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[HiiiLife]

Dam - lil wayne

 

[Jarmel]

I like that image of Bron stopping to pump up his teammates in the hallway.

Yea that was a good scene.

 

[Yoshimitsu126]

Hm I'm not sure what's going to happen in game 2. I need some time to think.

 

[RedAssedApe]

What page is the ty lue gif. Gonna be the gif of the series if this keeps up

 

[yuraya]

Cavs 20th rank defense gets exposed in game 1. I don't know why so many are surprised.

If they want to win they need to go off from 3 and have Lebron go off as well. Without that its not gonna happen.

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Man Warriors have looked vulnerable in Game 1s in conference finals and NBA finals. Now that you fucked up that opportunity..
oh boy.

 

[Frozenprince]

They not only have 4 all stars, but 2 of the top 4 players in the league. Yes, there have been stacked teams in the past, but no team in NBA history has been close to THIS stacked.

The Bulls with Jordan and Pippen were STACKED. People just like to forget it.

 

[nogoodnamesleft]

Can we just give this team four or five rings and break them up? I don't want to watch this after this season.

Didn't you hear? It's always been this way.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I predicted the Warriors by 20 and Durant with 40, how close was I???

 

[Kusagari]

The Cavs have zero answer for KD and I don't see them finding one.

 

[Surfinn]

Congrats to GSW. Fuck KD and his hardest road.

He played well, as he has all season. Glad to see that continue.

 

[RedEther]

3 more wins left

I need the sweep to happen

 

[Mory Dunz]

Well, the series isn't over.


Teens React to Gaf Reacts, sheesh.

 

[phanphare]

didn't okc let harden go because the owner didn't want to pay the luxury tax?

kd should've dropped them sooner tbh

 

[Killa Sasa]

#WASHED

Hope they close it out this time.

 

[Dr.Acula]

I think he meant 4 CURRENT all stars. The 87 Celtics did not have 4 starters that were all stars in that season. Dennis Johnson was out of his prime by then.

Pistons with Billups, Sheed, Big Ben, and Rip -2006.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_NBA_All-Star_Game

 

[KINGofCRA5H]

Dubs are locked in as usual. Cavs look shook.

We've seen this before.

Still a ways to go but damn that was a fun game.

 

[BlazinSkatinAxel]

I predicted the Warriors by 20 and Durant with 40, how close was I???

23 and 38.

 

[megalowho]

Why do we keep having this argument?

KD isn't a bitch for going to the Warriors. Dude had the choice to go where he wanted to. That doesn't change the fact that they had just gone 73-9, beat his old team, and made the finals for the second straight year.

The Warriors still would have made the Finals this year if he hadn't joined them. That doesn't make him weak or a bitch though.

Nah we worked it out that he's not a bitch for leaving the Thunder but he is a bitch for hooking up with GSW. Ask Paul Pierce

 

[DopeToast]

See ya sunday fam

Gonna try and get hype again before then. Warriors came out fighting. They are as good as last year's team and add Durant? Insane amount of talent. Cavs adding Harden or Kawhi Leonard would be comparable.

 

[Griss]

I hate what Durant's decision has done to the league but I don't hate him.

It's kinda impossible to hate him. Comes across as a gentleman most of the time, is amazing to watch, has a likeable face / voice / personality, and ultimately deserves success based on his incredible career so far.

It just sucks that this salary cap spike consolidated talent like this. It was the spike that was the problem, not KD making the decision that was right for him. If he goes somewhere else, the Warriors probably still win the ring this season. From that point of view it was a no-brainer for him.

 

[Jarmel]

Cavs 20th rank defense gets exposed in game 1. I don't know why so many are surprised.

If they want to win they need to go off from 3 and have Lebron go off as well. Without that its not gonna happen.

Problem is the Cavs aren't used to a defense of this caliber either.

 

[Yoshimitsu126]

didn't okc let harden go because the owner didn't want to pay the luxury tax?

kd should've dropped them sooner tbh

KD is a nice guy but in the end he got smarter.

 

[Syphon Filter]

Pistons with Billups, Sheed, Big Ben, and Rip -2006.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_NBA_All-Star_Game

no one was a super star in that team, dont make me laugh.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

23 and 38.

Not good enough for savage bragging rights but that won't stop me.
Thanks.

 

[cdyhybrid]

They not only have 4 all stars, but 2 of the top 4 players in the league. Yes, there have been stacked teams in the past, but no team in NBA history has been close to THIS stacked.

84-85 Lakers had four HOFers. Not all in their primes, mind you, but still. This isn't anything new.

 

[LyleLanley]

I hate what Durant's decision has done to the league but I don't hate him.

It's kinda impossible to hate him. Comes across as a gentleman most of the time, is amazing to watch, has a likeable face / voice / personality, and ultimately deserves success based on his incredible career so far.

It just sucks that this salary cap spike consolidated talent like this. It was the spike that was the problem, not KD making the decision that was right for him. If he goes somewhere else, the Warriors probably still win the ring this season. From that point of view it was a no-brainer for him.

I would disagree.

 

[Boogs31]

The Bulls with Jordan and Pippen were STACKED. People just like to forget it.

