westbrook had his best season since his MVP season. we need more than westbrook. we have no balance. all of our firepower is in the backcourt. we do not have the same talent level as contending teams, probably because the owner will not go over the tax. it doesnt matter how well westbrook plays it isnt going to be enough.
I think the Raptors are as close to a "perfect" team as you're going to get. Great GM, great head coach, strong veteran leadership in Lowry/Gasol paired with very good young players in Siakam/FVV. Afaik, no players on ridiculous albatross contracts. No super duper superstar. For the Nuggets, Millsap at 30m is ridiculous, but that comes off the books after this postseason run, so Denver can spend on a FA in the offseason. Very bright future. Heat are pretty similar. GM, HC, Butler/Dragic paired with Herro/Adebayo/Robinson. Iguodala's contract is a bit much, but it might be worth it. If you're a Nuggets, Heat or Raptors fan, you've got it made for a while, regardless of postseason results. Nobody expected either of the 3 teams to do anything much this postseason. 2 of the 3 are in their conference finals and the Raptors exceeded expectations after losing their best player.
Heat are a bit old. Dragić is 34/45. When he plays like an all star they’re really good. But that’s not going to continue that much. but the young guys will get better.
I wonder why there's 3 days off between games 3 and 4 of this series. Was it to allow the DEN-LAL series to catch up?
They didn't want to compete with MNF. With Hayward healthy enough, Boston should come back and win this.
Right on cue... Boston @ Miami Scott Foster (#48) Tony Brothers (#25) Tre Maddox (#23) Sean Corbin (#33)
Rooting for the celtics to even the series. I want 7 games. Love watching these two teams battling each other. The effort and competition between these two teams is a joy to watch.
I think the NBA wants Jimmy to get to the Finals, so I think Heat win tonight. On a side note, how many of y’all miss Dragic? That was a fun time. I can’t believe we had Lowry and Dragic at one time...
So Scott Foster actually does have the ability to count a three pointer when a shooter gets fouled going around a screen. Interedasting.
Don't think I'll ever get over the fact that Miami managed to draft Bam and Herro at 14 and 13 in consecutive drafts.
Tyler fricken herro! Dude is going to be a better klay thompson offensively. His handles and playmaking is miles better than thompson at the same age.
I remember watching Tyler Herro's high school highlights and thinking there was something unique about him.
