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[Lionel Richie]

If LeBron can keep scoring 35+ points with just 15 attempts, He can take any shot that he wants.

Yeah but those are still bad shots. Lebron is a great passer and there are a fuckton of guys on the roster who shoot the 3 better than him, smart basketball is always better than heroic basketball. You can bet the opposing team also want him to take those shots.

 

[Line_HTX]

Hmm... Now that I rewatched that ejection with the audio, it almost sounded like the ESPN play-by-play guy was going to go full WWE with Doris Burke.

😂😂😂

 

[LegendofDragoonLives]

100% this, those are bad shots that Green shouldn't be taking. However, the same is true for Lebron. He's hitting a lot of 3s and some are amazing looking, but you really don't want Lebron jacking 3s off the dribble or with a defender in his face (I know he's a better shooter than Draymond, but those are still bad shots). I think that the relatively easy road both the Dubs and Cavs are going through would make them a bit complacent but in the end they know they will be facing each other. I doubt we'll see too many long 3s by Green or Lebron.

Never doubt Mike Brown though.

We'll see. Brown is such a mediocre coach on the offensive end and kind of a bitch when it comes to telling their players off, that I don't have any faith in him straightening Green out. You need players like KD and Curry to jack up shots for rhythm, and that's not gonna happen when a mediocre shooter like Green is averaging 12FGA per game.

Only one ball.

 

[wordballoons]

Come on guys. This is way better than seeing OKC w Durant/GS round 2. Who would possibly want to see that

It isn't as if he almost beat them last year or like his old teammate is the likely mvp or anything

 

[Future PhaZe]

its easy mode for KD, not even competitive

not sure lebron can overcome it this time

 

[Kickz]

its easy mode for KD, not even competitive

not sure lebron can overcome it this time

KD is mentally weak, LeBron's jedi mind tricks will have him pissing down his leg

 

[Hyperactivity]

100% this, those are bad shots that Green shouldn't be taking. However, the same is true for Lebron. He's hitting a lot of 3s and some are amazing looking, but you really don't want Lebron jacking 3s off the dribble or with a defender in his face (I know he's a better shooter than Draymond, but those are still bad shots). I think that the relatively easy road both the Dubs and Cavs are going through would make them a bit complacent but in the end they know they will be facing each other. I doubt we'll see too many long 3s by Green or Lebron.

Never doubt Mike Brown though.

He's shooting 36.3% on 4.6 attempts per game. His corner 3 percentage is pretty terrible tbh.

 

[Line_HTX]

Heh, so today is the 15 year anniversay of talkin' 'bout practice.

 

[spyder_ur]

He's shooting 36.3% on 4.6 attempts per game. His corner 3 percentage is pretty terrible tbh.

I read an analysis of corner 3s recently where there is much more improvement in efficiency of the corner 3 for role players/3 and D types than primary ball handlers. Thought that was interesting and it makes sense - LeBron is not getting the same quality or types of looks from the corner that a guy like Avery Bradley, Patrick Beverley or Danny Green is.

 

[Hyperactivity]

http://www.nba.com/article/2017/05/04/playoff-lebron-james-goes-different-heights

I know sweeps are hard to get, but these guys have been doing that, and it’s like they want to sweep so they get that week [off between rounds]. Having that thought in their heads – ‘If we sweep this team, we’re going to have that time off’ – not many teams go into a playoff series thinking that. You’re just trying to win the series. But they were like, ‘Trust us.’

 

[Lionel Richie]

He's shooting 36.3% on 4.6 attempts per game. His corner 3 percentage is pretty terrible tbh.

While that's not too bad all things considered, they have other 5 guys who get regular minutes (Love, Kyrie, Frye, Korver and Deron) who shoot at a higher clip and Lebron is the by far the best passer of them all.

Ideally, Lebron should work close to the basket further opening shots for everyone else or quarterbacking from up the arc. He's ridiculously efficient in those situations.

