Sleeved Jersey's bothering Bron?

[JT123]

He made comments about it in the post game interview. I know most will say he's just making excuses, but there may be evidence that the jerseys are indeed screwing up his shooting. I believe the only other time the Heat wore sleeves this season was at the Lakers on Christmas day, and Bron only made one jumper in that game. Thoughts?

[NumberSix]

Whatever. It's not a regular thing. If it's harder to shoot 3 games per season, it's not a big deal.

[Inferno]

Whatever. It's not a regular thing. If it's harder to shoot 3 games per season, it's not a big deal.

^^

If they pull that shit in the playoffs, though, then I'll be pissed

[JohnFreeman]

Should just roll them up and tape the sleeves down

[Done_And_Done]

Whether they're effecting his shot or not, the sleeves are hideous and need to be abolished.

[buddha]

Whether they're effecting his shot or not, the sleeves are hideous and need to be abolished.

I actually thought the spurs jerseys looked clean.

[sportjames23]

He made comments about it in the post game interview. I know most will say he's just making excuses, but there may be evidence that the jerseys are indeed screwing up his shooting. I believe the only other time the Heat wore sleeves this season was at the Lakers on Christmas day, and Bron only made one jumper in that game. Thoughts?


Yeah, you reachin', bruh. :facepalm

[9erempiree]

I agree with this thread and this is what I exactly would have wrote....:pimp:

Lebron is just making all sorts of excuses. Jerseys now?

[Cold soul]

I don't think it's that big of a deal.

[JohnFreeman]

Apparently half the sales of sleeved jerseys go to the players union. So what's that? $5?

[Marlo_Stanfield]

of course. bron is a very mechanical shooter.
even i as a scrub am botheres if i have a tshirt that is to tight with sleeves when i shoot jumpers, cant imagine how annoying it is for NBA player:facepalm

[aj1987]

He's not the only one to complain about the sleeved jerseys.

http://i.imgur.com/WMGxNdK.png
http://i.imgur.com/fyWDh0N.png
http://i.imgur.com/nXbq1hC.png
http://i.imgur.com/VZp0OZs.png
http://i.imgur.com/GzEw2g2.png
http://i.imgur.com/o0vqUyn.png
http://i.imgur.com/3fGUz6C.png

[KyleKong]

He's not the only one to complain about the sleeved jerseys.

http://i.imgur.com/WMGxNdK.png
http://i.imgur.com/fyWDh0N.png
http://i.imgur.com/nXbq1hC.png
http://i.imgur.com/VZp0OZs.png
http://i.imgur.com/GzEw2g2.png
http://i.imgur.com/o0vqUyn.png
http://i.imgur.com/3fGUz6C.png

This.

So many players have complained about them yet when LeBron does it, everyone will criticize him.

[ukballer]

I thought they were horrible the first time I laid eyes on them, regardless of whether they're messing up players shooting mechanics. Get them out.

[DonDadda59]

Sleeves are the new elbow.

[senelcoolidge]

:facepalm excuses. You had a bad game just own up to it. Stop making excuses it looks bad for someone that is supposedly the best player in the league right now. I hate the sleeve shirts, but these guys are the best players in the world. No excuses. Make adjustments.

[deja vu]

People will soon get used to those ugly sleeved jerseys and accept them. Just watch.

[aj1987]

:facepalm excuses. You had a bad game just own up to it. Stop making excuses it looks bad for someone that is supposedly the best player in the league right now. I hate the sleeve shirts, but these guys are the best players in the world. No excuses. Make adjustments.
Did you not see my post with tweets from December. Miami plays like 5 times a season with sleeves, I think. Why the hell would they change their shooting style for 5 freaking games? These sleeves would definitely **** with their game, if it becomes more common. It's not just LeBron complaining, BTW. Those sleeves look ****ing stupid anyways. They should just get rid of them. Also, you could see LeBron tugging on the sleeves and complaining during the game. Me and this other dude posted in the GT when he did that.

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showpost.php?p=9629185&postcount=720
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showpost.php?p=9629187&postcount=721

He couldn't even shoot during the Christmas day game.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/201312250LAL.html

I wonder is anyone has stats with players shooting with sleeved jerseys and normal ones.

