is it possible for paul george to be better than lebron?

[Random_Guy]

was thinking about this today, what does george have to do to be better than a player that has greater athleticism/size/court vision/finishing ability/play making? Be a lights out shooter? He is actually getting pretty good at the 3 ball and catch and shoot. Be a better scorer? Say he works on his footwork and reaches the level of kobe's iso. Be a much better defender?(You can argue that George's D is better than bron atm but its not like bron is a slouch in that area either. )

I guess my question is, apart from waiting for lebron to decline, is there a possibility for george to actually top bron.

[Rik Smits' Hair]

Brace yourself

[SpecialQue]

There's a possibility for any young player to be better than Lebron. They just need to be physically gifted and put in more work than Lebron did to get where he's at.

[Black and White]

He has the skill set to do it, he just needs to turn it up a little more and maintain it, if George and the Pacers manage to eliminate the heat in the playoffs this year this arguement might have some substance.

As for right now, he isn't the better player and doesnt look like he will be in the near future. The arguement between George and Durant is a better one.

[Random_Guy]

There's a possibility for any young player to be better than Lebron. They just need to be physically gifted and put in more work than Lebron did to get where he's at.
I think to make my question more specific, what can george do to be better than lebron? Since lebron is good at nearly everything and also has the physical advantage. For example if he can shoot like curry, will he be better than bron in your opinion?

The gap is quite big atm, and I just want to hear what everyone thinks

[InspiredLebowski]

No. And I just typed that wearing a PG jersey.

[Random_Guy]

He has the skill set to do it, he just needs to turn it up a little more and maintain it, if George and the Pacers manage to eliminate the heat in the playoffs this year this arguement might have some substance.

As for right now, he isn't the better player and doesnt look like he will be in the near future. The arguement between George and Durant is a better one.
tbh this thread wasnt comparing the two players, but rather what a player can do to be better than a player that is simply more athletically gifted than him.

[outbreak]

He needs to be more consistent and take over games more routinely for starters

[Random_Guy]

He needs to be more consistent and take over games more routinely for starters
he has been quite consistent this year offensively imo. I think imo the thing that will put him over durant in the upcoming years is his tenacious D. You can have a off shooting night but no a bad defensive night as long as you bring the effort.

[KG215]

He has the skill set to do it, he just needs to turn it up a little more and maintain it, if George and the Pacers manage to eliminate the heat in the playoffs this year this arguement might have some substance.

As for right now, he isn't the better player and doesnt look like he will be in the near future. The arguement between George and Durant is a better one.
Not really. At least not right now it isn't. I mean sure, it's a better argument because Durant and George are closer than George and LeBron, but there's still a pretty obvious gap between Durant and George.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

He is already the superior player this year. Their gap in defense is bigger than the gap in offense.
Lebron needs double teams and traps/help from his teammates to make the Heats defensive scheme function. George is a one man show on the perimeter and he took his offensive game to the next level this season

George tonight had 17 points and 4 assists on 11 shots and 6 tos
Lebron had 17 points and 6 assists on 16 shots and 5 tos

[Black and White]

tbh this thread wasnt comparing the two players, but rather what a player can do to be better than a player that is simply more athletically gifted than him.

Oh right, well there are a number of things George can do, he is already a better shooter than LeBron imo, more huge performances in the post season will help, for example, if they eliminate the heat this year and win the title, then eliminate them again next year etc and just continue to be a thorn in LeBrons backside, all of it would create a massive shadow over LeBron.

The biggest thing George can do is maintain his game at a high level thoughout the season, its a hard thing to do i know but it would help alot, just keep putting up big numbers and working hard and we will see what happens.

[Black and White]

He is already the superior player this year. Their gap in defense is bigger than the gap in offense.
Lebron needs double teams and traps/help from his teammates to make the Heats defensive scheme function. George is a one man show on the perimeter and he took his offensive game to the next level this season

George tonight had 17 points and 4 assists on 11 shots and 6 tos
Lebron had 17 points and 6 assists on 16 shots and 5 tos

This just proves your an idiot.

