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PAWG:
That Suns locker room would be fire!!! Booker was on his own today, I feel for them. CP3 didn’t turn up today I think he played worst than Booker in game 3. This Bucks team look like they’re gonna take this series in 6

Once you take CP outta the game it's hard for the others to get going.

Roland17:
This a bad loss, what am I even saying, very very bad loss for the Suns. They can’t afford to fight for a game 6 in Milwaukee because Middleton is unplayable in Milwaukee for the most part. I think I have said it before..

I totally understand. Bad loss for the suns, great win for the bucks. I shock with that cp3 turnover on that last possession, but it is what it is. I think the bucks strategy is to make cp not get going since he's 100% key to their offence and bringing other players in. Once co doesn't get going ayton too is as good as useless on offense. If booker like make him drop 80p points.

Khanben:
Giannis is a flawed superstar in terms of skill set, but his determination and mentality is up there abeg. Like Chuck always say, if you're not scoring what are you doing? And he answers that question every time

100%. The people wey dey whine booker that he's the next kobe just dey deceive am. This guy plays zero defence and hardly impatcts the game when he's not scoring.

[quote author= post=103720340]You've said it all..tho he only had 26 points in this game, but he did a lot of defend, rebounds, assists.
He is truly a FREAK mehn![/quote]26 points, 14 rebounds , 8 assist. To imagine he's still playing at 75% is unbelievable.

Khanben:
One other thing he tends to start slow in a series and then play his way in. If he gives another 30+ performance in game 5, then I dare say Bucks in 6.

One thing i love giannis for is he was letting him have much of the ball to help his confidence, if he can get at least 27 in Phoenix, omo bucks in 6 then.

Khanben:
Some people were spitting that blasphemy up and down

Like bruh forget say we dey rep naija for giannis, as a neutral sef it's so easy to see the team is dead without him. He literally does everything for this team. Facilitates, defends, rebounds, assist, blocks omo it's surreal

[quote author= post=103720250]Who be d people wey talk dat one [/quote]Omo them dey this thread ooo, funny clowns i must say. See the timely blocks on cp and ayton. He makes getting a Double/Double so easy in the biggest games.

Roland17:
Terrible performance by CP3…

Thank you to the Bucks and Suns for such a wonderful performance in game 4.

Omo but this jrue holiday na brick layer ooo haba

Lmao,,, and some haters said this bucks team are better without giannis.... i laugh in spanish..... this team is dead without him.

Bucks defensive strategy in this game has been absurd. They need to fix up else this series is done.

Roland17:
Brotherly, this is just too much anger and frustration in one post and we can do better. I understand we are all Nigerians or have Nigerian heritage but the vess wen u take type dis one too harsh.

The Dream is greatly respected here and no narrative has ever devalued his worth in the history of this game. There is no conversation about Hakeem where he is not respected. However, that is my opinion and it is built largely on my experience. The Dream is a HOF and on numerous committees. A lot of today’s bugs attend his summer camps to learn.. the list is unbelievable. You want to talk about disrespect then talk about Drexler, Robinson! Talk about Isaiah Thomas and the Bird! These guys don’t get the noise and respect! They are all Americans

Giannis has not suffered 1/3 of the criticism that LeBum suffered! How about the #Slimreaper? His own is not just disrespect, he is HATED because he is not likable and does not fit into a regular category..Curry? Until today, AD still does not get the respect he deserves. The Lakers lost without AD but somehow it’s AD’s fault because he was hurt. These cats are Americans who are also dealing with the tough American media.. The media are very critical, however you must realize the mainstream is created to make talking points..

For the most part Giannis has been protected from media criticism., believe it or not, it is well documented. If anything, Giannis has enjoyed a conscious effort to reward the Bucks with a title. On this thread, no one wants to speak negatively about Giannis and even when I do, I am insulted and called all kinds of names and that is a similar situation here in the US.
Giannis is well respected, using banters to highlight his weaknesses does not relegate his value..

Every Superstar understands the attention/criticism comes with the territory.

Baba breath!

. For starters i wasn't referring to this thread when i talk of the hate from.
Secondly Giannis is not protected by any media, let's be honest. I go revert on the other things you said later....

