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2014/15 NBA Thread pelican and okc bitches
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Bucksin04
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Think I've posted this before but it bears repeating.
Since 1980, at least one of the following players has appeared in EVERY NBA Finals: Kobe, Wade, Duncan, Hakeem, Jordan, Isiah, Bird, Magic.
That streak obviously comes to an end if the Spurs fail to make the Finals this year (or if MIA fails to go on the greatest upset run through the playoffs ever).
Since 1980, at least one of the following players has appeared in EVERY NBA Finals: Kobe, Wade, Duncan, Hakeem, Jordan, Isiah, Bird, Magic.
That streak obviously comes to an end if the Spurs fail to make the Finals this year (or if MIA fails to go on the greatest upset run through the playoffs ever).
Dr. Shats Basoon
Closed mouths don't get fed
damn that is no bueno. A ruptured achilles right before free agency. I hope the cat still gets paid, he deserves it
for the team, good thing they bought that Afflalo insurance policy
We were a blood clot away!
Mame YO
slings rocks
Yeah afflalo will soften the blow but it would've been nice to keep that scoring punch off the bench. Now the blazers are relying on McCollum, wright and maybe Gee to play meaningful playoff minutes.
This also means no small ball with lillard/Matthews/afflalo/batum/Aldridge (or Lopez, Kaman). They used that against OKC and it looked like a solid lineup regardless of which big was in, especially so with Aldridge.
This also means no small ball with lillard/Matthews/afflalo/batum/Aldridge (or Lopez, Kaman). They used that against OKC and it looked like a solid lineup regardless of which big was in, especially so with Aldridge.
Wouldn't LeBron be included?
Bucksin04
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I had LeBron and Shaq in the original post but since Wade was on the 2006 and 2011-14 Miami teams, I could replace both of them with Wade. No need to include LeBron for the time being because having Duncan and Wade accounts for every Finals that LeBron has ever been in.
As a follow up, Steve Kerr, Robert Horry, Derek Fisher, Ray Allen, or Mike Miller have been in every NBA Finals since 1994 with the exception of 2006.
When i opened it today the first thing i thought about was how nice it'd be as a purple shirt with a gold lightning bolt. Not yet
GuyIncognito
pressure cooker full of skittles
I'm not worried. My love for RUSS transcends team loyalty. I'll cheer for that fucker even if he's a Clipper.
silverwheels
PLAY LA BAMBA BABY
30-11-17 and 4 steals. In a mask.
GuyIncognito
pressure cooker full of skittles
GuyIncognito
pressure cooker full of skittles
More RUSS for borck
silverwheels
PLAY LA BAMBA BABY
lol ok
MSUFanatic
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I'm not even sure Steph Curry is the most important player on his own team.
The Thunder might not even make the playoffs. He ain't gonna win MVP. As good as RUSS has been playing, it just shows you how really valuable Lebron has been over his career. That Cavs team he was on originally was way fucking worse than the Thunder and he took them to the best record in the league.
Now I hate Lebron, though. bitch maid.
Now I hate Lebron, though. bitch maid.
Brick
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i dunno. when ur second best player is serge fucking ibaka.
steph curry is immensely fun to watch every possession. russ just a sportscenter top ten basic bitch pick.
Brick
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Tailback U
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Russ is one of the most explosive athletes I've ever seen but he lacks creativity because of it. He either attacks the rim or just pulls up and hits the J because defenders give him so much room.
Curry makes the Warriors so much better because of everything he can do. His ball handling, passing, and left hand have gotten so much better this year. He can hurt you from anywhere on the court...no discredit to Russ but if you watch his highlights they are all (impressive but) the same.
Not saying the MVP award should take this into consideration, just stating the differences between the two and im obviously biased since im a Warriors fan and live in the Bay Area so I get to see him play every other night.
Curry makes the Warriors so much better because of everything he can do. His ball handling, passing, and left hand have gotten so much better this year. He can hurt you from anywhere on the court...no discredit to Russ but if you watch his highlights they are all (impressive but) the same.
Not saying the MVP award should take this into consideration, just stating the differences between the two and im obviously biased since im a Warriors fan and live in the Bay Area so I get to see him play every other night.
doh
THANK YOU Dermott McHeshi
Please tell me this is some sort of sarcasm/meme/joke post... No one is close to Curry on the Warriors.
