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Re: The NBA Begins by lolawilliams(f): 9:34pm On Jun 14, 2016
kcluv2men:
I need your remarks on james reaction during the feud with green pls.
I felt draymond groin needed the suspension, its so silly when ppl bring up excuses saying lebron made the NBA suspended him, damn this isnt the first nt second not third but his forth flagrant foul of the post season, we call it NBA where professionals play and not thug. lebron isnt someone who let his temper get the best of him, what really got him mad wasnt caused draymond kicked his groin, he said something to lebron which he didnt like, but james acted like a man not to tell that to the public, he isnt a snitch, I liked him for that.

The question you asked me, I cant answer that, caused he never did anything dirty, only if I give him a remark of being matured enough to end the drama real quick.
Re: The NBA Begins by Eruditor: 9:53pm On Jun 14, 2016
lolawilliams:
I felt draymond groin needed the suspension, its so silly when ppl bring up excuses saying lebron made the NBA suspended him, damn this isnt the first nt second not third but his forth flagrant foul of the post season, we call it NBA where professionals play and not thug. lebron isnt someone who let his temper get the best of him, what really got him mad wasnt caused draymond kicked his groin, he said something to lebron which he didnt like, but james acted like a man not to tell that to the public, he isnt a snitch, I liked him for that.

The question you asked me, I cant answer that, caused he never did anything dirty, only if I give him a remark of being matured enough to end the drama real quick.
This post typifies being a fan of the stats and not what you can actually see. I guess this is why it seems you are always being hounded.

First off, what Green did is deplorable. But considering the situation, anyone would have reacted the same way. Someone pushes you to the floor, then he attempts to walk over you and in the act his gonads lay just above your head.

Green wasn't trying to go for the gonads. He went for the part of Lebron that was just in his view.

I don't understand why people don't see that behind a man's back you can't refer to it as the groin. I heard even seasoned journalists use that word and I cringed. So let's save it. Green didn't hit Lebron there. If he made an attempt then the NBA should tell us when they started punishing players for making attempts.

On the other hand, Lebron walked away after the incident without noticing he was hit. He needed to re-watch the tapes to know what Green did, which means either Lebron has no balls or that Green didn't touch him. I would let you decide which is which.

As for Lebron reacting to being called a B-word or whatever. I don't even see how he can claim it riled him up or whatever. A gentleman who takes a high road should have told the Journalist that whatever was said by Green is no longer important now and he has moved on. Why did he start telling us about his family and being a grown man? That's actually snitching. So you should really stop coloring Lebron spectacular.

As for the NBA, they made a total mess of things and this will keep feeding the conspiracy theories that say they wanted more games in the final than just 5. Whether I buy into it or not is immaterial now as the deed has been done. What is left to be decided is how often the NBA will go back to review decisions in retrospect to influence important games? Like Waiters elbowing Manu during the OKC vs SAS series.

As for the flagrant Green has received, please people need to rewatch his clash with Beasly of The Rockets to decide if that qualifies for that. I could have been singing a different tune if he was suspended following the Steven Adams kick, but please, if you make an attempt to hit a player, the NBA will give you a flagrant for it? LOL
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 9:57pm On Jun 14, 2016
Roland17:
Lets be honest and give credit where and when it is due. Lebron had one hell of a game last night, he was on BEAST mode and i don't exactly think green's presence on the court would have changed Lebron's mentality in that game. He simply went for jugulars (lower his shoulder and breeze to the rim) and it was barbecue chicken for him.
I balance watch that game again and tbvh LeBron and especially Kyrie made a lot of contested shots. It was ridiculous at a point. Warriors were missing open shots while the Cavs were making contested ones. It really didn't make any sense. When JVG says its a make or miss league last night's game encapsulates it

Roland17:
Warriors and Kerr made a huge mistake by allowing Lebron steam hot with his jumpers, after he made 2 consecutive 3's they should have made adjustments and force the ball away from him, Kerr was playing percentages on Lebron and he consequently could not miss, which is one fearful thing about shooting, it brings confidence.
Lol the disrespect for the guys jumper was too much and the thing is even a broken clock is right twice a day. Iggy literally sagged off him twice and the net just became an ocean

Roland17:
Apart from game 4, Curry has been abysmal in this series, he went 8-21 (FGA/M) 5-15 (3PA/M), 4 turn overs which was the highest amongst his team mates and a mere 4 assist last night. Credit to Lue and the Cavs for the adjustment they have made on Curry, they are punishing (Physical) him on the pick and roll and i think the referees have been turning a blind eye on some ridiculous fouls on Curry this series, however, he has to figure out a way to escape the double team and that is by passing the ball and finding the open man or just like clay, slip out of the pick and roll for some space to shoot.



