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[jack walsh13]

Damn cuz why?

Ya know, I hate the way they prance around like a bunch of school girls when they do something good. I also hate the fact the media acts like they the best already when they haven't won shit. Plenty of other really good teams and great stories, including how the Heat are playing and it's not being talked about enough cause all eyes wanna be on the Lakers. Fuck dem niggas cuz. Plus, just the way Davis bitched his way out of New Orleans really rubbed me the wrong way. Another beige bitch answering the call of Lebron. Lebron is a help me out ass nigga.

 

[spider705]

OR.....just wait till the playoffs for him to do what he always does.

You mean maintain his regular season averages in the playoffs in almost every statistical category? This narrative needs to go away as it's factually incorrect. Harden still averages almost the exact same numbers in the playoffs as in the regular season.

Two biggest factors are refs swallow their whistles which is absolute bullshit (a foul in December is a foul in June) and he has no help so defenses key on him and dare everyone else to beat them. One game they might do it but over a 7 game series? Nah, that ain't gonna happen.

Plus something else that has to be taken into consideration is the fact that Harden has been knocked out the playoffs by one of history's best teams and eventual western conference finals representative, Golden State

Just as Mike kept a lot of greats from winning championships, the Warriors offensive juggernaut of Thompson, Curry, Green and Durant kept Harden from his.

 

[M.H.C.]

You mean maintain his regular season averages in the playoffs in almost every statistical category? This narrative needs to go away as it's factually incorrect. Harden still averages almost the exact same numbers in the playoffs as in the regular season.

Two biggest factors are refs swallow their whistles which is absolute bullshit (a foul in December is a foul in June) and he has no help so defenses key on him and dare everyone else to beat them. One game they might do it but over a 7 game series? Nah, that ain't gonna happen.

Plus something else that has to be taken into consideration is the fact that Harden has been knocked out the playoffs by one of history's best teams and eventual western conference finals representative, Golden State

Just as Mike kept a lot of greats from winning championships, the Warriors offensive juggernaut of Thompson, Curry, Green and Durant kept Harden from his.

Lose, Spider. Lose gotdamnit. I ain't rooting for Houston lol. I don't care what he does individually as long as the Rockets lose. We can't beat y'all. Don't want to see y'all in the playoffs ever...

 

[M.H.C.]

Hell yeah Memphis. Give us some breathing room

 

[spider705]

Ya know, I hate the way they prance around like a bunch of school girls when they do something good. I also hate the fact the media acts like they the best already when they haven't won shit. Plenty of other really good teams and great stories, including how the Heat are playing and it's not being talked about enough cause all eyes wanna be on the Lakers. Fuck dem niggas cuz. Plus, just the way Davis bitched his way out of New Orleans really rubbed me the wrong way. Another beige bitch answering the call of Lebron. Lebron is a help me out ass nigga.

I kinda agree with this... if they dunk or do anything remotely good the bench is damn near on the court jumping around like a bunch of sissies. Most teams do it but these dudes seem to take it to extremes. They could be up by 15 and if something happens they are all like

 

[KingTaharqa]

Just as Mike kept a lot of greats from winning championships, the Warriors offensive juggernaut of Thompson, Curry, Green and Durant kept Harden from his.

This obsessed dude just had to plug Jumpman And compares the Dubs who choked 2 Finals away next to him since the Rockets cant get by them.

Spider let it go man, nobody thinks MJ is the standard anymore, find a new NBA legend to crowbar into convos.

 

[Complex]

I hate this fuckin team so much.

In the middle of a losing streak, Embiid is frustrated and Simmons still is a zero on offense, and he's worried about the Lakers.

 

[spider705]

Lose, Spider. Lose gotdamnit. I ain't rooting for Houston lol. I don't care what he does individually as long as the Rockets lose. We can't beat y'all. Don't want to see y'all in the playoffs ever...

