Epic choke job by KD

[Gummi Clutch]

Shoulda just given Russ the ball, dude fucked up everything those last 5 minutes

[Gummi Clutch]

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[Capt Bringdown]

Shoulda just given Russ the ball, dude fucked up everything those last 5 minutes

Not only the last five minutes, his stink-ball 1st half set the tone for the game and let his teammates know that he was turning his back on what put them up 3-1 in the series.
Brilliant move, Kevin.

However, GS win just came down to 3-pointers. The shot over 7% better from 3 than they did from the field.
Today's NBA.

[dbreiden83080]

Played like complete trash tonight. If they lose the series and he leaves in free agency I got news for him, it's pretty much his fault they didn't go to the finals.

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Westbrook couldn't handle it either.

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Not only the last five minutes, his stink-ball 1st half set the tone for the game and let his teammates know that he was turning his back on what put them up 3-1 in the series.
Brilliant move, Kevin.

However, GS win just came down to 3-pointers. The shot over 7% better from 3 than they did from the field.
Today's NBA.

They hunted those 3 pointers, Cap, with lethal intent.

[Stalin]

WOW Durant 10-31 fg%, 1-8 3pt% :lmao
WOW Westchuck 10-27, 0-5 3pt%, 6 TOs :lmao

[Thread]

Played like complete trash tonight. If they lose the series and he leaves in free agency I got news for him, it's pretty much his fault they didn't go to the finals.

Just as much Westbrooks blame and Donovans. He too stood still hoping it wouldn't get worse, just like Westbrook & Durant. He's in the line too.

[Gummi Clutch]

Westbrook couldn't handle it either.
He didn't turn into a pussy though. You can miss shots, but like his friend James Harden, Durant went to the tent to let daddy finish the job...only to fall scared when he was given the ball.

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WOW Durant 10-31 fg%, 1-8 3pt% :lmao
WOW Westchuck 10-27, 0-5 3pt%, 6 TOs :lmao

Those TOs by Westbrook were ruinous.

[Clipper Nation]

Durbeta is no superstar. Dude is a straight-up role player. OKC needs to be Westbrook's team if they want to win anything.

[soxxx]

Thunder were up 97-92 with 4:48 left. Score 4 points the rest of the way.

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He didn't turn into a pussy though. You can miss shots, but like his friend James Harden, Durant went to the tent to let daddy finish the job...only to fall scared when he was given the ball.

I understand. And Durant's failure LOOKED worse I'll grant ya. Turning sideways to shoot. Releasing shot just to get it out. It was ugly. It was horrid.

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Thunder were up 97-92 with 4:48 left. Score 4 points the rest of the way.

It was a miracle anything was accomplished.

[djohn2oo8]

Westbrook choked too. If they lose this series, they will for sure be a 30 for 30 episode.

[Bynumite]

Westbrook had his share of clutch TO's too and was flailing like a fish out of water trying to draw fouls on jumpers.

[Thread]

Durbeta is no superstar. Dude is a straight-up role player. OKC needs to be Westbrook's team if they want to win anything.

It will never happen. Silver would never permit that.

[Thread]

Westbrook had his share of clutch TO's too and was flailing like a fish out of water trying to draw fouls on jumpers.

Precisely. Jesus Christ, just concentrate on a shot. There is no respect for ball possession.

[DMC]

Contract year, trying to do too much. The game started that way with KD handling the ball and taking ill advised shots. Curry seems to have that "I can do that" effect on folks.

[Clipper Nation]

It will never happen. Silver would never permit that.

& Media would have a heart attack. They built up Durant as being better than James, made Westbrook the scapegoat for all of Durant's failures. No way would they accept Westbrook taking over the team. Grim business.

[soxxx]

Durant has that Lebron-Syndrome. Moments sometimes get to big for him, Lebron overcame it to a degree, Durant has no excuses anymore, you cant say he doesnt have a good enough team, he was in position to close the deal and completely crapped the bed. Going to haunt him for a long time.

