*NBA THREAD* Abe will be missed (3 Viewers)

[got_nugs]

No idea why the Pacers went away from Stephenson offensively in the 4th. It's mind boggling really.

Because Cole was all over him......fantastic adjustment by Spo last night.

Crazy that James didn't do what Cole did on Lance last night.

 

[Paulymaggs]

If LeBron is indirectly threatening (Roger Mason, Jr) to sit out next year if Donald Sterling is still a part of the league, there's a 0% chance that he would ever play for the author of this letter, right? Does LeBron to Cleveland drive ratings that much that talking heads continue to mention something that would never ever happen? I'm trying to be impartial and realize he could go any number of places (LA/NY) after this or next year...but c'mon. Cleveland?

I don't see the connection at all.

I don't think it's very likely that he goes back to Cleveland but if he wants out of Miami at some point, a return to Cleveland is a perfectly reasonable option. He'd erase any lingering bitterness from The Decision that negatively impacts his legacy and marketability, wouldn't be in the shadow of other all-timers like he would be in Chicago or LA, wouldn't be bogged down by aging, inflexible rosters like he would be in several premium destinations, would have a ton of young talent around him that could carry the regular season burden for him as he ages, etc.

Newsflash padre: the world does not revolve around Cleveland, Ohio. The U.S.A. doesn't revolve around Cleveland, Ohio. Heck, The MIDWEST doesn't revolve around Cleveland, Ohio. No one cares that James left. Many even thought he did the right thing.

 

[Britney Spears]

Also, the Pacers "offense" was brutal last night, and it wasn't all about great D from the Heat. I couldn't even really detect any kind of planned plays or sets in most of the 2nd half.

Yup, it's brutal and has been for a little while. Their offensive outburst in Game 1 was mostly just good luck with midrange jumpers and offensive boards more than a well-run offense getting good shots from good spots. Going back to the Wiz series, they averaged only 89 PPG even as they were clearly the better team.

The defense has been looking like the early season Pacers since around Game 6 of the first round, which is great, but the offense is still stagnant.

Clearly!?!!

 

[Britney Spears]

LOL Perkins pump faking with nobody near him. So sad.

 

[Britney Spears]

So you think LeBron would be OK with making money for that owner but is not OK with the owner of the Clippers making money off the players? I see a direct comparison. Could you please point to a single instance where the decision has impacted LeBrons marketability NOW to the point where going back to Cleveland NOW would turn a negative impact into a positive one? A few years ago yeah...but now? You think all of the sudden if LeBron goes back to Cleveland the fans in Indy, in Cleveland, in Boston will stop booing him?

I'm not making an argument for the possibility of LeBron leaving Miami. I'm making it for LeBron going to Cleveland while Gilbert is the owner. This isn't a small thing, in my estimation, provided the voice LeBron has found the past 4 years in Miami as he's turned from basketball player to spokesperson. Mike Jordan, Tiger Woods, Kobe...these guys didn't step out into the spotlight to voice opinion like LeBron did with Trayvon Martin or Donald Sterling. I just don't see it.

But i'm a homer with DBag colored sunglasses on...so there's that.

Lifelong scuzzy racist <> jilted employer who just lost his franchise defining superstar and wrote a stupid letter IMO.

 

[Raider Nation]

SWEET moves, Timmay!

 

[pollardsvision]

I think the top 8 players in the draft are in tiers all themselves. If I was on a team on the cusp of the top 8, I would try to trade up somehow.

Tier 1: Parker, Wiggins, Embiid

Tier 2: Exum, Randle, Smart, Gordon, Vonleh

Biggest stroke of lottery luck in Charlotte history was Cleveland pulling off a miracle to get #1 and CHA still ends up with 9th pick in an 8 player draft.

Charlotte's great at getting the N+1 pick in an N player draft.

 

[ArbyMelt]

Nba wants this to go 7 games, at least 5 horrible calls against the spurs

 

[Premier]

I think the top 8 players in the draft are in tiers all themselves. If I was on a team on the cusp of the top 8, I would try to trade up somehow.

Tier 1: Parker, Wiggins, Embiid

Tier 2: Exum, Randle, Smart, Gordon, Vonleh

Biggest stroke of lottery luck in Charlotte history was Cleveland pulling off a miracle to get #1 and CHA still ends up with 9th pick in an 8 player draft.

Charlotte's great at getting the N+1 pick in an N player draft.

Charlotte wouldn't have that pick if the Cleveland thing didn't happen. Would've stayed with Detroit.

 

[CurlyNight]

Nba wants this to go 7 games, at least 5 horrible calls against the spurs

That's the case every year to get these games to go far so they can rake in more $.

 

[Raider Nation]

Take your time, fellas. HUGE call here.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

LOL Perkins pump faking with nobody near him. So sad.

even my gf laughed at that.

 

[Premier]

These guys truly are as good as offensive basketball gets.

 

[CurlyNight]

Woooooooooooooo hooooooooooo! I would have thought Spurs were railed in the first game if I didn't know better!

 

[Raider Nation]

Durant now looks completely disinterested.

 

[CurlyNight]

Durant now looks completely disinterested.

I feel bad for him. Mr. MVP is not near an MVP in the post season. How embarrassing for him. It's more like he's counting down till the game is over...

 

[Abraham]

They miss Ibaka but sometimes the other team is just better than you are.

 

[fantasycurse42]

Durant now looks completely disinterested.

