NBA changing All-Star Game format, adding a Kobe tribute
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 3:33 pm    Post subject:

lol PG didnt make it, this would never happen if he was on lakers
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 3:34 pm    Post subject:

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 4:10 pm    Post subject:

I dont know, I kind of like the new format.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 4:14 pm    Post subject:

Huey Lewis & The News wrote:
The best thing that the NBA had going for it this year was that Kobe played in the league less than 4 years ago.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 5:33 pm    Post subject:

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Eh?

Kobe probably shaking his head in heaven right now at these changes.

Why couldn't the NBA keep it simple like the each team wears 8 or 24 suggestion mentioned a couple of times.


Keeping it simpler would have been better. Like maybe an extra bonus point for any one of X number of Kobe moves. Fadeaway baseline jumper, multiple pump fake jumper, pull up in your face 3, any buzz beater.

This is an awful idea too, just in a different way.


Haha it’s just what I thought of at the time. But I don’t really see how the current solution is Kobe-esque in any way.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 5:59 pm    Post subject:

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dabask11 wrote:
Eh?

Kobe probably shaking his head in heaven right now at these changes.

Why couldn't the NBA keep it simple like the each team wears 8 or 24 suggestion mentioned a couple of times.


At least they did something.

I have not read about the changes.
I am pretty sure some of the players will wear 8 or 24. Or 28 to honor Kobe n Gigi.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 6:18 pm    Post subject:

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Why not just name the award after him and call it a day? He was a multiple time All Star MVP, THE All Star amongst All Stars.

Name it the Kobe Bryant All Star MVP.


That makes too much sense which means they won't do it.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 7:00 pm    Post subject:

GTL wrote:
Why not just name the award after him and call it a day? He was a multiple time All Star MVP, THE All Star amongst All Stars.

Name it the Kobe Bryant All Star MVP.


I would rather that they name something after him that means something
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 8:38 pm    Post subject:

This format is way too gimmicky. I wouldn't be surprised if there's even less interest in this year's All-Star game than usual because of it.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:09 pm    Post subject:

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GTL wrote:
Why not just name the award after him and call it a day? He was a multiple time All Star MVP, THE All Star amongst All Stars.

Name it the Kobe Bryant All Star MVP.


Sounds good to me.

seriously. this is a really odd thing to do and it's crazy complex to understand for it to have much emotional weight on those who love kobe. just name the award after him, even for this one year only if thats too hard for the nba to commit to in the long run.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:49 pm    Post subject:

SuperboyReformed wrote:
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GTL wrote:
Why not just name the award after him and call it a day? He was a multiple time All Star MVP, THE All Star amongst All Stars.

Name it the Kobe Bryant All Star MVP.


Sounds good to me.

seriously. this is a really odd thing to do and it's crazy complex to understand for it to have much emotional weight on those who love kobe. just name the award after him, even for this one year only if thats too hard for the nba to commit to in the long run.

I really dont care if the NBA actually does or does not do it in Kobe's honor.
It will be awesome if it does. Kobe will always be my all-star mvp regardless.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2020 8:40 am    Post subject:

This is silly. Best way to tip your cap to Kobe would be for the players to go out and compete hard.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2020 10:38 am    Post subject:

I understand the NBA is trying to pay tribute to Kobe, but this is ridiculous.

Seriously, who came up with this?
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2020 10:51 am    Post subject:

They are testing the “Elam Ending”. They were probably going to do that anyways, but changed the target score to +24 to honor Kobe at the same time. I know most fans are going to hate changing the NBA rules, but imagine less intentional fouls at the end of games. Less parades to the line.

Of course I’d like to see the NBA do away with the parade to the line to end a game. Is this the right answer? Probably not. Does Kobe still get 60 under the Elam Ending? Who knows.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2020 10:52 am    Post subject:

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I understand the NBA is trying to pay tribute to Kobe, but this is ridiculous.

Seriously, who came up with this?


His name is Nick Elam. Surprised no one heard of this.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2020 11:48 am    Post subject:

GTL wrote:
Why not just name the award after him and call it a day? He was a multiple time All Star MVP, THE All Star amongst All Stars.

Name it the Kobe Bryant All Star MVP.


I agree. When they were thinking of appropriate ways to honor Kobe, I thought naming the actual game and MVP trophy after him would be appropriate. I am not really about taking names off of awards, but I am not aware of the All Star MVP having a name attached....and he was MVP the most times in history if I am not mistaken.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2020 11:54 am    Post subject:

AFireInside619 wrote:
quartzcharm wrote:
I understand the NBA is trying to pay tribute to Kobe, but this is ridiculous.

Seriously, who came up with this?


His name is Nick Elam. Surprised no one heard of this.


Yeah they have been testing it here and there. In general, I like it, but not for a Kobe tribute per se.

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fl-sp-elam-ending-the-basketball-tournament-20180723-story.html
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2020 12:02 pm    Post subject:

adkindo wrote:
GTL wrote:
Why not just name the award after him and call it a day? He was a multiple time All Star MVP, THE All Star amongst All Stars.

Name it the Kobe Bryant All Star MVP.


I agree. When they were thinking of appropriate ways to honor Kobe, I thought naming the actual game and MVP trophy after him would be appropriate. I am not really about taking names off of awards, but I am not aware of the All Star MVP having a name attached....and he was MVP the most times in history if I am not mistaken.


My only problem with this, is that in the Alex Caruso thread, everyone was saying what a joke the All Star event is.

So I’m not sure if it’s a good idea to honor Kobe with something our own fans think is a complete joke. Here’s a sample of the comments from days before the tragedy (names removed).

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Honest question…does anyone even care about the all-star game anymore? The game is a joke ...


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Who cares? The game is absolute garbage


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t isn't a showcase of top talents. It's a party weekend where all the players spend the long weekend getting trashed and then play a garbage game on Sunday. In between you have garbage dunk contests, garbage 3 point contests, a garbage rookie-sophmore game and a garbage skills contest. Does anyone actually watch this crap anymore?

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2020 12:05 pm    Post subject:

There's something that seems sort of tacky and trivializing about basing charitable contributions on who wins the game... Almost like they're playing God with desperate people.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2020 12:10 pm    Post subject:

ringfinger wrote:
adkindo wrote:
GTL wrote:
Why not just name the award after him and call it a day? He was a multiple time All Star MVP, THE All Star amongst All Stars.

Name it the Kobe Bryant All Star MVP.


I agree. When they were thinking of appropriate ways to honor Kobe, I thought naming the actual game and MVP trophy after him would be appropriate. I am not really about taking names off of awards, but I am not aware of the All Star MVP having a name attached....and he was MVP the most times in history if I am not mistaken.


My only problem with this, is that in the Alex Caruso thread, everyone was saying what a joke the All Star event is.

So I’m not sure if it’s a good idea to honor Kobe with something our own fans think is a complete joke. Here’s a sample of the comments from days before the tragedy (names removed).

Quote:
Honest question…does anyone even care about the all-star game anymore? The game is a joke ...


Quote:
Who cares? The game is absolute garbage


Quote:
t isn't a showcase of top talents. It's a party weekend where all the players spend the long weekend getting trashed and then play a garbage game on Sunday. In between you have garbage dunk contests, garbage 3 point contests, a garbage rookie-sophmore game and a garbage skills contest. Does anyone actually watch this crap anymore?


all I can say is that is because of the current generation of stars....was not a joke to Kobe especially early in his career when he was calling off Karl Malone to man up Jordan. Maybe interjecting Kobe can serve to remind players to take it a little more serious in honor of Kobe. I am guessing the way it has been played in recent years did not impress Kobe.
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