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OT: Joe Kennedy Tribute

ballin — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:32:52 -0000

A great guy, a former pitcher for the A's, and so sad to see him go. There isn't much to say, but I just wanted to pay tribute to Joe Kennedy, because its just sad to see someone die at 28. Joe Kennedy had some great years in Oakland, spending his last year in Toronto.

R.I.P. Joe Kennedy

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-obit-kennedy&prov=ap&type=lgns

NBA is Fake?

ballin — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 03:39:12 -0000

Just found this article on Yahoo Sports! Detroit Pistons Power Foward Rasheed Wallace says that:

"This game ain't basketball anymore, it's entertainment," Wallace said. "It's starting to get like the WWF. There ain't no real wrestling anymore either. It's all fake."

Rasheed usually says a lot of bull, but this time I think he may have a small point. Take the NBA Draft for example. The 2 teams that tanked the season didn't get the first 2 picks, at least one of them should. Could that have been rigged? Should the NBA go to a draft style like the NFL? Also, refs have been betting on multiple games. Whats up with that?

But, the main question is; is the NBA rigged/fake?

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/post/Rasheed-says-NBA-quot-wanted-Cavs-LeBron-in-?urn=nba,51022

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Do you think the NBA is rigged?

Idea: Pops Mensah-Bonsu?

ballin — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:23:36 -0000

Are any of you guys interested in Pops Mensah-Bonsu? He's a pretty quick player and a pretty good rebounder. I've seen him in a couple games last season when the Mavs played the Warriors and he looks like a solid big guy. He's a little undersized at 6'9, but I think he can jump pretty high which recovers for his lack of height. He would seem to be a good fit as a backup center for the Warriors or just an energy guy like Paul Milsap.

Brandon Bass, a 6-8 forward who played two seasons with New Orleans, is expected to sign a two-year contract today with the Mavericks. The parties agreed to the deal this week.

The addition, the Mavs' first of the free-agent signing period, could mean Pops Mensah-Bonsu, a 6-9 forward, won't be back with the Mavs next season.

Pops could probably be cheap to very cheap. I think it wouldn't be a bad try to get him, since he does have the capabilities of becoming a good player in the W's rotation.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/basketball/mavs/stories/072607dnspomavsdate.3b28906. html

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Pops Mensah-Bonsu?

Interesting: Davis Threw the First Pitch at the A's game last Friday

ballin — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:43:19 -0000

Yes, our Baron Davis threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Oakland A's game vs the Baltimore Orioles last Friday July 20th. It's great to see that Baron is still representing the Warriors in the off season and how the A's wanted him there to represent Oakland! (I'm not from the East Bay, but Oakland is my favorite sports town) There's nothing much to say about this, but I thought this would be an interesting thing for people who did not know about this. I wonder if he's an LA fan or an Bay Area fan, since he's from LA?

Also, it seems like Baron shot a jump shot from the mound, instead of throwing the ball like a baseball player. :-)

http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/Baron_Davis_First_Pitch.html

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Which teams do you think Baron like more?

Mullin: Yes or No? "WE SHOCKED THE WORLD TWICE"

ballin — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 06:41:48 -0000

Did you like the overall draft for the Warriors? I did. I think the trade for Brandan Wright was a great deal and he could be possibly a Tyrus Thomas kinda guy, but better.

Everyone here thinks Mullin made a terrible deal, and he traded a supposed All Star! When I heard the deal, I couldn't believe it! I really didn't believe it, but once I read more about Wright I really liked him!

Do you like what Mullin did to get Wright? He shocked the world with the trade, isn't that our trademark, to shock the world? Or do you think it was a bad deal and whats your reasoning except for his heart and soul, blah, blah.....

Stephen A. Smith says we made a great deal and says that the Bobcats should not have made the trade.

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Love Mullin Still?

Lee, Frye, Q - Jrich, POB, and 18?!

ballin — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 04:01:39 -0000

Anbody think this deal is good? If New York would be willing to trade Lee and Frye for Kobe why not J-Rich? I think this deal could really help our team rebounding wise and offensivly in the future. Guards are easy to come by and if we want Monta to develop we gotta let go of J-Rich. I know how everyone thinks hes been loyal to the franchise, etc but really his game has been limited to jump shots now. If you take away the 3 the Warriors would be dead!

