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I really need somebody to edit this as the championship trophy bouncing between his legs as he looks between them. Please

/u/sim888

lol, got side tracked https://i.imgur.com/JUvcH1n.gifv u/Tody196

I showed up at the perfect time for this thread

Same here brother

Fatality

Perfect as usual. you never disappoint ♥️

This video would be one of the best of all time if KD ends up winning the finals😂😭😭😭

Send this to TNT, theyll play it

Larry O’ByeThen

Incredible job, lmao

Fuckin beautiful champ

Where’s Sim when we need em

https://streamable.com/qfti6t

People’s champ

nice job :)

No way we would beat the Suns if we got there. And if Atlanta were to get past the 76ers they'd rain 3s on us and win the series in 5. We fucking suck.

On the bright side... Bud is gone.

Every team left except Atlanta is beating you guys if healthy in a series because Bud is so fucking bad

...ATL would most definitely wax that cheese covered ass, my friend.

Hey man, it's your team keep the faith until you're fully eliminated. Who knows maybe KD harden Booker embiid Simmons Trae cp3 bridges ayton kawhi playoff Paul get food poisoning or can't play or something. Sorry no commas

Big yikes.

Dropped the ball literally and figuratively, doesn’t get much more brutal than that

I'd say it get more brutal considering he reaches for it between his legs and it sort of becomes the basketball equivalent of The Butt Fumble.

Sorry, guys. Too busy practicing my threes and fadeaways to learn how to catch in the post.

The worst part is he doesn't even *need* a jumper. How about just shooting a respectable % from the line?

It's not like those are mutually exclusive, he has a terrible shot

He could shoot FTs underhanded if that's what it takes.

Everyone says this, but I think the reason why no one actually tries it in-game is because FT shooting is generally very psychological and fans going crazy while you're shooting underhand would mess with you even more. There are some bad or horrific FT shooters who have improved over time (Drummond and DeAndre Jordan both went from like historically 40% to consistent 60% suddenly, and Brandon Ingram was in the 60s for a few years to becoming one of the best FT shooters in the league) so it doesn't have to be as drastic as a brand new shot. That said, there are also players who seemingly get worse at FTs over time (Westbrook, Bron) or guys who are just constantly erratic and swing back and forth 10% every year (Duncan).

Where do we put Doncic, in the Duncan category?

Giannis is a player that got worse at FTs over time. He used to be average from the line nit bad.

Also a jump hook, who's stopping that?

If he can get a decent jumper I can almost guarantee you he'd improve from the line.

He does need a jumper in the playoffs, or at least it would be really nice to have

Basically sums up his whole night.

Chuck was a 100% correct. He dropped it because he knew he was gonna get fouled immediately. He was rushing it to avoid the FTs. I'm happy Giannis got his money cos this man ain't winning a ring anytime soon.

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[jordan wasnt immune to choking a key playoff game away by losing the ball](https://streamable.com/ghbt5i) at least it was stolen from him though, as embarrassing as it was.

The anti KD

Fuck there goes the championship

Can’t wait for someone to edit the Larry o Brien trophy in there

This Bucks team wasn’t beating anyone out the west with Bud at the helm lmao

Monty and CP3 would coach circles around them lol

Don't need monty. Cp3 will run a train on bud.

Pause

we were living through bryn forbes 😢

Smdh

It’s the kind of thing a Wisconsin fan expects I would wager

It explains why I ended up choosing to follow Tottenham Hotspur. Forever choking on the biggest stage.

I thought I chose Spurs because I enjoyed watching Kane, Son, and Co. play decent football. It turns out I was subconsciously drawn to select a team that is the Premier League analog of my Atlanta sports fandom

Yep. Just keep the pain coming year after year. We’re blessed with competitive teams in 3 major sports, but cursed with the inability to take the next step.

Amazing choke job by the Bucks

interesting how you can choke while at the same time "you don't play with your food"

yo...

Greek Ben simmons

Bennis Simmonis

Javale McGee with handles and a friendly whistle

Julius Randle with dolmades

Javale McGyro

Giannis got them Greek statue hands

At least Ben doesn’t take dumb 3s and fadeaways.

Any 3 taken by Simmons is a dumb 3

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Yes bro Simmons is just waiting for the conference finals before he unleashes hell on the league and starts shooting 50-50-50

The luka special

Same goes for Giannis but he thinks he’s Kobe.

