Hersh Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Some of the criticisms about LeBron are laughable and wrong. Dude is a role model for all younger ballers and really for young people. I’m happy the lakers are out but what more do people want from the guy? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 What is Miami doing that has so effectively weakened Tatum, Brown, and Smart? I’m not seeing any special strategy, they’re just getting beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hwhip Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 1 minute ago, Hersh said: Some of the criticisms about LeBron are laughable and wrong. Dude is a role model for all younger ballers and really for young people. I’m happy the lakers are out but what more do people want from the guy? To go ahead and retire so we don't have to see ESPN stroke him off anymore and him flopping around like a damn fish on the court? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wiggles Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 16 minutes ago, Cool Hwhip said: And lastly, who's number did he decide to wear?😉 Bill Russells. 🤭 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshile Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 58 minutes ago, Hersh said: Antithesis of an ultra competitor?? Whatever one thinks of Lebron, he is definitely not the antithesis of an ultra competitor. Dude has worked his ass off like crazy and carried crap rosters to the finals. He would be in the gym within days of a season ending, whether as a champion or not, spending countless millions on keeping himself in the best health/shape possible. with respect to where he is - which is elite major professional sports player - yeah I can put some people ahead of him. Like there’s an entire tier above him. but it’s like the 1% of the 1% of the 1%. 24 minutes ago, Hersh said: Anti-clutch?? You must be trolling or you aren’t really an NBA fan. In terms of GOAT - yes. I think this conversation gets ****ed up because it seems like you (general) paint me (general) into this corner of “you think lebron sucks at basketball” to me the question is best viewed in some form of “who would you want in <situation>”. And I got a ways to go before Lebron James is the one I want on a lot of things. unless it’s barking at the ref or running around to each ref acting like something happened without his approval. that said what he did this season was crazy impressive and I don’t think he’s to blame at all for how the season ended. I’d say AD and his baggage was probably the biggest issue because the two of them showing up should beat almost anyone, and James showed up. And he’s old so that’s crazy. I root against him because in the totality of his career he’s not the type of athlete I like. I’m not a fan of his. But he’s had an incredible career. 36 minutes ago, Hersh said: you aren’t really an NBA fan. Last point - the nba is rigged 29 minutes ago, Destino said: What is Miami doing that has so effectively weakened Tatum, Brown, and Smart? I’m not seeing any special strategy, they’re just getting beat. They have a coach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 I will always take Jordan over LeBron, but dude ain't anti-clutch. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Mind boggling that Tatum's first bucket in the 4th qtr was the first shot he's hit in a 4th qtr all series... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooked Crack Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 You disappointment me, Miami...good thing Boston is like .500 at home in the playoffs...but damn... 1 hour ago, Hersh said: Anti-clutch?? You must be trolling or you aren’t really an NBA fan. Yea..there needs to be some balance and separation between what people don't like about LeBron and what he's actually good at... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshile Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 If the suns hire rivers 😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Hersh said: Anti-clutch?? You must be trolling or you aren’t really an NBA fan. It's the douchebag part that has me I swear the LeBron takes in here literally make me look like a fanboy by comparison Edited May 24, 2023 by Mr. Sinister 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Bam really stunk it up tonight, smh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 lost 100 "big ones" betting on the Heat to sweep...smh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purbeast Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 10 hours ago, Hersh said: Antithesis of an ultra competitor?? Whatever one thinks of Lebron, he is definitely not the antithesis of an ultra competitor. Dude has worked his ass off like crazy and carried crap rosters to the finals. He would be in the gym within days of a season ending, whether as a champion or not, spending countless millions on keeping himself in the best health/shape possible. I literally asked him why he said he was a douche and why he isn't an ultra competitor and his response was basically "if you know you know" lol. Yeah okay lol. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 A list of players I’d rather watch play instead of LeBron, dedicated to the LeBoomers in this thread: Michael Jordan Wizards Michael Jordan Magic Johnson Larry Bird Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Wilt Chamberlain Bill Russell Isiah Thomas Isaiah Thomas Kerry Kittles Moses Malone Karl Malone Kevin McHale Sidney Moncrief Gary Payton Shawn Kemp Fat Shawn Kemp Jack Sikma (pictured) Bill Walton Dominique Wilkins Klay Thompson Stephen Curry Dell Curry Tom Gugliotta Shaquille O’Neal Penny Hardaway Steve Nash World B. Free Michael Olowokandi Kevin Garnett Hakeem Olajuwon Clyde Drexler Gary Payton Dennis Rodman Mark Eaton Grant Hill Alonzo Mourning Larry Johnson John Stockton Bill Laimbeer Hot Plate Williams Hot Rod Williams Bernard King Andrew Toney Julius Erving Charles Barkley Calbert Cheaney Kevin Durant Jason Kidd Jamal Mashburn Antoine Walker Gilbert Arenas Caron Butler Antawn Jamison Larry Hughes Cherokee Parks Bryant Reeves Dennis Rodman Scottie Pippen Ledell Eackles Not mentioned: Russell Westbrook Draymond Green 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 31 minutes ago, purbeast said: I literally asked him why he said he was a douche and why he isn't an ultra competitor and his response was basically "if you know you know" lol. Yeah okay lol. In his prime, could play 1-4, played All Star quality at the 5 for the Lakers intermittently, insane court vision/passing/playmaking ability, the likes of which is rarely seen. Played elite, DPOY defense year in, year out. Great in the half court, nearly unstoppable on fast break and in the paint, added a 3 pt shot later, has a career PER behind only Michael Jordan and (surprisingly Joker) iirc. Top 3 in career plus minus. One of the worst takes I've ever seen in thus thread. If this was Showtime At The Apollo, the Sandman would get on stage, and promptly collapse in disbelief 3 minutes ago, Spaceman Spiff said: A list of players I’d rather watch play instead of LeBron, dedicated to the LeBoomers in this thread: "Players I'd rather watch" Is an acceptable classification., tbh. It's blatant subjectivity allows you to safely exhibit your own personal bias (and whatever causes you to add "Le" to everything). Not really rooted in reality, and you aren't claiming that it is. That's fair 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 I was a chubby tween back in the day so…THERE WILL BE NO LEDELL EACKLES SLANDER ON MY WATCH. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 13 minutes ago, Mr. Sinister said: "Players I'd rather watch" Is an acceptable classification., tbh. It's blatant subjectivity allows you to safely exhibit your own personal bias (and whatever causes you to add "Le" to everything). Not really rooted in reality, and you aren't claiming that it is. That's fair Some of those on that list are real (Cherokee Parks) others are not (Julius Erving) so it’s up to you to decipher where I’m being serious and where I’m not. 8 minutes ago, TradeTheBeal! said: I was a chubby tween back in the day so…THERE WILL BE NO LEDELL EACKLES SLANDER ON MY WATCH. Ledell Eackles was a lot of fun! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, Spaceman Spiff said: Some of those on that list are real (Cherokee Parks) others are not (Julius Erving) so it’s up to you to decipher where I’m being serious and where I’m not. Meh, it's early. Gave it a turbo once-over. Looked legit enough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Is this current ECF the most realistic chance at a team coming back from 3-0 down that we’ve ever seen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 37 minutes ago, TradeTheBeal! said: Is this current ECF the most realistic chance at a team coming back from 3-0 down that we’ve ever seen? Yes : / 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 LeBron off the court..apparently awesome family dude who has kept his nose clean. LeBron on the court..whiny crab step traveling cheater who has ungodly talent, skills, and size and is likely the best overall player in the history of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshile Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 2 hours ago, purbeast said: I literally asked him why he said he was a douche and why he isn't an ultra competitor and his response was basically "if you know you know" lol. Yeah okay lol. Not what I said. what I said is some people see it and some people don’t. And if the ones that see it, some of them don’t care or think it doesn’t matter. I said it’s very subjective and there is no wrong answer. it’s like you’re completely unaware of the fact some things are subjective, or what subjective means. and for some reason it bothers you not everyone shares your opinion 😂 51 minutes ago, TradeTheBeal! said: Is this current ECF the most realistic chance at a team coming back from 3-0 down that we’ve ever seen? No, doc rivers isn’t coaching the Heat. but more seriously I’d be surprised if the Celtics coach is capable of stealing a series that started down 3 from Spoelstra baring some sort of serious injury to butler or something along those lines… 1 hour ago, Mr. Sinister said: "Players I'd rather watch" Is an acceptable classification., tbh. It's blatant subjectivity allows you to safely exhibit your own personal bias (and whatever causes you to add "Le" to everything). Not really rooted in reality, and you aren't claiming that it is. That's fair The whole thing is subjective. No one is arguing he’s not great at basketball. Or that his statistics aren’t incredible. Or that his ability to play at this level at his current age is also incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 For you youngsters, Ledell Eackles was an fun-to-watch 2nd rounder from UNO who carved out a 10 year career with the Bullets and the Heat. He was a prototype SF “3&D” guy that was known for his clutchiness. And, in his case, the D in 3&D sometimes stood for Duck a L’Orange…which is delicious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 39 minutes ago, TradeTheBeal! said: For you youngsters, Ledell Eackles was an fun-to-watch 2nd rounder from UNO who carved out a 10 year career with the Bullets and the Heat. He was a prototype SF “3&D” guy that was known for his clutchiness. And, in his case, the D in 3&D sometimes stood for Duck a L’Orange…which is delicious. I remember a fair amount of the '93-'95 Heat, but ngl my mind blanks on him. Crazy talented roster that prob needed a bit of patience and better coaching, much like the '03-'04 Heat. But I'm not complaining, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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