Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 6:21 pm Post subject: I really hope I am wrong but this Heat team gives me a 2004 Pistons vibe
I remember the Lakers being the clear favorite that year too. Even Shaq said that he thought he Lakers wanted the Heat. Hopefully the Lakers stay focused.
The Lakers despite the fact that they went to the finals that year had a hobbled Fisher and Malone going into the Finals, this is gonna be very different but it will be a battle for sure.
Even if they are the 2004 Pistons that doesn't mean the Lakers are the 2004 Lakers. Kobe/Shaq were just about done with each other and Karl Malone was injured and happened to be a very important piece to the team.
Heat could win. I just think this Lakers team is more focused and hopefully healthier compared to that prior Lakers team.
The Lakers despite the fact that they went to the finals that year had a hobbled Fisher and Malone going into the Finals, this is gonna be very different but it will be a battle for sure.
Kobe and Shaq also hated each other. _________________ Under New Management
The Lakers despite the fact that they went to the finals that year had a hobbled Fisher and Malone going into the Finals, this is gonna be very different but it will be a battle for sure.
Kobe and Shaq also hated each other.
Yeah, no one should be surprised that we fell apart that year, to much turmoil.
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Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 6:39 pm Post subject:
Nah, I def. don't get those vibes at all honestly. That Pistons team was full of tough hungry veterans and the Lakers were missing Malone (who I believe would have been the difference) not to mention like others have said Kobe and Shaq were completely over being on the same team at this point.
I will say the Heat are a very tough and resilient team but the Lakers once again just completely matchup great on top of again having the farrr and away two best players.
Haha if you were scared before, just think. Shaq and Kobe ain’t walking through those doors either. _________________ “You have to dance beautifully in the box that you are comfortable dancing in.” - Kobe Bryant
Nah, I def. don't get those vibes at all honestly. That Pistons team was full of tough hungry veterans and the Lakers were missing Malone (who I believe would have been the difference) not to mention like others have said Kobe and Shaq were completely over being on the same team at this point.
I will say the Heat are a very tough and resilient team but the Lakers once again just completely matchup great on top of again having the farrr and away two best players.
If they call an opening jump ball violation against us, I will be concerned.
Because that happened 4 times against us in the NBA Finals vs. the Pistons.
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 6:59 pm Post subject: Re: I really hope I am wrong but this Heat team gives me a 2004 Pistons vibe
Da Beast!!! wrote:
I remember the Lakers being the clear favorite that year too. Even Shaq said that he thought he Lakers wanted the Heat. Hopefully the Lakers stay focused.
Did you really need to start a whole thread for this?
Just make your statement in the Finals discussion.
It's 2020.
Kobe ain't on the verge of doing time.
Karl Malone is retired.
And we have LeBron James.
Relax. _________________ "If You're Afraid To Fail...Then You're Probably Going To Fail."
- Kobe
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 7:09 pm Post subject: Re: I really hope I am wrong but this Heat team gives me a 2004 Pistons vibe
CervantesRises wrote:
Da Beast!!! wrote:
I remember the Lakers being the clear favorite that year too. Even Shaq said that he thought he Lakers wanted the Heat. Hopefully the Lakers stay focused.
Did you really need to start a whole thread for this?
Just make your statement in the Finals discussion.
Difference is the 03-04 Pistons were a historically good defensive team. I think they are top 5 all time based on the defensive rankings (w/ the 07-08 celtics not too far behind).
The game is drastically different today. The surge in 3 pt shooting means defense isn't as valuable as it once was, and that the 3 and D strategy often prevails. The team that is able to defend better while hitting 3s will win.
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