Spurs(with Aldridge) v Thunder v Cavs...Who wins the chip this year?

[poido123]

Looks a pretty tight battle between these 3.


Still give the slight edge to the Cavs, better chemistry and the Lebron/Cavs 1st championship narrative.


I don't see anyone else winning it barring major trades.


Thoughts?

[JerrySeinfeld]

Lol change the Cavs to the Warriors

anyhow, I say OKC wins it next year. They are loaded, finally have a good coaching staff, have the chemistry, just seems like it's their year.

[Harison]

If healthy, Spurs takes it. Pop and Spurs FO :bowdown:

[BlakFrankWhite]

Thunder.....barring any injuries obv

[MellowYellow]

warriors ez

[Heavincent]

Warriors

[livinglegend]

Bulls :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Inferno]

Warriors

[JerrySeinfeld]

Warriors

I just don't see how they can get past a healthy OKC team.

Durant is just too damn good and I think a lot of people have forgotten that because of him missing most of last year.

I mean for like 2 out of 3 years (because of the Westbrook injury) OKC walked into the WCF and it took Durant getting hurt and OKC missing the playoffs this year for people realizing how hard that shit actually is. If he's healthy they are a WCF lock at worst, and it just seems like Durant always grills the Warriors.

[JohnMax]

I'll root for who ever has the best chance of beating Cleveland.

[oarabbus]

I just don't see how they can get past a healthy OKC team.

Durant is just too damn good and I think a lot of people have forgotten that because of him missing most of last year.

I mean for like 2 out of 3 years (because of the Westbrook injury) OKC walked into the WCF and it took Durant getting hurt and OKC missing the playoffs this year for people realizing how hard that shit actually is. If he's healthy they are a WCF lock at worst, and it just seems like Durant always grills the Warriors.


Uhh, were it not for a Zbo suspension that was kind of bullshit OKC wouldn't have made it out the first round the year before this past season. They got SCRAPED by the same Grizz the year prior.

I have no doubts we will knock OKC the **** out in the playoffs next season if that so happens.

[KyrieTheFuture]

Cavs

[Inferno]

I just don't see how they can get past a healthy OKC team.

Durant is just too damn good and I think a lot of people have forgotten that because of him missing most of last year.

I mean for like 2 out of 3 years (because of the Westbrook injury) OKC walked into the WCF and it took Durant getting hurt and OKC missing the playoffs this year for people realizing how hard that shit actually is. If he's healthy they are a WCF lock at worst, and it just seems like Durant always grills the Warriors.

Pretty sure we've matched OKC fairly well throughout the regular season these last 1-2 seasons. Also, if the Warriors were to ever fall into an early hole against OKC I'm sure Kerr would adjust like he did against Memphis. I have no clue who OKC's coach is right now, but he better be good if they want a chance.

[JerrySeinfeld]

Uhh, were it not for a Zbo suspension that was kind of bullshit OKC wouldn't have made WCF.

I have no doubts we will knock OKC the **** out in the playoffs next season if that so happens.

Lol a lot of things happen that change what happens in the league. Just isolating one incident and acting like one team benefits from that while no other teams benefit from anything is dumb.

Whatever bias OKC received from the refs/league/whoever was negated whenver the playoffs hit by having a moron of a head coach for all those years. You saw it whenever Westbrook went down that one year and Brooks had to adjust on the fly. His only response was to run Durant at PG while having him defend Marc Gasol :roll:

So yeah, I think it'd be a huge mistake to view this OKC team in the same light in the past. In the past yeah, it didn't matter, they made it to the WCF off of starpower alone. Now though, they are deeper than they've ever been with what appears to be (and it can't really be any worse) a much improved coaching staff.

[JerrySeinfeld]

I'm just saying, the Warriors went from first round exit to champs without any serious roster changes, just a coaching staff overhaul.

The Thunder are coming from being a perennial contender for the past 3 years or so while having the best player in the league in his prime.... a much higher low than the Warriors ascended from.

