Game 70: ORL at CHA

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Dell Curry’s Jersey Retirement Night

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Originally sent in Game 70: ORL at CHA

Vet_Picksetter

Lamelo!

4 guards and Kalk on the floor

TheDorkLord

nice finish to end the quarter

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cltblkhscoach

Good stuff. If our 2nd unit can be a strength it will be a huge boost

Chef

Magic whine alot. It's off-putting

tnhornetsfan

Nice run

cltblkhscoach

They need to focus on shooting

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tnhornetsfan

Interesting we're up 12 and LaMelo is the only one with a negative±

Vet_Picksetter

LaMelo did nice things but I think the magic were just on fire when he was in the game.

TheDorkLord

fire 'em up boys

he wanted that second one

cltblkhscoach

Yeah he wanted to get that

tnhornetsfan

Can't take a fair whistle

dnbman

Kon looks like he made his presence felt.

TheDorkLord

the tech was paying off until we challenged

Chef

Yup. He definitely decided to get that second. He had to also. Magic are whiners but the refs have been not calling a whole lot on their end. Coach knows the magic need to step up the physical play. Especially for olayoffs

cltblkhscoach

That's probably built up from losing two in a row too.

TheDorkLord

maybe we word came down to the refs that we've been getting screwed and they need to square it up… lol

Chef

Magic look like a sliding team going into the playoffs. No extra gear

cltblkhscoach

Dell Curry Night man. Lol

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Chef

Who's calling the game with Eric tonight?

Vet_Picksetter

Terrence

Chef

He's pretty good

Bitaze is bad.

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TheDorkLord

how many fouls on Kon now? 2?

Chef

Desmond bane is a tough player. He could have played in the 90's

Vet_Picksetter

Bane has been tough for Kon all night.

Coby!

Chef

He's a tough tough guard. Especially for a rookie like kon

Vet_Picksetter

Kon just got foul 3

Chef

Kaulk pokes and disrupts so many rebounds

Vet_Picksetter

B-Mil!

tnhornetsfan

Just give banchero the outside shot. Take the drive away

powellrmp

I just switched over from college basketball

Duke was down by 11 to the 16 seed Sienna earlier today. And it would’ve made my year if Duke lost

Vet_Picksetter

High Point Panthers baby!

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powellrmp

Oh yeah it’s Dell curry night!!

TheDorkLord

I really wanted Duke to lose that one!

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Vet_Picksetter

I credit countdown guy with that Sion James three assisted by Coby

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powellrmp

So may people picked VCU to beat UNC. I found that hilarious

cltblkhscoach

It's great to see us with a big lead against this team

powellrmp

I know a guy who played for HPU a few years ago!

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tnhornetsfan

Good half. I hope the extended halftime doesn't cool us off too much

TheDorkLord

I used to LOVE college basketball. I hardly watched this year. NIL and transfer portal have ruined college sports for me. (I'm an App State guy and we just cannot compete in the new world that has been created).

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cltblkhscoach

Totally agree

meloFan

I like the new owners, glad MJ sold

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powellrmp

EC! Dell!!

cltblkhscoach

Cool that the owner is speaking

powellrmp

Michael would’ve given himself an award before giving Dell is credit

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cltblkhscoach

Lol. It would have been Fred Whitfield during that time

powellrmp

I love 90s hip hop so when I hear “Dell” I think of del the funky homosapien

Vet_Picksetter

Saw Public Enemy at the old Chapel Hill Cats Cradle(?) in '92. Also went to shows for Brand Nubian, 3rd Base, De La Soul, and A Tribe Called Quest back in the early 90s. Love Love Love 90s hip hop and I'm glad I was there for it. Combine that with being young enough to play hoops and watch LJ/Zo develop in Charlotte. It was just a great time. Also, there was a great revitalization of black cinema back then, when cinema was a big deal. I got to meet John Singleton of Boyz in da Hood fame back then too.

