***2024 NBA Thread - Let The Games Begin***

[Sweater of AV]

1-3: Bird, LeBron, Jordan

4-10: Magic, Duncan, Shaq, Hakeem, Kareem, Dr. J, Oscar




I don't really count rings if I ever make lists of athletes. The eye test is really the best thing, I won't argue with anyone if they have Bird, Jordan or LeBron at 1 though.

Rings and accolades are a part of it but I agree the eye test is most critical. It's near impossible to put anyone above MJ, especially if it's eye test. I never saw hm give up, not care about defense etc. Complete and dominant player on both ends of the court and always wanted to be the person to go to when it mattered. LeCan's offensive output over a long period of time is his best attribute but it's not nearly enough when you consider everything else. Bird definitely deserves more appreciation. I don't have a problem with anyone putting him at 1 but I can't do it.

 

[Croaker]

1-3: Bird, LeBron, Jordan

4-10: Magic, Duncan, Shaq, Hakeem, Kareem, Dr. J, Oscar




I don't really count rings if I ever make lists of athletes. The eye test is really the best thing, I won't argue with anyone if they have Bird, Jordan or LeBron at 1 though.

1	LeBron James	2003–04	Present	$429,519,302
2	Paul George	2010–11	Present	$354,120,076
3	Kevin Durant	2007–08	Present	$350,101,596
4	Chris Paul	2005–06	Present	$344,120,565
5	Russell Westbrook	2008–09	Present	$335,645,148
6	Giannis Antetokounmpo	2013–14	Present	$335,200,796
7	Damian Lillard	2012–13	Present	$328,136,432
8	James Harden	2009–10	Present	$304,996,502
9	Anthony Davis	2012–13	Present	$309,827,834
10	Rudy Gobert	2013–14	Present	$307,690,342

I think this is the definitive top 10 all time list

 

[BKMMAFAN]

1	LeBron James	2003–04	Present	$429,519,302
2	Paul George	2010–11	Present	$354,120,076
3	Kevin Durant	2007–08	Present	$350,101,596
4	Chris Paul	2005–06	Present	$344,120,565
5	Russell Westbrook	2008–09	Present	$335,645,148
6	Giannis Antetokounmpo	2013–14	Present	$335,200,796
7	Damian Lillard	2012–13	Present	$328,136,432
8	James Harden	2009–10	Present	$304,996,502
9	Anthony Davis	2012–13	Present	$309,827,834
10	Rudy Gobert	2013–14	Present	$307,690,342

I think this is the definitive top 10 all time list

I would never have guessed Paul George would be 2. That is quite the surprise to me.

 

[MusterX]

Just woke up and mildly surprised Clippers had their way with the Mavs. Will a road team get a single game 1?

2nd Qtr. sealed it, 8 points scored. Mavs outscored the Flerps in the 3rd and 4th Quarters but that 2nd quarter 8 killed them. At the least they came back and outscored the Flerps in the second half so maybe that will carry over. I haven't seen the Mavs shoot that bad since maybe about circa 2016. They were something like 9/39 from the field in the first half. Let that sink in lol.

 

[Revolver]

I would never have guessed Paul George would be 2. That is quite the surprise to me.

That’s crazy considering how he broke leg. Thought his career was over

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Bucks are winning the league

 

[wildchild88]

2nd Qtr. sealed it, 8 points scored. Mavs outscored the Flerps in the 3rd and 4th Quarters but that 2nd quarter 8 killed them. At the least they came back and outscored the Flerps in the second half so maybe that will carry over. I haven't seen the Mavs shoot that bad since maybe about circa 2016. They were something like 9/39 from the field in the first half. Let that sink in lol.

They must be devastated, Kawhai out for game 1 and they lose. What a wasted opportunity.. ffs damnit.

 

[INeedARemedy]

All of these games have been the same lol

 

[Croaker]

I didnt even watch the game assuming the Pacers were gonna win this easily, wtf is happening

 

[Revolver]

You know how insignificant a player is when your team can win playoff games without you.

 

['Rocky']

Every game was over before it started...

 

[Jonathan Utah]

Chet is the greatest white player of all time.

 

[Sweater of AV]

Doc can't be stopped. Lol at Lame putting up 35 in the first half and 0 in the second half.

 

[Croaker]

Should have known Doc would have gotten it together until the 2nd round

 

[PaleMoonlight]

Pfizer P bricking shots and Clips still win. Hell yeah. Defense stepped up and played with intensity. Refs wanted Mavs to win.

8 v 5 and Clips still won. Games will be closer and tougher as it progresses.

Need Kiwi back. If he doesn’t come back after game 2, Clips might be cooked.

 

[Croaker]

Pfizer P bricking shots and Clips still win. Hell yeah. Defense stepped up and played with intensity. Refs wanted Mavs to win.

8 v 5 and Clips still won. Games will be closer and tougher as it progresses.

Need Kiwi back. If he doesn’t come back after game 2, Clips might be cooked.

Harden finna beat that dead horse 4-0 regardless

Clipper Nation, we're here!

 

[BKMMAFAN]

Pels need Zion's superior cardio to Ingram's pot reduced lung capacity. He looks like shit.

 

[Revolver]

Okc might be the worst one seed of all time

 

[Jonathan Utah]

Giddey needs to be traded for a big man.

 

[Revolver]

Imagine getting this amount of friendly rigged and still getting blown out. But the lakers.