***Official 2007 NBA Playoffs Discussion Thread***

[SidVish]

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Gonna miss Charles, Kenny, Ernie. I wish they still did a show during the finals.

No kidding. I hate everything about ABC's coverage from the analysts to that horrible camera angle. I seriously have no idea what is so "innovative" about that view. It feels like I'm on a freakin' roller coaster!

[ex carrabba fan]

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Tayshun had a terrible series. Wonder where everyone's going to end up come next year.

[SidVish]

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Tayshun had a terrible series. Wonder where everyone's going to end up come next year.

Yeah he did but as Barkley said he had to guard Deng and LeBron so that could've definitely affected his play. Billups just played terribly in this series. If I was Det I would definitely build around Hamilton and Prince.

[GenoG]

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First I wanna say props to Cdubdiggity I think it was, who said that CLE could win 4 straight games in this series. I didn't believe it but you were right.

Well, I guess I'll just hang my hat on the 5 straight ECF appearances and another good season. The team who wants this more won it. Grats to all you Cavs fans, it's been a long time coming for you guys.

You are the gatekeepers of the Eastern conference for the past 5 years. Cleveland had to go through Detroit. I did not think it would happen this year. Lets see what happens with San Antonio.

CLEVELAND ROCKS!

[ex carrabba fan]

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Yeah he did but as Barkley said he had to guard Deng and LeBron so that could've definitely affected his play. Billups just played terribly in this series. If I was Det I would definitely build around Hamilton and Prince.

Agreed on Rip and Tay. I wonder what Joe will do with Sheed. I also wonder if Rip and Tay would have the same effectiveness/success without Billups.

[Flyboy]

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Tayshun had a terrible series. Wonder where everyone's going to end up come next year.

I would love to have Billups in Houston, but that would never ever happen.

[Court_vision]

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1. Congrats Cleveland. You're the better team, and this series probably shouldn't have gone as long as it did.

2. Break up the "Pistons". I use the quotations because the real Pistons died two years ago in Game 7 in San Antonio. It's time to move on.

3. Let Webber go. He was nothing this postseason.

4. Fire Flip. The Pistons' reign at the top is long over, but Flip is incompetent.

5. Let Chauncey walk. I've lost all respect for him and his misguided arrogance. Larry Brown saved Chauncey Billups' career, and when some team (whether it be Detroit or elsewhere) gives him a huge raise, he should forward 50% of his paycheck to LB.

6. Congrats Cavs. Good luck in the Finals.

Classy post. Well said...

[SidVish]

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Agreed on Rip and Tay. I wonder what Joe will do with Sheed. I also wonder if Rip and Tay would have the same effectiveness/success without Billups.

I don't know what Joe D is going to do but it is definitely going to be fun to sit back and see what changes do take place. One thing is for sure, changes will be made.

[Shaver]

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Agreed on Rip and Tay. I wonder what Joe will do with Sheed. I also wonder if Rip and Tay would have the same effectiveness/success without Billups.

I would be willing to put a car payment on that being what you'll see.

I think the Pistons are ready to turn the corner on this group and start fresh. I think they'd love to work a sign and trade with someone to get something in return for Billups (who I don't think really wants to be back). I think they'd love to move Sheed as well.

Rip and Tay will be the top 2 going into next year. I think you'll see Max in the starting lineup and potentially Amir Johnson. Add in Delfino and that's a core group that is pretty young and, at least on paper, a good starting point.

I trust that Joe Dumars will do his best to work with what he has and what he's allowed. Keep in mind Bill Davidson (the owner) flatly refuses to ever pay luxury tax, so the Pistons can't even think about deals that would bring Superstars in (i.e. Kobe, KG) because of MR. D. Unless he softens his position... it will be a crapshoot as to when they'll be ready to reload.

[vick5]

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only one thing i can say......we are all witnesses

[Flyboy]

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I would be willing to put a car payment on that being what you'll see.

I think the Pistons are ready to turn the corner on this group and start fresh. I think they'd love to work a sign and trade with someone to get something in return for Billups (who I don't think really wants to be back). I think they'd love to move Sheed as well.

Rip and Tay will be the top 2 going into next year. I think you'll see Max in the starting lineup and potentially Amir Johnson. Add in Delfino and that's a core group that is pretty young and, at least on paper, a good starting point.

I trust that Joe Dumars will do his best to work with what he has and what he's allowed. Keep in mind Bill Davidson (the owner) flatly refuses to ever pay luxury tax, so the Pistons can't even think about deals that would bring Superstars in (i.e. Kobe, KG) because of MR. D. Unless he softens his position... it will be a crapshoot as to when they'll be ready to reload.

I think Rashard Lewis could potentially be a good trade partner. Seattle gets the PG they want in Billups and Detroit gets a nice addition.. although Lewis & Prince playing the same position could nullify the whole thing.

[SPTO]

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Finally something good happens for the city of Cleveland and the Cavs. Although I have the feeling they'll be slaughtered like lambs against the Spurs. You never know tho, I kinda want to see LeBron will the Cavs to a championship.

[Cebby]

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You never know tho, I kinda want to see LeBron will the Cavs to a championship.

You'll see it. Just not this year.

[HotSauce2k3]

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Do people still think Daniel Gibson doesn't deserve his own thread?

We are not only a witness of the emergence of a superstar in Lebron, but a great baller in Gibson. This kid had me on my knees and almost in tears every time he sunk a shot. He is the unsung hero of this series.

[xythander]

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Somewhere David Stern is dancing a jig. Cleveland and Lebron just saved the NBA Finals ratings.

It's going to be very interesting to see the ratings for the finals.