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For those who aren’t familiar, british soccer commentator Andy Gray said this of Messi back in 2010/11, questioning whether Messi could dominate in tough conditions against a physical premier league club. It’s now a popular joke within the soccer and internet community.

For the NBA, is it “Can he do it after a night out in Miami?” “Can he do it on the second night of a back to back in Denver?” “Can he do it after the Lakers sent missed foul call video evidence to the league?” Something else?

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[–] mitzbitz16@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Can he do it with the flu after pulling an all-nighter at the casino?

[–] rookie-mistake@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Huh, I appreciate you sourcing the quote. I'd thought it was much older tbh

[–] beanandcheesepoots@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Maybe something about can they do it at Rucker park or on the streets of New York?

[–] DwarfWarlock85@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Could he do it down 3-1 in the NBA finals

[–] AndrE_VieuX@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

How about Stephen A saying something like “I can’t see Boston losing a game 6 in the ECF at home” back in 2012.

[–] MediocreTake@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

“Can he do it with nothing but silence in Walt Disney World?”

[–] Plokooon@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Can he do it in san Antonio with the AC off. ( He couldn't)

[–] CoachMorelandSmith@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Jokic and the Nuggets are great in the glitzy environment of the NBA Finals, but can they keep their composure on a Monday night in Detroit?

[–] dirkslance@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Can they do it on TNT against the Bulls?

[–] jonnysh@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

LA/Miami nightlife is undefeated.

[–] weeg13@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Denver away on a second night of a back to back or Toronto on a early Sunday afternoon

[–] Pugnati@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

The equivalent was when people said Jordan couldn't get past the Bad Boys in Detroit.

[–] ericdeben@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Can he do it on the In-Season Tournament floors?

[–] Middle-Welder3931@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Yea, SEGABABA in Denver is the one.

[–] Unqualified4All@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I assume it's similar for other teams, outside of the teams involved, that the Texas Triangle is never a fun road trip. If it's not something that other fanbases know about, it's a road trip with games at San Antonio, Dallas and Houston. At least 1 of the 3 has been a playoff team over the last 30 years and with Wemby, Luka and Houston's glut of young talent, it's likely to continue to be a less than fun road trip.

So, Can he do across the Texas Triangle?

[–] Far-Yak-9808@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Can he do it on the Las Vegas strip (in the In-Season Tournament title game)???

[–] xvodax@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Didn’t they use to say the toughest game in the NBA Historically was the Raptors regular Sunday afternoon games? Ain’t no one got time for that.. granted. Go raps!

“Can he do it on a Sunday February afternoon in Toronto”

Had a ring to it.

[–] ScrotemBarnes@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

None of you guys understand

[–] Sullen_Choirboy@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

The closest analogue is Jordan and the Bad Boy Pistons, and he answered this question definitively just as Messi would certainly have.

[–] Owyn@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Can he do it in summery San Antonio when the AC is broken?

[–] gully23@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Could LeBron do it in Sandals?

[–] im_ok_@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Can he do it with a dick in him

[–] MysticNippleRS@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I guess it's can you beat the monster of the rockies with mild altitude sickness

[–] maremmacharly@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Can he take the franchise that drafted him to 3+ rings.

I don't give a fuck about rings people won after they jumped ship on their franchise to try and get on a superteam.

[–] VAM89@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Second night of a back-to-back in Denver

[–] TheOneYardLine@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Can he do it against mid-range Shaun Livingston?

[–] NoelVerDine@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I know it's not the joke asked for, but all I could come up with is:
Can he work out in the summer and not post it?

[–] howmanypregnancies@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I feel like all these responses are waaaay smarter and more reasonable than asking if Messi could do it on a cold Tuesday night in Stoke.

[–] skoobaskiz@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

“Is be a bitch?”

[–] skoobaskiz@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

“Can he shut the fuck up?”

[–] skoobaskiz@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

The fact you even say he is cringe lmao. Like fr. Are you in the Utah area by chance? I want to knock you out clean. If you’re further I can travel. Just not out of country cuz of felonies.

[–] Thisdoessuck@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Can he do it on a back to back in Miami?

[–] No_Longer_A_Menace@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Can he do it on the Wizards? 😭

[–] TenaciousDeer@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Boring but accurate answer:

Can he do it in the playoffs?

[–] Administrative-Dot@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Not sure how I had to scroll so long to find this, this is literally the answer OP is looking for

[–] Gtanaka96@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Can he do it on a Monday night against Charlotte?

[–] LeBroncic@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Lebron after dominating the Eastern Conference : « Can he do it in the West ? »

[–] Vinnys_Magic_Grits@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Can he do it while Kyrie is watching YouTube in the lockerroom?

[–] spiralism@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

"Can he do it in the playoffs when he gets put in the pnr?"

[–] N-I_C-K@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Can he do it on a hot night without AC in San Antonio??

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