LeBron James is the most exciting player to watch since Jordan

[Bigsmoke]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP0_mDhn2RA

could we all appreciate his heroics while we can :confusedshrug:

[Fiasco]

Nothing more exciting than running to the rim and shooting free throws, that's for sure.

[Kobr]

Nothing more exciting than running to the rim and shooting free throws, that's for sure.

But he does it while traveling and without getting called for it and that's pretty exciting.

[vert48]

But he does it while traveling and without getting called for it and that's pretty exciting.
5 steps is on a travel if it gets called.

[Kobr]

Personally, I enjoy watching him work his magic in the post.

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[STATUTORY]

in term of excitement there's nothing comparable to Kobe. TO make the tough shots he does is exhilirating to watch. that's why kobe is able to win over opposing crowds with his performances the way lebron has never been able to

I remember back in 2008 or so Kobe came to MSG and dropped 60, the garden was cheering and in awe of the display

Lebron came in the night after and did something like 50/5/5 but everyone was booing him because his performance lacked the dramatic tension to connect with the audience.

[vert48]

Personally, I enjoy watching him work his magic in the post.

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It's only magic if you don't look at his feet.

[pauk]

Personally, I enjoy watching him work his magic in the post.

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He has great post game right now..... whats the point of showing an older gif of him missing a shot there.... like if Kobe never misses something there or something? Lebron right now compared to Kobe has actually a much more efficient/productive post up game... he doesnt even have to pull a move at all to be more efficient than Kobe there, just use his size/strength to ragdoll down somebody under the basket for the easy lay in.... just like he did against Kobe the last time...

[pauk]

Nothing more exciting than running to the rim and shooting free throws, that's for sure.

Yes, im sure thats all he does....

Some of you are so ignorant its just sad...

[Kaspah]

That's an opinion mofukka.

Negged

[STATUTORY]

He has great post game right now..... whats the point of showing an older gif of him missing a shot there.... like if Kobe never misses something there or something? Lebron right now compared to Kobe has actually a much more efficient/productive post up game... he doesnt even have to pull a move at all to be more efficient than Kobe there, just use his size/strength to ragdoll down somebody under the basket for the easy lay in.... just like he did against Kobe the last time...
difference between missing a shot and showing lack of coordination, body control, and ungraceful movements

even when Kobe takes bad shots he still has great form. Lebron makes good shots look ugly as hell. That's the difference between them. Kobe's game is aesthetic

[imnew09]

Yea it was fun seeing him taking his talents to the south beach and joining two other super stars :bowdown:

[Mr. Jabbar]

lol, hes the most boring superstar i have memory of, take away his transition dunks and the guy is a complete no-show...

[talkingconch]

lol. i think you mean hes the most exciting since kobe. There is nothing exciting about Lebrons game other than when he goes off. His dunks are impressive though.

think of players like Kobe, Carmelo, Durant, these guys are a little bit more exciting to watch because they can at least shoot the ball/make tough shots. Kobe has great footwork, can still dunk with an extra oof, post game, etc etc. Carmelo and KD are great offensive threats and are capable of hitting tough shots as well.


He has great post game right now..... whats the point of showing an older gif of him missing a shot there.... like if Kobe never misses something there or something? Lebron right now compared to Kobe has actually a much more efficient/productive post up game... he doesnt even have to pull a move at all to be more efficient than Kobe there, just use his size/strength to ragdoll down somebody under the basket for the easy lay in.... just like he did against Kobe the last time...

His post game and footwork are no where near Kobe's. Don't ever try to argue against this. Yes he has brute strength and is very athletic. Like i said, the only time he is exciting is when he goes off. His first game winner for the Heat was just a few days ago. He has no memorable games (besides the pistons game, madison square garden game, last years playoffs, etc), no definitive game winners besides that 1 he had vs Orlando years ago.

[gengiskhan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP0_mDhn2RA

could we all appreciate his heroics while we can :confusedshrug:

Its easy to forget 1999-2003 Shaq like he never existed.

I think Shaq was the most exciting player to watch since MJ.

&

LBJ is the most exciting player to watch since Shaq.

because

Its MJ's Dominance

vs Shaq's Dominance

vs LBJ's Dominance!

You can group AI, Duncan, Kobe, Wade, T-mac as 2nd Tier level EASILY. its not even an argument.

LBJ is the most exciting player to watch since SHAQ not MJ.

SHAQ was the most exciting player to watch since MJ.

[talkingconch]

Its easy to forget 1999-2003 Shaq like he never existed.

I think Shaq was the most exciting player to watch since MJ.

&

LBJ is the most exciting player to watch since Shaq.

because

Its MJ's Dominance

vs Shaq's Dominance

vs LBJ's Dominance!

You can group AI, Duncan, Kobe, Wade, T-mac as 2nd Tier level EASILY. its not even an argument.

LBJ is the most exciting player to watch since SHAQ not MJ.

SHAQ was the most exciting player to watch since MJ.

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[kNicKz]

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[ripthekik]

I'm proud of my fellow ISH'ers in this thread :applause: :applause:

[Smoke117]

It's all opinion what player you find most enjoyable to watch play. Personally I find Dwyane Wade more enjoyable to watch play than Lebron James and that is his own teammate! Especially right now when Wade is just on a tear...I just like the way Wade gets himself to the rim or close to the rim...he's so effortless at getting himself and then scoring close or at the rim and it's a beautiful, efficient game. It's an UNSTOPPABLE game when his jump shot is on like it has been on this run the heat are on. Wade isn't averaging an absurd amount of ft's or anything either so there isn't anything anyone can complain or troll about either.

[#number6ix#]

Basketball is and always will be about BUCKETS(bill russell voice) ill take a ugly made shot over a beautiful miss any day. This isn't ballet theres no style points

[gengiskhan]

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as much as AI ball hogs & shot jocks. Its really boring to see 1-dimentional player taking 50+% of the teams FGAs.

