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The Finals Game 6: We are the Champions my friend(s)!

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Post#1281 » by Fotis St » Tue Jul 27, 2021 1:14 pm

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Ron Swanson wrote:It's always fun to keep dreaming of Giannis improving at this exponential rate, but I'm also completely resolved to the likelihood that we just witnessed peak Giannis and by extension a Top-10 Finals peak in the history of basketball according to a lot of metrics. I imagine it'll be one of those youtube videos that I watch several times every year for the rest of my life.

To me this Finals appearance felt like 32 year old Giannis
What I mean is, because of the injury he seemed not necessarily slower as such, but just more careful and considering his options a little better. Like he valued each possession, and finding the easiest and safest thing to do every time. Like he matured 5 years over night.
Don't know, maybe it's just my imagination.


He actually admitted it himself on a Greek reporter, talking in Greek.
He was asked "what can a two healthy knees Giannis do ? "and he actually answered " I don't know. The injury actually slowed my game down and I was more careful and precise."
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Post#1282 » by Pachinko_ » Tue Jul 27, 2021 2:01 pm

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Ron Swanson wrote:It's always fun to keep dreaming of Giannis improving at this exponential rate, but I'm also completely resolved to the likelihood that we just witnessed peak Giannis and by extension a Top-10 Finals peak in the history of basketball according to a lot of metrics. I imagine it'll be one of those youtube videos that I watch several times every year for the rest of my life.

To me this Finals appearance felt like 32 year old Giannis
What I mean is, because of the injury he seemed not necessarily slower as such, but just more careful and considering his options a little better. Like he valued each possession, and finding the easiest and safest thing to do every time. Like he matured 5 years over night.
Don't know, maybe it's just my imagination.


He actually admitted it himself on a Greek reporter, talking in Greek.
He was asked "what can a two healthy knees Giannis do ? "and he actually answered " I don't know. The injury actually slowed my game down and I was more careful and precise."

I knew it! :lol:
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Post#1283 » by GBBucks » Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:01 pm

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Pachinko_ wrote:To me this Finals appearance felt like 32 year old Giannis
What I mean is, because of the injury he seemed not necessarily slower as such, but just more careful and considering his options a little better. Like he valued each possession, and finding the easiest and safest thing to do every time. Like he matured 5 years over night.
Don't know, maybe it's just my imagination.


He actually admitted it himself on a Greek reporter, talking in Greek.
He was asked "what can a two healthy knees Giannis do ? "and he actually answered " I don't know. The injury actually slowed my game down and I was more careful and precise."

I knew it! :lol:


He really did evolve in the Finals. Totally different player. Not bowling people over. Maybe part of it was bud, *shutters*, adjusting the game plan as well. Either way, it was beautiful.
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Post#1284 » by RogerMurdock » Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:01 pm

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Ron Swanson wrote:It's always fun to keep dreaming of Giannis improving at this exponential rate, but I'm also completely resolved to the likelihood that we just witnessed peak Giannis and by extension a Top-10 Finals peak in the history of basketball according to a lot of metrics. I imagine it'll be one of those youtube videos that I watch several times every year for the rest of my life.


It’s not impossible to think he can polish his game a bit.


I think the two areas he can really improve are free throws (obviously - and he was still 69% in the regular season, which isn't terrible) and his short-mid-range game. We saw some of the latter coming on, especially in the finals. His Dirk shot, turn arounds, pull-up from around the free throw line, etc. If he can get some of those going more reliably, possibly adding a little hook shot and getting some better touch in close (some of his short shots in the lane always seem like line drives - only Brook Lopez can make those) so he doesn't always have to get right to the rim, he'll reach another level.

Don't care about him developing a three pointer.
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Post#1285 » by Pachinko_ » Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:16 pm

Brook is a bit of an unsung hero. 33 years old and I don't think I've ever seen him in better shape, he puts in the work. And he stepped up when we needed him the most. And most importantly he dunked on Ayton's head on G6.
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Post#1286 » by ABucksFan » Tue Jul 27, 2021 4:20 pm

We got 1. I'm greedy though lets make a dynasty. Prob 4-5 years of high level play left with this core. Let's get a couple more.
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Post#1287 » by ABucksFan » Tue Jul 27, 2021 4:40 pm

New Bucks ALL- Access is out. HR+ long. LFG.
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Post#1288 » by SKG » Tue Jul 27, 2021 6:29 pm

ABucksFan wrote:New Bucks ALL- Access is out. HR+ long. LFG.


They took it down while i was watching :evil:
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Post#1289 » by emunney » Tue Jul 27, 2021 6:34 pm

ABucksFan wrote:New Bucks ALL- Access is out. HR+ long. LFG.


Went to watch it and apparently they took it down?
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Post#1290 » by ABucksFan » Tue Jul 27, 2021 6:39 pm

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ABucksFan wrote:New Bucks ALL- Access is out. HR+ long. LFG.


Went to watch it and apparently they took it down?


Weird IDK what happened, someone pull the trigger too early i assume?
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Post#1291 » by ReasonablySober » Tue Jul 27, 2021 6:48 pm

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Post#1292 » by ACGB » Tue Jul 27, 2021 8:53 pm

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Post#1293 » by ReasonablySober » Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:38 am

ABucksFan wrote:
emunney wrote:
ABucksFan wrote:New Bucks ALL- Access is out. HR+ long. LFG.


Went to watch it and apparently they took it down?


Weird IDK what happened, someone pull the trigger too early i assume?


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Post#1294 » by LedZepp007 » Wed Jul 28, 2021 2:13 am

The All Access is some GOAT level ****


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Post#1295 » by LedZepp007 » Wed Jul 28, 2021 2:17 am

It made me cry again.


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Post#1296 » by ReasonablySober » Wed Jul 28, 2021 2:19 am

Last few minutes...man.
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Post#1297 » by chonestown » Wed Jul 28, 2021 3:26 am

Alright, I lost it when he's on the call with Thanasis.
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Post#1298 » by Pachinko_ » Wed Jul 28, 2021 3:45 am

Teague: "Who me? I just got an A on a group project" :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post#1299 » by Milbucks96 » Wed Jul 28, 2021 3:53 am

Pachinko_ wrote:Teague: "Who me? I just got an A on a group project" :lol: :lol: :lol:

Him and Nwora are the funniest guys on the team, it’s good he’s self aware but I’m also glad he got to contribute with those three 3s against his old team. He’s done more than half the roster and I’m sure he knows that :lol:
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Post#1300 » by mediocrityrules » Wed Jul 28, 2021 3:59 am

That's an incredible piece to watch.
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