From Twitter: "Thunderbolts are go!!!!"

[gramsey1911]

I am sure that this convo is about teams that will lose to my LAkErS! The rest of the league is like the bolt... not quite there yet..

@BMX

So my question is this you gotta beat the lake show in the playoffs...just like the bolt has to in the game to be tested...when does the game start..March 3? or March 10?

 

[corn4ahead]

Nooo, you see, what he is saying is that the HTC TB will be released when Usain BOLT plays for the Lakers...get it?

 

[FatalErrorz]

there's no way he's better than Jordan, Chamberlain, Bird, Magic, Russell, the Big-O, or even Jerry West....I'll admit Kobe's a damn good player, but he's no where near being the GOAT or top 5 for that matter...

He would score all over Chamberlain, Bird, Magic, and all the others you named. MJ would give him a run for the money though. The game has changed. What you're saying is like saying an old NFL player from 30 years ago could hang with the new players...Not gonna' happen. Sorry.

 

[hardwood_dummy23]

He would score all over Chamberlain, Bird, Magic, and all the others you named. MJ would give him a run for the money though. The game has changed. What you're saying is like saying an old NFL player from 30 years ago could hang with the new players...Not gonna' happen. Sorry.

I see the point of that argument, but you also have to consider that technology, conditioning, and training have evolved also. Today's athlete has the benefit of all of this. I could make the argument that Kobe wouldn't be able to hang with players back in day cause he wouldn't be able to get his phantom calls and the defenses were a lot tougher than they are now. Again, I'll give Kobe his due, but I'll put my money on old school ballers cause competitiveness is a variable we can't figure.

 

[FatalErrorz]

I see the point of that argument, but you also have to consider that technology, conditioning, and training have evolved also. Today's athlete has the benefit of all of this. I could make the argument that Kobe wouldn't be able to hang with players back in day cause he wouldn't be able to get his phantom calls and the defenses were a lot tougher than they are now. Again, I'll give Kobe his due, but I'll put my money on old school ballers cause competitiveness is a variable we can't figure.

Agree. Technology, conditioning and training have grown leaps and bounds compared to old school training regimens. Kobe is a very competitive player though, and very talented too. I think he'd fare well back in the days of old regardless.

It seems to me that all the Kobe haters are just jealous, and when he was accused of rape out here in CO, (which was proven to be consensual, and in my book is no different than everyone else who is sleeping around) it intensified to the point it would have distracted a lesser player. His concentration is what sets him apart from his contemporaries.

 

[Comineeyeaha]

Sports are boring.

 

[Forgetful]

WTF is wrong with you guys? This. Is. The Thunderbolt Forum!

 

[zero neck]

That was one hell of a knicks game last nite, while we are sort of on the topic.

Chauncey billups what!

 

[hardwood_dummy23]

Agree. Technology, conditioning and training have grown leaps and bounds compared to old school training regimens. Kobe is a very competitive player though, and very talented too. I think he'd fare well back in the days of old regardless.

It seems to me that all the Kobe haters are just jealous, and when he was accused of rape out here in CO, (which was proven to be consensual, and in my book is no different than everyone else who is sleeping around) it intensified to the point it would have distracted a lesser player. His concentration is what sets him apart from his contemporaries.

Oh I completely agree...and if you got the vibe that I was a Kobe hater...my bad ! I actually love to watch Kobe play cuz he's a master of his craft (like watching Picasso paint), but to me I don't think he's top 5. I think it comes down to opinion and for me I've lived, eaten and breathed basketball my whole life (I'm only 21 so it's not that long of a life) so i'm probably too much of a basketball junkie to think he's a top 5 player. But if you think he is that's cool man. I respect that decision and it's always good to have this kind of debate. I'll definitely give Kobe a top 10 vote for sure though !

Sorry if i'm rambling on...basketball is just my passion (hence the name hardwood dummy ha ha)

 

[SUB-dawg]

anybody notice how black_man_x protected his tweets?

