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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 6:38 pm    Post subject:

epak wrote:
It's so weird how much less I hate Blake that he's not a Clipper.
And weird how that doesn't hold true for CP3.


Blake has really matured, and seems much more serious overall. I really get the sense that he wants to win, evidenced by this video:

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 6:39 pm    Post subject:

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I never wanted Paul George. He is just a better version of Carmelo.

Paul George plays defense
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 6:44 pm    Post subject:

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Steve007 wrote:
I never wanted Paul George. He is just a better version of Carmelo.

Paul George plays defense


And has basketball desire
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 6:47 pm    Post subject:

Steve007 wrote:
I never wanted Paul George. He is just a better version of Carmelo.


If you truly believe that, I would suggest examining your player evaluation process. Before his shoulder injury this year, he was a very legit MVP candidate that had his team in the Top 3/4 in the West. The guys often carried a Pacer team into the playoffs, and was often Lebron's most challenging test before reaching the Finals. Paul George when healthy is one of the best 2 way players in the NBA, and makes a legitimate difference on both sides of the court. He is a far more effective player than NYK Melo.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 6:48 pm    Post subject:

Props to Griffin for playing through the injury... he is a Warrior.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:06 pm    Post subject:

Steve007 wrote:
I never wanted Paul George. He is just a better version of Carmelo.


A better Carmelo is pretty good
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:12 pm    Post subject:

epak wrote:
Steve007 wrote:
I never wanted Paul George. He is just a better version of Carmelo.


A better Carmelo is pretty good



being a Carmelo means never having to lift that championship trophy
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:13 pm    Post subject:

Inspector Gadget wrote:
Props to Griffin for playing through the injury... he is a Warrior.


he is a piston
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:22 pm    Post subject:

epak wrote:
Steve007 wrote:
I never wanted Paul George. He is just a better version of Carmelo.


A better Carmelo is pretty good


Especially one who plays defense at a high level.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:25 pm    Post subject:

cthroatgtr wrote:
Steve007 wrote:
I never wanted Paul George. He is just a better version of Carmelo.

Paul George plays defense


That’s why I called him a better version of Carmelo. But poor offense will hurt you on the defensive end too.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:29 pm    Post subject:

adkindo wrote:
Steve007 wrote:
I never wanted Paul George. He is just a better version of Carmelo.


If you truly believe that, I would suggest examining your player evaluation process. Before his shoulder injury this year, he was a very legit MVP candidate that had his team in the Top 3/4 in the West. The guys often carried a Pacer team into the playoffs, and was often Lebron's most challenging test before reaching the Finals. Paul George when healthy is one of the best 2 way players in the NBA, and makes a legitimate difference on both sides of the court. He is a far more effective player than NYK Melo.


Being in the top 3/4 in the West isn’t that big of a deal though. Denver is the #2 seed and even they aren’t that good. This is one of the weakest conferences in the West I’ve seen in a while.

Those Pacers teams also benefitted greatly from a weak conference. Does anybody think those Pacer teams make it out of the West in those years?
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:31 pm    Post subject:

epak wrote:
Steve007 wrote:
I never wanted Paul George. He is just a better version of Carmelo.


A better Carmelo is pretty good


I just think we would be frustrated with him a lot. Kind of reminds me of the situation with Artest. Loved his defense and cringed at his offense. But Artest won a ring so his offensive inconsistency was okay with us in the end.


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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:40 pm    Post subject:

Steve007 wrote:
epak wrote:
Steve007 wrote:
I never wanted Paul George. He is just a better version of Carmelo.


A better Carmelo is pretty good


I just think we would be frustrated with him a lot. Kind of reminds me of the situation with Artest. Loved his defense and cringed at his offense. But Artest won a ring so his offensive inconsistency was was with all of us in the end.


I think PG showed out this year.
But he hasn't been the same in the playoffs due to the injuries.
That being said, I have no issues with people hating on PG. That punk!
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 9:10 pm    Post subject:

I wanted Houston to win tonight tbh. The second round can’t come soon enough. That’s when the real basketball starts.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 9:11 pm    Post subject:

I would love to see HOU fall apart
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 9:13 pm    Post subject:

I think Mitchell is awesome and I wish he was a Laker
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 9:49 pm    Post subject:

Anyway YAY UTAH! Way to show some pride!
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 5:33 am    Post subject:

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I would love to see HOU fall apart


And GS

And Celtics

Bucks - Denver Finals
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 5:36 am    Post subject:

Steve007 wrote:
adkindo wrote:
Steve007 wrote:
I never wanted Paul George. He is just a better version of Carmelo.


If you truly believe that, I would suggest examining your player evaluation process. Before his shoulder injury this year, he was a very legit MVP candidate that had his team in the Top 3/4 in the West. The guys often carried a Pacer team into the playoffs, and was often Lebron's most challenging test before reaching the Finals. Paul George when healthy is one of the best 2 way players in the NBA, and makes a legitimate difference on both sides of the court. He is a far more effective player than NYK Melo.


Being in the top 3/4 in the West isn’t that big of a deal though. Denver is the #2 seed and even they aren’t that good. This is one of the weakest conferences in the West I’ve seen in a while.

Those Pacers teams also benefitted greatly from a weak conference. Does anybody think those Pacer teams make it out of the West in those years?


PG13 is a very good player. If we had him this year, we'd be talking about a deep playoff run. We wouldn't have sunk in the 18 games LBJ was out with injury.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 6:26 am    Post subject:

The Bucks are going to be a very tough out.

They are a lot more than just Giannis, they look to be a rare NBA team actually committed to trying to play defense.

Their roster is deep and they are really well coached.

Fear the Deer
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 6:29 am    Post subject:

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The Bucks are going to be a very tough out.

They are a lot more than just Giannis, they look to be a rare NBA team actually committed to trying to play defense.

Their roster is deep and they are really well coached.

Fear the Deer


Their 3pt shooting 7 footer is huge too, the paint is always open for Giannis and Bledsoe
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 7:13 am    Post subject:

I'd love to see the Bucks win the championship
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 8:12 am    Post subject:

LakerLanny wrote:
The Bucks are going to be a very tough out.

They are a lot more than just Giannis, they look to be a rare NBA team actually committed to trying to play defense.

Their roster is deep and they are really well coached.

Fear the Deer


I really think they have a shot at winning it all, and I hope they do. I think some people are taking them lightly because, well, they're the Bucks. But they look legit to me.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 8:13 am    Post subject:

Bucks were my choice for team that I'm rooting for to win it all. Giannis is a monster but maybe against a team like the Warriors, his lack of experience might be the difference?
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 8:25 am    Post subject:

yinoma2001 wrote:
Bucks were my choice for team that I'm rooting for to win it all. Giannis is a monster but maybe against a team like the Warriors, his lack of experience might be the difference?


I personally do not think they can beat the Warriors, but if they do, Giannis will definitely be crowned almost unanimously the best player in the NBA.
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