@LegendOfWinning I think that might be the likely series but can we pump the breaks until we get there. If nuggets escape the wolves , they match up well vs spurs and could beat the Spurs…. So let’s just slow down man..
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Not only will we get a great series in OKC vs SAS and the perfect “best in the world” match, but it’s also very important to remember how this season started…
The Spurs were expected to win 45 games and now they are in legitimate championship conversations.
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Kalshi Sports@KalshiSports
WOW: There is now a 74% chance that the Spurs and Thunder meet in the Western Conference Finals, via Kalshi.
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@kawhi_ring I sort of agree with this post in a sense that Jokic wanted all nba and maybe MVP so he compromised himself. I disagree that he is now garbage lol. Jokic is playing at like 70-80% vs an all time great defender and super physical team who matchup well lol. Let’s not be hyperbolic
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Jokic fell off because he cared more about his All NBA first team and chance to win MVP than the Nuggets’ title chance
He came back too early from his injury, and has just not been the same player since. Consistently great, not elite. And now he’s garbage
Hoopology@hoopologyxx
Playoff Risers & Fallers. Top 25 in Playoff PRA compared to their regular season. - didn’t realize KATs been so efficient - Tatum efficiency jump 👀 - shai improving - Jokic… - Jalen Johnson struggling *labeled point is their playoff numbers*
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@NBA__Courtside While ANT is very valuable, he was hurt prior to the series. He play through it but he was never fully healthy. AG and PW for te Nuggets are both injured as well and they are a big part of Denver’s O n D. Injuries goes both ways unfortunately no excuses
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Nick Young says Anthony Edwards injury saved Denver and Nikola Jokić legacy:
“Him being hurt you see how happy they playing out there, he hasn’t had no triple doubles until last game. That’s the front runner in Denver their front runners, you can tell the energy has changed playing with more confidence now, when the big bad wolf is down you ain’t got deal with. And you ain’t got to deal with him I feel like, if Ant-Man was there I think the season would be over with, they had them the energy was off, Joker fighting at the end of the game. They look like they damn near gave up. Until you see somebody star player goes down the energy change, like you got a chance now and it shows.”
(Via @GilsArenaShow)
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@aryh21 I’m a big fan of both and I always had them 1A and 1B. Embiid two way elite skills are amazing but his lack of playmaking leaves him exposed to doubles etc. Jokic has super elite playmaking but his lack of rim protection leaves him vulnerable on tha end. Super elite Cs!!
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prime Embiid was always better than prime Jokic
Don’t let the media rewrite history
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@run_bull_ If denver loses. Jokic is no longer BITW, he would be lucky to be top 5 and he would earn all his hate coming his way... and this is coming from a Jokic fan.
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@TimGarrisonMN I am a Jokic fan and I want them to win but its tough for me to see Denver perform well with an elevated physicality from the wolves since they are home. Murray is too unreliable. I think Jokic will have a good game but the others will prob fold and they will go home.
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Denver played a great game last night, but I still believe in the advantages Minnesota has even without Ant.
Minnesota committed 25 turnovers, quite a few of which stem from sloppy passes and catching. The focus wasn’t quite there tonight yet they still were able to score fairly well.
The Wolves have a winning gameplan, they just have to execute with more focus Thursday night.
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@Adam_Mares @WindhorstESPN Kobe 2004, Lebrons 2011, Steph 2016, etc there is always time to make up and rewrite your legacy.
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I always think about this clip from @WindhorstESPN. One of my favorite perspectives on the league. Both points fully apply to tonight’s Nuggets game
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@spurs_four I think that list is trash but I as a Kobe fan do have Kobe and TD both in the top 5. Its tough to take any top 10 list serious if those 2 arent in the top 5. Their resume is 2 way perfection and full of success and dominance.
