Wolves / NBA:

[dryfly]

Looks like 99 seasons without a finals appearance.

Could make a drinking song out of that...

[Laxref]

Here’s to the twins making it 100!

[Beauner]

Westbrook is going insane right now. At one point he was like 7/23 shooting. Now he's 16/35.

[Gopher Hockey Rube]

Minnesota teams are just bumps in the road for the quality teams in all sports.

[Laxref]

27 for the Vikings
27 for the Wolves (barring a miracle)
26 for the Twins (27 in progress)
19 for the Wild and North Stars

I count any season that ended after the 91 WS, even if it had already started at the time.

This took a while. Let me know if I messed anything up. These are metros with all 4 major sports in order of media market ranking.
Team - Last Championship - Years since city's last championship (bold is the most recent)

New York Giants 11-12 - 6
New York Jets 68-69 - 6
New York Yankees 2009 - 6
New York Mets 1986 - 6
Brooklyn Nets N/A - 7
New York Knicks 72-73 - 7
New York Rangers 93-94 - 7
New York Islanders 82-83 - 7
New Jersey Devils 02-03 - 7
**New York 59 seasons total**

LA Chargers N/A (since 2017) - 1
LA Rams N/A (since 2017) - 1
LA Angels 2002 - 4
LA Dodgers 1988 - 4
LA Clippers N/A - 4
LA Lakers 09-10 - 4
LA Kings 13-14 - 4
Anaheim Ducks 06-07 - 4
**LA 26 seasons total**

Chicago Bears 84-85 - 2
Chicago White Sox 2005 - 1
Chicago Cubs 2016 - 1
Chicago Bulls 97-98 - 2
Chicago Blackhawks 14-15 - 2
**Chicago 8 seasons total**

Philadelphia Eagles 17-18 ( ) - 0
Philadelphia Phillies 2008 - 0
Philadelphia 76ers 82-83 - 0
Philadelphia Flyers 74-75 - 1
**Philadelphia 1 season total**

Dallas Cowboys 95-96 - 7
Texas Rangers N/A - 7
Dallas Mavericks 10-11 - 7
Dallas Stars 98-99 - 7
**Dallas 28 seasons total**

Washington Redskins 91-92 - 26
Washington Nationals N/A (since 2005) - 13
Washington Wizards 77-78 - 26
Washington Capitals N/A - 26
**Washington DC 91 seasons total**

Oakland Raiders 83-84 - 1
San Francisco 49ers 94-95 - 1
Oakland Athletics 1989 - 1
San Francisco Giants 2014 - 1
Golden State Warriors 16-17 - 0
San Jose Sharks N/A - 0
**San Fran Bay Area 4 seasons total**

New England Patriots 16-17 - 1
Boston Red Sox 2013 - 1
Boston Celtics 07-08 - 1
Boston Bruins 10-11- 1
**Boston 4 seasons total**

Detroit Lions N/A - 10
Detroit Tigers 1984 - 10
Detroit Pistons 2004 - 10
Detroit Red Wings 07-08 - 10
**Detroit 40 seasons total**

Arizona Cardinals N/A - 17
Arizona Diamondbacks 2001 - 16
Phoenix Suns N/A - 17
Arizona Coyotes N/A - 17
**Phoenix 67 seasons total**

Minnesota Vikings N/A- 27
Minnesota Twins 1991 - 26
Minnesota Timberwolves N/A - 26
Minnesota North Stars / Wild N/A - 19
**Minnesota 98 seasons total**

Miami Dolphins 73-74 - 5
Miami Marlins 2003 - 5
Miami Heat 12-13 - 4
Florida Panthers N/A - 5
**Miami 19 seasons total**

Denver Broncos 15-16 - 2
Colorado Rockies N/A - 2
Denver Nuggets N/A - 3
Colorado Avalanche 00-01- 3
**Denver 10 seasons total**

Do we get to include Toronto or do the Argonauts not count?

