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    I actually think it's pretty common for bigs to close out like that. Where one foot sticks out and the other kind of drags behind. Probably just due to them being at such a disadvantage, and backing up bc they're unsure whether the perimeter guy is going to drive by them or shoot. That's not what was unnatural with what Zaza did, it's the fact that he took 4 total steps on his close out (left foot, right foot, left foot, right foot):




    A natural close out is 2 steps like Pau (left foot, right foot) and LMA (right foot, left foot) did here:






    And believe it or not those Gay Area gots are trying to compare our bigs' closeouts to what Zaza did. To them that's proof that it's common practice. They're basically running with the Potato Head's response that those plays were identical to what happened with Kawhi. If our bigs take 4 steps on either of those plays Steph's ankles are toast too. LMA especially had more than enough time to take one more step and get right under him as he was up in the air but instead went out of his way to hold back his lead foot. Yet they have the audacity to call him out for it. I hope our bigs take those extra steps next game so those gots really have something to compare Zaza's closeout to.
    I've been seen these on reddit all day, of course the warriors fanbase upvote system pretty much makes them feel like they are right(since they are the majority).

    Pau and LMA take 2 steps after the first bounce. zaza takes 2 steps after the first bounce then another "extra" 2. And Kawhi is fading away and curry is never fading away. Clearly they are not even in the same stratosphere but these goldenstate cucks will say it otherwise.

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    The difference is Pachulia's foot was still moving (toward Kawhi) when contact was made.

    The misconception is that KL landed on Pachulia's stationary foot (the normal version of this play). It didn't -- Pachulia never gave Kawhi a chance to land anywhere. Look carefully, Pachulia's foot crashed into Kawhi's in midair before Kawhi came down.

    Thus, Kawhi had no chance to avoid the contact.

    This is a bit different than the normal foot-under-the-shooter ploy.
    Damn that's true. Those last two steps are so unnatural that Zaza didn't even have enough time to plant. ing piece of . I don't even think an unlikely series win would be satisfying enough at this point. I want blood for this , tbh.

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    I've been seen these on reddit all day, of course the warriors fanbase upvote system pretty much makes them feel like they are right(since they are the majority).

    Pau and LMA take 2 steps after the first bounce. zaza takes 2 steps after the first bounce then another "extra" 2. And Kawhi is fading away and curry is never fading away. Clearly they are not even in the same stratosphere but these goldenstate cucks will say it otherwise.
    Sheezus Brown is being a kuunt about this.

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    That got's overreaction after the foul screams intention. He's acting shocked.
    This. One of the idiot ex players was trying to point to Zaza Gabors acting job as proof he was innocent.

    Phucks sake do a bunch of these ex players have gambling degeneracy and money on Golden State? I mean really.

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    I've been seen these on reddit all day, of course the warriors fanbase upvote system pretty much makes them feel like they are right(since they are the majority).

    Pau and LMA take 2 steps after the first bounce. zaza takes 2 steps after the first bounce then another "extra" 2. And Kawhi is fading away and curry is never fading away. Clearly they are not even in the same stratosphere but these goldenstate cucks will say it otherwise.
    They're a ing joke brah. They're even accusing Manu of trying to injure Raymond and Durbeta:

    Manu takes a step in to swipe down at Raymond and they claim he's trying to undercut him





    They're basically dissecting the game looking for any Spurs plays that they can spin as dirty. I really hope we give them their wish and take one of their gots out so they can actually have a legit comparison to what Zaza did.

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    It's a fact that Pachulia is a dirty player, so he doesn't get the benefit of the doubt. It's pretty clear to me that it was an intentionally reckless play, and it paid off for him and the Warriors. If karma is real, watch out.

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    http://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/05/greg...ty-player-foul

    Pop defended Bowen exactly what Zaza did 11 years ago. But the fact is, it's a different league now. He would have worked in collaboration with the league to outlaw this sort of thing, particularly in the past 5 years. Back then every team had dirty players - Bowen, James Posey, Raja Bell, Nocioni, Najera, even Chris Paul & Matt Barnes were repeat offenders back in the day. And that was just in the 2000s. That doesn't mean any people of coached those players aren't allowed to have an opinion on what is dirty play in 2017.

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    I liked how Pop compared the Spurs' chances after losing Kawhi to GS's if they'd happen to lose Curry. A bit of a shot at Durant

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    I've been seen these on reddit all day, of course the warriors fanbase upvote system pretty much makes them feel like they are right(since they are the majority).

