Anxiety on a hundred, thousand, million!

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

To people like US, a record is a piece of history. A moment in time.
Most people don't get it.

and Dub…missing bunnies. Let’s go. Second half.

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

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...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

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TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*

This is a superstar making run like I've never seen

I've seen the snickering bits about Injuries to the Cavs and Celtics

Sure, but you play what's in front of you

And he's delivering in critical moments. He has half a HOF career worth of signature shots in one playoff run.

I've never seen a coming out party quite like this, where someone launched themselves into a whole other stratosphere in such grand fashion.

Yes, we've seen it, but this is in that upper echelon. Whether he's able to meet the expectations that he's set with this run is still anyone's guess, but he's put his stamp on this league in a big way.

As another Pacers point guard used to say in the announcers booth, "Mama! There go that man!".

-Sig-

“Why didn’t you do this in your own god damn country?"

-All Stah's view on undocumented immigrants wanting to be treated like human beings.

He is good at picking his spots, never seen him take 3 shots in a row for his team.

extreme pressure, along with high temperature, is crucial for the formation of diamonds

One in each series

Three of these came one his opponents home court

One of those three came against a team on a historic run

Who cares if he takes three in a row

He’s hitting highlight reel shots in big moments in big games in every round, on the road, as the team’s star player.

That’s the story here, not “he disappears for stretches”.

All that’s saying is, “he’s not perfect”.

Whatever. He’s a killer.

-Sig-

“Why didn’t you do this in your own god damn country?"

-All Stah's view on undocumented immigrants wanting to be treated like human beings.

>One in each series
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>Three of these came one his opponents home court
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>One of those three came against a team on a historic run
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>Who cares if he takes three in a row
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>He’s hitting highlight reel shots in big moments in big
>games in every round, on the road, as the team’s star
>player.
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>That’s the story here, not “he disappears for
>stretches”.
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>All that’s saying is, “he’s not perfect”.
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>Whatever. He’s a killer.

Superstars carry teams. No issue at all with anything else you are saying.

extreme pressure, along with high temperature, is crucial for the formation of diamonds

Is he as consistent as other superstars? No. Does he fill out the stat sheet like other superstars? Also no. But I can’t look at the crazy things he’s done in these playoffs and not call him a superstar. I don’t know how it’s even still a conversation at this point.

He's not on some Robert Horry shit, lol. Those are elite numbers.

Also, superstars are very clearly those with star power. When you make buzzer beaters and big shots? Your star power shoots through the roof. If he wasn't a superstar a month or two ago, he's becoming one before our eyes.

More Christmas movies coming in 2025...

I’m curious to see that “most overrated” poll next year. I’m guessing he’ll earn the respect of people who labeled him overrated but those players could also dig their heels in cause they’re mad that he’s “not” a superstar.

Like, Reggie Miller, another Pacer, is a great example of a guy who was very clearly one of the biggest and most electric stars in the game but was also almost certainly "overrated" in terms of on-court basketball impact vs. the esteem in which he was held.

Honestly, the more you enter the superstar conversation, the more likely it becomes that people overrate you as well, lol. A weird thing!

More Christmas movies coming in 2025...

Was Reggie Miller a superstar player? I kinda think so, was very famous mostly for being clutch in playoff moments. Also considered the team leader but regular season stats weren't that good.

>Was Reggie Miller a superstar player? I kinda think so, was
>very famous mostly for being clutch in playoff moments. Also
>considered the team leader but regular season stats weren't
>that good.

Reggie doesn't have the handle the Haliburton has but imagine if a prime Reggie Miller had a team that could space the floor & modern day green light to shoot from WHEREVER.

extreme pressure, along with high temperature, is crucial for the formation of diamonds

You’d need a philosophy bro grab bag of nitpicking, goalpost shifting, question begging, semantic acrobatics to say he isn’t.

He does superstar shit and right now he’s doing something we don’t see many superstars doing at this level.

He went to the Superstar Party, kicked in the door, waved the .44, and we hear is “Hali, don’t shoot us no more.”

Even if he doesn’t get a ring, he’s on the vip list at that party now.

He’s Him, and he’s arrived.

-Sig-

“Why didn’t you do this in your own god damn country?"

-All Stah's view on undocumented immigrants wanting to be treated like human beings.

