Danny M***** F****** Green

[Shabazz]

I've never started a thread on this board before. I thought I'd start one about my boy Danny. He's shooting 70% from 3pt range in the NBA Finals, and averaging 18.7 points per game.

In case you didn't know those of us back in Tar Heel land simply refer to him as DMFG, which is short for what I typed in the title.

[Slydragon]

Someone photo shop green on a 3 dollar bill please.

[Holden_Caulfield]

i approve

[Shabazz]

I'm going to start a movement to get the Spurs to play "Jump Around" before tip off


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqRmNkygo7k

[ajballer4]

Finals MVP if we win

[Mugen]

Hittin' the 3, givin' em the D.

[Horry Hipcheck]

He and Neal looked like Curry/Thompson tonight. Committed murder.

[007nites]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G0wPTUZvak

[capek]

My nigga...always believed on the dude. But he was fucking fearless tonight. Mad props. What else can you say? :tu

[Virgil]

For a moment, this is how i felt


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAUY1J8KizU&feature=player_embedded

[100%duncan]

:smokin

[Shabazz]

http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/miamiheat/post/_/id/18086/heat-reaction-game-3-at-spurs

"Green is your leading scorer in the Finals after three games. ...That slap you hear is every GM in the league palming their face for not believing in him."

[Danny.Zhu]

If he keeps on making those 3s, I will forgive his performance last year...

[Shabazz]

Well then I guess he'll just have to keep making those 3's.

[m33p0]

he's the one spur who's been consistent in this series.

[Shabazz]

Did you see his postgame presser?

He sat down and said "Suuuuuuuuuuup."

[DarrinS]

Every Spurs championship run, some role player has stepped up in a major way. Appears it is Danny's year. MF kudos to DG

[Shabazz]

"We've got a lot of foreigners on the team."

LMFAO

[cutewizard]

Every Spurs championship run, some role player has stepped up in a major way. Appears it is Danny's year. MF kudos to DG


Plus the following:

Neal with the fearless shooting

Tiago with the good defense, and having an extra body in the post

Leonard with the leonine defense and versatility and all-around play

[cute_spursfan]

He deservs to raw dog every hot silver dancer tonight....tbh.

[Bill_Brasky]

DG, doin' it big in the Finals. Who the fuck woulda thought?

2 more games baby. Don't let this be meaningless.

[Spurs_Be_Beastin']

http://www.sbnation.com/2013/6/12/4421770/danny-green-suuuuuuuupppp#ooid=ZodWRjYzprtKEIT-cGJuelFSqyvdZzdl

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Danny Green may be a legit candidate for Finals MVP should the Spurs win.

Really, is there any Spur who has contributed more in this series up to this point? Other than Kawhi Leonard.

[racm]

First Steve Kerr, then Robert Horry...

[Chinook]

Danny Green may be a legit candidate for Finals MVP should the Spurs win.

Really, is there any Spur who has contributed more in this series up to this point? Other than Kawhi Leonard.

Damn it, people need to stop saying that. Leonard's played great defense on James, but he's not the star (even defensively) that people are making him out to be. Save a few moments tonight, he's actually been pretty bad on team defense, and he gets a lot of help on James. I love his rebounding, but his lack of consistent scoring and strong team defense put him at a pretty distant second to Green as far as series impact so far.

Not only is Green doing work on offense, but I actually like the way he's playing James more than the way Leonard is. I don't think Kawhi's gotten into James' head, but I do think Danny has. He's made about a dozen incredible plays when matched-up one on one with Lebron, and I don't think James can get his head around that. He still sees Green as the player who got cut after one season with Cleveland, who never played when Lebron was there, even though the guard rotation there left a lot to be desired. You could tell that in Game 1 when you saw how he looked at Green when matched up with him in the post. When Green blocked James' attempt to force a jump ball, Lebron pointed to Danny as if to say, "I'm jumping against him? This'll be easy." Then James tipped the ball out of bounds. Save two moments, Green has really had James' number, and I think that's disconcerting for him. You can even see it in how he pushes Green around in the post now compared to in Game 1.

