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Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 8:16pm On Jun 15, 2015
birdman:
the warriors are about to win the 'ship and they deserve it, having played in the much tougher west. But my hats off to the cavs. In a game the warriors played like their old selves, it was still close till the last minutes. Out of respect for these strapping cav's I will play the cav's advocate for a sec tongue
What would it take to steal game 6 from the warriors? The mind games wont work. Curry knows he can make those 3s in spite of dellas harassment. Thomas can get all the offensive rebounds but he cant create his own shot, and James can score 50 if he wants, but as long as he is not sharing the ball, the cavs lose.
However, we know the warriors are going nowhere without Curry. If I am LBJ, I will be feeding Della the ball early in the game. If he knocks down a few early 3s, Curry will have to pay more attention on the defensive end. I might even run a few pick and rolls for Della just to test Curry's legs. This will distort curry's rhythm as the game wears on. I am betting that Curry is a better scorer than a passer, and he misses enough 3's to give the cavs a few transition baskets.
Its not over yet and the Cavs definitely have a shot. The addition of Iggy though has turned everything on its head. David Blatt has not found an answer to the Warriors small ball lineup and benching Mozgov has backfired badly. Iggy has taken over ball handling and Curry's main job is to score. The Cavs have to find a way to not burn out in the 4th. Maybe they try out Shawn Marion on Steph. Delly cannot run offense and defense for 48 full minutes which is what it would take to keep The Chef quiet

Roland17:


LMAOOO, the management of the Sixers are a huge embarrassment to the NBA..at this point I wish they could be relegated to the DLeague if they decide to tank again..

Their hope Joel Embiid is reported to miss the entire 2015/2016 season. Serves them right for shameless tanking
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 2:13am On Jun 16, 2015
Mynd44:
As for the people talking about MVP, it is possible and Lebron is playing well but LeBron is not playing with his team dammit. I will rather give MVP to someone (even if they lost) who played well and tried to play with his team. This is not a one man sport.

We all said Kobe Bryant is selfish but Lebron takes it a notch higher in his aim to be seen as "Greatest"

I dont know who thinks Lebron should be getting MVP if he loses. That makes no sense. But the idea that Lebron is "not playing with his team" makes no sense either. How do you think Thomas and Della suddenly look like all-stars. Tell me, who else can create their own shot on that starting roster. Who has the highest assists per game on that team. Where did you come up with the idea he is playing alone?

If you are going to hate on LBJ, go ahead hate. But have some real respectable reasons. If he didnt take that volume of shots on a team that is offensively challenged, the same folk will be saying he isnt a leader. If he doesnt take the shots in the last 2 minutes, he isnt clutch. What did you want him to say at the press conference - "I dont think we can win"? or or some other fake humility bs?

Yeah I agree he has some funny fanbois, but as tough as the league is today (even in the east), to get to the finals year after year consistently has not been done since the lakers and they had a stellar roster. I almost lost a bet because I thought the warriors would win 4-0. Thankfully my paddy didnt take the bet either, because he looked at the cavs and men, the cavs roster is sorry. Yet, here we are 3-2. I can point you to half a dozen plays in the 2 wins they had where LBJ literally made plays that shifted the game in their favor. Imo, LBJ can sing all he wants.

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Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 2:16am On Jun 16, 2015
and btw I know more lbj flogging is coming down the pike. But I am curious- who do you believe in the league right now could have taken this cavs roster to the finals, down 3-2. Durant, Kobe grin, Timmy D? Somebody make a case angry
Re: The NBA Begins by OohMpa: 8:50am On Jun 16, 2015
Mynd44:
As for the people talking about MVP, it is possible and Lebron is playing well but LeBron is not playing with his team dammit. I will rather give MVP to someone (even if they lost) who played well and tried to play with his team. This is not a one man sport.

