NBA 2020-2021 - v. 2021 Finals: Milwaukee and Giannis rule the basketball world

[TheOutlawXanadu]

I didn't watch a single second of The Last Dance, but I have heard a lot of chatter about it, and find it funny, but not surprising, that many others in the story, aside from Jordan, supposedly didn't come off well at times in it.  Jordan obviously made damn sure that he came off great (or as well as an a-hole who loved to bully anyone and everyone can come off), while making others look not so great.  I will say this: he obviously cares a lot about his legacy as the supposed GOAT.

I saw a video yesterday where someone asked Magic Johnson if Michael Jordan considers himself to be the GOAT (I guess people just assume that Magic has special insight into Jordan's mind). Johnson was like "No, he wouldn't say that." And my first thought was... Maybe he would never outright say it, but he did basically release a ten-part documentary to try and prove it to people.

[Podaar]

“In my prime I could have handled Michael Jordan. Of course, he would be only 12 years old.” -- Jerry Sloan

RIP, Jerry. You giant, lovable, ass-hole. I'll miss you.

[gmillerdrake]

I didn't watch a single second of The Last Dance, but I have heard a lot of chatter about it, and find it funny, but not surprising, that many others in the story, aside from Jordan, supposedly didn't come off well at times in it.  Jordan obviously made damn sure that he came off great (or as well as an a-hole who loved to bully anyone and everyone can come off), while making others look not so great.  I will say this: he obviously cares a lot about his legacy as the supposed GOAT.

I saw a video yesterday where someone asked Magic Johnson if Michael Jordan considers himself to be the GOAT (I guess people just assume that Magic has special insight into Jordan's mind). Johnson was like "No, he wouldn't say that." And my first thought was... Maybe he would never outright say it, but he did basically release a ten-part documentary to try and prove it to people.

ESPN was behind the documentary. BUT...Jordan stipulate that he got to see and respond to everyone who participated comments. But he didn't come off smelling like peaches either. He did come off as a dick and a tough teammate to be around and honestly you can see from the video shown from back then the dude was an arrogant a$$hole. But just like my opinion when it comes to Tiger Woods and how big a dick he was when he was dominating. ....I don't really care. I enjoy watching those guys dominate and crush their opponents...and that's what they did.

 

[Indiscipline]

“In my prime I could have handled Michael Jordan. Of course, he would be only 12 years old.” -- Jerry Sloan

RIP, Jerry. You giant, lovable, ass-hole. I'll miss you.

Amen. I'm still bitter about the organization allowing Deron Williams to have his way.

[XeRocks81]

TLD is definitely a mythmaking exercise but I'm fine wtih that.  Some of that stuff is funny really, like, you're trying to get us to buy that someone poisonned your pizza MJ? Come on now     But he gets to do it on his own terms and I respect that. It was incredibly well put together and entertaining.   

[Podaar]

“In my prime I could have handled Michael Jordan. Of course, he would be only 12 years old.” -- Jerry Sloan

RIP, Jerry. You giant, lovable, ass-hole. I'll miss you.

Amen. I'm still bitter about the organization allowing Deron Williams to have his way.

 

Mrs. P still won't watch a Jazz game because of this very issue. I won't watch the NBA because of the 2011 lockout. I sold my season tickets and have never looked back.

[TAC]

What was the deal with Deron Williams?

[Podaar]

What was the deal with Deron Williams?

What was his problem? Who knows, spoiled superstar, maybe? You'd have to ask him.

[Indiscipline]

What was the deal with Deron Williams?

He clashed with Sloan (broken plays, freelancing on offense, etc.) and - alllegedly - forced the property to a "him or me" situation.

[TAC]

What was the deal with Deron Williams?

What was his problem? Who knows, spoiled superstar, maybe? You'd have to ask him.

I'm asking you because I don't know anything about the situation so I was just wondering what you were talking about.

Did they trade him. I'm not sure if I barely heard of him. Of course I wasn't paying attention to the NBA much at that point.

[T-ski]

NBA just about ready to get back to it.  All teams within 4 games of the 8th seed plus those already clinched to start July 31st in Orlando.  That’ll make 22 teams total.

Go Bucks!

[Aefenwelg]

Go Bulls! Go into the off-season and fire Boylen!

[T-ski]

NBA bubble has been in effect for less than a week and already two players have broken the no leave policy.  We aren’t going to have sports any time soon.

