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Food › Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by Decale: 12:27pm On Apr 12, 2018

When you're in the shower hungry and Seahawk upload something...

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Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 6:21am On Apr 12, 2018

Man risked it all... grin

Congrats Brodie. That's some feat...

Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 6:02am On Apr 12, 2018

Roland17:
If that is the case, why are experienced foreign players like 30-year-old Milos Teodosic (Clippers) termed "Rookies"? Afterall "An athlete playing his FIRST SEASON as a member of a professional sports team" is the definition of a rookie. Is it logical based on the definition of the term rookies? Teodosic and other experienced foreign players have earned thousands and sometimes millions playing "PROFESSIONAL" basketball. Please don't even try to excuse the NBA in this instance because I am going strictly by the definition of the term rookie which you highlighted

I just remembered Arvydas Sabonis, that guy nearly took ROY from Damon after playing years in Serbian league grin

Okay, I admit the ambiguity seems unfair especially to those foreign players and NBA can do something about it. But I'm not making arguments for Teodosic or the foreign players but for Simmons who hasn't played for any professional sports team, EVER!!!! even if his rookie contract starts 1989.

Ben Simmons fits the same definition as Mitchell, having the same exposure; with Mitchell getting the offensive play built more around him. So, how did Simmons sitting out a year with a career ending injury an advantage for his case? These 2 have *played 82 games* in their professional careers, no one played more.

This table you're shaking has plenty awards on it: Sixth Man (where they sometimes start), MVP (the definition isn't used), DPOY and All NBA team. If NBA listened to Mitchell about ruling out players recovering from injuries, they better listen to us with these other awards they dash out.

Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 10:57pm On Apr 11, 2018

Roland17:
They understood there was a clear difference and that is why you have "Red shirt freshmen and True freshmen". The definition and the flexibility of the NBA to accommodate these does not justify the fact that it is illogical.

Was Ben a member of the Sixers last season? Did he sign a rookie contract with a professional team despite being injured? was the organization building its roster around Ben despite the fact that he was injured? When Embiid was talking about "trusting the process", did you think he was speaking about himself alone or he had seen what Ben was bringing?

Ben was exposed to the running of the team, practice, travels, films of opponents, improved his strength and conditioning with a professional team. I don't want to beat this but it is clear the NBA prefers its definition over what a rookie truly is. My argument here is the fact that there is a tangible/ intangible advantage Ben enjoyed last season that has made adapting to the league easier for him.

If they do give these college students freshmen of the year awards, I'm sure the redshirt freshmen will be eligible. And isn't that redshirt word coined mostly for extra year playtime for HEALTHY athletes. Even the NCAA try eliminate the medical redshirt (injured students)

Simmons signed a contract, yes. When did he PLAY his first game? Building a team around someone can be done to your "true rookies" e.g. Lonzo. That argument no follow. When Embiid was talking about process, he included Fultz too, a rookie that PLAYED in his first season.

Ben was exposed to this and that. So did other "true rookies" in their tryouts, camps and preseason.

Most of these injured drafted players (at least 90%) never use the tangible advantage you so claim when they get healthy. Why should that advantage be used for Ben Simmons cos he's good? Doesn't that make that advantage you so claim meaningless?

The truth of the matter and fact still remains that:

1) Ben Simmons is a rookie regardless of his draft class. He's playing for the first time. If you like, call am redshirt, he's still a freshman.

2) If Mitchell was in Simmons position, he'd bring heaven and earth down to make his case for ROY.

If Mitchell wants to argue this thing further, he's on a losing turf. No way in hell will the NBA or any organization for that matter not include players especially injured ones with career ending injuries a chance at ROY.

Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 9:27pm On Apr 11, 2018

SmooshCHN:
In case the media and other divert the narrative and give the wrong person this MVP thing, (We know who the real MVP was last season and this season only further exposed the stat chasers).

The real MVP last season was Kawhi, no be this Harden you people won't let us rest. He's both offensive and defensive top 5 and got his team (60+ wins) with farmers and pensioners to NBA finals . 3 of them deserve it and I was glad Westbrook did get it

Westbrook's triple double season is clearly different from this season. This season, he had all the help he ever wanted and a rejuvenated Steve Adams. Their ceiling should be 60 wins at the least.

Harden on the other hand got his help, reached his ceiling (65+) and he's playing the best ball in his career. He's the most lethal guy in ISO and most offensive. Even his historic games have been triple doubles, so let's act as we don't see it.

If anybody is using LeBron's triple double as a point, it's because he's the only one close to Harden for the chase. So, there's bound to be some reasons to help push his case. Sadly, his team won't give him the award.

AD is in the 3rd position cos he's doing something similar to what Westbrook did last season but his standings can't help him especially if he doesn't have a record to his name.

Curry shoulda been the guy that would chase Harden for the MVP but we know how that turned out...

