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Simple enough, what is the initial narrative

Draymond Green Game 5 Suspension
16 (38.1%)
Andrew Bogut injury
0 (0%)
Warriors Collapse
5 (11.9%)
Cavs epic comeback
5 (11.9%)
City of Cleveland finally gets a title
6 (14.3%)
Warriors 73 win season means "nothing"
3 (7.1%)
Unknown i.e. something that happens in Game 6 and/or Game 7
2 (4.8%)
Other - please specify
5 (11.9%)

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Re: If Cleveland comes back and wins the series, what will the narrative be?
« Reply #45 on: June 17, 2016, 08:07:19 AM »

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That LeBron is an amazing physical marvel and that he is a top 5 player of all - time.  He led a team to do what no other team has ever done and his life's mission is now complete.


(That's what I think will be said...not necessarily what I believe).
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Re: If Cleveland comes back and wins the series, what will the narrative be?
« Reply #46 on: June 17, 2016, 08:13:12 AM »

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I think he'd finally seal the deal on being the best ever.
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Re: If Cleveland comes back and wins the series, what will the narrative be?
« Reply #47 on: June 17, 2016, 08:14:31 AM »

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Quote from: celticmania on June 16, 2016, 01:25:02 PM
Am I the only Celtics fan rooting for the Cavs?

I am
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Re: If Cleveland comes back and wins the series, what will the narrative be?
« Reply #48 on: June 17, 2016, 08:20:37 AM »

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Quote from: Clench123 on June 17, 2016, 08:14:31 AM
Quote from: celticmania on June 16, 2016, 01:25:02 PM
Am I the only Celtics fan rooting for the Cavs?

I am



jk, I don't know who I am really rooting for. In a way I really want to see LeBron finally win one for CLE. In another way, Warriors broke the 72-10 record, so it's kinda useless for them to break it and not win...

idk, I originally had Cavs in 6, going into game 7, i really don't know who I should be rooting for
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Re: If Cleveland comes back and wins the series, what will the narrative be?
« Reply #49 on: June 17, 2016, 08:28:44 AM »

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Return of the King
The Best Ever
Can't Count out the Cavs
Burnishing the Legacy
The Beginning of a Dynasty

I could go on, but you are probably sick to your stomach already.

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« Reply #50 on: June 17, 2016, 08:34:27 AM »

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ESPN will kiss the Cavs and Lebron's ass for the next twenty years. That's the story.
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Re: If Cleveland comes back and wins the series, what will the narrative be?
« Reply #51 on: June 17, 2016, 08:46:56 AM »

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The NBA rigged it to have the series go longer, rumor is Cavs asked the NBA to suspend Green 2 games.
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Re: If Cleveland comes back and wins the series, what will the narrative be?
« Reply #52 on: June 17, 2016, 09:13:37 AM »

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Warriors this series seem to be playing like the 15-16 Celtics.

When they beat the Cavs it looks amazing and everything goes right.

BUT when they lose they look pedestrian, dazed, and always playing catch up.
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Re: If Cleveland comes back and wins the series, what will the narrative be?
« Reply #53 on: June 17, 2016, 09:28:51 AM »

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Biggest. Collapse. Ever.
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Re: If Cleveland comes back and wins the series, what will the narrative be?
« Reply #54 on: June 17, 2016, 09:43:22 AM »

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Quote from: Kane3387 on June 17, 2016, 09:28:51 AM
Biggest. Collapse. Ever.

This and more of this.

When you have a record setting historic season people won't think about the 3rd best players one game suspension, they will remember how you set yourself up for greatness and basically let the rug pull itself out from under you. In slow motion.

That being said I think GS gets it done on Sunday. I don't see LeBron and Kyrie having this many dominating games left in them. Plus they just went to a game 7 against a equally talented OKC team and closed it out. Just a warning, it could be low scoring and brutal.
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Re: If Cleveland comes back and wins the series, what will the narrative be?
« Reply #55 on: June 17, 2016, 10:04:59 AM »

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"LeBron is officially top 5 All-time"

I'm rooting for the Cavs, never thought I would say it though. It's more so the Warriors arrogance that I don't like, and LeBron is starting to become a LITTLE bit more likeable for me as he has aged, similar to Kobe.

Warriors will still be a tough beat at home in game 7 regardless of their previous form, although Iggy is basically the only Lebron stopper I've seen, and his back injury could decide the game if Iggy can't slow him down and hit some 3's. In which case Barnes needs to show up, unless JR is equally as bad which is also likely.
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Re: If Cleveland comes back and wins the series, what will the narrative be?
« Reply #56 on: June 17, 2016, 10:09:09 AM »

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The narrative will be a mix of "73 wins meant nothing" and "Lebron silenced the critics of his legacy".
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Re: If Cleveland comes back and wins the series, what will the narrative be?
« Reply #57 on: June 17, 2016, 10:14:06 AM »

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Quote from: Rhyso on June 17, 2016, 10:04:59 AM
"LeBron is officially top 5 All-time"

I'm rooting for the Cavs, never thought I would say it though. It's more so the Warriors arrogance that I don't like, and LeBron is starting to become a LITTLE bit more likeable for me as he has aged, similar to Kobe.

Warriors will still be a tough beat at home in game 7 regardless of their previous form, although Iggy is basically the only Lebron stopper I've seen, and his back injury could decide the game if Iggy can't slow him down and hit some 3's. In which case Barnes needs to show up, unless JR is equally as bad which is also likely.

Was this when he was winning championships 15 and 16 (16 against the Cs) or when he essentially missed three seasons in a row. I'll assume you mean the latter since it's hard to root against someone when they are constantly injured.

As for the OP's question, Draymond's suspension will be the immediate memory, but it will long be remembered as the biggest collapse/useless 73 win season - think Pats in '07. Lebron will get his due, but anytime a record breaking team loses a 3-1 finals lead (for the first time ever), that is going to matter.
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Re: If Cleveland comes back and wins the series, what will the narrative be?
« Reply #58 on: June 17, 2016, 10:15:32 AM »

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Quote from: oldtype on June 16, 2016, 04:31:27 PM
Probably vaults Lebron into "Mount Rushmore," unfortunately most likely at the expense of Bird.

This is like the worst thing I have ever read on CB. I thought the half-Bird / half-Magic head was solidly in third behind MJ and Russell. Please let that be the case.
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Re: If Cleveland comes back and wins the series, what will the narrative be?
« Reply #59 on: June 20, 2016, 08:23:24 AM »

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So far it appears the main story line is the City of Cleveland finally wins, mixed in with Lebron James' greatness and a bit of the Green suspension.
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