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[Wpnfire]

Tony Parker put the clamps on Stephen Curry tonight. Of all the defenders in the league, 33 year old Parker is the one to give Steph trouble? Did anybody see this coming? Curry was 0-7 when Parker was on him.

[Paul Smeenus]

My Trail Blazers are the beneficiaries of total buzzards luck by the Clippers, losing Griffin and esp. CP3??? At the same time??? To borrow a cliche, injuries are part of the game, if Lillard and McCollum were lost no one would shed any tears for Portland, rightly so. With CP3 and Griffin it was looking like a 6 or 7 game series for the Clippers, without them it's advantage Blazers.

Then, they would face the Curry-less Warriors. I think Portland will still take a 2nd round exit, but their chances increase exponentially. If somehow they get past the Warriors, San Antonio or OKC will make quick work. Still, the young Trail Blazers have a hella bright future.

[debaserr]

Earlier this week, LeBron James said Curry "definitely deserved" to be the MVP, but he seemingly took a backhanded shot at what the award means.

"But when you talk about most 'valuable' then you can have a different conversation, so, take nothing away from him, he’s definitely deserving of that award, for sure," James said.

Steph Curry is doing things LeBron wishes he could do. Curry's season this year was nothing short of magical.

LeBron has lost his 3pt touch (under 30% 3pt shooting I think) and some of his ego which was tied up in being "the best player in the world". LeBron is being a sore little loser. He says "take nothing away from him" but he is trying his damndest to do EXACTLY that. CmonBruh

I really really really hope the Warriors sweep the Cavs in the Finals, maybe that will shut him up.

[Wpnfire]

Originally Posted by eric generic

Earlier this week, LeBron James said Curry "definitely deserved" to be the MVP, but he seemingly took a backhanded shot at what the award means.

"But when you talk about most 'valuable' then you can have a different conversation, so, take nothing away from him, he’s definitely deserving of that award, for sure," James said.

Steph Curry is doing things LeBron wishes he could do. Curry's season this year was nothing short of magical.

LeBron has lost his 3pt touch (under 30% 3pt shooting I think) and some of his ego which was tied up in being "the best player in the world". LeBron is being a sore little loser. He says "take nothing away from him" but he is trying his damndest to do EXACTLY that. CmonBruh

I really really really hope the Warriors sweep the Cavs in the Finals, maybe that will shut him up.

Stephen curry had one of the best seasons ever. 30 points per game while playing less than 36 minutes, led the league in scoring whilst simultaneously leading the league in steals, made 400 threes before anyone else ever crossed 300, shot 50% from the field, posted one of the highest efficiency ratings of all time, and nearly led the league in points in the paint.

Lebron is acting like a fool to say he's not the best player alive right now. I'd choose draymond green over lebron with green's stratospheric plus/minus.

[YorkeDaddy]

You'd choose Draymond Green over LeBron? LMAO R.I.P. CREDIBILITY

[Wpnfire]

Originally Posted by YorkeDaddy

You'd choose Draymond Green over LeBron? LMAO R.I.P. CREDIBILITY

Alright, maybe I was exaggerating a little bit, as Green is lightyears away from the offensive game that LeBron has, but he did receive some MVP votes so it's not as ridiculous as you might think. He can go toe-to-toe with LeBron in every other statistical category. He put up more assists than Lebron, has a better assist/turnover ratio, shot 38% from three, and had the same field goal efficiency rating as James. He can also run the fastbreak, and nearly won defensive player two years in row. He can guard wing players and Marc Gasol with the same success.

His versatility is on par with James. There was a game last year where he put up "5" or more in every statistical category.

[YorkeDaddy]

No one's saying he's not a great player, but his stats would look quite a lot worse if he didn't have the supporting cast he does. LeBron has been putting up the numbers he has his entire career regardless of who's around him. Draymond makes any team in the NBA better but he simply could not be a #1 option and he's carried by the fact that he's got Curry and Klay.

Another way to look at it: put LeBron on the Lakers and that team is on the fringe of being a title contender. Put Draymond on the Lakers and they're still one of the worst teams in the NBA.

[Wpnfire]

Wow, Rose traded to the Knicks.

If you would have told me in 2011 that Rose was going to be traded to the Knicks one day, I would have laughed my ass off. Obviously this trade is a testament to just how dire the Derrick Rose situation has become. The fact that he was traded for aging players and no draft picks is disturbing on multiple levels. Surely they could have gotten something better.

[derek]

Houston Rockets will win the NBA title this year!

[Paul Smeenus]

This kid is unbelievable!

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