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I love how OKC does not bother to post a "We Are One" pic on the day that had multiple teams (from all different sports) post their support (including the Grizzlies) and lose tonight to go down 2-3. Karma sucks when you are assholes and had one too many "calls" go your way.
 
OKC needs to get rid of Westbrook.

It's funny because I'm sure there's people who think Westbrook is the superior player to Dame, but I would take Dame over Westbrook any day of the week.
 
Natebishop3 said:
OKC needs to get rid of Westbrook.

It's funny because I'm sure there's people who think Westbrook is the superior player to Dame, but I would take Dame over Westbrook any day of the week.
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Westbrook has talent.

Lillard has talent and character.
 
LA Clips fans chanting WE ARE ONE! WE ARE ONE! Now that's a fanbase I can respect.
 
Natebishop3 said:
OKC needs to get rid of Westbrook.

It's funny because I'm sure there's people who think Westbrook is the superior player to Dame, but I would take Dame over Westbrook any day of the week.
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Lillard is best PG in the playoffs.
 
Portland fans really have been the best so far in these playoffs. Dallas second, Toronto third, okc fourth
 
The Lakers and Celtics being out of the playoffs has really helped the league get respectable again. It has been a breath of fresh air.
That there is hope for the smaller, more marginalized team out there.
 
Danny Granger has REALLY fallen. 5 minutes of PT compared to Matt "f-ing" Barnes 30 playing in front of him.
 
Natebishop3 said:
OKC needs to get rid of Westbrook.

It's funny because I'm sure there's people who think Westbrook is the superior player to Dame, but I would take Dame over Westbrook any day of the week.
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OKC was a better team when Westbrook was injured because Durant had the ball in his hands. Westbrook thinks he is Durants equal and had a hard time deferring to him in clutch possessions. His bball iq is very low and has a 2 guard mentality instead of a point guards. Dame is a better point guard because he makes his teammates more productive.
 
Nhawz said:
OKC was a better team when Westbrook was injured because Durant had the ball in his hands. Westbrook thinks he is Durants equal and had a hard time deferring to him in clutch possessions. His bball iq is very low and has a 2 guard mentality instead of a point guards. Dame is a better point guard because he makes his teammates more productive.
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OKC can't beat Memphis with or without Westbrook.
 
Nhawz said:
OKC was a better team when Westbrook was injured because Durant had the ball in his hands. Westbrook thinks he is Durants equal and had a hard time deferring to him in clutch possessions. His bball iq is very low and has a 2 guard mentality instead of a point guards. Dame is a better point guard because he makes his teammates more productive.
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Um, not really sure about this. Watching the games it seems like Scott brooks has no idea how to coach. In this series especially, half the times Westbrook brings the ball down and tries to give it to Durant. Allen denies Durant for like 15 seconds and Westbrook can't get him the ball. Westbrook then tries to create a play. It's where a lot of his shots and misses come from.

If Brooks could just coach some x's and o's there wouldn't be a need for them to play hero ball all the time. Even when Durant has the ball, he's essentially just playing hero ball too.
 
Both Memphis and OKC looked physically exhausted when I turned the game on with 5 minutes left in regulation. OKC was so tired, they didn't even put much energy into their usual crying over fouls. I agree Memphis is a bad match up for the Thunder. (And the Blazers)
 
There is no way Westbrook gets traded before they fire Brooks and try another coach.
 
B-Roy said:
Um, not really sure about this. Watching the games it seems like Scott brooks has no idea how to coach. In this series especially, half the times Westbrook brings the ball down and tries to give it to Durant. Allen denies Durant for like 15 seconds and Westbrook can't get him the ball. Westbrook then tries to create a play. It's where a lot of his shots and misses come from.

If Brooks could just coach some x's and o's there wouldn't be a need for them to play hero ball all the time. Even when Durant has the ball, he's essentially just playing hero ball too.
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Yeah Westbrook is going to get a lot of the heat but Brooks is the problem. Spoelstra adjusted well with his offense and rotations after one season with big 3 to figure it out and win. Brooks is getting by on roster talent
 
Coach Mark Jackson makes his Warrior players live in a Scientology-like commune.

Stephen Curry wakes up every morning in his Bay Area apartment, just steps away from Facebook headquarters...His roommate and best friend, Klay Thompson, has lived with him since he was drafted two seasons ago. Sleeping on bunk beds isn’t always comfortable, but the hardness of the beds helps to transfer the message and tone of new but already legendary head coach Mark Jackson...

Unlike every other NBA team in the league, the Warriors live in a compound together during the season. Jackson is confident that this is the best way to instill his identity into the team. Players with wives, children, and girlfriends are allowed limited visitation hours, but many of the players accept this as a necessary sacrifice for the privilege to play for the Golden State Warriors. At night, Jackson’s voice is pumped in through an intercom, instilling positive and calming messages.

Klay and Steph hit the community area for breakfast, where they place an order with an unlikely chef. While Andris Biedrins has not made many appearances on the court in the playoffs, his egg white omelets have endeared him to the team and coaching staff. It is the sacrifice of players like Biedrins that has helped build a culture of winning in the Bay Area.

Thompson picks up a whole wheat pancake made by benchwarmer Richard Jefferson. The pancake leaves a lot to be desired, but Coach Jackson reiterates that if Jefferson minimizes turnovers, the pancake will effectively take shape on the griddle before that crucial first flip.
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http://grantland.com/features/the-not-true-story-2012-13-golden-state-warriors/
(article is almost 12 months old)
 
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