NBA thread

[Roey Haque]

^ Embiid will never be 100% healthy. Ever.

It's what makes his game alluring, it's all or nothing. When has gathers momentum, he will have fun finishing you off. But when his injuries surface, he will slow down and start complaining, and it trickles down to his game as well.

[Tigers_eye]

These are the players I dislike.
1) Mr. James Fake'rden. Faking and getting referees to call is NOT AN ART. IT IS CHEATING. The Step back is traveling. "Cus word!!"
2) Mr. James Butler. Yes, I called him "James".
3) Mr. James (the King). Self proclaimed, lol. Go retire.
4) Mr. James Westbrook.

[Tigers_eye]

Well now the conference finals have been set. This is what I thought all along.
Blazers vs Golden State
Philly vs Toronto.
No matter how good Lillard and Lenard are there team doesn't have the fire power to hang with Curry-Greek freak.
The finals should be fantastic.

[Roey Haque]

You are saying Giannis is better than Leonard? That is quite a bold statement. Though yes, Giannis is my MVP. But only because Leonard missed a lot of games due to injury. When Kawhi plays, there is no man more efficient than him.

[Tigers_eye]

Originally Posted by Roey Haque
You are saying Giannis is better than Leonard? That is quite a bold statement. Though yes, Giannis is my MVP. But only because Leonard missed a lot of games due to injury. When Kawhi plays, there is no man more efficient than him.

Yes, that is what I am saying. No man in NBA can stop the freak. His off night is 25 points minimum. His defense puts fear in opponents. He can roam at the foul line yet block shots at the rim.

Kawhi, and all other guards including Splash brothers can have an off night of below 20.

[zman]

To me KD is number 1. He's the superior scorer and his D is much improved now. Kawhi and Giannis are 2 and 3. There's no doubt Giannis is the MVP and the future face of the NBA. If his midrange game improves a bit he'll be as dominant as Shak was in his heyday.

[Tigers_eye]

Pelican had 6% chance in landing the #1 pick. They got it. How funny.


With adding Zion, Anthony Davis will have think hard since he would get the most money from New Orleans. Thank you Bron from destroying Lakers.

[Tigers_eye]

1-0 Bucks. 1-0 GSW. Should be two quick series. Warriors should win in 5. Bucks in 5/6.

[JonnySnow]

Warriors are strong in this season, but I think Bucks will win this play-offs

[zman]

Originally Posted by JonnySnow
Warriors are strong in this season, but I think Bucks will win this play-offs

Welcome to the forum, JonnySnow

Originally Posted by Tigers_eye
1-0 Bucks. 1-0 GSW. Should be two quick series. Warriors should win in 5. Bucks in 5/6.

I like the Warriors but I don't think it'll be an easy series. Both losing teams were affected by game 7 hangover, they had little time to recover. Both series should go 6 games at least. All these teams are beasts at home.

[Shubho]

WE THE NORTH!

[Tigers_eye]

Originally Posted by zman
Welcome to the forum, JonnySnow

I like the Warriors but I don't think it'll be an easy series. Both losing teams were affected by game 7 hangover, they had little time to recover. Both series should go 6 games at least. All these teams are beasts at home.

As you saw, Warriors brought the broom to sweep the Blazers. Bucks would do the same but Kawhi refuses to fade away. 9 days rest for Curry and Co. Durant comes back and gets the MVP in the finals with 35+ points per outing. That is how I see it.

[Roey Haque]

If Bucks win it all, it will be ALL DUE to Giannis. I see all the other pieces they have, they are no better or worse (probably worse) than all other eastern contenders. Middleton was not a sure all star pick. Warriors are Warriors ofcourse, with 5 all stars when all healthy.

And Lebron has thrown tantrums in recent years that he needs at least two other all stars with him, and has gotten it thus far except this season.

So for Giannis to do this, by himself, as the sole legitimate all star, would be amazing!
That is if they get past the Raps, I think they will, but GSW in 6 in the finals.

To put things in perspective, the last time a team won the finals with just one legitimate all star was in 2011, with Dirk's Mavericks. The fashionable thing to do since then is for guys to team up.

[Tigers_eye]

Originally Posted by Roey Haque
If Bucks win it all, it will be ALL DUE to Giannis. I see all the other pieces they have, they are no better or worse (probably worse) than all other eastern contenders. Middleton was not a sure all star pick. Warriors are Warriors ofcourse, with 5 all stars when all healthy.

And Lebron has thrown tantrums in recent years that he needs at least two other all stars with him, and has gotten it thus far except this season.

So for Giannis to do this, by himself, as the sole legitimate all star, would be amazing!
That is if they get past the Raps, I think they will, but GSW in 6 in the finals.

To put things in perspective, the last time a team won the finals with just one legitimate all star was in 2011, with Dirk's Mavericks. The fashionable thing to do since then is for guys to team up.

If Bucks win then there would many first. Got swept last year in the first round if I am not mistaken. That is a huge jump.


Yeah, Miami started the trend of Super team Bron, Wade, Bosh (3 all stars) + good roll players Haslam and Co.

[aklemalp]

Excited for the finals.


Kahwai has been coronated in Toronto

[Tigers_eye]

Originally Posted by aklemalp
Excited for the finals.


Kahwai has been coronated in Toronto

With Toronto having home court advantage, this would be a good series. But I think Golden State has too much firepower. With 2 all stars out they are still the most talented team. Back court with Steph and Klay, Kawhi and Lowry can't win this match up. Dreymond Green is best at small forward. Igodala wins the matchup with whomever. Only Gasol is better than whomever GSW put up. The bench and coaching staff goes to GSW. This can be over in 6. 4-2 GSW.

[aklemalp]

Have you noticed the punjabi dude in courtside at the Scotiabank arena? He is like an official mascot for the Raptors.

Better than Drake

[Tigers_eye]

Originally Posted by aklemalp
Have you noticed the punjabi dude in courtside at the Scotiabank arena? He is like an official mascot for the Raptors.

Better than Drake

Yes, the Super Fan.

[zman]

That punjabi guy is hard core. Apparently he's attended every Raptors game in the last 20+ years.

[aklemalp]

Originally Posted by zman
That punjabi guy is hard core. Apparently he's attended every Raptors game in the last 20+ years.

The camera should focus on him more than on drake

[zman]

Who do you guys think will win?

I'm rooting for the Warriors and hoping they'll win in 6. If it goes to game 7 Raptors will win. Either way this will be the end of the dynasty as KD will join the Knicks next year. GS will still be a top tier team but they won't be the runaway favorites going forward.

[Roey Haque]

GSW in 6.

KD to Knicks? I don't believe that's confirmed. Unless you have some inside info! haha. If KD is smart and can put all ego aside, he will stay right where he is and win another ring with GSW next year.

[aklemalp]

Heard Kyrie also heading here.

[Tigers_eye]

So the games start tonight. Lets go GSW.

[zman]

Originally Posted by aklemalp
Heard Kyrie also heading here.

Yes. They have enough cap space to sign two max players. They could also get AD via trade. Can't wait to see the Knicks become a contender finally.