently there is talks in a 4 team trade:
Lakers, Wolves, Celtics, Pacers

Keving Garnett goes to Lakers
Odom & Andrew Bynum go to Pacers
Jermaine O'Neal goes to Celtics
Al Jefferson and 1st round 5th pick go to Minnesota
Minnesota also receives lakers 19th pick over all.

Celtics are definitely getting the worst end of the deal, trading away a very good prospect in Al Jefferson for Jermaine O'Neal. Al Jefferson is already playing like O'Neal, only he is 7 years his younger. Lakers get KG so that should be good enough to keep Kobe in town. Minnesota may seem like they're not getting much, but with Al Jefferson and 3 first round picks (5,7,19) in the draft, they are going ot have a monster nucleus of young players so they will be well on their to way to re-build. Pacers get Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum, a very versatile player in Odom and a potential All star in 7-foot Bynum. So all in all, this could very well work out, and we won't have to wait too long because it has to be decided before draft day. And it is confirmed that the GM's of all these teams are on the phones right now discussing this. Hope it comes true! Go Lakers!

Mitch's job is on the line if he can make this move or not. Either way, GO LAKERS!

Boston.. They gave up last years first round pick, Randy Foye.... Didnt end up well for them either. Now theyre giving away another 2 young prospects? Wth is going on down there

It's Danny Ainge. He's been screwing up the franchise ever since he took over as their GM.

Oden to Portland, Durant to Seattle, as was expected.

A few big trades were made, too: Zach Randolph and two other players to the Knicks for Steve Francis and Channing Frye; Ray Allen to the Celtics for the 5th pick (Jeff Green) and a few players; and Jason Richardson to the Bobcats for the rights to Brandan Wright.

All in all, a pretty eventful night.

this draft was great but knowing im a Mavs fan my fav part....Nick Fazekas who honestly one of the best players in this draft falls into the second round right into the Mavs hands. How great is that. He's not really that big even though he's 7-1 but then we immediately get an inside scorer over guys like Dampier and Diop. I mean this is the best thing that could happen. And btw...Portland is gonna be great in the next 3yrs

Rashard Lewis is about to sign with my boys, the Orlando Magic Unless he turns around and says he's returning to his former team, like Billy Donovan did...

Please Huston Rockets Leave Vasilis Spanoulis to back in Panathinaikos!
You dont need him but we really want him back!

Francis back to Rockets! Next season squad is fantasy!

It still won't get them past the first round of the playoffs

Anyways, did anybody hear about a referee allegedly fixing matches? It probably won't affect the league directly, but David Stern might want to start doing some PR work soon, especially because the mafia was possibly involved.

Source: Celtics, Timberwolves agree to send Garnett to Boston
The Associated Press
Published: July 30, 2007

BOSTON: Ten-time National Basketball Assocaition All-Star Kevin Garnett is leaving Minnesota after the Boston Celtics agreed to acquire the 31-year-old forward in a multiplayer trade with the Timberwolves, a Celtics official told The Associated Press on Monday.

Among the players who could be headed to Minnesota are forward Al Jefferson, guard Sebastian Telfair, swingman Gerald Green and center Theo Ratliff, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been completed. The official also said the Timberwolves would get at least one selection in the annual NBA draft.

The teams still had some things to clarify with the players' contracts, but the official said that would not keep the Celtics from acquiring Garnett, although there could be a change in the players designated for the Timberwolves.

Garnett has spent all of his 12 NBA seasons with Minnesota. He would get an extension of his contract, which has one year plus an option year remaining, the official said.

The Celtics had tried to get Garnett late last month, but his agent said he didn't want to go to Boston.

Since then, Boston acquired seven-time All-Star guard Ray Allen from Seattle in a draft day deal. Already with Paul Pierce, the Celtics would become instant contenders in the mediocre Atlantic Division with Garnett, even without promising forward Jefferson.

The Celtics obtained Allen and the 35th pick of the draft for guards Delonte West and Wally Szczerbiak, and forward Jeff Green of Georgetown, whom they drafted with the fifth pick.

The Celtics have won just three playoff series during Pierce's nine years with them. They still have an NBA-record 16 championships, but none since 1986.

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/07/31/...rnett-Trade.php

Oh Danny Ainge, and the deals that fell into your lap. Boston is going to be a serious contender now. Good to see Boston return to what could be a good team.
I just wish he would have consider the other (nicer) coast instead.

for sure. i wish they could have kept some good youngsters though.
.but how else were they going to get the trade done? they weren't going anywhere with the youngsters.
now its their responsibility to recruit more young talent around the big 3.

but damn i've been waiting a long time to see K.G get out of Minnesota

Why must he go to boston. they prob gonna get a losing season again only 24 wins out of 82 funny. i was hoping KG went to the Lakers but i guess that's life.

me and you both

For real? I don't see how a team with three bona-fide stars like KG, Pierce, and Allen can miss out on the playoffs, especially in the Eastern Conference. If anything, they've become one of the better teams in the East by pulling this deal. Maybe they won't be title contenders, but the Celtics won't be as crap as they have been in the last couple of years.

i was shocked when i saw this deal on TV

Yeah. Boston's sittin' pretty right now.
Minnesota wasn't goin' to trade Garnett to another Western Conference team like the Lakers, just ain't happin'.

I think the player that lucked out the most from that trade was Rajon Rondo. He could be top in the league in assists with those 3 options to pass the ball to. Chris Webber would be a good signing for the Celtics. They're missing someone to play in the paint with Kevin Garnett at the moment.

can anybody tell me the years that basketballers peak is it similar to football? 23-29?

can anybody tell me the years that basketballers peak is it similar to football? 23-29?

Is The NBA popular in The USA?