Did LeBron Quit tonight?

[branslowski]

Talking more about the 4th quarter really. Did he?

[Kingwillball]

Talking more about the 4th quarter really. Did he?


NO he knew it was not the teams night and he was GASSED...

[DFish24]

Dude looked gassed.

[Done_And_Done]

Nothing left to give tonight. Cleveland is very fortunate they'll have another day to get their legs back.

[navy]

just not the Cavs night. They need to get the next one cause they arent winning game 7.

[francesco totti]

He was gassed. But the warriors pulled away minute he went to bench early 4th. They went back to 12....

[Vragrant]

The thought crossed my mind, but I can see legitimacy that Lebron was tired.

[J Shuttlesworth]

Quit? No. He was clearly exhausted. That's no excuse, but he definitely didn't look like he quit. He was still putting in solid effort against Klay but couldn't get a rhythm going at all.

[branslowski]

NO he knew it was not the teams night and he was GASSED...

He came back in the game down only 10...I mean Curry was trying his hardest 2 days ago to bring HIS team back and they were down by more..:confusedshrug:

[kennethgriffin]

its as if lebron completely changed his approach after halftime


its as if lebron was distracted by something


or as if someone or something showed him a piece of news or video/picture of some kind that changed his state of mind


hmmm

i wonder what lebron might have found out that would have shaken his confidence


we all know the half time locker rooms have access to internet/tv


what on earth could it have been


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[theaussieguy]

defs gave up lol, dude was on the bench in a critical point of the quarter when they were only down by 10

[DMV2]

Nah, Warriors finally had good ball movement and made shots. Plus, Delly got shut down by Livingston.

LeBron did get outperformed, outplayed by Iggy. No question about it. That's the only bad thing you could have said about his performance.

[sd3035]

its as if lebron completely changed his approach after halftime


its as if lebron was distracted by something


or as if someone or something showed him a piece of news or video/picture of some kind that changed his state of mind


hmmm

i wonder what lebron might have found out that would have shaken his confidence


we all know the half time locker rooms have access to internet/tv


what on earth could it have been


http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Batman-Chin-Rub.gif

If he's so insecure about his receding hairline, imagine what this will do to him :roll:

[NBASTATMAN]

He was gassed. But the warriors pulled away minute he went to bench early 4th. They went back to 12....


Coach BLATT didn't learn from game three.. But its hard to blame him.. LEBRON needs to play all the fourth quarter..

[Relinquish]

defs gave up lol, dude was on the bench in a critical point of the quarter when they were only down by 10

Did you even watch the game? :oldlol:

Lebron was on the bench at the start of the quarter and then came back in 2 mintues later. He then left once the game was decided (19 point lead with 3 minutes left).

[Spurs5Rings2014]

If he's so insecure about his receding hairline, imagine what this will do to him :roll:

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[branslowski]

He was gassed. But the warriors pulled away minute he went to bench early 4th. They went back to 12....

So they went into the 4th up 6pts, and Bron came back in with 10+ minutes left only down 10pts....Pulled away?:coleman:

[imdaman99]

NO he knew it was not the teams night and he was GASSED...
So all of a sudden when the Cavs lose, it is a team? And when the Cavs win, it's all Lebron :roll:

[navy]

So they went into the 4th up 6pts, and Bron came back in with 10+ minutes left only down 10pts....Pulled away?:coleman:
Yes, the Cavs dont have enough to go on big runs late.

[hiphopfan777]

Jordan never gave up in the fourth quarter of nba finals, never got blown out, never had a game 7.

[branslowski]

Yes, the Cavs dont have enough to go on big runs late.

But they had enough in the last 2 games when Bron didn't quit?:coleman:

[Young X]

He was gassed and has no jumper to rely on. Bad combination especially when you're facing great defense.

[kennethgriffin]

If he's so insecure about his receding hairline, imagine what this will do to him :roll:


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[Duncan21formvp]

No he didn't, Iggy got to him.

