A LEGEND IS BORN II

[Fresh8]

The story so far

Amare Talks About Durant

Apr 19, 2011

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Los Angeles Clippers PF Amare Stoudemire went on a tirade after his team dropped game two to the visiting Stealth in their first round playoff series. Stoudemire took out his frustration by candidly answering questions about his claims of poor officiating and his distaste for the NBA’s leading scorer.

“I’m angry because Kevin Durant keeps getting all the calls and I get nothing. I’m a 20 points a night scorer and I am hardly getting to the line. This is why I am averaging like 10 points a game – the refs aren’t calling fouls for me,” Stoudemire complained, “I’m getting hit every time I got for a shot. If I was Durant, I would be scoring 30 too. The problem is that I’m not. This is outrageous.”

He also complained about Durant’s character traits, “He is scum. This guy has the worst attitude. I don’t know what all of you (media) have with him. You’ve all clearly got a few screws loose in your heads because you all seem to be in love with this guy. He’s overrated and if he comes near me off the court, he better watch out. He better not let me see that scrawny (expletive) of his.”

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Durant Says ‘Bring It On’

Apr 20, 2011

SEATTLE (AP) – Upon hearing Amare Stoudemire’s outburst after Game 2 of the Stealth-Clippers first round playoff series, Kevin Durant decided to sound off after the Stealth’s shootaround.

On the issue of getting preferential treatment from the officials, Durant said, “I get calls because I play hard and the only way teams can stop me is by tackling me. This guy sits on the baseline and expects to get the ball and get the calls. I’m not like that. I create opportunities. I think he is just jealous of my talent.”

Durant explained further, “Yes, he would score 30 if he was Kevin Durant. I’m glad he understands that he’s not me. I wouldn’t want to be like him. He is soft.”

“I won’t take too much notice of him calling me scum. This guy must be kidding himself,” Durant laughed about Stoudemire’s additional comments, “If he has a problem with me, then I will be glad to meet him off the court during the Summer. Bring it on.”

Durant concluded by adding even more insult, “I don’t even know why I’m fielding questions about Amare Stoudemire. The only thing he ever did was ride Steve Nash’s coattails but they never really went anywhere. He’s not on my level so he should feel blessed that I am even mentioning him in the same breathe as me.”

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Kidd Ready To Lead By Example

Apr 20, 2011

SEATTLE (AP) – Veteran PG Jason Kidd revealed that he is feeling his best leading up to Game 3 of the Seattle Stealth’s first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers. He stated that it was crucial that he step up in the third game as he wanted to help his team to a 2-1 series lead.

“Kevin scored 45 in game one and then had a triple double in game two,” Kidd recited, “We’re not a one man team but we are operating like one. Kevin needs our support and as team captain, I need to do that. With my injury gone, I am motivated to provide the team with a spark.”

Kidd has been no slouch as he has dished out 17 assists in the first two games of the series but has been noticeably slower on both ends of the floor. The veteran admitted to skipping a lot of team scrimmages due to his strained Achilles. “It was not optimal (to miss practices) but I had to stay in game shape and I did not want to aggravate the injury,” Kidd said. He also explained that he should take full advantage of the Clippers missing their rookie PG Ray Lliach. Kidd even joked, “I was so scared their rookie was going to run circles around me. That’s why I sent some people around LA to look for him and break his hand.”

When questioned on his view on the physical confrontations and verbal spats through the media between forwards Kevin Durant and the Clippers’ Amare Stoudemire, Kidd answered, “That’s not really my arena so I won’t get involved. I’m not going to get into the individual match up thing. I need to stay focused on winning playoff basketball.”

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[Mark.]

Amar'e says what is probably on 95% of people's minds. Yeah Kevin your good.... but check your attitude, with talent comes responsibility! Hope Amar'e drops him in the next game

[kaiser_kobe]

Nice storyline, Durant and Amare can be wrestling superstars because of their trash talking skills!

[hova-]

I hope Amare punches KD in his face. A sweet little uppercut

[kibaxx7]

“He is scum. This guy has the worst attitude. I don’t know what all of you (media) have with him. You’ve all clearly got a few screws loose in your heads because you all seem to be in love with this guy. He’s overrated and if he comes near me off the court, he better watch out. He better not let me see that scrawny (expletive) of his.”

And that quote is the only reason why I'm gonna trade for Amar'e with my Blazers.

[Its_asdf]

Kidd proving to be the elder statesmen and staying out of it. Kevin Durant seemed like such a mellow guy... I guess the fame's getting to his head.

