Re: NBA 2016-2017 Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:46 am
"I don't believe I've played for a super team. I don't believe in that," James said. "I don't believe we're a super team here (in Cleveland)."
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Re: NBA 2016-2017 Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:46 am
GS is - 200 to win it all next season.
See you in 2019-2020, Billy.
See you in 2019-2020, Billy.
Re: NBA 2016-2017 Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:54 am
Maybe, no sure thing they are broken up. Guys can love KD or super teams or whatever but the fact is the league is boring at the moment. Basketball is as beautiful to watch as ever but we all knew who was going to win last summer and that it would be easy unless they got hurt.
Re: NBA 2016-2017 Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:54 am
He just called Cleveland non-super.shel311 wrote:"I don't believe I've played for a super team. I don't believe in that," James said. "I don't believe we're a super team here (in Cleveland)."
Re: NBA 2016-2017 Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:55 am
we knew the exact same thing last year and they didn't win. so there's thatwdoupis wrote:Maybe, no sure thing they are broken up. Guys can love KD or super teams or whatever but the fact is the league is boring at the moment. Basketball is as beautiful to watch as ever but we all knew who was going to win last summer and that it would be easy unless they got hurt.
we knew 5 years ago the Heat were never losing again, now Dion Waiters runs the show, so there's that.
Re: NBA 2016-2017 Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:58 am
I do not think it was a lock for GS last year, favored but not a lock. Adding KD to that took them to a different level, it was a lock.
I also do not think that anyone thought the Heat were unbeatable. Prior to D Rose falling apart they were not even the clear best team in the East and certainly not the league.
I am not saying the NBA is ruined forever, it is my favorite sport besides golf and guys are just getting more skilled and talented. I am just saying next year will be just as boring as this year and possibly the next 4 years depending on how long GS guys decide to stick together.
I also do not think that anyone thought the Heat were unbeatable. Prior to D Rose falling apart they were not even the clear best team in the East and certainly not the league.
I am not saying the NBA is ruined forever, it is my favorite sport besides golf and guys are just getting more skilled and talented. I am just saying next year will be just as boring as this year and possibly the next 4 years depending on how long GS guys decide to stick together.
Re: NBA 2016-2017 Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 11:51 am
Golf is a top 2 sport to you? geez.
Re: NBA 2016-2017 Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 11:57 am
For me, yes. You can choose whichever top 2 that you enjoy too 
Re: NBA 2016-2017 Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 12:03 pm
Amen to that, it is something that the older I have gotten it really bothers me. I guess I am a hater myself as I really hate the haters.DRiccio21 wrote:people don't hate KD, they hate...packsyd2284 wrote:All this hate toward KD. It's not like he just came over and played average and won the ring, he was the damn finals MVP, they needed him as much as he needed that squad. Not to mention the Warriors style of play is way more fun then playing with that ball hog Westbrook.
Re: NBA 2016-2017 Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 12:12 pm
this is revisionist history imo, but i'll take your word for it. last year they were pretty big favorites per vegas, coming off a record breaking season and Cleveland was still full of questions about whether Love was a good fit. obviously adding KD to it makes it a better team but they were incredible last year too.wdoupis wrote:I do not think it was a lock for GS last year, favored but not a lock. Adding KD to that took them to a different level, it was a lock.
they were huge favorites. the 3-1 comeback is probably the most remarkable thing i've seen in sports in terms of a series and not a single game event.
Re: NBA 2016-2017 Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 12:17 pm
Red Sox over the Yankees for me.DRiccio21 wrote: the 3-1 comeback is probably the most remarkable thing i've seen in sports in terms of a series and not a single game event.
Dave mutha effin Roberts.
Re: NBA 2016-2017 Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 12:25 pm
Maybe we are talking about different timelines. Yes, the Warriors were heavy favorites going in to the playoffs as we had just seen them have a record breaking season. I am talking about before the season started, yes the Warriors were the Vegas favorites but plenty of people thought Cleveland would win and they were not enormous underdogs.DRiccio21 wrote:this is revisionist history imo, but i'll take your word for it.wdoupis wrote:I do not think it was a lock for GS last year, favored but not a lock. Adding KD to that took them to a different level, it was a lock.
Going in to this season, after seeing a record breaking team adding an all-time talent it was a foregone conclusion who would win and it is next year as well barring major injuries.
Re: NBA 2016-2017 Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 12:38 pm
This for me, unreal comeback. And I don't like either teamCnasty wrote:Red Sox over the Yankees for me.DRiccio21 wrote: the 3-1 comeback is probably the most remarkable thing i've seen in sports in terms of a series and not a single game event.
Dave mutha effin Roberts.
Re: NBA 2016-2017 Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 2:30 pm
That 3-1 comeback wasn't THAT remarkable considering Draymond got suspended and Steph's ankle was all effed up. Cleveland had a lot of good fortune regarding that series comeback IMO.
Re: NBA 2016-2017 Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 3:11 pm
Twisted it throwing his mouthpiece?packsyd2284 wrote: and Steph's ankle was all effed up.
Re: NBA 2016-2017 Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 7:01 pm
Seeitsaveit13 wrote:Twisted it throwing his mouthpiece?packsyd2284 wrote: and Steph's ankle was all effed up.
Re: NBA 2016-2017 Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:01 pm
Read an interesting article and it makes a lot of sense. Cavs trade Love to Indy for George. Cavs would have to include a pick or an asset but I think both teams say yes. Indy does not lose George for nothing as they certainly will next summer and it gives Cavs a great 2 way player that could balance the scales in the 4th chapter that we all know will happen next year.
Re: NBA 2016-2017 Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:03 pm
Not sure the cavs even have any picks left between now and 2020. Slight exaggeration, but shockingly closewdoupis wrote:Read an interesting article and it makes a lot of sense. Cavs trade Love to Indy for George. Cavs would have to include a pick or an asset but I think both teams say yes. Indy does not lose George for nothing as they certainly will next summer and it gives Cavs a great 2 way player that could balance the scales in the 4th chapter that we all know will happen next year.
Re: NBA 2016-2017 Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:16 pm
This article quotes some euro stash guy who they took at 31 who apparently has some value in the league and he just had a great year in the Turkish league.
I just think its a great deal for Cavs. Could allow PG to guard the top perimeter players, also force KD and Dray to have to defend Lebron and PG and no longer allowing Dray to play "free safety" that is such a weapon.
I just think its a great deal for Cavs. Could allow PG to guard the top perimeter players, also force KD and Dray to have to defend Lebron and PG and no longer allowing Dray to play "free safety" that is such a weapon.
Re: NBA 2016-2017 Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:18 pm