The whole MVP discussion will be different if Westbrook had 60+ wins and the triple double, Curry and Kawhi were healthy and Cavs were 1st in the east.

Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 9:07pm On Apr 11, 2018

Roland17:
Baba, you are deviating from the onus of Donovan's argument here. This has nothing to do with stats but the legitimacy of the contestants based on the definition of the word "Rookie".

An athlete playing his FIRST SEASON as a member of a professional sports team

English can be reconstructed anyhow...

What is Ben Simmons' first season as an NBA player? Which season did he first play? Is this his second season?

Which season does NBA recognise Simmons' professional career? It's clearly on their official site: ROOKIE

If Mitchell had a fractured foot in his draft year and put up his stats the following season, he won't be wearing shade outfits. Flip these players and we'll still get the same reaction.

Like I said if Mitchell wants to argue his ROY case with a definition the whole NBA organization and more don't agree on, he's not helping his case. At all, at all...

Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 6:20pm On Apr 11, 2018

If Brodie doesn't get 25 rebounds today just to be safe grin

Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 5:00pm On Apr 11, 2018

Eruditor:
We also lost to them last season just before the playoffs.

When Curry is out, we use D to win. But what I saw yesterday was a bunch of players not interested in playing or getting hurt.

Whether Jazz would have beat us if we wanted it, nobody knows. It is clear we tanked that game.

As per Kerr, still a great coach. I would judge him only after the Playoffs. Some "geniuses" who beat Raptors without starters lost to the same Raptors (by 20+ points) earlier on with the starters. Basket ball dey like that.

I understand your point but you guys had a formidable team against Pacers and still yet...

I hope you guys get Pelicans, to prepare for Curry's return

If not, any bet on a Warriors team will continue to be avoided angry

Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 4:45pm On Apr 11, 2018

Roland17:
Donovan Mitchell is making a logical case for the rookie of the year award with his hoodie. He is the clear definition of a rookie and that is the fact.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/6957051_capture_jpeg6d0ce43c2e6495dc5ba7597dd3872afd

If that's his argument and not his stats or his team's standings or best record since January, then Ben Simmons is winning it...

Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 4:41pm On Apr 11, 2018

Eruditor:
It is clear. 103-58 now. The small ball line up we used to abuse them last year and PnRs not being used. I think Kerr is avoiding them or OKC in the first round. Either that or he is hiding his hands.

Or perhaps he wants them to lose badly to be motivated in the playoffs.

If Warriors like; get Michael Jordan and the Dream Team, they'll still lose to Jazz yesterday. Like say Kerr never lose 30+ points to Lakers sef

All these excuses na wash...

Food › Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by Decale: 7:09pm On Apr 09, 2018

pbethel:
FRUIT SALAD
.Watermelon and pineapple, banana and orange.

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For a minute, I thought it was Garri and stew with cashew nuts lipsrsealed

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Phones › Re: Latest Phone That Is Alternative To Iphone X See Specifications by Decale: 7:07pm On Apr 09, 2018

blaizy:
*clears throat and pics mic*

But the kirin 970 do put up a good fight against the snapdragon 845...and besides the kirin 970 is kinda old now it was on the p10 and the mate 10....

Am still surprised why the kirin 970 was used in the p20 pro..I was expecting maybe 980 or a new chip...

*drops mic and leaves thread*

Bia. Come back and pick your mic

You've just been dropping false upon false info with confidence.

You've been warned

Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 6:56pm On Apr 09, 2018

Manutd19:
It's looking like we will see a OKC vs Warriors first round match-up. Can't wait for playoff to start.

Mission likely impossible

OKC is tied with Pelicans and Spurs who face each other tomorrow. If OKC beats Heat tomorrow, my money is on Pelicans to meet Warriors

Food › Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by Decale: 5:08pm On Apr 08, 2018

jagugu88li:
Never again will I.

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And she did it again...

May the demon that causes you to wreck me flee from you. AMEN!!!

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Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 7:21am On Apr 08, 2018

Warriors, you had just one job

Now Pelicans are still in the playoffs. Which kain rubbish thing be this wey Dubs dey do?

Food › Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by Decale: 1:21am On Apr 08, 2018

jagugu88li:
Decale said I must go away. So I left

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Please don't tag me when you're posting food põrn. I'm a shide of God

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Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 1:15am On Apr 08, 2018

MitrikDenholm:
LOL so because Jordan was DPOY that changes the fact that pippen and Rodman guarded the best opposition players? These are facts mo Ron.

About the Jordan Vs LeBron defense argument. LeBron has finished number 2 twice in DPOY voting and was robbed in 2013. He's finished more times in top 5 DPOY voting than jordan and when it comes to versatility it's not even close.

Another fun fact these brain dead Jordan fans don't know, in 6 finals appearances that flat track bully Jeffrey has only faced one top 3 voted DPOY player, LeBron has faced 6 in 8. Flat track bully!

