2017-18 NBA (Playoffs): A gasping, wheezing thread begs message board poster arguing how Jordan never lost a Finals to just let it die in peace (2 Viewers)

[Insein]

Is it weird that I believe a fully healthy Kawhi guys the 76ers better than LeBron? Even though LeBron would be free instead of trading assets. 

It would certainly last longer since he's younger. But I think I'd rather have James for free.

 

[ShamrockPride]

Is it weird that I believe a fully healthy Kawhi guys the 76ers better than LeBron? Even though LeBron would be free instead of trading assets. 

What would PHI even have to trade to get a dude like Kawhi without obv giving up Ben or Joel?

 

[Deamon]

Is it weird that I believe a fully healthy Kawhi guys the 76ers better than LeBron? Even though LeBron would be free instead of trading assets. 

If I want to win a title, I'd pick Lebron in the playoffs over Kawhi. 

But yes, the Free thing is huge.  Because getting Kawhi means we'd lose Ben.  And Ben+Lebron >>>>> Kawhi

 

[Insein]

What would PHI even have to trade to get a dude like Kawhi without obv giving up Ben or Joel?

Depends how desperate SA gets.

 

[ShamrockPride]

Bron gave up tonight. 23 points? 13 shots?

 

[msudaisy26]

What would PHI even have to trade to get a dude like Kawhi without obv giving up Ben or Joel?

I posted earlier that if the Spurs start taking offers on Kawhi every one knows he won't resign with them. They won't get full value. 

 

[Deamon]

Bron gave up tonight. 23 points? 13 shots?

Then walked out of the stadium during a standing ovation. 

 

[Deamon]

I posted earlier that if the Spurs start taking offers on Kawhi every one knows he won't resign with them. They won't get full value. 

That's why I was unrealistically hoping that a package of saric+fultz+lots of 1st round picks would be enough. 

 

[Daywalker]

What a doosh GSW owner is.  Yikes.

 

[Deamon]

Depends how desperate SA gets.

But unlikely we can sign bron and kawhi after next year.  So would give us a one year window with them, and not sure we can beat GS next year anyways.  Would rather keep the assets.

 

[tommyGunZ]

There can't be anyone who likes Steph Curry.  I just don't believe it.

Johnny Flynn is a big fan. 

 

[msudaisy26]

That's why I was unrealistically hoping that a package of saric+fultz+lots of 1st round picks would be enough. 

It might be. We will have to wait and see what happens after Kawhi meets with the Spurs. 

Another factor would be if it is leaked that Kawhi won't resign unless it is a place he wants to go. If that happens the price will go down, just like Paul George. 

 

[tjnc09]

Bron gave up tonight. 23 points? 13 shots?

He gave up game 1 after Smith's play.  

 

[tommyGunZ]

That's why I was unrealistically hoping that a package of saric+fultz+lots of 1st round picks would be enough. 

I think that would get it done.  Cappy and others who poopoo’d that trade idea are insane.  SA would jump at that.  

 

[ShamrockPride]

Holy #### they gave it to Durant

    Steph is a gotdamn fraud 0/3

 

[Deamon]

I think that would get it done.  Cappy and others who poopoo’d that trade idea are insane.  SA would jump at that.  

Others in here have said that that package wouldn't even be CLOSE.  So I'm not sure.

 

[Daywalker]

Ball, Kuzma, and Deng for Kawhi.

 

[Deamon]

Holy #### they gave it to Durant

    Steph is a gotdamn fraud 0/3

Steph Curry's Finals averages:
2018: 27.5 pts, 6.8 ast, 6.0 reb
2017: 26.8 pts, 5.4 ast, 8.2 reb
2016: 22.6 pts, 3.7 ast, 4.9 reb
2015: 26.0 pts, 6.3 ast, 5.2 reb

I feel bad for the dude for never winning it.  I think he wanted it this year.

 

[Daywalker]

What were Durants' numbers?

 

[ShamrockPride]

Steph Curry's Finals averages:
2018: 27.5 pts, 6.8 ast, 6.0 reb
2017: 26.8 pts, 5.4 ast, 8.2 reb
2016: 22.6 pts, 3.7 ast, 4.9 reb
2015: 26.0 pts, 6.3 ast, 5.2 reb

I feel bad for the dude for never winning it.  I think he wanted it this year.

I can see/hear the jealousy of Durant building as he speaks...

 

[msudaisy26]

I think that would get it done.  Cappy and others who poopoo’d that trade idea are insane.  SA would jump at that.  

I agree, I think this would be an instant accept for the Spurs if they know Kawhi is gone. 

If Kawhi is traded this is the time to do it. Once the season starts the Spurs will get less and less for him. 

 

[Daywalker]

No one is trading for Kawhi unless he gives them the ok.

 

[msudaisy26]

Others in here have said that that package wouldn't even be CLOSE.  So I'm not sure.

In terms of value it sucks for the Spurs, but they are going to be stuck if he says I am out. 

