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[Mylie10]

good game tonight

spurs lack of scoring is an issue for them

Too much system, not enough grind it outness hurt them in the end.

Kawhi is good, but still a system coached player. I'd love to play OKC rather than the Spurs.

Not really.....If Tony Parker hits those last few shots, and also doesn't miss his free throw, they probably would have won that game. Parker wasn't system in the end, it was iso Parker.

[Left*My*Heart]

Spurs inability to generate offense is really hurting them. Westbrook went nuclear on them. When he can limit his knucklehead moments he makes OKC really hard to beat.

[Sleepy51]

Dwight just handled himself exceptionally well in that catastrophically awkward interview with a falling down drunk Chaz Barkely. I don't think it erases the on court bouts of pouting (which he owned) but I like him as a person a lot more based on his thoughtfulness and honesty in the face of some jackassed and disrespectful questioning.

Get the hell away from Harden Dwight. Take Blake's spot with the Clippers and let CP3 teach you how to get back on your superman level.

It wasn't all jackassed though. He may have struggled with the wording, but he actually asked him pointed questions about his relationship with Harden....Opting out of his contract....can him and James win together?....and basically giving him agent advice about what he needs to do via opting out and free agency.

It wasn't all disrespectful either. There's a history of Barkley and Shaq calling Dwight out in post games on inside the nba. Especially remember the Laker days, and those guys just ripping Dwight hard for not being more assertive, and not having better post play.

So I too was impressed how Dwight handled himself, but I also appreciated the line of questioning, because it was actually news breaking, in a sense, even if Charles has marbles in his mouth.

I also came away liking him better, especially when he talked about making himself better. But it could also just be the Dwight contract tour that he launched last night. Because Charles is right, he has to opt out based on the new money, and the fact that he'd be on a one year deal if he didn't. Also because he does need to maybe not take as much, but go somewhere to win.

That last part is questionable, because I think Dwight goes to Dallas with Cuban, and winning it all would be a longshot. They'd win though, just not everything imo.

Struggled with the wording?

He's being paid millions to be a professional broadcaster and he sounds like a fall down drunk.

It took him 90 seconds to fail to find a delicate or tactful way to ask "Why don't people like you?" It was a totally unprofessional que4stion asked by an unprofessional boob. Chaz "I am not a role model" Barkley is the biggest turncoat I can remember in my lifetime with sports. He regularly makes a hypocrite ass out of himself pandering to the Skip Bayless "get off my lawn" sport curmudgeon crowd that he spent his playing career challenging and dismissing. Now he plays the sports version of respectability politics on his former peers. If I ever have the chance to meet Charles Barkley in person, I'm gonna have Charles Oakley next to me so that we can both slap him in the mouth.

[Mylie10]

Dwight just handled himself exceptionally well in that catastrophically awkward interview with a falling down drunk Chaz Barkely. I don't think it erases the on court bouts of pouting (which he owned) but I like him as a person a lot more based on his thoughtfulness and honesty in the face of some jackassed and disrespectful questioning.

Get the hell away from Harden Dwight. Take Blake's spot with the Clippers and let CP3 teach you how to get back on your superman level.

It wasn't all jackassed though. He may have struggled with the wording, but he actually asked him pointed questions about his relationship with Harden....Opting out of his contract....can him and James win together?....and basically giving him agent advice about what he needs to do via opting out and free agency.

It wasn't all disrespectful either. There's a history of Barkley and Shaq calling Dwight out in post games on inside the nba. Especially remember the Laker days, and those guys just ripping Dwight hard for not being more assertive, and not having better post play.

So I too was impressed how Dwight handled himself, but I also appreciated the line of questioning, because it was actually news breaking, in a sense, even if Charles has marbles in his mouth.

I also came away liking him better, especially when he talked about making himself better. But it could also just be the Dwight contract tour that he launched last night. Because Charles is right, he has to opt out based on the new money, and the fact that he'd be on a one year deal if he didn't. Also because he does need to maybe not take as much, but go somewhere to win.