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meloFan

Imagine having number 30 Curry leading 3pt% one year, and the next you have a rookie leading 3PM, just crazy

hahahahaha Eric is hillarious with that tongue and cheek to that ass celebration that we had to experience earlier this year

powellrmp

Damn. Feels

Man I wish I was there

Vet_Picksetter

Also really dug that Deltron 3030 album.

powellrmp

Ohhh man I miss the old cats cradle!!! I was about to see shows there before it changed

Vet_Picksetter

If memory serves it was closer to UNC and then moved a little more towards carrboro? I might have it wrong. Public enemy was awesome live by the way. Flavor Flav was truly nuts in person.

powellrmp

Wow man . Tribe at the old cats cradle must’ve been crazy

cltblkhscoach

Brought tears to my eyes watching that

powellrmp

Same spot. They just did a renovation to open it up more 15 years ago. (I think) it could’ve been 20 years. It just feels like a big open room now

Vet_Picksetter

Apparently the Cats Cradle moved in 1993 to Carrboro, according to Google. Powell, I'm just old, man.

Chef

It's definitely in carborro. Never been there by drive by it

Vet_Picksetter

My old arse was at the earlier location, on Franklin Street in Chapel.Hill in '92, right before it moved.

Chef

Also, keep in mind I am old, but anytime I see the concert lineups, you are never getting lineups like you saw. You just can't see good upcoming or made it acts in small venues for decent prices anymore

powellrmp

Damn, what year did it move?? I thought it was always on the edge of Franklin/carrboro

Vet_Picksetter

1993, it moved from chapel hill.

To carrboro. I'm just old

powellrmp

Well, it got renovated 15 years ago in Carrboro and it’s soulless

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Vet_Picksetter

I'm so old I've never been to the carrboro location. I hate to hear that it became soulless.

powellrmp

It used to be funky and have a vibe. Now it’s just a big fucking open room

Vet_Picksetter

It's tough to see the cool.things leave.

Chef

Desmond bane plays physical. Gets pushed, flops. Cries. And gives up a three by not getting back.

Can't have it both ways

I don't love the energy coming out. Got that vibe they are going to let them cut it to 8 this quarter

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powellrmp

I meant to make a post about that a week ago or so. The hornets play with a slow pace, which makes the offensive output even more crazy

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Vet_Picksetter

Chino Hills LaMelo…

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powellrmp

I like Bane. Sorry. With his shitty attitude

Chef

Magic are WHINERS

Vet_Picksetter

Dang Kon is so money

TheDorkLord

we must win by 30

it is so much fun to watch guys have to foul Moussa to keep him off the boards

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Chef

Banchero takes 4 steps then shoulders then wants a call

Vet_Picksetter

Brute Magic got nothin' for the Pogo Mouse

Chef

Moose straight working

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powellrmp

Oh lord. B Mill

Chef

If I were the magic, bitaze wouldn't be headed to CLT after the game. Sorry dude you are cut

powellrmp

I will reference my stupid post. Is Moussa the center of the future ?

Chef

I don't think so

powellrmp

I just think paying centers a bunch of money in this nba landscape is misguided

Unless you have an absolute unreal player like Wemby or Jokic

Chef

He can't guard true centers. There is definitely a role for him. I almost would rather do center by committee based on matchups

Vet_Picksetter

Is there such a thing as a 4/5 combo player anymore? I'd love to address our 4 and 5 issues with one player.

powellrmp

Boozer

I mean, what true centers?

Duren I guess, sure. But I’m not going to pay another center a bunch of money because of 2-3 guys

Mich_Mercer

Too bad we didn’t draft him.

Are we back you guys? I feel like we are

Chef

This magic team is bad

TheDorkLord

Imagine adding Jokic to this team

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Originally sent in Game 70: ORL at CHA

Chef

Boozer might be. But I hear ya. I really think that is giannis

powellrmp

There’s this incredible YouTube doc about the bobcats 2011/12 season I have to share. It’s 2.5 hours long. It’s thorough, accurate to a “t”, and brutal. Great documentary

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Vet_Picksetter

Color me intrigued

Mich_Mercer

We’ve taken their will away

Vet_Picksetter

Sick alley

Mich_Mercer

Idk… they’ve been playing really well. They are a good team.

powellrmp

ORL, MIA, ATL have been playing really really well

ATL is at a 10 game winning streak?

Chef

They sure don't seem to enjoy playing with each other. Their body language is awful

Mich_Mercer

Like we did to teams in Jan / Feb

Chef

2011 was the 66 game schedule they won 7 right?

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Vet_Picksetter

I believe it was the lowest win loss percentage in NBA history. And the reward was Michael kid gilchrist.

