The Official NBA Playoff Thread—-20/21 Edition

[BlueXtreme]

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

If true, sounds like he quit on his team. Leaving the bench early was cute too. I’m sure his treatment could have waited another 15 minutes.

Putting up 17 in a quarter and not even putting a dent in a 30 point lead is not quitting on your team.
Leaving the bench is crap. But he put it out there on the court

[daeve]

Originally Posted by BlueXtreme

Putting up 17 in a quarter and not even putting a dent in a 30 point lead is not quitting on your team.
Leaving the bench is crap. But he put it out there on the court

did he?

Here's a 2nd Q highlight where he clearly gives up on his team, leading to some 5v4 offense for Phx

https://streamable.com/2tob15

[gomiamigo]

Originally Posted by ronaldkosh

I don't really have a dog in the fight, so I'd like to see the Jazz or Suns make the Finals just to show that the regular season still matters

76ers v Jazz would be a great series.

[KhalDrogo]

Originally Posted by daeve

did he?

Here's a 2nd Q highlight where he clearly gives up on his team, leading to some 5v4 offense for Phx

https://streamable.com/2tob15

Looks like a quitter to me!

[KhalDrogo]

Originally Posted by gomiamigo

76ers v Jazz would be a great series.

I don’t think the league or the majority of NBA fans would agree.

[brothertona]

Makes sense

https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/sta...546051586?s=20

[BlueXtreme]

Originally Posted by daeve

did he?

Here's a 2nd Q highlight where he clearly gives up on his team, leading to some 5v4 offense for Phx

https://streamable.com/2tob15

One play as opposed to a full 3 quarters of being the entire offense when no one is hitting.

[pingbling23]

Originally Posted by daeve

did he?

Here's a 2nd Q highlight where he clearly gives up on his team, leading to some 5v4 offense for Phx

https://streamable.com/2tob15

Here’s a few factors. Lebron has more miles on him then anyone in the league, he’s 80 in basketball years, his injury earlier this year that still hasn’t healed has obviously wrecked his endurance and conditioning, he played almost the full first quarter and most of the second at that point which his conditioning isn’t use to that at this point in his career, he was obviously frustrated with his team getting thumped, there have been a hundred superstars/leaders that haven’t ran back on a play. Once again we are using a different set of rules and expectations for Lebron, it is what it is. Do you think jokic gives up on his team? I don’t, but I can easily find some anecdotal evidence that he has.

[Randallk34]

Originally Posted by pingbling23

Here’s a few factors. Lebron has more miles on him then anyone in the league, he’s 80 in basketball years, his injury earlier this year that still hasn’t healed has obviously wrecked his endurance and conditioning, he played almost the full first quarter and most of the second at that point which his conditioning isn’t use to that at this point in his career, he was obviously frustrated with his team getting thumped, there have been a hundred superstars/leaders that haven’t ran back on a play. Once again we are using a different set of rules and expectations for Lebron, it is what it is. Do you think jokic gives up on his team? I don’t, but I can easily find some anecdotal evidence that he has.

Run back on the play? He didnt even walk. No where to be found. Stop making excuses

[pingbling23]

Originally Posted by brothertona

Makes sense

https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/sta...546051586?s=20

Kidd or Lloyd pierce? Lloyd that was just ran off from Atlanta for underperforming lol. I’d probably go Kidd but neither are game changers IMO.

[BlueXtreme]

Originally Posted by pingbling23

Here’s a few factors. Lebron has more miles on him then anyone in the league, he’s 80 in basketball years, his injury earlier this year that still hasn’t healed has obviously wrecked his endurance and conditioning, he played almost the full first quarter and most of the second at that point which his conditioning isn’t use to that at this point in his career, he was obviously frustrated with his team getting thumped, there have been a hundred superstars/leaders that haven’t ran back on a play. Once again we are using a different set of rules and expectations for Lebron, it is what it is. Do you think jokic gives up on his team? I don’t, but I can easily find some anecdotal evidence that he has.

There is literally a video on instagram of Kobe joking with a fan while not running back on defense, saying, "I am too old for that." And I am not knocking Kobe. I love his mentality and what he stood for.. I point this out because there is a double standard like no other.

LBJ should not age. Should not get injured. Should come back faster. Should show no lingering effects. Should be the same player shouldering the same load he did 10 years ago. Should not get frustrated with teammates..

So yes, a different/double standard. But no, I don't think you can force people to see it.

