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Please add this emoticon.
lol, that's good stuff :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Oobir
Yes. Please! Add it mother fuckers!
Where is my dancing black guy emoticon that I introduced to the world?
"Upfake"
"Long gun"
"Bunny"
As much bad luck we had last year when I personally listened to Blaha, he's THE voice. So far so good this season (and Hi-Def for home games). Plus, he's not too cracked out like Fred McLeod.
Yeay George.
I wish I hadn't missed this last Thursday, I had no idea it was happening.
http://www.nba.com/pistons/chat_mail...at_060216.html
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George Blaha Chat Transcript
One of the most recognizable sports personalities in Detroit and the NBA, George Blaha will begin his 30th consecutive season as the television and radio play-by-play voice of the Pistons in 2005-06.
The "Voice of the Pistons" is now, with the retirement of Tigers legend Ernie Harwell, the longest tenured play-by-play broadcaster in the state of Michigan.
Blaha's extensive knowledge of basketball and his trademark colloquialisms such as "two and twenty-two to play" and "a high glass gun that goes" have thrilled Pistons fans of all ages for almost three decades.
Blaha chatted with Pistons fans on Thursday, February 16 online at Pistons.com.
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George Blaha: I hope all of you have enjoyed the pre All-Star segment of the season as much as I have. This Pistons team is beyond special, they are something else. And I couldn't be happier for Flip Saunders and his staff and the squad, that Flip will be coaching four Pistons All-Stars on Sunday night.
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Greg (Wixom): What are your thoughts on the trade of Darko and who do you expect Joe to pick up for Chaunceys reserve?
George Blaha: I wish Darko and Carlos Arroyo the very best. Carlos has already proven that he can play in this league and Darko I'm sure will be a solid player in this league. From the Pistons standpoint, it was obvious that Darko's frustration from lack of playing time was affecting his overall approach to the game and actually slowing down his progress. You're never guaranteed minutes in this league, but on a team with fewer stars, Darko will have a much better chance to get on the floor. I believe Joe D. accomplished two important things with the deal. Number one, he freed up $8.5 million to help keep the world's best starting five intact when their contracts come up. Secondly, he got the Pistons a quality first round draft pick for 2007 or 2008. All in all, it was a well thought out, typical Joe Dumars decision and one that will help the team now and in the future. Let me say again that keeping this starting five in Pistons blue for the forseeable future is by far the most important goal roster-wise that we have. Hopefully that answers all of your questions about the trade.
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Bilal Bandar (Dearborn Heights): Do you think Tayshaun Prince should've went to the All-Star game?
George Blaha: With the record the Pistons have and the importance that each of the starters have had, I see no reason why all five shouldn't have been All-Stars, but that's really a tall order. Heck, this is the first time the coaches have picked four players from one team to be reserves. Tayshaun knows his day will come. He is an amazing all-around basketball player.
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Matt (Harper Woods): What do you usually do during the All-Star Break?
George Blaha: Well one thing I do during All-Star break is watch the All-Star game, the Slam dunk contest and the long distance shootout on television, but I also try to get away for some R&R. It's a great time of year to recharge your batteries and get ready for the home stretch and the playoffs. Lately I've been heading for northern Michigan during the break. It's a great getaway and an awesome part of our state.
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Thomas (Harper Woods): Who do you think will win on All-Star Saturday night as well as the big game on Sunday?
George Blaha: I like Josh Smith's chances to repeat in the Slam Dunk contest, but Andre Iguodala is incredibly gifted and could turn some heads as well. You can't really count anybody out; Hakim Warrick is a legitimate contendor and when little guys like Nate Robinson perform well, they tend to catch the judges' eyes. I love Chauncey's chances in the long distance shootout. I don't even want to put anyone else's name out there. After all, these are Big Shots aren't they? As for the game itself, the first team to 130 points wins. But I give the East the edge because Flip Saunders will have the advantage of having four of his players on the floor at the same time and great execution almost always means points in an All-Star game.
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Josh (Ann Arbor): How big was the win for the Heat over the Pistons?
George Blaha: It was big for Miami and for Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade, they both played exceptionally well. The Pistons brought their A game too, before a few breakdowns in the fourth quarter cost them the game. I think Miami needed to prove to themselves that they could beat the Pistons, but I'm sure they know, as well as everybody else in the NBA does, that it would be very difficult for them to beat the Pistons in a seven game series. I'll say this about the Heat however, with the Big Diesel and Dwyane Wade and a great coach like Pat Riley, nobody but the Pistons can probably beat them in a seven game series. So I guess that means the Eastern Conference Championship will go through Miami and the Motor City.
