What is LeBron's defining game

[Im so nba'd out]

For every player one game pops up in your head immediately when you think of them.

Examples
T mac 13 points in 35 seconds vs spurs
Kobe 81 point game
Jordan Shot vs Utah in the finals
Tim Duncan shot vs suns
What was lebron's career defining game?I cant think of 1 that people wouldn't accuse me of trolling

[TylerOO]

Game 6 in boston, easy.

[Fudge]

2011 Finals.

[VengefulAngel]

2011 Finals.

He asked for a game and you point to a series.

You can't be that ****ing retarded...

[L.Kizzle]

Game vs. Detroit where he scored I think 25 in a row in the 4th and overtime.

[VengefulAngel]

Game vs. Detroit where he scored I think 25 in a row in the 4th and overtime.

He scored 29 of the last 30, he refused to lose that night.

[Lebron23]

Game 6 Heat vs. Celtics Game 6: LeBron James highlights - 45 points, 15 rebounds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7kkbpcgXI8

[bizil]

Game vs. Detroit where he scored I think 25 in a row in the 4th and overtime.

For me that's the one! I think that's the one where we saw he would be the best player in the world soon. It was the game where he showed the world he could carry a team and be that true alpha dog on the big playoff stage. And it was against the mighty early 2000s Pistons. A team who hung its hat on defense. The ultimate edge Bron had early on Kobe was his versatility. Once Lebron's defense and alpha dog scoring caught up to his versatility, it meant we got the type of player the league has NEVER SEEN before.

[VengefulAngel]

For me that's the one! I think that's the one where we saw he would be the best player in the world soon. It was the game where he showed the world he could carry a team and be that true alpha dog on the big playoff stage. And it was against the mighty early 2000s Pistons. A team who hung its hat on defense. The ultimate edge Bron had early on Kobe was his versatility. Once Lebron's defense and alpha dog scoring caught up to his versatility, it meant we got the type of player the league has NEVER SEEN before.

That was the night I realized how scrubby that Cav's team was. When your second and third best player's are roleplayer's you're in trouble.

[KBaller33]

2012 Game 6 in Boston.


The only other choice would be that Detroit game in '07

[VengefulAngel]

Another one is Game 7 of the 2013 Finals. Really important game, thanks Ray :oldlol:

[Im so nba'd out]

Game vs. Detroit where he scored I think 25 in a row in the 4th and overtime.


Game 6 in boston, easy.

how did i forget these 2 games :facepalm

[Kingwillball]

The two people mentioned the pacers series couple years ago.

[Fudge]

He asked for a game and you point to a series.

You can't be that ****ing retarded...
Caught the feels, I see. :oldlol:

I'll cut him some slack then.

Game 4 in the 2011 Finals.

[Nash]

does it get bigger than 37 points in a game 7 of the ****in' finals?

[VengefulAngel]

Caught the feels, I see. :oldlol:

I'll cut him some slack then.

Game 4 in the 2011 Finals.

Better, I found the 4th quarter in that game particularly impressive.

[K Xerxes]

Best performance in a vacuum is clearly the Detroit game.

Contextually though, it is without doubt game 6 Boston. His legacy was on the line after the collusion, 2011 debacle and a disappointing Boston series up to that point. Riley probably would have blown it up had they lost. Hard to see how his legacy would have ever recovered from forever holding the label of immensely talented but mentally weak athlete.

[Mr.Kite]

No AC game when you got 4 people over 35 playing their asses out

[bizil]

That was the night I realized how scrubby that Cav's team was. When your second and third best player's are roleplayer's you're in trouble.

I agree! It's amazing that Bron got that team to the Finals and past the Pistons. Bron's supporting cast did him no favors at all. That's why when he first left Cleveland, I didn't blame him at all. I know many didn't like how he went to Miami and the hoopla around it. But as u stated, Bron's supporting casts in Cleveland had a lot to be desired. Especially if the goal is championships.

So u couldn't really blame Bron in 2010 for leaving Cleveland. Guys like KG were loyal to a fault. And it ended up costing them rings. Bron saw that growing up and smart enough to play the market AND DO what's best for him!

[Bandito]

Lebron defining game was 2011 Finals. Proved how a choker he was.

[m00qi]

The cramp game

[G0ATbe]

That's tough...