[BGT Masters]

Originally Posted by BlueXtreme

One play as opposed to a full 3 quarters of being the entire offense when no one is hitting.

Says just how bad they were when going 9-19 is the entire offense not to mention the worst plus minus on the team.

[pingbling23]

Originally Posted by Randallk34

Run back on the play? He didnt even walk. No where to be found. Stop making excuses

He’s should have ran back, but I get it.

[rifleman69]

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

I don’t think the league or the majority of NBA fans would agree.

Screw the league. Elevate new players into the spotlight Adam Silver.

[rifleman69]

Originally Posted by pingbling23

Kidd or Lloyd pierce? Lloyd that was just ran off from Atlanta for underperforming lol. I’d probably go Kidd but neither are game changers IMO.

They both suck eggs.

[imbluestreak23]

First take is comedy this morning. Full of stories about white privilege and systemic racism lol.

[pingbling23]

Originally Posted by imbluestreak23

First take is comedy this morning. Full of stories about white privilege and systemic racism lol.

Lol, it’s all theater and pandering. It’s been bad for several years now, I don’t know why I even watch anymore.

[imbluestreak23]

Originally Posted by pingbling23

Lol, it’s all theater and pandering. It’s been bad for several years now, I don’t know why I even watch anymore.

Yeah, that type of theater and pandering is what causes riots, death, and burning buildings.

Wish ESPN, and those like them, could be prosecuted, but difficult to pinpoint

[daeve]

Originally Posted by BlueXtreme

One play as opposed to a full 3 quarters of being the entire offense when no one is hitting.

this was the 2nd Q - they hadn't even played 3 quarters yet.

[daeve]

Originally Posted by BlueXtreme

There is literally a video on instagram of Kobe joking with a fan while not running back on defense, saying, "I am too old for that." And I am not knocking Kobe. I love his mentality and what he stood for.. I point this out because there is a double standard like no other.

LBJ should not age. Should not get injured. Should come back faster. Should show no lingering effects. Should be the same player shouldering the same load he did 10 years ago. Should not get frustrated with teammates..

So yes, a different/double standard. But no, I don't think you can force people to see it.

was that in Game 5 of a tied series in the playoffs ?

[Onepocketj]

Pretty pathetic for Lebron to leave the court with 5 minutes left. Real leadership there

[daeve]

Lillard recorded a Game Score of 55.90 which shattered the previous record held by Charles Barkley in 1994 of 52.60.

2021 Lillard: 55.90

1994 Barkley: 52.60

1992 Jordan: 49.80

1987 Floyd: 49.10

1987 Olajuwon: 48.60

Hakeem’s 1987 game was previously the best playoff game by Game Score in a loss.

yeah that was pretty special last night.

Hakeem had 49/25/2 on 58% shooting and 6 blocks

[tjforce]

Got to watch Lillard perform last night... it was pretty special. Guy was making incredible shots.

Unfortunately, he's on one of the most consistently incomplete teams in the NBA this last decade. Very soon his playoff performances will disappear like a fart in the wind, the same way they do every year.

Can we get a small market super team together with him and Giannis? Send them to the new Seattle franchise for nostalgia sake?

[BlueXtreme]

Originally Posted by daeve

was that in Game 5 of a tied series in the playoffs ?

Idk. Was it? Was it down 30 points with his team putting up a dud and having to brunt the load? Idk. But I do know it was in his later years and he was frustrated with his teammates. Not unlike someone else.

There is a double standard. I usually don't say much. But seeing this going on for years and years. I've decided to point it out. It's easier to see when you're not vested.

[rhigh2390]

Originally Posted by BlueXtreme

Idk. Was it? Was it down 30 points with his team putting up a dud and having to brunt the load? Idk. But I do know it was in his later years and he was frustrated with his teammates. Not unlike someone else.

There is a double standard. I usually don't say much. But seeing this going on for years and years. I've decided to point it out. It's easier to see when you're not vested.

The loss in on lebron regardless of what excuses people come up with. He didn't set the tone for the team at all and his 17 point quarter was after they were already down 30. More is expected from him because of his all-time standing.

Love all of the excuses.... "He's not 100%, he's in his 18th year, his teammates sucked, etc." Some of the excuses have changed a tad through the years, but rest assured... there are always excuses lol.

That said, we have to still say the Lakers win the series, right? It's the Suns and CP3 is hurt. There's no way lebron can't get by Devin Booker. Not to mention the league will not let LA lose in the first round.