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Soft Yao was picked 2nd team by ESPN...

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  1. scotia

    scotia Member

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    http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&id=1778864

    All-NBA Team
    The rules stipulate that voters select players at the position they play regularly. Thusly:



    First team
    F Kevin Garnett, Minnesota
    F Tim Duncan, San Antonio
    C Shaquille O'Neal, L.A. Lakers
    G Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers
    G Michael Redd, Milwaukee
    Second team
    F Jermaine O'Neal, Indiana
    F Peja Stojakovic, Sacramento
    C Yao Ming, Houston
    G Jason Kidd, New Jersey
    G Steve Nash, Dallas
    Third team
    F Andrei Kirilenko, Utah
    F Ron Artest, Indiana
    C Ben Wallace, Detroit
    G Sam Cassell, Minnesota
    G Tracy McGrady, Orlando
     
    #1 scotia, Apr 11, 2004
  2. UTmo

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    the first team has 2 SG, the second team has 2 PG, and the third team seems like the only one that is balanced at the guard position
    i wouldnt mind having the two PG's from the second team on the rox...
     
    #2 UTmo, Apr 11, 2004
  3. uac

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    Those voters are idiots. Yao obvious doesn't belong to all NBA team according to Juugie.

    :rolleyes:
     
    #3 uac, Apr 11, 2004
  4. tsl99

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    why not, i think Yao is still the second best center in the NBA
     
    #4 tsl99, Apr 11, 2004
  5. Lionheart

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    I think uac was being sarcastic. Or at least I hope he was.
     
    #5 Lionheart, Apr 11, 2004
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    If you've ever read any of the asinine topics juugie starts, you'd know what he's talking about. :)
     
    #6 meh, Apr 11, 2004
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    I don't understand calling Yao soft in the thread title. If he was voted 2nd team NBA, do you think that those that vote consider him soft as well?
     
    #7 leroy, Apr 11, 2004
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    I'd put Sam I Am on first team, myself, but then he does have the luxury of KG.
     
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  9. scotia

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    He was voted 2nd team did not mean he was not soft, right?:p
     
    #9 scotia, Apr 11, 2004
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    Shaq had 10 points and 5 boards today. Man that guy is overrated :rolleyes: .
     
    #10 Visagial, Apr 11, 2004
  11. qian

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    Exactly!!
     
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    At least on the 2nd team. I can't believe they picked Michael Redd over Cassell. Cassell is having a great season.
     
    #12 Sishir Chang, Apr 11, 2004
  13. francis 4 prez

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    man, michael redd jumped up a few teams there.


    and i don't care what the magic did, i'm still putting tmac on the first team b/c he, kobe, kg, td, and shaq are the top 5 players in the league and should comprise the first team until further notice.



    shaq really only had 10 and 5? even though it was worth missing to watch the masters, it would've been fun to see the lakers and shaq get crushed like that.
     
    #13 francis 4 prez, Apr 11, 2004
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    I clicked on the link and don't see this list anywhere? Where does it comes from? Stein's article states the ballots aren't due to the league until this coming Thursday. :confused:
     
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    Maybe it's just Stein's list?
     
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  16. scotia

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    Oh, I don't know now? It was there before I promised.:confused:
     
    #16 scotia, Apr 11, 2004
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    A few more games like that and the Lakers fans will start calling Shaq a wuss.
     