[djohn2oo8]

lol CN ignoring Westbrook having 4 turnovers in the final 1:39

[Jzone]

Lmao what in the fuck was Durant doing out there. If he plays an OK game they probably win, what a fucking choke artist.

[Mnky]

Just as much Westbrooks blame and Donovans. He too stood still hoping it wouldn't get worse, just like Westbrook & Durant. He's in the line too.

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& Media would have a heart attack. They built up Durant as being better than James, made Westbrook the scapegoat for all of Durant's failures. No way would they accept Westbrook taking over the team. Grim business.

Yep.

[djohn2oo8]

Wonder what the OKC media will write about Durant if they lose game 7

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Lmao what in the fuck was Durant doing out there. If he plays an OK game they probably win, what a fucking choke artist.

He didn't know whether to shit, or, go blind.

[Clipper Nation]

Wonder what the OKC media will write about Durant if they lose game 7
"Pleeeeease come back to the Thunder, KD! We'll suck your dick!"

[elmanutres]

what the fuck happened to durant. the guy was easily the 2nd best player with the backstory of wanting to be number 1. but all hes done since then was fucking fall off. not like a complete fall off but this isnt the guy people were claiming was hungry to be 1 and overcome lebron.

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what the fuck happened to durant. the guy was easily the 2nd best player with the backstory of wanting to be number 1. but all hes done since then was fucking fall off. not like a complete fall off but this isnt the guy people were claiming was hungry to be 1 and overcome lebron.

He can't handle it. The ones who do handle it make it look easy. That's how they're able to actually do it. Durant can not do it.

[Leetonidas]

Durant was bad but Chimpbrook was an embarrassment in the last 2 mins :lmao some of those turnovers would make Manu blush

[baseline bum]

I don't understand why Donovan just let them dribble out the shot clock over and over again the last 5 minutes. What kind of shots did he expect them to get out of that offense? Donovan has been great these whole playoffs until tonight, he needed to call timeout and tell them to run a fucking offense. You run clock when you're up 15 with two and a half minutes left, not when you're up 7 with four and a half minutes left. This is exactly what Chris Paul did in Game 5 in OKC back in 2014 with the same result, offense grinds to a halt and game over.

[ViceCity86]

Not a great ball handler as people make him out to be.

[LkrFan]

Durbeta is no superstar. Dude is a straight-up role player. OKC needs to be Westbrook's team if they want to win anything.

He's better than every Clipper you got. Shhhhh!

[Clipper Nation]

He's better than every Clipper you got. Shhhhh!
:lol He'd fit right in on our team full of chokers. He had a CP0 moment tonight.

[SAGirl]

I don't understand why Donovan just let them dribble out the shot clock over and over again the last 5 minutes. What kind of shots did he expect them to get out of that offense? Donovan has been great these whole playoffs until tonight, he needed to call timeout and tell them to run a fucking offense. You run clock when you're up 15 with two and a half minutes left, not when you're up 7 with four and a half minutes left. This is exactly what Chris Paul did in Game 5 in OKC back in 2014 with the same result, offense grinds to a halt and game over.
I don't know but it reminds me of Pop with their isolationist, slow ball and not much ball movement. To close it out GSW throws a zone, play the passing lanes and switch. It's risky to pass in the zone, you may dribble into a double to begin with and get stripped and if you screen the best you'll get is a choice if several good defenders. That lends itself to Iso. Durant being as tall as he is should be able to shoot over anybody but he kept wanting to drive when they weren't going to award him fouls and he just didn't have his jump shot tonight like he did against the Spurs in game 4. Russel was just terrible. He was hitting his midrange but kept wanting to drive crazily, and he could have called for screens until he got Curry but he just wasn't smart.

[LkrFan]

:lol He'd fit right in on our team full of chokers. He had a CP0 moment tonight.

Acceptance! :lmao

[dbreiden83080]

If they lose this series which appears likely, and he leaves to me that is a huge mark on his legacy. You played like trash in a critical game the could've got you back to the finals. Leaving this team in search of a title when you could've won one this year had you stepped up..