Bill Walton said in Game 6 of the 2003 WCSF against the Lakers that Duncan proved he was the MVP by taking on Shaq. He said that other players could look at their men and say, "If Duncan can take Shaq, I can take this guy." That's what being the most valuable player is all about. Green so far in the series has shown the Spurs that he can take Lebron on both ends. If that's not worthy of the MVP, I don't know what is.

[Bill_Brasky]

Damn it, people need to stop saying that. Leonard's played great defense on James, but he's not the star (even defensively) that people are making him out to be. Save a few moments tonight, he's actually been pretty bad on team defense, and he gets a lot of help on James. I love his rebounding, but his lack of consistent scoring and strong team defense put him at a pretty distant second to Green as far as series impact so far.

Not only is Green doing work on offense, but I actually like the way he's playing James more than the way Leonard is. I don't think Kawhi's gotten into James' head, but I do think Danny has. He's made about a dozen incredible plays when matched-up one on one with Lebron, and I don't think James can get his head around that. He still sees Green as the player who got cut after one season with Cleveland, who never played when Lebron was there, even though the guard rotation there left a lot to be desired. You could tell that in Game 1 when you saw how he looked at Green when matched up with him in the post. When Green blocked James' attempt to force a jump ball, Lebron pointed to Danny as if to say, "I'm jumping against him? This'll be easy." Then James tipped the ball out of bounds. Save two moments, Green has really had James' number, and I think that's disconcerting for him. You can even see it in how he pushes Green around in the post now compared to in Game 1.

Bill Walton said in Game 6 of the 2003 WCSF against the Lakers that Duncan proved he was the MVP by taking on Shaq. He said that other players could look at their men and say, "If Duncan can take Shaq, I can take this guy." That's what being the most valuable player is all about. Green so far in the series has shown the Spurs that he can take Lebron on both ends. If that's not worthy of the MVP, I don't know what is.

Bolded!

[KawhiLeonard]

Danny Green's Defense has been severely underrated his post D has been better than expected on James when Kawhi needs a blow

[The Whopper]

Epic post. I have no idea if you're right or not but I will follow you and Danny Green to freedom.

[Chinook]

Bolded!

Thanks, but I had actually gotten the bolding a few days ago. I don't think anyone was inspired by my post.


Epic post. I have no idea if you're right or not but I will follow you and Danny Green to freedom.

Except maybe this person.

[Shabazz]

ESPN Stats & Info ‏@ESPNStatsInfo (https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo)3h (https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/344667173400227840)
Most Points Through 3 Games2013 NBA Finals Danny Green 56, LeBron James 50, Dwyane Wade 43

[ginobilized]

Amazing performance so far. Danny Green really looks like a professional basketball player. What a transition from last year's playoff series vs OKC. Since Jackson was waived, Green has really come to life. I'm so happy for his growth in the Spurs system. He really looks like he belongs and he has some great confidence. He, Kawhi and Duncan are anchoring the defense superbly and DG's shooting stroke is awesome. 2 more games.......I think the Heat will have to decide whether or not to include him in their defensive plan.

Go Spurs!

[Soul_Patch]

Danny Green's Defense has been severely underrated his post D has been better than expected on James when Kawhi needs a blow


This. I was down right amazed at how strong he plays LeBron. Almost like he knows exactly what LeBron is going to do and has an answer for it. He made him look foolish a couple of times.

[szkorhetz]

Plus the following:

Neal with the fearless shooting

Tiago with the good defense, and having an extra body in the post

Leonard with the leonine defense and versatility and all-around play

Right now, the Spurs are the more athletic team.
When the Miami Big 3 was formed in 2011, have you ever thought, that this sentence could be written down in 2013?

[Spurs9]

He won't last long as a Spur because hes gonna get paid by some other team after his contract is up. When does his contract end with the Spurs?

[spurspokesman]

Big up DG. Keep hooping kid

[Shabazz]

He won't last long as a Spur because hes gonna get paid by some other team after his contract is up. When does his contract end with the Spurs?

