Am I missing the NBA Finals thread?

[Thomas Goldkamp]

Delete this if so, but how about Al Horford last night? Man, I would love to see him grab a ring. What a game he had last night.

-- Set record for most NBA playoff appearances before his first NBA Finals appearance (141 games)
-- Set NBA record for most made 3-pointers in an NBA Finals debut (six makes last night)

Impressive.

 

[Detroitgator]

It's buried on page 3 of the girl's softball thread...

 

[soflagator]

I won’t watch them most likely, but I’m pulling for Horford. He deserves whatever good can come his way.

 

[GatorBart]

Big Al and the C's had an awesome finish to that game last night.
Reminded me of this.

 

[stephenPE]

Someone said Chris Chiozza is on the warrior team. Like Goldman I want Al to get that ring. Class act always

 

[oxrageous]

The idea that Horford, who was a terrific inside player, is now known for jacking 3's says everything you need to know about today's NBA. It's ridiculous.

Why does being tall even matter anymore if all five players are going to stand around outside that stupid line? Ban the 3 point shot and maybe they would start playing basketball again.

 

[FireFoley]

Last time I watched or cared about an NBA Finals game, it was on tape delay on CBS after the late night news. As for the NBA in general I believe than no one GAF

 

[Thomas Goldkamp]

The idea that Horford, who was a terrific inside player, is now known for jacking 3's says everything you need to know about today's NBA. It's ridiculous.

Why does being tall even matter anymore if all five players are going to stand around outside that stupid line? Ban the 3 point shot and maybe they would start playing basketball again.

But it gets the people going...

 

[Bernardo de la Paz]

Horford, who was a terrific inside player, is now known for jacking 3's

He does shoot quite a few 3s now, but I wouldn't say that's what he's known for.

He's known for having a solid all-around game, having a high basketball IQ, and being a great teammate. You know, the same as when he was in college.

 

[oxrageous]

He does shoot quite a few 3s now, but I wouldn't say that's what he's known for.

He's known for having a solid all-around game, having a high basketball IQ, and being a great teammate. You know, the same as when he was in college.

Puh-leeze. He never took a single 3 point shot at UF.

 

[MJMGator]

I watched it. Only because I still follow Al’s career and want to see him get a ring. Almost turned it off at the end of the 3rd. So glad I didn’t because Al was a BEAST down the stretch. I suggest tuning in and cheering on one of our greatest hoops players ever. He’s the leader of that team and he’s on a mission!

 

[Bernardo de la Paz]

Puh-leeze. He never took a single 3 point shot at UF.

I'm pretty sure he took 2 or something like that

Edit: he was 0 for 4

 

[MJMGator]

Puh-leeze. He never took a single 3 point shot at UF.

He doesn’t take a bunch now, but he’s developed that part of his game as he’s aged. They didn’t respect him and they paid for it last night.

 

[oxrageous]

He doesn’t take a bunch now, but he’s developed that part of his game as he’s aged. They didn’t respect him and they paid for it last night.

Those numbers above say otherwise. 265 attempts this year - ridiculous. 33% sucks too. He's averaged 3.63 attempts per game over the last 7 years (1,627 attempts) after attempting a grand total of 29 in his first 7 years in the league when he was trying to actually play his position.

Get under the basket, big man.

 

[Double Gator Dad]

I won’t watch them most likely, but I’m pulling for Horford. He deserves whatever good can come his way.

Same here.

I absolutely love Al Horford and I hope he gets the ring he richly deserves.

I stopped watching the NBA nearly a decade ago when it became clear that the league no longer had any interest in basketball choosing instead to eliminate defense and have a timed three point contest.

Good luck Al!!!!

 

[Double Gator Dad]

Puh-leeze. He never took a single 3 point shot at UF.

I truly struggle with how desperately people will defend the NBA. They don’t even believe what they are saying but they feel like they must defend their decision to watch.

 

[Bernardo de la Paz]

I stopped watching the NBA nearly a decade ago when it became clear that the league no longer had any interest in basketball choosing instead to eliminate defense and have a timed three point contest.

I think this is less about rule changes and more about people figuring out how to do math.

 

[MJMGator]

Those numbers above say otherwise. 265 attempts this year - ridiculous. 33% sucks too. He's averaged 3.63 attempts per game over the last 7 years (1,627 attempts) after attempting a grand total of 29 in his first 7 years in the league when he was trying to actually play his position.

Get under the basket, big man.

More than I thought but it’s not like he’s living behind the 3 point line. It’s what the game has evolved to. I’m not a fan of today’s NBA but the Celtics play defense as well as possible in this age and Big Al is on the team so I’ll keep watching until he’s done.

 

[oxrageous]

I do love Horford and hope he gets a ring. Just have no interest in watching.

 

[Back Alley Gator]

Am I missing the NBA finals thread??