Detroit/Miami--A Potential Classic

Aveosmth · May 23rd, 2005, 05:03 PM

Detroit/Miami—A Potential Classic

Every so often, there is a matchup between two teams that can have the makings of immortality. The upcoming series between the Detroit Pistons and Miami Heat just might fit the bill. This contest will attempt to answer the age-old question of which type of...
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Aveosmth · May 23rd, 2005, 10:42 PM

Phew, 1 down 3 to go....

Man, the Pistons made me look good tonight.

Ishkur · May 24th, 2005, 01:09 AM

Detroit is the baddest motherfucking city on the planet for one reason and one reason only:

This has nothing to do with basketball though.

Aveosmth · May 24th, 2005, 01:12 PM

I had to post this response from one of my email readers....its classic.

BIG AVERY!!!!!

Well, well, well... I leave town on business for a little bit and what happens? THE RANT BLOWS THE F*CK UP!!!! Damn, some of the rants and e-mails have been hotter than a poor little Milk Dud caught between Roseanne's plump thighs (sorry about the scary imagery...). Let's speak on the latest and greatest topic: Contenders and Pretenders.

In case some folks don't know this: The Detroit Pistons are the current NBA World Champions. And here's another little known fact: They may not vacate that position for a few years to come. I'll get to the Heat in a second, and I AM NOT a Pistons jock-rider at all (I'm a Knick fan FOR LIFE... Alright you can stop giggling now, DAMNIT!). What I am stating are the facts. Like the fact that when teams play Detroit, they come with their own psycho-therapists because the Pistons play that kind of defense that hurts your inner child. Or the fact that you have to question if Ben and Rasheed are actually the Wonder Twins and when they activate their powers of defense and offense, respectively, you can pretty much hang it up. Or the even scarier fact that their team is relatively young and can run the table for about next five years or so (barring any major catastrophes like a dumb-ass trade or serious injury to one of the starters). And speaking of starters, how about the fact that their damn second squad is made up of cats that could easily start on any other squad in the L? Carlos "I Whipped America's Ass Single-Handedly At The Olympics" Arroyo; Antonio "Oh You Forgot I Could Fly On That Ass" McDyess; Elden "They Don't Have Concrete Evidence I Smoke Weed But I Really Do" Campbell; And Lindsey "I Can Pull My Wheelchair From 3-Point Line To 3-Point Line Droppin' Treys And Still Shut These Young Bucks Down On D" Hunter. Let's also not forget the current "Human Victory Cigar" Darko Milicic, who I have to believe, no matter what folks say, will still grow into a force in the league once he learns how to remove Larry Brown's foot from his ass. They even have Delfino, who is a knock-off Manu Ginobli (which ain't that damn bad)... AND THE PISTONS DIDN'T EVEN HAVE HIM ON THE PLAYOFF ROSTER!!!!

Now for the Heat: Shaq is always going to be Shaq, and Dwayne Wade is quite possibly the second coming of Oscar Robertson. But Damon Jones needs to realize that there's a whole new world awaiting him inside that three point arc. And Eddie Jones needs to realize that Shaq is never going to look at him as anything more than a soft perimeter player and that's OOO-KAY... just get over it. Udonis Haslem ain't bad, but still has a ways to go. Alonzo Mourning is one of my favorite players of all time but I get nervous that his warrior sized heart will sometimes give way to his fragile health. Christian Laetner is OK... I'm still pissed he was on the original Dream Team instead of Isiah Thomas. Keyon Dooling looks like a pterodactyl... TELL ME I'M LYING???!!!!!

And let's not get into the coaches... Larry Brown is a broke version of Chuck Daly as Detroit's Yoda, but I'm sure teams like Cleveland, Portland and my beloved Knicks wouldn't mind him leading their Jedi. To me, Stan Van Gundy will always be the Van Gundy brother that just didn't push away from the dinner table fast enough.

Look, truth be told, I can't really watch a full Detroit Pistons game because, at times, their offense is about as exciting as watching grass grow in a snowy winter. But you have to respect those stretches where they completely stifle another squad, go on a little run and then watch as Rasheed goes nuclear at referee Steve Javy for a missed call... Followed by a hammer dunk with his Air Force One's high in the sky. If the Heat are going to pull this one off, they will need big contributions from Zo and the rest of the Shaq-ettes.

Honestly, I would love to see Detroit win just to see them play the Phoenix Suns in the finals and see which truly wins out: Defense wins championships, but I also heard that the best defense is a good offense. Hmmmm...

HOLLA!

Aveosmth · June 6th, 2005, 10:10 PM

It looks like I was spot-on with this analysis--the series was a classic...A series w/the 7th game that came down to the final minutes w/Detroit being the winner.

