PadWarrior
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He has to get dpoy.
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NBA Finals 2017 |OT| Same As It Ever Was
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MugiwaraCole
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Because it doesn't fit the narrative, of course.
PadWarrior
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Jason McIntyre @jasonrmcintyre
-8.5 for Game 2, I'd let it ride.
Guessing no major changes from Ty Lue (lineups, LeBron not on Durant, etc) until Game 3.
-8.5 for Game 2, I'd let it ride.
Guessing no major changes from Ty Lue (lineups, LeBron not on Durant, etc) until Game 3.
All indication is that he has it locked up. Should have gotten it last year too.
Hyperactivity
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You mean 2015, when he got more 1st place votes, and a few people forgot to put him on their ballot.
2016 was easily Kawhi's
PadWarrior
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I agree. Fun player to watch on that side of the ball.
Nah, what you do is remove the max contract limit. Only problem is the players association probably wouldn't allow it because while your top 10-15 would see their salaries skyrocket your second tier of stars wouldn't get the same amount. But those top 10-15 would be much more equally distributed. Imagine if Orlando could offer Durant 60 million a year? Would he go to Golden State for 25?
marcbret87
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In fact, he has won all of his championships after losing G1.
Allen was not a great defender in Miami and came off the bench. That was 4 years ago.
He ain't coming through that door.
What the Cavs really need is to trade back Love for Wiggins.
marcbret87
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Sure, beating the Toronto Raptors of the all-time greats Lowry-De Rozan and the Celtics deserves a lot of credit.
EDIT: Sorry, realised it was a joke lol
From what I heard from talking heads and half of gaf last night it's game 1 of a best of 7 so the series is over already like last year.
Cuz if injuries were removed from the game then they would have just swapped rings, so who cares
Lionel Richie
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100% this, Draymond just had quite possibly the best defensive game I have ever watched. It was beautiful, he was making plays all around and he was just in perfect position all the time. Tremendous stuff.
PadWarrior
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LetsGoWarriors @LetsGoWarriors
Well it's either that or Rih-rant!
Mychal Thompson @champagnennuts
Hmmm...KD and Rihanna? If they evr became an item...Wud they be...Stay with me,now...Durranna?
3:57 PM · Jun 2, 2017
Well it's either that or Rih-rant!
Mychal Thompson @champagnennuts
Hmmm...KD and Rihanna? If they evr became an item...Wud they be...Stay with me,now...Durranna?
3:57 PM · Jun 2, 2017
paolo11
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Draymond is very smart defensively. I love this guy.
Thompson scored only six points on an uncharacteristic 18.8 percent shooting night, but he was still able to outscore his assignment on a better shooting clip. The supreme two-way guard held his man to just three points on 1-of-12 shooting, or 8.3 percent from the field, in Game 1
Oh, and that 1 of 12? This prayer right here.
Oh, and that 1 of 12? This prayer right here.
Yup. Highest basketball IQ in the game and I'm not sure there is a close second. He might also be the best passer in the game...just an incredible ability to predict where players are going and deliver the ball exactly where it needs to be when it needs to be there.
"But Warriors should trade Klay to the Raptors, he's useless!" They said. Nope, dudes just in a funk, and he's making it up with amazing defense.
And that Kyrie shot, god damn.
BlackNMild2k1
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The Cavs better not sleep on Klay thinking that he is new Max Barnes, because the minute that shot starts to fall.... 22pt lead turn into 50.
And watching hi D the fuck up on Love, Irving, James and Smith had my HYPED as fuck last night. He knows his worth, and as long as he stays 100% effort on D, he also knows that eventually those shots he's taking will fall, and then the Cavs are TOASTED.
and if this leads to a Dubs sweep (31-1 since the signing), or even just a ring period (16-1?) 7
that toaster needs to be encased in glass in the new SF Arena being built for all to see,
And watching hi D the fuck up on Love, Irving, James and Smith had my HYPED as fuck last night. He knows his worth, and as long as he stays 100% effort on D, he also knows that eventually those shots he's taking will fall, and then the Cavs are TOASTED.
and if this leads to a Dubs sweep (31-1 since the signing), or even just a ring period (16-1?) 7
that toaster needs to be encased in glass in the new SF Arena being built for all to see,
Peter Ian Staker
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Jokes aside. I was would love to see Klay go to another team in free agency.
Him on any young rising team would be scary.
He is getting buried behind KD and Steph, reduced to super 3 and D guy. Now imagine him on a less stacked team were he is the best shooter and get the ball far more often.
this is amazing
BlackNMild2k1
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But he still gets plenty of shots, and has opportunity with the ball as he is one of the leads of the 2nd unit, but it probably does hurt that he isn't Steph's 1st option on a kick out.... especially since his shots that he has been taking haven't been falling.
