NBA stuff - talk Raptors and other teams

[The Wolf]

I always hated San Antonio... Don't know why. Probably because I was an MJ fan growing up while my one of my school friends liked David Robinson.

First person to guess my age wins

[Default User]

35

[S.F.W.]

I'm sure Lebron James is thrilled with Bosh right now. Bosh only had 4 rebounds...that's pathetic.

[Default User]

I'm sure Bosh will just come back and say "Bro...really? Cramps!?"

[FD22]

Fact of the matter is, both Bosh and Wade haven't really showed up to play the last two games. Wade was totally off today as well. Although James wasn't really being all that aggressive or playing all that well, we still managed to contribute to the game. This whole Heat team has totally fallen apart.

Credit the Spurs though for continuing to play some of the best team ball this league has ever seen. It's hard not to be a fan of their fundamental, smooth, unselfish, team-oriented, style of play.

[sp3GT]

I'm sure Lebron James is thrilled with Bosh right now. Bosh only had 4 rebounds...that's pathetic.

That's the problem with the Heat, some days guys will show up and play and some days they'll just chill.
1 Vs 5 Basketball with the Spurs does not work. Lebron's shooting was very efficient in the 3rd, but nobody else on his team helped.

The Spurs deserve it, they're passing is video game like.

[Prezi]

I think we have to really give the Spurs credit and not take anything away from the heat. Both teams are playing well. It's just that the spurs are playing MUCH MUCH better and exposing ALL of the Heat's weak spots.... and shutting down guys one on one or with team defense! In transition the Spurs recover well against the Heat.... they actually force Miami to play at their pace, and try to beat them going up against set system plays where pops has created 3-4 different options. This is why we may see so many passes for the BEST shot.

As much as I can see, Miami has no bench... or no clear system. Just Lebron James trying to take all the pressure and make plays. Spurs can interchange their bench players with starters... and still play championship basketball. Other teams will watch these finals and know how to approach beating Miami for the foreseeable future unless A LOT of changes are made. ..which I believe will end up with Chris Bosh being traded. Stretch 4's can work in some games...but he needs to be able to bang consistently.

My prediction is that this is the end of the Heat "dynasty". If there ever was one...

PS. Jordan is GOAT

[Aitch]

PS. Jordan is GOAT

Agreed. A couple of weeks ago I started watching some highlights of him and James respectively. James is top of the game, no doubt, but he's no Jordan.

[Default User]

[BigWilleStyle]

Kawhi me a river heat fans!! Lol

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[sp3GT]

Do you guys think Lebron did all he could to help his team? Or is he still missing that step to reach the Jordan / Kobe killer level?

[S.F.W.]

Do you guys think Lebron did all he could to help his team? Or is he still missing that step to reach the Jordan / Kobe killer level?

I think Lebron did everything he could. Dwayne Wade had/has nothing left. If he wants Lebron back in Miami then he needs to take a very low salary. Bosh is playing more like a strech PF than he did in TO. They need more size.
Also, heat owner has to be willing to pay the luxury tax if the team is going to be a winner. They have given away first round picks, just to stay under the tax. Spurs have young talent to go with Duncan, Parker, Ginobli .

Last - I don't think Carmelo Anthony is the answer in Miami. He does not commit to defense, and does not make his team mates better.

[FD22]

You really can't expect much more from LeBron. He did all he could. I felt really bad for him. Fact is, he just doesn't have the supporting cast he did the previous years. Wade and Bosh weren't really big contributors this series, and the bench is quite thin. LeBron vs Spurs just isn't enough.

It was great to see the Spurs win it though, I will say that. They definitely deserved it more from the way the series went, and it was a true pleasure watching the team play the way they did this season, and particularly in the finals. Magnificent ball.

[Prezi]

Do you guys think Lebron did all he could to help his team? Or is he still missing that step to reach the Jordan / Kobe killer level?

I think LeBron helped as much he wanted to do... Did he fight till the very end? No. He came off the floor with more than 6 minutes left. To me that's giving up... and he let Michael Beasley finish! Go down with the ship you built. .. fight until the very last second. who cares if your down 15 or 17 points. Mcgrady scored 13 points in 35 seconds to beat the spurs. You have tattooed the "chosen one" on your back... be That.

This is the elimination game! ...and you elect to sit out more than half of the 4th quarter left? Let me go even further, before game 5 in the pre game press conference ... he said he was ok with winning 2 out of 4.... and that this is just basketball. OK, well if your ok winning 50% of the time... it sounds like your settling, and you kinda know the series is over.

Killer Instinct/Level? naw.

[Aitch]

I think LeBron helped as much he wanted to do... Did he fight till the very end? No. He came off the floor with more than 6 minutes left. To me that's giving up... and he let Michael Beasley finish! Go down with the ship you built. .. fight until the very last second. who cares if your down 15 or 17 points. Mcgrady scored 13 points in 35 seconds to beat the spurs. You have tattooed the "chosen one" on your back... be That.

This is the elimination game! ...and you elect to sit out more than half of the 4th quarter left? Let me go even further, before game 5 in the pre game press conference ... he said he was ok with winning 2 out of 4.... and that this is just basketball. OK, well if your ok winning 50% of the time... it sounds like your settling, and you kinda know the series is over.

Killer Instinct/Level? naw.

Sounds like another reason why James =/= Jordan.

[Arbitrageur]

Congrats to Andrew Wiggins being drafted 1st Overall!



Sincerest apologies to Andrew Wiggins for being drafted by the Cavs. 4 years, opt out, come home to Toronto!

[Default User]

Bruno who?
Dafuq

[BigWilleStyle]

Bruno who?
Dafuq

2 years away from being 2 years away from being nba ready... smh
I'm speechless, all we can do is hope masai knows what he's doing.
But serious pass up on shabazz?!

[ecmirand]

Bruno who?
Dafuq

The Brazilian Kevin Durant

[ecmirand]

2 years away from being 2 years away from being nba ready... smh
I'm speechless, all we can do is hope masai knows what he's doing.
But serious pass up on shabazz?!

@Bruno_Caboclo Very happy and honored to be part of Raptors family. Can not wait to show the fans what I got. #WeTheNorth

I hope this isn't a fake account but if he joins the raptors next season, I'm okay with this pick. Go big or go home

[BigWilleStyle]

Makes more sense now, suns might have taken bruno before the second round and masai didn't want to lose out on both of his prospects.

The unknown is always scary. I like the potential and the fact he's coming right away and can develop in the nba system.

[loki]

With that suit the US can keep him lol

[Arbitrageur]

It's okay, I heard Brazil is a gold mine for talent. Remember the last Brazilian we took?

Lest we forget...



Put up a mean 3 rebounds and 3 fouls per game.

[aj3]

The Brazilian Kevin Durant

And that makes Kevin Durant the American Bruno Caboclo.LOL