T-Wizz 2014 NBA Playoffs
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NBA ManiacSBR Hall of Famer
- 12-11-12
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#1716Comment -
SetoSBR Posting Legend
- 12-16-11
- 12906
#1717
The only reason to boo your team is when they don't try. Other than that it just creates negative energy around the team which doesn't help anyone. I know these guys get paid 8 figs a year and can be viewed as disconnected selfish guys but the relationship with the crowd is important... And does make players better at times.Comment -
KRITSBR Posting Legend
- 01-11-14
- 12874
#1718Bro come on. You'd boo your team just because they lost?
The only reason to boo your team is when they don't try. Other than that it just creates negative energy around the team which doesn't help anyone. I know these guys get paid 8 figs a year and can be viewed as disconnected selfish guys but the connection with the crowd is important...
If I'm there, I still think I boo. Definitely not stand up and cheer. Either boo or leave the arena. Maybe we just see it different.Comment -
BigDofBASBR Posting Legend
- 09-30-09
- 19311
#1719OKC may not have played heir best game but they played their ass off and left it out there. I can live with losing in overtime to the Spurs. They are a better overall team with a hall of fame coach.
Hope they beat Miami.Comment -
KRITSBR Posting Legend
- 01-11-14
- 12874
#1720Come on, no way are Spurs better than OKC at home w/o Parker. OKC should not have lost this.Comment -
SetoSBR Posting Legend
- 12-16-11
- 12906
#1721I might be bitter because I lost on OKC. But did they really give that great of an effort? They were up 7 at half....season on the line....opposing teams best player is out....and they lose.....at home.
If I'm there, I still think I boo. Definitely not stand up and cheer. Either boo or leave the arena. Maybe we just see it different.
The thing that you need to understand about these people is they genuinely LOVE their team. I may sound corny and stupid but I'm talking proper unconditional love.
I can only compare it to what I experience when I go watch soccer but I travel 10 hours a day every other week to go see them play away, I mean it's a real thing that tens or hundreds of thousands of people do every week. So yeah, we get mad at them sometimes when they play like shit but ultimately we love those guys and I've never ever booed, and never left early. ONCE I stormed out of a game immediately after the final whistle without waiting to greet the players but that's about it.
I think this OKC crowd is one of the crowds that feels the closest to their team, and either way I just totally relate to that type of thing.Comment -
BigDofBASBR Posting Legend
- 09-30-09
- 19311
#1722Do you support a team passionately in any sport?
The thing that you need to understand about these people is they genuinely LOVE their team. I may sound corny and stupid but I'm talking proper unconditional love.
I can only compare it to what I experience when I go watch soccer but I travel 10 hours a day every other week to go see them play away, I mean it's a real thing that tens or hundreds of thousands of people do every week. So yeah, we get mad at them sometimes when they play like shit but ultimately we love those guys and I've never ever booed, and never left early. ONCE I stormed out of a game immediately after the final whistle without waiting to greet the players but that's about it.
I think this OKC crowd is one of the crowds that feels the closest to their team, and either way I just totally relate to that type of thing.
Most fan bases aren't this way. Take Miami Heat fans for example. The building was emptying out in game 6 of the Finals last year with 30 seconds left down two possessions.
People in Oklahoma are still way more passionate about football though. I literally feel sick after OU chokes in big games. Lol.
Football here rivals soccer in England. With that said, this is a gambling forum with a bunch of pissed off broke asses that lose money all the time. Most people here won't care.Comment -
PauulzcappinSBR Posting Legend
- 04-23-10
- 20295
#1723OKC should not have lost this BigD. Durant choked big time buddy. Seriously
He had so many open looks and couldn't capitalize. Thunder losing this game was a 3.4k swing on my bankroll. They should have won it. Period.Comment -
surviveSBR MVP
- 01-08-11
- 2388
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BigDofBASBR Posting Legend
- 09-30-09
- 19311
#1725
Why do you think I've had a Westbrook avatar the last two years?
He was the only reason OKC made it to OT. He had a huge steal just like he did against the Clippers and then he buried free throws to take it to overtime after Durant fell down and turned it over the previous possession.
