2014 NBA Playoffs Thread

[jonathanlambert33]

Yeah the Grizz have to win 2 of 3 and I'm not sold they can do that.

 

[buzzy]

Yeah the Grizz have to win 2 of 3 and I'm not sold they can do that.

They already have in this series.

 

[buzzy]

@Dan

I think the bigger question is if LeBron wants to go through another regular season with a sporadically playing Wade. I'm not concerned about Wade's health in the post season, if the big three is kept together they can easily string together ~20 games and contend for another title in 2015.

 

[BwareDWare94]

Yeah the Grizz have to win 2 of 3 and I'm not sold they can do that.

 
I'm mostly concerned with the fact that Durant is going to get hot, at some point.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

They already have in this series.

Saying I don't think they can again.

 

[elcheato]

@Dan

I think the bigger question is if LeBron wants to go through another regular season with a sporadically playing Wade. I'm not concerned about Wade's health in the post season, if the big three is kept together they can easily string together ~20 games and contend for another title in 2015.

Well that's the other issue which I made a small point to early. He's already irritated with the amount of games Wade misses.

He could still stay, I just don't think its as likely as most want to believe. There's more to it then just defending a potential 4 pete. He teamed up with Wade and co. so he wouldn't have as big a burden, but now he does again. Maybe I'm crazy, but I think it's more likely he leaves if they win the title so it doesn't look like he's bolting for a better situation coming off a loss

 

[elcheato]

Wouldn't be the first time I'm wrong about LeBron and where he goes/stays though

 

[Hurricane Season]

I need Chris Broussard's take on this.

 

[BwareDWare94]

I hope LeBron leaves. Aside from the overall lack of parity these last three years and including this one, if they get to the Finals, there are plenty of other reasons to not want to see Miami win titles. For instance, their fans are shit and don't show up until the playoffs, and even then they're not even close to the most enthusiastic crowd in the playoffs. It's kind of annoying, knowing how loyal other fanbases are. If Florida pro teams could never win championships again, I wouldn't bat an eye.

 

[buzzy]

Well that's the other issue which I made a small point to early. He's already irritated with the amount of games Wade misses.

He could still stay, I just don't think its as likely as most want to believe. There's more to it then just defending a potential 4 pete. He teamed up with Wade and co. so he wouldn't have as big a burden, but now he does again. Maybe I'm crazy, but I think it's more likely he leaves if they win the title so it doesn't look like he's bolting for a better situation coming off a loss

Eh good point. But then you have the whole 'which situation would be better?' thing. Aside from Chicago I don't see many plausible destinations.

 

[BwareDWare94]

Silver just blatantly read his entire statement on the Sterling issue. Dude didn't even prepare so he could sound legitimately concerned with the issue. Fucking clown.

 

[elcheato]

I need Chris Broussard's take on this.

 

[elcheato]

Silver just blatantly read his entire statement on the Sterling issue. Dude didn't even prepare so he could sound legitimately concerned with the issue. Fucking clown.

A former league owner did just die minutes before he was suppose to speak.

 

[elcheato]

Eh good point. But then you have the whole 'which situation would be better?' thing. Aside from Chicago I don't see many plausible destinations.

That's why I cautioned there is a lot of time until his free agency period. Teams will look different. Miami certainly was not the best looking destination at the time of the Cavs being bounced by the Celtics.
 
Lets say Donald Sterling is actually forced to sell, someone respectable buys the team, and someone prominent is made president of basketball opps who LeBron admires. That opens them back up.

 

[BwareDWare94]

A former league owner did just die minutes before he was suppose to speak.

 
I didn't know that. Maybe that had an effect, but racial issues are not something to sound so blatantly disinterested in. 

 

[elcheato]

He wasn't "disinterested".
 
First off, he's a lawyer. He's not going to jump to assumptions. Is Donald Sterling most likely the voice on that recording? Yes, he's a known racist, but there's still a chance it's altered. Silver doesn't know, he needs it investigated before he can give a true statement/opinion on it.
 
It's amazing to me that people are now just realizing this guy is a racist. I thought it was publicly known for years, apparently not.

 

[buzzy]

I always thought he loved naked black guys.

 

[Hurricane Season]

This team is so fucking pathetic on offense.  Not even two minutes into the game before they need to call a timeout.  

 

[Hurricane Season]

Already an insurmountable lead.  Bulls won't even score 20 in this game.

 

[.infamous]

The burgers are ready -__-