**OFFICIAL 2019 NBA OFFSEASON THREAD**

[Maximus Meridius]

This dude having the best retirement

 

[lawdog1]

When’s the last time you hooped? Are you getting washed yet?

Don’t remember. Been washed for years already.

 

[lawdog1]

Kyrie got any banana boat plans this summer? Should have plenty of time after getting bounced in early-May.

Kyrie probably more likely to go to New Mexico or Montana and spend a couple weeks living in a Yurt by himself than hit the beach...

 

[Kinfolk]

They’re living in a fantasy world.

Mj won a title at 35.

So they’re actually living in reality.

The fantasy is the Sixers beating Milwaukee or Toronto in a 7 game series

 

[CDFTDOT]

 

[Moheezy]

 

[MVP]

EDW outchea having rants based on misinformation. In know you wanna give Bron credit for EVERYTHING but at least be accurate.

Kobe and Shaq didn't move the needle huh?
That's false. If we're going by the finals ratings (in which the most eyes are glued to the NBA) they were every bit as much as and a even a bigger draw than Bron.

These are the Neilsen ratings for the Kobe & Shaq years and then Kobe by himself

2000: 11.6
2001: 12.1
2002: 10.2
2004: 11.5
2008: 9.3
2009: 8.4
2010: 10.6

Bron's finals appearances:

2007: 6.4 (lowest rated finals ever)
2011: 10.2
2012: 10.1
2013: 10.4
2014: 9.3
2015: 11.6
2016: 11.4
2017: 11.3
2018: 10

So in summarizing, he's a draw but not the biggest draw post Jordan, that was Shaq and Kobe. In fact there's definitely a tangible degree of Lebron fatigue. I'd say more credit needs to be given to the Warriors and Steph Curry in particular for the resurgence of the ratings cause Bron wasn't having this type of effect before going against them even with the Heatles.

If KD leaves and Steph gets unleashed again, league is going to be just fine. Plus Giannis has global appeal maybe unlike any foreign born player we've ever had in the league.

 

[Maximus Meridius]

EDW outchea having rants based on misinformation. In know you wanna give Bron credit for EVERYTHING but at least be accurate.

Kobe and Shaq didn't move the needle huh?
That's false. If we're going by the finals ratings (in which the most eyes are glued to the NBA) they were every bit as much as and a even a bigger draw than Bron.

These are the Neilsen ratings for the Kobe & Shaq years and then Kobe by himself

2000: 11.6
2001: 12.1
2002: 10.2
2004: 11.5
2008: 9.3
2009: 8.4
2010: 10.6

Bron's finals appearances:

2007: 6.4 (lowest rated finals ever)
2011: 10.2
2012: 10.1
2013: 10.4
2014: 9.3
2015: 11.6
2016: 11.4
2017: 11.3
2018: 10

So in summarizing, he's a draw but not the biggest draw post Jordan, that was Shaq and Kobe. In fact there's definitely a tangible degree of Lebron fatigue. I'd say more credit needs to be given to the Warriors and Steph Curry in particular for the resurgence of the ratings cause Bron wasn't having this type of effect before going against them even with the Heatles.

If KD leaves and Steph gets unleashed again, league is going to be just fine.

That 01 finals was huge even though we all knew what was gonna happen. Wish the 6ers had put a better team around AI and they woulda played the Lakers more in the finals.

 

[HIM]

Who are y’all rooting for in the playoffs? Bucks, Warriors, Clippers, or Ratings?

 

[MVP]

Must've put foots in Kerr finally

 

[dman14]

networks need to flex these gms with teams completely out of contention (lakers)

 

[bonafide101]

Must've put foots in Kerr finally

How about suspend themselves for conduct detrimental to the league? Yes I'm a GSW hater patiently waiting for their reign to end, should be like 4 more years right?

 

[WASHED KING]

Everyone I know was watching the 01' finals....But it wasn't to see Shaq and co. We was rooting for Bubba Chuck, my pops had half of the Newport News shipyard in the garage watching them games.

 

[freeze]

Finally...the truth has come out.

He hella generous putting Bron at 3rd tbh.

 

[MVP]

How about suspend themselves for conduct detrimental to the league? Yes I'm a GSW hater patiently waiting for their reign to end, should be like 4 more years right?

 

[Arthur Shelby]

 

[WASHED KING]

Finally...the truth has come out.

He hella generous putting Bron at 3rd tbh.

I expect no less of Kobe to say that, or any semi competitive player really....don't make it true but still.

 

[WASHED KING]

Sheldon Williams pulled off the impossible...then goofed

 

[HIM]

Finally...the truth has come out.

He hella generous putting Bron at 3rd tbh.

When you’re good you have to remind everyone. When you’re great they remind you

 

[MVP]

When you’re good you have to remind everyone. When you’re great they remind you

You mean like declaring yourself the G.O.A.T. unprompted? At least Bean was asked a direct question.

 

[EZMONEY SERVANT]

When you’re good you have to remind everyone. When you’re great they remind you

GAME !

 

[addict4sneakers]

Anyone see the parallels between the championship Mavs team and this Bucks team?

One all NBA/ MVP candidate guy surrounded by a great supporting cast.
Top 10 offense and defense.
Top 3 in 3 point attempt rate
Former coach of the year

 

[Moheezy]

There's something about those nerdy transparent glasses that make girls look so much hotter.

 

[MVP]

When you’re good you have to remind everyone. When you’re great they remind you

So Bron and his media sycophants are capping then huh?

 

[Humbled]

I see that face then I see the button up, tie and cardigan...

I'd still smash