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TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #15600 on:** May 08, 2015, 12:27:27 PM »

I fucking love Simmons so this makes me sad

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #15601 on:** May 08, 2015, 12:28:09 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on May 08, 2015, 12:27:27 PM

I fucking love Simmons so this makes me sad

Come on man. You had to see this coming. Had to.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #15602 on:** May 08, 2015, 12:29:22 PM »

Oh I for sure did especially after he got suspended for the Goodell remarks. I'm just a huge fan of Grantland and the BS Report and all of his writers. He'll leave and Grantland will stay, only for ESPN to ruin it and eventually ax it because it doesn't make money.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #15603 on:** May 08, 2015, 12:30:36 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on May 08, 2015, 12:29:22 PM

Oh I for sure did especially after he got suspended for the Goodell remarks. I'm just a huge fan of Grantland and the BS Report and all of his writers. He'll leave and Grantland will stay, only for ESPN to ruin it and eventually ax it because it doesn't make money.

I'm positive he'll keep grantland. From what was said seems like ESPN isn't very supportive of it anyway.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15604 on:** May 08, 2015, 12:46:09 PM »

Bill is very smart but he also has a surprisingly big ego. He seems like the type who is going to create a problem where ever he goes. That being said, good luck to him. Grantland was a good idea. His podcasts and 30 for 30 work was good stuff.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #15605 on:** May 08, 2015, 01:59:41 PM »

Quote from: Am_I_Anonymous on May 08, 2015, 12:30:36 PM

Quote from: BrandNew on May 08, 2015, 12:29:22 PM
Oh I for sure did especially after he got suspended for the Goodell remarks. I'm just a huge fan of Grantland and the BS Report and all of his writers. He'll leave and Grantland will stay, only for ESPN to ruin it and eventually ax it because it doesn't make money.

I'm positive he'll keep grantland. From what was said seems like ESPN isn't very supportive of it anyway.

It was announced Grantland would remain an ESPN entity. David Cho is leaving as well.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #15606 on:** May 08, 2015, 02:48:35 PM »

Simmons will be fine.

This was destined to happen though. ESPN thinks they make the stars (and they do) and Bill is a unique personality that made himself to a certain extent. ESPN can't pay him what he's actually worth, because then they will have to pay everyone else accordingly.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #15607 on:** May 08, 2015, 02:58:03 PM »

Yeah, if you like Simmons, this is actually a positive move. You'll get more Simmons, being more Simmons-y. The first time he goes on the Dan Patrick show after his contract expires is gonna be saltier than the entire state of Utah.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #15608 on:** May 08, 2015, 03:03:01 PM »

Quote from: Human Snorenado on May 08, 2015, 02:58:03 PM

Yeah, if you like Simmons, this is actually a positive move. You'll get more Simmons, being more Simmons-y. The first time he goes on the Dan Patrick show after his contract expires is gonna be saltier than the entire state of Utah.

I'm sure Lebatard is going to want him on the radio show. I'll be interested if he pops up there today or Monday.

It is kind of curious that ESPN came out so early and called off the talks. You could either read that as a negotiating ploy to put pressure on Simmons or read it that he already had an offer in place with somewhere else and the price is astronomical.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #15609 on:** May 08, 2015, 05:06:32 PM »

Simmons can fuck off with his blatant fanboyism though.

and Whitlock can fuck off too.

Steve Contra · « **Reply #15610 on:** May 08, 2015, 05:07:31 PM »

Bill Simmons is awful, Espn is awful, they were a perfect fit :'(

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #15611 on:** May 08, 2015, 05:19:01 PM »

Simmons' fanboyism is a part of his charm, I think. He'll happily try to steer any discussion towards the Celtics and the entertainment is seeing his guests or other writers try to get him off that line of thinking

I just think he's the sort of dude I'd like talking sports with. Not to mention he's responsible for the best things ESPN has done in years: Grantland and 30 for 30. The dude knows good content, regardless of his biases.

Whitlock is the worst though

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15612 on:** May 08, 2015, 08:54:23 PM »

Cleveland offense is so fucking vanilla and predictable.

benjipwns · « **Reply #15613 on:** May 08, 2015, 08:56:08 PM »

Quote from: Am_I_Anonymous on May 08, 2015, 12:07:02 PM

Austin Rivers is the worst basketball player I have ever seen and I play ball in an over 30 league with lawyers and shit.

That is all.

Take that back, his father has coached grown men to championships.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15614 on:** May 08, 2015, 09:34:30 PM »

Not a pretty game but a lot of intensity on both sides.

benjipwns · « **Reply #15615 on:** May 08, 2015, 09:36:59 PM »

Those were Rose's first free throws in four games.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15616 on:** May 08, 2015, 09:45:24 PM »

Lebron's jumper is gone.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15617 on:** May 08, 2015, 10:15:19 PM »

Cavs offense still incredibly predictable. Blatt needs to actually start an offense here.

