Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009...11:41 am
Some Welcome Reform
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Tim and I are both pleased to hear that the NBA will be adding a game of HORSE to this year’s All Star festivities. In fact, Tim, Rob and the rest of the TrueHoop gang have quite a few ideas as to what could make the weekend more enjoyable for everyone involved.
I am big believer that several very simple reforms could make All Star weekend a considerably more entertaining event, and in all honesty I am a little disappointed it took them so long to add something as simple as HORSE. Particularly given the fact that, once upon a time, the competition existed. That’s right, back in the day “Pistol” Pete Maravich and “The Iceman” George Gervin squared off in a rousing game of HORSE. See for yourselves:
6 Comments
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:50 am
I have always wanted to see 1 on 1 games. Who wouldn’t watch Kobe vs Lebron? That might set records. Who wouldn’t watch Parker vs Devon Harris or Chris Paul? I love to HORSE idea, though.
February 3rd, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Ideas I have heard of and that I would support:
- HORSE
- One on One Mini-Tournament
- 3 on 3 Mini-Tournament
- America vs World All-Star Game
- NBA vs FIBA
- Rookies vs NBDL
- 1 man Shooting Stars competition.
- Kill any Judged competition (dunk contest).
- Rookies vs Just Retired
- Fans Long Distance Shooting Competition (half court, opposite FT line, Corners, etc.)
February 3rd, 2009 at 2:16 pm
I also like 21 with tips and Knockout.
February 3rd, 2009 at 2:45 pm
A game of 21, limit to 3 or 5 players, take backs, make it take it, limit 3 free-throws, breaking the ice is worth 3 points, and three tip-ins elimination
February 3rd, 2009 at 4:07 pm
I like the ideas of horse and 21, but I would suggest that we also make them play on a hoop attached to the roof over the garage. No t.v. timeouts, but a break in the action when dad needs to pull out the car. The gnome is out of bounds, but the potted plant is in. Game goes til dark.
February 4th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Manu would OWN anyone in a game of Horse… the whole tricky soccer things he does in practice would flat out beat the majority of the players not names Steve Nash who may actually have a chance at him
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