[Genaro]

He is a irregular shooter anyway, with or without sleeves. Sounds like excuses to me.

[JohnMax]

http://i.imgur.com/yRBr7l7.jpg

[aj1987]

:wtf:

Half these twitters are Lebron whining :roll:

Also Dirk has not worn sleeved jerseys yet. Might be wrong but probably not
Several other players have complained about the jerseys.

http://nba.si.com/2013/03/16/warriors-stephen-curry-calls-sleeved-jerseys-ugly-after-loss/

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/pattisonave/NBA-jerseys-should-not-have-sleeves.html

:facepalm @ people who try to hate on LeBron for every little thing.

[red1]

bad excuse

[East_Stone_Ya]

has NBA officially explained why sleeved jersey's were going to be used?

[HOoopCityJones]

DWade said Bron needs to stop making excuses after the game.

[aj1987]

Ok whatever? check this out though

bosh shot 10-16 tonight
d wade shot 7-15 (not bad for wade)

timmy went 9-13

Meanwhile in Phoenix (suns wore sleeves)
Green dropped 41
Morris bros went 13-20



but ya its the jerseys
Wade air balled like 3 shots. One of which was when he was playing in the post. He averages near 56% from the field and shot 47% todays. Bosh was on fire though and most of Timmy's points came in the paint. All I'm saying is that Lebron complained about the jerseys BEFORE this game. So did Allen, Battier, Curry, Dirk, Beno, and a ton of other players. Some players might like it, but most don't. I remember reading a BR article, in which over 20 players who were interviewed by them hated the sleeved jersey. Besides, it's ugly.

Here's a clip of Beno:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hJCeSb7lG0

[hahaitme]

has NBA officially explained why sleeved jersey's were going to be used?

More real estate for ads all over the fukin uniforms :banghead:

[Joyner82reload]

Sleeves have no effect on physical ability to shoot unless they're wearing them WAY too tight. It's all mental effect, which is something we're accustomed to with LeBron.

[Joyner82reload]

has NBA officially explained why sleeved jersey's were going to be used?

Obviously to make money. Wearing a sleeveless shirt in public, outside life post college where bro tanks are acceptable, is generally seen as very trashy. This does 1 thing and hopes to do another. 1. lead to more jersey sells because some idiots want 1 of everything/want to buy into the trend. 2. lead to wearing basketball jerseys in public being socially acceptable because its sleeved, so people will buy more jerseys.

[wally_world]

What's next? The rims are too small? :oldlol:

[Joyner82reload]

Also I find this hilarious given the other team has to wear the EXACT same fit of jersey

[JT123]

Sleeves have no effect on physical ability to shoot unless they're wearing them WAY too tight. It's all mental effect, which is something we're accustomed to with LeBron.
Holy shit the prodigal son has returned! :roll:
Where you been man? Took you this many weeks to work up the nerve to show your face again after King James sonned your boy in his own arena? :pimp:

[Mr Feeny]

Obviously to make money. Wearing a sleeveless shirt in public, outside life post college where bro tanks are acceptable, is generally seen as very trashy. This does 1 thing and hopes to do another. 1. lead to more jersey sells because some idiots want 1 of everything/want to buy into the trend. 2. lead to wearing basketball jerseys in public being socially acceptable because its sleeved, so people will buy more jerseys.
They already have those team tight fitted shirts with the name and number on the back. That's basically a sleeved jerseu. Why have they introduced this crap? It looks likd the players are playing in a pickup game at the park.

[Horatio33]

If the Heat were the only team wearing the jersey LeBron would have a point. But the Spurs wore them too.

[Myth]

Hopefully it follows this trend:

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2006/12/06/sports/06ball.1.600.jpg

[AirFederer]

LeExcuse :confusedshrug:

[sportjames23]

LeExcuse :confusedshrug:

:roll: :roll: :roll:

[Sarcastic]

I think the Spurs defense bothered Lebron more than the jersey.

[Nikola_]

did he wear them against bobcats?

[sportjames23]

What's next? The rims are too small? :oldlol:

:roll: :roll: :roll:

[Bandito]

I agree with this thread and this is what I exactly would have wrote....:pimp:

Lebron is just making all sorts of excuses. Jerseys now?
I thought you left the forum bexause of all the trolling. Why you came back bro? Did you miss the trolling?

