NBA PLAYOFFS 2017-2018 Thread

Originally posted by DaBum:

Originally posted by Bluesbro:

Originally posted by ads_2006:
Sure. Structure the deal around the rookie contract for the young guys. When those are up to be resigned, lebron leaves/retires.

In those 2-3 years, Multiple losses in the finals to the dubs for sure tho

I was not even thinking about contracts, luxury tax, etc. I was wondering if they would want an older, ball dominant alpha dude like James on a young team like that. Not sure I want to take the ball out of Simmons hands either. I guess we will see.

You serious? Uhh, yeah, all 30 teams would sign LeBron in a heartbeat if they could. You think teams pass on a top 5 all time player who is still playing at an MVP level?

Of course I am serious. I agree with him being one of the greatest too. But I do not think that every team would want him, for many reasons. Just fitting him in financially would cause any decent team to have to gut their roster. And he would not want to go to a rebuilding team. He has dropped off significantly on defense as well, so is the all offense version of LBJ worth it? It would take the right type of coach (either really strong, or one he can just walk over ala Blatt/Lue). He needs to spotlight and could not take anything close to a supporting role imo, so that would require a team with certain types of players Like I said, we will see.

Originally posted by Bluesbro:

Originally posted by DaBum:

Originally posted by Bluesbro:

Originally posted by ads_2006:

Sure. Structure the deal around the rookie contract for the young guys. When those are up to be resigned, lebron leaves/retires.

In those 2-3 years, Multiple losses in the finals to the dubs for sure tho

I was not even thinking about contracts, luxury tax, etc. I was wondering if they would want an older, ball dominant alpha dude like James on a young team like that. Not sure I want to take the ball out of Simmons hands either. I guess we will see.

You serious? Uhh, yeah, all 30 teams would sign LeBron in a heartbeat if they could. You think teams pass on a top 5 all time player who is still playing at an MVP level?

Of course I am serious. I agree with him being one of the greatest too. But I do not think that every team would want him, for many reasons. Just fitting him in financially would cause any decent team to have to gut their roster. And he would not want to go to a rebuilding team. He has dropped off significantly on defense as well, so is the all offense version of LBJ worth it? It would take the right type of coach (either really strong, or one he can just walk over ala Blatt/Lue). He needs to spotlight and could not take anything close to a supporting role imo, so that would require a team with certain types of players Like I said, we will see.

Bwhahaha. Is it still 4/20 for you? LeBron is still the best player in league. Of course he wouldn't take a supporting role. No one would be offering him one.

This version of LeBron will finish 2nd in the MVP with an argument for deserving it.

Not all teams will be financially capable of offering him MAX. That wasn't what you were/are saying. You said teams will legitimately say, nah, not interested. That a team like Philly could pass on him even though they could afford him. That is a ludicrous, mind boggling dumb statement.

Minnesota finally decided to play.

Teague and Butler

Originally posted by JustinMT:
Minnesota finally decided to play.

Yup. I'm guessing Houston isnt going to go 16-1 like another team I know did.

Originally posted by 4ML:
Teague and Butler

and Rose!

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by JustinMT:

Minnesota finally decided to play.

Yup. I'm guessing Houston isnt going to go 16-1 like another team I know did.

A few calls away in game one from a 2-1 lead

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by JustinMT:

Minnesota finally decided to play.

Yup. I'm guessing Houston isnt going to go 16-1 like another team I know did.

Harden and Paul have both at times seemed like their old playoff selves. Can only hope that continues, looks like we got a hungry pelicans team coming though

Originally posted by JustinMT:

Originally posted by 4ML:

Teague and Butler

and Rose!

Rose and Wade have looked really good in these playoffs.

Good job Cavs.

Calfs and bottle rockets lose, feels Goodman

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Calfs and bottle rockets lose, feels Goodman

Hopefully OKC falls tonight also

Do you guys think Portland goes for a new HC?

Originally posted by 4ML:
Do you guys think Portland goes for a new HC?

Maybe but I dont think it is his fault that the Blazers have a faulty roster. They should probably fire the GM who hasnt drafted an impact player in years and gave massive contracts to guys like Evan Turner and Meyers Leonard

OKC is a joke, PG is leaving for the Lakers this summer leaving that ball hog Westbrook with a washed up Melo and a trash roster

Originally posted by FredFlintstone:
OKC is a joke, PG is leaving for the Lakers this summer leaving that ball hog Westbrook with a washed up Melo and a trash roster

Utah is very fricking good. I would say they are the 3rd best team in the league right now. Yes, I would take them over any team in the East in a series. I think its more about the Jazz playing really well than it is OKC being a joke.