He oretty much runs the league, may as well give him the job and title.Think about it.
- Gets his own hour long ESPN special just to announce where he is playing
- Started the "Super Team" process for putting a team together. Now its a trend it seems around the league.
- Breaks COVID protocol and the league looks the other way while Kristas Porzingis does it and gets fined.
- is allowed to bolt to the locker room while the game is still going on when his team is losing.
Its clear no league rules or principles apply to him. Might as well just make him Commissioner.
he's a douchebag
I love that he was strongly against the playin game **THIS YEAR** but was tweeting calling for it a couple years ago.
His need for attention in every single situation is astounding. For someone that can never go anywhere for the rest of his life and be left alone, you would think he wouldn't always NEED to be the center of attention.
Not saying what the moron did was right, but you want his home address made public?
I know his teammates who have won rings owe him everything, but seeing shit like last night (leaving bench with 6 mins left) has to drive them CRAZY. Anyone who is okay with their teammate doing that is not someone I would want on my team.
It's possible for him to be an incredible douchebag that's easy to hate and also have a legit argument that he's the best ever.
That said, definitely hoping for him to go down tonight.
It's possible for him to be an incredible douchebag that's easy to hate and also have a legit argument that he's the best ever.
That said, definitely hoping for him to go down tonight.
I agree, he’s accomplished a ton and nothing can take that away. I don’t think he’s the best ever but that’s another argument for another thread.
Absolutely insufferable though, haha.
"Gets his own hour long ESPN special just to announce where he is playing"
this was a major decision that everyone was waiting on and it was a way for him to turn it into a fundraiser that generated millions for the boys and girls club. Did it backfire in terms of his image? Yeah, since people conveniently forget that part of it.
"Started the "Super Team" process for putting a team together. Now its a trend it seems around the league"
Super teams have existed throughout the entirety of the NBA. Just the year before Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen went to Boston to team up with Paul Pierce and won the championship. A few years before that, Malone and Nash went to the Lakers to chase a ring, etc
"- is allowed to bolt to the locker room while the game is still going on when his team is losing."
The argument BY HIS COACH was that he went to get started on treatment immediately. The game was out of reach and at his age he needs to take every chance he can to get him into best possible conditioning for Game 6. Was it a bad look? Yes. Does it make him look selfish? Yes. Is LeBron being as ready as possible for Game 6-- especially with the potential of not having AD-- the most important thing for the Lakers at that point? Yes
Great talent. Not sure I's say best ever. One thing Jordan had to go against were some extremely physical defenses as the NBA was a lot different then.
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It's possible for him to be an incredible douchebag that's easy to hate and also have a legit argument that he's the best ever.
That said, definitely hoping for him to go down tonight.
I agree, he’s accomplished a ton and nothing can take that away. I don’t think he’s the best ever but that’s another argument for another thread.
Absolutely insufferable though, haha.
well said
"Gets his own hour long ESPN special just to announce where he is playing"
this was a major decision that everyone was waiting on and it was a way for him to turn it into a fundraiser that generated millions for the boys and girls club. Did it backfire in terms of his image? Yeah, since people conveniently forget that part of it.
"Started the "Super Team" process for putting a team together. Now its a trend it seems around the league"
Super teams have existed throughout the entirety of the NBA. Just the year before Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen went to Boston to team up with Paul Pierce and won the championship. A few years before that, Malone and Nash went to the Lakers to chase a ring, etc
"- is allowed to bolt to the locker room while the game is still going on when his team is losing."
The argument BY HIS COACH was that he went to get started on treatment immediately. The game was out of reach and at his age he needs to take every chance he can to get him into best possible conditioning for Game 6. Was it a bad look? Yes. Does it make him look selfish? Yes. Is LeBron being as ready as possible for Game 6-- especially with the potential of not having AD-- the most important thing for the Lakers at that point? Yes
Lol at get out of here with the bench thing. You think getting his ankle iced and rubbed 10 minutes early makes any difference? Ridiculous.
In the current NBA, players have more freedom of movement, the evolution of ball-handling and how the gather step is counted enable offensive players to move with the ball in more dangerous ways. On top of that, players now routinely shoot from 25-30 feet out.
Playing defense today is more challenging and exhausting than ever because of the need to chase guys around and all over the court with less grabbing, and defend farther away from the basket.
But, these are the types of responses I end up feeling compelled to make when the rest of me is also basically thinking "fuck fucking lebron"
Top 5 player of all time, but most certainly the biggest clown out of all the greats and he absolutely owns the championship belt on that front.