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Sean (Detroit): Do you think that Lindsey Hunter is ready to take the place of Arroyo as the backup for Chauncey Billups?
George Blaha: Absolutely. Lindsey has everything you need to fill that role. He is the best on-ball defender at his position anywhere. He can make big shots, has range, is as tough as nails when it comes to taking charges and don't forget, he's been there and done that for Championships twice, with the Lakers and with the Pistons.
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Josh (Ann Arbor): How do you feel about Chauncey's chances for the MVP?
George Blaha: I think he's earned the right to be on the short list of MVP candidates and don't count him out. I know there's a lot of talk about superstars like Kobe Bryant, but how the Pistons finish under his leadership will surely give him a legitimate chance to win it. His contributions to this team are immeasurable despite all the measurable statistics. It's hard to quantify sacrifice, gamesmanship, and decision making. He really does have it all and we're very lucky to have him. My hat's off to Joe D. for bringing him in. And by the way, you'd like him a lot if you knew him, he's a great guy.
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Charles Howard (stationed in San Antonio): How do you think this Detroit team ranks with the all time greats? I wouldn't rank them very high due to the mediocore play in the NBA. Only a handful of teams are headed for 55-60 wins.
George Blaha: Charles, let's see how this all plays out. We're all in too big a hurry to rank this team in terms of importance and historical perspective. Let's just enjoy them for what they are, a terrific team that personifies the team concept. What may, when all is said and done, earn them the right to be ranked with the all-time greats is the fact that all of their stars worry about the number on the scoreboard and not on the stat sheet. They share the glory and squeeze every possible win out of an 82 game schedule. With regard to the quality of play these days, I believe it was at its best in the 80s, average in the 90s, and somewhere in between in the 80s and 90s right now. The bottom line is, wins still don't come easy at this level.
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Josh (Ann Arbor): Now that the pistons can re-sign Chauncey and Ben, when will the Pistons' reign end?
George Blaha: Well we hope not for a long, long time. Realistically they should have three to four more championship caliber seasons. If they can add another two or three to that, they will have had a seven year championship window, which would be an incredible feat for Joe Dumars and Pistons owner Bill Davidson. It's very difficult to keep the championship window open for more than a few years.
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Dan (Davison): George, thank you for your years of dedicated, superior announcing! It is obvious that Detroit has become a jump shooting team, including well over 20 3-point attempts per game. Couple that with a much softer defense, which allows almost every team to outscore us in the paint, and out rebound us. George, are we moving away from what has made us an all around superior basketball "team", or am I missing the big picture? Again thanks, you make the game more exciting & fun!
George Blaha: Thanks, Dan, for the kind words, I still believe the Pistons can and do lock down defensively when they need to. They have such great long range shooters that it's hard not to take advantage of that weapon. Don't forget, they do count three, not two. Look for them to go to more post-ups however, down the stretch as they get ready for the post-season. Rip's mid-range game and the post up abilities of Rasheed, Tayshaun and Chauncey and the lobs for Ben Wallace dunks ought to give the Pistons plenty of points in or near the paint when they need them.
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Mike (Grand Blanc): Which team should the Pistons fear playing in the playoffs?
George Blaha: I don't think the Pistons should fear anybody in the playoffs. They're still the best team in basketball as we go to the All-Star break. But they'll have to play well to beat Miami, or even New Jersey or Indiana in the post season. But they've been playing well all season, so why would we think they wouldn't play well in the post season? They'll need their A game, and they certainly have one, in the Finals against the Spurs, Mavericks or maybe the Suns. Let's just wish them good health the rest of the way. Everything else should take care of itself.
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Josh (Ann Arbor): Do you ever get tired of broadcasting?
George Blaha: Once in a while, I get a little tired of the travel, even though Roundball One makes it as painless as possible. But I never get tired of broadcasting the games. It's a privelidge just to be there and an honor to be able to bring the games to all of our fans.
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Jeff (Grand Rapids): Compare working an MSU football game to a Pistons Game.
George Blaha: It's a thrill to broadcast both of them. How many people get to be involved in broadcasting their two favorite sports. I can't tell you how much I love pro basketball and college football. I've followed them both religiously since I was a boy. I can't imagine a Saturday afternoon in the fall without college football or wintertime and springtime without the NBA.
George Blaha: Thanks for taking the time to fire the questions at me. Let's do it again soon. All of us in the Pistons family truly appreciate your support.
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Originally Posted by George Dubya Bush
There's 2 of them.
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Originally Posted by MOLA1
He's got a pretty nice tan there.
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Are you sure that's not Mike Tirico or something?