Green is an inevitable piece in what the warriors do on both ends of the court, infact, Green defines their small ball, he is a match up nightmare. His return would be huge for them.
This is where the Draymond suspension hurt the Warriors most, not just because he is their livewire defensively but because of his epic pick and roll chemistry with Steph the screens he sets and the matchup nightmare he is for other defenders. Plus them transition buckets which are a staple of their offense

The Warriors should not overreact. The Cavs would be the ones playing with all the emotion they just have to play with poise. Championship poise. At times it is easier to close out a series on the road
Re: The NBA Begins by lolawilliams(f): 11:51pm On Jun 14, 2016
Eruditor:
This post typifies being a fan of the stats and not what you can actually see. I guess this is why it seems you are always being hounded.

First off, what Green did is deplorable. But considering the situation, anyone would have reacted the same way. Someone pushes you to the floor, then he attempts to walk over you and in the act his gonads lay just above your head.

Green wasn't trying to go for the gonads. He went for the part of Lebron that was just in his view.

I don't understand why people don't see that behind a man's back you can't refer to it as the groin. I heard even seasoned journalists use that word and I cringed. So let's save it. Green didn't hit Lebron there. If he made an attempt then the NBA should tell us when they started punishing players for making attempts.

On the other hand, Lebron walked away after the incident without noticing he was hit. He needed to re-watch the tapes to know what Green did, which means either Lebron has no balls or that Green didn't touch him. I would let you decide which is which.

As for Lebron reacting to being called a B-word or whatever. I don't even see how he can claim it riled him up or whatever. A gentleman who takes a high road should have told the Journalist that whatever was said by Green is no longer important now and he has moved on. Why did he start telling us about his family and being a grown man? That's actually snitching. So you should really stop coloring Lebron spectacular.

As for the NBA, they made a total mess of things and this will keep feeding the conspiracy theories that say they wanted more games in the final than just 5. Whether I buy into it or not is immaterial now as the deed has been done. What is left to be decided is how often the NBA will go back to review decisions in retrospect to influence important games? Like Waiters elbowing Manu during the OKC vs SAS series.

As for the flagrant Green has received, please people need to rewatch his clash with Beasly of The Rockets to decide if that qualifies for that. I could have been singing a different tune if he was suspended following the Steven Adams kick, but please, if you make an attempt to hit a player, the NBA will give you a flagrant for it? LOL
well I answered the question the way he asked it. my remarks to James reaction in the feud BTW him and green. when you say something ppl dnt go with, you'll surely get hounded.

Did you called what draymond did an attempt?! cmon we all saw that clearly, and he never denied it tho he never said he did it too, he said one can't just step on him and walk away like that. that alone shows he did it

when everybody is calling That groin, you're calling it gonads
The groin consist consists of the adductor muscles of the hip or the groin muscles. So he got hit in the groin muscle or adductor muscle. Oyinbo that said green hit him in the groin knows what they saying, and if green hit him in the gonads, gonads is also a reproductive organ, why will a NBA player act like a thug and hit someone like that, smh

You said lebron didn't noticed draymond hit him in the groin. He noticed he just didn't wanna start a drama cause the game was close to an end and they needed that comeback badly, how can someone hit you in the reproductive organ and u won't notice, the b-word he said was what sparked him.

So when someone says how great his FAMily is, talk about his 3kids at home and all, you call that a snitchhuh Holy sh!ttttt chai

There are conspiracy theories in NBA, but what happened was fat from that, draynond groin got what he deserved, How can you hit a player in that gonads(reproductive organ) just as you said. He deserved the suspension

But if you call it an attempt to hit a player, no problem then.
Re: The NBA Begins by Eruditor: 12:14pm On Jun 15, 2016
lolawilliams:
well I answered the question the way he asked it. my remarks to James reaction in the feud BTW him and green. when you say something ppl dnt go with, you'll surely get hounded.

