- 82,593
- 117,959
This dude having the best retirement
**OFFICIAL 2019 NBA OFFSEASON THREAD**
- Thread in 'Sports & Training' Thread starter Started by HIM,
- Start date
- Status
lawdog1
Supporter
- 59,983
- 72,332
Don’t remember. Been washed for years already.
lawdog1
Supporter
- 59,983
- 72,332
Kyrie probably more likely to go to New Mexico or Montana and spend a couple weeks living in a Yurt by himself than hit the beach...
- 6,128
- 7,985
Mj won a title at 35.
So they’re actually living in reality.
The fantasy is the Sixers beating Milwaukee or Toronto in a 7 game series
- 5,577
- 7,785
Moheezy
formerly mizzoe33
- 11,460
- 9,420
MVP
Supporter
- 82,972
- 85,428
EDW outchea having rants based on misinformation. In know you wanna give Bron credit for EVERYTHING but at least be accurate.
Kobe and Shaq didn't move the needle huh?
That's false. If we're going by the finals ratings (in which the most eyes are glued to the NBA) they were every bit as much as and a even a bigger draw than Bron.
These are the Neilsen ratings for the Kobe & Shaq years and then Kobe by himself
2000: 11.6
2001: 12.1
2002: 10.2
2004: 11.5
2008: 9.3
2009: 8.4
2010: 10.6
Bron's finals appearances:
2007: 6.4 (lowest rated finals ever)
2011: 10.2
2012: 10.1
2013: 10.4
2014: 9.3
2015: 11.6
2016: 11.4
2017: 11.3
2018: 10
So in summarizing, he's a draw but not the biggest draw post Jordan, that was Shaq and Kobe. In fact there's definitely a tangible degree of Lebron fatigue. I'd say more credit needs to be given to the Warriors and Steph Curry in particular for the resurgence of the ratings cause Bron wasn't having this type of effect before going against them even with the Heatles.
If KD leaves and Steph gets unleashed again, league is going to be just fine. Plus Giannis has global appeal maybe unlike any foreign born player we've ever had in the league.
Kobe and Shaq didn't move the needle huh?
That's false. If we're going by the finals ratings (in which the most eyes are glued to the NBA) they were every bit as much as and a even a bigger draw than Bron.
These are the Neilsen ratings for the Kobe & Shaq years and then Kobe by himself
2000: 11.6
2001: 12.1
2002: 10.2
2004: 11.5
2008: 9.3
2009: 8.4
2010: 10.6
Bron's finals appearances:
2007: 6.4 (lowest rated finals ever)
2011: 10.2
2012: 10.1
2013: 10.4
2014: 9.3
2015: 11.6
2016: 11.4
2017: 11.3
2018: 10
So in summarizing, he's a draw but not the biggest draw post Jordan, that was Shaq and Kobe. In fact there's definitely a tangible degree of Lebron fatigue. I'd say more credit needs to be given to the Warriors and Steph Curry in particular for the resurgence of the ratings cause Bron wasn't having this type of effect before going against them even with the Heatles.
If KD leaves and Steph gets unleashed again, league is going to be just fine. Plus Giannis has global appeal maybe unlike any foreign born player we've ever had in the league.
Last edited:
- 82,593
- 117,959
That 01 finals was huge even though we all knew what was gonna happen. Wish the 6ers had put a better team around AI and they woulda played the Lakers more in the finals.
- 27,202
- 64,349
Who are y’all rooting for in the playoffs? Bucks, Warriors, Clippers, or Ratings?
MVP
Supporter
- 82,972
- 85,428
Must've put foots in Kerr finally
- 54,226
- 31,745
networks need to flex these gms with teams completely out of contention (lakers)
bonafide101
Supporter
- 2,520
- 3,407
How about suspend themselves for conduct detrimental to the league? Yes I'm a GSW hater patiently waiting for their reign to end, should be like 4 more years right?
- 23,825
- 48,120
Everyone I know was watching the 01' finals....But it wasn't to see Shaq and co. We was rooting for Bubba Chuck, my pops had half of the Newport News shipyard in the garage watching them games.
- 67,701
- 78,795
Finally...the truth has come out.
He hella generous putting Bron at 3rd tbh.
He hella generous putting Bron at 3rd tbh.
MVP
Supporter
- 82,972
- 85,428
- 39,385
- 79,403
- 23,825
- 48,120
Finally...the truth has come out.
He hella generous putting Bron at 3rd tbh.
I expect no less of Kobe to say that, or any semi competitive player really....don't make it true but still.
- 23,825
- 48,120
Sheldon Williams pulled off the impossible...then goofed
- 27,202
- 64,349
Finally...the truth has come out.
He hella generous putting Bron at 3rd tbh.
When you’re good you have to remind everyone. When you’re great they remind you
MVP
Supporter
- 82,972
- 85,428
You mean like declaring yourself the G.O.A.T. unprompted? At least Bean was asked a direct question.
- 6,255
- 6,036
GAME !
- 61,728
- 133,694
Anyone see the parallels between the championship Mavs team and this Bucks team?
One all NBA/ MVP candidate guy surrounded by a great supporting cast.
Top 10 offense and defense.
Top 3 in 3 point attempt rate
Former coach of the year
One all NBA/ MVP candidate guy surrounded by a great supporting cast.
Top 10 offense and defense.
Top 3 in 3 point attempt rate
Former coach of the year
Last edited:
Moheezy
formerly mizzoe33
- 11,460
- 9,420
There's something about those nerdy transparent glasses that make girls look so much hotter.
MVP
Supporter
- 82,972
- 85,428
So Bron and his media sycophants are capping then huh?
Humbled
formerly whatslosinlike
- 15,616
- 2,161
- Status
