Frostillicus
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Not a good night for the "Naz is better than KAT" people.
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2023-24 NBA (Playoffs!) Thread: Message board poster furiously types out one more horrible post before thread closes (4 Viewers)
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Instinctive
Footballguy
Man **** these guys. Not even cheap shots by any of them just uncoordinated garbage defense (or offense, all play really) to injure people. Towns three times last game and now Reid.
msudaisy26
Footballguy
Not good for anyone on the Twolves.
Instinctive
Footballguy
That Game 7 in Phoenix was 57-27 at half time, a 30 point lead.
It's 69-40 in Minnesota. 29 points.
trader jake
Footballguy
The Timberwolves general lack of competitiveness is alarming. Not enough "over my dead body" from Minnesota tonight.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
That's a sad crowd.
3 hour lunch
Footballguy
Don’t understand how you can lay this bad of an egg. Making it this far is an accomplishment but hard to get over this ####burger
TheAristocrat
Footballguy
Are there odds on a player to be arrested later this evening? Seems like a DUI or fight in the club might be on the table.
Major
Footballguy
Crickets in that arena
Instinctive
Footballguy
SVG: Can Minnesota catch Doncic and Irving? They're down by 4 right now.
Major
Footballguy
I love how petty he is with fans and that he keeps looking over at him
Instinctive
Footballguy
I mean they came out the second half an immediately gave up a 40 foot lob pass for an alley oop dunk lol. Crowd showing as much heart as the players did on that one.
The Dallas in me still feels like this will be blown somehow.
Frostillicus
Footballguy
Well, best season in 20 years and probably the most fun Wolves season I've ever had, since 20 years ago I didn't realize it would be this miserable of a franchise. Definitely a successful year, even though we went out with an absolute whimper. I think the moment was just too big for these guys and it showed. One more year of experience, and these playoffs reps, should help for the future. I'm very pleased overall.
I am also extremely impressed with Dallas and I will be rooting for them in the Finals even though @Instinctive is being so mean tonight.
Wolves back!
I am also extremely impressed with Dallas and I will be rooting for them in the Finals even though @Instinctive is being so mean tonight.
Wolves back!
Frostillicus
Footballguy
Plus this way we can get Luka Garza and Josh Minott some WCF reps.
Instinctive
Footballguy
Did yall pick up on the Luka words to Snoop? Pretty sure he said "Who's crying now mother ****er"
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Poor Wolves. Luka punched them in their collective mouth early, and they seemingly tapped out almost immediately. Some may not like Luka, but he is so good.
Instinctive
Footballguy
Sorry Frosty. This has been a really good series. Ant is amazing and exciting, Gobert is too maligned on D, but easy to hate. Seeing Luka magic happen almost every game has been awesome.
I really hope the Finals goes a similar way, and having the best player makes a difference, and the rest makes a difference, but I think Boston wins in five. 3 double digit wins, a close one that doesn't quite go Dallas' way, and a close one they win like it's never in doubt. Although Boston could have the same interior defense problem as prior teams and KP is nowhere near Gobert's level on D...Holiday, Tatum, White, and Brown are all better defenders and better equipped to guard Luka than anyone on the Wolves' perimeter.
And to defend myself, I should note I'm being way less mean than Stan Van Gundy and Reggie Miller. Those guys are not pulling any punches.
trader jake
Footballguy
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
That's why Luka is great. Someone like Russell Westbrook would have already cried to the officials to have the fan kicked out for teasing him and hurting his feelings. Luka has a good time with it and trash talks the fans right back.
Frostillicus
Footballguy
Looking at next year, the Wolves are famously in a rough cap situation, but the good news is that other than Kyle Anderson everyone who matters will be back. All five starters plus Naz and NAW are still under contract. They also have Josh Minott, Wendell Moore, Leonard Miller, and Jaylen Clark under contract and need one or more of those guys to become a rotation guy. We also have our first and a Memphis second that is early in the round, and need to get a PG of the future and someone who can contribute immediately.
Good chance next year is the last year with this group since in 2025-26 Rudy will be on his final year (assuming he takes is player option), Naz will be in his final year (if he takes his player option - not a guarantee), Conley will be in his final year, and NAW will be a UFA.