My bad bro my Harden defense goes off the wall at times... dude catches a bad rep because people genuinely dislike his game... one day though we'll look back at this stretch like MY GOODNESS THIS DUDE WAS AMAZING

 

[KingTaharqa]

My bad bro my Harden defense goes off the wall at times... dude catches a bad rep because people genuinely dislike his game... one day though we'll look back at this stretch like MY GOODNESS THIS DUDE WAS AMAZING

Except when Harden is directly compared to Jordan. You get quiet cuz as good as Harden is, youll never like him or support him as much as Jumpman. Doubt youll be clout chasing and crowbarring his legacy in convos 30 years from now like you do Mikey.

 

[Complex]

Of course you do Michael Jordan dickriding faggot. Just like you hated the Cavs twice and the Heat once. Without dickriders like you tuning in to watch Bron lose the NBA wouldnt have no ratings. Its just like the Mayweather effect in boxing. You clucks are important to the bottom line.

And of course a coon like you would think an era of coons like Mikey, Karl Malone, Barkley getting paid PEANUTS for their talent has more "heart" than today's players. Self hating fag! Now post a bitch you slave...


@LordSinister he talkin to you!!!

I'm saying

Bronny already being attacked by Bron haters for having games on ESPN2.

Explains Embiid's frustration. All of these are going to a big, while his are going to Harris

 

[jack walsh13]

You know as much as wanna blane Brett?

How you gonna fire that man when maybe their best player REFUSES to shoot?

I just can't justify that.

His strategy is still wrong as hell though cuz. Ben should be in the post more often. If you not going to shoot I don't need you standing on the perimeter. Turns into a 4 on 5 for the defense. He needs to tell him, either you get your beige ass in the post and shoot that jump hook or pass out of a double team to an open Harris or Richardson, or sit your fuckin Al. B Sure ass on the fuckin bench. It is absolutely inexcusable to continue to allow Simmons to do fuck boy shit on the floor when he can be so much more effective in the post and going strong to the basket. Now I blame Brown for not putting his foot down with that shit. He's too buddy buddy with his guys and it's gonna get his ass fired soon.

 

[jack walsh13]

I kinda agree with this... if they dunk or do anything remotely good the bench is damn near on the court jumping around like a bunch of sissies. Most teams do it but these dudes seem to take it to extremes. They could be up by 15 and if something happens they are all like

Yup. Fuckin faggots.

 

[M.H.C.]

My bad bro my Harden defense goes off the wall at times... dude catches a bad rep because people genuinely dislike his game... one day though we'll look back at this stretch like MY GOODNESS THIS DUDE WAS AMAZING

Nah fam, I already knew what I said sounded like a Harden dig but I wasn't editing lol. 2020. I'm no longer hating on dude. He's a fucking baller. I haven't liked him since OKC(Westbrook too. Fuck that whole Thunder team lol)but that was a younger me. He's balling bro.

 

[Rembrandt Brown]

Arguably? Who else is even in the discussion? Rony Seikaly?

Jordan's jersey is hanging in the rafters.

(But seriously, Alonzo Mourning is not chopped liver.)

 

[Simply Sickenin']

 

[playahaitian]

His strategy is still wrong as hell though cuz. Ben should be in the post more often. If you not going to shoot I don't need you standing on the perimeter. Turns into a 4 on 5 for the defense. He needs to tell him, either you get your beige ass in the post and shoot that jump hook or pass out of a double team to an open Harris or Richardson, or sit your fuckin Al. B Sure ass on the fuckin bench. It is absolutely inexcusable to continue to allow Simmons to do fuck boy shit on the floor when he can be so much more effective in the post and going strong to the basket. Now I blame Brown for not putting his foot down with that shit. He's too buddy buddy with his guys and it's gonna get his ass fired soon.

You 100

But can this ALSO be true?

This KID basically still a damn BABY

REFUSES to listen to ANYONE.

this aint like Lebron not wanting to post up as much or AD not really wanting to play center...

Cause THEY PROVED they can be JUST as deadly effective doing what they do and are STILL willing to do that work in crunch time.

Simmons REFUSES

the coaches, teammates, veterans, press, social media, etc etc tell him the same thing

I can't BLAME Brett for that.

