Here we go. One final game to decide which team from the NFC will represent the conference in Super Bowl LIII.So with the Los Angeles Rams in Louisiana to take on the New Orleans Saints Los Angeles Rams Jerseys 2019 , I linked up with Chris Dunnells of Canal Street Chronicles, the SB Nation community for Saints fans.Well, we have to start in Week 9. Back in early November, we met up as two of the NFC’s best. Now we do so again with time passed. What’s different (for better and worse) between the New Orleans Saints of early November 2018 and the Saints of mid-January 2019?Offensively, we all know the deal. If you were defending the Saints’ offense though, how would you attack it? What aspects are there to be beaten?On the defensive side, there are bigger questions. What are you most confident in on this side of the ball? What parts of the defense do you want to lean in to in order to win this game?How big is this game for New Orleans? Y’all haven’t gotten to this point since the 2009 season. I don’t know if Anthony Davis even punctures the Saints’ shield on the city compared to say LSU football, but where does this game sit in the general sphere of Nola sports/culture?You guys win, ok. Easy. Super Bowl and the rest of it. But if you guys lose, what happens? What has to happen personnel-wise? How do you guys respond? And my goodness, do y’all finally get Cowboys fans to stop talking about Sean Payton to the Cowboys one way or the other? Thanks to Chris for the time. As the NBA Finals are just hours away from tip-off, let’s jump into some comparisons!" 2019 Los Angeles Rams OffseasonComparing 2019 NBA Finals players to the Los Angeles RamsNew David Long Jersey nfl draft ,5commentsAs the NBA Finals are just hours away from tip-off, let’s jump into some comparisons!CDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Comparing 2019 NBA Finals players to the Los Angeles RamsTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Harry How/Getty ImagesThe 2019 NBA Finals are just hours away from tip-off with an exciting matchup between the first-time finals attendees in the Toronto Raptors open up at home against the Golden State Warriors who’re trying to three-peat.Let’s take a look at some of the star players participating in this finals matchup, and compare them to who’s most similar on the Los Angeles Rams’ roster.Here we go:Floor GeneralPG Steph Curry - QB Jared GoffThis one was pretty easy, wasn’t it? Steph Curry man’s the point for the Warriors who’ve built a dynasty. While the Rams have yet to re-create the same success, Jared Goff is the man who makes it all go as the ball is in his hands every play. A Curry three is akin to a Goff bomb down the field.Wiley Ol’ VetSF Andre Iguodala - CB Aqib TalibBoth Iguodala and Talib are true veterans of the game. At this point in time, Talib probably offers more than Iggy does, but both are guys who’ve won before, have experienced it all, and are still valuable players (and leaders) to their teams. Not to mention, both are great defenders.Heart & GritPF Draymond Green - CB Marcus PetersThis comparison stems from two incredibly hyped and edgy players. At times they may have you pulling out chunks of hair, though more often than not their aggression and passion results in major positives and momentum swings. Green is one of the best defenders in the NBA, meanwhile Peters has shown his ability to perform at a superstar level in the past.PG Kyle Lowry - WR Brandin CooksBoth Lowry and Cooks are similar in stature (small) Youth David Long Jersey , but operate under the ideology of “no fear”. Lowry will take a charge any time of day and isn’t afraid to get down and dirty fighting for loose balls. Cooks has never met a route he wouldn’t run, even if it meant exposing his small stature going across the middle of the field. Just ask Arizona Cardinals’ safety Tre’ Boston.Two-Way WeaponSG Klay Thompson - WR Robert WoodsKlay Thompson isn’t necessarily the guy who makes it all go for the Warriors, but he is a potent weapon in his own right. A dominant defender and a catch-and-shoot nightmare, he offers a dangerous ability on both ends on the floor. Why and how does that compare to Robert Woods? Well, Woods is just as good as a receiver as he is a blocker, and he’s excellent at both. Both guys affect the game with or without the ball in their hands. Mr. Do-it-all.All-Around DominanceSF Kawhi Leonard - DT Aaron DonaldKawhi Leonard has proven to be the best player in the NBA after his magical and dominating performance in the 2019 playoffs. He has the ability to truly takeover a game at any point in time, is as strong as an ox, and is one of the best defenders in NBA history. And that’s where the comparison to Aaron Donald comes in. Truly unstoppable, Donald can wreak havoc whenever he pleases against opponents. He’s off to one of the most dominant starts to a career that we’ve ever witnessed, and for that, both of these guys are considered unstoppable.Straight FirepowerSF Kevin Durant - RB Todd GurleyKevin Durant is arguably the best offensive player in the entire league (could even remove the “offensive”). His offense has no limitations as he can create any look he wants, and he can drain just about anything. His offensive firepower is unmatched. Todd Gurley offers the same offensive ability. He can run at an elite level Womens David Long Jersey , he can catch at an elite level, and he can block at an elite level. All around, these guys are nearly unstoppable with the ball in their hands.Got It Out The MudC Marc Gasol - LT Andrew WhitworthMarc Gasol has done it all, other than win a championship. A former defensive player of the year, a three-time all-star, and a guy who’s played 13 years of NBA basketball. By way of trade, he finally finds himself in a position to land his first shot at a ring, which was similar to Andrew Whitworth. Whitworth put in 13 NFL seasons when he finally reached his first Super Bowl, and although the Rams didn’t complete the job, it’s great to see a fantastic player and human at least get a shot on the grand stage.Up & ComerPF Pascal Siakam - SS John Johnson IIIPascal Siakam was not drafted highly, he was not expected to develop this quickly, played in the G-League David Long Los Angeles Rams Jerseys , and truly earned his way to stardom. He’s currently the second option on arguably the best team in the league who offers a ton of defensive ability and versatility. John Johnson was not drafted highly either (third round pick), was not given a starting job out of the gate, and earned his way to becoming one of the best safeties in the NFL. Both guys are on the verge of a pro bowl/all-star berth.Role PlayerPG Fred VanVleet - CB Nickell Robey-ColemanFred VanVleet is a diminutive point guard who went undrafted and grinded his way onto an NBA roster. Not just that, but FVV is now an integral piece to the Raptors as his bench presence nearly won him a Sixth Man of the Year award. Nickell Robey-Coleman is small in stature, doesn’t play 100% of the time (like VanVleet), was undrafted, and earned and grinded his way to a nice contract and a solidified role by way of fantastic play. Well done, gents.<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="mkhqUV">There you have it. Enjoy the NBA Finals tip tonight, and also, GO RAPTORS!