Yumcha

When the players run the asylum...seems like Lebron lost the team's young ones in the Unibrown quest. I dunno, is this the NBA now? All about the stars dictating how a team is to be put together and no longer building through the draft and acquiring talent at the team's direction and strategies?

Doom878

I def believe players like LeBron, albeit one of the very few, chime in on a team's talent.

Costco

Ultimately, Dubs in 5

asianspec

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IMO, i think it was something unrelated to do with lebron and has to do with possibly Walton or Pelinka, Pelinka wasn't well liked around the league as an agent, but since Kobe raves about him and his basketball IQ. I think thats why Jeanie went with him. Id say get rid of him and get David Griffin, who is better suited to run a Lebron led team.

asianspec

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btw Paul Pierce did this to himself.

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Doom878

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They put Pierce on the spot with the Wade comparo question and his whole crew turned on him.

Speaking of which, Wade finishes his career with a triple double. The final assist to ice it was a jumper from Udonis Haslem who is a Miami local and fixture here. Haslem is more done than Wade or even Dirk, but they like to pay him to coach and be the 15th guy.

Yumcha

So, how are you gents seeing Magic's quitting like this? He basically blindsided his employers too with the announcement...IMO, that's a big-time cop-out.

asianspec

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It is. but can you blame the guy? Its not uncommon to do in society, but since its Magic hes being scrutinized.


On a side note, Paul Pierce sucks chants in Brooklyn were hilarious. Sorry Doom, i only saw them on IG

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Doom878

All good. I saw those clips later.

Magic being Magic. Quit coaching after like 16 games. The guy isn't reliable as far as an employee. He's too free range. Let him tweet

dezymond

Bunch of surprising wins so far this playoffs. Magic beating Toronto was a real shocker, but playoff Lowry never fails. Spurs and Nuggets are the best series to watch imo.

BreezyTL

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People saying Detroit was going to knock out the Bucks... Ha! Hopefully we make it a quick 4 game sweep.

asianspec

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Nets are scary this year.

Yumcha

A few contenders in the East.

Yumcha

DeMarcus is deinjured. Dedone for deplayoffs.

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Doom878

DeCursed?

Yumcha

DeYeah.

Doom878

I'm interested to see who wins this year. Warriors still strong but seems all top seeds are vulnerable except for Bucks. I wonder if Giannis starts a legacy

BreezyTL

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Conference Finals will be Portland vs Warriors and Bucks vs 76ers
Finals will be Bucks vs Portland
Championship - Bucks


Giannis is a blast to watch play. We just can't give up huge leads like we have done a few times throughout the season.

Yumcha

I like the Bucks but think the East is kinda wide-open with the 4 top teams.

Out West, it's going through the Warriors for sure. Even without DeInjured, they have enough DePlayers.

dezymond

Everyone is overreacting about the latest Warriors collapse, they've played like this all season, they're too complacent. They needed that loss to really wake them up. I think Warriors win out the rest of the series. (And no I am not a Warriors fan, never have been and never will be.)

This Rockets-Jazz matchup isn't as entertaining as I thought it would be, I thought the Jazz defense would be able to slow the Rockets down.

Yumcha

I certainly am not. That team is so stacked they could still lose another one of the key players and still go all the way.

Doom878

I think Rockets when they are on could be the best in the West but live or die by the 3. Denver is good but IMO key guys still developing. Let's see what happens to some of these series when they go back to the underdog's homes.

BreezyTL

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With the Warriors injury, it won't stop them one bit. Look what they did without him...

dezymond

Nets lost to the Sixers who were without Embiid.....they could've capitalized on that series

Doom878

Nets have a nice little squad but Sixers are deep. Simmons stepped up last night after the criticism.

Doom878

Bucks/Celtics. This will be good.

BreezyTL

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There's Boston Basketball and then there is Boston Playoff Basketball... Going to be tough but here is to hoping nothing stops us!

Joneill44

It will be a great series indeed. That Jordan-esque move Giannis had last night was insane

Doom878

Luke Walton news is pretty bad especially for Kings organization.

Doom878

Wow Dame. Killed the Thunder. East done and Nuggets take the lead. Let's see if Warriors and Rockets finish up tonight.

BreezyTL

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Both series in the East will be entertaining to watch. #FearTheDeer!

Doom878

What's up with the D the Jazz were putting on Harden. Here take the middle of the lane but don't shoot the 3 as I STAND BEHIND YOU???? Jazz

Doom878

Fear indeed. Funny how Giannis is the tough guy with his babyface. But dude is a 7" bruiser.

BreezyTL

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I saw that and thought, "wtf". I guess his travel step back 3 is that dangerous. Also, when did they stop call push offs to create room?

BreezyTL

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Bucks had a 5 day break hangover... Worst performance in a while! Hope for a bounce back in game 2, otherwise a great season will be over in no time. Boston couldn't miss either!

Joneill44

Too early to tell for sure but maybe the Celtics are finally putting it all together

BreezyTL

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Missed calls on both ends but come on Giannis was fouled damn near every drive to the hole. Lets hope it goes 7 to make the series worth a watch!

Joneill44

He also traveled every time he drove to the hole lol. Game two should a lot better

Doom878

These playoffs had a few game 1 upsets. Bucks are capable to steal back homecourt advantage.

asianspec

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is the season over yet?