NBA Finals 2017

I don't really care, but would prefer the Cavs lose.

 

I agree about the boring aspect.

NBA isn't what it used to be.

 

Lebon is a man of great character. He is one of the all time NBA greats.

But, MJ, is still the king.

 

+1!
But Golden State looks tough to beat after last night's Game 1.
GO CAVS!!!!

 

That's what they said last year (72-10 season)...especially after they had the Cavs down 3-1

But I get that this year is different because they have Durant.

They will be very tough to beat, but anything is possible.

 

IMO I think those Bulls teams would beat GS.

Would you (or anyone else in their right mind) bet against MJ in the Finals?

 

I just prefer GSW.

 

I'd love to see LeBron win this one.

I've rooted for Steph and Golden State for years.... but the KD move and their attitudes in general this year are just begging for an embarrassment.

 

Guy on the radio said it best: 'The Cavs are the Clippers - have all the pieces,
just can't seem to make it work'.

But they are up against a team that arguably could start 4 of their guys on the
NBA all-star team.

 

I hate LaBron but I hate Golden State more............Just wish NBA had more excitement. Some of the earlier rounds of the playoffs were the best as when 2 teams like Utah and the Clippers played it was fun to watch. But any games involving the Cavs or the Warriors have been pretty lame over all (With a couple of exception games).

I do remember some years when the East battles were better than the Championship during MJ's time as well but at least you had some good hard knocks basketball.

 

If I weren't a GSW fan, I wouldn't watch. Hate LeBron and don't think he's the GOAT.

And yes, I agree MJ's Bulls would beat GS. He had a magical ability to literally WILL the win. The man was unstoppable.

 

Last year GS finished a 73-9 regular season (I was at the 73 win game that was very memorable)
However, I was Also at Game 7 of the NBA finals (that was even more memorable, but heartbreaking)

 

Being up in the series 1-0, the Warriors are far from being confident for a championship.
Last year GS was up 2-0 with both Blow-out wins ...and then look what happened...

 

The Bulls would beat the Warriors. I don't consider it something that is up for debate. To me, it's like debating if 2+2=4 or 5.

It's a shame this year has been so boring...no parity in the league. I've always said the real NBA season doesn't start until the Playoffs...it still hasn't started and it's coming up to game 2 of the Finals tomorrow. I think the season won't start until the first elimination game in the finals...so game 4 at the earliest and game 7 the latest...

I feel this is just the NBA making up a fake rivalry for viewers...Durant going to GS was bad for the NBA. I haven't been this uninterested in the Finals since the Spurs-Pistons.

 

What if the 2017 GSW were to somehow sweep the Cavs in the finals and then go 16-0 in the playoffs...where would this Team stand in the history books?

 

That would be quite the accomplishment and will always be remembered. I would actually like for that to happen as I'm not really a fan of the Cavs (the owner and fanbase in particular after Lebron originally left...the players I don't mind that much).

It will always be difficult for people to compare eras let alone agree on the comparisons. We do it a lot in the F1 subforum. I know people will disagree with my statement about the Bulls and that's fine. I personally think the Bulls era was more competitive and style of play more well rounded and could better compete with teams of eras before and after theirs.

Hopefully we have a competitive series.

 

Jordan never faced a team in the finals of the Spurs caliber that Lebron faced, let alone golden state. I believe all time the Spurs '13 and '14 rank higher then most of Jordan's teams. Jordan wouldn't win against this squad, but I'm a guy who also thinks that he wouldn't have won against Hakeem's rockets if he didn't retire. (I think he agrees with me - so do the records). Regardless; this debate mostly ended when Lebron lost to the mavs. Spurs and golden state are acceptable losses that Jordan would likely lose to as well but the mavs is inexcusable. I say this as a Cleveland/Lebron fan. lebrons legacy is set in that he's a top10 all time pretty easily and will most likely finish 2nd all time said and done.

If he somehow beats this golden state team (and everyone else will need to show up, obviously) Durants legacy is non existent. This is the greatest team ever most likely.

The person who said Jordan is the best athlete ever has to be joking though. I don't even think he's top3. Lebron and Bo Jackson are by far greater athletes then Jordan ever will be.
Lebron could be a hofer likely in football.
Jackson would've been a hofer in two sports or at the very least one.
Jordan just messed around in minor leagues.