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[Violence Jack]

At least Klay is a better defender than Barnes was, so he's got some worth out there this game.

 

[Surfinn]

Superstar fits on team who went 73-9 the year prior and kicked his soft ass out of the playoffs. Colour me surprised.

He's a great addition to the team. He is a smart player and passes well. What's the problem

 

[Brinbe]

Spelling bee finals more competitive than this shit.

 

[The Greek Freak]

Boston getting Hayward/Fultz/trading for Butler.

Spurs getting Cp3.

Spurs over Boston in 7 next season.

Kawhi the god regular season and finals MVP but only scores 6 in the all star game.

 

[cdyhybrid]

Hey, I'm not opposed to being proven wrong.

Saying stop without posting anything is silly. Its an opinion, and since KD and Lebron match up so infrequently, it hasn't been put to the test. I'm willing to let the series play out and alter my opinion, but it isn't really that crazy.

People have put Lebron so high on a pedestal, its too much. If Bam disagrees with me, I'll know I've gone too far, but throw some stats at me or something.

I don't have to say anything. Their professional achievements to this point speak for themselves.

 

[bionic77]

Why is LeBron still in the game?

Send in the scrubs Lue.

Durant flat out outplayed LeBron. That pretty much never happens.

 

[Afrikan]

Man this is the time to let Klay to take the rest of the shots in the game.

Dude needs to get his groove back. Force that shit.

 

[Gigglepoo]

So when is the league gonna start creating rules to handicap the Warriors?

They blew their chance with the salary cap fiasco last year. Now they wait for the Disease of More to set in.

 

[Farsi]

I miss the old Klay. The score 39 pts in a quarter without missing a shot Klay.

 

[Peter Ian Staker]

We need to bring David Stern back to break up those 2 teams and start rigging some games.

Having to last the entire Trump administration with a Warriors dynasty will kill the league.

 

[Syphon Filter]

Lol he wasnt bad the last 2 finals, Klay was bad, Steph was just below his level, and he is part of the reason they are up big

dude if it wasn't for klay last year they wouldn't be in the finals.

 

[alr1ght]

People act like this is the first superteam ever.

2 MVPs and 4 of their 5 starters are All Stars. Not to mention they set the win record last year and added a former MVP in his prime.

 

[jmizzal]

Curry hiding behind Durant for the game makes this a bit easier

It helps when the other superstar shows up, Klay was awful last year if he was good they would have one last year

 

[GalacticToast]

He's a great addition to the team. He is a smart player and passes well. What's the problem

I have no problem with Golden State. KD is a bitch who is getting carried to a ring though. GSW won without KD. KD has done nothing as of yet besides to take the "hardest road" to a ring.

 

[Vault Dweller 111]

Hey, I'm not opposed to being proven wrong.

Saying stop without posting anything is silly. Its an opinion, and since KD and Lebron match up so infrequently, it hasn't been put to the test. I'm willing to let the series play out and alter my opinion, but it isn't really that crazy.

People have put Lebron so high on a pedestal, its too much. If Bam disagrees with me, I'll know I've gone too far, but throw some stats at me or something.

How are you enjoying your first NBA game?

 

[BlazinSkatinAxel]

I miss the old Klay. The score 39 pts in a quarter without missing a shot Klay.

He put his powers into the toaster.

 

[Yoshimitsu126]

People already giving up on Cavs? Its only game 1 fellas.

 

[random25]

Barring a miracle comeback, game 1 belongs to GSW as expected. Still early to give the Warriors the chip calm down guys lol.

 

[mozfan12]

I still remember the thread for Game 1 last year and it feels like deja vu. Just don't think that type of comeback happens with Durant. I also have to believe Green's ball kicking antics are a thing of the past.

 

[Lionel Richie]

Curry hiding behind Durant for the game makes this a bit easier

lol yeah sure thing that's what happened.

People who value the work put in to earn championships. Same reason​ Robert Horry isn't considered a GOAT.

Did Lebron "earn" his championships?

 

[PR_rambo]

first team with 4 stars...

Poor Bron Bron and his 3 stars lol gtfo with that, the hypocrisy of it all

 

[Nafai1123]

You say that as if most top players joining GS wouldn't be in his position.

I wouldn't want WB or Harden on this team.

 

[Brinbe]

Never too early. This Dubs team is on another level.
And fuck outta here with the comparisons to last year. Big difference between Max Barnes and KD

 

[FZZ]

Man other than Warriors fans

No one wants this

We all want a competitive series

Fucking hell man

 

[GalacticToast]

Did Lebron "earn" his championships?

Did you not watch last year's finals? Lol ffs

 

[Mxrz]

Bad reffing and the salary cap led to this. Only way to fix things now is the removal of the max salary.

Hey, I'm not opposed to being proven wrong.

Saying stop without posting anything is silly. Its an opinion, and since KD and Lebron match up so infrequently, it hasn't been put to the test. I'm willing to let the series play out and alter my opinion, but it isn't really that crazy.