[navy]

But they had enough in the last 2 games when Bron didn't quit?:coleman:
No they didnt. The last two games they went up big and then went into prevent mode. All they can do.

[Big Cheese]

But they had enough in the last 2 games when Bron didn't quit?:coleman:

pretty sure the cavs had comfortable leads going in the 4th in the last 2 games

[lakerspng]

I honestly think Lebron had a slight concussion after that hit in the late 2nd quarter. I was surprised that they didn't take him back to the locker room for precautionary measures as is the norm now, like they did with Curry in the last series. He looked a little out of it after that hit. He manned up and played, but I think he was effected.

[TheReal Kendall]

I honestly think Lebron had a slight concussion after that hit in the late 2nd quarter. I was surprised that they didn't take him back to the locker room for precautionary measures as is the norm now, like they did with Curry in the last series. He looked a little out of it after that hit. He manned up and played, but I think he was effected.

I was thinking same thing. He looked kinda dazed.

The whole Cavs team looked gassed.

[SouBeachTalents]

Jordan never gave up in the fourth quarter of nba finals, never got blown out, never had a game 7.

Jordan's Bulls teams were also slightly more talented than the Cavs currently are

[HorryIsMyMVP]

It seems a bit like a boxing match. Golden State have wore down Lebron even if it meant losing some games. Now like a prize fighter they will sense weakness and go for the kill. Iggy isn't fatigued and he's ready. Golden State are coming full throttle and its a grind for Lebrons shallow depleted team.

[tpols]

Cmon man.. he was more tired than anything else

[dreamwarrior]

Nah, everyone on the Cavs looked gassed from the start. Bron got fouled hard and got a bloody skull as a result in the 1st quarter. 2 days was not enough rest for Delly who overtaxed his CNS the last game.

[sportjames23]

So all of a sudden when the Cavs lose, it is a team? And when the Cavs win, it's all Lebron :roll:

That's how it is with Bron stans and LESPN.

[sportjames23]

Jordan was also a lot more alpha than Bron.


Fix'd

[Funktion]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOw95bLv1dQ

[Springsteen]

Anytime he got a minute to rest on the bench the Warriors ran up the score. Dude couldn't catch a break.

[Smoke117]

Leborn hating fagkkitz out in full forcezs lozlozlzl L%:O ;SD:LJ:L :

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[HOoopCityJones]

Tired

[KG215]

Anytime he got a minute to rest on the bench the Warriors ran up the score. Dude couldn't catch a break.
I wouldn't go that far.

LeBron played the entire first quarter and rested to start the 2nd quarter. The Warriors had a 7 point lead. LeBron reentered the game with 9:48 with Dellavedova shooting two FTs. Dellavedova hit both FTs and the Cavs were still down by 7.

The Cavs were down by 6 at the end of the 3rd quarter when LeBron took another breather to start the 4th quarter. When he reentered the game with 10:11 to go in the 4th, the Warriors were up by 10.


Obviously the Cavs need LeBron on the floor as evidenced by their comically piss poor start to the 4th with LeBron on the bench. But it's also not like the Warriors rattled off a quick 12-2 or 10-0 run both times LeBron rested.

[Smook B]

It seems a bit like a boxing match. Golden State have wore down Lebron even if it meant losing some games. Now like a prize fighter they will sense weakness and go for the kill. Iggy isn't fatigued and he's ready. Golden State are coming full throttle and its a grind for Lebrons shallow depleted team.

Nice comparison :applause:

[Prime_Shaq]

Obviously just tired...

[Harison]

Not everyone has unlimited stamina like MJ (or Wilt), Lebron was simply exhausted, and I dont blame him. He should bring it the next game though, or series will be over.

[bobeticus]

NO he knew it was not the teams night and he was GASSED...

