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Underdog · 05-15-2018, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

It entirely depends on how good the next crop of big men are. If they're good enough, then the league/rules will change with them. If not, then it won't.

Yeah, the only way to get to the top is to land the next guy who changes how the game is played... Copycats don't win rings.

Underdog · 05-15-2018, 10:02 PM

2-0

sefant77 · 05-15-2018, 10:03 PM

Love it....boring as fuck...now the 2-0 for the Warriors pls

Underdog · 05-15-2018, 10:04 PM

@espn_macmahon: Strange but true stat: Dudes who get 40-point triple-doubles in the playoffs are now 2-4 since 1964. LeBron is 1-2.

Thespiralgoeson · 05-15-2018, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

@espn_macmahon: Strange but true stat: Dudes who get 40-point triple-doubles in the playoffs are now 2-4 since 1964. LeBron is 1-2.

My guess is it's because those dudes are getting 40 point triple-doubles because their teammates aren't very good and they're having to do everything themselves.

Bryan_Wilson · 05-15-2018, 11:05 PM

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My guess is it's because those dudes are getting 40 point triple-doubles because their teammates aren't very good and they're having to do everything themselves.

My guess is your guess, plus the addition of- "Or their name is Russell Westbrick".

Thespiralgoeson · 05-15-2018, 11:08 PM

So how good is Boston actually going to be when they have Kryie and Hayward on the floor together? I wanna say they're gonna be title contenders for years to come, but I still have a hard time seeing them on the Warriors level. I feel like the Warriors have a death grip on the Larry O'Brien trophy until they lose at least one of their big 4.

Thespiralgoeson · 05-15-2018, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

My guess is your guess, plus the addition of- "Or their name is Russell Westbrick".

"You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Bryan_Wilson again."

sefant77 · 05-15-2018, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

So how good is Boston actually going to be when they have Kryie and Hayward on the floor together? I wanna say they're gonna be title contenders for years to come, but I still have a hard time seeing them on the Warriors level. I feel like the Warriors have a death grip on the Larry O'Brien trophy until they lose at least one of their big 4.

Or after they trade Rozier and Brown for Kawhi

Irving
Hayward
Kawhi
tatum
Horford
+2019 Kings lottery pick

Thespiralgoeson · 05-15-2018, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sefant77

Or after they trade Rozier and Brown for Kawhi

Irving
Hayward
Kawhi
tatum
Horford
+2019 Kings lottery pick

Ok, THAT lineup could probably give the Warriors a run for their money.

Harpospoke · 05-15-2018, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

Yeah, the only way to get to the top is to land the next guy who changes how the game is played... Copycats don't win rings.

Agreed. If the league gets unbalanced in one direction to try and stop the Warriors then the next team to approach it from a new direction (big men?) could dominate for years.

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Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

So how good is Boston actually going to be when they have Kryie and Hayward on the floor together? I wanna say they're gonna be title contenders for years to come, but I still have a hard time seeing them on the Warriors level. I feel like the Warriors have a death grip on the Larry O'Brien trophy until they lose at least one of their big 4.

They look better without Kyrie to me. The Cavs looked like the better team during the regular season when the Celtics had Kyrie. Now the Celtics look better by a mile. Addition by subtraction?

I might consider trading Kyrie (and draft picks) to the Spurs for Kawhi Leonard. If Kyrie continues to have injury problems it would be another steal on Ainge's resume.

Lebron gives the Cavs a 40+ point triple double on 55% shooting along with Love contributing 22 and 15 on 50% shooting...and the Celtics win with ease? Yikes...

Funny side note: JR Smith had more flagrant fouls than points.

Bryan_Wilson · 05-16-2018, 08:21 AM

https://twitter.com/BenGolliver/stat...52132688662528

"I can't do it all myself" "need them to be at their best" LOL. #leadership

Dribbles the gd air outta the ball, has everyone stand and watch for 10-12 seconds and expects them to stay engaged on defense to make up for his shortcomings and be able to hit shots when none of them are in rhythm getting lulled to sleep with all his dribbling. And then he points the finger of blame at them to the media, lmfao. What a piece of shit, the probable mvp right there, blaming his teammates.

tap2390 · 05-16-2018, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Harpospoke

They look better without Kyrie to me. The Cavs looked like the better team during the regular season when the Celtics had Kyrie. Now the Celtics look better by a mile. Addition by subtraction?