People have put Lebron so high on a pedestal, its too much. If Bam disagrees with me, I'll know I've gone too far, but throw some stats at me or something.

Switch LeBron and KD. Now rethink this.

 

[Gigglepoo]

People already giving up on Cavs? Its only game 1 fellas.

Cavs in 7!

 

[Dr.Acula]

More impressive: 73-9 or 16-0? Or LeBron dashing record hopes?

 

[illmatic22]

People act like this is the first superteam ever.

Real talk

 

[alr1ght]

People already giving up on Cavs? Its only game 1 fellas.

Breh, everybody knew this was going to happen. Look at the betting lines for this series.

 

[cdyhybrid]

I have no problem with Golden State. KD is a bitch who is getting carried to a ring though. GSW won without KD. KD has done nothing as of yet besides to take the "hardest road" to a ring.

Best player on the team "getting carried".

:lol

 

[Cooter]

doesnt matter, need to join 3 other stars just to win.

Sigh. Ok, stick to that narrative. I'm sure I'll have to listen to it a lot in the coming years. Somehow I don't think KD cares as long as he's winning and having fun. Can you honestly blame him from wanting to get away from Russ? And if he wants out where should he have went? A team with a lesser chance to win? He fits in well with GS and he's a major contributor. Pretty sure he sleeps just fine every night.

 

[Tom Penny]

Klay is shooting like 30% and scoring sub 10 points for like 5 games straight..easy to do when you have Durant to cover up for that wackness now.

 

[Syphon Filter]

Poor Bron Bron and his 3 stars lol gtfo with that, the hypocrisy of it all

love is barely a star, and 4 stars is a huge difference regardless.

 

[metalslimer]

I still remember the thread for Game 1 last year and it feels like deja vu. Just don't think that type of comeback happens with Durant. I also have to believe Green's ball kicking antics are a thing of the past.

Yeah it's just too much to ask for this entire team to go cold. I still thinks Cavs take game 3 but it's just too much.

 

[TuXx]

People already giving up on Cavs? Its only game 1 fellas.

Cavs have a different demeanor this year. They know this Warriors's team is too much.

 

[Gigglepoo]

More impressive: 73-9 or 16-0? Or LeBron dashing record hopes?

Only one of those ends in a title.

 

[Peter Ian Staker]

People already giving up on Cavs? Its only game 1 fellas.

Please explain to me how that they can stop both Durant and Curry with their current roster.

 

[Mory Dunz]

Man Curry plays so much better as the forgot about second banana. Gets to be loose

uh, he's been the main banana this entire playoffs except tonight. And has had MVP type numbers.

Plus him being on the court gave KD like 4 dunks too.

 

[zelas]

I wouldn't want WB or Harden on this team.

Take your pick. You're golden state, you can cherry pick any ring chaser you want.

 

[bionic77]

People already giving up on Cavs? Its only game 1 fellas.

Definitely not over, but what is the answer for KD?

Not even LeBron could check him and he is the only good defender on the Cavs. Seems like the only way they can win is with a massive Warriors choke and their role players just shooting the roof off from 3. That is definitely possible but its not an ideal gameplay for the NBA finals.

 

[GalacticToast]

Best player on the team "getting carried".

:lol

Superstar who got dusted last year joining the 73-9 team who broomed his sorry ass out last year. That's a carry.

 

[Andrew Korenchkin]

Man, the Warriors are making the NBA boring now.

 

[jmizzal]

dude if it wasn't for klay last year they wouldn't be in the finals.

i'm talking about the actual finals when he never shows up

 

[PR_rambo]

Break up the Cavs too, LeBron coasting through the east 7 straight years is worse than a non competitive finals game 1.

 

[Immaculate]

More impressive: 73-9 or 16-0? Or LeBron dashing record hopes?

blowing a 3-1 lead

 

[davidwhangchoi]

DWill's brick was so loud

 

[TTG]

Man other than Warriors fans

No one wants this

We all want a competitive series

Fucking hell man

Everyone wants a competitive series and it should prove to be that.

You saw Lebron and Kyrie in the first half tonight and they have shooting around them.

 

[The Greek Freak]

Please explain to me how that they can stop both Durant and Curry with their current roster.

Same as last year.

Make Curry hurt his knee in a puddle of sweat.

Get Draymond to get suspended acting a fool.

Turn KD into Harrison Barnes.

Duh

 

[Vault Dweller 111]

first team with 4 stars...

87' Celtics

2 MVPs and 4 of their 5 starters are All Stars. Not to mention they set the win record last year and added a former MVP in his prime.

Showtime Lakers had two top 5 players EVER
Bird's Celtics
Russell Celtics
Jordan's Bulls
Kobe Shaq Lakers
Duncan Spurs.
LeBron Heat/Cavs

They've been to three straight finals, 1-1 record with one going on now. There has been far more dominant teams. If they've won 5 in a row five years from now, then we can talk