[bluechox2]

it didnt bother him against Charlotte

[dannywpt]

The ball also made too much noise when it bounced

[HoopsFanNumero1]

it didnt bother him against Charlotte

:facepalm


Anyway, why does everyone hate the sleeved jerseys? I actually think they look pretty good.

[Bandito]

Sleeved jerseys are annoying but if used bigger sleeved jerseys instead of using one that is clearly to small for him that wouldnt happen.

[#number6ix#]

LeBron acts like he can't just say he had a bad game ... This nikka always making excuses

[TexasBloodMoney]

This seems like a golden opportunity to get rid of sleeved jerseys and people are complaining about Bron making excuses :banghead:

[Haymaker]

What about THE REST of the players that had no problem shooting with the sleeved jerseys? :confusedshrug:

[dannywpt]

LeBron acts like he can't just say he had a bad game ... This nikka always making excuses

Tell me about it.

Meanwhile:

https://twitter.com/DarnellMayberry/status/441953490730897409

[QUOTE]KD on sleeves: "I don

[Overdrive]

I don't get it. They weight on those polyester things, when they're wet are a problem maybe, but the sleeves? Those guys wear sleeved warm ups. Can't the warm up the right way then either?

[Jailblazers7]

Would Lebron have been held out if he altered his jersey before the tip? If not, then I'd be tempted to just cut off the sleeves and pay a fine if I were him.

[Rake2204]

This seems like a golden opportunity to get rid of sleeved jerseys and people are complaining about Bron making excuses :banghead:Right? I am thankful to hear complaints. Hopefully it shall push for their removal.

[Knoe Itawl]

I hate playing ball in t-shirts so I get it. It's about how sleeves feel restrictive to your shooting motion. Just because some players get used to it doesn't mean it's not an issue. It just makes no sense why the NBA would implement these given that sleeveless is universally liked, whereas I'm sure a good percentage of players have trouble with the sleeves.

And WTF would a 4x MVP, back to back champion who just dropped 60 have to make an excuse anyway? I swear people just don't think.

[CelticBaller]

Idgaf if LeBron is being a bitch and making excuses, I hope he whines his way to silver and tells him to take his sleeves jerseys and shove them up his a$$

[Jailblazers7]

My guess is that the sleeves are here to stay. Silver is floating them out now to "test" them. In reality, he is getting players and fans acclimated to them so that he can use them as ad space in the future.

[Rake2204]

My guess is that the sleeves are here to stay. Silver is floating them out now to "test" them. In reality, he is getting players and fans acclimated to them so that he can use them as ad space in the future.I'd guess that's the NBA's ideal plan, but I also bet if enough complaints surface and sustain over time, it may push their hand a little bit and force a change.

[D-FENS]

Good on him for complaining. Silver should be fired for this shit

[TMT]

LeBron acts like he can't just say he had a bad game ... This nikka always making excuses

This for the most part. Notice not a single other person in this game complained about the sleeved jerseys. Spurs shot a season high percentage in the first half with them. :lol

[Doranku]

Cry baby fgt :facepalm

[Shade8780]

I admit it.

I like the look of sleeved jerseys :( If they're messing up their shooting though they should be gone.

[pegasus]

http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2012/0406/espnw_uniwatch_aus_bball_576.jpg

Then he should take his talents to Bondi Beach in Sydney.

[Peteballa]

it didnt bother him against Charlotte

They didn't wear sleeves against Charlotte.

[OhNoTimNoSho]

He made comments about it in the post game interview. I know most will say he's just making excuses, but there may be evidence that the jerseys are indeed screwing up his shooting. I believe the only other time the Heat wore sleeves this season was at the Lakers on Christmas day, and Bron only made one jumper in that game. Thoughts?
It would be one thing if he complained just one day randomly... but after a game after a loss is the most softest thing a player can do. Lebron has absolutely no dignity. Like 6 inches of fabric made him lose by almost 30 points. What about the other team?? Have they been training in t shirts and full sleeved shirts or something. Lebron is such a bitch... and I like Lebron

[DaSeba5]

"Spurs guard Manu Ginobili and forward Kawhi Leonard both expressed their displeasure in wearing the jerseys. Giniboli wore a uniform one size bigger to improve comfort.