I might consider trading Kyrie (and draft picks) to the Spurs for Kawhi Leonard. If Kyrie continues to have injury problems it would be another steal on Ainge's resume.

Lebron gives the Cavs a 40+ point triple double on 55% shooting along with Love contributing 22 and 15 on 50% shooting...and the Celtics win with ease? Yikes...

Funny side note: JR Smith had more flagrant fouls than points.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ8yCJgsF_4

Melonhead · 05-16-2018, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

https://twitter.com/BenGolliver/stat...52132688662528

"I can't do it all myself" "need them to be at their best" LOL. #leadership

Dribbles the gd air outta the ball, has everyone stand and watch for 10-12 seconds and expects them to stay engaged on defense to make up for his shortcomings and be able to hit shots when none of them are in rhythm getting lulled to sleep with all his dribbling. And then he points the finger of blame at them to the media, lmfao. What a piece of shit, the probable mvp right there, blaming his teammates.

Your hate is irrational at this point.

Bryan_Wilson · 05-16-2018, 02:37 PM

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Your hate is irrational at this point.

Last I checked hating a dude who flops around baiting refs for calls, plays no defense, and then points the finger of blame to his teammates sayin he can't do it himself to the media wasn't irrational at all.

Bryan_Wilson · 05-16-2018, 03:11 PM

Well I turned on sportsnation and they showed the whole clip. To be fair he was defending his teammates. Looks like that clip I was sent and many like it were all over this morning and edited out the beginning. So he didn't point the finger at his teammates. So I'll take that off the list of reasons of why he's a pos.

DevinHarriswillstart · 05-16-2018, 03:58 PM

I will say that it's not Harden's fault that Morey gave ridiculous contracts to garbage like Gordon and Anderson. Anderson still has 40mil/2years left after this season lmao.

Underdog · 05-16-2018, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Melonhead

Your hate is irrational at this point.

James Harden is the fucking worst... It's a scientific fact -- look it up in the Bible, dummy.

https://twitter.com/rgiss11/status/993308915998732289

DevinHarriswillstart · 05-16-2018, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

James Harden is the fucking worst... It's a scientific fact -- look it up in the Bible, dummy.

https://twitter.com/rgiss11/status/993308915998732289

That's not as bad as this...

http://bullpenblogger.files.wordpres...-ham.gif?w=625

I hate Harden and his flopping with a passion, but he isn't the little bitch that Paul is.

Underdog · 05-16-2018, 05:47 PM

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I hate Harden and his flopping with a passion, but he isn't the little bitch that Paul is.

I mean, sure, but that's kinda like saying you'd rather drink a tall, warm glass of vomit than a tall, warm glass of diarrhea.

Underdog · 05-16-2018, 07:07 PM

Bryan_Wilson · 05-16-2018, 10:16 PM

Well one of these turned into a series in game 2.

Underdog · 05-16-2018, 10:41 PM

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Well one of these turned into a series in game 2.

GSW didn't even bother to show up.

Bryan_Wilson · 05-16-2018, 11:01 PM

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GSW didn't even bother to show up.

KD did, not so much for the rest.

MavzMan · 05-17-2018, 08:31 AM

GS taking a dive for the good of the league ratings and revenue.

Nothing to see here. Move along.

mac222b · 05-17-2018, 09:18 AM

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GS taking a dive for the good of the league ratings and revenue.

Nothing to see here. Move along.

They'd better be careful. Thats a dangerous game. Momentum can change unexpectedly quickly. They should have 3 straight championships right now but let up two years ago. Also, in fairness, Kerr got outcoached. Weird to think at one time Festus Ezelli was a thing.