[djohn2oo8]

If they lose this series which appears likely, and he leaves to me that is a huge mark on his legacy. You played like trash in a critical game the could've got you back to the finals. Leaving this team in search of a title when you could've won one this year had you stepped up..
If they lose, he might as well leave. What good is it to stay?

[baseline bum]

If they lose, he might as well leave. What good is it to stay?

More money

[dbreiden83080]

If they lose, he might as well leave. What good is it to stay?

What do you mean what good is it to stay? He makes the most money if he stays, and this team is still all set up for the future. They should be in the damn finals right now. If he bails now after that performance, that is a nasty mark on his legacy in my opinion. Huge.

[Clipper Nation]

If they lose, he might as well leave. What good is it to stay?

Doesn't matter which team he plays for, he's still a choke artist.

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Doesn't matter which team he plays for, he's still a choke artist.

But, if he moves he'll lose that Teflon coating. He'll no longer be under the protection of Media/NYC.

[djohn2oo8]

More money
He will likely sign a 1 year deal, and it is alot of money. But Durant did have this to say about going after money alone

“Money isn’t everything in life,” Durant told reporters. “I know we tend to think about taking care of your family, being financially stable. But from the outside looking in, it looks like he said, ‘Well, I’ve been blessed to make X amount and I’ll be happy chasing something that’s the grand prize in this league. So I respected him for it. A lot of guys wouldn’t have done it.”

[Mitch]

But, if he moves he'll lose that Teflon coating. He'll no longer be under the protection of Media/NYC.

You think Curry is a winner, Cub?

[td4mvp2k]

Westbrook choked too. If they lose this series, they will for sure be a 30 for 30 episode.

:tu

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You think Curry is a winner, Cub?

Yep. Strong father figure. Same with Thompson. That's key.

[LkrFan]

Public Service Announcement for the OP: LeHype is 2-4 in the Finals. Never forget that. :)

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Durant was bad but Chimpbrook was an embarrassment in the last 2 mins :lmao some of those turnovers would make Manu blush

He was in a state of shock.

[Mitch]

Yep. Strong father figure. Same with Thompson. That's key.

Would ya call Amy's boyfriend a good father figure? :lol

[Thread]

Would ya call Amy's boyfriend a good father figure? :lol

Of course not. He only wants that beaver and some of the boodle.

[Vokun]

You either have that clutch gene or ya don't. The great ones make it look effortless in crunchtime (look at Klay and Curry). The fake ones have that look in their eye that screams "please don't fuck up". Durant is a master at that look. LMA also has that look, which is why he is a fake superstar tbh.

[Clipper Nation]

Public Service Announcement for the OP: LeHype is 2-4 in the Finals. Never forget that. :)

Meanwhile, Durbeta is 0-1 in the Finals and never sniffing another one unless the Warriors choke on Monday. And Kobe still has as many alpha rings as Choke Paul and T-Mac combined.

[Thread]

You either have that clutch gene or ya don't. The great ones make it look effortless in crunchtime (look at Klay and Curry). The fake ones have that look in their eye that screams "please don't fuck up". Durant is a master at that look. LMA also has that look, which is why he is a fake superstar tbh.

You upstairs son-of-a-bitch, you.

Outstanding citation.

[LkrFan]

Meanwhile, Durbeta is 0-1 in the Finals and never sniffing another one unless the Warriors choke on Monday. And Kobe still has as many alpha rings as Choke Paul and T-Mac combined.

Just pray he doesn't come to the Lakers. If he does, I GUARANTEE you he not coming alone.

[midnightpulp]

You upstairs son-of-a-bitch, you.

Outstanding citation.

And the truly clutch ones guarantee it:

"We'll do it this time."

- Tim Duncan

You knew 5>4 was gone at that moment, didn't you, Cub?

[midnightpulp]

Just pray he doesn't come to the Lakers. If he does, I GUARANTEE you he not coming alone.

:lmao

You'll get the DeRozan consolation prize. KD ain't going to want to play for a bottom-feeding franchise like the Lakers.

