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PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 10:53 pm    Post subject:

He wants to put Steph over LeBron cuz of LeBron's defense?
Wow has Steph's defense become overrated or what.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 11:28 pm    Post subject:

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I fear every team in the playoffs.

Because I haven’t seen most of our players play with something truly on the line yet.


We have the best player in the world and playoffs rondo

I didn't know we got Kevin Durant.

Also, since I project that we'd be the seventh seed, I foresee a first round exit, although it it may go 6 or 7 games. The West isn't a cakewalk like the East folks.


KD is not the best player. He needs his big daddy Draymond to show some attitude and 2 Hof shooters besides to be fmvp
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 11:30 pm    Post subject:

diando wrote:
Car54 wrote:
diando wrote:
Jesusdelonla wrote:
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I fear every team in the playoffs.

Because I haven’t seen most of our players play with something truly on the line yet.


We have the best player in the world and playoffs rondo

I didn't know we got Kevin Durant.

Also, since I project that we'd be the seventh seed, I foresee a first round exit, although it it may go 6 or 7 games. The West isn't a cakewalk like the East folks.


Kd aint the best on his team

Stop it!
If KD were a Laker, you'd say he's the best in the world.
I'm just echoing the same sentiments I always have since the 2017 finals. I do have Steph @ 3 however although I'm tempted to put Steph over LeBron due to Lebron's disappearing act on defense, which I do hope comes back even partially for the sake of the Lakers.

KD
LeBron
Steph
AD
Kawhi
Kyrie
Westbrook
Giannis
Boogie
Klay
Harden
Paul George
Chris Paul


Well your signature gives away anything about u being logical.

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I'll never like LeBron, but I'll support my Lakers.

Also, I'll never excuse LeBron for defensive lapses.

So whatever
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 11:31 pm    Post subject:

This guy thinks KD > LeBron? WTF!!!!???
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 2:44 am    Post subject:

I put something similar in a different thread.

GS HOU and OKC i see finishing higher.
Every other playoff team seems close to one another

BUT i also don't see us being a well oiled machine. I think we'll have a bunch of tough losses but doubt we get blown out more than a handful of games assuming no injuries

Remember a couple years ago...didn't we lose like over 30 games by double digits?
Yikes that was brutal
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 3:35 am    Post subject: Re: I don’t fear any team in the playoffs ..

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...until our first loss, which will cause most of our members to jump off a bridge.


This!
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 5:05 am    Post subject: Re: I don’t fear any team in the playoffs ..

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...until our first loss, which will cause most of our members to jump off a bridge.


This!


I will only do this if our first loss is to those green leprechauns!

Anybody else is ok! I'll deal!

PS: Anybody else dying for a LA vs Bos Finals again? The nba isn't really the nba without a LA vs Bos series.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 5:14 am    Post subject:

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This guy thinks KD > LeBron? WTF!!!!???


KD plays defense and is a better player on offense.

To the guy who said look at my signature, if you've been on this board long you would have already known my position on that issue and all the whys, so I won't get into that.

Now for a summary analysis. (LeBron at 33, KD at 29)

Better Scorer: KD
Better Passer: LeBron
Better 3-Point shooter: KD
Better Mid-Range Shooter: KD
Better Free Throw Shooter:KD
Better Finisher at the Basket: LeBron
Better Perimeter Defender: KD
Better Rim Protector: KD
More effective player with the basketball: KD (see game 3 NBA Finals 2017&2018)
Better Player Without The Basketball: KD
Better Decision Maker: Tie
Better Rebounder: Tie
Better Screensetter: KD
Better Clutch Shot maker: KD
Better Ball Handler: KD
Better Leader: LeBron
Better Driver of the Basketball: LeBron
Better Cutter: KD
More Physical: LeBron
More Finesse: KD
Post Moves: KD
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:04 am    Post subject:

diando wrote:
AirTupac wrote:
This guy thinks KD > LeBron? WTF!!!!???


KD plays defense and is a better player on offense.

To the guy who said look at my signature, if you've been on this board long you would have already known my position on that issue and all the whys, so I won't get into that.

