what player did Lebron look up to and idolize while in HS?

[STATUTORY]

? I remember he talked about it in an interview a long time ago but dont recall the answer

[dubeta]

MJ

thats why he picked the number 23

[stalkerforlife]

Kobe.

Like the rest.

[CavaliersFTW]

Kobe Bryant. Note the shoes:

http://nicekicks.com/wp/files/2010/12/lebron-james-001247638.jpeg

But then somewhere he went astray from the Kobe formula and that's where he went wrong. Lots of bad influences and corruption throughout his life, people whispering things in his ear to play a certain way or go certain places. He should have just stuck with the proven Kobe formula.

[stalkerforlife]

Kobe Bryant. Note the shoes:

http://nicekicks.com/wp/files/2010/12/lebron-james-001247638.jpeg

But then somewhere he went astray from the Kobe formula and that's where he went wrong. Lots of bad influences and corruption throughout his life, people whispering things in his ear to play a certain way or go certain places. He should have just stuck with the proven Kobe formula.

:applause:

[dubeta]

Kobe Bryant. Note the shoes:

http://nicekicks.com/wp/files/2010/12/lebron-james-001247638.jpeg

But then somewhere he went astray from the Kobe formula and that's where he went wrong. Lots of bad influences and corruption throughout his life, people whispering things in his ear to play a certain way or go certain places. He should have just stuck with the proven Kobe formula.

Yo Wilt was a LeBron stan, before LeBron was even born


I cant prove it but trust me on this one

[CavaliersFTW]

:applause:
Scary to think about how good he might have become had he emulated Kobe with the physical tools he's got. It's kind of a shame, at this point we may never know what he's capable of. He's already 30.

[stalkerforlife]

Scary to think about how good he might have become had he emulated Kobe with the physical tools he's got. It's kind of a shame, at this point we may never know what he's capable of. He's already 30.

Kobe's alpha mentality and work ethic combined with Lebron's physical tools would create a GOAT that never could be surpassed.

[SouBeachTalents]

Scary to think about how good he might have become had he emulated Kobe with the physical tools he's got. It's kind of a shame, at this point we may never know what he's capable of. He's already 30.

:applause: Dude only has 4 MVP's and 2 Finals MVP's before the age of 30, such wasted potential

[Mr Feeny]

Kobe Bryant. Note the shoes:

http://nicekicks.com/wp/files/2010/12/lebron-james-001247638.jpeg

But then somewhere he went astray from the Kobe formula and that's where he went wrong. Lots of bad influences and corruption throughout his life, people whispering things in his ear to play a certain way or go certain places. He should have just stuck with the proven Kobe formula.
:facepalm
And I used to consider this guy a respectable poster Smh. Just wow.

[CavaliersFTW]

:applause: Dude only has 4 MVP's and 2 Finals MVP's before the age of 30, such wasted potential
Does it frustrate you that Lebron plays for Cleveland now and you're still stuck in the mud rocking that outdated Miami account? Jeff can't get around to reactivating registration soon enough can he :lol

What a shame too, because Miami are perhaps the best they've ever been this season and you will purge that account for a Cleveland one first chance you get :facepalm

[CavaliersFTW]

:facepalm
And I used to consider this guy a respectable poster Smh. Just wow.
:D

[Real14]

MJ

thats why he picked the number 23
Who else niguh? Spit it out:lol

[IncarceratedBob]

Does it frustrate you that Lebron plays for Cleveland now and you're still stuck in the mud rocking that outdated Miami account? Jeff can't get around to reactivating registration soon enough can he :lol

What a shame too, because Miami are perhaps the best they've ever been this season and you will purge that account for a Cleveland one first chance you get :facepalm
:durantunimpressed:

[Demitri98]

Dr J, Magic, Bird, and MJ. He also mentions George Gervin occasionally.

