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[El Topo]

for real

I just like the dude. Pity he left us for the Warriors, but understandable.

 

[Ripenen]

Seems like the Spurs/Rockets will be decided by the Spurs defense.

If anyone can give Harden trouble without getting into foul trouble it's Kawhi. But then who defends the rest of the Rockets shooters?

 

[msdstc]

I don't think at any point in Parker's career, he would have had the same results as George Hill. Good enough to stay in the league and find a starting role

Wait what?!

 

[Hitta93]

Edit:

What else is he supposed to say? I don't see D'Antoni doing this though:

http://clutchpoints.com/gregg-popovich-only-watches-film-rockets-james-harden/

 

[Caddywompus]

Nah, 10 years back, he was more than just good enough

Wait what?!

I wish we could have seen prime Parker on another team. He was the product of the Spurs and wouldn't have been special on any other team.

I would guess his career path in best case scenario would be Kemba Walker. Someone who can be the best player on his team and might have a season were he's in consideration for an all-star nod.

 

[Cornbread78]

What else is he supposed to say? I don't see D'Antoni doing this though:

http://clutchpoints.com/gregg-popovich-only-watches-film-rockets-james-harden/

Pop looks like he's about to lean in for a kiss. He must really like the dude.

 

[Shamrock7r]

Spurs have never had a good player. It's always the system. The secret, elusive, system

 

[Cornbread78]

Spurs have never had a good player. It's always the system. The secret, elusive, system

MWUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[Hitta93]

Duncan>>>Manu>Kawhi>Parker.

Manu had superstar potential but settled for the 6th man role. What made Parker great was his speed, otherwise, he's a run of the mill PG.

 

[cHaotix8]

for real

you just got the news? Where you been at all season?

Duncan>>>Manu>Kawhi>Parker.

Manu had superstar potential but settled for the 6th man role. What made Parker great was his speed, otherwise, he's a run of the mill PG.

Here we go again. You're starting early with the bullshit this morning.

 

[Lionel Richie]

Spurs have never had a good player. It's always the system. The secret, elusive, system

They're the Patriots of the NBA so fucking much.

 

[Stat Flow]

Hoping the Spurs body the Rockets. They're the perfect team to do it.

I hate watching the Rockets play basketball.

 

[True Savior]

Pop looks like he's about to lean in for a kiss. He must really like the dude.

Notice he is looking at the beard. Maybe jealous. Or he saw a fly in there.

 

[Jonsoncao]

Seems like the Spurs/Rockets will be decided by the Spurs defense.

If anyone can give Harden trouble without getting into foul trouble it's Kawhi. But then who defends the rest of the Rockets shooters?

Danny Green will be the main defender on Harden.

 

[Hyperactivity]

Pop looks like he's about to lean in for a kiss. He must really like the dude.

They seem to like each other

Comparing beards

Harden and Popovich talking to each other

 

[Nafai1123]

Hoping the Spurs body the Rockets. They're the perfect team to do it.

I hate watching the Rockets play basketball.

Would be nice to finally see the two best regular season teams meet in the WCF.

 

[Stat Flow]

I want to see Harden try to do that armhook bullshit with Kawhi.

"Access Denied"

 

[Jacce]

Round 2 predictions:
Rockets over Spurs in 6
Warriors over Jazz in 5

Cleveland over Toronto in 6
Wizards over Celtics in 7

 

[Tom Penny]

Brad Stevens has never lost a playoff game when the Celtics can close out the series.

 

[Dynomutt]

They seem to like each other

Comparing beards

Harden and Popovich talking to each other

Respect. ESPN often drives the drama narrative for clicks. We all know that real recognize real.

#bringbackthehandcheck

 

[Line_HTX]

Nike, Under Armour, and Adidas passing on Lonzo Ball.

Good job, Lavar.

 

[Hyperactivity]

Brad Stevens has never lost a playoff game when the Celtics can close out the series.

Celtics closed out their Cavs and Hawks series in losses though...

 

[Cornbread78]

Nike, Under Armour, and Adidas passing on Lonzo Ball.
Good job, Lavar.

Ouch.. Just cost his kid millions.

Have fun Lakers fans.

Celtics closed out their Cavs and Hawks series in losses though...

That's the joke .gif

 

[Chase17]

Celtics closed out their Cavs and Hawks series in losses though...

Tom Penny worked hard to bring this thread a fact, and you spin it into fake news. Sad!

 

[Fjordson]

Reading over the the Kawhi stuff earlier in the thread...

 

[Lionel Richie]

Brad Stevens has never lost a playoff game when the Celtics can close out the series.

Brad Auerbach.

 

[Sanjuro]

Larry Bird out as Pacers President.

Come back, Larry!

 

[msdstc]

This thread is fucking hilarious. George hill>tony parker in his prime. Kawhi isnt very good. LMA is the real superstar on the spurs

 

[Chase17]

Larry Bird out as Pacers President.

Come back, Larry!

He can bring the car. I don't mind!

