LeBron says Pierce is his biggest NBA rival.

[K Xerxes]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1662181-lebron-says-paul-pierce-tops-kobe-bryant-as-his-biggest-nba-rival

LeBron, when asked by Ahmad Rashad if Kobe is his biggest rival: "I would say Boston and Paul Pierce if I had to name just one guy"

Thoughts? I guess it makes sense given that Kobe and LeBron have never met in the playoffs, but LeBron vs Kobe is the bigger story.

[9erempiree]

I don't think Lebron wants to go there and get in a battle of words with Kobe. He is just reiterating what Kobe said except Bron said Pierce.

When Kobe was asked who his rivals were, he said nobody, because he outlasted all of them.

[Crafty]

They meet almost every year in the playoffs and a lot of times in the regular season. Seems about right.

Facing Kobe 2 times a year doesn't count as a rivalry

[SilkkTheShocker]

Pierce has actually beat Lebron. Lebron has regularly owned the Lakers forever now.

[Rolando]

Lebron and Pierce also play the same position and guard each other when they play.

[Kews1]

Well Lebron and Pierce have played 25 times in the playoffs,

Lebron (13-12)
Pierce (12-13)

and 30 times in the reg season where they are tied at 15 a piece.

Lebron (15-15)
Peirce (15-15)

So they are extremely equal in terms of results, not in terms of average's Lebron has been much better, but in terms of head to head you can defnilty say they are probably each others biggest rivals.

Kobe on the other hand.

Kobe and Lebron have played 19 times in the reg season

Lebron (13-6)
Kobe (6-13)

and they have never met in the playoffs. So in terms of head to head rivalry, Lebron has been far more successful against Kobe than he has been Pierce.

[SilkkTheShocker]

Plus, LeBron and Pierce legit don't care for each other. They got into a scuffle after a preseason game in 04. Im not sure what their relationship is like now, but they have battled for awhile now.

[9erempiree]

Lebron's a smart dude and I don't think he wants to mention his name with Kobe and get in a war of words with him.

We have seen what Kobe does to Lebron on a one on one level.

In b4 gifs....

[Kews1]

Lebron's a smart dude and I don't think he wants to mention his name with Kobe and get in a war of words with him.

We have seen what Kobe does to Lebron on a one on one level.

In b4 gifs....


Lebron (13-6)
Kobe (6-13)

Head to head numbers dont lie. Thought you were a Spurs fan now :kobe:

[9erempiree]

Also, I think Lebron answered that question wrong.

When asked who your rivals are, you are suppose to answer nobody.

How funny would it be if they asked Pierce and Pierce says nobody and not even acknowledge Lebron is his rival.

Rivalry takes two parties, if one doesn't acknowledge it, the other one, Lebron, comes out looking stupid.

[K Xerxes]

Lebron's a smart dude and I don't think he wants to mention his name with Kobe and get in a war of words with him.

We have seen what Kobe does to Lebron on a one on one level.

In b4 gifs....

Right, and look what happens when the games matter...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LNjWlbUkt4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B5uiLKZj1A

[RossTalksSports]

LeBron has been knocked off by Boston in the playoffs before, including that game 7 duel with Paul Pierce. His record against Pierce and the celtics is close to even. LeBron probably has won 3 or 4 more and they've played each other more than 50 times.

LeBron plays Kobe far less. They obviously haven't met in the playoffs and LeBron has won something in the vicinity of 12 of his last 15 against Kobe.

[Shade8780]

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2012/06/06/sports/subJPHEAT/subJPHEAT-articleLarge.jpg

:pimp: :pimp:

[K Xerxes]

^^Shit I remember that, didn't he drop 45 the next game?

[SilkkTheShocker]

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2012/06/06/sports/subJPHEAT/subJPHEAT-articleLarge.jpg

:pimp: :pimp:

The next game was a lot better.

[9erempiree]

The problem is that Lebron says Pierce is his rival.

Pierce probably doesn't even care about that nikka but thanks for mentioning his name.

What if Pierce said Lebron isn't his rival and Kobe is because of the Finals....ouch.

[SilkkTheShocker]

The problem is that Lebron says Pierce is his rival.

Pierce probably doesn't even care about that nikka but thanks for mentioning his name.

What if Pierce said Lebron isn't his rival and Kobe is because of the Finals....ouch.

Kobe's rivals are Chris Childs and Raja Bell

[Kews1]

The problem is that Lebron says Pierce is his rival.

Pierce probably doesn't even care about that nikka but thanks for mentioning his name.