This.. hope they will recovered faster... can't wait for game 5 :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

[DCL]

the cavs exerted a ton of energy in the 3rd quarter when they cut down the lead. by that point, momentum was sorta on the cavs' side, but all of them were clearly tired AF. cleveland was playing only 7 guys, which obviously fatigued them.

blatt probably thought he'd give a quick breather for lebron at the start of the 4th quarter while hoping the rest of the cast would just "maintain" before inserting lebron in for another spark-boost, but that strategy backfired because golden state just ran away when lebron was off the floor. cavs were spent when they tried to get back again. not just lebron. all other 6 guys too.

all the cavs' shots were short and clanking near the front of the rim. that's the most obvious sign of "i'm tired as shit and can't even get the ball up." and delly looked like someone who was about to drop on the floor and die on television.

[branslowski]

Leborn hating fagkkitz out in full forcezs lozlozlzl L%:O ;SD:LJ:L :

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I don't think anyone was hating, just asking a question. I think I agree with being tired, most players get tired when they are getting beat badly.

[NustABut]

Not so much "Quit" as much as "Nothing Left" man...

Dudes been exerting a ridiculous amount of energy this series, Warriors defense really deserves credit.

[kshutts1]

I thought it was a coaching mistake to have Lebron sit to start the 4th. I understand he's tired, but Lebron himself said something like... only 5 games left, I'll do what I have to.

What you had to do was be in the game when Cleveland had closed the gap to 6. Instead, Lebron re-entered after GSW basically put them away in the first two mins.

[riseagainst]

i think he was just really exhausted. Dude played over 47 minutes a game in games 1 through 3.

:(

[brandonman]

Talking more about the 4th quarter really. Did he?

Doesn't he always quit when things get tough? Especially in the 4th quarter in the finals?

[brandonman]

the cavs exerted a ton of energy in the 3rd quarter when they cut down the lead. by that point, momentum was sorta on the cavs' side, but all of them were clearly tired AF. cleveland was playing only 7 guys, which obviously fatigued them.

blatt probably thought he'd give a quick breather for lebron at the start of the 4th quarter while hoping the rest of the cast would just "maintain" before inserting lebron in for another spark-boost, but that strategy backfired because golden state just ran away when lebron was off the floor. cavs were spent when they tried to get back again. not just lebron. all other 6 guys too.

all the cavs' shots were short and clanking near the front of the rim. that's the most obvious sign of "i'm tired as shit and can't even get the ball up." and delly looked like someone who was about to drop on the floor and die on television.

Please define "running away" are we not talking about a 4 point increase in the lead with James on the bench? You seriously think that's running away?

Fact is, Lebron CANT do it by himself, he is the greatest player in the sport, but he CANT do it alone. Period.

[Lebron23]

Doesn't he always quit when things get tough? Especially in the 4th quarter in the finals?


He's been a great finals performer since 2012. I hope LeBron scores 50 points in Game 5. He'll always be above Mr. 9x being eliminated in the first round of the Playoffs Hakeem Olajuwon.

[brandonman]

He's been a great finals performer since 2012. I hope LeBron scores 50 points in Game 5. He'll always be above Mr. 9x being eliminated in the first round of the Playoffs Hakeem Olajuwon.

No question Lebron is better than Hakeem (was never an argument), but facts are facts and Lebron loses in the finals. Sorry buddy, just it what it is......

[sportjames23]

He's been a great finals performer since 2012. I hope LeBron scores 50 points in Game 5. He'll always be above Mr. 9x being eliminated in the first round of the Playoffs Hakeem Olajuwon.


Ah, that's why you bumped that old Hakeem hate thread. :oldlol:

[Lebron23]

Ah, that's why you bumped that old Hakeem hate thread. :oldlol:


Lebron might get the Hakeem Olajuwon treatment if he wins this years NBA Championship.

[dick tracy]

HE WILL GET ONE MORE SHOT DUDE:lebronamazed:

[KDthunderup]

He quit, he even admitted it.

[LongLiveTheKing]

He was completely gassed. I knew the Cavs were going to lose when Bron didn't start the 4th