Same can be said about Kobe too. He is just a 6'6" AI or visa versa. & please dont even try Kobe plays killer D unlike AI cuz AI is 3 x steals champ. Kobe got none. ZERO!

live with it.

yes AI = Kobe = T-mac = Duncan.

most successful career, its Kobe = Duncan > AI > Tmac & this is different story alltogether.

[DCL]

most productive player is not same as most exciting player to watch.

lebron is the former, without question. the latter is, well, debatable...

[Replay32]

There's many exciting players since MJ. Kobe being one of them. I don't care how much kobe is hated, he's an exciting player to watch. He's been beasting since before lebron came into the league. There was also prime VC, and AI. Hell, I love watching Derrick Rose, Dwade and Blake Griffin too.

If you have any questions about Kobe, you should youtube some of his highlight mixes. You definitely will come away like....:eek:

[tazb]

LeBron is even more exciting to watch than Jordan.

[tazb]

as much as AI ball hogs & shot jocks. Its really boring to see 1-dimentional player taking 50+% of the teams FGAs.

Same can be said about Kobe too. He is just a 6'6" AI or visa versa. & please dont even try Kobe plays killer D unlike AI cuz AI is 3 x steals champ. Kobe got none. ZERO!

live with it.

yes AI = Kobe = T-mac = Duncan.

most successful career, its Kobe = Duncan > AI > Tmac & this is different story alltogether.

:applause: If AI was with Shaq those years he would have 3 rings, if not more.

[gengiskhan]

most productive player is not same as most exciting player to watch.

lebron is the former, without question. the latter is, well, debatable...

seriously dude!

did you just say that?

Like today's NBA is brimming with Barkley's & Olaijuwan's & Ewings & D'Rob & Kemps.

LBJ is clearly the most exciting player to watch EASILY! its not even debatable.

I cant imagine watching Wade by himself for 3 hrs. Duncan is even bigger bore even in his peak years.

Today, LBJ = NBA

10 yrs ago, It was Shaq = NBA

'90s era, It was MJ = NBA

'80s era, it was MJ, Magic, Bird = NBA

[imdaman99]

:applause: If AI was with Shaq those years he would have 3 rings, if not more.
if AI was with wade and bosh, he would have had 2 rings already :oldlol:

[gengiskhan]

:applause: If AI was with Shaq those years he would have 3 rings, if not more.

I've said this long time ago.

Shaq + AI will result in 3 rings.

Shaq + T-mac will result in 3 rings.

Shaq + peak prime young Vince will result in 3 rings.

Shaq + Duncan = 4 rings incl. 2004 ring vs Pistons.


Shaq peak prime was UNSTOPPABLE. He went MEDIEVAL in the paint.

[TheMarkMadsen]

Lebron's game can be ugly at times and comes off as bully ball, he's 6'9 280 he can get anywhere on the court by just overpowering players and lowering his shoulder.

His footwork is atrocious as times too, his game is more "I'm bigger than everybody" rather than "I'm more skilled than everybody"

Watching a guy like Duncan or Kobe's footwork is way more impressive than watching the biggest guy bully his way around

[imnew09]

:applause: If AI was with Shaq those years he would have 3 rings, if not more.


If AI was with the Cavs with the line up Lebron had, he would have 6 rings and counting, and he wouldn't have left Cleveland.

[tazb]

if AI was with wade and bosh, he would have had 2 rings already :oldlol:

Yea...would AI average 10 rebounds in the Finals? Or would he defend the other teams best player? You do know there's more to basketball than just scoring right? You wouldn't know you're a Melo stan. :lol

[Mr. Incredible]

lol, hes the most boring superstar i have memory of, take away his transition dunks and the guy is a complete no-show...
:lol

[Kobr]

LeBron's game is aesthetically unpleasant. From his jumper to his 'post game' - kinda painful to watch. More so when he is posting up. He just looks out of sorts down there. LeBron should stick with what he does best; bully-ball bulldozing people over. LeBron will never have Kobe Bryant fundamentals or fluidity.

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[SilkkTheShocker]

By far the most exciting player in the league. IF you disagree, than you obviously suffer from homosexual tendencies/mental retardation.

[DCL]

seriously dude!

did you just say that?

Like today's NBA is brimming with Barkley's & Olaijuwan's & Ewings & D'Rob & Kemps.

LBJ is clearly the most exciting player to watch EASILY! its not even debatable.

I cant imagine watching Wade by himself for 3 hrs. Duncan is even bigger bore even in his peak years.

Today, LBJ = NBA

10 yrs ago, It was Shaq = NBA

'90s era, It was MJ = NBA

'80s era, it was MJ, Magic, Bird = NBA


you are totally confusing best player with most exciting to watch player.

not the same.

prime VC was more fun to watch than lebron. VC ain't holding lebron's jock strap as an overall player.

[Mr. Incredible]

He is definitely the most exciting player in transition. There is no debate there.

[SpaceJammeR]

i enjoy watching lebron because of his defense, on his chase down blocks. his vicious dunks. his amazing passes. and especially when he gets hot. he wasn't built with finesse he was built with raw athleticism and power. yes he doesn't have a great post up game and footwork like kobe or mj. but that doesn't make him any less exciting.

[Jailblazers7]

He is definitely the most exciting player in transition. There is no debate there.

John Wall is up there too imo.

I think the most exciting player since Jordan was Vince Carter in his prime.

[SilkkTheShocker]

John Wall is up there too imo.

I think the most exciting player since Jordan was Vince Carter in his prime.

John Wall is trash.

[Mr. Incredible]

John Wall is up there too imo.

I think the most exciting player since Jordan was Vince Carter in his prime.
That's debatable but I hear ya.

[ripthekik]

Exciting for me in the last decade or so was:
Iverson, Kobe, T-mac.