I agree with TBU but I'm biased as well. Warriors are easily a better offensive team than OKC and it's not like Curry is surrounded by the most offensive talent in the NBA. Bogut is basically just putting in dunks, Barnes can only shoot corner 3s/drive, Green is limited offensively player while Klay is a very good offensive player but really doesn't do much good passing. So Curry really runs the show for the best offense in the league. That should be worth something.
MSUFanatic
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Serious question, but Steph Curry is actually having a slightly worse year statistically than he did last year so why is that this year he is in the conversation for MVP and last year I didn't really hear anything about him? Obviously, part of the Warriors record, but if he was so awesome why didn't his team reflect that? The same argument can be made for Russ currently, but the topic is on Curry right now. Personally, I think there are many other reasons why the Warriors are more successful than just Curry's play which is why I don't personally think he's my MVP currently.
MSUFanatic
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I'm talking about importance not talent. Steph Curry is by far the most talented, but I think if you were to remove Curry from the Warriors they would be able to survive. It's just an opinion no need to get your panties in a bunch.
Also give me a break about how Curry isn't surrounded by offensive talent. Westbrook is running with Kyle Singler, and Nick Collison currently. The Warriors are running with one of the best 2 guards in the game, and one of the best all-around players in the league in Draymond Green. The talent level without KD on the floor is apples to oranges (Warriors v. OKC).
doh
THANK YOU Dermott McHeshi
Who cares about last year? The Warriors are the best team in the NBA, Curry runs the point for the best offense in the NBA and completely changes every game he's in. The way teams have to play him on the pick and roll or just in general extending and double teaming him is a complete game changer. They lead the league in TS% and assist % because so many trips teams are scrambling around after their defense extends to try and stop him. I've never seen anything like how teams try to play the Warriors because of Steph's shooting/ball handling.
Now some of the improvement has to do with Kerr being a 100x better offensive coach than Jackson. I think the Warriors led the league in trips that ended in isolation plays last year and this year they're passing the ball a lot more.
I do think LeBron is still the best player in the NBA by a wide margin though. I just like Curry for MVP over him because of the fact he didn't take a 3 week vacation this season.
Then who is even close to Curry's importance on the Warriors? They played a game without him and lost to the Pacers.
EDIT: Didn't look up his numbers til now but Curry has better PPG, APG, RPG, STL, TOV per 36 minutes and a better FG% so I'm not sure his numbers are slightly worse. They're slightly better at most places and a lot better defensively.
MSUFanatic
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doh
THANK YOU Dermott McHeshi
It's a pretty simple observation that Curry's overall stats are down because he's playing less. But yeah he isn't the most valuable player on the Warriors
Well if we really are going most valuable, what the hell would the Thudner look like if KD was out and Russ wasn't on the team? Both the Warriors and the Thudner would suck, but who would suck harder tho? Can your team suck a golf ball through a garden hose? Mine can
GuyIncognito
pressure cooker full of skittles
According to Bill Simmons, Vegas has RUSS and Curry with the same odds at the top of the race.
Heisman06
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I miss the Heat being good. I've still watched 80% of the games, further proving how trog I really am. This team is scrappy, though. I love to watch em compete. Wish we could've seen what it looked like at 100%.
Hopefully we re-sign Dragic, get Bosh and McRoberts healthy for next season and add some young pieces in Free agency.
Hopefully we re-sign Dragic, get Bosh and McRoberts healthy for next season and add some young pieces in Free agency.
Was hoping you were going to post but I like the Cole deal. He's had a couple of bad games offensively with the major one being the second revenge game against the Heat in NOLA but defensively, he just adds so many things you can't put on the stat sheet.
I like the kid the heat have that is playing Center iirc. Whitehead maybe? I think he will be a solid player for years to come. Looks very raw offensively but has a bet high motor when it comes to blocking/changing shots and rebounding
colb
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Shut up. This is the RUSS vs Glass Ankles thread. No room for any other NBA discussion here.
Tailback U
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Without Curry, the Warriors are a playoff team instead of a championship team.
Without Russ, the thunder are not a playoff team.
Each player adds a ton of value to their team, obviously, and if Russ gets it I won't complain because what he is doing is ridiculous but if he doesn't miss another game he will finish with 67 games played.
harden is also very deserving but I think that people don't understand that Currys best attribute after his 3 point shot is moving the ball around and getting everyone involved. Harden and Russ aren't even close to Curry in that aspect.