[SouBeachTalents]

Does it frustrate you that Lebron plays for Cleveland now and you're still stuck in the mud rocking that outdated Miami account? Jeff can't get around to reactivating registration soon enough can he :lol

What a shame too, because Miami are perhaps the best they've ever been this season and you will purge that account for a Cleveland one first chance you get :facepalm

All I did was point out his resume before 30, the only one around here that seems angry or frustrated is you

[AlphaWolf24]

http://cdn.rsvlts.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Lebron-James-High-School-photos-019.jpg

http://www.angelfire.com/hero/kobebryant/ad21.jpg

http://www.angelfire.com/hero/kobebryant/ad20.jpg

[Mr Feeny]

All I did was point out his resume before 30, the only one around here that seems angry or frustrated is you

Don't bother with the clown. Saying the 2015 heat are the best they've ever been tells you how little he understands basketball :oldlol:

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Himself

[Mr. Jabbar]

Evidence points at wilt

[Mr Feeny]

Evidence points at wilt
:roll:

[riseagainst]

:facepalm
And I used to consider this guy a respectable poster Smh. Just wow.

a simple, obvious troll post hurt your feelings?
:oldlol:

[pauk]

When asked about his favorite player/players he always said Penny Hardaway... He mentioned also Magic Johnson as a guy who he thinks had similar games. Those are the guys he patterned his game after, mostly Penny...... and he was a Penny clone coming into the league indeed, now he is more like a supercharged Penny.

He said Jordan is just somebody he idolized, looked up to, like most of us 90s children...... but its Penny that was his guy....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GZ4Qb7koYY

[CavaliersFTW]

a simple, obvious troll post hurt your feelings?
:oldlol:
Some people don't have a sense of humor I guess :lol

[dubeta]

Scary to think about how good he might have become had he emulated Kobe with the physical tools he's got. It's kind of a shame, at this point we may never know what he's capable of. He's already 30.


Can't you say the same about Wilt? :lol

[Mr Feeny]

When asked about his favorite player/players he always said Penny Hardaway... He mentioned also Magic Johnson as a guy who he thinks had similar games. Those are the guys he patterned his game after, mostly Penny...... and he was a Penny clone coming into the league indeed, now he is more like a supercharged Penny.

He said Jordan is just somebody he idolized, looked up to, like most of us 90s children...... but its Penny that was his guy....

Ahaaa. Maybe that's why he wears number #1 instead of number #23. Ok:banana:

[Mr Feeny]

Can't you say the same about Wilt? :lol

Wilt? Mr 18 ppg on the finals Wilt?
Nah he's got much bigger problems i'd say:cheers:

[stalkerforlife]

Evidence points at wilt

:roll:

[Magic 32]

Himself

That I believe.

[Beastmode88]

When asked about his favorite player/players he always said Penny Hardaway... He mentioned also Magic Johnson as a guy who he thinks had similar games. Those are the guys he patterned his game after, mostly Penny...... and he was a Penny clone coming into the league indeed, now he is more like a supercharged Penny.

He said Jordan is just somebody he idolized, looked up to, like most of us 90s children...... but its Penny that was his guy....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GZ4Qb7koYY

OT: How's that MJ/Kobe flop compilation going for ya?

[Fork]

Probably scalabrine

[Optimus Prime]

Kobe Bryant

:kobe:

[ProfessorMurder]

Kobe Bryant. Note the shoes:

http://nicekicks.com/wp/files/2010/12/lebron-james-001247638.jpeg

In terms of basketball, I never thought I'd see something as bad as Shaun Livingston's knee injury again; but a whole team wearing Kobe robot shoes is up there.

[CavaliersFTW]

In terms of basketball, I never thought I'd see something as bad as Shaun Livingston's knee injury again; but a whole team wearing Kobe robot shoes is up there.
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ks5338muih1qzv8n5o1_400.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_KPZfkF--8c/TlIb2yA7T9I/AAAAAAAAF3w/UcY-E6dzS6A/s1600/metalhead.jpg

[ralph_i_el]

Kerry Kittles

[STATUTORY]

man its incredulous how Bran went from a wholesome well adjusted Kobe fan like the rest of us to a flagrant megalomaniac sociopath.

