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Dom McRaven

Hall of Famer
I think if Leonard closes this series out that puts him above Steph and KD all time, and solidifies his status as one of the 15 greatest players in NBA history. This would be the second 3-peat that he busted, and the second finals MVP. Sure, he lacks the regular season MVPs that Curry and Durant have, but Curry was outshined that year vs. the cavs in the NBA finals, and Durant’s MVP amounted to nothing. Durant’s finals MVPs have been jokes, he took down two teams that stood no chance.

“But KD isn’t there”. The Warriors on paper are much better still even without him and have a better coach. The second best player for the raptors this series has been Siakam. Even though Klay and others have been banged up, Klay has been money this series and Looney isn’t big enough of an impact player to truly affect them. Cousins wasn’t much of a factor to their success anyways. Draymond has been Draymond. They’re just getting outplayed. Sure, injuries have made some impact and KD being here would’ve made it a different series, but most people including myself though the Warriors would still take this without him. Leonard has been a stud.

Toronto’s star, Lowry, has been trash, and the rest of the team is just a bunch of really good role players. Leonard has been elite on both sides of the floor this series and has outplayed Steph and Klay respectively.

Close the damn series out Leonard. Don’t go down as a choker
There's also something to be said about the wear and tear of playing in 5 years. I'm not saying that the Warrior's aren't hungry to win another one, but it's clear that it's not as there compared to what it once was. In addition, after years and YEARS of crashing into the "Lebron" wall, the Raptors have a player who is dependable on crunch time.

Like the Raptors did last night, the Warriors MUUUUUUSSSTTTT keep it close on Monday otherwise I think they suffer the same fate the Heat did in their game 5 against the Spurs.
 

JO_75

Hall of Famer
Tonight, Toronto can win the series and win the NBA Championship or the Warriors find a way to extend to Game 6. Can the Warriors do what the Cavs did to them and come back from being down 3-1?
 

Dom McRaven

Hall of Famer
Like I said, it’s either Kawahi’s Revenge for Zaza, or revenge of the 3-1 lead.

Let’s hope Leonard wins
Simple as this. NO WAY IN HELL it ends in 6. I'm so torn because like I said, I would LOVE for the Raptors to win it all because they seem to have a dope fanbase and Leonard is basically my favorite player in the game because of his talent and his quiet-ass demeanor. However, a Raptors win would mean KD staying in GS so let's go Warriors (kinda)?
 

Oldfaithful

Hall of Famer
Simple as this. NO WAY IN HELL it ends in 6. I'm so torn because like I said, I would LOVE for the Raptors to win it all because they seem to have a dope fanbase and Leonard is basically my favorite player in the game because of his talent and his quiet-ass demeanor. However, a Raptors win would mean KD staying in GS so let's go Warriors (kinda)?
KD finna be looking for a pay day that GS can’t afford. The warriors will have to choose between Klay and replenishing depth, or KD while the depth keeps getting older.

Not so sure he stays and if he does warriors prob won’t be the same
 

Oldfaithful

Hall of Famer
Warriors playing the death ball lineup and the refs missed two consecutive easy travel calls on both teams.

This isn’t going to be pretty. Warriors going to run away with this one
 

JO_75

Hall of Famer
KD finna be looking for a pay day that GS can’t afford. The warriors will have to choose between Klay and replenishing depth, or KD while the depth keeps getting older.

Not so sure he stays and if he does warriors prob won’t be the same

Golden State has had their fun, it may be time to break everything up and players to go their separate ways.
 

JO_75

Hall of Famer
Durant changes everything for Golden State, still hoping they lose and Golden State breaks up. Maybe if Golden State breaks up, the West will be like the East without Lebron and have more parity.
 

Inqui

Pro Bowler
It amazes me how many crap shots the Warriors can jack up and actually make. I'm still actually impressed.
 

JO_75

Hall of Famer
I'm not a NBA fan but I may become one after this, I'm enjoying this game. Close it out Toronto.
 

JO_75

Hall of Famer
Warriors have the same luck as the Steelers and Pats, catching all the breaks when they need them most.
 
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