Austin Rivers on ESPN First Take Today!!!

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05-20-2013, 09:06 AM
PowerPel

Austin Rivers on ESPN First Take Today!!!

Austin Rivers due to be a guest/ hosting a segment as announced on ESPN First Take right now. ESPN 2. Re-Air 11 am.
05-20-2013, 09:09 AM
PowerPel

per twitter,

Everybody tune in today and watch me debate/talk with @realskipbayless and @stephenasmith on @espn_firsttake. 10am eastern time.
— Austin Rivers (@AustinRivers25) May 20, 2013
05-20-2013, 09:17 AM
Purple Haze

Yeah I just saw them say that, pretty random spot :hihi:

He's a good interviewer, should be a good one with Stephen A grilling him (though I can't stand Stephen A).
05-20-2013, 10:12 AM
PowerPel

Coming up next 10:15!
05-20-2013, 10:15 AM
DanTheMan

Anything noteworthy?
05-20-2013, 10:18 AM
PowerPel

Austin just shut them up on the Pelicans name. What's a clipper?
05-20-2013, 10:18 AM
FlyGirl

Of course they start off by ragging on the Pelicans name. Rivers says it actually has something to do with New Orleans, the Hornets have NOTHING to do with New Orleans.
05-20-2013, 10:19 AM
Purple Haze

Attacking him about the Pelicans name Stephen A in particular, he gave a great answer, asked wth was a Clipper before LA had them :hihi:

Said he likes the name cause it at least has something to do with the city.
05-20-2013, 10:20 AM
Purple Haze

Shut them up by saying winning cures all when it comes to names. Great answers.
05-20-2013, 10:21 AM
king a

Seems like Austin thinks the Pacers might win the series. :hihi:
05-20-2013, 10:22 AM
PowerPel

Talkin Lebron now.
05-20-2013, 10:26 AM
PowerPel

Clearly Austin reads this forum . Awesome how he put Skippy and Steven in there place. I guessng there is also a Sportscenter interview today too since he is in ESPN studio.
05-20-2013, 10:33 AM
Purple Haze

Austin saying that it took him 70% of the season to figure things out and when he did he broke his hand :hihi:
05-20-2013, 10:35 AM
DroopyDawg

Austin representing... I didn't see it but I can't wait to. I wish Austin would have pimp-slapped SAS's punk arss.

Who's gonna be representing the Pels in the Lottery Tuesday?
05-20-2013, 10:36 AM
FlyGirl

Quote:

Originally Posted by DroopyDawg

Austin representing... I didn't see it but I can't wait to. I wish Austin would have pimp-slapped SAS's punk arss.

Who's gonna be representing the Pels in the Lottery Tuesday?

Monty.
05-20-2013, 10:36 AM
jhow0036

Monty will be there again.
05-20-2013, 10:37 AM
PowerPel

Trade Eric Gordon:hihi:
05-20-2013, 10:37 AM
Purple Haze

Quote:

Originally Posted by DroopyDawg

Austin representing... I didn't see it but I can't wait to. I wish Austin would have pimp-slapped SAS's punk arss.

Who's gonna be representing the Pels in the Lottery Tuesday?

He's done really well. SAS is a fan and is friends with Dell so he wasn't too hard on him just the Pelicans.

Probably Monty like last year.
05-20-2013, 10:37 AM
DroopyDawg

Thanks folks!
05-20-2013, 10:39 AM
Purple Haze

I'm not lying I would be totally fine with rolling the dice and giving Rivers the 2 after drafting Burke and trading Gordon. I like the kid and think he will improve a TON, it's hard not too statistically :hihi:
05-20-2013, 10:40 AM
FlyGirl

In 1999 Austin was in 1st grade. Lawd have mercy. LOL.
05-20-2013, 10:40 AM
Kurgan

But seriously, what is a clipper?
05-20-2013, 10:50 AM
PowerPel

LOL Austin got S.A.S. on the defensive on Knicks&Mello.
05-20-2013, 10:50 AM
FlyGirl

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurgan

But seriously, what is a clipper?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...alightning.jpg

http://www.thebestdogclippers.com/wp.../11/a5clip.jpg
05-20-2013, 10:50 AM
Kumar

Any link to the debate?
05-20-2013, 10:51 AM
Soundwave

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurgan

But seriously, what is a clipper?

A boat. Like in those pirate movies.
05-20-2013, 10:52 AM
DroopyDawg

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyGirl

In 1999 Austin was in 1st grade. Lawd have mercy. LOL.

OMG... I'm not even 40 yet (39) and this makes my feel old as heck. Sheez...
05-20-2013, 10:52 AM
DanTheMan

70% of the season is a steep learning curve... I hope he learned a lot, retains that information and applies it to next season. I think Burke is a good option but I want Austin as my starting PG.
05-20-2013, 10:53 AM
Purple Haze

Quote:

Originally Posted by DroopyDawg

OMG... I'm not even 40 yet (39) and this makes my feel old as heck. Sheez...

Bro I'm 32 and that makes me reach for the walker :hihi:
05-20-2013, 10:54 AM
Purple Haze

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanTheMan

70% of the season is a steep learning curve... I hope he learned a lot, retains that information and applies it to next season. I think Burke is a good option but I want Austin as my starting PG.