The new generation: Rose, Irving

[G-Funk]

Haahahah I would not even put him top 5

Kobe
Rose
Wade
Paul
Durant

[Rysio]

most exciting player since jordan cant even get more all star votes than a 50 year old kobe? :confusedshrug:

[imdaman99]

Yea...would AI average 10 rebounds in the Finals? Or would he defend the other teams best player? You do know there's more to basketball than just scoring right? You wouldn't know you're a Melo stan. :lol
I'm not even a Melo stan, I barely like him. Which shows your ignorance, you assume all Knicks fans are Melo stans. You're clearly a Lebron stan. Maybe Lebron should have actually tried to defend the other team's best player in the Finals. He has never done that in the Finals.

Who did he cover against the Spurs? I don't even know, that Finals was boring.

Who did he cover against the Mavs? Marion? Terry? He didn't even try to guard Dirk.

Who did he cover against OKC? It wasn't Durant, that's for sure. Outside of maybe 2 plays a game. When he did cover him, he mauled him and got away with the series changing 'stop'.

Stan up son, you represent Lebron in a pathetic manner. Celtics fan :roll:

[tmacattack33]

Exciting is subjective.

But yeah, for me, i like watching great passers, so Lebron is at the top for me and that's why i started becoming a fan of his.

The most exciting to watch for me since I started watching bball in 1995:

Penny
Chris Paul
Lebron

[talkingconch]

most exciting player since jordan cant even get more all star votes than a 50 year old kobe? :confusedshrug:
:applause:

yet lebron stans continue to post delusional stuff :confusedshrug:

[DCL]

if you thought the sky hook was boring, you would had hated watching kareem skyhook your team to death all day and night, but he was the most unstoppable player in the league for a long time.

people need to understand the simple concept that the best player is not necessarily same as most exciting player.

dr. j was 100X more fun to watch than kareem. but that don't mean sh!t in being the best player.

[crisoner]

Somebody on this thread said LeBron has a great post game.

SMH

[clayton]

Watching layups = exciting? :roll:

[DonDadda59]

He has great post game right now..... whats the point of showing an older gif of him missing a shot there.... like if Kobe never misses something there or something? Lebron right now compared to Kobe has actually a much more efficient/productive post up game... he doesnt even have to pull a move at all to be more efficient than Kobe there, just use his size/strength to ragdoll down somebody under the basket for the easy lay in.... just like he did against Kobe the last time...

Great is a strong word. His post game has improved, but he still has work to do. I think he should study with James Worthy moreso than the Dream. I don't think he has the fluidity and quickness to pull of Hakeem's arsenal, he'd be better off studying a more traditional back to the basket approach. Crazy to think that he still has room to improve considering he's already clearly the best in the business :eek:

[DonDadda59]

And here's the most exciting player post Jordan, easily:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHG1g8IFbQk

No one electrified an NBA arena like this guy in his athletic prime. Everyone in the building was cheering for Vince, no matter what building or team he was in.

[Legends66NBA7]

From the early 00's = Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Kobe Bryant... are more exciting.

From when James got drafted = Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul are more exciting.

For the decade or last 15 years since Jordan, I think Wade or Carter have been the most exciting players. Flip a coin between them.

[Pointguard]

On TV Lebron doesn't look super impressive to me. But seeing him live its a whole different story. Still don't know if he had MVP year Derrick Rose beat in the excitement apartment - Derrick Rose gives the sensation that he has power packs on and then you actually see how he does unique spins on the ball and such. Both look like they are doing something more than other humans can do. Kobe is a scoring mastermind so he gets props too.

In that video, Lebron leaps from the foul line, incidentally, and he just gets control of the ball at the mid court line. Crazy, now that you aren't seeing anyplace else.

[alleykat]

any of you guys actually seen james live?

if you haven't then i suggest you should before you make your decision. he is insanely big and insanely fast....and can jump out the building....

and if you have and still think he is boring - well to each his own.

[Riley Martin]

+1 that being exciting doesn't always correlate with being the best player.

Blake Griffin can obviously be pretty exciting, especially on his breaks.

[STATUTORY]

John Wall is up there too imo.

I think the most exciting player since Jordan was Vince Carter in his prime.

I lol'd in real life. john wall for all his athletic prowess couldn't even break down college defenses consistently and get to the rim at will, that's why Kentucky got cooked in the tournament and he's suppose to be exciting>

[Bandito]

He has great post game right now..... whats the point of showing an older gif of him missing a shot there.... like if Kobe never misses something there or something? Lebron right now compared to Kobe has actually a much more efficient/productive post up game... he doesnt even have to pull a move at all to be more efficient than Kobe there, just use his size/strength to ragdoll down somebody under the basket for the easy lay in.... just like he did against Kobe the last time...
He traveled noob!

...and missed the shot:roll:


EDIT: DIdn't Kobe embarrass him last time they saw each other?

[Bandito]

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I am going to rep you when I can! Respect:cheers:

People keep forgetting A.I was an exciting player to see. Carter, A.I, TMac and Kobe were the swingmen that were as exciting as/since MJ. Lebron came after.

[Bandito]

Somebody on this thread said LeBron has a great post game.

SMH
Who do you think it was?:coleman:

[kNicKz]

you are totally confusing best player with most exciting to watch player.

not the same.

prime VC was more fun to watch than lebron. VC ain't holding lebron's jock strap as an overall player.

This. AI was absolutely mesmerizing in his prime. The way he would shred defenses at his size was crazy

[dannywpt]

I think Derrick Rose was much more fun to watch than LeBron James both last season and the season before. :confusedshrug:

[KOBE143]

Yeah he's the most exciting player when choking.. It entertains me a lot, watching it.. :lol

[GOBB]

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Juwon Howard is still playing and...on the Heat, Bron team. :lol Funny how this photo worked out this way unless you planned it.

