2017 Eastern Conference Playoffs - 2nd Round Discussion Thread

[SPTO]

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Casey is 10 steps behind everyone else and doesn't even realize what game they're playing.

I don't know if you saw his presser after Game 1 but his indignation about the Raptors being dominated in Cleveland was pretty much a fire-able offense to me. The guy acted like it was an exaggeration when we ALL know that the Raptors have historically been thumped in Cleveland in the playoffs and in the regular season at times as well.

"Dominated is such a hard word"......Well buddy, that's what's been happening to this Raptors team. You're being dominated like a prison bitch!

[King_B_Mack]

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Lol it's not JUST what he said that makes him mentally weak, it's also his body of work. I'd make a good bet that this dude has more single-digit scoring playoff games than any other max-player, especially one known specifically for his scoring ability.



You don't need to try and make this about LeBron, which I see you're trying to do. He's a top-5 player of all-time and you don't accomplish that if you're mentally weak and/or soft. You could've made that argument pre-2011, but you can't anymore.

I'm not making it about LeBron, I'm just using LeBron to show the ridiculousness of the argument you're trying to make here. Your fellow Cavs fan even pointed out to you where LeBron said basically the same thing about Curry and you sidestepped his point and tried to justify it as okay when LeBron did it. I couldn't care less about LeBron's mental frame of mind honestly. It's just funny to me seeing you make this giant stink about nothing with DeMar but you'd be the first one out for blood if people were coming at Bron like you are right now for the same comments.


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[Majingir]

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I don't know if you saw his presser after Game 1 but his indignation about the Raptors being dominated in Cleveland was pretty much a fire-able offense to me. The guy acted like it was an exaggeration when we ALL know that the Raptors have historically been thumped in Cleveland in the playoffs and in the regular season at times as well.

"Dominated is such a hard word"......Well buddy, that's what's been happening to this Raptors team. You're being dominated like a prison bitch!

This same Raptors team next year with diff coach I think would be better. They're owned by same group as Leafs and look what Leafs have done with a great coach. No reason to think Raptors can't be better with diff coach either.

Every former player I heard talking about this series all say Raptors are playing scared and don't believe they can win. Even during season at times it feels like they don't believe in their own coach and just play stupid.

[cima]

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I'm not making it about LeBron, I'm just using LeBron to show the ridiculousness of the argument you're trying to make here. Your fellow Cavs fan even pointed out to you where LeBron said basically the same thing about Curry and you sidestepped his point and tried to justify it as okay when LeBron did it. I couldn't care less about LeBron's mental frame of mind honestly. It's just funny to me seeing you make this giant stink about nothing with DeMar but you'd be the first one out for blood if people were coming at Bron like you are right now for the same comments.


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Like I said, it's just not just what he said; that just further supports my argument. He's just not a max-contract player that I'd want as the face of my franchise. Disappears too often and doesn't do himself any favors.

And lol at coming for blood. If anyone said that about LeBron, it'd just be funny because there's no merit to it in 2017.

You need to look further into it than just what he said. His body language, his demeanor, his history of disappearing in playoff games...it all adds up. The comments were just the icing on the cake.


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[wwharton]

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Actually the comments were just... comments.

Feel free to go on about his history, body language, whatever. The problem is you STARTED by criticizing the throw away comment that doesn't add or subtract from any other criticism about him.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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You know cima has a DeMar trapper keeper and writes down all his hot takes.

"Quarter 2 2:24 - slumped his shoulders as he was running down the court. Visibly defeated already. Pathetic."

[Hassan Darkside]

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I guess I'll post the full quote:

"Sometimes it's not even about LeBron. LeBron is going to be LeBron. We got to key out other guys. We can't let Channing Frye go out and get 20 points. We can't let other guys like that get going," he said. "If you can find somebody to stop LeBron in these moments, I'll give you $100."

Not sure what the problem is with this.

[Mintsa]

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More reason why they need to get rid of Casey. Your biggest weakness is everyone else's strength. They're all gonna kill you at it.

Bucks were close to bottom in league in 3pt shooting during season, but know Raptors suck at guarding the 3 and fired away during playoffs and look how much that paid off.

Casey is 10 steps behind everyone else and doesn't even realize what game they're playing.

If you wanted Casey gone, we should've lost to the Bucks. I really think he's safe because we went "as far as were suppose too". Maybe, maybe a slight chance he gets canned if we get swept. But if we tie this up at two (or even just take game 3), he's safer than safe.

This is all my opinion of course.

[ojandpizza]

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What DeRozan said to begin with was basically that LeBron is LeBron but you can't let Channing and those guys get going if you want to win. The $100 thing came after as more of a joke.


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[ProfessaPackMan]

2017 Eastern Conference Playoffs - 2nd Round Discussion Thread

This same Raptors team next year with diff coach I think would be better. They're owned by same group as Leafs and look what Leafs have done with a great coach. No reason to think Raptors can't be better with diff coach either.

Every former player I heard talking about this series all say Raptors are playing scared and don't believe they can win. Even during season at times it feels like they don't believe in their own coach and just play stupid.

If the players don't believe they can win, then that falls mainly on the players. Not sure what Casey could do to get them more motivated.

I also know that changing coaches doesn't always guarantee success, especially if the new guy isn't much different than the previous.

[3304Life]

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I think anyone who only likes the Cavs because LeBron plays for them, who selectively quotes things, only hurts the Cavs fans themselves.


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[King_B_Mack]

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If the players don't believe they can win, then that falls mainly on the players. Not sure what Casey could do to get them more motivated.

I also know that changing coaches doesn't always guarantee success, especially if the new guy isn't much different than the previous.

You got that right




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[wwharton]

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I think anyone who only likes the Cavs beCause LeBron plays for them, who selectIvely quotes things, only hurts the Cavs fans theMselves.


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Translation...

[3304Life]

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That's ****ing clever man lmao


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[Fresh Tendrils]

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You got that right




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You guys got into the playoffs and had a chance to knock off the #1 seed.

SUCCESS!