Westbrook can always get his shot. Yeah, he can be out of control and take bad shots but he is a trooper. He is someone you would want to goto war with.Comment -
KRITSBR Posting Legend
- 01-11-14
- 12874
#1726Do you support a team passionately in any sport?
The thing that you need to understand about these people is they genuinely LOVE their team. I may sound corny and stupid but I'm talking proper unconditional love.
I can only compare it to what I experience when I go watch soccer but I travel 10 hours a day every other week to go see them play away, I mean it's a real thing that tens or hundreds of thousands of people do every week. So yeah, we get mad at them sometimes when they play like shit but ultimately we love those guys and I've never ever booed, and never left early. ONCE I stormed out of a game immediately after the final whistle without waiting to greet the players but that's about it.
I think this OKC crowd is one of the crowds that feels the closest to their team, and either way I just totally relate to that type of thing.
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Tommy KarateSBR Posting Legend
- 10-12-13
- 13445
#1727
you're definitely one of those fans who would have been cheering...
they blew a lead to the spurs at home (must win) and parker out...
i saw a couple of turnovers by durant/westbrook when they went up and left the ball in a spurs players hand....if thats what you meantComment -
SetoSBR Posting Legend
- 12-16-11
- 12906
#1728Most fan bases aren't this way. Take Miami Heat fans for example. The building was emptying out in game 6 of the Finals last year with 30 seconds left down two possessions.
People in Oklahoma are still way more passionate about football though. I literally feel sick after OU chokes in big games. Lol.
Football here rivals soccer in England. With that said, this is a gambling forum with a bunch of pissed off broke asses that lose money all the time. Most people here won't care.
But I am a fan first - I mean I would never have started gambling if I hadn't started out as a sports fan.Comment -
Tommy KarateSBR Posting Legend
- 10-12-13
- 13445
#1729
OKC choked and these guys are not champions...how you can watch that game and think they'll earn a ring together is craziness..Comment -
BigDofBASBR Posting Legend
- 09-30-09
- 19311
#1730left it out there....
you're definitely one of those fans who would have been cheering...
they blew a lead to the spurs at home (must win) and parker out...
i saw a couple of turnovers by durant/westbrook when they went up and left the ball in a spurs players hand....if thats what you meant
OKC was down the majority of the game and was down double digits in the fourth. They did a hell of a job to come back and force overtime.
They led by 7 at halftime but people are talking like they blew some big lead when in reality they trailed most of the second half.Comment -
surviveSBR MVP
- 01-08-11
- 2388
#1731They were up 7 at half, but that was a little flukey. The first half was much closer than what the score showedComment -
Tommy KarateSBR Posting Legend
- 10-12-13
- 13445
#1732Why do you think I've had a Westbrook avatar the last two years?
He was the only reason OKC made it to OT. He had a huge steal just like he did against the Clippers and then he buried free throws to take it to overtime after Durant fell down and turned it over the previous possession.
Westbrook can always get his shot. Yeah, he can be out of control and take bad shots but he is a trooper. He is someone you would want to goto war with.
yes he made a few good plays to get them to OT but he also made a bunch of bad plays and didnt get the ball to durant enough...
OKC would be much better off getting a true PG to pair with durant and just get another big man alongside durant/ibaka...
westbrook is sexy, but sexy doesnt win rings...Comment -
KRITSBR Posting Legend
- 01-11-14
- 12874
#1733
They'll never win anything. There best chance was with Hardne. Their owner is too tight with his wallet anyways. If Cuban or an owner who actually cared about winning had this team a few years ago, they would have kept Harden and paid the luxury tax and went after a championship. I guess OKC is content with 50 win seasons.Comment -
PauulzcappinSBR Posting Legend
- 04-23-10
- 20295
#1734They don't have a decent offensive scheme as well. They just stand around on 2 man game most of the time. They are not winners and Brooks is not a great coach.Comment -
Tommy KarateSBR Posting Legend
- 10-12-13
- 13445
#1735
they were up 7 vs parker.....
we know they were down most of the 2nd half...........thats the whole point we're trying to make. how can you do that at home/no parker in a game like this?
they choked....plain and simple man.Comment -
BigDofBASBR Posting Legend
- 09-30-09
- 19311
#1736well, then you must not like winning rings b/c he is never winning one....
yes he made a few good plays to get them to OT but he also made a bunch of bad plays and didnt get the ball to durant enough...
