Joakim Noah and "The Power of No"

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"The phrase 'Just Say No’ might sound simplistic; it didn’t work in the drug wars after all. But as the go-to phrase for NBA newcomers, it could and should resonate."

Hoops Hype posted a great article yesterday about the off-the-court pressure rookies face with managing their new found wealth. Noah is featured as a player who, despite the best warnings of the NBA’s transition program for rookies, is still learning the hard way.

"Joakim Noah is finishing up his second season in the NBA – and he still finds one of the hardest parts of his professional life to be saying one simple word: No." That is, saying no to all the "friends" and distant relatives who emerged once Noah got that first contract.

I'm a big fan of Noah and certainly happy with his new off-the-court regiment. He's showing great signs lately, and I keep imagining what a summer of conditioning and skills training (rather than, as Fred likes to say, "spending his summer with his face in a bong")could yield. But this article was a grave reminder that Noah, more than most young players even, is a prime candidate for letting off-the-court issues creep into his performance on the court.

Finally, I think it shows the NBA ought to rethink how they acclimate rookies. Clearly "just say no" isn't really working.

Read the full article here:

http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/may/2009/04/06/the-power-of-no/
 

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It's interesting in that Noah came from a star powered family. His dad is a hip hop celebrity / former tennis star and his mom was a super model.

He was already extremely wealthy, so you would think that whatever gold diggers existed in his life would have already been there.
 

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I think his mom was Miss Sweden 1978. Imagine how many friends he had who just wanted to come over to see her.
 

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I have really liked Joakim's play as of late. I think some lower body/upper body strength work and cardio conditioning over the summer will do wonders for him. I don't think he has to change his shooting form either has he has looked super good from the line lately.

I think he will be a serviceable starter at Center, won't cost a fortune to keep, and would match up with Bosh,Amare,even Tyrus long term without any glaring issues.
 

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Good point. Maybe it's just having his own money? A friend of mine spotted him drinking alone at a viagra triangle bar a few months back... maybe he's just looking for some companionship?
 

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Re:Joakim Noah and

gustavsteim wrote:
Good point. Maybe it's just having his own money? A friend of mine spotted him drinking alone at a viagra triangle bar a few months back... maybe he's just looking for some companionship?

He probably does need some companionship. Paxson traded his best friend away to the Thunder, and now Jo is lonely. :(
 

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Re:Joakim Noah and

okay, i guess i was wrong. joakim has his own entourage:

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop...ning-of-Life--and-a-Homemade--Entourage-.html

So what do your boys do with your house when you're gone?
Live large. I don't know half of it. I don't even want to know. But I let them enjoy it.

Does it get grimy?
In the house? Nah, thank God I've got a cleaning lady, so it doesn't get too grimy. There's definitely some grimy stories. There's definitely some griminess. But I'm not going to tell you. That'd be like snitching on myself. Why would I do that?

Because I'm looking for something interesting.
I understand that.

So when you get back, the house looks the same as when you left it?
Oh, they've got to do that. I think if it really came down to it, I think NBA players, there's a lot of players who could pull a better version of, like, an "Entourage." A lot of players.

And you're one of them?
Um, remember, I'm not snitching on myself. I'm not gonna snitch on myself. But I'm telling you man, if there were NBA players who filmed it, a lottttt of people would watch. A lot of people.
 

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Re:Joakim Noah and

dougthonus wrote:
Fred wrote:
I think his mom was Miss Sweden 1978. Imagine how many friends he had who just wanted to come over to see her.

Joakim's mom has got it going on ..

who* doesnt love a woman who knows how to work a chisel?!

noah.jpg
 

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STANLEY CUP FINALS



GAME 7



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RESULTS

Game 1: Canucks win 1-0.

Game 2: Canucks win 3-2 (OT).

Game 3: Bruins win 8-1.

Game 4: Bruins win 4-0.

Game 5: Canucks win 1-0.

Game 6: Bruins win 5-2.​
 

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I got my wish... the hated Boston Bruins advance... PHEW!



I hate the Bruins with a passion but I for one hope that Chara breaks as many necks as he can this series since the NHL is ok with that sort of thing. I also hope Lucic sucker punches as many people as he can since he's made a career of doing that.



I honestly think Bruins in 6 or Canucks in 7.



