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NBA's 52 Greatest Moments

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Did anyone watch this? What'd you guys think of there choices?

 

#1 is Jordan's jumper to bury the Utah Jazz. Is that really the greatest moment in NBA history?

 

But they had some good ones on there. And they highligthed some great feuds.

Lakers vs. Celtics and Johnson vs. Bird in paticular.

It was funny that most of the greatest moments belonged to the Celtics and Lakers.

 

Oh and can Carmelo Anthony be any more wooden? Lebron James would've been a better host if you wanted to go with a rookie sensastion.

Though the line of:

"It was great watching these moments from the BC era with you."

 

"BC?"

 

"Yeah. Before Carmelo"

 

was kind of funny.

 

So did anyone watch? What'd you think?

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Was #2 him pushing off on Russell to get open?

I believe #2 was Larry Bird's steal for the win.

 

#1 was all of it. The steal from Malone and then the final shot.

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Carmelo looked half asleep reading off a card, as he obviously was. The show was pretty cool, the only beef I have about it though was no mention of the 1999 Knicks magical run to the finals. You have Houston's shot against the Heat, and LJ's 4 point play where the crowd EXPLODED like i've never seen a crowd explode before. But they did have Reed at #3, so i'm cool with that.

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bill walton and his annoying polident voice and his annoyingly enthusiastic delivery should never be allowed to talk so much again. ever.

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I thought putting Jordan's shot at number 1 was righteous, fair, and totally friggin awesome. :D

 

Also, if what Wilt Chamberlain said was true, I didn't know that the game where he scored 100 didn't actually finish. The game should have continued and see how much Wilt could then score in the final 40 seconds or so. I also remember reading him say that had they have put in the 3-point line at that time, he would have had 150 points instead of 100. I don't know what to really believe that comes out of his mouth though.

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Guest OraleHolmes

The number one moment? Fucking Bullshit, sez I. Jordan pushed, and I mean PUSHED Bryon Russell to get free. It was so obvious, so blatant, so criminal, but Jordan was protected by the refs, and the apparent offensive foul wasn't called.

 

The real number one moment or sequence should be the ending of Game 5 between San Antonio and L.A -- Kobe's clutch jumper, followed by Duncan's impossible shot, and Fisher's OH, OH.4 shot.

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The number one moment? Fucking Bullshit, sez I. Jordan pushed, and I mean PUSHED Bryon Russell to get free. It was so obvious, so blatant, so criminal, but Jordan was protected by the refs, and the apparent offensive foul wasn't called.

 

The real number one moment or sequence should be the ending of Game 5 between San Antonio and L.A -- Kobe's clutch jumper, followed by Duncan's impossible shot, and Fisher's OH, OH.4 shot.

What the fuck ever. That was like in the high 20's and rightfully so. That was not the greatest moment in NBA history. Not even close.

 

I get chills everytime I hear the "HAVLICHECK STOLE THE BALL!" call though.

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Walton has always was Gold has the narrator. Way too over the top. Which makes him so funny.

 

I don't agree with number 1. For a few reasons, mostly because Jordan unretired. The shot just loses something, after Jordan unretires.

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Guest pinnacleofallthingsmanly

I caught the end of the show. Carmelo looked so uninterested that I couldn't help but laugh every time they showed him.

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Magics hook, Birds steal, Garfield Heard's shot against the Celtics, and Kareems Hook against the Celts in the second overtime all go above the Jordan push off and shot sez I.

 

Hell, I would take the Jordan, Cavalier killer over that shot. Just for the raw emotion he had.

 

Or Isaiah thomas scoring like 22 points in 2 minutes against the Knicks that time to force over time.

 

 

Goddamn I love the NBA.

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And I got my two Miller Moments. :)

was one of those moments when he hit a three, pushed Greg Anthony to oblivion and then threw his hands up like "i didn't do it" and then hit another three? man that was a pissy game to watch!

 

sorry I'm a Knicks fan, we're always pissy!

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And I got my two Miller Moments.  :)

was one of those moments when he hit a three, pushed Greg Anthony to oblivion and then threw his hands up like "i didn't do it" and then hit another three?

Yes, and it was glorious. Especially after the way we were robbed in game 7 the previous year.

 

EDIT: And looking back now and seeing that it was Greg Anthony makes it even better. I hate him so much.

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And I got my two Miller Moments.  :)

was one of those moments when he hit a three, pushed Greg Anthony to oblivion and then threw his hands up like "i didn't do it" and then hit another three?

Yes, and it was glorious. Especially after the way we were robbed in game 7 the previous year.

 

EDIT: And looking back now and seeing that it was Greg Anthony makes it even better. I hate him so much.

Yes those two Miller moments were the best

 

I just love seeing Reggie shove Jordan out off the way to hit the game winner. Although Jordan's shot almost lucked it's way in.

 

However I was upset that the finish to the Magic-Pacers game 4 didn't make the list, You had 3 three point shots and a Smits shot at the buzzer like in 20 seconds

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Carmelo looked half asleep reading off a card, as he obviously was. The show was pretty cool, the only beef I have about it though was no mention of the 1999 Knicks magical run to the finals. You have Houston's shot against the Heat, and LJ's 4 point play where the crowd EXPLODED like i've never seen a crowd explode before. But they did have Reed at #3, so i'm cool with that.

I didn't watch it so that kind of pisses me off but Reed at number 3 is pretty awesome. Was Starks' dunk on the list?

