ASW 2010 H.O.R.S.E. Event

[Andrew]

So, it's been moved to Saturday night. The field has also been set: defending champion Kevin Durant, Omri Casspi and Rajon Rondo.

Didn't Durant say he was sticking to simple shots and less trick shots this year? Sound strategy of course, but eliminates a lot of the entertainment value from the event.

[Oznogrd]

the shots last year i didnt feel were that tricky...I wanna see jordan magic mcdonalds commercial attempts...

[benji]

At least it's on a time where I'll remember it's on.

The shots last year weren't tricky at all, the players weren't trying hard enough and had no lift until they started taking shots from the stands.

[Abctest123]

Regular jumpshots and freethrows will be more than enough to knockout Rondo .

[JaoSming]

We'll see, I got Rondo FTW (take a guess why)

awesome that it is a part of the Saturday night festivities rather than some sideshow

[Andrew]

Isn't it still part of the pre-Saturday Night festivities rather than the official event itself?

[benji]

Yes, see the link you posted for more.

[Lamrock]

It was pretty lame last year. Having some random rookie and a guy whose worst skill (next to free throw shooting) is shooting won't make it any better.

[benji]

Should have put Rondo in the skills challenge and had Nash in this.

[Andrew]

Yes, see the link you posted for more.

I thought as much, but reading Jon's post made me think that perhaps I'd misunderstood what I'd read. In any case, they probably won't show any of it here.

[Martti.]

Durant probably wants a better award this year, not some plastic horse. The participants are weird, especially Casspi.

[Sportsgamer]

Should have put Rondo in the skills challenge and had Nash in this.

definatly
why rondo? neither can he shoot nor is he popular (compared to his stats) nash is more creative
and cassipi? he is puttin up good numbers this season, but he is not very popular too. but hey he can speak english and it ll attract isrealies to watch more basketball

[Patr1ck]

Why not Ellis? He's been making some trick shots, lately.

[Oskar]

Should have put Rondo in the skills challenge and had Nash in this.

definatly
why rondo? neither can he shoot nor is he popular (compared to his stats) nash is more creative
and cassipi? he is puttin up good numbers this season, but he is not very popular too. but hey he can speak english and it ll attract isrealies to watch more basketball

No offense, but all the stuff you said is pretty damn hilarious. An horse competition definitely gets more Isrealies to watch basketball. Right..

[Sportsgamer]

Ups sorry I meant they would watch the competition and maybe get into basketball.
And most stuff I say or write is hilarious or makes no sense

[benji]

why rondo? neither can he shoot nor is he popular (compared to his stats) nash is more creative

Exactly. Nash is more creative, thus he should be in the HORSE (or GEICO or PEPSI or whatever it's going to be) competition. Rondo is in the same percentile as Nash in dribbling, passing and making layups which is 95% of the skills competition.

Ups sorry I meant they would watch the competition and maybe get into basketball.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maccabi_Tel_Aviv_B.C.

[Oznogrd]

HORSE coverage starting now on TNT...*crosses fingers for a fun night*

[Abctest123]

Wtf? They all got a letter already for some random shot the TNT guys picked to be the best fan-made HORSE shot? Isnt it if everyone misses, NO ONE gets a letter???

wtf is this.

[Oznogrd]

It was obviously done to speed up the game. Although i call bullshit also.
Rondo is surprisingly showing a good amount of touch on his shots. Him and KD are on another level from Casspi shooting wise.

[NovU]

It's bit painful to watch this event. Players are uninspired but cheerleaders like Kenny and Charles are keeping this at least watchable.

[Abctest123]

That was a stupid move by Kenny to pull that kid out randomly.

[Dee.]

Oh god,the H.O.R.S.E contest was pretty good.
Rondo was really good from Deep,I'm pretty surprised.
Still,Durant nailed it.Trophy looks good too.

[JaoSming]

That was a stupid move by Kenny to pull that kid out randomly.

I was entertained by that at least


this seems like a lot better than last years, but I've only been watching the last 30 minutes or so, so I missed the first half of it

[Oznogrd]

Its more entertaining. I dont care if theres no winner...the potential for the insanity shots to go in is worth it. I was gonna yell really loud if the table shot went in. Credit to Rondo and Omri for at least TRYING to make it interesting even if not succeeding

[NovU]

I loved Charles's comment regarding a shot over kid who was wearing Mav jersey.

"I have a problem with this. I have a problem with this. Mavericks don't put their hands up in defense" or something similar to that.