We all said Kobe Bryant is selfish but Lebron takes it a notch higher in his aim to be seen as "Greatest"

Another slapping comment....angry

So his 8.8 assists this series is being selfish?
His two triple doubles is being selfish?
Wetin you want from the guy?
Do you know any player with this kind of team that'll be neck to neck with the warriors? Only person Ooh Mpa can think of is Jordan. Westbrook was all for the numbers in the regular season which wasn't winning him games but you're seeing LeBron and you're...angry

If Love and Kyrie were there, his numbers would reduce. The burden of the team is on him and the other players have not given their fraction to the team. Shumpert and Smith dey play like D-league players, Mozgov as well as Delly has been off and on. His finals experience and sacrifice has contributed to the 2 wins. Even his 43 minutes per game is a testament

When Pippen with Rodman got injured and Jordan was left all alone, he had 10 triple doubles in 12 games. Even Kobe carried his team when chips were down but not like LeBron

Ooh Mpa won't say he's played well this series, if anything he's been above average but to come up with that selfish tag is just not right, bro
Re: The NBA Begins by Mynd44: 9:35am On Jun 16, 2015
OohMpa:


Another slapping comment....angry

So his 8.8 assists this series is being selfish?
His two triple doubles is being selfish?
Wetin you want from the guy?
Do you know any player with this kind of team that'll be neck to neck with the warriors? Only person Ooh Mpa can think of is Jordan. Westbrook was all for the numbers in the regular season which wasn't winning him games but you're seeing LeBron and you're...angry

If Love and Kyrie were there, his numbers would reduce. The burden of the team is on him and the other players have not given their fraction to the team. Shumpert and Smith dey play like D-league players, Mozgov as well as Delly has been off and on. His finals experience and sacrifice has contributed to the 2 wins. Even his 43 minutes per game is a testament

When Pippen with Rodman got injured and Jordan was left all alone, he had 10 triple doubles in 12 games. Even Kobe carried his team when chips were down but not like LeBron

Ooh Mpa won't say he's played well this series, if anything he's been above average but to come up with that selfish tag is just not right, bro

Slap all you want but when a player shoots 38 times and has 40 shots, he needs to start thinking of bringing others into the game. You cannot be having low percentage and keep shooting like you are the only person in the court.

He can have all the triple double he wants but what does that do for his team in the series?

You have a player who goes out to make statements like "we will win because I am the beat player on the planet" and you call him a team player? That statement alone makes it seem like it is him playing against the Warriors.

As for your saying that the only team that can beat the Warriors is the Jordan team, I will love to put this present Warriors team against the Pistons of 2003. With Hamilton, both Wallaces, Taysun Prince and Billups

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Re: The NBA Begins by OohMpa: 10:28am On Jun 16, 2015
Mynd44:

Slap all you want but when a player shoots 38 times and has 40 shots, he needs to start thinking of bringing others into the game. You cannot be having low percentage and keep shooting like you are the only person in the court.

Smith averages 13 shots this series and doesn't make up to 5. Shumpert almost that amount and Ooh Mpa can bet most of the missed shots were given by LeBron. At least he makes up to 44% of his shots keeping the game close. Those ones he passes to that don't make up to 30%, he should make it for them too?

He can have all the triple double he wants but what does that do for his team in the series?

Those triple doubles are keeping the Cavs in a close contest. Without his 37+ points, 8+ assists and 3+ offensive rebounds, this series should have been done for

You have a player who goes out to make statements like "we will win because I am the beat player on the planet" and you call him a team player? That statement alone makes it seem like it is him playing against the Warriors.

Yeah, he made a reckless statement which should be your problem with him not his plays. Who knows LeBron as humble? undecided

As for your saying that the only team that can beat the Warriors is the Jordan team, I will love to put this present Warriors team against the Pistons of 2003. With Hamilton, both Wallaces, Taysun Prince and Billups

Go back and read...

