KD and Kawhi are 1/2

[StrongLurk]

They are in their own tier so far these playoffs.

KD has taken the mantle from Lebron as best player in the league, but Kawhi is proving he can be on that level too when it matters most (playoffs).

A KD/Kawhi match in the finals would be insane.

It's been a small forward league for a long time now.

[E_Stamkos]

Was going to make the thread myself.

They're really in a league of their own right now.

It's KD + Kawhi and everyone else.

[StrongLurk]

Was going to make the thread myself.

They're really in a league of their own right now.

It's KD + Kawhi and everyone else.

I've always though Giannis was still a bit overrated since he is so raw and doesn't have nearly the playoff experience that KD and Kawhi have.

I want a Giannis/Kawhi matchup in the ECF so we are guaranteed a sick matchup for Durant in the finals.

[FreezingTsmoove]

Dont let yesterdays loss fool you, Steph was just givin em boys a free win for their confidence....

Its still KD, Steph, Kawhi (1, 2,........ .......3)

[imdaman99]

1a Kawhi
1b Lebron
1f KD

[StrongLurk]

1a Kawhi
1b Lebron
1f KD

I'm talking about the playoffs this year. No Bron :(

[3ball]

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"Mini MJ" is the best player in the league... :rockon:



Unlike Durant, Kawhi can physically overpower paint defense:


https://i.makeagif.com/media/4-29-2019/8wvC-w.gif



Similar to MJ:


https://i.makeagif.com/media/3-02-2019/7UMjw_.gif.[/QUOTE]

[SouBeachTalents]

So you're claiming the two highest scoring, most efficient players have been the two best players in these playoffs?

https://media.giphy.com/media/EouEzI5bBR8uk/giphy.gif

[SouBeachTalents]

And of COURSE 3ball chimes in about Jordan

:roll:

[imdaman99]

https://i.makeagif.com/media/3-02-2019/7UMjw_.gif

Look at this guy MJ, overpowering thin air :bowdown:

[StrongLurk]

So you're claiming the two highest scoring, most efficient players have been the two best players in these playoffs?

https://media.giphy.com/media/EouEzI5bBR8uk/giphy.gif

There are a lot of people who discount everything KD does and says it's meaningless, and a lot of people find Kawhi too boring to care :confusedshrug:

[FKAri]

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"Mini MJ" is the best player in the league... :rockon:



Unlike Durant, Kawhi can physically overpower paint defense:


I'm also a phaggit with a diminutive pecker
Don't compare that manufactured pile of dogshit to Kawhi Leonard.

[k0kakw0rld]

There's multiple threads about this.

But yeah
1a and 1b are them

[smoovegittar]

I'll take them both on the Knicks. That stupid kak of a Nets fan can have Kyrie.

[NBASTATMAN]

I can honestly say that Kawhi's jump shot is as good as KD right now.. Probably better than MJ'S

The dude is making it look like he is using a smaller basketball than the rest of the league

[egokiller]

."Mini MJ" is the best player in the league... :rockon:

To be fair, this league is still shit compared to when MJ played. Players don't even have to dribble up court with their back to the defender. Can you imagine MJ in this watered down pu55y ass touch foul league?

45 ppg easy in reg season.

In the post season, it jumps to 50 ppg easy. :applause:

Kawhi is one of those guys that would rather the rules be like how they were back when MJ played.

[keep-itreal]

disagree. KD has Curry, Klay and Dray

What does Kawhi have? His 2nd option scored 0 points in game 1 agains the Magic. :roll:

[3ball]

https://i.makeagif.com/media/3-02-2019/7UMjw_.gif

Look at this guy MJ, overpowering thin air :bowdown:

https://i.makeagif.com/media/8-27-2015/zU1xdh.gif

https://i.makeagif.com/media/7-13-2015/QmCJlv.gif

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[NBASTATMAN]

disagree. KD has Curry, Klay and Dray

What does Kawhi have? His 2nd option scored 0 points in game 1 agains the Magic. :roll:


SIAKAM is their second option . Lowry, Gasol, Green are all good players.. Gasol isnt scoring much but he is shutting down embid.. Lowry is going to be up and down..

