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Shaq Attack2 · 10-30-2003, 08:18 PM

...but was just too funny to pass up.

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DwD · 10-30-2003, 09:22 PM

SA, those were actually pretty funny [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

harsh euro barge · 10-30-2003, 09:25 PM

Nice to see Shawn Bradley get some significant playing time again.....

jayC · 10-31-2003, 12:31 AM

the no clue post of the week.

It was hilarious.

LRB · 10-31-2003, 12:36 AM

That's cold SA2. It's not like we're always posting jokes about Shaq and Kobe here. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img]

Well maybe some of us do. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

FreshJive · 10-31-2003, 12:43 AM

What's so funny about that? I'm a little desensitized to seeing Bradley dunked on. The funniest plays are the rejections he delivers. Players always look so embarrased when Bradley takes thier sh*t. They probably have to hear about from thier friends all week.

Stitch Jones · 10-31-2003, 02:00 AM

I love Shawn, but that was absolutely hilarious. Sweet tag line FJive.

FreshJive · 10-31-2003, 02:02 AM

One two Oh my god

seelenjaeger · 10-31-2003, 03:56 AM

Now for the reasonable part:

Most of those were dunks by players beating their defenders, some of them even fast breaks with Bradley beeing the only guy left to stop it - what exactly do you expect him to do? He´s contesting the shots and trying to do it clean without a foul ... I do miss the fun part on those ...

Big Boy Laroux · 10-31-2003, 10:41 AM

it was funny, i'll admit it. but for as many guys that dunk on shawn, he sends even more back in their faces. i will admit that some of those were nasty...

where's the highlight of shwan rejecting marshall twice on one play?

also, one of those was muresan, not ming... and nice to see that o'bannon did something in his NBA career. also, that keon clark play was just a glorified hook shot.

and seelen, that's a great point. shawn tries to go for the clean block. he put all those guys on their butt (well, not shaq) if he really wanted to foul them.

kg_veteran · 10-31-2003, 10:45 AM

The highlight video of Shawn's vicious rejections would be much longer.

For instance, he made a mockery of Ming in one game last year, capping him on several successive shot attempts close to the rim.

sike · 10-31-2003, 10:51 AM

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Originally posted by: kg_veteran
The highlight video of Shawn's vicious rejections would be much longer.

For instance, he made a mockery of Ming in one game last year, capping him on several successive shot attempts close to the rim.

and then the next time Ming faced him.....Bradley was dominated by Yao...sad to say, but Shawn's great blocks(which would be a longer reel, often are all he gives...like Fort and bounds...

{must not allow partial recall of history by Bradley fans....} [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

kingrex · 10-31-2003, 11:03 AM

that was a funny reel. Especially when they showed shaq smile before showing all his massive dunks on Bradley.

Unfortunately, big Shawn is too easy a target.

Murphy3 · 10-31-2003, 11:08 AM

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and then the next time Ming faced him.....Bradley was dominated by Yao...sad to say, but Shawn's great blocks(which would be a longer reel, often are all he gives...like Fort and bounds...

The last time I checked, Bradley was a pretty good rebounder AND could hit the open jumper for you. If he's not asked to do to much offensively, he can be an asset on that side of the court. Isn't that what the mavs need?..someone that doesn't demand the ball on the offensive side but will provide assistance defensively?

kg_veteran · 10-31-2003, 11:44 AM

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Originally posted by: sike
and then the next time Ming faced him.....Bradley was dominated by Yao...sad to say, but Shawn's great blocks(which would be a longer reel, often are all he gives...like Fort and bounds...

{must not allow partial recall of history by Bradley fans....} [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

You're wrong on two counts here. First, the only time Shawn was dominated by Yao was in their very first encounter.

Second, Shawn provides a lot more than "great blocks". He provides a good rebounder in the middle, one of the few Mavericks to play with emotion on the defensive end, he shoots a great percentage, and he shuts down the layup drill -- something no other current Maverick does.

Shawn is not a star, but he's the most valuable role player on the team. If he's not allowed to play that role, the team will undoubtedly suffer.

sike · 10-31-2003, 11:49 AM

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Originally posted by: kg_veteran

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Originally posted by: sike
and then the next time Ming faced him.....Bradley was dominated by Yao...sad to say, but Shawn's great blocks(which would be a longer reel, often are all he gives...like Fort and bounds...

{must not allow partial recall of history by Bradley fans....} [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

You're wrong on two counts here. First, the only time Shawn was dominated by Yao was in their very first encounter.

Second, Shawn provides a lot more than "great blocks". He provides a good rebounder in the middle, one of the few Mavericks to play with emotion on the defensive end, he shoots a great percentage, and he shuts down the layup drill -- something no other current Maverick does.

