I always judge players based on their performance in a single game. Seems reasonable.

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[QUOTE="X360PS3AMD05"]You can say it made plenty of "buzz" because you see it on ESPN, saw bandwagons walking around with jerseys, but fact is the league lost like $400Million not long ago and it's headed for a lockout because only those elite teams actually make any money. mems_1224

Thats not true at all. While elite teams are often more valuable, there is no apparent corrolation between being an elite team and actually making a profit. Among the top ten most profitable teams, this year: Rockets, Pistons, Raptors, Suns, Warriors, and Clippers.

Teams that actually LOST money this year include the Spurs, Hornets, Hawks, Mavericks, Magic, and the Heat.

Infor here: http://www.forbes.com/lists/2011/32/basketball-valuations-11_rank.html

You can look at the ratings and see thats it's good for the league. Last night's game got a better rating than last years Celtics-Lakers final. Elite teams are good for the league. Because honestly, which game would you rather watch? Two elite teams like Dallas-Miami, or two good-not-great teams like Blazers-Grizzlies?

I guess I should have answered the question for you. :P

You can say it made plenty of "buzz" because you see it on ESPN, saw bandwagons walking around with jerseys, but fact is the league lost like $400Million not long ago and it's headed for a lockout because only those elite teams actually make any money. X360PS3AMD05

Thats not true at all. While elite teams are often more valuable, there is no apparent corrolation between being an elite team and actually making a profit. Among the top ten most profitable teams, this year: Rockets, Pistons, Raptors, Suns, Warriors, and Clippers.

Teams that actually LOST money this year include the Spurs, Hornets, Hawks, Mavericks, Magic, and the Heat.

Infor here: http://www.forbes.com/lists/2011/32/basketball-valuations-11_rank.html

You can look at the ratings and see thats it's good for the league. Last night's game got a better rating than last years Celtics-Lakers final. Elite teams are good for the league. Because honestly, which game would you rather watch? Two elite teams like Dallas-Miami, or two good-not-great teams like Blazers-Grizzlies?

Oh well, at least the Heat winning will sink the league even lower. When guys leave to make super teams who wants to watch? Who wants to sign a new CBA? There will be a lockout.X360PS3AMD05

What? Everyone wants to watch. The Heat generated tons of interest for the NBA. Did the league sink lower when the big three in Boston won? No.

Having a few elite teams with a couple superstars each is much more interesting than having thirty mediocre teams. Parity is overrated.

The Mavs seemed ot lose all their offensive momentum in the second half. They couldn't get penetration which meant they couldn't kick out for three's. And props to Spoelstra for putting Lebron on Terry, I thought that was a pretty interesting move.

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[QUOTE="-sharp-shooter-"] HAHAHAHAHAHA. I knew it. NEXT please.DmadFearmonger

Dude he's calling you ignorant because you made a statement about there being guitars on an album you've never listened too. And he was apparently right, since he proved you wrong.

[QUOTE="TaCoDuDe"]At least she can sing though. Unlike Kesha.Sunsha

Is that the one with the unicorns? Yeah, that's a classic. :roll:

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She also had a burlesque show, and then released two albums under her real name. They both tanked so her or the record company reinvented her into Madonna and she became huge.APiranhaAteMyVa

that isn't exactly true, her 'burlesque show' (as she refered to it, didn't really follow the guidelines of one but wtv) already had early showings of her eccentricity; she wore jewel-laced bikinis and danced to heavy metal tunes with lady starlight. even her early songs as stefani germanotta bore nods to her fixation with fame.

At least she can sing though. Unlike Kesha.

Gross.

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*OPINION ALERT* *OPINION ALERT*

DmadFearmonger

What makes your opinion so much better than everyone elses?