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2014 NBA Finals |OT| Some dude guarantees they will win it all.
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Syphon Filter
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Not celebrating yet breh,there is still games to play.
Yep. His reputation precedes him. When he shows effort he has the physical tools to be great, but he's not consistent.
Like that huge tip slam by Kawhi last night. Bron completely fell asleep and lost track of him cutting into the lane.
Lebron is fantastic defender because his athleticism make him able to covering a lot of ground in just 1-3 step, he also can switch to any position.. He no overrated at all, his impact is unreal.
Same as Wade, the whole Miami's defense built around that, their freakish aggression that can doing trapping and closing with so fast. so its no wonder the defense loosing up depending how Wade feeling in that night, its only Lebron that anchoring the physical demanding team defense, despite that though, Lebron is nearing 30 year old now.. I think he also reserving some of his defense aggression for playing in both end.
Same as Wade, the whole Miami's defense built around that, their freakish aggression that can doing trapping and closing with so fast. so its no wonder the defense loosing up depending how Wade feeling in that night, its only Lebron that anchoring the physical demanding team defense, despite that though, Lebron is nearing 30 year old now.. I think he also reserving some of his defense aggression for playing in both end.
That's their downfall, though. They're way too aggressive. Too many traps, too much help. Coach Nick's breakdowns for the series have shown it to be a big reason as to why the Spurs can destroy them on offense. They're constantly out of position and simple sets from SA get them into trouble.
Game 3 breakdown: http://youtu.be/-8U5bwe9TS0
Game 4 breakdown: http://youtu.be/Otwnb-gQGRg
Spoelstra needs to adjust their defensive philosophy. Just makes no sense at this point.
Yeah, it's hard to describe how wide the gulf is between a guy like George Hill and Tony Parker. Or even Manu. And then SA has bigger guys who can pass and handle like Diaw.
I think they just don't have a leg for it anymore, its the same scheme but everything just half-one step slower, they barely win last year.. they not gonna win with worse defense.
And adjusting defense may come with another consequence, they just don't built for that.. switching to more traditional defense with playing Haslem/Andersen more may risk the team offense, and not necessarily have impact at all.
TBH no matter what Heat want to do though, its pretty much depending to Wade capable to bring effort to the defense though, maybe they need to juicing him up again.
friskykillface
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this.
i'm seeing a ton of "its over" posts in other forums, until its 0:00 at the end of the 4th quarter with the spurs ahead of the heat, its not over
elrechazado
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Having trouble following this analysis. Please elaborate?
LeBatard show was so funny today
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dan-lebatard-show-stugotz/id301023639?mt=2
Note: Each show has 3 parts to DL
For anyone not familiar with this, it's the best sports radio show by far. They are based out of Miami and are huge Heat backers
edit: OMG my head hurts from laughing. Their producer (Mike) has an alter ego of "Matthew McConaughHeat" where he's always chill anytime the Heat run into adversity. Today he was Rust Cole with no hope saying lines from True Detective with Heat/Spurs stuff mixed in. Just hilarious
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dan-lebatard-show-stugotz/id301023639?mt=2
Note: Each show has 3 parts to DL
For anyone not familiar with this, it's the best sports radio show by far. They are based out of Miami and are huge Heat backers
edit: OMG my head hurts from laughing. Their producer (Mike) has an alter ego of "Matthew McConaughHeat" where he's always chill anytime the Heat run into adversity. Today he was Rust Cole with no hope saying lines from True Detective with Heat/Spurs stuff mixed in. Just hilarious
BadAss2961
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Agreed. The Heat are always dangerous and extremely lucky.
StickSoldier
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Brandy! Finally another Mavs fan here. Dunno if JoeFu still post or not.. We going for Melo this year or what?
I hope not.
HI. BILLY MAYS HERE
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Has MVP shown up in here since Game 2 ? Someone should file a missing persons report hahaha
I was a LeBatard hater (mostly due to him supporting Shaq and bashing Kobe back in the day) until I stumbled upon their radio show a few years back. There is nothing in sports radio like it. Smart and insanely funny.
I promise you, it'll be your favorite sports show if you listen for one week
Yup. It's important to note- he's a heat fan, but not a homer. He's very rational, loves facts based discussion, and is also super funny.
