The Official NBA Thread

[MVP]

We got AD, which led to the Disney World Title. So I guess it was worth it to say they got a title in the last decade.

But I only brought up how the Lakers were irrelevant post Magic and had all of these young, capable stars (Peeler, Jones, Van Exel, Ceballos, etc) and instead of flourishing, it was ship out Vlad, get Shaq, make other moves and adopt the triangle. It really isn’t a whole lot different than now. Bus family always chasing chips without major fore sight. But can’t be mad. It works here or there.

Whereas Boston, held onto Brown, Tatum, Smart, etc.

In my memory, it was really the Big Three where Boston tried for this win now strategy.

Boston has one one title since 86. They're definitely not the best franchise example regardless of the talent they currently have.

 

[earldagoat]

 

[elpablo21]

 

[freeze]

Warriors sold me at the end then man. Gotta run through the tape. They kept going for the 3pt dagger. Gotta keep squeezing and keep driving to the lane. Had this game won. And tricked it off.

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Warriors sold me at the end then man. Gotta run through the tape. They kept going for the 3pt dagger. Gotta keep squeezing and keep driving to the lane. Had this game won. And tricked it off.

What else is new

 

[freeze]

What else is new

The 2022 championship trophy is still pretty new. Gold still shiny.

 

[storm2006]

Boston has one one title since 86. They're definitely not the best franchise example regardless of the talent they currently have.

Franchise is on lowkey on their Dallas Cowboy steez, claiming historic status based on old titles. Ancient in the case of the Celtics.

I come in peace.

 

[Blue Mamba]

I’m sure he can’t sleep at night knowing he could’ve won more with his 4 titles and Finals MVP

 

[moe200069]

that indiana one was probably the worst feeling... i was texting the homie "warriors should just foul. why even give them a chance to tie?"

one thing about Warriors the past two seasons it's that this squad loves what NT loves –****ery, shenanigans and creating the conditions for stupid finishes

 

[storm2006]

Ah yes the unsuccessful 4x champion and Finals MVP Tony Parker. I’m sure he can’t sleep at night knowing he could’ve won more

Selfish =/= Unsuccessful. My memory is fuzzy but I feel like folks said similar about Kobe at various points after the Shaq trade, at least until he won in 2009 and 2010. Not sure they said it after that.

 

[moe200069]

Warriors sold me at the end then man. Gotta run through the tape. They kept going for the 3pt dagger. Gotta keep squeezing and keep driving to the lane. Had this game won. And tricked it off.

the best thing about the warriors is sometimes the worst thing about the warriors.. klay and steph are probably the two most capable players when it comes to "getting it back on one shot." at the the same time, they get way too comfortable settling for long 3s and will shoot themselves out of a comeback.

 

[antidope]

Didn’t even know you could wager ten cents. That’s wild

 

[B Sox]

Warriors sold me at the end then man. Gotta run through the tape. They kept going for the 3pt dagger. Gotta keep squeezing and keep driving to the lane. Had this game won. And tricked it off.

 

[had pants]

 

[amitt5504]

This game is a testament to Kyrie not being a #1 (which we knew) but even moreso an indictment on the Nets roster outside of KD and KAI (if they are both healthy). Only way they’re maybe going past the second round is if they draw Philly.

Why Philly

 

[Coupé It]

I get Parker has a bit of a selfish reputation but saying the Spurs would have won more rings without his “selfishness” is ridiculous.

That “selfishness” is a part of the reason Tony became great.

Stack is being REALLY emotional about this man,

He really hates Tony.

 

[Coupé It]

Maybe Sixers fans can chime in but I don’t think I’ve ever seen Ben ejected before.

 

[amitt5504]

Maybe Sixers fans can chime in but I don’t think I’ve ever seen Ben ejected before.

That one time Lowry told him to meet him in the tunnels

 

[storm2006]

Why Philly

You know I rock with Philly so that was posted respectfully. I just trust Boston and Milwaukee more because Doc and Jimbo have yet to prove to me that they can be fully trusted in April and May.

 

[finessence]

This about the only thing I’ve ever agreed with, with Stak. TP comments about Kawhi also rubbed me the wrong way.

(Don’t agree about the championships though)

 

[addict4sneakers]

This about the only thing I’ve ever agreed with, with Stak. TP comments about Kawhi also rubbed me the wrong way.

 

[DripNick]

Oh I'm definitely stealing "if he has a taper and no accent...." for later use

 

[antidope]

Stephen Jackson threw a hissy fit cause he got beat out by Danny Green

 

[pmatic]

Jack totally disregarding Tony carried/engineered the Spurs offense for about four years when Duncan and Manu got old that helped get them the 2014 chip.

 

[Coupé It]

That’s mainly due to TP being in an extremely small bubble in San Antonio who literally no one cared about Nationally.

If Tony Parker did all that in NY/LA/ he definitely would have been looked at differently nationally. That accent wouldn’t have saved ****.

But this isn’t a personality contest anyway. Tony Parker is a douche - fine.

This is about Basketball. Stack is flat out wrong here. 4 chips aren’t enough?