Who do you think LeBron's game resembles?

[StateOfMind12]

A lot of people say that Kobe's game resembles Jordan with a few differences here and there, but who do you guys think LeBron's game resembles?

For me, I've always said that LeBron was like Scottie Pippen with Michael Jordan's talent, i.e. a Super Scottie Pippen.

I'm curious to know what you guys think.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Rich man's Scottie
Rich man's Iguodala

Magic Johnson?

[bleedinpurpleTwo]

Lebron is the Shaq of small forwards.
Dominant at his position.
Very large and powerful at his position.
Remarkably athletic for someone that size at his position.
Of course, big difference is that Shaq was very solid in the 4th quarters.

[Linspired]

Lebron is the Shaq of small forwards.
Dominant at his position.
Very large and powerful at his position.
Remarkably athletic for someone that size at his position.
Of course, big difference is that Shaq was very solid in the 4th quarters.


but his game doesn't resemble shaq's.

[NOHCP3]

Rich man's Scottie
Rich man's Iguodala

Magic Johnson?

About this... Rich man's pippen( which is really saying something) and Bill Gates Iggy with a sprinkle of Magic.

[WockaVodka]

Rich man's Scottie
Rich man's Iguodala

Magic Johnson?
I've always been told to never say never ever but there will never ever be another Magic Johnson or anyone who plays like him. He is easily the most unique player that has ever played the game.

[bleedinpurpleTwo]

but his game doesn't resemble shaq's.
true. Lebron has no low-post game.

[Real Men Wear Green]

He's an original. You can't compare a 12 ppg scorer (Iggy) to him and even Pippen isn't enough of a scorer.He's averaged 30 twice. Magic with a 40+ inch vert?*





*That's just an estimate before some dork complains he's only good for 39.

[kennethgriffin]

lebron is a better passing dominique wilkins

around the same size and strength

both jump out the gym

sh*t they even look exactly the same

[FKAri]

Magic with less talent but more athleticism.

[Timmy D for MVP]

Pippen 2.0

SSJ2 Pippen.

[Lebron23]

lebron is a better passing dominique wilkins

around the same size and strength

both jump out the gym

sh*t they even look exactly the same


You are F*cking blind old man. LeBron is a better playoffs performer than Wilkins.

[Timmy D for MVP]

You are F*cking blind old man. LeBron is a better playoffs performer than Wilkins.

That has nothing to do with their respective games.

[kennethgriffin]

You are F*cking blind old man. LeBron is a better playoffs performer than Wilkins.

he is

who said he wasnt


all i said is he is a better version of dominique... which he is

same frame... both powerful dunkers... both strong... both big time scorers

both with almost the same shooting form

and theyre twins

just slap a dumb beard and headband on dominique and look

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa280/cashforcards/bgfsb.png

[WockaVodka]

lebron is a better passing dominique wilkins

around the same size and strength

both jump out the gym

sh*t they even look exactly the same
If there is anyone that plays like Dominque these days it is Carmelo except he isn't as athletic.

[kennethgriffin]

If there is anyone that plays like Dominque these days it is Carmelo except he isn't as athletic.

melo reminds me more of glen robinson

that " a little out of shape" lookin taller guy who is a big scorer but looks sorta sloppy in a way

[tmacattack33]

Easy. A bigger and faster Penny Hardaway ( and one time i heard him say that Penny was one of his favorite players growing up).

Not a perfect comparison, but it works. Penny used to post up more, whereas Lebron is better at bull dozing towards the rim and driving.

[DixieNourmous]

Vince Carter when Vince was good

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Karl Malone / Scottie Pippen hybrid.

[Timmy D for MVP]

Vince Carter when Vince was good

:biggums:

[Ne 1]

LeBron is basically Jerome Bettis playing basketball.

He has no moves. No mid-range game, no crossovers, no fadeaways, no catch and shoot off a screen, no jab steps, no fakes, his jumper is inconsistent, no post up game, nothing at all. LeBron's game is basically iso, take a couple of dribbles, launch a 27-footer, or just bowl over dudes and get points.

lmao at traveling and running over dudes being his signature moves.

[Ne 1]

lebron is a better passing dominique wilkins

around the same size and strength

both jump out the gym

sh*t they even look exactly the same


http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/5593/alphawolf12452042844361.jpg

[Smoke117]

A rich man's Scottie Pippen is an idiotic simple minded lazy comparison. Scottie used his mix of athleticism, length, and fluidness especially in the open court to weave his way around the court and he was much better at laying it up soft and had an array of lay ups with his long arms that Lebron does not have. Lebron is more like Karl Malone as someone said but a lot more athletic. He Bull Dozes his way through you as he's just a huge specimen. He's like Scottie Pippen in only that he can be a point forward and run the offense, but besides that they don't really anything alike. Pippen's post game at that was a more classic and refined post game.

