Series Thread: Western Conference Finals: 4) L.A. Clippers (without Kawhi Leonard) vs. 2) Phoenix Suns (without Chris Paul)

[DJ]

I smell a "Pandemic P". Reference brewing here...

I believe he was 4 of 11 through 3 quarters, 36%....he made 2 of his last 4 to up that to 40%.

 

[DJ]

Sure Beverly's a pain in the ass. But I'd still want him on my team. It's like Dray. Another pain the ass I'd want on my team as well.

Yeah, but last night was over the top....

 

[shopson67]

i've always hated his trash talking, monkey ass...

That's the funniest thing about his tantrum last night. He was grandstanding all through his hot start and stared down CP3 after crossing him up for a layup. CP3 gets hot late and starts celebrating a bit as the finals are locked and here comes the tantrum. If you can't take it, don't dish it out.

 

[Black Adam]

This.

gotta ask, Deej. how's Mecca taking it? she's the ONLY Clippers fan on the planet that i'll ever feel bad for...

 

[trojanfan12]

Maybe, but the Suns can run with any team. I have gotten a little sour on the NBA in past years because of the super team mentality. When you invest all your capital in 2 or 3 guys and don't build a solid bench, one or two injuries will doom you.

Let's not forget, the Suns were still winning when their best player went down. They went 2-0 against the Clips without CP3, beat the Lakers 3 in a row with a hampered CP3, and swept the Nuggets. Booker broke his nose and had to wear a weird mask, C-Payne missing time hampered with an ankle, etc. The suns have built a balanced team through the draft, have a solid bench, and great coaching.

Unfortunately, they have some hard financial decisions ahead of them. Ayton = Max Contract, CP3 extension. Bridges, Payne, Johnson all playing huge roles and making a case for a lot more dough. Hopefully, Sarver does the right thing and spends the money. God knows the fans in the Valley deserve it.

Oh, there's no question the Suns can run with anyone. Most 4 and 5 seeds can. I just think that in a 7 game series, with everyone healthy, it would be very tough for them to beat the Lakers, Clippers, Jazz and maybe Nuggets in a 7 game series. There's also a difference between a star player being hurt, but still able to play and not playing at all.

 

[DJ]

It sounds like he is likely going to turn down his player option and sign a 3 year deal in Phoenix. I don’t know why he would go anywhere else.

I think he already told them he will.....I don't know to be honest. This season a lot of things went the Suns way.

At his age I could see him wanting things to be a little easier......next year the Warriors will be back (I expect them to make a splash by trading the pick and Wiseman plus Klay will be back), the Lakers will be back with AD, James and whomever they could add, and if Leonard stays, the Clippers will be a force to be reckoned with. Not to mention, Utah and Denver isn't going to get bad overnight.

 

[DJ]

gotta ask, Deej. how's Mecca taking it? she's the ONLY Clippers fan on the planet that i'll ever feel bad for...

I did feel bad for her last night.....LOL.

 

[msgkings322]

gotta ask, Deej. how's Mecca taking it? she's the ONLY Clippers fan on the planet.

FIFY

 

[DJ]

 

[Wamu]

Yeah, but last night was over the top....

Oh no doubt about that. Can't recall him ever acting like that on the court before.

 

[DJ]

With Leonard....I still think it would have been a really good series but think the Clippers would have won in 6 IMO.

 

[Wamu]

gotta ask, Deej. how's Mecca taking it? she's the ONLY Clippers fan on the planet that i'll ever feel bad for...

So yer sayin' you don't feel bad for Billy Crystal? He's a Clippers fan too.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

Oh, there's no question the Suns can run with anyone. Most 4 and 5 seeds can. I just think that in a 7 game series, with everyone healthy, it would be very tough for them to beat the Lakers, Clippers, Jazz and maybe Nuggets in a 7 game series. There's also a difference between a star player being hurt, but still able to play and not playing at all.

4 or 5 seeds... lol. Nothing is a given either way. And you are correct. King James was still there when the Suns won 3 in a row.

 

[Black Adam]

So yer sayin' you don't feel bad for Billy Crystal? He's a Clippers fan too.

lol, DID get a chuckle when Balmer stood up when the Clips put on their comeback, then CP3 went to work. I was all like "sit your punk ass down"...

 

[Scooby-Doo]

With Leonard....I still think it would have been a really good series but think the Clippers would have won in 6 IMO.

Unfortunately, we will never know.

 

[DJ]

Unfortunately, we will never know.

You're right but it's not that much of a reach.....since there was only 1 blowout.

Logically, Leonard would have made a huge impact on offense and defense for the Clippers.

 

[DJ]

4 or 5 seeds... lol. Nothing is a given either way. And you are correct. King James was still there when the Suns won 3 in a row.

Without AD and James had been battling an injury, let's not act like he was 100%. Congrats on advancing to the Finals but let's keep it real.....LOL.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

You're right but it's not that much of a reach.....since there was only 1 blowout.

Logically, Leonard would have made a huge impact on offense and defense for the Clippers.

I don't deny it. And I don't think it is a huge reach. I would say it would be a solid 7 game series that could have gone either way.

 

[Black Adam]

You're right but it's not that much of a reach.....since there was only 1 blowout.

Logically, Leonard would have made a huge impact on offense and defense for the Clippers.

"coulda, shoulda, woulda" doesn't happen til the offseason, fellas...

 

[bksballer89]

Lmaooo