Around the NBA (and other Sports) 2022-23, Part 2

Fierce1 · Post #1281 » by **Fierce1** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 4:34 am

We need the Lakers in the finals if the Cs get to the finals.

Triple7 · Post #1282 » by **Triple7** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:14 am

ConstableGeneva wrote:
SuperDeluxe wrote:

Read on Twitter

Not nearly enough, but better than the nothing that was rumoured to happen.

Kings better make the most of it. Not even the Warriors can come back from 0-3. Would be sweet revenge if they take out the Lakers too.

They say Sabonis might not play because of a rib contusion lol. Do or die for the warriors next game.

Triple7 · Post #1283 » by **Triple7** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:17 am

Fierce1 wrote:We need the Lakers in the finals if the Cs get to the finals.

Oh please no!
Just thinking of the possiblity of Lebron having a chance for a ring, makes me want to puke. I hope the grizz gets lucky, and wins this series, though unlikely. Not sure which team between the kings and warriors have a better shot at beating the lakers.

BostonCouchGM · Post #1284 » by **BostonCouchGM** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:27 am

I think Draymond is the only player I hate. I dislike a bunch but really hate this dude. That organization must be salivating at the prospect of getting rid of him. Sadly, I’m not sure he’s easily replaceable for what he brings to the table. This might very well be the end of the warriors competing for championships.

Triple7 · Post #1285 » by **Triple7** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:38 am

BostonCouchGM wrote:I think Draymond is the only player I hate. I dislike a bunch but really hate this dude. That organization must be salivating at the prospect of getting rid of him. Sadly, I’m not sure he’s easily replaceable for what he brings to the table. This might very well be the end of the warriors competing for championships.

They probably stick with this team till next year, or until Curry is still capable of playing at a high level. I give this group 2 years max.

Triple7 · Post #1286 » by **Triple7** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:39 am

BostonCouchGM wrote:I think Draymond is the only player I hate. I dislike a bunch but really hate this dude. That organization must be salivating at the prospect of getting rid of him. Sadly, I’m not sure he’s easily replaceable for what he brings to the table. This might very well be the end of the warriors competing for championships.

They probably stick with this team till next year, or until Curry is still capable of playing at a high level. I give this group 2 years max.

Tyakack · Post #1287 » by **Tyakack** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 6:09 am

Fierce1 wrote:We need the Lakers in the finals if the Cs get to the finals.

Words a celtics fan should never say for any reason, at all. You should be ashamed. :noway:

ThePigeon · Post #1288 » by **ThePigeon** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 7:15 am

SuperDeluxe wrote:

Read on Twitter

Not nearly enough, but better than the nothing that was rumoured to happen.

The refs costs us a ring last year.
Green should have gotten the second technical for tripping and holding JB in the second game.
He is a dirty player and should have gotten many more suspensions.

I was shocked that he started the year all with the punch to the face of Poole (another player I can't stand)

Hope the Kings sweep them and they implode

Fierce1 · Post #1289 » by **Fierce1** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 8:36 am

Tyakack wrote:
Fierce1 wrote:We need the Lakers in the finals if the Cs get to the finals.

Words a celtics fan should never say for any reason, at all. You should be ashamed.

Why be afraid of the Lakers?

The stench of that Game 7 loss, in the finals, in 2010 can only be removed if the Celts beat the Lakers again in the finals.

It will be sweeter if the Celts beat the Lakers with Lebron.

Triple7 · Post #1290 » by **Triple7** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 8:55 am

Fierce1 wrote:
Tyakack wrote:
Fierce1 wrote:We need the Lakers in the finals if the Cs get to the finals.

Words a celtics fan should never say for any reason, at all. You should be ashamed.

Why be afraid of the Lakers?

The stench of that Game 7 loss, in the finals, in 2010 can only be removed if the Celts beat the Lakers again in the finals.

It will be sweeter if the Celts beat the Lakers with Lebron.

I do not want to take that risk. It’s better thr lakers lose early than have a chance for banner 18, no matter how epic that matchup would be. I’m fine facing the lakers after lebron retires

Post #1291 » by **Darthlukey** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 10:29 am

Triple7 wrote:
Fierce1 wrote:
Tyakack wrote:
Words a celtics fan should never say for any reason, at all. You should be ashamed.

Why be afraid of the Lakers?

The stench of that Game 7 loss, in the finals, in 2010 can only be removed if the Celts beat the Lakers again in the finals.

It will be sweeter if the Celts beat the Lakers with Lebron.

