LeBron says he's willing to be a bench player

[G0ATbe]

"For me being the leader of the team, it doesn't matter. Whatever this team needs in order for this team to win, I'll come off the bench and I'm serious," James said. "I'll come off the bench. If it helps our team, that's what it's about, man."
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/02/lebron_james_says_hes_willing.html

:applause: I think Blatt should seriously consider transitioning him to this role and let maybe Shump or Marion start in his place. We need great defenders in the frontline and LeBald is the worst in the league imo. Also when facing off against the good defensive teams he'll have the luxury of being guarded by second-unit guys instead of Kobe/Durant/Boris/Kawhi/Wiggins etc. I know he'd like this especially.

[3peated]

makes no sense to me honestly, unless he's just looking for easier matchups

[r15mohd]

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/02/lebron_james_says_hes_willing.html

:applause: I think Blatt should seriously consider transitioning him to this role and let maybe Shump or Marion start in his place. We need great defenders in the frontline and LeBald is the worst in the league imo. Also when facing off against the good defensive teams he'll have the luxury of being guarded by second-unit guys instead of Kobe/Durant/Boris/Kawhi/Wiggins etc. I know he'd like this especially.


lol...some people understand to read in context, and some just never will.

in that whole quote, all it meant was he will sacrifice to all ends so long as it benefits the team. everything else you mention, especially guarded by Kobe (as that making a difference now or even in his prime), is a waste of rhetoric. :rolleyes:

[J Shuttlesworth]

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/02/lebron_james_says_hes_willing.html

:applause: I think Blatt should seriously consider transitioning him to this role and let maybe Shump or Marion start in his place. We need great defenders in the frontline and LeBald is the worst in the league imo. Also when facing off against the good defensive teams he'll have the luxury of being guarded by second-unit guys instead of Kobe/Durant/Boris/Kawhi/Wiggins etc. I know he'd like this especially.
http://i.imgur.com/l9RlfSC.png

[riseagainst]

http://i.imgur.com/l9RlfSC.png

:lol

[Hey Yo]

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/02/lebron_james_says_hes_willing.html

:applause: I think Blatt should seriously consider transitioning him to this role and let maybe Shump or Marion start in his place. We need great defenders in the frontline and LeBald is the worst in the league imo. Also when facing off against the good defensive teams he'll have the luxury of being guarded by second-unit guys instead of Kobe/Durant/Boris/Kawhi/Wiggins etc. I know he'd like this especially.
We???

LOL @ this closet Cavs /LeBron fan.

[Magic 32]

After 3 weeks of coming off the bench...

http://media.giphy.com/media/FxjpIBg9Ar9xm/giphy.gif

http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/164/files/2014/12/Kevin-Love-and-LeBron-Reading-Stat-Sheet-On-Bench.jpg

http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/164/files/2014/12/lebron-james-looking-at-stat-sheet-like-what.jpg


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-f0qfABiNJEY/TY0G-DW3C-I/AAAAAAAACHo/cxXTWF_GbTc/s1600/LeBron.gif

[ArbitraryWater]

After 3 weeks of coming off the bench...

http://media.giphy.com/media/FxjpIBg9Ar9xm/giphy.gif

http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/164/files/2014/12/Kevin-Love-and-LeBron-Reading-Stat-Sheet-On-Bench.jpg

http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/164/files/2014/12/lebron-james-looking-at-stat-sheet-like-what.jpg


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-f0qfABiNJEY/TY0G-DW3C-I/AAAAAAAACHo/cxXTWF_GbTc/s1600/LeBron.gif

:lol

[GreggPopazit]

He's saying he is willing because he knows his coach won't do it.

[Dro]

:coleman:

[Mass Debator]

Lebron says a lot of shit though

[oh the horror]

Lebron says a lot of shit though




Was just going to say this.



Not to mention in context or out of context how ridiculous it comes off. Whatever man, the guy just spews nonsense.

[russwest0]

After 3 weeks of coming off the bench...

http://media.giphy.com/media/FxjpIBg9Ar9xm/giphy.gif

http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/164/files/2014/12/Kevin-Love-and-LeBron-Reading-Stat-Sheet-On-Bench.jpg

http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/164/files/2014/12/lebron-james-looking-at-stat-sheet-like-what.jpg


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-f0qfABiNJEY/TY0G-DW3C-I/AAAAAAAACHo/cxXTWF_GbTc/s1600/LeBron.gif

:lol

[navy]

He would still play starter minutes so who cares.

[russwest0]

Classic attention hungry Bran, realizes that he's no longer an MVP candidate, realizes that people have seen through the bullshit DPOY hype, so now wants to go after the only award he has a chance at getting, the 6th man of the year award.