I'd say its a three way tie between

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFe8KUEQdn4
http://33.media.tumblr.com/fb7cda7af67162ff51b05829f44301f8/tumblr_n14euzsAHI1qcmnsoo2_400.gif
and of course
https://cdn1.lockerdome.com/uploads/5661532577084178_be204440ec0831a2abf4206a0abc78aec b6af5b235c00cd1c60abf3232fe7237_:original

[CavaliersFTW]

The Ray Allen game :applause:

[Magic 32]

I agree! It's amazing that Bron got that team to the Finals and past the Pistons. Bron's supporting cast did him no favors at all.

http://s21.postimg.org/szvh5mk6v/hjhgjf.png


He scored 29 of the last 30, he refused to lose that night.

Yes, it was a contest of will. Lebron James vs Chris Webber (36 years old).

[T_L_P]

http://s21.postimg.org/szvh5mk6v/hjhgjf.png



Yes, it was a contest of will. Lebron James vs Chris Webber (36 years old).

LeBron was sucking air in the Finals. His teammates were good defensively overall.

But that Pistons game was legendary. You gotta give him that.

[Magic 32]

But that Pistons game was legendary. You gotta give him that.

I do.

But that Pistons team was at the end of the road (just like the 2012 Celtics).

Flip Saunders killed what made them special (defense).

[Fudge]

https://cdn1.lockerdome.com/uploads/5661532577084178_be204440ec0831a2abf4206a0abc78aec b6af5b235c00cd1c60abf3232fe7237_:original
I stand correected.

It's definitely this one. It's not close either.

[sd3035]

Agree with several others, the Ray Allen game

not even close

[pauk]

Another one is Game 7 of the 2013 Finals. Really important game, thanks Ray :oldlol:

It kindof was actually, after Ray tied the game with that shot with 5 secs left he stopped Tony Parker from hitting a gamewinner and then closed the game out in OT.

[CavaliersFTW]

It kindof was actually, after Ray tied the game with that shot with 5 secs left he stopped Tony Parker from hitting a gamewinner and then closed the game out in OT.
Trying to spin the Ray Allen game as a W for Lebron?

Ray Allen shouldered the burden of Lebron's whole crumbling legacy. IMO Lebron owes him his entire salary for that shot. Ray Allen should have won FMVP.

[Mr. Jabbar]

lets stop pretending ppl, its ray allens shot game, and its not even remotely close.

the sooner some of you stop pretending the less embarrasing for everyone. Its just fitting a guy who spent more time searching for teammates than improving his game got his defining moment by one of them...

allow me to say it again; its not even remotely close.

[Lebron23]

LeBron Game 7. (Indiana)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMfJTO1nMAY

[CavaliersFTW]

lets stop pretending ppl, its ray allens shot game, and its not even remotely close.

the sooner some of you stop pretending the less embarrasing for everyone. Its just fitting a guy who spent more time searching for teammates than improving his game got his defining moment by one of them...

allow me to say it again; its not even remotely close.
He may be paving the way for the NBA's future, for better or worse.

Superstars used to work on their game in the off seasons to add an element to their game every season. Where as Lebron spends that time colluding and adding more talent to his rosters. He doesn't have to get better, he just gets better talent around him. This could be genius because he recently visibly exited his prime before our eyes. With the talent he has surrounded himself with, he can probably keep playing for years.

[VengefulAngel]

He may be paving the way for the NBA's future, for better or worse.

Superstars used to work on their game in the off seasons to add an element to their game every season. Where as Lebron spends that time colluding and adding more talent to his rosters. He doesn't have to get better, he just gets better talent around him. This could be genius because he recently visibly exited his prime before our eyes. With the talent he has surrounded himself with, he can probably keep playing for years.

You have officially become the worst poster on this board.

Get a grip...

[Cocaine80s]

You have officially become the worst poster on this board.

Get a grip...
At the end of the day he takes the biggest L since he hates a player that is basically the owner of his favorite team :oldlol:

[CavaliersFTW]

You have officially become the worst poster on this board.

Get a grip...
Get a sense of humor.

[VengefulAngel]

Get a sense of humor.

Was that meant to be funny?... I guess with all your shit post's, it's hard to tell when you're trying to be funny.