[Fresh8]

The Story So Far…
Round One, Game 2 Results

Western Conference

Minnesota Timberwolves @ Portland Trailblazers
Portland win 93-101 (Portland lead series 2-0)
Top Performers
Minnesota: M Bibby 20 pt, 11 ast | A Jefferson 16 pt, 10 reb | S Jackson 14 pt | M Nissley 8 pt
Portland: B Gordon 31 pt, 7 reb | J Bayless 19 pt | B Roy 18 pt, 6 reb, 6 ast

Los Angeles Lakers @ New Orleans Hornets
LA Lakers win 101-92 (Tied series 1-1)
Top Performers
LA Lakers: P Gasol 20 pt, 5 blk | J Farmar 19 pt, 5 ast, 4 stl | K Bryant 15 pt, 7 reb | J Carter 8 pt, 3 reb, 3 ast
New Orleans: D West 25 pt | C Paul 15 pt, 10 ast, 6 stl | M Webster 14 pt

Golden State Warriors @ Denver Nuggets
Denver win 105-126 (Denver lead series 2-0)
Top Performers
Golden State: M Ellis 27 pt | C Maggette 15 pt, 6 reb, 6 ast | A Randolph 11 pt
Denver: C Anthony 46 pt, 4 reb, 3 ast | C Billups 19 pt, 6 reb, 11 ast | JR Smith 16 pt

Seattle Stealth @ Los Angeles Clippers
Seattle win 96-89 (Series tired 1-1)
Top Performers
Seattle Stealth: K Durant 35 pt, 10 reb, 10 ast, 2 stl | R Wallace 16 pt, 6 reb | R Bell 13 pt | T Ariza 13 pt
LA Clippers: R Davis 17 pt | E Gordon 16 pt, 5 ast, 4 blk | A Thornton 16 pt, 6 reb, 5 ast, 3 stl, 3 blk

Eastern Conference

Philadelphia 76ers @ Miami Heat
Miami win 98-76 (Miami lead series 2-0)
Top Performers
Philadelphia: A Iguodala 15 | Z Resurreccion 11 pt, 5 ast | B Brock 10 pt, 6 reb
Miami: D Wade 21 pt, 6 reb, 11 ast, 2 stl | M Beasley 20 pt, 8 reb | M Chalmers 15 pt

Atlanta Hawks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland win 123-106 (Cleveland lead series 2-0)
Top Performers
Atlanta: T Prince 27 pt | M Ginobili 23 pt | A Bargnani 13 pt
Cleveland: L James 29 pt, 7 reb, 6 ast, 4 stl, 2 blk | M Willaims 21 pt | W Szcerbiak 21 pt

Detroit Pistons @ Washington Wizards
Detroit win 115-93 (Detroit lead series 2-0)
Top Performers
Detroit: Z Randolph 26 pt | J Green 21 pt, 10 reb | L Head 19 pt, 8 ast
Washington: G Arenas 23 pt, 8 reb, 8 ast | L Aldridge 19 pt, 9 reb | K Pirc 7 pt, 6 ast

Boston Celtics @ Orlando Magic
Orlando win 133-120 (Series tied 1-1)
Top Performers
Orlando: R Lewis 31 pt | K Bogans 27 pt | J Nelson 20 pt, 5 reb, 13 ast
Boston: R Allen 26 pt | P Pierce 24 pt, 5 reb, 7 ast | R Rondo 16 pt, 10 reb, 16 ast

[Oskar]

Good job getting the series tied, btw. Just realized I've been traded to Philadelphia, together there with Zoilo (I don't even remember who it was on the forums off the top of my head), 11-5 from him, 10-6 from me, 1-2 punch ho ho ho.

[The X]

Wow, Melo is now playing like Melo since I went down with injury Hope I don't mess with the team's chemistry when I get back.

Good to see you building the series & making it more epic & personal at the same time

[Fresh8]

Amar'e says what is probably on 95% of people's minds. Yeah Kevin your good.... but check your attitude, with talent comes responsibility! Hope Amar'e drops him in the next game

Oh, Amare played hard in the next game! Everyone is in for a surprise!

Nice storyline, Durant and Amare can be wrestling superstars because of their trash talking skills!

All of your country will love that?

I hope Amare punches KD in his face. A sweet little uppercut

Just because little Chris Hova got fucked up in the season finale?

