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[Mark Antony]

Spin....a.....bin.....playing.....bent

I can't keep up

 

[Based Jesus]

I can't keep up

It's hard work learning another language, just stick with it

 

[Mark Antony]

It's hard work learning another language, just stick with it

you right, ard woe.

 

[noblekane]

would not be surprised if both series go 7 games

heat gotta be nervous tho. if the nuggets can come back from 3-1 the celtics can too.

whoever got celtics in 7 bout to cash out

 

[storm2006]

ESPN posting this is wild

A sports “news” organization is supposed to be non-biased, but that tweet suggests ESPN is ready to celebrate LeBron getting to the Finals again. (Consistent with ESPN’s more general Lebby worship). It’s something that would be more expected on Laker-centric Twitter feed.

I don’t think it’s a big deal personally — it is what it is — but that’s why some might not like ESPN posting that.

Yesterday during an NBA segment on First Take helicopters happened to be passing by as Stephen A started talking about LeBron and he made a joke about the noise. Max interrupted and said something to the effect of “They send people over quick when you talk bad about LeBron on this network.” The hosts know what the deal is

 

[bostoiah]

I beg to differ.

Let's flip it. I think if Pierce had Pau instead of KG, he would not have won a chip cause Pierce ain't no true #1.... like Olajuwon, who won without another #1 (Drexler way past his prime in 95). Pierce needed an All NBA defensive Big to win a chip in his era. Cause he couldn't lead. Imho, KG was the main leader and certainly THE defensive anchor on that 08-10 Celtics team. The team's Identity was all KG

Many Alphas have won without another star. Kawhi in Toronto. Chauncey and 04 Pistons tho it can be argued Billups dont win jack without Sheed or Ben. Walton and the Blazers. DJ and the Sonics.

Pierce tried for years to win with another All Star Antoine Walker but couldnt do it. Kobe won with another Alpha and won without another Alpha, which Pau certainly wasn't.

PP NEEDED Garnett and Allen. Because he's not imo an alpha or true #1 who can carry teams to titles.

Pierce is a bum, could never carry a squad by himself like Kobe or Bron could. Therefore he should never be considered top tier elite. He just an average all star future hall of Famer like Ray Allen. Good but not elite. That's why the fool is always hating on Bron.

Dude's jealousy continues to seep thru his pores lmao

Lmaoooo. Chauncey? Really?

aite bro sizzle

 

[Brosizzlew30.23]

Lmaoooo. Chauncey? Really?

aite bro sizzle

I say Chsuncey only cause he was Det's best player throughout that playoffs. Dude played elite.

But it can be argued Rasheed Wallace was the best player on the team.

 

[walkingBred]

Yesterday during an NBA segment on First Take helicopters happened to be passing by as Stephen A started talking about LeBron and he made a joke about the noise. Max interrupted and said something to the effect of “They send people over quick when you talk bad about LeBron on this network.” The hosts know what the deal is

"The problem with LeBron is...."

Spoiler

 

[bostoiah]

I say Chsuncey only cause he was Det's best player throughout that playoffs. Dude played elite.

But it can be argued Rasheed Wallace was the best player on the team.

Also lmaooo at thinking Antoine was enough to help Pierce win a championship

 

[lawdog1]

Remember when MTV was all about music?

Yes. I’m old too

 

[tomdiginson]

Kemba more touches? Only when he's consistently helping the Celtics. So far it's an on and off kind of game for him.

He shot well in games 2,3,4 and 5. I think when it comes down to those big shots down the stretch, they should let him take more of those. He just needs to take better care of the ball. He's been racking up turnovers which Miami has been taking advantage of.

 

[getback]

Let's flip it. I think if Pierce had Pau instead of KG, he would not have won a chip cause Pierce ain't no true #1.... like Olajuwon, who won without another #1 (Drexler way past his prime in 95). Pierce needed an All NBA defensive Big to win a chip in his era. Cause he couldn't lead. Imho, KG was the main leader and certainly THE defensive anchor on that 08-10 Celtics team. The team's Identity was all KG

No offense but I don't think anyone in here cares what you think

You don't have good faith discussions.

KG and Pierce needed each other the same way Kobe and Shaq did (for the first 3) and Mike and Pippen and Bron and Wade and so on and so forth. Of course KG was the anchor. However, there's two ends of the court last time I checked.

And that's not putting Pierce above anyone on that list. Could Pierce have drug Pau, Metta and them other dudes to 2 championships or even 1? Highly doubtful. I never claimed that though. That was your strawman.

 

[storm2006]

Lmaoooo. Chauncey? Really?

aite bro sizzle

This dude called out Bill Walton and the Blazers in 1977 and Dennis Johnson and the SuperSonics in 1979. He really has to be Magic’s age

 

[Brosizzlew30.23]

Also lmaooo at thinking Antoine was enough to help Pierce win a championship

Lmao at Celtics fans completely forgetting their own squad lol.