[Gopher Hockey Rube]

After that last game winner tonight, I’d put LeBron at 11th all time, still not Top 10 but keep working at it LeBron, maybe someday.

[Bonin21]

So the final four teams will probably be the four predicted before the season started. Yawn.

[J22]

After that last game winner tonight, I’d put LeBron at 11th all time, still not Top 10 but keep working at it LeBron, maybe someday.

debatable

[gator]

This guy hits it dead on. Should be more bashing the NBA as a league and not so much basketball as a sport...

[Gopher Hockey Rube]

This guy hits it dead on. Should be more bashing the NBA as a league and not so much basketball as a sport...

I’m going to go all Gator on the bit................

[gator]

Listening to talk radio this morning they brought up LeBron and Jordan. LeBron has 5 playoff buzzer beaters and Jordan has 3. All 5 of LeBron’s came while the game was tied. Jordan’s 3 came while being down. Not taking anything away from LeBron. Just making a shot while the game is tied is A LOT easier while being down.

[Gopher Hockey Rube]

Listening to talk radio this morning they brought up LeBron and Jordan. LeBron has 5 playoff buzzer beaters and Jordan has 3. All 5 of LeBron’s came while the game was tied. Jordan’s 3 came while being down. Not taking anything away from LeBron. Just making a shot while the game is tied is A LOT easier while being down.

It’s easier to make a running bank shot from 17 feet with 2 guys in your face when it’s tied than when you’re losing? Where do you come up with this stuff? Whatever fits your anti LeBron narrative I guess.

[Bertogliat]

Are going to lock another thread over f*** basketball? Same god damn topic too!

[Gopher Hockey Rube]

Are going to lock another thread over f*** basketball? Same god damn topic too!

Ummmm, I wasn’t one of the people calling each other names and questioning their manlhood or intelligence.

[gator]

Listening to talk radio this morning they brought up LeBron and Jordan. LeBron has 5 playoff buzzer beaters and Jordan has 3. All 5 of LeBron’s came while the game was tied. Jordan’s 3 came while being down. Not taking anything away from LeBron. Just making a shot while the game is tied is A LOT easier while being down.

It’s easier to make a running bank shot from 17 feet with 2 guys in your face when it’s tied than when you’re losing? Where do you come up with this stuff? Whatever fits your anti LeBron narrative I guess.

Cause when you miss a shot at the buzzer when the game is tied. The games goes to OT. When you miss the shot when you’re down... you lose.

[Orion]

Well if we lock a thread over basketball this would be the correct one to do it in.....

[ScoobyDoo]

ibtl

[Greyeagle]

I never played organized basketball so I’m not sure I’m qualified to lock this thread.

[george]

Well if we lock a thread over basketball this would be the correct one to do it in.....

It's the NBA thread, let them argue, who cares?

[Slap Shot]

I never played organized basketball so I’m not sure I’m qualified to lock this thread.

Well certainly this is a completely different kind of thread than the WNBA one.

[Bigbeer]

I realize that this is already well established but Draymond Green is such a huge jackass that I can't believe his teammates aren't emabarrased to be on the same team as him.

[Bigbeer]

Pretty good first half for The King...like...top 5 good...

[MATT]

Pretty good first half for The King...like...top 5 good...

Top 20 easily

[ScoobyDoo]

The four rings on Cheryl Reeve’s fingers should serve as all the validation she needs. She has built a dynasty in Minnesota, the land of 10,000 letdowns.

https://theathletic.com/355361/2018/05/ ... ay-whalen/

[Beauner]

So can we fire him now? Or should we wait until the most promising player the Wolves have had, maybe ever, leaves?

https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/ ... ssion=true

[Bigbeer]

When Golden State steps on the gas they are scary. Curry with 17 in the 3rd.

[Bigbeer]

Awesome defense by Hou on the last GS possession

[Chris83]

Awesome defense by Hou on the last GS possession

I think that qualifies as a "Gut-check" win.

[Gopher Hockey Rube]

I still believe Golden St. wins this series, but it sure got a lot more interesting.