[King Postwhore]

Young men think they are invincible. 

[TAC]

Didn't seem like either one was real malicious.

[T-ski]

Didn't seem like either one was real malicious.

That’s the problem. They think it’ll be no big deal, when it could possibly turn into a huge deal.

[TAC]

Didn't seem like either one was real malicious.

That’s the problem. They think it’ll be no big deal, when it could possibly turn into a huge deal.

I meant I got the feeling they weren't being dicks about it.

[jammindude]

The playoffs are about to start and no one‘s commented since July?

I’m liking the way my Blazers are looking right now. The Covid break just gave extra time for Nurkic to heal up and he looks fantastic. I think we are poised to surprise some people.

[T-ski]

Bucks look like an average team down in the bubble. Hopefully they get it together against the Magic in the first round.

[TAC]

Bucks look like an average team down in the bubble. Hopefully they get it together against the Magic in the first round.

The Bucks have nothing to worry about. They really had nothing to play for in the first set of games.

[jammindude]

I wasn’t expecting the Nets to go full throttle when they didn’t have anything to play for. And the Blazers looked nervous tonight. But we did manage to squeak it out. I think we will look better against the Grizzlies on Saturday

[jammindude]

What does everyone think of the new format? I’m enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would.

Baseball was trying to just do it with empty seats and then I heard rumors that they were selling cardboard cut outs so the peoples faces could be in the stands. The NBA took it one step further with this virtual fan thing where I guess fans can get their pictures up on the LED boards that are on the sidelines. That and the crowd noise at least just makes it seem not quite so empty.

[dparrott]

The Nets look good even without KD and Kyrie.  They're really building for the future.  The bubble format is fine for inside sports.  But baseball stadiums are more scenic and visual, so I'm glad they can do that. 

[jingle.boy]

The Nets look good even without KD and Kyrie.  They're really building for the future.  The bubble format is fine for inside sports.  But baseball stadiums are more scenic and visual, so I'm glad they can do that.

Too bad they drew the Raptors. Holy shit do they look solid. For a team that was predicted (even by me) at the beginning of the season - some even suggesting the might not make the playoffs - they sure look fucking dominant. Nurse has to be COTY.

[jammindude]

 I was talking with a really good friend this morning we were both commenting on how much we are enjoying the current format.  He compared it to when he and his buddies were kids and they just went and played at the gym. No parents, no scouts, no cheering crowds, and it just made you focus on the game. We are probably seeing the most pure basketball we’ve ever seen in the history of the NBA.

NO ONE has a “sixth man” for this playoff run. It’s only going to be about who plays better.  I’m going to have more fun watching these playoffs than I have in a very long time.  I hate to think that this almost made the game better, but in some ways I think it did.

[jammindude]

The play in game is fantastic so far. Very physical play and the officials are not getting overly involved.

[jammindude]

I wish more people would’ve been watching that game. That was one of the funnest games I’ve seen in a long time. Very old school physical. Hard fought game. Congratulations to the Blazers. I think we have a good chance against the Lakers.

[T-ski]

NBA refs making sure the Clips get all the help they need by tossing Porzingis last night.

[Nekov]

I didn't see the first technical he got, but the second one looked to me like the right call from the refs based on the current state of the NBA. To me that should not warrant anything more than a call to chill out, but in recent times the NBA has been trying to get rid of all "violence".

[T-ski]

Bucks look like an average team down in the bubble. Hopefully they get it together against the Magic in the first round.

Down 0-1. This hasn’t been the same team since the restart

[jingle.boy]

Bucks look like an average team down in the bubble. Hopefully they get it together against the Magic in the first round.

Down 0-1. This hasn’t been the same team since the restart

This is unbelievable.  How does a team that played so dominant, now look so ordinary?

[Nekov]

Their defense has disappeared. Also, Buddenholzer is once again showing that he's not great at coaching in the playoffs. He's the guy you hire to develop your team and once it's playoff ready you hire a guy that can manage an already established team

[jammindude]

Is it my imagination, or is the officiating better without the crowd?

[T-ski]

Is it my imagination, or is the officiating better without the crowd?

It’s your imagination.

[jammindude]

Is it my imagination, or is the officiating better without the crowd?

It’s your imagination.

After that phantom call on Nurkic, I tend to agree. But on the whole, I like that they seem to be letting them play. I see a lot of very good no calls in the several games that I’ve seen.