Ooh Mpa said the only player with a Cavs roster doing what LeBron is doing now is Jordan. Pistons have a full squad, you have a 4x defensive player of the year, a 4x all star, a 5x all star and a 3x all star. Granted they're average players but they led their team to 6 consecutive conference finals
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Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 3:51pm On Jun 16, 2015
birdman:
and btw I know more lbj flogging is coming down the pike. But I am curious- who do you believe in the league right now could have taken this cavs roster to the finals, down 3-2. Durant, Kobe grin, Timmy D? Somebody make a case angry
This is moot cos Lebron would not even make it out the West to begin with. Prime Timmy D, Kobe, Durant will take that Cavs team to the Finals in the East at the very least

I agree he is taking so many shots out of necessity but let's keep it a 100! He is taking 10 more shots per game than the other Finals MVP candidate. His stats are bound to be gaudier. People also want to point out his assists comparing him with Magic I will also highlight the turnovers.

I don't know how many games they would win with that roster tbh but you have to realize a few things.

1) It took Steve Kerr 3 games to realize Andrew Bogut was a liability,

2) X-Factor guys like Klay Thompson and Harrison Barnes have been a non-factor for majority of the series

Whatever happened with injuries is Lebron's cross to carry to be honest. He assumed Wade and Bosh were done and ran back to Cleveland forgetting anybody can get hurt. Either way we really don't care if he is the only player left on the court. He has lost the Finals in the past with a more talented squad. If he loses this one again that would be #4 and he would be heading to Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor. Jerry West territory in Finals losses
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 4:01pm On Jun 16, 2015
birdman:
What did you want him to say at the press conference - "I dont think we can win"? or or some other fake humility bs?
He has come out to say it he better back it up with a win tonight. Curry would probably score 50pts if he took the volume of shots Lebron is taking

birdman:
Yeah I agree he has some funny fanbois, but as tough as the league is today (even in the east), to get to the finals year after year consistently has not been done since the lakers and they had a stellar roster. I almost lost a bet because I thought the warriors would win 4-0. Thankfully my paddy didnt take the bet either, because he looked at the cavs and men, the cavs roster is sorry. Yet, here we are 3-2. I can point you to half a dozen plays in the 2 wins they had where LBJ literally made plays that shifted the game in their favor. Imo, LBJ can sing all he wants.
Which Laker roster? Shey Kobe and Gasol own? I agree! but if its Kobe and Shaq mba! Of course people say oo but they had Robert Horry but it was the brilliance of Kobe and Shaq that even put them in the position for Big shot Bob to hit the odd buzzer-beater. The West was serious that year too, Blazers, Kings, Spurs
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 7:47pm On Jun 16, 2015
Great as lebron is most of his nuthuggers here nees to understand great team work is what wins championships.
Wanting to do it all alone creates wear and tear on your most hard working players
Even with Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving I dont see them beating this warriors team
the warriors are not even bothered about stopping him they are more concerned with shutting down his teammates
God keep us till 2:am Ill be watching this. Go Dubs!

See them

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Re: The NBA Begins by kliq(m): 10:33pm On Jun 16, 2015
4hrs so to the game
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 12:38am On Jun 17, 2015
A40:

He has come out to say it he better back it up with a win tonight. Curry would probably score 50pts if he took the volume of shots Lebron is taking

loool. lbj really should just not have said anything. I think he knows the warriors are a better team, and he was trying to psych up his team with trash talk. But if cavs lose tonite, man that clip will be played on espn all day tomorrow. It is ok to think you are the best player in the league, but you have to know when to mechonu. all the pressure is on lbj for this game
Re: The NBA Begins by Ewuro4: 1:39am On Jun 17, 2015
grin grin we shall see.
Re: The NBA Begins by Mizzzbeee(f): 2:45am On Jun 17, 2015
GSW #2015 NBA CHAMPIONS kiss.... First Ring of many to come cool.... Thanks Leflop for cheering them at the finals and escorting them to the win grin... Ur input is well noticed!!!
Re: The NBA Begins by Mizzzbeee(f): 2:46am On Jun 17, 2015
Ewuro4:
grin grin we shall see.
lol wat is left to see cheesy....
Re: The NBA Begins by kingsilly(m): 2:46am On Jun 17, 2015
Hmmmm
GSW don resume duty...mizzbee were u @??
Re: The NBA Begins by Mizzzbeee(f): 2:46am On Jun 17, 2015
kingsilly:
Hmmmm
GSW don resume duty...mizzbee were u @??
present sir grin
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 2:47am On Jun 17, 2015
Warriors up 28-15 first quarter

