Best of Daily Dime Live

Beginning this season, the TrueHoop Network and ESPN army have come together each night to collectively watch and discuss the games of our beloved NBA with fans across the world. Called the Daily Dime Live, the congregation is a fast-paced chat over on ESPN where bloggers drop knowledge, reporters give in-arena updates, columnists bring unique insight, fans argue about LeBron vs. Kobe and everyone makes fun of Vince Carter.

Good times all around.

And while it’s great to hear live thoughts from the likes of Marc Stein and John Hollinger, perhaps my favorite part of participating is hearing from some great voices that I didn’t even know existed. Through the first half of the season, certain people have showed up consistently, and guys lie Noam, RIC THE MASCOT, Nathan and C33 have helped form a legit DDL community of hoops chatter that adds a lot to game night.

Another standout is a guy named Felix. And he had the foresight to start aggregating some of the best comments from day one. So it is with much gratitude to Felix that we are able to all the present you with the Best of Daily Dime Live 2009-10 after the jump.

I’ll be over there chatting tonight during the Cavs/Celtics game. Stop by and say hello. (There will be a link to it here when it goes live at 7:00 pm)

UPDATE: Here’s a direct link to tonight’s chat.

[Comment From Drew: ]
As a Portland fan, I’d gladly accept a 7 foot mannequin in exchange for Steve Blake.

[Comment From Stanley: ]
Blazers now 2-0 when their centers fracture a patella

Sebastian Pruiti (NetsAreScorching.com/TrueHoop Network):
Only Josh Boone can hurt his hand while missing a lay-up…only Josh Boone…

Zach Harper (Cowbell Kingdom/TrueHoop Network):
Tell me if I’m crazy but I’ve been thinking about this Lebron-Kobe situation for a couple of days now: if we can’t figure out or agree on who the best player is between the two of them, is it possible there isn’t a best player in the NBA?

[Comment From Nathan: ]
No, Zach. That’s foolish talk. Now quiet.

[Comment From G-Whizz: ]
The Refs need to score Matt Barnes jumpers as turnovers

Dan Feldman (PistonPowered/TrueHoop Network):
Ken, you’re right. He’s at his best next to Chucky Atkins

[Comment From stash: ]
@ dan. no one is at their best next to chucky atkins

[Comment From Noam: ]
Aren’t we all at our best next to Chucky Atkins?

[Comment From Jim from Miami: ]
also i am transfixed by joel anthony’s freakishly large head. so mesmerizing.

DDL Poll: Scariest brawl combo in the NBA:

LeBron and Sha: ( 30% )
KG and Perkins ( 15% )
Howard and Bass ( 2% )
Artest and anybody: ( 48% )
Stephen Jackson ( 7%)

D.J. Foster (Clipperblog.com/TrueHoop Network):
If you google Nate Robinson, the first auto-fill option is “Nate Robinson Wrong Basket.” That can’t be good.

[Comment From Noam: ]
This game is almost as ugly as Sheed

Brendan Jackson (Celtics Hub/TrueHoop Network):
Glen Davis makes the first appearance of the season.

[Comment From Noam: ]
Big Baby! Let the child pushing commence!

Jared Wade (Eight Points Nine Seconds / TrueHoop Network):
If by “most devilish goatee” you mean “which one looks like the devil’s goatee” then I gotta go with Shard. If you mean “which one worships satan harder” I gotta go with John Salmons.

[Comment From Dan: ]
barnes isnt making shots but I like his energy

Kevin Arnovitz:
Dan: That will be on his tombstone.

[Comment From allan: ]
can someone run over sasha with a truck so the lakers get him off the cap?

Jared Wade (Eight Points Nine Seconds / TrueHoop Network):
“Hand down, man down.” Drink.

[Comment From dudelove: ]
sorry to change the subject, but man the Pacers look horrible

Zach Harper (Cowbell Kingdom/TrueHoop Network):
When you have a bad team with Danny Granger and take away Danny Granger, you’re left with a bad team.

[Comment From michael (australia): ]
@zach why are you answering so many pacers questions? they have 8 fans and 1 of them is in this chat

[Comment From MBJ: ]
who sulks more on the court wade, cp3, or bosh?

Zach Harper (Cowbell Kingdom/TrueHoop Network):
CP3 when he has to pass to Hilton Armstrong.

[Comment From Charlie: ]
Hayes’ fts are kinda like Barkley’s golf swing..

[Comment From Carlos Romo: ]
@Brendan: Celtic bloggers are like prostate exams, you know you need one, but it doesn’t mean you have to enjoy them.

[Comment From virgil: ]
the knicks have no ball movement tonight

Kevin McElroy (KnickerBlogger):
Virgil – The last word of that statement was unnecessary.

[Comment From Nathan: ]
Everyone, when Zach says “internal problems” he means “Dunleavy’s a moron.”

Zach Harper (Cowbell Kingdom/TrueHoop Network):
Well that too.

[Comment From C33C33: ]
Odds that Artest returns with the Staples Center carved in his head?

[Comment From EPEP: ]
What superhero is Spencer Hawes closest to?

