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Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 7:20pm On Feb 12, 2019
Decale:
Curry is slowly leaving the conversation. The stars in that lineup are eating him up. LeBron too.


Guess it boils down to 3 now...
Ohh no no no you can't with good conscience see what Giannis, PG13, Jokic,Harden are doing and tell me Steph is MVP material
Sports › Re: Mixed Martial Arts Fan Thread: UFC, Bellator Etc by A40(m): 5:48pm On Feb 12, 2019
GloryIsaac:
Wow shocked, See punch cheesy... Good thing he (Isreal) passed this test, looking forward to his next fight.

Do you rate Usman?
His record looks solid though I rarely follow anything below middleweight so I can't say how good he is for sure
Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 1:57pm On Feb 12, 2019
Pointguardusa:
Even Embiid started at 16.
Well Nigerians parents may not understand sports . (Even my parents especially my mom used to persecute me for playing basketball. I haven't played in over 5 months now)Like in the case of Anthony Joshua.
Some are slowly starting to understand though. The thing with parents is you have to show them you're all in. 5 months is a terribly long time to be without basketball at your relatively young age.

You have to sit down and ask yourself what you really want and how badly do you want it. I didn't want it bad enough back then because I didn't really think I was that good so it's up to you
Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 1:51pm On Feb 12, 2019
#MVPG13

This year would be the hardest MVP contest in history. So many options
Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m):
PJ Tucker really hustling for that Shaqtin a Fool MVP trophy. Never seen such an agricultural baller in sometime



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8bxZF4ySLU
Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 11:48pm On Feb 11, 2019
SmooshCHN:
I'm surprised too. I got back here and saw guys of 6'9, 6'6 here in Lagos who just got into Bball in their late teens cos either their parents didn't give them the freedom to play and other BS like that. Wasted talents everywhere. It's so unfortunate. If not that I'm scared of most of them, I'd have talked them up at the court I play at. I'm still looking for a responsible one to talk to. China will welcome a lot with open arms
It's mental really. I always look at a guy like Olajuwon who was roasting and didn't discover basketball till he was 16/17. Think of how good he could have been if he started at a younger age.

Even back then we were playing for fun at National Stadium and Punch Estate but how do you tell your parents you want to play basketball when all your mates are entering university? Plus you see the Dodan Warriors and so-called pros here and they aren't doing too well so you just face reality

It speaks to the system that someone of that height is just attempting basketball at 24. If he's serious sha it's worth a shot, you never know
Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 11:24pm On Feb 11, 2019
donlittle25:
NBA dream is over, but you can decrease your age and make it to the USA on college scholarship.


But now you said you are 6'6? You need some certain skills to play those positions. If you were 6'11 or above, it would be easier as you could just make it over here been a center and grabbing the boards and defending. But at your height, certain skills are required which takes years to learn, from younger age.
Make he comot mind for US and focus on China or Europe tbh. The time it might take and the quality of basketball he might need to play to be able to make it is a sore point. SmooshCHN has given him the best window. Hopefully he follows up
Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 9:28pm On Feb 11, 2019
SmooshCHN:
Questions like these break my heart. I asked myself the same when I was 18 and to be honest, it was late AF for NBA. Impossible at 5"8 grin cheesy. If you're really dedicated, you can make it to other basketball leagues and Europe and China and your talent has to make up for your age. Better late than never.
China, Philippines and the Balkans are his best bet honestly. Nigeria is such a waster of talent though and I'm a bit surprised a 6'6 ninja is just stumbling on basketball at 24
Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 6:48pm On Feb 11, 2019
etidy:
Lakers traded zubac for a btec no Wagner grin . mehn! Rob pelinka is a bad GM period. Rob and magic may be good with the politics of the game, but team building.. Nah!
Why did he trade Zubac. Old ninjas like Chandler dey
Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 6:46pm On Feb 11, 2019
Blackavast:
Hello Basketball people pls I need your advise
I just started playing basketball I'm 24. Can I still make it to the NBA if I horn my skills or I should forget about it.
Ahhhh. At 24? I don't like discouraging people at anything ever but just starting the game at 24 is a bit late. The amount of catching up you need to do I don't know if you can cope oh
Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 12:02am On Feb 11, 2019
Gotta love this kid

Sports › Re: Mixed Martial Arts Fan Thread: UFC, Bellator Etc by A40(m): 11:41pm On Feb 10, 2019
GloryIsaac:
He will go very far, and he's not just an excellent fighter but also an entertainer, which is exactly what the UFC Franchise needs.
The guy dey throw some mean hooks. Won with relative ease. I mean Anderson Silva might be past his prime but this is still Anderson Silva, the Spider

Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 11:20pm On Feb 10, 2019
Roland17:
I am eager to see who will give Butler the max contract.
Sharp GM went to get Harris as insurance. Only a crazeman GM would give Jimmy Butler max

Also how dumb must Dell Demps feel knowing he could have gotten Ingram and Kuzma
Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 10:14pm On Feb 10, 2019
Somebody pour Kuzma holy water
Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 10:09pm On Feb 10, 2019
Nostradamus:
please when's will the playoffs start?
April
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by A40(m): 10:06pm On Feb 10, 2019
Like someone pointed out on Twitter. You guys had 8 days rest while City played on Wednesday. Naaaa this is a crying disgrace
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by A40(m): 7:32pm On Feb 10, 2019
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by A40(m): 7:27pm On Feb 10, 2019
Shey una no go buy back Loic Remy so?
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by A40(m): 6:48pm On Feb 10, 2019
Please I need this Igbo worship song. Never mind Them by Sis Chinyere I think


Sarri and Joggyinho. Never mind them
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by A40(m): 6:42pm On Feb 10, 2019
Time to break my alcohol fast with this 6 Pack

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by A40(m): 6:25pm On Feb 10, 2019
sod09:
David they the 2 match
Calamity Luiz always leading his team into destruction
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by A40(m): 6:13pm On Feb 10, 2019
nihilistjnr:
oh so you be Manchester fan cheesy
All day.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by A40(m): 6:00pm On Feb 10, 2019
Noah13:
Egbon D, so u dey use data watch this kind thing? Ahn! Ahn! u self. When there are better porn material out there
This one no be p0rn? Even Angie White or Maserati Xxxxx no fit take this kin lamba at once
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by A40(m): 5:58pm On Feb 10, 2019
Chelseafan1:
Lmao, why u dey lie baba?

If Aguero hadn't scored, u no go talk ds thing
Lie on top what? Is it life or death matter? Who would bet even £1 that Agüero will not score today?

The country is hard no mean say I gats dey explain sarcasm to you bro
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by A40(m): 5:32pm On Feb 10, 2019
nihilistjnr:
L
Why una dey sensitive like genit@lia like this? I even put smiley to show sarcasm. Didn't he score a hatter just last week?
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by A40(m): 5:28pm On Feb 10, 2019
Chelseafan1:
Which stupid right? cheesy grin
Are you also saying Aguero is finished, let us know now

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by A40(m): 5:28pm On Feb 10, 2019
Chelseafan1:
Which stupid right? cheesy grin
Are you also saying Aguero is finished, let us know now

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by A40(m): 5:13pm On Feb 10, 2019
Bahahahahaha. Agüero
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by A40(m): 5:10pm On Feb 10, 2019
Lmaooo Raumdeuter was right. Agüero grin grin with a miss that would shame Ade Akinbiyi jealous
Sports › Re: Mixed Martial Arts Fan Thread: UFC, Bellator Etc by A40(m): 5:08pm On Feb 10, 2019
kkkossy:
I am still wondering how romero fits into the middle wieght class of about 185. The guy is huge body wise compared to the like of Israel Adesanya.
Lool he's right on the edge 184-185. Adesanya is like 6-3 so that might explain it because he is also listed at 184
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by A40(m): 5:04pm On Feb 10, 2019
Atiku or Tom Ford. Decisions decisions......
Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 4:42pm On Feb 10, 2019
etidy:
This is the biggest question about kyrie: Injuries.
His game is so dependent on cutting, dribbling, shooting from impossible angles off the dribble that it places so much pressure on his fragile knees.

As for the Celtics chemistry issues I put some of the blame on brad Stevens, its one thing to be a tactical genius that can extract the best performance from a bunch of mediocre guys, it another to be a great manager of egos and manage a team of very talented players to a championship level. This is why I get annoyed when people disrespect Steve Kerr.
Secondly, a lot is said about how trade rumours are running the Lakers chemistry but no one talks about its influence on the Celtics locker room. You have guys like jaleyn brown, rozier, Hayward, smart and even Tatum who know their days are probably numbered in a celtics uniform.
I wouldn't put the entire blame on Stevens. The truth is the younger Celtic players (Rozier,Smart,Brown,Tatum) have all been punching above their weight and have regressed to mean level this season. They are also playing on a shorter rope this year unlike previous ones where Stevens really had no choice.

I had Celtics as the prohibitive favorite in the East when the season started but that prediction don dey shake merely going by how inconsistent they have been all year. Maybe there is still some magical switch or gear they can hit, remains to be seen

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