2016-17 NBA Thread: Finals are over, please go away (3 Viewers)

[Boston]

Wasn't a modern sport. Not even worth having the conversation. 

Love the arrogance here...

 

[Weebs210]

If Jordan had a weak Eastern conference like LeBron he would have went to 10 straight finals. It works both ways and is dumb to argue either side and try to compare Era's. 

This meme really needs to die. The West is not much better than the east anymore. 

 

[msudaisy26]

This meme really needs to die. The West is not much better than the east anymore. 

For this year. Before that it was by far. 

 

[the moops]

If Jordan had a weak Eastern conference like LeBron he would have went to 10 straight finals. It works both ways and is dumb to argue either side and try to compare Era's. 

Jordan didn't play 10 consecutive seasons in the NBA. CHI also finished sub .500 for his first three seasons

 

[msudaisy26]

Jordan didn't play 10 consecutive seasons in the NBA. CHI also finished sub .500 for his first three seasons

It was sarcasm. 

 

[Bobcat10]

It was sarcasm. 

So it's not a dumb discussion after all.  Got it.  I agree.

 

[ShamrockPride]

This meme really needs to die. The West is not much better than the east anymore. 

Anymore as of this year? Because as recently as a season ago it was significantly superior, as it was for the previous decade.

 

[Bobcat10]

Anymore as of this year? Because as recently as a season ago it was significantly superior, as it was for the previous decade.

I think you're wrong, the gap closed significantly during '15-'16 season if you are looking at W/L between the conferences.  Can't forget about the Finals either.

 

[thecatch]

The No. 1 seed in the east, Boston, would have finished 4th in the West, 14 games back of the West's No. 1 seed. The bottom of the West wasn't much better than the East, but there's still a significant gap at the top. 

 

[Dope]

Michael Jordan

6 Titles

#1 all-time playoff scorer

114-55 .674 playoff record

Lebron James

3 Titles (and counting)

#2 all-time playoff scorer

137-68 .668 playoff record (as of last night)

 

[Frostillicus]

Drives me crazy. Like Alabama and Oklahoma fans claiming titles from the 30s. If your sport wasn't completely integrated by then, gtfo. That title should be in the trash ? where it belongs. 

Is this where I mention the Minnesota Gophers have 7 College Football National Championships? @Notorious T.R.E.

 

[Weebs210]

Michael Jordan

6 Titles

#1 all-time playoff scorer

114-55 .674 playoff record

Lebron James

3 Titles (and counting)

#2 all-time playoff scorer

137-68 .668 playoff record (as of last night)

Bron will most likely be number 1 after these playoffs.

 

[MattFancy]

Bron will most likely be number 1 after these playoffs.

Jordan is the #1 scorer in 179 playoff games. LeBron has already played 205.

Jordan averaged 33.4ppg in the playoffs. LeBron is at 28.2.

 

[Weebs210]

Jordan is the #1 scorer in 179 playoff games. LeBron has already played 205.

Jordan averaged 33.4ppg in the playoffs. LeBron is at 26.9.

Jordan also took 5 more shots per game in the playoffs though.

 

[MattFancy]

Jordan also took 5 more shots per game in the playoffs though.

Fair counter point

 

[Bobcat10]

Jordan also took 5 more shots per game though.

What happens when we expand to other statistical categories?

 

[Frostillicus]

Stats schmats, nerds.  Lebon's not clutch.

 

[wilked]

The No. 1 seed in the east, Boston, would have finished 4th in the West, 14 games back of the West's No. 1 seed. The bottom of the West wasn't much better than the East, but there's still a significant gap at the top. 

You can't get much more detailed than this analysis...

 

[GOB]

Without reading any of this drivel, I assume the argument is LeBron>Jordan.

If not, let me know so I can definitively put this argument to bed for you guys.