[k0kakw0rld]

Yeah he's the most exciting player when choking.. It entertains me a lot, watching it.. :lol
U must be bored its been a while since he choked, almost 2 years now

[Lebron23]

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[Lebron23]

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[Solid Snake]

Lebron's my favorite player (funny since I despised him 2 years ago since I'm from Cleveland), but here the thing with him- he has MOMENTS when he's the most exciting player to watch (open court, chase down blocks), but he's not consistently exciting. Make no mistake, he's the most EFFICIENT (or right up there), but not exciting.

He was actually more exciting when he was in Cleveland and would actually look to attack the basket almost every time.

[talkingconch]

u were saying OP ****?

[tobethdope]

as exicting as mj, lol, not even in top 5 right now:lebroncry:
to me he is the least exciting superstar ever, his physics may be insane, but his basketball skills are not in any aspect

[pauk]

He is aight, what i like the most about Lebron is actually his unselfishness / vision / passing skills

[shady6121]

He is aight, what i like the most about Lebron is actually his dick

You sure do.

[pauk]

You sure do.

Oh u are soooo funny...

This is funnier:

http://cache.deadspin.com/assets/images/11/2009/02/1998_0510knicks.jpg

[Lebron23]

Oh u are soooo funny...

This is funnier:

http://cache.deadspin.com/assets/images/11/2009/02/1998_0510knicks.jpg


The Knicks Killer. Boooom Head shotttt.

[imdaman99]

Oh u are soooo funny...

This is funnier:

http://cache.deadspin.com/assets/images/11/2009/02/1998_0510knicks.jpg
this was the funniest. shoots an airball in game 7 with 7 seconds left in the game :pimp:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4fIfmLDG4Q

[Jailblazers7]

I lol'd in real life. john wall for all his athletic prowess couldn't even break down college defenses consistently and get to the rim at will, that's why Kentucky got cooked in the tournament and he's suppose to be exciting>

I meant he is maybe the most exciting in the league on the break.

[pauk]

this was the funniest. shoots an airball in game 7 with 7 seconds left in the game :pimp:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4fIfmLDG4Q


1 gamewinner missed of 1000 against Knicks :D

[9erempiree]

A joke of a thread.

Lebron is boring as hell.

[NBASTATMAN]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP0_mDhn2RA

could we all appreciate his heroics while we can :confusedshrug:


I would rather watch wade or kobe any day of the week

[kNicKz]

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[kNicKz]

I know you all started watching basketball after the decision, so you may not remember things like this, only youtube clips of spike and reggie :roll:

[plowking]

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Most of the posters in here are Lebron fans, so I doubt they care.

[Graviton]

Watching Lebron control the flow of the game more exciting than watching Kobe shoot 30% and launch beautiful fadeaways vs the Hawks and turn the ball over 5 times? GTFO here, you don't know what exciting is.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

He wasn't as great a player but i always found Allen Iversion very entertaining g to watch.

[kNicKz]

He wasn't as great a player but i always found Allen Iversion very entertaining g to watch.

most electrifying player post jordan

[Remix]

Players like AI, T-Mac, and kobe are definitely more exciting to watch. They can take a turn around three from 30 feet with a hand in their face and you hold your breath anticipating the make. Which happens alot. Crazy fadeaways and tough shots = excitement.

Bulldozing your way to the paint for a lay-up....eh...

[outbreak]

Is this the worst thread ever on ISH?
Even if lebron was my favourite player I'd admit he is one of the least exciting superstars of all time. He is highly effective but his drives looked horribly awkward and raw, his jump shot is ugly and he relies heavily on drawing contact. I don't remember ever seeing a move from him that i thought looked pretty only moves that I think look brutal and strength\athelticism related.
Same boat as Paul Pierce or Tim Duncan who are both guys I love, great players but neither of them are exciting or pretty to watch either.

[PJR]

Amazing to watch in person. Speed, power, acceleration. Bullet passes. All that...

[KOBE143]

You know guys LeBron games help me fall asleep.. Everytime I watch his game, I fell asleep instantly.. If you have some sleeping problem, I recommend everyone to try it.. It works like a miracle.. But dont watch his 2011 finals.. That game will make you awake for a whole day.. :lol

[jrong]

It's all subjective, but I don't find his game aesthetically pleasing at all. Any art or artistry that's there is trampled by the the pure, brute force. He's a bull in a china shop. It's like watching Karl Malone try to play like MJ.

[Twiens]

Great player, boring as hell.

[Vragrant]

It's all subjective, but I don't find his game aesthetically pleasing at all. Any art or artistry that's there is trampled by the the pure, brute force. He's a bull in a china shop. It's like watching Karl Malone try to play like MJ.

Agreed. He's like the Incredible Hulk of wing players. The problem is, as a wing player, you can see there is little grace or finesse/fluidity when he maneuvers on in the halfcourt. Shaq was The Hulk is well, but it works for him more because he was a dominant bigman, who played with unadulterated violence in the paint.

The irony in your post there is an interview with Jordan a couple of years ago where he actually called Lebron a bull in a china shop.

[jrong]

Agreed. He's like the Incredible Hulk of wing players. The problem is, as a wing player, you can see there is little grace or finesse/fluidity when he maneuvers on in the halfcourt. Shaq was The Hulk is well, but it works for him more because he was a dominant bigman, who played with unadulterated violence in the paint.

The irony in your post there is an interview with Jordan a couple of years ago where he actually called Lebron a bull in a china shop.

I can't believe that guy earlier in the thread said, no, he's the 2nd most exciting after Shaq. Talk about two players who are among the least appealing to watch superstars.

[comerb]

in term of excitement there's nothing comparable to Kobe. TO make the stupid shots he does is exhilirating to watch.


