Celtics/NBA 2023 Playoffs Round 3 - Back to South Beach

[DangleCity]

I saw numerous stories on Carmelo retiring. Honestly I didn't know he had played this season

He didn't play this season. He just hadn't officially retired. Carmelo Anthony is a cautionary tale for someone like Tatum. Had all the talent in the world, but prioritized all the wrong things throughout his career and never won squat despite all that talent

 

[lextune]

What're the odds this Celtics team becomes the first ever NBA team to come back from 0-3 deficit?

 

[Johnnyduke]

What're the odds this Celtics team becomes the first ever NBA team to come back from 0-3 deficit?

There's a better chance of the Bruins being reinstated to the Stanley Cup playoffs

He didn't play this season. He just hadn't officially retired. Carmelo Anthony is a cautionary tale for someone like Tatum. Had all the talent in the world, but prioritized all the wrong things throughout his career and never won squat despite all that talent

At least Carmelo led Syracuse to the only national title in school history

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

There's a better chance of the Bruins being reinstated to the Stanley Cup playoffs


At least Carmelo led Syracuse to the only national title in school history

I feel like Melo had bad luck as much as he "couldnt win" in the NBA. He was stuck in a loaded Western Conference with Kobe, Dirk and the Duncan/Ginobili/Parker Spurs.

 

[CDJ]

The funny thing is they absolutely have the talent to do it, they just unfortunately don’t have the mentality

 

[BernieMcAvoy]

One of the biggest reasons Carmelo never won anything in the nba and barely won playoff series in his career was Carmelo himself. Guy was a bucket but how many teammates did he make better? He also wanted to be traded to the Knicks midseason because he would get more money than if he signed in free agency but the Knicks had to trade valuable depth to get him. Carmelo, Amar'e, Gallinari, Felton, Chandler, Mozgov plus any ring chasing vets they would have signed with that roster would have been a nice rotation in 2011 that was a championship contender. Instead it was Melo, Amar'e and a 34 year old Chauncey Billups with bench players

 

[EverettMike]

I feel like Melo had bad luck as much as he "couldnt win" in the NBA. He was stuck in a loaded Western Conference with Kobe, Dirk and the Duncan/Ginobili/Parker Spurs.

Carmelo forced his way off a pretty good Denver team. But because he insisted on going to New York a year before he became a free agent specifically so he could get a max deal from the Knicks, he ended up playing for a team that traded a ton of assets to give him. That left him shorthanded in New York.

No one to blame but himself for the situation he ended up in.

 

[EverettMike]

HAHAHAHA



Remember ahead of Game 4 when the '04 Sox leaked to the press how much they missed Grady and hated Tito because they had no identity?

Me either.

 

[PatriceBergeron]

They’re so much more talented than the Heat it’s probably one of the best chances an NBA team has ever had to come back from down 3-0.

I’d like to see them at least force game 6 because it would be an interesting story and at least show they’re not complete bitches.

With that being said, Heat 109 Celtics 93 tonight.

 

[Alicat]

Don't worry, I have painting class from 7-9 so I won't be actively watching.

 

[EverettMike]

Heat 141 - Celtics 57.

 

[smithformeragent]

Weather is supposed to be nice later this week.

Maybe a Bruins-Celtics parade combo?

Heat 141 - Celtics 57.

 

[EverettMike]

Weather is supposed to be nice later this week.

Maybe a Bruins-Celtics parade combo?

Sorry, but I'd rather not take away focus from the Bruins regular season record parade.

 

[LSCII]

Heat 141 - Celtics 57.

I called last game immediately after they dropped game 2. I said they'd get their teeth kicked in and that they'd roll over. This game will be even worse. They're ready to go home, and nothing will prevent that from happening.

 

[McGarnagle]

This team's core is pretty rotten, we can all see it. But I really feel bad for a guy like Al Horford who isn't going to have many more chances to win a title and who is one of the few guys who gives his all every night.

 

[LSCII]

Sorry, but I'd rather not take away focus from the Bruins regular season record parade.

I'm not sure about you, but I've been celebrating that President's Trophy win for months now.

This team's core is pretty rotten, we can all see it. But I really feel bad for a guy like Al Horford who isn't going to have many more chances to win a title and who is one of the few guys who gives his all every night.

He already announced he's retiring at the end of the season, no?

 

[EverettMike]

I'm not sure about you, but I've been celebrating that President's Trophy win for months now.


He already announced he's retiring at the end of the season, no?

I renamed my son "Regular Season Record Everett Mike."

 

[Alicat]

I renamed my son "Regular Season Record Everett Mike."

You are on a roll today.

 

[Mione134]

HAHAHAHA



Remember ahead of Game 4 when the '04 Sox leaked to the press how much they missed Grady and hated Tito because they had no identity?

Me either.

Jaylen, you'd have to stop turning the ball over, dribbling in traffic, and actually look like you give a shit first.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

I'm not sure about you, but I've been celebrating that President's Trophy win for months now.


He already announced he's retiring at the end of the season, no?

He has announced his retirement. Maybe things change. He does take a big paycut if he were to return

 

[Maine Fan]

Jaylen, you'd have to stop turning the ball over, dribbling in traffic, and actually look like you give a shit first.

Thank you

 

[Shaun]

i’ve convinced myself they force a game 7 and lose because of how much of an enigma this team is

 

[shelbysdad]

What're the odds this Celtics team becomes the first ever NBA team to come back from 0-3 deficit?

Probably as much as Publishers Clearing House actually showing up at my door.....but I still keep trying

 

[TSBruins13]

Celtics will win in a dominant fashion tonight, giving a glimpse of what could have been, and then get absolutely demolished in the next game.

 

[PatriceBergeron]

HAHAHAHA



Remember ahead of Game 4 when the '04 Sox leaked to the press how much they missed Grady and hated Tito because they had no identity?

Me either.

It’s funny when you think he may have been saying this seriously. “Please for the love of god don’t let us win tonight”