The super-duper, all-in-one Jeremy Lin thread

Northern Neighbour · 02-07-2012, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TORaptor4Ever

Not sure about this part...... the best PGs don't leave their feet at all to make passes. That's just part of being fundamentally sound. Lin has good height for a PG though and his court vision seems more than adequate so I don't see him having too many problems finding the open man.

His shot? That'll be the big question mark.... we'll see.

Like Acie said, a lot of PGs leave their feet to make a pass, but they have an idea of where they're throwing it.

Lin yesterday often left his feet without knowing where the throw it. Actually, he would drive the lane, jump to make a shot but he's being contested. Only then does he throw the ball, but often at the last second. Sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't.

TORaptor4Ever · 02-07-2012, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'trane

lol at the idea that religion and politics are pointless. the world should just forget that stuff and focus on mma and survivor.

Yeah... talking about MMA and Survivor on a BASKETBALL WEBSITE is the very essence of lunacy.

You're right 'trane.... by all means please do your best to educate the "unwashed masses" here and dazzle them with your wit and vast amount of knowledge on all things deemed "important".

PM me cliff notes when you're done m'kay?

**'trane** · 02-07-2012, 01:41 PM

nah, i'll just keep responding when i see people post stuff that should be refuted.

and remind me again what mma and survivor have to do with raps basketball?

**Benzo** · 02-07-2012, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TORaptor4Ever

Yeah... talking about MMA and Survivor on a BASKETBALL WEBSITE is the very essence of lunacy.

You're right 'trane.... by all means please do your best to educate the "unwashed masses" here and dazzle them with your wit and vast amount of knowledge on all things deemed "important".

PM me cliff notes when you're done m'kay?

Why is it that in most seasons the hot chick gets voted off in the first few weeks. They should have an all "hot chick" version of survivor.

TORaptor4Ever · 02-07-2012, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'trane

nah, i'll just keep responding when i see people post stuff that should be refuted.

and remind me again what mma and survivor have to do with raps basketball?

Sweet. Guess that's what the "ignore" feature is for.

"MMA" and "Survivor" have about as much place on a basketball website as "Skyrim" and "Guitar/Bass Appreciation" threads. Difference is, no one's throwing THOSE interests in your face now are they?

Superjudge · 02-07-2012, 01:47 PM

just don't call um "Asian"

**'trane** · 02-07-2012, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TORaptor4Ever

Sweet. Guess that's what the "ignore" feature is for.

"MMA" and "Survivor" have about as much place on a basketball website as "Skyrim" and "Guitar/Bass Appreciation" threads. Difference is, no one's throwing THOSE interests in your face now are they?

too bad you can't ignore a mod.

my point is that all of those things have a place, and i participate in almost all of them. but i don't go around saying nonsense like 'religion and politics are pointless', when i participate in plenty of pointless stuff all the time.

TORaptor4Ever · 02-07-2012, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benzo

Why is it that in most seasons the hot chick gets voted off in the first few weeks. They should have an all "hot chick" version of survivor.

That would probably be highest-rated show of all time. Seriously. Show has a lot of female viewers though... maybe you'd just have to make it "Survivor: SuperModels Edition" and have male and females all between the ages of 18 and 25.

TORaptor4Ever · 02-07-2012, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'trane

too bad you can't ignore a mod.

my point is that all of those things have a place, and i participate in almost all of them. but i don't go around saying nonsense like 'religion and politics are pointless', when i participate in plenty of pointless stuff all the time.

Oh I can ignore anyone... don't believe the hype.

And I never said that Religion & Politics are pointless... you drew that conclusion on your own. What I said was "Religious and Political DEBATES (with strangers over the internet being implied) are pointless". And they are IMO. People tend to have strong feelings on those topics and are rarely willing to hear another side of the issue without wanting to tear it down.

If the term "Asian-American" bothers you so much then you're certainly more than welcome to refer to Lin as "that Chinese-Taiwanese guy born and raised in Palo Alto, California". A bit of a mouthful though.

**'trane** · 02-07-2012, 02:03 PM

then why did you mention the ignore feature?

and i think i'll just call him jeremy lin and not worry about his race.

Chris · 02-07-2012, 02:26 PM

people gotta stop being difficult for the sake of being difficult and just talk ball in a ball thread.

on a main note, very impressed with this kid. pretty great inspiration story if you ask me. kid comes into these games with so many factors against him and proves himself. lets hope he can keep it up.

