Eastern Conference Playoffs - Second Round Discussion Thread

[King_B_Mack]

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MIAMI HEAT ALL THE WAY

i hope they get get the BULLS in the next round and the MAVS in the Finals

but really, i dont care who they play, their gonna win it all in their first year together as the new BIG THREE of the NBA, and you heard it here first, they will win 3 (or more) of the next 5 NBA Titles

Eh, I wouldn't go nuts just yet. Think about this. After the Celtics won their title with their Big Three. How many of us really expected them to be one and done? I know completely different ages and all, but did we really think they didn't have a chance to win at least two to four more titles with that group? How about this Lakers squad? We've seen it, it doesn't take but one postseason, one season, one series in the playoffs for some **** to go down and crash any teams title party aspirations.

[Court_vision]

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Eh, I wouldn't go nuts just yet. Think about this. After the Celtics won their title with their Big Three. How many of us really expected them to be one and done? I know completely different ages and all, but did we really think they didn't have a chance to win at least two to four more titles with that group? How about this Lakers squad? We've seen it, it doesn't take but one postseason, one season, one series in the playoffs for some **** to go down and crash any teams title party aspirations.

Different scenario man...the Celtics were already very old and 'break down' was inevitable. KG went down...tonnes of nagging injuries.

The Heat are in their prime...their "big 3" has five good years ahead unless they have bad luck. Young or old, guys can get hurt...but "old" = much more likely.

I think we are going to see a Heat v Mavs finals...and that could go either way. The Mavs control the ball extremely well with J-Kidd the master at controlling the pace of the game. The Heat need turn overs. The Mavs have got the scorers + shot blockers to beat the Heat in the half court fairly comfortably.

Regardless, ...the Heat are going to be MUCH stronger next season IMO. The big 3 will have had more time together + you can bet right now they will replace scrubs like Juwan Howard + Dampier + Z has nothing left......they'll replace them with "Ring chasers" who are younger and much better.

Then the NBA is going to have a problem as they'll dominate...while everyone except Heat nut riders sleep from boredom.

[BaselineBakes]

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Why do I think this t mobile chick is so hot?

I had to google her yesterday after seeing the commercial so many times I thought my head was going to explode trying to decide if she was really that hot .. she is, case closed

Miami, don't play and finish this thing out.

I want to experience the internet after LeBron finally wins a ring. It's gonna be so fun.

Dude is filthy. People can name anyone they want other than James for MVP but I'd roll with this guy all the way. Been like that for the past 3 years or so.

Hopefully he finally hits some "clutch" shots though

This. Especially the internet quote, that should be fun.

[Altimus]

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I've got respect for what Rondo is doing but I go so tired of the 24/7 Rondo watch in the game. I'm glad they toned it down in the 2nd half. Rondo interviews, Rondo camera cuts and the amazement of how someone plays injured.

As far as the game, guess Boston needed another 1-2 days. Out of juice.

[Altimus]

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I had to google her yesterday after seeing the commercial so many times I thought my head was going to explode trying to decide if she was really that hot .. she is, case closed



This. Especially the internet quote, that should be fun.

T-Mobile can go to hell with their idiotic and annoying ads. Same goes for Taco Bell.

[Bumi]

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Na, there's a lot of people around the internet and on OS that will tell you to you that James isn't even the best player on his team.

James is both the best, and most overrated player in the league. While Wade, along with Nowitzki, may be the most underrated player in the league.

James is great, but his game is so dependent upon his athleticism that he'll be quick to fade once he gets to his early thirties, if not his late twenties. Also, the gap between he and the next best player(whether that be Wade, Howard, or otherwise) is extremely exaggerated.

[ex carrabba fan]

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I dunno, a lot of people say the same things you just said.

I don't think he's overrated at all, if anything it was Kobe that's been overrated all these years.

James has done things with less than any other superstar in the league. For several years now.

So even with what you just said, it doesn't take away from what he's displayed in his career thus far.

I do agree, once his athleticism leaves he's gonna need to fall back onto something else. That's not really what I am addressing though, I was just saying over the past 3 years he's been the best. Whether or not by a wide or slim margin, he's been the best. People IMO don't acknowledge that.

[Bumi]

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I dunno, a lot of people say the same things you just said.

I don't think he's overrated at all, if anything it was Kobe that's been overrated all these years.

I agree with the notion that Kobe has been overrated.

James has done things with less than any other superstar in the league. For several years now.

Has Dirk ever really had a remarkable supporting cast? Nash years excluded. And The German never ditched his franchise when things got rough. Furthermore, he's sustained success for over a decade.

So even with what you just said, it doesn't take away from what he's displayed in his career thus far.

Hey, I think LeBron is great. I just don't agree with the notion that he's far and away the best player in the league. The best? Yes. By a large margin? Hardly. And there's a number of people I'd toss the ball to, over James, in clutch situations.

I do agree, once his athleticism leaves he's gonna need to fall back onto something else. That's not really what I am addressing though, I was just saying over the past 3 years he's been the best. Whether or not by a wide or slim margin, he's been the best. People IMO don't acknowledge that.

We can definitely agree on that. Though, I do believe he's been acknowledged for his talents.

[Muzyk23]

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Different scenario man...the Celtics were already very old and 'break down' was inevitable. KG went down...tonnes of nagging injuries.