Now for a summary analysis. (LeBron at 33, KD at 29)

Better Scorer: KD
Better Passer: LeBron
Better 3-Point shooter: KD
Better Mid-Range Shooter: KD
Better Free Throw Shooter:KD
Better Finisher at the Basket: LeBron
Better Perimeter Defender: KD
Better Rim Protector: KD
More effective player with the basketball: KD (see game 3 NBA Finals 2017&2018)
Better Player Without The Basketball: KD
Better Decision Maker: Tie
Better Rebounder: Tie
Better Screensetter: KD
Better Clutch Shot maker: KD
Better Ball Handler: KD
Better Leader: LeBron
Better Driver of the Basketball: LeBron
Better Cutter: KD
More Physical: LeBron
More Finesse: KD
Post Moves: KD


KD without 3 Hof teammates, 2 great role players and Hof coach - chocker
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:05 am    Post subject:


Durant had to join a 73 win team to beat LBJ in a playoff series.
Before then he beat LBJ head to head 4 out of 21 games.

Before joining the Warriors Durant averaged .2 more points in head to head matchups. But shot worse from the field and assisted and rebounded less.
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23719771/kevin-durant-lebron-james-career-matchup-nba
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:07 am    Post subject:

kikanga wrote:

Durant had to join a 73 win team to beat LBJ in a playoff series.
Before then he beat LBJ head to head 4 out of 21 games.

Before joining the Warriors Durant averaged .2 more points in head to head matchups. But shot worse from the field and assisted and rebounded less.


He is also insecure as heck even after winning 2 b2b fmvp's

Lol
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:30 am    Post subject:

I never said that KD was better than LeBron All-Time (even though he could end up being with a few more rings).
I'm just saying that KD has been better than LeBron since 2017. Sometimes you need the right coach(Phil for Shaq), teammate (D-Wade for LeBron) or system to push you.

Theat Head-to-Head argument is something LeBron stans use against Kobe, unless you guys think that LeBron is better than Kobe... In that case this we'll never come to agreement on this or anything when it comes to basketball.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 7:27 am    Post subject:

adkindo wrote:
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Again he's not even the best on his team. Mr I don't want to be a leader


I am sure a lot of people agree with you, but it is definitely a minority opinion. The consensus easily considers Durant the 2nd best player in the NBA behind only Lebron. I personally would take Kawhi over both of them....which is even more of a minority opinion.


Kawhi before the injury was the better player but either way you better have Kawhi top 5
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 7:31 am    Post subject:

ReaListik wrote:
diando wrote:
Car54 wrote:
diando wrote:
Jesusdelonla wrote:
ringfinger wrote:
I fear every team in the playoffs.

Because I haven’t seen most of our players play with something truly on the line yet.


We have the best player in the world and playoffs rondo

I didn't know we got Kevin Durant.

Also, since I project that we'd be the seventh seed, I foresee a first round exit, although it it may go 6 or 7 games. The West isn't a cakewalk like the East folks.


Kd aint the best on his team

Stop it!
If KD were a Laker, you'd say he's the best in the world.
I'm just echoing the same sentiments I always have since the 2017 finals. I do have Steph @ 3 however although I'm tempted to put Steph over LeBron due to Lebron's disappearing act on defense, which I do hope comes back even partially for the sake of the Lakers.

KD
LeBron
Steph
AD
Kawhi
Kyrie
Westbrook
Giannis
Boogie
Klay
Harden
Paul George
Chris Paul


KD is not the best in the world. I buy that he’s top 3, but #1 belongs to LeBron and this season will serve as a reminder of that.


I would say Davis because unlike Lebron, he plays great defense.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 7:32 am    Post subject:

epak wrote:
He wants to put Steph over LeBron cuz of LeBron's defense?
Wow has Steph's defense become overrated or what.


No, Lebron has just gotten old.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 7:35 am    Post subject:

diando wrote:
AirTupac wrote:
This guy thinks KD > LeBron? WTF!!!!???


KD plays defense and is a better player on offense.