No not really. Jordan and Pippen were both great obviously, but they had no other all stars and a weak bench during the first three peat.

The second three peat was better with Rodman but even he was older. And even if you consider Rodman an all star they definitely didn't have a 4th all star.

 

[Syphon Filter]

84-85 Lakers had four HOFers. Not all in their primes, mind you, but still. This isn't anything new.

they werent in their prime is the point though...

 

[RedAssedApe]

KD is a nice guy but in the end he got smarter.

Kd dropped the nice guy act. Now he's gonna chip. Just like when Lebron went NWO with the Heat

 

[kaiju]

Warriors killin' it.

Damn good start.

 

[Surfinn]

I would disagree.

But why do you hate him

 

[GravityInsanity]

This is pretty funny lol.
https://twitter.com/rotoqlapp/status/870479997445787648

 

[SCChappy]

I hate what Durant's decision has done to the league but I don't hate him.

It's kinda impossible to hate him. Comes across as a gentleman most of the time, is amazing to watch, has a likeable face / voice / personality, and ultimately deserves success based on his incredible career so far.

It just sucks that this salary cap spike consolidated talent like this. It was the spike that was the problem, not KD making the decision that was right for him. If he goes somewhere else, the Warriors probably still win the ring this season. From that point of view it was a no-brainer for him.

This is how I feel for the most part. KD is a Longhorn so I'll always like him. I would've liked if he didn't go to GSW but I can't fault him for doing so.

 

[Bad_Boy]

Im just here for the memes

 

[Syphon Filter]

Kd dropped the nice guy act. Now he's gonna chip. Just like when Lebron went NWO with the Heat

except bron didnt take the coward route, the heat werent established prior to that event.

 

[hipbabboom]

Damn! Even though only Durant and curry showed up offensively tonight for GS, they still spanked the Caves. JR is going to get some shit come tomorrow morning's news cycle

 

[DataStream]

Volcano take - Game 3 by 35. Only close game will be 4; sweep.

 

[Dreams-Visions]

tough game right there bois.

Our Cav will have to play better in all respects.

 

[Lionel Richie]

Cavs 20th rank defense gets exposed in game 1. I don't know why so many are surprised.

If they want to win they need to go off from 3 and have Lebron go off as well. Without that its not gonna happen.

They need the Warriors to lose focus and they need to be slightly less awful on defense. Everything that could have gone wrong for the Cavs did so in this game, so it's likely they will be better in the next one. They won't win a single game playing defense like this though.

 

[Griss]

I would disagree.

I'm not involved in the typical NBA chat, I just watch games every so often. Other than the move to the Warriors, what's to dislike about KD?

 

[Gully State]

No not really. Jordan and Pippen were both great obviously, but they had no other all stars and a weak bench during the first three peat.

The second three peat was better with Rodman but even he was older. And even if you consider Rodman an all star they definitely didn't have a 4th all star.

Why wouldn't you consider rodman an all star? Dude's a HOFer

 

[Boogs31]

84-85 Lakers had four HOFers. Not all in their primes, mind you, but still. This isn't anything new.

You can't just casually state that they weren't all in their primes. That's a big deal. The 2010 Cavs had 2 hall of famers, but one of them was a washed up Shaq. Having 4 all stars in their prime has never happened before. Especially considering 2 of those guys are top 4 players in the entire league.

 

[Tom Penny]

The Bulls with Jordan and Pippen were STACKED. People just like to forget it.

First 3 not really. MJ Pippen Grant Paxton BJ Armstrong..

Last 3..great all time teams.

 

[Surfinn]

This is pretty funny lol.
https://twitter.com/rotoqlapp/status/870479997445787648

Lmao looks like something that was made in Garry's Mod.

 

[Dr.Acula]

no one was a super star in that team, dont make me laugh.

Hey man, it's not my fault the NBA went nuts and named those dudes as All-Stars

Poor Tayshaun Prince, getting left off that team.

 

[overcast]

Why do we keep having this argument?

KD isn't a bitch for going to the Warriors. Dude had the choice to go where he wanted to. That doesn't change the fact that they had just gone 73-9, beat his old team, and made the finals for the second straight year.

The Warriors still would have made the Finals this year if he hadn't joined them. That doesn't make him weak or a bitch though.

Solid post. Kinda bitch made tho still 🌞

Can we just give this team four or five rings and break them up? I don't want to watch this after this season.

Agreed.

 

[Blablurn]

Congratz Golden State GAF.

But this series ain't over yet!

 

[bionic77]

tough game right there bois.

Our Cav will have to play better in all respects.

Warriors will probably play better as well.

Not sure Kyrie and LeBron are going to play as well as they did in the first half. They really need their guys to help.

Main problem for Cleveland is who the fuck is going to guard KD? Do they start with LeBron? Can he still dominate on offense if he has to check KD? Love doesn't seem like he is able to stay in front of him.

 

[GalacticToast]

He played well, as he has all season. Glad to see that continue.

If I join a bunch of nerds for an easy A, do enough to contribute, does that mean I took the hardest road and am free from criticism?