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Thespiralgoeson · 05-26-2021, 12:15 AM

Hey guys, we're up 2-0 on the Clippers. I dunno about everyone else, but I think that's pretty neat.

Bryan_Wilson · 05-26-2021, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

Hey guys, we're up 2-0 on the Clippers. I dunno about everyone else, but I think that's pretty neat.

Clippers are so easy to hate. They flex after every dunk even when they are losing.

Such a self anointed bitch crew.

Thespiralgoeson · 05-26-2021, 12:23 AM

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Clippers are so easy to hate. They flex after every dunk even when they are losing.

Such a self anointed bitch crew.

I don't want to assume anything because we still gotta win two more games, but how sweet would it be if our Mavs ended up being the team that ended this version of the Clippers forever? Because seriously, if the Clippers embarass themselves in the playoffs again, they absolutely have to blow it up. George probably ends up being the scapegoat and gets traded.

Bryan_Wilson · 05-26-2021, 12:26 AM

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I don't want to assume anything because we still gotta win two more teams, but how sweet would it be if our Mavs ended up being the team that ended this version of the Clippers forever? Because seriously, if the Clippers embarass themselves in the playoffs again, they absolutely have to blow it up. George probably ends up being the scapegoat and gets traded.

Yeah if they lose in the first round after they intentionally dodged the lakers they have to make real roster changes and the scapegoat has to be PG13 imo. Idk who else makes a significant change.

purplefrog · 05-26-2021, 01:04 PM

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I don't want to assume anything because we still gotta win two more games, but how sweet would it be if our Mavs ended up being the team that ended this version of the Clippers forever? Because seriously, if the Clippers embarass themselves in the playoffs again, they absolutely have to blow it up. George probably ends up being the scapegoat and gets traded.

Another scenario would be that Kawhi opts out of his last contract year with the Clippers. If you look at their roster and associated contracts, PG is signed for $40M for multiple years, Morris is signed for multiple years at $15-$17M, Kennard has a salary bump starting next year at $12.7M, Beverly one year at $14M, Zubac for a couple more years at $7.5M, Rondo for another year at $7.5M. Maybe Clippers go into "trade your rotation players" mode and rebuild the roster, or maybe Klaw jumps ship, or maybe both. I agree it is way too early to speculate and it is probably stating the obvious to say there is considerable pressure on the Clippers to make a deep run. Anything short of an appearance in the Finals would be a huge disappointment.

Mavs need a Game 3 win because the Clippers are still very dangerous.

Thespiralgoeson · 05-26-2021, 04:07 PM

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Another scenario would be that Kawhi opts out of his last contract year with the Clippers. If you look at their roster and associated contracts, PG is signed for $40M for multiple years, Morris is signed for multiple years at $15-$17M, Kennard has a salary bump starting next year at $12.7M, Beverly one year at $14M, Zubac for a couple more years at $7.5M, Rondo for another year at $7.5M. Maybe Clippers go into "trade your rotation players" mode and rebuild the roster, or maybe Klaw jumps ship, or maybe both. I agree it is way too early to speculate and it is probably stating the obvious to say there is considerable pressure on the Clippers to make a deep run. Anything short of an appearance in the Finals would be a huge disappointment.

Mavs need a Game 3 win because the Clippers are still very dangerous.

It's possible, but I doubt Kawhi goes anywhere. He seems to love playing in LA. He moved heaven and earth to get there in the first place. He left behind a championship team to get to LA. I have a hard time seeing him going anywhere else when it would undeniably damage his legacy to leave, and when George will almost certainly take the brunt of the blame for this version of the team failing.

Bryan_Wilson · 05-27-2021, 10:57 AM

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It's possible, but I doubt Kawhi goes anywhere. He seems to love playing in LA. He moved heaven and earth to get there in the first place. He left behind a championship team to get to LA. I have a hard time seeing him going anywhere else when it would undeniably damage his legacy to leave, and when George will almost certainly take the brunt of the blame for this version of the team failing.

Doesn't Kawhi commute from San Diego via a helicopter? I thought I remember a report about how he loves San Diego so much he commutes or at least did prior to Kobe's accident. I'd be stunned if he left LA.

rimrocker · 05-27-2021, 08:22 AM

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Mavs need a Game 3 win because the Clippers are still very dangerous.

Exactly!
Game 3 will show a lot of how much the Mavs have matured.
They have their foot on their throat and now they have to finish them off so to speak.
It is simply too early in the series to let up at all...especially at home.