Did you called what draymond did an attempt?! cmon we all saw that clearly, and he never denied it tho he never said he did it too, he said one can't just step on him and walk away like that. that alone shows he did it

when everybody is calling That groin, you're calling it gonads
The groin consist consists of the adductor muscles of the hip or the groin muscles. So he got hit in the groin muscle or adductor muscle. Oyinbo that said green hit him in the groin knows what they saying, and if green hit him in the gonads, gonads is also a reproductive organ, why will a NBA player act like a thug and hit someone like that, smh

You said lebron didn't noticed draymond hit him in the groin. He noticed he just didn't wanna start a drama cause the game was close to an end and they needed that comeback badly, how can someone hit you in the reproductive organ and u won't notice, the b-word he said was what sparked him.

So when someone says how great his FAMily is, talk about his 3kids at home and all, you call that a snitchhuh Holy sh!ttttt chai

There are conspiracy theories in NBA, but what happened was fat from that, draynond groin got what he deserved, How can you hit a player in that gonads(reproductive organ) just as you said. He deserved the suspension

But if you call it an attempt to hit a player, no problem then.
I watched the tape so many times. He didn't hit him. He made an attempt.

If you think Lebron hasn't been called more than a b-word since even this 2016 P/Os began then you probably just started watching basketball. Why he chose to respond to that question is snitching FYI.

There is really no need for the front and backs. Game 6 is around the corner. Let us see how quickly Karma responds.
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 12:44pm On Jun 15, 2016
Eruditor:
I watched the tape so many times. He didn't hit him. He made an attempt.

If you think Lebron hasn't been called more than a b-word since even this 2016 P/Os began then you probably just started watching basketball. Why he chose to respond to that question is snitching FYI.

There is really no need for the front and backs. Game 6 is around the corner. Let us see how quickly Karma responds.
That's the only shot they have at Game 5. Only Kevin Love agreed what James was disrespectful and I don't know if that was why he James refused his Hand Shake when yesterday's match ended.. Most Cavs fans don't care about that so let me not make it my business.
Re: The NBA Begins by SIRcumalot: 12:59pm On Jun 15, 2016
SmooshCHN:
That's the only shot they have at Game 5. Only Kevin Love agreed what James was disrespectful and I don't know if that was why he James refused his Hand Shake when yesterday's match ended.. Most Cavs fans don't care about that so let me not make it my business.
that isn't what happened
they were discussing about a defensive possession not trying to hi-five each other.
Re: The NBA Begins by lolawilliams(f): 3:02pm On Jun 15, 2016
Eruditor:
I watched the tape so many times. He didn't hit him. He made an attempt.

If you think Lebron hasn't been called more than a b-word since even this 2016 P/Os began then you probably just started watching basketball. Why he chose to respond to that question is snitching FYI.

There is really no need for the front and backs. Game 6 is around the corner. Let us see how quickly Karma responds.
So did I tell you he hasnt been called more than a b_word beforehuh Smh
He never even told the public what draymond said but if you still call that snitching, no problem then
Re: The NBA Begins by Mizzzbeee(f): 4:54pm On Jun 15, 2016
lolawilliams:
So did I tell you he hasnt been called more than a b_word beforehuh Smh
He never even told the public what draymond said but if you still call that snitching, no problem then
But he told the "Private" who then told the "public" abi grin
Re: The NBA Begins by Mizzzbeee(f): 4:54pm On Jun 15, 2016
SIRcumalot:
that isn't what happened
they were discussing about a defensive possession not trying to hi-five each other.
You heard them abi grin grin
Re: The NBA Begins by kcluv2men(m): 5:17pm On Jun 15, 2016
lolawilliams:
I felt draymond groin needed the suspension, its so silly when ppl bring up excuses saying lebron made the NBA suspended him, damn this isnt the first nt second not third but his forth flagrant foul of the post season, we call it NBA where professionals play and not thug. lebron isnt someone who let his temper get the best of him, what really got him mad wasnt caused draymond kicked his groin, he said something to lebron which he didnt like, but james acted like a man not to tell that to the public, he isnt a snitch, I liked him for that.

