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[HoosierAloha 30,068]

8 hours ago, Brass Cannon said:

If OKC could have kept that together OMG. 

The what could have been is 30 for 30 worthy

They would have been decent but not great.  They are all high usage guys who don't work that well off the ball, maybe Durant but not Westbrook or Harden.  You would have to have a high profile guy or coach that would push them to defend.  I honest don't think they would be challenging for titles because they wouldn't play defense.

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Green and Thompson might not be showing out in stats but they play their roles well for Golden State.  Green gets everyone up and playing defense.  He takes the pressure off Curry and Durant with his antics.  What happens if the Cavs fans go at KD like they do Green?  Thompson plays solid defense and has to be covered on offense that allows Curry and Durant to do their thing on offense.  That team is so well constructed.  Livingston is the best backup PG in the league.  McGee has even been playing well on offense as the Cavs ignore him. 

Boston should be good for years to come because of their front office and coaching staff.  They're building similar to San Antonio and Golden State as far as having the right front office and coach in place.

[Brass Cannon 24,810]

So apparently Lebron punched a blackboard and hurt himself. The media roasted Amare when he punched a fire extinguisher case. How much you wanna bet they dont trash Lebron at all

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16 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

So apparently Lebron punched a blackboard and hurt himself. The media roasted Amare when he punched a fire extinguisher case. How much you wanna bet they dont trash Lebron at all

"Pretty much played with a broken hand the last three games"

 

Um, no you didn't. If his hand was as bad as he is trying to make it out to be he wouldn't have been able to use it. Dude probably couldn't wait to tell people about it

[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

He’s just looking for any excuse as to why his team got swept. What a pathetic effort last night by the Cavs. You’re going to lose like that on your court with a championship on the line. Pathetic

[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

Warriors are unreal. They play as a team. None of those players care who has the big game and on what stage. They don’t care. They are as selfless a team that I’ve ever seen in the game of basketball. Give them the championship as long as that core stays together. They’re unbeatable. And the fact that they’re doing this in expense of LeBron makes it even better

[Hoosierfan2017 21,432]

I had a helluva time watching LeBron this year. He had a postseason for the ages and I'll never forget it. There's no denying that the Warriors are an all-time great team, no shame in losing to them. Now off to free agency to see if LeBron can create a team that can knock them off. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,386]

I had a helluva time watching LeBron this year. He had a postseason for the ages and I'll never forget it. There's no denying that the Warriors are an all-time great team, no shame in losing to them. Now off to free agency to see if LeBron can create a team that can knock them off. 

That’s the concern. Who? I heard New York today. Who can the add to make them good enough to beat Golden State.

I’d like to see LeBron with Anthony Davis or Karl Towns type BIG and some shooters.

LeBron with Boston is interesting. I don’t see Harden and LeBron fitting well together. Philly doesn’t really make sense because Simmons is LeBron Light and can’t shoot. Would negate Simmons impact. Idk.


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[mdn82 25,510]

As weird as it is I think it would be entertaining if he went to a Minnesota type of team. Young studs galore ready to take the next step. They would need a new coach, but I would find the irony in him going to that particular team because of the Wiggins trade he strongly pushed for to get Love.

 

If he leaves, it would be for Boston, Philly, or Houston imo. But would love a dark horse like Minny.

 

 

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1 hour ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

That’s the concern. Who? I heard New York today. Who can the add to make them good enough to beat Golden State.

I’d like to see LeBron with Anthony Davis or Karl Towns type BIG and some shooters.

LeBron with Boston is interesting. I don’t see Harden and LeBron fitting well together. Philly doesn’t really make sense because Simmons is LeBron Light and can’t shoot. Would negate Simmons impact. Idk.


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I think Boston would be the best choice. We've seen what Stevens can do without star power the past two years. Add a player like LeBron and watch out. They would need to get rid of someone to have the space, maybe Hayward. A lineup of Irving/Brown/Tatum/LeBron/Horford? Yes please. If Kyrie doesn't want to play with LeBron then send him out and keep Hayward. I imagine Danny Ainge will at least try getting him this summer.

I don't see Houston working very well either. They would need to gut their roster to add him, and Chris Paul seems to get hurt every year. I could see Simmons and LeBron working because he's said that he wants to play more off the ball moving forward. The big question mark there is if Embiid could stay healthy. 

[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

If I had to guess, I’d say the 76ers. Not going to the Celtics to play with Kyrie. And he’s not going to the West. He doesn’t want to play the Warriors unless it’s the Finals. Just my thoughts

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5 minutes ago, Hoosier Guy said:

If I had to guess, I’d say the 76ers. Not going to the Celtics to play with Kyrie. And he’s not going to the West. He doesn’t want to play the Warriors unless it’s the Finals. Just my thoughts

A lot of people seem to think the Lakers, but I can't see it if he still wants to win rings. Even with LeBron + another max contract they're not in a position to compete for championships. 

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6 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

A lot of people seem to think the Lakers, but I can't see it if he still wants to win rings. Even with LeBron + another max contract they're not in a position to compete for championships. 

I can’t see anyone in the West. I don’t see any team beating the Warriors though. They’re unbeatable with that core

[Alford Bailey 12,386]

Will really be interesting to see who forks over the money and control to Lebron. 

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[mdn82 25,510]

I think Boston would be the best choice. We've seen what Stevens can do without star power the past two years. Add a player like LeBron and watch out. They would need to get rid of someone to have the space, maybe Hayward. A lineup of Irving/Brown/Tatum/LeBron/Horford? Yes please. If Kyrie doesn't want to play with LeBron then send him out and keep Hayward. I imagine Danny Ainge will at least try getting him this summer.
I don't see Houston working very well either. They would need to gut their roster to add him, and Chris Paul seems to get hurt every year. I could see Simmons and LeBron working because he's said that he wants to play more off the ball moving forward. The big question mark there is if Embiid could stay healthy. 

With Philly why would Simmons want to play off of the ball? He can’t shoot. His whole value is him having the ball in his hands. I just don’t see Philly. Honestly for me it’s Houston or Cleveland. Houston isn’t giving Paul a max. They have the pieces to compete. They are aging. Boston is not signing him when Irving will just become a free agent next year if he does. Lebrons great but he is older now. You wouldn’t risk losing Irving. Imo


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[Alford Bailey 12,386]

Its a calculated risk with Lebron getting up there in age. I cant see the Celtics or 76ers mortaging their future. Dont see Lebron and Harden working. I think it will be somewhere like the Lakers and a super team thrown together like Miami. Saw something where the Lakers could free up around 70 million.

[Brass Cannon 24,810]

I doubt Lebron goes out west. Hes basically guaranteed a finals berth out east

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6 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

I doubt Lebron goes out west. Hes basically guaranteed a finals berth out east

I would be shocked to see LeBron in the West.  He's banking on stats and Finals appearances to be good enough.