 

[Caddywompus]

This thread is fucking hilarious. George hill>tony parker in his prime. Kawhi isnt very good. LMA is the real superstar on the spurs

Never said that, I used George Hill as an example because we can see the difference of what happens when you take a promising young PG away from the Spurs system. We'll never know how worse off Parker would have been on another team but he wouldn't have been a multiple all-star or ever been in the running for MVP

 

[Shamrock7r]

Never said that, I used George Hill as an example because we can see the difference of what happens when you take a promising young PG away from the Spurs system. We'll never know how worse off Parker would have been on another team but he wouldn't have been a multiple all-star or ever been in the running for MVP

It's a shame we never saw prime Kobe on another team. We can't be sure he would have been a special player.

 

[-tetsuo-]

Big Baller Brand out here selling $50 tshirts and beanies. Cmon son.

 

[Hyperactivity]

All DeMar DeRozan did in final 3 games of series was average 27.7/5.3/4.7 on 52% FG and 91% from the line. Yes, 3.7 TPG, but 3.3 SPG too.

Say whatever you want, but DeRozan isn't a trash bro anymore

 

[Caddywompus]

It's a shame we never saw prime Kobe on another team. We can't be sure he would have been a special player.

I know you're just making some dumb smart ass comment like it's a one for one comparison but we saw Kobe on a number of different teams under one jersey. We had 20 years to see Kobe adapt to a variety of coaches and all-star teammates.

 

[Gigglepoo]

A lot of NBA writers are going to be pissed if the Clippers win tonight.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Well now Larry won't be around to gift PG to one of his buddies like Danny or Magic.

 

[Hyperactivity]

Another thing - the Rockets are the only team the Spurs have never beaten in a playoff series in the western conference, forget Tim Duncan.

 

[Shamrock7r]

I know you're just making some dumb smart ass comment like it's a one for one comparison but we saw Kobe on a number of different teams under one jersey. We had 20 years to see Kobe adapt to a variety of coaches and all-star teammates.

yea Tony Parker has been playing with the same 14 teammates for his 17 or so years right?

Seriously, when is the "it's the system" argument ever used for any star not on the Spurs? Lol

 

[Line_HTX]

Is Chris Paul really going to re-sign with the Clippers for possibly more than $200 M?

 

[Caddywompus]

All that matters is every HOU/SA gm this season ended in two possession or less. 12 points between 4 gms. Should be an entertaining match every night.

 

[Line_HTX]

I'm deciding whether or not to go to Game 3 Friday night or Game 4 on Sunday night.

 

[Caddywompus]

yea Tony Parker has been playing with the same 14 teammates for his 17 or so years right?

Seriously, when is the "it's the system" argument ever used for any star not on the Spurs? Lol

You seriously don't see the difference?

Playing with the same coach and three core players for a decade and a half is an anomaly, in any sport.

 

[Shamrock7r]

You seriously don't see the difference?

Playing with the same coach and three core players for a decade and a half is an anomaly, in any sport.

There is only a difference in that you are trying to now incorporate exceptions to what is a lazy argument.

Kobe is just one example. Use any star in place of Kobe. I've never seen the "it's the system" argument use for any star not on the Spurs, ever, at least with any commonality. It's such a lazy critique that you can apply to any star. The system worked for Parker because it was tooled for Parker's talents. Same with Kawhi, same with Lebron, same with Westbrook, same with Kobe, and same with any successful star player.

 

[thehypocrite]

Larry Bird out as Pacers President.

Come back, Larry!

LeBron broke him.

 

[Shabadoo69]

I'm a die hard Jazz fan and never been to a playoff game before. I've been to a ton of regular season games just never playoffs for some reason. Anyway, I have been telling my wife how awesome it would be to go to a game and especially game 6 now that the Jazz can close it out. She just surprised me with tickets to tonight's game and I'm pretty sure they are lower bowl seats. Damn my wife is amazing!!! Go Jazz!!!

 

[thehypocrite]

I'm a die hard Jazz fan and never been to a playoff game before. I've been to a ton of regular season games just never playoffs for some reason. Anyway, I have been telling my wife how awesome it would be to go to a game and especially game 6 now that the Jazz can close it out. She just surprised me with tickets to tonight's game and I'm pretty sure they are lower bowl seats. Damn my wife is amazing!!! Go Jazz!!!

She does sound amazing, but you already knew that and are just humble bragging now 👏.






I would too though 😂

 

[Tom Penny]

Well now Larry won't be around to gift PG to one of his buddies like Danny or Magic.

Stern for Larry Clipped.

 

[Caddywompus]

I've never seen the "it's the system" argument use for any star not on the Spurs, ever, at least with any commonality.

Because it can't apply to any other situation. What other franchise has been as stable as the Spurs? No one has replicated that success for a reason.

The system worked for Parker because it was tooled for Parker's talents.

That's exactly what I'm saying but you're somehow disagreeing with it. You take Parker off a team that optimizes his specific talents he's not the same player.

 

[Shabadoo69]

She does sound amazing, but you already knew that and are just humble bragging now 👏.






I would too though 😂

Yes I am, but any excuse to give props to my wife.

 

[Shamrock7r]

That's exactly what I'm saying but you're somehow disagreeing with it. You take Parker off a team that optimizes his specific talents he's not the same player.

My point is you can say that about virtually any player lol. Why you only trying to knock Parker over it?

I mean, you maybe have 1, possibly 3 star players in the league right now that can work under any system (and even those players have ideal situations to maximize their skills), but the lazy ass "it's the system" critique is only ever used on star Spurs players.