I don't know what the future holds, but we have Ant and Jaden locked down until 2029 and just made the WCF. That feels damn good.
Good chance next year is the last year with this group since in 2025-26 Rudy will be on his final year (assuming he takes is player option), Naz will be in his final year (if he takes his player option - not a guarantee), Conley will be in his final year, and NAW will be a UFA.
I don't know what the future holds, but we have Ant and Jaden locked down until 2029 and just made the WCF. That feels damn good.
Instinctive
Footballguy
I get there's an element of rhythm and it's probably fine but I don't love all the Kyrie threes with over 20 on the shot clock.
the moops
Footballguy
Westbrook wouldn't have whined about getting Snoop kicked out. GTFO with that
Instinctive
Footballguy
I think there's only 4 guys in Dallas from the WCF two years ago and one of them (Powell) never plays. (Luka, Maxi, Green, Powell) And I think Green basically didn't play.
So there's plenty of hope, especially with Connelly (a good GM) to retool with the foundational pieces.
Instinctive
Footballguy
Yeah he would have got the nobody at centercourt kicked out for calling him Westbrick.
Softballguy
Footballguy
Yeah, it's still Luka who is crying.
Frostillicus
Footballguy
Last post for me, but as much as Ant has seemed to struggle in this series and as much as the moment has looked too big for him at times, he's likely to finish this series with averages of 23ppg, 8rpg, and 8apg. The only other players in history to average those numbers in a conferece finals are Larry Bird, Luka, Lebron, and Jokic. Not bad.
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
Instinctive
Footballguy
Of course...wasn't that game in Dallas, not on the road, and it was later revealed by surrounding fans that he was cursing at Doncic the entire half, and around children, including slurs? Or did that only make local news, not national?
Same same though to anyone who defends Phoenix
Haters gonna hate. Especially after theyve received a vicious series-ending *** kicking of their own.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Can't hardly wait for the draft.
Major
Footballguy
Definitely looking forward to it although waiting til August for them to play isn't ideal
the moops
Footballguy
Yea but 43% from the field
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
I swear, Luka is the new LeBron. No matter how much great stuff he does, some just love to complain about him. Makes for entertaining chatter in these threads, if nothing else.Of course...wasn't that game in Dallas, not on the road, and it was later revealed by surrounding fans that he was cursing at Doncic the entire half, and around children, including slurs? Or did that only make local news, not national?
Same same though to anyone who defends Phoenix
the moops
Footballguy
Meh. There is one simple thing that Luka can do to get a million times more goodwill. The guy could be as beloved as Jokic and Giannis but nopeI swear, Luka is the new LeBron. No matter how much great stuff he does, some just love to complain about him. Makes for entertaining chatter in these threads, if nothing else.Of course...wasn't that game in Dallas, not on the road, and it was later revealed by surrounding fans that he was cursing at Doncic the entire half, and around children, including slurs? Or did that only make local news, not national?
Same same though to anyone who defends Phoenix
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Beloved by whom? The national media seemingly goes out of their way to not give too much love to the superstars who aren't from America. That's why they are fawning over Ant and SGA now, because they want the new face of the NBA to be a domestic guy.Meh. There is one simple thing that Luka can do to get a million times more goodwill. The guy could be as beloved as Jokic and Giannis but nopeI swear, Luka is the new LeBron. No matter how much great stuff he does, some just love to complain about him. Makes for entertaining chatter in these threads, if nothing else.Of course...wasn't that game in Dallas, not on the road, and it was later revealed by surrounding fans that he was cursing at Doncic the entire half, and around children, including slurs? Or did that only make local news, not national?
Same same though to anyone who defends Phoenix
the moops
Footballguy
Beloved by whom? The national media seemingly goes out of their way to not give too much love to the superstars who aren't from America. That's why they are fawning over Ant and SGA now, because they want the new face of the NBA to be a domestic guy.Meh. There is one simple thing that Luka can do to get a million times more goodwill. The guy could be as beloved as Jokic and Giannis but nopeI swear, Luka is the new LeBron. No matter how much great stuff he does, some just love to complain about him. Makes for entertaining chatter in these threads, if nothing else.Of course...wasn't that game in Dallas, not on the road, and it was later revealed by surrounding fans that he was cursing at Doncic the entire half, and around children, including slurs? Or did that only make local news, not national?