Because there is NO DAMN system that is gonna work if your point guard? point forward? point center? Don't WANT to do what is necessary to be a success

It dont matter who the coach is if he refuses to shoot.

It just doesn't work

Well maybe in New Orleans with a healthy Zion but even that is gonna mess up spacing cause in transition and pick and roll Simmons aint a threat

They said Simmons was the next Lebron.

Imagine Miami Heat Lebron telling Spo and Riley and Wade

i aint shooting?

Sidebar...

I've noticed Simmons other "skills" are dipping some lately too

 

[spider705]

Ja is ssssooooooo fuckin nice...

 

[Simply Sickenin']

Ja is ssssooooooo fuckin nice...

That was more disrespectful than the Smart/Young shit yesterday.

 

[jack walsh13]

OR.....just wait till the playoffs for him to do what he always does.

Yup.

 

[gene cisco]

You would think a player of his caliber wouldn't settle being the same player...Embiid and Simmons are the two best players in the team but doesn't have the heart.

You got one player that's scared to take a jump shot while the other likes to joke and mess with people on Twitter..

I wouldn't be surprised thats the reason Butler decided to go to Miami.

Im not trying shit on them just my observation from afar....

That team is a collective weirdo. As you said, Simmons can't take outside shots. In the fucking NBA in 20 fucking 20, this team as a backcourt player that can't shoot. They have Shaq Nowitzki. Is the 7-foot Dr. Jeckyll going to be 20 feet away from the basket or will he turn into Mr. Hyde and be a beast down low?

Feel for Sixers fans. They have to invest in the NBA 2k game and grab the controller just to have the players do what they should be doing.

 

[Simply Sickenin']

That team is a collective weirdo. As you said, Simmons can't take outside shots. In the fucking NBA in 20 fucking 20, this team as a backcourt player that can't shoot. They have Shaq Nowitzki. Is the 7-foot Dr. Jeckyll going to be 20 feet away from the basket or will he turn into Mr. Hyde and be a beast down low?

Feel for Sixers fans. They have to invest in the NBA 2k game and grab the controller just to have the players do what they should be doing.

You just hit a nerve B

 

[Mask]

That team is a collective weirdo. As you said, Simmons can't take outside shots. In the fucking NBA in 20 fucking 20, this team as a backcourt player that can't shoot. They have Shaq Nowitzki. Is the 7-foot Dr. Jeckyll going to be 20 feet away from the basket or will he turn into Mr. Hyde and be a beast down low?

Feel for Sixers fans. They have to invest in the NBA 2k game and grab the controller just to have the players do what they should be doing.

 

[jack walsh13]

You 100

But can this ALSO be true?

This KID basically still a damn BABY

REFUSES to listen to ANYONE.

this aint like Lebron not wanting to post up as much or AD not really wanting to play center...

Cause THEY PROVED they can be JUST as deadly effective doing what they do and are STILL willing to do that work in crunch time.

Simmons REFUSES

the coaches, teammates, veterans, press, social media, etc etc tell him the same thing

I can't BLAME Brett for that.

Because there is NO DAMN system that is gonna work if your point guard? point forward? point center? Don't WANT to do what is necessary to be a success

It dont matter who the coach is if he refuses to shoot.

It just doesn't work

Well maybe in New Orleans with a healthy Zion but even that is gonna mess up spacing cause in transition and pick and roll Simmons aint a threat

They said Simmons was the next Lebron.

Imagine Miami Heat Lebron telling Spo and Riley and Wade

i aint shooting?

Sidebar...

I've noticed Simmons other "skills" are dipping some lately too

Your right. Ben needs to be accountable as well. No question. He doesn't seem to want to be great. Now he's still an phenomenal passer and has excellent court vision. He's a very good defender and rebounder as well. The culture of the team is where I have to hold Brown accountable. Jimmy Butler didn't want to play with Embiid and Simmons because they don't want to be great. They are more interested in being social media darlings and living on their "natural God given" abilities as opposed to working harder to be better. They don't have the drive as the Greek Freak or Lebron but have the same abilities. No fuckin way in hell you can make sense of how Embiid busts the Celtics ass after Shaq and Charles called him out on his pussy shit then next game lose to Orlando. He has no heart. No desire to be an all time great. Same as Simmons. Brown accepts it. Fuck that. As a coach you make your players uncomfortable as fuck being good as opposed to being great.

