Around the NBA: Playoff Edition #2

Southpaw · Post #581 » by **Southpaw** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 11:25 am

DASMACKDOWN wrote:I always wondered, is Lebron really only 6'8? Everytime I see him matched up against other players 6'8 or taller, he always seems bigger or as tall as them.

6'8 was Lebron's height in his rookie year. He probably grew after that. He's the same size as Karl Malone imo.

On another note, Gobert is a monster!

Post #582 » by **RedBulls23** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 11:45 am

So did Gordon Hayward get injured now? Saw he only played 9 mins

Nikola · Post #583 » by **Nikola** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 12:16 pm

Southpaw wrote:
DASMACKDOWN wrote:I always wondered, is Lebron really only 6'8? Everytime I see him matched up against other players 6'8 or taller, he always seems bigger or as tall as them.

6'8 was Lebron's height in his rookie year. He probably grew after that. He's the same size as Karl Malone imo.

On another note, Gobert is a monster!

No way. Malone was stronger, weighed more, and was taller. Lebron is obviously a much greater athlete, but you are severely underrating Malone's beastliness.

dumbell78 · Post #584 » by **dumbell78** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 12:30 pm

RedBulls83 wrote:So did Gordon Hayward get injured now? Saw he only played 9 mins

Food posioning, he was sent home.

Southpaw · Post #585 » by **Southpaw** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 4:32 pm

Nikola wrote:
Southpaw wrote:
DASMACKDOWN wrote:I always wondered, is Lebron really only 6'8? Everytime I see him matched up against other players 6'8 or taller, he always seems bigger or as tall as them.

6'8 was Lebron's height in his rookie year. He probably grew after that. He's the same size as Karl Malone imo.

On another note, Gobert is a monster!

No way. Malone was stronger, weighed more, and was taller. Lebron is obviously a much greater athlete, but you are severely underrating Malone's beastliness.

Oh, i definitely agree that Malone is stronger. I just think they're the same size, meaning about 6'9 240-250lbs. I didn't even talk about their games.

Post #586 » by **Payt10** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 5:11 pm

Man, it's kind of sounding like Steve Kerr might be forced to retire from coaching in the not so distant future. I don't know what he's dealing with, but it sounds awful. I wish him the best.

R3AL1TY · Post #587 » by **R3AL1TY** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:11 am

All the eastern teams are looking like they will be tied up 2-2 while the Lebrons chill and rest. Another easy road for them.

BloodyQ · Post #588 » by **BloodyQ** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:39 am

Even the Hawks are about to win 2 home games....they're not THAT much better than the Bulls....ridiculous.

Post #589 » by **Ice Man** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:42 am

BloodyQ wrote:Even the Hawks are about to win 2 home games....they're not THAT much better than the Bulls....ridiculous.

The Bulls died at home.

Bulls03 · Post #590 » by **Bulls03** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:43 am

Teams taking care of home games? Never heard of it

dice · Post #591 » by **dice** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:51 am

R3AL1TY wrote:All the eastern teams are looking like they will be tied up 2-2 while the Lebrons chill and rest. Another easy road for them.

it's actually ideal for the raptors to win in 6. then they will get a few days rest while cleveland will have been on ice for a week

Post #592 » by **GimmeDat** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 2:01 am

Credit to Atlanta for giving it to Washington, gives me some hope that Washington are beatable if we get to round 2.

I thought Atlanta were on the downswing when they traded Korver but they're just one of those teams that will keep chugging.

Taurean Prince yet another rookie around Val's range that is outplaying him, as well.

R3AL1TY · Post #593 » by **R3AL1TY** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 2:08 am

GimmeDat wrote:Credit to Atlanta for giving it to Washington, gives me some hope that Washington are beatable if we get to round 2.

I thought Atlanta were on the downswing when they traded Korver but they're just one of those teams that will keep chugging.

Taurean Prince yet another rookie around Val's range that is outplaying him, as well.

Hardaway Jr ended up paying off for them. The Hawks have been spot on with finding wings.

Bulls03 · Post #594 » by **Bulls03** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 2:42 am

Congrats to Hawks fans who have a team that can take care of business on their homecourt.

Bulls03 · Post #595 » by **Bulls03** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 2:59 am

Blazers look like the Bulls to start this one.

R3AL1TY · Post #596 » by **R3AL1TY** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 3:01 am

It looks like Portland wants the broom already

Post #597 » by **DASMACKDOWN** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 3:01 am

Its not even fair with Golden St. Goodness They wont even let Portland score. They are playing beautiful offense while playing suffocating defense. Im Jelly.

Post #598 » by **kingkirk** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:29 am

R3AL1TY wrote:
GimmeDat wrote:Credit to Atlanta for giving it to Washington, gives me some hope that Washington are beatable if we get to round 2.

I thought Atlanta were on the downswing when they traded Korver but they're just one of those teams that will keep chugging.

Taurean Prince yet another rookie around Val's range that is outplaying him, as well.

Hardaway Jr ended up paying off for them. The Hawks have been spot on with finding wings.

More importantly, they've been brilliant at developing wings. They made DeMarre Carroll and Kent Bazemore a lot of money. Will do the same with Hardaway. Prince looks great.

Butler4thewin · Post #599 » by **Butler4thewin** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:23 am

DASMACKDOWN wrote:Its not even fair with Golden St. Goodness They wont even let Portland score. They are playing beautiful offense while playing suffocating defense. Im Jelly.

That team looks like it will win 5 rings

Post #600 » by **RedBulls23** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:36 am

Payt10 wrote:Man, it's kind of sounding like Steve Kerr might be forced to retire from coaching in the not so distant future. I don't know what he's dealing with, but it sounds awful. I wish him the best.

That back surgery really messed him up.

He has spinal fluid leakage that's causing him headaches and nausea. Just terrible. You got to feel for him. Back injuries are the worst and getting surgery is so risky.