That last part is questionable, because I think Dwight goes to Dallas with Cuban, and winning it all would be a longshot. They'd win though, just not everything imo.

Struggled with the wording?

He's being paid millions to be a professional broadcaster and he sounds like a fall down drunk.

It took him 90 seconds to fail to find a delicate or tactful way to ask "Why don't people like you?" It was a totally unprofessional que4stion asked by an unprofessional boob. Chaz "I am not a role model" Barkley is the biggest turncoat I can remember in my lifetime with sports. He regularly makes a hypocrite ass out of himself pandering to the Skip Bayless "get off my lawn" sport curmudgeon crowd that he spent his playing career challenging and dismissing. Now he plays the sports version of respectability politics on his former peers. If I ever have the chance to meet Charles Barkley in person, I'm gonna have Charles Oakley next to me so that we can both slap him in the mouth.

How do you really feel?

[marthafokker]

Man... I think I prefer team AARP for the dubbs. After the Portland series, GSW could be rundown going into the finals if they beat OKC.

[Phase 3]

Man... I think I prefer team AARP for the dubbs. After the Portland series, GSW could be rundown going into the finals if they beat OKC.

Agreed. Playing without Steph for so long really took a toll on the team IMO. Everyone had to play way harder to compensate for his absence.

[marthafokker]

Looks like team AARP is done.

[GS Warriors 1]

Absolute destruction of San Antonio.

[jamesnamida]

lol at OKC playing hit the road jack to Gino... shadeeeee
also come on ibaka, let DUNCAN dunk! public enemy #1
pop shouldve fouled and drawn a play for duncan for the last shot of the game.

[marthafokker]

Absolute destruction of San Antonio.

LMA is going to be in SAS as Portland 2.0?

FA sucks this summer if they cannot get Durant.

I predict SAS will be 6-8 seat next year.

[GS Warriors 1]

Leonard's a great player, they'll still be formidable. They can use a guy like Whiteside.

[marthafokker]

Leonard's a great player, they'll still be formidable. They can use a guy like Whiteside.

Whiteside will get matched... he is rfa... no?

[GS Warriors 1]

Whiteside is a UFA.

[BaggageHandler]

I predict SAS will be 6-8 seat next year.

They're gonna be #5 seed at worst.

GSW
OKC
LAC (if they don't trade CP3 or Blake)
Portland
Spurs

Only 5 teams i see for sure in next years playoffs if healthy.

Grizzlies- if Conley stays then #5-7seed, if not then they should tank or rebuild.
Rockets will lose Dwight and they don't have a coach and their chemistry sucks. Probably still gonna make the playoffs though.

Jazz - too inconsistent but i can see them finally making it

Pelicans- their gm suck, #8 seed if lucky
Wolves - very talented but still too young to make the playoffs next year imo.

Mavs - done, needs rebuild
Kings -
Nuggets - too raw
Suns - not enough talent
Lakers - trash


Pop+ Kawhi+LMA=50+ wins easily.

[Coxy]

Anyone else see this thread on the Bulls board?

viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1444039

So much negative hilariousness.

[BaggageHandler]

Me watching East Finals

[and1GS]

Anyone else see this thread on the Bulls board?

viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1444039

So much negative hilariousness.

Ha! That's hilarious, just posted in it (in a non threatening happy-go-lucky way; i refuse to get another strike on a rival team's board!).

[RSCD3_]

Biyombo killing cavs on the boards.

[Left*My*Heart]

Biyombo has really come into his own against the Cavs. I'm impressed how much the guy has improved. A lot of us where really high on him as a project. The Warriors need to keep an eye out for this kind of undeveloped talent, especially big men who for the most part need extra time.

[BaggageHandler]

I'd trade both Bogut & Ezeli for Biyombo right now without blinking.

He blocks shots like prime Dikembe. Doesn't play scared. Doesn't pick up dumb fouls. Plays great defense. Plays 40+min a night. People are scared to drive because of him.