KNIGHTBlaed:


Abeg KD was the best player in the league for the last 2 years before Kawhi last season... As una dey talk say Kawhi dethrone LBJ dey be like say we forget KD totally.

Did you read my last statement? A healthy KD is a problem.

benji93:
Partially, we didn't look good for the entire duration of the game. The game was already gone before the end of the 3rd quarter. Clippers is kind of the ceiling now as Golden state was in the last 4/5 years. This is the first game of the regular season though, we didn't expect much from the team. We only hope we make the playoffs. If we are to go by your assertion, then it's safe to say RIP to your darling Lakers.

I'm glad you recognized that it's 'just one game', unlike some folks here that think the world is coming to an end.

KarnBarlow:
Now that Steph is no longer Steph, who is the best point guard in the game? Dame? Kyrie? And mark me, Trae Young might throw himself in to this discussion this year.

i'd choose Kyrie.his debut against the wolves is awesome. Only that miss!!

KNIGHTBlaed:


Sure, we can say that. Same saw we said R.I.P to the Lakers just on Tuesday

We lost by 10, and we were in it up until the 4th quarter. You lost by 19 and were dead and gone before the end of the 3rd. Kawhi didn't even have to play in the forth, Lol.

Nostradamus:
i'd choose Kyrie.his debut against the wolves is awesome. Only that miss!!

Even the miss was dope if that makes any sense. The way he fell, got right back up, kept his balance somehow and still got a shot up. Only Kyrie can do that.

But why are we always so quick to call the end of a player? So Curry is finished now too?

steady986:

We lost by 10, and we were in it up until the 4th quarter. You lost by 19 and were dead and gone before the end of the 3rd. Kawhi didn't even have to play in the forth, Lol.

Seeing how the clippers absolutely battered the warriors and considering the lakers are at the storming stage of their development and other circumstances plus given how close the game was i went from being a little worried to not worried at all. When the time is right, we will smoke them.

The depth of this Clippers team is insane, definitely the team to beat this seasons hands down.

He still has Draymond, D-lo and klay to return but given what he used to have this is close enough.

benji93:
Hell no, you can keep your opinion to yourself though . West brook gets a lot more assists than Curry, but most people consider Curry a better passer than he is. İ am still trying to figure out what sophistication there is to Trae's passing.

Not every argument is worth it tbh.

KNIGHTBlaed:


Sure, we can say that. Same saw we said R.I.P to the Lakers just on Tuesday

No need for this.

steady986:

I'm glad you recognized that it's 'just one game', unlike some folks here that think the world is coming to an end.

It was one game just like any playoff game will be one game. But what are the upsides to the way LAL played?

That AD will hit most of his post-up shots and that Lebron will have less turnovers. There is nothing else. Lakers will not become this grand shooting team and you won't win an NBA title these days without above average to elite shooting which LAL do not have. That is the reason that game was significant. It showed both Clippers and LAL's strengths and weaknesses but also showed which team had the higher upside.

SmooshCHN:
I clearly stated the only reason why I kept LeBron in front and I wasn't talking about peak or potential. We all know Kawhi got that on lock.

I am confused bro.

Kawhi is infront now. Lebron had the higher peak, longevity and legacy. I agree. If that is what you were saying. But if you said Lebron is still in front because of his consistency in the past. I don't see how that works.

Eruditor:


It was one game just like any playoff game will be one game. But what are the upsides to the way LAL played?

That AD will hit most of his post-up shots and that Lebron will have less turnovers. There is nothing else. Lakers will not become this grand shooting team and you won't win an NBA title these days without above average to elite shooting which LAL do not have. That is the reason that game was significant. It showed both Clippers and LAL's strengths and weaknesses but also showed which team had the higher upside.

What did LeBron and AD go for combined, wasn't it something like 16/40? And you think that's the template for the rest of the season? I know PG wasn't in the game, but we were missing 3 rotational players(Kuz, Rondo and Caruso) who would have gone a long way to improving our measly bench tally of 19 points.

No matter what anybody says, I'll be stupid to be so critical of the first game of the season. There's a lot of rustiness, teams are still trying to find the best way to play. There are 81 more games to figure that out. Bros, you should know better. Or have you written GS off already, seeing that you lost by 19.

KarnBarlow:
Now that Steph is no longer Steph, who is the best point guard in the game? Dame? Kyrie? And mark me, Trae Young might throw himself in to this discussion this year.

Trae should be in the discussion at the moment. As it looks, K.Walker and CP3 are out of it already, same can be said of Wall. Trae is top 5 at the moment. My opinion tho.

SmooshCHN:
Did you read my last statement? A healthy KD is a problem.

Smoosh, that statement did not show clearly state that KD was dominant (the best player before Kawhi came back). If KD was healthy enough to play the whole finals series, we won't be calling Kawhi the best player in the league right now. Being a problem is quite different from being dominant. Just my understanding of what you said tho, now I know better.

Btw... Ayton is out for some months, how you wan do am? . I cannot wait for our match up o. Make I teach you small lesson. You and Birdy

steady986:

We lost by 10, and we were in it up until the 4th quarter. You lost by 19 and were dead and gone before the end of the 3rd. Kawhi didn't even have to play in the forth, Lol.

