Around the NBA 18/19 thread 4

johnnyvann840 · Post #361 » by **johnnyvann840** » Fri May 24, 2019 2:29 am

Kawhi Leonard is unbelievable

Post #362 » by **Payt10** » Fri May 24, 2019 2:29 am

Kawhi proving that he's the best player on the planet.

AKfanatic · Post #363 » by **AKfanatic** » Fri May 24, 2019 2:32 am

Payt10 wrote:Kawhi proving that he's the best player on the planet.

Hate how things went down between the Spurs and him....

But yeah, Kawhi is that dude.

His play throughout the playoffs has been reminiscent of Jordan in the way he completely takes over.

Post #364 » by **HomoSapien** » Fri May 24, 2019 2:37 am

It just feels like Giannis and the rest of the Bucks need to lose one more time before they take that next step. Someone a few weeks ago said that the Bucks remind them of the 91 Bulls, but they sort of remind me more of the the 89-90 Bulls that still needed just a bit more seasoning.

Post #365 » by **HomoSapien** » Fri May 24, 2019 2:38 am

johnnyvann840 wrote:Kawhi Leonard is unbelievable

Sort of a bummer that we didn't make a play at Leonard when he was available but can't blame the Bulls for not wanting to go down the superstar who is willing to sit indefinitely route again.

johnnyvann840 · Post #366 » by **johnnyvann840** » Fri May 24, 2019 2:40 am

Payt10 wrote:Kawhi proving that he's the best player on the planet.

That one handed ball fake we just saw was just ridiculous... had his claw around it stuck it out and pulled it back.. looked so much like MJ.

johnnyvann840 · Post #367 » by **johnnyvann840** » Fri May 24, 2019 2:41 am

This has been a terrific game

Post #368 » by **HomoSapien** » Fri May 24, 2019 2:47 am

What a shot by Lopez. Just insane. Such an underrated player for so much of his career.

Mech Engineer · Post #369 » by **Mech Engineer** » Fri May 24, 2019 2:49 am

Giannis or Kawhi? Who has the touch?

Mech Engineer · Post #370 » by **Mech Engineer** » Fri May 24, 2019 2:50 am

Giannis tweaked his ankle

Mech Engineer · Post #371 » by **Mech Engineer** » Fri May 24, 2019 2:52 am

Huge rebound by Gasol even though it came to him

johnnyvann840 · Post #372 » by **johnnyvann840** » Fri May 24, 2019 2:52 am

Brogdon just playing some awesome defense.. and he's assisted like the last four of Milwaukee's buckets

Mech Engineer · Post #373 » by **Mech Engineer** » Fri May 24, 2019 2:56 am

Man. Siakam is such a good player. Brogdon on Milwaukee and Siakam on Raptors....great game from both of them.

AKfanatic · Post #374 » by **AKfanatic** » Fri May 24, 2019 2:59 am

I hope Kawhi actually stays with Toronto. Yeah, that’s one more team the Bulls would need to worry about, but the Raps have always had a great fanbase and their franchise is due for some real success.

Mech Engineer · Post #375 » by **Mech Engineer** » Fri May 24, 2019 3:00 am

I would support Toronto any day the way they have built their team compared to the 76ers.

Post #376 » by **kulaz3000** » Fri May 24, 2019 3:01 am

Leonard is just so methodical and precise with all his movements, no wasted energy, and extremely balanced at all times. He is the swing player of Tim Duncan in many ways, so fundamentally sound.

dumbell78 · Post #377 » by **dumbell78** » Fri May 24, 2019 3:04 am

Maybe I should want to see a gimpy Kawhii in the Finals lol.

AKfanatic · Post #378 » by **AKfanatic** » Fri May 24, 2019 3:05 am

Who’s more sought after in the offseason...Kawhi or Durant?

Durant is the more gifted scorer and no slouch on D

But I think I’d pursue Kawhi as option A if I’m a GM. Dude has proven he can absolutely carry teams.

Post #379 » by **kulaz3000** » Fri May 24, 2019 3:12 am

AKfanatic wrote:Who’s more sought after in the offseason...Kawhi or Durant?

Durant is the more gifted scorer and no slouch on D

But I think I’d pursue Kawhi as option A if I’m a GM. Dude has proven he can absolutely carry teams.

Is he a more gifted scorer though?

Leonard has shown that in the playoffs, he can score at will just like Durant on his best days. Durant just happens to have been a more formidable scorer for an extended period of time, but right now, Leonard is just as good of a scorer as Durant in my opinion.

I take Leonard over Durant to build my team around. Leonard plays like post retirement Jordan, in that he doesn't really rely on his athletic ability all that much, he is just precise with all his moves and that's going to serve him well as he continues to age as a player.

Red8911 · Post #380 » by **Red8911** » Fri May 24, 2019 3:14 am

I knew Toronto was the favorite in the east but can’t believe they just won 3 in a row to take the lead, that’s crazy. Kawhi is just great right now and his teammates have really stepped up. Bucks even though played well are crumbling under pressure, Toronto was just better and now have the upper hand. Some awesome playoff games right here.

Also that Kawhi post game interview was hilarious. Lady asks him how do you beat the bucks 4 times in a row, kawhi answers idk i haven’t done it,lol.