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

[old skool]

Low point was that s.o.b Charlie Bell lying about a pizza party for us.

Wait. ..... no pizza?

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[KidA24]

As a reminder to how far we've come, four years ago today these words were uttered by our NBA head coach at the time:

“We talked about it as he walked to the free throw line,” Kidd said. “My first response was to miss the second one. We’ll take the bet of someone making it from the other side of the floor. … If we did make that free throw, our luck they get it in-bounds at half-court and we foul the 3-point shooter and it’s a four-point play. We’ll take our chances with them heaving a full-court shot.”

[stellation]

As a reminder to how far we've come, four years ago today these words were uttered by our NBA head coach at the time:

“We talked about it as he walked to the free throw line,” Kidd said. “My first response was to miss the second one. We’ll take the bet of someone making it from the other side of the floor. … If we did make that free throw, our luck they get it in-bounds at half-court and we foul the 3-point shooter and it’s a four-point play. We’ll take our chances with them heaving a full-court shot.”

Hit me.

[HKPackFan]

As a reminder to how far we've come, four years ago today these words were uttered by our NBA head coach at the time:

“We talked about it as he walked to the free throw line,” Kidd said. “My first response was to miss the second one. We’ll take the bet of someone making it from the other side of the floor. … If we did make that free throw, our luck they get it in-bounds at half-court and we foul the 3-point shooter and it’s a four-point play. We’ll take our chances with them heaving a full-court shot.”

He doesn't rebound, he fits our team.

[Perishable517]

Thought about the March-April period of 2013 being the low point for me. Skiles had been **** canned (or "mutually parted ways", whatever), forced to watch the Swag twins chuck us to a 12-19 record after the ASB, the disastrous Tobes trade at the deadline, then of course, getting swept out of a postseason we had no business being in with a 38-44 record.

But ultimately, it's gotta be that 2006-2008 period sandwiched between the Bogut draft and FTD. The back-to-back picks of Yi and Potsie damn near broke me, then throw in the Redd ACL injury, the luster already wearing off Bogut, and ultimate realization he was never living up to the hype. The R-Jeff 1-year rental was just weird and unnecessary. Larry **** K....

It was truly the darkest timeline.

May Day. Benoit Benjamin, Ken Norman. Holy Hell, that was some baad basketball. Talking myself into Derek Strong as a legit starting power forward.

Shudder.

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[Perishable517]

I vaguely remember an Uber head scratching move involving Salom Stoudamire and a guaranteed multi-year late season deal rather than a ten day to secure bird rights or something for the following season. I don’t believe he ever played a minute for us.

LMAO, there is an obscure name from the past. Like Alan Ogg.

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[Plossum]

As a reminder to how far we've come, four years ago today these words were uttered by our NBA head coach at the time:

“We talked about it as he walked to the free throw line,” Kidd said. “My first response was to miss the second one. We’ll take the bet of someone making it from the other side of the floor. … If we did make that free throw, our luck they get it in-bounds at half-court and we foul the 3-point shooter and it’s a four-point play. We’ll take our chances with them heaving a full-court shot.”

Hit me.

It's amazing Kidd doubled down on this play after the game with these comments. He could've just said "I stuffed up; my bad" but instead took the path of crazy and somehow thought people might buy into this BS.

And yet the Mavs still hired him years later.

[jakecronus8]

Two xmases in one year. Merry holidays to the world champions.

[Perishable517]

The Milwaukee Bucks are the World Champions.

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[aboveAverage]

Where are you guys getting your championship gear? I just had a look at the NBA store and the selection is pretty paltry. Just a few ugly jackets and a snap back hat. Any t shirts or sweatshirts available elsewhere?

[HKPackFan]

Where are you guys getting your championship gear? I just had a look at the NBA store and the selection is pretty paltry. Just a few ugly jackets and a snap back hat. Any t shirts or sweatshirts available elsewhere?

When I was in Milwaukee it was kohl's and dicks.

[DanoMac]

Thought about the March-April period of 2013 being the low point for me. Skiles had been **** canned (or "mutually parted ways", whatever), forced to watch the Swag twins chuck us to a 12-19 record after the ASB, the disastrous Tobes trade at the deadline, then of course, getting swept out of a postseason we had no business being in with a 38-44 record.

