My excitement is tempered for now but I am genuinely excited for Thursday night. The different storylines the media is coming up with is nauseating. We've gone from LeBron vs MJ to Steph is a choker to Steph isn't the best player on his team to KD's shoe being released on Thursday.

If Steph isn't the best player for the Warriors this series then I think Cleveland wins it.

 

If the Cavaliers win what does this say about KD?

I still won't think he is the GOAT even if he wins this year. MJ beat MVPs in the finals(Barkley, Malone) also but he couldn't beat 3 straight MVPs because he was actually the MVP. I understand why most folks think LeBron is or will be the GOAT but to put it simply he has never dominated the NBA the way MJ did.

 

Seven straight Finals.

 

My excitement is tempered for now but I am genuinely excited for Thursday night. The different storylines the media is coming up with is nauseating. We've gone from LeBron vs MJ to Steph is a choker to Steph isn't the best player on his team to KD's shoe being released on Thursday.

 

He never was.

 

If Steph isn't the best player for the Warriors this series then I think Cleveland wins it.

 

If the Cavaliers win what does this say about KD?

 

 

That he can't beat the GOAT, and that's ok.

Seven straight Finals.

 

 

 

He never was.

 

 

 

 

That he can't beat the GOAT, and that's ok.

 

 

3-4 in the Finals.

 

If Steph isn't the best player for the Warriors they will lose.

 

He never played against MJ but he wouldn't have beaten him either. Hell, KD wouldn't have beaten Barkley or Olajuwon let alone MJ. And yeah, that's still okay.

3-4 in the Finals.

 

If Steph isn't the best player for the Warriors they will lose.

 

He never played against MJ but he wouldn't have beaten him either. Hell, KD wouldn't have beaten Barkley or Olajuwon let alone MJ. And yeah, that's still okay.

 

3-3 during his streak, with one TBD.

 

I don't think Steph has to be all that for them to win, but "Finals Steph" can't show up again. They're good enough that he can be a little off and still win.

 

I think KD would have given all three of those guys buckets. I think he'll give LeBron buckets, but the 2017 Cavs are better equipped to contain a 7-foot guard than the any team from the 90's.

3-3 during his streak, with one TBD.

 

I don't think Steph has to be all that for them to win, but "Finals Steph" can't show up again. They're good enough that he can be a little off and still win.

 

I think KD would have given all three of those guys buckets. I think he'll give LeBron buckets, but the 2017 Cavs are better equipped to contain a 7-foot guard than the any team from the 90's.

 

MJ 6-0 in the Finals. Never needed a Game 7 to win a series. Next level domination.

 

Watching GS this year they don't seem as good when Steph has to play second fiddle.

 

Barkley vs KD would have been fun to watch. I can see them guarding each other. MJ nor Olajuwon would have guarded KD and he wouldn't have guarded either of them either except in pick and roll situations.

MJ 6-0 in the Finals. Never needed a Game 7 to win a series. Next level domination.

 

Watching GS this year they don't seem as good when Steph has to play second fiddle.

 

Barkley vs KD would have been fun to watch. I can see them guarding each other. MJ nor Olajuwon would have guarded KD and he wouldn't have guarded either of them either except in pick and roll situations.

 

It's not the same level domination, but:

LeBron 7-1 in ECF. Jordan 6-2. I'm really grasping here...

 

That's because he should be playing third fiddle or washboard or something.

 

Fair point.

 

I'd love to see how these 70/80/90's guys defend the P-N-R with Steph and KD. Even today with more comparable athletes that's a nightmare for coaches.

 

I'd love to see how these 70/80/90's guys defend the P-N-R with Steph and KD. Even today with more comparable athletes that's a nightmare for coaches.

 

I think Steph and KD would be a nightmare to defend because of their shooting ability. Steph more so because of his range and quick release. I think they would try to bully KD but ultimately his stroke would keep them on their toes when he has the ball.

I still won't think he is the GOAT even if he wins this year. MJ beat MVPs in the finals(Barkley, Malone) also but he couldn't beat 3 straight MVPs because he was actually the MVP. I understand why most folks think LeBron is or will be the GOAT but to put it simply he has never dominated the NBA the way MJ did.

 

And this is from an avid MJ hater.

 

Keep spitting truth!

Looking forward to watching my first full NBA game of the season tonight.

How little pressure is on Cleveland? Most are picking the Warriors despite Cleveland having the league's best player and another player I would trust most behind LeBron going into the Finals (Kyrie). Great position to be in.

And this is from an avid MJ hater.

 

Keep spitting truth!

 

It pains me to have to take up for him. Pains me!!!!!

How little pressure is on Cleveland? Most are picking the Warriors despite Cleveland having the league's best player and another player I would trust most behind LeBron going into the Finals (Kyrie). Great position to be in.

 

I think KD has more pressure on him than anyone right now.

I think KD has more pressure on him than anyone right now.

 

Completely agree.

KD and Steph both have pressure. Steph came up smaller than his frame when it mattered most last year.