It is a fact that turned into a meme over time. The Golden State Warriors blew a 3-1 lead in the 2016 NBA Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was a meltdown of epic proportions, one that conversely all but cemented LeBron James as an all-time great. Golden State added Kevin Durant this past offseason… Continue reading The Cavs Repeat Hopes Died Wednesday Night
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Don’t Forget About Klay Thompson
The NBA Finals are nearly upon us. It is a narrative that has been beaten to death as the Cavaliers and Warriors will duke it out for a third consecutive season. But this year there are several storylines that make this confrontation seem new again. Can LeBron cement his legacy? Is Kyrie Irving more than… Continue reading Don’t Forget About Klay Thompson
Kevin Durant Signs With Warriors
It was a saga that has been several years in the running. Where will Kevin Durant go once he hits free agency? Every team pulled out all the stops in their recruitment of the former MVP. Meetings in the Hamptons were ample. Elaborate team presentations supposedly blew the four time scoring champion away. But promises… Continue reading Kevin Durant Signs With Warriors
Cavs End Cleveland Drought
God used to hate Cleveland. There was a sinking feeling around any team from the city vying for a championship. That shoe would never fall for the 2015-16 Cavs. Down 3-1 to the defending champions, Cleveland completed a comeback for the ages last night. It was a sight to behold for a city that never… Continue reading Cavs End Cleveland Drought
Cleveland Wanted Warriors In Finals
The Eastern Conference Finals had their moments, but were pretty lackluster overall. Their Western Conference counterparts provided a series that will stand the test of time. Cleveland will be getting a team in the NBA Finals that had to exert every last bit of energy to get there. And there should be little doubt that… Continue reading Cleveland Wanted Warriors In Finals
The Rolling Oklahoma City Thunder
Although the Western Conference Finals had plenty of fanfare heading in, most of that press was surrounding the Golden State Warriors. That isn’t to say that they didn’t deserve it. They won an NBA record 73 games during the regular season. Steve Kerr won coach of the year. Stephen Curry was a unanimous MVP selection.… Continue reading The Rolling Oklahoma City Thunder
Stephen Curry’s MVP Win Magnified In Absence
They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Well if that is the case, then the Golden State Warriors are head over heels for Stephen Curry at the moment. The Warriors were up 2-1 after three games against the Portland Trailblazers in their Western Conference semi-finals series. However the team looked worse for wear… Continue reading Stephen Curry’s MVP Win Magnified In Absence
Utah Jazz: Western Conference Monkey Wrench
It seems as if it has been pre-ordained by the basketball gods. The Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs are on a collision course for the Western Conference Finals. The two best teams in the league, each jockeying for their place among the elite in NBA history, provide a match-up that could potentially rank… Continue reading Utah Jazz: Western Conference Monkey Wrench
NBA West Playoff Picture Comes Down To The Wire
Most teams in the NBA have between 11 and 14 games left on their regular season schedule. There have been four eliminated from postseason contention. Several more will join those ranks within the next few games. For those left, the final few weeks of the NBA season will be excruciating. So many clubs, especially out… Continue reading NBA West Playoff Picture Comes Down To The Wire
Is Golden State Good Enough to Repeat?
One thing about the NBA season is for certain, the Golden State Warriors are not going to sneak up on anybody. Every team in the Western Conference will be amped up to play the Warriors. Every matchup will be intense and likely to bring out the best in their opponents. Crowds on the road will… Continue reading Is Golden State Good Enough to Repeat?