[DatAsh]

A lot of people say that Kobe's game resembles Jordan with a few differences here and there, but who do you guys think LeBron's game resembles?

For me, I've always said that LeBron was like Scottie Pippen with Michael Jordan's talent, i.e. a Super Scottie Pippen.

I'm curious to know what you guys think.


I think you nailed it with the Scottie comparison to be honest.

I'd say Lebron Jame's game is Scottie Pippen with 95-110% of Jordan's natural talent and athleticism. Jordan had superior work ethic, and better utilized his talent though in my opinion(not that Lebron has a poor work ethic).

Now that Lebron's finally starting to develop a wonderful defensive game, I think the comparison holds even more validity. Pippen was obviously smarter defensively(he and Russell are probably the 2 smartest defensive players ever), but I don't think it's much of a stretch to say that Lebron is a more physically capable defender.

and just for fun,

Lebron as a % of Pippen

Offense
Scoring : 150% of Pippen
Rebounding : 95% of Pippen
Passing : 120% of Pippen

Defense
Perimeter : 70% of Pippen
Post : 85% of Pippen
Help : 90% of Pippen


Don't take those % too seriously, they were mainly just for fun.

[Eat Like A Bosh]

You take a little bit of Magic Johnson and a little Jordan, mix it up, and BAM!

You get LelBron!

http://i.imgur.com/mdTS7.jpg

[EnoughSaid]

He's one of a kind. If he resembles someone, it's a mix of Michael and Magic.

[arifgokcen]

I dont think any of these comparisons are enough.He plays nothing like malone or pippen.Malone has a very good post game and he wasnt that athletic he never played a perimeter game.Pippen is nowhere close of a scorer or passer to be compared to lebron.I think best comparison is he is a mold of both MJs.

If he wants he can average 11apg easily or well over 30ppg.Defensively pippen was better defender on perimeter however pippen struggled against physical players in the post.This is where lebron has no equal.Maybe only rodman in his prime no other player.

[DatAsh]

I dont think any of these comparisons are enough.He plays nothing like malone or pippen.Malone has a very good post game and he wasnt that athletic he never played a perimeter game.Pippen is nowhere close of a scorer or passer to be compared to lebron.I think best comparison is he is a mold of both MJs.

If he wants he can average 11apg easily or well over 30ppg.Defensively pippen was better defender on perimeter however pippen struggled against physical players in the post.This is where lebron has no equal.Maybe only rodman in his prime no other player.


Pippen was definitively comparable to Lebron as a passer, and was also a superior post defender. Don't talk about players you never saw play :no:

[kennethgriffin]

He's one of a kind. If he resembles someone, it's a mix of Michael and Magic.


anyone can look like mixes of people... its "who he resembles most"


too much of a scorer to be magic... too big to be jordan

kobe will always be the closest thing to mike... no other player will be put in a position to be a 6-6 shooting guard for phil jackson and 3 peat finals appearences 2 times

so thats pretty much done

i say its a more all around dominique and it aint even close.

both extremely dominant offensively with limitations on midrange shooting. attack the basket players with handles even with a big forwards body... fast. high jumping... look exactly the same.. move the same. shoot the same way..

both living somewhat in the shadow of a more successful guy all time ( mike/kobe )

yep.. its a wrap

/thread

[Story Up]

His game resembles my ass hole. Effective but so damn ugly/sloppy. Guy would be a nobody without his athleticism.

[tmacattack33]

His game resembles my ass hole. Effective but so damn ugly/sloppy. Guy would be a nobody without his athleticism.

Even if that is true...so?

Tim Duncan would have been nothing without his fundamentals.

And some people say cucumbers taste better pickled.

[red1]

His game resembles my ass hole. Effective but so damn ugly/sloppy. Guy would be a nobody without his athleticism.
yo homie if your asshole is sloppy then you gotta step your hygiene game up

[Bandito]

Lebron reminds me of taller Allen Iverson.

[Hank]

Lebron is a Magic Johnson/ Shaquille O'Neal hybrid

He dominates games just like Shaq did & almost in the same fashion (power/strength). And he has vision, has been a point-forward like magic, was compared to Magic as a point-forward when he was drafted,

but Lebron plays FAR better defense. Lebron is a defensive "anchor" for a team

[Round Mound]

A Stronger and More Potent Version of Healthy Grant Hill

[raprap]

Seeing the replies in this thread, you just realize how versatile LeBron is. From Magic/Penny to Nique/Pippen to Malone/Shaq. :bowdown: :eek:

[StateOfMind12]

Pippen is nowhere close of a scorer or passer to be compared to lebron.I think best comparison is he is a mold of both MJs.

