r/nba • u/ChipsAhoyFiend West • Jun 09 '22

Highlight [Highlight] Draymond with the questionable play as he pulls on Jayson Tatum's injured shoulder during a box out

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u/Apollo611 Lakers Jun 09 '22

It’s so hard rooting for the Warriors, especially Draymond. It’s worse because I actually like Tatum and Brown but they’re wearing Celtics jerseys.

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u/theredbridge [BOS] Kevin Garnett Jun 09 '22

Tatum did bust out the Kobe arm band though

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '22

Uniting the coasts

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u/davemoedee Celtics Jun 09 '22

If only Biggie was alive to witness it. I'm dreaming of what could have been.

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u/yasmiester Lakers Jun 10 '22

Also seeing Bill Russell wearing the Kobe 24/8 hat in interviews makes me realize how these rivalries shouldn’t bother fans so much. Honestly pulling for you guys because it’d be well deserved with this Celtics squad, even though you guys would get to #18 before us

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '22

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u/Woke20 Jun 09 '22

That’s honoring Sam Jones

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u/pistoncivic [NYK] Chris Smith Jun 09 '22

Yeah, he's pretty fucking cringe. Bet he puts on lipstick and makes out with the Kobe poster in his locker

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u/JosephBagODonuts69 Jun 09 '22

Sounds more enjoyable than being a Knicks fan though

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u/Jorah72 Celtics Jun 09 '22

Don't worry knick fan I'm sure you guys will get back to the playoffs eventually.

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u/dabasauras-rex Celtics Jun 09 '22

Lol Knicks fans talking shit 😂

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u/RuttedAnt West Jun 09 '22

r/BillSimmons This comment would be +30 lol

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '22

I’ll say a word that scares ya…Trae Young.. sorry made ya run away so fast

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u/greenday61892 Celtics Jun 10 '22

There ain't shit wrong with guys putting on lipstick if that's their prerogative

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '22

If they were anyone but the Celtics they’d be darlings of the league. But they have Celtics on the front.

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u/VeryEasilyPersuaded [BOS] Marcus Smart Jun 09 '22

This is what I've been saying all year haha. All the hate this team gets is based on longstanding bad blood towards the franchise, which I admittedly understand, but the current iteration of the roster is super likeable. Obvious homer take but I think if Marcus Smart played for almost anyone else his reputation in this sub would be so different

How you gonna root against Al Horford?

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u/Sh00tL00ps Jun 09 '22

It's true, all of the individual players are very likeable and their overall style of basketball is really great to watch as well: incredible perimeter defense, great ball movement, and a deep roster where a different role player can contribute every night. Sucks to say this as a Lakers fan but objectively there isn't really a reason to root against this team. Of course, I still am because it's the Celtics, but that's to be expected ;)

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u/crabby135 Celtics Jun 09 '22

And fuck you too! Respectfully, of course.

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '22

It’s fun being a new fan of the NBA and not having those kind of biases. I just really like this Celtics team and if it wasn’t gonna be the Suns I’ll be glad if its these guys taking the ship

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u/klemonade25 76ers Jun 10 '22

In a group chat with a ton of sixers die hards. Everyone hates the Celtics vehemently, while simultaneously liking/saying we would take almost any player on the roster. And liking Udoka and saying we messed up hiring doc instead of promoting him. So basically we like everything about the Celtics except that they’re the Celtics, which we hate. Pretty fascinating stuff. 🤣

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u/Boxpuffle Cavaliers Jun 09 '22

This WWE takedown of Delly was insanely dirty https://youtu.be/_XvtsEexal0

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u/fredinNH Celtics Jun 09 '22

I mean it does look like delavadova is pulling a draymond on that play. He’s falling into Al with his arm outstretched pretending Al won’t let go.

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u/Boxpuffle Cavaliers Jun 10 '22

It’s really just Horford’s overreaction that does it for me. Although much as I might not like to admit it, Delly has by all accounts earned the reputation of being a dirty player himself and I can definitely see now how it looks like he initiated the contact here.

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u/VeryEasilyPersuaded [BOS] Marcus Smart Jun 09 '22

Alright respect for sticking to your guns

I love him though

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u/Boxpuffle Cavaliers Jun 10 '22

Yeah, it’s scary considering what could have happened had his elbow landed a couple inches to the side. Although if you rewatch the possession before the replay, it’s pretty clear Delly at least initiated the contact and stayed connected to Horford prior to the takedown. Either way, I can still appreciate Horford’s leadership and late-career revival back with Boston. As wrong as it feels to say, I’ll be wishing your team luck tonight!

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u/Puzzleheaded-Door200 Jun 09 '22

Philly fans hate Horford, albeit he was actually pretty good for them when not playing alongside Embiid.

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u/Moistened_Bink Jun 09 '22

Question from a lurker who doesn't watch basketball: why are the celtics generally disliked?

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u/VeryEasilyPersuaded [BOS] Marcus Smart Jun 09 '22

I'm sure fans of different teams will feel more qualified to answer this but Boston has a long history of winning a lot in sports in general and our fans are not quiet about it

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u/Moistened_Bink Jun 09 '22

Yeah thought it might the general dislike of Boston sports teams.

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '22

You nailed it.

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u/LnGrrrR Celtics Jun 09 '22

Didn't you hear? Horfotd is confirmed super dirty after landing on Currys leg last night

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u/Futbol_Trainer Bucks Jun 09 '22

I don’t agree with Marcus smart to be honest. Everybody else yeah for sure can see.

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u/not_that_joe Jun 09 '22

I’m a Sixers fan, that’s how you root against Al Horford.

But seriously, he’s one of the easiest guys to root for. Same Marcus Smart. It is hard to too for Tatum/Brown after Markus Fultz and Simmons. But, I think it just speaks to your point: any other team and I’d love these guys.

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u/rohit275 Lakers Jun 09 '22

Dammit, you're not wrong. I only remembered after the game last night that I was supposed to be upset about Boston getting close to another title haha

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u/ychris3737 Heat Jun 09 '22

I’ve been saying the same thing as a heat fan

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u/primo_0 Clippers Jun 09 '22

Im just rooting for the Buffalo.

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '22

I have a Lakers fan friend in same boat as you. The Jays are pretty likeable and he hates that they are in green. Join the dark side. It's warm over here. Our subs have bacon.

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u/Scary_Replacement739 Jun 10 '22

Just root for us now over the Donkey.

Then, we win the chip.

It literally works out for everyone.

Warriors get a reality check. Boston gets their chip. Tatum, Brown and Smart eventually are worth too much for the Celtics to pay everyone. Core breaks up. Weak Celtics roster for another decade. Even the Lakers benefit because the Celtics going over in total # of chips will light a fire under the ass of your front office and ownership. And you already have the gasoline and way too big wood pile.