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powellrmp

The People You're Paying to Be in Shorts | Dorktown

Mich_Mercer

Man… imagine a healthy AD on this team.

powellrmp

Caution: it hurts. But it’s incredible

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dnbman

Shout out to MKG. Hope he's living well.

Mich_Mercer

I was so stoked for MkG. I wish he worked out. He had a lot of talent. He could have fit well with this team.

Chef

You could do a 30 for 30 on Charlotte's draft lottery unluck

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powellrmp

Charlotte basketball would look a lot different with: Chris Paul, Dwight Howard, and Anthony Davis

Chef

Wemby

Mich_Mercer

Or Wemby… my goodness

dnbman

I was rose colored glasses on most of them.

Mich_Mercer

We’ve had decent luck lately… haven’t got the first pick but we have moved up lately… a good bit right?

Chef

Zion

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dnbman

I do remember wishing we drafted Thomas Robinson.

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Vet_Picksetter

Me too. T-Rob was such a rebounding stud.

powellrmp

Scoot

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Mich_Mercer

I dropped him today on my fantasy team.

lol

Chef

It really is an uncanny run of not getting a #1 pick but getting just close enough in franchise altering drafts

Meanwhile San Antonio has three #1 picks. Admiral, duncan, wemby

powellrmp

Chef-watch that documentary I posted above

dnbman

He seemed can't miss. Which, clearly they can all miss.

cltblkhscoach

Robinson was who I wanted

Chef

I remember that season pretty well. It was also in the middle of the twc/charter cable thing. Bobcats weren't shown on tv. I remember watching pirated streams during a seven win season

powellrmp

While watching that documentary, I shifted between wincing and chuckling. But mostly pain and wincing

Vet_Picksetter

Please tell me Tyrus Thomas was a big part of it.

Chef

Dell is a class act. He just thanked the magic for giving him the extended halftime

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cltblkhscoach

The fact he's on the broadcast tonight says a lot about who he is

powellrmp

Oh he talked about the entire roster. It’s 2.5 hours long

The years leading up to it, everything

Vet_Picksetter

When they drafted DJ Augustin over Brook Lopez… It was one of the worst basketball nights of my life.

B-Mill!

Chef

Dust chip? Make an appearance

powellrmp

Oh yeah. Big time

Cody Higgins too

Chef

I was convinced there was a shot Charlotte was getting carmelo and cp3

I was a young fan

powellrmp

And it’s not some kind of hit piece on the bobcats. Like “haha they suck let’s laugh”. It was weirdly kind and sympathetic

Chef

Oh now vet. That was the glory days of draft night chats and we got ballwhore out of it

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Vet_Picksetter

The league was moving to stretch fours and they drafted Ajinca when they could have gotten Ryan anderson.

On the same night as DJ over Brook

cltblkhscoach

Larry Brown man. Smh

Vet_Picksetter

LOL

Larry Brown: "First he makes you better. Then he makes you crazy."

powellrmp

Oh yeah. Long discussion of Boris diaw too

TheDorkLord

Adam Morrison was going to take us to the promised land lol

Vet_Picksetter

I was in the arena for Morrison's first pro game. He scored 10 points in the first half, including an amazing turnaround 35 footer at the end of the first quarter. We thought we had our Larry bird. Then the rest of his career happened.

Diaw was going thru the motions after'09-10?

powellrmp

When he was moved to the bench. And he responded with “that’s fine. I don’t want to be in the starting lineup”

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Mich_Mercer

That Bobcats team with Steven Jackson, Diaw, Richardson, Chandler and Felton was good

Vet_Picksetter

I think you mean Wallace not Richardson

Chef

All in for a second round max team. That was always the Charlotte thing

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Mich_Mercer

Too bad it didn’t last very long

powellrmp

And Silas trying to fire up Boris diaw about losing weight. Diaw: “yeah. I’m bored here. This sucks”

Vet_Picksetter

Richardson was part of the trade for Diaw

Mich_Mercer

Jason Richardson was on that team wasn’t he?

Oh… my bad.

Vet_Picksetter

Close. Easy mistake to make.

Mich_Mercer

It all bleeds together. Haha

I remember going to the playoff game and getting smoked by the Magic

Vet_Picksetter

Yep. I was at one of those. Felton could not stay with jameer Nelson to save his life.