FTFY

[dannysc305]

If this isn't the most exciting highlight tape ever, I don't know what is. It's at least top 10. 11 minutes long, and it's so exciting from start to finish. Of the most exciting player in the NBA. Even had an exciting late game tip in for the win just earlier tonight. Amazing athleticism. Footwork. Finesse. Fluidity. Swagger. Skill. Leadership. Clutch. Cold blooded. Assassin. No one is as consistently exciting as D.Wade.

Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPVzvf3nPxQ

[Bigsmoke]

If this isn't the most exciting highlight tape ever, I don't know what is. It's at least top 10. 11 minutes long, and it's so exciting from start to finish. Of the most exciting player in the NBA. Even had an exciting late game tip in for the win just earlier tonight. Amazing athleticism. Footwork. Finesse. Fluidity. Swagger. Skill. Leadership. Clutch. Cold blooded. Assassin. No one is as consistently exciting as D.Wade.

Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPVzvf3nPxQ

good shit

[All Net]

Nothing more exciting than running to the rim and shooting free throws, that's for sure.

You getting him confused with durant?

[Graviton]

You getting him confused with durant?
Durant doesn't run to the rim, he gets FTs by swinging his arms on the perimeter.

I think you are thinking of Harden. :oldlol:

[2swift4u]

Lebron's game might not be the most aesthetically pleasing but he has put a lot of highlight plays together so far, that's for sure. I could imagine that at the end of his career his highlight mix will actually beat Jordan's highlight mix. (I'm talking about incredible plays and not about game winning shots)

[diamenz]

as exciting as watching 80's jordan? me thinks not.

[ball4life27]

in term of excitement there's nothing comparable to Kobe. TO make the tough shots he does is exhilirating to watch. that's why kobe is able to win over opposing crowds with his performances the way lebron has never been able to

I remember back in 2008 or so Kobe came to MSG and dropped 60, the garden was cheering and in awe of the display

Lebron came in the night after and did something like 50/5/5 but everyone was booing him because his performance lacked the dramatic tension to connect with the audience.

it was 54/10/9 stop downgrading lebrons performance

[Greg Oden 50]

LeBron is even more exciting to watch than Jordan.

He lacks of Graceful that MJ has :banana:
All Lebron's game is nothing more than Power,similar to Shaq

[Greg Oden 50]

Durant doesn't run to the rim, he gets FTs by swinging his arms on the perimeter.

I think you are thinking of Harden. :oldlol:

Durant can gets free throws anytime without any contacts :roll:

[Greg Oden 50]

He is definitely the most exciting player in transition. There is no debate there.

Irving is more exciting than LeBron ever been:rockon:

[crisoner]

LeBron is great yes....the LeBron d*ck riding that has be going on on these boards...NO.

[I.R.Beast]

LeBron James is a guy that just gets it done, but his game is not in the least bit exciting to watch...he lacks the grace and flash required to be exciting.

[NLZ]

I don't tune into Miami games or old Cleveland games like I do for Kobe/Laker games, he's just not nearly as exciting as Kobe (overall). Most enjoy watching Kobe because they remind him of MJ, very similar in terms of their skillset. LBJ is skilled in his own right but it's just different... it's more so his body that allows him to do the things he does.

I also would much rather watch a prime Shaq or prime AI then LeBron.. most would be surprised by my AI choice... as Shaq/LeBron can be debatable. Honestly there's no definite most "exciting" player, it's all a matter of choice and/or opinion. I can totally understand someone watching LBJ play and think he's the most exciting currently or even all-time... he's that explosive.

[Droid101]

LeBron is the opposite of exciting.

He's going to barrel into the lane with his brute strength and either toss in a layup, take contact and toss up a layup, or kick it out. Every time.

[Rasheed1]

If this isn't the most exciting highlight tape ever, I don't know what is. It's at least top 10. 11 minutes long, and it's so exciting from start to finish. Of the most exciting player in the NBA. Even had an exciting late game tip in for the win just earlier tonight. Amazing athleticism. Footwork. Finesse. Fluidity. Swagger. Skill. Leadership. Clutch. Cold blooded. Assassin. No one is as consistently exciting as D.Wade.

Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPVzvf3nPxQ


that sh*t is totally absurd!!! :bowdown:

[arifgokcen]

If this isn't the most exciting highlight tape ever, I don't know what is. It's at least top 10. 11 minutes long, and it's so exciting from start to finish. Of the most exciting player in the NBA. Even had an exciting late game tip in for the win just earlier tonight. Amazing athleticism. Footwork. Finesse. Fluidity. Swagger. Skill. Leadership. Clutch. Cold blooded. Assassin. No one is as consistently exciting as D.Wade.
Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPVzvf3nPxQ
You are right wade in his prime is one of the most exciting athletes we have ever seen.He was (in his prime) more exciting to watch then anybody.He is right up there with jordan in terms of excitement factor.Lebron as good as he is doesnt have that flashiness.What he has is unmatched athletic ability with karl malone body.Kobe had it but not like wade.

(Note to kobe fans.Please dont quote me i am a big kobe fan but i am not delusional.)

Some of the dunks he just explodes.He is 6'3.To be able to do the things that he does.He is probably the best shot blocker unlike lebron or jordan he used to block shots like a bigman.Jordan was a weakside blocker and so is james.

[arifgokcen]

Durant doesn't run to the rim, he gets FTs by swinging his arms on the perimeter.

I think you are thinking of Harden. :oldlol:
+11111111
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Jameerthefear]

Heck no. Kobe was more fun to watch

[Fudge]

Not even close. :oldlol: I don't even find him "exciting" as much as everybody else does. As dominant as he is, his game isn't really appealing to me. His aesthetics are a bit off.

Prime Kobe, Prime A.I., Prime T-Mac, all of these guys were way more exciting to watch.

[Legends66NBA7]

Not even close. :oldlol: I don't even find him "exciting" as much as everybody else does. As dominant as he is, his game isn't really appealing to me. His aesthetics are a bit off.

