NBA season 2018/19
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@ACT-Crusader You look at that and wonder a) what's the criteria because there are some big names missing, but also b) you realise how much amazing international talent there is in the NBA these days
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@shark said in NBA season 2018/19:
@ACT-Crusader You look at that and wonder a) what's the criteria because there are some big names missing, but also b) you realise how much amazing international talent there is in the NBA these days
There are at least 7 players in the NBA finals alone that have played for Team USA and are not in this squad - Curry, Klay, KD, Cousins, Iggy, Draymond, Kawhi
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@barbarian said in NBA season 2018/19:
Looks like a torn Achilles for KD. That's a lengthy outage on the cards. Might change his free agent decisions, might not.
At very least it sucks for the team that gets him.
He may have come back too soon, and should silence the voices that said he was shying away from playing to save himself
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Yeah it could completely turn around his reputation. Instead of derision he is now a figure of sympathy - risking himself for the team when they needed him most. And he was playing bloody well at the time.
The reaction of Curry, Thompson and Iggy in particular show the regard in which they hold him.
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Who is Kawhi Leonard?
The NBA's most mysterious superstar has defied labels throughout his career, but after Toronto's Game 6 win, he can once again be summed up with one word: champion.
Interesting the stuff about Kawhai choosing SD state over major programs because he wanted to go someone he felt loved, and values loyalty. Nothing but unconditional love in the North for you dude
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@shark said in NBA season 2018/19:
@ACT-Crusader You look at that and wonder a) what's the criteria because there are some big names missing, but also b) you realise how much amazing international talent there is in the NBA these days
If it is like previous cycles the players are "encouraged" to make themselves available for this tournament if they want to be considered for Olympics selection next year.
All others have either been there done like LeBron, or are injured or likely carrying injuries in the finals.
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Alright ballers, who you got in Game 6?
Warriors by 10+
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Honestly unsure.
I think Toronto are the better team, but surely they can't win three straight games at Oracle?
I'd lean towards the Raptors despite that fact.
Key for the Warriors will be the shooting of Green, Iggy, Cook and Cousins. If they can contribute 40 points between them then I reckon the Warriors just edge it. If they can contribute 50+ then the Warriors might win well.
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haha Raps hit 5 threes in the first 6 minutes!!
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Great game!! Curry couldn't take the moment (tough shot though). Toronto to close this out by winning everything on the road. Well done.
Kawhi is the fucking man.
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Interestingly Kawhi was pretty anonymous in that game. Was Van Vliet, Lowry and Siakam that ultimately won it for them.
Once Klay went down, it was amazing for the Warriors to get as close as they did.
Almost fair to say this series had no real losers. The Warriors would have won a few admirers from the way they hung in there.
But I was happy to see the Raptors win. They were the better team. Nice to have a new side with the trophy.
Now the REAL game begins... free agency!!!!
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@barbarian free agency will either be awesome, or a complete fizzer. No middle ground
And i wonder what KD's injury has done to the FA period?
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Awesome game. Game 6 Klay turned up. Lowry and Fred really stepped up. Iggy was aggressive offensively. Gasol and Ibaka were big in the boards.
The GS inbounds play was well set up but the inbounds pass was off the mark giving the Raptors defence time to set towards Steph to contest a tough 3.
So many moments in this one and in a high intensity game it’s hard to be critical of anyone. Although if DeMarcus could get half a foot off the ground he probably would’ve got that offensive rebound at the end.
Well deserved championship to the Raptors.
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4-0 at Oracle this season.
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@mariner4life said in NBA season 2018/19:
@barbarian free agency will either be awesome, or a complete fizzer. No middle ground
And i wonder what KD's injury has done to the FA period?
In early breaking news, KD signs with the Raptors 😎
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@ACT-Crusader said in NBA season 2018/19:
So many moments in this one and in a high intensity game it’s hard to be critical of anyone. Although if DeMarcus could get half a foot off the ground he probably would’ve got that offensive rebound at the end.
Draymond was the interesting one. Had a triple double, but also 8 turnovers. Missed his only two free throws, while Iggy was 1/5 from the line too despite a good shooting game.
But really there are no scapegoats, which is kind of nice. Good to see Lowry bounce back as well.
