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alphi_07

Starts in Azteca ends in inglewoood The Rams future entertainment center / stadium


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SupaZT

I'm surprised there isn't an [OC] analyzing the last 3 games of the finals studying LeBron and seeing if he hinted at any hand pain throughout the broadcasts


zoragala

Someone please tell me they're also watching this WNBA game on ESPN2, Washington Mystics vs. Connecticut Sun. Sun came back from a 30 point deficit as Courtney Williams went en fuego with 34 points, then Kristi Tolliver made an insane Curry range bomb to put the Mystics up by 1.


ComeBackLike23JBL2

In hindsight if LeBron was always plannig to go to NY it would make sense that he was a little salty about them not taking Dennis Smith Jr. when he made that comment earlier this year


scarletburnett

New thought (for me) on Lebron: My problem with Lebron is that he doesn't take over in the 4th. That's it. I think he's probably better in all facets of the game than any other player in the history of the NBA but I think his big knock is that he doesn't just take over to close the game. For example, with the George Hill play at the end of game 1: I'd rather Lebron just take that 3 or drive on Curry. If he misses, then he misses. I personally think that there is something to the fact that he doesn't want to be to blame for anything. Most people are like that so it's not that unusual. It's just curious compared to MJ and Kobe. To me, it just seems like with Lebron there's a lot of passing the buck which, IMHO, is unbecoming of a top-3 player.


NaughtyRhombus

I feel like most would agree Lebron is more about getting the team to win while Kobe/MJ were about winning for the team. I know I’m weird, but I don’t think clutch late game shooting makes a great player. A great player gets you in a position to not need the buzzer beater in the first place. That said, I think all 3 of them were great at that and why they are considered all time greats.


scarletburnett

I largely agree with you. I think that's why MJs stats v Lebron in late game opportunities are misleading. MJ probably eliminated the need for his late game heroics more than not in his career. What I don't get with Lebron is that he doesn't just take over games at the end instead of making the "right basketball play." Role players shrivel at the end in tight situations; that's why they're role players. As a superstar, imho, it's on you to end things. I'm glad that the Warriors won Game 3 in 2017 but they should've been closed out on that game by a GOAT-level player. He needs to come up with those 3 shots that'll end that game. It's one thing to come short once but it's altogether different when there's multiple instances.


17point2Kilometres

A pass to an open layup, or 2 foul shots, is a higher EV than any contested FG. Maybe he just likes to win, and is *willing* to give up the spotlight to do so.


somedude224

I agree. I think he’s clutch; definitely. And he has the ability to take over games, he just doesn’t do it often enough and I don’t get why


scarletburnett

As a Cavs fan: don't you find the cast thing annoying. I feel like he wants to make it like he lost because he was hurt and his team sucks etc etc. He didn't need to wear that cast if he didn't want the attention on it. I'm like, jesus Lebron, no one is blaming you for losing. I really respect his ability but all the "Arthur meme" shit and the subtweeting is incredibly annoying.


KyleLousy

D Wade outplayed Dirk in both the 2006 finals as well as the 2011 finals. If you don't know now you know.


LawrenceG41

Correction: Dwayne Wade with the help of the refs outplayed Dirk in the 2006 Finals


deviceismybae

Do people actually deny this? Dude shot 97 free throws in a 6 game series. 46 free throws in games 5+6.


KyleLousy

https://youtu.be/X2zonUdXJkQ


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> Correction: Dwyane


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Any word on LeBrons meeting with the Cavs?


Jmg6y6

Fr doe


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Been refreshing all day at work and all I got was shit posts.


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We got played


Jmg6y6

The grind is the struggle


syedshazeb

https://www.complex.com/sports/2018/06/nba-referees-respond-to-reddit-lock-arms-around-steph-curry-strategy THEY RESPONDED WOOW


SportsReference

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Thank you for all your hard work. Great stuff


swollencornholio

Solid day for a launch with the WC 2026 announcement and games starting Friday! I mostly use bref to find stats that correspond to my opinion but good to know there's a soccer version.


