Series Thread: 1) Cavs(57-25) vs 8) Pistons (44-38)

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I agree with you on Duncan. The longevity is just ridiculous. He has raised his franchise to one of the best in the entirety of sports- along with the rest of the organization of course. His role cannot be overstated. The fact that he is one of the best players on a team that did as well as the Spurs did- is just ridiculous.

Right now- Duncan is probably either the 2nd or 3rd best player on the Spurs right? Pretty remarkable. His longevity has allowed him to just continue to pile up accolades, awards, finals appearances, championships, etc...


I dont see why LeBron cant mirror Duncan's longevity- in that both are extremely smart players, both take care of themselves, and both have organizations and coaching staffs that are taking care of the player. I dont see any reason why LeBron cannot play 8 or 9 more years and still be a very good player if he uses Duncan as a role model.

Looking ahead- lets say things work out, Cavs win a title or two in the next 3-5 years- its clear LeBron isnt going anywhere...itll be really interesting to see those last 2-3 years...maybe LeBron even leaves....maybe he gets a few of his guys to come play in Cleveland if Kyrie and Love are still in their primes and carrying the team. In order to pass Duncan, LeBron is gonna have to continue to pile up the accolades- because its just even crazy to think about- but Duncan is in position to only WIDEN the gap if the Spurs win the title....

Something tells me that if LeBron gets the requisite help- hes going to play on such a level that the Cavs will have a chance.

I think , statistically, Duncan is more like 4th.

Kawhi, Lamarcus, Parker..Tiiiiiiiiiiiimy.

But, yeah....

I don't think Lebron 's gonna play as long as Kobe or Duncan.

I don't see him going more than 5 more Seasons.


That will be by choice because he has other interests.

 

[Heatles84]

yah and im possibly a powerball ticket away from being a multi-millionaire....about the same chances.

Yeah...the term "stupid fuck" is what I think every time I see you post.

 

[trojanfan12]

Have you dipped into @trojanfan12 s 420 gift bag? What are you even talking about he didn't show up? If memory serves me correctly that first season is when the Mavs punched them in the face. They didn't see it coming because they were too busy laughing & making jokes about Dirk.

I hope a meaningful post from you comes sooner rather than later.

@Shanemansj13 stay out of my 420 gift bag bech.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Nice start for Tristan.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Pistons came out strong.

Let's see if they can finish that way.

 

[ChrisGar15]

Drummond can be a tough matchup for the Cavs. It didn't show much in the first game. Interesting matchup game.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Kyrie is putting it on them.

 

[bksballer89]

Mozgo sighting?

 

[ChrisGar15]

Morris is getting worked up. The more I watch both twins, the more I think they are "volatile" ... you can get under their skin. I don't think it is a healthy (productive) aggressiveness.

 

[OutlawImmortal]

Cavs having lots of trouble with this 8th seed.

 

[bksballer89]

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Cavs having lots of trouble with this 8th seed.

Pistons are not scared.

 

[ChrisGar15]

But the Cavs played 10 players ... does that make you feel better ?

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

If he takes normal rest, Cavs will struggle throughout the playoffs.

 

[bksballer89]

But the Cavs played 10 players ... does that make you feel better ?

No not really. Thanks for asking though.

I appreciate you

 

[ChrisGar15]

No not really. Thanks for asking though.

I appreciate you

I know you were concerned when they only played 8 the first game. (there were only about 50 posts about that)

 

[LAD]

Pistons are not scared.

I'm sure that confidence has something to do with them winning 3 of 4 during their reg season meetings.

#regseasonmeansnothing

 

[bksballer89]

I know you were concerned when they only played 8 the first game. (there were only about 50 posts about that)

I don't think I made any real mention of that. All I said was that I was surprised Frye did not play

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I'm sure that confidence has something to do with them winning 3 of 4 during their reg season meetings.

#regseasonmeansnothing

They are only winning because Tristan the mighty only played 2 minutes.

 

[LAD]

They are only winning because Tristan the mighty only played 2 minutes.

Oh yea, I'm pretty sure that's the reason.