Author Topic: NBA Playoffs 2021  (Read 399670 times)

0 Members and 0 Guests are viewing this topic.

Re: NBA Playoffs 2021
« Reply #3525 on: July 21, 2021, 12:03:40 AM »

Offline Goldstar88

  • K.C. Jones
  • *************
  • Posts: 13450
  • Tommy Points: 1708
Not sure what it is, but I find something about Adam Silver incredibly unnerving

I was just thinking that he could easily pass for the head vampire in any horror movie.

That’s a lot kinder than what I was going to say. Haha.
Quoting Nick from the now locked Ime thread:
Quote
At some point you have to blame the performance on the court on the players on the court. Every loss is not the coach's fault and every win isn't because of the players.

Re: NBA Playoffs 2021
« Reply #3526 on: July 21, 2021, 12:03:44 AM »

Offline Ogaju

  • Bill Sharman
  • *******************
  • Posts: 19479
  • Tommy Points: 1871
I can't believe the Phoenix Suns blew a 2-0 series lead in the Finals

they got swept….

Re: NBA Playoffs 2021
« Reply #3527 on: July 21, 2021, 12:04:02 AM »

Online SparzWizard

  • Dennis Johnson
  • ******************
  • Posts: 18818
  • Tommy Points: 1119
Honestly, the Finals should have belonged to the Nets seeing how stacked they were talent-wise.

But I'm glad a small-market team like Milwaukee took it.

Onto next season. Hoping to see the Celtics win Banner 18 next year!!


#FireJoe
#JTJB (Just Trade Jaylen Brown) 2022 - 2025
I am the Master of Panic.

Re: NBA Playoffs 2021
« Reply #3528 on: July 21, 2021, 12:04:47 AM »

Offline Ogaju

  • Bill Sharman
  • *******************
  • Posts: 19479
  • Tommy Points: 1871
Ridiculous the owners pass the trophy around before the players touch it.

lol….it is beyond ridiculous. Is this a basketball thing?
Football does it too. Team owner first

Yeh this is kinda disgusting.

Am on a video call with a bunch of people and some literally went "who are these old white dudes?" ...

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Yeah that needs to be fixed!!!

Re: NBA Playoffs 2021
« Reply #3529 on: July 21, 2021, 12:05:05 AM »

Offline Moranis

  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 34485
  • Tommy Points: 1596
Giannis just cemented himself as a first ballot, Hall of Famer.....at 26 years old.

Yup, and Chris Paul is on his way to LA...


Yeah, I worry about this, too. That said, he seems to also be looking for longer term money if he's going to turn down $44 Million, which I don't think LAL will be able to swing either through a trade or getting him the kind of money he'll be looking for to opt out of that much money.

As much as I'm on the fence about Paul, would love to see him in Boston, though likely not at the kind of money and contract length he's seeking.
I just see no way the union president opts out of $44 million to take an MLE deal in LA.
If they can get Shroder to agree to go to Phoenix, then a Shroder sign and trade, plus Kuzma and Horton-Tucker is probably a good enough return for Paul for Phoenix to do that.
2023 Historical Draft - Brooklyn Nets - 9th pick

Bigs - Pau, Amar'e, Issel, McGinnis, Roundfield
Wings - Dantley, Bowen, J. Jackson
Guards - Cheeks, Petrovic, Buse, Rip

Re: NBA Playoffs 2021
« Reply #3530 on: July 21, 2021, 12:05:27 AM »

Offline liam

  • NCE
  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 45918
  • Tommy Points: 3340
Not sure what it is, but I find something about Adam Silver incredibly unnerving

I was just thinking that he could easily pass for the head vampire in any horror movie.

That’s a lot kinder than what I was going to say. Haha.

He just looks weird without the condom he usually wears.

Re: NBA Playoffs 2021
« Reply #3531 on: July 21, 2021, 12:06:36 AM »

Offline liam

  • NCE
  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 45918
  • Tommy Points: 3340
Giannis just cemented himself as a first ballot, Hall of Famer.....at 26 years old.

Yup, and Chris Paul is on his way to LA...


Yeah, I worry about this, too. That said, he seems to also be looking for longer term money if he's going to turn down $44 Million, which I don't think LAL will be able to swing either through a trade or getting him the kind of money he'll be looking for to opt out of that much money.

As much as I'm on the fence about Paul, would love to see him in Boston, though likely not at the kind of money and contract length he's seeking.
I just see no way the union president opts out of $44 million to take an MLE deal in LA.
If they can get Shroder to agree to go to Phoenix, then a Shroder sign and trade, plus Kuzma and Horton-Tucker is probably a good enough return for Paul for Phoenix to do that.