[Black and White]

Not really. At least not right now it isn't. I mean sure, it's a better argument because Durant and George are closer than George and LeBron, but there's still a pretty obvious gap between Durant and George.

Yea thats what i meant, it would be better to compare these two first before the other two, thats all.

[AintNoSunshine]

No, but there can be areas where he's better than Lebron

[Random_Guy]

Not really. At least not right now it isn't. I mean sure, it's a better argument because Durant and George are closer than George and LeBron, but there's still a pretty obvious gap between Durant and George.
durant is an offensive weapon, in your opinion, would durant bulking up make him a better player. this will help him add a post game and be better defensively imo.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

This just proves your an idiot.
This just proves you're an idiot.

[TheReal Kendall]

If he develops a better mid and long range shot while continuing to play great D I could see it.

Also he needs to improve his playmaking and passing out of double teams.

[pauk]

Maybe in 10 years...

[Random_Guy]

Maybe in 10 years...
chill it man, lebron is the better player lol.
this is simply a hypothetical.

[red1]

Maybe in 10 years...
what is your view on lebrons game tonight? did you catch the travel? how about the airball?

[Black and White]

This just proves you're an idiot.

So you really believe George is a better player than LeBron this year?

[#number6ix#]

Of course he has a lot of time left

[NumberSix]

Sure. It's "possible" for Anthony Bennet to be better than LeBron too. It's just VERY fcuking unlikely.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

So you really believe George is a better player than LeBron this year?
So far. Lebron is obviously better on offense but he gets much more help on defense than George. George is leading a historic defense right now while Miamis been inconsistent and mediocre.

[Black and White]

So far. Lebron is obviously better on offense but he gets much more help on defense than George. George is leading a historic defense right now while Miamis been inconsistent and mediocre.

Meh, i still think he is a long way behind Bron.

[Random_Guy]

Sure. It's "possible" for Anthony Bennet to be better than LeBron too. It's just VERY fcuking unlikely.
That's why the thread title says paul george instead of AB:confusedshrug:

[LeGOAT]

Here we go.

[Random_Guy]

Here we go.
good job at not reading anything in the thread :facepalm

[bluechox2]

george is winning mvp

[veilside23]

he doesnt need to be like lebron paul george is a different kind of a player .. Lebron used to out muscle everyone while george started with finesse..

[tgan3]

If george wins more of the future playoff matches between bron and wins 3 rings and more and Lebron does not win any more rings then possibly yes

[sundizz]

No, he cannot. Lebron can easily carry a subpar team (and I'm a Kobe fan) better than anyone not named Shaq. His ability to win chips is mediocre. However, if Lebron had the Pacers squad they would truly be unstoppable. It really wouldn't even be fair. The Pacers have a much better team than the Heat...but Lebron by himself makes it a 55/45 in favor of the Heat.

[All Net]

A better argument is vs Durant.. Due to the defense end.

[SpaceJammeR]

idk. put paul george on lebrons cleveland team and I doubt he takes them far. lebron is a way better overall player than many. he may have struggled this game but it's just one game, and it's the beginning of the season. I can find a thousand of great lebron game and a few bad game for lebron.

[alenleomessi]

so basically can paul george be a top 10 player of all time?

:oldlol: come on lets not overrate the kid, 2 years ago he was getting compared to hayward

[Keno]

that hype to start the season was real.

[Ai2death]

so basically can paul george be a top 10 player of all time?

:oldlol: come on lets not overrate the kid, 2 years ago he was getting compared to hayward

He could be better than Bron, not all time of course. More like how Bron is better then Kobe now. In time, PG will be better than Bron as Bron declines.

[moe94]

He could be better than Bron, not all time of course. More like how Bron is better then Kobe now. In time, PG will be better than Bron as Bron declines.

:roll:

[Milbuck]

:roll:
In 6 years, Lebron will be 35. Paul George will be close to his absolute peak at 29. You think it's laughable to suggest absolute peak PG will be better than 35 year old Lebron?

