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[MechDX]

Nope. LeBron faked it for attention and the Spurs intentionally broke their own AC. Because Vince McMahon apparently runs the NBA.

Somehow, some way this is all Goodells doing.

 

[Gorillaz]

Nope. LeBron faked it for attention and the Spurs intentionally broke their own AC. Because Vince McMahon apparently runs the NBA.

NBX gonna start up this fall I heard

 

[friskykillface]

Im absolutely disgusted trolls or not about this Lebron gave up on his team crap. I've had cramps on the court and I actually had to stop playing for days...so I dont understand how nerds on a video fucking game forum judging this shit and they've probably havent done a second of physical activity in their whole lives

idk man, he's got personal trainers that should know what to do, if he's thirsty he has infinite powerade/ gatorade (spelled wrong) , its the finals too, gotta play through that

 

[BadAss2961]

Im absolutely disgusted trolls or not about this Lebron gave up on his team crap. I've had cramps on the court and I actually had to stop playing for days...so I dont understand how nerds on a video fucking game forum judging this shit and they've probably havent done a second of physical activity in their whole lives

 

[Incognito]

Which gaffer asking Spo if ac going out was planned??

 

[Redd]

That happened in a finals game? nah

I don't think it was a flu either, MJ was known to party and drink at times. was MJ playing through a serious Hangover?

It happened against the Jazz. It was the Finals. Put the team on his back. Was amazing.

 

[alr1ght]

 

[Phire Phox]

First Take should be fun tomorrow.

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Lebron hate is huge right now on internet. People saying saying how Jordan would have played through it and shit.

 

[bionic77]

LeBron got cramps. That's the game. We were playing well until then.

Lots to be pleased with. Defense was sharp in the second half, until Bron went down. On offense, we got good looks for the shooters. Bosh also didn't eat a turd sandwich.

The Heat are going to win this series. Like I said last series, you only need to split the road opener. The order doesn't matter. The playoff buzzsaw comes back out Sunday. PEACE.

I see the Spurs playing loose and out scoring Miami in game 2. Heat need to withstand first 20 minutes. I foresee blitzkrieg.

Let's see what happens. If that happens then Spurs need to clamp down in Miami and not let up because things change real quick between these 2 teams.

 

[kasane]

Lol.

 

[RoKKeR]

Eric Spoelstra seems like a solid coach, always impressed with him in post game interviews.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Which gaffer asking Spo if ac going out was planned??

I'm not gonna lie, when he said "It would take an incredible mind to plan something like that" I pictured a Popovich gif in my head

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

this conspiracy reminds me of the niners vs. steelers game in 2011 and the superbowl in 2012.

that is all

 

[cr_blah_blah]

To be fair they were up until LeBron left the court, lmao.

Spurs were up by 2 when Lebron left and Heat had a 6 point lead at the end of the 3rd. Unless the heat only matters when they're actually losing. I think I just gave him a bullet point.

 

[bggrthnjsus]

hopefully it's nothing worse than cramps w/ lebron, if he has like something as severe as rhabdomyolysis it'll probably affect him for a few days at least if not the whole series

 

[Plinko]

Hey-o!

I mean, HOW did this guy's comedy show fail?

 

[Gorillaz]

Which gaffer asking Spo if ac going out was planned??

.

 

[GamerSoul]

The real issue isn't even cramps, but how Miami completely broke down without Lebron. I figured they were in trouble, but that was shocking.

You could kinda tell they were really affected by him being out more so than other times. The heat probably help their morale either.It was just one of those games.

 

[offtopic]

Jeez guys.

The A/C malfunctioned. One team lost their best player with injury conditions he couldn't play through. The other team didn't.

No grand conspiracies or anything to overanalyze on Lebron here. One team got more adversely effected by a totally unpredictable and unlikely condition.

Except it wasn't an injury. It was something he should have started addressing the minute they realized the game was going to be a hot one. Salt pills (endurance athletes have to take these all the time), gatorade, IV at half time. All that stuff needed to be done.

That said, why was he the only one to cramp up? There are similar sized guys on the floor. Better shape? Better conditioned? Better nutrition? Better management of their body's resources? It isn't simply that "he has a lot of muscle hur hur".

 

[Ninja Scooter]

this conspiracy reminds me of the niners vs. steelers game in 2011 and the superbowl in 2012.

that is all

What about the Packers Niners game where Rice fumbled the ball?

 

[JJDinomite]

LeBron got cramps. That's the game. We were playing well until then.

"We"

 

[ryutaro's mama]

Dude. I have cramped while playing ball before. Once it happens in the legs, you're done. If you try to play more, you lock up worse. That is exactly what happened when lebron came back in.

There is nothing his body could do. He didn't quit. He could not play. I know because I've been through it. It sucks. Did Kobe quit in the 2000 finals from the ankle sprain?

I wish it didn't happen to him.

I know, he was done.

I'm just saying a madman like Kobe or Jordan would have fucking hobbled out there, win lose or draw.

 

[rawd]

Atleast James Jones made himself useful tonight with the assist

 

[Devilgunman]

Yeah, Kawhi really needs to wake up. He's probably the worst Spur out there tonight. Silly quick fouls in the 1st, bad turnovers, poor shot selection. It won't be this close if he play his normal game.

 

[Ran Ran]

I know, he was done.

I'm just saying a madman like Kobe or Jordan would have fucking hobbled out there, win lose or draw.

No they wouldn't because they wouldn't be able to move.

I think I'm starting to remember why I don't go into GAF sports threads...