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that's the real story. A couple teams will need to reevaluate things.

extreme pressure, along with high temperature, is crucial for the formation of diamonds

Because while he had so much of his current game in his college game, he was *not* a good pull-up shooter. Something like bottom 3rd percentile of all college players, let alone NBA prospects. Now there are few NBA players I'd trust more with an off-the-dribble shot in a key moment.

It's a development that's on par with, like, Kawhi being a 25% 3PT shooter in college and becoming a 40% 3PT shooter in the NBA. Usually when a player has a liability in his game in college, the best they can do in the NBA is become *passable* or less of a liability in that regard. But when you find that special player who can turn the liability into a game-changing strength, you have an absolute star on your hands.

I was always high on him-- and thought the Kings were insane to trade him-- but he's very obviously performing above even the highest expectations for him out of college, lol. It's very cool to see.

More Christmas movies coming in 2025...

Myles Turner is another one, he was not shooting like this for a longhorns

>Because while he had so much of his current game in his
>college game, he was *not* a good pull-up shooter. Something
>like bottom 3rd percentile of all college players, let alone
>NBA prospects. Now there are few NBA players I'd trust more
>with an off-the-dribble shot in a key moment.
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>It's a development that's on par with, like, Kawhi being a 25%
>3PT shooter in college and becoming a 40% 3PT shooter in the
>NBA. Usually when a player has a liability in his game in
>college, the best they can do in the NBA is become *passable*
>or less of a liability in that regard. But when you find that
>special player who can turn the liability into a game-changing
>strength, you have an absolute star on your hands.
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>I was always high on him-- and thought the Kings were insane
>to trade him-- but he's very obviously performing above even
>the highest expectations for him out of college, lol. It's
>very cool to see.

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I knew that dude would be legit. His shot is ugly, he struggles at times but once he settles down he is a great role player.

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i was so made we drafted him, a back up to randle when we had freaking no one at point guard. i wanted Vassell or Haliburton

WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE

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kenyon martin will forever be the last number 1 pick that stayed 4 years

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I thought he was just an idiot or something lol. guy went prep school and we took him #6 overall, and guess what he still can't crack a starting 5.

>I thought he was just an idiot or something lol. guy went
>prep school and we took him #6 overall, and guess what he
>still can't crack a starting 5.



back in the day, there was an onus on guys who stayed til their jr year at least


now theyre picking guys apart for staying 4 years


cest la vie

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if the players got across the board money nothing would've changed. but now who knows what these guys get to jump around to different schools.

i wasn't trying to be hyperbolic.

I was definitely angry still. Knicks didn't need a backup to randle who barely sits. PG was a committee between DRose and Elfrid Payton. criminal to pass on haliburton even then not using hindsight. Even Vassell, yet another 3 and D yes but christ might as well keep taking one till you get a good one

5 for 8 from behind the arc in Game 1 of the Finals


Indy thanks you

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...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

I’m thinking Thunder in 5.

Jay-Z has enough money, need Pacers to win at least one at home

He’s smooth with it and can play through contact


But … free throws

31 points TOTAL in the first 2 games of the finals.

Does not compute....

extreme pressure, along with high temperature, is crucial for the formation of diamonds

its disgusting

rn the two camps are The Haliban vs Al-Shaida

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Dub was more aggressive, Chet looked like a different dude…on both ends and I can’t say enough about Caruso. Dude just does whatever you need…he hit some HUGE threes, before the lead swelled. Game 1 was such a waste, man. Shout out to Wiggs, too. 1 down.

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

or fanfare with naming the starters

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>or fanfare with naming the starters
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starting lineups should always be televised before playoff games at least.

but I saw people complain about the lack of finals logos and someone this morning said they skimping and pointed out the other stuff

NBA like “we losing money on these Finals so fuck all that other stuff”

Do they even have the finals logo on the jerseys? lmao

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... have been digital since 2014 and the reason why is due to players shoe's grip on the physical labels.

I did see footage of digital logos of the Finals logo last night.

But the point is taken that there aren't many visible "traditional" signs marking these games as the league championship. They have special courts for the NBA Cup, so I think the league could figure something out during the games and have more time during the broadcast to build up the drama during pre-game.

