For the third straight year, the Thunder’s superduo will be together at the All-Star Game.
Joining Kevin Durant who was named a starter last week, Russell Westbrook been named to his third All-Star team, once again as a reserve.
Westbrook finished fifth in the voting among backcourt players behind Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, Jeremy Lin and James Harden. Westbrook pulled in 376,411 votes.
It’s been a career year in a lot of ways for Westbrook as he’s shown a lot of development in a bunch of different areas in his game. If you were feeling frisky, you could make a very strong case that he deserved the starting backcourt nod over Kobe Bryant even.
The West starters are Paul, Bryant, Durant, Blake Griffin and Dwight Howard. The East’s are Rajon Rondo, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Garnett.
Western reserves are Westbrook, Tony Parker, Harden, Zach Randolph, David Lee, Tim Duncan and LaMarcus Aldridge. The East’s are Joakim Noah, Chris Bosh, Kyrie Irving, Luol Deng, Paul George, Tyson Chandler and Jrue Holiday.
Serge Ibaka had a decent case to be an All-Star this season but the incredible frontcourt depth in the Western Conference made it exceptionally difficult to make the cut.
The All-Star Game is Feb. 17 in Houston.
OK Livefyre has completely died on my machine.
http://dailythunder.com/2013/01/friday-bolts-1-25-13/
Kevin Martin's next contract is greatly overestimated. The last contract he signed, for 5 year and $53 million, was when he was 24 years old, in his prime, scoring 23.7 PPG. He was a star.
Now everyone in the NBA recognizes that he's a good complementary player, who is going to turn 30 next week. No one's going to pay him like a star in his prime.
What Martin's probably going to get? Ray Allen's best offer was 2 years and $12 million from the Celtics, and he ended up taking much less to play for the Heat. Frankly, Allen and Martin are comparable players right now.
I think 3 years, $18 million is a fair offer for Martin.
On the high end for Martin is the 2 year, $20 million deal Ray Allen signed with the Celtics in 2010. Allen was still a very productive player at that point, and important to Boston's championship hopes.
@DXL I 100% agree
What is everyone's SECOND favorite team currently and will that change when/if the Kings become the Sonics?
I know it will change for me.
@DeMolay_Thunder Do we get to call them the "Zombie Kings"?
@DeMolay_Thunder LOL wait what?
Whose your second favorite team?
Go Thunder But...
#TeamCousins
looooooooooool
@<--A Benz can make me dance >.> ........................
@Legendary_Dork LOOOOOL...its Double Double time.
But Go Thunder...This should be easy.
@<--A Benz can make me dance lol, the double doubles is the only category that I am worried about you passing me in
@f5alcon LOOOOOOOOOL....
You trying to backhanded trash talk me? My boys are tired from winning so much. We'll be aight.
LOOOOOOOOOL
crying
@<--A Benz can make me dance yeah you need a couple double doubles
@<--A Benz can make me dance @Legendary_Dork .........................................
Celtics elevating interest in J.J. Redick
@BallSoHard
that would help them space the floor but what they need, is jeff green to play better. He's such a jeff green that its sad.
@BallSoHard celtics are interested in anybody at this point lol
@Legendary_Dork @BallSoHard I couldnt believe the contract they gave Garnett. They werent thinking about the Future.
Ray seen this coming.
@1 Knee 4 Points 5 Rebounds 35 Million Dollars @Legendary_Dork @BallSoHard Plus he's old. I hear warmer weather is better for those with joint problems.
@1 Knee 4 Points 5 Rebounds 35 Million Dollars @Legendary_Dork @BallSoHard LOOL.
@Legendary_Dork if I dislike my co-worker and they not going to fire him, I gotta make a choice. Stay or leave...
Guess I'm part of #TeamBiznitch...cuz I'm leaving.
@1 Knee 4 Points 5 Rebounds 35 Million Dollars @Legendary_Dork @<--A Benz can make me dance @BallSoHard no state tax in miami.
@Legendary_Dork @<--A Benz can make me dance @BallSoHard
plus he didn't like Rondo. And Miami is probably a better place to live than Boston
@<--A Benz can make me dance @BallSoHard ray is a biznitch and a bail out, going to the enemy when they offer him LESS means he just wants a ring. i have no respect for him.
goooooooooooood morning DT :D . its a good day for redemption isnt it :D . lets whooop them kings, besides, they might be sonics one day ;)
@Legendary_Dork The fake Thunder fans can start practicing for their new team.
How much time would a bruised knee put Westbrook out? I'd say fewer minutes than the number of games it keeps Chris Paul out.
@seth_22 That's exactly what I was thinking this morning while I was watching Sportscenter! We're very lucky in that most of the Thunder operate under the guidelines of "...if it's not broken or bleeding, I'm playing".
@seth_22 How long does a time out last? CP3 issues are bigger than a bruised knee though. Thabo was out for like 4 months last season for a "sore foot".
@KellOne @seth_22 I think we call agree that Thabo's condition was most likely plantar fasciitis
@Fezzy @KellOne @seth_22 I think that's his point...
Tonight...the Ghost of Sonics Past plays the Ghost of Sonics Future ...
THUDNER UP!
@Barry Amenema soniception~
@Legendary_Dork @Barry Amenema
i've heard its not possible... or is it?