Steph Curry 9 pts
Iggy 7pts

birdman:


loool. lbj really should just not have said anything. I think he knows the warriors are a better team, and he was trying to psych up his team with trash talk. But if cavs lose tonite, man that clip will be played on espn all day tomorrow. It is ok to think you are the best player in the league, but you have to know when to mechonu. all the pressure is on lbj for this game
Funny that a lot of people actually were sympathetic to the fact that the Cavs were short-handed (not me sha) but it was just unnecessary talk that he just didn't have the resources to backup. Let's see how it goes. He hasn't played too well so far
Re: The NBA Begins by 00francis: 2:48am On Jun 17, 2015
The tempo right now is insanely awesome
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 2:50am On Jun 17, 2015
Warriors moving the ball well but are letting the Cavs creep back up into this game
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 2:53am On Jun 17, 2015
Klay Thompson already in foul trouble. He's been a non factor in these Finals. Disappointing
Re: The NBA Begins by dwayni: 3:00am On Jun 17, 2015
It ends tonight.
Re: The NBA Begins by Mynd44: 3:02am On Jun 17, 2015
*Whistling*
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 3:23am On Jun 17, 2015
this is the difference btw super star and role player. Nobody other than james wants to shoot the 3 right now. Dellavedova is running away from every shot. Good game so far
Re: The NBA Begins by kingsilly(m): 3:24am On Jun 17, 2015
Not so good second quater from GSW..still on the lead
Re: The NBA Begins by Mizzzbeee(f): 3:27am On Jun 17, 2015
kingsilly:
Not so good second quater from GSW..still on the lead
wud bounce back was just conserving energy cheesy and giving them false hope grin
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 3:29am On Jun 17, 2015
ESPN is responsible for hyping this call for Lebron to be named the MVP of the finals and I must say it is very annoying and disrespectful to the Warriors organization, admittedly the Warriors allowed the Cavs stick out for too long, this series should have been over a long time ago but their inexperience has partly responsible and that includes the coaching staff.
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 3:31am On Jun 17, 2015
Lol the Warriors nearly cough up a 13pt lead in one quarter

You have to wonder if Kerr is going back to Bogut because Thompson and Mozgov just dey chance them anyhow

45-43 Warriors lead at the half
Re: The NBA Begins by Mizzzbeee(f): 3:33am On Jun 17, 2015
Roland17:
ESPN is responsible for hyping this call for Lebron to be named the MVP of the finals and I must say it is very annoying and disrespectful to the Warriors organization, admittedly the Warriors allowed the Cavs stick out for too long, this series should have been over a long time ago but their inexperience has partly responsible and that includes the coaching staff.

is it just me Or r these announcers very biased... Lebron dis Lebron dat angry it frigging annoying.... Even d Highlight plays r always of the Cavs angry
Re: The NBA Begins by Ewuro4: 3:36am On Jun 17, 2015
LBJ was a cheerful giver first half and didn't work too well. He needs to bring the ball down and play what his own game . Dunk it. offensive fouls and missed shots arent what we signed up for boys. Let's do this CAVS!! cool Go CAVS !!! grin

Mizzzbeee:
lol wat is left to see cheesy....

Huh It's just the first half grin

Iguodala though... Great game.
Re: The NBA Begins by Ewuro4: 3:39am On Jun 17, 2015
TIED!! cool
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 3:39am On Jun 17, 2015
Mizzzbeee:
is it just me Or r these announcers very biased... Lebron dis Lebron dat angry it frigging annoying.... Even d Highlight plays r always of the Cavs angry

It's not just u, it makes unbias fans unable to analyze other players on the court because they are always defending his errors and hyping his good plays, Lebron has been good but he definitely has not been the best player in every game thus far.

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