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Ron Swanson · Post #161 » by **Ron Swanson** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 2:22 pm

I'm loving the mountain of salt that is LA fans still trying to claim that the Suns were some fluky or weak Finals team just 4 months ago. Casual bums and national media really can't handle when neither Lebron or KD/Steph is involved, rather than just admitting that the league has turned a new chapter/era, like it always does.

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GoldenAntlers · Post #163 » by **GoldenAntlers** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 3:32 pm

Ron Swanson wrote:I'm loving the mountain of salt that is LA fans still trying to claim that the Suns were some fluky or weak Finals team just 4 months ago. Casual bums and national media really can't handle when neither Lebron or KD/Steph is involved, rather than just admitting that the league has turned a new chapter/era, like it always does.

The fact that PHX and MKE are both legit good teams is still confusing a lot of people right now and I find that hilarious.

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emunney · Post #164 » by **emunney** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 3:42 pm

GoldenAntlers wrote:
Ron Swanson wrote:I'm loving the mountain of salt that is LA fans still trying to claim that the Suns were some fluky or weak Finals team just 4 months ago. Casual bums and national media really can't handle when neither Lebron or KD/Steph is involved, rather than just admitting that the league has turned a new chapter/era, like it always does.
The fact that PHX and MKE are both legit good teams is still confusing a lot of people right now and I find that hilarious.

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The Suns really emerged last year but have clearly proven that they weren't a fluke, but the Bucks have been one of the top teams for years; it's more of a fluke that they didn't win one sooner.

HKPackFan · Post #165 » by **HKPackFan** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 3:56 pm

emunney wrote:
GoldenAntlers wrote:
Ron Swanson wrote:I'm loving the mountain of salt that is LA fans still trying to claim that the Suns were some fluky or weak Finals team just 4 months ago. Casual bums and national media really can't handle when neither Lebron or KD/Steph is involved, rather than just admitting that the league has turned a new chapter/era, like it always does.
The fact that PHX and MKE are both legit good teams is still confusing a lot of people right now and I find that hilarious.

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The Suns really emerged last year but have clearly proven that they weren't a fluke, but the Bucks have been one of the top teams for years; it's more of a fluke that they didn't win one sooner.

I got to hear the, they got lucky reply when I finally met a couple doubters who told me I'm flying halfway across the world to watch my team lose. . Lol... That's all you got?

Lolz

Damn it feels so good.

turbo2k · Post #166 » by **turbo2k** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 4:09 pm

GoldenAntlers wrote:
Ron Swanson wrote:I'm loving the mountain of salt that is LA fans still trying to claim that the Suns were some fluky or weak Finals team just 4 months ago. Casual bums and national media really can't handle when neither Lebron or KD/Steph is involved, rather than just admitting that the league has turned a new chapter/era, like it always does.
The fact that PHX and MKE are both legit good teams is still confusing a lot of people right now and I find that hilarious.

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PHX scares me more than GS and the Nets. But a rematch would be exciting and a real battle I think. Even though its the toughest matchup IMO, I think it would amazing to battle them again, coaching battle would be interesting.

WeekapaugGroove · Post #167 » by **WeekapaugGroove** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 4:15 pm

emunney wrote:
GoldenAntlers wrote:
Ron Swanson wrote:I'm loving the mountain of salt that is LA fans still trying to claim that the Suns were some fluky or weak Finals team just 4 months ago. Casual bums and national media really can't handle when neither Lebron or KD/Steph is involved, rather than just admitting that the league has turned a new chapter/era, like it always does.
The fact that PHX and MKE are both legit good teams is still confusing a lot of people right now and I find that hilarious.

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The Suns really emerged last year but have clearly proven that they weren't a fluke, but the Bucks have been one of the top teams for years; it's more of a fluke that they didn't win one sooner.

I feel like the NBA and it's media partners are in a dumb feedback loop. They skew so much coverage to only a few big markets because they feel like that's the only way they can get the clicks/views but part of the reason for that is because they haven't bothered to try marketing those smaller markets. Becomes a self fulfilling prophecy.

And it's not like there are stars on the bucks and suns. Giannis is one of the most likeable superstars ever.

