I pray to the basketball gods(pics)(lebron)

[TheGreatDeraj]

[for salvation from LeBron's embarrassing run as best player]

[That was shameful last night. With a chance to win the game and end the Brooklyn sweep, Lebron's true colors show once again.]

With King James on his back and 10 seconds left in the game, LeBron finds himself with the ball and the game in his hands as he attacks the defenders.

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/Lakersfan424/lbj_1_zpse6ee94bd.png


But wait! King James passes to Peasant Lewis, 43%fg and 49 non 3fgm all season, who finds himself triple teamed under the basket!

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/Lakersfan424/lbj_2_zps8b9b8769.png


Thankfully the King gets the ball back and with a second chance he won't make that mistake again(until the next game) and he takes it strong to the basket. How will the Chosen One fare, instead of going against Pierce/JJ at the rim, now against Plumlee?

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/Lakersfan424/lbj_3_zpsf0354bdd.png


What a play by Plumlee, as the heroic King rushes to get another chance at saving his people...

wait...

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/Lakersfan424/lbj_04_zps708fbd2b.png

The King only looks on in disbelief as the Nets actually play out the clock and win the game.


But let's go back, that had to be a foul right?!

Lebron catches the ball in the lower defensive box and gathers in the restricted area.

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/Lakersfan424/lbj_05_zps21a56732.png


Plumlee defends well - watch his fingers

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/Lakersfan424/lbj_06_zps4bd08d04.png


Block is made, his pinky and ring finger block the ball

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/Lakersfan424/Capture_zps6201011e.png

[Warfan]

I can't believe u would spend the time do this. It's a regular season game for gods sake, why do you people care that much?

[zoom17]

I can't believe u would spend the time do this. It's a regular season game for gods sake, why do you people care that much?

pretty much this pathtic:lol

[Trollsmasher]

Yeah, you are mad:kobe:

[fragokota]

OP get a life :lol

[TheGreatDeraj]

I can't believe u would spend the time do this. It's a regular season game for gods sake, why do you people care that much?

-implying it took any considerable time
-implying people shouldn't care or talk about basketball

any thoughts about basketball, on an NBA forum?

[moe94]

-implying it took any considerable time
-implying people shouldn't care or talk about basketball

any thoughts about basketball, on an NBA forum?

This isn't 4chan, you corny ass clown.

[TheGreatDeraj]

This isn't 4chan, you corny ass clown.

-implying that's the only only place it's used
-implying that it didn't get my point across quickly

[TheGreatDeraj]

Yeah, you are mad:kobe:

Yeah, Im mad...

http://2odti53knmc93mydi047hcrn17m7.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/LeBron-Reaction.gif

[J Shuttlesworth]

-implying that's the only only place it's used
-implying that it didn't get my point across quickly
You're not arguing yourself out of this one. There's nothing you can do or say to make this thread not look pathetic. It's regular season :roll:

And yes you are mad. Lebron is probably thinking about today's game while you're writing essays on a block

[TheGreatDeraj]

You're not arguing yourself out of this one. There's nothing you can do or say to make this thread not look pathetic. It's regular season :roll:

does regular season matter or not LBJ fans?

4 MVPS right? or does regular season not matter now?

Surely, the Heat aren't in a race with the Pacers for the top seed!

[tmacattack33]

This is so stupid.

Lewis had an open lay-up on the left side of the basket, but i guess he got a little nervous and made a bad decision and didn't take it and tried to go to the other side of the basket.

But instead of having good basketball knowledge and attacking that, you completely ignore that and blame Lebron :facepalm

[J Shuttlesworth]

does regular season matter or not LBJ fans? Surely, the Heat aren't in a race with the Pacers for the top seed!

4 MVPS right? or does regular season not matter now?
Regular season obviously counts but to write a paukish essay over this is an overreaction. I mean I get that it's a troll thread but that's a lot of effort

[Mass Debator]

There should be no blame on Lebron. That was just a great play by Plumlee.

[pegasus]

Great job, OP!:applause:

Lebron is a big, whinny, annoying baby. Instead of fouling immediately (they were down by 1 and there were still 4 seconds left on the clock), he acted like a spoiled brat who lost his favorite toy. And btw, he held Plumlee's hand after the clean block to make it seem like there was more contact than there actually was.

[HoopsFanNumero1]

This is why Kobe fans are pathetic and no one takes them seriously. Passing to a wide open Lewis is a bad basketball play. He should've just chucked it from three :rolleyes:

[TheGreatDeraj]

This is so stupid.