Remember '02? ECF? C's vs Nets? Your legend Paul Pierce lost to Jason Kidd in 6 games lol.

Dont tell me Walker wasn't enough for Pierce in the weak *** East when y'all lost to Kidd and Kerry Kittles.

Lmaooo.

And guess what I also remember lol, Walker won a chip with DWade soon as he left Boston lol

Dont mind my Paul Pierce slander tho.

 

[Brosizzlew30.23]

No offense but I don't think anyone in here cares what you think

You don't have good faith discussions.

KG and Pierce needed each other the same way Kobe and Shaq did (for the first 3) and Mike and Pippen and Bron and Wade and so on and so forth. Of course KG was the anchor. However, there's two ends of the court last time I checked.

And that's not putting Pierce above anyone on that list. Could Pierce have drug Pau, Metta and them other dudes to 2 championships or even 1? Highly doubtful. I never claimed that though. That was your strawman.

I really don't care what you think either but you certainly cared enough to respond to my initial comment that KG was the reason Paul has a ring by trying to remind me Kobe needed Shaq.

Good day. If you a Celtic fan, good luck on Sunday

 

[bostoiah]

Lmao at Celtics fans completely forgetting their own squad lol.

Remember '02? ECF? C's vs Nets? Your legend Paul Pierce lost to Jason Kidd in 6 games lol.

Dont tell me Walker wasn't enough for Pierce in the weak *** East when y'all lost to Kidd and Kerry Kittles.

Lmaooo.

And guess what I also remember lol, Walker won a chip with DWade soon as he left Boston lol

Jason Kidd was the best PG in the league and that Celtics team had no chance against the Nets.

Was Walker even the 5th or 6th best player on that Heat squad? Why is that a comparison

 

[getback]

And guess what I also remember lol, Walker won a chip with DWade soon as he left Boston lol

*and Shaq

 

[storm2006]

KG and Pierce needed each other the same way Kobe and Shaq did (for the first 3) and Mike and Pippen and Bron and Wade and so on and so forth. Of course KG was the anchor. However, there's two ends of the court last time I checked.

THIS. Especially with KG/Pierce. You can’t look at two dudes in their prime who hadn’t won prior to teaming up and definitively say that one needed the other. I’m with Paul Pierce slander but Grampsizzle is buggin.

 

[Brosizzlew30.23]

Jason Kidd was the best PG in the league and that Celtics team had no chance against the Nets.

Was Walker even the 5th or 6th best player on that Heat squad? Why is that a comparison

Bro you got to thr ECF with a Hall of famer!! Stop making excuses.

You gonna have excuses this year too and say your team full of young players in a series where you led the majority of the time?

Btw...Walker was their 2nd best scorer in the Finals and was consistently a threat next to Wade in the playoffs.

 

[bostoiah]

Bro you got to thr ECF with a Hall of famer!! Stop making excuses.

You gonna have excuses this year too and say your team full of young players in a series where you led the majority of the time?

Btw...Walker was their 2nd best scorer in the Finals and was consistently a threat next to Wade in the playoffs.

What excuses am I making? I literally said the Celtics were nowhere near as good as that Nets squad. Where’s the excuse?

and regarding this year, I’ve said numerous times in here that we blew the first two games. Didn’t use age or nothing as an excuse.

now get lost old man

 

[Brosizzlew30.23]

*and Shaq

Shaq was their "KG". Exactly.

DWade dont win a ring without Shaq and his 35 min per game, protecting the paint, averaging 11 boards in the Finals, etc etc.

Like you said, players dont typically win single handedly but DWade and Shaq are Alpha dogs and possess elite #1 killer mentality. PP is an actor, as evidenced by his wheelchair act in the Finals lmao

Pierce slander continues......lol

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

He really has to be Magic

 

[Brosizzlew30.23]

What excuses am I making? I literally said the Celtics were nowhere near as good as that Nets squad. Where’s the excuse?

and regarding this year, I’ve said numerous times in here that we blew the first two games. Didn’t use age or nothing as an excuse.

now get lost old man

Nowhere near as good? So now you're trying to say the Cs goal wasn't to win it all when you had Pierce as your leader? Excuses bro.

If the Cs were supposed to be nowhere near the #1 seeded Nets, you'd think Boston was a 7 or 8 seed that year.

Just FYI bro, Boston was a #3 seed in '02. They were expected to compete for the East crown. Lol

 

[aepps20]

All I know is that Tatum is a STAR.

 

[moonman818]

Y’all really in here defending Paul Pierce?

Doc, Pierce and the rest of that Celtics squad owe everything they have today to Andrew Bynum’s knees

Y’all need to pray to the church of Jesus Bynum