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[DoktorEvil]

Why can't it be both?

That would explain the delusion you have that LBJ isn't playing at a high level, Bad calls be damned.

 

[piratethingy]

Disagree. Lebron could be a great post player, but he pushes off for separation way too much (and gets away with it). There's a difference between using your arm for separation, and pushing off. And he's not good at creating spacing in a post up sequence without using his large frame to physically shove other players out of the way.

Xfd. Yeah man Shaq wasn't a great post player either, he relied on his large frame to physically shove other players out of the way!

 

[GaimeGuy]

Xfd. Yeah man Shaq wasn't a great post player either, he relied on his large frame to physically shove other players out of the way!

There's a difference between using your size for separation, and physically shoving people out of the way with your arm.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

That would explain the delusion you have that LBJ isn't playing at a high level, Bad calls be damned.

Not a delusion at all. I know exactly what he's doing but the media is clearly interesting in spinning narratives for him. He's also not been efficient in his shooting at all.

 

[reynal1287]

If GS wins it Iggy should get the MVP plain and simple. He's been the only person consistently good for the Warriors.

I agree.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Xfd. Yeah man Shaq wasn't a great post player either, he relied on his large frame to physically shove other players out of the way!

There's a difference between using your body to back down people and using your off-arm.

 

[gcubed]

I can't believe that there was an NBA finals game played with no players over 6'11

 

[Jonm1010]

Do you think Lebron has help? Would love to know. How important is Curry to this Warrior's team? I can think of MANY players that could replace him and the Warriors would still win. Replace Lebron with anyone on this Cav's team, and they wouldn't do shit.

Pretty much.

Lebron should be appreciated that his talent is such that he can take a group like this, playing like this, and make it competitive. He shouldn't be shit on because people selectively ignore the context of Lebron's appearance in the Finals and we only focus on the W's and L's.

 

[pwnage2u]

The amount of offensive rebounds Mosgov gives you heavily outweighs his sometimes garbage defense.

 

[piratethingy]

Bam bam, honest curiosity, what do you think this series would look like if Lebron and Curry switched teams?

 

[Godslay]

Not a delusion at all. I know exactly what he's doing but the media is clearly interesting in spinning narratives for him. He's also not been efficient in his shooting at all.

This is by far your best joke post yet.

You're good at this.

 

[UnObtainium17]

James Jones and Mike Miller played more than Mozgov tonight. Is Blatt still a good coach?

Was that Blatts plan though? Or bron and Lue?

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

Russel Westbrook would have the same stat line as Lebron.

 

[Kacar]

Fuck man.

It's not even fatigue, it's just ass players, Shumpert seems intimidated, JR disappears in 2nd half every game, Mozgov doesn't match well against the small ball, Jones/Miller lol, Delly is truly awful and struggles to dribble/pass, Tristan my boy though.

Just ass ass everywhere.

I feel bad about our home game, but great about a possible game 7.


Edit: but it's not even that, Cavs had this game but Steph went insane, so I feel ok.

 

[UnObtainium17]

me trying to figure out whos trolling and the serious.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

I'm wondering if Bam Bam Baklava is a bigger LeBron hater then he is a GSW fan. It's one thing to win, it's another to win without tearing down the opponent. Especially when Lebron is having a series like he has so far.

His Lebron/Cavs hate has been going on since the regular season and offseason threads, so he's consistent at least.

me trying to figure out whos trolling and the serious.

Assume people are doing both.

 

[piratethingy]

Russel Westbrook would have the same stat line as Lebron.

Russell Westbrook would be playing golf by now.

 

[andthebeatgoeson]

If he stayed in Miami he would be in the playoffs without Bosh.

With old man Wade

 

[thehypocrite]

Lebron uses his off arm to clear space every single game, never called. Mozgov travels repeatedly, rarely called. Mozgov goes up just like Green goes up on defense, Green gets called for it when it's against Lebron.

There's stuff the Warriors get away with too but let's be perfectly clear. Refs are not the reason your group of bums is down 3-2. They wouldn't be here if the refs didn't help them out by giving a wink and a nudge to Blatt when he was about to cost them their season with that phantom timeout

I said it was cool. No need to dwell on it, and I don't need you to edit reality for me.

 

[TTG]

https://twitter.com/WFNYJacob/status/610285619613433856


I said wow. Motherfucking 81%?

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

With old man Wade

Still better than Schumpert.

 

[Stat Flow]

I will never understand why people bring up the "well what if they switched teams!" argument.

I mean, are you fucking kidding me? LeBron is 6'8" 260 and the best player on the planet, Curry is a small guy that has handles and is on pace to be the best shooter in history. Why are we acting like their impacts are remotely similar? It just sounds like a shitty attempt to salvage the fact that LeBron finds himself in a losing situation despite being the best player. It sucks, get over it.

Russel Westbrook would have the same stat line as Lebron.

Pretty much.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

Russell Westbrook would be playing golf by now.

In the garbage ass East he might be in the finals too.

dude was damn near averaging a triple double for 3 straight months. Similar stats to Lebron because he was also carrying a squad of bums in the final stretch.

 

[piratethingy]

https://twitter.com/WFNYJacob/status/610285619613433856


I said wow. Motherfucking 81%?

Man that efficiency is so embarassing.

 

[gcubed]

If as a journalist you're question is basically "how awesome are you", you should be removed from the room

 

[jmizzal]

Curry had one terrible shooting game and that was game 2, yes this is his first huge game, but the hyperbole around here of people acting like hes been terrible most of the games is ridiculous

 

[shem935]

https://twitter.com/WFNYJacob/status/610285619613433856


I said wow. Motherfucking 81%?

That puts things in perspective.

