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Neymar1095:
zidane resigns from Madrid. barca fans be like

BarthramLestat:
That's why I'm looking to Hood and co to step up in this series. This is where we've ended up so like LeBron said, let's squeeze as much out of it as we can.

Another X factor here is Jeff Green, he was brought with the sole purpose of guarding Kevin Durant. I would like to see how that works and I hope it doesn't take a toll on his offensive contribution.

Don't get me wrong, our odds are just as bad as they look, but I'm not giving up on Brons Plan.

BarthramLestat:
Given the star power they had I reckon they had one or two injury problems along the line as well. Plus they beat a higher seeded team to get to the semis.

If LeBron was in the west one would argue his reputation would be better. Say he can only come out the west 5 times by now he'd be 5-0. But I reckon the west will become another cake walk because all the superstars will escape to the east

Curry was back to back MVP and the first unanimous MVP and has won two championships. He's not better than LeBron so the MVP ring argument you made for Kobe is invalid since it can also be made for curry.

But is it just me or was the league much more stacked with stars in the 2000s

Iverson Shaq Garnett Kobe Duncan LeBron Wade Nash T-mac Ray Allen Paul Pierce etc Good old days.

BarthramLestat:
But what was their assurance that the chemistry issues would be solved knowing that after the deadline there was nothing that could have done? That would have been a major gamble!

The Cavs traded Kyrie away too quickly. Do you really think the spurs will let kawhi go without a fight and to a conference rival? No way. That was a bad move period. They could have tried to reach a compromise with him.

I know man, good old days when I was expecting the king of the fourth and not the king of the bricks or the king of page six.

Man. I guess the odds would have been worse without him but it's not as if the odds are any better with him.

BarthramLestat:
But you remembered the pistons did you not?

I'm just saying on paper they had the stars and were no pushovers. Lebron destroyed them anyway. And you should know that a teams record doesn't portray it's true ability, the warriors are the 3rd best regular season team this year, are they still not the beat team by a mile because of their stars? It's always a watery conference when LeBron puts foots in them.

Lol! MVP is voted during the regular season and I said LeBron claimed that title after his feat in the post season.

The same argument you made for Kobe can be made for curry, still not better than LeBron. See? it goes both ways.

BarthramLestat:
Like I said, Koby put it together and sure given the desperate situation they were in I reckon LeBron agreed to it. But do you know what else LeBron wanted? That pick to be traded for a superstar, if only he was the GM.

Didn't Kobe try to force the Lakers hands? Didn't lamarcus? Why do they have to play into his hands? And trade him to the friggin Celtics of all places?

Uhhm that winning streak was before IT came back and the team turned into an on court off court wasteland. Couldnt pick up a win to save their lives. Horrible defense, players going at each other. There were too many egos in there.

So why are you talking about excuses as if loves return makes this a fair fight? Did anyone claim the Cavs would win if they had Kevin love?

No one is crying here, I'm just disturbed by the fact that people will somehow blame it on him IF they lose.

BarthramLestat:
LOL I see you went to check out the nets team because you definitely did forget. Regardless of how many wins they had, they also had Kidd Carter and Jerfersson against LeBron. Then he went on to destroy the pistons after being 2-0 down winning four straight. Get that BS out of there.

So it's not about stats or MVP. Tell me How was Kobe a better player than LeBron again. His feat in 2007 put him up there if not ahead of every top player in the league period!!

LeBron James has been the best player in the league since 2007. Prove me wrong!

BarthramLestat:
He said he didn't know they were being traded but he took it to himself to do the best for the team. Just like he said he called and told the front office not to trade Kyrie the front office does what it wants.

But if that Cavs team sucked so bad it had to be traded for this go figure how bad they were.

It's the fact that illogical people like you actually expect LeBron to win this series that's baffling. I'm not giving up but if he loses he can hold his head high. The fact that you need me to spell this out for you means you have no business watching basketball. Stick to hockey! If you're looking for who to blame for ruining the finals, look no further than the serpent.

BarthramLestat:
Before the immovable pistons who did he beat? The nets with Vince carter, Jason Kidd and Richard Jefferson in their friggin prime, people actually forget this!

LeBron led Kobe in every single statistical category in 2008 Kobe won MVP based on team record and being in the west. LeBron won MVP in 2009.

LeBron has been the best player in the league since 2007 period. Prove me wrong!

BarthramLestat:
What are you talking about man? LOL so because the Celtics pushed the Cavs to 7 games they have no excuses against the warriors? WTF?

BarthramLestat:
2007 is the only year I will say maybe Tim Duncan has a shot but seeing the road LeBron travelled to get there I say 2007 is the year LeBron became the best player in the world.

2011 he was the best player going into the series, granted but he choked.

2017, are you kidding me? Who was better than LeBron in 2017.

BarthramLestat:
Best player in all 9 finals too. In a Team sport the better team always wins.

But he's won 3 so...

BarthramLestat:
He doesn't need any excuse other than the one even the blind can see.

BarthramLestat:
LOL

No excuses and the proceeds to say warriors in 5.

What are you even talking about man?

olabode89:
Cc: nihilistjnr

Roland17:
What a save from Holtby

raumdeuter:
I agree with most of what you have said and I think PSG or Madrid are his focus

He said winning the CL was his motive So it doesnt make sense to move to a CHelsea or Man utd

Now with Zidane quitting Madrid I see the end of an era and Madrid have to rebuild, that might mean they dont make another final in 3yrs if BBC leaves. So the allure of Madrid might wane

PSG is the main threat, Lewandoski hired Pini Zahavi and gave him a contract till August 31 specifically to get him a new club this transfer window. Zahavi was the agent who made the Neymar deal last year

Neymar doesnt like Cavani and Lewy might be the right man for them, PSG have unlimited funds, I heard Zahavi say some striker swap so he is probably thinking swapping Cavani plus money. Cavani I don't want any part of him

I think Lewy 80M is still too cheap for him Its PSG, Lewy has a deal till 2021. Let them bring >>120M

Ewuro4:
Fleury was an asset to the team, I kinda wondered how GN could get him just like that, so he was a free agent? I didn’t know that. Ovy will never win again, it’s over. So You’re so right about his destiny

Ewuro4:
Fleury is a wizzard. Dude has been impenetrable since Pittsburg days. Wonder what Vegas dropped to pluck him? really wanted Capitals to win, Ovy really worked hard for it. Oh well, Good game btw

BarthramLestat:
You mean the golden god? Who dares?

EnigmaticEnigma:
as in ehn, but he is picking it up sha.

he has been turning the ball over the most all through this series

i don't like it when players make mistakes then start shouting at others, such hypocrisy

Roland17:
Its a shootout in Vegas.

3-3. TJ Oshie, in particular, has been spectacular, he has absorbed a lot of hits by sitting in front of the Fluery and has been providing the assists for the Caps. This is the first time Fleury is conceding 3 goals before the end of the 2nd period.

BarthramLestat:
This isn't the same warriors team we faced last year.