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Knew not having Ibaka would hurt but good lord, SA got way too many easy/open looks around the rim.

Cant see anyway OKC wins this series.

Congrats to SA, with Ibaka it's 50-50, not it will take a miracle.

Good luck to them vs Miami, maybe they wont choke this time, probably will though.
 
Ibaka or not Ibaka its a big dissapointment if the Thunder lose. They have the two best players on the floor.
 
thethe said:
Ibaka or not Ibaka its a big dissapointment if the Thunder lose. They have the two best players on the floor.
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It's a team game.

You need all your players to beat a great team like SA.

Russ may be better than Parker but it's not by much.

Ibaka changes so much vs SA.
 
Sign Lebron; Draft Embid

Kyrie
Lebron
Embid

They prolly have to trade Waiters since him and Kyrie can't work together. Doesn't even matter if Bennet is a bust.
 
Good win for Miami.

When you have the best SG/SF in the game, it's gonna be hard to beat them 4 times in a series.

Wade has been carrying Miami this series, he is the best SG in basketball like i've said, loathe the guy but hell of a player. Defense counts.
 
gilesfan said:
Sign Lebron; Draft Embid

Kyrie
Lebron
Embid

They prolly have to trade Waiters since him and Kyrie can't work together. Doesn't even matter if Bennet is a bust.
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Bill Simmons or Rose brought that up last night, but.

Said he should opt-in for 2015, see what happens and then maybe go to Cle after that year.

Makes sense though.
 
I understand Lebron leaving Cleveland considering how poorly it was run but now Miami is his team. That is his franchise. If he leaves that team then I think it will be viewed as a black mark on his career.
 
thethe said:
I understand Lebron leaving Cleveland considering how poorly it was run but now Miami is his team. That is his franchise. If he leaves that team then I think it will be viewed as a black mark on his career.
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He'll always be viewed like that, joining 2 superstars in their primes will always be why he will never be top 5 in my book.

Took the easy way out.
 
Heyward said:
He'll always be viewed like that, joining 2 superstars in their primes will always be why he will never be top 5 in my book.

Took the easy way out.
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LOL.
Love the LeBron haters.
Chris Bosh - Superstar.
Dwayne Wade - in his prime last year.
If Wade were anywhere near his prime last year, the Heat sweep the entire playoffs.
If Bron were given someone like Russ at any point in his career in Cleveland, bet he doesn't leave. Problem is, he was too good too quickly for the Cavs to get another good player.
You can't name one player who's done it by themselves. Not one. At some point, either a great FA would have had to come to Cleveland, or Lebron would have to go to a better team to win one. If Wade had come to Cleveland, would dumbasses stop criticizing LeBron for this? Or did LeBron have to stay in Cleveland and hope they get a good player with their picks in the 20s every year to validate his utter greatness?
The arguments made against him are irrational and apply to any NBA champion, but they're ignored because haters are going to hate. Can we imagine for a second Bron with Pippen in his prime for his whole career? My lord. They're unbeatable with an oft-injured Wade and no inside game. LeBron+Pippen+Rodman = multiple 'ships as well. Not his fault he made the Cavs relevant instantly, therefore giving him a 0% chance of getting another top pick and good player. Durant didn't turn OKC around instantly and he was rewarded with Westbrook the next year (and, ahem, still hasn't won anything and has been to 1 finals...).

So did LeBron have to do it all alone for him to be considered one of the best of all time by the morons who won't admit it? Did he have to be the first guy to do it all alone?
 
yeezus said:
LOL.
Love the LeBron haters.
Chris Bosh - Superstar.
Dwayne Wade - in his prime last year.
If Wade were anywhere near his prime last year, the Heat sweep the entire playoffs.
If Bron were given someone like Russ at any point in his career in Cleveland, bet he doesn't leave. Problem is, he was too good too quickly for the Cavs to get another good player.
You can't name one player who's done it by themselves. Not one. At some point, either a great FA would have had to come to Cleveland, or Lebron would have to go to a better team to win one. If Wade had come to Cleveland, would dumbasses stop criticizing LeBron for this? Or did LeBron have to stay in Cleveland and hope they get a good player with their picks in the 20s every year to validate his utter greatness?
The arguments made against him are irrational and apply to any NBA champion, but they're ignored because haters are going to hate. Can we imagine for a second Bron with Pippen in his prime for his whole career? My lord. They're unbeatable with an oft-injured Wade and no inside game. LeBron+Pippen+Rodman = multiple 'ships as well. Not his fault he made the Cavs relevant instantly, therefore giving him a 0% chance of getting another top pick and good player. Durant didn't turn OKC around instantly and he was rewarded with Westbrook the next year (and, ahem, still hasn't won anything and has been to 1 finals...).

So did LeBron have to do it all alone for him to be considered one of the best of all time by the morons who won't admit it? Did he have to be the first guy to do it all alone?
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TLDR.

I think he'll be top 10 to me, but not top 5.

The top 5 is a precious group.
 
yeezus said:
LOL.
Love the LeBron haters.
Chris Bosh - Superstar.
Dwayne Wade - in his prime last year.
If Wade were anywhere near his prime last year, the Heat sweep the entire playoffs.
If Bron were given someone like Russ at any point in his career in Cleveland, bet he doesn't leave. Problem is, he was too good too quickly for the Cavs to get another good player.
You can't name one player who's done it by themselves. Not one. At some point, either a great FA would have had to come to Cleveland, or Lebron would have to go to a better team to win one. If Wade had come to Cleveland, would dumbasses stop criticizing LeBron for this? Or did LeBron have to stay in Cleveland and hope they get a good player with their picks in the 20s every year to validate his utter greatness?
The arguments made against him are irrational and apply to any NBA champion, but they're ignored because haters are going to hate. Can we imagine for a second Bron with Pippen in his prime for his whole career? My lord. They're unbeatable with an oft-injured Wade and no inside game. LeBron+Pippen+Rodman = multiple 'ships as well. Not his fault he made the Cavs relevant instantly, therefore giving him a 0% chance of getting another top pick and good player. Durant didn't turn OKC around instantly and he was rewarded with Westbrook the next year (and, ahem, still hasn't won anything and has been to 1 finals...).

So did LeBron have to do it all alone for him to be considered one of the best of all time by the morons who won't admit it? Did he have to be the first guy to do it all alone?
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I agree the situation in Cleveland was bad but he can't bail on Miami now that things might not be as rosy. He can't do the same thing twice. He has no excuses this time. Mangaement is great in Miami. Ownership is wonderful. He needs to stick it out there or else I think his reputation takes a hit.
 
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