 

[GaimeGuy]

There's a difference between using your body to back down people and using your off-arm.

Right. It's okay to physically hold your arm out a bit to maintain separation. But you can't use it to create separation by physically pushing a player away from you. Or ramming your forearm or shoulder into them.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Curry had one terrible shooting game and that was game 2, yes this is his first huge game, but the hyperbole around here of people acting like hes been terrible most of the games is ridiculous

He hasn't dominated like he did most of the season.

Plus, he's the MVP.

The standard is way higher.

 

[Dreams-Visions]

https://twitter.com/WFNYJacob/status/610285619613433856


I said wow. Motherfucking 81%?

I think everyone but the trolls understand that he needs his healthy all-star teammates. But yea...the more stats we see, the more the underline becomes thicker.

Next year, baby.

 

[thehypocrite]

Curry had one terrible shooting game and that was game 2, yes this is his first huge game, but the hyperbole around here of people acting like hes been terrible most of the games is ridiculous

Not the best player on the floor. There's no shame in that. He's arguably not the best player on his team in the finals.

Those are facts.

 

[Dion Blaster]

You don't go away from size when you get blitzed with small ball. The worst thing to do against a small ball team is to match down to them.

I agree, the Mavs learned this the hard way in that first round upset. This is especially bad because you're already at a steep talent disadvantage, and then remove your 2nd best player from the equation.

 

[Kacar]

LeBrons strength is so amazing his body barely reacts to the fouls so the ref misses it. LeBron is locked in but you can see it get to him and he gets frustrated, I'm not talking about any other calls on either side. LeBron could not get a call in the 4th.

 

[Mxrz]

Just picture this team with Kyrie, Love and hustling Varejao. Cavs fans are going to feel awful, but damn do they have a good core going. Just need to steal phx's medical staff. Hell, they even got a chance of stealing Wade this summer.

 

[neptunes]

Wonder if GS can repeat, does the West get tougher next year? I know the east will

So GS will get a ring before OKC...I had so much faith in them.

 

[piratethingy]

Wonder if GS can repeat, does the West get tougher next year?

The West is already the toughest conference in the history of sports (tied with the SEC if we want to get real particular) how could it get tougher?

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Wonder if GS can repeat, does the West get tougher next year?

Spurs every-other-year thing will kick in next season.

The West is already the toughest conference in the history of sports (tied with the SEC if we want to get real particular) how could it get tougher?

A fully healthy OKC squad would make a big difference I think next season.

 

[Jigolo]

https://twitter.com/WFNYJacob/status/610285619613433856


I said wow. Motherfucking 81%?

Jesus. That's ridiculous

 

[Uno Venova]

I will never understand why people bring up the "well what if they switched teams!" argument.

I mean, are you fucking kidding me? LeBron is 6'8" 260 and the best player on the planet, Curry is a small guy that has handles and is on pace to be the best shooter in history. Why are we acting like their impacts are remotely similar? It just sounds like a shitty attempt to salvage the fact that LeBron finds himself in a losing situation despite being the best player. It sucks, get over it.

Pretty much.

I don't really get it, people are fishing for so many consolation prizes fr loosing and the series isn't even over yet.

 

[Godslay]

His Lebron/Cavs hate has been going on since the regular season and offseason threads, so he's consistent at least.

The good thing about hate is it's worth as much as you pay for it.

 

[UnObtainium17]

https://twitter.com/WFNYJacob/status/610285619613433856


I said wow. Motherfucking 81%?

Hard to hate.. He's still that Senpai of the NBA.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

LeBrons strength is so amazing his body barely reacts to the fouls so the ref misses it. LeBron is locked in but you can see it get to him and he gets frustrated, I'm not talking about any other calls on either side. LeBron could not get a call in the 4th.

Shaq had the same issue. He was so big that hard fouls hardly had an effect on him. If Shaq was ref'd the way everyone else was he'd foul out the entire opposing team before halftime.

 

[Hyperactivity]

Wonder if GS can repeat, does the West get tougher next year? I know the east will

Thunder will be back

It will be brutal

 

[fertygo]

Wonder if GS can repeat, does the West get tougher next year? I know the east will

Depends if Durant came back strong and OKC playing less iso-ball

But no matter what they should've being favorite

 

[Darkman M]

Damn yall talkin like the series is over, all Cleveland needs to do is win at home and game 7 is a toss up.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

LeBrons strength is so amazing his body barely reacts to the fouls so the ref misses it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z_OzwDlEFs

 

[TheLaughingStock]

Not the best player on the floor. There's no shame in that. He's arguably not the best player on his team in the finals.

Those are facts.

He's clearly the best on his team though.

 

[jmizzal]

Not the best player on the floor. There's no shame in that. He's arguably not the best player on his team in the finals.

Those are facts.

He's avg 26 ppg 6 asst 5 rbs 44% fg 40% 94% FT
Yes he hasnt been LeBron dominate but he doesnt have to be thats the thing GS has

But the fact that Klay has been garbage the last 2 games and Warriors still won both by double figures shows you how good GS is

Iggy has been the glue but Curry still has been the best player

 

[Gully State]

Wonder if GS can repeat, does the West get tougher next year? I know the east will

Series ain't over yet. it's just 3-2..

West will get tougher next year. It's hard to say what's going to happen to this squad in the offseason. They needed to unload Lee unfortunately due to cap reasons and will have to pay Draymond. I think if they stay together and tighten up their execution, this team can be a force long term.

What animal do I need to sacrifice to the basketball gods for Klay to go off again?

 

[CherryWoodFuton]

The Knicks stink is strong with Shumpert and JR. This Cavs team is 2007 level right now


But the Cavs will be back. Can't say the same with GS.