Now the bad news....San Antonio vs Detroit in the finals!!!! Oh No!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May 23rd, 2005, 05:03 PM	#1
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May 23rd, 2005, 10:42 PM	#2
Aveosmth Join Date: 01-28-2005 Posts: 241	Phew, 1 down 3 to go.... Man, the Pistons made me look good tonight.

May 24th, 2005, 01:09 AM	#3
Ishkur Join Date: 12-27-2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 438	Detroit is the baddest motherfucking city on the planet for one reason and one reason only: This has nothing to do with basketball though.

May 24th, 2005, 01:12 PM	#4
Aveosmth Join Date: 01-28-2005 Posts: 241	I had to post this response from one of my email readers....its classic. BIG AVERY!!!!! Well, well, well... I leave town on business for a little bit and what happens? THE RANT BLOWS THE F*CK UP!!!! Damn, some of the rants and e-mails have been hotter than a poor little Milk Dud caught between Roseanne's plump thighs (sorry about the scary imagery...). Let's speak on the latest and greatest topic: Contenders and Pretenders. In case some folks don't know this: The Detroit Pistons are the current NBA World Champions. And here's another little known fact: They may not vacate that position for a few years to come. I'll get to the Heat in a second, and I AM NOT a Pistons jock-rider at all (I'm a Knick fan FOR LIFE... Alright you can stop giggling now, DAMNIT!). What I am stating are the facts. Like the fact that when teams play Detroit, they come with their own psycho-therapists because the Pistons play that kind of defense that hurts your inner child. Or the fact that you have to question if Ben and Rasheed are actually the Wonder Twins and when they activate their powers of defense and offense, respectively, you can pretty much hang it up. Or the even scarier fact that their team is relatively young and can run the table for about next five years or so (barring any major catastrophes like a dumb-ass trade or serious injury to one of the starters). And speaking of starters, how about the fact that their damn second squad is made up of cats that could easily start on any other squad in the L? Carlos "I Whipped America's Ass Single-Handedly At The Olympics" Arroyo; Antonio "Oh You Forgot I Could Fly On That Ass" McDyess; Elden "They Don't Have Concrete Evidence I Smoke Weed But I Really Do" Campbell; And Lindsey "I Can Pull My Wheelchair From 3-Point Line To 3-Point Line Droppin' Treys And Still Shut These Young Bucks Down On D" Hunter. Let's also not forget the current "Human Victory Cigar" Darko Milicic, who I have to believe, no matter what folks say, will still grow into a force in the league once he learns how to remove Larry Brown's foot from his ass. They even have Delfino, who is a knock-off Manu Ginobli (which ain't that damn bad)... AND THE PISTONS DIDN'T EVEN HAVE HIM ON THE PLAYOFF ROSTER!!!! Now for the Heat: Shaq is always going to be Shaq, and Dwayne Wade is quite possibly the second coming of Oscar Robertson. But Damon Jones needs to realize that there's a whole new world awaiting him inside that three point arc. And Eddie Jones needs to realize that Shaq is never going to look at him as anything more than a soft perimeter player and that's OOO-KAY... just get over it. Udonis Haslem ain't bad, but still has a ways to go. Alonzo Mourning is one of my favorite players of all time but I get nervous that his warrior sized heart will sometimes give way to his fragile health. Christian Laetner is OK... I'm still pissed he was on the original Dream Team instead of Isiah Thomas. Keyon Dooling looks like a pterodactyl... TELL ME I'M LYING???!!!!! And let's not get into the coaches... Larry Brown is a broke version of Chuck Daly as Detroit's Yoda, but I'm sure teams like Cleveland, Portland and my beloved Knicks wouldn't mind him leading their Jedi. To me, Stan Van Gundy will always be the Van Gundy brother that just didn't push away from the dinner table fast enough. Look, truth be told, I can't really watch a full Detroit Pistons game because, at times, their offense is about as exciting as watching grass grow in a snowy winter. But you have to respect those stretches where they completely stifle another squad, go on a little run and then watch as Rasheed goes nuclear at referee Steve Javy for a missed call... Followed by a hammer dunk with his Air Force One's high in the sky. If the Heat are going to pull this one off, they will need big contributions from Zo and the rest of the Shaq-ettes. Honestly, I would love to see Detroit win just to see them play the Phoenix Suns in the finals and see which truly wins out: Defense wins championships, but I also heard that the best defense is a good offense. Hmmmm... HOLLA!

June 6th, 2005, 10:10 PM	#5
Aveosmth Join Date: 01-28-2005 Posts: 241	It looks like I was spot-on with this analysis--the series was a classic...A series w/the 7th game that came down to the final minutes w/Detroit being the winner. Now the bad news....San Antonio vs Detroit in the finals!!!! Oh No!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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