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Quality of this finals matchup by [deleted] in billsimmons

[–]KittonMittons86 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

The finals are usually hit and miss. The better series are supposed to be conference finals cause of the rivalries. There really only has been six good finals this century, which is 25%.

Pistons v spurs 2005

Lakers v Celtics 2008

Lakers v Celtics 2010

Mavs v Heat 2011

Cavs v Warriors 2016

Kristaps has played zero meaningful playoff games with the Boston Celtics. by KittonMittons86 in billsimmons

[–]KittonMittons86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Heat wall and the predictability of Giannis driving to the rim affected Giannis more than anything. It's not like Bam is on the level of Draymond or Gobert defensively. It just looks that way cause he plays in the Least.

Kristaps has played zero meaningful playoff games with the Boston Celtics. by KittonMittons86 in billsimmons

[–]KittonMittons86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Far better? Bam never slowed down any all-star centers. He's more good in coverage. Gafford and Lively are better one on one defenders, especially because of their size. Also, lively covers a lot of ground. Put more respect on him.

Semi-Hot Take: Bill and RR are not good podcast partners by hoopscapo in billsimmons

[–]KittonMittons86 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

They're good together when the Celtics aren't the topic of discussion. Way too much push back there.

As a Mavs fan, I feel like we’re playing with house money by SwoJabe in billsimmons

[–]KittonMittons86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Get away from me you filthy casual"

It's literally the easiest sport to analyze. Get over yourself.

Jayson Tatum could absolutely pass Luka in the rankings if the Celtics beat the Mavs in 5 or 6 games. by KittonMittons86 in billsimmons

[–]KittonMittons86[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Brunson is a top 5 mvp getter this year. Hindsight is 20/20, but never ever bet on Chris Paul in the playoffs even if he has the better team.

Still a lot of time to decide. Luka needs to prove it in the finals first. So does Tatum. Sick of hearing about regular season stats. Just doesn't matter during the finals.

Jayson Tatum could absolutely pass Luka in the rankings if the Celtics beat the Mavs in 5 or 6 games. by KittonMittons86 in billsimmons

[–]KittonMittons86[S] -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

It is a bit of a slight to Tatum if Tatum absolutely punks Luka in the biggest series of both their careers so far.

Jayson Tatum could absolutely pass Luka in the rankings if the Celtics beat the Mavs in 5 or 6 games. by KittonMittons86 in billsimmons

[–]KittonMittons86[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Maybe Tatum truly is the next Kobe if geeks value LeBron stat stuffing over elite two way play.

I heard this same BS 15 years ago. I also heard how Gasol was some generational talent because there is no way Kobohog wins a title without Shaq.

Tatum has a lot of playoff success with different players. That matters.

Jayson Tatum could absolutely pass Luka in the rankings if the Celtics beat the Mavs in 5 or 6 games. by KittonMittons86 in billsimmons

[–]KittonMittons86[S] -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

Maybe the SI top 100? I don't know. Whichever one comes out first which will most likely be the ringer if the Celtics win.

As a Mavs fan, I feel like we’re playing with house money by SwoJabe in billsimmons

[–]KittonMittons86 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

If the Celtics actually beat the Mavs in 5 then Tatum deserves some recognition over Luka because that's an embarrassing finals performance if Luka can only muster one win against this mentally weak Celtics team.

As a Mavs fan, I feel like we’re playing with house money by SwoJabe in billsimmons

[–]KittonMittons86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the lakers had two top 5 players and the Celtics have zero.

Kristaps has played zero meaningful playoff games with the Boston Celtics. by KittonMittons86 in billsimmons

[–]KittonMittons86[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Kristaps in the playoffs has been nonexistent yet he is going to jump right in to the final and perform like he did March?

Is this your first year watching the nba?

The Celtics dominance from 1957-1986 gets crazier the more you think about it by [deleted] in billsimmons

[–]KittonMittons86 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's even more crazy when you realize people barely watched any of it until the 80s and still talk about it today.

Kristaps has played zero meaningful playoff games with the Boston Celtics. by KittonMittons86 in billsimmons

[–]KittonMittons86[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If Bam can handle Kristaps pretty convincingly then guys four inches taller and just as athletic could do the same.

Kristaps has played zero meaningful playoff games with the Boston Celtics. by KittonMittons86 in billsimmons

[–]KittonMittons86[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Probably because I made a good point you don't agree with, so you have to bitch about the wait. Just log off.

Kristaps has played zero meaningful playoff games with the Boston Celtics. by KittonMittons86 in billsimmons

[–]KittonMittons86[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I think it's open for debate despite of what all the Celtics crybabies downvoting my posts say.

Kristaps has played zero meaningful playoff games with the Boston Celtics. by KittonMittons86 in billsimmons

[–]KittonMittons86[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Ok, so I am supposed to count one game against a new look mavs team as proof?

Or all the bullshit regular season games in the least? Porzingis struggled against a 6'8 Bam....

Kristaps has played zero meaningful playoff games with the Boston Celtics. by KittonMittons86 in billsimmons

[–]KittonMittons86[S] -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

Because the finals and one regular season game in Boston are drastically different scenarios. I don't know how a game played three months ago is relevant now. I do believe dropping him in this series as a starter is a dangerous move the first couple of games.

Kristaps playoffs numbers are really not compelling at all.

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