Prime Kobe, Prime A.I., Prime T-Mac, all of these guys were way more exciting to watch.

Prime Wade and Carter too.

[Burgz V2]

OP wants negs, everyone rep the s*** out of him :lol

[tikay0]

LeBron's game is aesthetically unpleasant. From his jumper to his 'post game' - kinda painful to watch. More so when he is posting up. He just looks out of sorts down there. LeBron should stick with what he does best; bully-ball bulldozing people over. LeBron will never have Kobe Bryant fundamentals or fluidity.

http://nsa25.casimages.com/img/2011/01/28/110128111449498876.gif

http://nsa25.casimages.com/img/2011/01/28/110128110505727973.gif

:eek:

That is some of the most atrocious foot work, and post game I've ever seen.

You almost feel sorry for the guy, thinking he's as skilled as MJ and Kobe. :facepalm

[Haymaker]

Lebron's game isn't pretty. What's attractive about his game is his game stats.

[iDunk]

Kobe is more exciting to watch this season than LeBron.

[tikay0]

any of you guys actually seen james live?

if you haven't then i suggest you should before you make your decision. he is insanely big and insanely fast....and can jump out the building....

and if you have and still think he is boring - well to each his own.

I love it when Lebron stans piggy back off the post before there's. :facepalm

[tikay0]

Ask yourself this, if your not a Miami fan. Have you ever gone out of your way to watch a Miami game if it weren't on TNT or ESPN???

HELL NO!!! :roll:

[Legends66NBA7]

Ask yourself this, if your not a Miami fan. Have you ever gone out of your way to watch a Miami game if it weren't on TNT or ESPN???

Off course.

They are still a dominant team and James/Wade passes to each other on the fast break is entertaining as hell.

In terms of exciting play, that's one of, if not the best things to watch in the league. Wade was more exciting than James when they were in their primes, so that's another reason a non-Heat fan would watch games even when they were mediocre.

[arifgokcen]

Ask yourself this, if your not a Miami fan. Have you ever gone out of your way to watch a Miami game if it weren't on TNT or ESPN???

HELL NO!!! :roll:
I am not a miami fan.I watch their games a lot assuming they are not very late.Here 7.00pm games is at 1.00am.As an outsider i can safely say at this point lebron is the most exciting player to watch(i would say rose but he isnt healthy so).

However watching courtside is entirely different experience

[tikay0]

I am not a miami fan.I watch their games a lot assuming they are not very late.Here 7.00pm games is at 1.00am.As an outsider i can safely say at this point lebron is the most exciting player to watch(i would say rose but he isnt healthy so).

However watching courtside is entirely different experience

I red K'd you for lying.

[tikay0]

Off course.

They are still a dominant team and James/Wade passes to each other on the fast break is entertaining as hell.

In terms of exciting play, that's one of, if not the best things to watch in the league. Wade was more exciting than James when they were in their primes, so that's another reason a non-Heat fan would watch games even when they were mediocre.

That happens maybe once a game? Lob city is 100x more exciting than the Heat. :facepalm

Jack ass.:facepalm

[teddytwelvetoes]

Sucks that all LBJ does now dunk-wise is the one-handed tomahawk

[KingBeasley08]

Yea, right now, the guy's my favorite to watch. He finishes his drives strong, has shot well, and his dunks are always a treat. Not to mention his passes are great

[arifgokcen]

I red K'd you for lying.
Dude my time zone +2.

You dont need to believe me but why would i lie about something like this.Please think

What would i be gaining from lying to you in this very moment.

I have said many times before i am not american though i have been to america.

[tikay0]

Dude my time zone +2.

You dont need to believe me but why would i lie about something like this.Please think

What would i be gaining from lying to you in this very moment.

I have said many times before i am not american though i have been to america.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1o82BVKFp8

You're Hulk Hogan, and another red K is coming for you, Nukka.

[eurobum]

At this point there's no doubt Lebron, to me, is the most exciting player to watch in the league since Jordan. Kobe is a close second, though. But really, a healthy Derrick Rose outshines them both for me. Lebron's strength, in this discussion, is that he's become such a complete player that he does almost EVERYTHING at a high level making the whole experience exciting to watch, but the things Rose do well excite me more than watching Lebron. Also, Lebron dunks are nice, but he has like 2 or 3 in his repertoire. Like, really.

[arifgokcen]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1o82BVKFp8

You're Hulk Hogan, and another red K is coming for you, Nukka.
????????????????????????????????

[tikay0]

????????????????????????????????

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1b6cgxjpK1qkp7kto1_500.jpg

[arifgokcen]

Dude really how old are you?

I am guessing you are a teen.

Anyway no problem but nice attempt.

[tikay0]

Dude really how old are you?

I am guessing you are a teen.

Anyway no problem but nice attempt.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--buQnPcqXcQ/TmuNoar4nlI/AAAAAAAACXA/KXpGtSFRloY/s1600/lebron-james-crying-cavs-nba-funny-photos.jpg

[Patrick Chewing]

Lebron is indeed the best there is of this generation. High IQ, physical specimen. We are witness and will be for at least 6 or 7 more years.

[Pointguard]

Off course.

They are still a dominant team and James/Wade passes to each other on the fast break is entertaining as hell.

In terms of exciting play, that's one of, if not the best things to watch in the league. Wade was more exciting than James when they were in their primes, so that's another reason a non-Heat fan would watch games even when they were mediocre.

Yeah, that's how I see it, Lebron is pretty basic to me. The dunks are great live - the power, the snap, the force doesn't translate that well for the TV. But the passing execution he and Wade is the best back and forth I can think of ever in the sport. Magic ran a show of beauty but it started with him and ended elsewhere. Jordan and Pippen on the break were just as unstoppable but nobody else was ever doing three man weave alley oops like Wade and Lebron, and they way above the rim. Their execution and timing makes any other two man game look simplistic. They both have the science down of how it gets done.

