FiddySicks Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 2 hours ago, McCarthy said: This is why I find it so crazy that Warriors fans gripe about not having Draymond Green for Game 5 in 2016 as if that renders the 2016 title illegitimate for the Cavs, yet say nothing about how they got to play the Cavs without Kyrie Irving or Kevin Love in 2015. Well, to be fair, the scenarios are pretty different. Love and Kyrie went down with bad luck injuries that could’ve really happened to anyone. Draymond missed game 5 because Lebron James complained to the league a full day after the fact and the league caved. And in that game 5 loss, the Warriors also lost Andrew Bogut, who was a pretty big piece of what they did. Sure, the Warriors have had some “luck” along the way, but why should anyone care? That’s sports. Either way, all this talk about the “legitimacy” of titles comes across as more jealousy and hate than serving any actual substantive purpose. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 4 hours ago, The Six said: LeBatard often makes the point that what makes the NBA compelling is that even though you usually end up with the obvious result, the way we got there is unexpected. Anyone could have predicted GSW-CLE from the beginning, but who saw these series being so close? This is the drama that you have to savor right now. You get the show! Hard network out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 $2 On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittsburghSucks Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 8 minutes ago, Bucfan56 said: Well, to be fair, the scenarios are pretty different. Love and Kyrie went down with bad luck injuries that could’ve really happened to anyone. Draymond missed game 5 because Lebron James complained to the league a full day after the fact and the league caved. And in that game 5 loss, the Warriors also lost Andrew Bogut, who was a pretty big piece of what they did. Sure, the Warriors have had some “luck” along the way, but why should anyone care? That’s sports. Either way, all this talk about the “legitimacy” of titles comes across as more jealousy and hate than serving any actual substantive purpose. Just to be clear it was his seventh technical foul that got him the one game suspension. Not because LeBron complained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 And, just to be clear, that seventh tech wouldn’t have happened had Lebron not gone to the league office and complained a full day later. Point I’m making is, none of that makes you enjoy your 2016 title any less, just like none of that other crap makes 2015 and 2017 less enjoyable for me. That nonsense Lebron pulled had me HEATED for about 5 minutes. Now I’m more just annoyed they lost, regardless of why. I had totally forgotten about that whole incident until earlier today because the residuals of it didn’t even matter. So why do people focus so much on dumb crap like this in the first place? On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 9 minutes ago, Bucfan56 said: $2 As seen in the North America Soccer thread, the Stugotz is strong in you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unocal Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 4 hours ago, The Six said: LeBatard often makes the point that what makes the NBA compelling is that even though you usually end up with the obvious result, the way we got there is unexpected. Anyone could have predicted GSW-CLE from the beginning, but who saw these series being so close? This is the drama that you have to savor right now. It is compelling and a welcome departure from last year’s inevitability. But with that said, if we end up with Cavs/Warriors again with both teams down 3-2 and winning road game 7’s..... the journey and twists and turns will have made for a good ride, but the ending would feel like a huge letdown if we basically get the same ending without a plot twist. i mean, it’s nice to see that these teams prove mortal against other teams, but man I just can’t think of any reason to get excited for a FOURTH consecutive rerun. Of course, it would be great for ABC because starpower + casual fans = ratings But I wonder how many fans in other cities that are burned out on these same two teams again would tune out. All I know is that if we get Cavs/Warriors again..... I just can’t think of any reason to get excited for that again. I mean, god forbid we don’t see something besides LeBron vs. Curry ad nauseum. it would be a letdown after a season that seemed to promise new blood on the biggest stage. There seems to be a growing sense of THIS AGAIN with Cleveland and Golden State. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyman314 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Only solace I can find in Cavs - Warriors for the 4th straight year is that it will 100% be the last time. As soon as Lebron gets swept, he’s going to throw off his jersey and GTFO out of Cleveland (again). Red Sox: 8 Celtics: 17 Bruins: 6 Patriots: 5 Phantom Merch Collector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Bucfan56 said: And, just to be clear, that seventh tech wouldn’t have happened had Lebron not gone to the league office and complained a full day later. Point I’m making is, none of that makes you enjoy your 2016 title any less, just like none of that other crap makes 2015 and 2017 less enjoyable for me. That nonsense Lebron pulled had me HEATED for about 5 minutes. Now I’m more just annoyed they lost, regardless of why. I had totally forgotten about that whole incident until earlier today because the residuals of it didn’t even matter. So why do people focus so much on dumb crap like this in the first place? You have no issue with the Warriors lobbying the league for Draymond to not be suspended against Oklahoma City, though? Draymond deserved to be suspended, especially after not getting suspended for game 4 against OKC for going at a players nuts (which he did to LeBron) and every single team would have lobbied for it... not just Lebron and the Cavs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 And that’s what the league ultimately went for. Look guys, I’m not saying it wasn’t the right move, I’m saying it’s a move that the NBA doesn’t make if not for an extra push from Lebron. He was desperate at that point and threw a Hail Mary. It just so happend it was caught in the endzone. I can’t blame the guy for doing it, hell, it worked! I’m simply saying that there’s always going to be a narrative, but the only one that really matters in this current four year stretch is Warriors 2 Rings, Lebron 1 ring. Boom. How bout that? On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 26 minutes ago, Bucfan56 said: And that’s what the league ultimately went for. Look guys, I’m not saying it wasn’t the right move, I’m saying it’s a move that the NBA doesn’t make if not for an extra push from Lebron. He was desperate at that point and threw a Hail Mary. It just so happend it was caught in the endzone. I can’t blame the guy for doing it, hell, it worked! I’m simply saying that there’s always going to be a narrative, but the only one that really matters in this current four year stretch is Warriors 2 Rings, Lebron 1 ring. Boom. How bout that? That's speculation. The NBA reviews plays like that all the time. Hell, they upgraded Draymond's flagrant vs OKC to a flagrant 2 after the fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 That's a lot of salt from a guy who moved on. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Will tonight be a game for "Ski mask" Joe Johnson to steal his playoff share?_$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 58 minutes ago, DG_Now said: That's a lot of salt from a guy who moved on. Oh no, on the contrary. I’m giving credit where credit is due. He did what it took to win. That’s more than can be said for anyone else so far. The Rockets may be team #2, we’ll see. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 If Ryan Anderson gets significant time tonight, things will be looking up for Golden State. It's too bad Montrezl Harrell was moved to LAC in the Chris Paul trade. He would have been a lot of fun in the playoffs. EDIT: Marv Albert 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 If Zaza comes in this game, D'Antoni should pull the starters. I don't like the way he was looking at Harden a moment ago. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Wtf. Rockets got 39 in a quarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 But the Warriors just completely ruined basketball, right? On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyman314 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Just now, Bucfan56 said: But the Warriors just completely ruined basketball, right? No, That's Lebron. Red Sox: 8 Celtics: 17 Bruins: 6 Patriots: 5 Phantom Merch Collector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, Bucfan56 said: But the Warriors just completely ruined basketball, right? 1 minute ago, ozzyman314 said: No, That's Lebron. We just need someone to complain about James Harden and we hit the trifecta. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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