Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 14, 2013 1:21pm
As a cleveland fan, I got to see first hand for 7 yrs what a beast LBJ in the 4th quarter is. I suppose if you get all of your talking points from Skip Bayless on BSPN you end up spewing BS like pick6.lhslep134;1442782 wrote:My post was about you referring to Lebron and choking in the clutch. Pure idiocy, considering he was statistically clear and away the best 4th quarter player in the league pretty much all 7 years he was in Cleveland.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
May 14, 2013 1:29pm
Right. Im not a Cavs fan and thats exactly what I do :rolleyes:Commander of Awesome;1442795 wrote:As a cleveland fan, I got to see first hand for 7 yrs what a beast LBJ in the 4th quarter is. I suppose if you get all of your talking points from Skip Bayless on BSPN you end up spewing BS like pick6.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 14, 2013 1:33pm
Never said you weren't a Cavs fan. Just saying that I am a cleveland cav and saw LBJ dominate the 4th Quarter. Didn't mean to get your panties in a bunch little guy. lolfailPick6;1442804 wrote:Right. Im not a Cavs fan and thats exactly what I do :rolleyes:
Now cue Pick6 saying I'm arguing with myself and he doesn't care. :rolleyes:
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 14, 2013 1:36pm
His go to cop out fail.Commander of Awesome;1442807 wrote:Never said you weren't a Cavs fan. Just saying that I am a cleveland cav and saw LBJ dominate the 4th Quarter. Didn't mean to get your panties in a bunch little guy. lolfail
Now cue Pick6 saying I'm arguing with myself and he doesn't care. :rolleyes:
Back on topic. Spurs/Warriors series is destined for 7 games. I don't see either team losing at home for the last 3 games.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 14, 2013 1:39pm
Great, finally talk some hoops and not get off topic by Skip bayless talking points.like_that;1442809 wrote:Back on topic. Spurs/Warriors series is destined for 7 games. I don't see either team losing at home for the last 3 games.
I think it's going to go 7 as well, which is great for an NBA fan. Highly entertaining games, and I really dont care who wins. Though I do think Memphis V GSW would make the most fun Western Conference Championship game.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 14, 2013 1:53pm
I want GSW, but the biggest thing I want is Memphis. I think they are the only team who can give Miami a series. I dont want to see Miami run away with it and while I think they will win, Memphis is probably the only team who can get 2 games off of them.Commander of Awesome;1442812 wrote:Great, finally talk some hoops and not get off topic by Skip bayless talking points.
I think it's going to go 7 as well, which is great for an NBA fan. Highly entertaining games, and I really dont care who wins. Though I do think Memphis V GSW would make the most fun Western Conference Championship game.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 14, 2013 1:58pm
I agree, plus Bosh always plays like a btich with a legit C guarding him (Marc Gasol). Would be the best finals series by far.Laley23;1442821 wrote:I want GSW, but the biggest thing I want is Memphis. I think they are the only team who can give Miami a series. I dont want to see Miami run away with it and while I think they will win, Memphis is probably the only team who can get 2 games off of them.
Hopefully if that is indeed the match up, Wade's knee is an issue. Then it will be LBJ vs the Grizz and we get to watch LBJ QQ.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 14, 2013 3:07pm
I want to see Heat/Grizz too. I think it will be the best matchup, but I still don't see them one anyone else taking 4 of 7 from Miami.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 14, 2013 9:21pm
Random thought, but Lance Stephenson is one of the bigger steals in the NBA Draft recently. Picked in the 2nd RD, 40th overall, by the Pacers in 2010.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
May 14, 2013 9:52pm
Laley23;1443015 wrote:Random thought, but Lance Stephenson is one of the bigger steals in the NBA Draft recently. Picked in the 2nd RD, 40th overall, by the Pacers in 2010.
A lot of it has to do with the team web of support and coaching he's received.