[LkrFan]

:lmao

You'll get the DeRozan consolation prize. KD ain't going to want to play for a bottom-feeding franchise like the Lakers.

Shaq left a stacked Magic team. Lakers were not contenders at that time. KD might get ran out of OKC. You never know.

[da_suns_fan]

This ones got to really hurt in OKC...they were basically 4 minutes away from the finals.

Would the Thunder be favored over Cavs?

[Venti Quattro]

Shaq left a stacked Magic team. Lakers were not contenders at that time. KD might get ran out of OKC. You never know.

Splitting up would be a mistake for KD and RW

[LkrFan]

More money

Not really. Dwert left Lakers :lol

[spurtech09]

Still want him in a Spurs uniform.

[LkrFan]

Splitting up would be a mistake for KD and RW

They appear to be cursed. Time to break up the band.

[midnightpulp]

Splitting up would be a mistake for KD and RW

That relationship is done as Disco. Blowing a 3-1 lead in the Conference Finals to the most hyped team in history is franchise killing stuff. It'd be different if KD and Westbrook were 22 or 23, but they've had 9 seasons together to figure this out, and all it resulted in was one Finals appearance.

[Venti Quattro]

They appear to be cursed. Time to break up the band.

They shouldn't split up. They should both come to the Lakers

[midnightpulp]

Splitting up would be a mistake for KD and RW. They should both come to the Lakers

So they can win 45 games and lose in the 1st round?

[LkrFan]

That relationship is done as Disco. Blowing a 3-1 lead in the Conference Finals to the most hyped team in history is franchise killing stuff. It'd be different if KD and Westbrook were 22 or 23, but they've had 9 seasons together to figure this out, and all it resulted in was one Finals appearance.

At least Jim didn't rang. Thanks KD! :)

[Venti Quattro]

So they can win 45 games and lose in the 1st round?

So they can win 55 games and choke like this in the 2nd round

[midnightpulp]

At least Jim didn't rang. Thanks KD! :)

KD is Daniel Murphy here. Great player, responsible for the chokejob that lead to a devastating loss, but still left anyway to a relatively stacked team :lol.

KD going to the Spurs. Kawhi is his Bryce Harper in this equation :toast

[midnightpulp]

So they can win 55 games and choke like this in the 2nd round

See my writeup in the main forum. The Spurs make the most sense from a basketball standpoint for Durant. Spurs can also make the money work.

And all the better that Pop is coaching Team USA this summer. Gonna buddy KD up something fierce in Brazil.

No near 30 year old ringless superstar is going to want to go to a dysfunctional 17 win team that is full of projects and rookies.

You'll likely get Whiteside or DeRozan. Pseudo-stars who don't mind playing on shitty teams since they care more about nightlife and numbers than winning.

[Venti Quattro]

See my writeup in the main forum. The Spurs make the most sense from a basketball standpoint for Durant. Spurs can also make the money work.

And all the better that Pop is coaching Team USA this summer. Gonna buddy KD up something fierce in Brazil.

No near 30 year old ringless superstar is going to want to go to a dysfunctional 17 win team that is full of projects and rookies.

You'll likely get Whiteside or DeRozan. Pseudo-stars who don't mind playing on shitty teams since they care more about nightlife and numbers than winning.

Of course you want him to go to the Spurs, and I get it you're biased so you'd twist your words so it'd be favourable to the Spurs.

I want him on the Lakers, let's just beg to differ

[LkrFan]

KD is Daniel Murphy here. Great player, responsible for the chokejob that lead to a devastating loss, but still left anyway to a relatively stacked team :lol.

KD going to the Spurs. Kawhi is his Bryce Harper in this equation :toast

Please. Why would he do that? If Jim retires, you're fucked. Who's gonna guard the yard, LMA? :lol

[LkrFan]

I could see it now. Adams channels his inner Shaq vs. LMA (Spurs starting center). :lmao

[JoeTait75]

They looked like they just wanted to get fouls instead of make shots.