[BlakFrankWhite]

Uhh, were it not for a Zbo suspension that was kind of bullshit OKC wouldn't have made it out the first round the year before this past season. They got SCRAPED by the same Grizz the year prior.

I have no doubts we will knock OKC the **** out in the playoffs next season if that so happens.


how will gsw beat a healthy okc.....have you forgotten what a healthy KD is capable of?....have you forgotten KD put up 54 vs the Warriors?...murdering Iggy,Dray or whoever was pput up to defend him.....have you forgotten that the only time a healthy OKC played Warriors last season...we gave 'em a spanking

[BlakFrankWhite]

Hell, even KD playing with a broken foot....put up 30 pts in 16 minutes against GSW

[JerrySeinfeld]

It appears most Warriors fans don't realize that Brooks in OKC was no better than Jackson in GS. Both got their teams to play hard but clearly held them back.

Difference is that OKC with their horrible coach achieved far more, quite simply because they have more star power. Westbrook has a good case as being on Curry's level, Durant is far above anyone the Warriors have, Ibaka is comparable to Green with his defensive contributions but a better shooter (which, watching Green brick a lot of 3's in the Finals, is important)

OKC's top 3 just shits on the Warriors top 3, their depth is close after that. Adams, Kanter, Morrow, Singler, Augustin are all decent role players.

Really if OKC's coaching staff is just solid they should be the favorites to win it all if healthy.

[oarabbus]

It appears most Warriors fans don't realize that Brooks in OKC was no better than Jackson in GS. Both got their teams to play hard but clearly held them back.

Difference is that OKC with their horrible coach achieved far more, quite simply because they have more star power. Westbrook has a good case as being on Curry's level, Durant is far above anyone the Warriors have, Ibaka is comparable to Green with his defensive contributions but a better shooter (which, watching Green brick a lot of 3's in the Finals, is important)

OKC's top 3 just shits on the Warriors top 3, their depth is probably at least on par after that.

Really if OKC's coaching staff is just solid they should be the favorites to win it all if healthy.

Cool story bro. The 2013 Lakers also shitted on everyone in terms of talent... couldn't even make it out the 1st round.

Warriors won the chip this year at the end of the day :confusedshrug:

[J Shuttlesworth]

Uhh, were it not for a Zbo suspension that was kind of bullshit OKC wouldn't have made it out the first round the year before this past season. They got SCRAPED by the same Grizz the year prior.

I have no doubts we will knock OKC the **** out in the playoffs next season if that so happens.
Oh shit that reminds me.

I hope we get another OKC/Grizz series

[JerrySeinfeld]

Cool story bro. The 2013 Lakers also shitted on everyone in terms of talent. Warriors still won the chip this year :confusedshrug:

That's such an awful comparison and blatant red herring tactic. One team has 2 superstars in their prime, has a core thats been together for years, plenty of depth and young legs, the other was filled with injury prone and past their prime players with Mike Brown starting the season as the head coach. Really only retards expected us to go far that year, I knew we weren't going to win shit that year and saw missing the playoffs as a legitimate possibility the moment we hired D'Antoni.

And who cares that the Warriors won this year in a thread about next year? You are acting like the retarded Heat fans who acted like the 3peat was a lock before 2014, only citing the fact that they won the year prior as the reason why.

[oarabbus]

That's such an awful comparison and blatant red herring tactic. One team has 2 superstars in their prime, has a core thats been together for years, plenty of depth and young legs, the other was filled with injury prone and past their prime players with Mike Brown starting the season as the head coach. Really only retards expected us to go far that year, I knew we weren't going to win shit that year and saw missing the playoffs as a legitimate possibility the moment we hired D'Antoni.

And who cares that the Warriors won this year in a thread about next year? You are acting like the retarded Heat fans who acted like the 3peat was a lock before 2014, only citing the fact that they won the year prior as the reason why.


It's called chemistry. And if you've ever seen Durant look like he wants to smash his head into the ground while Westbrook posts up the opposing team's PF on a switch, you'd understand why us Warriors fans aren't worried about OKC. Especially right now without a head coach.