[Bigbeer]

Dramond Green rejected on a dunk attempt...love it...

[Bigbeer]

I want to like basketball and enjoy the competition of the NBA playoffs but the constant whining to the refs by players and head coaches is just unbearable.

[Viking]

I want to like basketball and enjoy the competition of the NBA playoffs but the constant whining to the refs by players and head coaches is just unbearable.

You would be better off watching basketball then. NBA has morphed into something that is hard to call basketball. Stick with college or high school.

[Bertogliat]

I want to like basketball and enjoy the competition of the NBA playoffs but the constant whining to the refs by players and head coaches is just unbearable.

You would be better off watching basketball then. NBA has morphed into something that is hard to call basketball. Stick with college or high school.

Stick to hockey.

[Slap Shot]

I want to like basketball and enjoy the competition of the NBA playoffs but the constant whining to the refs by players and head coaches is just unbearable.

You would be better off watching basketball then. NBA has morphed into something that is hard to call basketball. Stick with college or high school.

Stick to hockey.

[Bigbeer]

Top 20 game for Bron tonight

[Gopher Hockey Rube]

Top 20 game for Bron tonight

Big deal. Let’s see him do it consistently for like 15 years than get back to me.

[Beauner]

No KLove for game 7 tomorrow. He'll have his work cut out for him.

Golden State was losing by 17 after the first, trailing by 10 at half, and won by 29. Outscored Houston 64-25 in the second half.
Yikes.

[Bigbeer]

Great pass by Lebron

[MATT]

Great pass by Lebron

Top 20 pass

[Bigbeer]

8th consecutive Finals appearance for Lebron

[Bonin21]

So probably GS vs Cleveland four times in a row? #Parity

[team22tank]

8th consecutive Finals appearance for Lebron

And probably another loss.

[ScoobyDoo]

LeBron is amazing.

[Bigbeer]

LeBron is amazing.

Gonna be tough to get thru Boston next year

[Armadillo]

It's going to be Golden State-Cleveland for the fourth straight year. Joy.

[Gopher Hockey Rube]

It's going to be Golden State-Cleveland for the fourth straight year. Joy.

I know isn’t it great! LeBron vs. the Warriors. Going to be fun to watch.

[Beauner]

It's going to be Golden State-Cleveland for the fourth straight year. Joy.

I know isn’t it great! LeBron vs. the Warriors. Going to be fun to watch.

Depends on your definition of fun. LeBron is playing out of his mind right now but if he doesn't get significant improvement from his supporting cast this is going to be a wipeout. They'll need Kevin Love back at full strength for sure. This isn't a Boston team starring a rookie, a rejuvenated Al Horford, and a bunch of young, unproven (albeit very talented) players. This is a team featuring one of the two best in the league (KD), one of the 8 best in the league (Curry), and another top 15 guy (Klay). Plus a lot of support, starting with Draymond Green.

My early thoughts, assuming KLove misses no more than one with his concussion: Warriors in 6. The 4 wins will be 10-20 point margins.

[Gopher Hockey Rube]

It's going to be Golden State-Cleveland for the fourth straight year. Joy.

I know isn’t it great! LeBron vs. the Warriors. Going to be fun to watch.

Depends on your definition of fun. LeBron is playing out of his mind right now but if he doesn't get significant improvement from his supporting cast this is going to be a wipeout. They'll need Kevin Love back at full strength for sure. This isn't a Boston team starring a rookie, a rejuvenated Al Horford, and a bunch of young, unproven (albeit very talented) players. This is a team featuring one of the two best in the league (KD), one of the 8 best in the league (Curry), and another top 15 guy (Klay). Plus a lot of support, starting with Draymond Green.

My early thoughts, assuming KLove misses no more than one with his concussion: Warriors in 6. The 4 wins will be 10-20 point margins.

Oh I’m rooting for the Warriors, but I’m excited to see how much farther LeBron can carry the other 11 bums on his team. Warriors in 5, but LeBron will battle every minute, and make it hard for the Warriors as much as he humanly can.