“He is scum. This guy has the worst attitude. I don’t know what all of you (media) have with him. You’ve all clearly got a few screws loose in your heads because you all seem to be in love with this guy. He’s overrated and if he comes near me off the court, he better watch out. He better not let me see that scrawny (expletive) of his.”

And that quote is the only reason why I'm gonna trade for Amar'e with my Blazers.

Are you really going to trade for Amare?

Kidd proving to be the elder statesmen and staying out of it. Kevin Durant seemed like such a mellow guy... I guess the fame's getting to his head.

Kidd is a class act.

Good job getting the series tied, btw. Just realized I've been traded to Philadelphia, together there with Zoilo (I don't even remember who it was on the forums off the top of my head), 11-5 from him, 10-6 from me, 1-2 punch ho ho ho.

Yeah man, you're a sixth man so you played fairly well. You and homicide1550 are in Philly together... could one day be starting C/PG combo... your guy could improve faster though by participating in the playoff prediction contest!!!

Wow, Melo is now playing like Melo since I went down with injury Hope I don't mess with the team's chemistry when I get back.

Good to see you building the series & making it more epic & personal at the same time

Melo stepped up in first two games, looks like Nuggets are heading for a sweep!

Amd I had to give in to the popular demand.

[The X]

I was talking your series. The Amar'e/Durant spat. Interesting to see if Amar'e can back it up on the court.

[Fresh8]

I was talking your series. The Amar'e/Durant spat. Interesting to see if Amar'e can back it up on the court.

Haha, that too!

As i said, the in-game Amare plays like he actually said those things... so we're in for a few surprises!

[hova-]

One heck of a game by Melo. Good to see the Lakers winning. Still, my predictions were not the best so far!

[dare]

nice game 2 win and making Durant like a superhero and Amare is the villain is nice but I still hate Durant maybe the Clippers rookie would have a surprised comeback and shut up Durant

[Fresh8]

One heck of a game by Melo. Good to see the Lakers winning. Still, my predictions were not the best so far!

Maybe they will change

nice game 2 win and making Durant like a superhero and Amare is the villain is nice but I still hate Durant maybe the Clippers rookie would have a surprised comeback and shut up Durant

maybe

[Martti.]

“He is scum."

Hahaa. Take that, Durant.

[Fresh8]

Seattle Stealth Cruise To Game Three Win

Preview | Box Score | Recap


Amare Stoudemire did his best with 23 points, 11 rebounds, 7 blocks

21 Apr, 2011

SEATTLE (AP) – Kevin Durant could not remember the last time he had back to back double digit rebounding games. Two nights after willing his team to victory with a triple double, Durant followed that up with an efficient 20 points and 10 rebounds in a blowout victory for Seattle in Game 3.

Durant also could not remember the last time he saw Rocky Akonnor, DJ White, Chris Wilcox, Felix Mendez, and Sebastian Telfair on the court together for more than one quarter. The Seattle bench came on to play the rest of the game from midway through the third quarter.

The Stealth’s 93-81 score line did not reflect the nature of their win; the Clippers trailed by 20 for most of the second half. It was a terrible effort from the Seattle bench against the Clippers’ starting five that helped the Clippers make the score look a little bit more respectable. It didn’t come as much consolation as Seattle took a 2-1 series lead with Game 4 coming up on the Stealth home court.

“We really stunk it up out there,” Clippers PF Amare Stoudemire stated, “We were just really bad. It was embarrassing. The crowd really got into it, we don’t enjoy playing here.” Quickly becoming a rival to Stoudemire in this series, Durant approved of the home crowd’s scare tactics, “I love it when my fans get into it. They really helped a lot. It’s like have a sixth person on the court with you and they really made a nice assist all game long. This is my team baby.”

The Clippers looked lethargic and out-of-sync and one play in the second period said it all. Durant missed a close shot attempt that was rebounded by Andrew Bogut, Bogut missed the follow up attempt. David Lee was able to gather the miss and misfired on his own put back but the Stealth were put out of their misery as Lee got another rebound and finally scored. Bogut laughed after the game, “LA just did not look like they wanted to be here.”

Durant went as far as to question the legitimacy of the Clippers being in the postseason, “I don’t even know why we are playing against them. They’re not worthy to be stepping onto my home court.” Someone forgot to remind him how close Games 1 and 2 were.

Raja Bell finished with 19 points, Trevor Ariza added 17, and Bogut scored 14 for the Stealth. The Clippers got 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 blocks from Stoudemire, 14 from Rafer Alston and 12 apiece from Al Thornton and Eric Gordon.