Lewis had an open lay-up on the left side of the basket, but i guess he got a little nervous and made a bad decision and didn't take it and tried to go to the other side of the basket.

But instead of having good basketball knowledge and attacking that, you completely ignore that and blame Lebron :facepalm


This is why Kobe fans are pathetic and no one takes them seriously. Passing to a wide open Lewis is a bad basketball play. He should've just chucked it from three

Disagree. That was not a good basketball play by Lebron. Lewis did not have a layup, because they wanted and were expecting him to get the ball. And I'm glad you brought this up, because this is one of the things I wanted to discuss.

Look at the positioning of Pierce and JJ as they defend Lebron in the first picture. They want him pass to Lewis, because if Lebron crosses a backpedaling Pierce to his strong hand he would get a dunk then if JJ comes to help then Lewis would get a dunk.

It is not the best play to immediately pass out of a double instead of attacking it. Especially when you are a 6'8 260 best player in the league monster in transition passing to a far inferior player to a shot he is not comfortable with at all.

[HoopsFanNumero1]

He got fouled twice in that play. First foul was before the dunk attempt.

And listen to yourself. He blocked with him his pinky :lol
He got all hand first.

I know Kobe fans are mad that Lebron already surpassed him but overanalyzing every little play won't make Kobe's legacy any better.

[pegasus]

He got fouled twice in that play. First foul was before the dunk attempt.

And listen to yourself. He blocked with him his pinky :lol
He got all hand first.

I know Kobe fans are mad that Lebron already surpassed him but overanalyzing every little play won't make Kobe's legacy any better.

We'll see if the league issues a statement agreeing with you:lol

[TheGreatDeraj]

He got fouled twice in that play. First foul was before the dunk attempt.

And listen to yourself. He blocked with him his pinky :lol
He got all hand first.

I know Kobe fans are mad that Lebron already surpassed him but overanalyzing every little play won't make Kobe's legacy any better.

That's not what the photographic evidence shows. If you have some to counter please present it.

I love Jordan, Magic, Bird, Russell, Wilt, Kareem and they are either over Kobe or have arguments over Kobe on all time lists. Would also love for a new player to come to LA and surpass Kobe...

[aj1987]

Disagree. That was not a good basketball play by Lebron. Lewis did not have a layup, because they wanted and were expecting him to get the ball. And I'm glad you brought this up, because this is one of the things I wanted to discuss.

Look at the positioning of Pierce and JJ as they defend Lebron in the first picture. They want him pass to Lewis, because if Lebron crosses a backpedaling Pierce to his strong hand he would get a dunk then if JJ comes to help then Lewis would get a dunk.

It is not the best play to immediately pass out of a double instead of attacking it. Especially when you are a 6'8 260 best player in the league monster in transition passing to a far inferior player to a shot he is not comfortable with at all.
:facepalm
And get called for a charge if one of the defenders flops? It has happened to him before in close games. LeBron passing to Lewis was the perfect play and any other player on the Heat would've finished it. He hesitated and that's when 3 Nets players descended upon him. Even better would've been a pass to the trailing and wide open Chalmers.

http://i.imgur.com/8ctyLOk.png

After the hesitation, all three were right on top of him.

Oh, and you forgot to mention the JJ reach in before the foul by Plumlee. Not that it matters.

Are all Kobetards this pathetic?

EDIT:

http://i.imgur.com/tL3KOD5.png
http://i.imgur.com/UIhqU08.png

[(e)]

This is so stupid.

Lewis had an open lay-up on the left side of the basket, but i guess he got a little nervous and made a bad decision and didn't take it and tried to go to the other side of the basket.

But instead of having good basketball knowledge and attacking that, you completely ignore that and blame Lebron :facepalm
It's all Bron when Miami wins. And all excuses when Miami gets beat. That game was the perfect example.

[HoopsFanNumero1]

That's not what the photographic evidence shows. If you have some to counter please present it.

I love Jordan, Magic, Bird, Russell, Wilt, Kareem and they are either over Kobe or have arguments over Kobe on all time lists. Would also love for a new player to come to LA and surpass Kobe...

First address the reach in before the dunk attempt. Clear as day foul.

Second, what's even your argument about the no-call? That just because Plumlee touched the ball with his pinky first, he can do whatever he wants afterwards? Do you realize how stupid this sounds?

