2016-2017 NBA Discussion Thread

Only way Cavs win will be these factors: 1- LeBron playing like an absolute mad man. I'm talking 40+ points, 15+ Rebounds, 10+ assists. 2- Tristan Thompson needs to be more of an x-factor when Green is in foul trouble, as well as in general. 3- shooting has to be above 60%. 50% from 3 point at the minimum. 4- Rebounding.

There are several more, but those stuck out to me.

 

AND DERON WILLIAMS (THE PG) HAS TO STOP GETTING IN THE ROTATION. He is seriously garbage.

And stop letting KD just drive coast to coast w/ no defence. LBJ needs to step up and guard him.

 

The series is over. I hate to say it because I wanted the cavs to win.

 

I'd have to disagree. I think GSW will ultimately win, but you can never say its over w/ LBJ lol. I.e. 2016 finals 3-1 lead blown don't ever forget.

People write that series off so quick, yet it's probably the most unbelievable feat in the NBA modern era.

 

Honestly, if it was before Kevin Durant I would agree with you. But Kevin just adds so much fire power to that team. I just don't see how LBJ and company can come back from that they don't have the same fire power.

 

No doubt. KD adds a lot.

All I'm saying: never count the king out.

 

Durant been invisible in the 2nd half tonight and lebron taking over now to close out these last minutes

 

Cavs blew it FFS

 

Kevin Durant is the difference.

 

As he should be top 5 player in the league easily lol. If they keep this together they will win the next 5 years without a doubt.

 

NBA champs probably next 5 years unless the spurs beat them eventually

 

If you had Tim in his prime and Parker and Manu then I would say they have a chance but Kawai (forgive the speling) isn't enough @FireZ

 

Bet the cavs will make some changws in the off season

Jefferson may retire

 

If you're the Cavs who do you go after though "Realistic"

 

KD with the clutchhhh

 

Great question, especially after giving Tristan Thompson max cash. He's been a GHOST in this series after killing the Warriors last year.

 

What a fucking game. I wanted the cavs to win so badly, but they threw it away in the end. Kyrie kind of had no reason to try to go for that three in the last minute, should've gone for a layup or a closer jumper, no need for him to try to be a hero.

If the Cavs want any chance of winning it, both Lebron and Kyrie have to keep turning up like they did last game (which was the only reason they didn't get blown out like the first two games) and I personally feel that Kyle Korver and Tristian Thompson have to do more. JR Smith finally had a good game, but without Korver/Love getting better 3 point shots off to at least somewhat match Golden State's firepower, and without Thompson dominating the paint, they don't really stand a chance against Klay/Curry/Durant.

 

The issue is the Cavs have no chance of winning it now, the Warriors secret revenge for last year is to sweep the entire playoffs something that has never been done before. If Cleveland is lucky they get one win @R5V and @I Bleed Duke Blue they honestly don't have a lot of options I just don't see anyone being able to beat GSW and I am not even a Warriors or a Cavs fan.

 

lol I don't see it happening either, Durant and Curry are on fucking fire right now, and now that Klay finally has his shot back they're basically unstoppable. Cleveland might win the next just cause they're at home, but when/if the series heads back to Golden State I'm pretty sure its all over. Durant wants that championship and hes gonna get it. And even Curry has something to prove after he flopped last years finals and everyone asked what happened to the unanimous mvp lol.