OKC would be much better off getting a true PG to pair with durant and just get another big man alongside durant/ibaka...
westbrook is sexy, but sexy doesnt win rings...
I thought they they could beat the Spurs but I knew they wouldn't beat Miami.
Its not like they're underachieving. They're contending every year but they aren't quite good enough.Comment -
surviveSBR MVP
- 01-08-11
- 2388
#1737Outside of KD Westbrook Ibaka and Jackson, OKC basically has nothing. Fisher Perkins Adams lamb combined for 5 points...that roster needs some serious helpComment -
Tommy KarateSBR Posting Legend
- 10-12-13
- 13445
#1738I guess I would be more upset if I truly thought OKC was the best team in the NBA but I don't. As it stands, they finish as the third best team in the league which is what they are.
I thought they they could beat the Spurs but I knew they wouldn't beat Miami.
Its not like they're underachieving. They're contending every year but they aren't quite good enough.
the wizards can say what you just did.....OKC had a very good chance at getting a ring once ibaka came back.Comment -
KRITSBR Posting Legend
- 01-11-14
- 12874
#1739Comment -
BigDofBASBR Posting Legend
- 09-30-09
- 19311
#1740
They aren't better than Miami.
The Wizards can't say say they're the third best team in the league btw.Comment -
BigDofBASBR Posting Legend
- 09-30-09
- 19311
#1741Anyway, I'm rooting for the Spurs but have a feeling Miami will find a way to win three in a row.Comment -
surviveSBR MVP
- 01-08-11
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t-wizzleBARRELED IN @ SBR!
- 12-18-09
- 38099
#1743I'm only mad because OKC played exactly like I expected in game 4.Comment -
Tommy KarateSBR Posting Legend
- 10-12-13
- 13445
#1744
young superstars step up their game and enter a new level of nba stardom (when they win rings)..
both of your guys tonight proved they dont have it...
i can see that talking with you about this will get no where, as youre clearly one of those passionate hometown fans that Seto mentioned.
wow - you actually are ok with finishing in 3rd place and are talking down about a wizards team where their young stars (wall/beal) made their 1st postseason run....
maybe you misread me....i was talking about your underachieving commentLast edited by Tommy Karate; 05-31-14, 11:34 PM.Comment -
BigDofBASBR Posting Legend
- 09-30-09
- 19311
#1745the "best team" from the regular season standings dont always win a championship...
young superstars step up their game and enter a new level of nba stardom (when they win rings)..
both of your guys tonight proved they dont have it...
i can see that talking with you about this will get no where, as youre clearly one of those passionate hometown fans that Seto mentioned.
wow - you actually are ok with finishing in 3rd place and are talking down about a wizards team where their young stars (wall/beal) made their 1st postseason run....
maybe you misread me....i was talking about your underachieving comment
KD never gets blame though and it's always on Westbrook. Westbrook was the only reason OKC had a chance.
Im im not ok with my team finishing third but I'll get over it knowing they aren't better than Miami. They need to get better role players and Brooks or a new coach needs to hold KD and Westbrook accountable.
OKC never runs set plays or exploits matchuos. They win of pure ability but when it gets to this point it's a lot tougher unless the superstars go off like they did in game 4.Comment -
t-wizzleBARRELED IN @ SBR!
- 12-18-09
- 38099
#1748Lol that's why I love big dComment -
CJSBR MVP
- 09-21-13
- 1261
#1749are you kidding?
these guys arent champions.....durant, westbrook at home in an elimination game and you cant hold a 7 pt lead when the other team loses one of their best players?
they'll make exciting playoff games every year, probably get top seed next season - but they clearly dont have what guys like ginobli have.Comment -
brandcorytobySBR High Roller
- 11-29-10
- 172
#1750Your Record
What is your record for the Season?Comment
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