Originally Posted by
gangsta207therevolution
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I am disappointed although not surprised at these sports analysts and writers. I know KD might be due but it just shows they're just ready to cram another story and lame theme for the MVP this year. It's like they pick a guy before games even start and say this is the guy we're going to push no matter what. It's a joke that ppl making predictions are not even mentioning Rose (even though I did not agree with him being MVP last year).
Just for that alone I hope Russy ruins it for all of them. Seems like the NBA are Stern is pushing some small market team Cinderella story where they can beat MIA in the finals but I don't see it happening.
Originally Posted by gangsta207therevolution
Derrick has just got to be healthy.
I'm not convinced Bron can guard Derrick for 7 games. Do I think he can force Derrick into tough shots? Yea, but Bron isnt quick enough to guard him for 7 games. And lest we forget he killed Wade last year.
I want to see who gets hurt before I switch from the status quo.
Bulls have no chance if they dont get 50+ games of Boozer, and Noah together.
That was half the problem in the playoffs.
How is Chicago not better than the Thunder?
LeBron doesn't need to guard Rose for a full 48 for 7 games. How can you forget what happened a few months ago???!!!?? Did yall not watch the series and are just going off what you think will be the case? Plus it's not just Bron, the whole heat team defense made it difficult for Rose when it mattered. All he needs to do is lock him down in the 4th, specifically in crunch time. I'm sure one of the stat guys on here can you show the difference and how that played a huge part.
Boozer is a %%*!#+! lame. Neither he or Noah was able to contain Chris %%*!#+! Bosh. If I remember correctly he went off for 30+ 2 different times in that series.
I don't know if that Thunder question is directed to me because imo the Bulls are better. The Thunder are just favs to come out of the west. Defensively speaking the East is just better.
Your a lame... for misremembering the damn series.
Rose hurt his ankle in both series, hints all the jump shots he took. I'm saying an attacking Rose, no team can defend that for 48 minutes.
No team in the league is worried about Chris Bosh and his empty 30 points. They lost game 1 with his 30 and he got out played by Carlos in game 3..... When Carlos outplayed him in game 3 Rose was the person who didn't finish.
Overplayed the starters in game 4, and choked in game 5. But I think every one wanted that series over after game 4.
Series was a lot closer than you want to think.
Rose didn't shoot well the entire playoff's in the 4th. He struggled in all 3 series... But he didn't look like the same player. There were too many jumpers, and he was missing them in a fatigued manner.
Not gone favor them until I see how 50 + games of Boozer and Noah goes... They played something like 35 games together last year.
Derrick has to attack even more, but he has to have the legs, and the strength to finish too. At bare minimum Rip helps Rose keep both of those things for the regular season into the playoffs. Indiana wont be matched with Chicago again, and that's a tough match up for Chicago just cause of style.
Hopefully they get the Magic w/o Dwight, and Miami gets Dwight on the Nets......
The Lebron D Rose match up has never gone like that. As far as Bron being able to shut Rose down. Never. Bron always had problems with Rose's quickness, and that's why they tried Wade initially.
They are going to run more sets for other players this year, and they are going to score more based off cohesion this year. If healthy Chicago can keep 2 of the big 3 in check in most games..... Or at least keep Bosh down.
. They should get Nash and let him finish up his career there lol.