[Sean Cagney]

That relationship is done as Disco. Blowing a 3-1 lead in the Conference Finals to the most hyped team in history is franchise killing stuff. It'd be different if KD and Westbrook were 22 or 23, but they've had 9 seasons together to figure this out, and all it resulted in was one Finals appearance.

That would honestly crush them, this was their title to lose after they were up 3-1 and well on their way to the Finals.

[Venti Quattro]

I could see it now. Adams channels his inner Shaq vs. LMA (Spurs starting center). :lmao

Adams and Kanter are valuable assets for OKC moving forward.

I honestly didn't think GS would survive with how they were being ass fucked in the rebounding battle

[spankadelphia]

:lol

He's not going to San Antonio.

[LkrFan]

Russell
DeRozan
Ingram
KD
Biyombo

:hat

[midnightpulp]

Of course you want him to go to the Spurs, and I get it you're biased so you'd twist your words so it'd be favourable to the Spurs.

I want him on the Lakers, let's just beg to differ

How do the Lakers make sense for a player who obviously is in championship now mode? The Lakers core is 3-5 years away from even winning 40 games. You'd need to entice another superstar there, and I'm not sure KD wants to play with Westbrook any longer.

The Spurs have 2nd MVP ready to go, and he's someone KD will playing with on Team USA :hat

Lakers have nothing to sell except nightlife.

[LkrFan]

Adams and Kanter are valuable assets for OKC moving forward.

I honestly didn't think GS would survive with how they were being ass fucked in the rebounding battle

They're the reasons why OKC still have a chance tbh.

[midnightpulp]

Please. Why would he do that? If Jim retires, you're fucked. Who's gonna guard the yard, LMA? :lol

Pau has stated he's intrigued by the Spurs. Duncan still hasn't officially retired.

But yeah, if I'm KD, I want to play alongside a snitch and DeMar Der:lolzan instead of the DPOY who was 2nd in MVP voting :lol

[LkrFan]

How do the Lakers make sense for a player who obviously is in championship now mode? The Lakers core is 3-5 years away from even winning 40 games. You'd need to entice another superstar there, and I'm not sure KD wants to play with Westbrook any longer.

The Spurs have 2nd MVP ready to go, and he's someone KD will playing with on Team USA :hat

Lakers have nothing to sell except nightlife.

2008 Celtics provided the blueprint. We have a high draft pick and $65 million in cap space. Don't count us out just yet son. :toast

[midnightpulp]

Russell
DeRozan
Ingram
KD
Biyombo

:hat

50 wins, max.

Biy:lolmbo
And :lol KD willing to play PF all season.

[LkrFan]

Pau has stated he's intrigued by the Spurs. Duncan still hasn't officially retired.

But yeah, if I'm KD, I want to play alongside a snitch and DeMar Der:lolzan instead of the DPOY who was 2nd in MVP voting :lol

They play the same position. 2x DPOY off the bench? :lol

[LkrFan]

50 wins, max.

Biy:lolmbo
And :lol KD willing to play PF all season.

If Dr. Dray can play center in Dub system, KD can play PF. :)

[midnightpulp]

2008 Celtics provided the blueprint. We have a high draft pick and $65 million in cap space. Don't count us out just yet son. :toast

Difference? Those Celtics still had a relatively young Paul Pierce (who only played half the season).

You have a snitch :lol

[midnightpulp]

They play the same position. 2x DPOY off the bench? :lol

Kawhi can play SG. He's not oversized for the position.

[LkrFan]

Difference? Those Celtics still had a relatively young Paul Pierce (who only played half the season).

You have a snitch :lol

mid nervous :lol

[LkrFan]

Kawhi can play SG. He's not oversized for the position.

No he can't. Don't make me link an upstairs thread with your fellow Spur Fans Maaaaaaaaad at him choking away the OKC series. Plus, KD/LMA >>> Kiwi offensively and need their shots.

Who guards the yard son? No anchor, no WCFs. :downspin:

[Clipper Nation]

2008 Celtics provided the blueprint. We have a high draft pick and $65 million in cap space. Don't count us out just yet son. :toast

The Celtics' "blueprint" was being gifted KG by the Timberwolves' incompetent front office, led by Ainge's old buddy McFail. The difference here is that the Lakers are the team that has the incompetent front office. They're the Wolves in this situation, not the Celtics.

