DG_ThenNowForever Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I enjoyed the 3-point and slam dunk contests. It was cool to see Steph Curry win and Zach LaVine was clearly the star of the show for the evening.However, I hope they never put the TNT commentators through the in-arena PA again. Especially when it's just Kenny Smith yelling the same thing over and over again "IT WAS A 540! IT WAS A 540! IT WAS A 540!" No it wasn't, and also shut up.EDIT: I also liked that they tried using iPads for the slam dunk scoring, but after Dr. J couldn't figure out how to work it, they want back to the reliable printouts. As they should have done all along.Also, the Space Jam throwback -- including Quad City DJs live! -- was pretty special. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 The contest was a barrage of bits topped off with Doc being so salty. He didn't really want to give anything over an 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needschat Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I thought the Slam Dunk contest was slightly more interesting than watching two cops at Dunkin Donuts.... Oh what could have been.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shumway Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I enjoyed the 3-point and slam dunk contests. It was cool to see Steph Curry win and Zach LaVine was clearly the star of the show for the evening.However, I hope they never put the TNT commentators through the in-arena PA again. Especially when it's just Kenny Smith yelling the same thing over and over again "IT WAS A 540! IT WAS A 540! IT WAS A 540!" No it wasn't, and also shut up.EDIT: I also liked that they tried using iPads for the slam dunk scoring, but after Dr. J couldn't figure out how to work it, they want back to the reliable printouts. As they should have done all along.Also, the Space Jam throwback -- including Quad City DJs live! -- was pretty special.Completely agree with everything here, especially regarding how annoying the broadcast team, specifically Kenny, were.I get that the degree of difficulty is higher in today's contests, but all those missed dunk attempts take some of the spectacle away, which is one of the reasons why LaVine deservedly stole the show. I think he only missed one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsFanBudMan Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Wish LaVine would have hit the first try on every dunk (he missed on both his final dunks). It might have been legendary instead of just memorable, which speaks to how far the contest has fallen.No one should be able to get a 50 unless it's on the first try. Deduct 2 for second, 3 for third or something. I disagree on the tablets. Seemed pointless, and the first score they posted -- an 8 -- used colors that were unreadable on TV. Then Dr. J held up an error screen and that was it, thankfully.Also, the 3-point contest was entertaining, but the scores were artificially inflated by the all-moneyball rack. Not a terrible idea, but the (annoying) commentators were saying things like "an 18 used to get you through" and "27 is amazing." Yeah, maybe when it was out of 30, not 34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS85 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Whoever thought that having the broadcast team be on the arena PA was a good idea needs to be shot, thrown into the nearest river, and their remains cinderblocked into the murky depths. Quote "You are nothing more than a small cancer on this message board. You are not entertaining, you are a complete joke." twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lights Out Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Reggie Miller and Kenny Smith are the most annoying people alive. Despite knowing that they were going out over the arena PA, they would not shut the :censored: up for even a nanosecond while the players where shooting/dunking, and neither of them are funny or interesting enough to justify it. POTD: 2/4/12 3/4/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Noire Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I know that 3D projection thing has been around for a few years, but that was the first time I've actually seen it used. That was really cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS729 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 The Dunk contest is made especially dumb when you get an automatic 30 even if you miss all of your dunks. They should take 1 point down for every missed dunk. If you miss your first dunk, the max a judge can give is 9, and the max you can get is 45. And so on for the second one. I've never thought much of TNT's annoying NBA cast of buffoons like Kenny Smith. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDubK414 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I know that 3D projection thing has been around for a few years, but that was the first time I've actually seen it used. That was really cool.I was thinking the same exact thing! I want to know how it looked live and if that's the next trend in in game entertainment. It looked really cool how the court seemingly dropped through the arena floor. And then the graphics hit explaining the contests using the subway look and feel. I'd say that's what stood out the most last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Noire Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I know that 3D projection thing has been around for a few years, but that was the first time I've actually seen it used. That was really cool.I was thinking the same exact thing! I want to know how it looked live and if that's the next trend in in game entertainment. It looked really cool how the court seemingly dropped through the arena floor. And then the graphics hit explaining the contests using the subway look and feel. I'd say that's what stood out the most last night.I think the Cavs first used the technology a couple years ago (might be wrong there), but I haven't seen much on it since so I don't think it will become a trend. I'm totally on board with it for big events though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterchaoss Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Space Jam came out in 96 Zach LaVine was born in 95, they are close but Lavine is older. Kershaw is GOD! Kershaw is LIFE! Kershaw is ALL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRicSlick Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 As always, the defense is outstanding in the ASG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I'm not sure why people expect all star games to be legitimate athletic competitions. All star games are exhibitions, and generally, people want to see offense. It's okay. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigers6884 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Amar'e Stoudemire is the newest member of the Dallas Mavericks:http://espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story/_/id/12335769/amare-stoudemire-commits-join-dallas-mavericks?ex_cid=sportscenterTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Dallas where Knicks go to stop sucking www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigers6884 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Former Portland Trailblazers great Jerome Kersey has passed away unexpectedly at age 52:http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/02/18/portland-trail-blazers-legend-jerome-kersey-passes-away/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerslionspistonshabs Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Not sure if it's news to you guys because I don't come in here often, but the Wolves are working to bring Garnett back to Minnesota to finish his career. Thaddeus Young would get sent to Brooklyn. Looks like the Nets are also in the process of shipping Brooke Lopez to OKC. Arron Afflalo to Portland. Nice move stocking their bench. Hopefully his shooting will improve for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigers6884 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Not sure if it's news to you guys because I don't come in here often, but the Wolves are working to bring Garnett back to Minnesota to finish his career. Thaddeus Young would get sent to Brooklyn. Looks like the Nets are also in the process of shipping Brooke Lopez to OKC.With Barry Zito an Oakland Athletic, Torri Hunter a Minnesota Twin, LeBron James a Cleveland Cavelier, and Kevin Garnett possibly a Minnesota Timberwolve, I'm struggling to remind myself that the year is 2015, and we haven't gone back in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNTwins Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Sources: Wild to trade for Marian Gaborik at the deadline, to return my sig to relevance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.