[bearpaw28]

It's going to be Golden State-Cleveland for the fourth straight year. Joy.

I know isn’t it great! LeBron vs. the Warriors. Going to be fun to watch.

Depends on your definition of fun. LeBron is playing out of his mind right now but if he doesn't get significant improvement from his supporting cast this is going to be a wipeout. They'll need Kevin Love back at full strength for sure. This isn't a Boston team starring a rookie, a rejuvenated Al Horford, and a bunch of young, unproven (albeit very talented) players. This is a team featuring one of the two best in the league (KD), one of the 8 best in the league (Curry), and another top 15 guy (Klay). Plus a lot of support, starting with Draymond Green.

My early thoughts, assuming KLove misses no more than one with his concussion: Warriors in 6. The 4 wins will be 10-20 point margins.

Oh I’m rooting for the Warriors, but I’m excited to see how much farther LeBron can carry the other 11 bums on his team. Warriors in 5, but LeBron will battle every minute, and make it hard for the Warriors as much as he humanly can.

Absent an end of game closer (which Kyrie was
& LeBron simply isn’t) Cleveland might win a game or two, but the Warriors are a virtual lock to win a 3rd title in 4 years.

[Gopher Hockey Rube]

LeBron isn’t a closer? Has Gator hacked your account? That could be the only explanation for what you just said.

[bearpaw28]

LeBron isn’t a closer? Has Gator hacked your account? That could be the only explanation for what you just said.

Not the last 2-3 minutes of the game. In those situations he’s no Michael or Kobe or Steph

[Gopher Hockey Rube]

LeBron isn’t a closer? Has Gator hacked your account? That could be the only explanation for what you just said.

Not the last 2-3 minutes of the game. In those situations he’s no Michael or Kobe or Steph

Have you been in a coma the last 15 years?

[Bertogliat]

LeBron isn’t a closer? Has Gator hacked your account? That could be the only explanation for what you just said.

Not the last 2-3 minutes of the game. In those situations he’s no Michael or Kobe or Steph

Have you been in a coma the last 15 years?

Too soon.

[Armadillo]

LeBron isn’t a closer? Has Gator hacked your account? That could be the only explanation for what you just said.

Not the last 2-3 minutes of the game. In those situations he’s no Michael or Kobe or Steph

Have you been in a coma the last 15 years?

Too soon.

No lie.

[bearpaw28]

LeBron isn’t a closer? Has Gator hacked your account? That could be the only explanation for what you just said.

Not the last 2-3 minutes of the game. In those situations he’s no Michael or Kobe or Steph

Have you been in a coma the last 15 years?

. LeBron is a SUPER GREAT all around player. But s cold blooded killer you want taking the last shot when the games on the line...he isn’t.

[Gopher Hockey Rube]

LeBron isn’t a closer? Has Gator hacked your account? That could be the only explanation for what you just said.

Not the last 2-3 minutes of the game. In those situations he’s no Michael or Kobe or Steph

Have you been in a coma the last 15 years?

. LeBron is a SUPER GREAT all around player. But s cold blooded killer you want taking the last shot when the games on the line...he isn’t.

[F Da Sue]

LeBron flopping around like a soccer player. What a superhuman he is to be in that much pain and not even have to be pulled out of the game!

[Bonin21]

Did he think he had to take it back to half court? W
T
F

[Gopher Hockey Rube]

Did he think he had to take it back to half court? W
T
F

He thought they were winning.

[Bonin21]

That was worse than Patrik Stefan

[Beauner]

If/when Cleveland loses this game JR Smith will probably be found dead in the ocean.

[team22tank]

LeBron James the best runner up of all time.

[J22]

LeBron James the best runner up of all time.

Debatable. Top 20 for sure. Most of the Crips I know, have him top 10.

[Thirty-Four]

LeBron James the best runner up of all time.

Debatable. Top 20 for sure. Most of the Crips I know, have him top 10.