 

[cr_blah_blah]

SBNation found the real culprit, this lady:

 

[J_Macgrady]

Why the fuck would he fake it? Do some of you listen to yourselves sometimes? It was a fucking 2 point game at that point

Lol like he scored on his last play and I'm pretty sure he wants to win a chip. I'm not even a big Lebron fan and was rooting against them last year (Mainly cuz of T-Mac), but some of these comments are outrageous. Then again that's the sports world so what can you do

 

[ryutaro's mama]

ITT: People have never had a cramp, have never seen a cramp, and don't know what heat exhaustion is.

Carry on, gentlemen. Enjoy the circle jerk. I'll come back tomorrow when people are a bit more objective.

Would cramps have kept MJ (or even shitty ass Kobe) out the game?

Y/N

THAT'S why these comparisons have to fucking stop.

 

[Pimpwerx]

Heat were actually up 6 when the cramps started affecting him. He chucked two awful jumpers standing on the 3pt line.

Heat radio saying a/c won't be fixed for game2. Hopefully a joke. PEACE.

 

[Spinluck]

Lance Stevenson blowing on Lebron has taken a whole new meaning.

The memes shall be glorious.

 

[Forceatowulf]

Lebron hate is huge right now on internet. People saying saying how Jordan would have played through it and shit.

As it should be. And MJ probably would have.

If guys like Kobe, ya know, real legends, can win in the finals with broken fingers and busted knees, then LeCramp has no excuse.

 

[slabrock]

Maybe Manu's bald spot reflected the heat onto LeBron, causing him to sweat more leading to his cramping? All according to the spurs plan.

 

[Shun]

Yeah, Kawhi really needs to wake up. He's probably the worst Spur out there tonight. Silly quick fouls in the 1st, bad turnovers, poor shot selection. It won't be this close if he play his normal game.

Definitely. He defended well, but everything else was garbage.

Everything he did tonight is uncharacteristic and we definitely need him to be alert with how volatile the NBA Finals can be with injuries and what not.

 

[BadAss2961]

Lebron hate is huge right now and internet. People saying saying how Jordan would have played through it and shit.

You know he would've though. He already did.

 

[offtopic]

I know, he was done.

I'm just saying a madman like Kobe or Jordan would have fucking hobbled out there, win lose or draw.

This. Kobe and Jordan are like those Navy SEALs in Lone Survivor - get shot like 5 times each and keep fighting back. James is more like one of the SEAL training camp washouts the first week. He rang the bell in this game for sure.

 

[KolosLazar16]

Would cramps have kept MJ (or even shitty ass Kobe) out the game?

Y/N

THAT'S why these comparisons have to fucking stop.

Reminder: Kobe forcing himself to play 45+ minutes for weeks at age 33 led to the biggest injury of his career.

Why do we praise players for making stupid decisions?

 

[Pimpwerx]

Would cramps have kept MJ (or even shitty ass Kobe) out the game?

Y/N

THAT'S why these comparisons have to fucking stop.

What needs to fucking stop is you hitting the post button. Awful read. PEACE.

 

[Squalor]

Lance Stevenson blowing on Lebron has taken a whole new meaning.

The memes shall be glorious.

Lance "AC" Stephenson

 

[Draconian]

Heat were actually up 6 when the cramps started affecting him. He chucked two awful jumpers standing on the 3pt line.

Heat radio saying a/c won't be fixed for game2. Hopefully a joke. PEACE.

Hahahaha

 

[Sho_Nuff82]

Spurs wont keep shooting like that. Reminds me of the pacers having a random good offense.

LMAO I was actually going to respond to this until I saw who posted it.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Would cramps have kept MJ (or even shitty ass Kobe) out the game?

Y/N

THAT'S why these comparisons have to fucking stop.

Yes. They would have. If they couldn't walk the way LeBron couldn't leaving them out there would have been a disservice to their team.

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

What about the Packers Niners game where Rice fumbled the ball?

i just checked every boxscore for niners/packers that jerry rice played in and i do not see any fumbles. not sure which game you are talking about bruh

 

[soundahfekz]

Im absolutely disgusted trolls or not about this Lebron gave up on his team crap. I've had cramps on the court and I actually had to stop playing for days...so I dont understand how nerds on a video fucking game forum judging this shit and they've probably havent done a second of physical activity in their whole lives

This is enough saline to rehydrate lebron

 

[ryutaro's mama]

As he should be. And MJ probably would have.

If guys like Kobe, ya know, real legends, can win in the finals with broken fingers and busted knees, then LeCramp has no excuse.

Jordan would have been out there, man.

He is a fucking insane madman. LeBron isn't.

 

[tarheel91]

idk man, he's got personal trainers that should know what to do, if he's thirsty he has infinite powerade/ gatorade (spelled wrong) , its the finals too, gotta play through that

The body doesn't instantly absorb water and minerals. He needed an IV, and even that takes time. You're also risking more lasting injury trying to play even after the IV.

 

[friskykillface]

its different too cause hes a athlete , hes super human, look at him

compared to us he should have been through all of this since high school

 

[bionic77]

this conspiracy reminds me of the niners vs. steelers game in 2011 and the superbowl in 2012.

that is all

Niners were beating down the Steelers in a regular season game so that Garbo stadium not having electricity made no difference.

In the SB the Niners were a different team and almost won after their sabotage.

 

[LQX]

Sad to see such blatant cheating. Broken AC? Really? Sadly that will be overlooked because LeBron left the game with cramps.

 

[Squalor]

Duncan and Ginobili with double-doubles was huge.

Duncan is one shy of Magic's playoff record.