***NBA 2018 Finals v2: Rigged/ Friendly Refereeing Edition

[auger38]

Can someone post the clip of Tristan Thompson being asked if he feels “helpless” when Steph Curry starts going off?

It’s some of the finest rustlemania ever seen.

 

[echohead]

If JR doesn’t get that rebound they don’t have a chance anyway, in fact... GS gets a chance to end it in regulation.

And by sitting there like some entitled brat, he ended any chance they had of winning (shown by them getting blown out by 10)

This is by no means the first time Lebron has been questioned for his attitude or him as a teammate. As a player Lebron is almost unassailable, but as a teammate / leader... that’s where he really lacks.

You guys blaming the King here are cans. Most people on these boards brag about how Bird, Magic, Jordan, or Kobe would have literally killed a teammate for lesser infractions.

Hell when people bricked shots or dogged on D Jordan would literally run by Phil and yell to get them out of the game.

 

[TheTimeIsNotNow]

Surprised this can has this much pride with the way he’s played all season

 

[Tlocke17**]

tbf, it's a dumb question. Of course you're helpless when Curry is hitting 50 foot bombs, but of course you are never going to admit that you're helpless.

 

[Luminaire]

 

[Tlocke17**]

Surprised this can has this much pride with the way he’s played all season

The way he's played basketball, or Khloe?

 

[Ehrmantraut]

The way he's played basketball, or Khloe?

TLocke17 is the goat pof profile

 

[Tlocke17**]

TLocke17 is the goat pof profile

hahahah fucker

 

[Luminaire]

You guys blaming the King here are cans. Most people on these boards brag about how Bird, Magic, Jordan, or Kobe would have literally killed a teammate for lesser infractions.

Hell when people bricked shots or dogged on D Jordan would literally run by Phil and yell to get them out of the game.

No, and I’m not those people. Good teammates don’t berate their own and then isolate themselves. Again, JR fucked up sure, but he also sealed the tie by getting that rebound, you got to get over in that huddle and rally, hey were still here, we still got this... game 1 tied OT, we were 12 point dogs, let’s finish this shit.

This isn’t hard, anyone who ever played team sports and won anything can recognize healthy team behavior, and Lebrons consistent failures in this arena is why he hasn’t been more successful.

I have immense respect for Lebron as a player and talent, he’s absurd. But his squabbles with management, coaches and teammates have repeatedly undermined that talent.

 

[Substance Abuse]

Imagine the level of frustration he was feeling. He is human, he must have thought “fuck these losers.”

But Jordan and Kobe would have definitely punched JR.

That's fine, but shutting down completely didn't help that overtime quarter.

 

[Substance Abuse]

No, and I’m not those people. Good teammates don’t berate their own and then isolate themselves. Again, JR fucked up sure, but he also sealed the tie by getting that rebound, you got to get over in that huddle and rally, he were still here, we still got this... game 1 tied OT, we were 12 point dogs, let’s finish this shit.

This isn’t hard, anyone who ever played team sports and won anything can recognize healthy team behavior, and Lebrons consistent failures in this arena are why he hasn’t been more successful.

I have immense respect for Lebron as a player and talent, he’s absurd. But his squabbles with management, coaches and teammates have repeatedly undermined that talent.

This is all spot on. He has alienated so many players, front office guys and coaches. He drove Kyrie away and has basically destroyed love's confidence. JR is so high most of the time that he's the only guy immune to it.

 

[Substance Abuse]

Lol wow...Lakers are 20-1, 5th best odds in the league, how is that possible?

Cavs 30-1

Craptors 40-1

Clippers 100-1

Lol.

They expect the Lakers to sign bron.

 

[Tlocke17**]

LeBron completely quit in that overtime, but I'd imagine it's hard not too with this team.

Like I said last night, everything is on game 3, whoever wins game 3 wins the series.

 

[echohead]

No, and I’m not those people. Good teammates don’t berate their own and then isolate themselves. Again, JR fucked up sure, but he also sealed the tie by getting that rebound, you got to get over in that huddle and rally, he were still here, we still got this... game 1 tied OT, we were 12 point dogs, let’s finish this shit.

This isn’t hard, anyone who ever played team sports and won anything can recognize healthy team behavior, and Lebrons consistent failures in this arena are why he hasn’t been more successful.

I have immense respect for Lebron as a player and talent, he’s absurd. But his squabbles with management, coaches and teammates have repeatedly undermined that talent.

Ok, but in general there is a pretty brutal double standard here when comparing his attitude to the greats. You may not personally agree with it but it is part of the mystic of the greats of the game.

And in interviews LBJ has been nothing but class I regards to JR.

 

[Ehrmantraut]

hahahah fucker

Don’t make me go into the archives

 

[auger38]

there's zero possibility of him staying there, which we all know

did you see Gilbert trying to give everyone a dap after game 7 in BOS, LeBron basically heisman'd him out the way

 

[Tlocke17**]

Don’t make me go into the archives

pls don't lol

 

[auger38]

Iggy is participating in sprints and personal practices. Game 3 is a maybe. The true FMVP making his return seals it.

 

[echohead]

I suppose LBJ brings it on himself with all the insane third person comments about his legacy and openly talking about chasing Jordan:
-Harden cans it up in fourth quarters and he is tired from carrying his team. But LeBron is shutting down
-Curry has a good game and is finals MVP while his good game is less that LeBron's 'yoff averages
-Every Cleveland fan on the planet wants to deport JR Smiff to the Lithuanian league but LeBron isn't a good teammate for having a breakdown on the bench.

The thing I dislike the most a out LBJ is that he isn't satisfied with being the best, he has to seek recognition about it instead of letting his greatness be apparent and everyone would enjoy it.
Which is odd because his "posse" does such a good job I general of coaching him to say the right thing when speaking in public most of the time.

 

[HunterSdVa29]

could you imagine being rich and paying somebody millions per year to be your employee...

and then they look at you w/ UTTER contempt and disgust at all turns?

I'm sure gilbert isn't complaining too much as the valuation of his team has increased dramatically since he took over (although they may drop some once Lebron leaves and he tries to sell), but man. I can't think of any other example of a subordinate just shitting all over his paycheck signer like that

Not that he hasn't earned it, don't get me wrong, f that guy. Even moreso if that Email thing RR said is true, which I think it is