Maybe if they land Krzyzewski as HC the story will change. Or the next Popovich. Until then, as those retarded Heat fans you mention said, I ain't got no worries.

[JerrySeinfeld]

It's called chemistry. And if you've ever seen Durant look like he wants to smash his head into the ground while Westbrook posts up the opposing team's PF on a switch, you'd understand why us Warriors fans aren't worried about OKC. Especially right now without a head coach.

Do you not remember Golden State's offense under Mark Jackson? Harrison Barnes was living in the post :lol

You can say Warriors fans aren't worried about OKC all you want, doesn't change the fact that by simply firing their boneheaded coach, OKC became the favorites for next year.

[Crose]

That's such an awful comparison and blatant red herring tactic. One team has 2 superstars in their prime, has a core thats been together for years, plenty of depth and young legs, the other was filled with injury prone and past their prime players with Mike Brown starting the season as the head coach. Really only retards expected us to go far that year, I knew we weren't going to win shit that year and saw missing the playoffs as a legitimate possibility the moment we hired D'Antoni.

And who cares that the Warriors won this year in a thread about next year? You are acting like the retarded Heat fans who acted like the 3peat was a lock before 2014, only citing the fact that they won the year prior as the reason why.
you are russwest0. remember when you said you were heat fan?

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showpost.php?p=10418505&postcount=8

[oarabbus]

Do you not remember Golden State's offense under Mark Jackson? Harrison Barnes was living in the post :lol

You can say Warriors fans aren't worried about OKC all you want, doesn't change the fact that by simply firing their boneheaded coach, OKC became the favorites for next year.

:roll:

From lottery to championship favorites.

I'll tell you what, if OKC makes it through the WCF into the finals, KD and Westbrook are going to be eating LeBron James' shit all day.

We're assuming KD comes back 100% right, even though he's a question mark to how much of his previous self will return? Well let's do the same courtesy to Kyrie and Love then. Cavs will rape OKC.

[Natureland]

Oh shit that reminds me.

I hope we get another OKC/Grizz series
**** that. I don't need another 5 years taken off my life. :lol

[BlakFrankWhite]

you are russwest0. remember when you said you were heat fan?

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showpost.php?p=10418505&postcount=8

:roll:

Russ is a Lakers/Heat/Thunder fan

[BlakFrankWhite]

:roll:

From lottery to championship favorites.

I'll tell you what, if OKC makes it through the WCF into the finals, KD and Westbrook are going to be eating LeBron James' shit all day.

We're assuming KD comes back 100% right, even though he's a question mark to how much of his previous self will return? Well let's do the same courtesy to Kyrie and Love then. Cavs will rape OKC.


KD will shit on the warriors...like he always does

End of

[Inferno]

Damn, so OKC's confirmed to have gotten some godlike coaching staff? :eek:

[BlakFrankWhite]

Damn, so OKC's confirmed to have gotten some godlike coaching staff? :eek:

Not 'godlike'....just better than Scott Brooks.

And we'll mop the floor with you guys ;)

[nzahir]

As a lebron fan Im scared of the thunder and spurs; but nobody else. Spurs, assuming they land LA, will be a perfect fit for each other.
Tp-scores and faciliates
Green-sniper and good defender
Kawhi-dpoy, can score some, rebound, shoot the 3 now
La-Midrange and post game
Duncan-Same as LA, they both can play very well together.

Still got mills, manu, bonner to all hit 3s off the bench, maybe get joseph back

[Inferno]

Not 'godlike'....just better than Scott Brooks.

And we'll mop the floor with you guys ;)

Alright then, we'll see this coming season :cheers:

[KyrieTheFuture]

Warriors are the 4th best team assuming LMA goes to spurs. But that's just like my opinion man. They needed a lot of injury luck, but I actually like them so I wouldn't mind seeing them do well. Certainly like them more than OKC

[Inferno]

Injuries excuses again...it was injuries that allowed them to win 67 wins too, right? Did injuries lead them to sweep the Pelicans? Was it injuries that let them win 3 in a row against the Grizzlies, with Conley & Allen playing? Or injuries that let them scrape the team that beat the Clippers (who beat SAS)?