What if Pierce said Lebron isn't his rival and Kobe is because of the Finals....ouch.

Allow me to quote Paul Pierce

Pierce said.

[9erempiree]

[QUOTE=Kews1]Allow me to quote Paul Pierce

Pierce said.

[Kews1]

the bolded parts are too funny.

once again proving how much of a fool you are.

[Nuff Said]

damn is this really news to people? i thought it was common knowledge...i love when lebron goes against paul pierce they bring the best out of each other and it's always exciting to see them go back and forth with each other

[SilkkTheShocker]

the bolded parts are too funny.

Funny how you discredit Pierce after he won a Finals MVP shooting jumpers right in Kobe's grill.

[Purch]

For what it's worth, 95% of the "Kobe vs Lebron" rivalry is media created. There's really no basis for them to have a heated rivalry. The media sold it ever since Lebron came into the league, so the leauge could profit and build off the storyline, and it's resulted in Lebron and Kobe stans at constant war :oldlol:

[9erempiree]

It's funny how quick people forget the Celtics were considered "3 Failed Lead Dogs" who came together for one common goal....championship.

:oldlol:

[Kews1]

It's funny how quick people forget the Celtics were considered "3 Failed Lead Dogs" who came together for one common goal....championship.

:oldlol:

Its funny how quick you jumped straight of the Lakers dick and fell right back onto the Spurs.

[Shade8780]

The next game was a lot better.
Fvvvvck. You're back :facepalm :facepalm :banghead: :banghead:

[Shade8780]

Its funny how quick you jumped straight of the Lakers dick and fell right back onto the Spurs.
He changed his avatar back to purple and gold :lol :lol

[9erempiree]

Its funny how quick you jumped straight of the Lakers dick and fell right back onto the Spurs.

:roll:

Trolled.

Too easy.

[CanYouDigIt]

Lebron is so afraid to mention that Carmelo is his superior :lol

[Shade8780]

Lebron is so afraid to mention that Carmelo is his superior :lol
When trolling fails....

[KOBE143]

Our LeGawd is so humble.. Even tho he know, Pierce is just a mortal piece of shit compare to him the Great Immortal Gawd.. He would still act like a normal down to earth human just to pity that piece of shit and would say he was his rival even tho Pierce is not even comparable to his shit..

How Great Is Our LeGawd! :bowdown:

[9erempiree]

Our LeGawd is so humble.. Even tho he know, Pierce is just a mortal piece of shit compare to him the Great Immortal Gawd.. He would still act like a normal down to earth human just to pity that piece of shit and would say he was his rival even tho Pierce is not even comparable to his shit..

How Great Is Our LeGawd! :bowdown:

Lebron is a piece of crap too.

You don't hear MJ or Kobe name someone as a rival.

Kareem never did either.

That's for the media and fans to decide. What if I said that Pierce takes a dump on Lebron every game? The dude would get owned.

[FLDFSU]

Also, I think Lebron answered that question wrong.

When asked who your rivals are, you are suppose to answer nobody.

How funny would it be if they asked Pierce and Pierce says nobody and not even acknowledge Lebron is his rival.

Rivalry takes two parties, if one doesn't acknowledge it, the other one, Lebron, comes out looking stupid.


Tell that to Bulls fans. 3 Heat fans are telling them that we are not their rivals yet they still claim we are.

[Bigsmoke]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1662181-lebron-says-paul-pierce-tops-kobe-bryant-as-his-biggest-nba-rival

LeBron, when asked by Ahmad Rashad if Kobe is his biggest rival: "I would say Boston and Paul Pierce if I had to name just one guy"

Thoughts? I guess it makes sense given that Kobe and LeBron have never met in the playoffs, but LeBron vs Kobe is the bigger story.

Pierce and LeBron actually didn't like each other at first tho which includes Pierce spitting on the Cavs bench

[9erempiree]

Tell that to Bulls fans. 3 Heat fans are telling them that we are not their rivals yet they still claim we are.

You understand what I'm talking about.

I remember someone on this site once claimed that I was their rival.

I told that nikka I didn't even know him nor do I post in his threads.:facepalm

[BballFan422]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1662181-lebron-says-paul-pierce-tops-kobe-bryant-as-his-biggest-nba-rival

LeBron, when asked by Ahmad Rashad if Kobe is his biggest rival: "I would say Boston and Paul Pierce if I had to name just one guy"

Thoughts? I guess it makes sense given that Kobe and LeBron have never met in the playoffs, but LeBron vs Kobe is the bigger story.