Add: if this happened I bet the suns would get more coverage.

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Ron Swanson · Post #168 » by **Ron Swanson** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 4:39 pm

Suns are basically the post-prime Duncan Spurs (2010-2014) right now. Overlooked by the media because they don't have that flashy Top-5 "dribble-dribble step-back jumper" superstar, but at least the Spurs still were rewarded more respect based on what that group achieved in the past. The idea that Brooklyn would have just rolled them in the Finals had they gotten past us and Atlanta is hilarious. Fat Harden would have gotten clamped up even worse than Steph did last night because their defensive personnel is perfectly suited to combat a bunch of jump-shooting "superstars". And just like how we put PJ on KD, they would have put an even better defender in Bridges on him and forced the Nets to ISO them to death.

WeekapaugGroove · Post #169 » by **WeekapaugGroove** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 4:48 pm

Ron Swanson wrote:Suns are basically the post-prime Duncan Spurs (2010-2014) right now. Overlooked by the media because they don't have that flashy Top-5 "dribble-dribble step-back jumper" superstar, but at least the Spurs still were rewarded more respect based on what that group achieved in the past. The idea that Brooklyn would have just rolled them in the Finals had they gotten past us and Atlanta is hilarious. Fat Harden would have gotten clamped up even worse than Steph did last night because their defensive personnel is perfectly suited to combat a bunch of jump-shooting "superstars". And just like how we put PJ on KD, they would have put an even better defender in Bridges on him and forced the Nets to ISO them to death.

It's a good comp and Monty worked for Pop so it's fitting. Nothing really that flashy about what they do (unless you're a real bb nerd and appreciate their mastery of the Spain p&r or how well they rotate on D). They basically just play hard and don't make many mistakes on either side of the ball. They have defensive answers for most team stars but Giannis is one of the few guys they kind of draw dead against. He's too strong for Bridges, too tall/long for crowder and too quick for Ayton.

They are a particularly tough matchup for GS. Curry won't shoot that bad every game but Bridges is a real problem for him, so much length and he's smart. Ayton is also a problem for GS unless Wiseman makes some crazy leap when he returns they just don't have a good guy to matchup with Ayton.

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Post #170 » by **ReasonablySober** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 5:03 pm

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Turk Nowitzki · Post #171 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 5:16 pm

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WeekapaugGroove · Post #172 » by **WeekapaugGroove** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 5:26 pm

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So dumb. Just do away with the rule if you're not going to enforce it. Honestly the only way they could ever hope to enforce would be to punish/ban agents who break the tampering rules.

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Ron Swanson · Post #173 » by **Ron Swanson** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 5:37 pm

What an absolute load of horse ****.

League waits 3 months to announce this. They waited less than a month to announce the penalty for the Bogdan non-deal despite the Bucks also "fully cooperating" with the investigation. The crap this clown league pulls to all but steer even B-list free agents to big markets is hilarious.

LittleRooster · Post #174 » by **LittleRooster** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 5:43 pm

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emunney · Post #175 » by **emunney** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 6:16 pm

Absolute horse **** that they didn't lose a first given they got their **** players and have no 2nds to surrender. Riley's going to be **** dead before they give up that pick.

Jimmmycrackcorn · Post #176 » by **Jimmmycrackcorn** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 6:58 pm

The NBA is so corrupt...not even sure how they can pretend they aren't.

HurricaneKid · Post #177 » by **HurricaneKid** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 7:02 pm

F- for the league today. Complete embarrassment. League rules no longer matter at all.

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Jimmmycrackcorn · Post #178 » by **Jimmmycrackcorn** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 7:02 pm

the fact that the Bucks won a title in spite of the fact that the NBA didn't want them to....makes it that much sweeter.

F the NBA

Jimmmycrackcorn · Post #179 » by **Jimmmycrackcorn** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 7:03 pm

HurricaneKid wrote:F- for the league today. Complete embarrassment. League rules no longer matter at all.

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they only apply to the smallest market teams

MartyConlonOnTheRun · Post #180 » by **MartyConlonOnTheRun** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 7:06 pm

lol I hope Riley goes and buys the 60th this year from the Bucks and immediately forfeit. Would make it come full circle.