George Karl was not happy with the performance of his substitutes during the final period. Although acknowledging that the Clippers had their best players on the court, the veteran coach thought his bench could have played better. “They looked terrible out there,” Karl stated, “A bunch of high school kids could play better.”

Durant however remained supportive of his teammates, “Coach is being harsh. He doesn’t even play them so when they step onto the court, he shouldn’t be expecting miracles. I mean, it’s not like everyone can be Kevin Durant.”

Notes: Ariza was electrifying once more with an array of acrobatic moves at the rim with a number of layups and dunks… Stoudemire and Durant were entangled in the second quarter, having to be separated by their teammates. Durant was fouled on a layup attempt by Stoudemire and became riled up. After confronting Stoudemire, the two were in a shoving match. Durant went to the line and missed but Bogut was able to grab the rebound and convert the bucket…

Quarter-by-Quarter Team Score

LA Clippers (Away) 14 – 19 – 20 – 28 – 81
Seattle Stealth (Home) 24 – 30 – 19 – 20 – 93

Jordan Player of the Game

Kevin Durant
20 Points
10 Rebounds
6 Assists
2 Steals
9-17 FG
1-3 3PT
1-3 FT

Key Performers

LA Clippers

A Stoudemire 23 pt, 11 reb, 3 ast, 3 stl, 7 blk, 11-17 FG, 1-2 FT
R Alston 14 pt, 6 ast, 2 stl, 5-11 FG, 4-7 3PT
A Thornton 12 pt, 4 reb, 2 blk, 5-16 FG, 2-10 3PT
E Gordon 12 pt, 5 ast, 5-15 FG, 2-9 3PT
C Kaman 11 reb

Seattle Stealth (Lead Series 2-1)

R Bell 19 pt, 8-16 FG, 3-7 3PT
T Ariza 17 pt, 7-11 FG, 1-3 3PT, 2-4 FT
A Bogut 14 pt, 2 reb, 5 ast, 7-8 FG
R Wallace 8 pt, 4 reb, 2 ast, 3 stl, 4-7 FG, 0-1 3PT, 0-2 FT

[hova-]

Good win. You should end this one after this season because there is no way you can top KD's arrogance

[Martti.]

Seattle trailed by 20 for most of the second half.

That's a typo, isn't it?

Anyway, impressive win. The Clippers suck, even with Amare. KD's becoming more of a dick by the minute.

[The X]

When did Amar'e do his damage? 4th quarter?

[Lamrock]

Great win. Love how Durant ends all of his quotes with "my team baby". Good luck in game 4. I have the feeling the Clippers win it, but hopefully you can go up 3-1. Also lol at Al Thornton going 5-16. Very realistic.

[Mark.]

pffft, Amar'e for MVP!

[dare]

wow Durant is really getting it done with Amare nice win though Seattle at 5 baby

[kibaxx7]

Great win bro. What a game by Amare!; not enough.

Are you really going to trade for Amare?

If I fail to win the championship, then probably, one of my fav players.

[Fresh8]

Good win. You should end this one after this season because there is no way you can top KD's arrogance

Maybe his head will explode?

Seattle trailed by 20 for most of the second half.

That's a typo, isn't it?

Anyway, impressive win. The Clippers suck, even with Amare. KD's becoming more of a dick by the minute.

It was a typo. Thanks!

Don't you love the friendly banter between Amare and KD? Wait till we ask what Raja Bell thinks!

When did Amar'e do his damage? 4th quarter?

He was solid throughout the whole game... pissing me off cause he kept getting all the rebounds... but really had his best dunks in the final quarter against the likes of Akonnor as you can see in the picture. Also look at the Clippers bench and the player hiding his face in shame!

Great win. Love how Durant ends all of his quotes with "my team baby". Good luck in game 4. I have the feeling the Clippers win it, but hopefully you can go up 3-1. Also lol at Al Thornton going 5-16. Very realistic.

We really needed this big win. It was a blowout I felt sorry for the Clips so I sat my best players out.

Everyone loves Kevin 'Team' Durant. maybe that's his new nickname: Team

pffft, Amar'e for MVP!

He sucked

wow Durant is really getting it done with Amare nice win though Seattle at 5 baby

Looks like a possibility we will win in 5.

Great win bro. What a game by Amare!; not enough.

Are you really going to trade for Amare?

If I fail to win the championship, then probably, one of my fav players.

Durant was awesome too. Give him props.