Lebron and Pierce play the same position and they both play in the East. They were both All-Stars for the East at the same position. They had some hard fought playoff battles ever since Lebron came into the league. So, I would agree with Lebron on this one.

Kobe is probably his biggest Marketing battle.

[KOBE143]

Lebron is a piece of crap too.

You don't hear MJ or Kobe name someone as a rival.

Kareem never did either.

That's for the media and fans to decide. What if I said that Pierce takes a dump on Lebron every game? The dude would get owned.
MJ who? Kobe who? Kareem?

LeBron >>>>>>> all of them piece of shit combined!!

That's How Great Our LeGawd!! :bowdown:

[jlip]

Lebron and Pierce also play the same position and guard each other when they play.


Well Lebron and Pierce have played 25 times in the playoffs,

Lebron (13-12)
Pierce (12-13)

and 30 times in the reg season where they are tied at 15 a piece.

Lebron (15-15)
Peirce (15-15)

So they are extremely equal in terms of results, not in terms of average's Lebron has been much better, but in terms of head to head you can defnilty say they are probably each others biggest rivals.

Kobe on the other hand.

Kobe and Lebron have played 19 times in the reg season

Lebron (13-6)
Kobe (6-13)

and they have never met in the playoffs. So in terms of head to head rivalry, Lebron has been far more successful against Kobe than he has been Pierce.


damn is this really news to people? i thought it was common knowledge...i love when lebron goes against paul pierce they bring the best out of each other and it's always exciting to see them go back and forth with each other

These

[AintNoSunshine]

Lebron (13-6)
Kobe (6-13)

Head to head numbers dont lie. Thought you were a Spurs fan now :kobe:
:roll:

[NumberSix]

Also, I think Lebron answered that question wrong.

When asked who your rivals are, you are suppose to answer nobody.

How funny would it be if they asked Pierce and Pierce says nobody and not even acknowledge Lebron is his rival.

Rivalry takes two parties, if one doesn't acknowledge it, the other one, Lebron, comes out looking stupid.
Or...... If you're not a childish insecure phaggit, you just answer the question.

[SilkkTheShocker]

Or...... If you're not a childish insecure phaggit, you just answer the question.


:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[VIntageNOvel]

props tp lebron:applause: for knowing his place
he knows he's not in kobe level :applause:

[aj1987]

props tp lebron:applause: for knowing his place
he knows he's not in kobe level :applause:
Yeah. He's definitely a level above Kobe.

[I<3NBA]

props tp lebron:applause: for knowing his place
he knows he's not in kobe level :applause:
ofc not. kobe's below both of them. shat bricks against PP and pretty much gets dominated by Lebron everytime.

[Solefade]

Lebron is a piece of crap too.

You don't hear MJ or Kobe name someone as a rival.

Kareem never did either.

That's for the media and fans to decide. What if I said that Pierce takes a dump on Lebron every game? The dude would get owned.

Not surprised about Kobe not giving any respect or credit to his competitors..he doesn't even give his teammates credit. :lol



PS: You are one of the worst posters on ISH.

[Legends66NBA7]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1662181-lebron-says-paul-pierce-tops-kobe-bryant-as-his-biggest-nba-rival

LeBron, when asked by Ahmad Rashad if Kobe is his biggest rival: "I would say Boston and Paul Pierce if I had to name just one guy"

Thoughts? I guess it makes sense given that Kobe and LeBron have never met in the playoffs, but LeBron vs Kobe is the bigger story.

Not surprised, actually. They've had many battles for years, both play the same position, and game 7 2008 ECSF is a hardwood classic. I also remember that one game in 2006 that went in OT where Pierce scored 50 vs James 40 point triple double.

There was an ABC segment in 2009 on the Top 5 players James liked to go up against and Pierce was one of them. The other 4 were:

Kobe Bryant
Dwyane Wade (oh the irony)
Carmelo Anthony
Chris Paul (James said during the interview: "We may not play close to the same position, but he competes hard like I do and hates to lose like I do)

Would need to find that link for the exact Paul quote, still.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Meh. Not the least bit surprised. Kobe and Lebron haven't played against one another in the postseason (where REAL rivalries are made).

[tomtucker]

why would Kobe be his biggest rival, they rarely meet .....pierce sound logical....

[BlackWhiteGreen]

I think it's the clear logical answer... but he also states that he wouldn't say he had that one guy but if he HAD to choose, it'd be Pierce. I love PP but we all know he's not on LeBron's level.

