Series Thread: 1) Toronto Raptors vs 4) Cleveland Cavs

[trojanfan12]

Dude, you are doing this fandom thing all wrong.

Sometimes you can be such a disappointment.....lol

#SpittingTruth

LOL

I love my team and I can be a bit of a homer at times. But I try to look at things as objectively as possible.

Homerism is partly why, as much as I respect Lebron and how good he is, I can't put him above Magic or Kareem just yet and still have him as #4 all time.

 

[trojanfan12]

Hey, what's this about?

"They better fine his ass" - Magic Johnson

 

[Mecca]

"They better fine his ass" - Magic Johnson

Honestly, I was actually thinking the same.

I am very curious to know if this is just noise from a salty, talking head or if there is some truth to it.

I don't recall hearing a thing.

 

[trojanfan12]

The not clutch narrative is old and has been old for years. Lebron and MJ are the most clutch players of all-time, statistical Lebron is the best though

Unfortunately for Lebron, once a narrative is established, most folks don't want to move on from it, especially when they don't like the player.

There was a time when the "not clutch" label fit.

That has changed, but most don't want to admit it. Heck, I understand that the guy is clutch, but I don't like him, so I don't want to admit it either. I just force myself to. lol

 

[trojanfan12]

Honestly, I was actually thinking the same.

I am very curious to know if this is just noise from a salty, talking head or if there is some truth to it.

I don't recall hearing a thing.

I don't remember hearing anything either. I'd like to know what happened too. I'd think there'd have been a fine or at least a threat of one if there was any truth to it.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Unfortunately for Lebron, once a narrative is established, most folks don't want to move on from it, especially when they don't like the player.

There was a time when the "not clutch" label fit.

That has changed, but most don't want to admit it. Heck, I understand that the guy is clutch, but I don't like him, so I don't want to admit it either. I just force myself to. lol

So far this season, he hasn’t played much defense.
That has to change vs Warriors.
Lets see if playing every game and a ton of minutes finally catches up with him.

 

[trojanfan12]

So far this season, he hasn’t played much defense.
That has to change vs Warriors.
Lets see if playing every game and a ton of minutes finally catches up with him.

Yeah, he reminds me a lot of what Kobe went through at about the same age. He just couldn't play the level of defense that he was used to anymore because it took too much out of him on the offensive end.

Lebron has been able to pick his spots when to step up the defense.

I agree that if the Cavs are going to have any chance at all, he'll have to play his best defense for a lot longer.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Yeah, he reminds me a lot of what Kobe went through at about the same age. He just couldn't play the level of defense that he was used to anymore because it took too much out of him on the offensive end.

Lebron has been able to pick his spots when to step up the defense.

I agree that if the Cavs are going to have any chance at all, he'll have to play his best defense for a lot longer.

Chance to extend it to 6?
If this Cavs team wins it all, even though they have LeBron, its a major, major upset.

 

[Mecca]

I don't remember hearing anything either. I'd like to know what happened too. I'd think there'd have been a fine or at least a threat of one if there was any truth to it.

In fairness, the tweet was from a Utah journalist that was posted on Hoopshype.

Could be sour grapes.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Raptors in 6

Raps in 5

LMAO! I think this was more hope than anything especially for @ShaqIloseeverybet

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

#untilitmatters

 

[WiggyRuss]

Chance to extend it to 6?
If this Cavs team wins it all, even though they have LeBron, its a major, major upset.

i mean- game 6 isnt the problem--- its getting past game 5....if they can get to game 6 i feel confident at home----and then LeBron will EFF them in the A in a Game 7.....its just all about getting past a game 5.

Last year if Korver hits a motehr fucking wide open 3 we get to game 6 in quicken loans arena AARGUGHGHAGHAGMAGMOTHERFUCKGERE AFALFAGAggaGAGAGAGAGAGAGAG

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

LMAO! I think this was more hope than anything especially for @ShaqIloseeverybet

I think it's hilarious you're waving your dick around like you've just won the championship.

Enjoy the last few playoff games the cavs play. After lebron bolts it'll be a while.

 

[WiggyRuss]

I think it's hilarious you're waving your dick around like you've just won the championship.

Enjoy the last few playoff games the cavs play. After lebron bolts it'll be a while.

i can guarantee you it wont be 6 years + between playoff wins, lol.

 

[WiggyRuss]

I think it's hilarious you're waving your dick around like you've just won the championship.

Enjoy the last few playoff games the cavs play. After lebron bolts it'll be a while.

the sad thing - and hilarious thing is- that IF LeBron leaves- which i dont think he is--- but IF he does--- that Brooklyn pick the Cavs have will likely automatically become a better prospect than any player the Lakers have been able to acquire in the last 5+ years.

That is pretty pathetic.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

i can guarantee you it wont be 6 years + between playoff wins, lol.

You won't be around to gloat. You bolt as soon as the cavs lose and start to suck

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

the sad thing - and hilarious thing is- that IF LeBron leaves- which i dont think he is--- but IF he does--- that Brooklyn pick the Cavs have will likely automatically become a better prospect than any player the Lakers have been able to acquire in the last 5+ years.

That is pretty pathetic.

Yep, because the cavs have such great success picking the next Anthony Bennett in the draft, right?

This is getting pathetic now wiggy.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

i mean- game 6 isnt the problem--- its getting past game 5....if they can get to game 6 i feel confident at home----and then LeBron will EFF them in the A in a Game 7.....its just all about getting past a game 5.

Last year if Korver hits a motehr fucking wide open 3 we get to game 6 in quicken loans arena AARGUGHGHAGHAGMAGMOTHERFUCKGERE AFALFAGAggaGAGAGAGAGAGAGAG

After the Pacers series, I would have said Warriors sweep.
Im still baffled by the Raptors, but as of today I’ll go with gentlemans sweep and say Warriors in 5.
A big problem for the Cavs is that the Warriors dislike them and want to pummel them, so theres less chance of a letdown.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

i can guarantee you it wont be 6 years + between playoff wins, lol.

Really?
How many years has it been since the Cavs have had a playoff win without LeBron on the roster?

 

[Black Adam]

After the Pacers series, I would have said Warriors sweep.
Im still baffled by the Raptors, but as of today I’ll go with gentlemans sweep and say Warriors in 5.
A big problem for the Cavs is that the Warriors dislike them and want to pummel them, so theres less chance of a letdown.

why do you think WiggityWack is downright PRAYING for Houston to take 'em out? The Dubs meet the Cavs again in the finals they're gonna best the Cavs like they stole something...

can't wait to see it, quite honestly...

#queenhumbledagain