Kind of, but not really. Garnett and Allen were starting to move past their prime and teamed up on a team with lots of cap space and Paul Pierce to win a championship. LeBron and Bosh were pretty young when they went to Miami and teamed up with an aging Wade. And he was an asshole about it too which made it even worse.
His constant flopping irritates the shit out of me. I finally stopped watching because I don’t want to watch a grown man fake injury and shoot 100 free throws a game.
But he's to be commended for handling so much pressure and expectations since he was basically 15. He was a basketball prodigy and has lived him to the incredible hype.
"Gets his own hour long ESPN special just to announce where he is playing"
this was a major decision that everyone was waiting on and it was a way for him to turn it into a fundraiser that generated millions for the boys and girls club. Did it backfire in terms of his image? Yeah, since people conveniently forget that part of it.
"Started the "Super Team" process for putting a team together. Now its a trend it seems around the league"
Super teams have existed throughout the entirety of the NBA. Just the year before Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen went to Boston to team up with Paul Pierce and won the championship. A few years before that, Malone and Nash went to the Lakers to chase a ring, etc
"- is allowed to bolt to the locker room while the game is still going on when his team is losing."
The argument BY HIS COACH was that he went to get started on treatment immediately. The game was out of reach and at his age he needs to take every chance he can to get him into best possible conditioning for Game 6. Was it a bad look? Yes. Does it make him look selfish? Yes. Is LeBron being as ready as possible for Game 6-- especially with the potential of not having AD-- the most important thing for the Lakers at that point? Yes
1. This is done for a lot of players ... look at A Rodgers and GB .... B Frave and GB .... MJ
2. Apples to Oranges you may not realize it but RA, KG were traded ... However no one is complaining when we see current and past NYG players ACTIVELY RECRUITING IN FREE AGENCY ....
3. You do realize Bird walked off the court on Zeke ... McHale stayed and gave props ... no one whines and cries about that ... (I am a Celtic and Bird fan by the way)
Funny how he is so hated for being a bad person that has done nothing but give back to those less fortunate than him while using his blessing from god to feed his family and give opportunities to his friends and inner circle ... Or is that the real issue so many of you have with him?
Picture does justice as he is the biggest flopper and bitches all the time.
When he went to Cleveland and I rooted for him, but then left for Miami, then LA. I hope he always lose and going out in six would be sweet
"Gets his own hour long ESPN special just to announce where he is playing"
this was a major decision that everyone was waiting on and it was a way for him to turn it into a fundraiser that generated millions for the boys and girls club. Did it backfire in terms of his image? Yeah, since people conveniently forget that part of it.
"Started the "Super Team" process for putting a team together. Now its a trend it seems around the league"
Super teams have existed throughout the entirety of the NBA. Just the year before Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen went to Boston to team up with Paul Pierce and won the championship. A few years before that, Malone and Nash went to the Lakers to chase a ring, etc
"- is allowed to bolt to the locker room while the game is still going on when his team is losing."
The argument BY HIS COACH was that he went to get started on treatment immediately. The game was out of reach and at his age he needs to take every chance he can to get him into best possible conditioning for Game 6. Was it a bad look? Yes. Does it make him look selfish? Yes. Is LeBron being as ready as possible for Game 6-- especially with the potential of not having AD-- the most important thing for the Lakers at that point? Yes
1. This is done for a lot of players ... look at A Rodgers and GB .... B Frave and GB .... MJ retirment/play baseball/etc
2. Apples to Oranges you may not realize it but RA, KG were traded ... However no one is complaining when we see current and past NYG players ACTIVELY RECRUITING IN FREE AGENCY ....
3. You do realize Bird walked off the court on Zeke ... McHale stayed and gave props ... no one whines and cries about that ... (I am a Celtic and Bird fan by the way)
Funny how he is so hated for being a bad person that has done nothing but give back to those less fortunate than him while using his blessing from god to feed his family and give opportunities to his friends and inner circle ... Or is that the real issue so many of you have with him?
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"Gets his own hour long ESPN special just to announce where he is playing"
this was a major decision that everyone was waiting on and it was a way for him to turn it into a fundraiser that generated millions for the boys and girls club. Did it backfire in terms of his image? Yeah, since people conveniently forget that part of it.
"Started the "Super Team" process for putting a team together. Now its a trend it seems around the league"
Super teams have existed throughout the entirety of the NBA. Just the year before Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen went to Boston to team up with Paul Pierce and won the championship. A few years before that, Malone and Nash went to the Lakers to chase a ring, etc
"- is allowed to bolt to the locker room while the game is still going on when his team is losing."
The argument BY HIS COACH was that he went to get started on treatment immediately. The game was out of reach and at his age he needs to take every chance he can to get him into best possible conditioning for Game 6. Was it a bad look? Yes. Does it make him look selfish? Yes. Is LeBron being as ready as possible for Game 6-- especially with the potential of not having AD-- the most important thing for the Lakers at that point? Yes
1. This is done for a lot of players ... look at A Rodgers and GB .... B Frave and GB .... MJ retirment/play baseball/etc
2. Apples to Oranges you may not realize it but RA, KG were traded ... However no one is complaining when we see current and past NYG players ACTIVELY RECRUITING IN FREE AGENCY ....
3. You do realize Bird walked off the court on Zeke ... McHale stayed and gave props ... no one whines and cries about that ... (I am a Celtic and Bird fan by the way)
Funny how he is so hated for being a bad person that has done nothing but give back to those less fortunate than him while using his blessing from god to feed his family and give opportunities to his friends and inner circle ... Or is that the real issue so many of you have with him?
You’re right. Targeting police officers on social media before any investigations or facts have been released isn’t dangerous to society at all. He’s done some nice things but he’s done some pretty stupid things as well. No one is perfect and neither is LeBron.
3. You do realize Bird walked off the court on Zeke ... McHale stayed and gave props ... no one whines and cries about that ... (I am a Celtic and Bird fan by the way)
I think that's a bit misconstrued. There were concerns about player safety and fans running onto the court at the Silverdome. So Boston getting off the court was more about that...
LT - ( New Window )
Lebron’s game always relied on driving to the hoop. I’m just saying some of those teams Jordan faced might have handled Lebron a little different.
I hope you’re not a grown man writing “GASP”.
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"Gets his own hour long ESPN special just to announce where he is playing"
this was a major decision that everyone was waiting on and it was a way for him to turn it into a fundraiser that generated millions for the boys and girls club. Did it backfire in terms of his image? Yeah, since people conveniently forget that part of it.
"Started the "Super Team" process for putting a team together. Now its a trend it seems around the league"
Super teams have existed throughout the entirety of the NBA. Just the year before Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen went to Boston to team up with Paul Pierce and won the championship. A few years before that, Malone and Nash went to the Lakers to chase a ring, etc
"- is allowed to bolt to the locker room while the game is still going on when his team is losing."
The argument BY HIS COACH was that he went to get started on treatment immediately. The game was out of reach and at his age he needs to take every chance he can to get him into best possible conditioning for Game 6. Was it a bad look? Yes. Does it make him look selfish? Yes. Is LeBron being as ready as possible for Game 6-- especially with the potential of not having AD-- the most important thing for the Lakers at that point? Yes
1. This is done for a lot of players ... look at A Rodgers and GB .... B Frave and GB .... MJ retirment/play baseball/etc
2. Apples to Oranges you may not realize it but RA, KG were traded ... However no one is complaining when we see current and past NYG players ACTIVELY RECRUITING IN FREE AGENCY ....
3. You do realize Bird walked off the court on Zeke ... McHale stayed and gave props ... no one whines and cries about that ... (I am a Celtic and Bird fan by the way)
Funny how he is so hated for being a bad person that has done nothing but give back to those less fortunate than him while using his blessing from god to feed his family and give opportunities to his friends and inner circle ... Or is that the real issue so many of you have with him?
You’re right. Targeting police officers on social media before any investigations or facts have been released isn’t dangerous to society at all. He’s done some nice things but he’s done some pretty stupid things as well. No one is perfect and neither is LeBron.
NO what is DANGEROUS to society is when the police can target, harass and kill people of color, poor people and marginalized communities with immunity.
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Haha, man people are dumb, you just felt you had to post this. No comment about the topic in the thread, but an attack on my word choice when i was obviously going for effect.
I hope you’re not a grown man writing “GASP”.
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I hope you’re not a grown man writing “GASP”.
Haha, man people are dumb, you just felt you had to post this. No comment about the topic in the thread, but an attack on my word choice when i was obviously going for effect.
well now im the dumb one as i posted my comment in the middle of the other comment. Goes to show why i dont usually respond to pointless posts. That said the path this thread is going down it will be deleted soon anyway.
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3. You do realize Bird walked off the court on Zeke ... McHale stayed and gave props ... no one whines and cries about that ... (I am a Celtic and Bird fan by the way)
I think that's a bit misconstrued. There were concerns about player safety and fans running onto the court at the Silverdome. So Boston getting off the court was more about that...
That is horsehit .... no one was going to do anything to them they know that and you know that as well there isnt even a precedent of it .... PURE HORSESHIT! ... The closet you have is the malay when the PLAYERS went into the STANDS not the other way around!
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3. You do realize Bird walked off the court on Zeke ... McHale stayed and gave props ... no one whines and cries about that ... (I am a Celtic and Bird fan by the way)
I think that's a bit misconstrued. There were concerns about player safety and fans running onto the court at the Silverdome. So Boston getting off the court was more about that...
That is horsehit .... no one was going to do anything to them they know that and you know that as well there isnt even a precedent of it .... PURE HORSESHIT! ... The closest you have is the malay when the PLAYERS went into the STANDS not the other way around!
A lot of people don't like him. That's their right. I don't understand why people are getting so bent out of shape about it.
A lot of people don't like him. That's their right. I don't understand why people are getting so bent out of shape about it.
Getting bent out of shape by other people getting bent out of shape first? It's a circular yoga class in here at this point. Luckily, I like yoga :-)
Also, leaving the hometown team after dragging a roster with Larry Huges, Drew Gibson, and Zydrunas to the finals isn't a sin. That's bullshit and you know it especially when that hometown team supported him with a roster that included Atwann Jamison and Mo Willians as its next best players the season before he left.
As for the flopping, blame the NBA for outlawing physical defense like there used to be in the 90's. The entire league flops now thanks to the stupid rule changes. Right now we are in the baseball threads figurately beating players over the head for not figuring out how to adjust to the changed landscape in baseball and in the NBA figurately beating players over the head for successfully adjust to the changed landscape.
I was just talking with my son the other day about how many fans really love Lebron? Do most Cavalier fans LOVE him (after he left them twice)? Do Heat fans love him? My guess is for Laker fans, he's just another of many greats, but do they love him? Doubt it.
I couldn't stand MJ bc he and the Bulls always beat the Knicks, but I'm pretty sure all Bulls fans LOVE him! And as much as I didn't like him, I respected him. Lebron? No.
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he started off with the Cavs and was likable. Then his big publicity stunt in leaving his hometown team turned a lot of people off. Rather than trying to win a championship and compete against the best in the world, he formed a big three with the best in the world. He flops regularly, despite having the build of an NFL linebacker. He is not a likable player. That's without taking into account some of the other off the field stuff. That's their right. Sure, he has his school and does charity work, but generally people form their opinion of an athlete like that more on on the court stuff.
A lot of people don't like him. That's their right. I don't understand why people are getting so bent out of shape about it.
Getting bent out of shape by other people getting bent out of shape first? It's a circular yoga class in here at this point. Luckily, I like yoga :-)
Also, leaving the hometown team after dragging a roster with Larry Huges, Drew Gibson, and Zydrunas to the finals isn't a sin. That's bullshit and you know it especially when that hometown team supported him with a roster that included Atwann Jamison and Mo Willians as its next best players the season before he left.
As for the flopping, blame the NBA for outlawing physical defense like there used to be in the 90's. The entire league flops now thanks to the stupid rule changes. Right now we are in the baseball threads figurately beating players over the head for not figuring out how to adjust to the changed landscape in baseball and in the NBA figurately beating players over the head for successfully adjust to the changed landscape.
Reading is fundamental. I said the following: "Then his big publicity stunt in leaving his hometown team turned a lot of people off." It is not the leaving his hometown team that is the problem. It is making such a big production out of it, and joining with two other probable HOF players in the process. If you are fine with it, that's your prerogative. Many don't like him for that, and it's understandable.
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I was just talking with my son the other day about how many fans really love Lebron? Do most Cavalier fans LOVE him (after he left them twice)? Do Heat fans love him? My guess is for Laker fans, he's just another of many greats, but do they love him? Doubt it.
I couldn't stand MJ bc he and the Bulls always beat the Knicks, but I'm pretty sure all Bulls fans LOVE him! And as much as I didn't like him, I respected him. Lebron? No.
I live in Miami Heat country. They did like him and defended him when he signed there and played there. Most Heat fans I know now do not like him one bit.
I was just talking with my son the other day about how many fans really love Lebron? Do most Cavalier fans LOVE him (after he left them twice)? Do Heat fans love him? My guess is for Laker fans, he's just another of many greats, but do they love him? Doubt it.
I couldn't stand MJ bc he and the Bulls always beat the Knicks, but I'm pretty sure all Bulls fans LOVE him! And as much as I didn't like him, I respected him. Lebron? No.
I live in Miami Heat country. They did like him and defended him when he signed there and played there. Most Heat fans I know now do not like him one bit.
Yeah, I figured Heat fans liked him at the time. Cav fans prolly LOVED him, at one time.
But in the end, he could end up being the least loved superstar ever. And he did it the old fashioned way. He earned it.
Writing is fundamental as well because if you wanted the reader's focus to solely be on "The Decision" stunt then you shouldn't have added "hometown team." Especially since a lot of the blowback against James involves leaving his first team and being the start of the current wave of free agents championship hunting more than ever.
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Reading is fundamental. I said the following: "Then his big publicity stunt in leaving his hometown team turned a lot of people off." It is not the leaving his hometown team that is the problem. It is making such a big production out of it, and joining with two other probable HOF players in the process. If you are fine with it, that's your prerogative. Many don't like him for that, and it's understandable.
Writing is fundamental as well because if you wanted the reader's focus to solely be on "The Decision" stunt then you shouldn't have added "hometown team." Especially since a lot of the blowback against James involves leaving his first team and being the start of the current wave of free agents championship hunting more than ever.
I did not want the reader's focus to solely be on the decision. It is pertinent that it was his hometown team as well, as that made it an even bigger dick move. You only parsed out the hometown team aspect, as the only problem people have with James is that he left his hometown team. You like James, fine. I don't see why you have a problem with other people not liking him. That is their prerogative.
Lebron has given people plenty of reasons not to like him. For a superstar athlete, he is quite unlikable for many.
Why is that so hard to understand?
Why is that so hard to understand?
Exactly, it’s the lack of humility combined with all of the flopping and injury faking. Unless he plays for your team most fans don’t really like him from what I have seen/heard/read. If this was WWE he definitely took the “heel” route from a character perspective.
I did not want the reader's focus to solely be on the decision. It is pertinent that it was his hometown team as well, as that made it an even bigger dick move. You only parsed out the hometown team aspect, as the only problem people have with James is that he left his hometown team. You like James, fine. I don't see why you have a problem with other people not liking him. That is their prerogative.
Lebron has given people plenty of reasons not to like him. For a superstar athlete, he is quite unlikable for many.
The term "home town discount" is often used for players (in all sports) who aren't even originally from the particular city, i.e., they were simply drafted by the team from that city or have played there X# of years (making fans hope the player gives the team the HT discount).
In Lebron's case, it really was his hometown or at least home city (I grew up 80 miles from NYC, but considered it my home city).
No home town discount (or loyalty) for you Cleveland! Lebron's taking his talents to South Beach... and then LA.. and who knows, maybe another super team before he's 40!
You decided to expand upon the fact that "The Decision" didn't just show him leaving his first team but included the fact that his first team was located in his hometown. When that aspect of the your writing was responded too, you cited a lack of reading comprehension on the responder but a few minutes later called that information pertinent to the overall picture. Got it...
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I did not want the reader's focus to solely be on the decision. It is pertinent that it was his hometown team as well, as that made it an even bigger dick move. You only parsed out the hometown team aspect, as the only problem people have with James is that he left his hometown team.
You decided to expand upon the fact that "The Decision" didn't just show him leaving his first team but included the fact that his first team was located in his hometown. When that aspect of the your writing was responded too, you cited a lack of reading comprehension on the responder but a few minutes later called that information pertinent to the overall picture. Got it...
Is it seriously that hard to comprehend? Players leave teams all the time. The issue people have with Lebron is not that he left the team that drafted him. It is not even that he left his hometown team. It is that he made a big, giant narcissistic spectacle of it, and teamed up with a couple other HOFers in doing so. (Bosh may be borderline because of the premature end to his career)
Why is this so difficult to understand? Do I need to type slowly for you?
I mean let's face, every few weeks BBI discusses someone's real life employment opportunities and never is the advice to stay to in a situation (even if it is your first job near your hometown) where you report to a GM of Danny Ferry's caliber.
I mean let's face, every few weeks BBI discusses someone's real life employment opportunities and never is the advice to stay to in a situation (even if it is your first job near your hometown) where you report to a GM of Danny Ferry's caliber.
I didn't flip-flop on anything. Again, I have no issues with LeBron leaving the Cavs. They are and were a poorly run organization. I do have a problem with the spectacle he made of it. LeBron is spoken of in the same breath as MJ. I do have a problem of a player of that caliber teaming up with two HOFers to form a superteam. The mention that it was his hometown team just makes it a bit more egregious IMO. Not that he doesn't have a right to leave a poorly organization. Just that there are people in that area that idolized him and it seems like pouring salt on a wound, that's all.
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he started off with the Cavs and was likable. Then his big publicity stunt in leaving his hometown team turned a lot of people off. ”
Seems like you don’t want to admit your wrong which I don’t understand. Could have said you misread it and moved on. He clearly said “the decision” was a publicity stunt hence the start of people being turned off by him, myself included.
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he started off with the Cavs and was likable. Then his big publicity stunt in leaving his hometown team turned a lot of people off. ”
Seems like you don’t want to admit your wrong which I don’t understand. Could have said you misread it and moved on. He clearly said “the decision” was a publicity stunt hence the start of people being turned off by him, myself included.
+1, the “decision” seems like a calculated move to me. Almost like he wanted to be the villain with a lot of fans. Him and his business partners always seem to have something up their sleeve to draw attention.
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he's a douchebag
Said with the same mouth that defended Coach K on another thread.
Bias or hypocrisy?
“Chosen One”. “King”. These were nicknames this kid was given since he was 16. His ego is absolutely out of control big, but that’s what happens when you’re called a Basketball King as a child and end up a Basketball God. Freddy Adu. Michelle Wie. Brady Quinn. Let’s not forget how easy it is for that hype machine aided by ESPN to end up being completely wrong.
He’s a corny dude. Simple as that. But considering all the possibilities, corny and legendary is still legendary. Dirk was better in ‘11 when his mid-range game was insane and LeBron had the one real choke on his resume. Curry revolutionized the game in ‘15/‘16. Durant is a more pure all-around scorer since ‘17. Kobe led title teams and had a more complete scoring game in ‘09-‘10. But honestly, LeBron has been the best player in basketball since ‘09 in my opinion. It’s 2021 and it looks like his reign is going to be ended by his buddy CP3 tonight.
I’m so excited for this game. It could be the end of an era. But LeBron is also arguably the best elimination game player of all-time based on the results. He’s hurt and he’s old, I’m so interested in seeing what he can do tonight as he might possibly be defending the “best player” crown for the last night of his career. It’s been a pleasure watching him despite the questionable personality stuff (which is honestly mild for a hyped up teenage phenomenon).
Yes. Plenty of all time greats moved to other teams, never seen anything quite like the Decision before. I would 100% handle it differently.
Yes. Plenty of all time greats moved to other teams, never seen anything quite like the Decision before. I would 100% handle it differently.
Did any of those all time greats make their moves during the media saturation era James was in? Let's face it, if it wasn't for the blowback he received from frustrated fans who were mad because they got their hopes up that he was coming to their team, "The Decision" type reveal would have occurred when Tom Bradley left New England, Mike Trout was a free agent, and when Ohtani came to the states.
I was a huge KD fan going back to Austin days. I was 100% convinced in the spring of '07 he should have been the first pick over Oden. But he completely lost me going to Oakland. It was such a copout. And the Thunder had just blown a 3-1 WCF lead to the Warriors!
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Yes. Plenty of all time greats moved to other teams, never seen anything quite like the Decision before. I would 100% handle it differently.
Did any of those all time greats make their moves during the media saturation era James was in? Let's face it, if it wasn't for the blowback he received from frustrated fans who were mad because they got their hopes up that he was coming to their team, "The Decision" type reveal would have occurred when Tom Bradley left New England, Mike Trout was a free agent, and when Ohtani came to the states.
Some have, yes. What's the goal here, to force me to see it in your POV? The dude is an all time great, top 5 player all time (already said that above) - that isn't enough for you?
I think he's corny. I don't like watching him flop, I don't like him as a mercenary, and I don't find his teams all that fun to watch anymore. Is that ok with you?
Lotta chumps in today's NBA so its not just piling on LeBron. Add Irving to the list. Add Draymond Green to it. Take your pick.
Lotta chumps in today's NBA so its not just piling on LeBron. Add Irving to the list. Add Draymond Green to it. Take your pick.
I consider KD's going to Warriors lamer than LBJ taking 'his talents' down to Miami. And I love how KD is probably still confused to this day why people gave him hell for it.
And let’s see, the face of a sport and a huge revenue generator gets treated differently than an average player. Never happened before. A shame what the world has come to! /s
Oh, and the celts team that preceded the Heat set the model. Want to blame any gang for super teams, blame Garnett, PP! Allen . After that title, players saw that to be what they needed to get in on to deal with that level of concentrated talent.
I was a huge KD fan going back to Austin days. I was 100% convinced in the spring of '07 he should have been the first pick over Oden. But he completely lost me going to Oakland. It was such a copout. And the Thunder had just blown a 3-1 WCF lead to the Warriors!
I agree. I hated when that happened because prior to that the Warriors were a mostly homegrown team outside of Iguadola and they ruined it bringing in KD. It was ugly for the Warriors and KD.
Ha, exactly. Who will come in and play at a league minimum deal instead of what they are actually worth to help LeBron complete another one of his super teams?
Last night was refreshing for sure. I may actually watch some of the playoffs now that LBJ is out.
Now I just need the Bucks to take out the Brooklyn Mercenaries and I may even watch full games... ; )
Agreed Sean. Like the Warriors pre-KD, OKC was another throwback team in terms of being built through the draft and not composed of some trio of FA superstars. It’s crazy to think they had Harden, Westbrook, and KD on the same team. It reminds me a little bit of the potential Orlando had in the mid 90’s and how they didn’t live up to expectations.
Westbrook might be my favorite NBA player, wish he got a title by now but I love his overall approach. Same with Lillard.
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It’s too bad they couldn’t have kept thwart big 3 in tact. It’s clear that Durant doesn’t have the mental make up to be the villain. Burner accounts on Twitter, over sensitive & very defensive behavior confirm that. That was a fun OKC team which was well liked.
Westbrook might be my favorite NBA player, wish he got a title by now but I love his overall approach. Same with Lillard.
One of my colleagues was a tennis player at Weber State and knows Lillard really well. Said he’s a great guy and they still chat from time to time.
Something new and different works for me.
I like Chris Paul a lot. He's a leader and has demonstrated the last few years he can lift teams to higher levels. So I am on the Phoenix bandwagon.
I do think Quin Snyder is a helluva coach and doesn't get enough credit for the work he's done in Utah. So I wouldn't mind the Jazz finally getting a title...
I want him to get a ring for his "legacy" and all-time standing because his ability as a floor general is tremendous.
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Separately, just saw this tweet about the Lakers
StatMuse
@statmuse
Lakers shooters this playoffs
Schroder:
14 PPG
40 FG%
31 3P%
Kuzma:
6 PPG
29 FG%
17 3P%
KCP:
6 PPG
38 FG%
21 3P%
Caruso:
6 PPG
37 FG%
29 3P%
Matthews:
6 PPG
30 FG%
28 3P%
Morris:
2 PPG
22 FG%
25 3P%
McLemore:
2 PPG
22 FG%
33 3P%
Literally no one even shot 35% from three.
How is that even possible
And let’s see, the face of a sport and a huge revenue generator gets treated differently than an average player. Never happened before. A shame what the world has come to! /s
Oh, and the celts team that preceded the Heat set the model. Want to blame any gang for super teams, blame Garnett, PP! Allen . After that title, players saw that to be what they needed to get in on to deal with that level of concentrated talent.
Do you realize the KG and Ray Allen were traded to the Celtics ... they did not come via Free Agency?
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3. You do realize Bird walked off the court on Zeke ... McHale stayed and gave props ... no one whines and cries about that ... (I am a Celtic and Bird fan by the way)
I think that's a bit misconstrued. There were concerns about player safety and fans running onto the court at the Silverdome. So Boston getting off the court was more about that...
That is horsehit .... no one was going to do anything to them they know that and you know that as well there isnt even a precedent of it .... PURE HORSESHIT! ... The closet you have is the malay when the PLAYERS went into the STANDS not the other way around!
BS ... fake news ... There was never a concern for that or even any precedent or evidence to even think so BS like that. Trying to fake the funk on some BS ... and again I am a Celtics fan ... in case you missed that. Bird and Co was whack for walking off plain and simple.