Its possible that history may look at them as the dynamic duo that took the game one step beyond individual play. The duo that merged their play so much so that you expect perfection on how they feed off of each other. When they fast break they rarely turn the ball over while giving the ball up much more than other two players. Its great team play, and as of now its organic and great to watch. They are the best scorer/passer/team players combo without question. They could be just two guys with a lot of the same strengths but instead - the ebb and flow.

[FatComputerNerd]

Kyrie is the most exciting player to watch ATM

Maybe I think that just because I'm a Clevelander, but I think others would agree.

Isaiah Thomas V.2 FTW

Sucks he is injured again, but I still think the sky is the limit for him!

[tmacattack33]

Yeah, that's how I see it, Lebron is pretty basic to me. The dunks are great live - the power, the snap, the force doesn't translate that well for the TV. But the passing execution he and Wade is the best back and forth I can think of ever in the sport. Magic ran a show of beauty but it started with him and ended elsewhere. Jordan and Pippen on the break were just as unstoppable but nobody else was ever doing three man weave alley oops like Wade and Lebron, and they way above the rim. Their execution and timing makes any other two man game look simplistic. They both have the science down of how it gets done.

Its possible that history may look at them as the dynamic duo that took the game one step beyond individual play. The duo that merged their play so much so that you expect perfection on how they feed off of each other. When they fast break they rarely turn the ball over while giving the ball up much more than other two players. Its great team play, and as of now its organic and great to watch. They are the best scorer/passer/team players combo without question. They could be just two guys with a lot of the same strengths but instead - the ebb and flow.

:applause:

:banana:

[ZaaaaaH]

Yes, im sure thats all he does....

Some of you are so ignorant its just sad...


Talk about irony...

[gengiskhan]

Lebron is indeed the best there is of this generation. High IQ, physical specimen. We are witness and will be for at least 6 or 7 more years.

Clearly the best player since 2008 in NBA. No 2nd thoughts about it.

Only down season stats wise was 2011 with first yr with MIA.

As a CAV & now as a HEAT.

4 Season MVPs is a testament to this.

2 & 2 with two different franchises.

Now collecting FMVPs too.

[BuffaloBill]

LeBron is great yes....the LeBron d*ck riding that has be going on on these boards...NO.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swz8t3I8mS8

[ClutchOver9000]

As great as Lebron is, do some ppl actually find him "exciting"? :lol

[ZaaaaaH]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP0_mDhn2RA

could we all appreciate his heroics while we can :confusedshrug:


Does Kobe not exist in your life?

[G-Funk]

hold up, stop da press!!! Did someone say Lebron's post game is great!?!?:biggums:









































































































http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i16/Qu3en06/2zFIx.gif

[G-Funk]

Can't **** wit this!

http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/kobe-slip-n-dunk-kobe-bryant-gifs.gif

[The-Legend-24]

:oldlol: Great player, but this nigguh ain't exciting.

[KingLeBronJames]

Not since Jordan. I'd say since Kobe.

[Legends66NBA7]

That happens maybe once a game? Lob city is 100x more exciting than the Heat. :facepalm

Jack ass.:facepalm

It doesn't just happen once a game. And what if Lob City is more exciting than the Heat ? That's not the question. I would still watch the Heat, regardless.

What's the jackass comment for ? :confusedshrug:

Grow up.

[tikay0]

Can't **** wit this!

http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/kobe-slip-n-dunk-kobe-bryant-gifs.gif

:eek: That's some straight mamba shit.

I guess Durant and Westbrook didn't get the memo.

[Simple Jack]

People don't like big blocks, hilarious-range three pointers, or ridiculous passes?

Moreso in Cleveland, but the fact that you were able to see shit like 16 points in 2 minutes, amongst that game against NY where he was raining threes from like 30 was absurd.

Pretty/finesse isn't the only way to be exciting.

[Jyap9675]

I think Kyrie is the most exciting, he plays gracefully like Federer..

[TheBigVeto]

in term of excitement there's nothing comparable to Kobe. TO make the tough shots he does is exhilirating to watch. that's why kobe is able to win over opposing crowds with his performances the way lebron has never been able to

I remember back in 2008 or so Kobe came to MSG and dropped 60, the garden was cheering and in awe of the display

Lebron came in the night after and did something like 50/5/5 but everyone was booing him because his performance lacked the dramatic tension to connect with the audience.

http://oi53.tinypic.com/34rtwyh.jpg


http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh600/Rodman2124/kobeclutch.gif

[Greg Oden 50]

Yeah, that's how I see it, Lebron is pretty basic to me. The dunks are great live - the power, the snap, the force doesn't translate that well for the TV. But the passing execution he and Wade is the best back and forth I can think of ever in the sport. Magic ran a show of beauty but it started with him and ended elsewhere. Jordan and Pippen on the break were just as unstoppable but nobody else was ever doing three man weave alley oops like Wade and Lebron, and they way above the rim. Their execution and timing makes any other two man game look simplistic. They both have the science down of how it gets done.

Its possible that history may look at them as the dynamic duo that took the game one step beyond individual play. The duo that merged their play so much so that you expect perfection on how they feed off of each other. When they fast break they rarely turn the ball over while giving the ball up much more than other two players. Its great team play, and as of now its organic and great to watch. They are the best scorer/passer/team players combo without question. They could be just two guys with a lot of the same strengths but instead - the ebb and flow.

yes,he is upstoppable,but he lacks graceful,no way he can compare KObe,Irving,AI,T-Mac,Jordan in terms of graceful :banana:

[Greg Oden 50]

People don't like big blocks, hilarious-range three pointers, or ridiculous passes?

Moreso in Cleveland, but the fact that you were able to see shit like 16 points in 2 minutes, amongst that game against NY where he was raining threes from like 30 was absurd.