But you are correct.. Kd has more around him..

[tontoz]

https://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g195/tontoz/captain20obvious.jpg (https://s56.photobucket.com/user/tontoz/media/captain20obvious.jpg.html)

[dazzer87]

https://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g195/tontoz/captain20obvious.jpg (https://s56.photobucket.com/user/tontoz/media/captain20obvious.jpg.html)
thats OP....:roll:

[Bronbron23]

Dont let yesterdays loss fool you, Steph was just givin em boys a free win for their confidence....

Its still KD, Steph, Kawhi (1, 2,........ .......3)
Kd and Steph have been way better on the offensive and defensive end. Steph dosnt belong in the same sentence of those 2 right now.

[Bronbron23]

I can honestly say that Kawhi's jump shot is as good as KD right now.. Probably better than MJ'S

The dude is making it look like he is using a smaller basketball than the rest of the league
Relax dude. I love kawhi but his jumper isnt on mj's level. Mj got way more elevation And could pull up on a dime. Kawhi pull up is sick though no dought. His three is better also

[ImKobe]

KD & Kawhi have the flashy scoring numbers, but Greek Freak is averaging 27/11/4/1/2 in just 31 mpg in these Playoffs (31/13/5 per 36).

[Phoenix]

There are a lot of people who discount everything KD does and says it's meaningless, and a lot of people find Kawhi too boring to care :confusedshrug:

I'm enjoying watching Kawhi out there. Kind of like the small forward version of Duncan, a fundamentally based attack with little wasted movement. The casuals like the flash but if you're *watching* the game from an enthusiast POV, gotta love what Kawhi is doing out there.

[qrich]

Imagine when they team up with Shai, Lamet, Lou, Trez, Rome and Bev :eek:

[SpaceJam2]

And of COURSE 3ball chimes in about Jordan

:roll:
:roll: :roll:

[3ball]

I'm enjoying watching Kawhi out there. Kind of like the small forward version of Duncan, a fundamentally based attack with little wasted movement. The casuals like the flash but if you're *watching* the game from an enthusiast POV, gotta love what Kawhi is doing out there.
Agreed, nice comparison

[ArbitraryWater]

https://i.makeagif.com/media/3-02-2019/7UMjw_.gif

Look at this guy MJ, overpowering thin air :bowdown:

:roll: :roll:

[Manny98]

https://i.makeagif.com/media/3-02-2019/7UMjw_.gif

Look at this guy MJ, overpowering thin air :bowdown:
:roll: :roll: :roll:

[Rudeboy3]

So did Giannis die? wtf

[3ball]

:roll: :roll:



Only MJ can do this


https://i.makeagif.com/media/5-06-2019/dvtqQs.gif


And on the Kawhi comparison gif, MJ was undercut but still converted

[StrongLurk]

KD & Kawhi have the flashy scoring numbers, but Greek Freak is averaging 27/11/4/1/2 in just 31 mpg in these Playoffs (31/13/5 per 36).

Yeah, Giannis is probably 3rd best right now. No one forgot about him.

Insane the competition at SF in the league. Three superstar small forwards trying to be the best now that Lebron is basically out of his prime and old AF.

[red1]

https://i.makeagif.com/media/3-02-2019/7UMjw_.gif

Look at this guy MJ, overpowering thin air :bowdown:
:roll:

[superduper]

So did Giannis die? wtf

Giannis is not on the level of KD/Kawhi where these dudes can get a 3 at will whenever they want. Walking unguardable ISO buckets without the need to stiffarm and flop for fouls

[Big164]

Greatest Off Season eveR?

Kawhi
KD
Zion


If Knicks cant get one of these guys they should shut the franchise down.

[Rudeboy3]

Giannis is not on the level of KD/Kawhi where these dudes can get a 3 at will whenever they want. Walking unguardable ISO buckets without the need to stiffarm and flop for fouls
Yeah those guys get guarded one on one, you need 4 guys to stop giannis getting to the rim, leaving his teammates wide open. Giannis better than all of them, also not mention Giannis averaged 47 points against the 6ers this season , they're a trash defence

[StrongLurk]

Yeah those guys get guarded one on one, you need 4 guys to stop giannis getting to the rim, leaving his teammates wide open. Giannis better than all of them, also not mention Giannis averaged 47 points against the 6ers this season , they're a trash defence

What has Giannis proven compared to KD or even Kawhi?