Golden State Warriors

Incoming Players

Channing Frye
Salary: $2,325,000 Years Remaining: 2
PTS: 9.5 REB: 5.5 AST: 0.9 PER: 10.50

Quentin Richardson
Salary: $7,525,500 Years Remaining: 4
PTS: 13.0 REB: 7.2 AST: 2.2 PER: 14.30

David Lee
Salary: $926,040 Years Remaining: 2
PTS: 10.7 REB: 10.4 AST: 1.8 PER: 20.31

Outgoing Players: Patrick O'Bryant, Jason Richardson, # 18 Pick

New York Knicks

Incoming Players

Patrick O'Bryant
Salary: $2,061,720 Years Remaining: 2
PTS: 1.9 REB: 1.3 AST: 0.6 PER: 7.32

Jason Richardson
Salary: $9,999,999 Years Remaining: 5
PTS: 16.0 REB: 5.1 AST: 3.4 PER: 15.55

#18 Pick in 2007 NBA Draft

Outgoing Players: Channing Frye, Quentin Richardson, David Lee

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Is J-Rich really the face of the franchise?

Yi Movement!

ballin — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 01:23:59 -0000

Just saw a little rumor that several teams such as the Celtics, Hawks, Bulls, and the Kings will be working Yi out to see his skills. Warriors are hopefully going to take a closer look at this guy and fufill the Movement!!

I hope the Celtics trade their 5th pick, because I cant see Yi Jianlian in a Celtics jersey or any other team besides the Rockets and Warriors!

GO YI MOVEMENT!! SPREAD THE WORD!!!

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/post/Several-teams-taking-a-look-at-Chinese-star;_ylt=AsA6lmcicBk TkmaJZ55U9z.8vLYF?urn=nba,36321

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YI MOVEMENT

Anybody Want to Partner For Season Tickets?

ballin — Wed, 30 May 2007 15:31:26 -0000

I got Lower Level season tickets for next season in the $48 per seat range. If anyone wants to share a half season (21 or 22 games depending on how many you want) and experience the excitement of Oracle Arena then let me know, because I'm looking for a partner to share. I thought of GSOM first, because you guys are the best fans to share tickets with. Playoff rights will be given to you.

If any of you guys are interested or need more detail e-mail me:

swong619@gmail.com

SORRY THAT THIS ISNT A REAL DIARY, BUT I THOUGHT THAT MAYBE SOME GREAT WARRIORS FANS WOULD WANT TO SHARE!

NBA 2K8 OR NBA LIVE 2008?

ballin — Mon, 21 May 2007 05:34:41 -0000

I've bought the 2k series for 3 years straight. 2k sports seems to make the games just more realistic and interesting. NBA live gets more hype and all, but really its not a better game. Thats my opinion. Whats yours? Do you think Live has the players a little stick figury? Or do you like the All Star weekend features on Live? Lets talk about next years best Basketball game on the market.

I can tell you Im buying NBA 2k8 for 360 when its out!

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Which Game You Buying?

Warriors=Acie Law?

ballin — Sun, 13 May 2007 15:54:45 -0000

That would be tight! I love Acie Law the first day I saw him at Texas A & M. A big time shooter, who they predict to be the next Chauncey Billups. He defenilty has the potential to very quickly back up Davis! Monta can back up Richardson and we will have a great set of guards. But I would really like Jermain Oneal here, but they odds of that are small, so Let's bring the Law into the Oracle!

http://www.nbadraft.net/

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OT: Joe Kennedy Tribute

NBA is Fake?

Do you think the NBA is rigged?

Idea: Pops Mensah-Bonsu?

Pops Mensah-Bonsu?

Interesting: Davis Threw the First Pitch at the A's game last Friday

Which teams do you think Baron like more?

Mullin: Yes or No? "WE SHOCKED THE WORLD TWICE"

Love Mullin Still?

Lee, Frye, Q - Jrich, POB, and 18?!

Is J-Rich really the face of the franchise?

Yi Movement!

YI MOVEMENT

Anybody Want to Partner For Season Tickets?

NBA 2K8 OR NBA LIVE 2008?

Which Game You Buying?

Warriors=Acie Law?

Do you want Acie Law?