Why? Because it's the 4th time in a row we are stuck with crybaby James vs the western conference all-stars.
I don't think it's about hatred for KD--- I thinks it's more about the free agency market as a whole. People were used to guys being on a team for life. Could you imagine Larry Bird playing on any other team than Boston? Magic wearing another uniform than the Lakers? Remember how odd it was seeing Jordan in a wizard's uniform?People want to root for a winner, but if you're too good then it's unfair and they're a bunch of all-stars? That makes no sense. We've all seen all-star games that weren't about good basketball. But the Warriors know how to play as a team. It'd be one thing if KD didn't fit, but he does. And to say KD can't make that move is to deny him the freedom that we all deserve. And what are the motivations for that, exactly?
The hatred of KD and the Warriors is as irrational as much of the political hatred we see. Voters may have started with some kernel of truth, but their rational reasons turn into animosity and they forget the reasons that they disliked (or liked) someone in the first place. It becomes "your guy" vs. "my guy," and eventually, "Your guy is basically Satan (even though I can't logically explain why)," and "My guy may not be an angel, but he's a hell of lot better than your'n." Hyperbole. Irrationality.
Maybe true to some or even many but I don't hate KD or Curry but let's be real, this team is the most stacked with superstars since Magic Johnsons lakers. It just doesn't interest me. Sure, Lebron James is an all-star team all by himself but honestly the cavs only chance at winning 4of 7 is unfortunate injuries on the warriors roster.People want to root for a winner, but if you're too good then it's unfair and they're a bunch of all-stars? That makes no sense. We've all seen all-star games that weren't about good basketball. But the Warriors know how to play as a team. It'd be one thing if KD didn't fit, but he does. And to say KD can't make that move is to deny him the freedom that we all deserve. And what are the motivations for that, exactly?
The hatred of KD and the Warriors is as irrational as much of the political hatred we see. Voters may have started with some kernel of truth, but their rational reasons turn into animosity and they forget the reasons that they disliked (or liked) someone in the first place. It becomes "your guy" vs. "my guy," and eventually, "Your guy is basically Satan (even though I can't logically explain why)," and "My guy may not be an angel, but he's a hell of lot better than your'n." Hyperbole. Irrationality.
Did you say his supporting cast is better than most are giving credit for? Outside of KLove, there isn't anyone on that roster that would would generate any interest from any of the other 3 conference finals teams.
Take LeBron off that team and how many games do they win? They are a legit lottery team without LeBron. I would take Houston's supporting cast over Clevelands every day of the week and twice on Sunday.
Didn't watch but I did check the score on gamecast before bed.
Lebron was unstoppable. And they have a plan. The last 20 possessions were predictable, and Warriors could do nothing about it. Lebron dribbles up, person being guarded by Curry sets the pick. Warrior defenders switch and Lebron has huge mismatch with Curry. Granted, it is Lebron, but Curry is worthless as a defender. Lebron drives and scores, or Lebron spots the open man. I'm not sure there is an answer to this, and Golden State certainly didn't have it last night. Cavs were a missed free throw from winning on the road last night. Maybe that was their best chance to win one. Or maybe it will convince them they are better and can win this series. Regardless --- it was an exciting game - 51 points from Lebron; controversial overturning of a charging call that saved the Warriors; missed last second free throw for the win; JR Smith being the goat (and not GOAT) dribbling out the clock; ejections and fights at the end. This is going to be a great series -- I love this game!
With all due respect, LeBron made his bed, he has to sleep in it. He handpicked his team and teammates in Miami and bailed. He handpicked his team and teammates in Cleveland - he orchestrated the trade for Love, he brought in JR, he had Blatt fired and Liu hired, and, unfortunately, he drove off Kyrie. This is what you get with LeBron (and high profile NBA guys) - they run the organization, not the other way around.
Lebron is unstoppable, but clearly the Cavaliers are.
You guys blaspheme! All talk radio in DFW is united in the view that taking this Cavs team to the Finals is Lebron's greatest accomplishment! After all, he did plow through a Boston team that was missing its 2 best players in only 7 games!