It ends in 2015. http://hoopshype.com/salaries/san_antonio.htm

[Shabazz]

http://theblackfalcon.net/images/dmfg2.gif


Caused a flashback to another game where Danny went bonkers

http://theblackfalcon.net/images/dmfg1.gif

[Shabazz]

http://boardofthebored.com/BoB/images/smilies/DancinDannySombrero.gif

[Shabazz]

Danny sets a NBA finals record and Ray Allen has to watch it. Classic.

[Shabazz]

Danny sets a NBA finals record and Ray Allen has to watch it. Classic.

[Josepatches_]

If we win he's the Finals MVP

[Trifecta]

If we win he's the Finals MVP

My boy and I was discussing this today and said the same thing! I know TD is on his way out but DG kept the Spurs in the fight!!!

[m33p0]

http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1665005/dgblock_medium.gif

[efrem1]

LeBron is screaming in his mind The Green Slime!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwlQDEgvy2E

[Crookshanks]

Danny sets a NBA finals record and Ray Allen has to watch it. Classic.

I loved the expression on Ray-Ray's face - classic!

[m33p0]

http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/nRiqBDoWH4j16RXiwzu2lg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusnbaexperts/BM7QBnKCQAAZhf_.jpg.jpg

[Fireball]

Ray Allen also played a good game tonight, but is he really thinking about his record in this situation? This wpuld be mind-boggling tbh ...

[vander]

got to be on adderall or something

[TrainOfThought5]

Bolded!

Great post from Chinook.. but he'll never be loved, or valued as much as Kawhi by the fanbase. we want Kawhi to be the future star and carry the franchise. Green is just playing well in our eyes. and to be unfairly honest, that thunder series makes us feel owed. Danny Green is simply replaying debts.

[The_Coyote]

The Tarheel Triple strikes again! :flag:

[Shabazz]

I want the Spurs to wrap this up in game 6.

But a small selfish part of me wants this to go 7 games so Danny could put that record out of reach.


Of course Danny would be the first to tell you the record doesn't matter, and all he cares about is that trophy.

[sexinthatsx]

I want the Spurs to wrap this up in game 6.

But a small selfish part of me wants this to go 7 games so Danny could put that record out of reach.


Of course Danny would be the first to tell you the record doesn't matter, and all he cares about is that trophy.

You do know how hard it is to break that record right? That record will be out of reach for a LONG time

[Spurminator]

remember how automatic Jaren Jackson felt? Bowen? Not a fucking candle compared to DG.

[Chinook]

He's really starting to get media respect. He has a chance if he has a big closeout game (Tuesday or Thursday). Another 20-point outing would be about what he needs. His defense on James and Wade is also getting notice. If anything, he's much more likely than Leonard to get the award now.

[GaryJohnston]

Mad props and congratulations to Danny Green. Finals 3pt shot record, with at least one game to go!

[Aztecfan03]

Great post from Chinook (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=37557).. but he'll never be loved, or valued as much as Kawhi by the fanbase. we want Kawhi to be the future star and carry the franchise. Green is just playing well in our eyes. and to be unfairly honest, that thunder series makes us feel owed. Danny Green is simply replaying debts.

This board just overreacts both ways when it comes to Green.

[BillMc]

http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1665005/dgblock_medium.gif

That, as much as any of the 3 pointers, was my favorite DG play of the night.

[BillMc]

So, Jackson's sitting at home watching Green and Manu in Game 5, and he thinks "Hmmm....maybe Pop was right..."

[OldSilentHill]

If we win he's the Finals MVP

Pretty much, yes.

[TampaDude]

If we win he's the Finals MVP

Yup! :toast

[TJastal]

He's really starting to get media respect. He has a chance if he has a big closeout game (Tuesday or Thursday). Another 20-point outing would be about what he needs. His defense on James and Wade is also getting notice. If anything, he's much more likely than Leonard to get the award now.