Zach Harper (Cowbell Kingdom/TrueHoop Network):
Aquaman. Nobody wants him.

[Comment From Lakers4Life: ]
kobe>lebron

John Krolik (Cavs: The Blog/TrueHoop Network):
Well, that settles that.

Matt McHale (By The Horns/TrueHoop Network):
All the Bulls need is for Vinny Del Negro to write up a good play…wait…oh God…

Matt McHale (By The Horns/TrueHoop Network):
Bulls commit a turnover out of the timeout…just like Vinny drew it up.

Sebastian Pruiti (NetsAreScorching.com/TrueHoop Network):
Alright everyone, I am out of here. Thanks for keeping me company during this game, if I didn’t have you guys, I would probably be in tears all balled up in the corner of my bedroom.

Zach Harper (Cowbell Kingdom/TrueHoop Network):
I watched a cow give birth once. Let’s say Troy Hudson’s defense was less pleasant than that visual.

[Comment From Dave: ]
Rondo fits in boston. Don’t think he would so well elsewhere. Plus isn’t he like the 2nd most hated player in the nba right now.

Bret LaGree (Hoopinion/TrueHoop Network):
Is Rondo even the second most hated Celtic?

[Comment From Noam: ]
The name Kyrylo Fesenko sounds like he’s about to go beserk on some villagers

[Comment From pistons4lif: ]
do you guys know anything that could save the pistons’ season

RH (Salt City Hoops / TrueHoop Network):
A time machine.

Kurt Helin (Forumblueandgold.com/TrueHoop Network):
If there was a night to get a win, this should be it. Portland is starting Roy, Alridge and three guys pulled out of the stands. Good chance those people can drive around Fisher, but still.

[Comment From Noam: ]
The only D Phoenix had this decade left with ‘Antoni

[Comment From Mike from AfarMike from Afar: ]
Am I the only guy confused by the Trailblazers logo?

Rob Mahoney (Hardwood Paroxysm/TrueHoop Network):
Well, it’s a bunch of white trails and a bunch of red trails…blazing into…well there’s…but…okay. I give up.

[Comment From Noam: ]
Bargs has 16 boards. That’s like a monthly supply for him

[Comment From Max: ]
calling adam morrison ammo doesn’t make his game anymore explosive (or appealing to other teams)…

[Comment From Desi: ]
Jared Wade are u Dwayne Wade’s bro by any chance?

Jared Wade (Eight Points Nine Seconds / TrueHoop Network):
Not according to the restraining order.

[Comment From Mike: ]
What ever happened to the regular commercials league pass had and the halftime shows? I hate listening to the same commercials all night long.

Jared Wade (Eight Points Nine Seconds / TrueHoop Network):
They’re so effective though. I have four SunSetter Awnings and three Jupiter Jacks.

[Comment From Ash: ]
If Scalabrine gets a triple double against your team, you should get two losses.

[Comment From Noam: ]
The Big Three are named after the amount of healthy knees they have among them

[Comment From Colin: ]
What happened 20-30 years ago has no bearing on now.

[Comment From Nathan: ]
Tell that to the former Soviet Union, Colin.

Matt Moore (Hardwood Paroxysm/TrueHoop Network):
Millsap started to shoot then remembered “Wait, I’m Paul Millsap.”

Matt Moore (Hardwood Paroxysm/TrueHoop Network):
LeBron’s got that “I swear to God, if you idiots screw this up for me I’m going to have my personal manager kill all of you while I go get a pina colada” look.

[Comment From JoeJoe: ]
That elbow by Baron was his best shot of the night.

Brian Kamenetzky, Land O’Lakers:
Zing!

[Comment From Matt Matt: ]
If the Cavs lose Lebron…is there any plan b? There HAS TO BE… right?

Matt Moore (Hardwood Paroxysm/TrueHoop Network):
No, it’s like the King in the second Lord of the Rings film that doesn’t think the castle wall can be breached.

[Comment From Felix: ]
Zach, will you join me and the other 3 people around the world for warriors-bulls?

Brendan Jackson (Celtics Hub/TrueHoop Network):
Finally a poll that really gets a Bynum’s greatness!

Who you got, Michael Jordan or Andrew Bynum?

Michael Jordan ( 60% )
Andrew Bynum ( 40% )

ESPNforsberg:
I imagine KG watching this type of defense from the locker room and ripping up phone books in anger.

Zach Harper (Cowbell Kingdom/TrueHoop Network):
That’s cute. JJ Redick was trying to defend Kobe.

[Comment From Noam: ]
The mind of Vince Carter: “I’ve really struggled lately. The team needs me. I better get into the game with a 30 footer!”

[Comment From Noam: ]
Nate Robinson dunk contest idea: dunk on the wrong basket while jumping over D’Antoni. Mega-hilarious

[Comment From JohnDJohnD: ]
How do you get the name DeMar DeRozan?

Matt Moore (Hardwood Paroxysm/TrueHoop Network):
Your DeMom And Your DeDad DeLove Each othe very DeMuch.