[KyrieTheFuture]

Relax they're a good ass team.

[T_L_P]

Warriors.

[ArbitraryWater]

Oh shit that reminds me.

I hope we get another OKC/Grizz series

no thanks

[G0ATbe]

OKC. I honestly can't take Warriors seriously after watching Thompson/Mozgov/Dellavedova take them to a 6 game series.

[Heavincent]

KD will shit on the warriors...like he always does

End of

Durant will be Iguodala's next victim. Then he'll go for back-to-back FMVPs :bowdown:

[Fudge]

Lol.

Warriors are a one hit wonder. They'll never have the luck next season like they did this past season. Everything fell into place perfectly for them.

Spurs
Cavs
Thunder

One of those three will win it all.

[rmt]

I think the bookies have to go with Cavs in the East. The West will be a bloodbath with Spurs, GSW and OKC battling it out just to get to the same spot that Cavs will cruise to.

[FLDFSU]

I thought you were leaving ISH for good?

[chips93]

I think the bookies have to go with Cavs in the East. The West will be a bloodbath with Spurs, GSW and OKC battling it out just to get to the same spot that Cavs will cruise to.

this

cavs should be favorites, but that doesnt mean that they're the best team

[BoutPractice]

My gut: Cavs win a tough series against OKC.

San Antonio lose in the WCF, Warriors in the first or second round.

[Inferno]

My gut: Cavs win a tough series against OKC.

San Antonio lose in the WCF, Warriors in the first or second round.

Lol ok

[BoutPractice]

I have a lot of respect for the Warriors. But the historical track record is clear: great champions lose in the first or second round the following year all the time - doesn't mean their championship was a fluke. In fact it just happened to the Spurs this year.

That's especially true in the West... the wrong matchup, or an unfortunate injury, and you're out.

[k0kakw0rld]

So 04 Pistons weren't great?
00-01-02 Lakers weren't great?
Heat 12-13 weren't great?
:wtf:

[24-Inch_Chrome]

Spurs.

[ArbitraryWater]

So 04 Pistons weren't great?
00-01-02 Lakers weren't great?
Heat 12-13 weren't great?
:wtf:

this shitty post annoys the **** outta me cause I have no idea what you're talking about

[Fudge]

So 04 Pistons weren't great?
00-01-02 Lakers weren't great?
Heat 12-13 weren't great?
:wtf:
The fukk you talking about, nimrod?

[KendrickPerkins]

I'm laughing out loud at these delusional Warriors fans...

Newsflash, ******s, that ring doesn't mean anything. Nobody cares that you barely beat the Cavs without 2 of their best 3 players.

Nobody cares that you beat Houston and New Orleans.

Beat OKC, then you can talk. Until then, OKC is the top dog. AND EVERY ONE OF YOU GEEKY DICK STAINS KNOWS IT.

Warriors haven't proved ANYTHING.

A special **** YOU to bdreason.

[illmaticone]

I don't know why GSW isn't listed as an option. The title will stay west and it's going to be SA, OKC, or GSW who win it. GSW has a solid chance to repeat, but ultimately I think SA will get the job done this year.

They need to fill out their bench though. The Spurs team relies on depth, and as of right now they don't really have it. If they can get West and fill-out the bench with a couple of shooters they'll be in great shape.

[DMAVS41]

I'd lean towards the Warriors, Spurs, and Cavs over the Thunder in a series.

My main reasoning for this is Dion Waiters. I feel like that guy will do something really stupid in a big moment or just play like ass in multiple games.

I think the Thunder really made a bad move to bring him in. This team still kind of badly needs a 3 and D sg or some sort.

But when you have WB and Durant....and Kanter on this team if everyone is healthy is better than most think imo....they can obviously beat anyone.