[MavsSuperFan]

Lebron has no NBA rivals. He is in an eternal struggle against the forces of Lucifer. Fortunately Lebron protects us all.

[LLK21]

It makes sense since they regularly play each other in the playoffs and their series are always very close. But it is pretty obvious that Lebron as a player is way better than PP.

Kobe and Lebron are not even close to being rivals.

[Heavincent]

Right, and look what happens when the games matter...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LNjWlbUkt4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B5uiLKZj1A

They've never played each other in a game that mattered.

[selrahc]

he should have said dwyane wade

"if you cant beat em, join em."

[BlackWhiteGreen]

They've never played each other in a game that mattered.

Yeah, why even bother to play a regular season?

[K Xerxes]

They've never played each other in a game that mattered.

Well, it certainly mattered more than an all-star game.

Wait, I remember some Lakers fans trying to justify that the all-star game is more important. :roll:

[Derka]

It's a shame their rivalry didn't kick into highest gear until Pierce was already on the downside of his career.

[SilkkTheShocker]

he should have said dwyane wade

"if you cant beat em, join em."


when did LeBron play Wade in a playoff series?

[PrettyCool]

LeGAWD was just being humble. The goat has no rivals. None can compare.

[305Baller]

http://i.cdn.turner.com/sivault/multimedia/photo_gallery/0912/all-decade.nba.memorable.performances.2000s/images/paul-pierce-lebron-james-2008.jpg

[bigt]

Wow I didn't realise just how close the head to head numbers were between these two. The playoff and regular season wins are practically the same. This is the obvious choice though.Whether in Cleveland or Miami, Boston's been public enemy number one since they got their big three together

[Solefade]

Well, it certainly mattered more than an all-star game.

Wait, I remember some Lakers fans trying to justify that the all-star game is more important. :roll:


:lol :lol

[215Philly]

Melo is one of his other rivals. They used to have some great duels in the CLE/DEN Days.

[ispin69]

Well Lebron and Pierce have played 25 times in the playoffs,

Lebron (13-12)
Pierce (12-13)

and 30 times in the reg season where they are tied at 15 a piece.

Lebron (15-15)
Peirce (15-15)

So they are extremely equal in terms of results, not in terms of average's Lebron has been much better, but in terms of head to head you can defnilty say they are probably each others biggest rivals.

Kobe on the other hand.

Kobe and Lebron have played 19 times in the reg season

Lebron (13-6)
Kobe (6-13)

and they have never met in the playoffs. So in terms of head to head rivalry, Lebron has been far more successful against Kobe than he has been Pierce.


:applause:

Great stats to judge by if true. Love all the Kryant butthurt in this thread.

[Fallen Angel]

Of course Pierce and the Celtics are his biggest rivals. Pierce is one of the if not the main reason why 'The Decision' happened. Boston kept making D-Wade and LeBron their bitches so they had to team up to beat them. Sad really. lol

[DMV2]

Wade should have been his biggest rival.

Pierce is 7 years older. Play 5 seasons before LeBron was drafted. Would have been more than 5 seasons if Pierce didn't stay in Kansas for 3 years.

[Sharmer]

Pierce was good back in the day, he's washed up ball hog now.

[ballup]

Of course Pierce and the Celtics are his biggest rivals. Pierce is one of the if not the main reason why 'The Decision' happened. Boston kept making D-Wade and LeBron their bitches so they had to team up to beat them. Sad really. lol
I never thought of it that way. :oldlol:

[WWRWestbrookDo?]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1662181-lebron-says-paul-pierce-tops-kobe-bryant-as-his-biggest-nba-rival

LeBron, when asked by Ahmad Rashad if Kobe is his biggest rival: "I would say Boston and Paul Pierce if I had to name just one guy"

Thoughts? I guess it makes sense given that Kobe and LeBron have never met in the playoffs, but LeBron vs Kobe is the bigger story.


When I think of LeBron I automatically think of Carmelo.

