The Basketball Thread

[Sheva. 5,373]

Durant is too passive for a player his stature.

Took like 1 shot in ot....

He calls for the ball a lot of times and doesn't get it. Westbrook gets too in the zone and forgets about passing.

[Korea 734]

He calls for the ball a lot of times and doesn't get it. Westbrook gets too in the zone and forgets about passing.

Kd half asses it a lot.... westbrook doesnt. Kd cares about fg percentage, westbrook doesnt. Kd needs to be agressive, hes not even a two way player, should have energy for offense.

Im glad okc lost. Heat would of swept them.

[Styles 9,790]

Predictions for the final?

I'm going with Heat in 6.

[Styles 9,790]

Can't blame the refs for his fouls. But even ignoring that, 7 points in 23 mins is beyond poor for the scorer of the team.

The LeBron choked narrative is dead. It should never have existed in the first place.

[nyikolajevics 2,601]

Durant had a fantastic regular season but in the playoff he failed to be such a great leader like James was in Cleveland. He missed several chances and made a turnover in critical moments.

[nyikolajevics 2,601]

So.. Any predictions?

I'd say Miami in 6 games.

[Sheva. 5,373]

I changed my mind recently, Spurs in 7.

Just need to win 1 game in Miami. I would expect them to win 3/4 of their home games with the way they're shooting light outs in that building.

[iseah100 5,612]

Spurs in 6.

[The Skipper 20,593]

I don't really mind either way tbh, would be nice for the Spurs big 3 to probably win their last championship but it'd also be nice if Lebron can cement legendary status with the 3 peat.

[Korea 734]

Spurs win, they would all retire than.

Meaning the west would be less competitive and Kobe can rise again.

[Styles 9,790]

Spurs win, they would all retire than.

Meaning the west would be less competitive and Kobe can rise again.

[nyikolajevics 2,601]

Meaning the west would be less competitive and Kobe can rise again.

Rise again? I hope Kobe still has one or two seasons, but he is 36 and recovering from a serious injury ffs. Also, the Lakers is weaker than ever.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Can't see Spurs winning it, tbh unless Duncan, Giniboli and Parker somehow roll back the years. I think it'll most likely be the Heat even though they haven't exactly set the world alight this season.

[iseah100 5,612]

Can't see Spurs winning it, tbh unless Duncan, Giniboli and Parker somehow roll back the years. I think it'll most likely be the Heat even though they haven't exactly set the world alight this season.

Spurs are better this year than last, Heat aren't, and the Spurs were 2 missed free throws away from beating them in 6. Have you seen SA this season? Patty Mills is a great option off the bench along with Diaw, Bellinelli, Manu, and Bonner. Spurs have the deepest bench in the NBA. Green has improved as a player, not just a 3 point specialist anymore, and Kwhai is a great defender. Pop is a genius. Spurs in 6.

[Amblève. 4,995]

Annual reminder that this is still the GOAT when it comes to basketball gifs.

Also...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcEYrjU_3sM

That passing sequence starting at 3:11 is art. I've watched that play over and over again. Simply amazing.

[Korea 734]

Rise again? I hope Kobe still has one or two seasons, but he is 36 and recovering from a serious injury ffs. Also, the Lakers is weaker than ever.

it's ok kiddies.

We getting Kyrie soon.

Laker Nation will rise again. (This would of never occurred if David Stern hadn't vetoed the trade for CP3)

[nyikolajevics 2,601]

it's ok kiddies.

Lakers can shine again in a few years but not with Bryant. Kobe is one of the best NBA players in the XXI. century but he is 36, got injured a few times and Lakers need time to get their shit together.

[Styles 9,790]

Not long to go now can't wait