Griffin didn't show up in the elimination game. Their defense blows, that isn't CP3's fault.
It becomes his fault when he's praised and regarded by many as one of the best defensive PGs in the game. How many All-Defensive Teams has he made?
It looks to me that no matter the scenario, CP3 is the one who doesn't show up in elimination games. Why does CP3 ALWAYS fade to black in tough moments in elimination games? He goes missing because he's more concerned about individual stats than winning. But somehow he's absolved of all blame.
David West, Peja, and Chandler is not enough to overcome the Championship Lakers and Spurs, you know that. Yet you cape for Rose beating horrible teams, and Rondo playing behind 3 HOFs.
Those guys (all all-stars) + CP3 ("ZOMG the best point gawd EVAHHHHHHH") should have been enough to make it to the Western Conference Finals at least once. The way everybody hyped up CP3, you'd think he's superman. But he consistently fails to have THAT playoffs series where everybody takes notice and finally understands why he's universally hailed as No. 1. Other PGs have made it to Conference Finals with less talent (i.e. Deron).
Rose did what he had to do with his team to get as far as he could, Conference notwithstanding. He made it to the ECF, where they lost to the Heat.
From '10-'12, Rondo was the one carrying the 3 HOFers. Don't get it twisted. You take Rondo off those Cs teams, they wouldn't have made it to the ECF and NBA Finals. Plus, Rondo goes ABSOLUTELY HAM in the playoffs. How many career playoff triple doubles does he have? And CP3 has how many?
Don't be mad because some PGs are in the East. Don't hate the players, hate the game.
Face it, CP3 is a perennial choke artist. He has NO EXCUSE as to why he can't make it out of the 2nd round of the playoffs as their best player. He's not the best.