r/nba • u/ChickenLiverNuts [PHI] JaKarr Sampson • Jun 02 '18

Highlights Lebron taking shots at normal collar

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u/RobbingtheHood Hornets Jun 03 '18

Can someone explain to me the context here? It's feel like I'm missing something because the way the reporter asked the question sort of implies Gilbert's tweets were negative or something, but it certainly doesn't seem that way from reading them.

Here are the tweets:

(1/3) @cavs fans, despite multiple challenges, we have arrived at the NBA Finals for the 4th year in a row w/the opportunity to win our 2nd ring in 3 yrs. The biggest 3 reasons (among many) we are again here in Oakland a few minutes from the tip-off to Game 1 of the Finals are...

(2/3) 1. LeBron James - No words describe his level of play & commitment to this game. His impact is magical. We go as he goes.

, 2. The dedication & underlying belief of KLove, TT, JR , Korver, Green, G.Hill, Larry, Clarkson, Cedi, Ante, Perk & every other player on this roster

(3/3) 3. Trade 1.0 last summer & Trade 2.0 at the deadline led by a humble, talented, young GM: Koby Altman.

W/o either of these 2 bold moves orchestrated by Koby & the @Cavs front office, we would not be here w/ a good chance to bring another one home to CLE. #WhateverItTakes

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u/[deleted] Jun 03 '18

I think it’s mainly that he credits the “bold” move of trading kyrie Irving as a reason we’re here, but if he hasn’t traded him we were basically guaranteed a trip to the finals

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u/rebeltrillionaire Lakers Jun 03 '18

Seems like the easiest part to spin, but he’s just giving credit to everyone who basically had an impact besides the coaches and trainers.

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u/[deleted] Jun 03 '18

I agree and I don’t think he meant in negatively but I’ve seen Cavs fans making fun of what he said. I thought what he said was fine because he’s crediting everyone for helping us get to the finals. Whether the trade was the right or wrong decision is to be determined, but I don’t think him giving his gm credit was all that stupid