Around The League: Watch Other Teams In the Playoffs Edition

[pepe1991]

I don't know. It's a quality of life decision to me, and I can't fault him for it.

OKC vs. San Fransisco. Really ???

Bill Simmons always called Durant "The future former Thunder."

There was no way Durant would spend his career in the OKC wasteland. I guess I just thought he would move home and Join the Wizards.


..

I mean guy wasn't even drafted by them but Supersonics and their filty rich owner who was to cheap to build new arena for whatever reason. He went from one of bigger markets at time to freaking OKC, team that was too cheap to add $0,8M per year to keep Harden and who was getting rid of guys like Reggie Jackson just to avoid paying them. They never did anything outside a draft to build a contender around him and Westbrook ... imo he (Westbrook) is toxic player. I think it's a grind to play with a player who will ballhog 50 possessoins every game (something that Ibaka was openly b**ing about in past ). He is type of dude who will in game 7 of nba finals with tied result and 13sec until the end pull up 38 feet fadeaway with 9 sec on shotclock because- why not. Go watch how he played last year in last 3 games vs Warriors. Him and Harden will never win rings as go to guys, they waste so many possessions doing flat out stupid stuff.

[Bensational]

This game feels like classic ref interference. Really doesn't feel like it's being called both ways. League desperately wants to even up this series to get it closer to 7 games.

[Gomagic44]

This game feels like classic ref interference. Really doesn't feel like it's being called both ways. League desperately wants to even up this series to get it closer to 7 games.

I just thought the same thing. They make so much money off these games. These refs are like lawyers right? They probobly give them a ratio to call in games like this to ensure a game 6.


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[pepe1991]

What a Cavs chokejob. 6+ points and a ball and they decide to rush pull up 3 after pullup 3.
Durant is bad MF

[orlando1214]

Refs have been bad for both sides, I hate when they take over games. I will say though, props to that ref not calling a foul on that strip on Lebron just now. It was a great play by Iguodala, but stripping Lebron at the end of the 4th seems like an automatic call by most refs regardless of contact.

[Bensational]

There's something quite vindicating about the Warriors pulling that one out from under LeBron and the Refaliers.

Come on Dubs, put it away in 4.

[tooler]

This is going to make for some awkward moments when regular NBA teams pretend like they're competing for a championship anytime in the next 5 years.

Sure, pal. You got it.

[Gomagic44]

Refs have been bad for both sides, I hate when they take over games. I will say though, props to that ref not calling a foul on that strip on Lebron just now. It was a great play by Iguodala, but stripping Lebron at the end of the 4th seems like an automatic call by most refs regardless of contact.

Agreed. It's hard to read them.


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[Gomagic44]

This is going to make for some awkward moments when regular NBA teams pretend like they're competing for a championship anytime in the next 5 years.

Sure, pal. You got it.

I am calling it. Quote me forever. This is the last year quality guys flock to Lebron. Father Time hates all men. He can't do it anymore. He doesn't have enough quality role players anymore, and he can't compensate for them.

The Lebron era as we know it, is finished. Even if Carmelo went to the cavs, it's not happening. Enter new era. Shoot from 4 positions.

Draft: Markannen. Begin the new era. Biyombo could be the defensive 4? Probobly not. But scratch our other guys. You wanna win a championship? You gotta score.

Trade Evan and Ag for what you can get.

Draft dsj/monk/markannen.

Tank next year

Get more shooters

Re-evaluate


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[EAS Law]

This is going to make for some awkward moments when regular NBA teams pretend like they're competing for a championship anytime in the next 5 years.

Sure, pal. You got it.

I am calling it. Quote me forever. This is the last year quality guys flock to Lebron. Father Time hates all men. He can't do it anymore. He doesn't have enough quality role players anymore, and he can't compensate for them.

The Lebron era as we know it, is finished. Even if Carmelo went to the cavs, it's not happening. Enter new era. Shoot from 4 positions.

Draft: Markannen. Begin the new era. Biyombo could be the defensive 4? Probobly not. But scratch our other guys. You wanna win a championship? You gotta score.

Trade Evan and Ag for what you can get.

