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StrengthAndHonor
07-20-2016, 04:01 PM
Off season talk. I was talking to my co-worker and we were discussing some of the most alpha move(s) in league history. My buddy who is a huge Lebron homer said it's Lebron ripping his sleeves which is weird considering LBJ's block on Iguodala easly comes to mind.
Anyway, which one will always be considered as your most "Alpha" move" in history?
I'm picking Olajuwon's dreamshake on Robinson, tbh.
Cant embed video right now.
DAF86
07-20-2016, 04:03 PM
Easily, Duncan calling the championship before the '14 finals.
Nobody else did anything remotely close to that in the history of the league.
StrengthAndHonor
07-20-2016, 04:08 PM
Easily, Duncan calling the championship before the '14 finals.
Nobody else did anything remotely close to that in the history of the league.
Was it one of those situations where he was just answering a question, or did he just blurt it out? If it's the latter, then yes, I think it's impressive.
DAF86
07-20-2016, 04:14 PM
Was it one of those situations where he was just answering a question, or did he just blurt it out? If it's the latter, then yes, I think it's impressive.
It was an interview after game 6 of the WCF and they asked him something along the lines of what it feels to be back in the finals and Duncan just decided to guarantee the LOB :hat
poeticism707
07-20-2016, 04:15 PM
Easily, Duncan calling the championship before the '14 finals.
Nobody else did anything remotely close to that in the history of the league.
This.
Mel_13
07-20-2016, 04:19 PM
Was it one of those situations where he was just answering a question, or did he just blurt it out? If it's the latter, then yes, I think it's impressive.
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RsxPiimp
07-20-2016, 04:19 PM
#1 for me :lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ICBi-ku-G0
RsxPiimp
07-20-2016, 04:21 PM
# 2 :lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uRN7iJ5CqQ
Splits
07-20-2016, 04:26 PM
6'3" stepping to 6'6"
ALPHA two-piece
https://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwvmunNzox1qjkukyo1_500.gif
Buddy Mignon
07-20-2016, 04:33 PM
Easily, Duncan calling the championship before the '14 finals.
Nobody else did anything remotely close to that in the history of the league.
What are you, 2? Magic declared back2back at the parade in 87. Kobe called a 3peat in 2000.
AlexJones
07-20-2016, 04:36 PM
http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/3e5801a1465fb25abc34be14679f9e8cf74db3d8/c=240-0-3992-2821&r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/2016/07/07/USATODAY/USATODAY/636035166237077332-USP-NBA--Golden-State-Warriors-Press-Conference.2.jpg
Buddy Mignon
07-20-2016, 04:37 PM
The most alpha move in NBA history was Ron Artest, who was deemed a nut job at the time... goes into the showers to find Kobe after that beat down in 08. Tells Kobe, "I'm going to come to LA and help you beat them." Two years later we're repeating and Artest is blowing kisses to the crowd after sinking a dagger 3 pointer. That's Alpha.
TrainOfThought5
07-20-2016, 05:09 PM
It was an interview after game 6 of the WCF and they asked him something along the lines of what it feels to be back in the finals and Duncan just decided to guarantee the LOB :hat
Saying it after game 6 WCF while still finished was GOAT
TrainOfThought5
07-20-2016, 05:10 PM
6'3" stepping to 6'6"
ALPHA two-piece
https://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwvmunNzox1qjkukyo1_500.gif
This WAS a great moment.
The most alpha move in NBA history was Ron Artest, who was deemed a nut job at the time... goes into the showers to find Kobe after that beat down in 08. Tells Kobe, "I'm going to come to LA and help you beat them." Two years later we're repeating and Artest is blowing kisses to the crowd after sinking a dagger 3 pointer. That's Alpha.
Could you make this less gay?
Chris
07-20-2016, 05:22 PM
THROAT PUNCH! :lol
TheGreatYacht
07-20-2016, 05:39 PM
6'3" stepping to 6'6"
ALPHA two-piece
https://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwvmunNzox1qjkukyo1_500.gif
StrengthAndHonor
07-20-2016, 05:43 PM
6'3" stepping to 6'6"
ALPHA two-piece
https://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwvmunNzox1qjkukyo1_500.gif
how so? It didn't even connect..