 

[M.H.C.]

You just hit a nerve B

Shit I trade Barton every fucking year in 2k lol

 

[jack walsh13]

That team is a collective weirdo. As you said, Simmons can't take outside shots. In the fucking NBA in 20 fucking 20, this team as a backcourt player that can't shoot. They have Shaq Nowitzki. Is the 7-foot Dr. Jeckyll going to be 20 feet away from the basket or will he turn into Mr. Hyde and be a beast down low?

Feel for Sixers fans. They have to invest in the NBA 2k game and grab the controller just to have the players do what they should be doing.

Realest shit you ever typed on here Gene. Here's a triple bitch post just for this post.

 

[jack walsh13]

Shit I trade Barton every fucking year in 2k lol

 

[REDLINE]

That team is a collective weirdo. As you said, Simmons can't take outside shots. In the fucking NBA in 20 fucking 20, this team as a backcourt player that can't shoot. They have Shaq Nowitzki. Is the 7-foot Dr. Jeckyll going to be 20 feet away from the basket or will he turn into Mr. Hyde and be a beast down low?

Feel for Sixers fans. They have to invest in the NBA 2k game and grab the controller just to have the players do what they should be doing.

Coach’s fault

 

[jack walsh13]

 

[Simply Sickenin']

Shit I trade Barton every fucking year in 2k lol

I always make my Myplayer a PG. Then I take Simmon's roster spot like a month into the season and start running the offense the way it should be. I got both Embiid and Horford in the running for MVP.
Like I said, you hit a nerve homie.

 

[playahaitian]

Your right. Ben needs to be accountable as well. No question. He doesn't seem to want to be great. Now he's still an phenomenal passer and has excellent court vision. He's a very good defender and rebounder as well. The culture of the team is where I have to hold Brown accountable. Jimmy Butler didn't want to play with Embiid and Simmons because they don't want to be great. They are more interested in being social media darlings and living on their "natural God given" abilities as opposed to working harder to be better. They don't have the drive as the Greek Freak or Lebron but have the same abilities. No fuckin way in hell you can make sense of how Embiid busts the Celtics ass after Shaq and Charles called him out on his pussy shit then next game lose to Orlando. He has no heart. No desire to be an all time great. Same as Simmons. Brown accepts it. Fuck that. As a coach you make your players uncomfortable as fuck being good as opposed to being great.

real talk for a moment...

couldn't we do the same psychological analysis shooting mumbo jumbo we did for markelle fultz for Ben Simmons at this point?

 

[REDLINE]

real talk for a moment...

couldn't we do the same psychological analysis shooting mumbo jumbo we did for markelle fultz for Ben Simmons at this point?

Blame the coach

 

[playahaitian]

Blame the coach

wow you too!?!

You blaming ALL THIS on the coach and NOTHING on the player who REFUSES to shoot?

 

[jack walsh13]

real talk for a moment...

couldn't we do the same psychological analysis shooting mumbo jumbo we did for markelle fultz for Ben Simmons at this point?

No. Fultz is just a nut. Simmons acts like he's determined to show everyone he doesn't have to become a shooter to win a title. Big difference.

 

[REDLINE]

wow you too!?!

You blaming ALL THIS on the coach and NOTHING on the player who REFUSES to shoot?

Coach: Ben, you need to shoot one at least one jumper or three pointer a game to help the team.

Ben: Ok coach.

 

[jack walsh13]

wow you too!?!

You blaming ALL THIS on the coach and NOTHING on the player who REFUSES to shoot?

Culture cuz. Brown created a culture that allows players to do what they want. He's been told Simmons to shoot at least 1 3 a game. He won't do it. If he won't do what you say on the court take his ass out. Let Elton know why this pussy isn't getting 30 minutes a night. Billy Cunningham would have punched Simmons in the fuckin face if this was the 80's. Better yet Dr. J or Moses would have did it.