NBA Thread

[gilesfan]

lol all season long it was because he didn't have enough help around him. He has two top 15 overall player alongside him. A great defender and rebounding machine in Tristan Thompson and a scoring threat who can light up the scoreboard when he's on. Although JR is very streaky, but had been shooting well in the playoffs. Channing Frye having a career performance in the post season as well. Maybe KD will be begged to come to Cleveland and bail Lebum out.

You realize the Warriors won 73 games this year, right?

Kyrie Irving is not a top 15 player. Kevin Love is probably borderline. Tristan Thompson is a solid player. Other than that, they have absolute garbage.

[sturg33]

I'm not a Lebron hater, but this performance is pretty shameful

[yeezus]

Bron is averaging 21/10/9. he should be ashamed .

[sturg33]

Bron is averaging 21/10/9. he should be ashamed .

And his turnovers? And his defense?

The best player in the world shouldn't be on a team who is getting DESTROYED... the biggest margin of loss in the first 2 games in NBA finals history.

I know you can never have a respectful discussion... but watching the games Lebron just looks like another guy out there... not a dominant force that he's hyped to be.

And like I said, I'm usually defending the guy. I thought his performance last year was a lot more impressive

[NinersSBChamps]

You realize the Warriors won 73 games this year, right?

Kyrie Irving is not a top 15 player. Kevin Love is probably borderline. Tristan Thompson is a solid player. Other than that, they have absolute garbage.

I was unaware the Warriors won 73 games. Is that a record or something? The mantra this time around was it would be different because the Cavaliers were at full strength. The rosters are nearly identical this time around at least as far as guys who actually play and the results are actually far worse the Cavaliers.

[NinersSBChamps]

the warriors are a better team. it's pretty simple. no "excuses" need to be made. your angst as an adult is so weird. god bless your wife.

But it was supposed to be different this time around. The Lebron jock riders said so.

[sturg33]

But it was supposed to be different this time around. The Lebron jock riders said so.

Well you also said the league would ensure the Thunder would win and then the Cavs

[gilesfan]

Who in the world say the Cavs had any chance vs. the Warriors? What "experts" do you actually listen to?

[bravos4evr]

hahahahahaha!!!!!

[NinersSBChamps]

Who in the world say the Cavs had any chance vs. the Warriors? What "experts" do you actually listen to?

I don't listen to anyone, but it was impossible to not hear people say the Cavaliers had a chance or would win the series.
For the record they still could win this series and I expect them to play much better tonight and very easily could win.

[thewupk]

I don't listen to anyone, but it was impossible to not hear people say the Cavaliers had a chance or would win the series.
For the record they still could win this series and I expect them to play much better tonight and very easily could win.

It was the Lebron lovers hyping him up. There is a reason he has stayed in the East with the easy path to the finals. But the Warriors have been on another planet all season and are the best team, imo, since the 2nd Bulls 3peat.

[NinersSBChamps]

It was the Lebron lovers hyping him up. There is a reason he has stayed in the East with the easy path to the finals. But the Warriors have been on another planet all season and are the best team, imo, since the 2nd Bulls 3peat.

Agreed. I think so many of the people saying they could/would win were saying it because they wanted it to happen so badly. OKC probably wins this series too.

[yeezus]

Another game under 20 for the unanimous MVP.
He goes 4-15 in game 1 and they win. If Lebron goes 4-15 at any point in the finals, the Cavs would lose by 60. GS can still win. Because their TEAM is that good.

[bravos4evr]

i was bored last night and read an article about NBA contracts, the cap and how it all works and OMG I thought MLB was complicated! Has it always been this way? I'man NBA fan, but always a casual one. I watch the games annnd that's about it. There are 5011 different types of deals, and slots and exemptions, how does anyone keep up with it all?

[yeezus]

i was bored last night and read an article about NBA contracts, the cap and how it all works and OMG I thought MLB was complicated! Has it always been this way? I'man NBA fan, but always a casual one. I watch the games annnd that's about it. There are 5011 different types of deals, and slots and exemptions, how does anyone keep up with it all?

MLB contracts are kinda really simple, aren't they?

[NinersSBChamps]

MLB contracts are kinda really simple, aren't they?

Maybe the draft slots and all that international slot or money is confusing, but yes the bulk of baseball contracts are pretty cut and dry.

[NinersSBChamps]

i was bored last night and read an article about NBA contracts, the cap and how it all works and OMG I thought MLB was complicated! Has it always been this way? I'man NBA fan, but always a casual one. I watch the games annnd that's about it. There are 5011 different types of deals, and slots and exemptions, how does anyone keep up with it all?

It's ridiculous. Honestly a hard cap would fix a ton of issues with the league right now.

[chop2chip]

Another game under 20 for the unanimous MVP.
He goes 4-15 in game 1 and they win. If Lebron goes 4-15 at any point in the finals, the Cavs would lose by 60. GS can still win. Because their TEAM is that good.

If you watch Golden State play, you get a quick idea of Curry's impact irrespective of his FG%. He can go 4-15 and still be a net positive on offense because the defense goes crazy trying to guard him. LeBron has a huge impact in many other ways that Curry never will, but offensively it's a total non-comparison.

[bravos4evr]

Maybe the draft slots and all that international slot or money is confusing, but yes the bulk of baseball contracts are pretty cut and dry.

yeah, I worded that wrong. contracts are simple, but I meant all the different moves ,waiver, drafts, options, designated for assignment stuff.

[yeezus]

If you watch Golden State play, you get a quick idea of Curry's impact irrespective of his FG%. He can go 4-15 and still be a net positive on offense because the defense goes crazy trying to guard him. LeBron has a huge impact in many other ways that Curry never will, but offensively it's a total non-comparison.

Yeah, my intention wasn't really to hate on Curry, as he's great and I love watching him (and have nothing against him). But it's just silly that if Lebron went 4-15 and lost by 30 he'd get crushed for it. Curry simply has a great, great team around him. extremely deep and talented, as well as him being great, himself.