 

[Zegras11]

Curry got Frostied 

 

[Deamon]

Steph's gripping that trophy hard and trying not to look over at KD's haha

 

[sports_fan]

Steph Curry's Finals averages:
2018: 27.5 pts, 6.8 ast, 6.0 reb
2017: 26.8 pts, 5.4 ast, 8.2 reb
2016: 22.6 pts, 3.7 ast, 4.9 reb
2015: 26.0 pts, 6.3 ast, 5.2 reb

I feel bad for the dude for never winning it.  I think he wanted it this year.

well then he should have played better

 

[tommyGunZ]

Ball, Kuzma, and Deng for Kawhi.

Now that would be interesting.  Lakers could then add Pg13 and LeBron or Cousins.  Still have Ingram and Josh Hart.  

 

[tjnc09]

Steph Curry's Finals averages:
2018: 27.5 pts, 6.8 ast, 6.0 reb
2017: 26.8 pts, 5.4 ast, 8.2 reb
2016: 22.6 pts, 3.7 ast, 4.9 reb
2015: 26.0 pts, 6.3 ast, 5.2 reb

I feel bad for the dude for never winning it.  I think he wanted it this year.

I really doubt he cares that much.  Durant deserved it again this year.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Steph Curry's Finals averages:
2018: 27.5 pts, 6.8 ast, 6.0 reb
2017: 26.8 pts, 5.4 ast, 8.2 reb
2016: 22.6 pts, 3.7 ast, 4.9 reb
2015: 26.0 pts, 6.3 ast, 5.2 reb

I feel bad for the dude for never winning it.  I think he wanted it this year.

Reality is he was MVP in 2015.   But hey, is what it is.   Durant deserved it this year.

 

[Daywalker]

Now that would be interesting.  Lakers could then add Pg13 and LeBron or Cousins.  Still have Ingram and Josh Hart.  

Lebron can make it happen if he wants.  Nike will give Kawhi the shoe deal that his whole ordeal is about.

 

[Frostillicus]

Curry got Frostied 

What's this now?

 

[thecatch]

In terms of value it sucks for the Spurs, but they are going to be stuck if he says I am out. 

I think if Leonard is healthy, he’ll receive and accept a supermax offer even if he doesn’t love it in SA. If he’s not healthy, the Spurs look to deal him and will end up getting a bad return because he’s damaged goods and everyone knows it. 

 

[sports_fan]

MJ never lost a finals mvp

 

[Capella]

I think that would get it done.  Cappy and others who poopoo’d that trade idea are insane.  SA would jump at that.  

Jump at that. Lol. You’re nuts. 

 

[sports_fan]

Ball, Kuzma, and Deng for Kawhi.

don't the spurs usually trade for good players though?

 

[Frostillicus]

MJ wins that game.

 

[ShamrockPride]

What's this on ESPN? Windhorst reporting Bron punched a blackboard after game 1. Caused really bad swelling/possible break. Bron's PR team really does have an excuse for every shortcoming.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Windhorst just mentioned that Lebron's hand was pretty badly injured after Game 1 when he punched a blackboard. 

 

[GoBirds]

Windhorst just mentioned that Lebron's hand was pretty badly injured after Game 1 when he punched a blackboard. 

JR Smith ducked. 

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Quinn Cook for Kawhi who says no.

 

[tjnc09]

James wearing a cast now.  lol they are going all in.

 

[msudaisy26]

Quinn Cook for Kawhi who says no.

LeBron. Going to the Warriors and being the 8th man is one thing. 9th, isn't happening. 

 

[Frostillicus]

Please reply to this post if you are believing the broken hand thing is fake. Thank you. 

 

[modogg]

Please reply to this post if you are believing the broken hand thing is fake. Thank you. 

Eric Jr. is on board

 

[modogg]

man, i know a lot in here are not fans of the Sixers, but everyone needs to pull for them a little bit next year. Just imagine Silver in the building and having to present a trophy. Dude will literally get pelted with so many C batteries they will have to shut the cameras off. 

 

[msudaisy26]

Please reply to this post if you are believing the broken hand thing is fake. Thank you. 

I am 50/50. 

LeBron has done some stuff to grab attention before and this day and age it is so difficult to hide things like this as well. 

On the other hand, why would you let the opponent you are hurting if you don't have too. 

Either way he is catching heat for it. Either he is asking for attention, or he couldn't keep his cool after the game and hurt himself and took the Cavs chances to win from 5 percent to negative 500 percent. 

 

[msudaisy26]

man, i know a lot in here are not fans of the Sixers, but everyone needs to pull for them a little bit next year. Just imagine Silver in the building and having to present a trophy. Dude will literally get pelted with so many C batteries they will have to shut the cameras off. 

You guys did the same thing to Santa, just replace batteries with snowballs. What did he ever do to you guys?

 

[modogg]

You guys did the same thing to Santa, just replace batteries with snowballs. What did he ever do to you guys?

ooooh i got a list. That fat ******* gave me a bunch of b.s. when i was a kid. And, i got a birthday at the end of December so i got a bunch of "here is your Christmas and birthday present".

So yeah F that guy. And don't sweat it Lebron, you can come to Philly and do whatever you want with punching crap. we got a whole lot of us vs them

 

[Frostillicus]

Lebron makes himself hard to love sometimes. 

 

[tjnc09]

Hm what is David West talking about?