 

[Hyperactivity]

Idk, there are certain 3s, from the spot he keeps taking them from, a little deeper than normal, the ones referred to as "LeFuckYou 3s" that he seems to hit at a high clip, especially when he's in a good mood, is already on a roll

 

[Lionel Richie]

Idk, there are certain 3s, from the spot he keeps taking them from, a little deeper than normal, the ones referred to as "LeFuckYou 3s" that he seems to hit at a high clip, especially when he's in a good mood, is already on a roll

I don't like it, but honestly there's basically just one guy in the entire NBA I'm comfortable taking long ass 3s. Even when Klay puts it up I cringe a bit. When it comes to Lebron taking it to me is extra bad because he's more than capable of making the possession end in a better shot.

 

[megalowho]

Olynyk is a Bostonian dirtbag.

This narrative is hilarious to me. He's a docile Canadian and C's fans would love it if he was half as tough as he's made out to be.

 

[Brashnir]

The ref looks like he is born from their collision.

Finally, the dream of cold Nuclear Fusion has been realized. Who knew that the reaction needed two Kelly molecules and a hard pick with a little forearm in it, and then a ref molecule is formed.

 

[Tom Penny]

its easy mode for KD, not even competitive

not sure lebron can overcome it this time

Cavs have as much shooting as GS.. They could beat them at their game with the three ball. They aren't the favorite but it's definitely doable.

 

[Vanillalite]

Following their playoff loss to the Wiz the Atlanta Hawks have announced a top down full organizational restructuring.

NBA.com

The Atlanta Hawks announced today that it will restructure its Basketball Operations group. Following internal discussions among Mike Budenholzer, Wes Wilcox and Principal Owner Tony Ressler after the conclusion of the 2016-2017 season, the Atlanta Hawks have made the following changes.

Budenholzer will continue to serve as head coach and will remain involved in basketball personnel decisions, while resigning from his position as president of basketball operations. Wilcox will become a special advisor to ownership and has resigned from his position as general manager. The team will utilize an executive search firm to identify and secure a new general manager.

There we go Panda! Hope the Hawks can get a new GM that knows WTF they are doing.

 

[BlackNMild2k1]

Found this funny and thought I would share, as I haven't seen it posted yet.

Do the Gobert!! LOL
https://youtu.be/tZLD9B_EXas

 

[Fjordson]

KD is mentally weak, LeBron's jedi mind tricks will have him pissing down his leg

Where do y'all get posts like this?

The psychiatrist stuff from fans is always really weird. KD was a beast the last time he played Lebron in the postseason.

 

[Cooter]

Where do y'all get posts like this?

The psychiatrist stuff from fans is always really weird. KD was a beast the last time he played Lebron in the postseason.

Plus KD has matured and grown since that finals appearance. Lebron is gonna be great but between KD, Draymond, and Iggy the Warriors have the best chance of slowing him down.

 

[friskykillface]

Raptors already lost

KD was a monster that 2012 final
Harden went ghost
Ibaka didn't guard Battier
Battier turned into Steph curry from 3
Mike Miller went into god in game 5
lol brooks left both KD and Westbrook on the bench for like 4-6 minutes in a close game


Warriors can easily go cold from 3
Shots don't always go in

Thompson x LeBron bully ball is why the Cavs aren't slaughtered every finals

 

[Future PhaZe]

An earlier illegal screen that set the tone as well

 

[Jarate]

Olynyk is one of the dirtiest players in the game. Nobody calls him out for it for some reason... I wonder why people are quick to call out Draymond Green and not Olynyk...

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Olynyk is one of the dirtiest players in the game. Nobody calls him out for it for some reason... I wonder why people are quick to call out Draymond Green and not Olynyk...

Kelly's not dirty, he's gritty.

