Never been more disgusted with the NBA. Without the confidence that the games will be officiated with integrity, any silver linings from game 1 such as the fact that the Rockets played great defense or got a lot of open looks might as well be moot point because pivotal calls were intentionally blown. Without the guarantee that an I don't know what it is about the people's perception towards Harden but the man is a class act. He has no off the court issues, no baby mama drama, works his ass off, doesn't have any tattoos or piercings (not that it should matter) but because he sports a massive beard, he's somehow a degenerate? There's also a great deal of criticism about his game but even that narrative is non-sense. All great offensive players get to the line. Jordan, Kobe, Iverson, Melo, Lillard, Durant...Etc. Aside from that, what is it about Harden's game that is not aesthetically pleasing? Maybe I'm biased but idk if someone told me there was a basketball player who is 6'5'' who has among the greatest handles in NBA history to go along with foot work that is in a different way just as effective as Olajuwon's, can change direction and pace in an instant, has every move in his offensive move in his repertoire, wouldn't any fan casual or informed think wow? Obviously what I am about to conclude is pure conjecture, but with the political climate today and the attitude of old conservatives, I believe that Harden is mainly targeted for sporting a beard that resembles Osama Bin Laden's and others like him.
Kerr tries so hard to be funny. Instead he just comes across as arrogant and annoying. Man I can't stand that guy
You have to understand the situation Kerr is in and what he is trying to do, He played on the Bulls with some great players and one of the best coaches, as far as being on a team of superstars is concerned (Jordan + Pipen and Shaq + Kobe). Yes, Phil was lucky to land with those two stacked teams but over the years he had mastered the psychological aspect of the game. He would rile up his team, opposing team, or other coaches often to either get performance or psych them out. He would make slick comments of the officiating when he could use it to his advantage. Kerr thinks he is in the same spot as Phil was and can carve out a similar career for himself. Kerr was lucky to have landed an All star team, so he doesnt have to do much there. What he is trying to do now is emulate Phil Jackson psychological warfare. It does two things for him; 1) One it does gain him an advantage. It can effect officiating or get the reaction out of the players. 2) It makes him relevant and makes it look like he is controlling the series. You need a borderline douchebag to go up against someone like Kerr. Unfortunately Mike isnt that guy and will lose the battle. In today's interview Mike was saying how officiating can be tricky and is a tough job. LOL! Do you think Phil Jackson or Steve Kerr would have kind words to say about officiating after they would get raped? You have to play dirty against a team like Warriors and hit them in the face. When you do that they will get rattled. They are throwing punches and dictating the tone because they know that our players and coaches are cupcakes.
Kerr has ALWAYS been a smug little poindexter dweeb. Jordan needs to give this boy another whooping since he clearly never learned from the first one!
All it takes is one player on the Rockets to decide that they have had enough and to take out Curry when he goes to shoot a 3....... his ankles are very weak..... even stepping on his foot when he goes up could land him on the DL. Just seems foolish for the Warriors to go overboard messing with a team that feels they have not been properly treated....... and there are a few Rockets that would not feel bad with Curry missing the rest of the playoffs.
Bench any man that leaves his balls at the team Hotel. Only play the men that will do whatever it takes to win. Fight,scratch ,claw get dirty if you have to. This is War... I've never wanted the Rockets to beat a team so bad. How great of a feeling would it be to watch the Rockets humble and finally shut this clown and his arrogant team up. (Mr. Capela ) or should I call him (Mr. I can't seem to never win a jump ball) better show up or stay in his ****ing room. Don't even get on the team bus to the arena. Play Hartenstein..Play Faried ...hell keep playing NeNe, play whoever I don't care. Just don't play anybody being soft out there. Game on b****es.....
The Warriors lead the league in fines associated with complaining about refs. They shoot more free throws than any team in the post season. They constantly complained in the media about Beverley. Now, not a week later, they want to be like, "stop complaining about calls. suck it up." All the while knowing going under their landing space on 3's while turning their body was an intentional tactic. Never, NEVER have I seen such a punk b**ch team. They show no respect to their opponents, to the refs, or to the league, and laugh and flex as they get away with it. They're Logan Paul in the shape of an NBA team.
I was in Vegas at the time and had a sizeable Money Line wager on the Spurs. Spurs were up 23 in the 2nd half at this point and went on to lose a very close game. Yeah, I remember this. Just 1 more reason to hate the Warriors.