“I got a bigger size,” Ginobili said. “In the morning, I went to shoot and I felt it was a little tight … In my case, the size I usually play with it, I had to bump one more because I need the freedom. I’m not used to playing with braces, pads, stuff like that.”

Added Leonard, “I don’t like the sleeve jerseys, either. Just something I’m not used to. Just felt a little tight.”

Heat guard Dwyane Wade and center Chris Bosh were also among those to complain. Bosh was the only member of Miami’s Big Three to shoot 50 percent from the field.

“I’m not as big as LeBron,” Bosh said. “His shoulders are a little bit bigger than mine. He likes to wear smaller sizes. He kept saying it was tugging on his underarm a little bit. I’ve always said I’m more of an old-school type of basketball player. They’ve been having tank top jerseys for 100 years. They should keep it that way.”

Wade would prefer to wear traditional jerseys, but said the sleeves weren’t the cause of the Heat’s worst loss of the season.

“It ain’t the reason we lost,” Wade said. “You’re just not used to it. They [the Spurs] didn’t have a problem with it. It is what it is. Let’s not make this about a jersey, please. We got our butts kicked. That’s it.”

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/sfl-miami-heat-lebron-jersey-sleeve-20140306,0,7003284.story

[Jailblazers7]

I'd guess that's the NBA's ideal plan, but I also bet if enough complaints surface and sustain over time, it may push their hand a little bit and force a change.

Perhaps, but I would personally rather see the NBA move toward sleeved jerseys than have sponsor logos with marquee position on the jerseys like in European soccer and basketball. I think given that choice, most NBA fans would agree. However, it might head in that direction if the players feel strongly about the sleeves.

[ZenMaster]

Didn't Bosh say Lebron wears them too small or was that just a joke?

[wally_world]

[QUOTE=DaSeba5]"Spurs guard Manu Ginobili and forward Kawhi Leonard both expressed their displeasure in wearing the jerseys. Giniboli wore a uniform one size bigger to improve comfort.

[Megabox!]

Get rid of those stupid ass sleeved jerseys!

[scm5]

I hate playing with sleeves on. Some people can play with them on, some can't. I don't think the sleeved jerseys will still be around after this season if Lebron is complaining about them and I'm glad. It would almost be like trying to make soccer (football for non-americans) players play in pants.

[scm5]

[QUOTE=DaSeba5]"Spurs guard Manu Ginobili and forward Kawhi Leonard both expressed their displeasure in wearing the jerseys. Giniboli wore a uniform one size bigger to improve comfort.

[mentallooser]

I actually thought the spurs jerseys looked clean.

ya I liked the Spurs jersey. The issue for me has nothing to do with the sleeves. Most of the designs are just really bad.

[Solefade]

i liked the all black heat jerseys with the sleeves lol but it seems like almost every player has been very vocal about how much they suck

[Solefade]

Idgaf if LeBron is being a bitch and making excuses, I hope he whines his way to silver and tells him to take his sleeves jerseys and shove them up his a$$


did lebron **** your moms or something? sheesh

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rwro8doozUw/T755eP-AslI/AAAAAAAABPU/nCWLy9hg7Dg/s1600/triple-h-angry.gif

[Milbuck]

Reserve your judgement until you've actually played with those exact sleeved jerseys. And then keep reserving your judgement, because you're not a 6'8" 260 pound beast wearing a tight little sleeved jersey. None of us know how it feels, so shut the **** up about it.

[Amar'e_Juwanna]

This is why even though Lebron is the best player on the Heat (and in the world), Wade is every bit as much of a team captain as Lebron is.
this. props to him for accepting responsibility for the L

[ZenMaster]

This is why even though Lebron is the best player on the Heat (and in the world), Wade is every bit as much of a team captain as Lebron is.

Everybody knows this, just as Fisher was as much the captain as Kobe when they where together.

[dunksby]

I dislike the sleeved jerseys too, I don't think LeBron is lying to justify the loss. He just picked a bad time to complain about them.

[KungFuJoe]

I dunno about them sleeved jerseys, but I HATE playing ball in a tshirt. It definitely affects my shot. I gotta wear tank tops or sleeveless shirts.