Syphon Filter
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why not?
Damn, I will check it out then for sure.
The only one I listen to regularly right now is Tony Kornheiser's show. It's not super in depth these days, but Tony is still super entertaining and he gets great guests.
edit: and I guess Mike Francesca's CBS radio show for the interviews.
Dreams-Visions
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listening. already good and I'm only 5 minutes in.
You will LOL if you've seen True Detective
Barack Lesnar
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Anywhere I can download without itunes?
is there a youtube link anywhere of the rust part? i'd love to share that with my buddy who blows Lebron as the best ever.
Hasphat'sAnts
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MetalFearSolid
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it's an hour long. i appreciate the link, i just want the rust part
Hasphat'sAnts
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Go to part 2. Starts at round 6 minutes left when they open the segment with "Tears in Heaven" (lol!)
anyone who calls the 5pur5 boring still lives in the 2000s. that's when they were actually boring and Manu was throwing himself everywhere trying to draw fouls.
Black Mamba
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Denial about what? I was vindicated. Check out his horrible on/off numbers and win shares per 48. I was completely right.
Also check of his on off numbers in the spurs series. Basically mavs won whenever Ellis was on the bench and got blown out when he played. And his ws/48 was Derek fisher bad.
cr_blah_blah
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Le Batard show is the best sports radio there is. It's the only sports related thing I listen to daily. It's smart and super dumb all at once. Though it'd be the perfect show if they ditched Stugotz for Bomani.
I've had the Hibbert trashcan song stuck in my head for weeks now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSJp1dgk_2s
I've had the Hibbert trashcan song stuck in my head for weeks now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSJp1dgk_2s
thx, i found it
I wouldn't say "dumb". It just makes a mockery of how serious we take all sports. I feel Stu, Dan and Mike have great chemistry so I like those 3 together. Bomani is good too but I dunno about him replacing Stu. I'm okay with him being on once a week..
cr_blah_blah
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I find Stu almost entirely insufferable but he's there basically for that reason. I don't mean dumb in a bad way, like Dan always says they're just trying to bring people in the circus tent to have the actual discussions. I listen daily and it's the only thing that actually makes me lol for the past 8 years or so.
Hasphat'sAnts
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I LOVE HABERSTROOOOOOOOOOHHHH
cr_blah_blah
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CreepingFear
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I listened to Lebotard for a few hours driving from Chicago to Southern California. He wasn't as bad as Pimp or MVP as far as Heat fans go.
I just got to the Rust part. Lmfao I'm dying. Sounds pretty spot on in parts. "I've got this dream, I'm in a locked room. And like most dreams, there's a monster at the end of it. And that monster's name is Kawhi."
This is konex-level analysis, LOL.
TheSadRanger
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If anything the Mavs are gonna go for Luol Deng to shore up defense for next season. Dirk has already stated numerous times in local sports stations during interviews that he will re sign for a discount. So has Marion and Carter.
Deng would start for the aging Marion obviously at the 3 position. There were some local sports radio station rumors that maybe they would try to get a trade to get Tyson Chandler back if Carmello left, it could possibly happen but I'm very doubtful.
edit: I still think the Mavs need a better PG, Calderon would be a great back up but Monta was running the offense too much when Jose was resting during the season. They also gotta give Dirk better rest minutes during the season if they want him to be effective in the playoffs anymore.
Deng would start for the aging Marion obviously at the 3 position. There were some local sports radio station rumors that maybe they would try to get a trade to get Tyson Chandler back if Carmello left, it could possibly happen but I'm very doubtful.
edit: I still think the Mavs need a better PG, Calderon would be a great back up but Monta was running the offense too much when Jose was resting during the season. They also gotta give Dirk better rest minutes during the season if they want him to be effective in the playoffs anymore.
FrenchMovieTheme
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is dan lebetard the guy who has the show with his dad? show is fucking garbage. never heard his radio show though
Bam Bam Baklava
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Yeah, I don't understand how anyone can like that joker.
Well its just because our community got destroyed real bad lol, btw every final that miami losing is great.
CreepingFear
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Gotta love Texas from denying the evil Heat 2 championships lol. Then again, they have Rick fucking Perry.
The radio show is completely different from the TV one and his dad isn't on it
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