To the guy who said look at my signature, if you've been on this board long you would have already known my position on that issue and all the whys, so I won't get into that.

Now for a summary analysis. (LeBron at 33, KD at 29)

Better Scorer: KD
Better Passer: LeBron
Better 3-Point shooter: KD
Better Mid-Range Shooter: KD
Better Free Throw Shooter:KD
Better Finisher at the Basket: LeBron
Better Perimeter Defender: KD
Better Rim Protector: KD
More effective player with the basketball: KD (see game 3 NBA Finals 2017&2018)
Better Player Without The Basketball: KD
Better Decision Maker: Tie
Better Rebounder: Tie
Better Screensetter: KD
Better Clutch Shot maker: KD
Better Ball Handler: KD
Better Leader: LeBron
Better Driver of the Basketball: LeBron
Better Cutter: KD
More Physical: LeBron
More Finesse: KD
Post Moves: KD


Now, to determine who is better, don't you have to put a value on each category?
It's not like each of those categories have the same value. Also, don't you want to use some per36 and other advanced stats?
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 8:19 am    Post subject:

None of these kids have played in an nba game that means anything. And when they did (Denver game for revenge on Murray?). Randle and IT were the ones that stepped up 😂😂. Right now the west is wide open after GSW and HOU. They could easily win 53 games and be the 3 seed and easily win 45 games and be on the outside looking in. The west isn’t loaded but it’s deep. any night you can get beat let’s talk playoffs when they actually clinch a playoff spot. I’m taking nothing for granted.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 8:26 am    Post subject:

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None of these kids have played in an nba game that means anything. And when they did (Denver game for revenge on Murray?). Randle and IT were the ones that stepped up 😂😂. Right now the west is wide open after GSW and HOU. They could easily win 53 games and be the 3 seed and easily win 45 games and be on the outside looking in. The west isn’t loaded but it’s deep. any night you can get beat let’s talk playoffs when they actually clinch a playoff spot. I’m taking nothing for granted.


Funny you bring up Murray and Denver. With the way the Vets on the team. There is zero chance of a guy like Murray clowning anyone on the team. Big reason why I like Rondo and Lance. They’re crazy like Artest
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 8:52 am    Post subject: Re: I don’t fear any team in the playoffs ..

Vanquish wrote:

PS: Anybody else dying for a LA vs Bos Finals again? The nba isn't really the nba without a LA vs Bos series.


Considering the rivalry...
Plus Kyrie v LeBron

And in a perfectly wonderful world they make up AFTER WE BEAT THEM and kyrie joins lakers as a FA!

Then we do a S&T with Kawhi (rather give up assets to an eastern team than a western one)

The above is my wet dream next summer

Yeah i'd be down for all that.

Or even just a boston LA finals as long as we beat them
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:44 am    Post subject:

kikanga wrote:
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I only fear the Warriors in the West. HOU gotta see us in the playoffs they got worse


I think it's impossible for us to beat the Warriors.
SA would be TOUGH since we have nobody to slow down Aldridge and they have the better coach.
OKC is a little more do-able. Everyone else in the West I'd consider US the favorite.


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McGee put the clamps on the Spurs’ top scorer, LaMarcus Aldridge, whom Kerr calls the most dangerous low-post scorer in the league. Aldridge had eight points in the first half.

On the funnest play of the game, Aldridge got the ball on the low block and gave McGee a head fake. McGee is a jumper, and jumpers jump, but this time McGee stayed down. Another head fake. McGee stayed down. Another fake. Still down. Finally, Whiplash Aldridge went up with a shot, and McGee jumped and swatted it.

“It was very key on LaMarcus tonight that JaVale wasn’t going for the shot fakes and putting (Aldridge) at the free-throw line,” Warriors forward Draymond Green said. “I don’t think (Aldridge) ever really found a rhythm because of that.”

On another play, McGee, on a switch, was defending Spurs guard Patty Mills near the three-point line. A death matchup, clown time for the poor 7-foot defender. Mills juked, then drove the lane. McGee, a foot taller, stayed with Mills through the key and forced him to pass.