Shawn is not a star, but he's the most valuable role player on the team. If he's not allowed to play that role, the team will undoubtedly suffer.

like I said kg, decent rebounder I'll agree to....does he shut down the "layup drill".....this is an absolute statement...remember the dunk highlight reel...for every dunk I'll bet there 5 layups....but I don't hate the guy he is valuable when used correctly. the last sentence you wrote here I totally agree with...one of the best things you can say about Shawn "Shawn is not a star, but he's the most valuable role player on the team...." great to hear you say....

u2sarajevo · 10-31-2003, 10:54 AM

The only thing I thought was funny about this video was the music selection. *Classic*

aexchange · 10-31-2003, 12:36 PM

i think the reason shawn isnt playing is that they are trying to rest up his knee and use him for spot minutes until its fully healed. i remember nellie saying shawn was only about 75% heading into the regular season.

i dont think its indicative that shawn isnt going to get minutes this year.

why all the complaining about whether or not shawn is a liability on offense? who cares? you put any 4 of the big 5 out there and it doesnt matter if you have a 50 yr old grandmother playing the 5th spot, more than likely the mavs are going to score.

everybody just talks about his goofiness on offense, but then they talk out of the other side of the mouth about the need for defense.

defense, meet shawn bradley.

kg_veteran · 10-31-2003, 06:12 PM

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Originally posted by: aexchange
i think the reason shawn isnt playing is that they are trying to rest up his knee and use him for spot minutes until its fully healed. i remember nellie saying shawn was only about 75% heading into the regular season.

i dont think its indicative that shawn isnt going to get minutes this year.

I just emailed Cuban and asked him whether Shawn was still recovering from the knee injury or whether Nelson was just choosing to play other players. His response was to the point:

"Still recovering."

Murphy3 · 10-31-2003, 06:16 PM

that'll buy nellie a little more time
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grndmstr_c · 10-31-2003, 06:16 PM

Here's to trusting Mark's answer.

kg_veteran · 10-31-2003, 06:25 PM

I'll say this much. Mark Cuban is the coolest owner in the world. Whether or not you buy his response (which I do), what other team has an owner that responds to emails posing random questions about the team?

Mark Cuban rules.

superheadcat · 10-31-2003, 06:37 PM

nellie just talked in 103.3 fm, saying, among others, he wants to play shawn "20-25 mins", mavs need a shot blocker, but his knee rite now made him "play terrible".

edit: i don't worry as much about nellie not playing shawn as about shawn's attitude becoming negative again.

grndmstr_c · 10-31-2003, 06:40 PM

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Originally posted by: kg_veteran
I'll say this much. Mark Cuban is the coolest owner in the world. Whether or not you buy his response (which I do), what other team has an owner that responds to emails posing random questions about the team?

Mark Cuban rules.

Amen!

Mandyahl · 10-31-2003, 07:24 PM

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Originally posted by: kg_veteran
I'll say this much. Mark Cuban is the coolest owner in the world. Whether or not you buy his response (which I do), what other team has an owner that responds to emails posing random questions about the team?

Mark Cuban rules.

see yeah, that would be really cool, but he NEVER answers any of my emails. not a single one. ever.

madape · 10-31-2003, 04:49 PM

sniiff... look at this. A thread where bradley detractors get ruthlessly smashed without any of my contributions. It's enough to make an ape proud to be an ape. You guys are the best.

dirno2000 · 10-31-2003, 11:38 PM

I'm just saying that the Cowboys winning was not soley tied to Emmit's carries as that stat would indicate. Similarly, the Mavs winning is not soley tied to Shawn's minutes. It's tied to his play. In my opinion he simply does not bring it every night. On those nights there is no reason to play him.

Murphy3 · 10-31-2003, 11:43 PM

sure, you can do the same analysis with more players than just bradley..
oddly enough, the one person you can't do that with that played significant minutes is NVE

what does that tell you?

LRB · 10-31-2003, 11:47 PM

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Originally posted by: Murphy3
sure, you can do the same analysis with more players than just bradley..
oddly enough, the one person you can't do that with that played significant minutes is NVE

what does that tell you?

Murphy [img]i/expressions/heart.gif[/img] NVE

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dirno2000 · 11-01-2003, 12:04 AM

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Originally posted by: Murphy3
sure, you can do the same analysis with more players than just bradley..
oddly enough, the one person you can't do that with that played significant minutes is NVE

what does that tell you?

What does Nick have to do with this thread?

Murphy3 · 11-01-2003, 12:13 AM

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Originally posted by: dirno2000

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Originally posted by: Murphy3
sure, you can do the same analysis with more players than just bradley..
oddly enough, the one person you can't do that with that played significant minutes is NVE

what does that tell you?

What does Nick have to do with this thread?

It's pretty simple. NVE was the player often used instead of Bradley last year.. Nellie often opted to go small instead of utilizing a PF or a Center in certain situations.... the last time i checked, Bradley was a center..
so, it's pretty easy to see what NVE has to do with this thread

LRB · 10-31-2003, 11:46 PM

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Originally posted by: dirno2000
I'm just saying that the Cowboys winning was not soley tied to Emmit's carries as that stat would indicate. Similarly, the Mavs winning is not soley tied to Shawn's minutes. It's tied to his play. In my opinion he simply does not bring it every night. On those nights there is no reason to play him.

And Shawn and most players don't always start off great, he needs at least a few minutes to see if he will bring it or not. And just because he doesn't bring it one night doesn't mean that he won't the next night, just as when he does bring it doen't mean he will the next night. I don't have a problem when Nellie gives Shawn a few minutes and if he's ineffective then sitting Shawn. It's when he either doesn't give Shawn a chance or only gives him a minute or two.