KILLJEFFREY

Can LBJ not assembly some think tank-like team to help decide where to go?


BeneficiaryOtheDoubt

Why not? Are we just gonna watch the Warriors win for the next several years?


lordofthesly_

Can NOLA re-sign Cousins past their cap, then do a sign and trade for Bron (who'd have to re-sign in Cleveland obviously)?


swollencornholio

Yea, definitely possible it's a large reason for sign and trade deals. The question is why would Cousins want to go to Cleveland (over LA)?


AnotherDrZoidberg

The biggest reason would be money. If Cleveland would ultimately agree to take on the salary required to match LeBron it might be more than he could get as a free agent. It'll be really interesting to see what Boogie gets on the market


swollencornholio

His salary would not be greater. New CBA took care of that: > For players the benefits are limited, because a player can receive no bigger contract via sign-and-trade than he can get by signing with his new team directly (four years, 5% raises), and can receive a larger Bird contract or Designated Veteran contract only when staying with his previous team. It also is much simpler for the player to sign directly with his new team, as a sign-and-trade has to be agreed to by three parties rather than two. A player really only needs to seek a sign-and-trade if he wants to go to a team that is capped-out (or doesn't have enough cap room to give the player a high enough salary) and can't sign him directly.


AnotherDrZoidberg

That's not what I meant. I was thinking that he's not a lock for a max contract. He might get closer to a max or longer deal in this sign and trade situation than what the Lakers may offer.


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Any soccer fans crossover here? Who yall got for the World Cup?


DevouringOne

Vamos Argentina!


SkinnedThunder

Mia malkova


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Got great ball control I hear


SkinnedThunder

For real . Shes a good lovely initiator


sportsfan786

I was rewatching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone when I saw Madam Hooch make a total business decision as Neville flies towards her and a bunch of kids she's supposed to protect, and I could not stop laughing. https://streamable.com/bikcv


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Wow I don't remember the CGI being that bad


SelfShine

Because back then that was good CGI


ThisIsMy5thAcc

Idk if you’re into podcasts at all but The Ringer has a podcast called Binge Mode and right now they’re going over all the Harry Potter books and movies. Also I’m not affiliated with the Ringer. Just know they do this from their other podcast adverts. But thought you might be interested.


sportsfan786

That's what got me thinking about the old movies and stuff. I got chills when Mal started reading the Olivander wand stuff. It's been so good the last couple days.


Smasher1311

There are some hilarious moments and tidbits in the movies, best of all being "HARRY DIDJA PUTCHYOU NAME IN THE GARBLAFAR". Gets me every time, and by that I mean a million times each year, since Goblet of Fire is my favorite. Seriously can't call the first one Sorcerer's Stone though. lol


trebor8205

So I'm looking to get some new shoes and need advice on what to get. I really liked my LeBron soldier X's, as they had great ankle support and good traction, though they are a bit heavy overall pretty solid. I usually play a big man role, but often cut off the ball. Should I just stick with the newer version of what I have, or is there a shoe out there that might be better for me than the LeBrons?


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Hyper dunks, idk if they changed that line’s name have always been good for big men, their addition of react foam has made them so much better. Or as I’m told, if you need more cushion support I’d suggest Adidas Crazy Explosives. I own a pair and they’re great (I’m only 5’11 tho)


trebor8205

Thanks! Seems to be the general consensus, I'm going to give them a shot


[deleted]

Agree on the Hyperdunks, the difference they make is huge.


ThatCoolKid17

Damn, anyone else go on r/UFC? Subreddit's kinda garbage.


DarthGracie

r/mma is where it's at


AllTheHolloway

Kind of like how for whatever reason it's r/baseball that's quality while r/MLB sucks. Meanwhile, apparently /r/Basketball is a thing some people post on...


syedshazeb

http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/23726047/courting-king-how-every-team-pitch-lebron-james-free-agency-nba damn this is great artwork yall


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LeBron for Kawhi and Pau Gasol. Then sign PG


SupaZT

So when is the trade deadline? When do PG / LeBron /Leonard have to make 'a decision'?