No offence, but I'm going to wait for the authority on Crips to weigh in...

[Vegasgopher]

I guess I'm really out of touch with modern bouncey ball...they come down the court 2 on 1 and the guy without the ball flares out to the 3 point line...hmmmm...my coaches somewhere are cringing...

[Beauner]

I guess I'm really out of touch with modern bouncey ball...they come down the court 2 on 1 and the guy without the ball flares out to the 3 point line...hmmmm...my coaches somewhere are cringing...

Probably depends on who goes to shoot the 3. If it's Curry or Klay, a wide open 3 is probably a 70% chance to make.

[Alby22]

I guess I'm really out of touch with modern bouncey ball...they come down the court 2 on 1 and the guy without the ball flares out to the 3 point line...hmmmm...my coaches somewhere are cringing...

Probably depends on who goes to shoot the 3. If it's Curry or Klay, a wide open 3 is probably a 70% chance to make.

Welcome to space and pace ball. 3’s, layups and free throws. On a side note With the degree of difficulty of 3’s that Steph shoots it’s pretty amazing he shoots the percentage he does from out there. Incredible shooter with a crazy quick release

[Beauner]

I guess I'm really out of touch with modern bouncey ball...they come down the court 2 on 1 and the guy without the ball flares out to the 3 point line...hmmmm...my coaches somewhere are cringing...

Probably depends on who goes to shoot the 3. If it's Curry or Klay, a wide open 3 is probably a 70% chance to make.

Welcome to space and pace ball. 3’s, layups and free throws. On a side note With the degree of difficulty of 3’s that Steph shoots it’s pretty amazing he shoots the percentage he does from out there. Incredible shooter with a crazy quick release

Space and pace with 3s, unless you're a team coached by Thibs. Then it's iso boring ball with garbage long-range 2s and forced shots in traffic.

[Alby22]

I guess I'm really out of touch with modern bouncey ball...they come down the court 2 on 1 and the guy without the ball flares out to the 3 point line...hmmmm...my coaches somewhere are cringing...

Probably depends on who goes to shoot the 3. If it's Curry or Klay, a wide open 3 is probably a 70% chance to make.

Welcome to space and pace ball. 3’s, layups and free throws. On a side note With the degree of difficulty of 3’s that Steph shoots it’s pretty amazing he shoots the percentage he does from out there. Incredible shooter with a crazy quick release

Space and pace with 3s, unless you're a team coached by Thibs. Then it's iso boring ball with garbage long-range 2s and forced shots in traffic.

Lol. #firethibs #shouldhavecoachedinthe90’s

[Bonin21]

Wolves 80/1 in early odds for next year lol. Vikings are our only hope in men's pro sports and Gopher hockey is our only hope in D1 men's (other than UMD, SCSU, and Kato fml). With low expectations for the Gophers (which can be a good thing) wow will there be pressure on the Vikes.

[Greyeagle]

I guess I'm really out of touch with modern bouncey ball...they come down the court 2 on 1 and the guy without the ball flares out to the 3 point line...hmmmm...my coaches somewhere are cringing...

Probably depends on who goes to shoot the 3. If it's Curry or Klay, a wide open 3 is probably a 70% chance to make.

Welcome to space and pace ball. 3’s, layups and free throws. On a side note With the degree of difficulty of 3’s that Steph shoots it’s pretty amazing he shoots the percentage he does from out there. Incredible shooter with a crazy quick release

Space and pace with 3s, unless you're a team coached by Thibs. Then it's iso boring ball with garbage long-range 2s and forced shots in traffic.

And constant yelling.

[gopher6]

Lebron played last 3 games with self inflicted broken hand
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2373 ... and-injury

[Iceburg]

Lebron played last 3 games with self inflicted broken hand
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2373 ... and-injury

He Waibeled himself?

[team22tank]

James is definitely a Super Star. But he is also the biggest joke of a Super Star in the history of sports.

Which City is he going to run to next season? King he is not.

James the Joke.

[bearpaw28]