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    One more piece to add

    http://www.nba.com/fantasy_games/living_040409.html

    KAMLA'S POSITION RANKINGS
    Top 25 Guards
    1. LeBron James, Cavaliers: You can have Kobe and T-Mac. Give me LJ23.
    2. Kobe Bryant, Lakers: Get ready to hear Kobe's name 2 million times this summer.
    3. Tracy McGrady, Magic: Do I hear three straight scoring titles?
    4. Paul Pierce, Celtics: The Truth isn't overlooked in this space.
    5. Baron Davis, Hornets: When healthy, BD is a beast.
    6. Jason Kidd, Nets: Kidd's on the wrong side of 30.
    7. Allen Iverson, 76ers: Will Allen have the correct answer next season?
    8. Gilbert Arenas, Wizards: Gil is a triple-double threat every night.
    9. Ray Allen, SuperSonics: Ray should change his last name to Solid.
    10. Stephon Marbury, Knicks: Home is where the stats are.
    11. Steve Francis, Rockets: ‘Chise has to do something about that shooting percentage.
    12. Sam Cassell, Timberwolves: Sam is showing no signs of slowing down.
    13. Steve Nash, Mavericks: Nashty's shooting stats are off the charts.
    14. Michael Redd, Bucks: Ink him in for 22 points per game for the next decade.
    15. Dwyane Wade, Heat: If Wade stays healthy, look out.
    16. Jason Terry, Hawks: We need more from Jason next season.
    17. Jason Richardson, Warriors: JR gets better every year, and he hasn't topped out yet.
    18. Joe Johnson, Suns: All Joe Cool does is play 40+ minutes and pack that stat sheet.
    19. Mike Bibby, Kings: Underrated fantasy player.
    20. Andre Miller, Nuggets: I'd like to see Andre tone up in the offseason.
    21. Michael Finley, Mavericks: He's going to miss some games, but he's still got it.
    22. Kirk Hinrich, Bulls: What we have here is a keeper-league special.
    23. Speedy Claxton, Warriors: Speedy = Sleeper.
    24. Chauncey Billups, Pistons: If Buckets could bottle last December, we'd really have something.
    25. Larry Hughes, Wizards: See Wade.
    Top 25 Centers
    1. Yao Ming, Rockets: In his third year, Yao finally validates the All-Star start over Shaq.
    2. Shaquille O'Neal, Lakers: The changing of the guard is upon us.
    3. Brad Miller, Kings: He plays two positions and helps you in seven of eight cats.
    4. Ben Wallace, Pistons: If the Pistons re-sign Sheed, get ready to downgrade Ben.
    5. Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Cavaliers: What's wrong with 15-10-2 every night?
    6. Jamaal Magloire, Hornets: I can't remember the last time he didn't have a double-double.
    7. Erick Dampier, Warriors: Damp may team up with JO and Testy to form the best frontcourt in the East.
    8. Theo Ratliff, Trail Blazers: Theo's won three of the last four block titles.
    9. Samuel Dalembert, 76ers: He's for real, freaks.
    10. Marcus Camby: Hats off to Camby for setting a career high in games played.
    11. Chris Bosh, Raptors: Tons of upside.
    12. Eddy Curry, Bulls: Is 2004-05 finally the year Curry decides to be as good as he can be?
    13. Mark Blount, Celtics: See Dalembert.
    14. Rasho Nesterovic, Spurs: Why is Rasho a beast only when Duncan is hurt?
    15. Chris Kaman, Clippers: If given enough run, Kaman will surprise you in the B/S.
    16. Nazr Mohammed, Knicks: Given a full season with the Knicks, Nazr could average a double-double.
    17. Michael Olowokandi, Timberwolves: Well worth a late-round pick. Kandi's numbers will be better next year.
    18. Stromile Swift, Grizzlies: Stro won't blossom into a fantasy star in Memphis.
    19. Vlade Divac, Kings: Still the best passing center.
    20. Keon Clark, Suns: Remember him?
    21. Raef LaFrentz, Celtics: See Clark.
    22. Brian Skinner, Bucks: If Skinner could avoid the injured list, he could help fantasy owners.
    23. Lorenzen Wright, Grizzlies: Fantasy tease.
    24. Mehmet Okur, Pistons: It all depends on whether the Pistons re-sign Sheed.
    25. Etan Thomas, Wizards: Eddie, could you please start this dude? Please?
     
    #19 scotia, Apr 12, 2004
  20. fa7999

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    I guess that it's a surprise to everyone that Yao was playing in the league 3 years ago.

    Just curious to know in which team he did play.
     
    #20 fa7999, Apr 12, 2004
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