[tontoz]

What has Giannis proven compared to KD or even Kawhi?


I like Giannis but he has no jumper and has never gotten past the 2nd round.

[3ball]

:roll:

https://i.makeagif.com/media/10-01-2015/Kxoq9J.gif

[sammichoffate]

Kawhi averaging 38ppg on 60%, unreal.

[Rudeboy3]

I like Giannis but he has no jumper and has never gotten past the 2nd round.
Wtf does a jumper have to do with anything? Also lmao at moving the goalpost, first he's never gotten out the first round now it's the seond. Also, are you aware that the bucks are currently 2-1 against the Celtics you fking idiot. Soon it will be he's never gotten past the ecf, foh fool

[Rudeboy3]

What has Giannis proven compared to KD or even Kawhi?
He's lead his team to 60 wins, MVP, outplayed all of them, doesn't crack underpressure like KD. Kawhi has done nothing, his finals MVP should have been given to Diaw but Kawhi guarded Lebron so they gave it to kawhi by osmosis

[StrongLurk]

He's lead his team to 60 wins, MVP, outplayed all of them, doesn't crack underpressure like KD. Kawhi has done nothing, his finals MVP should have been given to Diaw but Kawhi guarded Lebron so they gave it to kawhi by osmosis

Durant has already won MVP 5 years ago and just won two finals MVPs in a row holding his own again LeBron James...yeah Durant totally cracked under pressure there.

Kawhi also has a ring/FMVP...when did Giannis when MVP???

What's up with stans literally making shit up all the time on ish?

I just don't understand people mindlessly stanning players out of nowhere. I'm actually convinced at this point that this Rudeboy is just an ALT of some poster who has been on ISH for a long time and decided to make a new account to stan a new player...****ing pathetic, jesus christ.

[Rudeboy3]

Durant has already won MVP 5 years ago and just won two finals MVPs in a row holding his own again LeBron James...yeah Durant totally cracked under pressure there.

Kawhi also has a ring/FMVP...when did Giannis when MVP???

What's up with stans literally making shit up all the time on ish?

I just don't understand people mindlessly stanning players out of nowhere. I'm actually convinced at this point that this Rudeboy is just an ALT of some poster who has been on ISH for a long time and decided to make a new account to stan a new player...****ing pathetic, jesus christ.


Are you ****ing retarded? How many rings the KD win before joining golden state? If your argument is that KD is better than Giannis because he won two rings with Golden state, then you're an idiot. Giannis would have two rings and FMVPS with golden state. Giannis is this seasons MVP, a google doc was created counting all the ballots of people who voted, Giannis is leading Harden by a country mile and is second in DPOY voting. So yes, he's official, unofficially won the MVP all that has to happen now is that stupid award show for him to go collect it.

I also don't give a shit about Kawhis role player ring and FMVP, like I said Diaw should have won it, Kawhi FMVP is up there with iggy as one of the worse FMVPS.

Giannis has proved more solo than any of those two guys. People are gassing up kawhi because he is averaging 38 points against the sixers? Giannis averaged 45/17/8 against the same team, they're a trash defence.

Dipshit, drink bleach

[tontoz]

Wtf does a jumper have to do with anything? Also lmao at moving the goalpost, first he's never gotten out the first round now it's the seond. Also, are you aware that the bucks are currently 2-1 against the Celtics you fking idiot. Soon it will be he's never gotten past the ecf, foh fool

Kawhi and KD have Finals MVPs. Do you think being up 2-1 in the 2nd round is comparable to being a Finals MVP?

:facepalm

I really don't care that they beat a weak Detroit team whose star was playing hurt all series. Giannis has to prove himself in the playoffs to be on the same level as KD and Kawhi.

Let's not forget that Giannis is only 24. He has plenty of time to prove himself.




BTW Durant made it to the Finals at 23 and Kawhi won Finals MVP at 22.