The Bruins were the only team in the east that could match up against the Canucks physically... this is going to be a black and blue series and I can't wait for it to start!!!!
 

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Weird day to start.... Wednesday is a bit late.



Game 7 is also a tad late this year, being on the 15th of June. I've noticed that just about everything has been pushed back this year.
 

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Original sixer in the finals, got to pull for them...only O6 i wont ever pull for, Detroit.
 

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Either the Canucks or the Bruins are going to win the Stanley Cup this season. Say that out loud a few times and tell me it doesn't sound weird.



I, for one, have pretty much tuned out of these playoffs since the Hawks were eliminated. I have just been very non-intrigued by the teams and players that were/are still in it. Thus, I have no idea how this is going to end. I suppose I'm kinda rooting for Boston in 7 but, then again, not really...



I hate the Canucks as much as the next guy, but the city of Boston has how many championships since the start of the 2000s? If the Bruins win this, Boston teams will have won championships in each of the four major sports since 2004, which would be a ridiculous feat.



My emotion-o-meter is at zero going into this series.
 

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I think the level of play has been down since last year. Canucks have so far been the most consistently strong team since stumbling against the Hawks in the first round. I hope the Bruins are ready because they haven't faced a team of Vancouver's caliber yet. And no, I am not slobbing on the Canuck knob, but got to recognize they are a damn good team. Too bad there are no likable players on that team and they feel all around icky.



So please Bruins, keep the Cup in the hands of a Original Six team, please.
 

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Go Boston, do it in 4 games............

Don't think would happen but I can dream.
 

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First time in NHL history a European captain faced a European captain in the final. Guess we are about to get our 2nd european captain cup winner so we can continue to put that silly theory that they can't win cups to bed.



Cam Neely returning to Vancouver is a cute little side story. Hopefully his presence will jinx the Canucks further.



Longest travel time in the NHL.



Lucic returning to Vancouver where he was an amazing junior player.



This series has a few story lines so it could make for a good final.



Sedins will have a few problems with Charas cycle killing defensive style and that huge reach of his.



Horton continues to play like he did against Tampa? Bonus.



Thomas and Loungo are probably a wash...I still find it hard to watch Thomas's style but when he is on he is on and when he is off he is off much like Loungo. I doubt this will be a goalie battle anyways.



How will Keselers groin injury hold up? And trust me that guy has a groin injury. Even thought the rest has probably helped him it's still going to be an issue. Lets see how Boston exploits that as they have some pretty pesty physical players that could get in his face.



Bostons physical play could be a massive key in this series so I wouldn't be annointing the Canuck champs yet even though they are probably the odds on favorites.



Bostons PP must improve though and I am amazed at just how much it has sucked. They can get Chara infront of Lou and make it hard on him. But shit guys like Kaberle have to find confidence in their shots on the powerplay.



Could be a great series. I am not making a prediction I am done with that. I obviously am a Bruins fan for the next couple weeks though...and I have no problem with that.
 

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I like Boston in this series. I will never ever cheer for a team that is just can't stop bitching when it is not going there way. From front office all the way too their fans nothing but a birch of jag bags. I'm really starting to wonder if the NHL is just sick and tired of hearing them bitch and want to give it to them. Wnat ever the case may be. In my opinion Boston overall is the better team,from defense, offense, and goalie. On paper they should win it. But this is NHL and the way they call games this year.....I may be wishful thinking.
 

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I hate the Canucks as much as the next guy, but the city of Boston has how many championships since the start of the 2000s? If the Bruins win this, Boston teams will have won championships in each of the four major sports since 2004, which would be a ridiculous feat.



And that's the part that bothers me. Its an awesome stat, but then they win again and again and again, and it really seems old.



I think the level of play has been down since last year. Canucks have so far been the most consistently strong team since stumbling against the Hawks in the first round. I hope the Bruins are ready because they haven't faced a team of Vancouver's caliber yet. And no, I am not slobbing on the Canuck knob, but got to recognize they are a damn good team. Too bad there are no likable players on that team and they feel all around icky.



Malhotra coming back, especially from an eye injury, is one hell of a feel good story... But that's also just one guy.
 

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  1. Chicago Blackhawks
I'm not invested in the outcome anymore than wanting to see Vancouver lose. So, i guess it's beantown I'm going for.
 

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