[TheGreatDeraj]

:facepalm
And get called for a charge if one of the defenders flops? It has happened to him before in close games. LeBron passing to Lewis was the perfect play and any other player on the Heat would've finished it. He hesitated and that's when 3 Nets players descended upon him. Even better would've been a pass to the trailing and wide open Chalmers.

http://i.imgur.com/8ctyLOk.png

After the hesitation, all three were right on top of him.

Oh, and you forgot to mention the JJ reach in before the foul by Plumlee. Not that it matters.

Are all Kobetards this pathetic?

Thanks for making my point for me. I'll bold it for you. It's not a perfect play if the guy the best player passes to isn't capable of making the shot!

And if Lebron attacks the double and crosses a backpedaling Pierce he gets a dunk, no way could they get there in time for a charge are you kidding?

The best player in the league should attack not pass to a much lesser player that can't finish contested layups with the game on the line

[red1]

still better than kobe

[(e)]

:facepalm
And get called for a charge if one of the defenders flops? It has happened to

EDIT:

http://i.imgur.com/tL3KOD5.png
http://i.imgur.com/UIhqU08.png
You're missing a few frames lol, you know where Plumlee has his fingers on the ball. Hand part of ball and verticality rules apply, it was the right call.

[PizzamanIRL]

http://2odti53knmc93mydi047hcrn17m7.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/LeBron-Reaction.gif

:oldlol: The dude with the glasses slapping his hand and the old guy clapping

[pegasus]

:facepalm
And get called for a charge if one of the defenders flops? It has happened to him before in close games.

You've probably never heard of this as a Lebron fan, but there is this magical and mystical place called "mid-range" where good players don't hesitate to shoot from or get closer to the basket and finish the play with a "floater" to avoid a charge.

Here's an example of a successfully executed mid-range jumper to win a game:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh1sCtm7hjo

[ihoopallday]

:oldlol: The dude with the glasses slapping his hand and the old guy clapping

:roll: :roll:

[zoom17]

insercure Laker fans:lol

[TheGreatDeraj]

First address the reach in before the dunk attempt. Clear as day foul.

Second, what's even your argument about the no-call? That just because Plumlee touched the ball with his pinky first, he can do whatever he wants afterwards? Do you realize how stupid this sounds?

are you serious? the reach in by JJ is such minor contact that happens on nearly every possession. No way that is called... Not even Lebron himself would be making that argument.

And yes, it doesn't matter that Plumlee hit palm/wrist arm afterwards because he blocked the ball first.

[HoopsFanNumero1]

are you serious? the reach in by JJ is such minor contact that happens on nearly every possession. No way that is called... Not even Lebron himself would be making that argument.

Weak argument. Foul's a foul and I've seen reach-in fouls get called all the time.


And yes, it doesn't matter that Plumlee hit palm/wrist arm afterwards because he blocked the ball first.

Ah, so Plumlee blocked Lebron with his pinky. Dat super strength :applause:

And whether you want to admit it or note, the pass to Lewis was an excellent play. Lewis could have easily finished that layup if he hadn't hesitated. He's perfectly capable of making an open layup.

[Angel Face]

I'm pretty sure MJ , Kobe and KD would have successfully dunked that ball and won't let a rookie block them. A nobody blocking and embarrassing the supposed to be King, what a shameful display. It's like a Peasant making the King kneel to him.

[aj1987]

Thanks for making my point for me. I'll bold it for you. It's not a perfect play if the guy the best player passes to isn't capable of making the shot!
As I said, he was entirely capable of making it but hesitated for a micro second and 3 defenders converged upon him. Others like Chalmers would definitely not have hesitated and at the least, would've gotten fouled.


And if Lebron attacks the double and crosses a backpedaling Pierce he gets a dunk, no way could they get there in time for a charge are you kidding?

Yeah, sure. Once again, it was the PERFECT pass. Lewis had a brain fart.

http://i.imgur.com/rsEIGtf.png


The best player in the league should attack not pass to a much lesser player that can't finish contested layups with the game on the line
Kobetards. :oldlol:
Take fadeaways over 3 or 4 defenders with 2 seconds left, instead of passing to to the open player. No wonder Kobe is worse than LeBron in the clutch.

[Prometheus]

LeBron the regular season warrior. Beast mode in the RS and can't show up when it really matters.

http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/NPtSojoUXdQzzidIoxsoSw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTUwMA--/http://l.yimg.com/os/publish-images/sports/2013-06-23/44b3e51d-d59d-4336-9f24-dbc3f3a0f9b4_LeBron_webgame7.gif

[zoom17]

I'm pretty sure MJ , Kobe and KD would have successfully dunked that ball and won't let a rookie block them. A nobody blocking the supposed to be King, what a shameful display.