Pretty/finesse isn't the only way to be exciting.

LeBron is boring to watch just like TD,Shaq :rockon:

[L.A. Jazz]

He is not boring to watch because he is making the right decision most of the time. i like that, watching all those fools playing in the NBA.

on the other hand i think there were/ are more exciting players to watch, like Griffin, Rose, TMac, VC, Kobe, and others. he is great but your statement isnt true.

[Patrick Chewing]

I hate Lebron as much as the next guy, but to say he is boring to watch is insane. Even if you get tired of his one move to the basket where he swats the defender out of the way and uses his speed and strength to get to the hole, he is still making amazing plays elsewhere. Watch his passing. Dude is making bounce passes cross court using his left. That's ridiculous. Not one of us here can do that.

[Djsonny]

Theres been plenty of exciting players between Jordan and James. Iverson killed it for many years. Kobe still throwing it up. Not much guys can avg a whole season over 30ppg. Not to take away from James' game, but besides his freaky end ot end dunks, his half court game is nowhere near as exciting as the top two I mentioned.

[senelcoolidge]

I don't know but I don't find Lebron exciting to watch. He's kind of stiff and mechanical. He holds the ball way too long. He's athletic, but not really graceful. He just doesn't have a pretty game. But he's the best player in the league right now.

[d.bball.guy]

Certainly not the most but he's up there. It really just depends on the people that watch him. To me, he is one of the most exciting to watch.

[diamenz]

just saw those gif's. man, lebron's post game makes the nba look bad.

[detroitdogg]

At this point there's no doubt Lebron, to me, is the most exciting player to watch in the league since Jordan. Kobe is a close second, though. But really, a healthy Derrick Rose outshines them both for me. Lebron's strength, in this discussion, is that he's become such a complete player that he does almost EVERYTHING at a high level making the whole experience exciting to watch, but the things Rose do well excite me more than watching Lebron. Also, Lebron dunks are nice, but he has like 2 or 3 in his repertoire. Like, really.

Its just amazing how all these dudes can sit here and talk about Bron, Kobe, Jordan, and even bring up Derrick Rose before Wade. Do dudes want to completely ignore the fact that Wades highlight reel shits on the majority of all NBA players EVER with only MJ fasho, and possibly Kobe and Bron right there or above.

I mean, WTF, Wade has more exciting crossovers in 10 years than Kobe has in 16. He has more acrobatic layup highlights than Kobe and Bron does also (alot of Brons has both power and acrobatism). Kills Kobe on the blocks easily (Kobe has some exciting ones, but Wade has hundreds and hundreds more than Kobe). His dunks would be the worse category but he has banged on more ****** than Bron thru their careers (It seems like Bron does not even try to posterize ****** much) and still has a bunch of exciting ones. Wade has the spin cycle, the eurostep, the windmill layup, one of the best floaters, raw power and touch in the post, ect.

I simply find it amazing how dudes in this thread are trying to talk around Wade as if he has not led all NBA players in top 10 highlights thru the last decade (they showed it in 08, Kobe was #2, Bron#3, Amare #4 and Nash #5). You might be able to google that shit. Yall ****** are foolin with the forcing yourselves to ignore Wade. Shit is straight hilarious.

[STATUTORY]

to summarize the board's collective answer to BigSmoke's question

is Lebron the most excciting player since Jordan?


NO. F@CK NO. HELL NO.

dude's game is so ugly and unrefined

[diamenz]

Its just amazing how all these dudes can sit here and talk about Bron, Kobe, Jordan, and even bring up Derrick Rose before Wade. Do dudes want to completely ignore the fact that Wades highlight reel shits on the majority of all NBA players EVER with only MJ fasho, and possibly Kobe and Bron right there or above.

I mean, WTF, Wade has more exciting crossovers in 10 years than Kobe has in 16. He has more acrobatic layup highlights than Kobe and Bron does also (alot of Brons has both power and acrobatism). Kills Kobe on the blocks easily (Kobe has some exciting ones, but Wade has hundreds and hundreds more than Kobe). His dunks would be the worse category but he has banged on more ****** than Bron thru their careers (It seems like Bron does not even try to posterize ****** much) and still has a bunch of exciting ones. Wade has the spin cycle, the eurostep, the windmill layup, one of the best floaters, raw power and touch in the post, ect.

I simply find it amazing how dudes in this thread are trying to talk around Wade as if he has not led all NBA players in top 10 highlights thru the last decade (they showed it in 08, Kobe was #2, Bron#3, Amare #4 and Nash #5). You might be able to google that shit. Yall ****** are foolin with the forcing yourselves to ignore Wade. Shit is straight hilarious.

wade ur dad or somethin'?

[Greg Oden 50]

I hate Lebron as much as the next guy, but to say he is boring to watch is insane. Even if you get tired of his one move to the basket where he swats the defender out of the way and uses his speed and strength to get to the hole, he is still making amazing plays elsewhere. Watch his passing. Dude is making bounce passes cross court using his left. That's ridiculous. Not one of us here can do that.

I'm more interested Bird & Magic's passing than LeBron ever been:rockon:

[Greg Oden 50]

Certainly not the most but he's up there. It really just depends on the people that watch him. To me, he is one of the most exciting to watch.


he is up there ???? no way :banghead:
his game will never as graceful as Kobe or Jordan ever been,plain & simple

[Lebron23]

he is up there ???? no way :banghead:
his game will never as graceful as Kobe or Jordan ever been,plain & simple


I think you need to wear some eye glasses or contact lenses. You are so lame.

[tikay0]

I'm more interested Bird & Magic's passing than LeBron ever been:rockon:

Agree. :cheers:

[scm5]

It's all preference...

Some people love Lebron's power dunks and incredible chase down blocks.

Some people love Kobe's footwork and aggressiveness/relentlessness.

Some people love Nash's creative passing.