Pastor Dillon Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 How will you view this years champion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanedorf Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Pastor Dillon said: How will you view this years champion? I'm glad you posted the before the season resumes. Each year is a little different and each playoff is a little different than in other years Whoever wins this year will be the team that navigated the challenges the best and in my opinion, that makes them a Champion and no less deserving than in other years. Its certainly a different path , but its not an easier path or less of an accomplishment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texansfan713 Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 if the rockets win it all its legit. if another team wins it im placing an * by it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartica4Real Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 I mean, it entirely depends on the circumstances. There'll be an * by it no matter what in terms of "yo 2020 was that wild year where they had to do the whole playoffs in an empty gym in Orlando" but people will still respect the champion if it goes smoothly, because everyone had to deal with the same circumstances. Now if all of a sudden important players like LeBron, Giannis, Kawhi, etc get COVID and have to sit out and then their team loses there'll forever be a big *, no way around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Dillon Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 17 hours ago, Spartica4Real said: I mean, it entirely depends on the circumstances. There'll be an * by it no matter what in terms of "yo 2020 was that wild year where they had to do the whole playoffs in an empty gym in Orlando" but people will still respect the champion if it goes smoothly, because everyone had to deal with the same circumstances. Now if all of a sudden important players like LeBron, Giannis, Kawhi, etc get COVID and have to sit out and then their team loses there'll forever be a big *, no way around it. So does the raptors championship have an * because of the Durant and Thompson injuries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles1 Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Pastor Dillon said: So does the raptors championship have an * because of the Durant and Thompson injuries? I think it's slightly different: pandemic illness vs. injury. However, I agree for the most part. I don't think there should be an asterisk if someone gets sick just like no asterisk for injuries. This year will be looked at similarly to the lockout shortened seasons. People will go in with the mindset of asterisk or no asterisk and probably won't budge either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartica4Real Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 4 hours ago, Pastor Dillon said: So does the raptors championship have an * because of the Durant and Thompson injuries? No. Injuries can and will happen every year. The 2015 Warriors don't have an * from the Kyrie/Love injuries either. That's basketball. An infectious virus that players can pass around to each other and take out whole teams from playing in a manner of hours is not basketball. You can't infect somebody else with a torn ACL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartica4Real Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 4 hours ago, seminoles1 said: I think it's slightly different: pandemic illness vs. injury. However, I agree for the most part. I don't think there should be an asterisk if someone gets sick just like no asterisk for injuries. This year will be looked at similarly to the lockout shortened seasons. People will go in with the mindset of asterisk or no asterisk and probably won't budge either way. I can respect this opinion for sure. I just think it would be hard for me to not see it with an asterisk if important players on contending teams are getting sick, but especially on the top 3. I otherwise wouldn't put an asterisk at all due to everybody dealing with the same circumstances, so I hope that nobody on the contenders gets it. I hope no one gets it at all, but that seems unrealistic to hope for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resilient part 2 Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) As I think I mentioned in another thread, so long as any key player doesn't miss time who has coronavirus the championship is legitimate. Injuries are part of the game but Corona is a different animal altogether Edited June 13, 2020 by resilient part 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekay414 Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 I don't care what happens, if the Bucks win, I'm taking that **** cuz we were winning anyways baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyMossIsBoss Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Is there an in between? I mean I will view it differently than a normal NBA championship because of the long lay off and abrupt playoff start, but not like in 20 years I'd look at a player's resume and say " but oh, that 2020 ring doesn't count." It also depends a lot on what happens, if we're being honest. If a 5 seed goes on some magical run, yeah I'm gonna largely chalk it up to these unique circumstances paving the way. If the Lakers, Clippers or Bucks, the heavy favorites pre-virus, win it then I'll be inclined to think the time off didn't have much of an effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mox Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Depends on what happens. If everything goes smoothly once it starts back up it will be legit. If there is all sorts of nonsense going on and stars are quarantined then a big * indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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