The Heat are in their prime...their "big 3" has five good years ahead unless they have bad luck. Young or old, guys can get hurt...but "old" = much more likely.

I think we are going to see a Heat v Mavs finals...and that could go either way. The Mavs control the ball extremely well with J-Kidd the master at controlling the pace of the game. The Heat need turn overs. The Mavs have got the scorers + shot blockers to beat the Heat in the half court fairly comfortably.

Regardless, ...the Heat are going to be MUCH stronger next season IMO. The big 3 will have had more time together + you can bet right now they will replace scrubs like Juwan Howard + Dampier + Z has nothing left......they'll replace them with "Ring chasers" who are younger and much better.

Then the NBA is going to have a problem as they'll dominate...while everyone except Heat nut riders sleep from boredom.

It goes both ways. I was thoroughly tired of seeing lakers or celtics succeed in the playoffs the last couple of years, or spurs earlier. I think Miami is way more interesting to watch with lbj and wade than those aforementioned teams have ever been.

Now, just Dwight needs some success.

[Muzyk23]

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I take back what I said about Rondo getting injections and stuff. He, apparently, didn't take any.

[Jamesmaster]

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Different scenario man...the Celtics were already very old and 'break down' was inevitable. KG went down...tonnes of nagging injuries.

The Heat are in their prime...their "big 3" has five good years ahead unless they have bad luck. Young or old, guys can get hurt...but "old" = much more likely.

I think we are going to see a Heat v Mavs finals...and that could go either way. The Mavs control the ball extremely well with J-Kidd the master at controlling the pace of the game. The Heat need turn overs. The Mavs have got the scorers + shot blockers to beat the Heat in the half court fairly comfortably.

Regardless, ...the Heat are going to be MUCH stronger next season IMO. The big 3 will have had more time together + you can bet right now they will replace scrubs like Juwan Howard + Dampier + Z has nothing left......they'll replace them with "Ring chasers" who are younger and much better.

Then the NBA is going to have a problem as they'll dominate...while everyone except Heat nut riders sleep from boredom.

But how long will they be in their prime? Wade, my favourite player, is nearly 30 years old, has had severe injuries, has injuries every single season and his scoring depends a lot on his infiltration skills which require him to be quick and explosive. I don't see him be as effective as he his now for many years to come. I fear he'll lose some of his explosiveness and quickness and become much less of scorer in 1-2 years.

[daniverson1973]

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But how long will they be in their prime? Wade, my favourite player, is nearly 30 years old, has had severe injuries, has injuries every single season and his scoring depends a lot on his infiltration skills which require him to be quick and explosive. I don't see him be as effective as he his now for many years to come. I fear he'll lose some of his explosiveness and quickness and become much less of scorer in 1-2 years.

OMG thats really funny, im guessing its a joke

Wade just turned 29 in January, Bosh just turned 27, and LBJ is 26

im pretty sure ALL of Bostons big3 first got together in their 30's
not really comparing

but there will be no slowdown

barring injury they will get much better (imagine that) and win 3-5 championships over the next five years

wade has entered his prime (he's 29-he'll be there a while)
Bosh & LBJ are babies

this team will dominate for a long time to come

but i see the Bulls being really good for a while too
and if the Knicks get their heads out of their butts they are right up there also

boston is done i think, like L.A.

its a new era, in fact its now the LeBron James ERA embrace it!

[Bumi]

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OMG thats really funny, im guessing its a joke

Wade just turned 29 in January, Bosh just turned 27, and LBJ is 26

im pretty sure ALL of Bostons big3 first got together in their 30's
not really comparing

but there will be no slowdown

barring injury they will get much better (imagine that) and win 3-5 championships over the next five years

wade has entered his prime (he's 29-he'll be there a while)
Bosh & LBJ are babies

this team will dominate for a long time to come

but i see the Bulls being really good for a while too
and if the Knicks get their heads out of their butts they are right up there also

boston is done i think, like L.A.

its a new era, in fact its now the LeBron James ERA embrace it!

Bosh is a girl, so I'm not too sure anyone's overly threatened by his presence on the Heat.

Wade will be 30 next season, which isn't exactly young in the world of professional athletics. Especially someone like Wade, whose been hampered by injury issues over the years. In a year or two his athleticism will fade, and so will his impact on the court.

LeBron, well, he's LeBron. We'll see.

Obviously, I'm biased, but I think OKC is in a much better position to be dominant over the next decade or so.

[jeebs9]

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I dunno, a lot of people say the same things you just said.

I don't think he's overrated at all, if anything it was Kobe that's been overrated all these years.

James has done things with less than any other superstar in the league. For several years now.

So even with what you just said, it doesn't take away from what he's displayed in his career thus far.

I do agree, once his athleticism leaves he's gonna need to fall back onto something else. That's not really what I am addressing though, I was just saying over the past 3 years he's been the best. Whether or not by a wide or slim margin, he's been the best. People IMO don't acknowledge that.

QFT, But I also don't hear any of the clutch talk today. Not too much of a shocker lol.

Rondo really hurt the Celtics yesterday imo. And it goes beyond the missed layup towards the end there.

[Jasong7777]

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Lebron is the best player in the league, and has been for awhile. Until he wins a rings though, people will never think of him on an elite status. That's just how it is these days.