Thanks buddy. I went off the rails but there are only so many “well, actually” takes you can read before steam starts coming out of your ears.

You can ignore my point and pivot the argument but it still doesn’t change the fact that the OPs opinion is hot garbage. If losing Kyrie and Love were a net positive for the Cavs, wouldn’t head coaches on EVERY TEAM all take out their starters in favor of bench players who might be better at defense?

You’re arguing a point I’m not making. I don’t care what Zach Lowe says, limited rotations in a best of 7 series are a net negative. The only comparison I’m making between the Cavs and the Thunder are based on talent and the fact that the Warriors haven’t faced a similarly talented team in the last two playoffs until…

The sad part is is this argument that the cavs were better off without two of their big three holds a lot of weight among a lot of NBA fans. Completely idiotic.

It IS the beautiful game. If you like pugilism, there’s always MMA.

That game 1 did occur, correct? And if my mind hasn’t turned to complete mush I distinctly remember The Defensive Sieve getting a key block in the fourth quarter. But whatever. The game played in everyone's brains is a better indicator of what might actually happen.

I’ll also add that the Cavs lost Game 1 because Kyrie’s knee cap busted in OT. I don’t know how anyone can watch the WCF this year and come away with the thought that a less talented team is somehow better equipped to win. It is counterintuitive to every sporting event or competition ever but I've seen this argument…

I just created an account to tell you how fucking dumb this argument is. Game 1 of the 2015 finals went to overtime WITH Irving. You do not get addition by subtraction when JR Smith and Delly are your 2nd and 3rd scoring options. This is a dumb argument and you should feel bad for saying it.

I hope Drake has both his Raptors and Thunder merch washed and ready to wear.

For passing? Nowhere near? LeBron is an elite passer. You crazy.

Golden State Warriors, should they get to the Finals will have beaten a 55 win team, a 44 win team and a 41 win team.
Cleveland Cavs, when they get to the Finals will have beaten a 56 win team, a 48 win team, and a 44 win team.

I’m going to need a moment.

LeBaby - that is some cleverness not often seen this side of ESPN forums.

Your handle is appropriate.

Ah, didn’t take long for the moronic Lebron basher who still thinks he’s overrated.

73-9 is very impressive, but the Cavs put their season in cruise control early to keep the team healthy. I’m not saying they could win 73, but they didn’t try to either. Last year’s finals showed the world 2 things; Curry is the best player on the best team, and LeBron James is still markedly better than anyone else.

Steph Curry is the best shooter in the history of the NBA.

Nice acrobatics, but I think prosecutors can only charge this as voluntary rimslaughter.

You know, I have no idea who this is or what this picture means, but holy shit it’s awesome.

This is the face of a sorcerer that managed to summon a dragon to wreak vengeance on his enemies, but he didn’t actually expect the spell to work.

From now on, when I don’t watch basketball, I will assume basketball really is…

Hopefully Draymond Green doesn’t wake up tied to railroad tracks.