NBA Finals: Cleveland Cavs VS Golden State Warriors

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Well the problem with your comparison is that A. Love being out had NOTHING to do with any trickery at the hands of any WARRIORS players and B. Kyrie's cracked knee cap was the end result of a previous injury that was later reported. Clearly you're trying to compare apples to oranges in this case. The single best thing about the Warriors championship was it was truly EARNED.

So, congrats to Cavs fans- even if the so-called best planet on the earth had to cheat a little bit to get it.

Spoiler: Yer Grapes

They taste sour!

 

[CitySushi]

Aside from the core, what are you wanting to see them do with the roster? Seems like Barnes might have to walk, but do you guys have any other contract guys this offseason?

I think there are a few different directions the Warriors could go, but I'll go with the solid assumption that the roster goes forward with Curry, Klay, Draymond, Iguodala, Bogut, Livingston, Looney and our Draft pick. Everyone else is a free agent or restricted.

I'd really like if we could steal a guy like Pau Gasol for a reasonable contract. I think he would help shore up a lot of deficiencies we saw occur in these playoffs. He would be another big body to rebound and offensively would be a real threat.

Batum would be great too, but I think he'd require the max and don't think we could fit him under the current salary construct. Same with Durant, Horford, etc.

I think the Warriors will have to look at more under the radar type guys like Afflalo, Marvin Williams, Jared Dudley, Terrance Jones, etc.

 

[LAD]

Spoiler: Yer Grapes

They taste sour!
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Hey, I'm just calling them as I see them. Of course GS could've played better in which his trickery wouldn't have worked- but we can't overlook what he did IMO.

 

[LAD]

Yeah...the Dubs aren't dead yet. I like your guys' owner. A few moves will need to be made and some pieces switched out. But you guys should be in the mix next year.

I can't wait to see the moves they're planning to make. Have to think they've been watching & keeping notes the entire post season. A lot of glaring issues from the first series to the Finals that are easy fixes.

 

[Robotech]

Earned with Lebron and a bunch of bench players...ok. GS had bogut out, the Cavs had Love and Irving out. It isn't comparable at all really. The Cavs earned every last drop of that champagne and it feels good. The Warriors did too last year, so not sure what you are implying but you seem bitter. Go back to being a Lakers fan lol

Regardless of injuries, the right team won each year. The team who played better won and deserved to win.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Hey, I'm just calling them as I see them. Of course GS could've played better in which his trickery wouldn't have worked- but we can't overlook what he did IMO.

Just so I understand, this trickery you're refering to is when LeBron James used ancient sorcery to make Draymond Green touch other mens' dongs, right?

 

[LAD]

Just so I understand, this trickery you're refering to is when LeBron James used ancient sorcery to make Draymond Green touch other mens' dongs, right?

Well if you knew more about basketball you would understand what the gesture of stepping over him meant. I understand each person is responsible for their own actions-and Dray probably could've shown more restrain but I have to say it'd be hard to do for most people and honestly don't blame him.

He'll be better next year. My idea is he allows himself the leeway to get techs in those types of situations instead of for yelling at the refs or throwing up his arms in relation to calls.

 

[CitySushi]

Just so I understand, this trickery you're refering to is when LeBron James used ancient sorcery to make Draymond Green touch other mens' dongs, right?

Well since Lebron James can't shoot, if you remove the J from his name and re-arrange it, it spells "male boners". So you might be on to something.

 

[LAD]

Earned with Lebron and a bunch of bench players...ok. GS had bogut out, the Cavs had Love and Irving out. It isn't comparable at all really. The Cavs earned every last drop of that champagne and it feels good. The Warriors did too last year, so not sure what you are implying but you seem bitter. Go back to being a Lakers fan lol

LOL just stop it. I never even mentioned Bogut being out...you & everyone else knows what trickery I'm talking about.

And in terms of no longer being a fan, I'm not like you. I am a fan whether they win or lose.....

 

[Robotech]

Well if you knew more about basketball you would understand what the gesture of stepping over him meant. I understand each person is responsible for their own actions-and Dray probably could've shown more restrain but I have to say it'd be hard to do for most people and honestly don't blame him.