 

[Dope]

Mt Rushmore Playoff Team

PG - Magic

SG - Jordan

SF - Lebron

PF - Bird

C- Russell

 

[msudaisy26]

Mt Rushmore Playoff Team

PG - Magic

SG - Jordan

SF - Lebron

PF - Bird

C- Russell

Bird at PF over Duncan? How can a guy that wasn't even the best small forward ever change positions and be the best of all time at a different position? Seems odd

 

[Short Corner]

Mt Rushmore Playoff Team

PG - Magic

SG - Jordan

SF - Lebron

PF - Bird

C- Russell

Kareem at the five, Russell at the four.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Bron will most likely be number 1 after these playoffs.

In titles?

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Stats schmats, nerds.  Lebon's not clutch.

exactly.  and he's a frowny-face.  

 

[Frostillicus]

exactly.  and he's a frowny-face.  

Trying to turn our children into alcoholics as well.

 

[Weebs210]

In titles?

Try rereading the post I quoted, maybe put your bifocals on grandpa.

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

Outstanding thread title.

As you were...

 

[Dope]

Bird at PF over Duncan? How can a guy that wasn't even the best small forward ever change positions and be the best of all time at a different position? Seems odd

I'm going with the more wide open game

Please feel free to post yours.

 

[Dope]

Kareem at the five, Russell at the four.

I could see this, but I'll stick with my 5 against any other set of 5.

 

[the moops]

Who is ready to buy some new shoes???

Lonzo Ball Yo

 

[Dope]

Who is ready to buy some new shoes???

Lonzo Ball Yo

$495 for the low end? That's ballsy. This guy is either going to be forever know as a clown or as a billionaire clown.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Try rereading the post I quoted, maybe put your bifocals on grandpa.

oh my

 

[Nigel]

Already irritated by this lady announcer...who is she?

 

[Dope]

Already irritated by this lady announcer...who is she?

Dorris Burke?

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

oh my

SHOTS FIRED

 

[ShamrockPride]

Who is ready to buy some new shoes???

Lonzo Ball Yo

Such a basic design for the price point. Nothing at all that makes those stand out. I can buy a couple Bron's or Jordan's with that money. I could save up a couple hundred more and buy some resale Yeezy's off ebay. This price makes no sense.

 

[Dedfin]

20-0 run for the Wiz right now.  Lead not safe until they get up by 35 I suppose.

 

[modogg]

Who is ready to buy some new shoes???

Lonzo Ball Yo

same day i believe Adidas had a meeting with Fultz. ballsy

 

[ShamrockPride]

Celtics rebounding is doing them in right now. Their penchant for falling behind early and having to climb back will catch up with them.

 

[ShamrockPride]

YO THIS SERIES IS LIT

 

[Dedfin]

I don't think these guys are friends.

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Careful buddy. Olynyk will tear your arm out of the socket.

 

[Dedfin]

I don't even know why they are giving a foul to Olynyk for that pick.  Good pick.  Oubre was just caught blind to it and Olynyk is a big boy.

 

[Dope]

Careful buddy. Olynyk will tear your arm out of the socket.

I Kevin Love this line

 

[Dope]

Did Olynick flop on that forearm shiver? Or did he get caught with his feet parallel under him?

 

[ShamrockPride]

Look, now Lavar making fun of people who can't afford his kid's $500 shoe

https://mobile.twitter.com/lavarbigballer/status/860278921396314112

This dude got a lot of karma coming his way

 

[Dedfin]

Porter has been straight money with this 8 footers in the lane.  The Wiz have a 26 point lead.  Just recording it for when they choke it away.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Already irritated by this lady announcer

why?

 

[Zigg]

Look, now Lavar making fun of people who can't afford his kid's $500 shoe

https://mobile.twitter.com/lavarbigballer/status/860278921396314112

This dude got a lot of karma coming his way

I don't understand the shoe community at all, but is there a chance these shoes become very valuable in a few years?  I think it's safe to say these shoes are going to tank, maybe sell a few thousand(?) pairs.  Now lets say he backs down, signs with Nike, then goes on to a great career.  Any chance terrible sales + great career =  ?  I assume that they are boring looking hurts this case, but am curious.

 

[msudaisy26]

Even if that is the case, and I am assuming you are thinking about buying a pair and saving them, why not just wait until they tank and grab a pair for under 100?

Edit : By time these are worth anything we will all be long gone.