[CavaliersFTW]

Was that meant to be funny... I guess with all your shit post's, it's hard to tell when you're trying to be funny.
You seem upset?

[Mr. Jabbar]

He may be paving the way for the NBA's future, for better or worse.

Superstars used to work on their game in the off seasons to add an element to their game every season. Where as Lebron spends that time colluding and adding more talent to his rosters. He doesn't have to get better, he just gets better talent around him. This could be genius because he recently visibly exited his prime before our eyes. With the talent he has surrounded himself with, he can probably keep playing for years.

:applause: :applause: well said

CavsFTW living rent free on bran stans minds

[305Baller]

Game vs. Detroit where he scored I think 25 in a row in the 4th and overtime.

This.

And also the Orlando game where he hit the last second shot.

[Mr. Jabbar]

This.

And also the Orlando game where he hit the last second shot.

career defining moments pop up in the collective mind, you dont dig up nba archives to study boxscores

[Shih508]

For every player one game pops up in your head immediately when you think of them.

Examples
T mac 13 points in 35 seconds vs spurs
Kobe 81 point game
Jordan Shot vs Utah in the finals
Tim Duncan shot vs suns
What was lebron's career defining game?I cant think of 1 that people wouldn't accuse me of trolling

The real question is does Kobe has a defining game in playoff after playing 200+ games!

As bad as Lebron has performed in playoff from time to time. He's still better than Kobe when it comes defining games in Playoff, when it really matters

[305Baller]

career defining moments pop up in the collective mind, you dont dig up nba archives to study boxscores

What are you talking about Jabbar?


Id also say Game 6 Heat/Celtics

[Hoopz2332]

:biggums: game 6 for Boston.I'll let Simmons break it down..


[quote]

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2012/06/09/sports/nba/nba-articleLarge.jpg


And that

[tomtucker]

http://www.basketnews.lt/paveikslelis-46651-bg2.jpg
,.
http://gamedayr.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lebron-james-cramping-meme3-570x333.jpg

[KungFuJoe]

CrampGate or SavedByJesus

[ArbitraryWater]

'07 vs. Pistons & '12 vs. Celtics - 2 GOAT Performances

Bill says G5 vs. Detroit was the night he realized we were seing a special layer.

[Wade's Rings]

I agree! It's amazing that Bron got that team to the Finals and past the Pistons. Bron's supporting cast did him no favors at all. That's why when he first left Cleveland, I didn't blame him at all. I know many didn't like how he went to Miami and the hoopla around it. But as u stated, Bron's supporting casts in Cleveland had a lot to be desired. Especially if the goal is championships.

So u couldn't really blame Bron in 2010 for leaving Cleveland. Guys like KG were loyal to a fault. And it ended up costing them rings. Bron saw that growing up and smart enough to play the market AND DO what's best for him!

Boobie Gibson coming in extra clutch in game 6? 2 close games in the 2007 Finals despite Bron shooting 35% with 6 turnovers a game? Holding the Celtics to under 90pts a game and helping take the series to 7 despite Bron shooting 35% with 5 turnovers a game? The Cavs were not an amazing supporting cast but to say they didn't help him is absurd at least for those years they stunk it up in 2009.

[KDthunderup]

Game 6 2013 Finals

If Allen doesn't bail Bran out his career would be defined very differently today

[raprap]

Game 6 2013 Finals

If Allen doesn't bail Bran out his career would be defined very differently today
:rolleyes:

[MJistheGOAT]

1) Vs Pistons in 2007, at that time I really liked Lebron.

Then came Lechoke, Lequit, the decision, more Lechoke, etc etc.

2) vs Celts 2012

[KDthunderup]

:rolleyes:
You don't agree?

1/5 doesn't look very good on the resume does it? Lebron would be known as a perennial choker if he doesn't get a chance to redeem himself in game 7.

[Demitri98]

45/15/5 in the ECF down 3-2 against a clearly inferior team talent-wise.

Not so much the game itself, just the fire you saw in his eyes and the attitude he showed.