That is exactly why me and everyone else in this thread said that he is a rich man's or a super version of Scottie Pippen because he plays like Scottie but LeBron is just as good, if not better than Pippen at everything. I would say the only thing LeBron wasn't as good as LeBron in was defense but they are still close and both are amazingly versatile defenders that can guard up to 4 positions.

Pippen on steroids.


A Stronger and More Potent Version of Healthy Grant Hill
This is a good comparison as well, Hill wasn't the defender LeBron was though but that is about it.

[Halcon]

I dont thin his game resembles anybody's

[Fudge]

yo homie if your asshole is sloppy then you gotta step your hygiene game up
:roll:

[Fudge]

Magic's court awareness and ability to run an offense for a guy his size, mixed with Karl Malone's strength.

[Cali Syndicate]

Clyde Drexler.

The Dominique comparison doesn't really work cause he really had limited handles, unlike Lebron.

[StateOfMind12]

Clyde Drexler.

The Dominique comparison doesn't really work cause he really had limited handles, unlike Lebron.
Drexler had limited handles as well but Drexler with handles is a closer and better resemblance to LeBron than Nique with handles.


Magic's court awareness and ability to run an offense for a guy his size, mixed with Karl Malone's strength.
I've heard LeBron was a hybrid of Stockton and Malone before but I suppose this comparison is alright as well.

[jbot]

i'd say some fullback from the nfl.

[LT Ice Cream]

Lebron is the Shaq of small forwards.
Dominant at his position.
Very large and powerful at his position.
Remarkably athletic for someone that size at his position.
Of course, big difference is that Shaq was very solid in the 4th quarters.

I wouldn't necessarily say Shaq was solid in the 4th quarter. He was still a liability during late-game foul situations.

[Hank]

Seeing the replies in this thread, you just realize how versatile LeBron is. From Magic/Penny to Nique/Pippen to Malone/Shaq. :bowdown: :eek:

yup. pretty much

[Hank]

Seeing the replies in this thread, you just realize how versatile LeBron is. From Magic/Penny to Nique/Pippen to Malone/Shaq. :bowdown: :eek:

yup. pretty much

[LikeABosh]

Nobody. He is Lebron James and no one else. He is similar to Magic Johnson but is a much more prolific scorer and doesn't play as much of a pg role as Magic did. There is nobody to really compare him to. He's one of a kind.

[RaininTwos]

His game resembles my ass hole. Effective but so damn ugly/sloppy. Guy would be a nobody without his athleticism.
dont know why i lol'ed

[pauk]

MICHAEL JORDAN +size/power (hence giving the off/def versatility)

Really.. when you think about it...

But his gamestyle is more similar to OSCAR ROBERTSON/PENNY HARDAWAY/MAGIC JOHNSON/SCOTTIE PIPPEN... none of them stand out, its a combination of those players... maybe even add in a bit of Shawn Kemp, Dominique (for his dunking) and Karl Malone (body, by the size/weight only, nothing else incommon)...


But to be serious.... Lebron is arguably the most unique player in NBA history... with his combination of power/vertical/speed/quickness/cardio/SIZE at that combination of offensive/defensive talent/skills (hence also presenting ridicilous versatility on both ends).... we have seen NOTHING like him before...

[BoutPractice]

Since we have a Baylor thread, I submit Baylor as a comparison (and the more LeBron embraces the post, the more he'll look like Baylor).

Among those already posted in the thread, the Shaq of SFs makes sense, though LeBron is a better defender with better work ethic.

But much like Shaq, he has an almost unfair physical advantage over the competition, with a once in a generation combination of size, speed and strength, is a dominant force who's also efficient, and is mocked for being a bully even though he's actually extremely skilled.

He even has a similar career path: getting swept in the Finals early in his career, leaving his team for more glamorous horizons, being labeled a loser, and winning in convincing fashion with a great shooting guard by his side...

[Raz]

Scoring mode Magic Johnson, with Pippen's athletic ability and defensive potential.

[Jolokia]

A taller Iguodala or a more explosive Big O.

[Jasi]

Poor man's Ramunas Siskauskas.

[DaSeba5]

I think at the end of his career, people will be compared to LeBron. He's a unique player. He's an athletic freak that can play against bigs and still have the speed and agility to guard smaller players.

LeBron is like LeBron.

[DCL]

nobody. his game is his own. even the way he moves, dribbles, and shoots looks different from every other star.

