Other Sports ***Official 2022-2023 NBA Thread*** - Page 264

**dirk digler** · 10-18-2022, 04:02 PM

Can't believe the regular season starts tonight. Just seemed like the Finals ended a couple weeks ago.

Philly vs Celtics: 6:30PM CST TNT

GSW vs Lakers: 9:00PM CST TNT

Pitt Gorilla · 05-23-2023, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

Public service reminder that its perfectly OK to irrationally make fun of and/or hate on Lebron

The thing is, I've always liked LeBron. I REALLY liked him in Cleveland (both times) and hated it when he played elsewhere. Hell, I didn't like Jordan WHEN he was playing, but I liked his game. The issue, in both cases, is their fans make it difficult to "like" either one.

TomBarndtsTwin · 05-23-2023, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Part of the reason, yes. The bulk of that blame goes to his teammates like AD who showed up half the time in the playoffs (despite being in his prime) and guys like D'Lo who didn't show up at all.

Honest question: (for you and Barry)

Has Lebron EVER lost a game in his NBA career that was HIS fault?

Just curious.

Eureka · 05-23-2023, 12:32 PM

Enough with the LeBron talk. He's a great player and everyone knows that.

So is Miami going to sweep Boston tonight? The Celtics have basically went fishing it seems.

**dirk digler** · 05-23-2023, 12:32 PM

Lakers had 107 FTA vs Den 81 even with the best big man in the game.

Megatron96 · 05-23-2023, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyHammersticks

Hey, when in Rome...

It's a disgrace no matter who does it, but LeFlop takes it to an entirely different level and the guy's built like an NFL defensive end. It's ridiculous and it makes it hard to even take the league seriously. I'll watch this finals because Denver is in it, then it's back to only college hoops for me. I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way about it.

Well said. Felt this way about the NBA for a long time now. And it's not just the flops; it's the way they play the game. So like you, I watch some of the playoffs, otherwise the NBA isn't good enough for me to watch during the regular season.

PunkinDrublic · 05-23-2023, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

LeBron averages in series he lost:

2009: 38.5 PPG - 8.3 RPG - 8.0 APG - 59.1% TS
2015: 35.8 PPG - 13.3 RPG - 8.8 APG - 47.7% TS
2017: 33.6 PPG - 12.0 RPG - 10.0 APG - 63.0% TS
2018: 34.0 PPG - 8.5 RPG - 10.0 APG - 62.0% TS
2023: 27.8 PPG - 9.5 RPG - 10.0 APG - 60.5% TS

PAIN. pic.twitter.com/N3ty38SDf7
— Barry (@BarryOnHere) May 23, 2023

Despite being 39 years old and playing on a bad foot, he still managed to average nearly the same line he's been averaging for decades now in these series (a 30 point triple double). Yeah, he can't take on the same scoring load he used to but that's where he needs more help from his teammates and didn't get it in the Denver series. The guy is the greatest to ever play the game and he proves it every time he steps between the lines.

That’s what happens when you’re more interested in curating your stats than winning.

KC_Connection · 05-23-2023, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic

That’s what happens when you’re more interested in curating your stats than winning.

The fact that Anthony Davis is on the team yet LeBron was guarding Jokic AND Murray tells me all I need to know about who wanted it more.

The people who question LeBron's heart and desire to win have to be the most clueless people on Earth.

He gave everything he had last night. pic.twitter.com/EdLjJGTSM3
— Uncovering the Truth (@shendy456) May 23, 2023

ARROW2 · 05-23-2023, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

The fact that Anthony Davis is on the team yet LeBron was guarding Jokic AND Murray tells me all I need to know about who wanted it more.

The people who question LeBron's heart and desire to win have to be the most clueless people on Earth.

He gave everything he had last night. pic.twitter.com/EdLjJGTSM3
— Uncovering the Truth (@shendy456) May 23, 2023

Awwwww......poor widdle lebwonna..........Miss me with the pity party. 1-6 in the 4th quqrter and another disappearing act in the second half. His fraudulent ASS GOT SWEPT!!!!!! HE AIN'T NO GOAT, NOT EVEN CLOSE.

ARROW2 · 05-23-2023, 01:29 PM

If you gave everything you had and you shot blanks in the second half, maybe it is time for your OLD ASS TO ****ING RETIRE!!!!

tyecopeland · 05-23-2023, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Do you think this is a foul? pic.twitter.com/yoM9Q01Iz7
— Barry (@BarryOnHere) May 23, 2023

Looks like it. Can't beat the Nuggets and the refs.

Now show the play where jokic went by AD and got bumped into Schroder who came over late and still made the shot.

tyecopeland · 05-23-2023, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Part of the reason, yes. The bulk of that blame goes to his teammates like AD who showed up half the time in the playoffs (despite being in his prime) and guys like D'Lo who didn't show up at all.

Why does Curry get most of the blame when his teammates showed up even less than the Lakers supporting cast?

KC_Connection · 05-23-2023, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tyecopeland

Now show the play where jokic went by AD and got bumped into Schroder who came over late and still made the shot.

Looked closer to a charge on Jokic to me than any defensive foul. Can't just barrel through people.

KC_Connection · 05-23-2023, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tyecopeland

Why does Curry get most of the blame when his teammates showed up even less than the Lakers supporting cast?

Career on shots to take the lead in the final 50 seconds of 4th Q/OT in the playoffs (UPDATED):

LeBron James: 17-29 FG
Stephen Curry: 0-14 FG
— Barry (@BarryOnHere) May 9, 2023

Stephen Curry on shots to take lead when trailing in the final 7 minutes of playoff games:

4-28 FG (14.3%)
1-15 3FG (6.7%)
16.1% eFG

But he's great once his teammates give him a big lead to pad his 4th quarter stats.
— Barry (@BarryOnHere) April 24, 2023

Might have something to do with his clutch shooting stats in his career.

Gary Cooper · 05-23-2023, 06:48 PM

3 turnovers already for Tatum in the first quarter. I think Dennis Rodman had better handles than him.

lcarus · 05-23-2023, 06:58 PM

Boston checked out of this series after game 2. Near impossible to envision them pulling off a game 4 victory.

10-18-2022, 04:02 PM
dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $214644	*Official 2022-2023 NBA Thread* Can't believe the regular season starts tonight. Just seemed like the Finals ended a couple weeks ago. Philly vs Celtics: 6:30PM CST TNT GSW vs Lakers: 9:00PM CST TNT
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