John Hollinger:
You’re not going to believe this, but Andres Nocioni jacked up an off-balance 3 on his first touch. I’m as shocked as you are.

[Comment From beebe beebe: ]
brian scalabrine makes me laugh when he dribbles

Jared Wade (Eight Points Nine Seconds / TrueHoop Network):
Or walks.

Jared Wade (Eight Points Nine Seconds / TrueHoop Network):
Not a Dequan Cook fan? Don’t worry. Neither are his parents.

[Comment From Dunk on Miley Cyrus: ]
Judging by his last shot, it’s safe to say Luke Walton won’t be joining Kobe on the 25,000 list.

[Comment From ObadiahObadiah: ]
Gasol is distracted by the birds nesting in his horrifying neck beard.

[Comment From Ryan: ]
Ricky Davis is starting. Looks like Denver wins.

[Comment From Dmitry: ]
I can’t even see the game, what’s happening? Did Artest run into the stands and declare war on Canada?

John Krolik (Cavs: The Blog/TrueHoop Network):
If the Lakers can put Gasol, Bosh, and Kobe on the floor together, they will destroy teams, the buildings they play in, and salt the earth where the stadium once stood so that nothing can ever grow there again.

[Comment From Noam: ]
Zach, Spencer Hawes for a pack of toothpicks and an autographed DJ Mbenga lunchbox. Deal or no deal?

Zach Harper (Cowbell Kingdom/TrueHoop Network):
I’ll consider it

[Comment From Nathan: ]
Hey, Rafer Alston sucks in Miami, too. What a surprise.

Clint Peterson (Salt City Hoops / TrueHoop Network):
Might be time for a new laptop. These keys are missing letters at times. Kind of a hollow *thwack* and no “D” or “O” sometimes.

[Comment From Noam: ]
No “D” and no “O”? Kind of like the Nets, no?

John Hollinger
Greetings from Orlando for Magic-Celtics. For pre-game entertainment, nearly saw three different pedestrians get run over en route to arena.

[Comment From Doug: ]
Imagine how fast Baron Davis would be if he shaved off that heavy beard.

[Comment From Jack: ]
The beard is the source of his powers, Doug.

[Comment From AbirAbir: ]
Baron’s beard has it’s own twitter for goodness sake.

[Comment From Noam: ]
Lebron James contest winning dunk: take off from the free throw line, jump over Donnie Walsh, Pat Riley and Rod Thorn, sign contract extension in mid-air, and dunk.

[Comment From Glenn: ]
There’s a Warriors blogger? He should get paid double for what he has to watch every other night.

[Comment From Matt S.: ]
McGrady on the court with Wade? That doesn’t seem like it would work.

John Krolik (Cavs: The Blog/TrueHoop Network):
Matt S., you could take the “with Wade” from that statement and it’d be true.

[Comment From Nathan: ]
If Gasol takes out a sword and stabs Sasha, I’ll be ecstatic.

Andy Ayres, ESPN.com:
Ole! Wait, Nathan, NOT OLE .. One can’t kill a Machine

[Comment From Colvan: ]
Clint, if korver gets traded, the only people more heartbroken would his loyal fans who are teenage to adult women in Utah.

[Comment From #1SixerFan: ]
Is Kevin Martin still in any trade talks?

Zach Harper (Cowbell Kingdom/TrueHoop Network):
No. Kevin Martin will NOT be traded before the deadline.

[Comment From Steve Kerr: ]
Here’s the plan – Amare’s being shipped out tomorrow for a bucket of headbands. Charles Barkley will be given a 3-year contract to play PF for the Suns in exchange for a $5 Box from Taco Bell (it rocks, it rocks!)

[Comment From Glenn: ]
Hey Zach, what’s the least likely thing a basketball broadcaster will ever have to say? I’m going with “JASON KIDD WITH THE PUTBACK THROWDOWN!”

Zach Harper (Cowbell Kingdom/TrueHoop Network):
I would have gone, “Troy Hudson was responsible for that defensive stop.”

D.J. Foster (Clipperblog.com/TrueHoop Network):
And…your obligatory DeAndre Jordan airball from the free-throw line.

[Comment From guest: ]
zach, how many 30 point games is t-mac gonna have for thr knicks this year?

Zach Harper (Cowbell Kingdom/TrueHoop Network):
The same amount that I will.

[Comment From boom.roasted.: ]
I can’t wait to order my Zydrunas Ilgauskas Wizards jersey

Matt McHale (By The Horns/TrueHoop Network):
Has anyone ever seen a statue drive to the hoop? Because that’s what I call “The Brad Miller Experience.”

[Comment From Matt S.Matt S.: ]
There should be a “punch Sasha in the face” iphone app

[Comment From FoamFoam: ]
I think I speak for all of us when I say the Jazz need Stephon Marbury.

Zach Harper (Cowbell Kingdom/TrueHoop Network):
Why does Birdman look like a trucker?

Matt McHale (By The Horns/TrueHoop Network):
The Chicago broadcast is posting a poll about which new Bulls player the fans are most excited about. I know that, technically, they had to include Joe Alexander. But…I mean…really?