NBA Finals 2016-2017 thread

[tarheelsxxiii]

LeBron actually looks tired.  He's been expending tons of energy driving to the hoop.  As opposed to when he played against us, he never looked like he was even breathing hard.

Warriors will take over in the 2nd half. Lebron will tire out.

Yeah, GS has been in control pretty much the entire half again.  Talent discrepancy is clear, and they just play better basketball.

This crap of Lebron driving to the hoop, and slapping the defenders hand away as he drives should be called an offensive foul.

Seriously. He's been straight up swatting hands away, just like on that last drive.

Stop hating.... the defenders should not be touching him. Its a non-contact sport.

He's creating all the contact.  Just bully ball... drives and pushes off while cradling the ball nearly every possession in order to create space.

[Chief]

james

nothing but drives to bucket

make HIS refs earn their money

Lowers his shoulder and comes right at you.

[Ogaju]

GSW should be ashamed of themselves with their super team. Cant put these 'bunch of individuals' away.

[SHAQATTACK]

james

nothing but drives to bucket

make HIS refs earn their money

Lowers his shoulder and comes right at you.

every bucket he has tonight is a bully ball drive

[hpantazo]

james

nothing but drives to bucket

make HIS refs earn their money

Lowers his shoulder and comes right at you.

Its getting away consistently with stuff like that that turns me off from NBA basketball

[SCeltic34]

What a pass from LeBron.  I don't like what he's done to the league (formation of superteams), but I love how he instantly turns everyone on his team into a competent role player.  I can't say enough about his court vision.  Makes everyone that much better.

[SHAQATTACK]

GSW should be ashamed of themselves with their super team. Cant put these 'bunch of individuals' away.

Warriors look cold to me ...

they can't shoot like the Celtics and beat Cavs

[Ogaju]

a whole lot of LBJ hate on the blog .... dont worry people, GSW will win this game and the series. They have more talent than any other team in the league. Dont hate LBJ for at least making the game interesting for a while.

[More Banners]

Agree with all of the above.  Watching, but can't really get into it.  Warriors are absolutely incredible, and because of it, just get lazy.  Cavs don't even remotely resemble a team, just a dictatorship lead by LBJ.  And his offensive fouls are ridiculous.  Aside, Love also doesn't get the respect he deserves by CLE.

Playing with Lebron - definitely a mixed blessing.

I couldn't do it. He might be a decent guy but I'd be like The Chief with MJ.

I mean Michael Jordan of course, though if I played with either, a little Mary Jane might be required to keep the peace.

[Rosco917]

GS should pressure James as he brings the ball up court, someone to just force him out of rhythm, or challenge his handle.

[SHAQATTACK]

james

nothing but drives to bucket

make HIS refs earn their money

Lowers his shoulder and comes right at you.

Its getting away consistently with stuff like that that turns me off from NBA basketball

yeah im no t a fan either.......the refs have to control this type of scoring.......ever since MJ and Stern let him do this without calling offensive fouls

[Ogaju]

What a pass from LeBron.  I don't like what he's done to the league (formation of superteams), but I love how he instantly turns everyone on his team into a competent role player.  I can't say enough about his court vision.  Makes everyone that much better.

at least someone here appreciates excellence.

[hpantazo]

The Truth!! I love Paul Pierce, time for him to sign with the Celtics for a front office or assistant coach role

[hpantazo]

a whole lot of LBJ hate on the blog .... dont worry people, GSW will win this game and the series. They have more talent than any other team in the league. Dont hate LBJ for at least making the game interesting for a while.

I don't hate Lebron, I credit him for bringing it tonight so far. I do hate the game being called differently for different players though

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james

nothing but drives to bucket

make HIS refs earn their money

Lowers his shoulder and comes right at you.

Its getting away consistently with stuff like that that turns me off from NBA basketball

Yup.

If I hadn't gotten hooked as a kid, no way I'd watch this non-basketball.

But I'm a Pragmatist. The game is defined by the rules. The NBA is not a basketball league. Whatever is going on is something else. There are no rules about dribbling, fouls...  The only thing they consistently blow the whistle on is out of bounds. If the ball goes into the stands, they almost always blow the whistle. That's it. You can carry it, hold it and dribble again, walk half the court with it, grab a guy's arm with both hands and hold him away from the play, hold a guy when setting a pick - almost anything goes.