The question you asked me, I cant answer that, caused he never did anything dirty, only if I give him a remark of being matured enough to end the drama real quick.
Well said but we all know green to be an aggressive player and i personally believe every player has different style of plays. Be it as it may, this is how the nba makes their cash. Trust me, media influence. Taking one small incident on court to the next level.
Re: The NBA Begins by Horus(m): 5:45pm On Jun 15, 2016

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Re: The NBA Begins by lolawilliams(f): 7:56pm On Jun 15, 2016
kcluv2men:
Well said but we all know green to be an aggressive player and i personally believe every player has different style of plays. Be it as it may, this is how the nba makes their cash. Trust me, media influence. Taking one small incident on court to the next level.
Well.No problem, Its gone already. I'm looking forward to the next game. We boutta make it 3-3 grin
Re: The NBA Begins by lolawilliams(f): 7:59pm On Jun 15, 2016
Mizzzbeee:
But he told the "Private" who then told the "public" abi grin
When asked about what draymond said to him, he said he'll keep it to himself, no one heard, we are all just assuming he said a b-word, but its all gone
We Boutta make it happen at Home 3-3
grin cheesy
Re: The NBA Begins by kcluv2men(m): 8:03pm On Jun 15, 2016
lolawilliams:
Well.No problem, Its gone already. I'm looking forward to the next game. We boutta make it 3-3 grin
you think so? Not going to be a smooth ride oh. Pm'd you though.
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 9:14pm On Jun 15, 2016
NBA Updates

Bogut out for the rest of Playoffs
Bulls open to trade Derrick Rose
J.R Smith declines player option and takes up Free agency
Draymond calls himself "worst teammate" after Game 4 drama
Craig Sager (God give him strength and good health) to cover Game 6 alongside Dorris Burke.
Harden named "Shaqtin a fool" MVP
LeBron: Cavs definitely needs Love to play better.
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 4:09pm On Jun 16, 2016
SmooshCHN:
Bogut out for the rest of Playoffs
I saw that. It is not so problematic for the warriors, especially with Green.

SmooshCHN:
Draymond calls himself "worst teammate" after Game 4 drama
Dude is talented no doubt, and very important for his team, but at times, he should just keep quiet. He is putting himself under pressure for no reason. Yes, He is of great importance for GSW, but to reduce the victory of the cavs to his absence, is gross stupidity. I personally believed, that with or without Green, the cavs would have taken that game, due to the performances of the duo LBJ - Irving, and the low output of Curry.

But can the duo do it 2 consecutive games? Would Kevin Love, an otherwise brilliant player, up his game this time?

Wait and see. Warriors have higher chances, but my Team is always, the Cavs! wink
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 5:52pm On Jun 16, 2016
LoJ:
I saw that. It is not so problematic for the warriors, especially with Green.


Dude is talented no doubt, and very important for his team, but at times, he should just keep quiet. He is putting himself under pressure for no reason. Yes, He is of great importance for GSW, but to reduce the victory of the cavs to his absence, is gross stupidity. I personally believed, that with or without Green, the cavs would have taken that game, due to the performances of the duo LBJ - Irving, and the low output of Curry.

But can the duo do it 2 consecutive games? Would Kevin Love, an otherwise brilliant player, up his game this time?

Wait and see. Warriors have higher chances, but my Team is always, the Cavs! wink
some comments make me cringe.. Gross stupidity to make bold statements but blowing up on court banter and getting your feelings hurt is honourable?? Something is definitely wrong from you. Even professional analyst didn't use the word "gross stupidity".
Cavs didn't have a chance at home game 4 with complete guys showing up but suddenly chance when Bogut was out and Draymond suspended (top Defensive players on the team).

Your totally wrong on every approach to the topic. Come up with something better about Cavs having a chance.. BTW it's less than 10 hours to the game
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 7:30pm On Jun 16, 2016
SmooshCHN:
...
I think you read my comment with a biased mind.

Before I move on, I am a fan of Lebron, but no hater of GSW. Only childish thinking believes it should be one OR (exclusive) the other. I am perfectly fine if the warriors wins the Finals. They deserve it (up to this point) and above all, I love good Basketball.

Now to the topic, I said with or without Green, the Cavs would have taken THAT game (not the finals), PROVIDED James and Irving played this extraordinary basket with this unusual motivation AND Curry kept this low profile. It is a fact few would discuss. But there is a difference between winning a Game, and winning a Series, let alone the Finals. And I mentionned that in my Post.

Concerning Bogut, YES, I think the Warriors remains well able to win Game 6, especially with Green.

All in all, I don't get your point, but well again, you are entitled to your opinion about me.