[coin24]

Elbow boo boo
Cramp game
Lequit 2010 against the Celtics game 6
All of the 2011 finals
Games 1-5 of the 2013 finals

So many big games to choose from. (where LeBald didn't show up):lol

[SamuraiSWISH]

His defining legacy, in a nut shell, IMO ... greatness but the memorable moment to exclude GOAT status

1) 48 special ECF @ Detroit
2) 2011 Finals Choke v.s. Mavericks
3) 45, 15, 5 ECF @ Boston

Kobe

1) 81 points v.s. Raptors
2) 62 in 3 quarters v.s. Mavericks
3) 6-24, Game 7 v.s. Boston

[gilalizard]

48 special @ Detroit
2011 Finals Choke v.s. Mavericks
45, 15, 5 @ Boston


This.

It's LeBron's legacy. Historic talent. Historic chokes.

He's a GOAT-level talent, with a journeyman's head and heart. Moments of true greatness but not sustained nearly enough to actually be the GOAT.

[The Red Viper]

:biggums: game 6 for Boston.I'll let Simmons break it down..


That was a great read. Thanks for the share.

[JohnMax]

Game 5 2007 Vs Detroit
Game 6 2012 Vs Boston
Game 6 2013 Vs San Antonio

He Took Over A Game In All These Instances

[Prometheus]

Look I can't stand bron bron now that he's back in Cleveland. He's corny, too PR-conscious, arrogant... all that. Can't root for him at all. I think it's funny when he fails.

But if you really can't understand how incredible that game 6 was against Boston, then you're a loser. That shit was on a whole different level.

[RRR3]

Look I can't stand bron bron now that he's back in Cleveland. He's corny, too PR-conscious, arrogant... all that. Can't root for him at all. I think it's funny when he fails.

But if you really can't understand how incredible that game 6 was against Boston, then you're a loser. That shit was on a whole different level.
I miss LBJ on Heat so much.

I can still cheer for him individually but I just can't root for Cleveland...

Plus the Heat are doing way worse than they should be doing

[Prometheus]

I miss LBJ on Heat so much.

I can still cheer for him individually but I just can't root for Cleveland...

Plus the Heat are doing way worse than they should be doing

Not only do I agree about missing LBJ as a Miami player, but your avy is Boris Diaw with a glass of red. God damn you are a good man.

[RRR3]

Not only do I agree about missing LBJ as a Miami player, but your avy is Boris Diaw with a glass of red. God damn you are a good man.
:cheers:

His expression is fantastic.


Yeah wtf was Bron thinking? He at least could have built the team better for himself. He needs athletic rebounding paint protecting bigs and shooters who can guard the perimeter well. Love is useless with him.

[Prometheus]

:cheers:

His expression is fantastic.


Yeah wtf was Bron thinking? He at least could have built the team better for himself. He needs athletic rebounding paint protecting bigs and shooters who can guard the perimeter well. Love is useless with him.

I would like to take this opportunity to bash LBJ some more, but I don't put this one on him. Contrary to popular belief, he is not the GM of the Cleveland Cavaliers. There is no compelling evidence that he was aware of the Love trade before signing with Cleveland.

[raprap]

You don't agree?

1/5 doesn't look very good on the resume does it? Lebron would be known as a perennial choker if he doesn't get a chance to redeem himself in game 7.
I don't agree that Ray bailed out LeBron. I think you know that too unless you're a f*cking troll.

[sdot_thadon]

Game 5 detroit, game 6 Boston, game 6 or 7 2013. All of those qualify for me. But personally I take game 6 Boston because of the circumstances and noise surrounding the game. Bigges stfu game ever.

And to all these dummies harping on his stumbles? Very rarely is an all time great defined by his failures, especially those who found success afterwards. His great moments outweigh his terrible ones by far.

[DatAsh]

The Detroit game was the most fun to watch, and arguably the best performance without context. The context of the situation surrounding that game 6 in Boston pushes it over the edge for me though. Right or wrong, there was this very real sense that James' career was on the line with that game.

[Indian guy]

This is far and away Game 6 of the '12 ECF, context or not, because it's a 45/15 performance in an elimination game. On the road to boot. Nobody does that. You add in the fact that no US athlete has ever had more on the line than LeBron that night, and it's a runaway winner. This is arguably the greatest singular performance in NBA history. LeBron's career and the NBA itself looks completely different had he lost that night.

The 2007 game against Detroit was a terrific clutch performance, not really what I'd call a great game. He was pretty much having a nothing game up until the 3 minute mark of the 4th qtr.