Celtics (26-8) at Knicks (16-14) Game #35 12/21/17

[tarheelsxxiii]

Please keep your eyes open...  right before Kyrie's 3, he was beaten by Lee for a layup.  He's getting beat on that end every.single.possession.

Wait, wait, wait, wait Tarheels. Where was this kind of hate when IT was giving up 25-30 points per game last year due to being four foot freaking tall?!

He didn't demand his way out of a contractual agreement betause he wasn't happy... and wanted an even cushier situation, an even shinier silver spoon..

You've said this multiple times, but I simply have no idea what you're talking about. How is asking off of a team with the best player in the world and coming off of three consecutive Finals trip "an even cushier situation, an even shinier silver spoon"?

That literally makes no sense to me. In fact, I applaud Kyrie. He wanted to lead his own team outside of the shadow of the best player of our generation - how exactly is that a bad thing? Didn't we just all rip Durant a new one for not having that type of mentality?

Of course you do... he equates to wins and national attention.  But the way he went about getting here is disgusting, and makes him bar none most entitled little basketball player on the planet.  He hasn't earned anything on his own... NOR is he now, in basketball heavaen of the foreseeable future. If you can't see how incredibly privileged he is -- just try imagining 1 of any other 20 players success in his role -- then nothing I can say can persuade you to objectivity.

Tarheels, love ya, buddy, but I don't think you should be questioning anyone's objectivity when it comes to evaluating Kyrie! lol You've been completely and unabashedly transparent about your feelings regarding Kyrie (and IT) ever since the trade. Didn't you even post the other night that you hope IT comes to Boston and takes it to us? lol

But I'll push back on your actual statement. Kyrie *literally* hit the biggest shot in NBA history to win the Cavs the Finals, so saying he hasn't earned anything on his own is.... strange. What exactly has IT done to even come close to that?

Back at ya. 

It was a big (but low perceentage) shot.  IT made me feel like a child again, and that's my barometer of basketball success.

[jpotter33]

This is Theis' worst game by a long shot. He's been atrocious. Let O'Quinn just have the easy putback due to not boxing out.

[Vox_Populi]

No FTA attempts for Irving so far.

[mr. dee]

Rakim Allah in the garden.

[Tr1boy]

Kyrie overdribbling is a headache

during the winning streak he dribbled less and passed more

CBS should step in imo

[Neurotic Guy]

Were Knicks fans chanting "MVP" for Beasley just now? 

[RGow8]

Seems like every time in forever this team gets up around 9 later in game and has a chance to really put foot on other teams neck they give up an instant run and it's a back to a tight game. Obv has to do with the bench it happens like clockwork though.

[CelticD]

Rakim Allah in the garden.

The GOAT

[jpotter33]

Please keep your eyes open...  right before Kyrie's 3, he was beaten by Lee for a layup.  He's getting beat on that end every.single.possession.

Wait, wait, wait, wait Tarheels. Where was this kind of hate when IT was giving up 25-30 points per game last year due to being four foot freaking tall?!

He didn't demand his way out of a contractual agreement betause he wasn't happy... and wanted an even cushier situation, an even shinier silver spoon..

You've said this multiple times, but I simply have no idea what you're talking about. How is asking off of a team with the best player in the world and coming off of three consecutive Finals trip "an even cushier situation, an even shinier silver spoon"?

That literally makes no sense to me. In fact, I applaud Kyrie. He wanted to lead his own team outside of the shadow of the best player of our generation - how exactly is that a bad thing? Didn't we just all rip Durant a new one for not having that type of mentality?

Of course you do... he equates to wins and national attention.  But the way he went about getting here is disgusting, and makes him bar none most entitled little basketball player on the planet.  He hasn't earned anything on his own... NOR is he now, in basketball heavaen of the foreseeable future. If you can't see how incredibly privileged he is -- just try imagining 1 of any other 20 players success in his role -- then nothing I can say can persuade you to objectivity.

Tarheels, love ya, buddy, but I don't think you should be questioning anyone's objectivity when it comes to evaluating Kyrie! lol You've been completely and unabashedly transparent about your feelings regarding Kyrie (and IT) ever since the trade. Didn't you even post the other night that you hope IT comes to Boston and takes it to us? lol

But I'll push back on your actual statement. Kyrie *literally* hit the biggest shot in NBA history to win the Cavs the Finals, so saying he hasn't earned anything on his own is.... strange. What exactly has IT done to even come close to that?

Back at ya. 

It was a big (but low perceentage) shot.  IT made me feel like a child again, and that's my barometer of basketball success.

Fair enough. I obviously disagree, but I understand why people loved him. I certainly appreciate all he did for Boston, but I just couldn't get over the matchup issues he presented with his diminutive size, nor the money he's going to command next season well into his 30's.

[Neurotic Guy]

How to take to the hole Semi.

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

ONE AND SOME AT THE LINE!

[Rosco917]

Were Knicks fans chanting "MVP" for Beasley just now?

That's what it means to be a Knick fan these days.

[wayupnorth]

Thiugh it is pretty painful at times, this is experience for our bench that will pay off.

[mr. dee]

When you're 3 and D player but can barely do either one of them.

[jpotter33]

Not that we have much choice tonight with the injuries, but I really, really hate this Kyrie and bench lineup.