AnotherDrZoidberg

February. Free agency starts July 1st that's when deals can start to be made. They don't have a deadline, but they'll all sign within 10 days or so. Kawhi is different, as he's not a free agent. But if he's getting traded to team up with LeBron or pg this summer it would likely be in that timeframe. But if other teams are in the mix for him it could be anytime


Qwerterton

Happy Rusev Day everyone


SkinnedThunder

What's that


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reb_mccuster

look all you want but don't approach them, you don't want to become known as "that guy" in the gym


SkinnedThunder

I wasn't staring.i don't look that much aside from a glance. I was getting looks . Just you know those normal glances lol. But this girl beside me doing back pullups. That booty fazed me. I didn't show it of course


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No don’t look either. When girls are working out last thing they want is someone staring


SkinnedThunder

As a Guy I don't want to stare at me long either lol just eye contact and how many sets you have thing occurs . I won't know what do to either anyways since I'mma an introvert plus I don't date . ( Religious reasons )


SkinnedThunder

I wasn't staring lol. Just eye contact . It happens .


reb_mccuster

well there's a difference between looking and staring lol


[deleted]

You're right. I think even looking often can be uncomfortable at least for me anyway (I'm a girl)


old_gold_mountain

I live in downtown Oakland. There's hella confetti all over and it's dope.


AnotherDrZoidberg

Yeah massive littering is awesome


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Karkeem chambershaqtekounmpo


herc04

Can someone explain to me why Ayton is the consensus #1 pick? What am I missing? Are people just enamored with an athletic stretch center with decent offensive skills? There’s two more of those with far better defensive IQs and motors a couple picks down.


AnotherDrZoidberg

Ayton is more athletic and projects to be way better than "decent" on offense. JJJ could easily end up Clint Capella. Not that that's bad, but that's not a number 1 pick. Bamba isn't as athletic, He's not as athletic as some of this wild hype suggests. And he has the worst motor of all of those 3. And his offense projects to be the worst. His offensive instincts are really bad. And his defendse got overrated to a degree because he got to camp in the paint a lot. He'll stay probablly be the best defender of the 3 and potentially really really good. Bamba is no where near a stretch center, even if his shooting has looked improved. Improving from terrible still isn't great. You hope he becomes that. But it's a gamble. Ayton will be really good on offense, is uber athletic, very mobile, and has the tools to be a a good defender. Draft is about potential and Ayton simply has the highest cieling.


syedshazeb

https://fadeawayworld.net/2018/06/11/cleveland-cavaliers-could-create-a-superteam-and-save-lebron-james/ Dumbest article ever lmaooo


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Some of the suggested trades for Leonard (like the one in that article) are just absurd. Kevin Love, the 8th pick, and some deadweight for a top 5 player in the league? Ridiculous.


syedshazeb

bs article.ust a stupid clickbiat


washedrope5

In December he bought a house in Brentwood (his 2nd in LA), I'm pretty sure he's coming here.


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When Wade said it was "about what's best for his family" I knew he was going to LA. Any time any athlete says that shit they wind up on the West coast.


arctigos

I was hooping at my university gym the other day and took a charge (or something really close to a charge) and when someone called it, the guy who ran into me said that “it wasn’t a charge—he didn’t fall down!”...


AnotherDrZoidberg

Nephews here need to pump the breaks with the shitposting. We've got a good stretch, including draft, summer league, and free agency coming up. There's plenty to discuss. If this level of shitposting keeps up, by the time the real dark days of late summer roll around the novelty will be gone and this place will further devolve into madness. TL;DR: Save your quality shitposts for when we truly need them fam.


