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Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 7:14am On Nov 07, 2019 |
SmooshCHN:I guess we can finally debunk that father time myth. |
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 7:16am On Nov 07, 2019 |
TalonVonner:The caveats were the preceding sentences ![]() |
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 7:18am On Nov 07, 2019 |
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Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 7:29am On Nov 07, 2019 |
I wonder how many games Kawhi is expected to miss due to load management. I'm sure it was clearly stipulated in his contract. Who does this guy even think he is? I'd say he played a good one on the Clippers cos they were so desperate. I'm very sure the Lakers wouldn't have taken that trash. You can see how they duly discarded Tyron Lue when he refused the 3 year contract. And don't tell me load management was the reason Kawhi was able to do well in the playoffs. Apart from the fact he got lucky against the Sixers, if KD was in that final series we wouldn't even be talking about Kawhi today. It's 2 years since your injury ffs. Smh |
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 8:38am On Nov 07, 2019 |
Why are you people crying more than the bereaved? I don't hear Clippers management complaining Some players are more injury prone than others and if that's how he plans to extend his ability to compete come playoffs then leave him to his devices. Why are y'all so paranoid? |
Re: The NBA Begins by iamJ(m): 8:44am On Nov 07, 2019 |
TalonVonner:honestly, does it matter When they meet for playoffs we will know, who is boss |
Re: The NBA Begins by iamJ(m): 8:45am On Nov 07, 2019 |
A40:cause what's the use, load management is making them lose games If they were wining we will understand |
Re: The NBA Begins by iamJ(m): 8:46am On Nov 07, 2019 |
steady986:kwahi was gifted that ring thanks to injuries that affected Golden states Let's not lie to ourselves, if he met a fit Golden states team, he wouldn't have stood a chance 1 Like |
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 8:51am On Nov 07, 2019 |
iamJ:I'm sure they knew the cost of that. However it would not be an issue once PG returns. They are trading regular season W's for a fresh Kawhi come Postseason. It worked spectacularly for the Raptors with one of the best postseason individual performances |
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 8:53am On Nov 07, 2019 |
iamJ:You can only beat what is put in front of you. 2017 WCF Kawhi and the Spurs were running Golden State out of the gym Game 1 before Zaza Pachulia happened. Who knows what would have been the outcome if Kawhi was healthy? You can only beat what is in front of you |
Re: The NBA Begins by iamJ(m): 9:53am On Nov 07, 2019 |
A40:raptors were lucky lets be honest here espn, tnt all these broadcasters pay good money to show viewers these stars |
Re: The NBA Begins by DeeMain(m): 10:47am On Nov 07, 2019 |
steady986: You are unique, unlike any other person that ever treaded this earth. Know thyself, know thyself, know thyself. If Kawhi and his team have checked all the parameters and concluded this is best for him given his medical history, then let them do what's best for him. They've kept him healthy so far, why change what's working? Do Kawhi, don't do Lebron or Steph or Kobe or KD. Do you. 4 Likes |
Re: The NBA Begins by DeeMain(m): 11:20am On Nov 07, 2019 |
iamJ: You know this logic can be stretched ad infinitum, right? There are so many if onlys in NBA play offs history, you know. If only Kyrie wasn't injured..., if only Ewing had made that basket, if Kawhi's lucky bounce hadn't gone in, if only the ref had made the right call... Injuries and improbable misses and lucky bounces and fortutious calls and bad ref decisions have been gifting rings to men for ages. It is and will always be part of what makes this game enigmatic and fun. Singling out a an event to blame for a win or a loss does not make sense to me. That event is part of the game. 3 Likes |
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 11:43am On Nov 07, 2019 |
iamJ:They made their luck Would they rather see Kawhi miss 19 odd games or miss a year and half? |
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 2:11pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
I have no issue whatsoever with Kawhi missing games. His medical records are sealed of course so we dont know whats going on with him and that degenerative quad of his. The clippers are still very good without him and him resting worked out perfectly for the raptors last season. The NBA also reviewed his files and accepted that hes not healthy enough to play every game so like i said, i'm all for it. A players top priority should be his health. This is the kind of inadvertent pressure that is placed on players, the sort that led kd to coming back earlier than he should and blowing up his achilles. 2 Likes |
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 2:14pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
The Clippers are the obvious favorites to win the chip TBH. I guess me thinking the lakers stood a chance was wishful thinking. They have the best defensive PG in the league, the best two two-way wings in the league, the two best 6th men in the league and the best bench in the league. A HOF coach in doc rivers. This team is a problem. I don't legitimately see any team that can beat them. Heck one can argue that this team would've given the 2017 warriors a run for their money or even beat them. |
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 2:33pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
Stop playing possum my guy |
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 2:51pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
DeeMain:Kawhi is scamming everybody on the pretext of being the best player in the league ![]() |
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 2:56pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
DeeMain:If something bad happens now these same people shouting Kawhi this, Kawhi that will be the first to say the team ruined his career with misdiagnosis like KD's case. If Kawhi wants to skip back to back games till the playoffs, he can. It's his team paying for it with their playoffs seeding. If he is lying about his injury, he'll pay for it on the long run because teams most teams won't buy that shít. 1 Like |
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 2:57pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
A40:Like 4 months was not enough for him to recoup. And they had to choose the toughest games for him to sit out. |
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 3:04pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
DeeMain:No. This case is unique. Making or missing a shot, the refs missing a call, etc all those things can be overlooked, but when the supposed best player in the league is missing in the finals, that's a big caveat. It's like playing the Bulls in the finals without Jordan. Whoever wins the Bull will always know that their ring has a question mark. |
Re: The NBA Begins by DeeMain(m): 3:36pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
steady986: It was reasoning like this that caused the storm in a tea cup at Spurs. A team you gave your all to prior questioning your injury, loyalty and integrity. By the time the medical proofs were brought to Spurs and Popovich was running around to save the situation, it was already too late. Trust had been killed. Spurs lost him, Raptors got him and then a championship. Again, I repeat, you are unique. Know thyself. Do you. People will talk. Let them talk. 2 Likes |
Re: The NBA Begins by aliondo: 3:44pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
occam: You will be shocked. .. |
Re: The NBA Begins by DeeMain(m): 4:06pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
TalonVonner: Thanks. Dazall I've been trying to say. |
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 4:18pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
steady986:Wetin concern you? Why don't you want Kawhi fresh for the postseason? Sitting Kawhi helped the Raptors to a title. Are you scared this would be the outcome if the Clippers followed suit? Is this why you are so pressed? |
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 6:21pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
Amazing how much of a battle the clippers gave the bucks without kawhi or PG. This team will be something else when everyone is healthy. |
Re: The NBA Begins by benji93: 10:12pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
Of all the great championship teams, the only team that you could think of was GSW. Are you haunted by the success of GSW? You can definitely make an argument without mentioning GSW. TalonVonner: |
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 10:17pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
A40:No be only... |
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 10:23pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
benji93:Guy, you angry no be small ![]() |
Re: The NBA Begins by benji93: 10:33pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
I don't run away from arguments. And I would point it out, when I realize that someone is being overly petty. He started well by admitting that the Clippers can win it all come play off time. He suddenly found a way to bring GSW into the matter. Which makes me think GSW was originally on his mind. Then he thought, how can I shade this people today ooo. Then came the Clippers context. ![]() steady986: |
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 10:38pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
benji93: LMAO Why are warriors fans so sensitive man? Arent the warriors the greatest team in recent times? isnt this a compliment? what is wrong with this guy? |
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 10:39pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
steady986: Dude, theres something inherently wrong with that guy. |
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