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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:54 am    Post subject:

ringfinger wrote:
Jesusdelonla wrote:
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I fear every team in the playoffs.

Because I haven’t seen most of our players play with something truly on the line yet.


We have the best player in the world and playoffs rondo


And everyone else is generally untested. We have no idea if someone will Derozan the playoffs. Hopefully not, but we just don’t know.

And so unless they have changed the playoff format to a 2-man game, I’m still curious to see who rises to the occasion and who succumbs to it.

DMitchell and Tatum were also untested. I understand the skepticism, but I think the writing is on the wall that we can be a really dangerous team given Lebron + Vets + youth potential to handle anything thrown our way. If anything I think Luke will have challenges making adjustments with a whole new roster in 7 game series, but that is to be expected.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 11:58 am    Post subject:

trablos wrote:
ringfinger wrote:
Jesusdelonla wrote:
ringfinger wrote:
I fear every team in the playoffs.

Because I haven’t seen most of our players play with something truly on the line yet.


We have the best player in the world and playoffs rondo


And everyone else is generally untested. We have no idea if someone will Derozan the playoffs. Hopefully not, but we just don’t know.

And so unless they have changed the playoff format to a 2-man game, I’m still curious to see who rises to the occasion and who succumbs to it.

DMitchell and Tatum were also untested. I understand the skepticism, but I think the writing is on the wall that we can be a really dangerous team given Lebron + Vets + youth potential to handle anything thrown our way. If anything I think Luke will have challenges making adjustments with a whole new roster in 7 game series, but that is to be expected.


I don’t disagree we can be dangerous, if the young kids step up like Mitchell or Tatum did. I just don’t know if they will since they have yet to do that in any meaningful game. There’s just no history to draw upon.

FWIW, I didn’t know Tatum or Mitchell would be able to step up their games in the playoffs at this time last year either.

I’m looking forward to seeing how we fare.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 3:01 pm    Post subject:

epak wrote:

Now, to determine who is better, don't you have to put a value on each category?
It's not like each of those categories have the same value. Also, don't you want to use some per36 and other advanced stats?

Durant plays less minutes too and I did say it's a summary.

Just because Durant didn't (have to) do as much heavy-lifting as LeBron, doesn't mean he's not better. Also, I'm of the opinion that LeBron does indeed pad his stats and doesn't get his teammates involved in the game in anything other than catch and shoot. He now only plays defense when he feels he can get a highlight play. I do hope with that the Lakers he does sacrifice his body and set those off ball screens like the current Warriors or even Nash and Stockton (because that's our system).

The fact that Durant is more effective off ball means although his stats may suffer, his teammates are allowed to do more and thus feel more a part of the game. This is one reason why the Warriors do average so many assists per game as a team. History shows that type of passing game usually defeat a LeBron-led team...

Did I mention that Durant plays consistent defense and LeBron basically doesn't try anymore?

Anyway, on topic, I'd fear the Warriors, they're an unselfish team with lots of talent that they don't have to rely on, since they just play smart like the Spurs. A healthy fear is good, otherwise they'd just demoralize your team.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 3:30 pm    Post subject:

YSong wrote:
SGVL1 wrote:
None of these kids have played in an nba game that means anything. And when they did (Denver game for revenge on Murray?). Randle and IT were the ones that stepped up 😂😂. Right now the west is wide open after GSW and HOU. They could easily win 53 games and be the 3 seed and easily win 45 games and be on the outside looking in. The west isn’t loaded but it’s deep. any night you can get beat let’s talk playoffs when they actually clinch a playoff spot. I’m taking nothing for granted.


Funny you bring up Murray and Denver. With the way the Vets on the team. There is zero chance of a guy like Murray clowning anyone on the team. Big reason why I like Rondo and Lance. They’re crazy like Artest


Indeed!!
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 3:50 pm    Post subject:

venturalakersfan wrote:
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I only fear the Warriors in the West. HOU gotta see us in the playoffs they got worse


I don’t think that OKC will be a pushover, or the Spurs. At least 4 teams can compete to face GS in the WCFs.


I doubt if Spurs even make the playoffs.
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