[Kawhitstorm]

He going to need to pull off a Memorial Day Miracle to save face, either him or WestBrick.

[LkrFan]

Pop's tried using Kiwi as a closer. Not happening if KD is there. He'll get turned into a 3 and D role player tbh :lol

[midnightpulp]

No he can't. Don't make me link an upstairs thread with your fellow Spur Fans Maaaaaaaaad at him choking away the OKC series. Plus, KD/LMA >>> Kiwi offensively and need their shots.

Who guards the yard son? No anchor, no WCFs. :downspin:

He can't?

He's held Kirbs to 1-14 shooting playing SG :downspin:

[LkrFan]

He can't?

He's held Kirbs to 1-14 shooting playing SG :downspin:

Prime Kobe? Nope. Anywho...he doesn't have the skillset to play SG more than a few possessions a game. Full time? Poor spacing.

Who's gonna guard the yard?

[Kawhitstorm]

The Celtics' "blueprint" was being gifted KG by the Timberwolves' incompetent front office, led by Ainge's old buddy McFail. The difference here is that the Lakers are the team that has the incompetent front office. They're the Wolves in this situation, not the Celtics.

It would be the equivalent of Sam Presti trading Durant for Marcus Smart & a top 3 protected pick in 2017 aka when the team is a contender.:lol

[Kawhitstorm]

Full time? Poor spacing.

You have DeFrozen being offered MAX money by Mitch while being a terrible outside shooter.:lol

[Cry Havoc]

If Dr. Dray can play center in Dub system, KD can play PF. :)

Sure, if you want to have the worst fucking defense in the league.

[Kawhitstorm]

Pop's tried using Kiwi as a closer. Not happening if KD is there. He'll get turned into a 3 and D role player tbh :lol

More like Softridge will be camped at the 3 point line like Bosh/Love/Ibaka.:lol

[LkrFan]

You have DeFrozen being offered MAX money by Mitch while being a terrible outside shooter.:lol

D-Whistle >>>>>> Kiwi offensively. Bad comparison.

[Cry Havoc]

http://thesource.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/kevin-durant-may-leave-Nike-for-Under-Amour-30-mill-a-year-offer.png

"Power" Forward smh

[UZER]

Contract year, trying to do too much. The game started that way with KD handling the ball and taking ill advised shots. Curry seems to have that "I can do that" effect on folks.

He's had that effect on kids playing ball.

[LkrFan]

Sure, if you want to have the worst fucking defense in the league.

You're great defense is at home. Shhhhh!

[LkrFan]

More like Softridge will be camped at the 3 point line like Bosh/Love/Ibaka.:lol

:lol

[Kawhitstorm]

D-Whistle >>>>>> Kiwi offensively. Bad comparison.

D-Whistle is Wade, something incomparable to DeFrozen.:wakeup

[Cry Havoc]

You're great defense is at home. Shhhhh!

And your defense is in the lottery for the next 5 years. The fuck you talking about? You had the 2nd worst record in the league.

[LkrFan]

http://thesource.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/kevin-durant-may-leave-Nike-for-Under-Amour-30-mill-a-year-offer.png

"Power" Forward smh

Like Jim was mistaken for the Mailman :lol

[LkrFan]

And your defense is in the lottery for the next 5 years. The fuck you talking about? You had the 2nd worst record in the league.

Next 5 years? ELE bet? If you're scared say you're scared. :downspin:

[midnightpulp]

Prime Kobe? Nope. Anywho...he doesn't have the skillset to play SG more than a few possessions a game. Full time? Poor spacing.

Who's gonna guard the yard?

You can mitigate the lack of a paint anchor with perimeter length and speed on defense. Lebron's Heat did it, and the Warriors do it. Gaymond is a terrible anchor, with the Warriors being one of the worst rebounding teams in the league and getting slaughtered by bigs and penetration all season.

