should i bust out the broom?

Big Al God dominating now that he doesn't have to baby sit the midget no more

if you're a Draymond Green fan, watch this guy because he puts that trash bag donkey to shame

Ey

We have a way better chance than the Choketors.

Tatum/Brown can guard or switch on LeBron, plus the Raptors don't have anyone that can guard Love. Smith/Hood would be neutralized. This is a more improved team from the start, but they are still not that great. LeBron is playing heavy minutes and having to carry the team on his back.

Either way, win win for me. Didn't think we would've been 3-0ing the 76ers.

This post was edited by pAiLiXziX on May 7 2018 10:22am

expecting celtics in 6.

If the celtics play LeBron like the pacers (tho they have a little less size) I can see them stealing a game or two on the road. LeBron has to continue to play lights out to even have a chance.

This post was edited by potentate on May 7 2018 10:31am

Jayson Tatum is not guarding Lebron bro lol
Sure, we'll switch when we are forced because Stevens prefers a mismatch contesting the shot over the 1 second a defender gets freed from a screen w/o switching
But Tatum will get BULLIED if he's actually matching up with Bron

Marcus Morris, Brown and Semi will guard Lebron

Brad loves Smart holding him in the post, but with the way he is hitting faders right now...I really hope he stays away from that

In our system, we don't really play 1 on 1 defense anyways. We rely on switches. But I agree Morris or Semi will guard LeBron. I'm okay with Tatum on Love, and Brown on any of their shooting guards.

Even without Kyrie or Hayward, we match up pretty well.

His back will be sore

With Baynes, Al, Smart and all our wings, we can pretty much match up with any team and however they want to play. Quite amazing.
Don't be shocked if Al Horford guards him a bit. Especially if wants to iso in the post for 15 seconds like he has all year.
His shot contesting ability is amazing

This post was edited by ZxFamily-GuyxZ on May 7 2018 10:38am

Anyone read the book The Captain Class by Sam Walker? I recently saw it in the Barnes & Nobles, after the author was on the Lowe Post, about several months ago. The author made it his agenda to see if there were any traits or characteristics common in the most winninigest sports teams. What he decided is that all of the greatest teams (based on his criteria) had their winningest stretches coincide with the arrival of a certain kind of captain. He mentioned that of course, you need elite talent, but he mentioned that a captain isn't the most talented player, but dedicated beyond reason. He has a passion that is integral and something that cannot just be defined by the simplest of statistics and boxscores, but a tenacious intensity that meant he was able to be combative with even teammates and coaches, but always had the will power to get better.


Interestingly enough, it kind of describes Marcus Smart to me. I think Ainge and his team have targeted individuals like Smart (hard working, dedicated, resilient) as much as possible but I do think the kind of leadership someone like Smart brings to the locker room matters.

If you guys get a chance, take a look at it.

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That being said is Kyrie Irving worth the $188 million for 5 year max extension?

I say yes. I like Hayward, but he has only had one great season, even though it was in a tougher conference. But I think Irving is someone who is popular, well diverse, and liked by coaches, that he can bring talent to the team alone by himself. Hayward? Probably could, but he's not a world beater.

This post was edited by pAiLiXziX on May 7 2018 01:40pm