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More praise for Andre Jackson

Basketball is a young mans game, it's a street game born on the inner city courts of America.

It's probably a discussion for another time and I'm not accusing anyone in this thread of doing it but it always really bothered me how older guys always seem to have a comment on how young guys show their emotion, how they wear their uniform, what hairstyle they have etc.

My dad was the biggest NBA fan I knew and whenever he would try and talk basketball with his friends they would look at him like he's crazy for watching the NBA and it would always come back to them saying I can't watch all those guys with tattoos, corn rows, and I don't like all the histrionics. I've seen it with my own peer group for a long time as well. It's coded and it really bothers me. Again, not accusing anyone here of that but I'm keen to it and always will be.
 
fleudslipcon said:
Some of the ingredients necessary for swagger are on the kitchen counter. We have the seasoning and the cook to put it all together.

The only thing remaining is an extensive win streak. We’ll find out if it’s a slow or quick cook.
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We have the (a)cook in the kitchen, and the Bouk with the recipe.

Am I trying too hard?
 
mauconnfan said:
Hilarious only from you is Jordan and Bird vs Andre Jackson nice comparison. Lol ..... not sure how you were brought up but respect is part of life and that video was disrespectful. Nothing else I’ve seen from is has shown this side but anyone thinking this is great is wrong.

Now there’s a shot the kid was beating him up during the game, playing dirty ball even and he deserved it if so I take it all back.
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Obviously not comparing Jackson to them as players but Jordan and Bird showed up who they played against in practically every game of their career. You somehow managed to bring ethics into this.
 
husky429 said:
We have the (a)cook in the kitchen, and the Bouk with the recipe.

Am I trying too hard?
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LOL. Imm Hurley was meant as the cook. But your attempt works better.
 
fleudslipcon said:
LOL. Imm Hurley was meant as the cook. But your attempt works better.
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There is only one cook
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husky429 said:
We have the (a)cook in the kitchen, and the Bouk with the recipe.

Am I trying too hard?
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Nope. I’ve thought a Cook and Bouk shirt would be really cool. Or CookBouk. Can’t use Kok for obvious reasons.
 
mauconnfan said:
Like the kid a lot but no need for that on that kid sorry. That’s not swagger it’s just wrong.

Good news is I’ve been impressed on all videos prior that he never does that, just flies back on defense. I prefer to let the game talk unless it’s payback.
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Agreed....act like you've been there.
 
superjohn said:
Basketball is a young mans game, it's a street game born on the inner city courts of America.

It's probably a discussion for another time and I'm not accusing anyone in this thread of doing it but it always really bothered me how older guys always seem to have a comment on how young guys show their emotion, how they wear their uniform, what hairstyle they have etc.

My dad was the biggest NBA fan I knew and whenever he would try and talk basketball with his friends they would look at him like he's crazy for watching the NBA and it would always come back to them saying I can't watch all those guys with tattoos, corn rows, and I don't like all the histrionics. I've seen it with my own peer group for a long time as well. It's coded and it really bothers me. Again, not accusing anyone here of that but I'm keen to it and always will be.
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It was a “young mans” game in 1960, same in 1980, same in 1990 and 2010. Doesn’t change the fact you should respect your opponent and the game. Act like you’ve been there, like you can make those plays all day no surprise. As much as the old man thing bothers you it also bothers the crap out of me that you bring it up all the time without knowing or respecting what old guys like myself think. It’s an opinion doesn’t mean I’m right or everyone agrees but I promise it’s the same for your point of view.
 
mauconnfan said:
Like the kid a lot but no need for that on that kid sorry. That’s not swagger it’s just wrong.

Good news is I’ve been impressed on all videos prior that he never does that, just flies back on defense. I prefer to let the game talk unless it’s payback.
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Yeah. The in your face after the play doesn’t make anyone a winner.
 
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Chin Diesel said:
Unless there are injuries or suspensions that starting lineup won't exist.

Polley definitely will be a starter next year.
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And they need to find a way this year to set Polley up as often as they can instead of these drives into triple teams and turnovers. His shot is no fluke.
 
superjohn said:
Basketball is a young mans game, it's a street game born on the inner city courts of America.