Congrats on his all time top 5 DPOY without an award

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Phones › Re: Latest Phone That Is Alternative To Iphone X See Specifications by Decale: 1:12am On Apr 08, 2018

Ejadike:
Its actually sleek but immediately I saw this thread, the phone I thought of was TECNO Camon X cos that's the only phone I hear matches iPhone X in terms of camera quality and functions.

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Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 1:07am On Apr 08, 2018

Donlittle:
Is that Jeff hornaceck?

Quick stats for you, Jeff hornaceck played in the NBA when the game was tough and averaged around 15pts per game in his career.

You know who else averaged 13 pts per game and exposed Lebron but on offense and defense in the NBA finals?

Ah you guessed it right, Jason terry.

That image is also funny for one thing, Lebron is a bigger player than michael and we have seen him struggle to back down smaller player in the post.

By the way, what is it with equating white or lightskin players with weakness?

You really have time

Someone just said a former DPOY was guarding dolts and you follow him to argue
Someone that gasses up a player that consistently leads teams with horrible defense while waiting for a perfect opportunity to chase down block.

You no go ignore

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Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 1:56am On Apr 05, 2018

Westbrook about to go ham in the next 3 games. That'd be some history. Sheesh

Even Robertson no get that kind Oscar...

Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 1:54am On Apr 05, 2018

Everybody talking about Cavs, Raptors and Celts to do the magic

Na so 76ers go just jejely reach NBA finals

Food › Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by Decale: 12:19am On Apr 05, 2018

NLers: If I enter this thread, I won't fall hungry

Jummiefoodie:

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Food › Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by Decale: 12:35am On Apr 03, 2018

Twaci:
Let my parents decide on the price, 5 kids max

What about you?

5 kids max is a no no

If you give me this kind of food, I will have a weak pull out game...

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Food › Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by Decale: 2:50pm On Apr 02, 2018

Twaci:
About yesterday

Dear future husband, food would never be a problem

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How much is your bride price and how many babies do you want?

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Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 3:00am On Apr 02, 2018

The way Austin Rivers constantly embarrasses himself in front of his father is the kind of consistency I need in my life...

Phones › Re: Infinix Hot S3 Official Discussion Thread by Decale: 9:32pm On Apr 01, 2018

greenhulk:
Bros the thing just tire me. Apple contract companies to make their parts, Samsung are the biggest Oled suppliers. When they use to make chips for Apple people said what will Apple do if Samsung stop making their chips.. well Apple dropped Samsung for the A10 and A11 chips and those chips are even better. But Apple make their own software and nobody talks. What do Samsung have in terms of software? They even tried to copy Siri first with S voice which failed and now with Bixby which nobody uses.

The point is no company can be a jack of all trade, Apple thrives in software (IOS abd Mac), what do Samsung have? Let me guess Tizen? Lol. Thank God for Google and Microsoft.

Samsung also buys Sony camera sensors, Qualcomm SOCs, etc
Huawei does
Xiaomi does
LG, Sony, etc, etc

This is the order of the world. I don't know how people see that as an opportunity for comparison.

Phones › Re: Infinix Hot S3 Official Discussion Thread by Decale: 9:04pm On Apr 01, 2018

TheBulusNotes:
Dude I just said Apple uses the same technology as Microsoft kinect for face id

Even their screen,,,, Samsung had to produce it for the iPhone X since Samsung are the master of screens

And? Did you say anything intelligent?

Apple bought components just like other OEMs do and used it on their phones, even making it better.

What does that have to do with Face ID being accurate?

Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by Decale: 9:13pm On Mar 31, 2018

Pelicans down to 8th. Nuggets just 2 games ahead and with the tiebreaker. If only they can win their last 7 games

If any team struggles to win or lose to Suns and my Bulls, who are missing 4 of their 5 starters (one time the whole 5); then you have to throw the whole team away...

Food › Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by Decale: 8:42am On Mar 31, 2018

As I was telling you that I haven't eaten today, Roland17 uploaded a month's supply...

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Food › Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by Decale: 9:28pm On Mar 30, 2018

phatnelly:
Another one #tonguesout.

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Nelly baby...
Nelly Nelly...
Nelly with no belly...
Ne Ne...

How's my best friend doing today?

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Phones › Re: Huawei P20 Pro Beats Galaxy S9, Iphone X & Pixel 2 In The Dxomark by Decale: 1:07pm On Mar 30, 2018

wese90:
Why not go to the site and check out the pics from P20 Pro and do your comparison.

I just gave you an epistle and you still don't understand...

Lol

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Phones › Re: Huawei P20 Pro Beats Galaxy S9, Iphone X & Pixel 2 In The Dxomark by Decale: 11:01am On Mar 30, 2018

MarkWayne89:
One question about this device: Why the notch?

I mean it looks great, but why that notch?

In their defense, they use all the space they can get to achieve a more portable and futuristic design

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