Draft dsj/monk/markannen.

Tank next year

Get more shooters

Re-evaluate


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Let's not get carried away. GS has four guys in the starting lineup that do WAAAAAY more than just shoot. There are two MVPs and another two AllStars on that team

It's not just about shooting. Putting two MVPs on one team, both in their prime, will net these kinds of results.

[pepe1991]

This is going to make for some awkward moments when regular NBA teams pretend like they're competing for a championship anytime in the next 5 years.

Sure, pal. You got it.

I am calling it. Quote me forever. This is the last year quality guys flock to Lebron. Father Time hates all men. He can't do it anymore. He doesn't have enough quality role players anymore, and he can't compensate for them.

The Lebron era as we know it, is finished. Even if Carmelo went to the cavs, it's not happening. Enter new era. Shoot from 4 positions.

Draft: Markannen. Begin the new era. Biyombo could be the defensive 4? Probobly not. But scratch our other guys. You wanna win a championship? You gotta score.

Trade Evan and Ag for what you can get.

Draft dsj/monk/markannen.

Tank next year

Get more shooters

Re-evaluate


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Iggy, Klay, Green,Durant. It doesn't get any more elite than that on defense. They are all so much more than just shooters.

[Gomagic44]

Total domination. The east is irrelevant. Time to craft our empire!


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[tiderulz]

This is going to make for some awkward moments when regular NBA teams pretend like they're competing for a championship anytime in the next 5 years.

Sure, pal. You got it.

I am calling it. Quote me forever. This is the last year quality guys flock to Lebron. Father Time hates all men. He can't do it anymore. He doesn't have enough quality role players anymore, and he can't compensate for them.

The Lebron era as we know it, is finished. Even if Carmelo went to the cavs, it's not happening. Enter new era. Shoot from 4 positions.

Draft: Markannen. Begin the new era. Biyombo could be the defensive 4? Probobly not. But scratch our other guys. You wanna win a championship? You gotta score.

Trade Evan and Ag for what you can get.

Draft dsj/monk/markannen.

Tank next year

Get more shooters

Re-evaluate


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Iggy, Klay, Green,Durant. It doesn't get any more elite than that on defense. They are all so much more than just shooters.

adding top role players. Iggy, Livingston, West

[OrlChamps2030]

This is going to make for some awkward moments when regular NBA teams pretend like they're competing for a championship anytime in the next 5 years.

Sure, pal. You got it.

I am calling it. Quote me forever. This is the last year quality guys flock to Lebron. Father Time hates all men. He can't do it anymore. He doesn't have enough quality role players anymore, and he can't compensate for them.

The Lebron era as we know it, is finished. Even if Carmelo went to the cavs, it's not happening. Enter new era. Shoot from 4 positions.

Draft: Markannen. Begin the new era. Biyombo could be the defensive 4? Probobly not. But scratch our other guys. You wanna win a championship? You gotta score.

Trade Evan and Ag for what you can get.

Draft dsj/monk/markannen.

Tank next year

Get more shooters

Re-evaluate


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I don't see any eastern team overtaking the cavs until Lebron gets bored and signs with the Spurs or something lol

[Shady Franchise]

This is going to make for some awkward moments when regular NBA teams pretend like they're competing for a championship anytime in the next 5 years.

Sure, pal. You got it.

I am calling it. Quote me forever. This is the last year quality guys flock to Lebron. Father Time hates all men. He can't do it anymore. He doesn't have enough quality role players anymore, and he can't compensate for them.

The Lebron era as we know it, is finished. Even if Carmelo went to the cavs, it's not happening. Enter new era. Shoot from 4 positions.

Draft: Markannen. Begin the new era. Biyombo could be the defensive 4? Probobly not. But scratch our other guys. You wanna win a championship? You gotta score.

Trade Evan and Ag for what you can get.

Draft dsj/monk/markannen.

Tank next year

Get more shooters

Re-evaluate


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I don't see any eastern team overtaking the cavs until Lebron gets bored and signs with the Spurs or something lol

Well now the rumors are he'll look at LAL or LAC in 2018 if he can't get it done in Clev next year.