This Manti T'eo deal just seems to be a never ending saga. Somebody at this point should put together a DT's Manti Te'o Greatest Love Songs album/CD You know, maybe the top ten or twelve. Lambchops and I got started on this last week...going #1 She's Not There -- Zombies, #2 What A Fool Believes -- , and this morning ...#3 I Hate Myself For Loving You -- Joan Jett, #4 Easy Lover --Phillip Baily & Phil Collins, #5 When A Man Loves A Woman --Michael Bolton & Percy Sledge, # 6 Lola -- Kinks, #7 I Can't Tell You Why -- Eagles, #8 Windwills of My Mind -- Sting, #9 If You Leave Me Now -- Chicago, #10 You Don't Know Me -- Michael Buble, #11 Every Breath You Take -- Police, #12 After The Love --Earth, Wind, and Fire.
So here's No. 3 .... I Hate Myself For Loving You by one of my faves...Joan Jett. Game day music as well.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPkTGm4RtvM
@El Prez
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gefPJ3unLg
@El Prez, have you ever seen this movie?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xp4M0IjzcQ
@ThunderChick2010 No. Is it worth seeing? The internet is a jungle.. I learned that long ago. Aliases and poser identities. For all I know you could be a man. That would have been extremely awkward at Gaberino's though.
@El Prez Here's my submission: Aerosmith "Dude Looks Like A Lady" :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf0oXY4nDxE
@TempBoy Brandon @El Prez That aerosmith song has to be on there.
@ThunderWins @TempBoy Brandon Wait till we get to No. 6...I think I have that base covered.
@TempBoy Brandon @El Prez Triple LIKE
*Crying*
@El Prez Stolen. Im going to come up with a list lol.
@El Prez
Cry for You -- Jodeci
@AlexR44 @El Prez video says invalid.
@ThunderWins @AlexR44 Try again.
No. 3 I Hate Myself For Loving You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPkTGm4RtVM
@AlexR44 @El Prez Honorable mention - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mQEfYZEDrI
@AlexR44 @El Prez I now this is wrong but - here it is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPPkwazCLgs
@ThunderWins @AlexR44 Yeah,,I type it in wrong...not to fret....I'lll overcome this. Hang. I'll never be confused with Bill Gates...if you know what I mean.
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"This summer, hopefully everything works out here," Martin told Yahoo! Sports on Wednesday. "I haven't said that too often. But I will put it out there; hopefully I have found a home in the NBA. I love playing with this group of guys. The organization is great to me. The community has been great to me. It's the happiest I have been during my NBA career." http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--thunder-s-kevin-martin-feels-ok-to-put-roots-in-okc-233809753.html
@BallSoHard " He is netting $12.4 million in the final year of his contract and is open to signing at a fair price for the winning and happiness of OKC. But can the Thunder afford to keep him, even at a discount with their luxury tax concerns?"
wonder what he would consider "fair" i think he might get a 10-11 mil contract if he performs well enough, specially if we go to the playoffs and he stays constant.
i like martin, hope we keep him :)
I'd love to re-sign him at a decent price. Frankly, I think he's mature enough to balance quality of life vs money and do what's best for him. It'll just be one more way where Kmart>Harden.
@TaoMaas I think the implosion of the Lakers is a good thing for small markets. When things are good, they're very good. But when things are bad, every quote becomes a 3000 word story and a headline at ESPN. A mature guy like K-Mart would probably will take less to win and be under the radar. Esp with KD, Russ, and Serge locked in for the next 4-5 years. Barring injuries, we're hands down the best situation in money, lifestyle, and basketball
@dollarbillrussell @PerkPunt @TaoMaas @thunder_mike a small security firm in Addison
@PerkPunt @TaoMaas @thunder_mike .... Where do you work at?
@PerkPunt @TaoMaas @thunder_mike *sadness*
@Legendary_Dork @TaoMaas @thunder_mike
i didnt think so. I work in R&D so another plus was to be able to purchase my equipment and chemicals without fighting for it.
@PerkPunt @TaoMaas @thunder_mike does...............does such a thing exist @__@
@TaoMaas @thunder_mike
You're a smart man. I recently took less money for a job that lets me drink beer in the office while having my benefits paid for in full, with weekends off, only ten mins away from home, and I can make my own schedule. Quality of life is huge! I know i can make much more but the experience and freedom is worth it.
@thunder_mike At a certain point, quality of life becomes as important as money. Kmart sounds like he's at that point. He's going to be balancing $3-4 M/year vs a HUGE amount of stress lifted from his shoulders...a sense of belonging...and a real chance at a championship. For what it's worth...I work a job where we hire vastly over-qualified people for jobs simply by offering them stuff like weekends off...the chance to go to their kid's soccer games...regular hours...good benefits...etc...
@TaoMaas
3 yr / $24 M ? Sound good? Do you think he'll go for that ?
I would jump at $8M/year for Kmart, knowing that this is probably the worst year he'll have because of trying to fit in.
@ThunderWins @TaoMaas
Really? 3 yr/ $20 M?
@AlexR44 @TaoMaas Anyone with any basketball savvy like Martin should notice we need a center like soo bad its painful.
@AlexR44 @TaoMaas I think he will take less actually.
@BallSoHard That certainly doesn't sound like someone who wants to leave for a few mil more to play for a lotto team.
@ThunderWins For now, Martin sees only one place in his future. "This is my spot," Martin said, "hopefully."
@BallSoHard@ThunderWins
It's obvious, watching him play, that he's enjoying himself. He just looks like he's having fun. I think one part of it is not being THE guy... I imagine not having the pressure to carry a team is quite a burden off his shoulders and frees him up to have a good time on the court. Glad he's here and a part of the community.
Also... Kevin said, "Oklahoma City just reminds me of Ohio." He obviously hasn't endured one of our summers yet ;)