The West is WEAK

[StrongLurk]

the only time a bunch of KNOWN weak teams won a conference and got crushed in the Finals was when AI, Kidd, Lebron, and Dwight made the Finals with weak teams between 2001-2009 and got destroyed in the Finals..

There's never been another time where a bunch of teams that everyone knew were weak, made the Finals and got smashed (confirming their weakness and the conference's)

But even though a strong team wasn't needed to make the Finals, lebron's couldn't make it in 09 and 10', and stacked the deck from 11-18' to ensure Finals runs in the weak conference... Now that he's gone, we're back to non-star teams winning the East as Kawhi and Giannis don't have any superstar teammates like lebron had the last 8 years

1. MJ
2. Kareem
3. Lebronze

This order is the law of the universe. Simply physics.

[TheCorporation]

1. MJ
2. Kareem
3. Lebronze

This order is the law of the universe. Simply physics.

Swap LordBron and Fraudon and you have a deal

[tontoz]

Fair point. First round was 5 games in Jordan's day.

[TheCorporation]

.... MJ almost matched that in 3 game series




How many 40 ppg series for any of those guys? I'll wait

Rebs?
Assists?
Steals?
Blocks?

And should we even mention defense

MJ was a scorer thats it

[LostCause]

Rebs?
Assists?
Steals?
Blocks?

And should we even mention defense

MJ was a scorer thats it

Scorer with higher defensive impact and success, career accolades, awards and reputation than Bronny Bron

Do mention it. You won't be mentioning much for your boy though

[StrongLurk]

Swap LordBron and Fraudon and you have a deal

Relax

[TheCorporation]

Relax

Im relaxed

[StrongLurk]

Im relaxed

Jordan > Lebron

[bullettooth]

Rebs?
Assists?
Steals?
Blocks?

And should we even mention defense

MJ was a scorer thats it

[StrongLurk]

Lebron has both...this doesn't make sense.

[aj1987]

Most teams under these rules will look like trash vs GSW.

There are a few exceptions though.

I think Milwaukee has enough shooting and length to make the finals competitive. Their defense is great as well.

I'm not saying the West is trash, but the Blazers are beyond awful. The Sixers or even the freaking Nets would've played better against the Warriors. Lillard and CJ are god awful defenders and if they are cold, they bring nothing to the table. Neither of them are adept passers/playmakers.

As I said, the Lakers would've given them a tougher time than the Blazers.

[TheCorporation]

Do I need to find that pic again

[FKAri]

Do I need to find that pic again

[NBAGOAT]

I'm not saying the West is trash, but the Blazers are beyond awful. The Sixers or even the freaking Nets would've played better against the Warriors. Lillard and CJ are god awful defenders and if they are cold, they bring nothing to the table. Neither of them are adept passers/playmakers.

As I said, the Lakers would've given them a tougher time than the Blazers.

i disagree with the nets. I mean d'angelo is just as bad on defense and they're hugely reliant on him and dinwiddie and levert. He may be a better playmaker but he's not a top tier one.

Denver likely would've given the warriors more trouble but still lose clearly. I like jokic's chances of having a great series which should be enough to win a game. The Blazers have never matched up well with GS, even pre KD.

[bullettooth]

6 finals losses negates that and you know it.

You're so desperate, you lie to yourself.