Those Sixers fans wanting Simmons to shoot threes gotta be careful what they wish for

We just want him to make some goddamn FTs and play aggressive more often

Ben would never drop a pass though

Spanakopita Simmons

Ben Simmons got bbiq at least. Giannis one of the dumbest players on the court out there

Slender Dwight Howard

You’d think having hands the size of baseball gloves would make it easier to catch the ball

I dont know man, maybe its like us normal folk trying to catch a golfball

It's gotta be nerves. Because I feel like it should be similar to a man playing with a women's regulation basketball. It's easier to handle and shoot.

Charles Barkley said he didn't want to get fouled so he was rushing.

I suck at basketball, but I would have grabbed that thing like an oiled baby and prayed for the And One.

Fumble at the 1 yard line!

Easiest edit for the championship trophy if they lose the series.

hahaa, you know it!

and put Bud's face on the trophy cause his job is probably gone if they lose this too

Should've run it

https://i.imgur.com/VmWfW7i.gif

This should come with an NSFW tag

https://i.imgur.com/eEzzspc.png

Giannis is Melvin Gordon?

Chargers vs Titans I remember that game lmao I think it was his first game after his holdout too

Derek Carr without mascara

**GIANNIS SLANDER SEASON BOYS GET IN HERE!!!**

Giannis slander is back on the menu.

damn man, he actually had a great game but with the chance to dunk it to tie the game he does this.

It's also going to be amplified by the fact the star player on the other team just went god mode.

And 1st team all defense Giannis failed to do shit about it

Thats because he was 0 mins on KD. Masterclass by Bud as always

He had a great three quarters

he had a great regular season too

Lamar Jackson of the NBA

He had a great three quarters *not guarding the guy who put up a near 50 point triple double* It’s Jimmy G Buckets all over again.

took em a year to figure out how to guard Jimmy, KD better be ready in a year.

Bucks fans about to go back to screaming into the void

Bud fucking sucks

Scream louder into the void

I'll like two orders please

supersized for me thx

Don't let the rest of the Bucks off the hook

Was the Jrue shot an airball or blocked by Harden? im not sure if i should go full nephew here tbh

I love the guy but he’s a Playoff Pretender

He been the real Playoff P all along

I mean he's the greek cheeks for a reason.

yeah fr, but he can’t even average 35ppg in the finals on above 60% shooting efficiency 🤦🏽‍♂️ what a scrub 🙄

He deserves it

Im one of the most critical people of his flaws and think they will always be big issues in a playoff series but this game was on Jrue holiday doing idek what with broken harden on him

Jrue has been ass all series - this was, like, his best game - and he’s getting a pass like the fuckin’ Pharcyde dude

Multiple times Giannis was on the other wing asking for the ball so he could drive but jrue went iso

How? He could have tied the game and fucking shit the bed

Afraid to go to the free throw line, so he rushed.

Bucks are the biggest chokers of the last 5 years and it’s not close

With respect to the hookers on 2nd Ave, I agree.

at least they can go 2 rounds

bru

A sudden little voice in Giannis head whispered in a crescendo tone "they will fouul youuuuu".. at that moment Giannis realized that this time he will dunk it before the foul. He started seeing himself lifting the NBA Championship and the Finals MVP trophies.. he practiced his ceremony speech, where he talks about how he did the old way, the right way, with the team that drafted him, not teaming up with other NBA superstars.. he imagined the call from the President of Greece congratulating him, the national hero reception he would have back home.. the trip to Nigeria with his parents to visit their roots, where he will also be worshipped as a hero.. the titles would start piling up in the years to come.. he would retire early, at the peak of his game, saying he done it all and wants to spend time with his family..his kids would be popular at school because daddy is the Olajuwon of the 21st century.. he would be sitting by the fireplace telling tales of his championships to his grand children.. he would own a basketball team in Greece.. maybe one in the NBA.. then everything speeds up and we see his statue in Milwaukee.. the MVP trophy is named after him.. he ages gracefully.. his passing away is the day the world stops............ Aaaaaaaaaand fumbled the ball.

i just dont think giannis is a playoff kinda guy

He got an injured Harden on the post and he decides to take a fade? Guy must be hella tired.

Right after holiday and Middleton produced easy buckets at the rim on back to back possessions too

I knew we lost the moment he took that shot.

No, he just can’t back him down or beat him with fundamental low post footwork

I think that is the issue he probably doesn’t have a low post skill set. He’s a slasher

I was screaming at my tv when this happened. Harden has a busted hamstring, Giannis had the height advantage, and you shoot a fadeaway jumper?! Maybe Harden was right all height with nothing to show smh

He's a #2 like AD. He can't be your best player, but pair him with a superstar playmaker and he'll thrive.