 

[Bread]

An earlier illegal screen that set the tone as well

not even close to dirty though

Olynyk is one of the dirtiest players in the game. Nobody calls him out for it for some reason... I wonder why people are quick to call out Draymond Green and not Olynyk...

oh please

has he made dirty plays? sure. he injured Love and got caught trying the same thing on Lopez last series. but i'd like to see more examples that put him on par with Draymond who has dozens of examples of his leg going above head level.

 

[rokkerkory]

Dubz still didn't play all that great entire game yesterday. Need to get it going tomorrow in Utah.

 

[Fjordson]

Olynyk is one of the dirtiest players in the game. Nobody calls him out for it for some reason... I wonder why people are quick to call out Draymond Green and not Olynyk...

Agreed. Not really sure white the difference is.

Olynyk putting out Love out for months is a lot worse than anything Draymond's done. And then it looked like he tried to do it again against Robin Lopez.

 

[SyenceLabb]

Kelly's not dirty, he's gritty.

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[Jarate]

not even close to dirty though


oh please

has he made dirty plays? sure. he injured Love and got caught trying the same thing on Lopez last series. but i'd like to see more examples that put him on par with Draymond who has dozens of examples of his leg going above head level.

"Draymond tries to kick some people" is somehow worse then "Kelly Olynyk is literally trying to injure people"

I WONDER WHY

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[Fjordson]

"Draymond tries to kick some people" is somehow worse then "Kelly Olynyk is literally trying to injure people"

I WONDER WHY

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lmao. Yep.

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Didn't learn his lesson either.

 

[Jarate]

I ain't even saying that Draymond isn't a dirty ass player or a dickhead. They're both super fucking pricks who deserved to be called out.

 

[Bread]

"Draymond tries to kick some people" is somehow worse then "Kelly Olynyk is literally trying to injure people"

I WONDER WHY

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lol yeah i guess you're right when you put it that way.

 

[Nafai1123]

Dubz still didn't play all that great entire game yesterday. Need to get it going tomorrow in Utah.

Offense has been coasting the last couple games, but their defense has been absolutely smothering. Best in the league by far. I'm really impressed with how seamless their switching and communication has been. Draymond making that side of the floor run like a well-oiled, shot-blocking machine.

 

[megalowho]

"Draymond tries to kick some people" is somehow worse then "Kelly Olynyk is literally trying to injure people"

I WONDER WHY

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I get it, y'all want a villain. Kelly has ugly hair, he's uncoordinated and made dumb plays in playoff games with everyone watching, and from there the rep blows up.

But having watched the guy for his entire NBA career, of everyone on this C's squad that tries to get under players skin, Kelly's not that guy. It's not in his makeup. If Oubre just took his free throws and didn't flip out, no one would give a second thought to his pick last night.

 

[Bread]

I get it, y'all want a villain. Kelly has ugly hair, he's uncoordinated and made dumb plays in playoff games with everyone watching, and from there the rep blows up.

But having watched the guy for his entire NBA career, of everyone on this C's squad that tries to get under players skin, Kelly's not that guy. It's not in his makeup. If Oubre just took his free throws and didn't flip out, no one would give a second thought to his pick last night.

we're such victims, us celtics fans.

 

[Jarate]

I get it, y'all want a villain. Kelly has ugly hair, he's uncoordinated and made dumb plays in playoff games with everyone watching, and from there the rep blows up.

But having watched the guy for his entire NBA career, of everyone on this C's squad that tries to get under players skin, Kelly's not that guy. It's not in his makeup. If Oubre just took his free throws and didn't flip out, no one would give a second thought to his pick last night.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

In case some of you missed the Sunhi gif in the other thread last night:

 

[Chase17]

lol, that is a great gif

 

[Kickz]

That Wizards x Celtics series is garbo anyways, since both will be slaughtered in next round

 

[friskykillface]

Sunhilegend is god
Lol

They have about 5000 sales so far unless they are bullshitting and it's just a pre order for release in fall
Lavar 🐐

 

[Servbot24]

That Wizards x Celtics series is garbo anyways, since both will be slaughtered in next round

Who cares

Why do you even watch basketball if you don't enjoy it? If all you want to know is "Team X wins this year" then save your time and tune out til June.