I feel bad for him. Mr. MVP is not near an MVP in the post season. How embarrassing for him. It's more like he's counting down till the game is over...

Not his fault.,, he has the weakest supporting cast - 2 mediocre guys, a geriatric, and a talented but overrated Westbrook. If you replace Durant with another all star scorer, like Melo, they go from the WCF to a first round exit.

 

[Raider Nation]

S.A. has got to be favored over Miami.

 

[Routilla]

These slow motion replays of Westbrook getting face checked are comical.

 

[Raider Nation]

Has Brooks been fired yet?

 

[CurlyNight]

Has Brooks been fired yet?

It will be the quickest firing in NBA history as soon as they leave the court for good!

 

[CurlyNight]

Durant now looks completely disinterested.

I feel bad for him. Mr. MVP is not near an MVP in the post season. How embarrassing for him. It's more like he's counting down till the game is over...

Not his fault.,, he has the weakest supporting cast - 2 mediocre guys, a geriatric, and a talented but overrated Westbrook. If you replace Durant with another all star scorer, like Melo, they go from the WCF to a first round exit.

It wasn't long ago that Westbrook was a good second go to guy. I remember when he got injured, OKC really suffered.

 

[CurlyNight]

Ole Marv and Reggie don't think this series is over........

 

[Mister CIA]

'14 Spurs starting to resemble '83 Sixers.

 

[timschochet]

They look awfully good. But two years ago the Spurs were up 2-0 on OKC and the Thunder won the next 4.

 

[CurlyNight]

They look awfully good. But two years ago the Spurs were up 2-0 on OKC and the Thunder won the next 4.

Won't happen this year.........

 

[Raider Nation]

At least Durant and Westbrook are having some laughs on the bench.

 

[CurlyNight]

Fish should retire this year and go into coaching.

 

[CurlyNight]

 

[Mister CIA]

Spurs win game 2 by 35 points.

 

[fantasycurse42]

I like giving up with 15 minutes left in the game... Quality move by OKC

 

[CurlyNight]

Spurs win game 2 by 35 points.

 

[CurlyNight]

Yep! Green is right! It's Pop that makes this team gel!

 

[Raider Nation]

I'm kind of a semi-regular here. Is Curly always this annoying?

 

[pollardsvision]

I think the top 8 players in the draft are in tiers all themselves. If I was on a team on the cusp of the top 8, I would try to trade up somehow.

Tier 1: Parker, Wiggins, Embiid

Tier 2: Exum, Randle, Smart, Gordon, Vonleh

Biggest stroke of lottery luck in Charlotte history was Cleveland pulling off a miracle to get #1 and CHA still ends up with 9th pick in an 8 player draft.

Charlotte's great at getting the N+1 pick in an N player draft.

Charlotte wouldn't have that pick if the Cleveland thing didn't happen. Would've stayed with Detroit.

That's why I called it a stroke of luck.

 

[CurlyNight]

I'm kind of a semi-regular here. Is Curly always this annoying?

yes but only in the playoffs! .....................

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

I'm kind of a semi-regular here. Is Curly always this annoying?

'Bout time you quit lurking and joined the conversation.

 

[fantasycurse42]

How does someone root for SA and Miami anyways...

That's like a Pats/Niners/Hawks fan

 

[Britney Spears]

Nba wants this to go 7 games, at least 5 horrible calls against the spurs

Oops.

 

[metoo]

How does someone root for SA and Miami anyways...

That's like a Pats/Niners/Hawks fan

I'm looking forward to the finals. Miami gonna break hearts here again.

 

[CurlyNight]

How does someone root for SA and Miami anyways...

That's like a Pats/Niners/Hawks fan

Just imagine how hard it was last year, and will be again this year- to have one of your 2 fav teams in the league win!

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Can you guys get JohnJohn (Fantasycurse42) out of the gambling thread? He's saying he won all this money on bets but doesn't seem to know how to post a screenshot or send an email proving it. He's also the least funny person on the internet sans Joe T. We don't want him over there, please clean up your own messes.

Thank you,

Management

 

[Freelove]

Can you guys get JohnJohn (Fantasycurse42) out of the gambling thread? He's saying he won all this money on bets but doesn't seem to know how to post a screenshot or send an email proving it. He's also the least funny person on the internet sans Joe T. We don't want him over there, please clean up your own messes.

Thank you,

Management

Seems like a strange obsession. Sure, guy's a knob. Why stress over it?

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Can you guys get JohnJohn (Fantasycurse42) out of the gambling thread? He's saying he won all this money on bets but doesn't seem to know how to post a screenshot or send an email proving it. He's also the least funny person on the internet sans Joe T. We don't want him over there, please clean up your own messes.

Thank you,

Management

Seems like a strange obsession. Sure, guy's a knob. Why stress over it?

He is a knob, I think we can all agree on that.

 

[Frostillicus]

I'm kind of a semi-regular here. Is Curly always this annoying?

yes but only in the playoffs! .....................

You don't post at all during the season, do you? Do you only watch the playoffs? No bashing here, simply asking.

 

[Jayrod]

Fish should retire this year tonight and go into coaching.

FYP

 

[Premier]

I'm kind of a semi-regular here. Is Curly always this annoying?

Appears to be a new and extremely annoying development.

 

[Routilla]

Go Spurs!

 

[Short Corner]

I'm kind of a semi-regular here. Is Curly always this annoying?

I have found him less annoying for about the last week-and-a-half.

Coincidentally, that was about the time I put him on ignore.