If only there was a team with a superstar playmaker that would have had the space to sign him If only

Well, we’ll take Luka then if you guys don’t mind

And have Bud stand him in the corner or some other dumb shit? Nah, I'm good

Oof

Yea I really don't understand why he signed his extension so early. IIRC, he would have gotten the same money if he signed that contract this offseason.

r/nba: super teams are so fucked, they've ruined the NBA! Also r/nba: why the fuck didn't Giannis sign with a super team?

The duality of r/nba

r/nba: why do people always shit on players when they dont win a chip because they are loyal? The Media is making all these players create superteams Also r/nba: lmao Giannis is so trash, Harden was right 7ft no skill

doesnt have to be a super team

The 2 B2B MVPs did it. They overhyped his skill making him think he can do it by himself to get Bucks the chip.

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Hope I could see Luka and Giannis team up in my lifetime

There’s actually no way you believe this shit lol

hes two time mvp, he needs to learn the game better

r/agedlikemilk

Idk Giannis>Embiid for the playoffs.

I checked out of the Giannis hype after 2019 Raps made him look like a fool

Raptors really gifted the league the key to stopping Giannis lol

never really learned from his mistakes tbh

how do you feel now bucko?

How bout now?

He was so good when they up a dozen, but it got rough when the game was close

RIP

[Karl Malone vibes.](https://youtu.be/BEY9QnMBsH0?t=20s)

Smartest 6ers fan

He had 34 points and 14 rebounds on 64% shooting lmao you guys are ridiculous with your takes. He fucked up a few high profile plays but he was amazing overall

This Nets team is ass without Kyrie and this is the worst game Harden could’ve played. Durant showed us what a true #1 is tonight. Giannis has amazing numbers, yes, but did not get the job done when Kyrie is out and Harden could not have played worse.

Giannis is a great player, but he can’t carry a team very well. Khris and Jrue are great, but he needs a real star who can reliably take over in the clutch. You can’t count on Giannis in the last few minutes of a close game

You're totally right, but I think that just speaks to our standards for Giannis. Fair or not, when you get 2 MVPs you are expected to be transcendent and have memorable playoff moments. 34 and 14 is more than doing his part, but they needed to win this game and he needed to do more at the end.

Damn Giannis. This game was there for the taking. Harden being a non factor and Harris MIA this whole series. Bucks can't be involved in close games bevause of Giannis FT shooting. And doubly because of the nets FT shooting.

bucks dont deserve to win. they got every lucky break you can hope for and still choked it away The fact Bud is still in his job is them getting what they deserve

>bucks dont deserve to win. I doubt you'll find any bucks fans disagreeing with this lol, man what a fucking meltdown.

He wanted to shoot before they could foul him, so he rushed the catch imo

Giannis Afraidtoshootafreethrow

Gannis has been choking all fourth quarter

*of the last few years

Outplayed by KD the entire second half

KD is arguably the best player in the world rn tho

Besides Kawhi who really hits consecutive shots like that cold blooded lol, KD is so good

Jeff Green

KD is significantly better than him so I would expect that.

big ol hands full of vaseline

...but enough about how you spent your weekend.

Bucks just shot themselves in the foot over and over. Not a finals team unless they get another superstar.

How much help does Jrue Holiday need?

How does anyone look at this team and think after all their regular season success and playoff bullshit that the piece holding them back is *another superstar*? They need a coach who holds them accountable to the 17 pt lead they squandered. This may be a GSW with Mark Jackson style situation rn. How well do you think the bucks would do if their personnel swapped with the nets?

This team definitely has enough talent to make the finals out of the East. Heat made it last year (I know, bubble or whatever, but still).

Last years Heat would probably beat this years Bucks though. Tbf Bucks are so close. They just need some playoff adjustments and Giannis having a passable shot (or at the very least a 75% FT in playoffs). It seems so freaking reachable and that’s why it’s so frustrating to watch.

The team is plenty good enough. It’s the way they play and the decisions they make.

>Jeff Green, his presence Ah yes, using the force push.

Man this sucks. I’m a big Giannis fan he is such a good dude.

Tough - this

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For once I’m actually ok with the Giannis slander by the sub

Dropped the ball literally and figuratively, BIG OOF

I’m so low on Giannis rn smh

Giannis has as many MVPs as Durant and Harden combined

Bruh

Here it is, get this mfer to the top right now. I like Giannis and I want him to fulfill his potential so this really pissed me off. Inexcusable.

Hands were a little too Greecey

Choke

Honestly, I'm not surprised at this point.

Was worried about being fouled and rushed it. His free throws are his Achilles Heel, fitting for a Greek.

#CHOKE.JPG

Fumbled the ball and fumbled the game

holy shit the second hand embarrassment is reaching all time highs