[Nemesis21]

Can't wait to see Lebron and Cavs SWEPT! 1 more!

[JF5]

This is going to make for some awkward moments when regular NBA teams pretend like they're competing for a championship anytime in the next 5 years.

Sure, pal. You got it.

Things change... This is like when we expected Miami with Lebron/Wade/Bosh to win 6-7 championships when they were even lucky to get 2.

They still have to resign Steph and Durant to the Mega max, and at the same time build a roster around them as all of their role players (Iguodala/Livingston) are expiring. Leaving Klay (Who only has 2 years left) Draymond (3 years left) with McCaw as the only rotation players left on the roster. They won't have much salary cap wise to build as strong of a rotation of role players and might have to trade one of their stars (most likely Klay) to be strong all-around and add the role players to continue to compete/compliment them. I don't think they'll be this dominate after next season as they'll be forced to make decisions.

Plus, you don't know if another team like the Celtics add a couple of stars to rival the Warriors (with all their assets).

These things are never guaranteed...

[Bensational]

This is going to make for some awkward moments when regular NBA teams pretend like they're competing for a championship anytime in the next 5 years.

Sure, pal. You got it.

I am calling it. Quote me forever. This is the last year quality guys flock to Lebron. Father Time hates all men. He can't do it anymore. He doesn't have enough quality role players anymore, and he can't compensate for them.

The Lebron era as we know it, is finished. Even if Carmelo went to the cavs, it's not happening. Enter new era. Shoot from 4 positions.

Draft: Markannen. Begin the new era. Biyombo could be the defensive 4? Probobly not. But scratch our other guys. You wanna win a championship? You gotta score.

Trade Evan and Ag for what you can get.

Draft dsj/monk/markannen.

Tank next year

Get more shooters

Re-evaluate


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I'm down with targeting Markkanen, but come on now, Durant, Green and Klay are all lengthy and highly capable defenders. Zaza is a hired goon. Curry is the only real defensive liability in that SL. And first man off the bench, Igoudala, is another versatile lock down defender.

You need 2-way players. Offense only gets you the Brooklyn Nets.

[Bensational]

This is going to make for some awkward moments when regular NBA teams pretend like they're competing for a championship anytime in the next 5 years.

Sure, pal. You got it.

Things change... This is like when we expected Miami with Lebron/Wade/Bosh to win 6-7 championships when they were even lucky to get 2.

They still have to resign Steph and Durant to the Mega max, and at the same time build a roster around them as all of their role players (Iguodala/Livingston) are expiring. Leaving Klay (Who only has 2 years left) Draymond (3 years left) with McCaw as the only rotation players left on the roster. They won't have much salary cap wise to build as strong of a rotation of role players and might have to trade one of their stars (most likely Klay) to be strong all-around and add the role players to continue to compete/compliment them. I don't think they'll be this dominate after next season as they'll be forced to make decisions.

Plus, you don't know if another team like the Celtics add a couple of stars to rival the Warriors (with all their assets).

These things are never guaranteed...

Very true. GSW seem to have a solid 2-3 year window of finals appearances before the cracks might start showing.

Plus, you never know what personal agendas players harbour. Maybe after a couple of 'ships Durant or Klay or Green might want to step out on their own and try to lead their own team to a title, kinda like how LeBron did with Miami?

[tooler]

This is going to make for some awkward moments when regular NBA teams pretend like they're competing for a championship anytime in the next 5 years.

Sure, pal. You got it.

Things change... This is like when we expected Miami with Lebron/Wade/Bosh to win 6-7 championships when they were even lucky to get 2.

Well, I didn't expect it. In the first year it was already clear there were issues with fit and personality, plus LeBron struggling psychologically to win his first. That's what made them interesting!

Plus they had a Big 3. This is a Big 4. There are only 5 players on the court.

They'll have no problems with a roster. Use the soft cap to re-sign the core, then fill in with rookies and veteran minimum exceptions. Vets take discounts for a chance at a ring. This is guaranteed. They'll have to turn people away.

You guys are nuts for cheering a Cavs sweep. The playoffs are going to become even more boring now. Not like we care anytime soon.