Thanks.

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What were the 2 Miller moments?

 

His one man last seconds comeback versus the Knicks and ....?

His game winner against the Bulls in the 98 ECFs.

 

I was disappointed not to see his 25-point quarter against the Knicks.

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Guest Mindless_Aggression

Carmelo looked disturbed by Bill Walton and Walton looked like he was having a good time disturbing him.

 

Cav killer shot is gonna have to be my number 1. Watching him just float there for what seems like minutes while Ehlo goes on by is just awe inspiring.

 

Glad the Nuggets beating the Sonics from the 8th seed got some love. Dikembe Mutumbo on the floor just laughing his head off as he holds the ball is one of the more genuine emotional outbursts I've seen in sports.

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Guest Crazy Dan

I liked the Bird steal against the Pistons. Also, the game where Jordon had the flu, and still had one of the best Championship games I have ever witnessed was one of my all time favorite moments. Also, the game happened on my birthday, so that made all the more special to me. I thought that game just showed that even when extremely sick, Jordon still could beat you.

 

As for the show itself, I don't know if Melo was the best choice, but watching him just give Walton confused looks through out the show was very priceless. Man, Walton is on his own little planet, and for this show he definately took that ship to it. Especially when Walton would mention how he used to listen to games, and Melo looked at him like he was insane. So for unintentional comedy value, this show had it.

 

And the choices, well I am sure if you could get a different list from everyone, so I am interested how they chose this. Did they poll basketball beat writers, former/current players, or did Bill Walton throw a dart at a list of choices? Enquiring minds want to know. But I liked seeing the old footage of the players who used to dominate the league. Back when you knew it was going to be either the Bird's Celtics or Magic's Lakers. That was when each game was always close in the Finals. And man, Dr. J could fly, and Michael Jordon was the best player I have ever seen. I also liked the Game 4 layup that Dr. J made against the Lakers (the one where he windmills his arm on the baseline). And I also love the Jordon shot that beat the Cavs in Game 5. Man, despite where we think the list should look like, if you love NBA ball, this was a good show, because you got a good blend of footage.

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Here's the complete list:

 

52. Reggie Miller (and the ugliest warm-up shirts ever) game-winner vs Bulls, 1998 ECF game 4

51. Nuggets upset Sonics in 94 playoffs (featuring one of the forgotten dunkers, Robert Pack)

50. Jordan's 35-point half vs Portland in 92 Finals, game 1 (should have been higher probably)

49. The scoring race in '78 (D. Thompson scores 73, Gervin scores 63 to edge him out)

48. Bird hits buzzer-beaters in back-to-back games vs Portland and Detroit

47. VJ's game winner in 1990 finals

46. Oscar finally wins a title

45. The Memorial Day Miracle (Sean Elliot's game-winner vs Portland in 1999 WCFs...man, he was ALMOST out of bounds too)

44. Horry's shot vs the Kings in 2002

43. Bird's follow vs the Rockets

42. Barkley's shot to eliminate SA in '93

41. Portland wins the title in '77

40. Hawks win the title in '58

39. Jordan scores 55 against the Knicks in his 5th game back in '95

38. Jerry West buzzer-beater in the '72 ASG

37. Knicks comeback vs Bucks in '72

36. Lakers make good on Riley's guarantee

35. Spud Webb wins the dunk contest in '86

34. Paxson's game-winner in '93 finals

33. Bird three-peats in 3-point contest

32. George Mikan

31. Jordan's "flu game" vs Jazz

30. Derek Fucking Fisher

29. Kareem's game-winner vs Celtics in '74 Finals

28. Jordan's 63 vs Celtics in '86

27. Bird's retirement ceremony

26. Henderson's game-saving steal in '84 finals

25. Knicks vs Pistons game 5, 1984 playoffs

24. Elgin scores 61 in Finals vs Celtics

23. Jordan "wins" the '88 dunk contest

22. Lakers' 33 game-streak in '71-'72

21. Bird vs Wilkins duel in playoffs

20. Reggie scores 8 points in last 16 seconds to beat Knicks

19. Celtics win first title

18. Kareem breaks Wilt's record

17. Sampson's shot to eliminate Lakers in '86

16. 1962 NBA Finals

15. The Shot

14. Magic comes back for '92 ASG

13. Lakers comeback to win WCF in 2000

12. Magic fills in for Kareem at center as a rookie, Lakers win title

11. Dr. J's circus shot from the same finals

10. Russell's last title

9. "A spectacular move by Michael Jordan"

8. Magic's baby hook in the '87 finals

7. West's half court shot in '70 finals

6. Suns vs Celtics 3-ot game in '76 finals

5. Chamberlain's 100-point game

4. Havlicek steals the ball

3. Knicks win the title in 1970 (the "here comes Willis" game)

2. Bird steals the ball

1. Jordan's pushoff of DOOM~ and game winner vs Jazz in '98

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Guest NaturalBornThriller4:20

Blah, blah, blah, Jordan pushed off, it wasn't fair... OH, SHUT UP AND STOP YOUR WHINING. It's been 6 years... GET OVER IT.

 

Give credit where credit is due, it was an excellent way to cap off his career at that point. Did everybody seem to forget about Reggie's pushoff during the Conference Finals of that same year ? That wasn't "fair" either, but did anybody complain ? But it was an excellent shot, so it really shouldn't matter. ;)

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