[bluechox2]

lebron joined up with the other rivals

he doesnt have any rivals now cus he has it much much easier than anyone else in the league

[Magic 32]

Lebron (13-6)
Kobe (6-13)



It's just amazing how unlucky Kobe was against the Lebron :oldlol:

04 = Came of his shoulder injury. Played like 10 min.
05 = Twist his ankle 5 min. in to the game. Comes back from that injury against.....the Cavs.
06 = 1-1 with horrible officiating in Cleveland.
09 = Destroys the ligaments in his fingers in game 1, has the flu in their second meeting.
12 = Mask


:biggums:

[plowking]

It's just amazing how unlucky Kobe was against the Lebron :oldlol:

04 = Came of his shoulder injury. Played like 10 min.
05 = Twist his ankle 5 min. in to the game. Comes back from that injury against.....the Cavs.
06 = 1-1 with horrible officiating in Cleveland.
09 = Destroys the ligaments in his fingers in game 1, has the flu in their second meeting.
12 = Mask


:biggums:

Why is there always an excuse?

[aj1987]

It's just amazing how unlucky Kobe was against the Lebron :oldlol:

04 = Came of his shoulder injury. Played like 10 min.
05 = Twist his ankle 5 min. in to the game. Comes back from that injury against.....the Cavs.
06 = 1-1 with horrible officiating in Cleveland.
09 = Destroys the ligaments in his fingers in game 1, has the flu in their second meeting.
12 = Mask


:biggums:
So scared of Lebron that he hurts himself intentionally.

[bdreason]

Sounds about right. Some nice battles between guys.

[BlackWhiteGreen]

Pierce was good back in the day, he's washed up ball hog now.

Triple doubles this season: LeBron: 4 Pierce: 3

[aj1987]

Triple doubles this season: LeBron: 4 Pierce: 3
Paul Pierce : 19/6/5 on 44%
Lebron James : 27/8/7 on 57%

Paul Pierce : First Round Exit and Barely Made The Playoffs
Lebron James: Third Straight Finals Appearance

Paul Pierce : 3 30 Point Games
Lebron James: 26 30 Point Games

Paul Pierce : 33 Games Shooting over 50%
Lebron James: 64 Games Shooting over 50%

Want me to keep going?

[talkingconch]

Pierce has actually beat Lebron. Lebron has regularly owned the Lakers forever now.
Lebron has never and will never own the lakers. Oh you mean when they were banged up the past few years on the low? Or the super duper christmas games during the 09-10 championship years? Get out

[Hittin_Shots]

It's just amazing how unlucky Kobe was against the Lebron :oldlol:

04 = Came of his shoulder injury. Played like 10 min.
05 = Twist his ankle 5 min. in to the game. Comes back from that injury against.....the Cavs.
06 = 1-1 with horrible officiating in Cleveland.
09 = Destroys the ligaments in his fingers in game 1, has the flu in their second meeting.
12 = Mask


:biggums:

Kobe appearing to be scared of Lebron...

[catquickspider]

Lebron has never and will never own the lakers. Oh you mean when they were banged up the past few years on the low? Or the super duper christmas games during the 09-10 championship years? Get out

Yeah most of those Wins Lebron has vs the Lakers are when the Lakers were running Smush Parker at point and Luke Walton at SF. Kobe has only arguably had a better team than Lebron in 2009 and 2010 and even those years the teams were even matched. Lebron just choked in the playoffs. They were supposed to meet in the finals.

[Kurosawa0]

I seem to remember Jordan saying something similar about Joe Dumars.

[Dragonyeuw]

Makes sense. Out of the top perimeter players this era, Pierce is the only one he's had meaningful confrontations with when it mattered: the playoffs. Lebron has never played Kobe, Wade, Tmac, Vince, etc in anything but 'meaningless' regular season games( well he's played Melo but never lost to him in the playoffs). Whereas Pierce and Lebron have eliminated each other in high stakes playoff matchups ( ECFs) and matched up head to head.

[dh144498]

Kobe appearing to be scared of Lebron...

you are right. Kobe caught the flu on purpose and broke all his fingers on purpose... just like tearing his Achilles. Children these days. :oldlol:

[Replay32]

This is a no brainer.

-They play the same position.

-They've had very competitive games and playoff series.

-Lebron has gotten the best of pierce individually and as a team. And vice versa.

-They've had a scuffle in the locker room.

-Pierce has spit at the Cavs bench.

-Lebron's moms was about to slap Pierce after he fouled Lebron and Lebron had to tell her to "sit her ass down". :lol

There is no doubt that during Lebron's career Pierce and the Celtics have been Lebron's biggest NBA rival.

[SilkkTheShocker]

Lebron has never and will never own the lakers. Oh you mean when they were banged up the past few years on the low? Or the super duper christmas games during the 09-10 championship years? Get out

Actually, LeBron does own the Lakers. Even the 08 Cavs with Delonte West as their 2nd best player swept the Lakers in their matchups.