blotsfan 2,112 Posted May 17, 2016 I've never heard people blame KD when the Thunder blow it. Its usually the way the Thunder give up on their offense and just say "hey Kevin/Russell, just do your thing." And you're as much a LeBron hater as anyone here so...feel free to stop when you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack_of_Steel+ 3,014 Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) I've never heard people blame KD when the Thunder blow it. Its usually the way the Thunder give up on their offense and just say "hey Kevin/Russell, just do your thing." And you're as much a LeBron hater as anyone here so...feel free to stop when you want. 1. I never said I agreed with every facet of the quote. I mostly posted it for the stat-line and to generate discussion. 2. KD doesn't get much heat, but WB and LBJ definitely do. 3. Why does me hating LeBron preclude me from recognizing a double-standard related to him? 4. Feel free to suck my cock. Edited May 17, 2016 by Zack_of_Steel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucman 891 Posted May 18, 2016 Raptors should just forfeit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NaTaS+ 958 Posted May 18, 2016 I think Cleveland would beat OKC in 6, and take GSW to 7 Cavs took them to gm6 without Kyrie and without Love. I think we can take GSW to a Game 7. Who knows if we can defend against their barrage of 3's, but I think we compete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradyFan81 404 Posted May 18, 2016 Kick the Sixers out of the league. Losers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonovanMcnabb for H.O.F 2,241 Posted May 18, 2016 You know? I keep forgetting the Cavs took the Warriors to 6 last year. Anyway, IDK how to embed tweets, but, this was pretty cool. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CitGpI9XIAIxVZH.jpg:large Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanbrock 1,684 Posted May 18, 2016 Kick the Sixers out of the league. Losers Not for long we got the next LeBron and Okafor. Imagine if Lebron had a C that quality to start his career with with. Sixers just used the rules to their advantage. Pats fans know all about that haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack_of_Steel+ 3,014 Posted May 18, 2016 Dikembe posted this hours before the lottery. Probably rigged. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradyFan81 404 Posted May 18, 2016 Simmons is not the next Lebron sean lol. Congrats on getting a kid who has serious commitment and work ethic issues, oh yeah and he can't shoot either. Celtics still have the right to swap with the Nets next year AND the Nets 2018 unprotected. And Brooklyn is gonna suck just as much next year as they did this year. We won 48 games this year, would have made the 2nd round (at least) if AB doesn't blow out his hammy in game 1 vs Atlanta. Adding Dunn, Murray or Heild to our promising young core is gonna help. Would have been nice to get top 2 but we can't all be losers like Philly. As long as we don't take Dragan I'm good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blotsfan 2,112 Posted May 18, 2016 Lol you're really bitter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonovanMcnabb for H.O.F 2,241 Posted May 19, 2016 Well, fwiw Lebron, along with a lot of younger players who come into the league aren't the greatest of shooters... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted May 19, 2016 Well, fwiw Lebron, along with a lot of younger players who come into the league aren't the greatest of shooters... This is the biggest issue with modern basketball. You don't even have to be able to put the ball in the basket to make it into the league anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blotsfan 2,112 Posted May 19, 2016 Really? I would say shooting is more important now than its ever been. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blotsfan 2,112 Posted May 19, 2016 Most clearly evidenced by Steph. Thunder didn't play as badly as the score made it look. Just when Steph is on, he's on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FartWaffles 1,857 Posted May 19, 2016 Really? I would say shooting is more important now than its ever been. He's not saying shooting isn't important. He's saying rookies coming into the league more often than not haven't developed as shooters like in the past. Most of these kids get by on natural ability in college, and have to develop/create their shot while they're already in the NBA. That's not how it should be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted May 19, 2016 Most of these kids get by on natural ability in college, and have to develop/create their shot while they're already in the NBA. That's not how it should be. how much do you think the one year rule has to do with that? you're also not going to do much to develop skills in one year and colleges don't have much incentive to develop a player when they know they're only getting the guy for one season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FartWaffles 1,857 Posted May 19, 2016 how much do you think the one year rule has to do with that? you're also not going to do much to develop skills in one year and colleges don't have much incentive to develop a player when they know they're only getting the guy for one season Simply put; A lot. Still the problem is if you're a legit NBA talent in college, you should be working on your shot more than just about anything. Can't fault the coaches, but I do fault the player for not taking the initiative. But what do I know? These kids are still getting drafted high and making more dinero than I can even imagine having. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted May 19, 2016 https://www.instagram.com/p/BFkpXTdICyn/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonovanMcnabb for H.O.F 2,241 Posted May 19, 2016 Jump shots are probably one of the easiest things for players to develop over time though. Even if he never becomes great at it, chances are with some work he'd become good enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milla4Prez63 678 Posted May 19, 2016 Ben Simmons is good, not LeBron good, but good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack_of_Steel+ 3,014 Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) https://www.instagram.com/p/BFkpXTdICyn/ I noticed that shit when I was watching the game, lmao. I don't think it was anything more than brotherly ribbing. Waiters missed KD on a wide open oop or dunk, then passed it to him for a midrange J that he hit. Think it was mostly, "fuck you for making me hit a harder shot, lol" Edited May 19, 2016 by Zack_of_Steel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted May 20, 2016 Just saw this classic video again for first time in awhile, had to share it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPXdBQmelWE 3D was on that powder hard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATL_Predator+ 1,196 Posted May 20, 2016 I think the Raptors even advancing this far is mute due to the fact they are losing by 30 every game to the Cavs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted May 20, 2016 You mean Moot? I'm pretty sure Raptors fan won't shut up about this for a while yet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