Easy oga Steady. My team won. Clippers fan here.

KarnBarlow:


Seeing how the clippers absolutely battered the warriors and considering the lakers are at the storming stage of their development and other circumstances plus given how close the game was i went from being a little worried to not worried at all. When the time is right, we will smoke them.

Okay o, na you talk am

KNIGHTBlaed:


Easy oga Steady. My team won. Clippers fan here.

Lol, when did you port? it's almost like we don't have GS fans here again.

steady986:

If he does a similar feat this year then we can coronate him, but for now, he's just a mere contender. King no dey fall like that na, King fa.

Alaye. Prior to Kawhi's injury he was in the discussion already. His exploits last post season cemented that position.
Give the man his crown. When it was LeNomad's time (from 2011 onwards) everybody agreed he was the best. Why is it so difficult for you lot to do likewise for someone else

If we're going by purely regular season ball then it can be argued that James Harden is actually the best player in the league not even una Queen

steady986:

What did LeBron and AD go for combined, wasn't it something like 16/40? And you think that's the template for the rest of the season? I know PG wasn't in the game, but we were missing 3 rotational players(Kuz, Rondo and Caruso) who would have gone a long way to improving our measly bench tally of 19 points.

No matter what anybody says, I'll be stupid to be so critical of the first game of the season. There's a lot of rustiness, teams are still trying to find the best way to play. There are 81 more games to figure that out. Bros, you should know better. Or have you written GS off already, seeing that you lost by 19.

On the day those shots fall LAL will win. But how many days will the shots fall against the Clips? Not enough. Because that is not the strength of their game nor the weakness of the Clips for LAL to capitalize. Remember my argument has been about LAL as title contenders not that they are a bad team.

As for GSW, I did not learn anything about the game more than I was angry at Steve Kerr and the...you hate to hear it..refs for some of the nonsense they let Beverly do that they called fouls against LAL.

Notwithstanding, GSW are a new team essentially and things will look off here and there. We have lost by more points with better teams so nothing new. All I know is, every foolish person prophesying dooms day for GSW will be totally wrong. Anyone being too optimistic will be disappointed as well. I am cautiously optimistic.

steady986:

Lol, when did you port? it's almost like we don't have GS fans here again.

Na Kawhi and PG13 I follow come Clippers o. I pray they stay with the Clippers for a long time because I am so loving this already

steady986:

We lost by 10, and we were in it up until the 4th quarter. You lost by 19 and were dead and gone before the end of the 3rd. Kawhi didn't even have to play in the forth, Lol.

Story man. All na still L

Bogdanovic might not play so una suppose beat Utah

The raptors are going to destroy this myth that kawhi carried them last season. They had a winning regular season record without him, were and still are a darn good thing. Did kawhi put them over the edge? yes! Did he carry them all on his own? LOL!

A40:
Story man. All na still L

Bogdanovic might not play so una suppose beat Utah

If them like make dem play Malone, we go still win

KNIGHTBlaed:


Na Kawhi and PG13 I follow come Clippers o. I pray they stay with the Clippers for a long time because I am so loving this already

It will end in tears

Eruditor:


On the day those shots fall LAL will win. But how many days will the shots fall against the Clips? Not enough. Because that is not the strength of their game nor the weakness of the Clips for LAL to capitalize. Remember my argument has been about LAL as title contenders not that they are a bad team.

As for GSW, I did not learn anything about the game more than I was angry at Steve Kerr and the...you hate to hear it..refs for some of the nonsense they let Beverly do that they called fouls against LAL.

Notwithstanding, GSW are a new team essentially and things will look off here and there. We have lost by more points with better teams so nothing new. All I know is, every foolish person prophesying dooms day for GSW will be totally wrong. Anyone being too optimistic will be disappointed as well. I am cautiously optimistic.

So a team that has two of the top 10 (arguably top 5) players in the world are not title contenders? Lol

A40:
Alaye. Prior to Kawhi's injury he was in the discussion already. His exploits last post season cemented that position.
Give the man his crown. When it was LeNomad's time (from 2011 onwards) everybody agreed he was the best. Why is it so difficult for you lot to do likewise for someone else

If we're going by purely regular season ball then it can be argued that James Harden is actually the best player in the league not even una Queen

OK, I get it. For you to be crowned king, you need to win a heavily depleted team.

KCP is the devil.

God bless Danny Green. Getting it done on both ends. Certified don.

KNIGHTBlaed:


Smoosh, that statement did not show clearly state that KD was dominant (the best player before Kawhi came back). If KD was healthy enough to play the whole finals series, we won't be calling Kawhi the best player in the league right now. Being a problem is quite different from being dominant. Just my understanding of what you said tho, now I know better.

Btw... Ayton is out for some months, how you wan do am? . I cannot wait for our match up o. Make I teach you small lesson. You and Birdy

I wasn't making a case for KD. Leave that best player talk for now. Clippers fans are getting too cocky for my liking just like you, una go hear am this season.
Ayton screwed up. I needed his blocks. I'll adjust and you all will be shocked.