more i see what is the atmosphere created around the nba finals, more i understand the genius of it's planners and their clear goals.
the books will make money on those finals and lost of it.
the first stack of money will come from the futures where the cavs series price is so attractive that it is almost impossible to resist. -138 for cavs +1.5 series price is something that is like picking up money from the streets. or is it?
because if gs wins the game 1 - the price will be much better and only if the cavs will win that game - only then you'd be able to hedge it and still have a shot if the series end up 4-3 gs.
conclusion? vegas knows it is not going to happen and if the cavs were to win game 1, vegas would never release that "ridiculous line". just my opinion.
lbj - all the kids are certain "it is lbj's year and this is when he will make his mark on nba and will become the greatest of all times".
say what? if lbj really was what he is portrayed to be - he would still be playing the first term in cleveland and by now would have 3-4 rings for sure. he would not lose the single finals series and would be mvp of each final series. with two three rings still on the way.why?how come? because the "greatest of all" did exactly that. after trying to reach the finals for 5 seasons with the bulls, he finally reached it and then took 3 consecutive rings being mvp in all of the finals. he was forced to retire for a season and also did not reach the finals first season of his comeback. but the next 3 - he did and won all of them being mvp in each again.
so, if youre putting your money on lbj - at least learn some facts and understand that adam silver hats what david stern did to nba and wants the true competition back. without lbj. with curry
i am not saying what i say is going to happen but i am pretty certain the cavs will not win these finals
so, before you throw your money away - consider who are you throwing it at.
more i see what is the atmosphere created around the nba finals, more i understand the genius of it's planners and their clear goals.
the books will make money on those finals and lost of it.
the first stack of money will come from the futures where the cavs series price is so attractive that it is almost impossible to resist. -138 for cavs +1.5 series price is something that is like picking up money from the streets. or is it?
because if gs wins the game 1 - the price will be much better and only if the cavs will win that game - only then you'd be able to hedge it and still have a shot if the series end up 4-3 gs.
conclusion? vegas knows it is not going to happen and if the cavs were to win game 1, vegas would never release that "ridiculous line". just my opinion.
lbj - all the kids are certain "it is lbj's year and this is when he will make his mark on nba and will become the greatest of all times".
say what? if lbj really was what he is portrayed to be - he would still be playing the first term in cleveland and by now would have 3-4 rings for sure. he would not lose the single finals series and would be mvp of each final series. with two three rings still on the way.why?how come? because the "greatest of all" did exactly that. after trying to reach the finals for 5 seasons with the bulls, he finally reached it and then took 3 consecutive rings being mvp in all of the finals. he was forced to retire for a season and also did not reach the finals first season of his comeback. but the next 3 - he did and won all of them being mvp in each again.
so, if youre putting your money on lbj - at least learn some facts and understand that adam silver hats what david stern did to nba and wants the true competition back. without lbj. with curry
i am not saying what i say is going to happen but i am pretty certain the cavs will not win these finals
so, before you throw your money away - consider who are you throwing it at.
pretty sure it took jordan 7 seasons to win a title,not 5
but regardless,he is the greatest without doubt in terms of being a ruthless killer,competitor and winner combined with having a total package of other wordly skills that were ahead of his time...if he was transferred into todays nba he wud STILL be the best pure athlete.at that size his speed,dexterity,improvisational ability and of course leaping/jumping is all beyond compare.
if you just wanna talk basketball skills only,NOT the whole package,then lebron is certainly rite in the conversation with jordan....but it is more than obvious that he is not built the same way mentally and emotionally as jordan and that probably always has him in second place.
pretty sure it took jordan 7 seasons to win a title,not 5
but regardless,he is the greatest without doubt in terms of being a ruthless killer,competitor and winner combined with having a total package of other wordly skills that were ahead of his time...if he was transferred into todays nba he wud STILL be the best pure athlete.at that size his speed,dexterity,improvisational ability and of course leaping/jumping is all beyond compare.
if you just wanna talk basketball skills only,NOT the whole package,then lebron is certainly rite in the conversation with jordan....but it is more than obvious that he is not built the same way mentally and emotionally as jordan and that probably always has him in second place.
Better teams win titles. You cant rely on odds when it comes to this stage. Cavs have been very impressive and lets not forget that finals experience matters. The finals tend to slow down and be more of a half court game. I've always said that having your PG as your main scorer is never a good thing because they have to get others involved to win. Also, having an inside game is alot like running the ball in football. Run and gun teams usually fall short because they dont have the physicality to dominate in the paint. I think that is a huge issue people are not realizing. If Memphis had a player who could hit 3's i still say Memphis would have won that series (seeing that they had a healthy allen). Whats gonna happen when its a tight game and you rely on such young players to hit contested jump shots? We shall see. Nobody can guard lebron in the post except maybe green and if hes attacking the hoop that opens 3pt shots and thompson cleanup dunks. GS also does not get to the foul line enough which has me believing this is the Cavs best shot whether Kyrie is 100% or not.