It's probably a discussion for another time and I'm not accusing anyone in this thread of doing it but it always really bothered me how older guys always seem to have a comment on how young guys show their emotion, how they wear their uniform, what hairstyle they have etc.

My dad was the biggest NBA fan I knew and whenever he would try and talk basketball with his friends they would look at him like he's crazy for watching the NBA and it would always come back to them saying I can't watch all those guys with tattoos, corn rows, and I don't like all the histrionics. I've seen it with my own peer group for a long time as well. It's coded and it really bothers me. Again, not accusing anyone here of that but I'm keen to it and always will be.
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This is the nature of old people commenting on young people from time immemorial. On any subject really.

Young people push boundaries. Old people scold them for it. It's the cycle of life.
 
If you’ve never cocked it back and dunked in someone’s face, don’t judge the taunting. I did once on a 8.5ft Goalrilla hoop And let’s just say I would’ve gotten ejected if it was a real game
 
superjohn said:
Yep, Jordan Bird and all the other legends of the game are unethical.

This post is hilarious coming from you.
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Bird was an epic trash talker, but after great play he typically just run down court and got ready to make another great play. He really wasn’t an in your face flexing kind a guy, for the most part.

It really doesn’t matter to me one way or the other. If that’s what kids need to do to play the game enthusiastically its fine, but most of us grew up being taught that you act like you’ve been there before.
 
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superjohn said:
You haven't been there before. There is zero chance you, Mau, RichZ etc. were doing windmill dunks on people.
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Haha, nope, but you could, right?
 
superjohn said:
You haven't been there before. There is zero chance you, Mau, RichZ etc. were doing windmill dunks on people.
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The one time I can recall dunking in an actual game, I was called for goaltending, then tossed from the game for arguing with the official.

It was a set play -- an alley oop inbound play. The pass actually looked like it might go in the hole! The ball was on the rim, and I pushed it in. Ref called it offensive interference. I looked at him and politely inquired, "How the @#%@#$@ can you goaltend a #$^^ pass from ^%%$^ out of $%^#$ bounds?" I'm paraphasing here. I may have sworn a bit more than that.

Still a highlight memory of my playing days for me. Only dunk, only tech, only toss. Good times!
 
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RichZ said:
The one time I can recall dunking in an actual game, I was called for goaltending, then tossed from the game for arguing with the official.

It was a set play -- an alley oop inbound play. The pass actually looked like it might go in the hole! The ball was on the rim, and I pushed it in. Ref called it offensive interference. I looked at him and politely inquired, "How the @#%@#$@ can you goaltend a #$^^ pass from ^%%$^ out of $%^#$ bounds?" I'm paraphasing here. I may have sworn a bit more than that.

Still a highlight memory of my playing days for me. Only dunk, only tech, only toss. Good times!
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Ha ha, that is awesome. I could barely get my fingertips over the rim if I was running and jumping on an empty court.
 
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mauconnfan said:
It was a “young mans” game in 1960, same in 1980, same in 1990 and 2010. Doesn’t change the fact you should respect your opponent and the game. Act like you’ve been there, like you can make those plays all day no surprise. As much as the old man thing bothers you it also bothers the crap out of me that you bring it up all the time without knowing or respecting what old guys like myself think. It’s an opinion doesn’t mean I’m right or everyone agrees but I promise it’s the same for your point of view.
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BORING! Lol
 
mauconnfan said:
“Old guys” = ethical/respectful , guys like you who think it’s cool = clueless

Time to grow up maybe sj?
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I'm a grown up. What's unethical about showing some passion and emotion?
 
WingU-Conn said:
I'm a grown up. What's unethical about showing some passion and emotion?
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Passion and emotion is looking at the crowd or high chesting/fisting a teammate not getting into the face of an opponent. Akok shows passion and emotion I love it never into an opponents face, like that too. There’s no need unless he gave him reason which I’m not sure.
 
Yup! Our guys can tomahawk all day then celebrate with their teammates, coaches and fans (as long as they aren’t giving up anything on defense). All for that! Show some emotion and get hyped. The disrespect we show our opponents will hopefully come from beating them by 20 to 40 points every game. And yes it will be great to get the swagger back that comes from winning a lot. Can’t wait for Jackson to join our current freshmen
 
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