But ultimately, it's gotta be that 2006-2008 period sandwiched between the Bogut draft and FTD. The back-to-back picks of Yi and Potsie damn near broke me, then throw in the Redd ACL injury, the luster already wearing off Bogut, and ultimate realization he was never living up to the hype. The R-Jeff 1-year rental was just weird and unnecessary. Larry **** K....

It was truly the darkest timeline.

Skiles cleaning out his office and assuming he was gone the offseason prior and then getting brought back will forever be classic

[RiotPunch]

Thought about the March-April period of 2013 being the low point for me. Skiles had been **** canned (or "mutually parted ways", whatever), forced to watch the Swag twins chuck us to a 12-19 record after the ASB, the disastrous Tobes trade at the deadline, then of course, getting swept out of a postseason we had no business being in with a 38-44 record.

But ultimately, it's gotta be that 2006-2008 period sandwiched between the Bogut draft and FTD. The back-to-back picks of Yi and Potsie damn near broke me, then throw in the Redd ACL injury, the luster already wearing off Bogut, and ultimate realization he was never living up to the hype. The R-Jeff 1-year rental was just weird and unnecessary. Larry **** K....

It was truly the darkest timeline.

Skiles cleaning out his office and assuming he was gone the offseason prior and then getting brought back will forever be classic

Oh man, all of this hits me like a twisted nostalgia dick punch. We endured so much. It was all I knew as a teenager. I will never take this for granted. I revel in it, I drink and watch our Finals weekly.

[-Profanity-]

The "nostalgia" in this thread is triggering my PTSD...anyone still in the foxhole with Larry K?

[MickeyDavis]

I've saved game 6 on the DVR and re-watched this morning. Glorious.

Every time Middleton dribbles off his foot (at least once per game) this season I remember back to the playoffs. In 2 of the 4 wins against Miami Middleton was the leading scorer. 2 of the 4 against the Nets (35, 38). 2 of the 4 against the Hawks (38, 32). And one against the Suns (his 40 point monster game 4).

[mediocrityrules]

Thought about the March-April period of 2013 being the low point for me. Skiles had been **** canned (or "mutually parted ways", whatever), forced to watch the Swag twins chuck us to a 12-19 record after the ASB, the disastrous Tobes trade at the deadline, then of course, getting swept out of a postseason we had no business being in with a 38-44 record.

But ultimately, it's gotta be that 2006-2008 period sandwiched between the Bogut draft and FTD. The back-to-back picks of Yi and Potsie damn near broke me, then throw in the Redd ACL injury, the luster already wearing off Bogut, and ultimate realization he was never living up to the hype. The R-Jeff 1-year rental was just weird and unnecessary. Larry **** K....

It was truly the darkest timeline.

Skiles cleaning out his office and assuming he was gone the offseason prior and then getting brought back will forever be classic

Note when my account was made, and my username. Sums it up basically.

[blazza18]

I've saved game 6 on the DVR and re-watched this morning. Glorious.

Every time Middleton dribbles off his foot (at least once per game) this season I remember back to the playoffs. In 2 of the 4 wins against Miami Middleton was the leading scorer. 2 of the 4 against the Nets (35, 38). 2 of the 4 against the Hawks (38, 32). And one against the Suns (his 40 point monster game 4).

It's very easy to put up with some bad when a player raises his ceiling.

[Balls2TheWalls]

I've saved game 6 on the DVR and re-watched this morning. Glorious.

Every time Middleton dribbles off his foot (at least once per game) this season I remember back to the playoffs. In 2 of the 4 wins against Miami Middleton was the leading scorer. 2 of the 4 against the Nets (35, 38). 2 of the 4 against the Hawks (38, 32). And one against the Suns (his 40 point monster game 4).

The game against the Suns where he was just walk up heat checking and everything was going down was glorious.

[Milbucks96]

Watch on YouTube

Probably seen most of these plays a million times but it’s nice to see some of the forgotten non-finals plays from this year. My favorite non finals, playoff one is the clutch Brook block on KD. My favorite non playoffs is a two way tie between Giannis block on Claxton dunk in the first game, and Bobby block on Herro against Miami a couple weeks ago.

[paulpressey25]

We're still defending NBA champs here in 2022.

There, that's the post.