Mich_Mercer

Man… Morrison was good in college… and good at first in the nba as well… then just fell off

powellrmp

The DJ Augustine draft was a few years ago few years before my time here. I think I read things here off and on. Because I couldn’t find anywhere else that would talk about the bobcats haha

Chef

Ammo lost it when he got hurt. That and his mentals were always going to be an uphill battle for him in the NBA

powellrmp

Aka I couldn’t find anyone else who hated themselves enough to talk at length about the bobcats outside of myself

Vet_Picksetter

LOL

powellrmp

I say that with love

Chef

There were several dozen of us just lurking in the dark corner of the web

Vet_Picksetter

This year makes all the pain worth it?

Chef

You are way to grizzled to mean this

powellrmp

I’m actually incapable of feeling anymore after all those years.

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cltblkhscoach

The best memory of the Bobcats on here were the draft lottery and draft night chats

Mich_Mercer

Man… I loved the Bobcats.

Vet_Picksetter

I have nostalgia for the Bobcats because the tickets were cheaper and I liked the overall NBA a little better back then. Gerald Wallace was always worth the price of admission.

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Chef

I was so close to splurging on $300 per ticket floor seats for a Saturday night bobcats game but thought, nah, just a little too much

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Vet_Picksetter

Most I ever paid was 60. Saw Gerald Wallace and Gobert Arenas go off in Dec. '06. Kinda cool to see the highlights on YouTube now.

powellrmp

Hahaha

Vet_Picksetter

Not gonna lie, I had some doubts about Kon on draft night. Now I know that basketball can be fun again.

Mich_Mercer

I thought Kon would be a good “roll player” but no upside

I thought he was just a safe pick.

I really never hated the Bobcats.

I’ve got a cool glass.

powellrmp

There was a mob of people outside the arena to get the Jordan 11’s. It was so out of control that they tried to wave people away with free bobcats tickets. Everyone said “no I want the shoes.”

That year, a free ticket was too expensive to watch the bobcats

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cltblkhscoach

I had my own row with the Bobcats. 201 A. Lol

Their customer service was great though

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Vet_Picksetter

Maybe what I miss most about the Bobcats though is that I was simply a younger person with way less aches and pains. I was not intimidated by driving into Charlotte to catch a game.

TheDorkLord

Coby knows how the NBA game is played

meloFan

Will Tre Mann play?

powellrmp

I’d like to hear Walker from locked on hornets on play by play

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dnbman

Definitely remember not feeling the DJ Augustin pick. And then the vibes were real weird with the two of them.

I will admit I became a Felton homer and wasn't really feeling DJ, as talented as he was.

powellrmp

I wonder what jamario moon is up to

I really liked MKG as a person. I have a MKG jersey

dnbman

Easy to like guy for sure

If Coby can be a regular super sub, think he's happy coming off the bench? Assuming we're a winning team?

powellrmp

Tre Mann is bad

I hate that. Mann was so good there for quite a while

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cltblkhscoach

Tillman is in. It's officially over

powellrmp

Hell yeah.
Tillman time

Who is that 6’8 we signed?? Weird name

Tosan Evbuomwan

cltblkhscoach

Tillman

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powellrmp

X GONNA GIVE IT TO YA

with no trivia. Straight like cocaine from Bolivia

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Chef

What a mashup of lyrics.

Vet_Picksetter

Xavier Tilman with the first known underground eurostep

TheDorkLord

1 30

Mich_Mercer

Tillman can’t even shoot free throws lol

But I’m glad

powellrmp

I’d rather pj hall or that random above with the weird last name have that roster spot

cltblkhscoach

It was good to see Brandon get back in the flow

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powellrmp

Yes

Vet_Picksetter

Side question. Wondering if Hubert Davis is done.

Mich_Mercer

Heat are down to the Lakers right now… things are starting to look up. Teams are finally losing… minus the Hawks.

Brandon playing well is big for us. When he doesn’t… the team seams to suck.

I didn’t watch any of that game… but it’s tough losing Celeb Wilson.

Hornets should win their next 4 games I’m thinking. And 76ers are in there. They could really move up in the standings soon

Chef

X gonna give it ya, ruff ruff, not a f' game: dmx

Raw I'm gonna give to ya with no trivia, raw like cocaine straight from boliva: wu tang

powellrmp

I'm a messiah, I set the microphone on fire, my raps styles vary and carry like marriah