What do you mean he doesn't have the skillset? He's one of the best 3 point shooters in the league, one of the best mid-range shooters in the league, and the best post-up perimeter player in the league. If you're talking about his lack of dribble-drive penetration, Klay doesn't have the skill either and functions just fine at SG.

He's a far better all-around scorer than future Laker DeMar DeRozan. :toast

[Cry Havoc]

Like Jim was mistaken for the Mailman :lol

KD is 240 pounds soaking wet.

Meanwhile, Duncan has been 270 most of his career and destroyed the Wallace Brothers in the post on one fucking leg. He has dominated the best post-defenders in the game over and over and over.

But yeah, other than that, they're practically the same thing.

http://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/98/110298-004-9D710584.jpg

vs

http://sports.cbsimg.net/u/photos/basketball/nba/img24550521.jpg

:lmao Looks like someone photoshopped a head onto a tiny skinny person's body.

And of course all of this overlooks the fact that Duncan has more lower body leg strength, which is why he can actually post up someone who's over 6'5".

[LkrFan]

D-Whistle is Wade, something incomparable to DeFrozen.:wakeup

You sure about that son? Right now, DeRozan >>>> D-WhistlePERIOD :downspin:

[Sean Cagney]

Like Jim was mistaken for the Mailman :lol

Tim delivered though on Sundays....... A few times.

[LkrFan]

You can mitigate the lack of a paint anchor with perimeter length and speed on defense. Lebron's Heat did it, and the Warriors do it. Gaymond is a terrible anchor, with the Warriors being one of the worst rebounding teams in the league and getting slaughtered by bigs and penetration all season.

What do you mean he doesn't have the skillset? He's one of the best 3 point shooters in the league, one of the best mid-range shooters in the league, and the best post-up perimeter player in the league. If you're talking about his lack of dribble-drive penetration, Klay doesn't have the skill either and functions just fine at SG.

He's a far better all-around scorer than future Laker DeMar DeRozan. :toast

1) Kiwi is no LeHype
2) Bogut is Dubs' anchor
3) Where were these skills when you needed a game 6 win?
4) DeRozan > Kiwi offensively

[LkrFan]

Tim delivered though on Sundays....... A few times.

Sure. He delivered 4.5 times. Congrats :tu

[LkrFan]

I don't know why mid keep bringing up DeRozan anyway. He staying up North (from what I've read ).

[LkrFan]

KD is 240 pounds soaking wet.

Meanwhile, Duncan has been 270 most of his career and destroyed the Wallace Brothers in the post on one fucking leg. He has dominated the best post-defenders in the game over and over and over.

But yeah, other than that, they're practically the same thing.

http://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/98/110298-004-9D710584.jpg

vs

http://sports.cbsimg.net/u/photos/basketball/nba/img24550521.jpg

:lmao Looks like someone photoshopped a head onto a tiny skinny person's body.

And of course all of this overlooks the fact that Duncan has more lower body leg strength, which is why he can actually post up someone who's over 6'5".

Jim watching game 7 of the WCFs with me instead of playing. Ouch. :downspin:

[midnightpulp]

1) Kiwi is no LeHype
2) Bogut is Dubs' anchor
3) Where were these skills when you needed a game 6 win?
4) DeRozan > Kiwi offensively

1. I'm talking defensively. And Kawhi is obviously the best perimeter defender of the past decade.

2. Bogut is routinely subbed out because he gets abused on the pick-and-roll.

3. Where were DeFrozen's skills when the Raps needed a win in game 6? Where were Durant and Westbrook skills tonight?

4. DeFrozen shot .446 this season playing with an elite passing PG. And he shot .338 from 3. He also shot a red hot .394 in the playoffs. So yes, please sign him :toasty

[InRareForm]

Bill Simmons jinxed Durant:

please listen at the 43:30 minute mark

https://soundcloud.com/the-bill-simmons-podcast/ep-103-friday-rollin-with-joe-house

:lol

[midnightpulp]

Jim watching game 7 of the WCFs with me instead of playing. Ouch. :downspin:

But Kirby has been watching the playoffs instead of playing in them for the last 4 seasons :downspin:

I told you before, you need to clean your house and become a respectable team again before you can talk shit to us. It's just too easy to shut you down now. There's no challenge in the banter like there once was, with you being a 17 win team now.

