TAZORAC
11-02-2014, 08:09 AM
I can see a slight drop off in Lebron's game. I notice what the average basketball fan won't notice. First off he's a less explosive then he use to be. His energy level has dropped (maybe that has to do with it being the beginning of the season, but if it continues after 10-13 games then his energy in fact has diminished). Also he appears less physically strong then before, maybe that has to do with the weight lost though.
Most will disagree about the explosiveness, but if you've been watching James his whole career then you will know. He's about as equally explosive as John Wall is (still very explosive though). When LJ use to drive to the basket, you could antcipate him being fouled or scoring, now, it's like 33% he may score, 33% he'll get stopped and turn the ball over, 33% he'll get fouled.
When you rely on athletic ability more so then pure skill, when your althetic ability diminishes you are a changed player. LJ isn't as explosive or strong, and his jump shot has never been that good. The reason why Vince Carter is still a solid player is because after those knee injuries Carter started working on his jump shot and he's actually very good at it now.
I don't believe he can carry a COMPLETELY shit team deep into the playoffs like he use too during his first stint with the CAVS (not saying that this year CAVS is shit because their not).
All that being said he's still the best player in the League.
Most will disagree about the explosiveness, but if you've been watching James his whole career then you will know. He's about as equally explosive as John Wall is (still very explosive though). When LJ use to drive to the basket, you could antcipate him being fouled or scoring, now, it's like 33% he may score, 33% he'll get stopped and turn the ball over, 33% he'll get fouled.
When you rely on athletic ability more so then pure skill, when your althetic ability diminishes you are a changed player. LJ isn't as explosive or strong, and his jump shot has never been that good. The reason why Vince Carter is still a solid player is because after those knee injuries Carter started working on his jump shot and he's actually very good at it now.
I don't believe he can carry a COMPLETELY shit team deep into the playoffs like he use too during his first stint with the CAVS (not saying that this year CAVS is shit because their not).
All that being said he's still the best player in the League.