He'll be better next year. My idea is he allows himself the leeway to get techs in those types of situations instead of for yelling at the refs or throwing up his arms in relation to calls.

LeBron baited Green and he bit. Draymond has to be smarter.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Which clearly had nothing to do with their opponents. . .

The Warriors chose to launch horrific shots on way too many possessions.
They chose to make careless pass after pass.

Of course over 7 games the Cavs did things to counter the Warriors strengths, but in my eyes much or most of it was either just carelessness or unforced.

Warriors shooting a ton of 3's was no surprise, that was part of their game plan all season, but their real strength vs the Cavs should have been their pick and roll, which is also the weak link of the Cavs defense.

Only Kerr knows what they were thinking, but most watching, even when the Warriors were winning were questioning the strategy.

 

[LAD]

LeBron baited Green and he bit. Draymond has to be smarter.

Couldn't agree more. But I'm having the problem with LBJ even taking that route in the first place. I expect more from a professional of his magnitude.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Anyone else noticed that all of Gilberts kids were wearing Kyrie jerseys?

 

[KingKoolKat75]

I said Cleveland played better...
They were far from great though.
And, they played better because they played smarter which included not making Globetrotter type passes and launching wild, crazy shots.

I thought game 7 was one of the greatest defensive games ever, both sides were playing great defense. I had a feeling whoever hit their shot in the last few minutes would win.

 

[LAD]

The Warriors chose to launch horrific shots on way too many possessions.
They chose to make careless pass after pass.

Of course over 7 games the Cavs did things to counter the Warriors strengths, but in my eyes much or most of it was either just carelessness or unforced.

Warriors shooting a ton of 3's was no surprise, that was part of their game plan all season, but their real strength vs the Cavs should have been their pick and roll, which is also the weak link of the Cavs defense.

Only Kerr knows what they were thinking, but most watching, even when the Warriors were winning were questioning the strategy.

At one point in the series we saw a pick n roll with Curry & Klay which seemed to work against the Cavs defense. I just can't understand why they went away from that.

 

[Heatles84]

Anyone else noticed that all of Gilberts kids were wearing Kyrie jerseys?

Of course. Him and Lebron don't like each other. Gilbert needed Lebron back so he doesn't look like a damn fool while Lebron continues to win titles in Miami.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

I thought game 7 was one of the greatest defensive games ever, both sides were playing great defense. I had a feeling whoever hit their shot in the last few minutes would win.

But I just learned that the Cavs didn't play great defense though. Apparently, the best offensive team in the league just couldn't score a lot because they chose low percentage shots and passes when there were so many other high percentage shots totally open. Nothing to see here with the Cavs defense.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I think there are a few different directions the Warriors could go, but I'll go with the solid assumption that the roster goes forward with Curry, Klay, Draymond, Iguodala, Bogut, Livingston, Looney and our Draft pick. Everyone else is a free agent or restricted.

I'd really like if we could steal a guy like Pau Gasol for a reasonable contract. I think he would help shore up a lot of deficiencies we saw occur in these playoffs. He would be another big body to rebound and offensively would be a real threat.

Batum would be great too, but I think he'd require the max and don't think we could fit him under the current salary construct. Same with Durant, Horford, etc.

I think the Warriors will have to look at more under the radar type guys like Afflalo, Marvin Williams, Jared Dudley, Terrance Jones, etc.

A big guy is needed for sure. Maybe another two way guy and underrated scorer. I'm sure the Warriors will have plenty of options.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Just so I understand, this trickery you're refering to is when LeBron James used ancient sorcery to make Draymond Green touch other mens' dongs, right?

LeBron planted a homing device in his jock strap that Green was obligated to go after--- DEFINITELY not Draymonds fault that loved hitting guys in the nuts! total set up! LOL

 

[Shanemansj13]

LOL just stop it. I never even mentioned Bogut being out...you & everyone else knows what trickery I'm talking about.

And in terms of no longer being a fan, I'm not like you. I am a fan whether they win or lose.....

Lol you have to be fan of the team to call yourself a fan in the first place. I dont want to jump from team to team like you.

I have waited a long time for Cleveland to raise the trophy and it feels good. It is better this way, not sure of you know what that feeling is like. Most true Warrior fans do though. GL to your Lakers though.