Should never strayed from the Kobe system, he was suppose to be the chosen one

[Cocaine80s]

Scary to think about how good he might have become had he emulated Kobe with the physical tools he's got. It's kind of a shame, at this point we may never know what he's capable of. He's already 30.
Are you saying Lebron looking up to Kobe instead of Jordan would have been better for his career? :facepalm

[SouBeachTalents]

man its incredulous how Bran went from a wholesome well adjusted Kobe fan like the rest of us to a fragrant megalomaniac sociopath.

Should never strayed from the Kobe system, he was suppose to be the chosen one

Well at least he smells good

[CavaliersFTW]

man its incredulous how Bran went from a wholesome well adjusted Kobe fan like the rest of us to a flagrant megalomaniac sociopath.

Should never strayed from the Kobe system, he was suppose to be the chosen one
I know man. Kobe believes in working through tough times. Lebron believes in jumping ship.

In a lot of ways Lebron is the Franchesca Schettino of the NBA. Kobe is the Gregorio De Falco of the NBA, the hero that assumed command rather than jump ship.

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/WX_08zcCmx8/0.jpg
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/attachement/jpg/site1/20090520/0013729e4a9d0b7d968f4f.jpg

[SugarHill]

Well at least he smells good
:roll:

[AlphaWolf24]

When asked about his favorite player/players he always said Penny Hardaway... He mentioned also Magic Johnson as a guy who he thinks had similar games. Those are the guys he patterned his game after, mostly Penny...... and he was a Penny clone coming into the league indeed, now he is more like a supercharged Penny.

He said Jordan is just somebody he idolized, looked up to, like most of us 90s children...... but its Penny that was his guy....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GZ4Qb7koYY


he was trying to play his stanish ways off...

1996...

http://rollingout.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/md450m860809020077kobeb.jpg

7 years later and Bron is still wearing Plaid flannel???....Grunge was already outta style by 1999

http://snakkle.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/lebron-james-high-school-yearbook-young-2001-photo-GC.jpg


http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr320/BruceBlitz/kobe4_zpseb63f460.jpg

http://elitedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/lebron-james-high-school-elite-daily1.png




"I'm taking my talents to the NBA"......" I'm Taking my talents to South Beach"....

[SamuraiSWISH]

He wore:

TMacs
Kobes
Nikes
Jordans
Reebok Questions

In HS ... his number is 23, and he's spoken about his admiration for Penny at times. So that basically sums up the list of influences on him as a player.

[Crose]

wilt


regular season players who marginalize teammates and come up short in the playoffs. won rings because they are obviously talented, but more because of crazy talent on their roster even though it is marginalized. any other great player could win as much or more than those two if you switch them in.

so lebron looked up to wilt because they look for stats and reduce teammates. underachieve in playoffs

[oarabbus]

Well at least he smells good


:roll: :roll: :roll:

[nathanjizzle]

its funny, even being a megastar in the nba, i am certain he idolizes derrick rose.

[SpecialQue]

When asked about his favorite player/players he always said Penny Hardaway... He mentioned also Magic Johnson as a guy who he thinks had similar games. Those are the guys he patterned his game after, mostly Penny...... and he was a Penny clone coming into the league indeed, now he is more like a supercharged Penny.

He said Jordan is just somebody he idolized, looked up to, like most of us 90s children...... but its Penny that was his guy....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GZ4Qb7koYY

As someone who actually watched More Than a Game, he flat-out tells the interviewer that he has a wall dedicated to Kobe posters. I mean, it's right there in the documentary.

[uber]

Probably scalabrine

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/401/444/84291325_display_image.jpg

no regard for human life :bowdown:

[SouBeachTalents]

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/401/444/84291325_display_image.jpg

no regard for human life :bowdown:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BewIhhnuewU