<--- Me when my head hits the pillow

shit was awful

Even if its been digital all those years, the fact it wasn’t even made for game 1 tells me the NBA dropped the ball.

Damn shame to go cheap since its 2 small markets. By game 5 they may be hooping on one basket on some make it, take it.. call your own fouls and shit.

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The dramatic music when he says “you see?! hes not a machine..hes a man!” goosebumps every time

“Cherokee parks with bad posture” (im still laughing at that) gets dangerously erratic in crunch time..if its ends in similar scenario but gm7 im seriously considering putting hartenstein out there if im okc coach

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>Anxiety on a hundred, thousand, million!

9 mins
3 points
1 rebound
1/3 FG
1/2 FTS
1 turnover
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To the extent I have a dog that isn’t the Lakers, I love Reggie, have always liked Pacers teams, and love Hali. So that’s the team I want to see win

That said, OKC and SGA have a chance to do something special here by capping off a historically great season, with SGA winning MVP, the title, and Finals MVP.

Hali has arrived to the “superstar in this generation” room.

But SGA has a shot to kick the door into that all time great room. For the sake of clarity and any bad hot takes like I’m saying he’s top ten or whatever, no, that’s not what I’m saying.

But he gets to go to that rare air party if he wins this. He’s in that room.

In any case, this is a special Finals and it’s a joy watching a new generation come into their own. Modern parity has seemingly killed dynasties, but OKC is as well positioned for a decade of success as anything I’ve ever seen.

We’ve seen that before- with this franchise no less- and so there’s no guarantee they can get back, particularly out west. Houston could take a serious step with a fee offseason moves, Wemby and SA are about to move up a level or two, etc.

But man, this is a damn cool moment.

-Sig-

“Why didn’t you do this in your own god damn country?"

-All Stah's view on undocumented immigrants wanting to be treated like human beings.

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-Sig-

“Why didn’t you do this in your own god damn country?"

-All Stah's view on undocumented immigrants wanting to be treated like human beings.

and then theres this. it works, i'll give it to them. but if the league copies this style forget it. worse than watching a celtics game.

also early in the game someone needs to just elbow whoever is pressing full court right in the teeth.

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But I have a feeling the Thunder take the next 2 to close it out

I still don’t fully believe in Hali as that top tier level of superstar either

Siakum and Neismith giving the rock away

Haliburton looks like hot shit?

thought we had a game midway thru the 4th.

this shit over

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is a major coaching flub.

Pacers blew their chance when they blew Game 4.

I'll never forgive them.

Way too many turnovers

The number one defense in the league showing and proving

No one says Halibut is not "good" but many would say it's not worth the hype.

extreme pressure, along with high temperature, is crucial for the formation of diamonds

Let Rick Carlisle coach without a handicap.

extreme pressure, along with high temperature, is crucial for the formation of diamonds

this is what I gotta say to the whole discourse since I hopped off:

- it ain't cute no more when your PG is compromised and can't move the way he's supposed to, when your offense suffers

- it also ain't cute no more when you don't get the benefit of the "ref armor" (Pacers survived Brunson, but SGA and Dort are a different beast)

- Chet ain't better than Evan Mobley, and never will be.

- Myles Turner ain't better than Jarrett Allen (and if you think so, (the rest of this is redacted)).

Game 4 was kind of some bullshit but listen. SGA and Jalen Williams are Hell when they're locked in. They better than KD and GOATBrook as a duo, because not only are they favored, they're not doing the bullshit.

I think it goes seven because Pacers still got something to say, but OKC takes it.

Good night.

Yes, I'm mad. Let's move on.

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Even blocking his three pointers lol

please, please, please, let me, let me, let me, let me, get what i want this time (c) the smiths

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and i was already plenty pissed about it.

shit coulda been over.

...like hes summong the evil spirts of poor shooting to haunt/possess OKC


Rick Carlisle coming out to "Many Men"...lol things lined up perfectly


I just hope game 7 isnt a blowout, i just want one game down to the buzer with a chance for SGA or Hali or Siakam to give us (and them) a legendary moment

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i hope the Pacers embarrass them on their home floor.

>i hope the Pacers embarrass them on their home floor.


I'm just speaking on behalf of the general public

if Adam Silver puts a team in Vegas before restoring the Sonics, Seattle fans should throw bottles at him at the NBA draft

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