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rsot · #**397** 06-14-2014

Heat game is quite different - not as technically sound and definitely few players from the bench are NOT stepping up.

Gamefreak · #**398** 06-15-2014

its over for the heat. no chance, history stands lebron

Sandy D · #**399** 06-16-2014

Lebron cannot carry the entire team on his back no matter how good he is. Jordon had Pippen, Grant etc.

Wade did nothing, bench was not playing well and Allen had a bad series.

And of course they ran into a much improved Spurs team who were like silk on every part of the game. Smooth!

Nice to see Duncan with his 5th. He has been amazing his entire career.

The big three is not in Miami, it is Duncan, Parker and Ginobli.

I dont think this will hurt Lebron at all other then those who hate him or just dont see how darn good he really is.

No one in the NBA even compares to him.

Heat made a huge mistake signing Greg Oden, he could have been a force but the lazy butt just stands around and does nothing.

vogeltron · #**400** 06-16-2014

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Originally Posted by Gamefreak

anyone else think road to finals for the heat was too easy. they had it easy that now they can't even see to compete which is sad really but man the spurs and playing like a well oiled machine.

Reminds me of the NFL Playoffs. AFC was so weak with horrible Defense. NFC was stacked. Better conference handled them. No question the Western conference was the Superior Conference in NBA.

It is arguable even though I think Lebron James is that good. That is the Suns (who didn't even make the playoffs) played the Heat in the Finals the Suns could have made it a 6 or 7 game series.

I also said this before it started. Lebron James will probably jump to the Bulls in the off-season. He won't go to the West because it is stacked. Easiest road to finals in through the East.

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Spurs have to much depth this time around. Duncan, Parker are key players. However, Splitter and Green are the difference makers. Diaw and Belinelli phenomenal role players as well. The Heat still have the big Three and some nice pieces like Birdman. But the Spurs have too much depth and experience this time around in my opinion. It will be a 6 or 7 game series I am sure.

The West was so much better this year. The Heat couldn't even handle the lackluster pacers. If they win all the props. But the first round in the West each team was solid as can be. The Spurs are an enigma with the age yet youth. If I was in Vegas my money would be on the Spurs in Six.

rsot · #**401** 06-16-2014

Another solid thrashing...highest average win differential in NBA final history - wallop

Sandy D · #**402** 06-16-2014

With Wade pretty much done the only reason Lebron stays in Miami is if they make some moves.

The bench just got too old, Wade might as well stayed home and Lebron had no help from anyone.

Chalmers is a lousy guard and I see Allen moving on or retiring as well as Battier.

Next I wonder if Duncan will retire or not.

rsot · #**403** 06-16-2014

Wade was looking old and lacked production. Could be time for Lebron to move on to younger pastures

Sandy D · #**404** 06-16-2014

Something tells me that Bosh and Lebron want to win more rings.

So if Pat Riley does not make some moves to get a point guard and a younger bench and someone who can do what Wade used to do they will move on.

Lets face it, going to 4 finals in 4 years and winning two of them does not happen a lot.

I think they will stick together if Riley pulls in some help.

dealagreeproceed · #**405** 06-17-2014

bring in melo to take wades spot... OV

Sandy D · #**406** 06-17-2014

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Originally Posted by dealagreeproceed

bring in melo to take wades spot... OV

Not enough basketballs as he is a true ball hog.

rsot · #**407** 06-17-2014

Sandy D · #**408** 06-18-2014

Maybe both Lebron and Melo both end up in Chicago....

Riley had better get some movement going on or Lebron could be gone.

rsot · #**409** 06-18-2014

Riley is something else as well - basket-case

Sandy D · #**410** 06-18-2014

Something tells me you are going to see a lot of movement in the NBA this off season.

rsot · #**411** 06-19-2014

Debates about where Carmelo ends up - dont think Lebron will move though

vogeltron · #**412** 06-19-2014

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Originally Posted by rsot

Debates about where Carmelo ends up - dont think Lebron will move though

East is by far the easiest Road to the finals. I don't see Lebron going to the the West. Even making and losing the Finals means more to ones legacy than winning in many instances.

Bulls or Cavs are the only potential places. I don't see him going back to heat with a broken down wade unless someone like Parsons comes on board.

rsot · #**413** 06-19-2014

Bulls would be something stronger with him for sure

Sandy D · #**414** 06-19-2014

Lebron going to the Spurs.....

LOL

vogeltron · #**415** 06-19-2014

Reading the Warriors are upping their offer to try to acquire Kevin Love from the T-Wolves.

evicktd · #**416** 06-19-2014

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Reading the Warriors are upping their offer to try to acquire Kevin Love from the T-Wolves.

Every playoff contending team should be doing this

evicktd · #**417** 06-19-2014

K Love would fit well on OKC

Sandy D · #**418** 06-19-2014

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K Love would fit well on OKC

Yes he would.

They made a huge mistake moving Harden.

Teams can double on the other scorers and with Love they would not be able to.

Dont think Thompson for Love would be an even trade at all. Thompson is not in the same leaque as Love.