It's easy to make such a statement it was a block its a regular seaseon game and you guys are overeacting out the ass.

[zoom17]

LeBron the regular season warrior. Beast mode in the RS and can't show up when it really matters.

http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/NPtSojoUXdQzzidIoxsoSw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTUwMA--/http://l.yimg.com/os/publish-images/sports/2013-06-23/44b3e51d-d59d-4336-9f24-dbc3f3a0f9b4_LeBron_webgame7.gif

:applause:

[tmacattack33]

Disagree. That was not a good basketball play by Lebron. Lewis did not have a layup, because they wanted and were expecting him to get the ball. And I'm glad you brought this up, because this is one of the things I wanted to discuss.

Look at the positioning of Pierce and JJ as they defend Lebron in the first picture. They want him pass to Lewis, because if Lebron crosses a backpedaling Pierce to his strong hand he would get a dunk then if JJ comes to help then Lewis would get a dunk.

It is not the best play to immediately pass out of a double instead of attacking it. Especially when you are a 6'8 260 best player in the league monster in transition passing to a far inferior player to a shot he is not comfortable with at all.

No. I'm sorry, Lewis had a wide open lay-up. He incorrectly decided to hold the ball.

If you do not agree with this upon seeing the replay, then you are not worth arguing with.

[HoopsFanNumero1]

And looks to me like Plumlee hits Lebron's hand before he makes any contact with the ball.

Like I mentioned yesterday, Lakers, Bulls, and Thunder fans get very excited about bad calls going the Heat's way.

[Prometheus]

LeBron, the only "great" player who gets blocked by inferior players on the game-deciding play.

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0607/nba_g_hedoblock_576.jpg

PS... ^^ that was the Finals...

[HoopsFanNumero1]

LeBron, the only "great" player who gets blocked by inferior players on the game-deciding play.

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0607/nba_g_hedoblock_576.jpg

PS... ^^ that was the Finals...

Now that's a clean block :applause:

[red1]

LeBron, the only "great" player who gets blocked by inferior players on the game-deciding play.

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0607/nba_g_hedoblock_576.jpg

PS... ^^ that was the Finals...
:roll:

[Prometheus]

LeBron, the only "great" player who gets blocked by inferior players on the game-deciding play.

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0607/nba_g_hedoblock_576.jpg

PS... ^^ that was the Finals...

Ouch, OP... you okay?

[zoom17]

LeBron, the only "great" player who gets blocked by inferior players on the game-deciding play.

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0607/nba_g_hedoblock_576.jpg

PS... ^^ that was the Finals...

:applause:

[Prometheus]

LeBron, the only "great" player who gets blocked by inferior players on the game-deciding play.

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0607/nba_g_hedoblock_576.jpg

PS... ^^ that was the Finals...

I'm sorry I just can't help it. I like this picture, I think this thread should be smothered by it.

[red1]

I'm sorry I just can't help it. I like this picture, I think this thread should be smothered by it.
"hedo turkoglu takes kobe bryants soul" :lol

[The Iron Fist]

pretty much this pathtic:lol
You mean like 4 regular season MVPs pathetic?

[Prometheus]

You mean like 4 regular season MVPs pathetic?

Sense you do not make.

[navy]

LeBron, the only "great" player who gets blocked by inferior players on the game-deciding play.

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0607/nba_g_hedoblock_576.jpg

PS... ^^ that was the Finals...
:applause:

[TheGreatDeraj]

As I said, he was entirely capable of making it but hesitated for a micro second and 3 defenders converged upon him. Others like Chalmers would definitely not have hesitated and at the least, would've gotten fouled.



Yeah, sure. Once again, it was the PERFECT pass. Lewis had a brain fart.

http://i.imgur.com/rsEIGtf.png



No. I'm sorry, Lewis had a wide open lay-up. He incorrectly decided to hold the ball.

If you do not agree with this upon seeing the replay, then you are not worth arguing with.

If he passed to wade or Bosh or even Ray Allen they win this game. but he didn't, he passed to Lewis who is not good at finishing contested layups in the paint especially with the game on the line.

Th possible Lewis Layup was not wide open. The nets played it just right. When he caught the ball he was already just outside the low Block.

