NBA Finals 2014 Thread

[Bradtemple87]

I like to make my prediction as :

Tim Duncan gets #5

And Lebron cries


The real talk is how Steve Kerr will do as my new head coach. I am excited but super nervous!

[noiseredux]

Remember when I used to be able to talk about the Celtics? :/

[jvalentine98]

Since Bird retired, which was 22 years ago I believe, the Celtics have one really good period. And now that's over. When they're good, they're good. But when they suck, they really really suck.

[sevin0seven]

if this finals was a video game..



total domination! Spurs is playing beautiful 5 on 5 basketball. GO SPURS!

[ZeroAX]

Holly shit, with the world cup going on I completely forgot about the NBA finals. GO SPURS!

Looks at series...3 to 1?

[jmbarnes101]

Looks at series...3 to 1?

As a Pacers fan who respects the Spurs and feels the complete opposite about the Heat that series number is a totally outstanding thing. One more to go and the next game is back in San Antonio. Go Spurs!!!

[aaron]

Looks at series...3 to 1?

As a Pacers fan who respects the Spurs and feels the complete opposite about the Heat that series number is a totally outstanding thing. One more to go and the next game is back in San Antonio. Go Spurs!!!

amen.

[jvalentine98]

Here's my thing with Lebron: Yeah, he's big. That's about it as far as all time great. You take the Small Forward position, what does Lebron do better than Larry Bird did at the same position?

Bird shot a higher percent, shot better from 3, rebounded better and passed better. Every statistical category goes to Bird. And Bird shared the court with a lot of talented players on the same team.

This will put Lebron at 2-3 in the finals. He's more Wilt Chamberlain than Jordan or Bird.

[MyNameIsVince]

Here's my thing with Lebron: Yeah, he's big. That's about it as far as all time great. You take the Small Forward position, what does Lebron do better than Larry Bird did at the same position?

Bird shot a higher percent, shot better from 3, rebounded better and passed better. Every statistical category goes to Bird. And Bird shared the court with a lot of talented players on the same team.

This will put Lebron at 2-3 in the finals. He's more Wilt Chamberlain than Jordan or Bird.

BUT HE'S THE GREATEST!!! KING JAMES!! WITNESS!!!!!!!!!!!


In all seriousness, you may have just summed it up comparing him to Wilt Chamberlain. Freakish talent, but not close to the same class of winner as Bill Russell or even Michael Jordan. When (not if) the Spurs win the NBA Title, James will now have more Finals series losses (3) than wins (2), and people are going to bring that up when mentioning his legacy. If Miami however comes back to win the series (which they won't, though), then the fact that they won 3 in a row will instantly cover up any Finals losses James has had in his career.

[Luke]

^Marketing and "bidness". You think Manu Ginobli will sell the brand?

Well I sure as hell think he could, but that's not what the NBA thinks will sell merchandise. And does Manu care? As Mr. Horse from Ren and Stimpy said, "No. No sir. I don't like it".

Sure Manu does some marketing, as required in his contract, but he'd rather keep on his grind than selling terrible hamburgers.

And as someone in business I appreciate The Bron for what he does, and no hate, but no. No no no no no no no no no is he even close to Mike. If you watch highlight reels...it's a different game and not even close. Apples and oranges.

I don't root for anyone to lose, so I'll leave it at that.

Or will I?