Yeah, that would be a haul if Paul wants to leave. He's forced his way out before.

Re: NBA Playoffs 2021
« Reply #3532 on: July 21, 2021, 12:06:51 AM »

Offline Ogaju

  • Bill Sharman
  • *******************
  • Posts: 19479
  • Tommy Points: 1871
Honestly, the Finals should have belonged to the Nets seeing how stacked they were talent-wise.

But I'm glad a small-market team like Milwaukee took it.

Onto next season. Hoping to see the Celtics win Banner 18 next year!!

You better hope for some better players first. Giannis is going to improve his game. You must construct a team to stop him.

Re: NBA Playoffs 2021
« Reply #3533 on: July 21, 2021, 12:07:24 AM »

Online SparzWizard

  • Dennis Johnson
  • ******************
  • Posts: 18818
  • Tommy Points: 1119
Jae Crowder b2b NBA Finals losses, must be tough for him.

CP3? After multiple second-round exits, and finally win the East Finals only to lose in the NBA Finals. Kinda happy to see him pout. Any of LeBron's super-buddies losing the championship is a good day for Celtics fans.


#FireJoe
#JTJB (Just Trade Jaylen Brown) 2022 - 2025
I am the Master of Panic.

Re: NBA Playoffs 2021
« Reply #3534 on: July 21, 2021, 12:07:48 AM »

Offline liam

  • NCE
  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 45918
  • Tommy Points: 3340
Honestly, the Finals should have belonged to the Nets seeing how stacked they were talent-wise.

But I'm glad a small-market team like Milwaukee took it.

Onto next season. Hoping to see the Celtics win Banner 18 next year!!

You better hope for some better players first. Giannis is going to improve his game. You must construct a team to stop him.

Yeah, Brad's got some team building to do!

Re: NBA Playoffs 2021
« Reply #3535 on: July 21, 2021, 12:09:57 AM »

Offline nickagneta

  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 48121
  • Tommy Points: 8800
  • President of Jaylen Brown Fan Club
Bucks with only 48 minutes from their bench. Jrue, Middleton and Giannis over 40 MPG in this. That's iron man stuff

Re: NBA Playoffs 2021
« Reply #3536 on: July 21, 2021, 12:10:21 AM »

Offline liam

  • NCE
  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 45918
  • Tommy Points: 3340
Giannis is a good face for the NBA!

Re: NBA Playoffs 2021
« Reply #3537 on: July 21, 2021, 12:12:58 AM »

Offline Ogaju

  • Bill Sharman
  • *******************
  • Posts: 19479
  • Tommy Points: 1871
Whoever said they were rooting for Bucks so Giannis would not go ring hunting should listen to the sound bite between Giannis and his coach…Giannis just said he wanted to do it again, or something like that. He gets his free throws to 70% - 75% and he becomes unstoppable.

Re: NBA Playoffs 2021
« Reply #3538 on: July 21, 2021, 12:16:39 AM »

Offline Ed Monix

  • Bailey Howell
  • **
  • Posts: 2040
  • Tommy Points: 213
  • Signature move: Punch to the jejunum
Such a Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde dynamic to Chris Paul, I love his game, his pass first style of play and that he's really 5'11. He should be such a beloved player, but his Mr Hyde is nothing but complaining, whining, dirty sneaky plays, talking down to the refs and his team mates.

Perfect example of why I don't like him, when Suns lose, he's the first to run and hide in the locker room aka Isiah Thomas. Didn't to even attempt to shake anyones hands, say good game or congrats to anyone, you'd think being a 'leader' at his age he'd show some leadership...nope.
5' 10" former point guard

Career highlight: 1973-74 championship, Boston Celtics

Career lowlight: traded for a washing machine

Re: NBA Playoffs 2021
« Reply #3539 on: July 21, 2021, 12:19:59 AM »

Offline Goldstar88

  • K.C. Jones
  • *************
  • Posts: 13450
  • Tommy Points: 1708
Not sure what it is, but I find something about Adam Silver incredibly unnerving

I was just thinking that he could easily pass for the head vampire in any horror movie.

That’s a lot kinder than what I was going to say. Haha.

He just looks weird without the condom he usually wears.

Was going to say that he looks like a level 3 something or other.... ???
Quoting Nick from the now locked Ime thread:
Quote
At some point you have to blame the performance on the court on the players on the court. Every loss is not the coach's fault and every win isn't because of the players.