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/Lakersfan424/lbj_08_zps534be8f9.png

in this frame his is starting his gather and his weight mostly on his back foot but being transferred forward, not able to shoot yet, front foot not on ground
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/Lakersfan424/lbj_09_zps10429135.png

this frame slightly late but by the time Lewis has gathered and shifted his weight to his front foot to start his move toward goal the goal JJ is there and Pierce closing in. Lewis knows he can't make it so he dribbles under the goal and gives it up.
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/Lakersfan424/lbj_10_zps6d1b4abd.png

If Lewis shoots there JJ going to block or fore the miss of Lewis who is primarily a jumpshooter and not good at finishing at the rim.




Kobetards. :oldlol:
Take fadeaways over 3 or 4 defenders with 2 seconds left, instead of passing to to the open player. No wonder Kobe is worse than LeBron in the clutch.

nope I want him to cross over pierce to his strong hand and attack. Then the defense would be out of position to defend against a Lewis layup instead of being in good position like the way this turned out.

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/Lakersfan424/lbj_1_zpse6ee94bd.png

[Prometheus]

If he passed to wade or Bosh or even Ray Allen they win this game. but he didn't, he passed to Lewis who is not good at finishing contested layups in the paint especially with the game on the line.

Th possible Lewis Layup was not wide open. The nets played it just right. When he caught the ball he was already just outside the low Block.

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/Lakersfan424/lbj_08_zps534be8f9.png

in this frame his is starting his gather and his weight mostly on his back foot but being transferred forward, not able to shoot yet, front foot not on ground
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/Lakersfan424/lbj_09_zps10429135.png

this frame slightly late but by the time Lewis has gathered and shifted his weight to his front foot to start his move toward goal the goal JJ is there and Pierce closing in. Lewis knows he can't make it so he dribbles under the goal and gives it up.
http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/Lakersfan424/lbj_10_zps6d1b4abd.png

If Lewis shoots there JJ going to block or fore the miss of Lewis who is primarily a jumpshooter and not good at finishing at the rim.




nope I want him to cross over pierce to his strong hand and attack. Then the defense would be out of position to defend against a Lewis layup instead of being in good position like the way this turned out.

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/Lakersfan424/lbj_1_zpse6ee94bd.png


Good lord! Your effort-per-post rate is off the charts!

And with GOAT levels of desperation and mad! What a sport you are!

[Solefade]

"hedo turkoglu takes kobe bryants soul" :lol

:roll: :roll:

[aj1987]

If he passed to wade or Bosh or even Ray Allen they win this game. but he didn't, he passed to Lewis who is not good at finishing contested layups in the paint especially with the game on the line.
:facepalm

Anyone could've done it. Even Lewis, if he didn't overthink it.


Th possible Lewis Layup was not wide open. The nets played it just right. When he caught the ball he was already just outside the low Block.
Yes, he was. In basketball, you don't get 30 ft of space. Lewis had enough space to get to the rim, with the defenders concentrating on LeBron. That's called as being open.


in this frame his is starting his gather and his weight mostly on his back foot but being transferred forward, not able to shoot yet, front foot not on ground
:oldlol:


this frame slightly late but by the time Lewis has gathered and shifted his weight to his front foot to start his move toward goal the goal JJ is there and Pierce closing in. Lewis knows he can't make it so he dribbles under the goal and gives it up.
Once again, Lewis was under the rim. He could've easily dunked it. The moment he hesitated was when the Nets collapsed on him. He overthought it and missed a good shot.



If Lewis shoots there JJ going to block or fore the miss of Lewis who is primarily a jumpshooter and not good at finishing at the rim.
First of all, Lewis has about 5 inches on JJ and JJ is a horrible defender. He even fouled LeBron on the very next play. Lewis taking that shot would've either resulted in 2 points or 2 FT's. Not question.




nope I want him to cross over pierce to his strong hand and attack. Then the defense would be out of position to defend against a Lewis layup instead of being in good position like the way this turned out.
Are you blind or just plain stupid? I'm guessing the latter since you're a Kobetard.

http://i.imgur.com/rsEIGtf.png

That's exactly what happened. The two defenders converged onto LeBron, leaving Lewis with a WIDE OPEN lane to the rim.

[3peated]

if you can't find the humor in this thread you are fkin gay. obviously this game isnt a make or break game for anyone, but it's funny as fk, only lebron stans would disagree.

[CavaliersFTW]

I -c-c-c-can't believe u would do this. It's a regular season game for gods sake, why do you people care that much?
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

get over it bandwagon heat fan :oldlol:

[J Shuttlesworth]

Damn. Prometheus locked this shit down :bowdown:

[gts]

OP the Lebron fans talking gibberish. too funny