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 (4 Viewers)

[dickey moe]

JR Smith's new pose: The Non-thinker

 

[Frostillicus]

Good thread tonight, guys.  Great job all around.

 

[Frostillicus]

Also, Michael Jordan wins that game.

 

[Zegras11]

GS 32 for 46 on non-threes.  69.6% .    I blame the refs.

 

[Bobcat10]

WTF wears #81 in the NBA?

Jose Calderon, the best #81 of all time.

 

[msudaisy26]

GS 32 for 46 on non-threes.  69.6% .    I blame the refs.

Pretty sure I seen the refs setting moving screens for Curry.

 

[sports_fan]

Is #16 for the Cavs a real basketball player? I really have no idea

Well he's real. The basketball part is debatable though

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Well he's real. The basketball part is debatable though

Definitely a player, though. He gets his.

 

[Ghost Rider]

JR with 5 points in 31 minutes.  That is some great coaching to leave him in there that long. He buried you in Game 1 with the bonehead play of the decade and gets rewarded by playing 31 minutes despite not doing jack squat?  That is brilliant.  

 

[identikit]

JR with 5 points in 31 minutes.  That is some great coaching to leave him in there that long. He buried you in Game 1 with the bonehead play of the decade and gets rewarded by playing 31 minutes despite not doing jack squat?  That is brilliant.  

Amazes me that Korver doesn't play more.

 

[Stuart Ullman]

This is where I put $50 on the Cavaliers to win the Finals, not watch the next two games, and see if we're still playing basketball a week from now. 

 

[Zegras11]

Amazes me that Korver doesn't play more.

He tied LeBron for team lead with -18  +/- in 26.5 less minutes.

 

[Bobcat10]

Amazes me that Korver doesn't play more.

Warriors aren't letting him breathe on the offensive end and will terrorize him on the defensive end (although that part of his game is a little underrated because he's a good scrapper who gives great effort all the time).  I expect him to be a factor in Cle though.

 

[Ghost Rider]

He tied LeBron for team lead with -18  +/- in 26.5 less minutes.

I wouldn't put a lot of stock in +/-.

In game 1, James scored 51 points and was -13, while Korver scored 3 points and was +12. 

 

[Zegras11]

I wouldn't put a lot of stock in +/-.

In game 1, James scored 51 points and was -13, while Korver scored 3 points and was +12. 

I don't.  But I like to post odd stats because Bobcat loves them.

 

[Bobcat10]

I wouldn't put a lot of stock in +/-.

In game 1, James scored 51 points and was -13, while Korver scored 3 points and was +12. 

I don't.  But I like to post odd stats because Bobcat loves them.

I don't either.  Doesn't mean anything for Lebron, especially when he's playing 48, so I actually didn't like either comparison.  But it can help in showing a role player like Korver being a non-factor.  

 

[Bobcat10]

Also, Michael Jordan wins that game.

Well yeah, Air Mike would have been on the Warriors.

 

[Bobcat10]

Steve Kerr is trolling LeBron now...

To the press: "you guys were much better today" 

But was he wearing a short suit or have an alligator bag?  Or maybe a clown suit with one of those big red noses?

 

[msudaisy26]

Steve Kerr is trolling LeBron now...

To the press: "you guys were much better today" 

It is a shame that LeBron is probably leaving. It took an extra year or 2, but it is to the point that these teams hate each other and don't just say the PC thing in front of the cameras. This is when the rivalries really get fun. 

 

[Capella]

It is a shame that LeBron is probably leaving. It took an extra year or 2, but it is to the point that these teams hate each other and don't just say the PC thing in front of the cameras. This is when the rivalries really get fun. 

I’m pretty certain we will see Lebron vs. the Warriors again next year. 

 

[msudaisy26]

I’m pretty certain we will see Lebron vs. the Warriors again next year. 

Yeah, but it will be different if he is on Philly or whoever in the East or a team in the West. 

I guess Houston vs. Golden State would have the same bad blood with LeBron joining. 

 

[Zegras11]

LeBron will sign with the Warriors.

 

[parasaurolophus]

Lebron giving curry a heck of a compliment there.

 

[Frostillicus]

I can’t figure out how the wolves clear enough cap space to sign Lebron so it will have to be a sign and trade. 

 

[parasaurolophus]

Reporter with stupid hair: Can you draw back on some of your experiences in terms of your strategy going forward( re:being down 0-2)

Lebron: No. 

Its funny how this is the exact stuff i used to hate about Lebron. Now i love it. 

 

[Zegras11]

I can’t figure out how the wolves clear enough cap space to sign Lebron so it will have to be a sign and trade. 

Warriors will waive Zaza and make it happen.