Rivers/Oladipo is my next choice. :thumbup:
05-20-2013, 10:54 AM
FlyGirl

Quote:

Originally Posted by DroopyDawg

OMG... I'm not even 40 yet (39) and this makes my feel old as heck. Sheez...

Yea, I'm not even going to say how it's making me feel. :hihi:
05-20-2013, 10:56 AM
Kurgan

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyGirl

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...alightning.jpg

Aaahh those? Geez, i thought it was something like this http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jbJ_CMmSpx...s1600/clip.jpg but then i remembered those were just clips. Thanks anyway
05-20-2013, 10:57 AM
DroopyDawg

If AR can develop a mid-range jumper it's gonna be hard to guard him. The best thing Tony Parker did was develop that deadly mid-range jumper... he's so quick you have to play him for the drive, but that pull-up jumper from 15-17 is butter now.

If Austin can add that shot to his game he's gonna be sick. He's already gotten the "runner" pretty much on lock. His 3 point shot was coming along as well. All he needs now is a mid-range game.

I think he has good awareness and court vision to be a solid passer as well. He just needs more experience at the NBA level.
05-20-2013, 11:00 AM
FlyGirl

Quote:

Los Angeles Clippers.

A Clipper is a long sailing ship from the 19th century. The team got its named after it moved to San Diego from Buffalo in 1979. San Diego is a very important port city and has been for centuries. Many Clipper ships from South America docked in San Diego and other California ports during the 1849 gold rush.

What gets me is when people act like the name is supposed to be 'fierce', as though a pair of pants (Knickerbockers) or a piece of meshed fabric (Nets) is fierce.
05-20-2013, 11:01 AM
PowerPel

What is a knick?
05-20-2013, 11:02 AM
Purple Haze

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerPel

What is a knick?

Knickerbocker

First settlers into NY. But they got the nickname for the pants they wore, so

Pants :hihi:
05-20-2013, 11:05 AM
Ur_Gmas_Daughtr

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerPel

What is a knick?

http://ahistoryofnewyork.com/assets_...8x400-1067.jpg

The guy, not the beer
05-20-2013, 11:22 AM
HornetGuru

rivers
gordon
porter
ryno
davis
05-20-2013, 11:23 AM
DroopyDawg

Yeah... Nuggets are big meanies... so are big meanies... The "Heat" can put a bad pretty burn on you, and Pistons, Pacers and wizards are known killers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ur_Gmas_Daughtr

http://ahistoryofnewyork.com/assets_...8x400-1067.jpg

The guy, not the beer

Or rather the pants the guy is wearing lol.
05-20-2013, 11:26 AM
Purple Haze

Quote:

Originally Posted by HornetGuru

rivers
gordon
porter
ryno
davis

I'm fine with that honestly. BUT:

Rivers/GV
Gordon/Henderson
Porter/Aminu
Ryno/Smith
AD/Lopez

Even better ;)
05-20-2013, 11:33 AM
BallSoHard

I'm not sold on the Ryno AD front court starting.
05-20-2013, 11:34 AM
HornetGuru

Quote:

Originally Posted by BallSoHard

I'm not sold on the Ryno AD front court starting.

we are really talking about the future in the team.

2 things:

1. I feel in 3 years when we are competing there won't be many true centers anymore.
2. In 3 years I see AD being about 7ft 250
05-20-2013, 11:37 AM
BallSoHard

Quote:

Originally Posted by HornetGuru

we are really talking about the future in the team.

2 things:

1. I feel in 3 years when we are competing there won't be many true centers anymore.
2. In 3 years I see AD being about 7ft 250

That's what I'm saying. I'm not sold on it in the future.
05-20-2013, 11:39 AM
Inner_GI

Quote:

Originally Posted by BallSoHard

I'm not sold on the Ryno AD front court starting.

In 2k13, it's lovely. lol
05-20-2013, 11:50 AM
Pelicans_fan_504

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inner_GI

In 2k13, it's lovely. lol

If you watch Chris Smoove NBA 2K videos Eric Gordon is a beast on 2k
05-20-2013, 11:51 AM
Inner_GI

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pelicans_fan_504

If you watch Chris Smoove NBA 2K videos Eric Gordon is a beast on 2k

I don't think so... His release is so easy to block, it's pathetic.
05-20-2013, 11:52 AM
BallSoHard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inner_GI

I don't think so... His release is so easy to block, it's pathetic.

You can't take a set shot w Gordon unless he's wide open. Everything needs to be in motion. It's enraging and the reason I trade him every time. You can take it to the hold w him every time.
05-20-2013, 11:55 AM
JJackisangry

I dont consider RYno a starter; Hes exactly the type of player I would want in the 6th man role.
05-20-2013, 11:58 AM
Inner_GI

Quote:

Originally Posted by BallSoHard

You can't take a set shot w Gordon unless he's wide open. Everything needs to be in motion. It's enraging and the reason I trade him every time. You can take it to the hold w him every time.

I agree. The way I run the offense, there isn't much drive and kick, it's more screens to setup shooters. I guess that's why my top 3 scorers are Davis with 24, Burke with 19, and Anderson with 18.

I still get Gordon a lot of buckets of PnR. Davis is a beast on the OReb, but he's still getting push around on the defensive end. I've been developing his strength.
05-20-2013, 12:04 PM
Pelicans78

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJackisangry

I dont consider RYno a starter; Hes exactly the type of player I would want in the 6th man role.

He was a great starter for the Magic.

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