    Pau and LMA take 2 steps after the first bounce. zaza takes 2 steps after the first bounce then another "extra" 2. And Kawhi is fading away and curry is never fading away. Clearly they are not even in the same stratosphere but these goldenstate cucks will say it otherwise.
    There is no comparison. Its the extra steps zaza takes once kawai is in the air that makes it dangerous.

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    You know you're in the wrong when you bring up that happened 10 years ago to try and justify what happened a couple of days ago.

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    http://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/05/greg...ty-player-foul

    Pop defended Bowen exactly what Zaza did 11 years ago. But the fact is, it's a different league now. He would have worked in collaboration with the league to outlaw this sort of thing, particularly in the past 5 years. Back then every team had dirty players - Bowen, James Posey, Raja Bell, Nocioni, Najera, even Chris Paul & Matt Barnes were repeat offenders back in the day. And that was just in the 2000s. That doesn't mean any people of coached those players aren't allowed to have an opinion on what is dirty play in 2017.
    Pop has always taken full advantage of the rules, the league not taking action was the problem back then, not Pop.

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    This has parallels to NFL players headhunting receivers. 10-15 years ago we might have said "oh good tough play". Nowadays it borders on assault given concussion fears. Yes, I understand ankles and heads are two very different things, though it's not like Zaza isn't playing recklessly out there and potentially causing injuries outside of stepping under shooters.

    What about that moving pick on Patty that opened up a three? That matters in a two point game.

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    The inside the NBA crew are idiots. Shaq saying what Zaza did is dirty but Zaza is not a dirty player is pretty re ed. That's like saying even though John robbed the store and what he did was a crime that John is not a criminal.
    The difference is being a dirty player means you're always doing dirty stuff. If you seldom do a dirty play then I don't know if that's fair to call you a dirty player. Of course I don't think that applies to Zaza. Someone said he has one of the highest flagrant foul counts.

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    Anthony and forbes are trash, time to use our trash to rough up their fine china

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    at the bowen apologism

    poop is a hypocrite. this is nothing new

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    The difference is being a dirty player means you're always doing dirty stuff. If you seldom do a dirty play then I don't know if that's fair to call you a dirty player. Of course I don't think that applies to Zaza. Someone said he has one of the highest flagrant foul counts.
    Among active players Zaza is number 1 in flagrant fouls. It's very obvious he is a dirty player. This is like being scared to call a Ho a Ho when it's do ented that she's slept around with a ton of dudes. Anybody who can't call Zaza dirty is a joke to me.

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    All the talk about it being "dirty", or about Pachulia having a history was a mistake. It's illegal as . Pop should have just stood on that. Instead, he opened the door for all the smoke and mirrors of whether Pachulia is really a dirty player.


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    All the talk about it being "dirty", or about Pachulia having a history was a mistake. It's illegal as . Pop should have just stood on that. Instead, he opened the door for all the smoke and mirrors of whether Pachulia is really a dirty player.

    Could be. IMO for better or worse, Pop was standing publicly for his team. He obviously talked to them privately, just wanted to let them know that he got their back publicly too. Maybe for some confidence boost. That's what I think.

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    Among active players Zaza is number 1 in flagrant fouls. It's very obvious he is a dirty player. This is like being scared to call a Ho a Ho when it's do ented that she's slept around with a ton of dudes. Anybody who can't call Zaza dirty is a joke to me.
    + 1. Man U had me rolling when I read this and yeah your right he is a Ho and always has been

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    Could be. IMO for better or worse, Pop was standing publicly for his team. He obviously talked to them privately, just wanted to let them know that he got their back publicly too. Maybe for some confidence boost. That's what I think.
    Agree. Pop can defend whatever he says to anyone. Nobody has the guts to question him to his face.

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    Among active players Zaza is number 1 in flagrant fouls. It's very obvious he is a dirty player. This is like being scared to call a Ho a Ho when it's do ented that she's slept around with a ton of dudes. Anybody who can't call Zaza dirty is a joke to me.
    Bad analogy tbh. Being a Ho (she or he) is not a bad thing. We are a very sexual species. Quit the stigma.

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    Skip called Pop out on national TV:


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    Bad analogy tbh. Being a Ho (she or he) is not a bad thing. We are a very sexual species. Quit the stigma.

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    Skip called Pop out on national TV:

    It actually came off to me the same way.

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    About phucking time.
    Still a condescending prick to the media who asked the question but at least he got on the damn subject.

    Kudos Pop.
    Who cares about the stirring sucking media anyway?

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