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9157873/a-look-lives-careers-controversial-nba-players-ricky-davis-lance-stephenson
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 14, 2013 10:01pm
The whole organization is impressive. Since the brawl, the Pacers have stayed afloat without being terrible (which is typically suicide in the NBA). In their "rebuild" they havent drafted higher then 10th (Paul George). Really solid drafting and trades to build a high character team who is a game away from the ECF.lhslep134;1443022 wrote:A lot of it has to do with the team web of support and coaching he's received.
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9157873/a-look-lives-careers-controversial-nba-players-ricky-davis-lance-stephenson
Commander of Awesome
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May 14, 2013 10:44pm
Highly entertaining first half.
Mulva
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May 14, 2013 11:26pm
I think they basically are one of those teams stuck in limbo. I don't see them ever being a serious title threat with this roster. A slightly better version of what the Hawks were the past 4 years. Good enough to win 50, not good enough to win it all.Laley23;1443030 wrote:The whole organization is impressive. Since the brawl, the Pacers have stayed afloat without being terrible (which is typically suicide in the NBA).
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 14, 2013 11:31pm
Thats a true point, but at the same time...I see no one who is a true threat to Miami outside of OKC when healthy.Mulva;1443068 wrote:I think they basically are one of those teams stuck in limbo. I don't see them ever being a serious title threat with this roster. A slightly better version of what the Hawks were the past 4 years. Good enough to win 50, not good enough to win it all.
I think the Pacers are title contenders a few years ago. But times have changed. They are still a star away. They cant really get one either.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 14, 2013 11:38pm
Then again, they are ALL under 27 yrs old (except David West...and Granger if he counts). So who knows. If you can get to the ECF with a roster like this, who knows what a few more years could do. If Paul George can become a top 10 player in the league and Granger can come back and be a sidekick they might have something.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
May 14, 2013 11:45pm
Is it just me or has Boris Diaw gained about 50 lbs since he came into the league?
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 14, 2013 11:54pm
Trailblazers thought the same. Vets win in the playoffs.Laley23;1443073 wrote:Then again, they are ALL under 27 yrs old (except David West...and Granger if he counts). So who knows. If you can get to the ECF with a roster like this, who knows what a few more years could do. If Paul George can become a top 10 player in the league and Granger can come back and be a sidekick they might have something.
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
May 14, 2013 11:59pm
BTW was watching the game at Eddie George's on campus tonight and ended up sitting next to Magic Johnson. Got to chat with him awhile and got a picture with him.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
May 15, 2013 12:10am
sportchampps;1443087 wrote:BTW was watching the game at Eddie George's on campus tonight and ended up sitting next to Magic Johnson. Got to chat with him awhile and got a picture with him.
Pics or gtfo
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 15, 2013 8:26am
Are you referring to the Trailblazers team that choked against the Lakers? They had some vets on that team, in fact one is a HOFer.Commander of Awesome;1443083 wrote:Trailblazers thought the same. Vets win in the playoffs.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 15, 2013 10:22am
My point was if they keep them together. They will grow at the same pace and become vets together, while still remaining in their prime. All they need is Paul George to become a superstar.Commander of Awesome;1443083 wrote:Trailblazers thought the same. Vets win in the playoffs.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
May 15, 2013 1:34pm
He's close IMO.Laley23;1443180 wrote:All they need is Paul George to become a superstar.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 15, 2013 1:39pm
I agree, to an extent. He does everything. Scores, rebounds, passes and defends. But he doesnt do it consistently (at least the scoring part).lhslep134;1443275 wrote:He's close IMO.
It depends on your definition of superstar I guess. Is it the top 5? Top 10? Just an All-Star?
Id put George right there around 10-15 off the top of my head, without going in depth.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 15, 2013 1:39pm
He is for sure Top 26 though...lol
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
May 15, 2013 3:49pm
Well right now he's a star, with superstar potential because he can do everything, like you said. Just needs to take it to another level.Laley23;1443277 wrote:I agree, to an extent. He does everything. Scores, rebounds, passes and defends. But he doesnt do it consistently (at least the scoring part).
It depends on your definition of superstar I guess. Is it the top 5? Top 10? Just an All-Star?
Id put George right there around 10-15 off the top of my head, without going in depth.