[moe94]

In 6 years, Lebron will be 35. Paul George will be close to his absolute peak at 29. You think it's laughable to suggest absolute peak PG will be better than 35 year old Lebron?

I figured he was implying LeBron is only considered a better player than Kobe because of age. :confusedshrug:

[bdreason]

At 23 years of age LeBron was averaging 30/8/7/2/1 on 48%. I like PG24, but he's no LBJ.

[tmacattack33]

Oh yeah, three months ago when Paul George was going to be an all time GOAT and the Eminem and Rihanna "Monster" song had just come out. Great times. :oldlol:

[JohnFreeman]

George could be better then Durant, not LeBron

[Prometheus]

HA holy shit. This was a real topic? :oldlol:

[Patrick Chewing]

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[moe94]

I don't think PG will ever reach second year LeBron status.

[dabigbaws]

durant is better than lebron. MVP

[Random_Guy]

What did I say was wrong? :confusedshrug:
I asked what pg needed to do to be as good as bron, never did I say he will be

[JohnFreeman]

What did I say was wrong? :confusedshrug:
I asked what pg needed to do to be as good as bron, never did I say he will be
"is it possible for paul george to be better than lebron?"

[Miller for 3]

Yes, he already clearly is better. He actually plays defense, something Lebron is allergic too. Pacers have a better record with a weaker supporting cast. He also is only 23, and Lebron is at his absolute peak. This will be a joke thread like the "Dirk will never win a ring" thread in a couple of years. Bookmarked and future negs to all trolls

[JUDGE WITNESS]

its not even possible for jordan to be better than lebron

[Prometheus]

Yes, he already clearly is better. He actually plays defense, something Lebron is allergic too. Pacers have a better record with a weaker supporting cast. He also is only 23, and Lebron is at his absolute peak. This will be a joke thread like the "Dirk will never win a ring" thread in a couple of years. Bookmarked and future negs to all trolls

10/10 :applause: your insight is flawless. Would read again.

[JohnFreeman]

Yes, he already clearly is better. He actually plays defense, something Lebron is allergic too. Pacers have a better record with a weaker supporting cast. He also is only 23, and Lebron is at his absolute peak. This will be a joke thread like the "Dirk will never win a ring" thread in a couple of years. Bookmarked and future negs to all trolls
Holy shit this post.

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[IncarceratedBob]

Jorge just got reminded that there's levels to dis shit

Jorge isn't even on Rudy Gay's level

LeBron
Durant
Melo
Gay
Jorge

[moe94]

its not even possible for jordan to be better than lebron
:roll: :bowdown:

[fpliii]

PG is underrated, but who knows. Better than LeBron defensively, and serviceable offensively. Still has a lot of work to get to that elite offensive level (generally need to be a two-way player to be a game-changer as a wing).

[Keno]

At 23 years of age LeBron was averaging 30/8/7/2/1 on 48%. I like PG24, but he's no LBJ.

those numbers are ****ing crazy. i decided to search how many players averaged that for a season and only jordan's '88 season came up. obviously bball reference doesn't go past '85, i know oscar averaged a thirty point triple double for a season. i don't think anyone will come close to average those numbers for a season again. and lebron did it at age twenty three, wow.

[pauk]

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[WWRWestbrookDo?]

No but it is possible for Kawhi Leonard to be better than Paul George in the near future

[WWRWestbrookDo?]

http://1-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/vp/image/1369/94/1369947183024.gif

LeBron is clearly SPECIAL:oldlol:

[Random_Guy]

"is it possible for paul george to be better than lebron?"
Do you understand the word possible?

[SHAQisGOAT]

obviously bball reference doesn't go past '85,

:biggums:

Yea they do. What, no season stats before 1985??? They just don't have single-game full stats before 1985.

[SamuraiSWISH]

:roll: :roll: :roll:

LeBron by his second season was better than PG will ever be.

[Random_Guy]

Lol at the idiots quoting the title, read the thread please