LeBron James's offensive game in a nutshell:

[russwest0]

For those saying shit like "How can you not enjoy LeBron's game?" in that "Best player you find the least entertaining" thread:

http://gifsforum.com/images_new/gif/other/grand/f67477ea5be0a4eec82c0dcb6f210474.gif

The guy gets away with traveling and offensive fouls (each individually) more than any other player in the NBA and as a result often gets to walk into the paint unscathed. I guess I don't see whats so exciting about that paired with holding onto the ball for 15 seconds before either shooting a jumper or kicking it out to a 3pt shooter. I guess to the detractors credit his defense has provided some entertainment this season in the form of comedy lol

It's amazing how commonplace plays like the gif are in todays league. Myself being a basketball purist, I have to admit that it's rather disgusting to watch.

kudos to 3ball for the gif :cheers:

[lilteapot]

>basketball purist
>OKC fan

[russwest0]

>basketball purist
>OKC fan

>lives closer to OKC than any other NBA city
>OKC fan

[RoundMoundOfReb]

So alpha :applause: Just stiff armed the **** out of Pierce.

[lilteapot]

So alpha :applause: Just stiff armed the **** out of Pierce.

It's a veteran move. Pierce does it too, just a bit more subtly.

[russwest0]

It's a veteran move. Pierce does it too, just a bit more subtly.

a bit?

[Im Still Ballin]

Simmo whats up mate

[lilteapot]

a bit?

If you were a true "basketball purist" you'd be able to tell

[russwest0]

If you were a true "basketball purist" you'd be able to tell

it was sarcasm lol. pierce's offensive game is way more polished than lebrons.

i remember the 2012 finals where lebron shot god awful on jumpers and it seemed like every drive of his involved either a blatant offensive foul or travel that went uncalled.

him winning his first ring in the fashion that he did will always make me unable to be a fan of his. from the pacers to the celtics to okc the heat got so many bs calls that year, while the other teams were getting hosed with technicals and foul trouble

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Thoughts on Shaq?

[russwest0]

Thoughts on Shaq?

dude was a clown. entertaining nonetheless, but still a clown :lol

shaq was cool though because he never took himself seriously

[fiddy]

get in the corner shoot the three

[lilteapot]

it was sarcasm lol. pierce's offensive game is way more polished than lebrons.

i remember the 2012 finals where lebron shot god awful on jumpers and it seemed like every drive of his involved either a blatant offensive foul or travel that went uncalled.

him winning his first ring in the fashion that he did will always make me unable to be a fan of his. from the pacers to the celtics to okc the heat got so many bs calls that year, while the other teams were getting hosed with technicals and foul trouble

Still can't get over the fact that your team lost to him in 5 games right?

Get real, dude cramped up and hit a 3 cuz yo lazy asses weren't defending him

[russwest0]

Still can't get over the fact that your team lost to him in 5 games right?

Get real, dude cramped up and hit a 3 cuz yo lazy asses weren't defending him

:oldlol: comments like these are so lame

[lilteapot]

:oldlol: comments like these are so lame
Nah, what's lame is not simply accepting he had a great playoff run because you're too butthurt to give him any credit. Like, Dirk swept us in 2011 and obvs I was mad at the time but I respected him for having an insane playoff run.

You need to grow up man.

[Im so nba'd out]

green + new avy....you've changed bro

[russwest0]

green + new avy....you've changed bro

ill be in the red before long. just give it a while.

[JohnMax]

Lebron did not travel. He took a gather step and two steps after that.

[russwest0]

Lebron did not travel. He took a gather step and two steps after that.

if you are counting his gather step then he took four steps.

so yeah, thats a travel. and a blatant offensive foul.

[Overdrive]

Lebron did not travel. He took a gather step and two steps after that.

Wtf he jumped off 1 leg, ball in his hands, landed - first travel - and he took steps after that - 2nd one.

Even after a two-legged hop you can't walk anymore.

[sportjames23]

Lebron did not travel. He took a gather step and two steps after that.


:biggums:

[#number6ix#]

Dat navigation efficiency :bowdown:

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Dat navigation efficiency :bowdown:
:applause:

[ABG]

Dat navigation efficiency :bowdown:
:roll:

[AirFederer]

Lol. Blatant travel and offensive foul.
Hate that such plays doesn`t get called.

[sportjames23]

Dat navigation efficiency :bowdown:


Nigguh, I see what you did.























:oldlol:

[SugarHill]

Dat navigation efficiency :bowdown:
:roll:

[ZMonkey11]

Nah, what's lame is not simply accepting he had a great playoff run because you're too butthurt to give him any credit. Like, Dirk swept us in 2011 and obvs I was mad at the time but I respected him for having an insane playoff run.

You need to grow up man.

So...who exactly is...us? You a Heat fan or what?

[I<3NBA]

So...who exactly is...us? You a Heat fan or what?
:coleman:

Mavs did not sweep the Heat, so obviously he was talking about the only team the Mavs swept that season.

you must not have watched that playoffs.