Better teams win titles. You cant rely on odds when it comes to this stage. Cavs have been very impressive and lets not forget that finals experience matters. The finals tend to slow down and be more of a half court game. I've always said that having your PG as your main scorer is never a good thing because they have to get others involved to win. Also, having an inside game is alot like running the ball in football. Run and gun teams usually fall short because they dont have the physicality to dominate in the paint. I think that is a huge issue people are not realizing. If Memphis had a player who could hit 3's i still say Memphis would have won that series (seeing that they had a healthy allen). Whats gonna happen when its a tight game and you rely on such young players to hit contested jump shots? We shall see. Nobody can guard lebron in the post except maybe green and if hes attacking the hoop that opens 3pt shots and thompson cleanup dunks. GS also does not get to the foul line enough which has me believing this is the Cavs best shot whether Kyrie is 100% or not.
Also did you see Curry and Thompson going to baseball games??? hmmmm. Seems they may not be entirely focused for what is coming. If I'm a Warriors fan, I dont like their laid back attitude towards this finals
Also did you see Curry and Thompson going to baseball games??? hmmmm. Seems they may not be entirely focused for what is coming. If I'm a Warriors fan, I dont like their laid back attitude towards this finals
this is lebrons time to bring the pain and bring the reign - in this game of thrones called the nba there is only one true and righteous king and right now vegas is belittling the ruler calling him a dog - well that dog is about to bite and make his city his family his friends and his business partners proud - warriors will look like kids against this veteran cavs squad who are the best team in the nba playoffs fresh off a no sweat sweep - the nba season began with lebron and the nba season will end with lebron - how anyone sees another narrative larger than that i do not know
this is lebrons time to bring the pain and bring the reign - in this game of thrones called the nba there is only one true and righteous king and right now vegas is belittling the ruler calling him a dog - well that dog is about to bite and make his city his family his friends and his business partners proud - warriors will look like kids against this veteran cavs squad who are the best team in the nba playoffs fresh off a no sweat sweep - the nba season began with lebron and the nba season will end with lebron - how anyone sees another narrative larger than that i do not know
I have to agree with Bob. The NBA is the most rigged sporting event ever. I've picked the champ every yr since 2007 and this year I feel strongly about Cle. Ever notice when Media dismiss a team or conf that they often tend to bring it? Ala Ohio St this year or UCLA in NCAAB or even the Pats after the KC game. Dont u think Cle is tired of hearing "They only got here by beating shitty East teams?" Lebron is not losing two finals in a row. Adam Silver knows this is his best shot to make the most $$$ in terms of marketing the nba. Blatt is admired in Europe and LBJ is the biggest star in a watered down NBA. As good as Curry is he is not on the elite level as MJ, Kobe, Lebron aka superstar status. LeBron has won series by himself before and if hes scoring and his teammates are hitting 3's they got it. Whoever shoots 3's better this series will be champion and Cle has best 3pt defense in playoffs
I have to agree with Bob. The NBA is the most rigged sporting event ever. I've picked the champ every yr since 2007 and this year I feel strongly about Cle. Ever notice when Media dismiss a team or conf that they often tend to bring it? Ala Ohio St this year or UCLA in NCAAB or even the Pats after the KC game. Dont u think Cle is tired of hearing "They only got here by beating shitty East teams?" Lebron is not losing two finals in a row. Adam Silver knows this is his best shot to make the most $$$ in terms of marketing the nba. Blatt is admired in Europe and LBJ is the biggest star in a watered down NBA. As good as Curry is he is not on the elite level as MJ, Kobe, Lebron aka superstar status. LeBron has won series by himself before and if hes scoring and his teammates are hitting 3's they got it. Whoever shoots 3's better this series will be champion and Cle has best 3pt defense in playoffs
If you think cavs are going to win, go ahead and bet them. Did you forget at the beginning of the season they were like 40/1 to win before lebron announced that he was going back to the cavs? People placed their future bets on cavs because they were just hoping lebron will come back. GSW is the better team and all stats point to them as the better team. Cavs only have a lebron and he is still 2/5...soon to be 2/6.
If you think cavs are going to win, go ahead and bet them. Did you forget at the beginning of the season they were like 40/1 to win before lebron announced that he was going back to the cavs? People placed their future bets on cavs because they were just hoping lebron will come back. GSW is the better team and all stats point to them as the better team. Cavs only have a lebron and he is still 2/5...soon to be 2/6.
Do you remember the 2008 Boston Celtics? I believe they won with big odds pending on them. Books already stated they lose no matter who wins. All this comes down to is Cle has a superstar who the refs can bail out like wade vs dallas if need be. GS got nobody that can attack the hoop one on one and so they live and die by the jumpshots. We will see how this plays out but if GS cant jump on Cle early in these games and lets them hang around, Cle has a much better opportunity at getting easy baskets than GS.