Omo your boy Tatum dey play like average joe for this exhibition games, see lillard bricking heavily

steady986:
After all this analysis, USA go still win

Well we'll see to that. They were 7th in 2019 don't forget that. The Americans are failing to realize one thing, the rest of the world is getting better at the game of basketball, they feel it's their birtgright and i bless God that Europeans are winning accolades right in their stupid faces, even dame is getting exposed internationally and his weakness is showing.
They hardly give the dream his rightful accolades in the media but the players would always praise him cos they know the truth, if giannis was american believe you me they'll be touting him as one of the greats even at this point in his career but check out those fools on espn all they focus is on his weaknesses, if Giannis was also in a big market team they would praise him more but..........
Truth is many countries are catching up fast with them with more foreign players being the focal point of their teams in the Nba. If dem do nonsense dem go nack them again even with their numerous soft stars.

birdman:
100%. The FIBA rules do not have a 3s time limit for a big man camping in the restricted area. It also allows a player to tap the ball or swat it away once it touches the rim, unlike NBA where that ball must leave the rim cylinder before you touch it.

Right off the bat, these two rules means that small ball will not be nearly as effective. You need a traditional PG who can facilitate athletic bigs, rather than looking for your own shot. Plus that cylinder rule takes a split second edge off NBA players who are used to letting the ball come off the rim before rebounding.

Lastly, there are no superstar calls. This is something so-called bball analysts like SAS are unable to come to terms with. They cant see past individualistic star-driven game because that is what brings in the money. But FIBA rules give the edge to a well coached and balanced team over the crazy schemes we see in the NBA where the point guard is regularly dropping 45 of a team's 100 points

On point. So you Sabi analyze like this and you go dey yarn okoto meow atimes... Just kidding

But the soft calls and super star status would kill this USA team, see as dem dey block kd like pikin , but I believe they'll make adjustments and get used to the physical plays that's allowed in international games. But the Americans are funny sha, every time dem dey make reference to Kris Middleton and Booker still out of the team like they'll make any difference or better than the major guys in camp already.

Omo, proud timez to be a bbal fan in Nigeria. Now we get luxury of dropping High caliber players and have a select list to pick from. God is good.

Festus ezeli now plays in the Nigerian league!!!!! Absolutely shocked, but good one for the league.

This boys are good, Rotation solid, coach= Top class. Omo we really have a chance mehn

A40:
Lol if I'm Dustin I'm hoping to beat Oliveira then call out Conor again for another mega payday. When I saw his weak submission attempt I was just laughing. At this stage of their careers Dustin will beat him any given night.

that's what'll happen eventually.

You see wetin steady986 dey talk . Connor is not beating anybody in the Top 8. Between you seee the stupid conditions dem be give Dustin for the second fight? Guess you should check that out @steady986. You'll understand things better. Na Exhibition fights go fit Connor now.

steady986:
I wanted to see a good fight. The leg break could have happened to anybody. You can't judge how a fight will end from one round only. You should know this if you religiously watch MMA.

We all wanted to see a good fight. But if you truly follow MMA you'll know there is no way Connor bears Dustin again. See there are some fights you can call even before they enter the octagon, forget the hype on fighters and their skill set etc... Even Dana knows this but Connor is the biggest cash cow of the ufc he'll still get fights not cos of his skill set again but because he'll always sell out once he's on a card.

A40:
Lol. No hardcore UFC fan saw McGregor beating Poirier. Only casuals. His ankle and legs saved him from a serious beatdown. Dustin is a dog and McGregor just can't take punishment like Dustin can

If I'm Poirier I would beg for another rematch and make more easy money.

Exactly, He'll make more money and his star continues to rise. Only casuals and deluded Connor fans thought he could win the fight.

chic2pimp:
Nahhhh Giannis has earnt my Respect tonight. 40+ games back to back in a NBA Final. Enough said.

2 time MVP for a Reason and one of the best players in the world.

omo fans can be so fickle, dem do dey call am Devin Bricker....

Khanben:
Just hope they can create a culture of competent administrators so that it becomes a continuum

We can only pray and hope ............. Cos this Yankee boys, once dem see any Rubbish from our organization dem no go honor invitations again trust me.

Khanben:
The problem is he makes a lot of them in 1 game and goes cold for a long time.

That's why he's a role player bruv And part of the rotation.

Khanben:
Facts, I have been observing them for a while, they really understand how to do their job.

Nbbf is run by people who actually know the game of basketball, then the whole issue of politics hasn't crept in, (hopefully it doesn't) players aren't bribing their way or bribing the coaches to come n play etc. Between only a select few adore the game of basketball so.... It's not like football that every Tom, dicck & Harry is lobbying to get his guy, his brother, his state man to play for the national team.