Green could score 40 with 10 3's and lead the spurs to the championship and there'd still be that same group of buttmunchers on spurstalk saying he doesn't deserve it.

[FromWayDowntown]

ESPN apparently believes the Spur draining crazy 3's in the Finals is the guy who used to play for OKC:

http://s24.postimg.org/hsb1nvuf9/Screen_shot_2013_06_17_at_11_47_07_AM.png

[LakerHater]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BM-yMokCEAABtzM.jpg (http://www.spurstalk.com//twitter.com/espn/status/346691626439151616/photo/1/large)

[fleggy2k2]

Danny Green's shot chart through 5 games. He is PERFECT from the left wing. Green Arrow mode.

http://stats.nba.com/photos/shotchart-green-3pt-130616-400.jpg

[pgardn]

His transition D continues to amaze me.

He has screwed with Lebrons and dwade on the break.

He seems t know exactly what they are going to do.

[ace3g]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3JSWmM8F9E&feature=youtu.be

[TampaDude]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3JSWmM8F9E&feature=youtu.be

Heh...I just watched that...thanks for posting it! :toast

[TampaDude]

ESPN apparently believes the Spur draining crazy 3's in the Finals is the guy who used to play for OKC:

http://s24.postimg.org/hsb1nvuf9/Screen_shot_2013_06_17_at_11_47_07_AM.png

:lmao

[TJastal]

Watching Spoelstra's reactions on the heat bench in game 3 had me laughing so hard I could barely breathe.

First 3: Spo: Can't see him..

Second 3: Spo: Squatting with a wistful instense look that says "I'm into this", as Green rears up for his shot, Spo immediately rises out of his squat, ball goes through, he clearly doubletakes as if to say "Are you effing serious???". Shoots a dagger glare back at Green. Places hands on hips.

Third 3: Spo: Now simply standing with hands on hips, disgusted look.. Green cuts toward Spo in his corner, Spo flinches in fear, ball rotates to Green, BANG! As the shot goes through, Green falls backward (probably fouled) and Spo steps backward as if being repelled by Green's proximity. Looks to be visibly afraid of Green. :lmao

Fourth 3: Spo: Now sitting shoulders hunched forward, hands clasped together. Dulled/muted expression to his face. Doesn't flinch this time as Green drains yet another. As Green heads back on defense, its as if Spo has one last surge of electricity foment through his body which causes his head to swivel whip Green another icy dagger look. Kind of reminded me of Linda Blair in 'The Exorcist'...

Fifth 3: Spo: Same position with shoulders hunched forward but slighly slouching in seat, hands clasped but now pointing toward the floor almost in defeat. As Green knocks in #5, there is no flinch, no head whip, just what appears to be a slight nodding of the head as if to say "Yah, ya, ya..".

Sixth 3: Spo: Now slouching back quite a bit in seat, arms folded together defiantly, no movement except eyes watching the ball go up and through for Green's 6th...

7th 3: Spo: Still in slouch position in his seat (which looks funny as hell next to the tall guy sitting next to him), still little to no expressions or flinching on Green's 7th, trying to appear calm but hands rubbing together as if they have just developed an acute case of tourette's.

:rollin

[ace3g]

ESPN @espn
(http://twitter.com/espn)Apparently Danny Green just hit another three…

[milkyway21]

:lmao @ Ray Allen's facial expression

[Shabazz]

He only needs to make three more 3's to tie the record for most ever made in ANY playoff series.

:wow

[ace3g]

Some records go Gold, others Platinum, and on rare occasions, records go Green!!!

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1821/eyb.png

[LakerLanny]

Greatest extended clutch shooting performance ever. It cannot even be debated, the guy shattered the 3 pointers made record for the Finals in only 5 games and is doing it on like 70% shooting.

When you step 5 feet out past the NBA arc and drain them pure on the world's biggest stage, you are making a fucking statement. Props to him, amazing performance.

[m33p0]

"I don't care how many shots you miss. I don't care how many shots you take. You gotta be ready."
- Pop to Danny Green in Game 5