It's all Lebron iso. Nobody else is moving unless they get a pass to shoot. Zero actual execution of plays.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15618 on:** May 08, 2015, 10:32:21 PM »

Let's see if blatt actually calls a decent play out of this timeout or is it more iso.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15619 on:** May 08, 2015, 10:36:51 PM »

Wow. Great by butler. Bad defense from Cavs.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15620 on:** May 08, 2015, 10:38:35 PM »

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15621 on:** May 08, 2015, 10:41:25 PM »

double wow

Yulwei · « **Reply #15622 on:** May 08, 2015, 10:42:20 PM »

Good shit D rose ain't even mad

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15623 on:** May 08, 2015, 10:43:51 PM »

Completely ugly game but it was very intense. Good win for the Bulls. Cavs have a lot of issues to sort out on offense. It just can't be the Lebron show on offense. It has to be something more complex and smarter than that.

jakefromstatefarm · « **Reply #15624 on:** May 08, 2015, 10:44:01 PM »

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15625 on:** May 08, 2015, 10:51:44 PM »

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #15626 on:** May 08, 2015, 11:58:24 PM »

Lebron was inefficient and Kyrie was invisible. Yet they barely lost.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15627 on:** May 09, 2015, 12:40:41 AM »

Quote from: ToxicAdam on May 08, 2015, 11:58:24 PM

Lebron was inefficient and Kyrie was invisible. Yet they barely lost.

They keep it up they are going to be saying that to each other in the off-season. They are not looking great so far in this series. Bulls also lost a 20 point scorer themselves for most of this game so its not like they were at full strength either.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15628 on:** May 09, 2015, 12:45:10 AM »

Yeah Houston is looking really bad in this series. They barely came back to win the last game. I'm happy for the clips.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #15629 on:** May 09, 2015, 12:46:25 AM »

that was one of the worst games I've seen Lebron play

Your Stalker · « **Reply #15630 on:** May 09, 2015, 12:51:47 AM »

Austin Rivers is playing for that max contract.

Your Stalker · « **Reply #15631 on:** May 09, 2015, 12:56:15 AM »

Quote from: The Walrus on May 09, 2015, 12:38:32 AM

Clippers taking it to the Rockets right now, goddamn

As a Lakers fan do you hate the Clippers or Dwight Howard more?

eleuin · « **Reply #15632 on:** May 09, 2015, 02:05:36 AM »

rose's face after that shot

doc really salvaged austin's career

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #15633 on:** May 09, 2015, 12:56:49 PM »

nicca I was drunk and wanted to feel something

jakefromstatefarm · « **Reply #15634 on:** May 09, 2015, 07:50:06 PM »

great shot by pierce, good for the Wiz

Mandark · « **Reply #15635 on:** May 09, 2015, 07:59:44 PM »

Broussard: "Did you call bank?"

Pierce: *pause* "I called game!"

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #15636 on:** May 09, 2015, 08:16:35 PM »

Paul Pierce is a national treasure. Love how he just walked away while Broussard was trying to ask him another question

Seems like the Eastern Conference Bank is still open on weekends

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #15637 on:** May 09, 2015, 08:28:34 PM »

https://vine.co/v/emnFnUwQ6uu

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15638 on:** May 09, 2015, 08:53:13 PM »

Potential for a lot of upsets this round. The warriors better get it together because it ain't clicking right now.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15639 on:** May 09, 2015, 09:09:43 PM »

Memphis making the warriors look ugly atm.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15640 on:** May 09, 2015, 09:18:09 PM »

lol. Crowd chanting first team defense after a tony allen play. You have to love that.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15641 on:** May 09, 2015, 09:20:41 PM »

Steph is just flinging the ball away like crazy. 4 turnovers in the first half.

Your Stalker · « **Reply #15642 on:** May 09, 2015, 09:24:29 PM »

The Grizz are giving me false hope. I just know it.

Beezy · « **Reply #15643 on:** May 09, 2015, 09:49:15 PM »

Yes. But it won't come to that.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15644 on:** May 10, 2015, 12:24:25 AM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on May 03, 2015, 04:55:38 PM

Nobody is going to beat the Warriors, I'm realizing now for real.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #15645 on:** May 10, 2015, 11:44:01 AM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on May 10, 2015, 12:24:25 AM

Quote from: Stoney Mason on May 03, 2015, 04:55:38 PM
Nobody is going to beat the Warriors, I'm realizing now for real.