Same same though to anyone who defends Phoenix
Everyone I know who follows basketball pretty much all love Jokic and Giannis and as you mentioned, Ant and SGA. Not seeing the anti-American thing you are. Mostly seeing an anti-whining. Luka has the same issue as Embiid, Booker, Trae, Tatum, etc.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
I still find it strange that some are bothered more by Luka's whining (which I have said before, I wish he would tone down) than SGA's flopping, which is incessant. Whining is annoying, for sure, but when flopping is a regular part of your game, I find that to be pretty lame.Beloved by whom? The national media seemingly goes out of their way to not give too much love to the superstars who aren't from America. That's why they are fawning over Ant and SGA now, because they want the new face of the NBA to be a domestic guy.Meh. There is one simple thing that Luka can do to get a million times more goodwill. The guy could be as beloved as Jokic and Giannis but nopeI swear, Luka is the new LeBron. No matter how much great stuff he does, some just love to complain about him. Makes for entertaining chatter in these threads, if nothing else.Of course...wasn't that game in Dallas, not on the road, and it was later revealed by surrounding fans that he was cursing at Doncic the entire half, and around children, including slurs? Or did that only make local news, not national?
Same same though to anyone who defends Phoenix
Everyone I know who follows basketball pretty much all love Jokic and Giannis and as you mentioned, Ant and SGA. Not seeing the anti-American thing you are. Mostly seeing an anti-whining. Luka has the same issue as Embiid, Booker, Trae, Tatum, etc.
Frostillicus
Footballguy
the moops
Footballguy
You are on an island here friendI still find it strange that some are bothered more by Luka's whining (which I have said before, I wish he would tone down) than SGA's flopping, which is incessant. Whining is annoying, for sure, but when flopping is a regular part of your game, I find that to be pretty lame.Beloved by whom? The national media seemingly goes out of their way to not give too much love to the superstars who aren't from America. That's why they are fawning over Ant and SGA now, because they want the new face of the NBA to be a domestic guy.Meh. There is one simple thing that Luka can do to get a million times more goodwill. The guy could be as beloved as Jokic and Giannis but nopeI swear, Luka is the new LeBron. No matter how much great stuff he does, some just love to complain about him. Makes for entertaining chatter in these threads, if nothing else.Of course...wasn't that game in Dallas, not on the road, and it was later revealed by surrounding fans that he was cursing at Doncic the entire half, and around children, including slurs? Or did that only make local news, not national?
Same same though to anyone who defends Phoenix
Everyone I know who follows basketball pretty much all love Jokic and Giannis and as you mentioned, Ant and SGA. Not seeing the anti-American thing you are. Mostly seeing an anti-whining. Luka has the same issue as Embiid, Booker, Trae, Tatum, etc.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
That's fine. If you are cool with floppers, you do you.You are on an island here friendI still find it strange that some are bothered more by Luka's whining (which I have said before, I wish he would tone down) than SGA's flopping, which is incessant. Whining is annoying, for sure, but when flopping is a regular part of your game, I find that to be pretty lame.Beloved by whom? The national media seemingly goes out of their way to not give too much love to the superstars who aren't from America. That's why they are fawning over Ant and SGA now, because they want the new face of the NBA to be a domestic guy.Meh. There is one simple thing that Luka can do to get a million times more goodwill. The guy could be as beloved as Jokic and Giannis but nopeI swear, Luka is the new LeBron. No matter how much great stuff he does, some just love to complain about him. Makes for entertaining chatter in these threads, if nothing else.Of course...wasn't that game in Dallas, not on the road, and it was later revealed by surrounding fans that he was cursing at Doncic the entire half, and around children, including slurs? Or did that only make local news, not national?
Same same though to anyone who defends Phoenix
Everyone I know who follows basketball pretty much all love Jokic and Giannis and as you mentioned, Ant and SGA. Not seeing the anti-American thing you are. Mostly seeing an anti-whining. Luka has the same issue as Embiid, Booker, Trae, Tatum, etc.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
This seems unfair. The last 6 in a row MVP's were not American born players. If I am not mistaken, the voters are all from the national media of the US and Canada.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Fair point.
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