 

[tjnc09]

https://www.twitter.com/theathleticsf/status/1003476941754679297

Klay: I didn't realize how much you use your ankle you hurt it

Steph: You should've asked me

lol

 

[Bobcat10]

Dray at the podium about his suit shorts.  LOL

No bag though.  Weak sauce.

 

[modogg]

Yeah, but it will be different if he is on Philly or whoever in the East or a team in the West. 

I guess Houston vs. Golden State would have the same bad blood with LeBron joining. 

not really sure how different it will be. i imagine a lot will carry over and Embiid will certainly play along to make it more interesting. gotta assume some of these Cavs may try to follow to Philly as well (maybe that is why COlangelo was hoarding 2nd round picks) for veteran minimums. Depends on how Cavs want to play it, but if Lebron leaves they should dump what they can and start young

 

[tjnc09]

Yeah, but it will be different if he is on Philly or whoever in the East or a team in the West. 

I guess Houston vs. Golden State would have the same bad blood with LeBron joining. 

If LeBron joined Houston and gave Harden his HGH - I mean get him in shape - they would be a very scary team.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

GS 32 for 46 on non-threes.  69.6% .    I blame the refs.

Nah.  The Cavs were distracted on D by all of Curry's preening.

 

[Zegras11]

LOL at new thread title 

 

[Zegras11]

I think LeBron will sign with the Warriors on Monday. #getthering

 

[Good Posting Judge]

LeBron will sign with the Warriors.

Fine with it tbh. Go for 82-0, #### everybody.

 

[Zegras11]

Lue looks like he'd be Gary Coleman's uncle.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Lue looks like he'd be Gary Coleman's uncle.

He's gotta bring the dreads back to fire everybody up for G3.

 

[Rodrigo Duterte]

Fine with it tbh. Go for 82-0, #### everybody.

 

 

[Short Corner]

You should cry some more 

Careful.  Those Ohio guys like to cry to the mods.

 

[Short Corner]

I agree that he picked a bad time to talk trash.

Be better tomorrow.

 

[Short Corner]

Lots of 50/50 stuff, nothing really matters other than the reversed charge in game 1 that changed the entire series IMO. 

And the perpetual holding CLE gets away with.  NBA wants to go back to the 90's.

 

[Short Corner]

This is like when somebody comes in here and posts an argument using basic stats like points per game or rebounds per game, and all the hoop savants go crazy.

That's unacceptable in this thread.  You should report him.

 

[hagmania]

What character class do you think Curry plays as in D&D?

High CHA Rogue or Bard

edit: probably multiclass the two.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

And the perpetual holding CLE gets away with.  NBA wants to go back to the 90's.

Careful with that.  I nearly got chased out of the thread by suggesting that playoff officiating this year was like a late 90s/early 2000s re-boot.

 

[Bobcat10]

And the perpetual holding CLE gets away with.  NBA wants to go back to the 90's.

Both teams are constantly holding in the post and in/around PnRs.  But only a GS homer brings it up.  Interesting.

 

[Short Corner]

Both teams are constantly holding in the post and in/around PnRs.  But only a GS homer brings it up.  Interesting.

Why don't you go cry to a mod about that and let the adults talk here.

 

[Bobcat10]

That's unacceptable in this thread.  You should report him.

Great suggestion.  I knew you were good for something in here.

 

[Short Corner]

Great suggestion.  I knew you were good for something in here.

Wonder what  that feels like don't you?

 

[Timmay]

Cleveland is in a world of hurt with their cap regardless what Lebron does.

George Hill owed 37 mil over next 2 years

Tristan Thompson owed 36 mil over next 2 years

Jordan Clarkson owed 25 mil over next 2 years

JR Smith owed 30 mil over next 2 years

Kyle Korver owed 15 mil over next 2 years

Kevin Love owed 24 mil next year with a 25 mil option in year 2

That is over 143 mil to 5 players (not including Love here) over the next 2 years who probably have a negative win share.

 

[Bobcat10]

Goodbye.  Ignored.  Not like I'll miss anything but the constant jabs.  Too many people I respect in this thread to bog it down with the ITG stuff.

 

[Capella]

Cleveland is in a world of hurt with their cap regardless what Lebron does.

George Hill owed 37 mil over next 2 years

Tristan Thompson owed 36 mil over next 2 years

Jordan Clarkson owed 25 mil over next 2 years

JR Smith owed 30 mil over next 2 years

Kyle Korver owed 15 mil over next 2 years

Kevin Love owed 24 mil next year with a 25 mil option in year 2

That is over 143 mil to 5 players (not including Love here) over the next 2 years who probably have a negative win share.

Hideous. Wow.