Warriors would be better off running with Lee at the 5 honestly.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15646 on:** May 10, 2015, 01:23:38 PM »

http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2015/05/inside-shocking-abrupt-divorce-bill-simmons-and-espn

Not any real info we didn't already know but whatever.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15647 on:** May 10, 2015, 01:54:25 PM »

Couple of big games today.

Speaking towards the Cavs I just think the offense has become too Lebron-centric. Not because he is being selfish or an awful person. And not because he isn't trying because he's trying very hard. He's nearly averaging a triple double despite the weak shooting (especially outside).

I just think the team has decided this is the best way to win and I think solely as a plan it isn't. It's so predictable. And its making other players not move and become spectators. You can do that sometimes but in general there has to be more ball movement and not Lebron hold the ball for 20 seconds on offense and then deciding to shoot or pass to someone to shoot at the last second. It's a game plan issue. There has to be a better plan of execution on offense.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15648 on:** May 10, 2015, 01:59:41 PM »

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Phil Jackson @PhilJackson11 · 30m 30 minutes ago
NBA analysts give me some diagnostics on how 3pt oriented teams are faring this playoffs...seriously, how's it goink?

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Phil Jackson @PhilJackson11 · 16m 16 minutes ago
Why am getting cranky stuff? Seriously, bball, it's about penetration.
Those cranky the Heat/Spurs got it..Heat via s/roll, Spurs all ways.

Old people and twitter.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #15649 on:** May 10, 2015, 03:00:32 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on May 10, 2015, 01:54:25 PM

Couple of big games today.

Speaking towards the Cavs I just think the offense has become too Lebron-centric. Not because he is being selfish or an awful person. And not because he isn't trying because he's trying very hard. He's nearly averaging a triple double despite the weak shooting (especially outside).

I just think the team has decided this is the best way to win and I think solely as a plan it isn't. It's so predictable. And its making other players not move and become spectators. You can do that sometimes but in general there has to be more ball movement and not Lebron hold the ball for 20 seconds on offense and then deciding to shoot or pass to someone to shoot at the last second. It's a game plan issue. There has to be a better plan of execution on offense.

I don't know what else they can do. You can't rely on James Jones and Delladova to win you games.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15650 on:** May 10, 2015, 03:17:11 PM »

Quote from: ToxicAdam on May 10, 2015, 03:00:32 PM

Quote from: Stoney Mason on May 10, 2015, 01:54:25 PM
Couple of big games today.

Speaking towards the Cavs I just think the offense has become too Lebron-centric. Not because he is being selfish or an awful person. And not because he isn't trying because he's trying very hard. He's nearly averaging a triple double despite the weak shooting (especially outside).

I just think the team has decided this is the best way to win and I think solely as a plan it isn't. It's so predictable. And its making other players not move and become spectators. You can do that sometimes but in general there has to be more ball movement and not Lebron hold the ball for 20 seconds on offense and then deciding to shoot or pass to someone to shoot at the last second. It's a game plan issue. There has to be a better plan of execution on offense.

I don't know what else they can do. You can't rely on James Jones and Delladova to win you games.

Well its probably too late to install the fundamentals that should have been evolving over the course of a season, but the current plan isn't working either.

El Babua · « **Reply #15651 on:** May 10, 2015, 06:08:27 PM »

Walrus, post if ur OK.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #15652 on:** May 10, 2015, 06:09:25 PM »

WALRUS SOB UNCONTROLLABLY IF YER OK

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #15653 on:** May 10, 2015, 06:22:30 PM »

Lebron scored 25 on 10 of 30 shooting. He's pretty much one rape accusation away from having his playstyle labeled "Kobe-esque"

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Just kidding, Bron had 8 assists, Kobe don't play that shit

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Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15654 on:** May 10, 2015, 07:36:36 PM »

Crazy game. I was away from home so couldn't really post. The Cavs played so bad and yet still found a way to win despite themselves and their awful offense.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #15655 on:** May 10, 2015, 08:26:03 PM »

Blatt did a lot of stupid stuff down the stretch

T234 · « **Reply #15656 on:** May 10, 2015, 08:31:22 PM »

No lie, walrus probably sobbing in the middle of his wanking session in the dark.

HiResDes · « **Reply #15657 on:** May 10, 2015, 10:09:19 PM »

Ban the Eastern Conference besides the Wizards...They're the only team with real heart on that side.

HiResDes · « **Reply #15658 on:** May 10, 2015, 10:18:43 PM »

Quote from: Your Stalker on May 09, 2015, 09:24:29 PM

The Grizz are giving me false hope. I just know it. (Image removed from quote.)

If Conley can stay healthy I really think they have a good chance.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #15659 on:** May 10, 2015, 11:14:35 PM »

Clippers.

I'd dig a Cavs/Clippers finals. No bench between the two

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