 

[spyder_ur]

An earlier illegal screen that set the tone as well

This is why Oubre was pissed. Obviously he was still fuming which is why his reaction was so crazy to a screen that was only borderline even illegal.

"Draymond tries to kick some people" is somehow worse then "Kelly Olynyk is literally trying to injure people"

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Agreed. Not really sure white the difference is.

Olynyk putting out Love out for months is a lot worse than anything Draymond's done. And then it looked like he tried to do it again against Robin Lopez.

Get outta here with that. Draymond literally kicked too many people in the balls that he got suspended for the NBA finals, as in there was an actual count of how many times he had done that.

That and the fact that Draymond is way more high profile.

The idea that people are getting on Olynyk for a borderline play rather than the guy who charged at a ref and player after the whistle is pretty amusing to me.

I love the chippiness of this series though.

 

[LegendofDragoonLives]

I get it, y'all want a villain. Kelly has ugly hair, he's uncoordinated and made dumb plays in playoff games with everyone watching, and from there the rep blows up.

But having watched the guy for his entire NBA career, of everyone on this C's squad that tries to get under players skin, Kelly's not that guy. It's not in his makeup. If Oubre just took his free throws and didn't flip out, no one would give a second thought to his pick last night.

Kelly is a punk bitch though, of the highest order. He`s not tough, he`s just a bitch. I would have liked it if he just got punched and laid out last game. He almost got Wall injured with his wrist last game as well. He saw him going down and moved purposely towards his direction. Even Avery Bradley has done some shady shit, IT even headedbutted someone last game.

I don`t know what I want more, Celtics to make it next round and have LeBron take IT`s soul away through a very easy sweep or have the Wizards come back 4-2 and celebrate through their level 9000 smugness as they did last game. Dirty wannabe group of pretenders.

 

[Cornbread78]

An earlier illegal screen that set the tone as well

Oh yeah, that "totally" warrents the response...

Poor ref got sandwiched.

 

[spyder_ur]

I have to give the Wiz bench a ton of credit for staying put. That's some pretty incredible discipline when it's happening 4 feet from you. I also like the white assistant coach yelling "noooooooo" as Oubre is charging.

Morris is incredible in those clips.

 

[Bread]

Even Avery Bradley has done some shady shit, IT even headedbutted someone last game.

yeah you're clearly salty af because this shit isn't true at all

 

[Gigglepoo]

Celtics fans must be so excited to finally have their own Bill Lambeer.

 

[Fjordson]

Get outta here with that. Draymond literally kicked too many people in the balls that he got suspended for the NBA finals, as in there was an actual count of how many times he had done that.

Get outta here with what? Olynyk injured a player and put him out for months, something Draymond's never done. Then tried to do it again this year. Those are simple facts. And that's also not at all why Draymond got suspended.

The point isn't that Draymond is a saint, it's the difference between the attention that the two get and the reasons why.

 

[MushroomSamba]

I can't look away, lolol.

I like how Markieff is just sitting there on the bench with his hands calmly folded during the whole thing.

 

[spyder_ur]

Get outta here with what? Olynyk injured a player and put him out for months, something Draymond's never done. Then tried to do it again this year. Those are simple facts. And that's also not at all why Draymond got suspended.

The point isn't that Draymond is a saint, it's the difference between the attention that the two get and the reasons why.

Plenty of people have injured a player - you confident that Draymond hasn't? It's basketball - evaluating a play after the fact based on whether a guy suffered an injury is pretty silly.
We've already talked enough about the Love play 2 years ago so I'm not really interested in doing that again. I'm not sure if you're really trying to suggest he was trying to injure Oubre last night (or Lopez in round 1).

Taking it to race seems lame as shit to me - apologies if I misinterpreted and that's not where it was headed. Draymond gets more attention because he's more visible and because Draymond did it like 5 times in a single postseason and cost his team a title.