Digby Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 4 hours ago, DoctorWhom said: The only knock against the Warriors is them signing KD. That was such a BS move that broke the league for like 5 years. Worse because it's not like they even needed him. Frankly I am way, way over even caring about this anymore. It’s not even the most thumb-on-scale, lame-superteam-assembling moment in KD’s own career. 1 Quote Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 The only reason the Warriors could afford Durant is the salary cap SIGNIFICANTLY increased from $70m to $94m in 2016 when the TV deal kicked in. KD could have played elsewhere, even stay in OKC for more money, but decided to play for the Warriors. If you want to blame anyone, it is Durant. Besides, the Warriors were not the champions when they signed Durant. They probably needed him to get the next two and probably would have had a three peat if Durant was healthy (selfishly as a Raptors guy, I was relieved he wasn't) . 2 Quote I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Germanshepherd Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 I am no fan of the Durant Warriors move and have no inclination to root for the current Warriors, but the notion that KD made them a juggernaut incapable of being beat is false. It seems that way because the East was HORRENDOUSLY weak during ‘17 and ‘18. The 2017 Spurs were a fantastic team, and were up over 20 on the Warriors in G1 before Zaza hurt Kawhi. And if the CP3-less 2018 Rockets have an average shooting night instead of their 0-27 G7 performance the Dubs miss the Finals. 4 Quote i have unquantifiable corpses on my conscience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 19 hours ago, EskimoAldus said: I think most people like the Warriors players it's just the KD thing and their owner Joe Lacob rubbing people the wrong way with his " light years ahead of everyone else" commentary from a few years ago. People get so mad at an honest statement. Quote 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...
Indigo Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 11 hours ago, Germanshepherd said: I am no fan of the Durant Warriors move and have no inclination to root for the current Warriors, but the notion that KD made them a juggernaut incapable of being beat is false. It seems that way because the East was HORRENDOUSLY weak during ‘17 and ‘18. The 2017 Spurs were a fantastic team, and were up over 20 on the Warriors in G1 before Zaza hurt Kawhi. And if the CP3-less 2018 Rockets have an average shooting night instead of their 0-27 G7 performance the Dubs miss the Finals. As a LeBron fan, it’s hard to admit, but you are right. Not to take away from Cleveland’s dominance, but the East was dog :censored: post-Heatles. The Celtics Big 3 was shipped off to Brooklyn due to age. The Pacers slunk back down to mediocrity. Atlanta was always a pretender (Jeff Teague & Kyle Korver are All-Stars?) Chicago was trying to ride of off whatever was left of D-Rose’s knees. Boston then stumbled ass-backwards into Isaiah Thomas, but couldn’t get a better PF to hang with Horford. Chicago then traded aging D-Rose for an aging D-Wade (then Rondo proclaimed they were a superteam). New York…I don’t what happened with New York. (Melo becoming a shot-chucker, Stoudamire staying hurt, Porzingis not playing to his potential, Phil Jackson’s incompetence). Giannis hadn’t become the force he is today yet. Miami hung around, but a team built around Hassan Whiteside isn’t going far. Philly was still Processing. Washington didn’t have good parts around Wall Brooklyn imploded trying to become relevant with the oldest “superteam” in history (until this year’s Lakers) Charlotte: see WAS, but replace Wall with Walker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynasty Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 6 hours ago, FiddySicks said: People get so mad at an honest statement. It did come off as a little arrogant on Lacob's behalf (and no one likes hearing arrogance), but I don't think that was on the level of disdain which revolved around Durant's decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueYankee26 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Don't know if anyone posted this but 1994 NFL season: San Francisco-based team (49ers) wins a title in the 75th season of the league on ABC after winning 4 titles in the previous decade. 2021-22 NBA season: If the Warriors win the NBA Finals, then San Francisco-based team wins a title in the 75th season of the league on ABC after winning 3 NBA titles and winning 5 Western Conference titles in the previous decade. 1 Quote trueyankee26.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 On 5/30/2022 at 10:04 PM, DEAD! said: The only reason the Warriors could afford Durant is the salary cap SIGNIFICANTLY increased from $70m to $94m in 2016 when the TV deal kicked in. KD could have played elsewhere, even stay in OKC for more money, but decided to play for the Warriors. If you want to blame anyone, it is Durant. Besides, the Warriors were not the champions when they signed Durant. They probably needed him to get the next two and probably would have had a three peat if Durant was healthy (selfishly as a Raptors guy, I was relieved he wasn't) . The other piece is the Warriors had cap space because Curry resigned at a discount after his first deal because of his early-career injuries. Had he been on a max deal in 2016, the Warriors couldn't have afforded KD. Curry's big deal came after. KD to the Warriors was a glitch no other team could replicate. There's planning (drafting Curry -- after Minnesota passed on him twice -- Dray and Klay, not trading Klay for Love), and then there's luck (Curry's good deal, the cap bump, KD being soft). Good planning means you get to take advantage of good luck; most teams aren't so lucky. 6 Quote 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...
Discrim Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 On 5/30/2022 at 6:39 PM, Red Wolf said: Nobody is alive to remember the time the Vikings Lions wronged anybody which is why they're pitied rather than hated. Fixed it for ya. Quote A strong mind gets high off success, a weak mind gets high off bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont care Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 5 hours ago, DG_ThenNowForever said: The other piece is the Warriors had cap space because Curry resigned at a discount after his first deal because of his early-career injuries. Had he been on a max deal in 2016, the Warriors couldn't have afforded KD. Curry's big deal came after. KD to the Warriors was a glitch no other team could replicate. There's planning (drafting Curry -- after Minnesota passed on him twice -- Dray and Klay, not trading Klay for Love), and then there's luck (Curry's good deal, the cap bump, KD being soft). Good planning means you get to take advantage of good luck; most teams aren't so lucky. I’d say drafting 3 of the best players in the league that weren’t lottery picks was luck too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorWhom Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 You know, I see people trying to knock the Celtics, acting like the Warriors are the first great team they're going to be playing against (ignoring they had the hardest path in the East). Because Butler & Giannis were the only main threats on their respective teams. (sweeping KD & Kyrie counts for nothing I guess) And yeah, the Warriors are the deepest team they have faced, but it's not like they had the hard road like the Celtics. You could argue Celtics are also going to be the toughest team they will have played. Closest would probably be the Grizzlies, and that series likely goes 7 if JA didn't get hurt. They also got lucky that Phoenix forgot that you need to win 4 games & not 3 in the playoffs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 All the predictions I've seen suggest a 6- or 7-game series, with more analysts picking the Dubs to win but not TOO many more. Which feels right to me. I'd be inclined to have the Celtics have the favorite if they had those extra 2 days of rest! Dammit Jimmy! Quote Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SeaTac Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 I think Boston wins this series 4-1. They're just more determined in my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Well that :censored:ing sucked. Quote 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...
SeaTac Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Celtics run off a 40-16 4th quarter. Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who do you think Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Al "Kemba Walker over me?!" Horford 5 minutes ago, EskimoAldus said: I think Boston wins this series 4-1. They're just more determined in my mind. Don't even start with this. I'd bet on the Warriors getting at least one in Boston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaTac Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, who do you think said: Al "Kemba Walker over me?!" Horford Don't even start with this. I'd bet on the Warriors getting at least one in Boston. Then the Warriors 1 win will be in Boston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcake Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 I shudder at the thought of a Boston team winning another title, but to see this Warriors team and their Silicon Valley fans get humbled I think I might just be okay with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 I don’t know what I just witnessed but I sure enjoyed it. 1 Quote Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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