Who is dissapointed with the state of the NBA?
542997
i am in some way David Stern is starting to change too many things and is starting to make life unfair for some players
1009960
I hate Artest. That guy has no skill, and shows off about his so called "skill". That guy is way too overrated. But I also hate Kobe and Dirk. Dirk has a anger problem and acts like a kid.
1014617
Yes i agree. I have already had a real problem watching NBA because of when the lakers won two championships by drawing fouls and running over people(shaq). Now that i have see first hand the tyranny of the NBA refs, why would i wanna watch a game where the commissioner fines people for no reason. (example Dirk: he was mad at himself no reason to fine him) The commissioner is getting ridiculous but i do agree with fining Mark Cuban, GET OFF THE COURT. \n\nThe refs call fouls for the stars. This fact was very obvious for "the next Jordan" in the whole series but especially last night where at least two times no one touched him at all and he still got the call. It is the same for Kobe and others. I loved seeing the Pistons beat the lakers, they were a true team just like the mavs spurs. It seems the NBA just wants money but no big surprise there.\n\nIf you want a real game I suggest go play pick up ball or watch College because you won't find it in the NBA in any more.
535807
Isaiah Thomas has single handedly destroyed a once proud franchise.  His decisions are pathetic.  It's time for the owner to find a new man for the job.
642318
ME!!!!It is B.S. the Suns now won the frickin' series. No way the Clips can come back from that heartbreak. Watch now as the Spurs get all the calls; so the series can extend. NBA is B.S. I like how the Cavs and Clippers are fighting but NBA sucks from here until I say it doesn't.
960881
U must be a fucking idiot!!! Why the hell will the nba disappear??  Basketball is one of the most poplar sports and there are millions of fans who watch the nba.  And ur saying the nba will disappear?  Either ur on crack or just plain stupid!!!!!
1011570
i know exactly what you r saying for a while i lost interest but suddenly their are a whole new group of super stars Wade James Nowitzki etc. The playoffs kept my interest and "quiet frankly" they were the best I have seen in a while. Plus the draft was more suprising then Paris Hilton admitting she has no talent.\nSorry about the horrible jokes I think Im funny buy I agree with you
339151
I agree their is a great amount of talent in the NBA. Kobe, Dwayne Wade, Lebron, Carmelo, Shaq, Tony Parker, and the list goes on.  It is not like back in the day when single players dominated the game. As for the players of today not being driven, this is so true.  I hate to see it, but what can you expect when they have guaranteed contracts?
119340
Nowadays? Hmmmmm........the NBA just isn't what it used to be. In the days of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson the players seemed to be so dedicated with such class. I have to say Magic has always been my favorite.......and remains so. :)
339177
I would have to say Chris Webber. He was told he wasn't going to play in the last game of the season for the Philadelphia 76ers, so he did not show up until the start of the game. This made his coach and owner look really bad because everyone was asking where he was, and they didn't know. Yes, Allen Iverson was also part of this chirade, but Iverson has proved through playing how passionate he is about the game. He just has some attitude issues. Webber is just over the game.
391360
ill agree with the heat getting screwed even though i am going for chicago...i don't think nash was "manhandled" i do think he let his team down by letting smush parker(who?)strip the "m.v.p." in the final seconds of regulation.
1042516
Probably not.  Michael Jordon brought ruin to basketball with his selfish play.  Passed the "If I get it I will shoot" type of play on to Kobe of the Colorado fame and it has spread throughout the NBA like a Texas wildfire.  Larry Bird was a team player with exceptional talents.  Oh where, Oh where have the team players gone.  Basketball has become as individualized as a Mexican Bullfight.
222357
I am with you on the younger players.The NBA fan of today has the media to thank for hyping all the young guys in the NBA.Back in the day,You actually had to go to games to see the stars then as there was no such thing as ESPN,etc,etc.The younger generation get all jacked up over someone who can dunk a basketball,or score 81 points in a game,Big deal.What they dont get is that B-Ball is a TEAM Sport,not an individual one.All of the "Old School" guys had to pay their dues because they were'nt subject to the World Wide Media Frenzy we have today.I will say that in my opinion for what its worth that Oscar Robertson was the best all-around player ever.The man averaged a Triple-Double for his Entire career.Kobe in all his greatness,or self-appointed greatness as it were,Will never be the player of Oscars caliber.I know I'll probably hear it from Laker Fans,but Tell me how many Rings he has since Shaq Smartened up?Zero,and will be the same amount untill he gets the Team concept which will never happen.All for now,good question by the asker.
1143508
TOTALLY agree...! Rasheed really bit the big one this year, and he paid for it!!!! The "Rasheed" in this series...? MARK CUBAN. *PUCK! PUCK!!!!* I'm a Spurs fan, and I'd love nothing more than to have Shaq whoop the CRAP outta' Dirk and the Mavs and wipe that BILLION DOLLAR SMILE off the face of Cuban...!Dwayne and Shaq have been CRAZY-MAD players in these playoffs, and the bench players have really stepped up when they needed to. I think it's the Heat's to lose--and I'd love to see Mourning, Peyton, and Walker get rings after such long careers. GO HEAT!!!!!
869527
i know of the WNBA but its not as fun to watch!! with  the NBA the guys can dunk and do more and when you watch WNBA its all pretty much watchin 10 girls run up and down the court for 2 hours (ive seen a few games), ur right it is boring!!they dont get that agreesive and they cant make the good shots.......like dunking and making the DEEP 3 pters
1117344
I saw the press conferences yesterday.  Shaq, Wade and Riley were all calm, cool and collected, while Avery Johnson, Mark Cuban and Dirk were just babbling on about how they were robbed.\n\nNo style, no class, and no ring.\n\nMiami in 6.
710456
This is an interesting question, but I must admit I hate one on one basketball, unless it is within the confines of the team game. I feel it is what is destroying basketball in the US. Watch the international teams these days and see why the US can't win in at that level of competition anymore. Too much focus on the individual....