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Re: NBA Playoffs 2015-2016
« Reply #1035 on: May 27, 2016, 11:09:40 PM »

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Very well deserved and all, but, whats up with Lebron getting emotional for reaching the Finals going through a weak Eastern Conference again? I would kind of understand if they had just beaten a very good team, or if it was the Heat with his former teammates and best friends, but the Raptors? And before that the Hawks? I don't get it.

Re: NBA Playoffs 2015-2016
« Reply #1036 on: May 27, 2016, 11:14:33 PM »

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Cleveland is going to win.  Listened to Bill Simmons jumping on the okc train but Cleveland is too healthy and too good and talented this year.    GS and OKC is still in the balance imo.

Re: NBA Playoffs 2015-2016
« Reply #1037 on: May 27, 2016, 11:14:54 PM »

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How do people now like LeBron? The guy is a legend.

Is this serious? It's like when an acquaintance asked me why I wasn't happy for Peyton Manning going out on a high note with a Super Bowl.

It's possible I would feel differently about Lebron if we had won in the 2012 ECF, but since then he has just been dominant and hasn't exactly been the most likable person otherwise. Same goes for Kobe.

Sorry [city of] Cleveland, but hopefully OKC or GSW kill the Cavs.

Re: NBA Playoffs 2015-2016
« Reply #1038 on: May 27, 2016, 11:17:19 PM »

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I am still not Lebrons biggest fan either.  just because a guy wins doesn't mean I like everything he does as a person to get there.  There are hero's and villains at the top just the same.  He has managed to get to where he is though.  Can't take that away.

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« Reply #1039 on: May 27, 2016, 11:21:45 PM »

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Billups is quite good as an analyst on ESPN.

Re: NBA Playoffs 2015-2016
« Reply #1040 on: May 27, 2016, 11:25:17 PM »

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Manning is different. Our guy Brady has gone head to head with him as "greatest quarterback" for 15 years. So there's an added variable there. Kobe played for the Lakers, the Celtics arch rival, so there's an added variable there as well.

The Cavs post no threat to the Celtics most legendary NBA team status, so I don't really care to root against them. LeBron in 2012 should have earned your respect. He has been a beast ever since. Yes, he has his DB moments, but he plays hard and on a level I haven't seen since Jordan. I would like to see him win one for Cleveland because to me that's the best story.
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Re: NBA Playoffs 2015-2016
« Reply #1041 on: May 27, 2016, 11:33:51 PM »

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Would you say the Raps are in better position than the C's to acquire free agents? They had a hell of a season I must admit. Not many expected them to do what they did this season.

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« Reply #1042 on: May 27, 2016, 11:44:13 PM »

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What's more impressive... Lebron making the finals 6 straight years with two different teams ... Or golden state winning 73 regular season games and losing in the WCF.

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« Reply #1043 on: May 27, 2016, 11:53:06 PM »

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What's more impressive... Lebron making the finals 6 straight years with two different teams ... Or golden state winning 73 regular season games and losing in the WCF.

If the Warriors are eliminated I'll make my decision.

Re: NBA Playoffs 2015-2016
« Reply #1044 on: May 27, 2016, 11:55:42 PM »

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Russell Westbrook is very close to being just as unlikable as LeBron IMO. Draymond Green right up there as well.

I don't like LeBron either but will have no problem cheering for the Cavs if they face the Thunder in the Finals.
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« Reply #1045 on: May 28, 2016, 12:04:01 AM »

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I'm hoping to see the Thunder get to past the Warriors and beat the Cavs in the finals.

I've gained a ton of respect for Durant and Westbrook over the years, and this feels like it might be their best shot at that elusive ring.  I'd like to see them get it.
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« Reply #1046 on: May 28, 2016, 12:18:08 AM »

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Re: NBA Playoffs 2015-2016
« Reply #1047 on: May 28, 2016, 12:40:16 AM »

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I can't wait until there are at least two contenders in the Eastern Conference again. Tired of one half of the bracket serving as a runners up derby / Finals warmup for Bron.
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« Reply #1048 on: May 28, 2016, 12:41:06 AM »

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Very well deserved and all, but, whats up with Lebron getting emotional for reaching the Finals going through a weak Eastern Conference again? I would kind of understand if they had just beaten a very good team, or if it was the Heat with his former teammates and best friends, but the Raptors? And before that the Hawks? I don't get it.

Bron is just a theatrical guy
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Re: NBA Playoffs 2015-2016
« Reply #1049 on: May 28, 2016, 02:04:09 AM »

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I'm hoping to see the Thunder get to past the Warriors and beat the Cavs in the finals.

I've gained a ton of respect for Durant and Westbrook over the years, and this feels like it might be their best shot at that elusive ring.  I'd like to see them get it.

If they don't win it this year more questions will just be opened up.