But I know that if Klay was hitting, Steph would go out of his way to find him. Dray and KD would probably be sure to find him too.
His moment will come. I'm hoping in game 3 he goes off for some ridiculous 3streak w/ minimal dribbles again. I like to believe he's saving up for a big blowout performance.
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PadWarrior
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Klay would be great replacing Danny Green.
Peter Ian Staker
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You need to give him more shots in the first place for him to get hot. You cant let him take only 2 or 3 shots per quarter and expect him to get hot.
When you take so few shots every brick feels like a stab in the heart. You missed and Lord knows when you will get another chance.
friskykillface
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Klay for Crowder + Smart
Do it Ainge
Do it Ainge
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Klay shot 18 times a game this season, lots of them wide open or high quality looks because of the team he is on. I don't really know what more you think he can do, especially with opposing teams locked in on him as the #1 option that needs to be slowed down.
Peter Ian Staker
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Or Wolfs or Pelicans.
Imagining having last nights fast break situations but with Klay/Giannis instead of Steph/KD.
BadAss2961
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Am I really overreacting?
What fanbase other than Cavs and Warriors feel like they'll be ready to compete for a championship next year? Maybe Spurs IF they can get Chris Paul, that's about it. If you're not one of these teams, you're just playing for the privilege of losing to them in the playoffs.
Lionel Richie
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He shot the ball 16 times despite being cold as fuck. In the regular season he actually shot the ball more often this year than he did last year (a career high no less). He will be fine.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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Bulls will take Klay.
ryutaro's mama
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Funny thing is, at least you have the Spurs out West.
There is NOBODY challenging the Cavs in their current form (barring any lengthy injuries to Kyrie, Love and/or Brizzle Dizzle) to come out the East for the next 2-3 years.
beat
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Why can't the Bucks do it? They're young and on the rise.
And, uh... that's all I got.
Hyperactivity
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Klay's contract ends in two years. Would they have the money for him (a max) by then?
Lionel Richie
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In the current form yeah but you just wait until the Celtics add Lauri Legend.
ryutaro's mama
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Cause Jabari can't stay healthy long enough to gel with Giannis. Plus, they are further away than Toronto and Boston, who are both, not close to beating the Cavs 4 times in a series.
Peter Ian Staker
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Dreaming something exciting happens in this league? How dare we?
God the day CP resigns with the trash Clippers will be an awful day. Him to the Spurs is the only exciting thing that can happen this season so off course it won't.
Hyperactivity
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If there was a way Blake could return to 2015 form and join idk, Celtics or Rockets (y'know, I wouldn't be surprised if the Heat could revitalize his career with their fitness program, help him avoid injuries), and then KD could do the normal thing that doesn't devalue the free agency market and take what money he can get, thus preventing the Dubs from getting Iguodala and Livingston back (Ian Clark is definitely gone), and then maybe McGee doesn't go for as low a contract so the Dubs lose him too, thus hurting their depth a decent amount...
maybe that would work?
Or something like Hayward and a bunch of good wings to the Pelicans.
Peter Ian Staker
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Warriors ain't gonna lose depth. They can get veteran ring chasers by the foot for dirt cheap.
Plus this past draft will pay dividends. McCaw and Jones will be major contributors in the coming years. Mark my words.
He is coming back to LA to join the Ball revolution.
I could see McCaw replacing Klay if they can't afford him. He's not as good of a shooter but defensively he's been impressive and has a better handle and quickness.
Of the big 4 Klay seems the most likely to leave, unless KD somehow decides after two years he wants to go somewhere else. I'm not sure how they afford all 4 on max deals. Steph getting paid this year, Klay in 2019 and Dray in 2020.
Of the big 4 Klay seems the most likely to leave, unless KD somehow decides after two years he wants to go somewhere else. I'm not sure how they afford all 4 on max deals. Steph getting paid this year, Klay in 2019 and Dray in 2020.
beat
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Where were y'all when Wade, Dirk, and Duncan were all giving their teams discounts?
https://theringer.com/2017-nba-play...en-state-warriors-game-1-defense-ee574f77d62c
That's crazy low. (Though as a comment there replies, a lot of those half court possessions were garbage time and mean to eat clock more than get a good score.)
OG Shaka Zulu
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Warriors can't win without Klay. He leaves and they are runner ups.
Hyperactivity
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I don't agree with it, honestly. It is, in many ways, being unselfish, but it hurts the NBA both as a product and in terms of the deals other players get. Those players already get paid less than they should - blatant discounts just bother me.
Lionel Richie
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Is there even a way to keep the Warriors core together (and by core I mean the 4 stars and Iggy and Livingston plus one of the bigs) without guys taking discounts? He could go goodfella on their asses or maybe he just thinks taking a few less millions means he will continue to play on an all timer until everyone declines.
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