[StrongLurk]

Are you ****ing retarded? How many rings the KD win before joining golden state? If your argument is that KD is better than Giannis because he won two rings with Golden state, then you're an idiot. Giannis would have two rings and FMVPS with golden state. Giannis is this seasons MVP, a google doc was created counting all the ballots of people who voted, Giannis is leading Harden by a country mile and is second in DPOY voting. So yes, he's official, unofficially won the MVP all that has to happen now is that stupid award show for him to go collect it.

I also don't give a shit about Kawhis role player ring and FMVP, like I said Diaw should have won it, Kawhi FMVP is up there with iggy as one of the worse FMVPS.

Giannis has proved more solo than any of those two guys. People are gassing up kawhi because he is averaging 38 points against the sixers? Giannis averaged 45/17/8 against the same team, they're a trash defence.

Dipshit, drink bleach

This poster is actually serious :roll:

[3ball]

Kawhi averaging 38ppg on 60%, unreal.
The problem is that he's shooting 60% and therefore should be shooting more

He should be at 45 ppg on 60% or 55% and then the raptors would win in 5

[Xiengqichess]

They are only two that

[StrongLurk]

The problem is that he's shooting 60% and therefore should be shooting more

He should be at 45 ppg on 60% or 55% and then the raptors would win in 5

This is horrible logic :lol

[Rudeboy3]

Kawhi and KD have Finals MVPs. Do you think being up 2-1 in the 2nd round is comparable to being a Finals MVP?

:facepalm

I really don't care that they beat a weak Detroit team whose star was playing hurt all series. Giannis has to prove himself in the playoffs to be on the same level as KD and Kawhi.

Let's not forget that Giannis is only 24. He has plenty of time to prove himself.




BTW Durant made it to the Finals at 23 and Kawhi won Finals MVP at 22.
Once again, you're a ****ing idiot. I've alrady spoken about KD and KAwhis fraudulent fmvps so 'm not going to repeat myself learn to read bitch. Wtf has KD done? Never gotten to the finals without essential two other all stars.

Who has Giannis played with in his career? KD has played with, prime serge, Westbrook, Harden, Steph, Klay. The best player has ever played with his khris middleton who's barely an all-star. Kawhi got drafted in a situation with 3 ****iing HOF and the 2nd best coach of all time.

Wtf would KD and Kawhi have done if they were drafted by Milwaukee? Nothing. Giannis has made the most out of the situation he was drafted in. 3 times allstar starter, 3 time all nba, 1 MVP coming up and a second place finish in DPOY. Now he's going to the ecf (bucks aren't losing to the Celtics, sorry). So once again foh.

[NBASTATMAN]

Relax dude. I love kawhi but his jumper isnt on mj's level. Mj got way more elevation And could pull up on a dime. Kawhi pull up is sick though no dought. His three is better also


Dude his jump shot is on automatic.. His only weakness is passing.. Especially out of the double team.. I would force him to be a passer.. But he is just shooting over people and that is crazy..

[tontoz]

Once again, you're a ****ing idiot. I've alrady spoken about KD and KAwhis fraudulent fmvps so 'm not going to repeat myself learn to read bitch. Wtf has KD done? Never gotten to the finals without essential two other all stars.

Who has Giannis played with in his career? KD has played with, prime serge, Westbrook, Harden, Steph, Klay. The best player has ever played with his khris middleton who's barely an all-star. Kawhi got drafted in a situation with 3 ****iing HOF and the 2nd best coach of all time.

Wtf would KD and Kawhi have done if they were drafted by Milwaukee? Nothing. Giannis has made the most out of the situation he was drafted in. 3 times allstar starter, 3 time all nba, 1 MVP coming up and a second place finish in DPOY. Now he's going to the ecf (bucks aren't losing to the Celtics, sorry). So once again foh.


You do realize that Giannis' scoring efficiency has taken a dive in the playoffs, right? His inability to make a shot outside 5 feet is a legit problem.

During the regular season he shot 57.8% from the field. In the playoffs he is shooting 48.8%. Are you going to blame his teammates for a 9% drop in his FG%?

KD and Kawhi have elevated their games in the playoffs. Giannis, not so much.