bbb Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 He played at a super small D-3 school, Hamilton College, he's still the second or third leading scorer for them despite playing in an era without the three point line (and he was a dead-eye shooter, so his numbers would have been ridiculous with a 3 point line). I was never the player my father was, but I could hold my own through high school and college -- still, I don't think I've ever beaten him in one on one or horse. He just doesn't miss. The summers he hung out with Riley I think they were both 19 or 20, last couple years of college / first year out college kind of thing -- they stopped doing it when Riley moved on to California to play for San Diego (then LA) and my dad stayed in Scranton and wound up leaving the CBA for law school. Nice. I was talking to a guy a couple of years ago - my friend's boss - who played hoops at Hamilton. He said it was a lot of fun. Those games on the courts of NYC must have been intense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Security Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Just bought 2 half season tickets for the Cavs!!!! Come on Lebron!! $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 (edited) Nice. I was talking to a guy a couple of years ago - my friend's boss - who played hoops at Hamilton. He said it was a lot of fun. Those games on the courts of NYC must have been intense! Small world! When I go home next I'll see if I can find some of the old photos and post them on here of those trips. There aren't many but a few. As intense as those games were (especially when they were the only two white kids playing, and winning on those courts consistently) my dad said playing pickup at Cousy's camp (where Cousy would play with the coaches) were way more intense because of Cousy's intensity. During the middle of a game which Cousy and his team were winning by 10 (playing to 15, this is a game of all college age players and above, not campers), Cousy threw a behind the back pass so hard, and so unexpected, it broke the recipient's nose. Cousy's reaction? While the guy is lying on the court bleeding, Cousy's berating him for dropping the pass and letting the other team get possession and kicks him off his team, choosing to play short handed instead. The kid goes off the court, expecting to get some sympathy from Red Auerbach who instead simply told him "stop bleeding and start scoring then maybe you won't get screamed at". I have no love for the Celtics, but stories like that made it hard to hate them growing up. ******************* Reports breaking in NYC and LA that Mello is going to announce he's staying with the Knicks tomorrow afternoon. Edited July 9, 2014 by GreggyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 hahaha...this is getting great http://goo.gl/8dGdRW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Small world! When I go home next I'll see if I can find some of the old photos and post them on here of those trips. There aren't many but a few. As intense as those games were (especially when they were the only two white kids playing, and winning on those courts consistently) my dad said playing pickup at Cousy's camp (where Cousy would play with the coaches) were way more intense because of Cousy's intensity. During the middle of a game which Cousy and his team were winning by 10 (playing to 15, this is a game of all college age players and above, not campers), Cousy threw a behind the back pass so hard, and so unexpected, it broke the recipient's nose. Cousy's reaction? While the guy is lying on the court bleeding, Cousy's berating him for dropping the pass and letting the other team get possession and kicks him off his team, choosing to play short handed instead. The kid goes off the court, expecting to get some sympathy from Red Auerbach who instead simply told him "stop bleeding and start scoring then maybe you won't get screamed at". I have no love for the Celtics, but stories like that made it hard to hate them growing up. ******************* Reports breaking in NYC and LA that Mello is going to announce he's staying with the Knicks tomorrow afternoon. I'd love to see those pictures! That's funny about Cousy. I've played with a couple of oldtimers like that - grizzled football and basketball coaches who had played in college. I was in 8th grade and they're yelling at me like that! How old was Cousy at the time? hahaha...this is getting great http://goo.gl/8dGdRW I've seen this all over twitter, but thinking no way can that be his neighborhood, esp. that first picture, could it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I'd love to see those pictures! That's funny about Cousy. I've played with a couple of oldtimers like that - grizzled football and basketball coaches who had played in college. I was in 8th grade and they're yelling at me like that! How old was Cousy at the time? He was still playing but it was towards the end of his career in Boston, had to be the early to mid 1960s, I forget the exact years. So probably early 30s I'd guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 There's some hope-- he left the meeting with Riley with no deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 He was still playing but it was towards the end of his career in Boston, had to be the early to mid 1960s, I forget the exact years. So probably early 30s I'd guess. Wow - I was thinking he was past his playing days. That must have really been awesome to play with him when he was still that good. There's some hope-- he left the meeting with Riley with no deal. I was glad the meeting only lasted an hour. I have the feeling he'll announce what he's doing Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Supposedly, he's done meeting with teams. Little concerned that he never had a face to face mtg with the Cavs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 if he doesnt "decide" within a day, Im going to start to get really annoyed and angry with him again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Who would it be then if its not the Heat or Cavs? CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 PHILLY!!!! Who would it be then if its not the Heat or Cavs? CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 this is really getting fun https://twitter.com/mattborcas/status/487222720866680834/photo/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Who would it be then if its not the Heat or Cavs? CBF Celtics? I so hope this happens... LeBron back to the Cavs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) this is really getting fun https://twitter.com/...6680834/photo/1 and has officially jumped the shark. lmao! Edit: And is Joe B.-level investigative journalism at its best Edited July 10, 2014 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 see, this is going to accomplish nothing but further break the soul of those poor people in Cleveland. Its also f-ing them over as FAs are signing while they wait. Just make a choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Kyrie Irving tweeted out "he's coming back." Lebron back in Cleveland. Melo back in NY. And the Heat have gone from a super-team, to a dumpster team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) Kyrie Irving tweeted out "he's coming back." Lebron back in Cleveland. Melo back in NY. And the Heat have gone from a super-team, to a dumpster team. https://twitter.com/...ng/with_replies Link Edited July 10, 2014 by Jauronimo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 https://twitter.com/...ng/with_replies Link F%&*!@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 you mother f******! https://twitter.com/...ng/with_replies Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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