Bynumite
07-20-2016, 05:43 PM
Battier's defense on Jim in 6.
StrengthAndHonor
07-20-2016, 05:45 PM
This is actually worse, yes?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WrfLiFibJG4
gotta be up there tbh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grXws5m11SA
RsxPiimp
07-20-2016, 05:53 PM
gotta be up there tbh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grXws5m11SA
boss move for sure.
I also like his double crossover on Antonio daniels , AD was on skates :lmao
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYnOcga70WM
how so? It didn't even connect..
then it's even worse for kobe flinching.
This is actually worse, yes?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WrfLiFibJG4
a cheap shot to the back of the head? what kind of cuck are you?
StrengthAndHonor
07-20-2016, 06:20 PM
a cheap shot to the back of the head? what kind of cuck are you?
Cheap shot sure but come on, that was 10x more disrespectful if we're being honest here. Duncan didn't even retaliate.
Silver&Black
07-20-2016, 06:26 PM
Stern nixing the CP3 trade.
Stern
Fredo and Chazz not hiring their sister's boyfriend
DAF86
07-20-2016, 06:44 PM
What are you, 2? Magic declared back2back at the parade in 87. Kobe called a 3peat in 2000.
Hahahaha, that shit don't count son. I'm talking about an in-season proclaim right after winning the WCF and knowing who your rival will be in the final.
Janko
07-20-2016, 06:45 PM
duncan retiring without big announcements or ridiculous farewell tour knowing he ll be remembered as one of the 5-6 best player in the history of the game
Thread
07-20-2016, 06:52 PM
Amy, waiting till the '13 Finals to out Tim.
baseline bum
07-20-2016, 06:53 PM
Buss dying before he had to see his team get swept again
Thread
07-20-2016, 06:55 PM
WHOOPS= Didn't see Shits post.
baseline bum
07-20-2016, 06:56 PM
Charlie taking cubby's cookie
RsxPiimp
07-20-2016, 07:05 PM
Buss dying before he had to see his team get swept again
Rude:lol
Spurtacular
07-20-2016, 11:34 PM
Easily, Duncan calling the championship before the '14 finals.
Nobody else did anything remotely close to that in the history of the league.
Bird and Duncan are the two best players in history. Bird called his teammates sissies in the 84 Finals and this was the result:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvIVjTlGKwc
Spurtacular
07-20-2016, 11:37 PM
The most alpha move in NBA history was Ron Artest, who was deemed a nut job at the time... goes into the showers to find Kobe after that beat down in 08. Tells Kobe, "I'm going to come to LA and help you beat them." Two years later we're repeating and Artest is blowing kisses to the crowd after sinking a dagger 3 pointer. That's Alpha.
That was a beta move, bro. He went from all-star to role player.
cutewizard
07-21-2016, 12:03 AM
WILT CHAMBERLAIN'S 100 points is the most alpha move in basketball history,
according to all the computers of Earth!!!!
lol!
Its obvious anyway!
Sean Cagney
07-21-2016, 12:36 AM
It was an interview after game 6 of the WCF and they asked him something along the lines of what it feels to be back in the finals and Duncan just decided to guarantee the LOB :hat
He said we have 4 more to go and we will get it done this time, his words exactly. That is a guarantee to me.
Thread
07-21-2016, 12:42 AM
The most alpha move in NBA history was Ron Artest, who was deemed a nut job at the time... goes into the showers to find Kobe after that beat down in 08. Tells Kobe, "I'm going to come to LA and help you beat them." Two years later we're repeating and Artest is blowing kisses to the crowd after sinking a dagger 3 pointer. That's Alpha.
Media wouldn't/won't touch that with a 10 foot pole. The nerve of Artest going there to ring and then ringing over Pierce's dead body.
Just shows ta go ya.
spursistan
07-21-2016, 01:40 AM
Easily, Duncan calling the championship before the '14 finals.
Nobody else did anything remotely close to that in the history of the league.
sexinthatsx
07-21-2016, 02:03 AM
Most Alpha move isn't even a basketball play:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iloN1RPs4n0
Because I know any other player in the NBA would flinch if the bat was close by, and try to run away
Spurtacular
07-21-2016, 04:15 AM
WILT CHAMBERLAIN'S 100 points is the most alpha move in basketball history,
according to all the computers of Earth!!!!
lol!