[HomieWeMajor]

Gonna pad his stats against other bench players. :applause:
Innovator in the stat padding game.

[edrick]

ISH takes something completely out of context and twists it into some moronic agenda driven point. Sounds about right.

[J Shuttlesworth]

ISH takes something completely out of context and twists it into some moronic agenda driven point. Sounds about right.
this.

[chosen_one6]

The idiocy in this thread is astounding.

[RedBlackAttack]

ISH takes something completely out of context and twists it into some moronic agenda driven point. Sounds about right.
More like the media decided to create a story out of whole cloth and people will usually respond negatively to that sort of thing. I can't believe this is a story on the front page of ESPN.com. LeBron says he'll come off the bench if he has to? Fantastic.

In other news, the Cavs will continue taking it "one game at a time" and *insert superstar name* only cares about wins, not statistics.


It was a cliche answer to a cliche question and now it's a cliche story.

[Practice?]

Gonna pad his stats against other bench players. :applause:
Innovator in the stat padding game.

Come in fresh against tired starters, then continue the padding against inferior bench :bowdown:

[RedBlackAttack]

Come in fresh against tired starters, then continue the padding against inferior bench :bowdown:
...because LeBron has always had trouble putting up incredible numbers? Makes sense.

[FlashDwyaneWade3]

After 3 weeks of coming off the bench...

http://media.giphy.com/media/FxjpIBg9Ar9xm/giphy.gif

http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/164/files/2014/12/Kevin-Love-and-LeBron-Reading-Stat-Sheet-On-Bench.jpg

http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/164/files/2014/12/lebron-james-looking-at-stat-sheet-like-what.jpg

LeBron really cares about his stats.

http://www.slamonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/lebron_james_check_my_stats_main.jpg

[Practice?]

LeBron really wants that 6th man award if he can no longer win MVP.

[Practice?]

...because LeBron has always had trouble putting up incredible numbers? Makes sense.

But imagine how much better they could be :eek:

[OnFire]

Remember that guy for the Celtics who was an all star but had some kind of anxiety that he wouldn't start the game? I forgot his name I think a Euro.

[hahaitme]

Only player to ever win MVP and 6MOY (and Xmas MVP)


GOAT. undisputed GOAT

[buddha]

LeBron coming off the bench? lmao he should be playing 40 minutes a game.

[Practice?]

LeBron coming off the bench? lmao he should be playing 40 minutes a game.

He can still play 40 off of the bench.

[3ball]

might actually be the only way he can optimally fit into a team without having to diminish anyone to get his

we all know he elevates bench scrubs, and diminishes good starters/good players

[funnystuff]

might actually be the only way he can optimally fit into a team without having to diminish anyone to get his

we all know he elevates bench scrubs, and diminishes good starters/good players
Because Kyries numbers are way worse, right? :oldlol: Simpleton

[3ball]

Because Kyries numbers are way worse, right? :oldlol: Simpleton
love, bosh and wade's were all worse.

3>1

standard dumbass stan willing to ignore facts

[Rose'sACL]

love, bosh and wade's were all worse.

3>1

standard dumbass stan willing to ignore facts
look at bosh's and wade's numbers now and all the wins they are getting.

[Rose'sACL]

love, bosh and wade's were all worse.

3>1

standard dumbass stan willing to ignore facts
heat needed a coach who was willing to make wade come off the bench last season.

[imnew09]

not surprised. 2nd unit are easier to stat pats

[Prometheus]

Classic attention hungry Bran, realizes that he's no longer an MVP candidate, realizes that people have seen through the bullshit DPOY hype, so now wants to go after the only award he has a chance at getting, the 6th man of the year award.

:lol

Other than this post by Simon, this thread is a complete waste.

[lilteapot]

Lmao 3ball continues his meltdown.poor boy

[RoundMoundOfReb]

love, bosh and wade's were all worse.

3>1

standard dumbass stan willing to ignore facts

So were Kobe's with Shaq. No shit people's numbers go down when they get less shots. This is by far one of the most idiotic complaints.

[Mr.Kite]

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/02/lebron_james_says_hes_willing.html

:applause: I think Blatt should seriously consider transitioning him to this role and let maybe Shump or Marion start in his place. We need great defenders in the frontline and LeBald is the worst in the league imo. Also when facing off against the good defensive teams he'll have the luxury of being guarded by second-unit guys instead of Kobe/Durant/Boris/Kawhi/Wiggins etc. I know he'd like this especially.

This fool doesn't even wanna play against starters now

[r15mohd]

love, bosh and wade's were all worse.

3>1

standard dumbass stan willing to ignore facts

Numbers worse yet title contention... Guess which one any player would rather? :rolleyes: