May 21, 201214 yr I am happy for LBJ. Is this where we are with Lebron? We are happy for him to he had a huge game in game 4 of the SECOND round of the playoffs? He needs to do more and that's the bottom line. I don't mean more in terms of game production he was obviously awesome but I mean winning.
May 21, 201214 yr Is this where we are with Lebron? We are happy for him to he had a huge game in game 4 of the SECOND round of the playoffs? He needs to do more and that's the bottom line. I don't mean more in terms of game production he was obviously awesome but I mean winning. That is the point I am trying to make with the bar being so low for a 3 time MVP and most talented player I have ever seen.. The answer is YES, that is where we are.
May 21, 201214 yr This is what we should see every game from LBJ. Notice every shot missed was outside the paint.
May 21, 201214 yr Is this where we are with Lebron? We are happy for him to he had a huge game in game 4 of the SECOND round of the playoffs? He needs to do more and that's the bottom line. I don't mean more in terms of game production he was obviously awesome but I mean winning. I've never gotten the mentality that you only judge a player by championships. Sure, for tennis or golf but not for basketball. Too many variables. He gets killed for not being clutch yet isn't any less clutch than Kobe who I love as a player. We've never had an NBA player who is scrutinized to the level that LBJ is. I'm happy he had a monster game. It's unfair to expect that type of game on a regular basis.
May 21, 201214 yr Is this where we are with Lebron? We are happy for him to he had a huge game in game 4 of the SECOND round of the playoffs? He needs to do more and that's the bottom line. I don't mean more in terms of game production he was obviously awesome but I mean winning. He has done more. People just seem to remember and focus on his failures than his success.
May 21, 201214 yr He has done more. People just seem to remember and focus on his failures than his success. When you name yourself the King, talking about winning not 1 not 2 not 3 etc, you get the point. You have to do more and win rings and that's the bottom line.
May 21, 201214 yr When you name yourself the King, talking about winning not 1 not 2 not 3 etc, you get the point. You have to do more and win rings and that's the bottom line. So now we're going to hold players to the hype? Who besides Tim Duncan will meet that threshold?
May 21, 201214 yr So now we're going to hold players to the hype? Who besides Tim Duncan will meet that threshold? A lot of it is self created hype. Kobe is expected to be a closer and finish games and he has failed horribly this playoffs and is getting blasted for it.
May 21, 201214 yr I've never gotten the mentality that you only judge a player by championships. Sure, for tennis or golf but not for basketball. Too many variables. He gets killed for not being clutch yet isn't any less clutch than Kobe who I love as a player. We've never had an NBA player who is scrutinized to the level that LBJ is. I'm happy he had a monster game. It's unfair to expect that type of game on a regular basis. I agree that he is highly scrutinized... probably too much by myself and others. But you could also argue that he has asked for the scrutiny and for the caliber of talent he is that comes with the territory. There are also just as many on the opposite side that have defended LBJ to no end. Any other multiple winner of an MVP award we would be all over them. Peyton Manning is the first that comes to mind.
May 21, 201214 yr A lot of it is self created hype. Kobe is expected to be a closer and finish games and he has failed horribly this playoffs and is getting blasted for it. Only by Kobe haters. I've seen people praising where Kobe is compared to where MJ was after 16 years in the league also. I've seen more people coming to grips with Kobe's window of opportunity than him being blasted. Those who have blasted Kobe will continue to regardless. Same with Lebron.
May 21, 201214 yr When you name yourself the King, talking about winning not 1 not 2 not 3 etc, you get the point. You have to do more and win rings and that's the bottom line. He didn't say that until he got to Miami though. He hasn't been in Miami a full two years but he did go to the Finals his first year there. I'll have to wait until his career is over before I can truly judge him. Regardless of rings he's still currently the best player on the planet and has been the last 3-4 years.
May 21, 201214 yr Got my tickets and will be in attendance for Game 6 Thursday! Can't wait! I hope the Heat are there to close it out instead of forcing a game 7, either way though I am looking forward to it. NBA Playoff Basketball! :dancingpa:
May 21, 201214 yr Got my tickets and will be in attendance for Game 6 Thursday! Can't wait! I hope the Heat are there to close it out instead of forcing a game 7, either way though I am looking forward to it. NBA Playoff Basketball! :dancingpa: That is awesome.
May 21, 201214 yr Wade and James actually finally played off each other, instead of just watching each other. Even though one player may have the ball, the other one was still moving and working. Usually they just stand there and watch. When they are working together like that, it is almost impossible to stop. They have done it this game, but have yet to show it that they can keep playing that well together. If they can find away to play off each other like that, even if they are not hitting everything like last night they should still be fine.
May 22, 201214 yr That is awesome. Yeah I can't wait. It was just kind of spurt of the moment, so that makes it even better. I will be going into hostile territory though, I will be wearing my Lebron Miami Jersey Tee along with my UK hat so it may be a long walk back to the car if the Pacers lose. :lol:
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