Hohenheim:
On God I've never seen Forbes hit a 3, not even during his spurs days

Ha, you sure you've been following this playoffs? Abi you just wanna troll?

Roland17:
Make dem kukuma rename ESPN, Stephen A Smith Network. With the way the guy dey carry ESPN, the guy go get hunchback by the time he is ready to retire.

, he's their highest paid, dem go use am till him dey on crutches.

steady986:
You no see say em leg break? Abi you just wan troll?

Troll ke? On the contrary. The leg break even saved him from further brain damage, between Na the check wey dustin give am damage him leg, him falling off on it was just extra and karma. See, real fight fans know a real one and and a hungry one. Connor has made money he dosent need to take further damage like he's taking now, he's one dimensional, no take down defense, no ground game, no wrestling, can't check leg kicks, can't grapple...... see let him ride on his fame&keep making money...

steady986:
True. I hope he doesn't say something like this after McGregor wins tomorrow

shea i tell you, McGregor is done&that's the plain truth, except them give am bums to fight again... but he's not beating any of those guys in the top 6, or maybe he goes to a lower division. Na mouth him and masvidal get. na this same connor dey make mouth to usman? He's still one of the biggest stars mk him self go dey fight youtubers and all but competitively, he's done.

etidy:
A few months ago , I said if all Nigerian born talents playing in the NBA played for nigeria , we are gold medal Worthy. Na just poor organization they kill us.
Just look at this list

Angre Igudola
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Thanasis Antetokounmpo
Semi Ojeleye
David Nwaba
Chimezie Metu
Josh Okogie
Gabe Vincent
Semi Ojeleye
Victor Oladipo
Bam Adebayo
Anunoby
Jahlil Okafor
David Nwaba
Wes Iwundu
Olumiye Oni
KZ Okpala
Andre Iguodala
Deandre Ayton
Chuma Okeke
ARISE!

No European country has this level of talent.

Spencer dwinwiddie too, omo we get ballers for real na just lack of organisation dey Bleep us in the butt, But it's a blessing and a curse. Our local league won't develop like this but we'll definitely be Number 1 in Africa for a long time& we'll go toe2toe with any country now and Bleep yes we can win it all cos those soft calls in the NBA doesn't apply in international basketball. I'm impressed make i no lie..... our country is blessed, we have genetic freaks of nature here if only we could get it right from the Top, if only.

A40:
No no no no no no. I know you're not trying to blame Giannis for Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday combining for 28 points on 38 shots!!! Not even the GOAT Michael Jordan would survive such incompetence. No player in league history will survive such rubbish play

This narrative that Giannis was somehow and in anyway the problem is problematic and needs to die swiftly. Is it Giannis that was making Jrue miss from 2 ft? Jrue took 14 shots in the first half. He only made 3! Two games vs a Trae Youngless Atlanta and everybody is forgetting how terrible Jrue has been these playoffs

Giannis play in the 3rd is the only reason that game didn't finish in a 35 point blowout. He's the only one with a positive +/-

The floor of the Bucks two other best players is unacceptable. Giannis on a bad night on his worst night will still give you 20 and 13 with 50% from the field. Jrue and Middleton on the other hand will go a combined 12/40. They will both play terribly on the same night and somehow people expect the Bucks would win?

The Bucks are a team seemingly determined not to play to their strengths. The difference is unlike Brooklyn these Suns have the personnel to punish them. Phoenix's role players are far better than Brooklyn

As in I'm flabbergasted :[ maybe na another finals some people dey watch, cos this one shock me. Same people giannis was kicking out to, shooting bricks all game? . Agenda must Agend for some people, so I'm not shocked in that aspect.

steady986:
True. I hope he doesn't say something like this after McGregor wins tomorrow

I won't be surprised, they can be that clueless.

McTapper is not winning between, Dustin is winning by KO again.

steady986:
True. I hope he doesn't say something like this after McGregor wins tomorrow

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steady986:
I hear say Stephen A. wan dey analyse UFC now He's even billed to be part of tomorrows McGregor/Poirier card

his interview with usman was very cringe, he's obviously not knowledgeable in the sport but trust ESPN dem Don see another goldmine for ufc, it's all about the money for them. True ufc fans know who they tune in to watch when it comes to analyzing fights/ match ups etc. Ariew hewani and Joe Rogan. Hewani Don join BBC and he's carried over the fans to stay glued there, na why dem dey use Stephen A cos he's their best hand.