I do not want to take that risk. It’s better thr lakers lose early than have a chance for banner 18, no matter how epic that matchup would be. I’m fine facing the lakers after lebron retires

The league won't let this lakers team lose if they make the finals

Triple7 · Post #1292 » by **Triple7** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 10:34 am

Darthlukey wrote:
Triple7 wrote:
Fierce1 wrote:Why be afraid of the Lakers?

The stench of that Game 7 loss, in the finals, in 2010 can only be removed if the Celts beat the Lakers again in the finals.

It will be sweeter if the Celts beat the Lakers with Lebron.

I do not want to take that risk. It’s better thr lakers lose early than have a chance for banner 18, no matter how epic that matchup would be. I’m fine facing the lakers after lebron retires

The league won't let this lakers team lose if they make the finals

I agree with this!
The nba would benefit a lot if lebron wins another title. Heck, they are starting at it right now with the warriors. That draymond suspension is too damn weak, even for a repeat offender like dray. It’s one thing if sabonis were unable to play, but he finished the game lol. As good as sac is playing, they lack experience, and most likely will show it when the stakes are higher. The warriors have a better chance at beating the lakers than the kings.

Triple7 · Post #1293 » by **Triple7** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 11:00 am

Come to think of it, **** the warriors! I hope they lose against sac! Still remember all the clowning and dancing steph had done in the finals. All the trash talk dray bwen doin the whole series. I hope they lose, and i hope the lakers lose as well.

ConstableGeneva · Post #1294 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 12:29 pm

Read on Twitter

• jump-shooting team with no inside presence
• got two titles basically cos they took advantage of massive cap jump/non-smoothing
• most B2Bs by how many? 1 B2B? Lol. One of the worst road teams ever to make the playoffs.
• employs the dirtiest douchebag in the league

Cry more. Really hope the Kings end them.

Post #1295 » by **Parliament10** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 12:55 pm

ConstableGeneva wrote:
SuperDeluxe wrote:

Read on Twitter

Not nearly enough, but better than the nothing that was rumoured to happen.

Kings better make the most of it. Not even the Warriors can come back from 0-3. Would be sweet revenge if they take out the Lakers too.

SuperDeluxe: I'm Shocked that Green only got 1 day of Suspension.
ConstableGeneva: Yep. No team has Ever won a Series, after being down 0-3.

Post #1296 » by **Parliament10** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 1:17 pm

Read on Twitter

GOAT is between Bill Russell, and Michael Jordan.
Russell having the edge, with 11 rings. Jordan more so, in the modern era.

Fantaxp7 · Post #1297 » by **Fantaxp7** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 1:57 pm

Parliament10 wrote:
ConstableGeneva wrote:
SuperDeluxe wrote:

Read on Twitter

Not nearly enough, but better than the nothing that was rumoured to happen.

Kings better make the most of it. Not even the Warriors can come back from 0-3. Would be sweet revenge if they take out the Lakers too.

SuperDeluxe: I'm Shocked that Green only got 1 day of Suspension.
ConstableGeneva: Yep. No team has Ever won a Series, after being down 0-3.

Yesterday I watched a few ESPN analyst clips of their thoughts and man it was a tough watch...It felt 100% like they had to say what ESPN wanted them to say... at least I hope because any reasonable basketball fan knows what Draymond did was bad.

Trying to make Sabonis look like "he had it coming" is just a weak take. If he did wrap up Draymond's leg on purpose, which is totally possible, it does not in any way justify Draymond's actions. He's a world class athlete that COULD reach over Sabonis's body, STEP BACKWARDS or even smarter flop over and show the ref that he was wrapped up. He chose the overly aggressive action of putting his whole weight on Sabonis's chest.

ESPN too worried about ratings.

sam_I_am · Post #1298 » by **sam_I_am** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 4:05 pm

I think the league got it right with Draymond. I think Sabonis grabbing his foot was egregious and deserving of a tech. Draymond definitely went overboard with stomp and deserved ejection. His past transgressions and behavior towards fans after ejection earns suspension. I don’t disagree that Sabonis getting stepped on was his own fault….but Green went way too far. For most other players I think just the ejection would have been enough.

Post #1299 » by **Feed Your Head** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 4:42 pm

tfribs45 · Post #1300 » by **tfribs45** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:14 pm

Triple7 wrote:Come to think of it, **** the warriors! I hope they lose against sac! Still remember all the clowning and dancing steph had done in the finals. All the trash talk dray bwen doin the whole series. I hope they lose, and i hope the lakers lose as well.

forget that, I'd like to see a rematch of last years final, don't count out to Warriors yet! No chance LA LA makes it to the finals,