How is that Denver thugs comment – sort of true?

We all know about the AI incidents that he has been involved. Other than that you have the drunken driving incidents of both
Melo and JR Smith. How does that make the whole team thugs? Because they have tattoos?

And dont even dare try to claim that D. Williams was killed at K Mart’s party, cause clearly he was shot because of something that happened at a night club later that evening. No excuse, but nothing to do with K Mart.

Just because you see a team of black athletes don’t play into the media hype that they are a bunch of thugs…..

“The bigger the market they more you are over-analyzed and picked apart.”

This is true…but not when you compare Isaiah to anybody else!
CEvidence mentioned the inadequate job Karl is doing for perhaps the most talented team on paper in the NBA. Yet few focus on his coaching gaffs. Being a Isaiah supporter (though my disappointment has plumbed to new depth with his accepting being treated like a dog) I wonder still if Karl’s lack of coaching ability right know is being picked over like Isaiah’s.

Ethier way…I’m not too sure what you mean…

How would Karl be seen if he coached the Knicks the past two years?

As far as the roster. I do agree some changes need to be made however I would do ALL that is possible to keep AI, Melo, JR, Camby, Martin and Klieza together….I believe that can be built upon….

http://www.firegeorgekarl.com/

Avery Johnson would be a PERFECT replacement in Denver for a George Karl.

I have NOTHING against the man but this year he’s seem just way too content with how things are going. During the game against the Kings he flat out said that if they lose this game, then they still have a chance, when it would have been VERY bleak…..what coach you know speaks of losing with any type of golden lining??????

LOL — I should start the petition now….

I think AI is in the right place….the change needs to be with the coach. Listen to how George Karl has been talkin as of late and all season…it seems like he just isn’t the one to make these guys play up to their full compacity. Its in the facts…

First –

Denver plays up to their competition when everyone expects them to lose. I doubt you can find another team this season that has beaten Boston, San Antonio and Phoenix all in the same two weeks. How did they do it…with a defense no one claims they have. They played those games perfectly and it went unnoticed by the talking heads in most sports media outlets.

Also you can look at the must win game they played against both Dallas and Golden State. Again, locking down when needed and winning after trailing by double digits in both games.

Second –

At the same time, they play DOWN to their competition too. Look at the loses to Chicago, Minnesota and Seattle. All games where it looked like they were just playing around out there and forgetting that this is basically playoff bball they are in. Hell at one point Chicago was up 20…they came back within a quarter to take the lead…and STILL lost by 6. Ridiculous.

Third –

I think they have the most pure talent of just about any roster in the NBA. And should make some minor adjustments. I liked them getting rid of Steve Blake, but he’s showing how well he can play as a point guard, so that may have been a mistake. AI at point though is just as much as one. I think he needs to be roaming as a shooting guard. There are FEW defenders in the league who could keep up with that. Trading Camby and Martin would be dumb. Period.

First off Camby was the Defensive player of the year. He may only bring you 6 points, but his 4 blocks and damn near 13 -17 boards a game are more valuable than that. Next, Martin is a better defender, scorer and rebounder than Bass:

Bass 8.3/4.4
Martin 12.4/6.5

The only question you may have with K Mart in injuries, but that has been dealt with fine this year.

And speaking of injuries, you want to trade Melo and bring in T Mac?!?!?! Please. T Mac is my boy and when he is a 100% he is damn near as good as Kobe…but when is the last time he has been 100%??????? That would be TOO much of a risk.

My issue with Melo is the mental aspect of the game. I seriously hate talking about athletes mental states the way these talking heads do…but I question Melo sometimes. He’s PROVEN he can lead and win…just ask Syracuse…but when is he gonna step up and do it here. I liked him more than Lebron in the 03 draft…I’ll say it…but he just does not have that KILLER instinct and want to DESTORY everyone on the court that LeBron has. They have the same physical tools…but the DESIRE….i just don’t know.

MY lineup –

PG — Unknown at this time…find a solid one
SG — AI – why else — J.R. off the bench…there would not be another second string 2 guard who could deal with him.
SF — Melo — Linus — same reason as above. Another strong one/two punch
PF — K Mart — Need a new backup who plays D. I’m not a big Nahjara fan.
C — Camby — Nene is a great starter and he could fill here or for K Mart off the bench. It might be hard to hang on to him in the long run.

Basically…I feel like the coach needs to be looked at FIRST before the players. Hell if Avery Johnson can lose his job in Dallas for the way they have lost in the playoffs the last few years, why the hell can’t George Karl. You don’t hear anyone talking about moving any Dallas players……

The Nuggets roster is fine. I think and hate to say it…but they are lacking in the mental aspect of the game. If…and IF they ever get that attitude and anger…watch out….

Starting rotation

PG – Iverson
SG – J.R. Smith
SF – T- Mac
PF – Bass
C – Nene’

Thats my fix.

I’m not sure what team Iverson would be best utilized on, however I do know its not in the Mile High City.