[navy]

Dat navigation efficiency :bowdown:
:roll:

[russwest0]

Dat navigation efficiency :bowdown:

:lol

We need to find those gifs of LeBron taking 7-8 steps and getting away with it.

#NavigationEfficiencyGOAT

[3ball]

Dat navigation efficiency :bowdown:


indeed, the way the game is officiated and played today makes carrying and traveling standard, which allows players to show the full capability of their athleticism, and also facilitates maximum creativity of moves.

otoh, the restrictive way the game was officiated and played in the 60's, did not allow players to show the full capability of their athleticism, while hampering their creativity as well.
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[stephanieg]

LeBron James will go down in history as inventing the crab dribble. Such genius is unparalleled.

[Mr. Jabbar]

Lebalds ugly game.. His highlights alone can make you sleep

[russwest0]

Lebalds ugly game.. His highlights alone can make you sleep

he's good for some transition dunk highlights but even dunking is a largely overrated aspect of his game. Durant in the 2012-2013 season alone had as many posters as LeBron has had his whole career.

[Mr. Jabbar]

he's good for some transition dunk highlights but even dunking is a largely overrated aspect of his game. Durant in the 2012-2013 season alone had as many posters as LeBron has had his whole career.

true. f*** lebald. the 1st of colluding breed.

[Kvnzhangyay]

true. f*** lebald. the 1st of colluding breed.

What happened to boston?

[pauk]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xt8GhYM4rI&feature=player_detailpage#t=12

[Cavalier]

This is why LeBron is the best player. If the team needs a bucket I will take a bulldozer layup over a deep jumper all day.:applause:

[ArbitraryWater]

Dat navigation efficiency :bowdown:

you win the internet :applause:

[ZMonkey11]

:coleman:

Mavs did not sweep the Heat, so obviously he was talking about the only team the Mavs swept that season.

you must not have watched that playoffs.

My bad. Didn't mean to comment on your lover.

[Budadiiii]

This is why LeBron is the best player. If the team needs a bucket I will take a bulldozer layup over a deep jumper all day.:applause:
Or he'll pass the ball because he's scared to drive and get fouled.

He hates pressure free throws. LeBron's whole game is cherry picked so his stats look good.

He'll go out there, give minimal energy on defense and then will capitalize on his teammates hard work by getting easy buckets in transition. He saves his energy until there is an opportunity for an easy basket. That's why he has good efficiency, but when you actually watch the game, you realize the guy is completely useless and a glorified role player. Especially late in the game is where he gets exposed.

He'll hold the ball longer than anyone in the league and will do anything to get assists. He steals rebounds from other players to maintain his 27 7 7 career average, but ultimately comes off as just that, "average"....

In no way, shape, or form is LeBron even close to a top 10 all time player. And with his diminishing athleticism, we are starting to see exactly how flawed LeBron is. He's not even top 5 anymore... shortest "peak" ever.

[Kvnzhangyay]

Or he'll pass the ball because he's scared to drive and get fouled.

He hates pressure free throws. LeBron's whole game is cherry picked so his stats look good.

He'll go out there, give minimal energy on defense and then will capitalize on his teammates hard work by getting easy buckets in transition. He saves his energy until there is an opportunity for an easy basket. That's why he has good efficiency, but when you actually watch the game, you realize the guy is completely useless and a glorified role player. Especially late in the game is where he gets exposed.

He'll hold the ball longer than anyone in the league and will do anything to get assists. He steals rebounds from other players to maintain his 27 7 7 career average, but ultimately comes off as just that, "average"....

In no way, shape, or form is LeBron even close to a top 10 all time player. And with his diminishing athleticism, we are starting to see exactly how flawed LeBron is. He's not even top 5 anymore... shortest "peak" ever.

Only problem is he's already a top 10 all time player

[SpaceJammeR]

Or he'll pass the ball because he's scared to drive and get fouled.

He hates pressure free throws. LeBron's whole game is cherry picked so his stats look good.

He'll go out there, give minimal energy on defense and then will capitalize on his teammates hard work by getting easy buckets in transition. He saves his energy until there is an opportunity for an easy basket. That's why he has good efficiency, but when you actually watch the game, you realize the guy is completely useless and a glorified role player. Especially late in the game is where he gets exposed.

He'll hold the ball longer than anyone in the league and will do anything to get assists. He steals rebounds from other players to maintain his 27 7 7 career average, but ultimately comes off as just that, "average"....

In no way, shape, or form is LeBron even close to a top 10 all time player. And with his diminishing athleticism, we are starting to see exactly how flawed LeBron is. He's not even top 5 anymore... shortest "peak" ever.

wow everything lebron does is bad. lmao you need a life.

[Budadiiii]

Only problem is he's already a top 10 all time player
:roll:

You're on fire today, Rocco. Only problem is, you have no credibility.