Its obvious anyway!
He never would have done that post 1960's. Nobody was playing defense either. 169-147 was the final score line. Good chance it was something akin to a publicity stunt.
Buss dying before he had to see his team get swept again
:lol
Keepin' it real
07-21-2016, 07:03 AM
Jerome James of the Sonics saying about the Spurs in 2005: "We don't give 'em no respect ... none." with a look of anger and hate in his eyes. It was truly frightening. I watched from behind the couch, hiding from his quintessential alpha maleness.
Nessa saying 'fuck no' to a prenup comes to mind also
StrengthAndHonor
07-21-2016, 09:17 AM
Nessa saying 'fuck no' to a prenup comes to mind also
I'm pretty sure Kobe never asked for a prenuptial agreement in the first place.
I'm pretty sure Kobe never asked for a prenuptial agreement in the first place.
I'll just bet he didn't.
StrengthAndHonor
07-21-2016, 09:24 AM
I'll just bet he didn't.
It's widely reported, Kobe's parents wanted him to get a prenup. Kobe vehemently disagreed.
Easily, Duncan calling the championship before the '14 finals.
Nobody else did anything remotely close to that in the history of the league.
You mean other than Jason Terry getting the trophy tattooed on his arm prior to winning his only ring in 2011?
I'd say Spree turning down millions to go broke on principle.
It's widely reported, Kobe's parents wanted him to get a prenup. Kobe vehemently disagreed.
Please.
Buddy Mignon
07-21-2016, 04:35 PM
Charlie Hustle taking Jims 25 million all while drinking a glass of merlot was boss shit.
DAF86
07-21-2016, 06:32 PM
You mean other than Jason Terry getting the trophy tattooed on his arm prior to winning his only ring in 2011?
Nope, not eve close. Many folks have tatoos of different trophies on their skin. Calling the championship right after winning the WCF and knowing that on the other side you had the best player in the World and the b2b defending champions listening to what you were saying is a pretty whole nother level of alphaness, tbh.
Mr. Body
07-21-2016, 06:54 PM
Fo', Fo', Fo'.
Nope, not eve close. Many folks have tatoos of different trophies on their skin. Calling the championship right after winning the WCF and knowing that on the other side you had the best player in the World and the b2b defending champions listening to what you were saying is a pretty whole nother level of alphaness, tbh.
No it's not. Getting the tattoo before the 1st game of the season and winning it all, that's balls. Saying you'll win is pretty much expected.
StrengthAndHonor
07-21-2016, 11:10 PM
No it's not. Getting the tattoo before the 1st game of the season and winning it all, that's balls. Saying you'll win is pretty much expected.
I hafta agree with DMC on this one...
DAF86
07-21-2016, 11:14 PM
No it's not. Getting the tattoo before the 1st game of the season and winning it all, that's balls. Saying you'll win is pretty much expected.
Getting a tatoo of a championship isn't a big deal son. If he wouldn't have won, he would still have a tatoo of the LOB on his skin. Not a big deal. Who says that you need to win a championship to have a tatoo of a trophy?
And no, saying you will win it all before the NBA finals while completely dismissing the other team isn't expected. Name me 1 other guy that has done that in the history of the league.
Getting a tatoo of a championship isn't a big deal son. If he wouldn't have won, he would still have a tatoo of the LOB on his skin. Not a big deal. Who says that you need to win a championship to have a tatoo of a trophy?
And no, saying you will win it all before the NBA finals while completely dismissing the other team isn't expected. Name me 1 other guy that has done that in the history of the league.
Get the fuck out of here. When an NBA player gets a LOB trophy in a visible place, it puts HUGE pressure on him to back it up. You don't put a SEAL tattoo on if you're a cook not named Ryback and you don't tattoo yourself with something you haven't earned. Don't be dense.
And if Tim wouldn't have won he would still have said he would.
You cannot have your cake and eat it too. Saying you'll win is expected. It's just not expected from Tim Duncan. Had it been Kobe saying it, you wouldn't call it alpha if he won.
DAF86
07-21-2016, 11:37 PM
Get the fuck out of here. When an NBA player gets a LOB trophy in a visible place, it puts HUGE pressure on him to back it up. You don't put a SEAL tattoo on if you're a cook not named Ryback and you don't tattoo yourself with something you haven't earned. Don't be dense.
