NBA Finals 2016-2017 thread

[86MaxwellSmart]

JR Smith gonna have to cheap shot somebody soon.

[jpotter33]

Geeze, this is starting to get ugly.

I'll say this for GS: I completely underrated their defense this year, along with everyone else. Durant has really stepped up that part of his game with less offensive responsibility, and when you have that much size and length out on the perimeter, you're going to be a good defensive team, even if you're just an average defender on your own. That trio of Klay, Durant, and Green at the 2, 3, 4 is about as ideal as it gets on both ends of the floor.

[Phantom255x]

Lebron looks helpless out there. Great guy off the court, but man.. it actually feels a bit nice seeing him like this 

It's only Game 1 though.

[86MaxwellSmart]

Mike Brown---Coach of the Year-!

[jpotter33]

Dear Gordon Hayward Blake Griffin:

Do you really want to be in the same conference as these Golden State Warriors?

Fixed that for ya! 

Works for both of them, though. Between the much easier conference and our insane assets and future, Boston should be looking pretty right about now for those two.

[knuckleballer]

Dear Gordon Hayward.

Do you really want to be in the same conference as these Golden State Warriors?

And San Antonio, and Houston, and gritty teams like OKC, MEM who are also real tough for Utah.

West overall > East

Yup and if he comes to Boston, he will only have the Cavs to deal with.  Come to Boston, Gordon.

[86MaxwellSmart]

Lebron looks helpless out there. Great guy off the court, but man.. it actually feels a bit nice seeing him like this 

It's only Game 1 though.

Is there enough time before Game 2, for a trip to Miami--?

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

Geeze, this is starting to get ugly.

I'll say this for GS: I completely underrated their defense this year, along with everyone else. Durant has really stepped up that part of his game with less offensive responsibility, and when you have that much size and length out on the perimeter, you're going to be a good defensive team, even if you're just an average defender on your own. That trio of Klay, Durant, and Green at the 2, 3, 4 is about as ideal as it gets on both ends of the floor.

Wait, are you saying small ball isn't the key to everything?

[jpotter33]

Geeze, I can't stand Draymond when he opens his mouth, but his D is magnificent. He's just a perfectly disciplined defensive player.

[GreenCoffeeBean]

I'm enjoying this. Yes, I like this a lot.

[Phantom255x]

http://www.gordonhayward20.life/2017/06/01/the-finals-2/

Posted this on Gordon Hayward thread also.

He predicts Warriors win Finals in 5-6 games. You can read if you want.

[86MaxwellSmart]

and the Celtics will still win in Golden State next season-!
 

[Yoki_IsTheName]

I know Kevin Durant is a solid defender, but man, this is different.

[jpotter33]

I really don't like Curry's game at all. He really turned me off since his performance in last year's playoffs. He's way too careless with the ball, makes poor decisions with passes and shot selection (though he gets away with it due to being probably the greatest shooter of all time), and his defensive game is below average.

I don't think he'd be nearly as highly regarded if he wasn't surrounded by the type of team he has had here in GS. I'm not sure that he can carry a team by himself like the true greats.

[Tr1boy]

If the Celts are that far from the Cavs...and Cavs are that far from GSW

Celts might as well prepare for life post lebron ,KD