LeBron hasn't even surpassed Kobe and Kobe isn't top 10 either. Go smoke some more weed and see if you can actually come up with something that makes sense.

[Kvnzhangyay]

:roll:

You're on fire today, Rocco. Only problem is, you have no credibility.

LeBron hasn't even surpassed Kobe and Kobe isn't top 10 either. Go smoke some more weed and see if you can actually come up with something that makes sense.

So how do you have credibility? What makes you credible enough saying that I'm not credible? Try again :roll:

[SamuraiSWISH]

Except that GIF isn't a travel, or an offensive foul.

[Budadiiii]

So how do you have credibility? What makes you credible enough saying that I'm not credible? Try again :roll:
I'm probably the most credible poster on this site. Rarely am I ever wrong.

So when you come on here with stupid shit like, "LeBron is already top 10", that's when you lose whatever credibility you may or may not have had in the past, whatever semblance of basketball intelligence you managed to show in the past, is ERASED, gone, forever.

You trolls sacrifice your dignity, your character, and ultimately, your credibility when you come on here with stupid shit for a quick laugh. Was it worth it?

[lilteapot]

lol these kids don't watch basketball. lebron initiated contact on a 3 pointer and sunk 3 free throws against utah just this season. lol @ him hating FT pressure.

also, this ignore function is worthless if quotes still show up

[Kvnzhangyay]

I'm probably the most credible poster on this site. Rarely am I ever wrong.

So when you come on here with stupid shit like, "LeBron is already top 10", that's when you lose whatever credibility you may or may not have had in the past, whatever semblance of basketball intelligence you managed to show in the past, is ERASED, gone, forever.

You trolls sacrifice your dignity, your character, and ultimately, your credibility when you come on here with stupid shit for a quick laugh. Was it worth it?

How am I troll if I talk the truth?

Prove what I said wrong?

[Budadiiii]

How am I troll if I talk the truth?

Prove what I said wrong?
No order:

MJ, Kareem, Magic, Bird, Wilt, Russell, Duncan, Shaq, Hakeem, West

I don't see LeBron.

[Kvnzhangyay]

No order:

MJ, Kareem, Magic, Bird, Wilt, Russell, Duncan, Shaq, Hakeem, West

I don't see LeBron.

Your opinion is proving now? :lol

[Budadiiii]

Your opinion is proving now? :lol
That's what credibility gets you.

My opinion > Yours

Now you know the importance of credibility. Quit trolling and you might have it one day, little kid.

[Cavalier]

http://gifsforum.com/images_new/gif/other/grand/f67477ea5be0a4eec82c0dcb6f210474.gif

This should have been an and-1, Pierce was grabbing with both hands first.

[Smook A.]

Except that GIF isn't a travel, or an offensive foul.
Nope, there was an offensive foul there. LeBron clearly hit Pierce in the face so he would get out of his way.

[Kvnzhangyay]

That's what credibility gets you.

My opinion > Yours

Now you know the importance of credibility. Quit trolling and you might have it one day, little kid.

But you don't have credibility in the first place?

[Kvnzhangyay]

Nope, there was an offensive foul there. LeBron clearly hit Pierce in the face so he would get out of his way.

Technically it is, but in real time theres an incredibly low chance refs actually call it

[oarabbus]

Technically it is, but in real time theres an incredibly low chance refs actually call it


If David West hit Pierce in the face like that it'd be called.

[KyrieTheFuture]

No order:

MJ, Kareem, Magic, Bird, Wilt, Russell, Duncan, Shaq, Hakeem, West

I don't see LeBron.

http://img.pandawhale.com/post-52629-Michael-Jordan-laughing-gif-Im-5pAX.gif

[Kvnzhangyay]

If David West hit Pierce in the face like that it'd be called.

Maybe, maybe not - but its a hypothetical :confusedshrug:

[ILLsmak]

For those saying shit like "How can you not enjoy LeBron's game?" in that "Best player you find the least entertaining" thread:

http://gifsforum.com/images_new/gif/other/grand/f67477ea5be0a4eec82c0dcb6f210474.gif

The guy gets away with traveling and offensive fouls (each individually) more than any other player in the NBA and as a result often gets to walk into the paint unscathed. I guess I don't see whats so exciting about that paired with holding onto the ball for 15 seconds before either shooting a jumper or kicking it out to a 3pt shooter. I guess to the detractors credit his defense has provided some entertainment this season in the form of comedy lol

It's amazing how commonplace plays like the gif are in todays league. Myself being a basketball purist, I have to admit that it's rather disgusting to watch.

kudos to 3ball for the gif :cheers:

Well credit to him that he can shed a grown man with his off arm while breaking thru the d. I guess he's a lefty tho... still.

I know what you mean though, he does stiff arm people a lot.

Edit: I wonder what they'd do if people started grabbing his wrist while he did that. I mean, they couldn't call a foul after he stiff armed someone... right?

-Smak