The 2013 NBA Finals Thread (Spurs vs Heat)

[jay_em]

LeBron vs Texas in the Finals: 0-2

Don't mess with Texas.

Haslem and Wade vs Texas in the Finals: 1-1

 

[MoneyMP3]

I'm gonna miss these guys.

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[Dr. Gymbo]

Haslem and Wade vs Texas in the Finals: 1-1

Seriously why are you even here?

I've rarely seen you outside of the LBJ/Heat threads. I certainly don't remember quality Cavs discussion, game thread participation, or donation to the site.

I don't understand the fascination or need for some posters and fans of other teams to hang around on this site. Especially when they contribute so little to anything that has to do with CLEVELAND.

EDIT: On-topic, I do thing that this will be a really good series. Obviously, I'm pulling for the Spurs. But, I think it will be close. If this goes to a Game 7, I see the Heat winning.

Prediction: Spurs in 6.

 

[Stark]

Whoever wins two games first is going to win the series.

 

[jay_em]

Seriously why are you even here?

I've rarely seen you outside of the LBJ/Heat threads. I certainly don't remember quality Cavs discussion, game thread participation, or donation to the site.

I don't understand the fascination or need for some posters and fans of other teams to hang around on this site. Especially when they contribute so little to anything that has to do with CLEVELAND.

I'm sorry my posting doesnt live up to your standards nor gain your approval. I guess I should have waited two years and then applied diretly to you....

Unfortunately...for you...that didnt happen. I understand my choice of rooting interest has put me on the wrong side to many in here and that because of that I'll always be "unwelcomed". However I've had more than enough people express thanks in my "contributions" to this site. If you loathe my takes that much there are ways built into the site to alleviate your pain/frustration. I suggest you use them because I aint breaking no rules and thus I aint going nowhere.

 

[BimboColesHair]

Refs, Haslem, and Wade vs Texas in the Finals: 1-1

Fixed that for you.

 

[Walter White]

Do you really think the Heat played that great in game 7? I do not.

But there are so many variables in this series, it is hard for me to make a decisive prediction. I think Manu's performance will be the deciding factor. Guess, I'll say Heat in 7. Hope I'm wrong.

Wade didn't play as great as people think, he still couldn't make a shot, but he was MUCH more active all around. Attacking, and hitting the glass. Ray Allen, who wasn't making jack all playoffs, hit like 3 out of 4 threes. The overall defense was 10 times better than it had been. Mike Miller suddenly made the rotation, which is good I guess, but it is weird that Battier fell out of it. I don't know, we will see what happens.

 

[Dr. Gymbo]

I'm sorry my posting doesnt live up to your standards nor gain your approval. I guess I should have waited two years and then applied diretly to you....

Unfortunately...for you...that didnt happen. I understand my choice of rooting interest has put me on the wrong side to many in here and that because of that I'll always be "unwelcomed". However I've had more than enough people express thanks in my "contributions" to this site. If you loathe my takes that much there are ways built into the site to alleviate your pain/frustration. I suggest you use them because I aint* breaking no rules and thus I aint* going nowhere**.

First of all, it's I'm not, any, and anywhere.

Apply directly to me? Gain my approval? Think your posts cause me pain? Wow, childish much?

My point is, I don't understand why, as a clear LBJ/Miami fan, that you spend so much time on a Cleveland-related message board. You don't do game thread/previews, you don't provide break-down analysis for any player in the NBA or draft prospect, provide salary or team-building information for any team (especially Cleveland), and you haven't (to my knowledge) supported the site with donations.

So again, I don't understand why you're here. If you were here because you were a LBJ fan, then great, but he's gone, so why stick around and act a fool?

You are "unwelcomed" not just because of your views, but because you are antagonistic in what you post and troll-like in the manner in which you post. I don't care if you're a Miami fan, I just don't understand why you put so much effort into trolling a Cleveland message board.

Lastly, thanks for the recommendation, I'll be adding you to my ignore list.

 

[PIP]

I believe the Heat will take it...Was always a firm believer that once LeBron got rid of Z he would start winning those game 7'S and titles.....

Hopefully Danny Green can put an end to this.....

 

[Walter White]

I'm sad Z never got a ring.

 

[jay_em]

First of all, it's I'm not, any, and anywhere.

HS DIPLOMA: CHECK
COLLEGE DEGREE: CHECK

But thanks.

My point is, I don't understand why, as a clear LBJ/Miami fan, that you spend so much time on a Cleveland-related message board. You don't do game thread/previews, you don't provide break-down analysis for any player in the NBA or draft prospect, provide salary or team-building information for any team (especially Cleveland), and you haven't (to my knowledge) supported the site with donations.

I spend time on RCF because I was invited back in 2007. This is where I talk NBA basketball. I've had things to say about all of the above from time to time every since I joined this forum. I dont comment just to read my own comments or rack up numbers and im not running around trying to play amatuer gm.

So again, I don't understand why you're here. If you were here because you were a LBJ fan, then great, but he's gone, so why stick around and act a fool?

Here's the thing, to most in here the definition of "acting a fool" has suddenly become synonymous with, support LeBron James and/or the Miami Heat. Problem is back when Magic fans support Orlando, or Laker fans support LA etc... it wasnt "acting a fool" and it was tolerated. Someone says James is 0-2 vs Texas teams and thats ok. I say that Wade and Haslem are 1-1 and... I become a "troll acting a fool". Really?

You are "unwelcomed" not just because of your views, but because you are antagonistic in what you post and troll-like in the manner in which you post. I don't care if you're a Miami fan, I just don't understand why you put so much effort into trolling a Cleveland message board.

What about my post in this tread was antagonistic? trolling?

 

[Walter White]

Does the Spurs age concern anyone else? I know they have been resting, but I still feel like they may not have much in the tank, and sometimes you just never know. Like last year, the Spurs were playing great and were just killing people, never lost. Went up 2-0 on the Thunder if I remember correctly, and then the Thunder just absolutely destroyed them because the Spurs ran out of gas and the Thunder are a young, energetic team, and that was tough for the Spurs to handle.

I feel like the Heat can do some of the same things as the Thunder. The difference is that the Heat don't have a aggressive PG like OKC, so that will make things easier for Tony Parker. And Duncan will definitely have his way in the post. But if the Heat can still get out and run, it will be tough for the Spurs. But if the Heat are knocking down the three like they were last Finals, it is pretty much impossible to beat them. However, ironically, the Spurs are much harder for the Heat than the Thunder because of contrasting styles. But it will be interesting to see how the match ups play out and which style will prevail.

 

[Houston RZ34]

Maybe it'll be a repeat of the '07 Finals where they let LeBron get his and lock everyone else up while Tony Parker zips around the court freely with no answer to him at all?

 

[jay_em]

Maybe it'll be a repeat of the '07 Finals where they let LeBron get his and lock everyone else up while Tony Parker zips around the court freely with no answer to him at all?

That strategy was so much easier because James was easier to deal with, not having a reliable mid range or 3pt game AND because locking down Eric Snow, Ira Newble, Boobie, Drew and Z is lot easier than dealing with Wade, Bosh, Ray, Norris, Rio, etc. z

Who's knocking down their 3pt looks will likely determine who wins each game.

 

[Adam]

With Pop coaching i definitley see them focussing on frustrating bosh and wade, seeif they can keep them cold and unconfident