And if Tim wouldn't have won he would still have said he would.
You cannot have your cake and eat it too. Saying you'll win is expected. It's just not expected from Tim Duncan. Had it been Kobe saying it, you wouldn't call it alpha if he won.
Duncan saying what he said and on the moment in which he said it was a clear, direct diss to Lebron and the Heat. It was like saying "I don't give a fuck that you have the best player in tje World and are b2b champions. We are tapping that ass"
Had Terry got that tatoo just before the finals and explaining he got 'cause they were going to win it all you might have a case. Him getting it on the offseason without a single direct rival isn't the same.
Joseph Kony
07-21-2016, 11:39 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srl2Bwh6A3I
Joseph Kony
07-21-2016, 11:41 PM
Also absolutely filthy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86pxEMPfKII
phxspurfan
07-22-2016, 09:48 PM
John Starks dunking on Jordan and pippen
HI-FI
07-22-2016, 09:52 PM
Stern rigging 2002 in broad daylight.
Thread
07-22-2016, 10:50 PM
Stern rigging 2002 in broad daylight.
When you cast your lot with the officiating you've nobody to blame but yourself. The Jazz tried that same tact in the mid-'80's & lived long enough to regret it.
I've no sympathy for either one of them.
StrengthAndHonor
07-22-2016, 10:56 PM
John Starks dunking on Jordan and pippen
One of the most overrated dunks in NBA history.
ribcage6foot6
07-23-2016, 06:26 PM
You mean other than Jason Terry getting the trophy tattooed on his arm prior to winning his only ring in 2011?
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/webkit-fake-url://94C58B64-73AA-45BC-8680-E519BB114463/imagejpeg
"50% of the time, it works every time."
LaMarcus Bryant
07-23-2016, 11:08 PM
6'3" stepping to 6'6"
ALPHA two-piece
https://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwvmunNzox1qjkukyo1_500.gif
The sheer panic in kobe's body language with that second punch :lol
Donkeybong
07-23-2016, 11:15 PM
#1 for me :lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ICBi-ku-G0
I immediately thought of this one and it's not even close.
djohn2oo8
07-24-2016, 10:12 AM
Off season talk. I was talking to my co-worker and we were discussing some of the most alpha move(s) in league history. My buddy who is a huge Lebron homer said it's Lebron ripping his sleeves which is weird considering LBJ's block on Iguodala easly comes to mind.
Anyway, which one will always be considered as your most "Alpha" move" in history?
I'm picking Olajuwon's dreamshake on Robinson, tbh.
Cant embed video right now.
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Killakobe81
07-24-2016, 10:48 AM
One of the most overrated dunks in NBA history.
Its overrated to some degree but dont exagerate . In it's tine and place one of the better in game dunks i ever saw live in the moment and it was a playoff game iirc so it gets bonus, points tbh. But there are much better nba dunks ...regular season but in the playoffs there are not many that are better.
Killakobe81
07-24-2016, 10:55 AM
One of the most overrated dunks in NBA history.
You can definitely argue Pippen, Jordan, Kemp Lebron, Kobe had better ones ...taj gibson even made this list. But starks dunks is at least top 10 all time and these guys chose it #1 for playoffs ...
http://www.complex.com/sports/2012/05/the-best-dunks-in-nba-playoff-history/dominique-tipslam-vs-celtics
http://www.complex.com/sports/2012/05/the-best-dunks-in-nba-playoff-history/dominique-tipslam-vs-celtics
Lol poor Ewing ...
spurraider21
07-24-2016, 01:30 PM
:lol a guard dunking on a guard isn't alpha
this however... took his cookie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R26UBSZXhR8
Clipper Nation
07-24-2016, 04:38 PM
Austin Croshere, Tayshaun Prince and Paul Pierce reminding Kobe who his daddy is.
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Reggie... lol
LarryDavid
07-24-2016, 09:35 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3X274lz3wY
StrengthAndHonor
07-24-2016, 10:56 PM
Its overrated to some degree but dont exagerate . Inbuts tune and place one if the better in game dunks i ever saw live in the moment and it was a playoff game iirc so it gets bonus, points tbh. But there are much better nba dunks ...regular season but in the playoffs there are not many that are better.
