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Should Pierce Lose Weight Next Season?
« on: June 04, 2008, 10:19:25 AM »

Offline newdusk

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Not to be a negative ninny. But if you look at Kobe he lost weight to take the strain off of his legs. It will also lengthen his career. The one negative is that Paul uses the extra bulk to drive into the lane and he has never really been a finesse type player he has also never been the fastest player.
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Re: Should Pierce Lose Weight Next Season?
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2008, 10:29:37 AM »

Offline Birdbrain

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No in fact he's in peak physical condition.  And you seem to have answered your own question in regards to what he uses his bulk for.  He's not going to get any quicker as he gets older.
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Re: Should Pierce Lose Weight Next Season?
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2008, 10:31:16 AM »

Offline wdleehi

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His bulk helps make him one of the better SFs.

We saw this postseason how a defender the same size or bigger (Lebron) with similar speed can really effect his game.
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Re: Should Pierce Lose Weight Next Season?
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2008, 10:31:30 AM »

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Quote from: newdusk on June 04, 2008, 10:19:25 AM
Not to be a negative ninny. But if you look at Kobe he lost weight to take the strain off of his legs. It will also lengthen his career. The one negative is that Paul uses the extra bulk to drive into the lane and he has never really been a finesse type player he has also never been the fastest player.

You are being a negative ninny.  Paul does fine with his bulk, it's just one of many reasons he can't be stopped, even Kobe can't stop him.  No I don't think he needs to lose weight.  You have watched the playoffs, right?  Paul is doing just fine the way he is, imo.
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Re: Should Pierce Lose Weight Next Season?
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2008, 10:31:42 AM »

Offline BudweiserCeltic

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I have to agree with Birdbrain, I think he's in peak physical condition... I may be talking BS, but I think he looks even better than when the season started, physically wise.
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« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2008, 10:36:03 AM »

Offline Roy Hobbs

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Agree with the majority.  Paul is coming off probably the best all-around season of his career.  The extra weight allows him to be physical at both ends, he still has a lot of burst, and his stamina is not suffering.  I don't think there's any need to change anything.
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Re: Should Pierce Lose Weight Next Season?
« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2008, 10:38:21 AM »

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Motion to change the thread title to "Should Big Baby Lose Weight Next Season?".
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« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2008, 10:48:56 AM »

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Quote from: BudweiserCeltic on June 04, 2008, 10:38:21 AM
Motion to change the thread title to "Should Big Baby Lose Weight Next Season?".

I second that motion. 

On Big Baby.  I think he should lose some weight, but not too much.  His bulk gives him an advantage.
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« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2008, 11:08:54 AM »

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Quote from: Bankshot on June 04, 2008, 10:48:56 AM
Quote from: BudweiserCeltic on June 04, 2008, 10:38:21 AM
Motion to change the thread title to "Should Big Baby Lose Weight Next Season?".

I second that motion. 

On Big Baby.  I think he should lose some weight, but not too much.  His bulk gives him an advantage.

How about "Should ACF lose weight next season?"
(nods and thinks of younger days with 175 lb body)
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« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2008, 12:10:15 PM »

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Losing weight no, but you could make a case that he could stand to turn some of his fat to muscle, stay the same weight and his frame isn't going to change but tighten up a bit. Although Paul has never really had this body type, and I don't think it will help/hurt his game any, it could maybe make things easier on his legs, and help him play longer.
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« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2008, 12:27:34 PM »

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It's funny that people think these players are fat from seeing them on t.v.  Maybe it's true that the camera adds ten pounds because I have met both of these guys and they are cut!  Big Baby is HUGE!!!  Like a tree trunk and you can't see any fat on him besides his lovable head.  If you see Paul without his shirt on he is cut too. (not that I have been in the locker room or anything, but the preseason photo shoot is a good example)  Like seriously he even has a six pack. 

Paul is just BIG boned and that is one of the reasons he is so strong and durable.  If he loses weight he will be losing muscle.
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« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2008, 12:31:53 PM »

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Quote from: biggs on June 04, 2008, 12:27:34 PM
It's funny that people think these players are fat from seeing them on t.v.  Maybe it's true that the camera adds ten pounds because I have met both of these guys and they are cut!  Big Baby is HUGE!!!  Like a tree trunk and you can't see any fat on him besides his lovable head.  If you see Paul without his shirt on he is cut too. (not that I have been in the locker room or anything, but the preseason photo shoot is a good example)  Like seriously he even has a six pack. 

Paul is just BIG boned and that is one of the reasons he is so strong and durable.  If he loses weight he will be losing muscle.


Yeah. I'm big boned too. Keep telling myself that...
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Re: Should Pierce Lose Weight Next Season?
« Reply #12 on: June 04, 2008, 12:32:33 PM »

Offline PointGaurd

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Yeah I wouldn't mind PP showing evidence of a little working out, but not losing weight!!  Maybe a couple hundred push ups, or something!!
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« Reply #13 on: June 04, 2008, 12:50:15 PM »

Offline RickyD Fan

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I think PP has had a great season, if it isn't broke, then don't fix it!

Also, how about showing the guy a little love for being the only Celtic still here after 9 seasons and being a good sport about it too?
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