[Jasi]

nobody. his game is his own. even the way he moves, dribbles, and shoots looks different from every other star.

That's true, and quite auspicious for the game of basketball.

[NastyCrossover1]

Oscar Robinson, great all around player.

[Replay32]

Lebron's game shouldn't be compared to anybody's. His game doesn't resemble anyone before him.

Lebron is Lebron. And this is the one of the things that makes him truly unique and an all time great.

[kennethgriffin]

Lebron's game shouldn't be compared to anybody's. His game doesn't resemble anyone before him.

Lebron is Lebron. And this is the one of the things that makes him truly unique and an all time great.



/thread

[Raz]

/thread
:oldlol:

[Replay32]

/thread

Lebron's not even as explosive off of 2 feet like "The Human Highlight". Dominique wasn't even a good passer, defender or all around player lebron is. There games are nothing alike. :rolleyes:

:coleman:

[snipes12]

lebron is lebron just like

jordan
magic
bird
shaq
jabbar
wilt
bird
barkley
olajuwon

one of its kind

while kobe,drexler wade are all similar to jordan's game
duncan is to brad daughtery
dirk is too larry bird
rose to marbury ,steve francis
etc etc ..

[TheMan]

MICHAEL JORDAN +size/power (hence giving the off/def versatility)

Really.. when you think about it...

But his gamestyle is more similar to OSCAR ROBERTSON/PENNY HARDAWAY/MAGIC JOHNSON/SCOTTIE PIPPEN... none of them stand out, its a combination of those players... maybe even add in a bit of Shawn Kemp, Dominique (for his dunking) and Karl Malone (body, by the size/weight only, nothing else incommon)...


But to be serious.... Lebron is arguably the most unique player in NBA history... with his combination of power/vertical/speed/quickness/cardio/SIZE at that combination of offensive/defensive talent/skills (hence also presenting ridicilous versatility on both ends).... we have seen NOTHING like him before...
That's true but it doesn't make him better player right now than Jordan, Bird, Magic, KAJ etc...could LeBron go on a killer run to be mentioned with that elite class? Sure, is he right now on that level? Hell no. He's gotta dominate this league the next 4-5 years and demolish all to be in that group. He isn't even on Shaq's level, let alone among the truly elite the NBA has ever seen.

[TheMan]

lebron is lebron just like

jordan
magic
bird
shaq
jabbar
wilt
bird
barkley
olajuwon

one of its kind

while kobe,drexler wade are all similar to jordan's game
duncan is to brad daughtery
dirk is too larry bird
rose to marbury ,steve francis
etc etc ..
:wtf:

not this again:facepalm it used to be Iverson, now it's Francis or Marbury.

I've seen some say Rose is a mini Bron since he's so strong for a little guy.

[che guevara]

There's really no single player like Lebron. He has elements of Jordan, Magic, K. Malone, Barkley, Clyde, and more in his game.

And as far as Nique/Lebron, for two small forwards with dominant athleticism, their games are almost nothing alike.

[FindingTim]

like Magic Johnson and Charles Barkley, Lebron is one-of-a-kind. No one else has even close to his combination of strengths and talents.

[pauk]

Lebron is the Shaq of small forwards.
Dominant at his position.
Very large and powerful at his position.
Remarkably athletic for someone that size at his position.
Of course, big difference is that Shaq was very solid in the 4th quarters.

I wonder how long you Kobetard kids will hold to that delusional thought of a guy who is a 4th quarter scoring leader, clutch stats leader, who leads in gamewinners made since 2003 and who has hit his gamewinners much more efficiently than Kobe, who has already made the same amount of gamewinnining shots in the playoffs as Kobe has done in his 17 year career but also at a much higher accuracy, a guy who initiates his best defense aswell when it matters at any position, a guy who had arguably the greatest clutch playoff performance game in NBA history ... is not "solid in the 4th quarters"...

If Lebron is "not solid in the 4th quarters"... then nobody is... especially not Kobe.... so be careful what your pathetic braincells force you to spit out from your mouth...

[Legends66NBA7]

I wonder how long you Kobetard kids will hold to that delusional thought of a guy who is a 4th quarter scoring leader, clutch stats leader, who leads in gamewinners made since 2003 and who has hit his gamewinners much more efficiently than Kobe, who has already made the same amount of gamewinnining shots in the playoffs as Kobe has done in his 17 year career but also at a much higher accuracy, a guy who initiates his best defense aswell when it matters at any position, a guy who had arguably the greatest clutch playoff performance game in NBA history ... is not "solid in the 4th quarters"...

