**2014 Official NBA Playoffs Thread**

[-King-]

Round 1:

EAST:

#8 Hawks @ #1 Pacers
#7 Bobcats @ #2 Heat
#6 Nets @ #3 Raptors
#5 Wizards @ #4 Bulls

WEST:
#8 Mavericks @ #1 Spurs
#7 Grizzlies @ #2 Thunder
#6 Warriors @ #3 Clippers
#5 Blazers @ #4 Rockets

[notorious]

Originally Posted by KevB

But, I am not of the opinion that we'll never see anyone that matches him.

It's Deja Vu. All of the arguments about "Era" and quality of opponents are the same as back then.

"Different style of play", "Different position", etc.


In 20 years we are going to have the same arguments over a different player.

[notorious]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

LeBron played with a washed up Shaq 5 years ago. Still a good point, though.

Damn you.

[Just Passin' By]

Originally Posted by KevB

Check my link from the previous page. Given your comment, I suspect you'll be surprised by what you see.

I already looked at it, thanks. I'm enjoying the laughs. It's sort of like reading people comparing rings between guys like Jordan and Kobe and LeBron as they debate about who's the best, while they're ignoring the Russell in the room.

[notorious]

But Russell played a LONG time ago, so he doesn't count.

[KevB]

Originally Posted by notorious

It's Deja Vu. All of the arguments about "Era" and quality of opponents are the same as back then.

"Different style of play", "Different position", etc.


In 20 years we are going to have the same arguments over a different player.

No question, which is why I believe every Era will have their alpha dog that is put into the best ever discussion.

[KevB]

Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

I already looked at it, thanks. I'm enjoying the laughs. It's sort of like reading people comparing rings between guys like Jordan and Kobe and LeBron as they debate about who's the best, while they're ignoring the Russell in the room.

How about a Boston columnist?

[KC_Connection]

LeBron already passed Bird in career win shares last year at the age of 28. You might as well get over the idea that Bird was better than him sooner rather than later.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

I already looked at it, thanks. I'm enjoying the laughs. It's sort of like reading people comparing rings between guys like Jordan and Kobe and LeBron as they debate about who's the best, while they're ignoring the Russell in the room.

BTW, are you a big Boston fan in all sports? You didn't take kindly to the Brady remark either.

[Just Passin' By]

Originally Posted by KevB

How about a Boston columnist?

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

LeBron already passed Bird in career win shares last year at the age of 28. You might as well get over the idea that Bird was better than him sooner rather than later.

This is going to be gold for years.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by notorious

Damn you.

Shaq was terrible for them, so it's easy to forget.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

This is going to be gold for years.

He passed him at the age of 28. Think about where that means Bird will be in relation to him by the end of his career.

[Just Passin' By]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

BTW, are you a big Boston fan in all sports? You didn't take kindly to the Brady remark either.

I don't take kindly (your words) to stupid stuff, regardless of team. We all say and write stupid shit sometimes, and we're obliged to take the heat for it when we do. I can also take bashing of my favorite teams and players when it's warranted. Your post on Brady was foolish, but you walked it back later, and it at least became sensible.

[KevB]

Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

This is going to be gold for years.

Please explain the humor? I'm not really passionate about this, I assumed most would generally agree at this point.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

I don't take kindly (your words) to stupid stuff, regardless of team. We all say and write stupid shit sometimes, and we're obliged to take the heat for it when we do. I can also take bashing of my favorite teams and players when it's warranted. Your post on Brady was foolish, but you walked it back later, and it at least became sensible.

So you are a Boston fan in all sports, I take it.

[Just Passin' By]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

He passed him at the age of 28. Think about where that means Bird will be in relation to him by the end of his career.

No need. I don't really worry about contrived statistics. I'll think about having watched all the NBA players since the 70s, and knowing what I've seen.