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WHAT are you guys GAINING from ARGUING with DC?
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Put some money up if you want to be included.
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Last year Lakers and Clippers had a lot of unknown pieces being placed together and people expected them both to make the wcf even though Lakers missed the playoffs the previous year and clippers have never had that level of playoff success
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So where do YOU predict the Warriors will finish?
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Look at the quality of the 2 unknown pieces both LAL/LAC had vs. the quality of the unknown pieces GSW currently has.
Nowhere near on the same level.
Please use reasonable judgement with your responses.
Until GSW can show me anything, 2nd round claims are wild.
I'll put money up.
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I imagine him outside on a sunny day birds chirping frantically using his thumbs. head down ignoring the world around him to make sure strangers on NT aren’t incorrectly projecting vacuums and expectations
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Right now, there is no point in making a prediction. BUt I think saying "2nd round AT LEAST" is wild as hell.
If you want to make some money we can go with your "2nd round at least" claim.
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I think their team improved with the addition of Serge and swap of Shamet for Kennard. Having a real point guard would certainly help, but I do still think they have enough talent in place. Given the moves they've made and assets they've given up to assemble this team over the last year plus, I definitely think it's fair to say it would be a disappointment if they didn't at least make the finals.
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What is your bet, let me ponder it.
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$200
If GSW makes the 2nd round, I pay you.
If they don't you owe me $200
This goes to anybody else as well.
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False. That’s just YOU utilizing vacuums in a twisted WAY. You are projecting WHAT you think COULD be the truth if reality played out HOW you WANTed
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Croc Rondo- shoot a 3 per game
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Again, if the Lakers are firing on all cylinders, it isn't fair to say a Finals APperance is a disappointment.
I don't think people take other teams into consideration when making these predictions.
Both the Lakers and the Clippers can't said to be "Finals/Championship" or bust by the same human. (Not saying YOU). Mathematically, that doesn't make sense.
I think yall forget there are a bunch of moving pieces in all of this.
For the Clippers, realistically, anything outside of a WCF Appearance is a reasonable expectation.
BUt to say Finals or Championship is unrealistic.
(I am speaking from an outsiders POV, not an internal Clipper front "officemin.")
Nice try.
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I don’t feel right betting on gsw because I’m looking forward to their demise.
BUT
If Bistephuals think Steph is on the level that THEY say he is, it SHOULD be easy money to them.
I will be willing to run back the $20 Suns making the playoffs bet tho.
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Don't let your feelings get in the way of a payday.
You should be able to distinguish between the two.
How you feel has no control over what will happen.
I am "Defending" Steph but I am being realistic here. You can do the same. $200
RE: Suns, nah. They have the greatest modern day PG on their squad. I am not making that bet. They BETTER make the playoffs.
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Some good hijinks, shenanigans and escapades in here today.
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Mambadamus most expectations:
1. Giannis (heightens even more if he passes on the extension)
2. Kawhi and PG (considering it could all blow up with another early exit)
3. KD/Kyrie (the malcontents finally got each other and should be formidable in the East)
4. Simmons/Embiid (one last try I think before they disband this duo
5. Harden (TBD depends on where he ends up)
Is that YOU Wayoff P? To suggest the Clippers in THIS season with their viability as maybe a franchise going forward is at stake to not be title or bust is just DISINGENUOUS. That'd be like saying the 2012 Heat weren't in a title or bust situation. It could and very likely will all come crashing down should they flame out again.
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read my original post. I never said he he had anything to prove.
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Wooo lor homie rooting for the man dem, you love to see itMe turning into an Andrew Wiggins fan is going to be a doozy this year. Hope Jamal hollad at shorty, to get tougher
Shout out Toronto, shoutout the GTA, shout out Ontario
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This is why I specified the difference between Front Office vs. General Public expectations.
Front Office: They might "blow it up" if the squad doesn't make it to the WCF. If they are honest with themselves, championship or bust is illogical. But we know front offices move on emotion at times.
Fans: Not sure how an honest fans labels that squad as Ring or Bust. They haven't shown that is how they should be viewed. Especially considering your opening reference.
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What Joe Lacob passionately told front office after Klay news
Warriors fans are going to love this one.
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