Melonhead · 05-17-2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

Last I checked hating a dude who flops around baiting refs for calls, plays no defense, and then points the finger of blame to his teammates sayin he can't do it himself to the media wasn't irrational at all.

In my defense, I thought this was still about Lebron. Carry on.

Melonhead · 05-17-2018, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

James Harden is the fucking worst... It's a scientific fact -- look it up in the Bible, dummy.

https://twitter.com/rgiss11/status/993308915998732289

Thought I had responded to Lebron slander, was wrong.

But I did go to a group of scientists that pulled out a dusty Bible, and lo and behold, I found scripture on Harden being the worst.

Harpospoke · 05-17-2018, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tap2390

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ8yCJgsF_4

Oh yeah, he's a great player in his way, but the Celtics do look better as a team without him. And it is a team game. Can't help thinking a guy like Leonard would fit them better.

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Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

KD did, not so much for the rest.

Makes me wonder if Lebron was watching and saying, "Yeah! That's how it feels!"

Underdog · 05-17-2018, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Melonhead

Thought I had responded to Lebron slander, was wrong.

But I did go to a group of scientists that pulled out a dusty Bible, and lo and behold, I found scripture on Harden being the worst.

"Lo, for I hath no more rep to spreadeth!" --Shaquille 3:15

tap2390 · 05-17-2018, 01:23 PM

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Oh yeah, he's a great player in his way, but the Celtics do look better as a team without him. And it is a team game. Can't help thinking a guy like Leonard would fit them better.

Should’ve clarified my point instead of just posting the vid — sorry.

I agree the Celts look good. They’re clicking as a team and moving the ball well. My point is that eventually when you run into the Warriors or Rockets (the real powerhouses of the league) you absolutely need someone with that killer instinct to take over games. That may be Jayson Tatum down the road, but as of right there are very few players as clutch as Kyrie. Obviously, if he comes back and decides to play like Westbrook he’s not going to help them. He needs to understand that the Celts young players are growing up and feed them the ball. He’ll prob need to limit his FGA to about 13-15.

I really look forward to seeing a Kyrie - Brown - Tatum - Hayward - Horford lineup next season.

Underdog · 05-20-2018, 09:08 PM

So is every Conference Finals win going to be a blowout?

Bryan_Wilson · 05-20-2018, 09:18 PM

41 point blowout. Great number. Worst playoff loss in franchise history.

DevinHarriswillstart · 05-20-2018, 09:23 PM

That's why Harden really isn't a superstar. He gives up whenever it gets kinda tough. It happens every playoffs he is in.

That's fine. Go clubbing. Your true calling.

Underdog · 05-20-2018, 09:48 PM

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That's why Harden really isn't a superstar. He gives up whenever it gets kinda tough. It happens every playoffs he is in.

That's fine. Go clubbing. Your true calling.

https://twitter.com/andthefoul/statu...83441530970112

Bryan_Wilson · 05-20-2018, 09:57 PM

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https://twitter.com/andthefoul/statu...83441530970112

I really really hate that a dude who gives this kind of defensive effort on a regular basis is going to win mvp. He's been like this for years, he's been clowned for years, and is still going to win mvp.

Underdog · 05-20-2018, 10:00 PM

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41 point blowout. Great number. Worst playoff loss in franchise history.

@SportsSturm: It is fun to see the Rockets get buried, but I hate to see Dallas lose the record 40-point victory over Houston in Game 7 back in 2005.

sefant77 · 05-20-2018, 10:01 PM

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So is every Conference Finals win going to be a blowout?

Yepp.

I can see the Rockets getting trashed the next two games. In game 2 the Warriors came out arrogant and lazy, that was the only reason they lost...

Underdog · 05-20-2018, 10:06 PM

The Rockets got beat so bad that ESPN was embarrassed to show the score...

BPo001 · 05-20-2018, 10:14 PM

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I really really hate that a dude who gives this kind of defensive effort on a regular basis is going to win mvp. He's been like this for years, he's been clowned for years, and is still going to win mvp.

I know what you're saying, but that was a hell of a move by Livingston. Few players could have stayed in front of him.