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jmr07019 · Post #501 » by **jmr07019** » Tue May 21, 2019 5:03 pm

Steph is the real MVP of the league and the best player on the Warriors. He’s not a coward like Durant and doesn’t need the talent level ridiculously out of balance to win titles.

Post #502 » by **Parliament10** » Tue May 21, 2019 7:17 pm

3D Chess · Post #503 » by **3D Chess** » Tue May 21, 2019 7:26 pm

Wow, stunned that Ben Simmons didn't make it.

Roddy · Post #504 » by **Roddy** » Tue May 21, 2019 8:00 pm

This draft class was really good.

Some guys to watch next season : Wendell Carter, Mo Mamba and Michael Porter Jr....maybe Rob Williams :dontknow:

UNCBlue012 · Post #505 » by **UNCBlue012** » Tue May 21, 2019 8:01 pm

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CeltsfanSinceBirth · Post #506 » by **CeltsfanSinceBirth** » Wed May 22, 2019 3:00 am

So glad that Magic is back on Twitter. The unintentional comedy is unrivaled.

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Just look at the misdirection in this tweet. A lot to unpack here. Getting some popcorn before the game? Ok, cool. When he said that he was "gonna go for", I really thought he was going to give us some of his clever analysis, but no!! He decided to swerve and give us the flavor of his popcorn instead. Brilliant.

Post #507 » by **djFan71** » Wed May 22, 2019 4:32 am

3D Chess wrote:Wow, stunned that Ben Simmons didn't make it.

An and1 just doesn’t cover my respect for the level of dedication and pettiness displayed here. Fine, fine work.

fallguy · Post #508 » by **fallguy** » Wed May 22, 2019 5:06 am

CeltsfanSinceBirth wrote:So glad that Magic is back on Twitter. The unintentional comedy is unrivaled.

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Just look at the misdirection in this tweet. A lot to unpack here. Getting some popcorn before the game? Ok, cool. When he said that he was "gonna go for", I really thought he was going to give us some of his clever analysis, but no!! He decided to swerve and give us the flavor of his popcorn instead. Brilliant.

He is charmingly vacant.

Like some of the posters around here.

3D Chess · Post #509 » by **3D Chess** » Wed May 22, 2019 4:56 pm

This good content;

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bucknersrevenge · Post #510 » by **bucknersrevenge** » Wed May 22, 2019 6:55 pm

3D Chess wrote:This good content;

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This f****n guy, man...I have no words for Magic.

truth18 · Post #511 » by **truth18** » Wed May 22, 2019 8:58 pm

Cool article on Edniesha Curry of the University of Maine's men's program:

https://thinkprogress.org/maine-black-bears-lone-female-coach-edniesha-curry-division-one-mens-basketball-af642b15c324/

We definitely could use more people like her out there.

Post #512 » by **Parliament10** » Thu May 23, 2019 4:10 pm

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Valid · Post #513 » by **Valid** » Thu May 23, 2019 5:22 pm

jmr07019 wrote:Steph is the real MVP of the league and the best player on the Warriors. He’s not a coward like Durant and doesn’t need the talent level ridiculously out of balance to win titles.

Steph is in no way, shape or form better than Kevin Durant.

3D Chess · Post #514 » by **3D Chess** » Thu May 23, 2019 6:34 pm

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I think it's the Achilles.

Andrew McCeltic · Post #515 » by **Andrew McCeltic** » Thu May 23, 2019 6:46 pm

Tricky timing for a minor injury.. if the Warriors win without Durant, or lose without him, it's easier for him PR-wise to change teams..

MagicBagley18 · Post #516 » by **MagicBagley18** » Thu May 23, 2019 7:01 pm

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For anyone or any team who ever thought getting Giannis in free agency was even a remote chance next summer....

zoyathedestroya · Post #517 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Thu May 23, 2019 7:04 pm

Boogie and his defense, or lack thereof, might cost the Warriors a title. Just sit his ass. They're better off just playing Looney the minutes Draymond isn't at center.

RamonSessions7 · Post #518 » by **RamonSessions7** » Fri May 24, 2019 6:38 am

Random rondo question for you guys. (Completely not flaming)

But with it now being of no effect for either of ours teams this year, with you guys making the playoffs all the same, and it just being a stick in the bonfire of our season. Do you guys feel less gutted thinking about that rondo game winner looking back than when it still had an effect on our records? Basically does Rondo still have enough goodwill from his prime with you guys to make you feel 50/50 or maybe the slightest amount enjoy his personal success of that game winner?

Just wondering the perspective of a fan of a player who peaked higher with my own team for his entire useful career helping the rival win over their own team. (Tl;dr is rondos game winner near midseason a negative or does rondo have enough good memories to find neutral or slight enjoyment for him with it being a ultimately relatively meaningless result end of day)

greenroom31 · Post #519 » by **greenroom31** » Fri May 24, 2019 2:00 pm

RamonSessions7 wrote:Random rondo question for you guys. (Completely not flaming)

But with it now being of no effect for either of ours teams this year, with you guys making the playoffs all the same, and it just being a stick in the bonfire of our season. Do you guys feel less gutted thinking about that rondo game winner looking back than when it still had an effect on our records? Basically does Rondo still have enough goodwill from his prime with you guys to make you feel 50/50 or maybe the slightest amount enjoy his personal success of that game winner?

Just wondering the perspective of a fan of a player who peaked higher with my own team for his entire useful career helping the rival win over their own team. (Tl;dr is rondos game winner near midseason a negative or does rondo have enough good memories to find neutral or slight enjoyment for him with it being a ultimately relatively meaningless result end of day)

Feels like a really bad attempt at trolling (or just a really poorly worded question) but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and reply to what I think you're asking.

Losing on Rondo's buzzer beater was painful in the moment, but it's a regular season game and we had ~10 similarly frustrating losses last season. I was over it within 24 hours as were most Celtics fans, and was certainly over it by the time that we were clinching the 4th seed and the Lakers were crashing and burning in spectacular and dramatic fashion.

I think you're also asking if I was happy for Rondo for making the shot? I guess...? I don't think it mattered much to anyone really. Maybe his kid. I still enjoy Rondo, and while he has his foibles and quirks, the positives from his time in Boston (including winning a title) outweigh the negatives for me.

bucknersrevenge · Post #520 » by **bucknersrevenge** » Fri May 24, 2019 2:06 pm

RamonSessions7 wrote:Random rondo question for you guys. (Completely not flaming)

But with it now being of no effect for either of ours teams this year, with you guys making the playoffs all the same, and it just being a stick in the bonfire of our season. Do you guys feel less gutted thinking about that rondo game winner looking back than when it still had an effect on our records? Basically does Rondo still have enough goodwill from his prime with you guys to make you feel 50/50 or maybe the slightest amount enjoy his personal success of that game winner?

Just wondering the perspective of a fan of a player who peaked higher with my own team for his entire useful career helping the rival win over their own team. (Tl;dr is rondos game winner near midseason a negative or does rondo have enough good memories to find neutral or slight enjoyment for him with it being a ultimately relatively meaningless result end of day)

I think it's meaningless. At the time it hurt. It was like being told off by your teenage son. But it was just one game. The larger issue was how that loss happened. In the end, Rondo will always be remembered for helping to bring a title, Playoff Rondo, and giving tribute to his veterans. That said I know some posters here are not and maybe never were fans.