[LkrFan]

1. I'm talking defensively. And Kawhi is obviously the best perimeter defender of the past decade.

2. Bogut is routinely subbed out because he gets abused on the pick-and-roll.

3. Where were DeFrozen's skills when the Raps needed a win in game 6? Where were Durant and Westbrook skills tonight?

4. DeFrozen shot .446 this season playing with an elite passing PG. And he shot .338 from 3. He also shot a red hot .394 in the playoffs. So yes, please sign him :toasty

I don't want DeRozan in LA. I'm hoping he stays with his BFF Lowry tbh.

[LkrFan]

But Kirby has been watching the playoffs instead of playing in them for the last 4 seasons :downspin:

I told you before, you need to clean your house and become a respectable team again before you can talk shit to us. It's just too easy to shut you down now. There's no challenge in the banter like there once was, with you being a 17 win team now.

You talking about the last 4 tank seasons mean nothing to me son. BTW, 5 > 4.5. :)

[midnightpulp]

You talking about the last 4 tank seasons mean nothing to me son. BTW, 5 > 4.5. :)

2013 wasn't a tank. Lakers back in the hunt, remember?

And then you became the biggest failure in NBA history :toast

Nope. Record books say 5.

[LkrFan]

2013 wasn't a tank. Lakers back in the hunt, remember?

And then you became the biggest failure in NBA history :toast

Nope. Record books say 5.

That was 2012 son :lol

50/82= 0.61. Therefore 5 > 4.61. I even rounded up to be nice. :)

[DMC]

You're great defense is at home. Shhhhh!
You've not won a playoff game in 4 years and you're looking at a pretty good bet for 5. Your critique is duly noted and weighted as such.

[Cry Havoc]

You talking about the last 4 tank seasons mean nothing to me son. BTW, 5 > 4.5. :)

Enjoy being saddled with one of the worst management staff in all of professional sports. I can't wait until you guys pay Harrison Barnes $15 mil a season for the next 5. :lol

[TampaDude]

That was 2012 son :lol

50/82= 0.61. Therefore 5 > 4.61. I even rounded up to be nice. :)

48.5

17

Lakers suck now and will suck for years to come. Deal with it.

[313]

OKC reverted back to their choking regular season selves tbh

[Kawhitstorm]

You sure about that son? Right now, DeRozan >>>> D-WhistlePERIOD :downspin:

I hope you're on the Lakers board of advisories b/c DeFrozen is going to get a max out of this (22 on 38%)::lol http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/h2h_finder.cgi?request=1&p1=derozde01&p2=wadedw01#stats_playoffs

[Kawhitstorm]

I don't want DeRozan in LA. I'm hoping he stays with his BFF Lowry tbh.

...meanwhile, you're hyping up his Kirby like efficiency to the point where his agent would even blush.:lol

[LkrFan]

...meanwhile, you're hyping up his Kirby like efficiency to the point where his agent would even blush.:lol

When did I hype up DeRozan?

[Kawhitstorm]

When did I hype up DeRozan?


DeRozan >>>> D-WhistlePERIOD :downspin:

[LkrFan]

That's not hype. Hype is when I brag on his stats, etc. Him being better than D-Whistle is a fact.

[LaMarcus Bryant]

The lil B curse is real

[Ice009]

What do you mean what good is it to stay? He makes the most money if he stays, and this team is still all set up for the future. They should be in the damn finals right now. If he bails now after that performance, that is a nasty mark on his legacy in my opinion. Huge.

Surely he wouldn't put money as one of the main priorities in where he wants to play, would he? He just signed a 300+ million shoe deal with Nike a couple of years ago. If he even has money in his top 3 reasons for choosing a team to play for, then he deserves to lose IMO. Winning should be the 1st, 2nd and 3rd priority for him at this point.