**'trane** · 02-07-2012, 02:28 PM

starting at post #7, this pretty much ceased to be a thread about ball.

Superjudge · 02-07-2012, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'trane

then why did you mention the ignore feature?

and i think i'll just call him jeremy lin and not worry about his race.

cuz when there are 8 black dudes, one white guy and an asian guy its easier.

having to PC the fuck out of it raises bigger questions if you ask me.

Barracuda · 02-07-2012, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benzo

Why is it that in most seasons the hot chick gets voted off in the first few weeks. They should have an all "hot chick" version of survivor.

If you add "crazy" to "hot chick", they DO have an all-chick version of Survivor.

It's called The Bachelor. And it's awful.

**Benzo** · 02-07-2012, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superjudge

cuz when there are 8 black dudes, one white guy and an asian guy its easier.

having to PC the fuck out of it raises bigger questions if you ask me.

Actually not bad SJ.

He is alot of fun to watch...he is at least of Asian decent....why do we have to complicate the matter.

I for one, am pulling for the kid. Thats a big stage he just kicked ass on.

**'trane** · 02-07-2012, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superjudge

cuz when there are 8 black dudes, one white guy and an asian guy its easier.

having to PC the fuck out of it raises bigger questions if you ask me.

this has nothing to do with being pc. don't get the idea that i'm somehow offended. i just don't find it interesting to care what race he is. he's much more interesting as a human, and the rest of the lables are just window dressing.

**Benzo** · 02-07-2012, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'trane

this has nothing to do with being pc. don't get the idea that i'm somehow offended. i just don't find it interesting to care what race he is. he's much more interesting as a human, and the rest of the lables are just window dressing.

I dunno I think its defiantly relevant he is of Chinese decent, there isn't many in the NBA and its newsworthy for sure.

I don't believe he is the victim of any racism but you can't ignore that he is a minority in the game.

**'trane** · 02-07-2012, 02:50 PM

we should be talking about omri casspi too! and eduardo najera! amazing stories that they battled their phenotype characteristics to end up in teh nba!

Windex · 02-07-2012, 02:52 PM

add Leo Rautins to that list :cookie:

Superjudge · 02-07-2012, 02:54 PM

i could give a shit that he's asian.. he rocks a pick and roll and wasn't drafted. Liked him kicing it in the NCAA tourney, loved him tooling John Wall at Summer ball.

You dweebs make it about shit it need not be made into. Dumbo MacGhee's!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

02-07-2012, 01:41 PM	#243 (permalink)
'trane www.torontoraptorsforum.com giant steps Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 15,190 Representing:	nah, i'll just keep responding when i see people post stuff that should be refuted. and remind me again what mma and survivor have to do with raps basketball?

02-07-2012, 01:47 PM	#246 (permalink)
Superjudge is pounding the rock! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17,371 Representing:	just don't call um "Asian"

02-07-2012, 02:03 PM	#250 (permalink)
'trane www.torontoraptorsforum.com giant steps Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 15,190 Representing:	then why did you mention the ignore feature? and i think i'll just call him jeremy lin and not worry about his race.

02-07-2012, 02:26 PM	#251 (permalink)
Chris representing the Big Land basketball is life Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newfoundland Posts: 1,404 Representing:	people gotta stop being difficult for the sake of being difficult and just talk ball in a ball thread. on a main note, very impressed with this kid. pretty great inspiration story if you ask me. kid comes into these games with so many factors against him and proves himself. lets hope he can keep it up.

02-07-2012, 02:28 PM	#252 (permalink)
'trane www.torontoraptorsforum.com giant steps Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 15,190 Representing:	starting at post #7, this pretty much ceased to be a thread about ball.

02-07-2012, 02:50 PM	#258 (permalink)
'trane www.torontoraptorsforum.com giant steps Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 15,190 Representing:	we should be talking about omri casspi too! and eduardo najera! amazing stories that they battled their phenotype characteristics to end up in teh nba!

02-07-2012, 02:52 PM	#259 (permalink)
Windex the next dictator of MLSE fresh and clean Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: uʍop ɹǝpun Posts: 22,591 Representing:	add Leo Rautins to that list :cookie:

02-07-2012, 02:54 PM	#260 (permalink)
Superjudge is pounding the rock! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17,371 Representing:	i could give a shit that he's asian.. he rocks a pick and roll and wasn't drafted. Liked him kicing it in the NCAA tourney, loved him tooling John Wall at Summer ball. You dweebs make it about shit it need not be made into. Dumbo MacGhee's!