Cheers.
Re: The NBA Begins by lolawilliams(f): 8:04pm On Jun 16, 2016
Let's get this win tonight king James, you've all been a BEAST when facing elimination, prove that to the world again tonight. Defend the land, let the roof fly out, We had a complete chance in Game3 at home, Let that happen again tonight.
K.love, i know you cant stand all this critics, Prove to us what you really are tonight. T.T,Irving,Swish,MozGOD, R.J
Let's ball so HARD. GoCavsGo CavsNation GoGoGoGoGoGo
Re: The NBA Begins by kcluv2men(m): 8:21pm On Jun 16, 2016
Strength in numbers
#DubNation
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 8:38pm On Jun 16, 2016
LoJ:
I think you read my comment with a biased mind.

Before I move on, I am a fan of Lebron, but no hater of GSW. Only childish thinking believes it should be one OR (exclusive) the other. I am perfectly fine if the warriors wins the Finals. They deserve it (up to this point) and above all, I love good Basketball.

Now to the topic, I said with or without Green, the Cavs would have taken THAT game (not the finals), PROVIDED James and Irving played this extraordinary basket with this unusual motivation AND Curry kept this low profile. It is a fact few would discuss. But there is a difference between winning a Game, a winning a Series, et alone the Finals. And I mentionned that in my Post.

Concerning Bogut, YES, I think the Warriors remains well able to win Game 6, especially with Green.

All in all, I don't get your point, but well again, you are entitled to your opinion about me.

Cheers.
You're so quick to defense man. Read my comment with a neutral heart.. I had nothing against you or who you are you don't need to defend. I appreciate your respect to the game..
Re: The NBA Begins by captainnigeria(m): 1:04am On Jun 17, 2016
Eruditor:
I watched the tape so many times. He didn't hit him. He made an attempt.

If you think Lebron hasn't been called more than a b-word since even this 2016 P/Os began then you probably just started watching basketball. Why he chose to respond to that question is snitching FYI.

There is really no need for the front and backs. Game 6 is around the corner. Let us see how quickly Karma responds.
an attempt to hit a player is an automatic flagrant 1. Its in the nba rules. If the refree spots it, it's an automatic ejection so green got what he deserved
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 1:27am On Jun 17, 2016
Time for the Dubs to end this. I have a feeling Steph is going to have a monster game today dropping 7 to 10 treys

Draymond would be mad and channel that madness to fall just shy of a triple double

Klay Thompson dropping 5 to 8 treys

Iggy holding LeQueen to 43% or less

They want another Championship ceremony on their floor? Let them have it its only going to be their 3rd one
Re: The NBA Begins by captainnigeria(m): 1:52am On Jun 17, 2016
A40:
Time for the Dubs to end this. I have a feeling Steph is going to have a monster game today dropping 7 to 10 treys

Draymond would be mad and channel that madness to fall just shy of a triple double

Klay Thompson dropping 5 to 8 treys

Iggy holding LeQueen to 43% or less

They want another Championship ceremony on their floor? Let them have it its only going to be their 3rd one
bandwagon much?
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 1:57am On Jun 17, 2016
captainnigeria:
an attempt to hit a player is an automatic flagrant 1. Its in the nba rules. If the refree spots it, it's an automatic ejection so green got what he deserved
Are you minding this people? Green just happens to kick people in the balls during this playoffs more times than the regular season grin

Green is a dirty player. Shikena
Re: The NBA Begins by kliq(m): 2:17am On Jun 17, 2016
Game time




GSW all the way! cool
Re: The NBA Begins by Manutd19: 2:17am On Jun 17, 2016
Here we go again. Can Lebron And Irving force a game 7?
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 2:19am On Jun 17, 2016
Harrison barnes needs to step up man, Wide open threes, and he is missing anyhow...
Re: The NBA Begins by Manutd19: 2:21am On Jun 17, 2016
Donlittle:
Harrison barnes needs to step up man, Wide open threes, and he is missing anyhow...
Not just him man. The whole team needs to step up especially Curry. Need his dribbles to penetrate and create easy shots for others.
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 2:28am On Jun 17, 2016
Manutd19:
Not just him man. The whole team needs to step up especially Curry. Need his dribbles to penetrate and create easy shots for others.
Harrison barnes chucking up open shot is terrible. You are right, whole team is terrible, but barnes needs to step up. He was a beast in college and high school for christ sake grin grin

James with them dunks though
Re: The NBA Begins by Manutd19: 2:30am On Jun 17, 2016
Something is missing in this warriors. Not seeing enough energy
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