Do you remember the 2008 Boston Celtics? I believe they won with big odds pending on them. Books already stated they lose no matter who wins. All this comes down to is Cle has a superstar who the refs can bail out like wade vs dallas if need be. GS got nobody that can attack the hoop one on one and so they live and die by the jumpshots. We will see how this plays out but if GS cant jump on Cle early in these games and lets them hang around, Cle has a much better opportunity at getting easy baskets than GS.
I mean it is plain as day where this story is going but keep wishing otherwise -- the league wants LeBron to get over the hump and become the new LEGEND
I mean it is plain as day where this story is going but keep wishing otherwise -- the league wants LeBron to get over the hump and become the new LEGEND
GS has not impressed me at all this playoffs. NO, Mem, and Hou arent exactly murders row, and they really didnt dominate these teams other than when tony allen got injured and gm 3 of hou. Not sure why ppl are so high on GS. Sure one could argue Cavs didnt beat that great teams but fact is they won in dominating fashion vs ATL and really outplayed a deep CHI team. Curry and Thompson are also banged up and head injuries are hard to get rid of after 1 week. Cavs role players are key. Hit 3's and theyll win. Kyrie doesnt have to be 100%, just good enough to put pressure on curry defensively
GS has not impressed me at all this playoffs. NO, Mem, and Hou arent exactly murders row, and they really didnt dominate these teams other than when tony allen got injured and gm 3 of hou. Not sure why ppl are so high on GS. Sure one could argue Cavs didnt beat that great teams but fact is they won in dominating fashion vs ATL and really outplayed a deep CHI team. Curry and Thompson are also banged up and head injuries are hard to get rid of after 1 week. Cavs role players are key. Hit 3's and theyll win. Kyrie doesnt have to be 100%, just good enough to put pressure on curry defensively
one experience lebron .....all others on both sides are newbies ...... this is kind of like is payton was suppose to win the superbowl two years ago and we know what happened....... if irving doesn't play well ....its already been told he is not 100%...... that's the the excuse why they lose and lebron might come back next year to finals b/c the east sucks expect maybe chicago and maybe washington ..... there is no way they are winning with unhealthy irving ..... watch his plays and status ...... green might come out this series too
one experience lebron .....all others on both sides are newbies ...... this is kind of like is payton was suppose to win the superbowl two years ago and we know what happened....... if irving doesn't play well ....its already been told he is not 100%...... that's the the excuse why they lose and lebron might come back next year to finals b/c the east sucks expect maybe chicago and maybe washington ..... there is no way they are winning with unhealthy irving ..... watch his plays and status ...... green might come out this series too
this is lebrons time to bring the pain and bring the reign - in this game of thrones called the nba there is only one true and righteous king and right now vegas is belittling the ruler calling him a dog - well that dog is about to bite and make his city his family his friends and his business partners proud - warriors will look like kids against this veteran cavs squad who are the best team in the nba playoffs fresh off a no sweat sweep - the nba season began with lebron and the nba season will end with lebron - how anyone sees another narrative larger than that i do not know
this is lebrons time to bring the pain and bring the reign - in this game of thrones called the nba there is only one true and righteous king and right now vegas is belittling the ruler calling him a dog - well that dog is about to bite and make his city his family his friends and his business partners proud - warriors will look like kids against this veteran cavs squad who are the best team in the nba playoffs fresh off a no sweat sweep - the nba season began with lebron and the nba season will end with lebron - how anyone sees another narrative larger than that i do not know
Also did you see Curry and Thompson going to baseball games??? hmmmm. Seems they may not be entirely focused for what is coming. If I'm a Warriors fan, I dont like their laid back attitude towards this finals
They've had a record number of days off before the Finals..............come on. It's not like they're flying down to Los Angeles to watch a game.
Also did you see Curry and Thompson going to baseball games??? hmmmm. Seems they may not be entirely focused for what is coming. If I'm a Warriors fan, I dont like their laid back attitude towards this finals
They've had a record number of days off before the Finals..............come on. It's not like they're flying down to Los Angeles to watch a game.
What about MJ's first 6 seasons? Zero finals appearances. The Western Conf champs of the last 5 years were all better than those Sonics and Jazz teams Jordan beat to get his last 3 rings. Jordan is the GOAT, but Lebron isn't far off no matter how you look at it. I will never understand how people overlook the fact that the average NBA roster in the so-called Golden Era of the NBA was nowhere near the overall talent of the players in the league today.
What about MJ's first 6 seasons? Zero finals appearances. The Western Conf champs of the last 5 years were all better than those Sonics and Jazz teams Jordan beat to get his last 3 rings. Jordan is the GOAT, but Lebron isn't far off no matter how you look at it. I will never understand how people overlook the fact that the average NBA roster in the so-called Golden Era of the NBA was nowhere near the overall talent of the players in the league today.
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