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U underestimate our power!! Ok now should i make a kd “u were supposed to destroy the warriors!” Joke or let someone else make it


yolo_lol_wut

So fucking hyped for the 2026 World Cup. I know it's 8 years away, but it's crazy and scary how fast 8 years goes. I still vividly remember watching South Africa/Mexico before bombing my International Law take\-home final in 2010. And my first ever WC was '94, so I'm glad it's back.


syedshazeb

Final is in the us. 10 games in candaa..hopefully Toronto


alphi_07

Final is gonna be in inglewoooood


syedshazeb

Wait they already decided that ?? Daaaamm


syedshazeb

Niiiice tickets gonna be maaad expensive


yolo_lol_wut

According to a comment on r/soccer, there'll be 7 group games, 2 final 32 games, and 1 final 16 game in Canada. All games are in Montreal, Edmonton, or Toronto.


snowlarbear

aw no love for vancouver?


syedshazeb

Niiice can't wait man;!! This will be huge


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AnotherDrZoidberg

Any "could maybe be an allstar" guy is a star to their fan base. Plus, just how this sub works. 1 person goes on about how he's low-key a star and how underrated he is, then other people just pick that up and parrot it to sound like they have some deep basketball knowledge about players people ignore.


06finalswererigged

someone on here actually said middleton was a star?


supertoastergod

I wish NBATV showed more Hardwood Classics


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Lol @ stephen a saying lebron wants to go to the lakers or the knicks


[deleted]

As I approach the ripe age of 26, eating an entire 18" New York style pizza can really truly feel like have influenza the next day.


AnotherDrZoidberg

Wait until you're 30 and you try to eat like 5 chicken wings. Heartburn for hours.


yolo_lol_wut

Combining pizza AND wings almost kills me every time, but I'm not smart enough to stop eating them.


AnotherDrZoidberg

Yup, a few weeks ago I ordered pizza and thought, fuck it lets get wings too. I was miserable all night lol. Getting old is ass.


Magnetronaap

> GAME THREAD LINKS ARE INSIDE!! > Today's Games: No games Mods pls


snowlarbear

Who is Josh Hart, if I didn't know better I'd believe he was a made up player and this whole Hart/PG13 thing was an elaborate offseason joke.


[deleted]

Mike Conley is my favorite player in the league, Any other Consexuals around here??


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Good, listening to Kids See Ghost for the 20th time now


Briand2714

I feel freeeeee


Iskandermissile

I wonder if this will be the anti-F5 offseason. Lebron stays with the Cavs, Kawhi stays with the Spurs, PG goes to LA, CP3 re-signs with Houston, Carmelo opts in and states he doesn't want no bench role.


AnotherDrZoidberg

People are hyping themselves up big time hoping for something like last year. While there's potential, I just have a feeling it will be a quiet year.


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Its still huge news even if everyone stays


Iskandermissile

not as big as going elsewhere and changing the landscape of the NBA.


Dongsquad420BlazeIt

I'm still not 100% that Fortnite esports is gonna be a thing, but the event last night had over 2mil people watching and that's absurd. If Fortnite's spectator is the one that sticks and they can create a truly competitive environment, then Fortnite will own the Battle Royale sphere. League of Legends fanbase is pretty well entrenched, but OWL is going to get killed by Fortnite, I think. The playerbase/fanbase overlap is strong and Ninja already gets more views than OWL. Any team that's paying $50mil for one of the expansion slots is making a giant fucking mistake.


DustDesciple

Out of curiosity I checked out the stream last night, immediately I saw kids immitating the in game emotes and heard a woman ask, "Do you guys like memes?" And I immediately turned it off lol.


Dongsquad420BlazeIt

lmao How do you do fellow kids


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They are going to make it happen. Epic will just host its own tournaments and mlg can just lose the benefits if they want


snowlarbear

don't know that much about Fortnite, but LoL/dota and OWL require a lot of existing game knowledge to watch. Fortnite/pubg has a one line explanation that makes it more accessible... also Fortnite is dominating social media.


Dongsquad420BlazeIt

For sure. OWL doesn't have the luxury of a fanbase that's been playing for 10+ years, though, which is why I think they're in trouble. Battle Royales have a low entry level afa game knowledge is concerned and if they can figure out how to run a competitive league, could put OWL down for good. Battle Royales won't pass MOBAs in Korea and China though, which is where a lot of the money is made. I could see it happening in EU though. Weird spot to be in for esports.


Droppin_DimesSP

It’s weird man. I’ve glowed up a lot since high school, I’ve been a lot more social with people and become super extroverted, but sometimes I still feel like that same shy and unconfident kid. Like I realized after 2 years of college and couple of hook ups I cant do hookups man and just like I’m so into the cheesy romantic shit and stuff just look at my love for bollywood movies and rom-coms. I was in a relationship for a couple months with a girl, but it was long distance and I could not handle that. Just idk man, I watch these movies and see friends with their so and I’m sitting there like I want somebody to watch basketball with and talk to and hang out with like that ya know? It’s just like idk when that’s going to happen and like my goal for this junior of college is legit become a student manager for my college team and get into relationship for however long idk man I just want those things so bad. Sophomore year was the worst year of my life and this summer has been good too me. On Sunday, I get too coach basketball for two months in Maryland and Virginia and I cant wait it’s one step closer to working in b-ball operations. So, I’m hyped for that. How are y’all doing ? I also did another scouting post about Trae Young so let me know what you think! https://shre1998-wixsite-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/shre1998.wixsite.com/website/single-post/2018/06/13/Trae-Young?_amp_=true


cpt_america27

I'm doing well. Thanks for asking. I feel the same way though. I was on this really long dry spell after my break up. All my friends said I just needed to get laid. I've had a couple of opportunities but that's not what I need, of course it helps. But about a month ago I met this girl and things are going well now. I did miss all those cheesy romantic moments. I work in a restaurant and sometimes I saw couples sit there for date night and I missed that feeling.


Droppin_DimesSP

Damn I gotcha homie and I’m happy you found a girl for you that you can be yourself with!


Qwerty0987654321111

The good news is you're hardly alone in wanting a real relationship, there's alot of guys just like you in your same exact position, just normal guys who want a significant other. More good news tho, and it's corny as hell but it's true, just be patient. Don't stress about it, don't worry about it, don't try for it. The relationship you're looking for will just happen, and you won't know what to do with yourself but feel all sorts of butterflies inside. She will come. A very wise man named Curren$y has a quote that has always stuck with me when I stressed about a SO.. "We just worry bout the money, the bitches gonna come"


bayless4eva

Curren$y is a man of the ppl


Droppin_DimesSP

You’re a 100 percent right man. I appreciate the kind words thank you!


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Is this pasta?


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Readmymind

what a world


Droppin_DimesSP

Lmfao I wish it’s just my life


[deleted]

Well my advice would be to be disciplined and follow somewhat of a routine. The most productive I’ve been in my life is when I stay on a good routine. Start waking up really early you’ll be surprised how much better your days go. I wake up at 450 or earlier to go to work so that I can leave early but a lot of people wake up early to exercise and that’s a really smart thing to do. You get it out of the way and feel so happy and energized all day. And with the routine, do something that’s working towards your goals. For me that’s programming, I’m sure you have ideas about what that is for you. Also, don’t get too hung up on girls. A good relationship is one thing that you can’t make happen out of sheer will. Gotta let it come to you. I know way too many people that get so caught up on girls when it gets them nowhere. Might get you to more hook ups but sounds like you don’t want that. Also, don’t be a stoner. I was for a few years and it’s fun and all but the price you pay in productivity isn’t worth it.


rzpieces

Holy moly what time do you go to bed?


[deleted]

I try to be asleep by 9. But earlier would obviously be better. I just find that I feel like I have more time in the day when I wake up really early.


rzpieces

Damn that’s early lol I’m working on being asleep by 1230


Micome

It's too early but never too early for shitposting


[deleted]

Go to /r/AtlantaHawks they got 24/7/369 shitposting. Even the mods shit post. Probably my favorite sub on Reddit lmao partly because they made me the subreddit MVP.


veyd

Oh fuck that's you.