Series Thread: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Finals Thread

[trojanfan12]

I actually loved the letter.

I love anyone in sports that does not adhere to the status quo- cliche - trite quote.

LeBron is actually the king of those and it annoys me at times- his quotes are canned basically a lot of the time- its why it was interesting he actually said something about the "secret" motivation because he usually gives the media nothing but the obvious cliches

I love that Gilbert was fired up and didnt run everything he does passed legal before it goes down. I wish morep eople in sports acted like that- even if in the end it was ill-advised

I understand the emotion behind the letter and in a way, kudos to Gilbert for trying to rally/encourage his fanbase. But the letter was such a bad idea that it made the Lakers "Stay" posters for Dwight look like genius.

Once Lebron is gone, do you think that letter is going to help Cleveland attract top FA's so that they can remain relevant? I don't know about the players themselves, but their agents have long memories and it's a pretty safe bet that they will bring that letter up to their clients when the Cavs are trying to attract them.

Something along the lines of "if they'll trash Lebron like that, what do you think they'll do to you if you leave?"

 

[Montalban]

Good point. Thompson did not allow Dellavedova to frustrate him like Curry does. Thompson actually liked Dellavedova in his grill because he could just shoot right over the top of him.

 

[Montalban]

The Warriors will win tonight if for no other reason than there is no other option; they must win.

 

[trojanfan12]

Again, the topic of conversation was a GS fan. Dan Gilbert literally had nothing to do with any of it. Why are you and turnup getting your jimmies rustled so much?

And part of the conversation was to compare it to the letter Dan Gilbert wrote and the behavior that resulted. It is what is known as "compare and contrast."

In the case of Cavs fans, it's called throwing stones in a glass house."

Why are you having so much trouble keeping up with the conversation? Oh, and facepalming posts that disagree with you (as you've been doing) is the first sign of rustled jimmies.

 

[Shanemansj13]

It's crazy to think that the 2 best players besides Lebron, will have less experience in the moment than guys like Delly, TT, Mozgov, Smith, and Shump moving forward. Love and Irving finally make it to this point and Irving has gained some experience but Love is pretty much where he was with the T-Wolves playoff experience wise. It's just strange haha

 

[Shanemansj13]

The Warriors will win tonight if for no other reason than there is no other option; they must win.

I think it is a must-win for Cleveland too and I hope Lebron feels the same way.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Yeah, turnup did. Apparently, it was kept online until just before he announced he was returning to Cleveland.

That's fucking crazy.

 

[trojanfan12]

Also, did Gilbert really suck James' balls?!

Well, they did have a secret meeting on yacht or something. Sounds kind of "romantic."

 

[Montalban]

I think it is a must-win for Cleveland too and I hope Lebron feels the same way.

I'm not sure I agree. Cleveland has shown already that they can win in Oakland. I believe they think they can do it again.

 

[GNG]

Yes they were the Fav but doesn't make it the greatest. They are still an inexperience team.

The Cavs with the exception of LBJ are also an inexperienced team.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

I'm not sure. He didn't exactly look demoralized when he was lighting up the Cavs in the second half on Tuesday.

Scoreboard!

 

[Montalban]

Scoreboard!

Yup. Tough to argue with that.

 

[GNG]

Well, they did have a secret meeting on yacht or something. Sounds kind of "romantic."

 

[Across The Field]

And part of the conversation was to compare it to the letter Dan Gilbert wrote and the behavior that resulted. It is what is known as "compare and contrast."

In the case of Cavs fans, it's called throwing stones in a glass house."

Why are you having so much trouble keeping up with the conversation? Oh, and facepalming posts that disagree with you (as you've been doing) is the first sign of rustled jimmies.

lol Dan Gilbert was never part of the conversation, bro. You and your boy turnup can't avoid a chance to rip on Cavs fans even when it isn't even part of the conversation. I never yelled obscenities at Lebron or any other professional athlete, and Dan Gilbert never told fans to do it either. I'm sorry you're so pissed I'm not just agreeing with everything you say. Maybe you should calm down a bit, considering you don't have a horse in this race?

 

[Shanemansj13]

The Cavs with the exception of LBJ are also an inexperienced team.

True but his usage rate is crazy high this series at 44%. But I getting what you are saying, no experience except Lebron, even though he is doing most of the work.

 

[SJ76]

I think it is a must-win for Cleveland too and I hope Lebron feels the same way.

Dude... The Cavs have won 9 of their last 10 playoff games. GRANTED mostly from the "WEAK" Eastern conference..


Golden St better come out hot or it might get ugly.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I'm not sure I agree. Cleveland has shown already that they can win in Oakland. I believe they think they can do it again.

I only say that bc Cleveland is wearing down bc of the lack of depth and high minutes. The longer this series goes, advantage GS. So I really do believe it is a must-win.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

lol Dan Gilbert was never part of the conversation, bro. You and your boy turnup can't avoid a chance to rip on Cavs fans even when it isn't even part of the conversation. I never yelled obscenities at Lebron or any other professional athlete, and Dan Gilbert never told fans to do it either. I'm sorry you're so pissed I'm not just agreeing with everything you say. Maybe you should calm down a bit, considering you don't have a horse in this race?

You CHOSE to comment on the video stating that what she did made her trash.

I chose to tell you that the VAST MAJORITY of your fan base did the exact same thing.

Nobody said that YOU did anything.

But, bottom line is that if you think she's trash then you cannot debate that the majority of you're fan base is/acted just as trashy.

 

[purguy12]

The Cavs with the exception of LBJ are also an inexperienced team.

U have miller, Jones, marion and LBJ who have won a couple championships. GS has 0 players that been to finals(I think).

 

[Montalban]

lol Dan Gilbert was never part of the conversation, bro. You and your boy turnup can't avoid a chance to rip on Cavs fans even when it isn't even part of the conversation. I never yelled obscenities at Lebron or any other professional athlete, and Dan Gilbert never told fans to do it either. I'm sorry you're so pissed I'm not just agreeing with everything you say. Maybe you should calm down a bit, considering you don't have a horse in this race?

When you live in a place like Cleveland that is so economically depressed and life pretty much sucks, things like sports get way too much emphasis. We saw it with the Browns when they left, with James when he left with the constant whining about the Indians etc, but it is understandable that they get so hysterical over any slight to their teams when for many it is the only source of joy in their lives.