If Lebron is "not solid in the 4th quarters"... then nobody is... especially not Kobe.... so be careful what your pathetic braincells force you to spit out from your mouth...

For all your talk, you reach as far left field.

Dude didn't even bring up Kobe. You look like a fool with that statement.

[red1]

For all your talk, you reach as far left field.

Dude didn't even bring up Kobe. You look like a fool with that statement.
pauk knows the agenda, bleedinpurple is a kobe fan who feels threatened by lebron's success

[Story Up]

I wonder how long you Kobetard kids will hold to that delusional thought of a guy who is a 4th quarter scoring leader, clutch stats leader, who leads in gamewinners made since 2003 and who has hit his gamewinners much more efficiently than Kobe, who has already made the same amount of gamewinnining shots in the playoffs as Kobe has done in his 17 year career but also at a much higher accuracy, a guy who initiates his best defense aswell when it matters at any position, a guy who had arguably the greatest clutch playoff performance game in NBA history ... is not "solid in the 4th quarters"...

If Lebron is "not solid in the 4th quarters"... then nobody is... especially not Kobe.... so be careful what your pathetic braincells force you to spit out from your mouth...

Setting matter dumbass.

[StateOfMind12]

I think you nailed it with the Scottie comparison to be honest.

I'd say Lebron Jame's game is Scottie Pippen with 95-110% of Jordan's natural talent and athleticism. Jordan had superior work ethic, and better utilized his talent though in my opinion(not that Lebron has a poor work ethic).

Now that Lebron's finally starting to develop a wonderful defensive game, I think the comparison holds even more validity. Pippen was obviously smarter defensively(he and Russell are probably the 2 smartest defensive players ever), but I don't think it's much of a stretch to say that Lebron is a more physically capable defender.
.
I'm actually thinking he's a hybrid of Pippen and Hill and on steroids as well, lol.

Lebron actually played pretty different in Miami than he did in Cleveland at least in my opinion. He played more like a giant guard with unparallel athleticism in Cleveland whereas in Miami he played like a true forward with also elite athleticism. He played bigger and used his size as more of an advantage in Miami by having an improved post-game and being more comfortable at the PF spot.

I think that LeBron was a bit more versatile defensively in Miami. I'm really not sure if Cleveland LeBron could guard 1-4 positions like Miami LeBron could. Cleveland LeBron could guard 1-3 for sure but I'm not so sure about the 4s and 5s like LeBron could currently guard. It's just speculation but I just think that LeBron is stronger and smarter defensively in Miami than he was in Cleveland.

I think if I had to pick one player that he resembles though it would still be a rich man's Pippen. I think a hybrid of both Hill and Pippen with a Karl Malone body type is the best and closest resemblance though.

Pippen's versatility (40%)
Jordan's talent (5%)
Hill's offensive skill set. (30%)
Malone's body type, consistency. (25%)

[pauk]

For all your talk, you reach as far left field.

Dude didn't even bring up Kobe. You look like a fool with that statement.

For all your inactivity, your reach as far the no field whatsoever.

Dude did bring up Kobe with a specific agenda and has done the same in almost every other thread, he is a very known Kobetard & Lebron hater (once again you would know if you was more active) with intent to only bash Lebron one way or the other. This time saying that Lebron is/has been simply horrible in the 4th quarters (a popular delusional term amongst Kobetards especially when Lebron is compared to Kobe in that department as Kobe has been worse).... and i responded with simply factual remarks to prove him once again wrong..

With other words mr Legends, its actually YOU that may look like a fool...

1. You sided with a delusional kid who looked like a fool due to his delusional blinded hatred non-factual opinion getting exposed once again (opinion which he still continues to use, he just needs to believe this lie or else he cant sleep well at night)...
2. You ignored the context of me responding only to one thing and that is "Lebron not being good in the 4th"... which maybe means you disagree to those opposite terms aka. believe Lebron is not good in the 4th either...

You really need to be more active and get to know these posters and these posters past before you call the incorrect people for "fools"....

[Hank]

I wonder how long you Kobetard kids will hold to that delusional thought of a guy who is a 4th quarter scoring leader, clutch stats leader, who leads in gamewinners made since 2003 and who has hit his gamewinners much more efficiently than Kobe, who has already made the same amount of gamewinnining shots in the playoffs as Kobe has done in his 17 year career but also at a much higher accuracy, a guy who initiates his best defense aswell when it matters at any position, a guy who had arguably the greatest clutch playoff performance game in NBA history ... is not "solid in the 4th quarters"...

If Lebron is "not solid in the 4th quarters"... then nobody is... especially not Kobe.... so be careful what your pathetic braincells force you to spit out from your mouth...

:applause: :applause: :applause: