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Kick ball?
Looked like it, Delly was moving his leg to kick itKick ball?
He is the only reason Cavs are still in it.Seriously, LeBron is playing on a whole different level this series.
I was thinking this too. Does anyone from the Warriors deserve it? They've all been up and down. You could say Iguodala has played well, and he has, but LeBron has still been the standout player.Even if the Cavs lose this series LeBron should still be the finals MVP.
I don't think they are a top 5 team all time but even with this finals performance I would still put them in the top 10. Their efficiency this season has been wonderful. I honestly think that the Warriors would have played better though if the Cavs had their full team. For the first 3 games, there was a lack of seriousness/urgency in their play and this was backed up by Draymond Green both after game 3 and today in the post-game press confernece.I think the Warriors have the series well in hand, but it's going to be tough to make an argument for historical greatness given this finals performance.
Is that a good thing to be remembered by?I think this Warriors team will be remembered for a long time. They are a perfect representation of the current era of the NBA.
Very true. Small ball, lots of 3s, multiple PGs on the court, great ball movement, etc. I like it.I think this Warriors team will be remembered for a long time. They are a perfect representation of the current era of the NBA.
Not with this finals performance. I think that excuse by Green is just... an excuse. I doubt they will be able to replicate this going forward but that's just a hunch on my part.I don't think they are a top 5 team all time but even with this finals performance I would still put them in the top 10. Their efficiency this season has been wonderful. I honestly think that the Warriors would have played better though if the Cavs had their full team. For the first 3 games, there was a lack of seriousness/urgency in their play and this was backed up by Draymond Green both after game 3 and today in the post-game press confernece.
Iguodala's done well, but it's nothing close to LBJ. Jerry West got the FMVP back in 1969 despite losing the finals, so I don't see why LeBron shouldn't get it.There's no way the King won't get the finals MVP after these performances. Name a single Warriors player that's stood out? They've been consistent across the board, whilst the Cav's have consisted of practically just King James.
Wow, the guy seemed like such a talent, shame.
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Ya he was pretty impressive at Kansas so it's a shame if he can never get to his potential. With that said, Greg Oden was an even bigger talent and injuries ate him alive so it's not unprecedented unfortunately.Wow, the guy seemed like such a talent, shame.
Feel sorry for Emblid. The Sixers org can suck it.
I guess this could work? Indiana's version of Stephenson is a step-up from Barnes, and Hawes... was he alive last season?Tweet
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Austin Rivers has been taking growth hormones this off season. Imagine those handles at 6'9.Stephenson was so bad last year but it's hard to fault Doc for making this move. They've got to try something but who is their backup big man now?
Imagine being much worse than Dion Waiters.
Totally agree (and I think everybody should). The reason I'm asking you this is because he's shooting under 40% (39.9% to be precise) from the field, and I know you value FG% very highly. What made the difference for you in this case?He's been great.
Probably that he has to do it all on his own against the best team in the league.Totally agree (and I think everybody should). The reason I'm asking you this is because he's shooting under 40% (39.9% to be precise) from the field, and I know you value FG% very highly. What made the difference for you in this case?
The Cavs offense with him on the bench is inconceivably bad. They are averaging 0.55 points per possession. To put that into perspective, the worst offense this year was the 76ers who averaged 0.96 points per possession. If lebron was doing this with love and Irving standing on the perimeter waiting for the ball, I would be criticizing him. But he's doing this with a bunch of D leaguers and over the hill vets, playing almost every minute against the #1 defense in the league. It's an incredible accomplishment.Totally agree (and I think everybody should). The reason I'm asking you this is because he's shooting under 40% (39.9% to be precise) from the field, and I know you value FG% very highly. What made the difference for you in this case?
EDIT: he's also shooting 34.4% from 3 and 71.2% from the line.
Indeed, which is why it matters how much weight you carry in the team when we look at the stats. Efficiency doesn't always mean a better player, it sometimes reflects the role the player has in the team (and the team he has).The Cavs offense with him on the bench is inconceivably bad. They are averaging 0.55 points per possession. To put that into perspective, the worst offense this year was the 76ers who averaged 0.96 points per possession. If lebron was doing this with love and Irving standing on the perimeter waiting for the ball, I would be criticizing him. But he's doing this with a bunch of D leaguers and over the hill vets, playing almost every minute against the #1 defense in the league. It's an incredible accomplishment.
Of course, and that's kind of the point I was making (doing it all on your own = less efficiency).Probably that he has to do it all on his own against the best team in the league.
The situations aren't comparable at all.It's the same reason why people thought Westbrook has done pretty well in the absence of Durant, even though he wasn't shooting a high percentage.
10 triple doubles (while shooting over 40%) and almost single-handedly taking OKC to the playoffs after falling to 4-12 when he was out with injury, in a blood bath of a Western conference. And was doing it every (other) night for 50+games.The situations aren't comparable at all.