 

[bunique4life05]

MJ elevated his team to be better and was able to depicted when he need take the ball take his team to next level. MJ was a leader. MJ help make his team and his team help made him. MJ was in game when their was dynasties(meaning the whole team was a threat and they played to win every second of the game) The Bulls where not only good team back in MJ days but practically ever team was. Back in his time there was no "Oh this "X" Team is going to be easy. Every game they all had too fight too or nail.

Kobe does not know how elevate his team rather they elevate him. Kobe doesn't know how to be a leader only in sake of points. Kobe is just best in his sport because there is only really handful of good guys out their. Kobe just has to worry about hand full team and few good guys on each team. Kobe is good for his time and may have better stats only because the nba as division is weaker than it was in MJ,Bird, and Magic days.

 

[menji]

We should start our own basketball team and call ourselves the Thunderbolts. and our mascot will be...a guy in a Thunderbolt phone suit.

 

[mclarryjr]

Guys lets try to stay on topic, your more then welcome to start a basketball or sports thread in the AC lounge but lets keep this thread to only TB discussion.

Thanks

 

[5G]

"hey fans, we appreciate all the exciteMent About the anticipated launch of the thundeRbolt by htc. we’re excited too! verizon 4g lte is america’s fastest, most advanced 4g network & we want to ensure the advanCed technology beHind our first 4g lte phone is flawless. we will announce its release daTe as soon as it is confirmed. tHanks for your support & patIence while we woRk to bring you the thunDerbolt by htc."

 

[erisx]

"hey fans, we appreciate all the exciteMent About the anticipated launch of the thundeRbolt by htc. we?re excited too! verizon 4g lte is america?s fastest, most advanced 4g network & we want to ensure the advanCed technology beHind our first 4g lte phone is flawless. we will announce its release daTe as soon as it is confirmed. tHanks for your support & patIence while we woRk to bring you the thunDerbolt by htc."

mind=blown

 

[Forgetful]

"hey fans, we appreciate all the exciteMent About the anticipated launch of the thundeRbolt by htc. we?re excited too! verizon 4g lte is america?s fastest, most advanced 4g network & we want to ensure the advanCed technology beHind our first 4g lte phone is flawless. we will announce its release daTe as soon as it is confirmed. tHanks for your support & patIence while we woRk to bring you the thunDerbolt by htc."

i would really love to have the thunderbolt asap Since it's such A fantastic upcoming device this Year for verizon. Since We haven't Heard anything from the big wigs at verizon, Our speculations are just speculations.

 

[bunique4life05]

"hey fans, we appreciate all the exciteMent About the anticipated launch of the thundeRbolt by htc. we?re excited too! verizon 4g lte is america?s fastest, most advanced 4g network & we want to ensure the advanCed technology beHind our first 4g lte phone is flawless. we will announce its release daTe as soon as it is confirmed. tHanks for your support & patIence while we woRk to bring you the thunDerbolt by htc."

really???

 

[Fenwayfan77]

hey fans, we appreciate all the exciteMent About the anticipated launch of the thundeRbolt by htc. we’re excited too! verizon 4g lte is america’s fastest, most advanced 4g network & we want to ensure the advanCed technology beHind our first 4g lte phone is flawless. we will announce its release daTe as soon as it is confirmed. tHanks for your support & patIence while we woRk to bring you the thunDerbolt by htc.

Really Dude?

The OP from "Bennnnn" was a clever way to announce something. Copying other people doesn't always work out well.

Look at Skinny Jeans.

Plus, throwing out March 3rd now. Why? More fuel?

 

[SUB-dawg]

Plus, throwing out March 3rd now. Why? More fuel?

of course

 

[ASLgeek]

Agree. Technology, conditioning and training have grown leaps and bounds compared to old school training regimens. Kobe is a very competitive player though, and very talented too. I think he'd fare well back in the days of old regardless.

It seems to me that all the Kobe haters are just jealous, and when he was accused of rape out here in CO, (which was proven to be consensual, and in my book is no different than everyone else who is sleeping around) it intensified to the point it would have distracted a lesser player. His concentration is what sets him apart from his contemporaries.

dropping charges and finding that it's consentual are two diff things...just saying