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Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant have a near identical resume, but Tim’s at ELEVEN and Steph is at 4 next to Kobe instead lmfao what an absolute abomination
Legion Hoops@LegionHoops
USA Today’s top 25 greatest basketball players of all-time: 1) Michael Jordan 2) LeBron James 3) Kobe Bryant 4) Stephen Curry 5) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6) Magic Johnson 7) Larry Bird 8) Bill Russell 9) Wilt Chamberlain 10) Shaquille O’Neal 11) Tim Duncan 12) Kevin Durant 13) Allen Iverson 14) Oscar Robertson 15) Elgin Baylor 16) Jerry West 17) Julius Erving 18) Moses Malone 19) Kevin Garnett 20) Charles Barkley 21) Karl Malone 22) David Robinson 23) Isiah Thomas 24) John Havlicek 25) George Mikan
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@NycVipers This is the worst Top 10 list I've ever seen in my life
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The correct Top 10 hasn't changed:
Lebron
Kareem
Wilt
Russell
Jordan
Magic
Bird
Duncan
Shaq
Hakeem
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The whole Curry & Kobe in the Top 5 is the worst revisionist history I have ever seen
Legion Hoops@LegionHoops
USA Today’s top 25 greatest basketball players of all-time: 1) Michael Jordan 2) LeBron James 3) Kobe Bryant 4) Stephen Curry 5) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6) Magic Johnson 7) Larry Bird 8) Bill Russell 9) Wilt Chamberlain 10) Shaquille O’Neal 11) Tim Duncan 12) Kevin Durant 13) Allen Iverson 14) Oscar Robertson 15) Elgin Baylor 16) Jerry West 17) Julius Erving 18) Moses Malone 19) Kevin Garnett 20) Charles Barkley 21) Karl Malone 22) David Robinson 23) Isiah Thomas 24) John Havlicek 25) George Mikan
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PR🇵🇷Finest retweeted
@NBA__Courtside I think what can offset most negativity Jokic received this round and it was justified, would be if nuggets beat spurs next round. What can enhance and make ppl forget or minimize would be if Denver beats SAS , OKC and Bos to win a title
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Nick Wright says Denver surviving and having a 3-1 comeback, giving the Minnesota injuries will mean almost nothing:
“And it will be totally dependent can you salvage this season, will be dependent on what they do next round. The floor expectations is to find a way to come back down 3-1 giving what happened to Minnesota and I just think that’s fair. I don’t think that’s moving the goal post, I don’t think that’s under selling the Timberwolves and by the way, the Timberwolves might just flat win game 6 in Minnesota.”
(Via @WhatsWrightShow)
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@dubsonlysports @mdotbrown Lmaooo nice one! People forget Magic played with Kareem and Worthy lol with HOF coach Pat Riley lol lets be real. Im a Laker fan by the way lol but Magic gets away with a lot lol
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@mdotbrown Imagine if Jokic had a top 3 ever player on his team and 3/4 other HOFers. Oh wait…
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I’m just curious what the conversation would be if Magic Johnson won three straight MVPs, never played Bird in the Finals, won a title against the Sidney Moncreif Bucks, and choked twice against Ralph Sampson’s Rockets. Would people still call him the best in the world?
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@CuffsTheLegend Laker and Jokic fan here.
1. Barely. Its more Jokic 1A and SGA 1B until the end of these playoffs
2. No. Whoever they face in the WFC will win some games
3. Thats a good pick up but not worth the headache.
4. Great fight indeed
5. Who are they trading for?
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1. Jokic is still the best player on Earth
2. OKC Thunder might go 16-0
3. Detroit Pistons need to get Kawhi
4. Apologize to Paolo/Jamahl Mosley
5. Devin Booker to NY Knicks
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@The_Barftender 2 things can be true. Rudy has been clamping and Jokic has missed shots he normally makes. There is nothing wrong with it, we dont have to be sensititve about it.
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I have never seen an all time great that’s babied like Jokic in this series.
Gobert has dominated and you got ppl saying “he’s missing easy ones” AND “he’s gonna pick it up soon”
Child please
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@PlayoffDude Im a Jokic fan but I dont think Jokic is winning another MVP. The new Metric specially with the emergence of these super deep young teams like OKC, SAS, Bos win a ton of games. So if OKC and SAS have 60 wins and SGA n Wemby kill , its prob their MVP to win...
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If the Nuggets can’t pull off a 3–1 comeback against Minnesota without Edwards, DiVincenzo, and Reid, then Jokic shouldn’t even be in the MVP conversation anymore.
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@NBAMemes Prior to Giannis Injury I had Jokic 1 and Giannis 2 , at worst 3 for a good 3-4 year stretch. All time ranking I have Jokic 1 slot over Giannis. They are very close all time and Jokic is my fav player. Giannis has been forgotten a bit because of injuries and bad team.
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PR🇵🇷Finest retweeted
Not that Denver deserves any defending after their performance/behavior so far in this series, but I’m amazed at how many people are discussing the injuries while conveniently ignoring what happened to Aaron Gordon.
He’s literally the guy that makes their Jokic defense work.
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@LegionHoops I’m ok with top 3. TD has to be top 5. Outside of top 5 idc
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USA Today’s top 25 greatest basketball players of all-time:
1) Michael Jordan
2) LeBron James
3) Kobe Bryant
4) Stephen Curry
5) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
6) Magic Johnson
7) Larry Bird
8) Bill Russell
9) Wilt Chamberlain
10) Shaquille O’Neal
11) Tim Duncan
12) Kevin Durant
13) Allen Iverson
14) Oscar Robertson
15) Elgin Baylor
16) Jerry West
17) Julius Erving
18) Moses Malone
19) Kevin Garnett
20) Charles Barkley
21) Karl Malone
22) David Robinson
23) Isiah Thomas
24) John Havlicek
25) George Mikan
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@lockedbyae @HuddleUpPats Lmaoo calling something an excuse after you gave excuse is top notch troll 🤣🤣🤣
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