Eh, I don't know. # 1 it was too late for Grant and Jordan to contest and # 2 there wasn't even any contact.
Starks dunk is easily one of the most overrated play IMO, right there with Jordan's mid air switch against the Lakers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oGtL3yzbiw
StrengthAndHonor
07-24-2016, 11:01 PM
You can definitely argue Pippen, Jordan, Kemp Lebron, Kobe had better ones ...taj gibson even made this list. But starks dunks is at least top 10 all time and these guys chose it #1 for playoffs ...
http://www.complex.com/sports/2012/05/the-best-dunks-in-nba-playoff-history/dominique-tipslam-vs-celtics
http://www.complex.com/sports/2012/05/the-best-dunks-in-nba-playoff-history/dominique-tipslam-vs-celtics
Lol poor Ewing ...
Pippen on Ewing IMO was the nastiest. Even Pete Myers was talking trash after the dunk :lol
jacobdrj
07-25-2016, 11:02 AM
Hmmm... Most Alpha things I can remember in NBA history. I've only been sort of following since 1997, and really following since 2002... Id say the 2 that come to mind are Dirk ignoring David West's slap, and LeBron ignoring Lance Stephenson's ear-puff...
Jodelo
07-25-2016, 11:45 AM
Comparing the trophy Terry got BEFORE the season and saying that the Mavs are going to win and Duncan saying something after getting to the finals. :lol
Killakobe81
07-25-2016, 12:29 PM
Pippen on Ewing IMO was the nastiest. Even Pete Myers was talking trash after the dunk :lol
the shove and the walk-over makes that one special.
Pippen gets tossed for that if he plays today ...
Today's NBA:lol
BTW it probably is the most alpha move of the bunch ...
Killakobe81
07-25-2016, 12:31 PM
Hmmm... Most Alpha things I can remember in NBA history. I've only been sort of following since 1997, and really following since 2002... Id say the 2 that come to mind are Dirk ignoring David West's slap, and LeBron ignoring Lance Stephenson's ear-puff...
Props. heck you can throw in Kobe ignoring Matt barnes "ball fake' in his face. It takes some stones to stay ice cold in those moments.
But Pippen dunking on a coming over Late Ewing, shoving him down so he could parade his nuts in his face is the ALPHA move in hoops of all-time.
ffadicted
07-25-2016, 01:30 PM
Buss dying before he had to see his team get swept again
brutal :lol
da_suns_fan
07-25-2016, 02:33 PM
Stern suspending Amare and Diaw despite public outcry.
Silver banning Roger Sterling.
The commishes have have all the power.
da_suns_fan
07-25-2016, 02:34 PM
Rodman kicking the camera man.
l-NDZGtU7So
ambchang
07-25-2016, 03:43 PM
Props. heck you can throw in Kobe ignoring Matt barnes "ball fake' in his face. It takes some stones to stay ice cold in those moments.
But Pippen dunking on a coming over Late Ewing, shoving him down so he could parade his nuts in his face is the ALPHA move in hoops of all-time.
Funny how the best beta of all time pulled off the most alpha move in NBA history.
Killakobe81
07-25-2016, 05:05 PM
Funny how the best beta of all time pulled off the most alpha move in NBA history.
Hey isnt that what makes a great beta?
the ability to step up and support a true alpha?
Pre- Achilles wasnt Pippen the closest imitation of Jordan we had seen?
Sure he was more playmaker than Jordan or his clone ...but you could practically see Pippen longing for Jordan's acceptance as his "equal".
I think horace was envious of that relationship and that's part of why he fled to Orlando.
ambchang
07-25-2016, 08:38 PM
Hey isnt that what makes a great beta?
the ability to step up and support a true alpha?
Pre- Achilles wasnt Pippen the closest imitation of Jordan we had seen?
Sure he was more playmaker than Jordan or his clone ...but you could practically see Pippen longing for Jordan's acceptance as his "equal".
I think horace was envious of that relationship and that's part of why he fled to Orlando.
Pippen and Jordan's games were so different. There's only one guy who manages to copy Jordan and that was Kobe.
Grant left because Jordan and the Bulls organization treated him like dirt.
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