Bonn1997 wrote:It looks like we do agree on some of the physical play issues.
But what was so great about hand-checking? Now a defender actually has to move his feet. I have no problem with that. I'd rather see a more open game. I also don't want to see players yelling at the refs all the time. All I can think is what the heck is wrong with Draymond Green when I see him yell after every call. I actually think the players still get away with too much.

I don't condone yelling at refs that to me isn't being emotional I'm talking about getting hit with taunting. I believed trash talking was part of the game. I mean Larry Bird was the biggest trash talker in the game and I loved it. They took that away and it was fun to watch.

Hand check allows the defense to keep the man in front of them or steer a player certain direction. Now the top scor Rd in the league are point guards why? There is absolutely no resistance on the defensive side.

I know last year's finals was an ugly blot on the Warriors's record but, whew, having the best record of all time (last year) and then sweeping the playoffs the next year has to put them in the greatest conversation. They are right there with the 95-96 Bulls, IMO. And . . . this Warrior team could get _better_ Curry, Durant, Green, and Thompson are in their prime but probably not their peak. Even if they lose four straight, they are likely to be right back on top of it next year, and the year after. They may not have the deep deep bench they have now in the future but even with nearly all the salary tied up in their main four, they have more assets than most team to make trades for draft picks and so on and have a talented but cheap bench.

Will I never be a Knicks fan again? Am I doomed to a life of chilling with brogrammers?

Maybe the Knicks can make a play for McCaw? I don't see any parts of the Knicks that the Warriors might want but I'd say McCaw is worth a couple of second picks (which do not have a surplus of), maybe even a low first. The kid can play. His D is amazingly solid for a rookie and he did fairly well in 20 starts this year filling in for Durant. (He slumped a bit mid-season, got injured, and got replaced by Ian Clark and Matt Barnes but recovered nicely from his injury/slump and had a solid playoff run filling in for Durant.) Is he the new Dennis Schröder? Probably not but I think he's going to end up starting for _someone_ in a year or two.

TPercy wrote:Can anyone in the NBA guard Kyrie? or at least slow him down consistently?

Kyrie has off nights but I think the answer to that question is: Harrison Barnes, sometimes.

knicks1248 wrote:

TPercy wrote:Can anyone in the NBA guard Kyrie? or at least slow him down consistently?

This kid looks like he's been playing basket since he could walk, a pure gym rat.

How can you stop a guy who can finish with either hand, shoot fade away 3's with a hand in his face, has mad handle with the rock, can shoot floaters with either hand...he's a problem for any team, from any era

His home away split is shocking though. They had the figures on ABC awhile ago. He's been shooting really bad on the road all playoffs. Game 5 will be interesting.

Bonn1997 wrote:The Cavs and Warriors are making Houston look like 2 point specialists. I hope Phil is watching and sees the direction of the league. About half of the shots last night were 3s.

kept saying that to myself all serious long, at one point last night, both teams combine to take 14 straight 3 point attempts with out even considering a 2 pointer.

I could only chuckle to myself at the thought of us running the triangle against these teams.

GustavBahler wrote:

Bonn1997 wrote:The Cavs and Warriors are making Houston look like 2 point specialists. I hope Phil is watching and sees the direction of the league. About half of the shots last night were 3s.

Don't see the Cavs being able to shoot like that night in, and night out. Not saying the Knicks shouldn't have their own 3 point attack, just dont want to see good old fashioned drives to the rim getting short thrift. Don't believe what the Cavs are doing 3 pt wise is sustainable.

Cavs record breaking first quarter performance in the first quarter showed that GS isnt as strong mentally as some believe. No injuries to blame as far as I can tell for that first quarter beatdown.

I can see Popovich or Brad Stevens coming up with a plan to make their teams a real challenge to GS, with one more star.

I don't think teams are driving less. 3s have mostly replaced mid-rane shots and low post shots

Bonn1997 wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

Bonn1997 wrote:The Cavs and Warriors are making Houston look like 2 point specialists. I hope Phil is watching and sees the direction of the league. About half of the shots last night were 3s.

Don't see the Cavs being able to shoot like that night in, and night out. Not saying the Knicks shouldn't have their own 3 point attack, just dont want to see good old fashioned drives to the rim getting short thrift. Don't believe what the Cavs are doing 3 pt wise is sustainable.

Cavs record breaking first quarter performance in the first quarter showed that GS isnt as strong mentally as some believe. No injuries to blame as far as I can tell for that first quarter beatdown.

I can see Popovich or Brad Stevens coming up with a plan to make their teams a real challenge to GS, with one more star.

I don't think teams are driving less. 3s have mostly replaced mid-rane shots and low post shots

I DO think these 2 teams are driving less, it's all about screens and picks to free up the perimeter, even on a drive the ball gets kicked out.