Official 2008 NBA Playoffs Thread

[hamato_yoshii]

I think this is probably Cleveland's best chance to win in Boston, but I think I'll have to still say Boston will win.


Although I won't be able to watch, because I'll be at the Tigers game.

 

[bigspizz]

I have a feeling Cleveland and Boston is going to be one for the ages.... As much as I like LeBron, you would have to feel good if K.G, Ray, and Paul get a championship.

 

[Onion01]

I think this is probably Cleveland's best chance to win in Boston, but I think I'll have to still say Boston will win.


Although I won't be able to watch, because I'll be at the Tigers game.

I'm hoping boston too

I have a feeling Cleveland and Boston is going to be one for the ages.... As much as I like LeBron, you would have to feel good if K.G, Ray, and Paul get a championship.

I want Lebron to win...once he learns to be a team player. By that I mean, learns to make the individuals play better because of him. Until he learns that, i want the one man show to stay out of the finals

 

[pdbrady]

...once he learns to be a team player. By that I mean, learns to make the individuals play better because of him. Until he learns that, i want the one man show to stay out of the finals

That's what separates him from Kobe. That's why Kobe IS the best player in the league....yes....since Jordan. LeBron has a long way to go, as Kobe once did. I just don't see LeBron doing it though. I still think his ego outweighs his talent. I mean seriously, he calls himself "King", and has a tat on his back that says "Chosen 1".....wtf

 

[Onion01]

That's what separates him from Kobe. That's why Kobe IS the best player in the league....yes....since Jordan. LeBron has a long way to go, as Kobe once did. I just don't see LeBron doing it though. I still think his ego outweighs his talent. I mean seriously, he calls himself "King", and has a tat on his back that says "Chosen 1".....wtf

EXACTLY! Until recently, kobe was a one man team. When he turned his game on, his teammates would just stop to watch in amazement as he put up 50,60,80 points! He's toned down his selfishness, and has reached a new level of game. He is coming closer and closer to what michael was. Same with chris paul. Lebron is now a young kobe. Very skilled, but too selfish and arrogant to win anything

 

[scubasteve06]

Kobe is getting there he has to win this one "by himself" with Gasol and Odom before I say anything about MJ comparisons.

 

[Onion01]

Kobe is getting there he has to win this one "by himself" with Gasol and Odom before I say anything about MJ comparisons.

sigh, and therein lies the problem. Will he pull it off against full force celtics. Kobe is fueled by skill and natural born ability. The celtics are driven by the need to win, the need to prove themselves. They are like an animal backed against a wall. The big 3 knows their time has come, where they can not play like they used to. They know that it is now or never. 3 great players, 0 titles among them. That is why they play so seamlessly together. None seem concerned with numbers or awards. They need to win that title, even if only once, to prove to themselves that they were more than just average players; they were great!

 

[oceanobsession289]

sigh, and therein lies the problem. Will he pull it off against full force celtics. Kobe is fueled by skill and natural born ability. The celtics are driven by the need to win, the need to prove themselves. They are like an animal backed against a wall. The big 3 knows their time has come, where they can not play like they used to. They know that it is now or never. 3 great players, 0 titles among them. That is why they play so seamlessly together. None seem concerned with numbers or awards. They need to win that title, even if only once, to prove to themselves that they were more than just average players; they were great!

Totally agree!
Go Celtics!

 

[bigspizz]

Funny, when the Yankees buy a team, it is frowned upon....Now that Boston has done the same...It's a feel good story? They looked old against the Hawks....The Cavs WILL win this series....

 

[Onion01]

Funny, when the Yankees buy a team, it is frowned upon....Now that Boston has done the same...It's a feel good story? They looked old against the Hawks....The Cavs WILL win this series....

Care to make a wager on that? I'm telling you spizz, prepare to use this smiley...A LOT!