NBA Thread

[Electromatic]

If the Cavs win, we should start a thread specifically for LeBron James. Just because you know, verb_to_trust.

There would be too much melodrama.

[Monkey_Driven]

I like Lebron but I've grown tired over how self aware of his image he has become. I can't tell if anything he does off the court is genuine anymore.

[verb_to_trust]

Welp...there goes your Apple watch.

[4/5]

I like Lebron but I've grown tired over how self aware of his image he has become. I can't tell if anything he does off the court is genuine anymore.

But...but...HE'S COMING HOME!!!!

[Bammer]

Bron gave a great interview after game 3 w/ Dwyane Wade. He was pretty open & up front w/ his answers.

[verb_to_trust]

Did he talk about his janky toes?

[Peeps]

Did he talk about his janky toes?

no he talked about how he posted on a band website as joesanity and there was a guy he specifically wanted to do well just to piss him off.

[verb_to_trust]

Lol

[Simple Torture]

I like Lebron but I've grown tired over how self aware of his image he has become. I can't tell if anything he does off the court is genuine anymore.

But...but...HE'S COMING HOME!!!!

[Monkey_Driven]

I like Lebron but I've grown tired over how self aware of his image he has become. I can't tell if anything he does off the court is genuine anymore.

But...but...HE'S COMING HOME!!!!

He's been home for awhile brah. Take his bow to Jim Brown last night, was it for show or do they have a relationship? I know I shouldn't care.

[verb_to_trust]

I like Lebron but I've grown tired over how self aware of his image he has become. I can't tell if anything he does off the court is genuine anymore.

But...but...HE'S COMING HOME!!!!

He's been home for awhile brah. Take his bow to Jim Brown last night, was it for show or do they have a relationship? I know I shouldn't care.

The fact that he took a bow to Brown, who was Ray Rice before Ray Rice is so Lebron. The guy 'allegedly' threw his model girlfriend off his second floor balcony.

[Monkey_Driven]

I like Lebron but I've grown tired over how self aware of his image he has become. I can't tell if anything he does off the court is genuine anymore.

But...but...HE'S COMING HOME!!!!

He's been home for awhile brah. Take his bow to Jim Brown last night, was it for show or do they have a relationship? I know I shouldn't care.

The fact that he took a bow to Brown, who was Ray Rice before Ray Rice is so Lebron. The guy 'allegedly' threw his model girlfriend off his second floor balcony.

Maybe she deserved it.

[spike]

The Warriors will be fine. They don't even have to shoot as well as they did all year--just don't shoot this badly and they'll win.

I am shocked about how this series has gone thus far, but I still don't think it can continue like this. Because math.

curry finally came to life in the second half last night, so yeah, this could be far from over.

I mean I have to reluctantly give Cleveland credit. For a group of scrubs they have really played tough and are doing everything they can to win. But the Warriors are just too good to not turn things around in a seven game series. I feel like the Cavs have squeezed just about as much out of this series as they possibly can and that GS is about to unleash an unholy barrage of jump shots all over them and take control of the series.

It does have a Memphis series vibe so far. At least that is what I'm hoping.

The fact that Cleveland had been playing Memphis-like defense all postseason was giving me hope that they could steal a game or two. But the one thing Memphis didn't have (aside from a healthy Tony Allen to end the series) is LeBron. Half of me is waiting for the Warriors to start clicking again and start knocking down every shot they take and finish this up in six. The other half thinks this Cleveland defense will continue to shut these guys down and take this series.

I'm probably irrationally scared of David Lee now. Yes he can get abused on the defensive end but he really allowed the Warriors offense to open up more. Hopefully it's a matter of the coaching staff not expecting to see David Lee play at all and they'll have a better answer in Game 4.

The toughest thing about watching this series is that most of the Golden State team is hard to dislike. Except Draymond Green.

Valid points, especially about Lebron. I think Cleveland has been playing great defense but the Warriors have also been missing a lot of open shots they've been hitting all year. It seems like they are pressing too hard at times. For as poorly as the Warriors have played at times with errant passes, lackluster hustle, and misguided hero ball they have still been really close in both losses.

One thing is for sure to me, if the Cavs win the series it will cement Lebron as a Top 5 player of all time.

Hes top 3 all time now. I shudder to think what the narrative turns into if cavs close this out which at this point is probably a coin flip.

IF they do win, and I still don't think they do....it would have to be the most impressive championship for a single player that I've ever seen in my life. I think he's top 3-5 now, but this would cement top 2 status and make it a lot more likely that there will be a legitimate MJ/LeBron debate in a few years.

he's got a ways to go. MJ was 6-0 in the finals, lebron would be, what, 3-3 if the cavs win this?

[Monkey_Driven]

The Warriors will be fine. They don't even have to shoot as well as they did all year--just don't shoot this badly and they'll win.

I am shocked about how this series has gone thus far, but I still don't think it can continue like this. Because math.

curry finally came to life in the second half last night, so yeah, this could be far from over.

I mean I have to reluctantly give Cleveland credit. For a group of scrubs they have really played tough and are doing everything they can to win. But the Warriors are just too good to not turn things around in a seven game series. I feel like the Cavs have squeezed just about as much out of this series as they possibly can and that GS is about to unleash an unholy barrage of jump shots all over them and take control of the series.

It does have a Memphis series vibe so far. At least that is what I'm hoping.

The fact that Cleveland had been playing Memphis-like defense all postseason was giving me hope that they could steal a game or two. But the one thing Memphis didn't have (aside from a healthy Tony Allen to end the series) is LeBron. Half of me is waiting for the Warriors to start clicking again and start knocking down every shot they take and finish this up in six. The other half thinks this Cleveland defense will continue to shut these guys down and take this series.

I'm probably irrationally scared of David Lee now. Yes he can get abused on the defensive end but he really allowed the Warriors offense to open up more. Hopefully it's a matter of the coaching staff not expecting to see David Lee play at all and they'll have a better answer in Game 4.

The toughest thing about watching this series is that most of the Golden State team is hard to dislike. Except Draymond Green.

Valid points, especially about Lebron. I think Cleveland has been playing great defense but the Warriors have also been missing a lot of open shots they've been hitting all year. It seems like they are pressing too hard at times. For as poorly as the Warriors have played at times with errant passes, lackluster hustle, and misguided hero ball they have still been really close in both losses.

One thing is for sure to me, if the Cavs win the series it will cement Lebron as a Top 5 player of all time.

Hes top 3 all time now. I shudder to think what the narrative turns into if cavs close this out which at this point is probably a coin flip.

IF they do win, and I still don't think they do....it would have to be the most impressive championship for a single player that I've ever seen in my life. I think he's top 3-5 now, but this would cement top 2 status and make it a lot more likely that there will be a legitimate MJ/LeBron debate in a few years.

he's got a ways to go. MJ was 6-0 in the finals, lebron would be, what, 3-3 if the cavs win this?

Should we even count his first Finals appearance? That team was not good at all. Also, Jordan finished with 6 Finals appearances. Lebron could finish with several more.

[verb_to_trust]

Getting to the finals doesnt really matter if you lose. I mean, we are talking about him in comparison with the current goat mj right?

[Coach]

I have Jordan, Russell, Bird, Magic, Shaq, and Kobe all ahead of Lebron at the moment. Could change; let's see how the rest of his career goes.

[E.H. Ruddock]

Getting to the finals doesnt really matter if you lose. I mean, we are talking about him in comparison with the current goat mj right?

I agree. Montana/Brady would be a similar example.

[Simple Torture]

[verb_to_trust]

Dat hairline tho...

[CopperTom]

LeBron haters are the most annoying thing going.